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2pm – 8pm at Measham Leisure Centre DE12 7HR Spread this news! – as a final part of consultation, HS2 are holding Roadshow information meetings close to us, as follows: THIS THURSDAY 1st November: Measham Leisure Centre, bottom of High Street, Measham, DE12 7HR, 2pm – 8pm Saturday 10th November: Wilnecote School, Tamworth, B77 5LF, …
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Animals are often TERRIFIED by fireworks.. Packington is in a rural area surrounded by fields with animals in them. Lots of village folk have dogs and cats. It’s likely that things will seem to go “bang” this week and next, and these animals won’t like that. Animals can panic and even die where people don’t …
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Friday 2 November 2018 at 7.00pm – Hill Farm, Spring Lane Venison Butchery Evening, followed by a two course Venison meal with wine. You’ve probably seen the herds of Exotic animals at Packington’s Hill Farm on Spring Lane – Bison, Alpacas, Deer. The meat from deer is called Venison, and there’s an opportunity to “See …
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6-45 pm – entry from Vicarage Lane LE65 1UZ . traditional date again this year – Monday 5th November entry via the Vicarage Lane Playground entrance, LE65 1UZ The event is free but we ask for a donation, which can be gift-aided, to help the Recreation Ground charity pursue its aims DO NOT bring your …
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Packington Post is asking YOU to consider being the Voice of your Community, by becoming a Councillor next year. . On Thursday 2nd May 2019, our village has the opportunity to elect 6 new councillors to serve on our Packington Parish Council. On the same day we also vote for District Councillors for North West …
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Saturday 10th November – A Night of Edwardian Music Hall & Remembrance Let’s celebrate the ending of the Great War in Style, and remember those who allowed us to thrive . Edwardian Cavalcade by Little Pixie Productions, an award-winning theatre company Period Dress optional, but preferred Memorial Hall Venue 175 7 for 7:30 pm Full …
10:30 am to noon, at Venue 175 Memorial Hall – book first We in Packington can take advantage of a FREE “falls prevention class” for those 65 years and older run by a specialised level 4 instructor seated and standing exercises to improve balance, strength and co-ordination helping to minimise the risks of falls session …
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Leaving Manchester at dawn – 80 miles and 3+ hours later they come THROUGH PACKINGTON en-route for London The 80 miles could be just over 3 hours, more likely about 4 or more. From the North, they come inbound down Ashby Road, go round Normanton Road, then depart East to Normanton. Total journey – 220 …
Major village event – ALL welcome! This 76th year supporting our Local Groups and Charities Click on the image below for PHS website with full details! Don’t miss this exciting social day – Timings:
Packington Village Gardens Open Day – Probably the BEST Open Gardens in Leicestershire – Major Village Event on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August 2018 from 2pm to 7pm. Admission is by passport to 12 gardens, Adults £4.00, Accompanied children FREE. Passports available on the day from Packington village Car Park on Measham Road – LE65 …
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ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries – appointment needed Call: 01530 417736; or Email: andrew.bridgen.mp@parliament.uk Whitwick, Ashby, Kegworth: dates below
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7 am to 10 pm at Venue 35 – the Meeting Room – Memorial Hall Venues PLEASE vote for one of the 2 candidates – excerpt from Packington Post Issue 91, July 2018:
Party in the Park – this Saturday 7th July 2018 from 6-11pm Programme FROM 1pm set up Gazebos 6.00 pm Start 6.30 Children’s games 7.30 Live music to Ollie Mellor 8.00 Announcements and thank you’s 8.15 Live Music to Ollie Mellor 8.45 Disco and dancing away to sun set 11.00 Finish Reminders There is a …
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Please would you stand for election to our Packington Parish Council? PLEASE? By This Friday 22nd June at 4 pm? OR, please would you nominate a friend or neighbour? You have until this Friday, 22nd June 2018, at 4pm, to deliver your nomination and consent forms to District Council at Coalville – and there’s FREE …
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