Village News and Events
In Boxted & Langham
Welcome to the latest newsletter.
If you wish to have an item included in this newsletter, please email us at newsandevents@boxted.org.uk by Thursday 5pm at the latest. Thank you.
Church Services
Sunday 2 March
St Peter’s Church Boxted
9.30 am Said Holy Communion
10.30 am Morning Worship
Refreshments will be served between services
Colchester Local Plan meeting
Tuesday 4 March 6:00pm
Colchester Town Hall
Colchester Council has published its revised Local Plan proposals (details below), which include an additional 11,000 homes to be built over the next 15 years. This is on top of the existing housing proposals of just over 900 homes a year. This reflects the fact the Government are mandating that Colchester builds an extra 40% each year with proposals for 150 homes in Boxted and a whopping 900 in Langham.
Details of the agenda, a live broadcast of the meeting (which can be viewed via the Council’s YouTube channel) and the local plan document, including maps of preferred sites can be found HERE.
The meeting on 17 February did not agree to go to consultation (Reg18) on the preferred options for development – by a very narrow vote. This next meeting is now scheduled for 4March but because the planning team have to get more evidence and infrastructure plans the timetable for consultation is now slipped to nearer Nov/Dec 25. Details are contained in the Agenda document on the above link.
Mobile Library
Thursday 6 March
9.35am – 10.05am: Moor Road, Langham
10.10am – 10.40am: Boxted Village Hall car park
Bus service request
At the request of Boxted Parish CounciI Cllr Lewis Barber had asked both the operator and ECC about extending the Boxted bus timetable (80/80A) to allow students/others to get into central Colchester for before 9 or have a bus service that leaves Colchester after 3:10pm, or if a shorter bus even could go to P&R for onward travel.
Unfortunately, this request has been rebuffed but Cllr Barber is reverting to try and understand the reasons why and to see if they will reconsider.
Seeing The Planets
There has been a lot of media interest in the visibility of the planets this week. While it is quite unusual for so many to be visible in the evening sky, several are difficult to see without a telescope. Mercury may be visible low in the west once the sky is dark enough, but it never rises high above the horizon. Saturn is nearby but it is even lower. Neptune is quite close to Mercury but requires a telescope. Uranus is much higher but requires binoculars or a small telescope.
Happily, the remaining planets are putting on a great show. In the west Venus is blazing in the twilight and is impossible to miss. Both Jupiter and Mars are visible high in the south and will be easy to pick out against the fainter stars as the sky darkens. Note the distinct pastel red colour of Mars which makes it unmistakeable.
Photo: A view of Venus from Boxted by Nik Szymanek
Fancy trying out some acting?
Sunday 9 March, 3-5pm
Boxted Village Hall
There will be a free, fun workshop for anyone wishing to try out some acting with the Boxted Players at the village hall on Sunday 9 March 3-5pm. The session will look at some techniques and try out acting in a friendly environment with no audience to worry about. No experience necessary all ages welcome. No need to book, just turn up.
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 19 March, 8.00pm
Boxted Village Hall
Samantha Rowley will talk about The Roman Circus.
All welcome.
For further information phone Alan 272250.
Langham Film Nights
Regulars in Boxted
Did you know there is an events calendar for Boxted Village Hall on the Boxted Village Website. Click here to view the calendar .
Pylons in Boxted
For all the latest information regarding the National Grid pylon project, please go to https://pylonseastanglia.co.uk/news/
Sing to beat Parkinsons
Fortnightly Wednesdays 10.30 – noon (term time). £5.00. Contact Emma Bishton at colchester.singtobeat@gmail.com for more information and check session dates at www.ejbmusic.co.uk/colchester
Boxted Royal British Legion
Check out the latest events on the RBL Facebook page.
All are welcome to all events
Email boxted.legion@gmail.com for further information
Forest Church
Fourth Saturday every month, 3pm, St Peter’s Churchyard
Boxted Bingo!
Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676
Boxted History Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Boxted Village Hall – 7.30 pm
For further information call 01206 272774
2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm @ Boxted Village Hall
Contact:
Geraldine Russell 07840 746953
Email Essex HQ @ admin@essexwi.org.uk
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Art and Craft Club
3rd Wednesday of each month 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Bowls club
Every Friday 2 – 4 pm
Boxted Village Hall
Our club meets in the village hall every fourth Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. The age of our members varies but the club would suit anyone over 60, so please come along and you would be given a warm welcome. Our members are always asked for their suggestions before our yearly entertainment programme is arranged and we do try our best to cater for everyone. If you would like more information about our club please call Linda on 01206 272710 or Elaine on 01206 273183.
Monthly Pencil Art
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
Thursdays;
13 February
6 March
27 March
17 April
8 May
29 May
19 June
10 July
31 July
21 August
11 September
2 October
23 October
13 November
4 December
You can call our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7628 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, to speak to an advisor, or use the 24-hour automated service (option 1) to renew your items (also at weekends).
The Edge & The Zone
The Zone for 6-11 year olds 5.30pm-7pm and the Edge for 12-18 year olds 7.30pm-9.00pm. Fortnightly during term time at St Peter’s Church. Contact Linda Sheil 01206 273324
Regulars in Langham
The Langham Community Centre hosts a wide range of regular clubs and unique activities. Many of these groups would welcome new members, so don’t hesitate to browse the ‘Activities’ page on the website or see the Facebook page to find out more.
If you have an idea for a new club or event, please contact Sue Armstrong by calling 07741 284132 or emailing LanghamCC@gmail.com to further discuss your idea.
Langham Ladies meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm – 10:00pm at Langham Community Centre. Contact Gill Brown on 01206 273286 or Tricia Gooding on 01206 230510.
Langham Community Cafe
Main Hall of the Community Centre on the last Friday of each month, from 10:30am until midday. All are welcome to join us for coffee/tea and cakes.
Beer and the Bible
Mobile Library
Moor Road, Langham, 9.35am – 10.05am
Thursdays;
13 February
6 March
27 March
17 April
8 May
29 May
19 June
10 July
31 July
21 August
11 September
2 October
23 October
13 November
4 December
You can call ourContact Centre on 0345 603 7628 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, to speak to an advisor, or use the 24-hour automated service (option 1) to renew your items (also at weekends).
In the Community
Join the Boxted Players for their 10th anniversary pantomime with an original take on a classic tale with Dorothy whisked off to a magical place far away from her rural roots.
For tickets search ‘Boxted’ on www.wegottickets.com or call into Harper’s Caffe at Boxted Hub
Adults £10.00, children (under 16) £5.00
Aldercar Wood is a locally run club for any of us wanting to get a good deal for heating oil. To sign up, please provide your name and email address to aldercarwood@gmail.com.
East Anglia GREEN project update
Following the name change we have also updated our project contact details which you can now use to get in touch with us here:
– contact@n-t.nationalgrid.com
– FREEPOST N TO T
– www.nationalgrid.com/norwich-to-tilbury
Langham Community Shop now has leaflets regarding National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylon/cables plan. If you would like to object to their proposals, please pick up and complete the forms, which can be left at the Shop to be sent to the Secretary of State.
You can also find the petition online at: https://pylonseastanglia.co.uk/
or join the Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/718238339216424/
North Colchester Men’s Shed
Contact Roger Newnham 07988 736571 for more details.
Food bank donations
Food bank collection points are at Boxted British Legion Club, St Peter’s Church, Boxted, St Mary’s Church Langham and Langham Community Shop
Find out what’s needed and how you can help. Go to: https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/
Good Neighbours
For help with transport to an important appointment (hospital, dentist, flu/covid booster, collection of prescriptions or a visit for some company. Call so we can help, Monday to Friday, 8am – 7pm:
- Monday……….230525 or 272773
- Tuesday……….271813 or 273195
- Wednesday….272755 or 272013
- Thursday……..07842 034489 or 323007 or 07765 037892
- Friday………… 07510 504026
Please phone for the day on which you make your call, not the day of your appointment.
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