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| January/February 1992 Issue 42 |
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To all our readers; to contributors advertisers, crossword-solvers and printers - to Kingcup and Linda - to the Parish Council and the Church who help to fund us - NEW YEAR |
| Priest-in-charge: | Rev. Robert Morgan, Lower Farm, Henley |
| Road, Sandford-on-Thames Tel: 748848 |
| Sunday 5th January | 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| EPIPHANY EVE - | 10.0 a.m. | Family Communion |
| Sunday 12th January | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| with Confirmation (Bishop Watson) | ||
| Sunday 19th January | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| Preacher: Fr Peter Mayhew | ||
| Sunday 26th January | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| Sunday 2nd February | 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| CANDLEMAS | 10.0 a.m. | Family Communion |
| with Baptism | ||
| Sunday 9th February | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| Sunday 16th February | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| Sunday 23rd February | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| Preacher: Rev Rebecca Hart | ||
| Sunday 1st March | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| ST DAVIDS DAY | ||
| Wednesday 4th March | 7.30 p.m. | Holy Communion |
| ASH WEDNESDAY | ||
| Friday 6th March | 2.30 p.m. | WOMENS WORLD DAY OF |
| PRAYER SERVICE | ||
At midnight and 8 a.m. there were more spare seats than usual, but many local people thanked God for the passing year in other places of worship and relaxation. The Reverend Caroline Irish preached at Midnight. She spoke about 'coming home for Christmas', told us how God had made a home in human hearts and organizations, and got us to think about where our true home is.
The next day most of us ate well, and many spared a thought and some more than a thought for those who were not eating well. The Carol Service collection (£135) went as usual to some of the homeless and needy in East Oxford via the Porch. This excellent organization needs helpers who will spare a couple of hours weekly or fortnightly or monthly to help run it. [The Porch - more info]
The Youth Club had a party and also looks for occasional voluntary help. Richard and De have moved to Ducklington, but (thankfully) come back each Wednesday evening. They receive some support from the other leaders and helpers. Some of the money donated from the Quiz Night will make. possible another party for all the older people who would like to come, which will be held in February in the Village Hall, arranged by Mrs Harris.
At a time when millions go
hungry and European farmers are paid to grow less because we
lack the political will to share on the necessary scale; at
a time too when millions are lonely and isolated, we are
grateful to all those who work hard to provide meals for
others and opportunities for friendship and neighbourliness.
We remember the bonfire night on 5th November, as well as
the Quiz Night. Neighbours, everybody needs...
MEETING POINT
Thanks to Mr Jones (to whom we wish a speedy recovery), to
Mrs Smith, Mrs Harris and other helpers who feed us so well
at Meeting Point on the second Friday each month. Next
ones: Friday January 10th and February 14th,
12.30 - 2.0 p.m. All invited.
The last Link said farewell to Max
and Jane Suffield as they move into
Welsh love-spoons in Herefordshire.
It is now a great pleasure to welcome
their successors, David and Helen
Tilt, who will shortly be moving into
the cottage from Littlemore. David
has a vast experience of all the
locks from Lechiade to Goring, as a
long-time employee of Thames Water
and (now) the National Rivers
Authority - shortly to become the
Environmental Protection (good thing)
Agency. They have ambitious plans
for enlivening this popular corner of
Sandford-across-the-Water, and we look forward to seeing
them and their grown-up family of five plus spouses and
grandchildren on duty, and welcome them most warmly to
Sandford. They are our main ambassadors to visitors, and
first line of defence against invaders (Vikings etc rowing
up the Thames again).
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Anybody who receives my commandments and keeps them will be the one who loves me. And anybody who loves me will be loved by my father, and I shall love him and show myself to him. |
| Linda Parrott | |
| Village Hall Committee | £70.00 |
| Sandford Church | £70.00 |
| Forget me not Club | £70.00 |
| Sandford Youth Club | £70.00 |
| Mother and Toddler group | £70.00 |
| Sandford Parish Council | £22.50 donation for the purchase of trees etc. |
Tim James |
Refuse Skip
J.Ralston
Most of us agree with what it stands for and want the next generation to learn that too. We live here but work and maybe take our recreation elsewhere. Some worship elsewhere too - e.g. in Littlemore or one of the Oxford churches. But if not, can I through your columns invite well-wishers to become Friends of Sandford Church? Subscriptions go entirely into the Building Fund - local people can write or phone me (748848) for further information.
| Yours sincerely, R.E.V. Morgan Assistant Caretaker |
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You can book Sandford-on-Thames VILLAGE HALL for weddings, parties, meetings etc.
For further details |
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2. Knights of St John held it
from about 1310 to the end of the
fifteenth century.
The door and most of the walls
probably of the barn, which is Perpendicular style. Also
most of the carved stones lying about. Evidently they
rebuilt the chapel.
3. From the end of the occupation of the last, till King
Edward VIII's refoundation of Christ Church, Oxford, it was
attached to what is now the Minchery Farm. Minchery comes
from an Anglo-saxon word meaning nun; and there was a
nunnery there, a daughter house of the Abbey of Abingdon.
Then, in the Reformation, when the monasteries were broken
up, Henry VIII took these lands to help found Christ Church.
About this time probably the Tudor fireplace upstairs was
made. Before this time someone rents of Abingdon "the
'Turvet' meadow at Sandford by the side of the Thaimes
river."
Antony Wood, temp. Charles II (?), walked over from
Oxford and notes a memorial to the priest in the chapel, and
an escutcheon of the Powells in the hall (presumably the
hall was the old refectory). It was then still in the
Powells' possession, but at some time in the eighteenth
century it passed to the Duke of Marlborough.
(After Antony Wood's time the chapel fell to bits, its
stones must have been used to repair the farm house, being
put into the wall carved work inwards).
| Source unknown (from a photocopy lent by Kingcup) |
| [Kingcup - more info] |
| Kingcup |
| [Kingcup - more info] |
At the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 7th October in the Village Hall, seven members were present.
Link Increase in subscription for £45.00 per quarter to
£60.00 per quarter agreed.
(Many thanks - Ed.)
Rock Farm Field - Future Rock Lane field is a 4-acre site
which has been set aside for recreational use. The Parish
Council is to consider the best way to manage the area for
this use. The Clerk was asked to investigate grants for
landscaping, tree planting, etc. and to approach B-BONT for
advice on an area for wild life etc. The Council is looking
for a scheme which would be low maintenance and low cost
Consideration should be given to employing somebody to
maintain the area.
At this point, Mr Leary announced that
due to personal commitments he would not be able to continue
to cut the grass in the village next year.
Planning Heyford Hill:
Residential development comprising
4 one-bed houses, 12 one-bed flats, 4 two-bed
flats, 12 two-bed houses and 6 three-bed
houses. Permission granted.
22 Henley Road: Rear pitched roof two storey
extension. Permission granted.
43 Church Road: Garage. Permission granted.
Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Ms Green mooring fee | 48.00 | SODC Election | 36.00 | |
| Precept | 5797.00 | Bus tokens | 192.52 | |
| Mr Tuckwell mooring | 224.00 | Link | 225.00 | |
| Garden competition | ||||
| (donation) | 25.00 | |||
| Petrol for mower | 7.44 | |||
| Audit commission | 75.42 | |||
| Hire of hall | 55.00 | |||
| Magdalen college | ||||
| rent | 75.00 |
A reminder to cyclists to be printed in the Link (see p.9)
Village Hall loan will be paid off in August 1996.
Kiln Lane Mrs Hutton asked that the Clerk be instructed to write to Magdalen College re. ownership and responsibility for Kiln Lane,
Oxford Park Houses Mrs Hutton gave the Council an up-date
on the situation regarding Oxford Park Houses. The Chairman
suggested that a letter should be sent to SODC asking them
urgently to assist the residents of the Park Homes.
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The Chairman announced the resignation of Mr James from the Parish Council for personal reasons.
Possible Relocation of Telephone Kiosk Clerk to write to Highways. If this is a traffic hazard Highways or BT should be asked to pay the costs.
Humana Appeal It was decided there was no suitable position in the parish at present.
Budget Mr Stevenson said that attempts had been made to set the outlines for the 1992 budget. If this were achieved savings could be implemented before March. Schools could also plan their budgets.
Proposed New Boundaries for County The proposal is that the
City should lose one city ward, one extra seat would go to
Abingdon and Witney, or, possibly, Thame.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Nil | SEB - street lighting | 58.29 | ||
| SEB maintenance | 82.65 | |||
| Clerk's salary | 200.00 |
Henley Road - water penetration The problem with water penetration still exists. The Clerk had informed Highways, but will contact them again.
50s/60s Night Bradley Harris handed over £73.35 to the
Village Hall fund. This was raised by the Youth Club who
organised the evening. Congratulations and thanks to
Bradley and Darren.
Closest to Sandford area only
The following Chemist will be open for dispensing from
5.30 - 6.30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 12 noon 1.0 p.m.
Sundays and Public Holidays, on the week commencing:
| March 1st | P.L. Jenner, 236/8 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| January 5th | M.J. Proctor, 252 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| January 12th | N.J. Proctor, 158 Oxford Road, Cowley |
| January 19th | P.L. Jenner, 236/8 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| January 26th | Lloyds Chemist, 103/5 Pound Way, Cowley Centre |
| February 2nd | Emerald Pharmacy, 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore |
| February 9th | W.H. Green (Chemists) Ltd., 8 Rose Hill Parade |
| February 16th | M.J. Proctor, 252 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| February 23rd | M.J. Proctor, 158 Oxford Road, Cowley |
| March 1st | P.L. Jenner, 236/8 Cowley Road, Oxford |
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