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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

  • 21st June 2024

    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 23 June

    9.30 am Holy Communion  St Mary’s Langham 


    Sunday 30 June 
    10 am United Service and Confirmations at St Peter’s Boxted with Bishop Roger  
     


    Mobile Library

    Thursday 27 June

    9.35am- 10.05am, Moor Road, Langham 
    10.10am – 10.40am, Boxted Village Hall Car Park 
     


    Boxted 10K Event 2024

      
    Boxted Runners held their sell out Boxted 10K on Sunday 9 June. The well-attended event, based at St Peters School, was a resounding success, with a total of 700 runners competing across the 2K, 5K and 10K races. Much to the relief of the runners and spectators alike the weather remained dry throughout. 

    As well as the competitors, their families, friends and visiting villagers soaked up the wonderful atmosphere and enjoyed the additional attractions and refreshments. 
      
    It was great to see the main event sponsor, Fenn Wright, had a team running as did KAT Marketing, a Boxted based business, who sponsored the water for the event. Designed by Sports [DBS] another of the sponsors, not only conducted the warm up for all races but also had a runner in the 10K race and donated running clothing to the winners of the 5 & 10K events. 

    Hill Farm Flooring, another Boxted business added to the sponsors and were at the event adding support to the organisers and competitors alike. 

    Providing relief to tired legs, Fiona Wallis, a sports physio from the Manor Health and Wellness Centre in Colchester was on hand to attend to any running related aches and pains. 
      
    The youngsters were able to rid themselves of any excess energy on a bouncy castle and then along with friends and family, enjoy a nice cooling ice cream. 
      
    Boxted School Association [BSA] provided the ever-popular barbeque and Colchester City Ladies Football Club provided a bar, hot drinks and served cakes made by the football club and Boxted Runners volunteers. 
      
    A successful and enjoyable day all round, raising additional funding for St Peters School. Results and images of the day can be found on the Boxted 10k website :  
      
    From Boxted Runners – a huge thank you to all those who volunteered and contributed. 
      
    Next year’s event will be on Sunday 8 June 2025. 
     


    Boxted WI

    This year Boxted WI had the responsibility of sending a delegate to the WI national annual meeting.  Our WI president, Deborah Broad, represented Boxted, Great and Little Horkesley and Mile End groups. This meeting sees WI representatives from across country gather to address any constitutional matters, hear from speakers on current issues relevant to the membership and vote on our resolution and subsequent campaign for the year. This year’s meeting was held at the Albert Hall with over 4000 women in attendance. The atmosphere was amazing. Hearing the organ at the hall belt out Jerusalem and being able to sing out in itself was a treat. 

    Recently, Boxted WI had their annual garden party with the theme ‘diamonds’ on a very chilly June evening. If you are interested in joining the local WI, please contact Geraldine Russell on 07840 746953, or email admin@essexwi.org.uk 
     


    What’s on in July …


    Boxted History Group

    Wednesday 17th July, 8.00pm 
    Boxted Village Hall


    John Worland willtalk about the Essex Witch Trials. 

    All welcome.   Phone 272250 for further information 
     


     

    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 
     

    The YouTube link for a recording of the presentation is as follows:  https://youtu.be/he526OsS59k 

    Copies of the presentation slides can be downloaded from the below link (in both MS Powerpoint and PDF formats):  https://geodex.egnyte.com/fl/DAoBov0huj/Boxted_Parish_Council_ 

    A full list of links is provided in the description of the YouTube video and within the presentation slides.  For more information please follow: 

    For all official National Grid information please see:

    https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/infrastructure-projects/norwich-to-tilbury


    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! 

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    Forest Church

    Second Saturday every month, 3pm, St Peter’s Churchyard


    Boxted Bingo!

    Contact Dot for more details on 01206 272676


    Open door drop-in cafe

    Fridays, 8.45am – 10.15am 
    Boxted Village Hall 
    Term time only


    Boxted History Group

    3rd Wednesday of each month 
    Boxted Village Hall – 7.30 pm 
    For further information call 01206 272774 

    Neil Dickenson will talk to the Group about Japan – The last Shogun to the Present Emperor at the meeting in the Village hall at 7.45pm on Wednesday 17th April. and will begin with a short AGM. All welcome. Information on 272250.



    2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm @ Boxted Village Hall 

    Contact: 
    Geraldine Russell 07840 746953 
    Email Essex HQ @ admin@essexwi.org.uk 
    Find us on Facebook 


    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



    25 April 
    16 May 
    06 June 
    27 June 
    18 July 
    08 August 
    29 August 
    19 September 
    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).


    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. ContactLinda 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



    25 April 
    16 May 
    06 June 
    27 June 
    18 July 
    08 August 
    29 August 
    19 September 
    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


    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 regardingNational 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/ 



    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.


    St Peter’s Markets Plants

    Over 500 plants are for sale in aid of Langham with Boxted Church Funds. Most plants are £1.50 to £3.50 with quantity discounts.Perennials, English native trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers are available.First come first served but all will be done to fulfil requests.Contact Stephen Whybrow on 07801 749575 or email stephenwhybrow@msn.com to order or arrange viewing or visit https://stpetersmarketplace.org/ for more information. 


    Useful links:


    Boxted Parish Council 
    Boxted Parish Council on Facebook 
    Boxted Village Hall 
    Boxted Village Website 
    Boxted Neighbourhood Plan 
    Boxted Primary School 
    Boxted British Legion 

    Boxted S t Peters Church 
    Little Owls Pre-School 
    Boxted Cricket Club 
    Mobile Library Service 
    Boxted Runners 
    Boxted 10K 
    Boxted WI on Facebook 
    Boxted WI on Twitter 
    Boxted Airfield Historical Group 
    Langham Community Centre 
    Langham Community Shop 
    Langham St Mary’s Church 
    Langham Village Website 
    Langham Parish Council 
    2nd Langham Scouts 
    Dedham Vale & Stour Valley ANOB 
    Essex County Council’s PROW Interactive map 
    Colchester District Neighbourhood Watch 

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