The latest details are that we will continue to Zoom a Service from West Bergholt this Sunday as the information form the Government only came out at 6.08 this evening, and we still haven’t had the information from the Church of England.
With more information, and time to update our technology skills, we hope to have a service from each parish on Sunday 12th, with at least one service, each Sunday, on Zoom.
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The Boxted Community Hub is doing great work in putting together a relief strategy for the most vulnerable in Boxted in these difficult times.In order for them to start making up care packages, Bonny and Heidi would be very grateful for donations of non-perishable items of food( rice, pasta, tins, flour etc) as well as any spare loo roll! The elderly are finding it nearly impossible right now to buy anything themselves, and it will be even worse if the over 70’s are made to stay permanently indoors.
Please check out their Facebook page for more information, and then SHARE it!
In these difficult times, you’ll be pleased to hear that the community is pulling together to help each other out. Here are some links that may help you in the days/weeks/months ahead.
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Stay safe everyone.
The next Boxted Parish Council meeting is scheduled for 8 July via Zoom.
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Download the Minutes of Boxted Parish Council virtual meeting held on 13th May 2020 here
Under 11s team player Erin (pictured third from left in the top row below) was so pleased to be playing football again, she sent a thank you letter to the Parish Council.
She writes:
Dear Mrs Damen and Boxted Parish Council
I am writing to you to say thank you for letting us play our football again after we had to stop because of the coronavirus.
Although I have been able to play in the garden and in the park, I was not able to play with my friends. Now at last, I have finally been able to see my friends and play football with them.
When we arrived, we had to clean our hands and make sure that we kept two metres away from each other. Our coach James explained the rules and split us into two groups. It was the hottest day of the year so far so everyone was sweating!
It was even more fun than usual because James had planned to do some shooting and passing drills. We were not allowed to play a match or tackle each other. There was a new player called Isabel who was quite good as this is her first time playing. I really enjoyed being back at training as everyone has now got used to the new way of playing football.
When I got home, I was so hot I wanted to jump in the pool but instead I had a shower and a big drink.
Yours sincerely,
Erin
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The government and the Church of England have updated their advice and are allowing churches to meet together once certain criteria are met.
So far we know that:
With this in mind plans are being put into place and it is hopeful we can meet from the 12th July but please do keep an eye on emails and websites for details nearer the time.
Should you require prayer please contact Revd Mandy Elmes via email lwb.wb.gh.parishes@gmail.com.
Sunday services are on theLangham and Boxted Church Website for all to view under Streamed Services. https://lb-churches.co.uk/streamed-services/ They will be uploaded on Sunday afternoons for as long as services are streamed.
Download the services booklet here
Daily Hope – a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers. Available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 has been set up for those unable to join in online church services during the period of restrictions.Click here for further details.
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