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SANDFORD-ON-THAMES NEWSLETTER
Issue 11	September 1988

Passage through these locks was always difficult and dangerous, involving either the process of removing paddles from the lock and either pulling or hauling boats through, against the strong stream, or 'riding the flash' on the downstream journey. Such a lock also meant a great loss of water, often leaving the upper reaches dry or low in water for days. Boats then had to wait until the water had risen again - enough for further passage.

Clearly, with the increase in traffic, these conditions could not continue, as not only was water water-born traffic slowed down perhaps for days on end - but it also caused the mills on the river to cease working, due to lack of water. Under the Oxford and Burcot Commission, the modern Pound Lock, having upper and lower mitre gates, was introduced to the Thames, firstly in three places: Swift-ditch near Abingdon, Iffley and Sandford, which was probably the first around 1632.

The site of this old lock has now been filled in, but it's position can still be seen alongside the present lock. Originally it was 87 feet in length, but in 1793 it was lengthened to 120 feet. If one looks on the upstream side of the footbridge, the position of the upper gates can still be seen in the stonework. A new lock on the present site was opened in September 1836 and much of the original structure of that lock was removed to build our present lock in 1972- 1973.

KINGCUP.

This article originally appeared in the November 1984 edition of The Link, which was then edited by Mr. Lawrence Boyd. It is reproduced here by kind permission of the author.

[Kingcup - more info]

Priest-in-charge: The Rev. Robert Morgan, xxx Iffley Road. Tel.xxxxxx

SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER

Sunday 4th September
8 a.m.	Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10 a.m.	Family Communion (Alternative Service Book)
6.30 p.m.	Evensong (Rev. Peter Mayhew)
Sunday 11th September
10 a.m.	Sung Eucharist (Rite B)
6.30 p.m.	Evensong
Sunday 18th September
10 a.m.	Sung Eucharist (Rite B)
6.30 p.m.	Evensong
Sunday 25th September
10 a.m.	Sung Eucharist (Rite B) (Rev. Peter Mayhew)
6.30 p.m.	Evensong
(The last Evensong of summer will be on 16th October)

    This is a pity, not only because the Prayer Book service of praise and instruction has value and beauty, but also because as a non-sacramental service involving less personal preparation and commitment, it represents an invitation to those on the fringes of Christianity to participate without exaggerating their religious position. On the other hand, it is a more cerebral service than most, and likely to be puzzling to anyone who is not familiar with the older forms of Christian worship. Perhaps other services for those finding their way into the spiritual dimensions of life are needed. The house-church movement is growing and Taize-type worship is more expressive of some people's sensibility. But change is deliberately slow in the church and this parish treasures its 900 years history. Evensong will therefore continue every Sunday at 6.30 In its traditional form until British Summer Time ends on October 22nd. The Invitation to attend remains open to all.

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KINGCUPS DIARY July's Weather A wet month, with 19 days having rain. In the main, usually dry mornings with wet afternoons and evenings. Little heavy rain The 13th rained all day, heavy at times. Maximum temperature 64°f and falling to 58°f during rain. There were three days with thunder - 4th, 5th and 29th. The 29th was a particularly heavy thunderstorm when most of the surrounding villages had downpours, but Sandford escaped with a light shower. There were 19 sunny, dry days. The 8th and 9th had temperatures in the 70°'s f. The 11th and 12th had cold nights down to 48°f. The 15th had warmer night temperatures of 52°f maximum and a day temperature of 72°f. The 18th and 19th were sunny, dry days and the 20th was a sunny, hot day with drizzle during the morning and a warm night. The 27th was dry, temperature 70°f. The 31st had light winds and in spite of a grey sky all day, it remained dry. The lowest night temperature this month was the 29th, when it fell to 44°f. Kestrels can be seen regularly, hovering over Church Close. There appears to be a good supply of field mice this month, the writer having seen four dead mice on a single walk from Henley Road to the church. They probably have been discarded by cats. There are few noticeable wild flowers this month, but one in particular has put on a good show. This is the Marsh Mallow, good example of which can be seen flowering near the fence in Church Road, opposite the old shop.

CROSSWORD

ACROSS
1.	High buildings or jet planes? (11)
6.	A cold dessert that sounds like I cry out in fear. (8)
7.	Dine badly to make a girl appear. (4)
8.	Army knife for the Alps? (5)
11.	Goes with Chinese sweet. (4)
12.	Going inside sounds as though it's dividing. (4)
14.	Lazy sounding graven images. (5)
16.	Every one aches strangely without a point. (4)
18.	Sped nakedly (8)
19.	Positive quality of someone undergoing cardiac surgery? (11)
DOWN
1.	Less stain in mixture of goodness. (11)
2.	Bags that sound like a jazz instrument. (5)
3.	Ear abscess with Middle Eastern people inside. (5)
4.	Colourful curve. (7)
5.	Run had ended in chaos -- how deceitful! (11)
9.	Not out! (2)
10.	Protrude at gunpoint? (7)
13.	Reversed on negative. (2)
15.	Go 50/50 in the Netherlands. (5)
16.	One of the flight. (5)