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.
Last minute reminder …
Free bike health checks
Saturday 20 August, 10am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Stephen Armson-Smith
Crime Prevention Tactical Advisor
Essex Police
Cycle Security
Cycle security is always an issue with thefts from a variety of locations including the town centre, residential areas, and educational establishments. Commonly bicycles are either not secured or not secured properly, and this makes it easy for thieves.
Where do they go? Number of places: – in a container abroad, to another part of the country, stored in premises or sold as either a cycle or cycle parts via the internet, or third parties.
By taking some appropriate precautions and using good quality security products, and using them well, should help you to keep your property safe. Use the best security you can afford. Don’t secure a £2,000 bicycle with a £20 lock! As a guide look to spend 10-15% of the value of the item on its security. Look for a “Sold Secure” certified chain and padlock or “D – Lock” preferably gold rated but certainly not below silver. Consider what you chain it to whether at home or whilst out, is that secure? Is it well overlooked to provide good natural surveillance?
Make a note of the frame number, security mark the cycle, there are a number of different methods available such as www.bikeregister.com , or see Secured by Design accredited products. Take a photograph of the cycle and any areas of damage or marks of identification, and some insurance companies may require one with the owner in the picture with it.
At home remove that first attraction to the thief or burglar:
- Don’t leave garage doors open for long periods showing your expensive cycle and other property,
- Consider a “Ground anchor” or “Shed shackle” within your shed or garage to secure your cycle to,
- Look at your shed or garages security and ensure you have good locks and that the hinges are protected,
- Consider a shed alarm,
- If your home is limited for space outside consider a cycle storage unit, they are smaller than a shed.
If you can its worth getting your children or grandchildren into good habits, keeping their bikes secure and not leaving them discarded on the front lawn or other, may save problems in the future.
Check with your insurance company to see what security standards they require for your insurance cover to be valid.
For suitable security products see www.securedbydesign.com or www.soldsecure.com .
For further advice see https://www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/ or https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/bike-security
Church services
Sunday 21 August
9.30 am Eucharist at St Mary’s Langham
(No tea time service at Boxted this month) 
Langham 10K : Sunday 11 September
For further information, go to https://langham10k.co.uk/
Essex has a significantly worse rate of suicide than the national average. Areas of particular concern include Tendring and Colchester – which have the second and third highest rates respectively overall in the country.
“To the outside world they were thoughtful, caring and inspirational. Someone with a loving and supportive family, secure job and content life. But inside, they were fighting an invisible battle that not even those closest knew about.”
This training programme has been devised to support families and individuals affected by suicide, enabling them to deal with the impact of suicide and the subsequent challenges to their own (and family members’) mental health, including increased risk of suicide and/or self-harm, and feelings of isolation/loneliness. Plus learn skills to identify warning signs and how to ask others directly if they have thought about death and/or felt suicidal.
This training workshop offers a comfortable and intimate environment where you can speak and share with others who have experienced similar bereavements. Each workshop lasts for 4 hours and will have a maximum of 10 people in attendance.
If you are interested and would like to find out more information please contact Lesley or Liz or book: https://interactchelms-ford.wufoo.com/forms/z159b7660m9suzt/
There were 4,912 suicides registered in 2020 in England & Wales during 2020 suicide claimed 13 lives every day in England .
Choose one workshop from the following dates:
8th September or 7th October
Venue: Community 360 Winsley’s House High Street Colchester Essex CO1 1UG
Times from: 09:30 to 13:30 FREE Refreshments included. 
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
Open Door Cafe
Fridays in term time.
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Monthly Pencil Art
Monday 22 August
Boxted Village Hall
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
Thursday 25 August
Thursday 15 September
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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