Andrew Bridgen MP – upcoming Local Surgeries
ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries – appointment needed Call: 01530 41 77 36; or Email: andrew@andrewbridgen.com Kegworth, Ashby, Castle Donington, Coalville: dates below
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Packington Post Issue 66 Published and Online!
Issue 66 of Packington Post was delivered on Thursday 29th May 2014. If you live in Packington, go check your letter-box… It is available to see online here
Solar Farm for Normanton-le-Heath
Belectric will be in Packington Memorial Hall on Thursday 29th May showing details of their proposed solar farm development on land to the north of School Lane outside the village of Normanton-le-Heath. If you would like to have a look at the details of the scheme, please pop in between 2.30pm and 7.30pm where you …
Traditional Afternoon Tea – Sunday 8th June
Back by popular request, organised and run by the Christmas lunch ladies. Packington Memorial Hall – Sunday June 8th 2:30pm A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly made cakes, scones & pastries. A choice of traditional tea’s or coffee. £6:50 per person – Booking Essential Contact Sharron Miller 413946 or Rachael Miles 413795 Come & join …
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Bull & Lion – Update from Derek and Emma
At long last we have a telephone line and internet, so it is beginning to feel like we are making progress! We would like to thank the village for its support since we came despite these technology hiccups and the failings of BT!! We really appreciate meeting you and many thanks for all your good …
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Ashby Monitor – Local News link
A NEW facility has been launched for residents in and around Ashby, such as us here in Packington. The Ashby Monitor site aims to provide information about goings-on in the town, and to promote community events in Ashby, Measham, Packington, Moira, Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe, Blackfordby and more. To follow updates, go to the Ashby Monitor Facebook …
Bull and Lion – New Team from Monday 28th April 2014
We would like to introduce ourselves, as the new landlord and landlady of the Bull and Lion, from 28th April 2014. My name is Derek Tookey, and my partner in business and life is Emma Talbot. That’s us in the photo alongside. Our vision for the Bull and Lion. We plan to run the Bull …
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Village Defibrillator – Here, Now!
Our new Automatic External Defibrillator – AED – is a life-saving device which gives anyone, trained or untrained, the ability to deliver a life saving shock of electricity to a victim of cardiac arrest, restoring their heart’s normal rhythm. While we all hope this never has to be used, the ability to restart a faltering …
Have your Say – Ashby Library
You can have YOUR chance to have your say about reduced opening hours at Ashby Library.
Bull and Lion update – 24th March 2014
As at Saturday 22nd March the Bull & Lion is without a chef and there is no food until further notice. There is still no direct telephone number Liam Parsons is no longer at the pub and Angie with her 2 sons are opening as follows: Open for drinks only: Monday, Tuesday 5-11pm Wednesday, Thursday …
Packington Post 65 published & online!
Issue 65 of Packington Post is being delivered NOW, on Wednesday 19th March 2014. If you live in Packington, go check your letter-box… It is available to see online here
Packington Beavers need Adult help – Please Volunteer!
Can you help? Beaver Scouting is open to boys and girls aged 6-8. We would dearly love to open a Cub Pack and Scout Troop in Packington, but we need adult help and a suitable meeting place. Can YOU help. please? Please contact Jonathan Bloor, Group Scout Leader, Tel: (H)01530 888579 / (M)07588 869882
Major Running Race comes to Packington Sunday 9th March
Over 1200 Runners to pass through the village, 3 times! Sunday March 9th 2014 Aldi Ashby 20 road race at Packington Full race details here The 1,247 runners in this 20-mile race come from Ashby at 10am, down Mill Street into Measham Lane about 7 minutes later, and loop round twice via Swepstone, Heather and …
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See Your MP? Local MP Surgeries March-April-May 2014
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Over a hundred at our Bull & Lion Meeting 26 February
Open again within a week? Over a hundred at meeting. Update since the meeting – received today Monday 3rd March We are informed that the Bull & Lion will be open this Wednesday evening 5th March from 5pm. An experienced couple, Liam & Angela Parsons will be opening on Wednesday evening. They will initially be …
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