Village News and Events
in Boxted and 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.
Big Breakfast
Shepherd & Dog, Langham
Saturday 22 April, 9am – 11am
Come and enjoy fellowship over breakfast alongside a talk from our guest speaker, Archdeacon James Ridge, Chaplain general to prisons, who will be speaking about his role in prisons.
Cost of the breakfast (Full English) will be £10. All are welcome. Please contact Dominic Shiel to book your place:
- domminic@poplargs.co.ukdo
- 01206 273324
- 07748 305727
We thank you for your patience whilst essential works are undertaken at the club, we would just like to inform all that we are unlikely to reopen before the end of April.
We apologise for the inconvenience we know this will cause, but we hope you understand.
We will keep you posted with any further updates.
Thank you,
Club committee
Church services
Sunday 23 April
9.30 am Holy Communion – St Mary’s Langham
Sunday 30 April
10 am United Communion – All Saints Gt Horkesley
With visiting preacher, Reverend Philip Ritchie, who is the Colchester Area Mission and Ministry Adviser.
Protecting your cycle
Cycles are stolen from many locations including the town centres, transport hubs, residential areas, and educational establishments. Commonly cycles are not secured properly, don’t make it easy for thieves:
1. Double lock it – using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock. Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of lock if possible.
2. Lock the lot – lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand.
3. Secure it – secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.
4. Take removable parts with you – Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as wheels, lights, baskets, or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bike’s components to the frame permanently.
5. Park securely – Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit, overlooked and covered by CCTV.
Where do stolen cycles go?
A number of places: – some are sold locally, end up in a container abroad, go to another part of the country, or stored in premises for later sale or sold as either a cycle or cycle parts via the internet or third parties.
By taking some appropriate precautions, using good quality security products and using them well, should help you to keep your property safe. Use the best security you can afford.
Don’t secure a £2,000 bicycle with a £10 lock! As a guide look to spend 10-15% of the value of the item on its security. Look for a “Sold Secure” certified chain and padlock or “D – Lock” preferably ‘Gold’ rated but certainly not below ‘Silver’.
Make a note of the frame number, security mark the cycle; there are a number of different methods available such as www.datatag.co.uk , www.bikeregister.com , (others are available and can be found on the Secured by Design website below) and you can register property including cycles free of charge at www.immobilise.com .
Take a photograph of the cycle and any areas of damage or marks of identification, some insurance companies may require a photograph with the cycle owner in the picture with the cycle.
Don’t forget security at home:
1. don’t leave garage doors open for long periods showing your expensive cycle and other property,
2. consider a “Ground anchor” or “Shed shackle” within your shed or garage to secure your cycle to,
3. look at your shed or garages security and ensure you have good locks and that the hinges are protected,
4. consider a shed alarm.
Check with your insurance company to see what security standards they require for your insurance cover to be valid.
For suitable security products see www.securedbydesign.com or www.soldsecure.com .
For further advice see: https://www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/ , https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention- advice/bike-security and https://securityforbikes.com/bicycle-security-advice.php
In preparation for the King’s Coronation, we would like to take this opportunity to organise the Big Boxted Spring Clean!
We are looking for volunteers (all ages!) to help us out – we would like to help spruce up a few things here and there. If you’re interested, please click on the link below to sign up. Equipment will be provided. We will organise a BBQ at the end for volunteers.
https://yvugxoqm77a.typeform.com/to/aKRgMxTL
We look forward to seeing you there!
Pylons – presentation and Q&A session
Saturday 29 April, 2pm – 4pm
Langham Community Centre
What’s on in May …
The King’s Coronation Celebrations:
1940s Tea Dance, Langham
Saturday 6 May, 2pm – 5pm
Langham Community Centre
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Street Party
Saturday 6 May, 6pm – 10pm
Langham Recreation Ground
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Boxted’s Party in the Park
Sunday 7 May, 1pm – 9.30pm
King George V Playing Field
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Take part in an art and craft exhibition
Sunday 7 May
Boxted Village Hall
We are putting on an exhibition of local Art and Craft talent in the Village Hall at Boxted during the Coronation Celebrations. We are looking for any talented people in the Arts and Crafts sector, amateur or professional, who would like to take part.
Your exhibits will not be for sale but we will make all contact details available to all visitors so that if they wish to they can contact you after the event.
If you are interested in taking part please contact us on 01206 273324, 07748 305494 or linda@poplargs.co.uk
Thank you
Linda and Dominic
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Vintage & Classics
Boxted’s Coronation Party in the Park
Calling owners of classic cars, vintage tractors or other interesting vehicles and machinery in Boxted.
Following the success of last year’s display at the Jubilee Party, I am again coordinating a small display of vehicles and machinery as part of the Coronation Celebrations on Sunday 7 May, on the King George Playing fields.
Vehicles/Machinery from local owners or with some local interest will be of particular interest but all will be considered.
Please contact me, Jonathan Hunt, by email on huntajon@hotmail.co.uk or text/call 07874 625635 if you would be interested in showing your vehicle. Vehicles will need to be delivered to the field by 12pm on the day, and then can be removed by late afternoon before the light fades.
All Stars Cricket (5-8 Years)
Friday 12 May – Friday 30 June, 6.30pm – 7.15pm
Langham Community Centre
All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years with eight weeks of non-stop fun.
The activity and game-based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing children with the foundations for a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, whilst making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Parents and guardians can get involved and play cricket with their children. Parent activators (helpers) will support the fully accredited lead Activator in delivering the sessions, supporting and encouraging children as they learn new skills. It is completely optional; there no need to be a cricket expert.
ECB Portal Link for Registration in the Clubspark All Stars Course is:
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/Course/a7475dd9-9369-4b70-b263-98f5c830ca53
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
4 May
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
4 May
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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