Village News and Events

in Boxted and Langham

Monday 8th July

Next call: 9th July

Happy Sounds on hold

Unfortunately Happy Sounds Community Choir has to find a new venue for the Boxted singing group. Please be aware that there will be no choir at the British Legion on Tuesday eveningand singing will be put on hold until a new venue is found. Janette Gunn sends her apologies and is doing all she can to find a new venue.

Tuesday 9th July

Members will be enjoying a BBQ and garden party.

Boxted Parish Council

Wednesday 10th July 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall

Download this month’s agenda here (pdf)

Evergreens

Thursday 11th July
Boxted Village Hall 2.30pm

Bring and buy sale.

Church Services

Sunday 14th July 

Langham Ladies

Garden Party
Sunday 14th July

The group are looking forward to another busy year of talks and events, with outings to Snape Maltings and Thursford already booked. New members are always welcome and existing members are thanked for all their support over the last two years.

Further membership details from Gill Brown (273286).

Good Neighbours

Have just celebrated 10 years of service to the people of Boxted and Langham. They are in need of more volunteers to give a helping hand.

Further information from David Hope (240782) e-mail; david.j.hope@btinternet.com

Recycling containers at Langham Community Shop

A voucher is now required to collect all recycling containers: garden waste sacks, green bottle/can boxes, large and small food caddies & clear plastic bags.

Please visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling to obtain vouchers.

Boxted and Langham Newsletter

The newsletter is seeking a new volunteer to co-ordinate its advertising. Those interested please contact Claire Arculus, e-mail: boxlangads@gmail.com

Dates for the diary …

Help to go online

Tuesday 16th July / 23rd July
Boxted Community Hub
10.30 am – 12.00 noon

Drop-In Sessions
Run by Colchester Borough Council

At the online drop in sessions, you are encouraged to bring your own device where you will receive help using it. Third and fourth Tuesdays every month

Boxted Airfield Historical Group

Tuesday 16th July at 7.30
Boxted Airfield Museum, Langham Lane

Richard Turner will speak on Friends of the Museum.

Boxted History Group

Wednesday 17th July 7.30 pm
Boxted Village Hall

Illustrated Talk: history of Chocolate by Tony Diamond

The Edge youth group

Friday 19th July
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Methodist Hall, Chapel Road, Boxted

It’s the last Edge before the summer recess. Back in September!~ All 11 – 18 year olds welcome.

Evergreens

Thursday 25th  July
Boxted Village Hall 2.30pm

“Colchester: 1880 to 1980” –  a talk by Norman Jacobs

Visitors welcome

Clear your home of unwanted items and raise funds for Boxted church tower repair

• Heirlooms – Stephen Whybrow, 01206 272773
• Summer reading – Colin & Mary Huke, 01206 272183
• Designer labels – Annette Whybrow, 01206 272773
• Fashion accessories – Jos Carter, 01206 272755
• Children’s entertainment – Don & Carola Markham, 01206 617429
• Serendipity – Linda Trelau, 01206 272710
• Children’s fashions – Jo Rankin/Angharad Pearce, 01206 271954/974180
• The Kitchen Cupboard – Nigel & Mary Chapman, 01206 272908
• The Garden Centre – Liz Nickerson, 01026 272204
• Box Set Heaven – Stephen Day, 01206 273142
• The Picture Gallery – Robin and Ali Human, 01206 272297
• The Jewellery Box – Graham & Gill Pullen, 01206 273804

Useful links:

Boxted WI on Facebook
Boxted WI on Twitter
Boxted 10K
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Langham Community Centre
Langham Community Shop 
Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB
Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map
Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch

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