NOVEMBER 2014
SMALL ACTION — BIG DIFFERENCE
Dear Friends,
Small actions can make a big difference: like smiling or saying “thank you”. Giving a Christmas present to a
child who would otherwise be without, is just such an action. This is why my husband and I support
Operation Christmas Child. It is a very valuable thing to do and it is so much fun at the same time – to fill a
shoebox with gifts for a boy or girl this Christmas!
So I’m delighted to say that once again, St Mary’s and St Peter’s Churches and the Primary Schools of
Langham and Boxted are combining in Operation Christmas Child.
Please give generously and take your gift-filled shoebox to one of the collection points (listed in the leaflet
enclosed with your copy of the Newsletter) by Monday 17th November. Alternatively, you could bring your
filled shoebox to our special service 9.30 am at St Peter’s Church, Boxted on Sunday 16h November.
Thank you for your support.
NOVEMBER DIARY
Boxted Parish Council
Boxted Evergreen Club
12th
13th
7.30
2.15 for 2.30
Village Hall
Village Hall
(Bingo)
27th 2.15 for 2.30
Village Hall
(Danny: Quiz)
Boxted WI
11th
7.30
Village Hall
(Create a Christmas Wreath)
Boxted History Group
19th
7.30 for 8.00
Village Hall
(Jef Page: Charles Dickens, Part 2)
Boxted Art & Craft Club
5th & 19th 2.00
Village Hall
(5th—Paulette Rose: The Story of Aran Knitting)
Boxted Coffee Café
Tuesday 10.30—12
Village Hall
Boxted Carpet Bowls
Monday 2.00 & Friday 7.00 Village Hall
Boxted Lodgers FC
Wednesday 7.00
Playing Field
Little Owls Pre-School (Boxted)
Playing Field
Monday—Friday in school term
9.15—12.15 & 12.15—3.15 (9.15—3.15 also available)
Boxted Methodist Silver Band
Methodist Chapel Schoolroom
Wednesday
7.30
Monday in term-time 7.30 (Training Band)
Boxted WI Singers
Tuesday 7.30—9.00
Village Hall
Langham Parish Council 5th 7.00
Community Centre
Langham WI
13th 7.30
Community Centre
(David Charleston: Stories & Poems)
100 Club Draw
28th 10.30
Community Centre
(Hosted by the Baby/toddler Group)
Crafty Ladies
5th 10.00—3.00
Community Centre
Patchwork Pals
19th 10.00—3.00
Community Centre
Film Night
29th 7.00 for 7.45
Community Centre
(“The Grand Budapest Hotel”, 12A)
Teen Film Night
2nd 5.45
Community Centre
(“Catch Me if you Can”, PG)
Boxted Airfield Historical Group 18th 7.15 Museum, L’m Lane
(Film Night: Thunderbolts & other fighters of WW2)
Langham Singers
11th 11.15—1.15
Community Centre
Langham Carpet Bowls
Tuesday 2.00 & Friday 7.30
Community Centre
Langham Bridge Club
Monday 7.15
Community Centre
Willow Wildlife Bridge Club
Friday 1.30
Community Centre
Langham Pre-School
Community Centre
Mon & Thu in school term
9.15—11.45
Tue, Wed & Fri in school term 9.15—2.30
2nd Langham Scout Group
Community Centre
Wednesday (times vary)
Langham Baby/Toddler Group
Community Centre
Monday in school term 9.45—11.15
Langham Tennis Club Coaching Sessions
Recreation Ground
Sunday Pay & Play: 10.15—11.15 (age 5—10)
11.15—12.30 (age 11—17)
Langham St Mary’s Bellringers
St Mary’s Church
Tuesday 8.00—9.00 Alternate Sundays 9.30
Copy for the DECEMBER– JANUARY issue should be with the Editor
Bodinnick, Wick Road, Langham CO4 5PG
[email protected]
by 1 pm on SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
THE PARISH OF
LANGHAM WITH BOXTED
SEASONAL FAIR
Website
www.lb-churches.co.uk
Rector
The Revd Dr Mandy Elmes
The Rectory Church Close West Bergholt
CO6 3JZ
240906
Email: [email protected]
Lay Minister
Denise Hobday
230918
Sunday Group Patsy Ann Maggs 322450
Zone & Edge
Dominic Sheil
273324
Churchwardens
St Mary’s Langham
Stephen Garner
272599
St Peter’s Boxted
Jocelyn Carter
272755
Graham Pullen
273804
15th NOVEMBER
11 am—12.30 pm
Enquiries about baptisms, weddings
or funerals should be made to Ian
Hollands, PCC Secretary, 230525.
St Mary & St Peter Newsletter
Editor Ian Hollands
230525
Email: [email protected]
Advertising Christopher Garnett 272479
Email: [email protected]
Distribution
Ann Barnard (Boxted)
272349
Andrew Stacey (Langham)
272806
BOXTED METHODIST CHAPEL
Minister: The Revd Ruth Ridge
The Manse Chapel Lane West Bergholt
CO6 3EF
242183
Email: [email protected]
BOXTED EVERGREEN CLUB
It has been a particularly
pleasant summer for the
Evergreens, starting with a
splendid Strawberry Tea at the
end of June. And then there was
a most interesting and moving
talk by Douglas Carter on the
men from Boxted who perished
in the First World War.
The Evergreens subsequently
spent a delightful Saturday
afternoon being entertained by
the Boxted Royal British Legion
Club. There followed an
enlightening talk on Alzheimer’s
Disease and then a hilarious
Beetle Drive.
The afternoon of the Grand
Draw, when members were
entertained by Barry Peters, saw
nearly £400 raised for the
Evergreens’ funds. They are
grateful to Anglia Landscapes,
Boxted Fencing and the other
generous donors of prizes.
Saturday
METHODIST CHURCH HALL
Chapel Lane
BOXTED
Attractive Stalls
With a touch of pre-Christmas spirit for
those looking for a bargain
Admission only 30p
In aid of Methodist Church funds
LANGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Langham Primary School is
currently electing pupil
representatives to the School
Council, where they will be
involved in decisions on many
key matters. They include: the
introduction of school houses to
promote intra-school competition;
proposals for curriculum teaching
and workshops; and proposals
for the school premises.
In early October parent and
teacher volunteers tidied up the
conservation area, earning the
thanks of everyone at the school.
The many events enjoyed or to
come include a Hallowe’en
Disco, the Shoebox collection for
Operation Christmas Child (see
page 1), a Christmas Bazaar and
Christmas carols in St Mary’s
Church.
Bob Schofield’s 40th
LANGHAM
BONFIRE NIGHT
Saturday
1st NOVEMBER
Langham
Recreation Ground
6 pm onwards
Torchlight procession 6.30
Adults £6
Children £2
Tickets from Langham
Community Shop or
Parish Councillors
Hot Dogs Burgers Baked
Potatoes Soup Tea
Coffee Soft drinks
In aid of
Recreation Ground Funds
CHURCH SERVICES
NOVEMBER
Sunday 2nd
10.30 am
Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service
11.15 am
St Peter’s
Sung Eucharist for All Saints (CW)
3.00 pm
Boxted Methodist Chapel
Band Service
6.00 pm
St Mary’s
Service for All Souls
Sunday 9th
9.00 am
St Mary’s
Remembrance Service
10.50 am
Boxted Methodist Chapel
United Anglican-Methodist
Remembrance Service
6.00 pm
St Peter’s
Sung Eucharist (CW)
Sunday 16th
8.00 am
St Mary’s
Eucharist (BCP)
9.30 am
St Peter’s
Family Eucharist (CW)
10.30 am
Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service with Holy Communion
Sunday 23rd
10.30 am
Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service
11.15 am
St Mary’s
Sung Eucharist (CW)
6.00 pm
St Peter’s
Evensong (BCP) *
Sunday 30th
9.30 am
St Mary’s
Sung Eucharist (CW)
10.30 am
Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service
* Provisional—please see notices at churches
BOXTED WI
A staggering £881 (so far) was
raised at he Macmillan Coffee
Morning. Huge thanks are due to
all the very generous supporters,
who included several local firms.
The September Craft Evening
was such a success that another
one was held in October, when
members were able to hone their
newly-learnt skills in making Fimo
beads, daisy-chain beading etc.
Cheese and wine completed a
splendid evening.
The “Great Boxted Bake Off”
saw fierce competition, the
eventual winners being
Geraldine, Sandra and Jacquie
with their fabulous apple &
blackberry scones plus
homemade jam and fresh cream.
Thanks are expressed to Tesco
(High Woods) for donating the
ingredients and prizes.
BOXTED VILLAGE HALL SNOWBALL
October Winners
£25 Mrs H Graves
£10 Luca Bays
£ 6 Luca Bays
£ 4 Mrs Graves, Wood Cottage
If you would like to join the Snowball,
ring Chris Tadman on 273216.
LANGHAM 100 CLUB
September Winners
£50 Maureen Bland
£25 Gill Salt
£15 Ann Lunn
£10 Sue Armstrong
If you would like to join the 100 Club,
ring Sue Armstrong on 271127.
LANGHAM WI
At the October meeting, Chris
Farndell used shots from his time
as a police photographer to
illustrate the wide variety of work,
from single fingerprints to road
accident scenes. Members were
impressed by the quality of
images taken in dark and wet
conditions. He later specialized in
teaching photography and
showed many photos from his
travels to demonstrate lighting
and composition. The winners in
the photographic competition
were:
Characters - Ken Hemmings
Nature
- Sandra Smith
Langham - Brian Flack
The November meeting will
feature a storyteller and poet,
Dave Charleston. Stories or
poems of under 200 words
offered by members or guests
will be welcomed—just for fun. A
visit to Bury Christmas Fayre is
planned for the end of the month.
BOXTED HISTORY GROUP
The History Group’s winter
programme began with the return
of Sarah Doig to give an
illustrated talk on “Education and
Victorian Village Schools”. Such
schools were of course much like
the Boxted Church of England
Primary School, replaced a few
years ago by the modern St
Peter’s CofE School. Before the
late 19th century education was
not compulsory, was expensive
and, in the rural areas, virtually
non-existent. Initially, some basic
education was added to Sunday
school classes [eg the Hurlock
Schoolroom of 1832 at St
Mary’s—Ed] and there followed
the establishment of charity
schools, usually sponsored by
the churches, and workhouse
schools. The National Society for
Promoting Religious Education
was established and a huge
programme of school building
begun. Usually built on land
donated by and near to the
parish church, they were
endowed by local benefactors
and clergy and received
government grants.
BOXTED PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs Cheryl Damen of
Horkesley Road, Boxted, has
been co-opted to membership of
the Parish Council.
Langham Pre-school
presents a
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING EVENING
Friday
28 NOVEMBER
7—10 pm
LANGHAM
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Many & varied stalls
Usborne books etc etc
Bar serving mulled wine
& mince pies
Come along and get into
the festive spirit
Entry £2.50
BOXTED NEIGHBOURHOOD
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Boxted Parish Council is
considering what changes to the
draft Neighbourhood
Development Plan may be
needed in the light of comments
made in the recent presubmission process. There will
then be further consultation and
public inquiry before the
document goes for approval by a
local referendum. Once
approved, the document
becomes a formal part of the
Colchester Borough Council’s
Local Plan, guiding decisions on
future development in Boxted.
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Mobile: 07976 848310
Tel: 01206 845665
STEVE RAYNER
House/Garden Maintenance
Grass/Hedge cutting Weed control Clearance
Small tree work Exterior painting Gutters cleared
Gates/Fencing/ Shed Services DIY jobs
Mobile: 07709 972728
Tel: 01206 233487
LANGHAM PRE-SCHOOL
Ofsted inspected
Children aged 2-5 yrs old can learn & play in a
friendly atmosphere with highly qualified staff.
Mobile: 07930 963638 (9-12.30) during term-time
Email: [email protected]
MATHER & CO
SOLICITORS
LANGHAM
Low cost, high quality conveyancing. Also Wills,
Probates and Powers of Attorney + Family and
general legal services.
Tel: 01206 322763
BS GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Hedge & grass cutting
Pruning
Planting
Painting & Odd Jobs
Winter Logs
Mobile: 07513 150526
Tel: 01206 273292
LENNIE NEWPORT Window Cleaning Services
Windows and surrounds thoroughly cleaned
A reliable service
Tel: 01206 322762
CARTER UPHOLSTERY
Modern & traditional
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Armoury Farm West Bergholt
Colchester
Tel: 01206 240858
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J ROGERS
Plumbing & Heating
Over 40 years’ experience
Mobile: 07970 477995
Tel: 01206 852875
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Tel: 01206 323520
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Domestic and Office Cleaning
A quality, reliable, fully insured service
Mobile: 07786 087585
Tel: 01206 273125
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Flat roofing Tiling & Slating New roofs & repairs
Mobile: 07970 016234
Tel: 01206 272453
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Antique & Modern Re-upholstery
Loose Covers
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36 Silcott Street Brightlingsea
Tel: 305635
Period Building Specialists
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01206 272357
All groundworks & landscaping carried out
Supplies of aggregates, topsoil,
crushed concrete & road planings
Est. 1957
Foxash Estate Harwich Road
Lawford
CO11 2LR
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1 Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester CO4 5RE
Veterinary Surgeons
Oil Boiler & Aga
Maintenance
Tel: 01206-272012
Tel. 01206 272909
The Penrose Veterinary Group
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Removals - Storage - Self Storage
Tel: 01206 233376
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Mobile: 07885-504036
All consultations by appointment
24 hour emergency service
70 Brinkley Lane Highwoods Tel: 842608
& “Peelers End” Stratford St Mary Tel: 323414
Orchard Barns kindergarten
Architectural Services
Judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
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Children’s Nursery for children aged 2—7 years
Langham
New buildings, extensions, conversions
Planning & Building Regulations
Tel: 01206 272247
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Tree Work & Hedging
Plumbing & Heating
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General Plumbing & Heating work also undertaken
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