1st March 2024

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 3 March

St Peter’s Boxted
9.30 am Said Holy Communion
10.30 am Morning Worship

Tuesday 12 March
11.45 am – 1.15 pmLent Soup Lunch 
 


Buy an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one

Each Easter St.Peter’s Church, Boxted continues the ancient tradition of decorating the church with lilies, which are arranged in memory of the departed.
 
If you would like to remember a loved one at this Easter by purchasing one or more lilies to be displayed in church on your behalf, please contact Annette Whybrow on 01206 272773.
 
Price:
Arum : £2.70 each
Longiflorum : £ 2.00 each 
 
Orders to be placed by 22 March 2024.
 




Langham Film Nights


What’s on in April ….



Save the date …

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 .
 


Acting for fun

  • February 18,
  • March 3, 10, 17

To book email scottdolling@hotmail.co.uk
or call Scott on 07904 887000
 


Boxted Royal British Legion

Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page .

All are welcome to all events!

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Forest Church

Second Saturday every month, 3pm, St Peter’s Churchyard
 


Boxted Bingo!

Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676
 


Open door drop-in cafe

Fridays, 8.45am – 10.15am
Boxted Village Hall
Term time only
 


Boxted History Group

3rd Wednesday of each month
Boxted Village Hall – 7.30 pm
For further information call 01206 272774
 


2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm @ Boxted Village Hall

Contact:
Geraldine Russell 07840 746953
Email Essex HQ @ admin@essexwi.org.uk
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

14 March
04 April
25 April
16 May
06 June
27 June
18 July
08 August
29 August
19 September
10 October
31 October
21 November
12 December

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester

You can call our Contact Centre on  0345 603 7628  Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, to speak to an advisor, or use the 24-hour automated service (option 1) to renew your items (also at weekends).


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

14 March
04 April
25 April
16 May
06 June
27 June
18 July
08 August
29 August
19 September
10 October
31 October
21 November
12 December

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester

You can call our Contact Centre on  0345 603 7628  Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, to speak to an advisor, or use the 24-hour automated service (option 1) to renew your items (also at weekends).

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

Langham Community Shop now has leaflets regarding National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylon/cables plan. If you would like to object to their proposals, please pick up and complete the forms, which can be left at the Shop to be sent to the Secretary of State.

You can also find the petition online at:  https://pylonseastanglia.co.uk/ or join the Facebook group at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/718238339216424/
 


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.


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 S t Peters Church 
Little Owls Pre-School  
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 St Mary’s Church 
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