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.
The King’s Coronation Celebrations:
1940s Tea Dance, Langham
Saturday 6 May, 2pm – 5pm
Langham Community Centre 
Street Party
Saturday 6 May, 6pm – 10pm
Langham Recreation Ground
Boxted’s Party in the Park
Sunday 7 May, 1pm – 9.30pm
King George V Playing Field
Church Services
Sunday 7 May
2.30pm: Coronation Celebration at the King George Playing Field, Boxted with Boxted Methodist Silver Band
6.30 pm: Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Langham followed by cheese and wine to toast King Charles
Village clean-up
Boxted Wildlife would like to say a big thank you to those who attended the litter pick and sign cleaning morning on Saturday 29 April.
There were over 20 volunteers taking part and we managed to cover the roads within the centre of the village (within 30 mph zones), as well as around Boxted Church Street. As we’ve mentioned before, Boxted does have a very dedicated team of regular pickers, so the amount of rubbish recovered was not horrendous, but it was still good to get into some of the more difficult to reach places, including ditches etc. If anyone is interested in joining the regular litter picking team then get in touch and we can pass you on to the relevant people.
Sign cleaning was an important part of the morning and was a great success with many road and street signs now looking a lot cleaner and brighter. We plan to also clean signs further out of the village when we get a chance, but we note that some motivated members of the community have already been out cleaning signs on their own. As part of the clean up we have also taken note of those signs that require repair or replacement and are putting together a catalogue of these to take forward to the Parish Council and the Highways department.
Weeding and planting on the Village Green was also undertaken at the weekend and further mowing and tidying will be occurring this week so it will be resplendent for the Coronation Weekend. Boxted Wildlife will be at the Coronation Party on Boxted Playing Fields on Sunday 7 May, offering activities for children that focus on Hedgehogs as part of our Help 4 Hogs campaign. There will also be an opportunity for adults to learn about how you can become part of the Hedgehog Highway and help make Boxted a Hedgehog friendly village! Hope to see everyone there,
Boxted Wildlife
BoxtedWildlife@gmail.com
facebook.com/BoxtedWildlife
Boxted 10k volunteering
With only 5 weeks to go until this year’s event, if you are not running, Boxted Runners are looking for volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here or email races@boxtedrunners.co.uk
Your help is greatly appreciated, thank you.
Calling all Gants!
James Gant is looking for ancestral links. He writes:
“I would be interested to find out if there are any people with the name GANT still in Boxted. The records show my grandfather Walter, born 1894,my great grandfather James born 1821,my great great grandfather James born 1794, my great great great grandfather Francis born 1723,and great great great great grandfather James born 1723 were born in Boxted. If not, maybe other children with different married name may exist.
“If you could point me in the right place I would appreciate it – thanks!”
Email James: james.gant@btopenworld.com
Be Safe – Be Seen
Although the daylight hours are getting longer the village roads are still very dangerous with the high volume of traffic that travels through our community.
Please take care of yourselves and help drivers see you by wearing Hi Viz clothing when out walking, running or cycling.
Following on from this safety message, Cllr Lewis Barber has recently posted a link on Facebook directing people to a Feasibility Study for Improved Pedestrian, Cyclist and Equestrian access to/from Northern Gateway which includes Boxted and Langham. His comment is as follows, which includes a download link to the study:
“I am pleased to enclose (as a Dropbox link below) the feasibility study produced for the above.
“This is a comprehensive report that Essex Highways commissioned Sustrans, the national charity for sustainable transport, to produce. The report covers a variety of different options to and from Boxted/Langham from changing speed limits to resurfacing and the creation of new, segregated infrastructure. I part funded this through my locality budget having received a significant number of requests about the issue of connectivity between the villages and Northern Gateway.
“I welcome the fact that there is choice offered and of course doing nothing is an option too. You will find the recommendations and estimated costings at page 44.”
Thursday 11 May
Langham Community Centre
The speaker at the April meeting was Nicky Reynolds, Women’s Land Army Historian, who recounted the growth of the organisation from its roots in the Industrial Revolution, growing with the Women’s Suffrage movement, to its vital role in feeding the nation in both World Wars.
The next meeting, Thursday 11 May at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, is a social evening celebrating King Charles’s Coronation, with a quiz on royalty followed by baked potatoes (with choice of fillings) and Pimms. All new members welcome. Further information from Gill on 01206 273286
Boxted Wildlife
Langham Community Council
Thursday 25 May 2023, 7.30 pm
Langham Community Centre
All Langham residents are welcome to attend the Community Council’s AGM, to be held in the Club Room at the Community Centre, . A new Management Committee will be formed and a new Secretary is urgently required. Come and find out how your Hall is run and how you can help.
Langham Film Nights
Boxted Players
Cutler’s Last Stand
Saturday 17 June
Boxted Village Hall
The Boxted Players will be presenting their new original murder mystery ‘Cutler’s last stand’ on 17 June at the Village Hall.
Try to solve the latest dastardly deed when yet another villager from the fictional village of Boxham St Chad is lost to crime. The licensed bar will no doubt help your super sleuth skills as this tale unfolds.
All are welcome to come and join tables where our cast will perform a series of sketches and a dastardly deed takes place which you have to help unravel! There will be a licensed bar. Doors at 7.30.
Tickets are £9.90 (inc booking fee) and proceeds will go to help fund our church’s youth activity. Link for tickets WeGotTickets | Simple, honest ticketing | Cutler’s Last Stand
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 .
Bingo is back at the Hub!
Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676
Open door drop-in cafe
Friday mornings in term-time, 8.45am – 10.15am
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Royal British Legion
Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page .
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Boxted History Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Boxted Village Hall
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.
Art and Craft Club
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Monthly Pencil Art
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
25 May
15 June
6 July
27 July
17 August
7 September
28 September
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 Dominic 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
25 May
15 June
6 July
27 July
17 August
7 September
28 Sepember
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
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.
Green Energy Consultation
For further information on what’s going on with the National Grid Green Energy Project, please visit https://boxtedparishcouncil.org.uk/national-grid-green-energy-project/
A petition has been set up to ‘SAY NO TO 180km of Essex Suffolk Norfolk pylons’ and is asking the Government to look realistically to the green future and build a strategic offshore grid instead. You can find the petition at www.pylonseastanglia.co.uk or you can write to local MP Sir Bernard Jenkin – bernard.jenkin.mp@parliament.uk who is chair of OffSET (the Off-Shore Electricity Grid Task Force).
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.
- Colchester 01206 282 452/ Clacton 01255 686497
- Email: Digitalaccesssupport@colchester.gov.uk
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
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