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| May 1994 Issue 54 |
This is your chance to make a fortune for the Village Hall
Extension and enjoy yourself at the same time. Or you can
specify which village organisation you want your exertions to support -
Youth Club etc Ring 748848
for sponsorship form.
Unsponsored runners also
welcome (entrance £2.
for unsponsored adults).
Cups, medals, ribbons,
presented 5.30,
followed by party in fox.
Spectators as well as
competitors welcome to that.
| 8.00 a.m. | (First Sunday of the month) | Holy Communion BCP | |
| 10.00 a.m. | Parish Communion | ||
| 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer |
As Vicar's Warden to three vicars, who all took part in the funeral in church, he knew how to smile at their advance views and keep the local church on an even keel, opening up in the mornings, preparing the altar, ringing the bell, reading Old Testament lessons, warmly welcoming visitors, exhorting back-sliders, selling raffle tickets and potted plants, cooking each month for Meeting Point.
He insisted there should be a
collection at his funeral which was attended by more friends and brothers
than there were seats, and the £800 donated has been used to pay for the
new stone cross he wanted replaced on the church roof.
The annual
meeting resolved to make this his memorial in stone - while
remembering in our hearts all he was and did. Our warmest sympathies
to Dorothy, and to 'my girls' as he called them: Heather, Judy, Diane -
and their families. His ashes are where he wanted them.
Geoffrey Crickmay 22.9.32 - 21.2.1994
A large congregation gathered in church on St David's Day, to say
farewell to Geoffrey and commend him to the love and mercy of
Almighty God. A familiar figure, with his brother and carer Bob, at their
gate in Henley Road, the first house in the old village, he will be missed.
He was a faithful attender at Evensong until his health began to fail and
was briefly ill before dying in hospital. Our sympathies go to Bob in his
bereavement and gratitude to him for all he has shown us about brotherly.
love. Geoffrey's ashes were placed in the churchyard with prayer and
affection.
Graveyard and Youth committees were established, the new clergy welcomed, grateful thanks extended to the Organist, deputy organist and choir, to the sexton, Mr Pitson senior who was handing over the physical aspects of the graveyard after 70 years hard labour, to Mr Smith and Mr Bunce who had done much mowing of it, to Mrs Harris and her teams responsible for a) flowers (especially the Flower Festival), b) food (Harvest Supper, meeting point, disabled etc.), c) linen, d) cleaning, to Mr Harris for his oversight of building works, to Mrs Webber for guarding the key and churchwatch, Mrs Bradshaw for hosting the creche, to lesson readers and bell ringers.
The vicar recited some verse of
John Betjemen, celebrating thoes who did the various jobs and those who
worshipped God in this House of Prayer for all people (from
Septuagesuna):
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But most of all let's praise the few Who are seen in their accustomed pew Throughout the year whate'er the weather That they may worship God together. These like a fire of glowing coals Strike warmth into each other's souls, And though they be but fifty-three They keep the church for you and me.' |
The Youth Club, Toddlers
group and other local
organisations are arranging
various day trips to the sea,
zoo, mountains etc.
Coach tickets £2.50 or £3:
Sat. 11th June Drayton Manor Park and Zoo etc.
Depart 8 a.m. Return 10 p.m. - adults welcome on this.
Book in advance with Gina: Tel. 771176
Thursday 28th July Toddlers, parents, school children and others, coach to
Bournemouth
Saturday 20th August Toddlers, parents, school children and others, coach
to Weymouth
Book for these with Sharon: Tel. 716597
Over Sixties Club (all welcome)
Afternoon tea in Bibury and view the Cotswolds:Tel. Mrs Harris 777900.
Do you have a caring nature and a spare room?
South Oxfordshire Social Services have written to say that they are
wanting to expand their Adult Placement Scheme providing family care
for elderly people or adults with learning disabilities (mental handicap).
This scheme aims to provide day care or longer periods of respite care in
family settings and to give their permanent carers a break or provide them
with a break occasionally. Carers do not need qualifications or experience
but just time, patience and the ability to care. Carers are matched
carefully to those needing care and we provide support and training. An
allowance of £150 per week is provided.
For further information please contact Heather Bowden or Helen Lewis
on 0491-825250 or write to South Oxfordshire Social Services, Hazel
Cottage, Sinodum Centre, 4 Wantage Road, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 0LP.
A special word of thanks must go to Liz, Don and Margaret for the way I was
received by them when I made my first tentative visit to the site, where I
knew immediately I set eyes on it was where I had to live. Ron, who in no
way wanted the upheaval of the move, unfortunately being rather poorly,
with a little help from Liz agreed
that we would purchase our home
at number 25 the Crescent. A week
later we had moved. Since then
the kindness we have received from
our immediate neighbours, Becky
and Keith, Marion and Tim has been
overwhelming.
Dear Editor,
I do hope you can spare a little space for me to thank the many friends and
neighbours and villagers from both upstreet and down, for their many cards
and letters, and the many acts of kindness shown to me on the death of
Geoffrey. Although he was not endowed with too many of nature's gifts he
appears to have been loved by a great many, which only confirms my opinion
that below the surface in Sandford there is a new village community which
shows itself when the hour arrives.
Truly 'God still moves in a mysterious way'. Thank you all,
Thanks to Lyn and Steve Brookings (marking), Yvone Hutton, Gina Ashburner and Helen Wilimot (drinks dispensers), Sharon Gibbons (food), Maurice Earp for arranging P.A. system at the last moment, and Alan Brookings for turning up the next morning to clear up.
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DOROTHY JONES would like to express her tremendous gratitude to everyone for the cards, letters, flowers and overwhelming love and sympathy she and her family have received. |
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This ancient parish path continued in an easterly direction, across Church Close - now the playing field - over a stile (no steps then) and across the London road, continuing along what is now Rock Farm lane, originally a narrow footpath. Four stiles then followed, along the 'Cowground' with the brook running parallel along a valley on the left.
The last stile opened out into 'Minchery Close', where we have to cross the Minchons brook, called variously the Rhee or Rea. There had been a stone or brick arch over this stream, but in my day a much rotted railway sleeper. This path was used regularly by the Eade family of the Minchery, as their way to Sandford Church, more so between 1917-1921 when Mr H. Eade was parish warden.
Ostensibly the path ends at the Nunnery, yet a few yards to the South east the path continues easterly, towards 'Sandford Brake'. So far the path has run parallel to the parish boundary brook (Northileld brook). The Northfield name however is irrelevant to the lower or Sandford length as the name originates from its rising in the Northfield of Horspath.
I have recorded two other names for this stream - 'Wash brook' and the 'Black brook'. There is no doubt that the area around the Sandford Brake was more wooded years ago, and that on clearing and felling much of the timber a sawpit was established on the Littlemore side of the Black brook, reached by a ford across the stream. Later when the land had been cleared three new farms were formed - Sawpit Farm, Brake Farm and Black Ford Leys Farm (all c.1790). The present name of the latter is of course a corruption, and now known as Blackbird Leys. Here we reach the end of the Sandford portion of the old path when we reach the Roman road from Alcester to Silchester.
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Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 10th January in the Village Hall
Five members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Matters arising: The Clerk reported that she had spoken to the District auditor regarding the proposed donation to the fund set up to help the Harris family and had been told that it was not within the powers of the PC to do so. However the PC was pleased to note that the benevolent fund in question had already reached its target of £8,000.
Correspondence: Heyford Hill Lane - letter from Laing Homes Ltd. The Clerk reported that she had received a letter from Laings and that the installation of the playground equipment would be completed by the end of April 1994.
Matters for consideration:
1. Village Hall: the Chairman reported that the Village Hall Management had agreed that a Steering Committee should be set up to further investigate the possibility of an extension to the village hall. The Steering Committee would consist of PC and Management Committee members plus other interested parties. The Chairman proposed that all members of the PC should join the Steering Committee. The Clerk was asked to invite all members of the Village Hall Committee, the PC and other interested parties to a meeting of the Steering Committee to take place as soon as possible.
2. Youth Club/PC meetings: the PC had received a letter from the Revd Bob Morgan requesting that the PC reconsider their decision to hold PC meetings in the village hall on a Monday evening. The Chairman proposed that the PC ask Magdalen School for permission to hold PC meetings in their sports pavilion, initially on a trial basis of three months.
3. Precept 1994/94: the budget for 1994/5 was considered and the Clerk was instructed to request a precept for 1994/5 in the sum of £2,015.00.
4. Round the clock help for the elderly and disabled the Clerk reported that she had received a leaflet from the District Council regarding help for the elderly and disabled. In order to make it known that such a service is available the leaflet would be published in the next issue of the Link.
5. Provision of litter bin: the PC felt that there were sufficient litter bins in the parish at the present time.
Planning
Draft local plan: Documents would be handed to Mr Norton for perusal.
Review of Local Government Structure in Oxon, Bulletin No.2: Copies of the bulletin had
been handed to councillors for perusal and comments.
Planning Applications:
26 Henley Road: Single storey extension to create a study and storeroom
plus small single storey extension to create a utility room. No objection.
No comments received from near neighbours. Permission granted
County Councillor's Report
Mr Stevenson reported that the two main items at present are the County Council budget
for 1994/5 and the Local Government review.
District Councillor's Report
Mr Marthews reported that, again, very much to the fore is the 1994/5 budget and the
Local Government Review.
It is felt by both the County Councillor and the District Councillor that a unitary authority
is more favourable and a two tier system less favourable.
Another area of concern for both District and County is the care for the elderly and disabled
and the PC was asked to try to establish who is at risk in the parish and make sure that they
are aware of the help available.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Mr Callaghan (mooring) | 20.00 | SEB streetlighting | 62.92 | |
| Ms Green (mooring) | 52.00 | Audit Commission | 108.86 | |
| Household Pest Services | 94.00 | |||
| Magdalen College Rent | 112.50 |
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Seven members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Correspondence
The Chairman reported that he had received a letter from Magdalen College School giving
permission for PC meetings to take place in the Sports Pavilion. There would be no charge.
Matter for consideration:
1. Steering Committee report - Village Hall extension: the Clerk gave a progress report on the Steering Committee and handed out copies of two proposed lay-out plans for perusal.
2. Clerk's salary review: the Chairman and the Clerk declared an interest and left the meeting. It was agreed that the Clerk should receive an increase of £390. 00 per annum backdated to the 1st July 1993. This increase was agreed due to the additional work load created by Heyford Hill Lane now being part of Sandford Parish. This brings the Clerk's salary in line with Association of Local Council guidelines.
3. Donation - Information Booklet for Families with a Special Needs Child: it
was agreed that a donation of £10 should be made.
5. Burial Ground: It was agreed that the Chairman should contact Mr Wills regarding the land for the proposed burial ground. The Clerk would lodge a planning application with the District Council for change of use.
Planning
Rock Farm Lane Erection of 24 detached houses and garages and construction of
associated roads and sewers.
Observations: The PC considered the application to be contrary to Policy C2 of the Local
Plan. The Council felt that more consideration should be given to the design of the
dwellings and the materials used should be more in keeping with the stone built cottages in
Rock Farm Lane. The Council also considered that this application contained insufficient
detail, i.e. building materials, refurbishment of barn etc. The Council would wish to have
sight of the plans of the barn conversion before the Planning Authority approved the rest of
the development. The Clerk was instructed to include the concerns of the residents in the
PC's return.
26 Henley Road Single storey extension to create a study and storeroom plus
small single storey extension to create a utility room.
(Amendment). No objection.
County Councillor's Report: County Councillor was not present at the meeting.
District Councillor's Report: Apologies for absence received from Mr Marthews.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Rent (Courages) | 100.00 | SEB Maintenance | 41.32 | |
| Stamps/stationery | 27.62 | |||
| Filing boxes | 19.99 | |||
| Hire of hall for meetings | 55.00 | |||
| (1.4.92-31.3.93) | ||||
| Clerk's salary | 200.00 | |||
| (1.11.93-31.1.94) |
Any other business:
For information:
refuse skips 1994/5 - circulated
Review of Local Government Structure Bulletin 3 - circulated.
Link: nothing to discuss
Signs: the question of new signs at the entrance to the parish was raised. The Clerk
to make further enquiries.
Stone wall damaged by car: The Clerk reported that she would contact SODC
regarding the damaged wall.
Sandford Car Sales: it had been reported to the Clerk that the Sandford Car Sales
had been using the pavement opposite the garage to display cars for sale. The Police had
been informed and would be dealing with the matter.
Five members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Matters for consideration:
1. Clerk's Salary Review: the Clerk pointed out that the figures agreed regarding her salary increase did not add up correctly. The PC agreed unanimously that there was an error and approved an additional £100.00 per annum, the Chairman declaring an interest and abstaining from voting.
2. Village Hall Extension: the PC considered two revised, drawings. The PC's comments will be expressed at the next meeting of the Steering Committee. Costings of the project had been provided by the Steering Committee and this will be considered at the next meeting of the PC. The Clerk reported that there would be a surplus of funds at the end of this financial year and suggested that the PC should consider how much of this surplus, if any, should be set aside for the extension project. Full details of the surplus will be available at the next meeting of the PC.
3. Grass cutting 1994 season: the PC considered the quotation from SODC for the cutting of the recreation field and wharf for the 1994 season. It was agreed that the recreation field would be cut weekly and the wharf fortnightly during the growing season.
4. Oxfordshire Best Kept Village Competition 1994 - entry fee £8. Approved.
5. National Spring Clean 1994-16/17 April. Noted. Mrs Ashburner to discuss with Youth Club Committee.
6. Recycling Facilities at Wheatley Asda Store Car Park. noted. Notice to be put in Link.
7. Environmental Improvement Schemes: deferred.
8. Local Government Review: deferred.
9. Speed Reduction campaign: no signs required.
10. Oxfordshire Rights of Way Management Strategy: Clerk to order 2 additional copies at £2 each. Mr Norton to peruse strategy document and report back.
11. Great Domesday Book: the PC considered that they were unable to purchase a copy of this book.
Planning
Listed Buildings - Homeowner's Guide. Noted. Clerk to hand out guide to the owners of
listed buildings within the parish.
Rock Farm Lane Development: The meeting was attended by representatives of Alfred
McAlpine Homes Midlands Ltd (Mr Mark Wright and Mr John Clark). The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss the comments made to SODC regarding the planning application.
McAlpine's response was as follows:
1. Materials - reconstituted stone for the elevations in conjunction with stone details
(quoins, heads and cills). SODC may request that some properties in the vicinity of the
dovecote be brick built with stone details.
County Councillor's Report: Mr Stevenson reported that the County Council had agreed the budget with a £340 million spend. It is a growth budget with the aim to preserve services.
District Councillor's Report: not present at meeting.
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| Mrs Tuckwell | 56.00 | Clerk-backdated increase | 227.50 | |
| (mooring 1.12.93- | in salary 1.7.93 - 31.1.94) | |||
| 28.2.94) | PC telephone account | 32.09 |
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD, AND THE FIRMAMENT SHEWETH HIS HANDIWORK... THE STATUTES OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT AND REJOICE THE HEART: THE COMMANDMENT OF THE LORD IS PURE AND GIVETH LIGHT UNTO THE EYES... MOREOVER BY THEM IS THY SERVANT TAUGHT, AND IN KEEPING OF THEM THERE IS GREAT REWARD. WHO CAN TELL HOW OFT HE OFFENDETH? O CLEANSE ME FROM MY SECRET FAULTS - PSALM 19, PRAYER BOOR VERSION |
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