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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
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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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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Experienced bar staff required. Part time leading to full time. To work lunch times and evenings. More details on our Facebook page “Bull and Lion” Please address your C.V to Georgia Hunt: email: bullandlion@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 01530 587361 or send to Georgia at 48 High Street Packington Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1WH
Memphis to Vegas – Elvis Tribute Show – An evening of the King’s music – right here in Packington! Doors open 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm till late Adults only! Tickets to include Canapés, at £8 Please call Alisa Curtis 07954 782531 or Sharron Miller 07902 466611
The Parish Council are hoping to repeat the success of previous Bonfire Parties again this year. If you have any easily combustible wood such as old fence panels, pallets or old sheds please give Chris Miles a call on 01530 414378 to arrange getting them to the bonfire site. Volunteers are also needed to; a) …
Saturday 1st March 2014 at the Memorial Hall Packington Proceeds to be used for the village to provide a defibrillator Full English Breakfast, Lite Breakfast and Vegetarian Options For more info contact Mike Coke on 01530 560430 If you are able to assist with cooking (1 hour slot) please get in touch with Wesley@packington.net or …
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CALLING ALL FOODIES – We have a Food Group in the village which historically had ran events ranging from pasta making, producer visits, to cup cakes for children. If you are interesting in organising a food in the village make contact with Wesley@packington.net 01530 411337
Packington History Group present “Packington Observed” at the Memorial Hall 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 14th September. Admission is free. See our extensive records and photos of local events, carnivals, the village school and much more. You may recognise your relatives from the past! This is a unique opportunity to meet our local historians and …
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