Copy for the NOVEMBER issue should be with the Editor
Millcroft, Mill Road, Boxted CO4 5RW [email protected]
by 1 pm on SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER
OCTOBER 2016
SHOEBOX APPEAL 2016 Many readers have no doubt already started to fill shoeboxes with small toys, comforts, writing and drawing materials and so on in support of this year’s
Operation
Christmas
Child
The November issue of the Newsletter will contain leaflets giving advice on what and what not to put in your shoeboxes and will have donation forms attached. The appeal in Boxted and Langham is supported by St Mary’s and St Peter’s Churches and by the Boxted St Peter’s and Langham Primary Schools. It is organised again this year by Claire Arculus (Tel. 271264), who has spare shoeboxes for anyone who wants them. Last year Boxted and Langham sent off 125 filled shoeboxes.
BOXTED VILLAGE HALL
The Annual General Meeting of the Boxted Village Hall Management Committee will be held in the Village Hall at 7 pm on Wednesday 26 October, when the Treasurer’s report will be presented and plans for 2016-17 set forth. The Village Hall is a significant and highly-valued amenity for the whole village and its management, maintenance and development are surely worthy of support. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for people to learn of the challenges facing the Management Committee, to offer comment on any issues and to make suggestions for both immediate and long-term development. Even more, it is an opportunity to make a contribution by joining the Management Committee.
BOXTED ST PETER’S
CEVCP SCHOOL
Open Morning
Friday 4th November
Parents considering the
admission of their children in
September 2017 are invited to
look around the school at any
time between 9.30 and 11.30
am. No appointment is
necessary. The school looks
forward to welcoming you.
COME DANCING!
Saturday 15th OCTOBER
L ANGHAM COMMUNIT Y CENTRE
Come and celebrate our refurbished village hall Strictly no experience needed: just bring a pair of willing feet to the
CEILIDH/BARN DANCE “Free Range Legs” have a caller who will walk us through the steps before
each dance. Whatever your age, it’s always fun and a chance to mingle with other villagers. Wear casual dress, bring your own drink and glasses
and we will provide a sandwich buffet at 9 pm.
Tickets £10 (£5 for unaccompanied under 12s) Doors open at 7 pm Contact Liz Winter [email protected]
or phone Liz and David on 322301
BOXTED METHODIST CHAPEL Team Ministry
The Revd Alan Jenkins 793888
Email: [email protected]
The Revd Ken Chalmers 573061
Senior Steward Jenny Alvey 272686
THE PARISH OF
LANGHAM WITH BOXTED Website www.lb-churches.co.uk
Rector The Revd Dr Mandy Elmes
The Rectory Church Close West Bergholt
CO6 3JZ 240906
Mobile: 07872 649967
Email: [email protected]
Lay Minister Denise Hobday 230918
Church Administrator Liz Dixon 243683
Email: [email protected]
Churchwardens
St Mary’s Langham
Laura Benns 271458
Clifford Sims 321286
St Peter’s Boxted
Jocelyn Carter 272755
Graham Pullen 273804
Sunday Group Patsy Ann Maggs 322450
Zone & Edge Dominic Sheil 273324
St Mary & St Peter Newsletter
Editor Ian Hollands 230525
Email: [email protected]
Advertising Scott Dolling 273886
Email: [email protected]
Distribution
Ann Barnard (Boxted) 272349
Andrew Stacey (Langham) 272806
Enquiries about baptisms, weddings or funerals should be made to the Church Administrator.
COLCHESTER BOROUGH LOCAL PLAN: LANGHAM
The Langham Parish Council, drawing on the comments and views it has received from residents in the course of its consultation with them, has submitted its response to the Borough Council’s “Preferred Options” set out in the process that ended on 16 September. The Parish Council’s submission may be viewed on the Langham Village website
www.langham.org.uk The Council is grateful to those who made their views known to it or who wrote independently to the Borough Council.
HEATING OIL SCHEME The deadline for orders for the next delivery of oil under the group scheme is 5 pm on Wednesday 5 October. Orders must be placed in person at Langham Community Shop. There is a fee of £2 for ordering (£1 for Shop volunteers). Delivery will be within 5 working days of the 5 October deadline.
BOXTED EVERGREEN CLUB Members and their friends thoroughly enjoyed a bright sunny day in early September, when they visited the Bury St Edmunds Market and strolled round the beautiful Abbey Gardens. Recent meetings have included one at which members heard a most interesting talk on hedgehog rescue by Paula Baker; another, somewhat more rumbustious, session was led by Sue Pollington, “The Washboard Lady”. Despite the name, you don’t have to be in your autumn years to qualify for taking part in the Evergreens’ varied and attractive programme. Have a word with Linda Tralau on 272710.
CHURCH SERVICES OCTOBER
Sunday 2nd October 9.30 am St Mary’s
Sung Eucharist (CW) 11.00 am Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service with Communion Sunday 9th October 9.30 am St Peter’s
Harvest Festival Eucharist (Sung CW) 11.00 am Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service 3.00 pm Boxted Methodist Chapel
Band Service Sunday 16th October 8.00 am St Mary’s
Eucharist (BCP) 9.30 am St Mary’s
Family Service 11.00 am Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service Sunday 23rd October
9.30 am St Peter’s Sung Eucharist (CW)
11.00 am Boxted Methodist Chapel Morning Service
Sunday 30th October 11.00 am Boxted Methodist Chapel
Morning Service 11.15 am All Saints’ Gt Horkesley
Three Parishes Service
LANGHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Considerable improvements have recently been completed at the Community Centre. They include new windows and the complete repainting of the Main Hall, refurbishment of the kitchen area with a new quiet electrically-operated shutter, a new rear patio and many other features designed to improve facilities for the disabled and to increase the potential for future hirings. The work was executed by Rose Builders of Lawford. The Community Council thanks the Diana Tinson Fund, Essex Community Foundation, Cory Environmental Trust in Britain and Langham Parish Council for their respective parts in making the project possible. It is also grateful to Roger Newnham, who managed this complicated project on behalf of the village, and Rob Clark, who secured the funding.
BOXTED HISTORY GROUP At the Group’s August meeting, the ebullient Eve Regelous traced, very vividly, the history of the famous London store, Harrods, (She herself had worked at Harrods for 25 years.) The business was started by Charles Henry Harrod in the early part of the 19th century and subsequently moved to the corner of its present site in Brompton Road. Despite a disastrous fire in 1883 the firm was floated on the Stock Exchange in 1899 and rapid expansion followed. During WW2, members learnt to their surprise, the store was used to produce military clothing and parts for Lancaster bombers. After the war Harrods was sold to the House of Fraser and then, in 1960, to Mohammed Al Fayed (for £660m.). The Harrods empire now includes six major stores and numerous outlets around the world, while its flagship store in London employs over 5,000 staff.
JOHN TOKELY Painter & Decorator No job too large or small.
9 Nayland Road Colchester CO4 5EG 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
J ROGERS Plumbing & Heating Over 40 years’ experience
Mobile: 07970 477995 Tel: 01206 852875
RUSSELL SMITH
High Quality Painter & Decorator
Jon-Pat School Road Langham Colchester
Tel: 01206 323520
BIG CLEAN LITTLE CLEAN LIMITED
Domestic and Office Cleaning
A quality, reliable, fully insured service
Mobile: 07786 087585 Tel: 01206 273125
EXTERIOR CARE Roofing Specialist
Flat roofing Tiling & Slating New roofs & repairs
Mobile: 07970 016234 Tel: 01206 272453
5 Brook Cottages Wet Lane Boxted
PARK LANE BEAUTY Beauty Treatment
Unit 6 Park Lane Business Centre Langham
Telephone 01206 233308
Email: [email protected]
PENROSE Veterinary Surgeons
9.00 to 6.30 weekdays, Wed evening & Sat morning
70 Brinkley Lane Highwoods 01206 842608
Peeler’s End Stratford St Mary 01206 323414
ZUMBA Fitness
Boxted Village Hall
Thursdays 9.30-10.15am Yogalates 10.20-11am
Jo Clarke 07887 518031
BOXTED VILLAGE HALL SNOWBALL September Winners
£25 Mrs Chapman £10 Vicky de Vries £ 6 Jo Shore £ 4 Mrs Dalziel If you would like to join the Snowball
ring Chris Tadman on 273216
LANGHAM 100 CLUB August Winners
£40 Maureen Shouksmith £25 Sue Thorpe £15 Langham Preschool £10 Helen Hewes
Subscription renewals (£26 for entry in 12 draws during the year) are in train. To renew your previous subscription or to join the 100 Club for the first time, ring Sue Armstrong on 271127.
St Peter’s
Church
St Mary’s
Church
NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE?
SAMARITANS
Available 24 hours a day
12 Vineyard Street Colchester
Open 10am to 8pm daily
01206 561234
Need a little help?
Ring
Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm
Ring one of the numbers on the
yellow cards available in
Boxted Village Hall & Community Hub
Langham Shop and the Churches
LANGHAM WI Brian Cummings, familiar to many as a Volunteer at the Community Shop, came in his scarlet uniform to the Langham WI in September to talk about his life as a Chelsea Pensioner. He described the amazing Royal Hospital building, founded by Charles II and designed by Wren but transformed over the years to provide the present small flats. There about 300 ex-service In-pensioners, who are encouraged to get out into the world. There are also gardens a club, café, medical centre, chapel and the Great (dining) Hall. Members heard about the annual Founder’s Day Parade and of the many famous people who support the Hospital.
Good Neighbours
THE ZONE & EDGE CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS
The two youth groups welcome newcomers. They have a great time with games, sport, music, crafts and discussions: there is something for everyone. Joining is free and there are reasonably-priced refreshments: £1 buys plenty. “Food for Thought” is a Bible-related session that takes place while people are eating and drinking. There are pictures in both churches that show some of the groups’ activities; the latter include weekends away and various outings.
The Zone is for 6-11 years 5.30—7.00 pm
The Edge is for 11 years plus 7.30—9.15 pm
Sessions are on Friday evenings at the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, Chapel Rd, Boxted. For more information, call Dominic Sheil on 273324.
Brian Cummings MBE with guests from Boxted & Langham on their visit to the Royal Hospital in 2015
On 13 October the WI’s meeting will be open to everyone, with tickets at £5 for non-members available at the door. There will be wine and nibbles and entertainment with a 60s theme by Alan Haines.
EDITORSHIP This issue of the Newsletter is the last under my editorship; the November issue will be in the capable hands of Pauline Coverley (see the foot of the front page). I thank the contributors , advertisers, successive advertising managers and the many doughty people who deliver the Newsletter door-to-door for their support before and during my sixteen years in the chair. Long may the Newsletter continue to be of service to the people of Boxted and Langham. IH
BOXTED AIRFIELD HISTORICAL GROUP
The Museum in Langham Lane is open on Sunday 30 October 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is by a £3 donation. Under 16s are free.
TIN-BINS SKIP HIRE STRAIGHT ROAD BOXTED
2-4-6-8- yard skips
Fully licensed and qualified in
Waste Management & Recycling
Tel. Colchester 272751
Hunnaball Funeral Service York House 41 Mersea Road Colchester
Caring personal service from a family business
Immediate attention anytime, please contact: TREVOR, MELANIE or SAUL HUNNABALL
Tel: COLCHESTER 760049
Brian Osman
CHARTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
01206 273781 Please ring if you would like a
free preliminary discussion
Architectural Services Homa Design Ltd
Langham New buildings, extensions, conversions
Planning & Building Regulations Tel: 01206 272247
RESULT! DSA Approved Female Driving Instructor
Friendly, reliable, 1—1 Tuition
Pass Plus, Refresher & Intensive Courses Mock Test Service Discounts Available
Call Chris: 01206 273132 or 07973 570022
CLEANSHINE WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE
ESSEX & SUFFOLK COVERED BASED IN BOXTED
Est. since 1994 Friendly, reliable and traditional service
Tel: 01206 272054 Mobile: 07706 054373
Please call for a Free Quote and see what a difference
clean windows can make GUTTERING ALSO CLEARED
JIM BROWN Oil Boiler & Aga
Maintenance
Tel: 01206-272012 Mobile: 07885-504036
A.H. BLAND Landscaping & Treework Service
Tel: 01206 869559 (24 hours) or 272426
Mobile Tel: 07771 626548
BEECHWOOD
LUXURY CATTERY
MOOR ROAD LANGHAM
Julie Tel: 01206 272937 Riches Mobile: 07792 061856
Tree Work & Hedging Fully qualified + insured Free Estimates
Firewood available Seasoned + split Free delivery
Call G Ely Mobile: 07860 833634
FUTURE ELECTRICAL LTD YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICIANS
Call Chris on 272494 or 07798 865377
Free quotations Qualified & Registered
Family Business [email protected]
Removals - Storage - Self Storage
T e l : 01206 233376 Foxash Estate Harwich Road Lawford CO11 2LR
www.schofieldremovals.co.uk
OVENS CLEANED Local, reliable experienced
01206 973 648 [email protected]
Michael J Byles Plumbing & Heating
Oil Boiler Installations Servicing & Maintenance Oftec Registered
General Plumbing & Heating work also undertaken
Telephone 01206 822225 Mobile 07717 012433
E –mail: michaeljbyles @aol.com
ANGLIA LANDSCAPES
01206 272357
JANE BURTON Traditional Flooring
CARPET WOOD STONE
AMTICO VINYL RUGS
Designed to your personal requirements
Welmans Lamberts Lane Great Tey CO6 1AP
Tel: 01787 222770
mark & peter graves
carpenters & general builders
a family run business providing a professional
service and quality workmanship at competitive rates.
general interior & exterior property improvements/
maintenance including: painting, ki tchen
instal lation, shelving, cupboards, wardrobes,
f looring, windows, doors, archi traves, skirt ing
boards, guttering, fascias, roofs, extensions,
conversions, renovations, garages, new bui ld,
decking, patios, fencing, sheds and barns.
all jobs considered
tel: 07889 947150 (day) or
01206 271173 (evening)
All groundworks & landscaping carried out Supplies of aggregates, topsoil,
crushed concrete & road planings Est. 1957
FARM & WOODLAND SERVICES
BOB’S LOGS & KINDLING
Open fire/wood burner Barn stored
Mobile: 07733 326644
Tel: 01206 391146
Little Owls Pre School Boxted Ofsted registered
www.littleowlsboxted.co.uk
Phone: 01206 273226
Email: [email protected]
HA IRDRE SSE R I N LANGHAM
≈ Ladies & Gents trim £9 ≈ Blowdry £10
≈ Perms inc £32.50 ≈ Foils inc £28/33/38
≈ Tint regrowth inc £25
C a l l Ka t r i na on 2 33 43 5
NAYLAND
DENTAL & COSMETIC CLINIC
FAMILY DENTIST CHILDREN WELCOME
Hygienist Teeth Whitening
Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
Smilelign Implants
Private dentistry at affordable
prices
www.NaylandDentalClinic.co.uk
Julie Taplin
Registered Dietitian
Expert dietary advice tailored to you and your goals.
Specialist in adult type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Tel: 01206 273860/07776 291739 Email: [email protected]
Private Healthcare Registered
Firework Fitness uk ~~ New Aerobics Class ~~
Boxted Village Hall Thursdays 7 pm—8 pm Phone: Jaime—Louise 0782 8 12 5675
Email: [email protected]