Village News and Events

in Boxted and Langham

Boxted Bake Off 1977

Photo courtesy of Peter Gant, past village resident and history archiver.

Boxted WI blazing the trail!

The current members have had a blast this past year with zoom meetings which included gin tasting, silly quizzes, cocktail making, sewing bee challenges and a Christmas party contained in a bag. They also met safely outside in members gardens when Covid rules allowed.

They have a programme arranged already for the coming year which will be able to adapt as usual to any Covid regulations and would love new members to join them.

If you think you would like to dip your toe contact either Geraldine Russell on 272261 or Gillian Walker on 272261 who would be happy to hear from you.

https://www.facebook.com/BoxtedEssex/

February Meeting 2021 minutes which were approved at the recent March meeting.

Download the minutes here ,

Church services

Both St Mary’s Langham and St Peter’s Boxted are now open for private prayer.

A weekly service is streamed via Zoom 

• March 14, 2021 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• March 21, 2021 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• March 28, 2021 at 9:15 am – 10:00 am

You can download a copy of last week’s sermon here .

https://lb-churches.co.uk/streamed-services/

Boxted bridge update

Dedham Vale Society Newsletter article on George Double

Take a look at page 12 of the latest Dedham Vale Society Newsletter to read the article ‘George Double, The Man who built Boxted bridge’
https://dedhamvalesociety.org.uk/newsletters/newsletter_pdf/Newsletter89.pdf

The Dedham Vale Society was set up in 1938 to protect the heritage and villages of the Dedham Vale. The Dedham Vale stretches for nearly 14 miles on either side of the river Stour, from Manningtree in the east to Wormingford in the west. The Society’s influence has been widespread and many campaigns have been fought with a great deal of success. Bodies such as the water and electricity-generating companies, building-developers and, most recently, the Civil Aviation Authority have all been persuaded that their proposals have not been in the interest of the fragile nature of this tiny AONB.

The Dedham Vale Society is highly supportive about Boxted Bridge and the need for adherence to the proper planning process and a fair evaluation of all options, including repair and strengthening. The Society is a registered charity and depends on membership and public donations to sustain its activities on behalf of the Vale. The annual membership fee is £10 per individual or £15 for 2 people living in the same household.

If you are interested in joining the DVS contact info@dedhamvalesociety.org.uk or click for membership details here  https://dedhamvalesociety.org.uk/uploaded_pdf/membership_form.pdf

A dedicated email address ( boxtedenquiries@essexhighways.org ) has been set up to support the public with any questions relating to the structure that are not already answered on the webpage.

The full website address for the Boxted Bridge project is:
https://www.essexhighways.org/transport-and-roads/highway-schemes-and-developments/highway-schemes/boxted-bridge-wick-road-boxted-colchester.aspx

For more information and to sign the petition to save the original structure of Boxted Bridge, please head to  https://www.change.org/p/essex-county-council-save-our-bridge

Libraries

This week:

• Click and Collect service reinstated
• Your Loan History and Reading Lists
• Reading Friends
• Win an amazing compost bin!

Click here to read the full news online

In brief …

Your quick reference guide to newsletter regulars.

Mobile library

Following the latest Government guidelines the mobile library service is suspended until further notice.

To keep up to date with any changes please visit the Mobile Library Service website

Thursday opening times for the Post Office at the Langham Community Shop are from 12.30 to 4.00 pm.

Monday opening times remain the same at 9.00 am to 12.30 pm.

Remember that this service is still available online. Michael Smith at Colchester Borough Council is still offering digital support via a remote service. See the Council’s webpage  or, for further information.

• Colchester 01206 282 452/ Clacton 01255 686497
• Email:  Digitalaccesssupport@colchester.gov.uk

Useful links:

Boxted Parish Council
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Website
Boxted Neighbourhood Plan
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion