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January 1990             Issue 27

You can also help by taking out an advertisement space on a monthly basis, our rates for 1990 are very reasonable and with a circulation of over 400 a good response is assured, not only that but your support for the village is shown. Remember as well that help with delivery is also needed. Can you spare a couple of hours once a month to deliver a few copies. Or perhaps you would like to join the Link Committee and take a more active role.
      If you would like to help in any way, contact Richard Jackson, xx Church Road.

CHURCH NEWS Priest-in-charge: Rev. Robert Morgan, Lower Farm, Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames. Tel: 748848

INTO THE 1990s

But there are some who are less able to get out, and want more of a village neighbourhood. The parish church has usually been a focus for community, and we have been asking ourselves how in a society where only a minority are regular worshippers the church should work for the village beyond maintaining the regular pattern of Sunday worship with doors open to all. The monthly Meeting Point has been a place where those who are here midweek can meet a few of their neighbours, and the various discussion groups and Bible study evenings have also provided points of contact.

It is hoped that the recovery of a vicarage in the village will also provide a meeting place for some of us. Over the past few years efforts have been made to maintain the church building in a good state of repair and a good part of the village has participated in that appeal. As we move into the new decade we again need to enlist the cooperation of non-regulars so that a share in its upkeep can be distributed more widely. So we are launching a

PREP: 10 minutes plus chilling
COOK: 5 minutes
MAKES: 15 truffles
TOTAL CALORIES: 875 (But who's counting)

1. Melt the chocolate. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Chill

2. Whip the cream and fold into the chocolate mixture.

3. Shape into 15 walnut-sized balls and roll in the cocoa powder. Chill for a further 30 minutes before serving or filling the basket.

Easy!!

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
JANUARY

Lamentations 3:25 THE LORD IS GOOD TO THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM, TO THOSE WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR HIS LOVE.
Linda Parrott

January Wine recipe
Grapefruit Wine

Clean the fruit and grate the skins finely. Put the water, gratings and juice into a bowl, and add the yeast. Stand the bowl in a warm place (70°F/21°C is ideal), covered closely, and leave for five or six days stirring thoroughly twice a day. Strain off the liquor through a nylon sieve, or two or three thicknesses of muslin and dissolve the sugar in it. Put into a fermenting jar and fit air-lock. Leave to ferment out, and when this has happened rack into clean bottles and cork firmly.

Announcements. Have you anything to announce? Share it with your friends and neighbours. We also run a free lost and found section and will also carry classified ads as well. Contact the Editor.

PRIZE CROSSWORD WIN £5.00

Answers to xx Church Road
by the 17th of January please.

The Porch...

This small centre for the homeless is tucked into a corner of the grounds of the generous Society of All Saints off the Cowley Road, many of whose Sisters work and help at the Porch. Indeed the name came because hungry and cold men used to knock at the door of the Convent and ask for a cup of tea which they drank sitting in the porch. A need was recognised, the idea taken up with the vision and dynamic organisation of Mrs Jeanne Lindley (a Diocesan Reader who has preached at Sandford); an old apple store was converted, money raised and the Porch was born. It is now just three years old, the need grows, the space seems to shrink; it should hold 22 callers and three volunteers at a time, sometimes on cold evenings there have been as many as 60 who come through its doors, but not all at once; there is not room.

Helpers are always needed; many of the volunteers are young people who live nearby, some with young families but who are willing to give up an evening to serve at the Porch; others are older people who come from as far away as Dorchester, Goring or Kidlington. Anyone who goes to the Porch makes and finds friends - nobody on either side of the counter goes away empty. But the need for help grows. If anyone is interested to help by giving some time or gifts, they can get in touch, in this village, with Mrs. Pam Andrews on 777011 or Mrs. Anita Gladwell 776787, or leave a message for Sister Jenny, who is in charge on 248876 and she will ring back. Times for help needed: 10 - 11.30 am 5 - 6 pm and 6-8pm.

Anita Gladwell

[The Porch - more info]

SANDFORD-ON-THAMES PARISH COUNCIL

PRESENT Mrs J Rolston (Chairman), Mrs G Ashburner, Mrs H Hutton, Mr M Leary, Mr M Norton, Mr I Stevenson (County Councillor).
Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Shepherd and Mr Robinson.

Read and Approve, Minutes
The Minutes of the previous Meeting were taken as read, having been previously circulated, and signed by the Chairman.
Proposed by Mrs Ashburner, Seconded by Mrs Hutton, 4 votes in favour.

Matters Arising
Courages - Wharf Site
The Clerk reported that she had received a letter from Courages in connection with the misunderstanding in respect of the clearing of the cut and had written a reply explaining what action the Council intended to take.

Correspondence
Cartwrights - Transfer of Licence - Kings Arms. Noted.
OCC - Public Transport. Noted.
SODC - Public Conveniences. Noted.
SODC - Fireworks. Noted.

Matters for Consideration

Magdalen College
Report on meeting with Grant Baird at Magdalen College
The Clerk reported that the meeting with Magdalen College to discuss the position of the proposed carriageway and roundabout had been very informative. Magdalen College had agreed to reposition the roundabout in order to increase the area of tree planting to act as a buffer. They had also agreed to consult with Highways in order to improve the pathway and crossing to increase safety. Mrs Shepherd, Mrs Hutton and the Clerk were, therefore, satisfied that Magdalen College would amend their application to accommodate the Parish Council's comments and observations.

P89/W0643 Withdrawal of objection to planning application No. P89/W0643.
Proposed by Mrs Hutton, Seconded by Mrs Ashburner, 5 votes in favour.

P89/W0742 Additional Plans.
The additional plans re: the innovation centre had been circulated previously.
No further comments were made.

Draft Newsletter
No further comments were made.

Planning

Applications
P89/W0519/RM Site B2. Blackbird Leys Construction of peripheral road B2,B2/1,B212 road including storm and foul water sewers.
No objection.
Proposed by Mrs Ashburner, Seconded by Mr Norton, 5 votes in favour.

P89/W0801 Elms Lea Two storey extension to provide new kitchen with staff flat above together with other internal alterations.
No objection.
Proposed by Mr Leary, Seconded by Mr Norton, 5 votes in favour. Permissions granted

P89/W0628 11 River View Two storey extension - permission granted 19.9.89

General

Oxford Association of Local Councils
Association News
1. Meetings (4 enclosures). Noted.
2. Clerks'Training. The Clerk is to request more information.

Information
3. New pay recommendations for Clerks. Noted.
4. County Council grants for Village Halls & Community Centres 1990/1. Noted. Copy to be passed to Village Hall Management Committee.

Other

SODC - Request for Bus Stop poles/flags. Noted.

Income & Expenditure

Income	£		Expenditure	£
Nil	0.00		SODC-Bus tokens	117.69
			Clerk's salary/office fac.	175.00

Proposed by Mr Norton, Seconded by Mrs Hutton, 5 votes in favour.

Any other business

Report from Mr Stevenson
County Annual Budget
Mr Stevenson reported that the annual budgeting would be £27m short for next year (10%). The situation was serious but what effect this would have on the poll tax is unknown at the present time.

Re-organisation of Home Help Service
Mr Stevenson said that the intention was to professionalise the service but that some reports were coming back that some recipients of the present service had received letters saying that they would no longer receive the service unless in serious need. This was not the intention and Mr Stevenson asked for feedback from the Parish.

Community Policeman's Report. Nothing to report.

LINK Items for discussion. Nothing to report.

Date of Next Meeting confirmed for Monday, 4th December 1989 at 7pm in the Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 8.45 pm.

CHEMISTS' ROTA SERVICE

JANUARY
Closest to Sandford area only
The following Chemist will be open for dispensing
from 5.30pm - 6.30pm Mondays - Fridays
and 12 noon - 1 pm Sundays and Public Holidays.

Week commencing

January 1st only	M J Proctor 252 Cowley Road Oxford
January 2nd	Kingswood Chemists 103 Pound Way Cowley Centre
January 7th	Emerald Pharmacy 34 Cowley Road Littlemore
January 14th	W H Green 8 Rose Hill Parade
January 21st	M J Proctor 252 Cowley Road Oxford
January 28th	M J Proctor 158 Oxford Road Cowley
February 4th	P L Jenner 236/8 Cowley Road Oxford