Village News and Events
in Boxted and Langham
Welcome to the latest newsletter. If you wish to have an item included in this newsletter, please email us at newsandevents@boxted.org.uk by Thursday 5pm at the latest. Thank you.
Last minute reminders …
Reuse, Recycle, Rehome – Boxted
Saturday 18 June, from 10am
Boxted Biodiversity and Sustainability Group introduce the concept of Boxted Reuse, Recycle and Rehome Saturdays. Place items they wish to offer free of charge outside your propertys on a certain Saturday each the month from 10am. This could be brick-brac, toys, books, plants, fruit and veg as a few examples. Please clear offerings away by mid afternoon to ensure our village remains tidy.
Church services
Sunday 19 June
9.30 am Eucharist St Mary’s, Langham
4 pm Teatime Fathers Day service St Peters, Boxted 
Mobile Library
Thursday 23 June, 10am – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Langham Community Cafe
Friday 24 June, 10.30 to noon
The next cafe takes place Friday 24 June, 10.30 to noon, in the Langham Community Centre, hosted by Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal, including the usual book sale. Entry £1 including tea/coffee and biscuit.
Boxted Village Walk
Saturday 25 June, 10am
The Hub/Playing Fields
Following the success of the May village walk, please join us for another. Once again, a circular route of approx. 3 miles will be planned, including some road walking, but as much offroad footpath walking as possible, returning to the Hub for refreshments.
Dates have been set for the next few months so you can get them in your diaries now if you wish, they are: 23 July, 20 August, 24 September, 22 October. No pre-commitment required, simply turn up on the day.
What’s going on at Boxted WI
In the WI you’ll learn new skills, hear new ideas, have amazing experiences, make new friends and above all else, have fun. There’s something for everyone, so why not come along and find out more?
You can visit us three times before committing to join and of course, there’s always tea and cake!
What to expect:
We will always make you feel welcome and if you’d like to bring a friend along, please do – the more the merrier! At each monthly meeting we arrange to have a speaker or organise a workshop or activity and there are opportunities to get together between meetings.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month 7.30 – 9.30pm in Boxted Village Hall, Cage Lane, CO4 5RE.
Admission: Included in annual membership or suggested donation for guests of £3.
Contact us Twitter: WIBoxted@BoxtedWI or Facebook: Fb.me/BoxtedEssex
The Programme:
(2022 subs: £38 for full year)
- 12 July: Garden Party – Venue to be confirmed
- 9 August: Summer Fun – Constable Park, Brantham, CO11 1QR.
Watersport opportunities or just sit and watch from the comfort of the café verandah! - 13 September: Social and Rosie’s Boutique Evening
- 11 October : Medical Detection Dogs – charity training dogs to detect human disease
- 8 November: Candle Making
- 13 December : Christmas
Friday Coffee and Chat @ The Hub; 10:30 am onwards last Friday of the month.
Watch for confirmation and updates.
The Committee:
President: Debs Board
Vice President: Jacquie King
Secretary: Geraldine Russell
Treasurer: Gillian Walker
Other Members
Avril Gear
Ann Burr
Regulars in Boxted
Did you know there is an events calendar for Boxted Village Hall on the Boxted Village Website. Click here to view the calendar .
Boxted Royal British Legion
Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page .
Tuesdays fortnightly, 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Community Hub
6 games and a weekly raffle.
For more information, call Dot on 01206 272676
Boxted History Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Boxted Village Hall
For further information call 01206 272774
Boxted WI
2nd Tuesday of each month 7.30 – 9,30
Boxted Village Hall
You can find us on Facebook
Art and Craft Club
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Open Door Cafe
Fridays in term time.
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Monthly Pencil Art
Saturdays dates are 2-5pm and Mondays are 6-9pm.
Boxted Village Hall
- Monday June 20th
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
The Edge & The Zone
The Zone for 6-11 year olds 5.30pm-7pm and the Edge for 12-18 year olds 7.30pm-9.00pm. Fortnightly during term time at St Peter’s Church. Contact Dominic Sheil 01206 273324
Regulars in Langham
The Langham Community Centre hosts a wide range of regular clubs and unique activities. Many of these groups would welcome new members, so don’t hesitate to browse the ‘Activities’ page on the website or see the Facebook page to find out more.
If you have an idea for a new club or event, please contact Sue Armstrong by calling 07741 284132 or emailing LanghamCC@gmail.com to further discuss your idea.
Langham Ladies meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm – 10:00pm at Langham Community Centre. Contact Gill Brown on 01206 273286 or Tricia Gooding on 01206 230510
Langham Community Cafe
Main Hall of the Community Centre on the last Friday of each month, from 10:30am until midday. All are welcome to join us for coffee/tea and cakes.
Beer and the Bible
The Shepherd and Dog, Langham
Second Monday of the month, 8pm
In the Community
Green Energy Consultation
For further information on what’s going on with the National Grid Green Energy Project, please visit https://boxtedparishcouncil.org.uk/national-grid-green-energy-project/
A petition has been set up to ‘SAY NO TO 180km of Essex Suffolk Norfolk pylons’ and is asking the Government to look realistically to the green future and build a strategic offshore grid instead. You can find the petition at www.pylonseastanglia.co.uk or you can write to local MP Sir Bernard Jenkin – bernard.jenkin.mp@parliament.uk who is chair of OffSET (the Off-Shore Electricity Grid Task Force).
St Peter’s Markets Plants
Over 500 plants are for sale in aid of Langham with Boxted Church Funds. Most plants are £1.50 to £3.50 with quantity discounts. Perennials, English native trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers are available. First come first served but all will be done to fulfil requests. Contact Stephen Whybrow on 07801 749575 or email stephenwhybrow@msn.com to order or arrange viewing or visit https://stpetersmarketplace.org/ for more information.
Digital help at home
This service is 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
Mobile library
10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Thursday 14 July
Thursday 04 August
Thursday 25 August
Thursday 15 September
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/
Boxted School Association Summer Fete
Friday 1 July, 3pm – 5pm
For further information, contact bsa@boxted.essex.sch.uk
Langham 10K : Sunday 11 September
For further information, go to https://langham10k.co.uk/
Useful links:
Boxted Parish Council
Boxted Parish Council on Facebook
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Website
Boxted Neighbourhood Plan
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion
Little Owls Pre-School
Langham and Boxted Churches
Boxted Cricket Club
Mobile Library Service
Boxted Runners
Boxted 10K
Boxted WI on Facebook
Boxted WI on Twitter
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Langham Community Centre
Langham Community Shop
Langham Village Website
Langham Parish Council
2nd Langham Scouts
Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB
Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map
Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch
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