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.

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  • 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

  • 6th October 2023

    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. 
     


     

    Quiz night raising funds for Operation Christmas Child. 

    A fun family quiz evening with a licensed bar, raffle and raising money for the delivery costs for shoeboxes packed at our packing party in November. 
     




    Church Services

    Sunday 8 October


     
      
    9.30 am Harvest Communion St Peter’s Boxted 

    A collection will be made for the Colchester Foodbank. 
     


    Harvest Festival Donations


    Donations for harvest festival will be collected for Colchester Foodbank. All donations will be gratefully received. If you are unable to make the church service, please make a donation and place it in a Foodbank donation box in either of the churches or at the community shop in Langham. 
     



    Boxted History Group

    Wednesday 18 October, 8.00pm 
    Boxted Village Hall

     

    Hannah Powell will talk about the history of Perrywoods. All are welcome. 
     



    What’s on in November …

    Langham Fireworks Display

    Saturday 4 November 
    Langham Recreation Ground


     

    Tickets: Adult £8, Child (4-15) £4, Infant (0-3) free. Go to https://langhamfireworks.com/ to book. 
    Tickets also available from the Community Shop. 

    For any queries about the event, email p.armstrong@langhamparishcouncil.co.uk , or call Paul Armstrong on 07766 747497 
     



    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 
     



    What’s on in December …


    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 

    14th October Bingo: 7pm start, £10 for 5 games 
    11th November : Karaoke, 7pm start, Free! 
    2nd December : Live Music, 7pm, Stephen Neil and Friends, Free! 
    9th December : Xmas Bingo and Raffle, 7pm start, £10 for 5 games 

    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!! 
    Please click here to add your name to the mailing list: https://yvugxoqm77a.typeform.com/to/XkCQ9Db 
     


    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


     

    19 October 
    9 November 
    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


     

    19 October 
    9 November 
    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

     


    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 
     



    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. 
     


    Digital help at home


     

    This service is available online. Michael Smith at Colchester Borough Council is still offering digital support via a remote service. See the Council’s webpage  or, for further 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 & Langham Churches 
    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 Village Website 
    Langham Parish Council 
    2nd Langham Scouts 
    Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB   
    Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map 
    Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch