Packington Post Issue 83 was published on Friday 24th March 2017 – it’s now available here online

Two villagers have come forward to be new Parish Councillor for Packington – election on 4th May 2017

NOTICE OF ELECTION – PARISH OF PACKINGTON ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR To fill a Vacancy in the Parish of Packington An election is to be held of ONE Parish Councillor for the said Parish. Nomination papers must be delivered to theCouncil Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville on any day from 27 March 2017 Monday to Friday …

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Do we need a new Parish Councillor in Packington ? Casual Vacancy – call for election BEFORE Friday 31st March 2017 A recent resignation of one of our 6 Parish Councillors gives an opportunity to elect a new councillor to serve on our Parish Council.  Could this be YOU? The 6-member council controls a tax-precept …

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Until 29th April: if you shop for anything at all at a Tesco branch, ASK FOR a BLUE TOKEN and post it for our School’s New Climbing Frame!

It doesn’t run itself – our Memorial Hall is in Crisis! Please help – come along on Tuesday 21st March at 7:15 for our Hall’s Annual General Meeting, and TAKE PART

THIS SATURDAY 11th March:  COMMUNITY LITTER PICK MEET at the RECREATION GROUND Car-park at 9-30am Everyone welcome. Tools and High viz Jackets available.   If you have your own please wear, contact Chris Miles 01530 414378 or christopher.miles@sky.com

The Aldi “Ashby 20“, a 20-mile road running race, will be held on Sunday 19th March 2017, starting at 10am.  About 1,500 runners will take part, and there are road closures for safety, for a likely maximum period from about 8am to about 3pm. Runners come from Ashby, go down Mill Street, then do two …

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Measham Medical Unit News Annual Bake Off – Our 3rd annual bake off will take place here at the Unit on Friday 10th March 2017 from 9.00am.  It’s also a coffee morning, selling hot drinks and cakes made by our staff.  All proceeds to go to a local homeless charity. Please come and join us! …

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Village Open Workshop at Memorial Hall BBC Local Radio expected – large turnout for this meeting desirable! 10 am to Noon : Have YOUR Say! Then, RESPOND by 9th March! Hear the train. See the height of it. Get help completing YOUR Response! Tea and Coffee available

ASHBY IVANHOE GARDEN SOCIETY IN PACKINGTON AIM: “To promote an interest in horticulture, to further the exchange of information, and to spread the love of gardening” Our 2017 Programme leaflet is shown below:

“Crotchets & Quavers” every Tuesday 4 pm in Memorial Hall:  – for 6 to 12-year-olds:  Contact Charlotte on 07729 692196

Top local Police Commander to address Parish Council – Inspector Helena Bhakta! Agenda below just published for our Packington Parish Council meeting, Tuesday 7th Febuary 7:15pm in the Memorial Hall Meeting Room. All welcome! Special Interest items amongst the boring stuff: HS2 – Update Community Benefit Fund – who’s applied, for what village projects Playground …

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