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.
Church services
Sunday 9 October
9.30 am Holy Communion St Peter’s Boxted
Sunday 16 October:
9.30 am Harvest Communion St Mary’s Langham
4 pm Teatime Family Service St Peter’s Boxted:
Last minute reminder …
RBL Quiz Night
Saturday 8 October, 8pm 
Sunday 9 October, 8.00am
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Runners are delighted to announce the return of our popular and fun “Zero to 5k” Absolute Beginners running course!
If you think you can’t run a 5k then this is definitely for you. No experience is required in running, we will show you how it’s done and how it can be achieved in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.
Give it a go – you might just surprise yourself!
To book your place please follow the link below to our website booking page and start looking forward to your new running journey with the very friendly & supportive Boxted Runners! Places are limited, and we always sell out, so make sure you book your space.
Signup at https://boxtedrunners.co.uk/ab-register
Meeting Tuesday 11 October, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
The ladies will be learning of Medical Detection Dogs. Anyone can attend for a small donation on the door.
Meeting Wednesday 12 October, 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Langham Film Nights
Saturday 15 October
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
Boxted Bird, Bees & Bugs Wildlife Activities Day
Sunday 23 October, 10am – 1pm
Boxted Village Green
Home Library Service
If you can’t get to the library owing to age, disability or caring responsibilities, you can still use Essex Library Service.
Home Library Service volunteers are your link to the library, bringing books and any other library items you’d like.
To join the Home Library Service, all you need to do is phone 0345 603 7628 or ask a friend, relative or care home staff to contact us on your behalf. Alternatively, you can fill in the feedback form . An employee of the Library Service will then get in touch with you to arrange a home visit.
Bird Flu – information for poultry owners
An Avian Influenza (AI) prevention zone has been announced covering Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. There has been a recent outbreak in Stoke-by-Nayland, so it’s imperative all owners act now to protect their flocks.
It was announced on Tuesday (27 September) by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
The new zone introduces enhanced biosecurity measures that must be followed by keepers of poultry .
Keepers of all types of poultry within the zone, whether for commercial or domestic purposes, are urged to follow Government measures.
Cllr John Spence, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “This news brings home the scale of the avian flu crisis.
“Substantive restrictions are now in place across the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk and parts of Essex, but I appeal to all bird owners, whether in the zone covered or not, to exercise maximum restraint and take all available safeguards.”
Avian Influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low. However, anyone who is concerned should call NHS 111 or speak to their GP. People in direct contact with the affected birds have been contacted and offered appropriate preventative treatment.
Pet owners with other animals do not usually need to take other action. If a person has concerns regarding their pet, they should contact their vets.
The Food Standards Agency has said that Avian Influenza, known as Bird Flu, poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.
New £50m support for Essex residents to help with the cost of living
A new raft of measures and money to help families battle against increasing cost of living pressures has been announced by Essex County Council (ECC)
The plans include £17 million of government cash to help households pay for insulation and other energy saving improvements at home, a community led ‘winter warmth and welcome’ campaign to provide local places for winter warmth over the coming months, including a grant scheme to help groups fund activities, and additional funding to help vulnerable people with essential costs.
The full range of the £50m support is outlined in the Council’s Cost of Living Support for Households and Communities Plan (PDF, 2.95MB), which aims to help those needing immediate support.
Through the plan, ECC brings together partners, charities and organisations to tackle the issues residents are facing. It also maps the wider support being delivered across the county.
The Council’s approach is based on three pillars – Response, Resilience and Root causes, along with a six-point plan to support residents.
A number of support initiatives are already underway with others due to launch in mid-October onwards. This plan will continue to evolve and will respond to the changing needs of people and communities in Essex.
While these measures will offer immediate relief to residents in difficulty, ECC is also looking at the medium and long term, building resilience and looking at the root causes of cost-of-living pressures, such as access to skills and good jobs.
Cllr Louise McKinlay, the County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Equality, Partnerships and Performance, said: “We know people across the country are struggling and many are really worried about how they are going to cope with the rise in the cost of living.
“We understand the challenges many are faced with, and tackling this crisis is a key priority for us, so people have access to the food, heating and essential items they need.
“Our Cost of Living Support for Households and Communities plan highlights how we will be funding and mobilising support across the county – how we will help people keep warm, eat and keep well and happy this winter, and beyond. We will also be providing valuable advice and guidance to communities to help them, help themselves.
“Even though these short-term solutions will make a difference in the ‘here and now’, we recognise that it is essential that support measures are put in place to help residents become as resilient as possible, so that they are more able to cope with future pressures and I will be making more announcements in the coming weeks.”
ECC remains committed to the goals of its Levelling Up strategy, a longer-term programme looking beyond the immediate impacts of inflation and the rising prices of essentials.
In November, Essex County Council is hosting a summit with partners to ensure all public service agencies are working together to support communities.
Further details of cost of living support available to Essex residents can be found here.
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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Tuesdays fortnightly, 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Community Hub
6 games and a weekly raffle.
For more information, call Dot on 01206 272676
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:
- Saturday October 8th
- 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
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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