April 1989             Issue 18

NEWS!     NEWS!     NEWS!

The new community at Heyford Hill Lane seems to growing very fast. Houses going up like the Spring grass. If you live in the new houses or know of someone who is living there, ask if they might like to start receiving the Link each month. If people living in that area would like the Link and we can get someone to deliver to the homes there we will make the necessary increase in our circulation gladly


PLEASE NOTE: There is now a new deadline for submission of articles for The Link. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE IN BY 6pm ON THE 18th OF EACH MONTH TO xx HENLEY ROAD, in sealed envelope marked LINK please.

But some of us prefer the older rhythms. We find they provide a vehicle for lifting up our hearth and minds to God, and letting God clear away the weeks cobwebs and service us for the week ahead. They express the joy and gratitude that we feel deep inside ourselves which we cannot always put adequately into our own words. And they heal the hurt of damaged relationships. They teach us to feel the way we know we ought to feel about a whole lot of things. And they give us the markers for finding our way through life, and point us to the goal of becoming and being the men and women we are meant to be.

The words of invitation will be spoken again in Sandford this Summer at about 6.32 p.m. each. Sunday. They offer a vocabulary quite different from Dallas or Dynasty, or what we read in our papers, and hear from government and opposition leaders. They are out of tune with the times and some think that hard words like sin, forgiveness, humility, praise and God are better forgotten. Others realise that if we forget them we shall have lost something essential to our humanity. So to quote from the prayer book invitation:

'Dearly beloved.....confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent and obedient heart, to the end that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy....(Especially) when we assemble and meet together to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul.
Wherefore I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace.'

CHURCH NEWS Priest-in-charge: Rev. Robert Morgan, xxx Iffley Rd. Tel xxxxx SERVICES IN APRIL Sunday 2nd April Low Sunday. 10am Family Communion 11.15 Easter Vestry (AGM) 6.30pm Evensong (Rev. P. Mayhew) Sunday 9th April Easter 2 10am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong Sunday 16th April Easter 3 10am Sung Eucharist (Rev P. Mayhew) 6.30pm Evensong Sunday 23rd April Easter 4 10am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong Sunday 30th April Easter 5 10am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evensong Thurs 4th May ASCENSION DAY 7.30pm Holy Communion	Many villagers will be sorry to hear of the death in hospital after a fall of Mrs N. Hurst. Mrs Hurst lived for many years 'Basimore' in Church Road. Mrs J.Rolston

NEW CLASSES AT PEERS STARTING WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL 1989: JUNIOR TAP DANCE 5yrs plus. 6 - 6.45pm Members 50p Non Members 75p MODERN DANCE: A Jazz & Disco cross, 16+ 7 - 8pm. Members £1.20 Non Memb's £1.50 HEAVY HANDS AEROBICS Aerobics with light weights. Members £1.20 Non Members £1.50. 7.30 - 8.30 pm AEROBICS An additional aerobics class due to popular demand. 7.30 - 8.30pm Members £1.20 Non Members £1.50 PLUS Starting in April. Littlemore 5 star Tennis Club, An ideal Club for children who are keen on tennis and wish to improve their game in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Club nights: Wednesday...6.30 to 8.30pm Saturday....9am to 10.30am and 11am to 1pm.

PARISH COUNCIL VILLAGE UPKEEP Parish Council is still looking for help with the Maintenance of the village (grass cutting etc). Could you spare a small amount of your time to help? Tel Mike Leary on Oxford xxxxxx

Following Marjories resignation, it was decided to split the job of secretary and booking clerk. Gina Ashburner has now. taken on the job of booking secretary. Sally Holmes volunteered as secretary and was subsequently elected, Sally is warmly welcomed to the committee, John Williams offered to stand again as treasurer. Sue Norton was welcomed back after a long absence following a nasty road accident. We were all pleased to see her fully recovered. Mr All Robinson also offered to serve on the committee and things are looking positive for the coming year.

To enable the 200 club to continue, more participants are needed - also volunteers to collect the money in their immediate area. Please, phone Bob Absolom xxxxxx if you can help or would like a share at £1.00 a month or preferably one payment of £12. Prizes each month of £50 £20 &£10.

The Easter Raffle will be drawn at the next meeting. 21st March in the village Hall.

FOR SALE Two Ladies Bicycles Excellent Condition: 1. 10 Speed £80 2. 3 Speed £60 Phone xxxxx or call xx. Broadhurst Gdns Littlemore, (off Heyford Hill Lane)

SERVICE 5

OXFORD - LITTLEMORE SANDFORD - WALLINGFORD READING

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READING WALLINGFORD - SANDFORD- LITTLEMORE - OXFORD

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Present:- Mrs J Rolston (Chairman), Mrs J Shepherd (Vice-Chairman), Mrs G Ashburner, Mrs H Hutton, Mr M Leary, Mr M Norton, Mr A Robinson, Mr I Stevenson (County Councillor).

Apologies for absence received from Mrs King.

The Minutes of the previous Meeting were read and approved by the Council. 6 votes in favour, 1 against. (Mr Robinson).

Matters Arising

The Chairman reported that a new stile, fence and gate with padlock had been erected at the entrance to Templar's Court in Church Road.

Correspondence

OCC - Ditching &Clearing Site. Contents noted.
SODC - Reorganisation of Planning Department. Contents noted.
SODC - Waste Paper Banks. More information required.
OCC - Parish Newspapers. Passed to Mr. Reynolds (Link).
OCC - Local Transport Timetable. Noted. Copies issued with local free paper.
Village Hall Fund Raising Committee. It was agreed that an item should be put in the Link from the Parish Council asking for support for the Village Hall. BBC Radio Oxford. A copy of the Link will be sent to the local radio station each month.

Matters for Consideration

General

Best Kept Village Competition
The Council voted in favour of entering the competition. Proposed by Mr Leary.

Courages Sign
It was agreed that the rent for the Kings Arm sign should be increased to £100.00 per year. Clerk to inform Courages accordingly. Proposed by Mr Leary, Seconded by Mr Norton, 7 votes in favour.

Wharf - Mooring
The Chairman read out a letter from Mr Welistood requesting a mooring on the wharf. The Clerk was asked to reply explaining that the Council were unable to make a decision until it had received a Certificate of Established Use.

SODC - Chairman's Meeting
The Chairman said that she would not be able to attend this meeting.

Proposal for Use of Land at Rock Farm Lane as a Park Area
Mr Leary proposed that the Parish Council use the land as park area suitable for walking, etc. and that the landscaping of the land should be put in hand.

Planning

Applications:- P88/W0971/0 Land adjacent to Mill House - Erection of house and garage. No objection. Proposed Mrs Shepherd, seconded Mrs Ashburner, 7 votes in favour.
P88/W0935/0 Science Park. No objection. Proposed Mr Leary, 7 votes in favour.
P88/N0019 Layout of roads &sewers Oxford City Council. No objection. 7 votes in favour.
P88/W0902 Catherine Wheel. No objection. Proposed Mr Leary, 7 votes in favour.
P89/W0057/EU Moorings on Wharf. No objection.

Appeals:- Mill Site Moorings. The Council had been notified that planning permission had been granted on appeal.

Income & Expenditure

Income	£		Expenditure	£
Donation towards trenching	10.00		Magdalen College Rent	75.00
STVHC (Loan)	1000.00		Clerk's Salary	175.00
OCC (Trenching)	452.54		Meadhams (Service - Mower)	133.33
			Miss Burra (Loan)	1000.00

Proposed by Mrs Shepherd Seconded by Mrs Ashburner

Any Other Business

Community Policeman's Report
PC Reynolds reported that there was a flasher in the area and that the public should be vigilant.

LINK - Items for Discussion
Mr Reynolds reported that there would be an open meeting on the following Friday in the Manor House.

Elmslea
Mrs Bunce, a neighbour, reported that the rear boundary wall had collapsed and that despite a letter being sent to the owners of Elmslea by her solicitor no response had been received. Mr. Stevenson said that he would check whether the Social Services Department could do anything to help.

Mobile Homes - Occupiers Guide

The Clerk had acquired a copy of the Mobile Homes Guide from Shelter. This would be passed round to Councillors.

Date of Next Meeting confirmed for Monday, 13th March 1989 at 7 pm in the Village Hall. Date for Parish Meeting - confirmed for Monday, 3rd April 1989.

THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING IS TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, 3RD APRIL, 1989, AT 8 PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL. ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND.

You are advised to check the new Register to ensure that your name is included. A claim for the inclusion of a name should be made to the Electoral Registration Officer on a form obtainable from him at the address shown below. To qualify for the county council elections to be held on 4th May a claim must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer not later than 20th March.

Forms of application to be treated as absent voters for the elections to be held on 4th May must be received at the Council Offices by noon on the 14th April.

Council Offices
Crowmarsh
Wallingford, Oxon
Telephone: Wallingford 35351

CHILDRENS SOCIETY WEEK APRIL 2-8 The Childrens Society cares for children, young people and their families. Last year it cost the society £13 million to run 126 projects and help more than 11,000 young people to overcome the pressures they are under. But the society needs to expand Its work to help many more young people. During Childrens Society Week many homes in Sandford will be receiving an envelope which will be delivered and collected later. Please think carefully about making a donation In that envelope. There are so many children and young people who need. the societies support. Your gift will show that there are people who care. If you would like to help in delivering envelopes and collecting them later please let me know.
Mavis Shepheard xx Rock Farm Lane Tel xxxxxx