Village News and Events
in Boxted and Langham
Monday 8th July
Next call: 9th July
Happy Sounds on hold
Unfortunately Happy Sounds Community Choir has to find a new venue for the Boxted singing group. Please be aware that there will be no choir at the British Legion on Tuesday eveningand singing will be put on hold until a new venue is found. Janette Gunn sends her apologies and is doing all she can to find a new venue.
Tuesday 9th July
Members will be enjoying a BBQ and garden party.
Boxted Parish Council
Wednesday 10th July 7.30pm
Boxted Village Hall
Download this month’s agenda here (pdf)
Evergreens
Thursday 11th July
Boxted Village Hall 2.30pm
Bring and buy sale.
Church Services
Sunday 14th July
9.30 am Sung Eucharist at St Mary’s Langham
4 pm Family service at St Peter’s Boxted
Langham Ladies
Garden Party
Sunday 14th July
The group are looking forward to another busy year of talks and events, with outings to Snape Maltings and Thursford already booked. New members are always welcome and existing members are thanked for all their support over the last two years.
Further membership details from Gill Brown (273286).
Good Neighbours
Have just celebrated 10 years of service to the people of Boxted and Langham. They are in need of more volunteers to give a helping hand.
Further information from David Hope (240782) e-mail; david.j.hope@btinternet.com
Recycling containers at Langham Community Shop
A voucher is now required to collect all recycling containers: garden waste sacks, green bottle/can boxes, large and small food caddies & clear plastic bags.
Please visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling to obtain vouchers.
Boxted and Langham Newsletter
The newsletter is seeking a new volunteer to co-ordinate its advertising. Those interested please contact Claire Arculus, e-mail: boxlangads@gmail.com
Dates for the diary …
Help to go online
Tuesday 16th July / 23rd July
Boxted Community Hub
10.30 am – 12.00 noon
Drop-In Sessions
Run by Colchester Borough Council
At the online drop in sessions, you are encouraged to bring your own device where you will receive help using it. Third and fourth Tuesdays every month
Boxted Airfield Historical Group
Tuesday 16th July at 7.30
Boxted Airfield Museum, Langham Lane
Richard Turner will speak on Friends of the Museum.
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 17th July 7.30 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Illustrated Talk: history of Chocolate by Tony Diamond
The Edge youth group
Friday 19th July
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Methodist Hall, Chapel Road, Boxted
It’s the last Edge before the summer recess. Back in September!~ All 11 – 18 year olds welcome.
Evergreens
Thursday 25th July
Boxted Village Hall 2.30pm
“Colchester: 1880 to 1980” – a talk by Norman Jacobs
Visitors welcome
Clear your home of unwanted items and raise funds for Boxted church tower repair
Our volunteer collectors will take and store any contributions you are able to make up to the
sale date.
We are looking for items falling within the following categories. Please contact the relevant collector if you have items to donate:
- Heirlooms – Stephen Whybrow, 01206 272773
- Summer reading – Colin & Mary Huke, 01206 272183
- Designer labels – Annette Whybrow, 01206 272773
- Fashion accessories – Jos Carter, 01206 272755
- Children’s entertainment – Don & Carola Markham, 01206 617429
- Serendipity – Linda Trelau, 01206 272710
- Children’s fashions – Jo Rankin/Angharad Pearce, 01206 271954/974180
- The Kitchen Cupboard – Nigel & Mary Chapman, 01206 272908
- The Garden Centre – Liz Nickerson, 01026 272204
- Box Set Heaven – Stephen Day, 01206 273142
- The Picture Gallery – Robin and Ali Human, 01206 272297
- The Jewellery Box – Graham & Gill Pullen, 01206 273804
Useful links:
Boxted Parish Council Website
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Primary School
Boxted British Legion
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
Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB
Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map
Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch
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