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THE LINK
SEPTEMBER 1995 ISSUE 59
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The Link Magazine COPYRIGHT © 1995 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission.
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
AND SUPPER
Sunday 24th September
Evensong 6.30 p.m.
followed by supper in the
Village Hall with
musical entertainment.
Gifts of flowers
and produce,
see page 4.
Supper tickets
£3 from vicar
or Mrs Harris
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CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Robert Morgan, Lower Farm, Sandford on Thames Tel: 748848
Rev. Mary Parsons Tel: 63909
Wardens: Mrs Marjorie Harris, 24 Henley Road
Mr Stan Cotten, 41 Church Road
Sunday services:
| 8.00 a.m. | (First Sunday of the month) | | Holy Communion BCP |
| 10.00 a.m. | | | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 p.m. | | | Evening prayer |
SONGS OF PRAISE
6.30 p.m. Sunday 8th October
A service of readings and favourite hymns.
All welcome.
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Advent Sunday is 3rd December, and in addition to the usual morning
services there will be a service of readings and Advent music at 6.30 p.m.
Quiet Day: Thanks to Revs Mary Parsons and Anthony McGowan
(Radcliffe chaplain) for leading the Parish Quiet Day on 16th September
and to All Saints Convent, St Mary's Road, Oxford for hosting this
(if you get your Link early, there's still time to sign up).
Discussion groups - enquire 748848
Wedding preparation - by arrangement.
Baptisms: July: Ursula Miner of Pennsylvania;
August 6th Anthony
John Wiltshire of Broadhurst Gardens;
September 3rd Andrew Matthew
Francis of Yeftly Drive.
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Foundations
The parish has just received planning permission, diocesan permission and
legal permission to build a new parish room. The Link reproduces an
extract from the Festival of Stonework evening sermon, June 18th 1995:
'Everyone who comes to me and hears my words
and does them, I will show you what he is like.
he is like a man building a house who. dug deep,
and laid the foundations upon rock. And when
a flood arose the stream broke against that house
and could not shake it, because it had been well built.'
(Luke 6.47-8)
This plainest of the Gospel parables (Matthew 7, Luke 6) is true for
youngish (under 60s) people today in a new way. The big difference
between our lives and pre-war isn't our material things - TVs, cars,
computers - but how we understand our life and possibilities. More than
older generations we have to build our lives and construct our meanings.
Not just find a job and maybe a partner of one sort or another - to fit into
some role or slot. More than before we have to build up the slot, the
moral framework to live in and live by. More than our grandparents we
choose which values to live by, which goals to pursue. Less is laid down
and fixed.
A lot is still outside our control. How a business thrives depends
partly on the economic situation, not just how hard we work. We can be
made redundant through no fault of our own. People are driven to the
wall like youths were driven over the top in the trenches - by foolish
leaders or greedy go-getters. But in some areas we have new freedoms
to make our life what we want it to be, and ourselves what we want to
become. And these choices are not so easy as they look. Short-term
pleasures do not solve the riddles of human life. And material wealth is
often combined with poverty of spirit. What to hope for? What kind of
people to be - and how to become?
The parable confronts us with choices. Build your life on a sure
foundation. The alternative is to build on sand. Or with more sand than
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concrete. And when the storms come, as they will - there's no life
without stress, disaster, hardship, failures, sickness, loss - the building
without foundations collapse inwards. That's tragic.
There are times in our life when we are strong, times when we
are weak. It is important to build well during the good times. But we
can waste them or be otherwise occupied. Pity.
Harvest Festival:
Fruit and vegetables etc.
can be brought to the Church on Friday
30th September between 10 a.m. and 12,
or tell Mrs Harris it is coming. It is also
possible to bring produce to the 10 a.m.
service and offer it there with thanks.
The Preacher at Evensong will be
the Revd Monsignor Martin Molyneux,
lately sub-rector of the Beda in Rome (where he
taught Fr Armstrong of Littlemore among others)
i.e. this service is our annual ecumenical service to which we invite all
denominations and those still searching.
After the Harvest service the produce will be is taken to an East Oxford
nursing home, who are always very appreciative.
The Porch
The Porch aims to provide food, shelter and support for some of the
many homeless in Oxford. It is run by the Community of All Saints and
staffed mostly by volunteers. They need more volunteers to help make
sandwiches, or to provide food for their work. If you would like to help
out, even if you can only give a little time each week or fortnight, please
contact All Saints Convent, St Mary's Road, Oxford (728545), or you
can leave biscuits, tins of food etc. in box in Church porch on Sundays.
Meeting Point
Good value lunch in the Village Hall at 12.30 on Fridays 13th October,
10th November and 8th December. All welcome.
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Rest in peace
Emma Montague-Watkins 18 February 1991 - 28 August 1995
Emma was baptised in Sandford church on 8th September 1991 and
buried in God's good earth in Sandford churchyard on 1st September
1995. She was a lovely child, very precious to her family and a ray of
sunshine to all who knew her. A few weeks ago she was diagnosed as
having a brain tumour, and when the JR was unable to help further her
parents Brian and Tracy brought her home to Main Avenue, made her
comfortable with much love in her familiar surroundings, administered
morphine as needed, and waited for the end. It was not many days. The
church was full for Emma's funeral and with quiet dignity in sorrow there
was also a sense of gratitude for all she had been and meant for those close
to her. She remains a part of the life of those who brought her up. Two
of her favourite songs were played and 'All things bright and beautiful'
was sung. Also 'Loving shepherd of thy sheep, keep thy lamb in safety
keep' and 'Morning has broken'. The Gospel was read where Jesus says
'suffer the little children to come unto me' and takes the children into his
arms and blesses them. Supported by Brian, Tracy said the following
words in church:
EMMA
Those of you who knew Emma, particularly those who knew
her well, will know how very special she was. She had a way of
touching everyone's heart with her energy, sunshine and joy.
From the day she was born Emma was very much like her
Daddy, even down to all his funny little ways. I would like to
believe, and people have said, that she also had a lot of me in her.
At times she could be quite stubborn and strong-willed,
qualities that unfortunately she inherited from both of us.
However, all of these qualities made her who she was and we
loved her for them.
We were lucky enough to have had Emma in our lives for four
and a half wonderful years. The memories from that time will
live in our hearts and minds until we meet up with her again.
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Emma had many loves and one of her greatest was music.
Two of her favourite songs were Saturday Night and Shine,
and I'm sure it would please her if we played them for her now.
Mrs Hutton and the Residents' Association arranged a great reception in
the village hall after the funeral to which all present were invited. There
was a beautiful array of flowers and wreaths, many from neighbours.
Our hearts go out to all the family in this desperately difficult time, and
our appreciation to the doctor, nurse, family friends and neighbours, who
have been so supportive.
Mrs Hutton writes:
The Fete held on the 20th August was enjoyed by all. Thank you to all
who helped and attended. The sum of £100 was raised and donated to
Tracy and Brian (Emma's parents) of 22 Main Avenue. Sincere
condolences to Tracy, Brian and all the family in the tragic loss of their
dear daughter Emma, from all your friends and neighbours on the Park.
Donald Attewell. (died 30thJuly 1995, aged 65).
The twins Donald and Doug were brought up and went to school here in
Sandford, part of a large local family which included their sister Beth
Turner, lately of Henley Road. Donald emigrated to Littlemore in 1953
when he got married, but was a frequent visitor, almost daily, around
lunchtime at the Fox. He and his wife moved to Cowley, and last year
to Abingdon to be closer to their daughter, but then he contracted lung
cancer. Following the funeral service in Sandford church, at which the
Revd Jock Fletcher-Campbell preached, and cremation, his ashes will be
laid in the graveyard where his parents are buried. Deep sympathy to
Sheila, Karen and the rest of the family.
Mrs Van Bratenan. (1916-1995)
of the Crescent came to Oxford from Holland after the War and nursed
at the Acland. She was a retiring lady especially latterly, but had good
neighbours who saw to her shopping and dropped in and out. She died
suddenly this summer.
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The Parish Room.
The building of this is a local
community project. Offers of help
(skilled or unskilled) to the
church's hon. architect please:
Mrs Liz Shatford at the Old School
(772598).
Youth Club
restarted on 7th September, meets on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in
term time, so this term misses half-term (October 25th) and last time
before Christmas will be 13th December. Leader Vicky Charlton
(Church Road), helped by volunteers and parental rota. We need two
more volunteers on a weekly or fortnightly or monthly basis,
please. It's fun if you can stand the pace. Enquiries to Chairman of
Management Committee = vicar. Treasurer Mrs Brookings. Trips
planned to ice-rink, visits from 'A' team etc.
Toddlers
Mothers and pre-schoolers
meet in the village hall on
Thursdays from 10-12.
50p covers coffee etc., and
newcomers are welcome.
Reading help
with children aged 6-11:
volunteers urgently needed
who are prepared to give
one-to-one help with
reading in Cowley or
Blackbird Leys in school hours.
Contact Elizabeth Ballard, on 744284.
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Christopher Hackett of Henley Road on throwing the javelin a very long way |
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Ashley Harris, formerly of Henley Road, 'the Vinnie Jones of
Garsington' on twice winning man of the match awards |
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Gail Dixon of Church Road and Neil on their marriage on 16th September |
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
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James Patrick, born to Amanda nee Cotten and Philip, a brother for Ben |
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Kyle Oliver Peter (football fans will get it) born on the 4th August to
Petrina Harris, formerly of Henley Road |
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Andrew, born on 21st April to Alan and Caroline Francis of Yeftly Drive |
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Alexandra Rose, another daughter to Paul and Corinne Lyon of
Broadhurst Gardens, and a sister to Jason and Lucy |
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Hollie, born on 15th May to Cathy Harrison and Wayne Davis |
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Jason Weston,. a son for Christine and Jason Wailer of Ten-acre Park |
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Daisy May to The Crescent |
AND WELCOME TO SANDFORD
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Pip on Church Road, a new friend for Tim and playmate for
Buster and Bonkers. [see correction] |
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Dr Daryl Gregory to Heyford Hill Lane |
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Drs Marie-Claire and Jonathan Hamling and Harry to River View |
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Khaline and Omega and Nasin and Adib and Zia and Tilly and Unity
Mehrabi to Heyford Hill Lane |
AND FAREWELL
to David and Helen Tilt at the Lock who have been highly visible and
much appreciated members of the community these past few years.
Dave's friendliness to all, even as latterly he suffered the pain which has
finally stopped him working, brightened the river scene, and Helen's
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caring for several sick and elderly, and her sympathy for those in trouble,
was much appreciated. They will be missed, but we wish them a happy
retirement near Northampton (i.e. near enough to return on visits).
Derek Bloomfield, who was once here as relief, has been appointed
successor and will move in when the house is ready, with his wife Nicola
who is deputy head teacher at Shifford (up river). Meanwhile area relief
Adrian Swift has maintained the high standards of sociability associated
with the Lock and has been assisted over the summer by Peter Barrett.
We appreciate their contributions too.
And to Liz and Don Morris of Main Avenue who have left Home Park
which they have helped to administer over the past seven years. Many
have reason to remember their kindness and tact in difficult situations and
we wish them a happy retirement in Market Harborough.
And to Martin and Sue Kenyon from Church Road, gone up to
Yorkshire with Hannah and James - we hope they will keep in touch.
Historic Churches Cycle Ride
This takes place every year on the second Saturday in September, and
this year it was pleasantly sunny as a posse went out from Sandford and
admirably achieved fifteen churches visited and 31 miles travelled.
Several visitors from other parishes arrived here and were entertained
royally on biscuits and fruit juice by Ray Clarke - many thanks to the
riders, their sponsors and our home anchor man.
LOOKING FOR A CHILD MINDER?
I am a registered child minder living off Heyford Hill Lane.
If you are thinking of returning to work
and need someone to look after your child
please call Caroline on 749942.
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ROAD PLAN LATEST
There is much concern in all sections of the village regarding already
existing/proposed construction developments and their necessary road
links. In the light of this a meeting was arranged by Miss Jane Ford and
chaired by Peter Addyman in the Village Hall on September 6th in order
to discuss official proposals to date and to suggest possible locally devised
alternatives. Mark Liggins from Oxfordshire County Council's
Highways Department described the advantages of the proposed
'diamond' and 'three quarter diamond' slip road system for safe and
efficient manoeuvres on and off the A4074 to a packed and largely
sceptical audience composed of 70 or so residents from the old village,
Heyford Hill Lane and Littlemore.
From his point of view the two main points of importance to be
considered in any scheme for traffic improvements are efficiency (i.e.
good traffic flow and safety) and low cost. This was not the priority of
the meeting. When asked whether it was not too late to make any real
contribution to the debate Mr Liggins said that it was not and that
vigorous lobbying of the various authorities and councillors would be the
best means of forwarding alternative proposals.
SUMMER SPORT:
The River Run
This year's fun run produced a lower entry but high speed (relatively) and
some startling performances by the over 50s winner (Mike Dixon,
lavishly sponsored, who won in 35 mins) and the children. Some of
them did 5 miles where only 3 were expected. In fact everyone outside
the under 11 division ran 5 miles. The Sandford Challenge Shield was
again won by Steve Bull (28 mins 30 secs) and the Sandford Young
Athlete of the Year award was won by Georgie Gibbons (33.50). The
fastest woman was Joanna Dixon of Church Road (35). Youth gold to
Georgie Gibbons (5 miles), silver to Ben Cork (27.55), bronze to Laura
Rolston (31.42). Children's gold to Aline Smith (25.40), silver to Jo
Hutton (27.40) and bronze to Amy Gibbons (youngest competitor)
28.20. Youngest fast finisher medal to Amy again, as last year.
Some of the other times were as follows: Pete East (38.42);
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Sue Tincello (36.05); Andy Pike (35.30), Vincent Boyle (36.55); Neil
Jennison (41.45); Grant Edwards (29.30); Seamus Kelly (37.45); Sarah
Grylls (42.10); Vicar (oldest competitor award) 43.30; Tom Fox (37.15
- generously sponsored); Andrea Demeter (41.30); Sam Hutton (38.40
- also sponsored); Stan Cotten (36.55); Alan Brookings (44.50); Lee
Sheriff (45.40); Steve Brookings (heroic); Joe Hutton (32.30); Peter
Cork (38.10 - 3 miles); Heather (28.20 - 3 miles); Daniel Welch (25.10
for 3 miles). Some records have gone missing in a fire over the summer,
but a good time was had by all and Nigel and Claire were as ever warm-
hearted hosts afterwards.
The Cricket Match:
The great annual rose-bowl challenge match with
Warborough took place on Saturday 5th August. Sandford was
handicapped by strike bowler Scott Chariton (Church Road) being in
Australia playing with Brisbane, backbone batsman Ian Bridge away for
weekend, slogger Andy Middleton at Butlins. But Captain and
Churchwarden Stan Cotten (Church Road) led out the brave, most of
them regulars at the Fox, with the new generation of Sandford cricketers
represented by Jim Smith (Henley Road) and Paul Venables (Pheasant
Walk). John Willmott was 12th man.
Paul bowled very tightly and new wicket keeper Jeff Timms took
an early catch to dismiss their opener off Sam Hutton's tidy line. They
got to 194 before declaring at tea, which was just beyond plucky little
Sandford's reach, given the quality of their bowling and fielding. Our top
scorers were Jeff Timms (40) and Andy Pike (39). Our Captain scored
10 (up on last year), Sam Hutton 15 (also up on last year) and Nick
Hawkins 1 (also up on last year). Jim Smith got 5 despite the ball being
smaller and a different shape from what he's used to and Paul Venables 6.
Maurice Earp showed his usual solidity and the scorer lost count with
Tony Leary and Richard Brown.
Despite the absence of our older stars
we got 138, a big improvement on last year. Clearly more match
practice is needed, so the vicar has hired a new curate Jonathan Wilks
from Cuddesdon who will give nets practice throughout the year after
the 10 a.m. service for regular worshippers, weather permitting, and we
will have extra fixtures next year.
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Refuse skips
There will be refuse skips for the use of villagers at Kiln Park on 20th
September, 27th October and 15th November.
Sandford Play Scheme
Thanks to the initiative of Sue Bowen, and the support of Nigel and
other friends and parents, this took place on nine days during the summer
holidays. Trips to the ice-rink, swimming, wild life park etc. were a
great success and thirty children were entertained and kept out of harm's
way. Thanks to Sue, Helen and all their helpers, and to fund-raisers
(including £50 from Tim James' Quiz Night) and Grant-awarding body
and South Oxfordshire's £150. It is planned to continue next summer.
Offers of help, support, or membership of committee to Sue at 10B
Heyford Hill Lane.
C. H. BROWN & SON
(SADDLERS)
Saddlery Repairs. Fitting Service.
Full range of Riding Accessories
Country Clothing. Barbour etc., Musto, Caldene, Javlin,
Aigle, Driza Bone, Stylo, Christy Beaufort
Veterinary Products. Pet Requisites.
Member - Society of Master Saddlers
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SANDFORD-ON-THAMES PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of recent meetings
Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12th June at 7 pm in the Village
Hall, at which five members were present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were taken as read and passed.
There were no matters arising and no correspondence.
Matters for consideration
Audit. The Clerk confirmed the date and time for the audit. Notices had
been posted on the notice boards.
Oxfordshire Rural Care Forum Noted. Any Councilor wishing to attend
should make arrangements direct.
Bus Service. Parish Council to support the reinstatement of the early
morning bus service.
Parish Council Vacancy. Vacancy advertised in the next issue of the 'Link".
Closing date Saturday 1st July.
Bridgeworks - A4074. Noted.
Oxford Stadium. The Chairman reported that outline planning permission
had been granted and that the Oxford City Council would meet on the 26th
June to consider the detailed planning application. The Chairman had
received a letter from the Department of the Environment saying that the
Minister would not be calling in the application. The Chairman said that the
Parish Council would write again to Mr Gummer. It would appear that
Sandford was the only Parish Council in the SODC area to put forward
objections.
Temple Farm - Public Enquiry. Noted. Chairman will attend public
enquiry on behalf of the Parish Council.
Temple farm - Camping Signs. It had been brought to the attention of the
Parish Council that new signs had been put up indicating camping at Temple
Farm. The Chairman said that he would speak to Mr Wills regarding this
matter.
Care in the Community. There is some concern in the parish regarding
housing for former mental patients in the village. No.7a Henley Road has
recently been purchased for this purpose. There are a number of similar
properties in the parish occupied by former mental patients and it is felt that
there is a danger of uneven distribution in the area. The idea of 'care in the
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community' should be integration rather than creation of a 'community
within a community'. Parish Council would keep an eye on the situation.
Planning Applications
95/00712/NO Land south of Blackbird Leys - outline application for
residential development (including road, cycle path and footpath
layout), public open space. Deferred. No plans attached to
consultation papers - Parish Council unable to make any comments.
Permissions granted
P95/W0182 10B Heyford Hill Lane - two-storey extension and
single storey extension. Permission granted 23.5.95.
P95/W0230 16 River View - two-storey extension (including attic
room) to provide lounge, two bedrooms and en-suite shower room.
Permission granted 2.6.95.
P95/W0239/R Sandford Lock - retention of existing relief lock keeper's
mess room and toilet. Permission granted 5.6.95.
County Councillor's Report - apologies received from Mr Ivor Stevenson.
District Councillor's Report - Chairman introduced Mr John Stimson. Mr
Stimson listened to comments made by the Parish Council and members of
the public in respect of the Stadium, Temple Farm, bus service and car in the
community and said that he would be happy to help in any way possible.
Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ | | Expenditure | £ |
| Mooring fee | | | PC Telephone a/c | 39.73 |
| (Mr Callaghan) | 60.00 | | Photocopying | 9.03 |
| Donation | 15.00 |
| Donation | 10.00 |
Items for agenda of next meeting: OPS - repairs; car parking on verges;
approval of account 1994/5.
Date of next meeting: confirmed for Monday 3rd July at 7 pm in the Village Hall.
Minutes of the meeting held on. Monday 3rd July 1995 at 7 pm in the Village
Hall, at which four members were present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were taken as read and passed.
There were no matters arising.
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Correspondence. Letter from Prof Matthews, re. traffic calming. It was
agreed that the Parish Council does not have the funds to provide
traffic calming measures in the village. It is hoped that traffic calming will be
implemented as part of the Oxford United Stadium scheme.
Matters for consideration
Village Hall. Mr Philip Bunce, Treasurer of the Village Hall Management
Committee attended the meeting. He said that the Committee was
experiencing problems of vandalism and break-ins. He also raised questions
regarding finance and commented that he was finding difficulty collecting
outstanding amounts owed to the village hall. The Chairman said that it
would be a good idea if the Parish Council were invited to attend the next
meeting of the Village Hall Committee to discuss these points.
Parish Council Vacancy. Mr Michael Norton was co-opted to fill the present
vacancy.
Approval of Accounts 1994/5. The accounts were approved.
Oxford Stadium. It was reported that representatives from the Parish attended
the Oxford City planning meeting on the 26th June 1995. Mr Ivor Stevenson
has written again to Mr Heseltine, who has written to Mr Gummer.
Burial Ground. The PC approved the following expenditure:
1. Magdalen College's solicitor's fees, approx. £430.00
2. Parish Council's Solicitor's fees, approx. £430.00.
and agreed the following conditions:
1. Parochial Church Council to pay for fencing to boundary A.
2. Parish Council to pay for fencing to boundary B and B1, including a stile,
and fencing to public footpath. Provision of gate to connect B and B1 if required.
3. The Parish Council would not wish to
become involved with removing the
fencing to the existing Churchyard or
providing a gate between Churchyard
and B1.
SODC Open Evening. Clerk and
Chairman to attend.
Village Maintenance. Clerk to obtain
quotations for the replacing of the wharf
fencing and to speak to the Oxford
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Probation Service regarding other works which may be of interest to them.
Road signs. Clerk to order the road signs.
105 Bus Service. Early morning service is only half full when it leaves
Dorchester. Several people from Heyford Hill Lane use this bus. The Clerk
had received a letter from a resident of Heyford Hill Lane asking for Parish
Council support. Mr Stevenson reported that the Public Transport Office
was investigating.
Planning:
Permissions Granted
P95/W0276 20 Main Avenue - bedroom extension at rear.
Permission granted 5.6.95.
County Councilor's Report: Mr Stevenson reported on County Council
matters, including the proposed stadium and the Temple Farm Public
Enquiry.
District Councillor's Report: Mr Stimson reported on District Council
matters.
Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ | | Expenditure | £ |
| Nil | | | ORCC | 10.00 |
Items for agenda of next meeting: Village Hall - meeting between Parish
Council and Village Hall Management Committee; Heyford Hill Lane -
status; Old road names - Kiln Lane formerly Cow Gate Lane, top end of
Henley Road formerly Isis View, and ex council houses adjacent to the Fox
formerly Orchard Close.
Date of next meeting - confirmed for Monday 4th September 1995 at 7 pm
in the Village Hall. No meeting in August.
The Link magazine is published by the Link Committee
and edited by Prue Sykes, Lower Farm, Sandford-on-Thames (748848).
Articles, letters or news items for inclusion in the next issue
should be sent to Lower Farm.
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.
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