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 25 October
9.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Langham
Messy Church
Thursday 29 October
For further information call 01206 272774 or contact Scott on 07904 887000.
Community defibrillator for Church Street
Could you host it?
Boxted Parish Council is working to install a public access defibrillator on Church Street, and we are writing to ask whether any resident would be willing to host it. We would be very grateful for your help.
Why a defibrillator here?
When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every minute without defibrillation reduces their chance of survival by around 10%. An ambulance can take some time to reach a rural location like Church Street, so a defibrillator within a short walk can make a real difference. Church Street is well used by residents, walkers, visitors to the church and graveyard, and people using the village hall, so we believe a defibrillator here would serve the whole village. Anyone can use one: the device talks the user through each step, and no training is needed.
What would hosting involve?
We are looking for a property whose boundary (for example, a wall, fence or gatepost facing the road) could carry a small external storage cabinet housing the defibrillator. The cabinet would be:
- Securely fixed, weatherproof and kept in good condition
- Registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, so that ambulance services can direct callers to it in an emergency
- Clearly signed, so that it can be found quickly in an emergency
Who pays, and who is responsible?
The parish council would meet all the costs, including the defibrillator, the cabinet, installation, and ongoing maintenance such as replacing pads and batteries. There would be no cost to you.
The parish council would own and insure the equipment and would be responsible for regular checks, upkeep and registering the defibrillator on The Circuit. The device is fully automatic and gives spoken instructions to whoever uses it, so hosting it does not require any training or involvement from you. Before anything is installed, we would agree the exact position with you and set out the arrangement in a simple written agreement. This would include the right for you to ask us to remove the unit if you no longer wish to host it.
What happens next?
If you would be happy to host the defibrillator, or would simply like to know more before deciding, please contact Karen Thompson, Clerk to Boxted Parish Council on 07971 525688 or clerk@boxted-pc.gov.uk
We would be glad to visit, talk through the options and answer any questions. There is no obligation, and we appreciate you considering it.he moment. Please purchase tickets in the shop or just turn up on the night and pay on entry.
Reminder: clocks go back this weekend
British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST), will come to an end this week as the clocks go back an hour.
The change happens on Sunday 25 October at 02:00 BST meaning you may get an extra hour in bed.
Sunset will move forward an hour as well and initially you may notice the sun coming up earlier too.
The clocks don’t go forward again until on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Langham Film Nights
Unfortunately, the online ticket sales aren’t working at the moment. Please purchase tickets in the shop or just turn up on the night and pay on entry.
Expressions of Interest
RBL fete 2027
Calling all local groups and organisations.
You are warmly invited to take part in the Boxted Royal British Legion fete on Sunday 29 August 2027 at Boxted Lodge Meadow.
Please contact boxted.secretary@rbl.community by 31 October 2026 to register your interest.
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.
