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Once again Sandford has to endure another influx of gypsies with all their filth and rubbish, again we are having them race through the village at break-neck speeds, drive at night with only half their lights working and what help do we as tax payers and rate payers get from the authorities I propose as a private citizen to write to all departments concerned and if I do get replies I will put them in the next link.

My letters will go to the following departments firstly the Department of Transport, to Mrs Linda Chalker, I will ask the following questions:-

1. Why are these people allowed to block a site line with their lorries and why don't M.O.T. examiners look more closely at their vehicles.

Secondly I shall write to the County Council to ask why as agents for the M.O.T. they are not taking action against litter and rubbish deposited in that area, and what action they propose to take against these itinerants.

Thirdly S.O.D.C. to ask why their agent Mr Gary Gilbert allows them full use of facilities at Ten Acre Site, also I will wish to know why there is a second key to the barrier when they have denied the existence of a second key. The reason I know there is one or that he leaves his key with one of the Ten Acre residents is because on leaving Kiln Park we saw the barrier go up and a lorry go in and a few minutes later I nearly had an accident with Gerry Gilbert in Littlemore.

Fourthly Miss Burra of the Parish Council as to why her council does not push for some sort of barrier around the open space at the top of the village.

I appreciate the Parish Council have written a letter and received a very 'wet' excuse but I want to know why on our behalf they have not fought and argued the point with S.O.D.C.
Finally, the police. The other afternoon they were quick enough stopping a 17 year old youth when pushing an old moped with a seized engine along the cycle track of the Marston Link Road and reporting him for having no MOT. Yet when it comes to gypsies they do not have enough guts to Stop them. It is the same old story the gypsies are above the Law.

August 17th FLOWER FESTIVAL.
September 14th AUTUMN FAIR.
October 13th CONFIRMATION 10 am.
September 22nd SUNDAY SCHOOL DURING FIRST PART OF 10 am SERVICE.
We are looking for a volunteer to look after this. Please tell Rev PH Rogers on Oxford 244976 if you would like to help.
September 29th HARVEST FESTIVAL at 6.30 EVENSONG.

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Keep Fit will start again on Tuesday 3rd September at 8pm in the village hall. All ladies welcome to come and join us and be fit for Christmas. All enquiries to Sue Norton on Oxford 770417.

AUGUST 17 1985.

August 17th will be the fun day in the village with a precession of floats being led by a marching band, leaving the village hall at

ATC CADET BAND.
KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION - 4 GAMES
DEATH RUN
TREASURE HUNT
AUNT SALLY
SKITTLES
JUNIOR GYMNASTICS DISPLAY
ARM WRESTLING
FLOATS
DOG SHOW
JUMBLE
APPLE BOBBING
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CAKES
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TEAS
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GARDEN COMPETITION
FANCY DRESS
CAR BOOT SALE
BOTTLE STALL
TRADE STANDS
MOTOR CYCLE EVENT

ENTRANCE:-     20p - Accompanied children free.

A halfway house to help patients make the change between hospital and the outside world has been approved by the planners.

Cherwell Housing Trust has been given permission by South Oxfordshire planners to convert former hospital staff accommodation in Sandford Road, Littlemore, to form a group support home.

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EVERTON TOFFEE.

Ingredients:-

4½ oz butter or margarine 12 oz soft brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup.

Method:-

Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to the boil, then let it boil gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring from time to time. Test by dropping a little of the mixture into a saucer of cold water, and if the droplet snaps when you take it out of the water and breaks easily, it is ready. Do not boil over a high flame or the. toffee will become too dark. When it is ready, pouring into an oiled tin, as it begins to cool mark with a knife and when cold break into squares. Wrap each piece in greaseproof paper.

IF IN ANY WAY YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE CARNIVAL IN THE WAY OF PRIZES, PLEASE TAKE THEM TO THE VILLAGE SHOP. ANY JUMBLE TO:- ANGELA, THE BREWHOUSE, HENLEY ROAD, OXFORD. ANY CAKES OR CONFECTIONERY TO:- LIZ BURRA, ELMSLEA, CHURCH ROAD. ALL HELP, HOWEVER SMALL OR LARGE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

There are still a number of shares to be purchased in the 200 club.
The 200 club draw takes place in one of the pubs in the village, the third Friday in every month and all future results will be published in the Link. All you have to do to enter is to purchase a share or shares £1 per share from the organiser Bob Absolom at the Post Office, he will then arrange for the money to be collected each month.

Prizes ares:-
1st £50.
2nd £20.
3rd £10.
with £10 going into a snowball to provide 2 extra £50 prizes at Christmas.

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Many of you will know that Alan was involved in an accident very recently. Mary wishes to thank people for their kindness and all the inquiries they have made, and thanks to all those who helped at the scene of the accident.

On September 22nd the 50-50 auction will be held in the Village Hall. Viewing will be between       and the sale will start at promptly. If you have anything you wish to put in the sale contact Hazel Hutton on Oxford 779767. Refreshments will be available. Collection of items can be arranged.

The teenager on Kiln Park with a red trials type motor bike who did a 'wheelie' the wrong way down Main Avenue, with total lack of consideration for the toddlers playing outside their front gates, receives the Wally of the month title.

Since we first started to type the Link most of the gypsies have moved on. However, the S.O.D.C. will have to clear their rubbish which the rate payer will have to pay for. These people contribute nothing to society but society has to pay dearly for them to continue their way of life.
Our parish council must now take up the fight and get something done about this corner, before they return.