Packington Post Issue 85 was published on Friday 14th July 2017 – it’s now available in our archive here online

HS2 News – Packington Route Decision Good News for Packington?  Monday 17th July 2017 “The Secretary of State has decided not to proceed with the proposed change of route at Measham, which would have seen the alignment move to the east of Measham, away from the A42. Instead, the Secretary of State is confirming a …

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ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries: Please book an appointment Ashby de la Zouch Friday 7th July 2017 1.00-3.00pm Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, Legion House, South Street, Ashby, Leics LE65 1BQ Coalville Thursday 3rd August 2017 11.30am-1.30pm Coalville Library, High Street, Coalville, Leics LE67 3EA Castle Donington Thursday 31st August 2017 1.00-3.00pm Castle Donington …

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GARDEN FETE from HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, NORMANTON-LE-HEATH at The Old Rectory, Main Street, Normanton-le-Heath Games . Stalls . Home Made Products . Tea and Cake . Raffle . Tombola . Plants Saturday 24th June 2017 at 2 pm

Packington Post Issue 84 was published on Friday 19th May 2017 – it’s now available in our archive here online

1st Packington Guides have reopened They had their first meeting on Thursday 11th May 2017. The Unit meets Thursdays in term time at Packington Memorial Hall from 18:30-20:00 (unless we are out and about!). There are currently spaces for girls aged 10-14. The unit has already started working on a Denmark Challenge badge – if …

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“They” have at last communicated the results of the Parish Council election that were available to them last Friday..

MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT Village Information for MAY 2017 The Medical Unit is closed for staff training on Wednesday afternoon 10 May. Did you know ….? Some interesting figures for the month of March.

Packington Neighbourhood Watch (PNHW) Meeting Standing Room Only at 6th May 2017 Meeting to discuss village CCTV proposal The proposal circulated to all village residences by PNHW was described in a presentation to the village meeting by our current PNHW Co-Ordinator, Wesley Ewing, on Saturday 6th May 2017 at 10am in the Memorial Hall. A …

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Packington Post has received the following letter from Jacqueline Bridgen: Dear Residents, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that came out to vote on Thursday. I look forward to working hard as your Parish councillor and to represent all members of our community. To be effective, I need you to …

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VILLAGE MEETING on Proposed Road Movement Recording There have been several recent unsolved burglaries in our village.  A number of responses have been suggested by villagers and by our Packington Neighbourhood Watch (PNW) team. As one response which would A) Deter, and B) Help solve, further events, PNW proposes to provide our Police Service with …

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Spring Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 2017 – There are 2 sittings: 8:30-9:15am & 10:00-10:45am

Party in the Park – Saturday 1st July 2017 6-11pm Help Needed: items for Tombola and Raffle Prizes For this to be an annual village event for everyone, we need to raise funds. Could you help us?

Two Rival Candidates for Packington Parish Councillor:                 Read their own adverts below:

MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT Village Information for APRIL 2017 Easter Holidays: The Medical Unit is closed on Friday 14 April and Monday 17 April. We will be open on Saturday 15 April for emergencies between 8am and 11-50am. Please telephone first on 01530 270667. If you need advice or assistance while we’re closed, please call 111, …

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