June 1989             Issue 20

N E W S   F R O M   S O U N D

The Public Enquiry finished at the end of January. We feel that the SOUND team put forward an excellent case for refusal in a professional and expert manner. SOUND'S evidence was of course complimentary to the main objections ably and comprehensively presented by the District and County Councils. Thanks go to the many supporters, who attended during the Inquiry.

There's no doubt that all the major arguments were won on such issues as housing need, unsuitability of the site, traffic, landscape etc. If there is to be a credible planning system at all then Nicholas Ridley must throw out the Appeal.

The inspector is preparing his report to the Secretary of State based upon the evidence put forward at the Inquiry. This should be finished and submitted within the next few weeks although it could be later depending on other demands upon the inspectors time.

The Inspector will make recommendation in his report as to whether the Appeal be Consortium Developments should be rejected or allowed. The recommendation will not be made known at the time the report is submitted, but we will know the date upon which it is made. Nicholas Ridley will then consider this and make his own decision in due course (probably four to six months).

CHURCH NEWS Priest-in-charge: Rev. Robert Morgan, xxx Iffley Road. Tel. xxxxxx

Summer brings a bit of Festival to Sandford for the public house of prayer (a free house) that means firstly worship. Since beauty plays a big part in raising hearts and minds to God, their Churches festivals are decorated with flowers. The Flower Festival on 23rd 24th and 25th of June is an invitation to 'give back beauty, back to God, beauty's self and beauty's maker'.

The workers at St Andrews hope that the rest of the village will pay a visit, and be thankfull for the good creation. A second reason for the festival (and a first reason for a summer fete) is to raise funds for the upkeep of the fabric. This weekend has therefore been set aside as a festival of the stonework. We generally take it for granted, but it needs care and attention. This weekend provides an opportunity for non worshipers who value the building to make a contribution to its upkeep.

The feast for our eyes will also contain a feast for our ears. On Friday 23rd June at 7.30pm some of the Long Wittenham singers will sing madrigals in the church. How about making this an opportunity to invite your friends.



SERVICES IN JUNE

4th June	8am	Holy Communion
	10am	Family Communion
	6.30pm	Evensong
11th June	10am	Parish Communion
	6.30pm	Evensong
18th June	10am	Sung Eucharist
	6.30pm	Evensong
25th June	10am	Sung Eucharist: Flower Festival
	6.30pm	Evensong: Festival of the stonework
2nd July	8am	Holy Communion
	10am	Family Communion
	6.30pm	Evensong

FLOWER FESTIVAL

SOUND: THE FIGHT GOES ON

SOUND is encouraged by Nicholas Ridleys statement that where satisfactory plans are in existence to meet agreed housing needs he will not impose any decisions which would undermine such plans. Oxfordshire plans are agreed and have been through the democratic processes. They are fully able to provide for the anticipated increased demand for housing following the review process which will commence shortly. Already the local plan review has started. This has to be the proper way to plan our area. Rather than leave it to the opportunistic attempts of volume house builders. We need to look at the real needs of the community for such things as low cost housing rather than jumbo housing estates which would attract an inflow of people from outside Oxfordshire.

Everyone has been tremendously generous and to date, with interest, over £128,000 has been raised by individual subscriptions, donations and various fund raising events.

However we need more. Probably another twenty five thousand to pay all our bills - chiefly the cost of our team of professional advisers at the Inquiry.

In addition to the continuing raffles and other smaller fund raising exercises which are extremely valuable there are two further major events planned:

2. An Opera at Garsington Manor on Saturday, and Sunday the 10th and 11th of June, The Marriage of Figaro by Opera 1980. The profits for both days are to be shared with the Oxford Playhouse Appeal.

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS

BOULES / PETAIQUE Why not find a partner and enter the Centres Boules competition. Previous experience is not necessary, just an ability to sample wine and be sociable. Details from the centre.

Other childrens activities this Summer:
Cricket - Wednesdays 6 to 7pm
Gymnastics - Wednesdays 4.30 5.30pm

Gina is at present organising a trip to the Ten Pin Bowling Alley at Brize Norton. Hopefully we shall be able to get this trip in before the Summer holidays.

If you have any suggestions as to where we could all go for the Summer Trip this year let us know. Last year we went to Southsea and everyone had a very good time. Suggestions to date include Alton Towers, Southsea again, Chedder Caves and another seaside resort somewhere. When we have enough suggestions all the members will get a vote on it.

If you are thinking of joining now's a good time. We are open every Wednesday evening between 7pm and 9pm. Membership is £1.50 and subs of 20p a night. See you there.

PRIZE CROSSWORD WIN £5

ACROSS 1 Domesticated vehicle reverses onto the floor. 6 Main Line from the heart. 8 Rail or Bait, perhaps. 9-10 (** be **) Resigned to the fact. One way or the other? 11 Able, container. 14 Ice House. 17 Not off. 18 A gem of a car. 19 Rainy

DOWN 1 Severe pain in the abdomen. 2 ...mad", according to Steves caller. 3 An author. Displaying imagination and expression in striking language. 4 Audible pause for time to think. 5 Island Race. 7 Some time later perhaps. 12 Some would say, "it is not" in the dictionary. 13 Good for towing at times. 14 Tide position. 15 Singular corn, sometimes wild.

SANDFORD ON THAMES PARISH COUNCIL

PRESENT
Mrs J Rolston (Chairman), Mrs J Shepherd (Vice-Chairman), Mrs G Ashburner, Mr M Leary, Mr M Norton (arrived at 7.35pm), Mr A Robinson.
Apologies were received from Mr Norton who said that he would be late for the meeting and Mrs Hutton who had a previous appointment.

MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous Meeting were taken as read having been previously circulated and were signed and approved by the Chairman with the following amendments.
Elmslea wall, insert the word "Nursing" to home.
Reference to rates - date corrected to 1989/90.
Insert word 'Annual' to Parish Meeting.

Matters Arising

Trenching - Paper I. The Clerk reported that the estimate for the tree planting on the area of land off the A423 was for £350.00 and that the Council had spent £518.26 on the trenching works a total of £868.26. Donations from the parish and other Councils (SODC & OCC) totaled £842.54.

Village Hall - Loan. The Clerk reported that the last payment on the loan on the village hall would be on the 1st August, 1996.

Correspondence
SOUND - Contents noted.
SODC - Tourism. Circulated for comments.
OCC - Minibus. To be put on notice board.

Matters for Consideration

General
Litter Bins. The Clerk reported that she was waiting for more information and prices. Item deferred.
Village Maintenance - Paper II. Provision of mower to cut verges and banks budget figure of £265.00 approved.
Proposed by Mr Leary 5 votes in favour, 1 against (Mr Robinson).
Meetings - Dates for 1989/90. Paper III. Item deferred.

Planning
Elmslea. The Chairman reported that planning permission had been granted on Appeal for the building of a single dwelling at Elmslea.

Mr Robinson queried the payment made to the Link. Mr Reynolds confirmed that the payment was for April/May/June subscriptions.

Any Other Business

Playground Equipment. The Clerk reported that she would obtain further information regarding playground equipment and report back to the Council at the next Meeting.

VAT & Rates - Village Hall. The Clerk said that she had not made enquires re: VAT refunds and charitable rates as yet as she felt that she should discuss the matter with the Village Hall Management Committee first. Mr Absolom said that he would speak to Mr Williams and contact the Clerk in due course.

Community Policeman's Report. Nothing to report.

LINK - Items for Discussion. Nothing to report.

Date of Next Meeting confirmed for Monday, 15th May, 1989 at 7 pm in the Village Hall, this being the ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.

In order to maintain the village hall by general refurbishment and replacement of worn items, we must look for an alternative to the 200 Club. We would be pleased to learn the feelings of the village on this matter and would ask that you indicate them by filling in the slip at the end of this report and passing it on to one of the committee members,

Suggestions already made are:
An investment of say £10 per share paid by cash or bankers order so avoiding the need for collection. Prizes could be twice yearly comprising of
1. A large cash prize. Eg £500 twice yearly. (Subject to the number of shares sold)
2. A weekend away for two twice a year
3. Credit at a major store.
4. Any suggestion of your own.

Residents of Sandford we need your suggestions and support.

We would like to thank everyone who supported the 200 club in the past. Also to Beverley Cook for the hard work of collecting the monies.

The next Village Hall Table Top Sale: 10-2pm. 25th June, Come along and spot those bargains or why not have a stall and sell those unwanted items.

The committee is looking into the possibility of running indoor bowls and will keep you informed.

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SUMMER FETE NEWMAN HALL LITTLEMORE SATURDAY 8th JULY 2 PM STALLS INCLUDE: FANCY GOODS GROCERIES, CAKES, WHITE ELEPHANT, NEARLY NEW AND BOTTLE STALL.

"PAUSE FOR THOUGHT"       APRIL

      There must be no competition among you, no conceit; but everybody must be self-effacing. Always consider the other person to be better than yourself, so that nobody thinks of his own interests first but everybody thinks of other peoples interests instead.
In your minds you must be the same as Jesus Christ

Linda Parrott