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21st April 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. 

Big Breakfast

Shepherd & Dog, Langham 
Saturday 22 April, 9am – 11am

 

Come and enjoy fellowship over breakfast alongside a talk from our guest speaker, Archdeacon James Ridge, Chaplain general to prisons, who will be speaking about his role in prisons. 

Cost of the breakfast (Full English) will be £10. All are welcome. Please contact Dominic Shiel to book your place:

 
We thank you for your patience whilst essential works are undertaken at the club, we would just like to inform all that we are unlikely to reopen before the end of April. 

We apologise for the inconvenience we know this will cause, but we hope you understand. 
We will keep you posted with any further updates. 

Thank you, 
Club committee 

Church services

 

Sunday 23 April

9.30 am Holy Communion – St Mary’s Langham 

Sunday 30 April 
10 am United Communion – All Saints Gt Horkesley  
With visiting preacher, Reverend Philip Ritchie, who is the Colchester Area Mission and Ministry Adviser. 

Protecting your cycle

Cycles are stolen from many locations including the town centres, transport hubs, residential areas, and educational establishments. Commonly cycles are not secured properly, don’t make it easy for thieves: 

1. Double lock it – using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock. Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of lock if possible. 

2. Lock the lot – lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand. 

3. Secure it – secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre. 

4. Take removable parts with you – Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets, or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike’s components to the frame permanently. 

5. Park securely – Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit, overlooked and covered by CCTV. 

Where do stolen cycles go?

A number of places: – some are sold locally, end up in a container abroad, go to another part of the country, or stored in premises for later sale or sold as either a cycle or cycle parts via the internet or third parties. 

By taking some appropriate precautions, using good quality security products and using them well, should help you to keep your property safe. Use the best security you can afford. 

Don’t secure a £2,000 bicycle with a £10 lock! As a guide look to spend 10-15% of the value of the item on its security. Look for a “Sold Secure” certified chain and padlock or “D – Lock” preferably ‘Gold’ rated but certainly not below ‘Silver’. 

Make a note of the frame number, security mark the cycle; there are a number of different methods available such as www.datatag.co.uk , www.bikeregister.com , (others are available and can be found on the Secured by Design website below) and you can register property including cycles free of charge at www.immobilise.com . 

Take a photograph of the cycle and any areas of damage or marks of identification, some insurance companies may require a photograph with the cycle owner in the picture with the cycle. 

Don’t forget security at home: 

1. don’t leave garage doors open for long periods showing your expensive cycle and other property, 

2. consider a “Ground anchor” or “Shed shackle” within your shed or garage to secure your cycle to, 

3. look at your shed or garages security and ensure you have good locks and that the hinges are protected, 

4. consider a shed alarm. 

Check with your insurance company to see what security standards they require for your insurance cover to be valid. 

For suitable security products see www.securedbydesign.com or www.soldsecure.com . 

For further advice see: https://www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/ , https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention- advice/bike-security and https://securityforbikes.com/bicycle-security-advice.php 

 

In preparation for the King’s Coronation, we would like to take this opportunity to organise the Big Boxted Spring Clean! 
 
We are looking for volunteers (all ages!) to help us out – we would like to help spruce up a few things here and there. If you’re interested, please click on the link below to sign up. Equipment will be provided. We will organise a BBQ at the end for volunteers. 
 
https://yvugxoqm77a.typeform.com/to/aKRgMxTL 
 
We look forward to seeing you there! 

Pylons – presentation and Q&A session

Saturday 29 April, 2pm – 4pm 
Langham Community Centre

 


What’s on in May … 

The King’s Coronation Celebrations:



1940s Tea Dance, Langham

Saturday 6 May, 2pm – 5pm 
Langham Community Centre

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Street Party 
Saturday 6 May, 6pm – 10pm 
Langham Recreation Ground

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Boxted’s Party in the Park 
Sunday 7 May, 1pm – 9.30pm 
King George V Playing Field 
 

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Take part in an art and craft exhibition

Sunday 7 May 
Boxted Village Hall

 

We are putting on an exhibition of local Art and Craft talent in the Village Hall at Boxted during the Coronation Celebrations. We are looking for any talented people in the Arts and Crafts sector, amateur or professional, who would like to take part. 

Your exhibits will not be for sale but we will make all contact details available to all visitors so that if they wish to they can contact you after the event. 

If you are interested in taking part please contact us on 01206 273324, 07748 305494 or  linda@poplargs.co.uk 

Thank you 
Linda and Dominic 

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Vintage & Classics

Boxted’s Coronation Party in the Park

 

Calling owners of classic cars, vintage tractors or other interesting vehicles and machinery in Boxted. 

Following the success of last year’s display at the Jubilee Party, I am again coordinating a small display of vehicles and machinery as part of the Coronation Celebrations on Sunday 7 May, on the King George Playing fields. 

Vehicles/Machinery from local owners or with some local interest will be of particular interest but all will be considered. 

Please contact me, Jonathan Hunt, by email on huntajon@hotmail.co.uk or text/call 07874 625635 if you would be interested in showing your vehicle. Vehicles will need to be delivered to the field by 12pm on the day, and then can be removed by late afternoon before the light fades. 

All Stars Cricket (5-8 Years)

Friday 12 May – Friday 30 June, 6.30pm – 7.15pm 
Langham Community Centre

 

All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years with eight weeks of non-stop fun. 

The activity and game-based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing children with the foundations for a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, whilst making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment. 

Parents and guardians can get involved and play cricket with their children. Parent activators (helpers) will support the fully accredited lead Activator in delivering the sessions, supporting and encouraging children as they learn new skills. It is completely optional; there no need to be a cricket expert. 

ECB Portal Link for Registration in the Clubspark All Stars Course is: 
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/Course/a7475dd9-9369-4b70-b263-98f5c830ca53 

 

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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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 

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 Wednesday 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 

Mobile library

10.10am to 10.40am 
Boxted Village Hall car park

 

4 May 
25 May 
15 June 
6 July 
27 July 
17 August 
7 September 
28 September 
19 October 
9 November 
30 November 
21 December 

For all mobile library dates go to  https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester 

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

 

Mobile Library

Moor Road, Langham

4 May 
25 May 
15 June 
6 July 
27 July 
17 August 
7 September 
28 Sepember 
19 October 
9 November 
30 November 
21 December 

For all mobile library dates go to  https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester 

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 

 Find out what’s needed and how you can help. Go to:  https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/ 

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.  

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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