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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

  • 6th January 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.


    Boxted Primary School


    New term starts Monday 6th January.

    Non pupil days Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th January

    Read the latest school newsletter here.


    Tuesday 7th January at 2.30pm



    Boxted Evergreens

    Thursday 9th January, 2.30 pm

    Boxted Hall Village

    “Beetle Drive”


    Boxted Parish Council

    Wednesday 8th January, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    Download the agenda here.


    Zumba and Pilates every Thursday!

    Boxted Village Hall

    Zumba – A fun, Latin inspired calorie burning dance class suitable for all levels.
    Thursdays at 9.30am

    Pilates – A multi level class to tone, stretch and strengthen core muscles and aid relaxation.
    Thursdays 10.30am.

    For further information, please contact Jo on 07887 518031


    Langham LadiesThursday 9th January at 8.00 pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Talk by local author Liz Trenow. For further details contact Gill Brown on 01206 273286.


    Friday 10th January


    The Edge youth group. 11-18 year olds. 7.30pm-9pm. Methodist hall, Chapel Road, Boxted

    Friday 10th January


    Langham Singers

    Saturday 11th January, 11am – 1pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Come and sing with Nettie Osman. New members, men and women welcome.
    Regular singing on the second Saturday of each month.

    This week, songs to learn are Only You by Yazoo and Words by Boyzone ….. if you get a chance (not obligatory!)

    Cost:  £6 with refreshments.

    Contact Carolyn Blacklock for further information on 01206 272332 email: carolyn.blacklock2@gmail.com


    Church services

    Sunday 12th January

    St Mary’s, Langham:

    • 9.30 am Sung Eucharist
    • 4 pm Family Service

    Dates for the diary …


    Beer and The Bible
    Monday 13th January, 8pm
    The Shepherd, Langham


    Bingo at the hub
    Tuesday 14th January, 2pm


    Art and Craft Club
    Wednesday 15th January, 2pm
    Boxted Village Hall



    Digital Help at the Hub
    Thursday 16th January
    10am  – 12.00 noon

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



    Boxted and Langham Newsletter

    Please send all entries for the February edition to the editor Tim Clarke by Thursday 16th January –lwbnewsletter@gmail.com


    Boxted Airfield Historical Group
    Tuesday 21st January, 7.30 pm

    Next meeting at the Museum, Langham Lane, Langham will be John Pyle who will speak on “Vertical Take Off: Updated”.

    Admission £4 by donation, including refreshments and draw entry.



    Mobile library
    Thursday 23rd January,
    10.10am to 10.40am

    Boxted playing field car park



    Digital Help at the Hub
    Thursday 23rd January
    10am  – 12.00 noon

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


    Boxted Evergreens
    Thursday 23rd January, 2.30 pm
    Boxted Hall Village

    “Bring and Buy”


    The Edge
    Youth Group for 11-18 year olds
    Friday 24th January
    Boxted Methodist Hall


    Mrs Lowry and Son Saturday 25th January, Langham Community CentreLangham Film Nights
    Mrs Lowry and Son
    Saturday 25th January, 7pm

    Buy tickets online or at the community shop
    http://www.langhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/next-screening/


    Learn about Langham
    Sunday 9th February, 2.30pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Illustrated talk by local historian Simon Gallup. Tickets £3.00 adults, £2.00 children, available from Langham Community Shop, The Shepherd, Ian and Ann Hollands (230525) or Bob and Liz Schofield (272711)


    Useful links:

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


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