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 Film Nights
Saturday 15 October
Church services
Sunday 16 October
9.30 am Harvest Communion St Mary’s Langham
4 pm Teatime Family Service St Peter’s Boxted
Sunday 23 October
9.30 am Holy Communion St Mary’s Langham
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 19 October, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Geoff Robinson is returning to tell us about “King George 3rd – Golden Feast” painting. The usual refreshments will be available. Visitors always welcome (£3). Call 01206 272774 for further information.
Operation Christmas Child quiz night
Saturday 22 October, 7pm
Boxted Village Hall
£5 per person
Teams of 6-8
Contact Tim Clarke on 07792 060597 or email timclarkie03@gmail.com
Annual General Meeting
Thursday 27 October, 7.30pm
Boxted RBL Club, Straight Road
All members are invited to attend the Branch Annual General Meeting – at the Boxted RBL Club.
Nominations are now open for committee officers and can be made at the club or by email to boxted.secretary@rbl.community
Langham Community Cafe
Friday 28 October, 10.30 am
Langham Community Centre
Includes the usual book sale and hosted by Operation Christmas Child.
Homes 4 Ukraine
Colchester Borough Council is finding in its ongoing support to the Homes 4 Ukraine scheme that some hosts are deciding not to continue with their hosting arrangements after the initial 6 month period. The Council is now trying to rematch guests.
A mix of accommodation is required for single people, Mums with children, older people and families.
A proven established support mechanism is in place in Colchester so no host will be alone and will receive a thank you payment of £350 per month from Essex County Council.
If you are interested, please contact communties@colchester.gov.uk .
More information is also available at – Ukraine · Colchester Borough Council
National Grid survey
The following link takes you to a survey regarding the recent National Grid consultation on the pylons planned for all of East Anglia carrying high voltage cables from Norfolk to Tilbury. Please participate and make your views known:
Take the survey
Save the date
Two dates for your November and December diary: 
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 .
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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
You can find us on Facebook
Art and Craft Club
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Monthly Pencil Art
Boxted Village Hall
Upcoming dates:
- Monday October 24th
- Saturday November 12th
- Monday November 21st
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
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
The Shepherd and Dog, Langham
Second Monday of the month, 8pm
In the Community
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:
- Mon 230525 or 272773
- Tue 271813 or 273195
- Wed 272755 or 272774
- Thu 07842 034489 or 07765 037892
- Fri 619907 or 07598 133413 or 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
Mobile library
10.10am to 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
27 October
17 November
8 December
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/
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
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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