18th August 2023

Aug 27, 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 20 August

9.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Langham

Apologies, incorrect information was put in the newsletter last week.

The usual pattern of services is the first two Sundays of the month at St Peter’s Boxted and the last two Sundays of the month at St Mary’s Langham.

Hammonds Farm, CO6 3LS

4pm for 4 hours

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the diversity of the 6 parishes of Langham with Boxted, Great Horkesley, West Bergholt, Little Horkesley, Wormingford and Mount Bures. Bishop Roger will be joining us for the afternoon and preaching at the worship.

Pylons will have widespread impact on views throughout Boxted!

Say YES to offshore grid, a coordinated offshore grid for East Anglia saves consumers £2bn and requires 50% less infrastructure.

Say NO to pylons, they are unpopular, old fashioned and unnecessary and require a huge infrastructure to support.

Feedback directly to National Grid re 2nd Consultation: contact@n-t.nationalgrid.com Deadline: 21 August, 2023. If you or a neighbour would like a paper copy of the feedback from please contact us, at below.
Mail the flyer you received in your letter box recently to the Secretary of State. Or pop it in the box at Harpers Café, opposite Boxted Village Hall and we will post for you. If you prefer email: shappsg@parliament.uk Deadline: 5 September, 2023.
Email your MP Bernard Jenkin: bernard.jenkin.mp@parliament.uk
Sign the petition: www.pylonseastanglia.co.uk

Start all objections with “There is no need for this destructive project. We want an integrated offshore grid in the North Sea as it has been shown by National Grid ESO to save £2bn and reduces overall infrastructure by 50%.

Any motivated residents wanting to join the “Boxted Against Pylons” group are invited to contact cllr.jon.hunt@boxted-pc.gov.uk or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/boxtedagainstpylons .

Save our Bridge!

Five weeks after issuing their “emergency ” Navigation Closure Notice Highways installed a string of orange booms today blocking navigation of the River Stour under the bridge.

Save our Bridge!

For more details on how to support the petition, go to Change.Org

School Road, Langham

Suspect unknown siphoned half a tank of diesel from a forklift truck.

Langham Community Shop

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS…

Can you give just 2 and a half hours and join our friendly team and support your own community.
Either on a regular basis but just as importantly, and what we need most, to cover holidays and gaps in the rota when required.

For more information and an informal chat please call our Volunteer Co Ordinator,
Cath on 07825 952560, or email communityshoplangham@gmail.com

Did you see the Perseids?

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Shooting Star party at Boxted village hall last Saturday evening. In excess of 40 people attended.

Unfortunately, the weather was not favourable for viewing the Perseid meteor shower so three talks were given inside the village hall on the Dedham Vale Dark Skies campaign, the Perseids, and how to photograph shooting stars. Paul Blakesley also brought along his collection of meteorites (a solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere).

After the meeting, the skies miraculously cleared (briefly!), and we were able to see numerous sightings of this wonderful annual display.

Above: Paul Blakesley’s meteorite collection

What’s on in September …

Cycle or walk to raise money for St. Mary’s or St. Peter’s. Half the money you raise will be spent on your church building. The other half will go towards repairing church buildings in Essex & East London.

To take part, download a sponsorship form: https://www.friendsofessexchurches.org.uk/public/files/sponship-form-2023-2332741600.pdf
or contact your local organiser:

Stephen Garner (272599) or Annette Whybrow (272773)

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

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

Our Boxted Evergreen Club meet in the village hall every four weeks from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Anyone wishing to come along would be given a warm welcome. Our members are always asked for their suggestions before our yearly entertainment programme is arranged, so we do try our best to cater for everyone. If you would like more information about our club please call Linda on 01206 272710.

Monthly Pencil Art

Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info

Mobile library

10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park

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

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

Essex County Council is undertaking a review of local bus services which are paid for by Essex taxpayers. It does not cover services/journeys operated commercially by transport providers . This review covers all 12 districts in Essex with the view of assessing whether to continue providing the service and in what capacity; or whether to look for alternative solutions.

This consultation will close on 5 October 2023.

Click here to find out more and to participate in the survey .

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

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