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10th February 2023

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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 12 February 

9.30 am Holy Communion, St Peter’s Boxted 
 

Cost of Living pop-up

Tuesday 14 February, 9am-12pm 
Harper’s Caffe


Colchester City Council is holding a programme of pop-up events across the city, offering a ‘one stop shop’ where residents can get information, guidance and support to help with the cost of living crisis. 

The council’s Employment and Financial and Communities teams will be offering advice on:

  • Bringing down your household bills
  • Checking you’re receiving all the benefits and discounts you are entitled to
  • Advice about employment and training
  • Managing any worries about debt
  • Ensuring you can access food
  • Advice on how to stay warm this winter
  • Latest information to help keep your business healthy
  • Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing

So why not pop in to the pop up?! 
 

Boxted History Group

Wednesday 15 February, 7.30 for 8 pm 
Boxted Village Hall


“Dodgy Scales and Delivering the Mail” by Mike Hogg 

Visitors always welcome.  £5 inc refreshments   For further information ‘phone 01206 272774 
 

Langham Film Nights

Saturday 25 February 
Langham Community Centre


 

Next presentation will be “Operation Mincemeat” (12A) at the Community Centre, Saturday 25 February. Doors open 7.00 pm; film starts 7.45 pm. Bar and other refreshments available. Tickets £5 each, £5.50 on the door, (card payments preferred) from Langham Community Shop or online at www.langhamcommunitycentre.org.uk 
 

Straight Road, Boxted 
 

Attempted Burglary – Business And Community 

Suspects unknown climbed onto the roof of business premises causing damage. Suspects attempted entry by forcing the roof with a crowbar. No entry gained. Damage caused. Suspects also removed the grill from a security camera and pointed the camera to the ground. 
 

Burglary – Business And Community 

Suspect unknown gained access by unknown means to the office and cafe within business grounds, causing damage. Till drawer and coin boxes removed, which have been recovered. 
 

Save Boxted Bridge update

 

The crowdfunder has received a big boost with generous support from the Dedham Vale Society  and has raised 81% of the target. 

Thank you to everyone who has sent pledges; with your kind support we are now nearing the the final figure to raise for commissioning a highways planning specialist report challenging Highways proposal to demolish and replace Boxted bridge. 

Follow link to our crowdfunding page! 
 

Essex Libraries Newsletter


 

Here is a summary of information in this month’s Partnerships newsletter. Click on the links to read further information.

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 . 
 

Bingo is back at the Hub!


 

Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676 
 

Open door drop-in cafe

Friday mornings in term-time, 8.45am – 10.15am 
Boxted Village Hall

Boxted Royal British Legion

 

Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page . 

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Village Walks


 

Meet at Boxted Village Hall, 10am 

Sat 18 February 
Sat 18 March 
Sat 22 April 
Sat 20 May 
Sat 17 June 

Contact: BoxtedWildlife@gmail.com 
 

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 

The Boxted W.I. ladies are looking forward to a talk from John Rix on the farming life at Rix farms for their 14 March meeting from 7.30 at the village hall. As many of you will know they are based at Lodge Farm and tend fields in the village. 

The club welcome anyone who would like to join in, even if just for an evening such as this with a small charge on the door. 

If any lady would like to get to know your fellow village ladies a little bit more or even just to join in the fun or enjoy some company you know where we are, just come along! We urge you to give us a try, we have a varied programme of activities throughout the year and guarantee plenty of laughs. 

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



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

Food bank collection points are at Boxted British Legion Club, St Peter’s Church, Boxted, St Mary’s Church Langham and Langham Community Shop 

. 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. The British Legion  request that donations are not left outside the Club, BL 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


 

2 March 
23 March 
13 April 

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 

Boxted & Langham Churches 
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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