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 30 April
10 am United Communion – All Saints Gt Horkesley
Sadly, Reverend Philip Ritchie will no longer be able to join us (as originally advertised) for the United service. His mother passed away peacefully during the night on Thursday. Please be praying for Philip and the family in their mourning. The service will however still be taking place, and don’t worry, there will be a sermon!
Sunday 7 May
2.30 pm A special service conducted by Rev Heather Wilcox at Boxted Playing Fields with Boxted Methodist Silver Band
6.30 pm Holy Communion at St Mary’s Langham
Following the service there will be a toast to King Charles with cheese and wine in celebration of the Coronation.
Go to the Hedgehog Haven Essex website to find out fascinating information about the plight of the hedgehog. Did you know that it’s claimed that hedgehogs could become extinct in the UK by 2025 if their current rate of decline continues? Head to the website to find out how you can help our prickly friends.
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
Boxted Players
Cutler’s Last Stand
Saturday 17 June
Boxted Village Hall
The Boxted Players will be presenting their new original murder mystery ‘Cutler’s last stand’ on 17 June at the Village Hall.
Try to solve the latest dastardly deed when yet another villager from the fictional village of Boxham St Chad is lost to crime. The licensed bar will no doubt help your super sleuth skills as this tale unfolds.
All are welcome to come and join tables where our cast will perform a series of sketches and a dastardly deed takes place which you have to help unravel! There will be a licensed bar. Doors at 7.30.
Tickets are £9.90 (inc booking fee) and proceeds will go to help fund our church’s youth activity. Link for tickets WeGotTickets | Simple, honest ticketing | Cutler’s Last Stand
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.
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.
- Colchester 01206 282 452/ Clacton 01255 686497
- Email: Digitalaccesssupport@colchester.gov.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
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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