Village News and Events
In Boxted & Langham
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.
VE Celebrations in 1995
Joint celebration with Boxted and Langham held on Boxted Playing field.
These photos are part of an album kindly donated to Boxted Village Archives by the late Mrs Laura Smerdon, long time resident of Langham.
Note the two young lads in the fore loader bucket on the tractor which was being driven by their father. Health and Safety regulations were perhaps only just coming in 30 years ago?
Sunday 11 May
St Mary’s Langham
9.30 am – Holy Communion
followed by the Annual Church Meeting
New dates for Toddler Play and Praise
Police in the Community
Wednesday 14 May, 1-2pm
Harper’s Caffe
The local police will be at Harpers Cafe at The Hub on Wednesday 14 May from 1 – 2 pm if anyone wishes to talk to them.
Boxted Annual Parish Residents Meeting
Upcoming roadworks
14th-16th May: Ellis Road, Boxted will be closed for repairs.
19th-23rd May: Boxted Road, Boxted will be closed 8am-4pm for repairs
19th-23rd May: Queens Head Road, Boxted will be closed 8am-4pm for repairs.
27th-29th May: Birchwood Road, Langham will have traffic lights for repairs.
(Source: Cllr Lewis Barber’s Facebook feed)
Langham Community Council AGM
Thursday 15 May, 7.30 pm
Langham Community Centre Main Hall
Please attend this meeting if you can and support your Village Hall. The Trustees will present their Annual Report and Accounts to 31st March 2025.
A new Management Committee of Trustees will be elected and appointed. All residents of Langham, aged 18 and over, are eligible to vote at the AGM and to stand for election to the offices of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
Currently we have no nominations for Chair or Secretary. If you wish to stand for election or to raise an item for discussion, please contact: Liz Winter, Secretary, at libbywinter18@gmail.com
We also require an Independent Examiner of our accounts. Can you help?
Dove Cottage
This picture has turned up in someone’s possessions.
We believe it is a cottage in Boxted. Can anyone tell us where it is?
Heather Dennis
The memorial service for Heather, who sadly died recently aged 80 after a short illness, will be held at St Peter’s Church, Boxted on Monday 19 May at 1 pm.
Heather was a long time member of the flower rota for Boxted Church and for many years helped with the Thomas Love Charity which was set up in 1565 for the general benefit of the poor of the parish of Boxted. The charity was wound up in 2009 and the funds transferred to Beacon House, Colchester, a charity for the homeless. Heather also delivered Meals on Wheels to residents both in Boxted and other neighbouring villages. This service was absorbed by other agencies over the years.
Pictured above: One of Heather’s floral arrangements in Boxted Church in September 2024.
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 21 May, 8pm
Boxted Village Hall
Wendy Shepherd will talk about the 1939 census. All welcome.
Boxted is lucky to have several social groups and activities taking place at the village hall, one of which is the monthly history group where speakers come and share some insider knowledge on their chosen subject. Already this year we’ve learned about the importance of Colchester’s Roman Circus the history of the cockney language and the Life and Times of Essex highwaymen. The sessions are friendly and welcoming and for £15 a year represent great value and make a pleasant evening out doing something a little bit different. The evenings are very relaxed with no requirement to participate other than maybe ask question if you feel you wish to at the end of the talks or maybe have a chat with other villagers over a cup of tea at the end. So come and join us and hear about something new – or rather something old!
Meetings take place at Boxted Village Hall from 7.30pm on the dates below along with some planned trips for those interested which will be 19 June to Bawdsey Radar and 20th August for the Electric Palace at Harwich.
Dates and topics for this year
- 16 July Out of Town with regular speaker to the group Roy Treloar
- 17 September Tudor living and Mead Hall
- 15 October History of London’s Docklands
- 19 November 200 years of Railways
- 17 December Christmas songs through history
For more information contact Scott on 07904 887000.
Monthly printed village newsletter
This month’s edition will be delivered later in the month of May due to problems with the printing,
What’s on in June …
Boxted 10k
Sunday 8 June
This year’s Boxted Runners event is only 4 weeks away!
Join Boxted Runnersfor this year’s Ellisons Solicitors Boxted 10k, 5k and Junior 2k, raising funds for Boxted St Peter’s School.
You can enter at https://boxted10k.co.uk
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
For all the latest information regarding the National Grid pylon project, please go to https://pylonseastanglia.co.uk/news/
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
Email boxted.legion@gmail.com for further information
Forest Church
Fourth Saturday every month, 3pm, St Peter’s Churchyard
Boxted Bingo!
Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676
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 club meets in the village hall every fourth Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. The age of our members varies but the club would suit anyone over 60, so please come along and you would be given a warm welcome. Our members are always asked for their suggestions before our yearly entertainment programme is arranged and we do try our best to cater for everyone. If you would like more information about our club please call Linda on 01206 272710 or Elaine on 01206 273183.
Monthly Pencil Art
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Thursdays;
13 February
6 March
27 March
17 April
8 May
29 May
19 June
10 July
31 July
21 August
11 September
2 October
23 October
13 November
4 December
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
Thursdays;
13 February
6 March
27 March
17 April
8 May
29 May
19 June
10 July
31 July
21 August
11 September
2 October
23 October
13 November
4 December
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
Join the Boxted Players for their 10th anniversary pantomime with an original take on a classic tale with Dorothy whisked off to a magical place far away from her rural roots.
For tickets search ‘Boxted’ on www.wegottickets.com or call into Harper’s Caffe at Boxted Hub
Adults £10.00, children (under 16) £5.00
Aldercar Wood is a locally run club for any of us wanting to get a good deal for heating oil. To sign up, please provide your name and email address to aldercarwood@gmail.com.
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/
North Colchester Men’s Shed
Contact Roger Newnham 07988 736571 for more details.
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.
Boxted Village Website 