Autumn 1999             Issue 75

CHURCH NEWS

Sunday services:

Licensed to kill

Harvest and hearty thanks

This is one of the Church events where we want especially to welcome non-regular-attenders who nevertheless see the point. And the lunch is designed to be a village party for all who can help make it a joyful occasion. And we pray for the many millions who have insufficient to eat, and for the organizations which help meet their need and rely on the support of the rest of us.

REST IN PEACE

SUMMER CHURCH MARRIAGES

BAPTISMS

ELMSLEA

GREAT! GREAT!

WELCOME

To Kiln Close, Mr and Mrs and Ms Lynn Hawkins. (It's good to have an expert cake-maker in the village: wedding planners please note!) To Heyford Hill Lane - Mr and Mrs Hetherington, and Mike Cutts.

Welcome also to Buckler Place, and to the whole new row, and among the newcomers there to Andrew and Rachel Gill (nominated captain for street tug-of-war team, 8th July 1999), to Eddy Britton, to Richard and Katie Degg, Jane and Derek Williams, Rachel and Olaf Niestrof, Helen O'Sullivan and Anthony Parsons, James and Barbara Mclver - it's good to see another medic in that block, after many have moved away.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD

AND FAREWELL

Sandford-on-Thames Women's Institute

Anne Addyman, well known in the village, came to the July meeting and gave us an insight into Japanese cookery. Anne had prepared several dishes, mostly savoury, and we were invited to taste these with the aid of chop- sticks! All agreed they were very tasty, and recipes were taken home to try out on the family. Thanks were expressed to Anne, and the evening was concluded with refreshments and the usual raffle.

Also in July, the Institute had a sales-table at the combined Lawn Upton and Sandford fete, and are looking forward to the Millennium fete on the Recreation Ground in Sandford next year.

There was no regular meeting in August, so we decided to meet for a meal at the Four Pillars Bistro. I I members turned up on Monday 16th August, and enjoyed a delicious meal and a good old chat in delightful surroundings.

SONGS OF PRAISE

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.

The Sandford Village Hall Committee

Maurice Earp's Quiz Night raised £440 which was donated to the Church, Youth Club and Summer Play scheme etc. Many thanks to him, and also to Hazel Hutton for her fundraising efforts with the Bingo.

Paul and Alice Daglish welcome new as well as existing members to the Village Hall Youth Club on Wednesday evenings from 7.0 - 8.30 p.m.

Sandford-upon-Thames Parish Council

If you would like to offer yourself for co-option, please get in touch with the Clerk, Liz Shatford (772598) or with the Chairman, Mike Inston (715788). The Council meets monthly in the Village Hall at 7.0 p.m., usually on the first Monday (see Agenda on the notice boards).



Janaway Play Area: The Play Area in Janaway has not yet been adopted by the Council. It is our belief that, in view of the close proximity of the Broadhurst Gardens play area, the new area at Janaway should be equipped exclusively for children under the age of six. To this end, negotiations have commenced with SODC and Westbury Homes, and you will be kept informed of the outcome.

On the buses: Some you lose some you win - some you don't! The long- distance Stagecoach service X39, from Oxford to Heathrow via Sandford and Wallingford has been withdrawn. That will not, however be a great loss to Sandford, as the company persisted in scheduling the X39 and the 105 only five minutes apart! The present good news is that the 05 now runs through Sandford every 30 minutes in both directions, but not at all after 7. 15 p.m., from Oxford, nor on Sundays. But do not get too excited that this improvement will last for ever unless it proves profitable, which it perhaps could if it catered for was routed via Cowley Centre.

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 supporting fetes

One reason for the reduced size fete this year was that several key helpers have left the parish in the past year, and others are riot so young as they were. A new generation of organizers and helpers and enthusiasts is needed to make this a successful village celebration and not simply a fund-raising event (also necessary!). The new generation was not really visible last year, so the purpose of this 10 months advance warning is to invite offers of help and/or committee co- option already now, as the planning committee begins its work. Please contact either the vicar or Mrs Harris (24 Church Road) with your suggestions and offers of help.

Sandford river run

The ladies plaque (fastest woman in Sandford) was briefly mislaid but finally awarded to Claire Williams (28.42). Among the awards donated by Councilor Mike Norton (who also sponsored medals) the 'Tankard for the oldest competitor most in need of a drink' was won by Alan Butler (a huge improvement, beating the slightly older competitor in the pushing 60 division), and the Sandford Rose Bowl, this year given for 'the greatest encourager of youth', went to Paul Daglish. The mini-tankard (adults only) was won by Mike Dixon, a heroic performer in the over 55s division.
The Vicar's Collection Plate, for the highest sponsorship, was won by Rosie Kirkbride (£55 for Youth Club), closely followed by Sam Hutton (£50 for Youth

Other highly commended times: Under 9s Thomas Daglish 30.54, Emily Bowen 35.48, Sophie Hutton 36.30, Christopher Gates 40.55, Rosie Kirkbride 43.45, and untimed James Brown (carrying the handicap of his father). Under 11's Karl Bowen 27.38, Tom Gates 28. 10, Joe Davis 28.23, Jake Tacker 28.30 and Sadie O'Donohue 32.52. Rachel Sims 45.55 - a fast race at this age. Six of the times certified as FTV. Under 14s Nicky Pleece 25.03 (FTV), Mark Wilkins 30.46, Faye O'Donohue 31.17. Daniel Tomkins missed the clock, but was very fast (in top 3 at Radley). Ditto Lee Pugh - they deserve a medal and a drink.

Women 3 miles: closely following Claire was Denise Watts 28.48, then Louise Quested 3 1.20,Julie Wilkinson 33.58, Jenny Gates 34.18, Sue Bowen 34.47, Katherine Carpenter 42.35 (5 miles), Laura Rolston 43.30, Claire Rolston 44.39, Helen Daglish 49.54, Paul Grove 50.50, Helen Wilmot 50.50 - think Katherine is owed an apology - the speed she overtook the vicar implies she did five miles - fast.

Men: 5th Andy Pike and (uncertainty here) Clive Bartlett 35.57, Nigel Wilkins 36.05, Terry Stockford 38.24, Sam Hutton 40.01, Rob Gates 40.55, Colin Dawson 41.15, Jeff Groves 4 1.54, Mike Dixon 42.20 (down on last year) Philip Carpenter 42.26, Paul Daglish 43.53, Alan Butler (46.09 5 mins better than last year), Bob Morgan 50.01, Ron Caffel 62.15, Richard Brown 61.59 (can this be right??).

3 mile men: Mark Baker 22.30 (so a medal), Jim Davis 32.47, Kieran O'Donahue 35.50.
The stewards apologize to all who were misdirected and ended up in Abingdon and Bagley Woods, and the organizers thank the stewards and timekeeper (Vince Boyle) and look forward to even more efficient organization next year.

[More information on the River Run]

in the Village Hall every Thursday 7.0 for 8.0 in aid of Village Hall funds	ALAN BUTLER Your local maintenance man, builder, carpenter. Mature, honest and trustworthy - excellent local references. Sandford-on-Thames tel. 779185 LET THE BUTLER DO IT
Visit the Sandford web page on www.tarzey.co.uk/sandford

Youth Club

Toddlers group

Agnostics in church

Ewelme watercress beds

We hope to buy the whole site with the help of various grants and a public fund-raising campaign, with Jeremy Irons as our patron. The site includes scarce wetland habitats, and supports kingfishers, snipe and water voles, and it will be managed for its wildlife, historic and landscape value to protect them forever.

Can you help or would you like more information? Ring Beryl Hunt on 01491-872795.

St John Ambulance St John Ambulance is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join this charitable organisation to take them into the new millennium. Recruiting members from ages 6-65, male and female, whatever you do, whatever you are, your interest/job, we can use you. Free training is available if necessary and there is a wide range of activities to suit all individuals. If your time is limited it doesn't matter, putting as much or as little in as you can spare is the only qualification required. Lots of team involvement, make new friends, sense of humour useful. Phone 0870-1290-900.

SANDFORD LABOUR CLUB Andrew Smith, MP for Oxford East, and Baroness Christine Crawley, former MEP for Birmingham East and deputy leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party will be meeting villagers and talking on Welfare to Work. All are invited to the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Friday 24th September. The following meeting will be on Monday 11th October in the Welch Room (by church tower). Sandford Tories - the Link awaits news.