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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.
Langham Film Nights
Saturday 27 May
Langham Community Centre
Church Services
Sunday 28 May
9.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s Langham
Langham’s Annual Assembly
Langham’s Annual Assembly (aka the Annual Parish Meeting, but not to be confused with a Parish Council Meeting) will be held on 1st June 2023 at the Langham Community Centre commencing at 7.30pm. This meeting is an assembly of the village electorate and it is an opportunity for the residents to discuss and debate issues in an open forum. The Parish Council will facilitate the meeting but it is not a Parish Council meeting and the content should be determined by Langham residents. If you have any appropriate issues that are important to you and you would like discussed at the meeting in an open forum, please would you notify the Parish Clerk so that they can be included in the agenda that the Parish Council will publish. We encourage all residents to attend this meeting and contribute to its content. Please can you send any questions you want to add to the clerk by the 24th May.
Contact the Parish Clerk: clerk@langhamparishcouncil.co.uk
Tel: 07837714615
Boxted 10k – volunteers need to prepare the route
In response to the request for volunteers that went out last week we would like to assure everyone that any hedges on the route are not being cut down. We are simply just trimming these to ensure safety to our runners. This will not interfere with any wildlife which is of utmost importance to us all and we are working in co-operation with the Boxted Wildlife group. We realise that some of the wording in this message may have raised a few concerns unnecessarily. Apologies for the context in which this went out. If you would like to get involved in the maintenance of the footpaths before the race in 2 weeks’ time, please do get in touch.
Many thanks
Vanessa Dolling
boxtedrunners@gmail.com
Essex County Council AGM update
Apologies if you were reading this article last week and it came to an abrupt end half way through! We had a ‘technical hitch’ so thought we would publish it again this week.
An update from Cllr Lewis Barber of main points arising from the recent AGM.
We have had our AGM at Essex County Council. This largely deals with constitutional and administrative matters, but in summary:
- A vote on our strategy for rising sea levels. I rejected an approach of mitigation in support of my party’s approach of prevention. My speech will be on my Facebook page later today.
- A further boost to Highways maintenance, with an extra £3m announced. That takes us to an increase of over £17m this financial year.
- A vote on GP Services. This is not an ECC function but as the public health authority, and representatives of what is important to our communities, we of course take an interest. We agreed to work with Anglian Ruskin University to liaise with Government to double the capacity of its medical school. Also, we agreed to take a firmer line with borough/district/city councils to provide adequate health provision in planning applications. ECC has also made representations with the NHS to ensure they respond adequately to planning applications too. This was agreed cross-party and unanimously.
- Waste and Recycling Centres- the trial booking system is under constant review. The cabinet member confirmed that you can now book an appointment for up to 15 minutes before it, based on feedback.
- We elected a new Madam Chairman and Vice Chairman, Cllrs Reeves and Gooding respectively. A thanks to Cllr Johnson for his two years in office. The Chairman is a civic role and acts as the equivalent to Colchester’s Mayor but on a county level.
Any questions, do let me know: Cllr.lewis.barber@essex.gov.uk
A van was broken into and power tools stolen recently in the vicinity of Church Street Field gates in the area also left open. Please be extra vigilant.
13 June, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
The Boxted Wildlife Group are presenting at the 13 June W.I. meeting. All genders welcome to this open meeting (7.30 pm village hall, £5 entry to cover refreshments). Hope to see you there.
Boxted Players
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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
Reopened Friday 19 May 2023!
Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page .
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Boxted Bingo!
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 History Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Boxted Village Hall – 7.30 pm
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
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
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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