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Village Notices

  • Proposed New Housing Development

    Proposed New Housing Development

    Proposed 150 New Homes in Boxted The Parish Council have engaged with a team from Planning Direct to draft an initial objection.   You can read the draft document and relevant information on the Boxted Parish Council website and have your…

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  • Pylons In Boxted

    Pylons In Boxted

    Please give a thought to Boxted residents who could be impacted by the preposterous 50m high pylons (height of a 15-story building) being proposed to cut cross Langham and Straight Roads heading diagonally to Queens Head Road area…

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  • Hedgehogs need you!

    Hedgehogs need you!

    Sign up to have a hole drilled in your fence to create a passage for hedgehogs to pass through your garden easily while out looking for food and a mate. Increasingly hedgehogs can be found in urban areas, as…

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  • Footpath Walks

    Footpath Walks

    The Boxted Wildlife group have revived the concept of the Village Walk once a month on a Saturday morning around the village ending with refreshments at the Hub.

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  • Sign the Petition to Save Our Bridge

    Sign the Petition to Save Our Bridge

    Petition Sign the petition to save our bridge.

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Village Resources

  • 9th March 2020

    Village News and Events

    in Boxted and Langham


    Welcome to this week’s newsletter – giving you a reminder of some of the regular events taking place in Boxted and Langham.


    Beer and the Bible at the Shepherd Langham

    Monday 9th March, 8pm


    Boxted WI

    Tuesday 10th March, 7.30 pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    Tols with a Mission – Learn how old garden tools can help to transform lives.


    Parish Council Meeting


    Wednesday 11th March, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall 

    Download the agenda here

    To contact the Council please email or call the Clerk – Karen Thompson:

    boxtedparishcouncil@gmail.com, 07971 525688


    Langham LadiesLangham Ladies


    Thursday 12th March, 7.30pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Snowdrops & Spring Treasure Guy Barker (open meeting guests invited)



    Friday 13th March, 8pm


    Langham Singers


    Saturday 14th March, 11am-1pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Cost £6
    Contact Carolyn 272332

    Future dates:
    Saturday 11th April
    Saturday 9th May
    Saturday 13th June


    Church services

    Sunday 15th March

    8:00 am – 9:00 am: BCP Said Eucharist, St Mary’s Langham

    9:30 am – 10:30 am: Family Service St Peter’s Boxted


    Are you interested in joining a meditation / relaxation group? Please send expressions of interest or ask for further details.to Avou Oldfield – avou79@googlemail.com


    Fraudulent website

    Grahame Stehle
    Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch

    A fraudulent website has appeared using the Action Fraud name. Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    The fraudulent site is under the name https://www.actionfraudsolicitors.co.uk/ and you may be directed to this site by Google.

    This site is not legitimate and is no way connected to Action Fraud. The site is purporting to be a legal firm and may ask you for personal or financial information – Action Fraud will never ask you to make a payment in order to report or use their services.

    Action Fraud are working to have this site taken down, but if trying to report to fraud, or you are seeking advice, please ensure you use the correct web address:

    For further information please read Action Fraud’s update: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/action-fraud-warning-over-fake-websites. Please note that Action Fraud will be launching a new web site in the next few weeks. It will contain much the same information as the current site, but will have a feature that enables residents of Colchester to apply to join Neighbourhood Watch.


    Fly tipping

    Fly tipping incidents, such as the abandoned carpet pictured above, can be reported to the community zone warden at:

    https://www.colchester.gov.uk/our-community/services/?action=Report


    Dates for the diary …



    Digital Help at the Hub
    Tuesday 17th March, 10am
    Boxted Hub

    Drop in session. Get basic digital skills. Bring your own devices.



    Boxted Carpet Bowls
    Every Friday and
    Tuesday 17th March, 2pm
    Boxted Village Hall



    Boxted Airfield Historical Group
    Tuesday 17th March, 7.30pm
    Boxted Airfield Museum

    Peter Jones speaks on Tram Story.

    Details available from Jeremy on 07885 657255 or jezzyh@btinternet.com; Admission donation £4, includes refreshments and a raffle ticket.



    Art and Craft Club
    Wednesday 18th March, 2pm
    Boxted Village Hall 



    Boxted EvergreensThursday 19th March
    Boxted Village Hall

    Rwandan Orphans



    Handmade Fair
    Saturday 21st March, 10.30am – 3.30pm
    Langham Community Centre

    *Free entry* *Free parking*
    langhamhandmadefair@gmail.com



    Langham Film Night presents
    ‘Knives Out’
    Saturday 21st March, 7pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Tickets available now on line and from the Langham Community Shop £4 each.



    Digital Help at the Hub
    Tuesday 24th March, 10am
    Boxted Hub

    Drop in session. Get basic digital skills. Bring your own devices.



    Mobile Library
    Thursday 26th March,
    10.10am – 10.40am
    Boxted Playing FIeld Car Park




    Langham Community Council invitation
    Friday 27th March, 10.30am – 12noon
    Langham Community Centre

    All are invited to celebrate the completion of the works to replace the central heating and hot water systems at the Community Centre, Pre-School and Community Shop. The project has been completed over two years, helped by funding from The Enovert Community Trust, Essex County Council’s Community Initiatives Fund and Langham Parish Council. The Community Café, linked to this event, is being hosted by Langham Ladies; £1 entry fee.



    The Edge
    Friday 27th March, 8pm
    Boxted Methodist Hall



    Boxted WI
    Tuesday 31st March, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    “Don’t fear the smear” and “Menopause matters”, short talks by healthcare professionals.

    If you would like to attend, please confirm bty email to BoxtedWI@gmail.com. There is no entry fee but you are asked to consider a donation to the Red Box Campaign such as sanitary products (in sealed packets), girls pants or tights.



    Boxted Methodist Silver Band
    Saturday 4th April, 7pm
    St Mary’s, Dedham

    Tickets £10 each, available from the parish office, pharmacy or band secretary Liz Petter on 01206 271511



    Black and Gold Ball
    Friday 15th May
    7pm – 1am
    Le Talbooth

    All funds raised will benefit the children of Boxted St Peter’s School. Tickets £65 per person. Three course dinner and coffee, then dance the night away! For more information, contact bsa@boxted.essex.sch.uk or contact the school office on 01206 272239.


    Have your say

    Find out how you can have your say at any meeting of Colchester Borough Council. All meetings are open to the public, except those parts where confidential matters are being discussed.

    For more information on how to have your say at council meetings, visit https://colchester.cmis.uk.com/colchester/HaveYourSay.aspx or to view the schedule of meetings throughout the year, visit https://colchester.cmis.uk.com/colchester/MeetingCalendar.aspx


    Useful links:

    Boxted Village Hall
    Boxted Village Website
    Boxted Primary School
    Boxted British Legion


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