HISTORICAL BOXFORD PRESS
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
The annual meeting of Boxford Community Council was held at the Village Hall on Friday evening and the attendance was most encouraging. Between 30 and 40 were present and keen interest was shown in the many subjects which came up for discussion.
Mr. Ralph Tugman, the chairman, gave a comprehensive report on the year's working. It had, he said, been a year of considerable achievement but it had had it's disappointements. On the credit side, we had managed to obtain the promise of a grant to build the pavilion; we had bought, restored, and erected a hut which provided temporary changing accomodation and storage of equipment; we had bought a second-hand Land Rover and gang mowers which enabled us to cut the grass without calling upon the generosity of local farmers; and considerable use had been made of the football pitches and the children's playground.
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
This match was marred by the fact that Waldingfield only fielded eight players, so the game was somewhat onesided.
From the start Boxford swept into the attack and they were soon three goals up, scored by Billy Buckle, Dave Wright and Keith Munson.
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
The annual whist drive for the Blind is taking place on March 21 in the Village Hall. Mr. Oliver Grimwood is once again organising the event and is confident of the usual support.
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
The monthly meeting of the Boxford, Edwardstone, and Groton Branch of the British Legion was held on Friday last at the White Hart, Boxford. In the absence of Mr. J. A. Stedman the chair was taken by Mr. J. Saunders. There was a fair attendance of members.
Mr. J. Saunders reported that a joint meeting of the Entertainments Committee and members of the Women's Section recommended that a Social Evening should be organised for Saturday, April 25 in the Village Hall and that it should take the form of a Buffet Supper with dancing and games. The main aim was to attract new members to both sections and the price of the tickets was fixed at 5s. It was hoped to arrange for a bar. Mr. Saunders emphasised that this was not intended as a money raising effort; it was a 'Get-together' so that newcomers to the village might learn more about the activities of the branch and perhaps join it. The meeting wholeheartedly supported the suggestions and plans will go ahead.
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
The dance at the Village Hall on Saturday evening, organised by Mrs. Olive Tarbet on behalf of the Community Council Pavilion Fund, was very well attended and made a profit of over £38. The music was provided by 'Brian and Mick' from Sudbury and this group adds to their popularity each time they visit Boxford. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly and Mrs. Tarbet and all her helpers are to be congratulated for providing such a lot of pleasure to so many.
Suffolk Free Press
19 March 1970
The winners in this week's draw, organised by the Community Council, were as follows: Mr. Lewis (senr.), Whitestreet Green; Mrs Fowler, Ellis Street; Mr. B. Squirell, Kersey; Mrs. Y. Clearke, Swan Street; and Mrs. D. Hughes, Hadleigh Road; Last week's winners were: Mrs. P. Williams, Swan Street; Mrs Lingwood, Swan Street; Mrs. Kent, Brook Hall Road; Mrs. Henderson, Butchers Lane; and Mr. Barry Rule, Broad Street.
Suffolk Free Press
12 March 1970
A well attended meeting was held in the Village Hall on Tuesday to inaugurate a Young Wives Group in Boxford. Lady Cull, who presided, said 'Here is an opportunity for all the young wives in this growing village to get to know each other in a modern and friendly way.'
Suffolk Free Press
12 March 1970
The date of the Annual Parish Meeting has been fixed for Monday, March 23 in the Village Hall. This is a public meeting and gives an opportunity to everyone to meet the chairman and members of the parish council, to ask questions, and to voice any criticisms or complaints they may have in relation to village affairs.
It is understood that Mr. A. T. Dunn who represents Boxford together with many other villages on the West Suffolk County Council will be present.
Suffolk Free Press
12 March 1970
Shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday the chimney at the Cedar House, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henderson in Butchers Lane, Boxford, was found to be on fire.
The alarm was given and two fire engines, one from Ipswich and one from Hadleigh, were soon on the scene and the fire was quickly put under control.
Suffolk Free Press
12 March 1970
Boxford Parish Council held their quarterly meeting on Monday. There was a full attendance of members and Mr. T. C. Clark was in the chair.
The clerk reported that he had so far received no definite reply to his inquiry regarding a way through from the Coxhill to Plumb Lane, but the matter was being discussed.
Suffolk Free Press
05 March 1970
Anger at County Council plans for the development of Boxford was expressed at a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday night.
The anger was expressed when there was a long discussion on the recent report prepared by the West Suffolk Planning Department on the future development of the county.
In this report Boxford is classified as a village where limited areas of land may be released for housing in a phased programme of development taking into account the varying factors relating to the village as set out in the report.
Suffolk Free Press
05 March 1970
The annual general meeting of the Boxford Community Council is being held at the Village Hall on Friday, March 13.
At this meeting a report will be given on the financial position, the progress made, and the plans for the future.
Suffolk Free Press
05 March 1970
One of the organisations in Boxford which is carried on unostentiously is a Troop of Girl Guides, and Miss Sloan, their leader, is organising a coffee morning and bring and buy at Nurse's House, Cox Hill, on Saturday, March 7, from 10.30 to noon, to raise funds for them.
Suffolk Free Press
05 March 1970
Towards the end of last year a party of people paid a visit to Berlin as guests of the American Air Force Command at Wethersfield. Amongst the party were Mrs. Swan, of East Lodge, Boxford House, and Mr. Malcolm Jones, whose parents live at Parsonage Farm.
Suffolk Free Press
05 March 1970
The winners in last week's draw organised by the Boxford Community Council, were as follows:
No. 603, Mrs. M. King, Polstead;
No. 606, Mr. Dale, White Street Green;
No. 540, Mr. W. Lee, 7 Homefield;
No. 585, Mrs. E. A. Whymark, Firs Cottage;
and No. 547, Miss E. Riddleston, Broad Street.
The winners in this week's draw were:
No. 823, Mrs. B. King, 11 Ash Street;
No. 562, Miss Linda Tricker, 24 Homefield;
No. 991, C. Gleed, Kersey;
No. 657, Mr. A. Holmes, 37 Swan Street;
and No. 715, Mr. P. Crawley, Cox Hill.
