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 17 November
St Mary’s Langham
9.30 Holy Communion
10.30 Morning Worship
Refreshments will be served between services.
St Peter’s Boxted
2.30 -4.30 pm Shoebox Packing for Operation Christmas Child
Items can be dropped of this year at Harpers Caffe at Boxted Hub, Boxted Church and St John’s Church Great Horkesley.
Operation Christmas Child – Samaritan’s Purse
Boxted History Group
Wednesday 20 November, 8pm
Boxted Village Hall
Peter Jones will talk about Jumbo, the iconic Victorian water tower in Colchester town centre.
All welcome. For information phone Alan 01206 272250
Mobile Library
Thursday 21 November
9.35am – 10.05am: Moor Road, Langham
10.10am – 10.40am: Boxted Village Hall car park
Penny Carmichael
Penny, who, with her late husband, David, lived in Boxted for many years, died peacefully on Monday November 11. If anyone wishes to write to the family the following address is for Dominic, Penny’s eldest son:
- Rhiwiau, Llanllawddog, Carmarthen, SA32 7JH
A service will be taking place in St Peter’s Church, Boxted some time in the near future.
Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes triumph at Essex Housing Awards
Colchester City Council and Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) are proud to announce their recent success at the Essex Housing Awards 2024, where they were named winners in the Small Housing Schemes category for the Silver Band Close development in Boxted. This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of the council and CBH in providing high-quality, accessible, and sustainable social housing to meet the diverse needs of the local Colchester community.
The Silver Band Close development, an exemplary project of seven homes, was recognised for its innovative approach to creating accessible housing. The site includes a four-bedroom wheelchair-accessible bungalow, two two-bedroom wheelchair-accessible bungalows, two one-bedroom level-access maisonettes, and two one-bedroom first-floor maisonettes. The site was designed with the local community in mind, helping to support local residents while also addressing broader housing needs within Colchester. This development further helps to free up larger family homes in the area by providing accessible options for residents looking to downsize.The award underscores the council’s commitment to enhancing the availability of affordable, energy-efficient homes in line with the council’s pledge to deliver 350 new council-owned properties by the end of 2024. In addition to fulfilling the housing needs of Colchester’s residents, these properties align with the Future Homes Standard, featuring environmentally sustainable measures such as air-source heat pumps, double glazing, LED lighting, and enhanced insulation, all supported by grant funding from Homes England and the council’s Housing Revenue Account. Cllr Paul Smith, Portfolio Holder for Housing, said: “Winning the Small Housing Schemes award is an incredible achievement that reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of everyone involved.
The Silver Band Close development stands as a shining example of what can be accomplished when we work together to provide high-quality, accessible housing solutions for our local community. These homes not only address urgent housing needs but also align with our climate goals by incorporating energy-efficient features that benefit both residents and the environment.” Philip Sullivan, Chief Executive of Colchester Borough Homes, added: “We are thrilled to see Silver Band Close receive the recognition it deserves. This development truly embodies the values of CBH and Colchester City Council, demonstrating how we can meet the unique needs of our community through thoughtful design and careful collaboration. It’s fantastic to be able to contribute to a project that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and we are excited to build on this success in the future.”
The Essex Housing Awards, in association with Birketts LLP, celebrate excellence in the housing sector by recognising projects and individuals that make significant contributions to the housing landscape in Essex. This year’s awards, held on 7 November, received an impressive number of entries, showcasing the dedication and impact of housing organisations across the county.
For more information, please contact communications@colchester.gov.uk or call 07815 088150.
New Guidance for Local Planning Authorities from National Landscapes
New National Landscape Association Guidance on meeting Section 85 CROW Act obligations in Planning has just been published.
This will be sent out to all Planning Heads and planning contacts in Policy & Development Management in the Local Planning Authorities who work within the Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONBs. Parish Councils are also Relevant Authorities so they must comply too with the strengthened duty.
ECC/Essex Highways ignored the recommendations of their Heritage Assessment for sympathetic repair of the bridge and, as a result, have failed to demonstrate how they have complied with the strengthened duty.
Save our Bridge!
What’s on later this month …
What’s on in December …
Please come along to any of the community events and church services taking place in December which are, as ever, open to all.
You are most welcome!
Sunday 1st December
1pm – 4pm: Christmas Table Top Sale at the Boxted Royal Legion
3pm: Advent carols with the Boxted Methodist Silver Band at Boxted Village Hall followed by Christmas Tree Lighting at 4pm
Saturday 7th December
1pm – 6pm: Langham Winter Festival at Langham Community Centre. Market stalls, music and entertainment, food and drink and loads more!
Thursday 19th December
7.30pm: Carol Singing by the Shepherd and Dog, Langham
Sunday 22nd December
3pm: Community Carol Service at St Peter’s Church, Boxted with the Boxted Methodist Silver Band
Christmas Eve
4.00pm: Christingle service – St Mary’s Church, Langham
11.00pm: Midnight Mass – St Mary’s Church, Langham
Christmas Day
10.00am: Christmas Communion – St Peter’s Church, Boxted
The Wizard of Boxted
Friday 13 December 7.30pm
Saturday 14 December 4.00pm and 7.30pm
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.
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 Boxted Evergreen Club meet in the village hall every four weeks from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Anyone wishing to come along would be given a warm welcome. Our members are always asked for their suggestions before our yearly entertainment programme is arranged, so we do try our best to cater for everyone. If you would like more information about our club please call Linda on 01206 272710.
Monthly Pencil Art
Contact willowsofdedham@gmail.com for more info
Mobile library
10.10am – 10.40am
Boxted Village Hall car park
10 October
31 October
21 November
12 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 the2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30pm – 10:00pm atLangham Community Centre.Contact Gill Brown on01206 273286orTricia Gooding on01206 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
10 October
31 October
21 November
12 December
https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries/colchester
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
The Wizard of Boxted
Friday 13 December 7.30pm
Saturday 14 December 4.00pm and 7.30pm
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.
Boxted Village Website 