We have already had instances where rubble has been tipped off certain lorries blocking both footpath and part of the road, these instances required the use of water authority diggers to remove it. On at least one occasion the police have been called and caught local gypsies loading their pick-up vehicles with gravel. Being gypsies they were told to put it back or offer to pay for it.

New plans were considered for the proposed housing development on the Old Mill Site. These had been slightly altered to meet the demands of the County Surveyor. The Parish Council welcomes the development itself, but we repeated our concern that Church Road would be dangerous as access for some 75 extra cars, and hoped that the Highways Dept. would take steps to improve the road.

Extra street lights have been asked for near the Village Hall on either side of the fly-over bridge on the road to Kiln Park. We are asking for estimates for these.

The Council has written again to Magdalen College about the rubbish accumulating on their land round the copse opposite Kiln Park Site. We have had a very prompt reply to our letter from the College. They propose to take action and fill the copse in. Mrs. King reported that a relief warden was being appointed for Ten Acre Site, and that the County Council is working toward provision for another site for travellers. Until such a site is provided it is difficult to remove casual vans from the neighbourhood of Ten Acre Site.

The letter and petition to Mr. Heseltine asking for his support in promoting changes in the Law of Trespass has been circulated through the village and will be sent off this week-end, to Mr. Heseltine and to the Home Office committee currently reviewing the law.

We hope to collect Village Appraisal Questionnaires this week-end. If no-one calls for yours, please hand it in to your nearest Parish Councillor, so that we can process answers in the New Year. We would like to thank Mrs. H. Hutton, Mrs. J. Shepherd, Mrs. Harris and Mr. Partridge for their help in distributing and collecting these questionnaires.

May I take this opportunity of wishing everyone in Sandford A very happy New Year.

Elizabeth Burra.

I am pleased to say that the police were successful in arresting two suspects.

I wonder if the County Councillors had these type of people living near them, whether they would be more inclined to pull their finger out, and find another travellers site.

Another major problem that is occurring in the village is the dumping of old and burnt vehicles. I hope pressure is put on the farmer concerned to have these vehicles shells removed.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

TUESDAY :	Keep Fit Classes - 8 pm.
WEDNESDAY :	Youth Club 7 - 12 yrs. 7 pm - 9 pm.
	13 yrs Upwards 8.30 pm - 10 pm.
THURSDAY :	Bingo - 8 pm.

FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS:
Forget-Me-Nots every alternate Tuesday 2.30 pm. The next get togethers are are on 7th February and 21st February.

A Mobile Library will be calling at Sandford on alternate Mondays, stopping outside The Fox Public House at 2.30 pm. Their next visits are on Monday 6 February, and 17th February.

MONTHLY:
Mr. Bentley will be at the Village Hall, as usual, on the first Wednesday of each month to provide a gentlemens hairdressing service, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1. No 38 Gina
2. No 208 Mrs. B Harris
3. No 198 Mrs. V Jones

If you are not already a member of the 200 Club, and should you like to be, then please contact Mary Butler, The Glen, Henley Road, Sandford On Thames or Bob Absolom, The Post Office, Sandford On Thames.

Ingredients:-

4oz (100g) plain flour pinch of salt 2 eggs ½ pint(3dl) milk frying fat

Method:-

Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and put in the eggs and a little of the milk. Stir, drawing in the flour gradually and when all is mixed in beat well. Add the rest of the milk gradually stirring and beating well. When the fat in the pancake pan is really hot pour off any surplus and reserve for the next pancake then pour in just enough batter to cover the bottom of the pan thinly. Let it cook for a few moments and when it moves when you shake the pan flip it over (if you can toss it is too thick you should be able to 'read a letter through them', and cook the other side for a few moments. This quantity makes 8 pancakes in a 7 inch (18cm) pan. At their simplest, of course, they are just served with sugar and quarters of lemon.

FILLING FOR PANCAKES.

Ingredients:-	4 bananas, 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 lemon
Method:-	Peel the bananas and slice them thinly. Mix with sugar and the juice and grated rind of lemon. Fill the pancakes as desired.

2. What is the population of Sandford?

1.12.1983.

Dear Editor,

We would like to thank our many friends and neighbours for their get well cards and enquiries after my husbands well being. He is now at the John Radcliffe convalescent, but it will be many months before he is out and about.

The residents of Kiln Park.

I would like to thank you all for your most generous gift to me. Your kindness has proved what a lot of good friends I have and did not know until now, thank you all very much. Friends are a great comfort in times of trouble and illness.

May I wish you all a very happy and Prosperous New Year.

Thank you once again.

Unfortunately, at this stage we are unable to give a definite price, due to the Ferry Operators not yet releasing their day charges, but it will be somewhere in the region of £18, depending on the number of people going.

There will be approximately 6½ hours in Calais for you to do what you wish i.e. visit the Supermarkets, sight seeing, etc.

If you are interested, and would like further details when available, please contact Janet, 20 Kiln Close, Telephone Oxford 717936.

Why not let us have details of clubs, societies or anything happening in the village. I have had complaints that I have left. items out, the reason being that I have not been told.

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