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Requested by the inspector to put my points of view to the meeting, I stated that mention had been made in the appeal document about the possibility of people using the riverside for fishing, camping and for rambling. reminded the meeting that a right of way exists through the mill site estate and any of these activities could take place and therefore, should be taken into account.
If the properties were sold or let by the developers, with mooring rights
there was no authority to do so.
Thames Water Authority had no objections to the application.
Finally, I quote from the inspector's official report, of which I received
a copy. This is his formal decision on the matter.
"For various reasons, and in exercise of powers transferred to me. I hereby
ALLOW the appeals, the enforcement notice, and GRANT planning permission
for the application for the continuous use of land at Sandford Mill
Sandford-on-Thames for the mooring of boats, other than in the course of
navigation.
This permission shall ensure solely for the benefit of the residents of
Sandford Mill Estate.
May I take this opportunity to remind parishioners that the next ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on the 3rd April at 8 pm. The Parish Council will meet as usual at 7 pm.
| A. Robinson |
The three hours of Jesus on the cross will be observed at St Andrews by the church being open for private prayer and devotion. A few will be able to be there for the whole time, some will come for half an hour or an hour, and others will simply want to observer the day by calling more briefly and attending to the central event in world history, perhaps by reading the Passion Narrative in the Gospels.
On Easter Sunday there is a plot to make people miss church by
putting the clocks on. Forewarned is forearmed. Confirmed
members of the Church of England are duty bound to make their
Communion on that day or as soon as possible thereafter.
Anyone needing help in preparation should contact their vicar.
The clocks changing has special liturgical significance in
Sandford because it means that weekly evensong will be shared
with Fr. Peter Mayhew and occasional visiting preachers.
SERVICES IN MARCH
Sunday 5th March Lent 4 MOTHERING SUNDAY
8am Holy Communion. 10am Mothering Sunday service.
Sunday 12th March Lent 5 PASSION SUNDAY.
10am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm SERVICE OF ANTHEMS AND READINGS
Sunday 19th March PALM SUNDAY
10am Sung Eucharist, and distribution of palms
Thursday 23rd March Maunday Thursday
7.30pm The Lord's Supper
Friday 24th March GOOD FRIDAY
12-3pm Three hours devotion
Sunday 26th March EASTER SUNDAY
8am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10am Sung Eucharist
6.30pm Evensong (Rev. P. Mayhew)
Sunday 2nd April Low Sunday
10am Family Communion 6.30pm Evensong
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LOST AND FOUND The Link runs a free Lost and Found service.
Just contact xx Henley Road |
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On a national level, activities include visits to H.M. ships, courses in Royal Navy training establishments, sailing and canoeing, as well as voyages in the Square-rigged sail training brig, T.S. Royalist. There are 400 units all over the United Kingdom, and each, like a naval ship, has its own name and identity.
The Oxford unit is the T.S. Euryalus and it is based at Donnington Bridge. This unit, last year celebrated its 50th anniversary. T.S. stands for training ship and cadets and officers "come aboard" on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Each unit has its own uniformed officers and supporters who are able to arrange for sea cadets to take part in activities which encourage self discipline and leadership. The accent is on sea-sailing and boat work and although Oxford is an inland unit it has access to the Thames and large local reservoirs. This month fifteen Oxford cadets and two officers will visit our namesake ship H.M.S. Euryalus.
The Sea Cadet Corps is not a pre-service or para-military organisation. It is a voluntary youth organisation and a registered charity (number 293839) The Cadets are funded entirely by their own efforts which include a regular bingo club and car boot sale (see What's On section on page 15 - ed). Last year the running cost for the Oxford unit was approximately £8,000 and it will be the same for this year.
The aim of the Sea Cadets Corp is to offer youngsters a sense of pride and values based on the finest traditions and high standards set by the Royal Navy - The "Senior Service".
If you are interested, come along on Tuesday or Friday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
at Donnington Bridge. If you would like more information please ring
Oxford 249158 at these same times.
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ANNOUNCEMENTSHave you something you would like to announce? A wedding? A new baby? An anniversary?Just telephone xxxxxx with the details or drop them in at xx Henley Road. (Please include your address or tel. no. so that we can verify the announcement) |
With reference to your article headed '
Link Bombshell', I assisted
Mr. Boyd with the printing of the Link during the period when he was the
editor. I know for a fact that the only financial help he had in the last
eighteen months was from the few advertisers and one or two donations -
most of these from the church. Any other monies came from his own pocket.
The Parish Council stopped subscribing when their funds ran out.
Finally, I never read once of any vote of thanks for his contribution
when a new editorial staff took over.
| Yours faithfully. R. Preece. |
There appears to be some confusion. The eighteen months referred to
in the article was the eighteen months, during which time Carl Reynolds
and then myself have been editors. The facts quoted in the article regarding
financial assistance during this time are correct.
Obviously, we are all grateful to Mr. Boyd (and those who helped him)
for maintaining the publication of The Link during what must have been a
difficult time, financially.
YOUTH CLUB TABLE TOP SALE SANDFORD VILLAGE HALL SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 10am to INSIDE £5 OUTSIDE - £4 BOOKINGS Tel. xxxxxx |
Cycle stamping: I shall be stamping cycles with post codes at xx Henley Road. Sandford-on-Thames. on Sunday. March 19th between 10am and 11am.
If you want help or advice on any matter which may concern the Police, you can contact me by ringing Oxford xxxxxx Ext.xxxx. Leave me a message. Thankyou.
P.C. Carl Reynolds. (Community Policeman)
| ACTING CHAIRMAN.......................... | BOB ABSOLOM......... | OXFORD xxxxxx |
| SECRETARY/BOOKING CLERK...... | MARJORIE HARRIS.. | OXFORD xxxxxx |
| TREASURER ....................................... | JOHN WILLIAMS....... | OXFORD xxxxxx |
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W A N T E D Secretary and Booking Clerk for THE VILLAGE HALL to commence 7th. March '89 Contact xxxxx |
| Villagers | ...£15.00 per session | ||
| (morning, afternoon or evening) | |||
| " | ...£30.00 per all day hire | ||
| Non-villagers | ...£30.00 per session. | ||
| " | ...£50.00 per all day hire. | ||
We have our Annual General Meeting on Monday March 6th. at 8p.m. and it would be very nice to have some offers of help, we desperately need a Secretary/Booking Clerk to replace Marjorie who is taking a well earned rest after many years long service to the hall and village.
If you feel you can spare one evening a month to be a committee member
or have time during the day and feel able to manage the bookings of
the hall, please contact Marjorie Harris on xxxxx or Bob Absolom
on xxxxxx (evenings and weekends.) nominations will be taken up
until the start of the meeting.
JOB OPORTUNITY
'BARNETS' Hair Stylists are looking for |
| Linda Parrott. |
A few people ventured into the field and assisted the pilot to deflate the balloon and pack it away, while he radioed his location to a pursuing pick up van. The balloon had drifted all the way from Stroud in Gloucestershire and was piloted by Mr John Albury, who makes his living by giving tuition in ballooning and offering pleasure flights to the public. He was carrying two passengers at the time and the trip was unusual in that most of the Journey was spent above the cloud. When it had re- emerged Mr Albury had found himself drifting over the main runway at R.A.F. Abingdon!
It was surprising to see just how quickly the balloon and all its equipment could be packed away; considerably more quickly than the time it took for the van to find them.
We wish Mr Aibury good luck in the
future and hope that he drops in
again, though next time not quite so
close to our chimney pots please!
David NICHOLLS
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Illustration by On the spot 'LINK' artist: Jillian Kaige Age 6 yrs |
This would not be such a great burden on the rates because of the generosity of Miss Burra's interest free loan and the superb efforts of the Bingo organised by Hazel and Janet. But, the Hall has always been self-financing and it would reflect on the villagers if this were not to remain so. From the start of the new hall (many will remember its green corrugated iron predecessor) comparatively few people have been involved with organising events to fund it and, not surprisingly, some of those people are fed up with what can only be described as apathy from the people the hall is meant to benefit.
SO COME ON PEOPLE OF SANDFORD ITS YOUR HALL HELP TO SUPPORT IT, by supporting the Committee, either by suggesting to friends and relatives that they hire the hall for their functions or by putting forward ideas for fund raising and helping out at fund-raising events, etc.
The Village Hall AGM is to be held on Monday. 6th March at 8pm in the Village
Hall, go along and show the Committee that you are prepared to support and help
their efforts.
If you are Interested in investing a small amount of your time in improving your surroundings give Mike Leary a call on Oxford xxxxx6 after 6 pm or weekend.
Sandford is entering , for the first time, "The Best Kept Village Competition"
so we need all the help we can get please don't leave It to someone else!
PRESENT:- Mrs J Roiston (Chairman), Mrs J Shepherd (Vice-Chairman), Mrs G Ashburner, Mrs H Hutton, Mr H Leary, Mr M Norton, Mr A Robinson, Mrs N King (District Councillor), Mr I Stevenson (County Councillor).
MINUTES
Mr Robinson objected to the signing of the Minutes on the grounds that he had
not seen nor read them and requested that he receive a copy of the Minutes prior
to each meeting. The Chairman said that in all her years on the Parish Council
it had been sufficient to read out and approve the Minutes at the next meeting.
Mr Robinson replied that the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 10th October
were incorrect. The Chairman reminded Mr Robinson that he had been present at
the meeting when the Minutes had been read out and that he had approved them.
The Council voted 6 in favour of the signing of the Minutes of the Meeting held
on the 7th November 1988 - Mr Robinson voted against the signing of the Minutes
The Minutes of the previous Meeting were, therefore, signed by the Chairman.
MATTERS ARISING
Link - Cost of inclusion of Minutes. Mr Reynolds confirmed that the PC paid £5
for the first page and an additional £10 for a further 4 pages 5 pages in total.
Cars. PC Reynolds reported that two of the dumped vehicles were stolen and that
the rest would be dealt with in due course.
Wharf - Use by Thames Water. The Clerk was asked to contact Mrs Agulnik again
on this matter.
Basimer Cottage. The Chairman asked Mrs King whether anything could be done in
respect of Basimer Cottage. Mrs King replied that no action could be taken by
the Council.
SOUND. Mrs King reported that there would be a public enquiry on Stone Basset
in the new year. Mr Robinson asked that it be Minuted that he had objected to
the PC subscribing to SOUND. Mr Norton said that he felt that once the PC had
inspected the plans for the new Science Park in the Parish the Council would
change its mind and it might well need the support of SOUND.
Trenching. Mr Robinson asked why the £75 contribution from SODC had not been
included in Income & Expenditure. The Clerk replied that the £75 had not yet
been received.
CORRESPONDENCE
Cornerways - Letter from anonymous correspondent. No action will be taken by
the PC. The Council does not consider anonymous correspondence.
SOUND - New Town. Contents noted.
Neptune Concrete Ltd. Contents noted.
OCC Northfield/Littlemore Brook Improvements. Passed to Mrs Shepherd.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
PLANNING
P88/W0902 &W0903/LB Catherine Wheel. No objections - 7 votes in favour.
P88/W0935/0 Land south of Littlemore - Proposed Science Park. Mr Stevenson
reported that he had met with the Bursar and that Magdalen College would be more
than willing to attend a PC meeting to discuss their proposals. It was noted
that the plans sent to the PC by SODC differed to those Mr Stevenson had been
shown by Magdalen College. Mrs King suggested that the PC defer a decision
until after they had met with Magdalen College. The Clerk was asked to inform
SODC accordingly. Mrs Shepherd said that she would ask Thames Water what they
had been told.
P88/W0394 Old Brickworks. Planning permission granted.
GENERAL
Precept - Mr Leary suggested that the PC look ahead to budgeting for the land
from Magdalen College. Mr Stevenson said that it was not possible to carry
forward anything that was not budgeted for. Mr Leary said that it was necessary
to plan ahead. The Clerk was asked to look into ways of providing funds.
Mr Robinson questioned the Clerk on how she had arrived at the budget figures.
Mr Norton said that Mrs Leary was doing a fine Job and did not need to be
questioned in such a manner - it was a budget not a balance sheet. Mr Norton
asked that his comments be Minuted. This was seconded by Mrs Shepherd.
Mr Robinson proposed that the bus tokens be increased by 6 tokens per person and
this be budgeted for in the Precept. 7 votes in favour. The Clerk was asked to
inform SODC of the increase.
In order to cover the cost of the proposed maintenance and improvement programme
as detailed in the Budget the precept was set at the 5p rate = £6160 for the
period 1989/90. Proposed by Mr Robinson, seconded by Mrs Ashburner, 7 votes in
favour.
Tenders/Contracts - Mr Robinson proposed that any work let to contract by the
Council, that no less than 3 estimates be obtained, quoting the terms of the
contract, and that the full name and address be included. 7 votes in favour.
The Clerk pointed out that it was usual to obtain at least 3 estimates but that
unless the tenderer were an individual it was normal practice to use the
Registered name and address of the Company.
New Blackbird Leys First School - The Clerk reported that she had spoken to Mr Pellow (Oxford City Council) and that his Council had put forward Shelia Roberts as the proposed joint nomination and that Gina Ashburner be put forward as a co-optative governor. 6 votes in favour, 1 abstention (Mrs Ashburner).
INCOME & EXPENDITURE
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| VAT refund | 733.20 | Municipal Insurance | 81.38 | |
| The Link | 15.00 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Community Policeman Report - PC Reynolds said that he had been absent from the village but that it had been fairly quiet.
Ten Acre - Mrs Shepherd reported that dogs from Ten Acre had been chasing passers-by. The Clerk was asked to write to Mr. Bowers (Didcot) regarding this matter.
County Report - Mr Stevenson said that he understood that some resurfacing of
the footpaths had been carried out. The responsibility for footpaths had been
split between the County and the District but as from the 1st April 1989 the
County would take over all the responsibility.
The Clerk replied that a section
of Church Road had been left and was in need of repair or resurfacing (Fry's
Barn to the end of the Church wall) and that most of the Henley Road needed
recurbing and resurfacing. Mr Stevenson said that he would report this to the
County Highways Department.
Link - Mr Reynolds reported that the Link now had its own Committee. The new
deadline for items for inclusion in the Link is 6 pm on the 18th of each month.
Mr Reynolds asked if he could have a copy of PC agenda and if "the Link", items
for discussion, could be included on it each month.
The PC agreed to this
request 7 votes. The PC agreed that Gina Ashburner should be the official
Parish Council representative on the Link Committee. 6 votes in favour, 1
abstention (Mrs Ashburner).
Mr Norton said that the people behind "the Link"
were doing a wonderful job.
Grass Cutting - The PC proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Leary and his helpers. Blackbird Leys Development Mrs Shepherd asked whether the Council had replied to the query of pedestrian access to Kiln Park. The Clerk said that she would chase them up on this.
Date of Next Meeting - confirmed for Monday 9th January 1989 at 7 pm in the
Village Hall. February meeting confirmed for Monday 13th February.
PRESENT:- Mrs J Roiston (Chairman), Mrs J Shepherd (Vice-Chairman), Mrs C Ashburner, Mrs H Hutton, Mr M Leary, Mr M Norton, Mr A Robinson, Mrs N King (District Councillor), Mr I Stevenson (County Councillor).
MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and signed by the
Chairman. 6 Councillors voted in favour of the signing of the Minutes, one
voted against (Mr Robinson).
MATTERS ARISING
A discussion followed on the distribution of the Minutes prior to the Meeting.
No decision was made to adopt this policy.
Mr Robinson again raised the point that his comments (Minutes of 10th October 1988 Meeting) had been misrepresented and wished the Minutes to be corrected. Mr Leary asked Mr Robinson why he had agreed to those Minutes being signed knowing they were incorrect. Mr Robinson's reply was that he had allowed them to go through "out of goodwill". Mr Robinson said that the correct statement made by himself was:- "in the presence of 3 witnesses, that if anyone was aggrieved by what I report, that they should put it in writing and it be given to me personally". Mrs King pointed out that Minutes are not taken down verbatim and that the Clerk makes notes at the meeting and draws up the Minutes from those notes.
Science Park
Mrs Shepherd reported that Thames Water had received plans at Denton House and
that soil sampling was taking place on the field.
CORRESPONDENCE
SODC - Litter Blitz. Noted.
SOOC - Skips. The Parish would require 12 Skips. A new location would be
needed to replace the River View site.
OCC - Roads in Winter. Plan to be put on Notice Board.
OCC - Rights of Way. Noted.
OCC - Code of Practice. Noted and circularised to Councillors.
OCC - Appeal to Parish Councils. Noted and circularised to Councillors.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
GENERAL
Wharf Site - Use by Thames Water - The Clerk was instructed to take action as
recommended by Mrs Agulnik (letter dated 3.1.89).
SEB - Parish Liaison Officers - The Parish representatives are to be the
Chairman, Mrs Roiston, and the Clerk, Mrs Leary.
PLANNING
Refusals
P88/W0799 7A Henley Road. Noted.
INCOME & EXPENDITURE
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | |
| SODC | 75.00 | SEB | 79.05 | |
| Courages | 20.00 | Municipal Insurance | 12.41 | |
| Link (3 months subs) | 45.00 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Land at Rock Farm Lane - Agreement for signature. Signed and witnessed by the Chairman and Clerk respectively.
Bank Mandates - Signatures. Deferred.
SOUND. Date of next meeting noted. The Clerk distributed SOUND Newsletter to Councillors.
Grass Cutting Equipment. The Clerk reported that Meadhams would be collecting the grass cutting equipment for its first service.
Community Policeman's Report. Nothing to report.
Link - Items for Discussion. Mr Reynolds apologies for the lateness in delivery and said that the February edition would be on time. The Link had to change its Printers and the cost had trebled - they hoped to cover the extra cost through advertising. Mr Reynolds said that the Link would welcome suggestions on how the Paper could be developed.
Courages Sign. The Clerk was asked to check when the rental for the sign was last reviewed.
Land at Rock Farm - Proposed Park Area. The Clerk was asked to include this item on the agenda for the next meeting.
Templar's Court. Mr. Wills (Magdalen College) was informed about the condition of the stile and fence at the entrance to Templar's Court in Church Road.
Date of Next Meeting - confirmed for Monday 13th February 1989 at 7 pm in the
Village Hall.
Dear Mrs. Hutton,
Thank you so much for the cheque for £50. which as you will see from
the attached receipt has been paid into the Churchill Hospital Cancer
Research Fund. This Fund looks into ways of treating Cancer, and by all
methods, including Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.
It is only by generous donations such as yours, in memory of Richard
Stowe, that research is able to continue. We are also looking into ways
of curing Cancer, but unfortunately there is no immediate cure on the
horizon, but we are hopeful that, one day something will emerge.
Our grateful thanks to you again.
Yours sincerely. Nigel James. Manager, Operational Services.
| SUNDAY... | Weekly - | Regular services at St. Andrews Parish Church. |
| MONDAY... | Fortnightly - | Mobile Library outside The Fox. 2.45pm to 3.15pm. |
| March 13th and 27th. | ||
| TUESDAY.. | Fortnightly - | Forget-Me-Not Club. Village Hall. 2.30pm. |
| March 14th and 28th. | ||
| WEDNESDAY | Weekly - | Youth Club. Village Hall. 7pm to 9pm. |
| THURSDAY. | Weekly - | Mother and Toddler Group. Village Hall. 9am. |
| Weekly - | Bingo. Village Hall. 8pm. | |
| FRIDAY... | Monthly - | Meeting Point. Village Hall. 12.3Opm to 2pm. |
| 2nd Friday in every month. Next one is 10th March |
| TUESDAY..... | Weekly - | Oxford Sea Cadets Parade Night. 7.30 to 9.30. |
| WEDNESDAY... | Weekly - | Oxford Sea Cadets Bingo Club. 7pm - open to all! |
| FRIDAY..... | Weekly - | Oxford Sea Cadets Parade Night. 7.30 to 9.30. |
| SUNDAY..... | Monthly - | Oxford Sea Cadets Car Boot Sale. lOam to 1pm. Donninqton |
| Bridge - Pitches indoors and outdoors £4. | ||
| Next one 5th March. |
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Demonstrations of handicrafts, such as bobbin lace, needlelace,
crochet, tatting, knitting, embroidery, smocking, patchwork, spinning
and quilting will take place throughout the day.
Light refreshments available at a small charge for charity. |
Tickets: 50p at the door. Thereis plenty of free parking. |
| Feb | 26th. | M.J.PROCTOR................ | 158.Oxford Road. Cowley. |
| March | 5th. | P,L.JENNER................. | 236/8.Cawley Rd. Oxford. |
| March | l2th. | KINGSWOOD CHEMISTS......... | 103/5 Pound Way, Cowley. |
| BOOTS LTD.................. | 151 Cowley Road, Oxford. | ||
| March | 19th. | EMERALD PHARMACY........... | 34 Cowley Rd Littlemore. |
| N. MOLONEY................. | 247 Iffley Road. | ||
| March | 24th. | LLOYDS CHEMIST............. | 75 Wilkins Road, Cowley. |
| M.J.PROCTOR................ | 252 Cowley Road. | ||
| March | 28th. | W.H.GREEH (CHEMISTS) LTD.. | 8 Rose Hill Parade. |
| Page 1 | Boat Mooring at Mill Estate. |
| Page 2 | Holy Week and Easter. Parish A.G.M. Meet 'n' Eat. Tomorrows Church. |
| Page 3 | Church News. Wanted. |
| Page 4 | Oxford Sea Cadets. Announcements. |
| Page 5 | Letters to the Editor. Youth Club - Table Top Sale. Sandford and Littlemore Beat. |
| Page 6 | Local success. Peers - Sports Special. Peers - Childrens fun week. SOUND. Cupid's Conundrums Answers. |
| Page 7 | Village Hall Committee report. Pause for Thought. |
| Page 8-9 | Hot Air over Link Offices. |
| Page 10 | Parish Council - Village Hall. Thank you. Village Maintenance. Litter Blitz. Parish Skips. |
| Page 11 | Parish Council - December minutes. |
| Page 12 | ...Parish Council - December minutes. |
| Page 13 | ...Parish Council - December minutes. Parish Council - January minutes. |
| Page 14 | ..Parish Council - January minutes. |
| Page 15 | Letter from Churchill Hospital. What's On in Sandford. What's On outside Sandford. |
| Page 16 | The Link printer. Chemist Rota. |
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