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SANDFORD ON THAMES
VILLAGE MAGAZINE
ON LINE
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THE LINK
SPRING 1997 ISSUE 65
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The Link Magazine COPYRIGHT © 1997 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission.
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Lord Jesus, Christ,
the world's true sun,
ever rising, never setting,
whose life-giving warmth
engenders, preserves,
nourishes and gladdens
all things in heaven and earth:
Shine in my heart, I pray,
scatter the night of sin,
and the clouds of error.
Blaze within me,
that I may go my way without stumbling,
not as one who wanders in the dark
but all my life long
walking as one who knows the light.
Amen,
A prayer of Erasmus
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Where to get your BUS TOKENS - see p.5
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CHURCH NEWS
| Rev. Robert Morgan, | Lower Farm, Henley Road | Tel. 748848 |
| Associate Priest: | Rev. Mary Parsons | Tel. 63909 |
| Licensed Reader: | Brian Andrews, | 136 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 |
Easter Vestry (AGM) 20th April at 11.15 a.m.
| SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER |
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| Sunday 16th March | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| PASSION SUNDAY | 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) |
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| Sunday 23rd March | 10.0 a.m. | Blessing of palms and |
| PALM SUNDAY | | Parish Communion |
| | 6.30 p.m. | From Olivet to Calvary |
| | | by J.H. Maunder |
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| Thursday 27th March | 7.30 p.m. | Holy Communion - |
| MAUNDY THURSDAY | | Lord's Supper |
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| Friday 28th March | 12-2 p.m. | Silent prayer in church |
| GOOD FRIDAY | 2.15 p.m. | Devotional service |
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| Sunday 30th March | 8.0 a.m. | Holy Communion |
| EASTER SUNDAY | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| | 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) |
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| Sunday 6th April | 10.0 a.m. | Parish Communion |
| LOW SUNDAY | 6.30 p.m. | Evening prayer (said) |
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FROM OLIVET TO CALVARY
by J.H. Maunder
will be sung by the choir in St Andrew's
church at 6.30 p.m. on Palm Sunday,
the 23rd March. All welcome.
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Easter lilies
The March Link comes out in time for Easter, the season of Resurrection
and New Life, symbolized by the flowers of spring. Some people make
a gift to buy a lily for decorating the church, in memory of someone they
have lost - but not ultimately lost, only see no longer. Spring will be
specially sweet this year after a long and hard and 'flu' ridden winter, and
as the election gets close people will talk of a more hopeful future for this
country, whether with the present government or a new one.
The Lent
discussion groups on The Common Good, religion and political
responsibility, have been sharing different viewpoints. Some are
preparing for Easter by observing Lent, and non-regulars are also invited
to come in on the 6.30 concert-cum-service celebration in church on
Palm Sunday. That morning at the Parish Communion there is no
sermon, but Holy Week is launched by the distribution of palm crosses
and reading of the Passion.
Then on Maundy Thursday the solemnities
are entered with 7.30 p.m. Eucharist (in the same night that Jesus was
betrayed), leading into Good Friday. During the three hours Jesus spent
on the cross there will be private prayer in church at which people drop
in for a few minutes to remember what is happening, and the service will
be at 2.15 until 3 p.m. One thing religious practice teaches us is to
confront death with hope, to see the light in the darkness, and to let our
body rhythms move in harmony with the world - from winter to spring,
death to new life, sorrow to joy.
Love's redeeming work is done.
Fought the fight, the battle won.
Thee we greet triumphant now
Hail the Resurrection thou.
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SANDFORD ON THAMES PARISH COUNCIL
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
There is a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the
resignation of a Councillor.
A bye-election to fill the vacancy will be held if
within 14 working days from the 1st March 1997
ten electors from the parish give notice in writing
claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.
If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill
the vacancy by co-option. Anyone wishing to
be considered for co-option should write to the
Clerk at the address below by the 21st March 1997.
Clerk to the Parish Council
Miss C.F.Leary
16 River View, Sandford on Thames, Oxford OX4 4YF
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Village Hall. Extension?
The Rural Development Commission has made a grant of £9,000
towards the project. The County Council has added £6,000.
The National Lottery have turned us down once already. But we
need more local opinion about the desirability of this plan to
1) extend the kitchen, 2) add smaller rooms (with possibility of IT
provision), 3) add storage space, 4) disabled toilet, 5) bar area -
to make a facility with a wider range of use and provide a base
for developing local activities. Residents are invited to write
to the editor. At present it is all on hold pending further
opportunity to ascertain local opinion.
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BUS TOKENS
can be collected on Saturday 28th June
from 9.0 - 12.0 at 73 Henley Road.
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CONGRATULATIONS
| to | Darren and Rachael (nee turner) Drinkwater,
ex-Church Road, on a fist-born son on
the 6th March |
| to | Elizabeth Addyman of Henley Road and William
Pennie on the birth of lona on 31st January
in Osaka - so also to Ann and Peter on becoming grandparents |
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| to | Jenny Fox on getting her Masters degree in Business Administration at
Henley -just before Tamsin was born! Neat. |
WELCOME
| to | Andrew MacCarthy and Christine Moon to Henley Road |
| to | Mr and Mrs Simpson to Church Road |
| to | Ray Francis and Clare Brewis to Kiln Close |
| to | Melanie Buckett and Ryan Clark to kiln Close. |
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Youth Club
The last session will be on Wednesday 19th March, and the Club will
restart on Wednesday the 9th April until 23rd July. Thanks to Vicky
and her helpers, especially Suzanne and Charlie - but more helpers
needed, even if only for an hour a month.
Mothers and Toddlers
Friday mornings. Gifts of toys and equipment welcome. Contact
Mandy at 15 Keene Close.
Get fit (or fitter)
Sandford has its own fitness class in
the Village Hall on Thursdays at 5.45
p.m. From Aerobics for Beginners to
intermediate, with a small friendly
group where new faces are always
welcome. Call Dee Armstrong
on 01491-612393 for further information.
Meeting point
continues on the second Friday of each month, with lunch from 12.30 in
the Village Hall. You are welcome to join us on Friday 11th April, 9th
May, 13th June etc.
SUNDAY CLUB AND CRECHE
runs during school terms from 10.0 - 11.0 on Sundays
(last ones on March 23rd, restarts April 13th)
Creche for 0-4s in the Old School (next to church),
Club for 5-8s in Welch Room (by church tower).
Come and join in if you don't already.
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Part-time gardener
needed for one afternoon a week,
Contact Mrs Fox on 779324.
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Sore Feet?
Congratulations to Liz Shatford on completion of Foot Finals (chiropody
exams). Now equipped to deal with all manner of feet - if there are any
Sandford ones needing attention give her a call at 772598.
St Valentine's Disco
Thanks to Paul and Alice Daglish for organising this enjoyable occasion -
more such events welcome.
SANDFORD SUMMER DISCO DANCE
The next Village Hall disco is planned for 5th July -
tickets £3 covering food as well as music etc.
Make a note in your diary.
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Television back in Sandford
No, not Inspector Morse. But some may have seen the BBC1
programme on Race Relations in October starring Tom and Jenny Fox
of Church Road showing how good it can be. There was then an article
in the Sunday Times on the 24th November about young black people
(referring to Sandford as 'a small Oxfordshire village' - watch it, Driscoll
- you're talking about the centre of the universe) with a nice picture of
Jenny, described as I.T. consultant - also Trevor McDonald and Lord
Taylor, so up there with the great and the good - keep it up, Jenny, when
your new baby Tamsin (and Charlotte!) leave you time.
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W.I. Centenary 1897-1997
The Centenary of the foundation of the Women's Institute, in Canada,
on 19th February 1897, was celebrated nationally by the ringing of
church bells across the country on that day. In Sandford the bells of St
Andrew's were chimed at 2.30 p.m. in the presence of W.I. members
Mrs Joyce Leach and Mrs Joan Inston of Church Road, and Mrs Phyllis
Talbot who now lives at Eastern House, together with Mrs Jean Morgan,
President of the Littlemore Branch. The ladies expressed their thanks to
Mr A. Scarrott and Mr R. Clarke for their assistance in the ringing of the
bells, and to Rev. R. Morgan for permission to hold this ceremony at
our church.
The Sandford-on-Thames branch of the Women's Institute was
founded during the First World War by Mrs Challenor (Senior), but
regretfully had to cease activities in the 1970s, after which some
members linked up with the Littlemore branch.
Cross and Crescent
An interesting-looking day to introduce and explain the Muslim faith, at
the St Clements Family Centre, 19th April, 9.30 to 4.30, costs £6.
Details from Rev. David Wood-Robinson, 72 Divinity Road, Oxford.
Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings
A short while I was sitting in the doctor's waiting room when a young
woman came in with a little boy of about four years old. She sent him to
sit down while she held a conversation with the receptionist. He came
across and sat on the chair by me and after a while I had struck up a
conversation with him. In his hands he had a little grey plastic animal of
some sort. I asked what it was, and suggested it might be a dinosaur.
He held it out in his little hand and said 'it's a triceratops' and added
'that means it's three horned'. I was quite taken aback. We carried on
our conversation, and I asked if he had been to the Science Museum in
Parks Road to see the dinosaur there. Yes, he had, and I suspect others.
When his mother came, I said we had been talking about dinosaurs, and
she smiled and said 'have you looked at his hat?'. It had three horns on
it! As he toddled off with his mother, I was left with the impression that
little boy had an interest for the rest of his life.
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SANDFORD SPORTS PAGE
CRICKET
The cricket match against Cuddesdon will take place at 2.0 p.m. on Sunday May
25th at Cuddesdon (College Field). Players and aspirers please notify R.
on 748848 about your availability. We need an honest umpire, too, after last
year's shenanigans. Also a scorer, supporters etc.
SANDFORD RIVER RUN
Planned for 5 p.m. on Saturday 28th June - later than usual this year to allow for
walking in the garden in the cool of the day and retiring to refreshments for runners
who don't drink before 6 p.m., and to allow some who work on Saturdays to run as
well.
Sponsorship forms (Youth Club, Toddlers, Church Building fund etc.) available - or
£2 entry fee for unsponsored adults and £1 for unsponsored children. Record entry
hoped for, so please sign up in advance to minimise clerical chaos.
Saint Birinus Pilgrimage
from Churn Knob, Blewbury (12 miles)
or from Brightwell (5 miles) to Dorchester Abbey
Sunday 6th July
This is the 21st annual pilgrimage, and makes for a
good day out, finishing with optional service in the
Abbey and barbecue and bar in the grounds of
the Catholic church. For more information contact
the Pilgrimage Office, 4 Samian Way, Dorchester
(01865-340044).
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Fostering and Adoption
Oxfordshire County Council Social Services Department are looking for
long-term foster carers and adopters for a number of children, most of
them between 3 and 13 years old. Some of them have special needs. All
of them need someone to come forward to offer them a permanent
home. They try in most cases to keep brothers and sisters together, so
they often need families who can take more than one child.
All sorts of people can become foster carers or adopters. You can
be married or single, age is no barrier and educational qualifications are
not required. All you need to start with are the qualities common to
every good parent. You will receive training and regular support. Foster
carers are paid generous allowances, which don't affect entitlement to
Income Support. Dependent on circumstances, some adoptive parents
can be given financial support too.
If you are interested in finding out more, contact the South Oxon
family placement team on 01865-341687.
Carers video
The North and West Oxfordshire Carers Centre have made a video
about caring, for anyone who looks after someone at home who is any
way disabled. It has been made by carers, and can be borrowed from
Christine Standbridge on Banbury 264545.
Depression, anxiety, stress
If you suffer from any of these, or have
other emotional problems that are
hard to cope with, three local groups
may be able to help. Acorn is an
Oxford Mind drop-in centre, with
groups for anxiety and depression or
someone to talk to in confidence - you
can ring them on 716633; Oasis is a
friendly and supportive women-only
centre in Cowley - ring Helen on
721472; or you can ring Oxford Mind on
511702, and they will help you to find the support you need.
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Advance notice
SANDFORD PARISH FETE
and
FLOWER FESTIVAL
will be on Saturday/Sunday 19th/20th July
Offers of help, suggestions,
willingness to join fete committee etc. very welcome
(ring 748848)
(start building muscle now for tug of war)
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The Quiz Night
There was again a full house with 17 teams of 6 (in principle) to a table,
and brilliant questions concocted by Tim James - who was awarded the
Sandford Rose Bowl for services to education at the end. The winners
(as usual since the demise of Black and Tans) were the Squad (92), but
the Anoraks thought they were morally superior having only 4 players
(Wils, Morrice, Dave, Alan) and still scoring 79. Norfolk and Chance
3rd with 74, Seven Up 72, lonians 70, Rock Farm Follies 68, Faggots
66.5, Terminators 66, Six of Best ditto, Goldies 61, 1901 52, Saracens
52, Village Idiots 49, No Hopers (true) 47, SuperJocks 47, Valentines
44. The Bar (34) had its mind on higher, more spiritual, things. Thanks
to Lin Brookings and Georgie for marking and keeping scores accurately,
to Sharon and her helpers for the food, to Gina for the Stawberry Vodka
(much appreciated by its consumer), to Tim for Cheery Brandy and all
others who gave raffle prizes and all those who won them but gave them
back for auction. £520 was raised and distributed to village
organisations - the Youth Club, Toddlers, Church Building, Lunch for
Disabled etc.
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Emma Tasker, of Burra Close, a younger Link reader of 10.75 years
(your editor hasn't discovered how to do fractions yet), suggests that we
should include poetry from adults and children - any other offerings
would be very welcome. Thanks for the excellent suggestion, Emma.
Modern Communication
Television is a way to hear
the news of the day.
On the phone you speak with others
maybe even your sisters and brothers.
Browse a magazine at leisure.
It will surely give you pleasure.
Read a book and you will find
you've something extra in your mind.
Send a fax because it's better
than originally sending a letter.
Leave the front page of the paper,
you can always read it later,
Computers are clever, store information
and can keep it together
BUT!
Speaking together is much more fun
than all the technology under the sun!
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Swans
Along the river they go,
come on land tip toe.
They all belong to the queen
and very often they are seen.
In the river they are reflected
as kings of the river they are respected,
White as paper, long-necked creatures,
Fluffy cygnets, graceful features.
Pretty birds they may seem
altogether they're serene.
Emma Tasker
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Have you seen a miracle today?
I have.
I saw trees tower in green pillars of verdant gloom.
I saw dark rivers flow to their ultimate doom.
I saw a kingfisher of hope light the sky,
a silent prayer, the question -
Why?
I saw beauty unfolded in the palm of my hand
as a butterfly bursts forth on the land.
I saw children at play, beneath an ancient oak -
it seemed a fountain of life to which I awoke.
Have you seen a miracle today?
I have.
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The wonder of the world,
The beauty and the power,
The shapes of things, their colours, lights and forms.
These I saw, look ye also while life lasts
It seemed very wintery by the river. The east wind swooping powerfully
across the flood plain was cold, making me shiver inside my coat. The
river slid by, smooth and dark, gurgling slightly as it passed through the
dry, dead rushes.
Yet spring was there. I could feel it all around me. The air lacked
winter's dry, suspended, lifeless feel. Buds looked ripe on the alders, with
their swinging catkins. The elder, its buds already burst, pushed forth
small dark green leaves. From the soil daffodils thrust green spears
skywards, whilst bright crocuses and demure, nodding snowdrops gave
one an impression of the season's glories to come.
I came to a wide sweeping bend on the river. The opposite bank
rose steeply and was clothed with trees, a mixture of mature oak and fir.
Overhead ten herons flapping industriously against the wind rolled and
dived. I had never seen so many herons together outside of a heronry and
I stared transfixed. They passed over the river and vanished behind the
wood. I knew now why I kept returning to the river.
It is a source of endless life. Another miracle, for they are all
around us if we but stop and look. We share this world with so many
other forms of life, each unique and all reliant on each other. We need to
remember this when we deal with the natural world.
A buzzard soared high overhead, circling lazily. Suddenly it came
down, but it only landed in an oak tree on the opposite shore. I watched
through my binoculars. A large powerful oak, bird blending naturally
against the rough, lichen covered bark of the tree. I have always loved
this bird. I remember as a child in the Welsh hills listening to its
haunting, mewing cry drifting on the summer breeze from high
overhead. I wished then, as I do now, that I could soar so effortlessly
with the swifts and the swallows on a sunny summers evening.
I turned my face homewards and was rewarded with a
magnificent sight. A flotilla of swans, dazzlingly white against the drab
river, floating like proud galleons in the current. There were over fifty of
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these birds, some feeding and resting in a field. It was a stirring sight and
for me another pointer to spring's imminent arrival.
The great and blue tits chirruping in the hawthorn and willow
seemed to know too. Across the field in a strip of mature ash and oak a
wood pigeon cooed hoarsely - earlier than usual, I thought, as in previous
years it was March when I first heard this lovely sound.
I left the river reluctantly, but knowing that when
I returned it would still produce surprises and that
once again I would depart enriched by the
experience.
Ashley Cadman
Nature conservation in villages
There will be a seminar at Stanton St John village hall on Wednesday
19th March. No fee. It will include talks on 'The Village Pond', 'The
Living Churchyard', 'Conservation Opportunities' etc., and a walking
tour of local sites. Information from Peter Lund, Oxon Rural
Community Council, Jericho Farm, Worton, Witney, Oxon OX8 1EB.
Veteran trees initiative
Many of the oldest trees are the best for harbouring wildlife, even if they
are gnarled, mis-shapen or have rot holes. Anyone aged 8 or over can
help survey Britain's ancient trees - contact Phil Budd(!), Esso
Treewatch, c/o Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 167 Frankweil, Shrewsbury,
SY3 8LG.
Lewis Carroll evensong
will be at 6.30 p.m. in St Andrew's church on Whitsunday, the 18th March.
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Sandford on Thames Parish Council
Minutes of recent meetings
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 13th January 1997
at 7 pm in the Village Hall, at which four members were present. The
minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed.
Matters arising None.
Correspondence None.
Matters for consideration
General:
Letter to Miss Burra re. loan - the Clerk reported that the
last payment had been made on the loan on the Village Hall. It was agreed
that a letter of thanks and a bouquet of flowers should be sent to Miss
Burra.
Ivor Stevenson - the Chairman read out the Notice placed
in the Oxford Mail. 'The Clerk and Councillors would like to express their
deep sorrow about the death of Ivor Stevenson. Ivor was a constant source
of support for our Parish and we will miss him both professionally and
personally.'
Parish Council vacancy - the Chairman reported that
because of pressure of work and domestic commitments David Judd had
been unable to attend the last six consecutive Parish Council meetings and
that this automatically disqualified him from being a member of Sandford on
Thames Parish Council. The Chairman further reported that a letter had
been sent to Mr Judd thanking him for the work he had done on the Parish
Council and expressing the Council's regret at his resignation. The vacancy
will be advertised in the Link and, possibly, the Oxford Mail and on the Parish
noticeboards in due course.
Local Councils Assistant (Part-time) - contribution
towards a gift for Trish Redpath £10.00.
Precept 1997 - the Clerk presented the budget for 1997/98
to the Council for approval. It was agreed that the Precept for the 1997/98
financial year would be £18,421 .00.
Parish Council noticeboards - Clerk to obtain quotations.
Economic Development Plan for 1997/98 - deferred from
previous meeting. Noted.
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Thames Valley Police - re-alignment of boundaries - Public
Meeting 23rd January 1997 at 7 pm at the SODC offices. Notes. Mr
Stimson would be attending this meeting and will report back.
Crime Prevention - P.C. Chris Bolger (paper 1 attached) -
Noted. Clerk to ask P.C. Bolger to put the letter in Link.
Provision of Refuse Skips 1997/98 - Noted.
Planning
Monitoring of Planning Permissions and Conditions - Formulation of
Proposals (Paper II attached).
l. The part the Parish Council may undertake in the monitoring of
development; and
2. which categories of development or type of condition might be
selected for monitoring.
It was agreed the Council had no facilities to take on additional
responsibilities.
Applications
P96/W0753 Heyford Hill Lane - land to south of Heyford Hill Lane and
west of Sandford Road - erection of 3, 4 and 5 bed dwelling houses with
associated drives and garages incorporating the demolition of 1-10 Heyford
Hill Lane. Objection.
P96/W0754 Heyford Hill Lane - land to south of Heyford Hill Lane and
west of Sandford Road - erection of thirteen 3, 4 and 5 bed dwelling houses
with associated drives and garages incorporating the demolition of 1-10
Heyford Hill Lane (duplicate application). Objection.
P96/W0755 Heyford Hill Lane - land to north of Heyford Hill Lane -
erection of thirty-seven 1, 2 and 3 bed dwelling houses with
associated roads and garages incorporating the demolition of 23-42 incl.
Heyford Hill Lane. Objection.
Objection to the above:
l. There is no need for additional housing in the area.
2. The development would be detrimental to public and highway safety
and convenience.
96/01828/NF Oxford Science Park - Plot 3, Robert Robinson Avenue -
erection of 3 storey building to provide business floor space (2622 sq.m.),
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parking for 168 cars on decked structure and surface car park and
landscaping. (Reconfiguration of temporary car park). No objections.
District Councillor's Report.
Mr Stimson reported that Central Government had cut grants again. This
would mean that the Council Tax would go up but that people would get
less for their money.
Mr Stimson would be attending the Police Liaison committee meeting at
Cutteslow Park on the 16th January and asked whether the Parish Council
had any points to raise.
Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ | | Expenditure | £ |
| Ms R Green | 180.00 | | SODC (removal of dead | 85.75 |
| mooring fees | | | rat at Broadhurst Gdns | |
| Oxford Stone and | 50.00 | | play area on 25.8.96). | |
| Marble Craft | | | Hire of Village Hall | 40,00 |
| | | | for meetings | |
| | | | Grass cutting and | 3,347.65 |
| | | | ground maintenance | |
| | | | Reimbursement for | 12.00 |
| | | | announcement in Oxford Mail | |
| | | | re. Ivor Stevenson. | |
For in formation:
l. Highways agreed to install signs giving directions to Park Homes on
the Science Park roundabouts.
2. Small mower has been serviced by Village Hall committee.
3. Sewage Farm visit agreed for Saturday 25th January at 10 a.m.
4. Bingo raised £1,860.00 for the Village Hall (1996).
Items for Agenda of Next Meeting:
l. Repairs to bus shelters
2. Car parking in Henley Road.
3. Yew tree in burial ground.
Next meeting confirmed for Monday 3rd February 1997 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.
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Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 3rd February 1997
at 7 pm in the Village Hall, at which four members were present. The
minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed.
Matters arising None
Correspondence None
Matters for consideration
General:
Oxford Green Belt - see item 16 OALC County Circular 1.97. Noted.
Workshop - preparing annual accounts. Approved £8.00.
Village Appraisal Conference Approved £7.50.
Nature Conservation in Villages Clerk to attend seminar if possible.
Millennium Green - paper attached. Clerk to request more information.
Noticeboards Approved purchase of 2 no. ALG4 noticeboards at £423.00 each plus VAT.
Environmental Improvement schemes - paper attached. For information only.
Winged Fellowship - request for donation. Donation £50.00 approved.
Grass cutting and grounds maintenance 1997 season. Agreed.
Oxfordshire on disc. Purchase of computer disk of public
and community services around Oxfordshire agreed.
Repairs to bus shelters. Deferred for revised quotations.
Also quotations for painting railings to recreation field.
Car parking in Henley Road. In response to complaints
from parishioners the Clerk was asked to write to Inspector Tony Leake,
copying PC Chris Bulger, requiring police assistance. Clerk also requested to
contact Environmental Department regarding complaints about a security
light causing nuisance to neighbours.
Yew tree in burial ground. Clerk to obtain quotations and details of grants.
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Planning
Permissions
P95/W0511 26 Henley Road. Extension to form new utility room.
Extension to form two new bedrooms, bathroom and living room.
(Retrospective). Granted 14.1.97.
District Councillor's Report. Nothing to report.
Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ | | Expenditure | £ |
| Nil | | | Clerk's salary and rent for parish | 620.20 |
| | | | office, quarter ending 31.1.97. | |
For information:
Parish skips
Kelly Caffel - it was noted from a Press Release by SODC that Kelly Caffel
from Rock Farm Lane had been awarded a bursary for Athletics.
Link: Ask for suggestions from the public re. Millennium Green.
Items for agenda of next meeting: Parking on grass verge; Recreation equipment
Next meeting: Monday 3rd March 1997 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.
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