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SANDFORD ON THAMES
VILLAGE MAGAZINE
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THE LINK
SPRING 1999 ISSUE 73
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The Link Magazine COPYRIGHT © 1999 by The Link Committee. Reproduced with permission.
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CHURCH NEWS
Ministry team:
Robert Morgan (Lower Farm, 748848) priest-in-charge.
Mary Parsons (763909) - associate priest.
Brian Andrews (777011) - lay reader.
Liz Shatford (772598) - pastoral assistant and chiropodist
Church Wardens: Mrs Marjorie Harris (24 Henley Road) and Ray Lee (93 Henley Road).
Director of music: Martin Pitson.
Sunday services:
| 8.00a.m. | (First Sunday of the month) | Holy Communion BCP |
| 10.00a.m. | (Weekly) | Parish Communion |
| 11.15a.m. | (Last Sunday of the month) | Family service |
| 6.30p.m. | (Weekly) | Evening prayer |
Lent, Holy Week and Easter
Bible studies: Wednesdays in March 7.30 p.m. in the Welch Room
(by church tower).
Palm Sunday 28th March
Distribution of Palm Crosses at 10 a.m. and 11.15 services
The Cross of Christ (readings, hymns and anthems)
sung in church at 6.30 p.m.
Monday 29th March Faure Requiem at Rose Hill Methodist church at 8.0 p.m.
Wednesday 31st March Resurrection Road Showat Littlemore church at 7.30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday 1st April:Lord's Supper 7.30 p.m. in church
Good Friday 2nd April:
silent meditation in church from 12.0 - 2.0 opportunity to drop in.
Service of Devotions 2.0 p.m.
Easter Eve 3rd April: Easter Vigil in Littlemore church at 8.0 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY The Lord is Risen
8.0 a.m. Holy communion
100 a.m. Parish communion
6.30 p.m. Evening prayer
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Low Sunday 11th April Annual meeting 11.15 a.m. in church
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THE CROSS OF CHRIST
WILL BE SUNG BY THE CHOIR IN ST ANDREWS CHURCH
AT 6.30 P.M. ON PALM SUNDAY 28TH MARCH.
ALL WELCOME. |
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Palm Sunday is 28th March, raising the curtain on the most solemn week of
the year for Christians the world over. St. Andrew's will mark it by quiet
occasions to pray together and enter more deeply into the holy events we
remember at this time. Life around us will go on much as usual, ignoring
what is being remembered by believers. It was like that on the first Good
Friday. A few friends and followers gathered around the cross, and others
had been at the Last Supper the night before but the majority had no idea
that here in the injustice and violence being inflicted on the one perfectly
good man, God was identifying with all the pain of his world, and building a
way through it to a better world. It's like the thousands who drive past the
village at high speed on the dual carriageway and glance across to the quiet
village, its old and new houses and its Norman church. Nothing seems to be
happening, and the cars take their pressurised drivers past as quickly as
possible. But inside each of the houses they see from the outside life is going
on. Some chase around in search of diversions, others find their joys and
satisfactions at home. Most people are developing friendships, nurturing
relationships. Some are struggling, others fortunate to enjoy decent health
and moderate prosperity. Some find it important to make room for their
inner lives to grow. Holy Week is a special opportunity to make time and
space for recovering the deep springs that make human life holy. Most of us
need to be taught to pray, but joining with others on a regular basis helps,
both in church and in house groups, which spring up like the daffodils in
unexpected places at this time of year. The more deeply we observe Lent
and Holy Week, the better we shall learn the meaning of Easter. The Palm
Sunday 6.30 evening service of anthems and readings is an open door for
non-regular church-goers too, and for those in the village during the day on
Good Friday to call in if only for 5 minutes, or attend the 2.0 service, is a
way of marking the day, showing respect, and joining in a world-wide faith.
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Congratulations
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Mrs Crawford of Main Avenue, who will be 90 on March 23rd (a premiere supporter of Oxford United) |
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Alice Daglish on winning the Fox FM trip to Paris and can take whoever she likes. Lucky Paul. |
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Kelly Caffel who continues to run for the country |
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Christopher Hackett and James Smith, both called up for the senior teams in their soccer and rugby clubs |
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Local elections to District and Parish Councils
will be held on 6th May 1999
All Parish Councillors are required to retire, and, if they wish, to
offer themselves for re-election. Other qualified people may also be
proposed for election, and forms will be available for this purpose.
If you would like to make a contribution to local life by becoming
a Parish Councillor, look out for the Official Notices,
and ask the Clerk (Liz Shatford, 772598) if you need any help.
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YOU COULD BE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR
MORTGAGE
RING
MARK WILLIAMS
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVISER
01865 749942
Pensions. Mortgages. Life Assurance. Investments
YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE
OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT
written quotation of credit terms available on request A life policy may be required.
Representative only of the Legal & General marketing group, members of which are regulated
by the Personal Investment Authority and IMRO for the purposes of recommending. advising
on and selling life assurance and investment products bearing Legal and General's
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The Village Hall
The Annual General Meeting
is announced for
Monday 26th April at 7.30 p.m.
Agenda will include re-electing officers
electing new committee members.
Every organization in the village
is entitled to representation.
Rental rates are currently £10 per hour.
Booking via Sharon Fenn at 716597
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REST IN PEACE
MS ROS GREEN
Ros died during Holy night, on Christmas Day, aged 47, after an illness
which advanced so fast that many of her friends and colleagues did not
know how ill she was. The sense of shock at her funeral was palpable.
She was a very remarkable woman, an accomplished jazz singer and a
valued drug counsellor at the Warneford. Her vivacity and verve were a
delight to all who knew her. She also worked for the education of
children in the Gambia, and these too will be part of her memorial. She
lived several years on River View and will be much missed. Our
deepest sympathies are extended to Vic, and to her close friend Pat, and
to her family in Northampton.
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MRS KAY JEFFREY 16.6.1917 - 20.12.1998
Kay and her daughter June were among the earliest residents of Kiln
Park and in 1956 she married Bill, who had also recently arrived in
Sandford - the first on the site. Born near Chipping Norton she worked
at St Edmund's Hall and Sainsbury's at Cowley Centre and loved her
garden and flowers. Many will remember her as a very generous and
good-hearted person who inspired affection wherever she went. Up to
her first stroke she was full of life and fun, and that is how we will
remember Kay - and miss her. Warm sympathies to June and to Bill
and to Ron all who were so supportive to Kay these last months. At
her funeral The Old Rugged Cross was sung. A collection among
Residents bought a garden seat which is now in place in The Crescent
by her ashes.
MR FELIX BRIDGE 15.6.1916 - 5.3.1999
Mr Bridge died suddenly this month two days after celebrating his 59th
wedding anniversary with Jo. He was born in Cowley and won a
scholarship to Oxford Boys and there won the Alden Prize. A good
Greek and Latin scholar, he went to work with the family firm
(Wm Bridge and Co.), then later at the Nuffield Press, retiring in 1972. He
served in the RAF during the War, based at Ramsgate and Dover with
the Air-Sea Rescue service. In 1940 he married happily into the large
and notable Sandford family of Reeve, and in due course Jo gave birth to
Andrea. They lived for a time in Henley Road before moving to Rose
Hill and Littlemore, but retaining strong links with Sandford, especially
through their church membership. The funeral service was in church on
16th March and ashes will be placed in the Garden of Remembrance.
Felix was a keen and talented photographer, often producing
slide-shows, and a gifted handyman and a lover of the countryside and
supporter of the National Trust. Above all, he was a gentle, kind and
unpushy man, never known to speak ill of anyone, and totally reliable.
His friends extend their love and sympathy to Jo and Andrea in their
bereavement, and also to Reg Reeve in his loss of his wife Joan five days
later, and to Mrs Painter and all the children and grandchildren.
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BAPTISMS
Jenna Lauren Homewood
on the 27th December
Joshua Andrew Pike
on the 27th December
Charlotte Eleanor Sounders
on 6th September
Cieran Daniel and
Ryan James Armstrong
on 6th September
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| A little drop of the Father |
| on your forehead, little one. |
| A little drop of the son |
| on your precious head. |
| A little drop of the Spirit |
| on your face that is loved. |
| A splash of the holy Trinity |
| to wash you with the graces. |
| A wash for your tiny body, |
| your voice, your smile, all grace. |
| A wish for your precious life, |
| born to be loved and to love. |
| All grace. |
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WELCOME
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James and Lisa Hodgson to Henley Road |
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the seven employees of the Four Pillars now living in 51 Henley Road |
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Miss Parker and Mr White to The Crescent |
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Mr Marsden and Miss Hadland also to The Crescent |
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Peter Robinson and Heidi Fletcher to Henley Road |
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Mike Cutts to Heyford Hill Lane |
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Andy Harper, Louise Rogers and Lotti (born 14th January) to Janaway Place |
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Peter Wilson and Tracy Lawson to Main Avenue |
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Milly, Julie, Tim, Matthew and Alexander to Heyford Hill Lane |
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Rita and Donald Nicholson to The Crescent |
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Tracy Tanner and Spencer Kimber to Kiln Close |
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and a bit of a late welcome to Kiln Close: |
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Clare Brewis and James Mansfield |
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Kay Wager and Chris Nimmo |
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Mr and Mrs Peck |
AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD
to Gabriel Joseph, born on the 13th October
to Tracy and Tom Salt, a brother for Nigel.
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Sandford-on-Thames Women's Institute:
Joan Inston reports on recent meetings
After the feasting and excitement of Christmas, the New Year started off
well at our first meeting of 1999, in January, when we were joined by
over forty visitors from neighbouring W.I.s; from Kennington they
came, and from Littlemore and Singletree, and some from Garsington
and Holton and Waterperry. They all received a warm welcome from
our President, Pat Tucson, and joined in the singing of the traditional
'Jerusalem' anthem.
The main event was a most interesting talk and demonstration
of Aromatherapy by Sandra Ross, which was enjoyed by all, and was
followed by refreshments and a raffle to close the evening.
The 80th anniversary celebration of the Oxfordshire Federation of W.I.s
at Christ Church Cathedral on 8th February was attended by several
members from Sandford, who afterwards witnessed a wonderful display
of many colourful banners representing individual Institutes from across
the County (pictured in the Oxford Mail issue of 11th February).
At our meeting in the Village Hall on 15th February, Shirley Smith gave
a very interesting and entertaining talk on '50 Years as a Nannie',
telling of the babies she had looked after and their families. In one
experience she even went to Australia for a time with one family she
first joined near London!
Our next meetings will be on:
March 15th: First Annual General Meeting
of the re-born Sandford Institute, followed by a talk on an Easter
Theme, and Egg Decoration.
April 19th 'On a Bicycle made for Two'.
Meetings commence at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. We would like
you to come along - you will be made very welcome. Look out for
posters in the village for news of future meetings, or contact Deborah
on 771451.
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BRIDGE CLUB: enquiries to Sophie (748134) or Pam (777011)
YOUTH CLUB: Wednesdays 7.0 8.30 in the Village Hall
SANDFORD CHOIR: 2 or 3 vacancies for regulars or occasional
SANDFORD LABOUR CLUB Contact Jim on 747201
MUSIC GROUP if you are interested in helping to set up a group,
contact Pete at 53 Henley Road.
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SANDFORD MAHJONG SOCIETY has vacancies. Anyone who can play?
phone Angela and Leslie Rhodes on 778475
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For your diary:
SANDFORD RIVER RUN
5 p.m. on Saturday 26th June
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Link
baby-sitting
agency:
phone 748848
with offers of
sitting or if
seeking a sitter
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MOTHERS
AND TODDLERS
are currently
meeting privately,
but welcome new members.
Please contact
Heather (776919)
or Maria (Rock Farm Lane)
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YOUTH CLUB
New Leaders and
volunteers needed
please kelp if you can
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The Link staff
wish all readers
a very happy
Easter
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BINGO
in the Village Hall
every Thursday
7.0 for 8.0 in aid of
Village Hall fund
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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Sandford-on-Thames 1999 Annual Parish Meeting
will be held in the Village Hall on 12th April,
commencing at 7.30 p.m.
The main business of this meeting will be
the presentation of the annual report of the Parish Council
to the residents of Sandford, by the Chairman.
In addition the audited Accounts for 1996/7
will be presented by the Clerk and Treasurer.
But the most important aspect of the Meeting is that it
provides an opportunity for all residents to freely express
their own views on matters of importance to the village.
You may comment on the reports which have been
presented. Or you may wish to put forward a resolution
of your own, in which case please notify the Clerk
(Liz Shatford, 772598) in advance of the meeting.
It's your village it's your Council - it's your meeting.
Please come along.
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Some highlights from recent Council meetings
(full minutes are displayed on Council notice boards):
Support for village groups
Community spirit is an important part of life in the village, and none
more so than among the Youth groups based in the Village Hall. The
Toddler Group, the Summer Playscheme, and the Youth Club have all
been experiencing financial difficulties, so the Council have agreed
unanimously to make a grant to the Village Hall Management
Committee to enable them to support these groups.
To qualify for this assistance, the groups will be required to keep proper
accounts, supervised by properly appointed persons on their respective
committees.
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Village Hall facilities
The Parish Council has agreed to underwrite the cost of installing a
toilet facility for disabled persons, and the work is already underway.
This will entail a reduction in the size of the Ladies Room, but both the
other toilets will also be refurbished. Unfortunately there will inevitably
be a certain amount of disruption while the work is completed, but this
will be kept to a minimum.
Millennium events
Tree-planting seems to be a popular way of marking the Millennium,
and the Council is able to offer suitable sites to individuals or groups
who express a wish to contribute a tree or trees. Anyone interested
should contact the Chairman, or Cllr Jacqui Smithson on 777247. A
pair of ornamental gates for the entrance to the Village Hall is another
suggestion that has been made. Views on this to the Chairman please.
Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford OX4 4GX
Telephone: (01865) 334114 . Fax: (01865) 334400
WEB http://www.four-pillars.co.uk
Email: enquiries@four-pillars.co.uk
Set in 30 acres of glorious parkland on the banks of the Thames.
Open to non residents for drinks, light meals and riverside dining.
Carvery lunch on Sundays.
Conferences, Weddings (including Ceremony) and private parties.
Telephone 01865 334444.
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Sandford-on-Internet
New address:
[web site no longer active]
and the Link-on-e-mail
robert.morgan @ theology.ox.ac.uk
The Quiz Night
This jolly (raucous?) occasion took
place on 6th March in the Village
Hall, under the guidance of a new
Quiz-master - WW2 expert Maurice
Earp of Henley Road and Blackwells.
This was an occasion to pay tribute
to many years' effort by ex-boss-man
Tim James of Church Road who this year stood down so he could have
the chance of leading a winning team, 'the Muskateeers' - well, nice try
anyway: third equal. There was only one marginally religious question
(about buildings - largest cathedral) which the vicar's team got wrong.
But there was a full house, with 16 teams, some of them new (e.g.
Bridge Club, 2 medical teams.)
Thanks to many people's generosity £455 profit was recorded
and contributions were given to the Summer Playscheme, Youth Club,
Disabled lunch, Church Building Fund, and repair and ? of clock in the
Village Hall.
Many thanks to Maurice who cooked the food as well as the questions,
and to Paul and Alice who helped him clean and got the place
ready, and to the builders (Messrs Wilmot and James etc.) who made
space and kept the loos flushing, and to Nigel and Claire for the bar and
substantial donation, and Helen and Yvonne for waitressing, and Lin
Brookings for again 100% accuracy in scoring, and Rosie for backing up
Maurice.
Final scores: Drink Dispensers 79; Winners(!) 126; Chalk and
Cheese 111; Sparkiers 104; Bridge Team 117; Squad 144; Boozy
Boaters 103; We'll have a P 129; Rock Bottoms 121.5; Poachers
69.5; Pheasants 121; The Plonkers 95; Sandford Vikings 120; 6 Belles
105; Bogends 126; 1901 101.5; Muskateers 126.
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The Christmas party 1998
The village party held in the Village Hall on 19th December was a great
success and there have been requests for a repeat this year many thanks
to Kieran, Alice, Sharon, Yvonne, Sue, and everyone else who helped
organize this. The very jolly Father Christmas from the water front was
hugely appreciated and it was altogether an excellent evening.
Mothering Sunday 1999
This was not originally about apple-pie and greetings cards but about
people who have moved away making a trip back to their mother
church so it was good to see some emigrees returning to Sandford for
the day on 14th March. Among them Pam and Megan nee Taylor (so
we thought of Ella), and Wendy nee Akrigg with all her family -
including birthday-girl Lynn. And Mrs Elsie Partridge - so people who
hadn't met for 40 years said hello after the service. And a lot of people
put flowers on their mother's grave or Garden of Remembrance plaque.
Thankful remembrance of times past and the most important people in
our lives. We feel lucky to have a 900-odd year link with past
generations in this Doomsday Book village.
Since Pam, our Children's Service minister, was ill (get well
soon, Pam) the special service was led by the adults-oriented vicar,
who spoke to the parents about the joy and privilege and responsibility
as well as hard work of caring for our very old parents as they once cared
for us. He urged us to treasure that
opportunity and remember:
they are God's gift to you,
as you are God's gift to them.
Then all heaven broke loose as
the kids banged their cymbals,
bells and tambourines through
'Shine, Jesus, shine'.
Next 11.15 service
is Palm Sunday
= usual last Sunday
of the month.
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Community Beat Officer
From the beginning of April, there will be changes made to the Thames
Valley Police districts to align them more closely with District Council
boundaries in Oxfordshire. The effect of this is Sandford will be that our
new beat officers, PC Adrian Russell and WPC Stephanie Rudd, will
move from Cowley to the Wheatley Beat Office. Further details in the
May 'Link Supplement'. [Actually there was no mention in the Link Supplement.]
More millennium
The Parish Council has had some good suggestions for the village
marking of the millennium, but the Link feels that there must be lots
more good ideas out there waiting to surface. Keep thinking - it's an
opportunity to do something creative and exciting that would really
benefit the village.
Rape crisis mistake
In the last issue of the Link we listed women's support organisations, and
wrongly gave the Rape Crisis line number as 726275. It should be
726295 sorry.
Long Crendon Mystery Plays
In 1999 the performances of seven plays from the fourteenth century York
Cycle of Mystery Plays will take place in St Mary's Church, Long Crendon,
Barry and Barbara
welcome you to the
Catherine Wheel
FREEHOUSE
38 Henley Road
Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford OX4 4YP
Tel: 01865-778340
Hot and Cold Bar Food
Traditional Sunday Roast Lunches. Real Ales
Large Garden. Ample Car Park
Parties and Outside Functions catered for
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on the 6th, 7th and 8th May.
The plays will start at 8.0 p.m.,
and the performances are
given in support of DEBRA,
a charity researching a cure
for a debilitating skin
condition affecting children
and adults.
Tickets adults £5.50, children
£3.50, from Gill Hamment, 79
Chilton Road, Long Crendon,
Bucks (0 1844-208358)
first come, first served.
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Do you have a problem with your weight?
If you would like to take part in an Oxford University study
of three psychological treatments for weight management,
please ring Marianne O'Connor on 226443.
To be eligible you must be significantly overweight, female aged
between 20 and 59 years, and available for 11 months treatment.
Certain medical illnesses and treatments (and pregnancy)
may make you ineligible.
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| Last update: 27 December 2003 |
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