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.
Church Services
Sunday 8 March
9.30 am Holy Communion
St Mary’s, Langham
PLUS
3 pm Messy Church
St Peter’s, Boxted
Colchester Half Marathon
Sunday 8 March
Road closures
Toddler Play and Praise
Tuesday 10 March,9.30am
St Peter’s Church, Boxted
Boxted Bridge Update
D&R Committee meeting discuss Boxted Bridge at their meeting on Friday 27 February 2026
Listen to the very interesting Development and Regulation Committee discussion on Boxted Bridge at the meeting on Friday 27 February 2026
Discussion starts at 1:05:08 -1:17
https://www.youtube.com/live/c-5URbZgzQI?si=NHBkEVLVUqYNJnUE
Are you pro-wheelie?
Cllr Lewis Barber’s recent Facebook feed highlighted the Council’s proposed change to waste collections in our area. It read:
“I have mixed views on the proposed changes to waste collections across Colchester Borough, which will see wheelie bins rolled out across more areas from June, as well as co-mingling for recycling (except glass and food) The full roll out is proposed by June 2027.
“I strongly support co-mingling for recyclables. This means one container for all recyclables, making it easier for households to recycle. A big tick for me that one to boost recycling, although glass and food will be recycled separately still.
“However, wheelie bins have never gone done well when we’ve surveyed on them across the areas we represent. What is more, there is the cost to the taxpayer of the rollout and, personally, I think they are unsightly. But even if that was my view, I’ve always taken the stance that I would support what the areas I represent want- surveys have said on more than one occasion ‘no’ by healthy margins. That may have changed so it’ll be useful to hear feedback on the proposals.
“There will be some exemptions and you can find more details here, including about the new calendar being issued from June. The summary service can be accessed HERE.”
Save the Date
Saturday 18 April
A walk around Boxted highlighting pylons and saving nature – details to follow.
Sunday 14 June
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 or contact Scott on 07904 887000.
- 18 February: Edwardian Colchester
- 18 March: Seven Wonders of the Waterways
- 15 April: £10 Poms. We Chose New Zealand
- 20 May: Roman Findings
- 15 July: Tudor Costumes and Food
- 16 September: Suffragettes
- 21 October: London Docklands
- 18 November Colchester’s Jumbo
- 16 December Christmas Special
Membership £15 for the year or £5 per evening.
Other events include:
Wednesday 19 August: Trip to Hadleigh Guildhall £10
Saturday 28 February: Quiz Night £5 per person
Thursday 18 June: Trip to Stow Maries £20 entry and cream tea
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.
Mobile library
10.10am – 10.40am, Boxted Village Hall car park
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).
2026 dates:
15 January
05 February
26 February
19 March
09 April
30 April
21 May
11 June
02 July
23 July
13 August
03 September
24 September
15 October
05 November
26 November
17 December
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
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).
2026 dates:
15 January
05 February
26 February
19 March
09 April
30 April
21 May
11 June
02 July
23 July
13 August
03 September
24 September
15 October
05 November
26 November
17 December
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/
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.
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