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Extra help is needed to help serve the Hog Roast on the day. This will be all prepared in advance by the organisers who have a team of five people already involved. Extra help is needed on the day to assist with the serving. Can you offer a short time say 1 hour (or more if you …
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We’ll be providing information, tips and leaflets on recycling and our kerbside recycling service, and taking orders for red boxes, blue and yellow bags. We’ll have some recycling goodies to give away, so why not pop along and see us!
An event not to be missed! Saturday 7th June – 2pm-4pm – Packington Memorial Hall A repeat of a very successful event held last year. An opportunity to view extensive photos, maps and articles of Packington’s history over the years collected and held by Packington History Group. Free admission, refreshments available.
ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries – appointment needed Call: 01530 41 77 36; or Email: andrew@andrewbridgen.com Kegworth, Ashby, Castle Donington, Coalville: dates below
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
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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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 …
You can have YOUR chance to have your say about reduced opening hours at Ashby Library.
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 …
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
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