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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

  • 10th November 2019

    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. There’s a packed schedule for the weeks ahead.


    Monday 11th November, 8pm


    Boxted WI
    Tuesday 12th November, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall
    The Gin Lord

    @theGinLordUK : talk and tasting


    Tuesday 12th November, 2-4pm


    Boxted Parish Council Meeting
    Wednesday 13th November, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    Read this month’s agenda here


    Boxted Evergreens
    Thursday 14th November, 2.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    Asking members for any good tips or remedies

    Club secretary: Linda Tralau 01206 272710



    Thursday 14th November, 8pm
    Branch AGM – members only


    Thursday 14th November, 8pm
    Langham Community Centre
    Pudding Tasting + quiz

    We meet on the second Thursday monthly at Langham Community Centre at 8.00pm. After the meeting members are encouraged to sit and talk over a cup of tea/coffee and a piece of homemade cake or similar.
    Contact: Gill Brown 01206 273286



    Langham Film Nights Supper Cinema

    ‘Yesterday’
    Saturday 16th November

    Tickets £16 each. Includes a 2-course meal. Doors open at 6pm, meal starts at 6.30pm.
    Tickets available from
    http://www.langhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/next_screening/
    Limited tickets available for this annual event


    Christmas Handmade Fair
    Sunday 17th November, 10.30am – 3.30pm
    Langham Community Centre

    Over 25 makers, creators, stitchers and knitters; free entry and parking.


    Church services:

    Sunday 17th November

    8 am Said Eucharist at St Mary’s Langham.

    9,30 am Shoebox Celebration Family Service at St Peter’s Boxted


     Dates for the diary …


    Digital Help at the Hub
    Tuesday 19th November
    10am – 12noon

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


    Boxted carpet bowls club
    19th November, 2.30pm
    Every Friday 7pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    If you are interested in attending or would like more information on the Bowls Club, please contact Christina Lawrence on ‭01206 272654‬


    Boxted Airfield Historical Group
    Tuesday 19th November, 7.30pm

    The Atlantic Wall (Bob Barnett)

    All events are held at the museum visitor centre unless otherwise stated. Doors open 7.15 PM. Admission by donation of £4 which includes refreshments.

    Details available from JEREMY on 07885 657255 or jezzyh@btinternet.com


    Art and Craft Club
    Wednesday 20th November, 2pm-4pm
    Boxted Village Hall


    Boxted History Group
    Wednesday 20th November, 7.30pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    The History of Tea


    The Edge
    11-18 year olds
    Friday 22nd November, 7.30pm-9pm
    Boxted Methodist Hall


    Digital Help at the Hub
    Tuesday 26th November
    10am – 12noon

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


    Mobile Library
    Thursday 28th November, 10.10-10.40am
    Boxted Playing Field

    Future dates:
    19th December 2019
    9th January 2020


    Thursday 28th November
    Christmas party Boxted Buskers


    Langham Community Shop Festive Fayre
    Saturday 30th November 11am – 3pm

    Local food and drink to try. Christmas gifts, fashion and hampers


    Saturday 30th November, 7pm
    Langham Community Centre
    A Christmas Carol

    The Charles Dickens’ tale told by Anthony Roberts (actor, director of Colchester Arts Centre) with piano by Jamie Cunliffe

    • Doors open 6.15pm – Raffle – Carol Singing – lnterval Refreshments
    • Bar open prior to performance and during interval
    • Tickets £5.00 from Langham Community Shop or Liz Winter:
      libbywinter@gmail.com 01206 322301
    • All funds raised will be shared between Langham Pre-School, Community Shop and Community Centre

    Sing with Nettie Osman
    Saturday 7th December, 11am-1pm
    Langham Community Centre

    £6.00 – contact Carolyn on 272332


    Kelvedon Singers Festive Christmas Music Sunday 8th Deember 7.00pm St Peter's Church, Boxtedwine and refreshments Kelvedon Singers Festive Christmas Music
    Sunday 8th December 7.00pm
    St Peter’s Church, Boxted

    Dixit Dominus by Handel

    Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the door

    Wine and refreshments. Contact Sarah Phillips 01376 561719 email sp@base.nitrex.net
    or Jasper Hunt 01206 322098 email boxtedconcerts@gmail.com


    Snow White Panto
    Saturday 14th December, 4pm and 7pm
    Boxted Village Hall

    Not to be missed!
    The Boxted Amateur Players’ 2019 pantomime.

    Matinee prices are £6.50 adult, £3.50 child.
    Evening performance all seats are £6.50.
    Buy tickets at buytickets.at/boxtedparishcouncil


    Reindeer Ramble
    Sunday 15th December, 11.30am
    Langham Community Centre

    0.75 mile Christmas ramble in the woods. £3.00 each or £10.00 family ticket. All proceeds to 2nd Langham Scouts.


    Useful links:

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

    Little Owls Pre-School
    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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