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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.
Boxted Village Walk
Saturday 22 July, 10am
Boxted Village Hall
Why not join this month’s village walk in and around Boxted. A free walk, open to all. Meet at the Boxted’s Village Hall, Cage Lane for a 10:00 am start and finish around 11:30 am.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy our beautiful countryside and meet a new neighbour or two.
Hope to see you there!
Boxted Wildlife Team
Church Services
Sunday 23 July
9.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s Langham
Mobile Library
Thursday 27 July
9.35am to 10.05am
Moor Road, Langham
10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
What’s on in August …
Perseid Meteor Watch
Saturday 12 August, 8pm – 11pm
Boxted Village Hall
Come and join us for an astronomically themed evening where we plan to view the annual Perseid meteor shower. This is one of the best events of the astronomical calendar and we hope to get a good view of this exciting event.
Meteors (or shooting stars) are small pieces of debris that burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere due to friction. Every year in August the Earth travels through a stream of debris left by a comet. Although most of the debris particles are small (typically smaller than a grain of rice) they can produce a lovely view as they streak across the night sky.
The number of meteors visible is difficult to predict but conditions this year are very favourable, with no glare from the Moon which can hide all but the brightest meteors. Also, the timing of the peak of the shower is excellent for the UK so we are hoping for enhanced meteor rates. The best views will come in the early hours but we are hoping to see plenty of shooting stars. It can get quite cold later in the evening so bring warm clothing.
Of course, events like this are hugely dependent on the weather! If it’s cloudy we will have a series of talks inside the hall. There will be local amateur astronomers available to answer any questions and members of the Dedham Vale Dark Skies Campaign will explain why it’s important to fight light pollution and preserve the night sky for future generations and wildlife.
Hedgehogs need you!
Sign up to have a hole drilled in your fence to create a passage for hedgehogs to pass through your garden easily while out looking for food and a mate.
Increasingly hedgehogs can be found in urban areas, as their natural habits are scarce in the countryside, for example, the depletion of grasslands and hedgerows.
We can arrange to have a volunteer drill a hole in your fence, at no charge. You will also receive a free highway fence sign to place above the hole. Be sure to discuss and agree with your neighbour first.
The offer is open to Boxted and neighbouring villages only.
Next step, contact us on FaceBook or email us at: boxtedwildlife@gmail.com .
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
The Bowls Club has finished for the summer
and will resume again in September
Monthly Pencil Art
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
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 Linda 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, 9.35am – 10.05am
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
East Anglia GREEN project update
Following the name change we have also updated our project contact details which you can now use to get in touch with us here:
– contact@n-t.nationalgrid.com
– FREEPOST N TO T
– www.nationalgrid.com/norwich-to-tilbury
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.
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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