Packington Post Issue 64 here online!
The January 2014 edition of the Packington Post, Issue 64, is available in full here online for you to enjoy and refer to.
Archive of entries posted by Robert
HS2 & Planning – Iona, 8, writes to David Cameron
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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Neighbourhood watch Volunteers required – Packington needs YOU
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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Planning Permission Refused at Packington Nook
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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Get Active at the Village Hall
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 …
New Co-Ordinator for Neighbourhood Watch
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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Bull & Lion looks forward again
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 …
All change AGAIN at the Bull & Lion?
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 …
Major House Building Proposed at Spring Lane – 49 new houses for Packington?
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 upcoming surgeries
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.
Packington Post latest Edition HERE on your website
The full edition of the latest Packington Post Issue 63 November 2013 is now available here ready to view in your website archive pages
Crime Map & Police Information
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
Lonely? Over 65? – Phone “The Silver Line”
A free 24-hour dedicated helpline for older people across the UK has been launched by Esther Rantzen. ‘The Silver Line’ aims to combat loneliness in the over-65s by providing friendship, information and advice through calls to trained volunteers. Chairwoman Ms Rantzen said she hoped the phone line number, 0800 4 70 80 90, would be …
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Not very far away – just metres between HS2 and Packington
Have you seen this notice in your village? Do you know what it means?
Hospice Hope Coffee Morning – Saturday 16th November 2013 10am – 12 noon
Down at the village church there is a special charity coffee morning this coming Saturday 16th November, from 10am -12noon. It’s special because it is on behalf of Hospice Hope, the caring North West Leicestershire hospice which may well have touched the lives of someone we know. It could well touch our lives, too. It’s …
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