2nd June

Jun 10, 2023

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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.

Church Services

Sunday 4 June

9.30 am All Age service St Peter’s Boxted

6.30 pm Holy Communion St Mary’s Langham

Silver and Gemstones
Thursday 8 June, 7.30pm
Langham Community Centre

The May meeting was a very enjoyable social evening, celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III. Next meeting: Thursday 8 June, 7.30 pm in Langham Community Centre, when Marianne Baine will be speaking on silver and gemstones. Guests are always welcome for a small charge of £5, including homemade cakes, tea and coffee. For more information phone 01206 273286.

Boxted Airfield Museum

Boxted Airfield 80th Anniversary
10/11 June

You can enjoy the whole weekend’s commemoration for just £10!

10 June at Museum: Memorial service, Coach tour of Airfield site, Families of Airfield Veterans, BBQ.

11 June at Boxted Village Hall 10.30am-4pm: History day, Guest speakers and presentations tell the full story of this important Airfield.

Full details and to book 07503 952354. **BOOKING ESSENTIAL**

Boxted 10k – all you need to know

Sunday 11 June

For all information on this year’s Boxted 10k fun run, go to https://boxted10k.co.uk/

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