Faces of the Village
Jos Carter
Following an inspiring talk by the Catherine Bullen Foundation Jos is recruiting knitters or donations of wool for blankets and hats for a clinic in Namibia (see background below) and would love to hear from anyone who can help.
In the summer of 2002, Catherine Bullen, from Mersea Island, a fifth year medical student at Bristol University travelled with a fellow student to Namibia via Dubai and South Africa to go on a safari. Two days into the safari, she became seriously ill with a virulent strain of gastro enteritis. Despite valiant efforts to save her, she died at the age of 22 yrs. Her family, friends and university were devastated by the death of a young girl who was destined to become by all accounts a brilliant doctor. There was a feeling that something positive must emerge from this appalling tragedy and within a matter of days, the Catherine Bullen Memorial Fund was launched.
More details on the work of the Catherine Bullen foundation can be found here:
https://www.namibia-aid.org.uk/index.htm
Jos can be contacted on jocelyn or ‘phone 01206 272755
Mobile Library
Tuesday 27 February and 13 March
10.55 – 11.30 am
Boxted Playing Field car park
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The nationally promoted Great British Spring Clean takes place between Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th March.
Stephen Whybrow is proposing to mark the occasion by gathering together one or two groups of say 6 volunteers to tackle one or more of the road stretches in Boxted which are difficult for individual volunteers to deal with largely for reasons of safety. Stephen has obtained some large and prominent warning signs and the plan would be to have one of these carried in advance of the group and one behind so as to slow the traffic down then the other 4 volunteers in each group should be able to pick up the litter over a short period of time. He has some Hi Vis clothing for anyone who does not have this.
The time proposed is 10.00am on Saturday 3rd March with a view to finishing by 11.30 am if not sooner.
If you are able to join in please contact Stephen as soon as possible.
stephenwhybrow
Only four tables left!
Any singles or couples that may like to attend please contact Dominic or Linda on:
01206 273324,
dominic
FAMILY QUIZ
Village Hall Cage Lane Boxted
Saturday 3rd March 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Tables of up to 8 people £6.00 per person
£3.00 per child (11years and under)
Entrance includes snacks served at half time Licensed Bar until 10.00pm
Raffle – numerous prizes
All proceeds for St. Peter’s and St Mary’s Church’s Youth Groups
To book a table ring Dominic or Linda
Church Services
Sunday 4 March
9.30 am Sung Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Langham
11 am service at Boxted Methodist Church
3 pm Methodist Silver Band Monthly Service at Boxted Methodist Church
Boxted Methodist Silver Band Spring Concert
7.30 on March 10th in Gt Horkesley New Village Hall. Tickets £6 from Liz 271511 or band members. Everybody welcome to come and hear our new repertoire – includes music from stage screen and song as well as traditional brass band favourites.
We’ve gone all green!
New recycling bins outside Langham Community Shop
We stock recycling containers and bags on behalf of Colchester Borough Council
For more information on recycling and voucher number needed for garden sacks please see the Council website: https://beta.colchester.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/
Shop Open
Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5pm
Saturday 8.45am – 1pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 9.30 – 11.30am
Recycling in the carpark available 24/7!
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