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.
Faces of the Village
Jill Graves
Jill is the child welfare officer for Colchester City Ladies Football club whose home ground is at Boxted playing field. Jill and her family have lived in Boxted for the last 18 years.
Jill’s daughter Erin, joined the club in 2016 and as a result of Jill regularly watching from the sidelines, she was asked if she would like a role on the committee. Karl, Erin’s father, now has responsibility for social media which has a natural cross over with the role of child welfare.
Jill’s undertook the FA’s safeguarding and welfare officer training courses. Safeguarding is very important to the club and this year, as part of the FA’s “Play Safe” campaign, she met with captains from all of the teams. One of the issues that they discussed was the behaviour of adults who are watching them play. The girls, some as young as 7, have witnessed grown-ups shouting abuse at the referees, their coaches and other parents. Their message is clear; cheer us on and let us have fun! The poster that they made is now displayed pitch side at all home games.
The club welcomes new players, it aims to be inclusive and particularly welcomes younger players who can build up their experience ready for when they join the older teams. The Under 8’s team needs a manager before they can enter the league.
If there are any local businesses who would be interested in sponsoring a team, they are always keen to hear from you!
Enquires about coaching, joining a team or sponsoring can be made via social media (Colchester City Ladies FC) or by email info@colcitylfc.co.uk 
Damage at Boxted Playing Field
Paint on skatepark and basketball area. 
Police informed. Cost to remove is approx £250.
Anyone with any information please contact either the police or the parish council clerk, Karen Thompson at clerk@boxted-pc.gov.uk or tel: 07971 525688
Save our Bridge update
Seeing is believing.
The Environment Agency’s Flood Map for Planning needs correcting. Boxted bridge is not in Flood Zone 3 it is in Flood Zone 3b, the functional flood plain.
The protestor group Save Our Bridge disagrees with Essex Highway’s assessment of Boxted Bridge. Read the recent article in the Gazette here .
To find out more about the campaign to save Boxted Bridge, please go to https://www.change.org/p/essex-county-council-save-our-bridge?redirect=false
Forest Church
Saturday 11 November, 3pm
St Peter’s Church, Boxted
A Boxted Ceilidh
Saturday 11 November, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
An evening of music and fun for everyone!
- Music by the Caledonian Reelers
- Cash bar
- Tables for groups of eight can be reserved
- In aid of the Friends of St Peter’s Church Trust
Limited Tickets £12 each (including hot food) available only in advance from Jos Carter on 01206 272755
Church Services
Sunday 12 November
10.45 Remembrance Service with Boxted Methodist Silver Band and Boxted British Legion- St Peter’s Boxted
10.45 Remembrance Service – Langham War Memorial, School Road, Langham.
Followed by a short ceremony at the USAAF Monument in Park Lane, Langham.
Langham Film Nights
Click here to buy tickets now!
Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox Packing Party
Sunday 19 November, 2.30pm – 4pm
St Peter’s Church, Boxted
Come along to join in for this worthwhile project. Refreshments will be served.
Donations of individual items can be left in either of the village churches beforehand.
Or printed boxes are also available if you want to pack your own or alternatively they can be filled online at samaritans-purse.org.uk
What’s on in December …
Boxted Methodist Silver Band
Dates in December:
- Saturday 2 December at 6 pm Advent Concert at St Mary’s Church, Stoke By Nayland. No entry cost but donations welcomed on leaving.
- Sunday 3 December at 3pm in Boxted Village Hall playing carols with audience participation and Christmas music to enjoy.
- Saturday 10 December at Fillpots from 10 then at Fred Smiths
- Tuesday 12 December at Windmill Close, Mill Road and Newman Drive
- Wednesday 13 December Church Street
- Thursday 21st Hill Farm Way and The Cross
Please come out and listen to us and perhaps join in.
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 .
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
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
30 November
21 December
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester
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
30 November
21 December
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester
In the Community
The Essex Waste Partnership has set out how it plans to manage recycling and waste in Essex over the next 30 years in a draft strategy. Residents and businesses are being encouraged to share their views on it and help to inform the final version. For further information, read the overview about the Waste Strategy HERE . Your views are important! Take the online survey HERE (closes 22 November 2023)
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: 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
Langham and Boxted Churches
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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