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Autumn sunset at Old House Lane
Photo credit: John Davies

A Turner at the Castle

Colchester Castle is thrilled to announce an English masterpiece by J M W Turner is now on display until the 28 March 2021.

The artwork entitled ‘Walton Bridges’ was painted by Turner in 1806 close to his home on the River Thames.

‘Walton Bridges’ was in danger of leaving the country, following its sale to a foreign buyer, but in July 2019 a rescue bid was launched involving Colchester + Ipswich Museums and the Norfolk Museum Service to help save it for the nation. With the aid of major grants from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Art Fund and a private donor as well as the support of the Friends of Colchester Museums, this important painting was successfully saved for the East of England and the nation.

Book your ticket by calling 01206 282939 . Your timed entry ticket will allow full access to Colchester Castle Museum which includes Turner At The Castle.

Please note the Castle has safety measures in place to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Find out more at https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/exhibitions/turner/

• Straight Road, Boxted
  Burglary from a business: Suspects unidentified have entered the building by means unknown and once inside have removed a tips box, three charity boxes and a company validations stamp.

• The Theft of Catalytic Converters
  The theft of catalytic converters continues across the county. The current vehicles being targeted by thieves are varied. The Honda Jazz along with other Japanese models continue to prove popular although thieves are also looking at many other types. Some recommendations to reduce the risk are as follows. Recommendations 1-3 apply particularly to business premises and recommendations 3-7 apply to all motorists:

  1 – Fencing Around Vehicles – Parking within a secure fenced and gated compound acts as a deterrent to opportunist catalytic converter thieves.

  2 – Defensive Parking – If you have a fleet of vehicles, parking vehicles close together and close to walls will help to prevent easy access underneath the vehicles.

  3 – Effective Security Lighting – Good security lighting makes vehicles visible to the street without creating glare and can act to deter the thief.

  4 – Garages – Where possible park in your garage and make secure.

  5 – Welded Bolts – If your catalytic converter is ‘bolt-on’ you can have the bolts welded shut but this is only a major deterrent where the thief is working with a wrench.

  6 – ID Etching – Have your converter professionally marked with a serial number. This will provide police with evidence of the owner should it be stolen and later recovered.

  7 – Protective Cage – Consider a protective cage for the catalytic converter – contact your car dealer.

  For further advice on vehicle security please see – https://www.essex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/theft-from-a-vehicle/vehicle-safe-and-sound/

Boxted Parish Council

Job Vacancy
Grounds Person

• 8 hours per week – 6 months Fixed Term Contract (may be extended)
• Hourly Rate of £12.50 per hour, paid monthly

Boxted Parish Council wishes to employ a grounds person for one day every week for a period of 6 months. There is a possibility this may be extended further.

The successful applicant will be employed by Boxted Parish Council reporting directly to the Clerk to the Council.

We are looking for someone versatile who has a good level of grounds and building maintenance skills, such as planting, weeding, strimming, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating. The role will also include Health & Safety inspections (training provided).

We expect hours to be worked on one regular day per week or two half days (to be agreed) but some flexibility is required in emergency situations.

The job specification is available at: https://boxtedparishcouncil.org.uk/vacancies/

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Clerk to Boxted Parish Council
boxtedparishcouncil@gmail.com

Closing date 6pm on 30th October 2020

Church services

• Zoom Eucharist Service: October 4, 2020 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Zoom Eucharist Service: October 11, 2020 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Zoom Eucharist Service: October 18, 2020 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am

• Download the service sheet here

In brief …

Your quick reference guide to newsletter regulars.

Pizza anyone?

Next visits from the Mobile Pizza Co:

• Thurs 8th Oct 5 to 7pm
• Sat 31st Oct 5 to 7pm

Royal British Legion car park. Remember to call/sms txt to order, where possible. 07982 427483

Pilates!

Pilates resumed at Boxted Village Hall on Thursday 1st October at 10.30am.

Please call/ text Jo on 07887518031 for further information and booking.

Yoga!

New yoga class for beginners to intermediates
Boxted Village Hall
Fridays 11am – 12.30pm
Starts 16 October
Monthly booking required (4 weekly sessions £40)

Learn classical hatha yoga for health, vitality and stress reduction

Contact Louise Fortunato on 01206 272453 info@luciaslight.org

Take-aways at Langham Community Centre car park

• The Cheese and Pie Man visits on Wednesdays 8.30 – 2pm
• Fish and Chip Van on Fridays 11 – 2pm

Every three weeks on a Thursday 10.10am to 10.40am at Boxted Village Hall car park.

• 22 October
• 12 November
• 3 December
• 24 December
• 14 January 2021

Digital help at home

Remember that this service is still 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

Useful links:

Boxted Parish Council
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Website
Boxted Neighbourhood Plan
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion

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