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| September/October 1993 Issue 51 |
| Priest-in-Charge: | Rev. Robert Morgan, Lower Farm, |
| Sandford-on-Thames. Tel: 748848 |
| 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion (1st Sunday of the month only) |
| 10.0 a.m. | Family Communion (1st Sunday of the month) ASB Rite A |
| Parish Communion (other Sundays) Rite B | |
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) |
| (Choral Evensong at Flower Festival on 5th September) | |
| HOLY BAPTISM | at 10 a.m. service on 26th September |
| HARVEST | FESTIVAL Sunday 3rd October | |
| 8 a.m. | Holy Communion | |
| 10 a.m. | Family Communion | |
| 6.30 p.m. | Harvest Evensong | |
| Preacher: the Archdeacon of Oxford | ||
| 7.45 p.m. | Harvest supper (Tickets - see p.5) | |
| SCPA | (Sandford Christian Parents' Association): this meets
on and off to discuss the religious nurture of
children. Potential parents also welcome. |
| PCC | next meets at Lower Farm on Monday 27th September at
7.30 p.m. One item will be the financing and quality
control of the recent building work on the church.
Interested villagers not on the PCC are welcome to
attend for this item, or to make their views heard
by writing to the Chairman in advance. |
| BIBLE | STUDY AND SERMON PREPARATION meets some Mondays at 7.30 p.m. at Lower Farm. Members of the congregation and/or other interested enquirers welcome to come and add to the vicar's reflections. |
| to | Rachel Turner of Church Road and Darren who got married in St Andrews Church on 24th July |
| to | Rosemary and Matthew Watt of River View who got married in St Andrews on 14th August |
| to | Gary and Diane of the Crescent on the birth of a daughter Gemma, playmate for Alison |
| to | Graham and June of Broadhurst Gardens, on the birth of Lewis, playmate for Grant and a joy to Laura and Michelle |
| to | Hannah Kenyon of Church Road and Emily Fenn of Henley Road on their baptism on the 4th July |
| to | Carys Davies of River View on her engagement to Ross |
| to | Helen Frost of Church View (flats) on her marriage on 24th July. |
Among other generous donations received towards the recent
rebuilding of the Church - renewing the floor, replacing
masonry and improving drainage - the PCC wishes to thank
also the late Mrs Hilda Hilsdon, Mr N.T. Carraghar (in
memory of his late wife Ivy nee Dodgson, of Sandford), a
special anonymous donation from a near neighbour and carer,
and Magdalen College for a donation of £500.
Travelling under
an assumed name, Mr Boyd has been active in rescuing Bosnia
muslims from ethnically cleansed parts of the country. We
wish all our local relief workers well in their dangerous
work, and are glad that local links with the former
Yugoslavia community in Oxford
was able to provide an interpreter.
The parish collection for Bosnia was
shared equally (following the
suggestions of our three workers)
between the Oxford Committee and
Save the Children (Bosnia operation)
- thanks to all who contributed to
the £350 in church and after the
Bosnia Sunday service. A drop in
the ocean of need - but a token and
useful back-up to our prayers.
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SUPPER 7.45 p.m. in the Village Hall on Sunday 3rd October Tickets are needed to get numbers right and are restricted by the size of the hall - available from Vicar or from Mrs Harris, 24 Henley Road at £3, to include meal and musical entertainment. |
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The first lady was Hilary O'Shea, a Youth Club occasional help and seven times London marathon runner from the Abingdon Amblers in 37 mins 22 secs. The under 16s was won by Christopher Hackett and Kenneth Hale (1st equal) in 44 mins 11 sees. The under l0s (3 miles) by Georgie Gibbons in 22.38; second (first girl) Aline Smith in 25.56. The youngest competitor award again went to Amy Gibbons (6) in 31.13. Amongst the golden oldies our local GP and TV-star Matthew Wilkinson of Church Road won the over 40s in 38.55 and the vicar again won the over 50s in 43.37.
Other performances of note and merit in the five mile race were: 2nd Andrew Garner (visitor) in 34.17; 3rd Chris Wheatley (Broadhurst Gdns, hockey coach) 35.32; 4th Seamus Kelly (Vince's brother, Church Road) 37.17; 7th Lee Hutton (Rock Farm Lane) 39.22; 8th Sam Hutton (Fox team) 40; 12th Adrian Smith 44.55; 13th Keith Jeffrey 46.31; 14th Alan Brooking (Fox team) 46.31; 15th Andy Hackett (soccer coach) 47.09; 16th Andrew Gunn 52.15; 17th Steven Brooking 60.4; 18th Kerry Earp; 19th Sarah Brooking. Walkers followed.
In the three miles (1st Georgie, 2nd Aline); 3rd Laura Earp in 30.37; 4th Jo Hutton in 30.53; (5th Amy); 6th Laura Rolston 32.41; 7th Jim Smith 36.32; 8th Julie Cook 36.48; (9th Alan); 10th Nicole 46.48. At this point the umpires got confused, so the slow movers were unplaced.
Some of the competitors obtained sponsorship, and some
donations received, so funds were raised for the Youth Club
and Church Building Fund. (At the time of writing the
accounts are not yet audited). Thanks to marshalls,
stewarts, first-alders, time-keepers and to Nigel and Claire
for opening up the Fox early and producing refreshments.
| [More information on the River Run] |
Prior to the war one species only was grown there - oats, with the research under Dr Cunliffe (Oxford University) directed to the breeding of a fruit-fly resistant strain of that cereal.
Immediately after the war Government funded research work directed by Professor G.E. Blackman of Oxford University's Department of Agriculture began. Here new crops for British agriculture came under test, including both breeding and selection work. Those crops were both spring and winter types of oil seed rape, linseed (flax), sunflower, soya bean, maize, sorghum, oil-seed poppy etc.
The importance of
that work is revealed in that from the late 1960s onwards
fields of rape and of maize became a common
sight on British farms. From
1991 the brilliant sky-blue
colour of flowering fields of
linseed began to appear again
in the countryside. Then only
this year possibly one of the
first commercial crops of
sunflowers in this district has
been drilled on a farm near to
Sunningwell. This should be a
magnificent sight when in full
flower later this year.
The original oil-seed poppy
research at Sandford was
successful in the creation of a
new industry in Australia.
Originally intended as a new
crop for British agriculture, a
Facilities at Sandford were minimal. There was a small asbestos sheeting clad garage which served as an office and for all indoor work there - preparing, grading and weighing of seed as well as the mixing and weighing of different fertilisers. Crop yields were assessed and soil temperature readings were written up there, as was crop data which was meticulously recorded for all crops. That included dates of sowing, time of emergence, time of flowering, date of harvest and crop height measurements at differing intervals. With some crops light penetrations was determined with a car battery powered light meter. There was also a large wooden seed-store, designed of slatted timber to allow all round air penetration, but lined on the inside with wire netting to exclude mice and set on staddles to preclude rats. The only essential service provided to the site was piped water. There was no electricity, sewerage, or telephone connection.
Due to the many steel support stanchions of the field cage mechanical cultivation was not practical and the area was hand dug each winter and hand hoeing through the growing season precluded weeds. Nightly the garage was locked, the two gates giving entrance to the cage were padlocked, as was the entrance gate to the drive. The paddock was unfenced, and it speaks well of Sandford youngsters that damage from vandalism was quite unknown. Sandford people seemed quite uncurious about the work that was carried out on the site, even though such a wide mixture of crops of unusual type were grown and with such a mixture of varied flowering colours. .
In January 1956 the thicket facing the road was cleared and the hedge properly laid. This was noticed by villagers and caused much favourable comment. At the end of 1956 the site was vacated and the experimental work continued for another two decades at Wytham, after which the research was amalgamated with an even larger agricultural research station at Cambridge.
Sandford did, therefore, provide much useful research work in the furtherance of new crop British agriculture.
where they lead would be helpful and
the places such as church etc. high-
lighted, with colour and larger
lettering used. They had some
difficulty reading the very small
print.
The notice boards were good; the telephone kiosk was clean and the encroaching grass had been trimmed. A few patches of verge in Henley Road were uncut, though most were cut and neat. A pile of rubbish (bags) by the River View sign rather spoilt the corner.
The refurbishment of the public house by the lock, which seemed to spread into the car park behind, did not adversely affect the marking although it was not mentioned on the entry form - maybe it was not known about at the time the entry was submitted. The judges were pleased to see everywhere virtually free of any litter. Gardens and hedges were very well kept and the village generally looked cared for.
Correspondence: Grass cutting - letter from Youth Club.
The Clerk was asked to reply saying that as the grass
cutting is carried out by SODC as part of their contract the
PC is unable to dictate the day the grass is to be cut.
Magdalen College: Mr Wills (Magdalen College Bursar) attended the meeting to discuss the following items:
| a) | Churchyard extension. The PC requested that Magdalen College consider the sale of land to provide additional burial ground. Mr Wills agreed to enter into negotiations with the Rev. Robert Morgan. |
| b) | Fencing to Rock Farm Lane development. The PC agreed that the proposed fence between the development and the land set aside as amenity land would be inappropriate and would consider an alternative and liaise with Magdalen College and SODC. |
| c) | Proposed Development at Templar's Court. Mr Wills told the PC that the caravan site had closed and would remain closed for this season. Magdalen College would be re-submitting an application for a 60-bed hotel and would keep the PC fully informed. |
| d) | Regional Health Authority proposals at Littlemore Hospital. Mr Wills informed the PC that the RHA had made an application to OCC for the development of the hospital site. This included a new access from Sandford Road. The Clerk was asked to contact the Clerk of Littlemore PC and request sight of plans. |
| e) | Science Park. Mr Wills confirmed that all the roadways had been adopted by the County Council. Mrs Hutton informed Mr Wills that the lighting to the footpath had been vandalised and asked that repairs be carried out. |
County Councillor's Report Nothing to report.
District Councillor's Report Nothing to report.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Kings Arms (Rent) | 100.00 | Magdalen College | 112.50 | |
| Ms Green Mooring | 48.00 | SEB | 106.46 | |
| Mrs Tuckwell Mooring | 48.00 |
Any other business
Grenoble Road: Mrs Shepherd reported that motor bikes were
being driven at high speed along this road between the two
roundabouts. It appeared that the road was being used for
racing activities on a number of occasions. The Police had
been informed.
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Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Mr Michael Leary unanimously voted Chairman and Mrs Janet
Shepherd unanimously voted Vice-Chairman.
Correspondence
Letter from Mr Brian James re. the old photographs which had
hung in the reading room. The Clerk was asked to check the
Minutes for any information relating to the fate of these
photographs and report back to the Council.
Matter for Consideration: General
Emergency Plan. The emergency
plan was handed to Mrs Gina
Ashburner, the liaison officer
for the parish, for perusal.County Councillor's Report Mr Stevenson reported on the first meeting of the new Council. The Council consists of 25 conservative, 25 labour, 24 liberal and 1 green party member. It was now possible to have smaller committees. Mr Stevenson will serve on 5 committees.
District Councillor's Report Mr Marthews said that the new
session of the District Council would start tomorrow. He
would be leaving the full planning committee and joining
housing and recreation, 5 committees in all.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Nil | ORCC | 8.00 | ||
| SEB | 106.46 | |||
| Link | 240.00 | |||
| Clerk's salary | 200.00 | |||
| SEB | 63.58 |
Any other business:
Grass verges - Heyford Hill Lane Laing site. The Clerk
reported that she had been asked who is responsible for the
maintenance of the verges and common areas planted with
shrubs on the Laing site. Mr Judd felt that it was the
responsibility of the owners of the adjacent property to
maintain this land but that confirmation should be sought be
checking the land registry plan. The Clerk was asked to
investigate.
Dog fouling. The Clerk was asked to contact the District
Councillor's solicitor regarding by-laws.
Village Hall Car Park. The Chairman reported that weeds had
appeared through the tarmac and said that he had contacted
the Contractor who would be carrying out remedial works.
Public Rights of Way. The Clerk was asked to write to
Shaney Holbrow, Holton Countryside Unit in respect of rights
of way and bridle paths in the parish.
Parish sign. Item for June meeting - Sandford sign to be
relocated at Heyford Hill Lane.
Correspondence: Letter from Mr Northcott. Noted. SODC - forestry officer. Noted. Letter from Mr Challenor. Noted. SODC - Litterblitz. Noted.
Matters for Consideration: General
a) Affordable Housing - Parish Questionnaire. Clerk to
return completed questionnaire.
b) New Age Travellers and Gypsies. No comments.
c) Youth Training Scheme. Passed to Village Hall
Committee.
d) Changes in your NHS. Circulated for comment.
e) OALC - Annual General Meeting. Noted.
f) Exhibition of Historic Building Conservation. Notices
placed on notice boards.
g) Sandford sign to be relocated at Heyford Hill Lane.
Clerk was asked to write to the County Council
requesting signs to be erected at Heyford Hill Lane
and at the top of Henley Road with the words
'Sandford-on-Thames please drive carefully'. Also
signs for Oxford Park Homes, Ten Acre and Thames
Water on each of the new roundabouts.
Planning Applications:
Littlemore Hospital Site - for information. The Clerk was
instructed to write to Oxford City Council supporting
Magdalen College's objections/observations.
Permissions granted:
83 Henley Road. Extension to intend lounge, provide
utility, shover room and new kitchen.
Permission granted 28.5.93.
County Councillor's Report Nothing to report.
District Councillor's Report Nothing to report.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Ms Green Mooring | 48.00 | Cornhill Insurance | 224.70 | |
| Photocopying | 5.88 | |||
| Zurich Insurance | 50.24 | |||
| SEB | 62.92 |
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