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Great News! Mike Coke, of the Packington Memorial Hall Committee, writes: I am delighted to have heard today from the British Heart Foundation, BHF, who have approved our application for a grant of additional funding towards a Defibrillator for Packington. BHF will help pay for some of the cost of this vital but expensive piece …
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You rarely see the Bull and Lion car park without a single vehicle in it. That’s how it is today 17th February 2014. You may well see this sight far more often: the Bull and Lion is apparently CLOSED. Closed? Again? – Yes. Until when? – the indications are : not soon. Some of the …
Packington WI’s February meeting was held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 6th February 2014. It was addressed by Joanna Wilson, her subject being “100 years of Macmillan Cancer Support“. The speaker’s enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the renowned cancer charity was inspiring, and everyone agreed that it was deserving of universal support. Joanna …
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The January 2014 edition of the Packington Post, Issue 64, is available in full here online for you to enjoy and refer to.
We’re delighted to have received a copy of this letter that Packington resident Iona, aged 8, has written to David Cameron and his government regarding HS2 and planning applications. It’s great to see people of all ages taking an interest in village life and we look forward to hearing if David Cameron takes up Iona’s …
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New Representatives are needed. A strong Neighbourhood Watch scheme leads to a safer and friendlier village The major aim of Neighbourhood and Home Watch is to bring neighbours together; this builds strong, friendly, active communities, in which crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely. We want a caring society, focused on trust and respect, in …
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Today Tuesday 7th January 2014 the Planning Application by Hallam Land for 70 houses at Lower Packington Road, Ashby, came up for consideration at Coalville Council Offices. The article and letter below are copied from the website of the Packington Nook Residents Association PNRA: Dear Supporters The District Council Planning Committee have this evening voted unanimously …
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There are two new activities starting at the village hall that we’ve been informed of via the PackingtonPost Facebook page: Sian Flinn says “Strictly-Style Dancing is coming to Packington”. New Dance Fitness Class Starting in Packington Village Hall on Thursday 16th January 2014. Time: 7.15-8pm. The LAUNCH CLASS is FREE, but booking is advised. Text or Call 07741 …
A village resident has stepped forward to help fill the vacancy for a Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator (NWC) in our village. Stephen Flook, of Mill Street. Packington, pictured at left, hopes to bring new life to this vital position, which has been vacant for some time. Neighbourhood Watch works best when we all keep our eyes …
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New Manager to help our village pub THRIVE again New manager at The Bull and Lion, Justin Hadley, pictured left, put in a plea: for the village to support his unchanged staff in their efforts to continue providing great pub food and a welcoming central village meeting-point for us all. Justin has described to Packington …
Packington email alert no. 166 – All change AGAIN at the Bull & Lion! Mandy and her family were surprised to get short notice that Marstons the brewery had signed the tenancy of the Bull & Lion over to new tenants with effect from tomorrow 9th December 2013! Mandy and her team had made significant …
Outline Planning Application No 13/00959/OUTM go to the Council Planning Website here use the number to access all the documents. They seek approval for up to 49 houses with access onto Normanton Road. 14 x 4-bed, 12 x 3-bed, 13 x 2-bed, 10 x “Affordable” Housing
Andrew Bridgen MP will be holding his next Packington surgery on Friday 13th December 2013, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Memorial Hall. You must book an appointment, which can be done by calling 01530 417736; or click here to email Andrew.
The full edition of the latest Packington Post Issue 63 November 2013 is now available here ready to view in your website archive pages
Hmm. 84 Crimes in our local Ashby Policing Area in November 2013, including 5 in our village. Oh, dear. A Police Crime Map is available, updated monthly. Click here or