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 reminders …
Saturday 23 April
Bingo Evening 7.30 pm start.
Church services
Sunday 24 April
9.30am Eucharist St Peter’s Boxted
Open Door Cafe
8.45am – 10.15am on Fridays in term time.
Boxted Village Hall
An opportunity for parents to relax and chat with coffee and pastries after school drop off.
All welcome
Clearing the church grounds session
Saturday 30 April 10am – 2pm
St Peter’s Church, Boxted
Although there remains much to do, a real impact has been made and it is particularly good to see the new hedging planted and thriving.
The main objective for this session will be to continue the clear-up of the northern boundary including the north-east end which has so far been untouched.
If anyone could bring a petrol driven strimmer this would be helpful.
This will be the last session before we resume in the autumn since it is not ideal to cut down trees and bushes on the summer months and particularly not good for nesting birds.
Any questions please contact Stephen Whybrow 01206 272773 or Dominic Shiel dominic@poplargs.co.uk
Rainbow Rangers is a childcare service based at Boxted Primary School. There are two job vacancies available for a Play Worker and Deputy Manager.
- Play worker: This is an excellent opportunity for a studying student as work hours can be around university study. Start date 04/07/2022, this is for training ready for the new September term. Interviews will be held as soon as the candidate contacts Rainbow Rangers. Training will be given.
Hours are negotiable and are a combination of mornings 07.30 -09.00. Afternoons 14.30-18.00.
- Deputy manager: Assist with day to day management of the club. Provide play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
Email rainbowrangers.boxted@gmail.com or phone:07585314971 (Manager Mrs Tracey Doolin)
Save our bridge campaign
Row over £271,000 spent on Boxted Bridge replacement plans
Gazette article 19.04.2022
Campaigners fighting to save a bridge claim £271,000 of taxpayer’s money has been spent on investigations…money which could have been spent on repairs. Lucinda de Jasay (pictured above) is adamant Boxted Bridge should be repaired and not replaced. Read the full article here.
Are you hedgehog aware?
Hedgehog Awareness Week runs from 1st – 7th May 2022. It is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and takes place every year. It aims to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them.
- Make a Hedgehog Highway in Fences – 5” x 5” (13 x 13cm) square gaps in the bottom of fences or walls should do it! Once created you can log these on the BIG Hedgehog Map at www.bighedgehogmap.org
- Create an undisturbed log pile that will offer shelter and food.
- Buy or build a Hedgehog Home (see plans at www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/hedgehog-homes or contact us for a paper copy).
- Offer water and meaty cat or dog food for hedgehogs – you can even build a feeding station to help keep the food safe for hedgehogs (see plans on BHPS website or contact us for a paper copy)
- Check areas carefully before mowing or strimming.
- Ditch pesticides and poisons.
- Ensure there is an easy route out of ponds and pools.
- Create a wild corner – leave a corner or edge to go wild supplying shelter and natural food for hedgehogs in the form of bugs and grubs!
Regulars in Boxted
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, 7 – 10 pm.
Boxted Village Hall
For further information call 01206 272774
Boxted WI
2nd Tuesday of each month 7.30 – 9,30
Boxted Village Hall
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
- Monday April 25th
- Saturday May 14th
- Monday May 23rd
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am to 10.40am (Boxted Village Hall car park)
- 12 May 2022
- 02 June 2022
For all mobile library dates go to https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/mobile-library-service/boxted/boxted-village-hall/
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.
At the last meeting, Brenda Green, a potter, spoke on “A ball of clay to a finished pot”, explaining the various techniques of potting and inviting members to try their hand at designing a tile. Members will now have to wait to see if their handiwork survives the kiln. The next meeting on Thursday, 12 May at 7.30 pm, will be a fashion show presented by Bromley & Co. from Ipswich. Non-members are most welcome to attend for a small fee.
Langham Community Cafe
Next takes place in the 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
Teddy Bears Picnic – can you help?
Saturday 25 June
We need donations of china for the china smash!
Please contact Dominic Sheil on 01206 273324
JustGiving for MND
Boxted Runners Ian Raymant and Jim Spurgeon are taking up the challenge to support those living with Motor Neurone Disease. Read Ian’s story and pledge your support at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ian-raymant1
St Peter’s Markets plants
All plants and expenses will be donated so that all proceeds from plant sales will go to Langham with Boxted PCC, a registered charity, to support its charitable objectives. A price list of available plants will be shown on the website and updated regularly.
Online village plant sale raising funds for our local churches. Go to https://stpetersmarketplace.org/
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
Boxted 10K : Sunday 12 June
For further information, go to https://boxted10k.co.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
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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