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| May/June 1992 Issue 44 |
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The major athletic event of the summer is scheduled earlier this year, following cases of sunstroke in 1990, and to allow competitors to go on to Barcelona in late July... | |
| Starting gun: | Saturday May 30th |
| at 4.0 p.m. | |
£1 entry fee for unsponsored runners. Support, cheering and encouragement invited from non-runners.
Presentation of Sandford Challenge Cup 5 p.m. on
recreation ground, and medals for leading lady and
winners of children's sections.
| Priest-in-charge: | Rev. Robert Morgan, Lower Farm, Henley |
| Road, Sandford-on-Thames Tel: 748848 |
| Sunday 3rd May | 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| 10.0 a.m. | Family Communion with Banns | |
| 6.30 p.m. | Choral Evensong | |
| Sunday 10th May | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 11.15 a.m. | Easter Vestry | |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) | |
| Sunday 17th May | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) | |
| Sunday 24th May | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) | |
| Thursday 28th May | 7.30 p.m. | Holy Communion |
| ASCENSION DAY | ||
| Sunday 31st May | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) | |
| Sunday 7th June | 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| WHIT SUNDAY | 10.0 a.m. | Family Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Choral Evensong and | |
| Lewis Carroll Commemoration | ||
| Preacher: Rev. Dr. John Muddiman | ||
| Sunday 14th June | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| TRINITY SUNDAY | 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) |
| Sunday 21st June | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Choral Evensong | |
| Sunday 28th June | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayers for the sick |
The money raised was £343, which was allocated as
follows:
Sandford Youth Club £60; Sandford Toddler group
£60; Over 60s Forget-me-not club £60; St Andrew's Church
building fund £60; Sandford Village Hall committee £60;
Sandford Parish Council (specified for the purchase of
plants, shrubs or bulbs for the village) £43.00.
| Tim James |
We came to the U.S.A. from River View at the beginning of February. I had been made redundant, with a minimal pay- off, and with the current gloomy employment prospects in the building industry we decided to draw on our savings and take an extended trip, for five or six months, to see America in greater depth.
We started in Florida, buying a 1983 Ford 'conversion van' (a similar size to that at the Kings Arms) for camping. We have toured the South, through Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico, and are now in a ski resort in Colorado, where our son recently married his English girlfriend on top of a mountain. We all had to ski down later after champagne and strawberries. We are doing casual work to spin out our money before continuing our journey to Arizona. From there we plan to travel to California and north to Oregon and Washington before returning to Sandford in August.
We have already had many interesting experiences, the
worst of which was almost losing our van in floods in
Houston. Our overall impressions are of the great variety
of people and country, beyond that normally seen on holiday.
The U.S. recession does not seem as bad as in England -
there is still substantial wealth, and poverty, in this land
of contrasts.
Marriage in church means a willingness to root the life-long promises made to each other in a deeper truth and all- embracing love by setting them in the context of the worship of God. But that is for many today in our secular society a foreign language which takes a lot of learning. We learn by doing and then having some explanation of what we have done. Most of us are slow learners so don't leave it till your banns are read, and don't give it up when you have tied the knot.
Marriage is an on-going commitment - new every
morning is the love. We need to keep the fresh air of God
blowing through our cobwebs as we grow together, and
especially if we increase and multiply, and as we prepare
for old age and death. Most parishes including Sandford
include a meeting with another couple or two from the
congregation to share experiences, remind you that you are
part of the wider community in this, and also joining in
with the regular worshipping congregation who will be
praying for you on what will be the greatest and most
important day of your life.
| "Because my sheep are ravaged by wild beasts, and have become their prey for lack of a shepherd, because my shepherds have not asked after the sheep but have cared only for themselves and not for the sheep therefore... I will dismiss those shepherds and will demand my sheep from them: they shall care only for themselves no longer; I will rescue my sheep from their jaws and they shall feed on them no more." |
Carers' ForumIf you, are looking after someone who is ill, elderly or disabled, you may be interested to know about the new Carers' Forum, which Oxfordshire County Council have launched to try and end the isolation of many who care for others by offering contact and practical support. For details, ring Sandra Veer, xxxxxx. |
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At the very end of February it was discovered that a large cavity was being gradually extended every time the lock was emptied. This cavity was underneath the tail lay bye and could have extended under the path leading over the lock to the car park bridge. For safety reasons it was decided to close that path and re-route traffic behind the lock house, and then work began to sheet metal pile the face of the cavity; whilst this was taking place the cavity gave way, and the remaining garden and tail lay bye fell into the river.
After the piling came the excavation, gravel in-fill and now the formative steel work is in position for the new concrete lay bye and retaining wall. I hope all this will be complete before we really get too busy, because as I've already mentioned further engineering works are necessary and will take up to four months to complete.
All in all it has been a pretty hectic introduction to Sandford Lock, but both my wife and I would like to thank all those who have welcomed us to your village. If further details of these works or any other subject are required please come and see us at the Lock and if I can't help immediately I'll know someone who can!
Dave and Helen Tilt
It appears that our village held no such attraction for this class of person, which is surprising, as it was still very rural in the 19th century, and its proximity to Oxford added the attractions of libraries, and the possibilities of mixing with like minds. Nevertheless it is to the river and the University boat race in particular that we must look for our heroes.
On the 11th March 1933 was buried, so it is said to be within sight of the river Thames, Gilbert E. Bourne, an eminent scientist and fellow of Merton College, who at the age of 20 years rowed in the 1882 University boat race, at bow, when Oxford won by seven lengths. Again in 1883 he was in the Oxford crew, when the race was rowed during a heavy snowstorm and Oxford won again, by three and a half lengths.
By the beginning of the 20th century another Bourne was at
the university, and taking part in Oxford rowing. Robert
Croft Bourne was the
only son of G.C. Bourne,
and was to eclipse his
father's achievement when,
rowing at stroke, he took
part in a succession of
four wins from 1909-1912.
During the 1912 race the
Cambridge boat sank and
'no race' was declared.
The race was rerowed on
April 1st when Oxford won
by six lengths.
To continue our interest in the river we must include a number of Sandford's vicars. The Rev. W.E. Sherwood, vicar of Sandford 1901-10, must have had a great influence on rowing at Oxford over a long period, as he was one time treasurer to the O.U.B.C. and a great rowing coach. He also wrote in 1900 a 'History of Rowing at Oxford'.
Another incumbent, Charles Edward Rankin, was also involved in rowing, and in 1849 he is recorded as having coxed a crew of vicars (!) at Henley regatta, where they won the Grand Challenge plate.
To return again to the University boat race of recent years, we must remember also Douglas George Clapperton, son of the paper mill owner, who coxed both the 1923 and 1924 Oxford crews. They won the 1923 race and lost that of 1924.
By the time this little article appears in the 'Link' another University boat race will have passed, but how many villagers today can recall a wartime University boat race that was rowed on the stretch of river between Sandford and Radley, when Oxford won by three quarters of a length.
Kingcup
[Kingcup - more info]
At the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 3rd February, five members were present
Central Oxfordshire Local Plan: the councillors to send comments on the document to the Clerk by 16th Feb.
Grass Cutting Quotations: It was agreed to accept the SODC quotation to cut the recreation field and the wharf at 2 weekly intervals at £31.80 per cut, 15 cuts between March and October. PC to maintain its grass cutting equipment for additional cuts as necessary and for other grassed areas.
Tree Planting: SODC are offering a £50.0 grant towards the cost of tree planting to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. The PC agreed to plant two English oak trees in the recreation field, with permission of Magdalen College, the landowner. The PC propose to hold a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the coronation in summer 1993.
Planning:
Old Concrete Works 12 small self contained factories, stores and offices. Amendment. Given retrospective approval.
Rock Farm Lane - conversion of existing barn to dwelling, the erection of 24 new dwellings and renovation of existing dovecotes. Access. Existing permission expires in March of this year. No objection.
65 Henley Road - access. Retrospective consent granted 21.12.91.
5 Burra Close - infilling to form conservatory. Permission granted 16.12.91.
41 Henley Road - demolition of single storey
extension. Erection of two storey side extension
and one storey rear extension. Refused 21.2.92.
| Income | Nil | £ |
| Expenditure | SEB - streetlighting | 99.61 |
| Clerk's salary, etc. | 200.00 |
Kiln Lane - ownership The Chairman agreed that he would telephone Thames Water regarding this matter.
Burglaries The Chairman reported
that there had been a number of
break-ins in the parish during the
last few weeks. These had been
mainly during the day-time, two of
them on a Monday afternoon between
1 and 5 p.m. Everyone should be
alert to this growing problem and
report to the Police any
suspicious persons in the area.
At the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 2nd
March, six members were present.
Correspondence
OCC - 'getting-to-know-you' meetings. Noted.
The Chef and Brewer Group - transfer of licence. Noted.
Letter from Professor Matthews. Deferred to next meeting.
SODC - Western Area Assistant. Noted.
Highways acknowledgement re. pot-holes. Noted.
SODC Annual Meeting Town/Parish Councils. Noted.
OCC - adoption of parish lighting. Deferred to next meeting.
SODC Bulletin - environmental services. Noted.
OCC - programmed highway works. Noted.
Peers Campus - vacancy for committee representative. Noted.
SMP Playground Limited. Noted.
Quotations for repairs to
garage bus shelter and
new notice board in
recreation field:
deferred for additional
quotations.
Application for
notification of an
intention to undertake
agricultural or
forestry development
which is permitted by
the Town and Country
Planning General Development Order: no objection.
Planning
41 Henley Road: demolition of single storey extension and erection of two storey side extension and one storey rear extension. No objection
Old Concrete Works: 12. small self contained factories, stores and offices. Permission granted 12.2.92. Noted.
Sandford Road: land at rear of 41 and 45 Sandford Road, Littlemore, erection of a registered care home. Permission refused 31.1.92. Noted.
County Councillor's Report: Mr Stevenson gave his report on County Council matters.
District Councillor's Report: unable to attend meeting.
Income and expenditure
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ |
| Courages | 100.00 | OALC - stationery | 2.50 |
| British Telecom Nov | 33.96 | ||
| British Telecom Feb | 32.37 |
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:
| May 3rd | W.H. Green (Chemists) Ltd. 8 Rose Hill Parade |
| (except for Sunday May 3rd, and Monday May 4th | |
| when the dispensing Chemist will be the Emerald | |
| Pharmacy, 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore) | |
| May 10th | M.J. Proctor, 252 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| May 17th | M.J. Proctor, 158 Oxford Road, Cowley |
| May 24th | P.L. Jenner, 236/8 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| (except Sunday May 24th and Monday May 25th, when | |
| the dispensing Chemist will be W.H. Green | |
| (Chemists) Ltd., 8 Rose Hill Parade) | |
| May 31st | Lloyds Chemist, 103/5 Pound Way, Cowley Centre |
| June 7th | Emerald Pharmacy, 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore |
| June 14th | W.H. Green (Chemists) Ltd., 8 Rose Hill Parade |
| June 21st | M.J. Proctor, 252 Cowley Road, Oxford |
| June 28th | M.J. Proctor, 158 Oxford Road, Cowley |
Whilst the Committee makes every effort to ensure the
accuracy of the material contained no responsibility can be
held for any action arising from this publication.
Printed by the Printshop, Unit 15, Chiltern Business Centre,
Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 5NG Tel. and Fax 0865-777148
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| Page 1 | Sandford River Run. |
| Page 2 | Church news. |
| Page 3 | Can we do it? - Best-Kept Village. Lewis Carroll Society. R.I.P. - Mr Leslie Wise. Parish Refuse Skip. |
| Page 4 | Congratulations. Meeting Point. Taize Meditation. |
| Page 5 | Horse-riding. Welcome to the World. Quiz Night. |
| Page 6 | From out American Correspondent. |
| Page 7 | Bible Study. Marriage preparation. Church Building problems. |
| Page 8 | Park Home Residents. Pause for Thought. Carers' Forum. |
| Page 9 | Sandford Lock Repairs. |
| Page 10 | Dates for your Diary. Crossword - 44. Crossword solution - 43. |
| Page 11 | Men of the River - Kingcup. |
| Page 12 | ...Men of the River - Kingcup. |
| Page 13 | Parish Council - February minutes. |
| Page 14 | ...Parish Council - February minutes. Parish Council - March minutes. |
| Page 15 | ...Parish Council - March minutes. |
| Page 16 | Chemist Rota. |
| COPYRIGHT © 1992 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission. |
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| Last update: 27 December 2003 | http://www.sandfordonthames.co.uk/thelink/link44.htm |
