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 15 October
9.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s, Langham
Free trees – all bark and no bite!
Cllr Lewis Barber, Member for Constable Division, has been offered the chance by ECC to choose ten sites across his ECC division for the planting of trees. He writes:
“In October 2019, the Council committed to plant £1million worth of trees over the next five years. This included planting 375,000 trees, over 150 hectares, equivalent to the size of 210 football pitches. So far, the initiative has exceeded its targets for the first three years, making a total of:
- trees: 241,560
- hectares: 75
- hedgerows: 23,664m
“The primary reason for planting trees is to lock up carbon, offsetting the carbon produced which is contributing to ongoing climate change. But there are many other good reasons to plant forests and trees, such as to improve air quality, encourage biodiversity, and reduce flooding.
“The trees now on offer are free, although the costs of installation and maintenance will be with the landowner. They can be any of the following:
- Hawthorn
- Oak
- Hornbeam
- Silver birch
- Rowan
- Hazel
- Field maple
- Crab apple
Please email: Cllr.Lewis.Barber@essex.gov.uk if you are interested. 
Above: The landscape of the main roads through Boxted have unique natural plantings of oak and hawthorn. Planting trees on your own property will enrich the local landscape.
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 18 October, 8.00pm
Boxted Village Hall
Hannah Powell will talk about the history of Perrywoods. All are welcome.
Mobile library
Thursday 19 October
9.35am – 10.05am, Moor Road, Langham
10.10am – 10.40am, Boxted Village Hall car park
“Welcome to Boxted” village sign
Situated at the Myland end of Straight Road, it is thought to be the only such “welcome” sign in the country which names any Band. Recently erected, it could not have been better time, coming just days after the Band’s 125th anniversary concert.
Although abandoned by Colchester Methodist Circuit following the closure of Boxted Methodist Church in 2019, the Band was determined to play on, with 30+ members, and now based at Boxted Primary School, it is arguably at the strongest it has ever been. Added to which, starting this month, pupils are being taught to play musical instruments under the tuition of the Band’s Principal Cornet player!
The Band takes the name of Boxted near and far. It will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
WI serve up a brew
The Boxted WI helped at the 125th Boxted Methodist Silver Band Anniversary Concert and are seen here pictured with Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Essex Alix Mason.
Communities encouraged to have their say on future of Essex waste
Everything we throw away has a cost, not just for us but for our environment too. So, we need to work together to reduce waste, protect our planet and conserve valuable resources.
The Essex Waste Partnership has set out how it plans to manage recycling and waste in Essex over the next 30 years in a draft strategy. Residents and businesses are being encouraged to share their views on it and help to inform the final version.
For further information, read the overview about the Waste Strategy HERE .
Your views are important! Take the online survey HERE
What’s on in November …
A Boxted Ceilidh
Saturday 11 November, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
An evening of music and fun for everyone!
- Music by the Caledonian Reelers
- Cash bar
- Tables for groups of eight can be reserved
- In aid of the Friends of St Peter’s Church Trust
Limited Tickets £12 each (including hot food) available only in advance from Jos Carter on 01206 272755
What’s on in December …
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 .
14th October Bingo: 7pm start, £10 for 5 games
11th November : Karaoke, 7pm start, Free!
2nd December : Live Music, 7pm, Stephen Neil and Friends, Free!
9th December : Xmas Bingo and Raffle, 7pm start, £10 for 5 games
All are welcome to all events!
Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter! If you have already signed up and not seen anything yet – please check your junk mail and mark us as not spam!!
Please click here to add your name to the mailing list: https://yvugxoqm77a.typeform.com/to/XkCQ9Db
Forest Church
Second Saturday every month, 3pm, St Peter’s Churchyard
This Saturday, Forest Church are celebrating harvest and The Apple. If you have an apple tree in your garden please bring an apple with you. We will have apples for those of you who don’t have an apple tree.
Boxted Bingo!
Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676
Open door drop-in cafe
Fridays, 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
3rd Wednesday of each month 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
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 – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
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
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
Boxted Village Website 