21st June 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 23 June

9.30 am Holy Communion  St Mary’s Langham 


Sunday 30 June 
10 am United Service and Confirmations at St Peter’s Boxted with Bishop Roger  
 


Mobile Library

Thursday 27 June

9.35am- 10.05am, Moor Road, Langham 
10.10am – 10.40am, Boxted Village Hall Car Park 
 


Boxted 10K Event 2024

  
Boxted Runners held their sell out Boxted 10K on Sunday 9 June. The well-attended event, based at St Peters School, was a resounding success, with a total of 700 runners competing across the 2K, 5K and 10K races. Much to the relief of the runners and spectators alike the weather remained dry throughout. 

As well as the competitors, their families, friends and visiting villagers soaked up the wonderful atmosphere and enjoyed the additional attractions and refreshments. 
  
It was great to see the main event sponsor, Fenn Wright, had a team running as did KAT Marketing, a Boxted based business, who sponsored the water for the event. Designed by Sports [DBS] another of the sponsors, not only conducted the warm up for all races but also had a runner in the 10K race and donated running clothing to the winners of the 5 & 10K events. 

Hill Farm Flooring, another Boxted business added to the sponsors and were at the event adding support to the organisers and competitors alike. 

Providing relief to tired legs, Fiona Wallis, a sports physio from the Manor Health and Wellness Centre in Colchester was on hand to attend to any running related aches and pains. 
  
The youngsters were able to rid themselves of any excess energy on a bouncy castle and then along with friends and family, enjoy a nice cooling ice cream. 
  
Boxted School Association [BSA] provided the ever-popular barbeque and Colchester City Ladies Football Club provided a bar, hot drinks and served cakes made by the football club and Boxted Runners volunteers. 
  
A successful and enjoyable day all round, raising additional funding for St Peters School. Results and images of the day can be found on the Boxted 10k website :  
  
From Boxted Runners – a huge thank you to all those who volunteered and contributed. 
  
Next year’s event will be on Sunday 8 June 2025. 
 


Boxted WI

This year Boxted WI had the responsibility of sending a delegate to the WI national annual meeting.  Our WI president, Deborah Broad, represented Boxted, Great and Little Horkesley and Mile End groups. This meeting sees WI representatives from across country gather to address any constitutional matters, hear from speakers on current issues relevant to the membership and vote on our resolution and subsequent campaign for the year. This year’s meeting was held at the Albert Hall with over 4000 women in attendance. The atmosphere was amazing. Hearing the organ at the hall belt out Jerusalem and being able to sing out in itself was a treat. 

Recently, Boxted WI had their annual garden party with the theme ‘diamonds’ on a very chilly June evening. If you are interested in joining the local WI, please contact Geraldine Russell on 07840 746953, or email admin@essexwi.org.uk 
 


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: 

For all official National Grid information please see:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/norwich-to-tilbury


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



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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