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.
Events this week …
Church Services
Sunday 9 June
09.30 am Holy Communion, St Peter’s Boxted
Car for Sale
Silver Vauxhall Corsa Club 1.4.
- 5 door hatchback
- ’07’ registration
- Petrol engine
- 40,000 miles
- MOT valid until September
The current owner of this car, for sentimental reasons, would very much like this car to keep a Boxted owner .
Tel: Graham Pullen 01206 273804
Public Consultation Survey
Vision: “To see more people, of all abilities, ages and backgrounds, cycling in Essex more safely and more frequently.”
Start the survey: letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk
Pylons in Boxted
Download a pdf of the above image here
Download a pdf of the above image here
Remember, the final day for sending in objections/observations to National Grid is 18 June 2024. Sign the petition HERE .
Scroll down to see further information in the ‘Regulars in Boxted’ section.
What’s on in July …
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 17th July, 8.00pm
Boxted Village Hall
John Worland willtalk about the Essex Witch Trials.
All welcome. Phone 272250 for further information
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 .
Pylons in Boxted
The YouTube link for a recording of the presentation is as follows: https://youtu.be/he526OsS59k
Copies of the presentation slides can be downloaded from the below link (in both MS Powerpoint and PDF formats): https://geodex.egnyte.com/fl/DAoBov0huj/Boxted_Parish_Council_
A full list of links is provided in the description of the YouTube video and within the presentation slides. For more information please follow:
- https://pylonseastanglia.co.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/718238339216424
- https://www.facebook.com/boxtedagainstpylons/
For all official National Grid information please see:
Sing to beat Parkinsons
Fortnightly Wednesdays 10.30 – noon (term time). £5.00. Contact Emma Bishton at colchester.singtobeat@gmail.com for more information and check session dates at www.ejbmusic.co.uk/colchester
Boxted Royal British Legion
Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page
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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
Neil Dickenson will talk to the Group about Japan – The last Shogun to the Present Emperor at the meeting in the Village hall at 7.45pm on Wednesday 17th April. and will begin with a short AGM. All welcome. Information on 272250.
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
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 ourContact 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. ContactLinda 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 the2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm – 10:00pm atLangham Community Centre.Contact Gill Brown on01206 273286orTricia Gooding on01206 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
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 ourContact 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 regardingNational 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
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