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.
Saturday 24 September, 10am – 4pm
Church services
Sunday 25 September
9.30 am am Holy Communion, St Peter’s Church, Boxted
Important Notice: In order to allow the vicar to spend more time after the service with the congregation, it has been decided that the first two Sundays of the month will see the service held at St Peter’s Church, Boxted and at St Mary’s Church, Langham on second two Sundays of each month.
Langham Community Cafe
Friday 30 September, 10.30 am
Langham Community Centre
With the usual book sale. Hosted by Langham Ladies.
Be seen, be safe
With the nights pulling in, a reminder of the importance of wearing Hi Viz clothing when on the village roads. Pedestrians should walk facing any oncoming traffic.
Road news
Cllr Lewis Barber 
You may be aware of recent media reports that in the prevailing financial climate the Government is unable to fund the upgrade of the A120 to a dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12. Currently, no decision has been made and Essex County Council is liaising with the Department for Transport for further information and to keep up pressure for the funding to be preserved.
The A12 widening project between Chelmsford and Marks Tey, overseen by National Highways is progressing. Essex County Council supports the principal of the widening but has objected to National Highways’ junction proposals. There are various reasons for these objections but the main one is the impact of the junctions which will cause increased volumes of traffic on the local road network. We will keep the community updated on these two key road schemes and I am attending regular briefings on this matter.
The £35 million investment in resurfacing the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway has begun. The works are expected to last until late 2023 or early 2024 with the road kept open by a contraflow system. We are liaising with National Highways and Essex Highways to ensure that the impact on the local road network is minimised.
What’s on in October …
Saturday 1 October
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Sunday 2 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
This Silver Sunday event will provide an opportunity to hear from our partner organisations about what services they provide for older people, and find out more about what Colchester Library can offer you.
Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from Independent Age about their services for older people, and hear from Kelly and Jo from Age Well East about their Befriending and Dementia services. There will also be complimentary tea and coffee for you to enjoy whilst you’re talking to our partners.
This Silver Sunday event is a great opportunity to find out what Essex Library Service can offer older people. Learn more about our regular clubs and events for adults, our range of accessible book formats such as audiobooks and Large Print, and various courses offering IT skills and advice on digital banking.
Our Silver Sunday event is free of charge and open to all! Colchester Library is wheelchair accessible and has accessible bathroom facilities.
Saturday 8 October, 8pm
Saturday 15 October
Operation Christmas Child quiz night
Saturday 22 October, 7pm
Boxted Village Hall
£5 per person
Teams of 6-8
Contact Tim Clarke on 07792 060597 or email timclarkie03@gmail.com
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 .
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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
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Monthly Pencil Art
Boxted Village Hall
Upcoming dates:
- Monday September 26th
- Saturday October 8th
- Monday October 24th
- Saturday November 12th
- Monday November 21st
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
Good Neighbours
Are you elderly, vulnerable or otherwise in need of help, and live in Langham or Boxted? A group of local volunteers can help with transport to appointments, collection of prescriptions or pay a visit to keep you company. Call Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm:
- Mondays 01206 230525 or 272773
- Tuesdays 01206 273804
- Wednesdays 01206 272755 or 272774
- Thursdays 07842 034489 or 07765 037892
- Fridays 01206 271813 or 619907, or 07598 133413
Please call only the numbers shown for the day on which you make your call (not the day of your appointment). If there is no reply, do not leave a message – please ring any other number.
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
6 October
27 October
17 November
8 December
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/
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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