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.
Langham Handmade Fair
Saturday 4 March, 10.30am
Langham Community Centre
Church services
Sunday 5 March
9.30 am All Age Family Service St Peter’s Boxted
6.30 pm Holy Communion St Mary’s Langham
Annual Residents Meeting
Wednesday 8 March, 7pm
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted residents have an extra opportunity to meet the Parish Council on 8th March at 7pm in the village hall. We call this the Boxted Annual Residents Meeting.
Download the annual assembly agenda for the meeting here
It’s an open meeting to discuss village matters. It’s followed by the monthly parish council meeting which will start at 7.30 pm at the earliest.
Cosy Café
Wednesday 8 March, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Langham Community Centre
Free homemade soup and breads in a warm space from 12 noon. Hot drinks and cakes available for sale. Representatives of Colchester City Council will be present to offer help and advice on Cost of Living support. Those who wish to come along and have difficulty getting to the Centre please call 272431.
Thursday 9 March, 7.30 pm
Langham Community Centre
At the previous meeting Lewis Rabett, an auctioneer from Reeman Dansie, spoke of his early interest in antiques and collectables which led to his career as an auctioneer, and displayed some pieces from his collection. He then spoke about the items which members had brought in.
The next meeting is on Thursday 9 March in the Community Centre at 7.30 pm. Liz Huxley will be speaking on Spring has Sprung. Afterwards tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be served. New members and guests are always welcome; guest fee £5. For further details tel. 01206 273286.
Recycling Centres
From 13 March 2023 all vehicles will need to book a slot to visit any Essex County Council recycling centre. Find out how to book here.
Rix Farms talk
Tuesday 14 March, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
The Boxted W.I. ladies are looking forward to a talk from John Rix on the farming life at Rix farms. As many of you will know they are based at Lodge Farm and tend fields in the village.
The club welcome anyone who would like to join in, even if just for an evening such as this with a small charge on the door.
Village Walks
Saturday 18 March, 10am
Boxted Village Hall
Langham Parish Council News
Expansion and Upgrade of Play Area
Contractors have now started work on the play area in this 50th anniversary year of the opening of the Recreation Ground in 1973. It is expected that the Play Area will be completed, weather permitting, in March and it is requested that access to the nearby double gates be kept clear for contractors’ vehicles.
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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Village Walks
Meet at Boxted Village Hall, 10am
Sat 18 March
Sat 22 April
Sat 20 May
Sat 17 June
Contact: BoxtedWildlife@gmail.com
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
23 March
13 April
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/
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 – Lent Course
For the next six weeks, there is a Lent Course running at the Shepherd and Dog. Mondays 8pm (ends 3rd April)
Mobile Library
Next visits Thursday 23 March, Moor Road, 9.35 to 10.05 am.
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
. Items currently sought-after include:
- Long life fruit juice
- Long life milk
- Tinned meat/fish
- Fruit squash
- Pasta sauce
- Small boxes of tea *80*
- Tinned veg
- Tinned custard/rice pudding
- Jam/peanut butter
- Multipack snacks
- Small jars of coffee
- Nappies sizes 5,6,7 and 8
- Deodorant male/female
- Shampoo
- Small washing powder/liquid
- Washing up liquid
- Shaving gel/foam
For more information, please visit their website: https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/
Thank you in advance for donations. The British Legion request that donations are not left outside the Club, BL Opening times are:
- Monday : Closed
- Tuesday : Closed
- Wednesday : 16.30 – 00.00
- Thursday : 16.30 – 21.30
- Friday : 16.30 – 00.00
- Saturday : 15.00 – 00.00
- Sunday : 13.00 – 21.00
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 RunnersBoxted 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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