Village News and Events
in Boxted and Langham
Digital Help at the Hub
Tuesday 18th February
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Drop in session. Get basic digital skills for free. Bring your own devices.
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Tuesday 18th February, 7.30 pm
Boxted Airfield Museum
Guest speaker Flt Lt A Rivett DC 1830 Tendring SQD ATC
Admission donation £4, includes refreshments and a raffle ticket.
Details available from Jeremy on 07885 657255 or jezzyh@btinternet.com
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 19th February, 7.30 pm
Boxted Village Hall
The Story of Greyfriars
Thursday 20th February
Boxted Village Hall
Riding for the Disabled
A reminder …
Parish Newsletter
Copy deadline for March
Thursday 20th February
Copy for the March issue of the Boxted and Langham village newsletter should be with the Editor, Tim Clarke, by Thursday 20th February. Email lwbnewsletter@gmailcom
For more information on how to have your say at council meetings, visit https://colchester.cmis.uk.com/colchester/HaveYourSay.aspx
Get trees for free!
Saturday 22nd February
Colchester Borough Council’s annual ‘Trees for Years’ giveaway returns on Saturday 22nd February at the Community Stadium, Axial Way. This year, as part of the Colchester Woodland Project and to mark the start of a new decade, there will be ten thousand trees given away.
For more information, visit https://www.colchester.gov.uk/info/cbc-article/?catid=trees-in-planning&id=KA-02454
Above: Autumn colours of the naturally formed avenue of hedgerow oak trees on Boxted Straight Road approaching Betty Potter’s Dip from the north. The trees are a rare remnant of the heathland that once extended from Mile End to Boxted Cross.
Photo taken in November 2015
To plant a tree is to say yes to life
It is to affirm our faith in the future
To plant a tree is to acknowledge our debt
to the past: seeds are not created out of nothing.
To plant a tree is to co-operate in nature’s works
whereby all forms of life are interdependent.
To plant a tree is to take sorrow for past mistakes;
when we took life’s gifts for granted.
To plant a tree is to make a social statement for
green-consciousness, for conservation and ecology.
To plant a tree is to enhance the quality of life.
It brings beauty to the eyes and uplifts the spirit.
To plant a tree is to make a spiritual statement
or point. We are all members of the tree of life.
we stand or fall together.
Poem by Revd Francis Simon, quoted in, S Gitau, The Environmental Crisis and referred to in the book ’Saying Yes to Life’ by Ruth Valerio.
Church services
Sunday 23rd February
9.30 am Sung Eucharist at St Peter’s, Boxted
View from Boxted Church tower taken in Sept 2015
Reported incidents
Langham Lane: Residential Burglary. Suspect unknown gained entry to the dwelling by smashing the conservatory window and patio door using a brick. Suspect took a pillow case, jewellery box and broke into a cabinet.
Ellis Road: Suspects unknown have taken victims wallet which was accidentally left in the back of a taxi.
Read the minutes of 8th January 2020 meeting here:
Dates for the diary …
Bingo at the Hub
Tuesday 25th February
2-4pm
Digital Help at the Hub
Tuesday 25th February
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Drop in session. Get basic digital skills for free. Bring your own devices.
Mobile Pizza Company
Saturday 29th February
6 – 8 pm
Boxted British Legion
https://themobilepizzaco.co.uk/about/street-food/
Family Quiz Night
Saturday 7th March, 7pm
Boxted Village Hall
£6.00 per head. Children free.
Licensed bar. Contact Dominic and Linda on 01206 273324 dominic@poplargs.co.uk to find out more and to book your place.
All proceeds go to the Youthwork Fund.
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.
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.
Useful links:
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Website
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion
Langham and Boxted Churches
Boxted Cricket Club
Mobile Library Service
Boxted Runners
Boxted Neighbourhood Plan
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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