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12th November 2022

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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. 
 

Church services

Sunday 13 November 



10.45 am Remembrance Sunday Service St Peter’s Boxted 
11am Parade Service at The Memorial, Langham

Tuesday 15 November,1 – 3 pm

The Shepherd and Dog, Langham.


All welcome. 
 

Boxted History Group

Wednesday 16 November, 7.30pm 
Boxted Village Hall


 

More discoveries from a Roman Empire – a talk by Patrick Denney  
 

Mobile library

Thursday 17 November, 10.10am to 10.40am 
Boxted Village Hall car park


 




For all mobile library dates go to  https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/ 
 

St Peter’s Churchyard working party

Saturday 19 November, 9.30am – 2.00pm


 

If you are able to join in for part of the morning, it would be very much appreciated. Sadly some of last winter’s participants will not be able to join us so we hope you will do what you can to encourage some fresh talent to join in and help with clearing and tidying up the grounds! 

Most equipment will be provided as will refreshments. 

Please contact Stephen Whybrow on 07801 749575 or 01206 272773 for further information. 
 

Operation Christmas Child 


 

Items have been lovingly collected and donated to help bring some joy and happiness to less fortunate children this Christmas. This year’s aim is to send two thirds of all boxes collected nationally to those displaced across Ukraine / Moldova and Romania and all are welcome to our community packing party on Sunday 20th November. 

Filled shoeboxes / donations can be dropped off at the below times;

  • Monday 14th November: Langham Community Centre, 10 – 12
  • Wednesday 16th November: Boxted Village Hall, 2 – 4
  • Thursday 17th November: Langham Community Centre, 2 -4
  • Friday 19th November, Boxted Open Cafe, 8.45 TO 10.45
  • Saturday 19th November: Langham Community Centre, 10 – 11.30 and/ Boxted Village Hall 12 – 1.30
  • Sunday 20th November: St Mary’s Langham 9.30 service
  • Monday 21st November: Langham Community Centre, 10 – 12


Alternatively, they can be delivered to 1 Pegasus Way, Colchester, CO4 0QG, 10 – 4 between Monday 14th and Monday 21st November. 

All Shoebox queries to Tim Clarke 07792 060597 
 

Save the date!

Boxted Bridge – Planning App re-consultation


Thank you to Babergh for sending out notices that Essex Highways have submitted additional documents, drawings and plans (all dated 31.10.2022) . Interested parties have until Nov 22nd to comment. Presumably this applies also to Essex CC. 

S.O.B. will review these and advise accordingly. We note that Highways have not gone back to the drawing board. This was widely requested, and we had hoped they might be persuaded. We must insist on unprejudiced and transparent comparison of their proposal with the alternatives, positively recommended by independent experts, including their own. 

Watch this space.


To add your support to the petition, click here . 

Lucinda de Jasay 
Save our Bridge Campaigner 
 

Laurence O’Hagan


A tribute from Arabella Brentnall 

It is with much sadness that I have to report that the Good Neighbours scheme has lost, very recently and suddenly, one of its most treasured volunteers, and Secretary to the Scheme. He wrote a lovely article about the Good Neighbours which was published in last month’s edition. 
  
Laurence O’Hagan died at home in Boxted on Saturday 22 October. His funeral will take place at Boxted Church , 2pm on Friday 25 November, and afterwards at The Crown, Stoke by Nayland. 
  
I only knew Laurence recently, since October 2020, a couple of years or so after he moved to Boxted. 

But in that short time I came to admire his enthusiasm for helping all sorts of people, way and beyond his official duties on the Good Neighbours Scheme. Even if his low slung Mercedes Coupe was not the most practical of cars in which to transport those in need to important appointments.  

Even outside his Volunteering activities, he was a great drinking companion to many in the Village of Boxted. Indeed, the last night before he died, he was out with his friends. I am sure that it would have amused him greatly to know that his last few hours were spent so very happily. 

His Irish wit and conversation, boundless ideas and real dedication, which endeared him to so many, will be sorely missed by us all. 

I know that he leaves behind a son, of whom he talked of often to me, as well as his former wife with whom he remained on very good terms. Our best wishes are sent to them. 
 

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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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:

  • 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


Food bank donations

 

We are pleased to inform you that the Boxted RBL Club is now collecting on behalf of the Colchester food bank. We have a box ready for donations. Items currently sought-after include:

  • Long life fruit juice
  • Long life milk
  • Tinned meat/fish
  • Fruit squash
  • Pasta sauce
  • Small boxes of tea *80*
  • Tinned veg
  • Tinned custard/rice pudding
  • Jam/peanut butter
  • Multipack snacks
  • Small jars of coffee
  • Nappies sizes 5,6,7 and 8
  • Deodorant male/female
  • Shampoo
  • Small washing powder/liquid
  • Washing up liquid
  • Shaving gel/foam


 For more information, please visit their website:  https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/ 

Thank you in advance for donations. We kindly request that donations are not left outside the Club, Opening times are:

  • Monday : Closed
  • Tuesday : Closed
  • Wednesday : 16.30 – 00.00
  • Thursday : 16.30 – 21.30
  • Friday : 16.30 – 00.00
  • Saturday : 15.00 – 00.00
  • Sunday : 13.00 – 21.00

Good Neighbours


 

For help with transport to an important appointment (hospital, dentist, flu/covid booster, collection of prescriptions or a visit for some company. Call so we can help, Monday to Friday, 8am – 7pm:

  • Monday……….230525 or 272773
  • Tuesday……….271813 or 273195
  • Wednesday….272755 or 272013
  • Thursday……..07842 034489 or 323007 or 07765 037892
  • Friday………… 07510 504026


Please phone for the day on which you make your call, not the day of your appointment.

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.

Mobile library

10.10am to 10.40am 
Boxted Village Hall car park


 

8 December 
29 December 
19 January 
9 February 

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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