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 12 June
9.30 am Eucharist at St Peter’s, Boxted
Volunteers clearing footpaths
Many thanks to all the volunteers who are clearing the village footpaths.
The work is in anticipation of the Boxted Runners 10k event on Sunday 12 June but is of benefit to all footpath walkers.
Boxted 10k, 5k and 2k fun run
Sunday 12 June
Volunteers required. Find out more information about volunteering at www.boxted10k.co.uk/volunteer or email at boxted10k@boxtedrunners.co.uk
The Boxted WI is running a refreshments stall – cake donations gratefully received. Contact Jill on 07963 484401 for more information.
Reminder: Reuse, Recycle, Rehome – Boxted
Saturday 18 June, from 10am
Please clear offerings away by mid afternoon to ensure our village remains tidy.
Car Keys Found
Saturday 4th June on Harwich lines, track, Boxted.
Call Avou on: 07861 800 870.
Busy Jubilee for Methodist Band
Above: Members are seen here at Boxted
It was a busy Platinum Jubilee for Boxted Methodist Silver Band with three performances over the weekend.
The band performed firstly at Great Bentley Village Fete on the Saturday, and then on Sunday across the Suffolk border at Boxford before returning to their home village to play at a Jubilee Service on Boxted playing field followed by a concert.
Bill Kettle (seen below) – President of Boxted Methodist Silver Band – conducted the final number on Sunday. 
The band is the only surviving Methodist Silver Band in England. It has 32 members, ranging in age from 14 to 89. They already have around 20 further bookings this year including a weekend in September with two performances at Dover Castle.
Deadline for Green Energy Consultation
On 21 April 2022, National Grid launched a non-statutory Consultation concerning a major project to reinforce the electricity transmission network from Norwich to Tilbury as the first stage in the process applying for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS). The following report sets out the response by Colchester Borough Council to this initial strategic consultation:
READ THE REPORT HERE
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).
Boxted Primary School pupils cycle training
Bikeability cycle training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, but they also gain independence, social skills, and a sense of wellbeing.
The year 6 children from Boxted St Peter’s CEVC Primary took to the roads to learn valuable road safety skills and earn their Bikeability level 2 badge. They were doing a brilliant job on the roads of Boxted earlier and the instructors were very impressed.
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 .
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
Saturdays dates are 2-5pm and Mondays are 6-9pm.
Boxted Village Hall
- Saturday June 4th
- Monday June 20th
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
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 23 June
Thursday 14 July
Thursday 04 August
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/
Boxted School Association Summer Fete
Friday 1 July, 3pm – 5pm
For further information, contact bsa@boxted.essex.sch.uk
Langham 10K : Sunday 11 September
For further information, go to https://langham10k.co.uk/
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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