Village News and Events
in Boxted and Langham
Next Tuesday meeting: 27th August
Church Services
Sunday 1st September
Sunday 1st September, 3pm
Boxted Village Hall
The Band is having an outdoor service on at the Village Hall (in the hall if wet) featuring a nautical theme including well known hymns and some ‘sea themed’ pieces of music for all to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Good News!!
A new committee has been formed, enabling the RBL social club to stay open. Watch this space for upcoming events. We rely on community support. If you’re interested in British Legion activities, contact the social club at boxted.legion@gmail.com; follow us on Facebook – Boxted Royal British Legion Club.
Opening times
Monday – 2000 – 2300
Tuesday – closed
Wednesday – 1930 – 0000
Thursday – closed
Friday – 2000 – 0000
Saturday – 1700 – 0000
Sunday – 1330 – 2100
Bank holiday – 1600-2000
Did you know?
Anyone can join the Royal British Legion; you don’t have to be ex-service personnel. The Royal British Legion supports serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, veterans and their families through life. Our members play a vital role in ensuring that the Royal British Legion can continue to provide lifelong support to the Armed Forces community, as well as upholding the importance of Remembrance.
For more information about events or how to join the RBL please email Boxted.secretary@rbl.community
Why not join online?
Visit www.britishlegion.org.uk/membership and follow the simple step by step instructions or call 0800 307 7773 to apply over the phone.
Boxted Royal British Legion, Straight Road, Boxted CO4 5QN. Registered Charity No 219279
Dates for the diary …
Bingo
Tuesday 3rd September 2-4pm
Boxted Community Hub
Art and Craft Club
Wednesday 4th September 2-4pm
Boxted Village Hall
Mobile library
Thursday 5th September 10.10am – 10.40am
Boxted playing field car park
Boxted Evergreen Club
Boxted Village Hall 2.30pm
The schedule for Boxted Evergreens is listed below. Visitors welcome.
Thursday 5th September : Bring an item and tell a story
Thursday 19th September : ‘Town Cryer’ with Robert Needham
Open door cafe
Friday 6th September 8.45am – 10.15am
Boxted Village Hall
Langham 10k and 2k run
Sunday 8th September
2k race starts at 9.15am, 10k race starts at 10.00am from Langham Community Centre.
For more information, see www.langham10km.org.uk
Carpet Bowls
Tuesday 10th September 2.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
… and every Friday at 7pm
Boxted WI
Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Sergeant Stuart Pearson is an amputee who was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his bravery during what has become known as the Kajaki Landmine Incident. Everyone (men and women) welcome. There will be tea, coffee and cakes! Guests £2.00.
Boxted Parish Council meeting
Wednesday 11th September, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Cycle or walk to raise money for St. Mary’s or St. Peter’s churches
To take part in the Ride & Stride this September you can download sponsorship and other relevant forms at https://www.friendsofessexchurches.org.uk/ride-stride or contact Stephen Garner (272599) or Annette Whybrow (272773) for further information or you can create your own fundraising page on Justgiving.
Riders and walkers are invited to find sponsors who will pay an agreed sum for each church or chapel visited on the day. This is a national event so you can cross into neighbouring counties and get your form signed up in the same way.
Half the money you raise will be spent on your church building. The other half will go towards repairing church buildings in Essex and East London.
If you can’t take part in the Ride+Stride but would like to make a donation, visit the Essex and East London Churches JustGiving page.
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 18th September 730pm
Boxted Village Hall
The Douglas Carter Lecture
Digital help at the Hub
Boxted Community Hub
Tuesday 17th September 10.30 am – 12.00 noon
Tuesday 24th September 10.30 am – 12.00 noon
Need help using technology? Don’t know where to go? Want to learn free basic digital skills?
Then attend one of the group sessions at Boxted Community Hub. Bring your own devices.
Contact the Digital Access Support Team for more information on: 01206 282452
Parish newsletter deadline
Copy for the Parish Newsletter to be sent to the editor by 19th September
lwbnewsletter@gmail.com
Beer and Hymns
Saturday 21st September
St Peter’s Church, Boxted
6.30pm – 9.30pm
Come and enjoy a drink and lots of singing! Local beer, wine and soft drinks. BBQ – sausages, burgers and vegetarian options available.
£6.00 per ticket (includes first drink), payable on the door. Children welcome – under 16s gain free entry.
All money raised is for youth work in Langham and Boxted.
Useful links:
Boxted Parish Council Website
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion
Langham and Boxted Churches
Boxted Cricket Club
Mobile Library Service
Boxted Runners
Boxted WI on Facebook
Boxted WI on Twitter
Boxted 10K
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Langham Community Centre
Langham Community Shop
Langham Village Website
Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB
Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map
Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch
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