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.
Beer and Hymns
St Peter’s Church Boxted
Saturday 17 September, 7-10pm
Commemoration Service
For Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
(21 April 1926 – 8 Sept 2022)
Sunday 18 September, 4.30pm
St Peter’s Church, Boxted 
All are welcome
Church services
Sunday 18 September
9.30 am Holy Communion at St Mary’s Langham
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 21 September. 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
“My Life as a Hi-De-Hi Yellowcoat”
A talk by David Webb
Guests welcome. £3.00 entry. Contact 01206 272774.
Stephen Armson-Smith
Crime Prevention Tacticall Advisor
Essex Police
Darker nights
Make your home look like you are in
With many of us now working from home it is easy for to forget about our home security, what would have been routinely thought of before we left for work can easily be forgotten. Autumn brings darker nights, whether working from home, going out to work or just popping out for “a moment” later in the afternoon ensure that either lights in the house are left on or are operated by a timer to come on when it gets dark. A home in darkness looks unoccupied and becomes an attraction to the burglar. After dark have energy efficient lights on in rooms that replicate what your home looks like when you are in.
As well as making sure your home and garden are secure when you leave don’t forget outside lighting (activated by a “dusk till dawn sensor” is best to the front of the house) may deter thieves. There are also TV simulators such as “Fake TV” that produces lighting that resembles a television switched on within a room. Other products available to make it appear that you are home are a movement sensor that activates an appliance plugged into a plug socket and doorbells that you can answer remotely after viewing the caller; an internet search will find these and other security products.
If you would like further advice regarding security please look at the Essex Police website www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ and https://www.securedbydesign.com/ .
Naturally we also ask locals to report any unusual activity to police; in an emergency on 999 or after the event on 101 or “Do it online” www.essex.police.uk/do-it-online/report-a-crime/ or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
What’s on in October …
Silver Sunday at Colchester Library
Sunday 2 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
This Silver Sunday event will provide an opportunity to hear from our partner organisations about what services they provide for older people, and find out more about what Colchester Library can offer you.
Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from Independent Age about their services for older people, and hear from Kelly and Jo from Age Well East about their Befriending and Dementia services. There will also be complimentary tea and coffee for you to enjoy whilst you’re talking to our partners.
This Silver Sunday event is a great opportunity to find out what Essex Library Service can offer older people. Learn more about our regular clubs and events for adults, our range of accessible book formats such as audiobooks and Large Print, and various courses offering IT skills and advice on digital banking.
Our Silver Sunday event is free of charge and open to all! Colchester Library is wheelchair accessible and has accessible bathroom facilities.
Langham Film Nights
Saturday 15 October
Downton Abbey – a new era
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 .
Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter! If you have already signed up and not seen anything yet – please check your junk mail and mark us as not spam!!
Please click here to add your name to the mailing list: https://yvugxoqm77a.typeform.com/to/XkCQ9Dbu
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:
- Monday September 26th
- 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
6 October
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
Copyright © 2022 Boxted Village Website, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
newsandevents@boxted.org.uk
Newsletter editor: Angela McLauchlan : Design and layout: Shirley Szymanek
Boxted Village Website 