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 11 September
9.30 am Eucharist at St Peter’s Boxted
Saying goodbye to faces of the village
Alison Phillips sadly died recently. She was a Boxted girl born and bred and lived and worked in the village all her life.
After studying horticulture at Writtle College and spending time working at a couple of other nurseries Alison returned to her family home and set up ‘The Cottage Garden’ in Langham Road.
The nursery was gradually built up over the years with extra land purchased, barns repaired and glasshouses built all achieved by Alison’s hard graft and vision. She propagated her own plants and sold antique and quality artefacts together with garden accessories in the barn.
Following her retirement Alison married Ted Phillips and enjoyed life to the full whilst still participating in the community.
Known for her kind and thoughtful nature Alison will be missed by her many friends and acquaintances.
The funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church, Boxted on Wednesday 28 September at 1 pm.
The photo shows Alison in her garden at The Cottage Garden. Being very hospitable there was always a home made cake to offer visitors.
Events this week
Cuckoo Farm Studios open days
Saturday/Sunday 10/11 September
Langham 10K
Sunday 11 September
For further information, go to https://langham10k.co.uk/
D-Day Landings Hero
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Monday 12 September 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Mobile Library
Thursday 15 September, 10.10am – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Beer and Hymns
St Peter’s Church Boxted
Saturday 17 September, 7-10pm
Cost of living support and funding
Are you worried about, or struggling with, rising costs?
We’ve produced a summary of our services which may be able to help you during this difficult time. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for including:
- energy bills
- childcare costs
- household costs
Tell us what we could do to help you over the coming months by completing our cost of living support survey .
Save our bridge petition update
Stoke by Nayland Parish Council lends its support to the Save Boxted Bridge campaign and has written a letter of objection to Cllr Scott and Essex Highways. Read the letter here .
Boxted Parish Council
The Councillors and Clerk of Boxted Parish Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
PLEASE NOTE, THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS A MARK OF RESPECT.
There is a book of condolence for residents of Boxted to sign at St Peters Church which will be open from 9am everyday during official mourning.
There are also online books of condolence at www.colchester.gov.uk/condolence and www.royal.uk . Flowers may be laid at St Peters Church or Colchester War Memorial.
Please remove any wrapping or packaging as the flowers will be collected to be composted.
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 September 10th
- 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 Film Nights
Saturday 15 October
Downton Abbey – a new era 
Click here to find out more
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
15 September
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
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