Boxted's beautiful Constable Country

Village Notices

  • Proposed New Housing Development

    Proposed New Housing Development

    Proposed 150 New Homes in Boxted The Parish Council have engaged with a team from Planning Direct to draft an initial objection.   You can read the draft document and relevant information on the Boxted Parish Council website and have your…

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  • Pylons In Boxted

    Pylons In Boxted

    Please give a thought to Boxted residents who could be impacted by the preposterous 50m high pylons (height of a 15-story building) being proposed to cut cross Langham and Straight Roads heading diagonally to Queens Head Road area…

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  • Hedgehogs need you!

    Hedgehogs need you!

    Sign up to have a hole drilled in your fence to create a passage for hedgehogs to pass through your garden easily while out looking for food and a mate. Increasingly hedgehogs can be found in urban areas, as…

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  • Footpath Walks

    Footpath Walks

    The Boxted Wildlife group have revived the concept of the Village Walk once a month on a Saturday morning around the village ending with refreshments at the Hub.

    Keep reading

  • Sign the Petition to Save Our Bridge

    Sign the Petition to Save Our Bridge

    Petition Sign the petition to save our bridge.

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Village Resources

  • 17th February 2024


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    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.

     


    Village Walks

    Saturday 17 February, 10.00am

    Boxted Village Hall



     


    Church Services

    Sunday 18 February

    St Mary’s Langham:

    9.30 am Holy Communion

    10.30 am Morning Worship

    On the first Sunday in Boxted and the third Sunday in Langham there will be a shortened spoken Communion service at 9.30 am followed by refreshments and then will follow a more informal Morning Worship service at 10.30 am for those who wish to stay on or join later.

    The aim of the change is to give the rector time to spend with the congregation during the coffee break before having to leave to conduct a service at a different church.

     


    Coffee with Rev Em!

    Sunday 18 February, 10.15am

    St Mary’s Church,Langham

     



     

    Come along for coffee at and meet Rev Em, followed at 10.30am by a short, friendly Morning Service.

    Everyone welcome.

     




     


    Boxted History Group

    Wednesday 21 February, 8pm

    Boxted Village Hall

    John Warren will talk about The Ipswich Dissenters.

    All welcome.

    For further information phone 01206 272250

     


    Mobile Library

    Thursday 22 February

    9.35am – 10.05aam. Moor Road, Langham

    10.10am – 10.40am, Boxted Village Hall car park

     




     


    Flipping WI

    Boxted WI had a hilarious pancake eve on Shrove Tuesday. Making and tasting pancakes finished with the traditional pancake race!

     


    Have you lost a silver necklace?


    Silver necklace found in Green Lane area. Please contact

    boxtedvillagewebsite@gmail.com

     for details.

     


    Theft of a motor vehicle, Mill Road, Boxted.

    Suspect unknown removed a Blue 2017 Ford Transit.

     


    What’s on in March …



     




     


    Calling all local stall holders! 

    Please email Sallie on 

    salliesas@live.co.uk

     if you are interested in having a stall at the village festival. £15 fee for a small pitch. No fee for Not For Profit organisations.


    Click here for more information!


     


    Save the date ….




     


    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

    .

     


    Acting for fun

    • February 18,
    • March 3, 10, 17

    To book email

    scottdolling@hotmail.co.uk


    or call Scott on 07904 887000

     


    Boxted Royal British Legion




    Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page

    .

    All are welcome to all events!

    Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter! If you have already signed up and not seen anything yet – please check your junk mail and mark us as not spam!!

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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

     


    Boxted WI

    2nd Tuesday of each month 7.30 – 9,30

    Boxted Village Hall

    If any lady would like to get to know your fellow village ladies a little bit more or even just to join in the fun or enjoy some company you know where we are, just come along! We urge you to give us a try, we have a varied programme of activities throughout the year and guarantee plenty of laughs.


    You can 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

    14 March

    04 April

    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 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

    14 March

    04 April

    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 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).

    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/


     



    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: 

    Home



    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 

    Home



     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 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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