Village News and Events
in Boxted and Langham
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Stay safe everyone.
Pilates is back!
Pilates will resume at Boxted Village Hall on Thursday 1st October at 10.30am.
Due to Covid social distancing, places will be limited so booking is necessary.
Please call/ text Jo on 07887518031 for further information and booking.
School news
The autumn term is underway – download the new newsletter here.
The photo below was taken in 1984 and several of the pupils in the photo still live and/or work in the village. In fact the current chair of governors of the school is in the photo. Can you spot him?
The original primary school building was sited next to St Peter’s Church.
Once the new primary school was built near Boxted Cross the original school building was sold and converted to a domestic residence.
Elections open for ESNEFT governors
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is inviting students with an interest in healthcare to consider standing for election to its Council of Governors.
The trust, which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals together with a range of community health services, is inviting anyone who would like to get involved or has an interest in shaping services for the future to apply.
ESNEFT has nine public governor vacancies to fill and three staff positions. They are:
- Public: Colchester – two vacancies
- Public: Ipswich – four vacancies
- Public: Rest of Essex – two vacancies
- Public: Rest of Suffolk and South Norfolk – three vacancies
Anyone who is interested in standing can find more information and a nomination form at www.cesvotes.com/ESNE2020. Further help is available from the returning officer, who is available by calling 020 8889 9203 or emailing ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com.
Nominations are open from 1 September until 29 September.
For more information about the role played by ESNEFT’s governors, visit www.esneft.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-work/council-of-governors/ or contact the Membership Office.
Church services
Sunday 20 September
8am BCP Harvest celebration service will be at St Mary’s Church, Langham.
The above photo was taken in 2018 when hymn singing was an integral part of the services. Hymns are not sung at the moment due to Covid 19 safety measures.
Sunday services are on theLangham and Boxted Church Website for all to view under Streamed Services. https://lb-churches.co.uk/streamed-services/ They will be uploaded on Sunday afternoons for as long as services are streamed.
Daily Hope – a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers. Available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 has been set up for those unable to join in online church services during the period of restrictions.
Colchester Foodbank
Alternatively you can make a financial donation directly via their website https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/
- small bags of rice
- longlife milk
- longlife juice
- shampoo
- carrier bags/ reusable bags
- squash
- tinned fruit
- deodorants
- tinned potatoes
- tinned puddings
- tins or packets of custard
- jam
- peanut butter
- tooth brush/ tooth paste
- razors
- shower gel
- small jars of coffee
- small washing powder/liquid
- small multipack snacks (Penguin/Club/Twix)
- tinned tomatoes
In brief …
Your quick reference guide to newsletter regulars.
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
Pizza anyone?
- Saturday 26 September 5 to 7pm
Royal British Legion car park. Remember to call/sms txt to order, where possible. 07982 427483
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Mobile library
Every three weeks on a Thursday 10.10am to 10.40am at Boxted Village Hall car park.
- 1 October
- 22 October
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
Covid symptom app
Please continue to use the app, log in as often as possible to let us know if you feel well or not, and encourage others to do the same.
Useful links:
Boxted Parish Council
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Website
Boxted Neighbourhood Plan
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British LegionLittle Owls Pre-School
Langham and Boxted Churches
Boxted Cricket Club
Mobile Library Service
Boxted Runners
Boxted WI on Facebook
Boxted WI on Twitter
Boxted 10K
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Langham Community Centre
Langham Community Shop
Langham Village Website
Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB
Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map
Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch
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