NEWS ARCHIVE 2008
  The rough weather over the Bank holiday had a devastating effect on a roadside tree, which crashed down blocking the road and pulling the telephone cables with it. Miraculously no one was hurt and the telephones continued to work. 

Thanks to John Dingemans for the photo

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  Bank Job Is A Rollover

Enterprise, working for Three Valleys Water, has tried to reinstate the Sandon grass verge that it shovelled away during its repair works in the summer.

And it has agreed that the first effort  — a mock-up of a snooker table — is rather inappropriate. So that turf will be taken away in January and the second attempt will involve landscaping to produce some contours. I will lobby for suitable sward or suggest a seeding in the spring.

Grassed off,
Pat Sinclair, Sandon 		 
 
 
 
We've all heard of fire and brimstone sermons but the Vicar and congregation got rather more than they bargained for at the Easter Service when the top of the altar candle fell off onto the altar cloth. Fortunately John Lever leapt up the aisle (much to the Vicar's surprise as she was unaware of what had happened) and beat the flames out. Who says church is boring?  
 
  Villagers will be pleased to learn that the Moon and Stars has received a Highly Commended award in the Punch Taverns Shine Awards.  
  The Tasting Quiz
£305 was raised at the Tasting Quiz on 14th March. Everyone seemed to enjoy the different tastes though the nettle soup was an acquired taste for some! Thanks to all those who helped particularly Roger and Ilse and Chris and Eva. 		 
        

For Mothering Sunday this year The Jubilee Singers performed Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof.

While the children of Rushden, designed a special Mothering Sunday poster which was displayed at the end of the pews.

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Gypsy and Traveller sites in Sandon Planned - The Sandon Action Group website is providing information and action plans to counter North Hertfordshire District Council's proposals for two Gypsy and Traveller sites in Sandon.  The site is www.sandonactiongroup.com.  The village is asking for letters of support to give reasons stating why Sandon would not be a good site for Travellers.  The site gives more details about the proposals and the initial plans to counter this plan. Click here to join the Sandon Action Group.  We will then send you regular updates. Or get in touch with any of the members of the Action Group.
 
 
 
 

                              

John Lever as Masterchef at Tastes of Anglia.  Who's that next to him? Anton Edelman in second place?

 
  The WI were treated to a most enjoyable New Year's lunch at the Moon and Stars on Friday 11th January. 

Members had a chance to catch up on village and community happenings particularly the (once again!) lack of communication between Hertfordshire Highways and villagers as we are informed that the Mill End road will be closed on Monday but are unable to gain any further information.

 The Parish Council has not been informed. If anyone knows more please tell the Webmaster.