YOU could be our new Parish Councillor: Just Apply! – between 14-22 June 2018

ADVICE OF ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR This advance advice is from Packington Post, about the Vacancy on our Parish Council, as advised by our District Council. It’s very much in the interest of the whole village that YOU should be able to stand as our new Parish Councillor.  We’ll publish the official Notice of Election …

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There’s a Vacancy – Could YOU be our new Parish Councillor ?

Casual Vacancy – there is likely to be an election In Packington Post out this week, there is a resignation statement from one of our 6 Parish Councillors, reproduced below.  This gives our village an opportunity to elect a new councillor to serve on our Parish Council. Could this be YOU? The 6-member council controls …

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Extra Parish Council Meet – Wed 9th May 6:30pm – Playground Update

“..improving and upgrading the Recreation Ground.” You are invited to attend a Meeting of Packington Parish Council to be held on Wednesday 9th May 2018 at 6.30pm at Packington Memorial Hall Venue 35, High Street, Packington. AGENDA Questions from members of the public – (10 minutes) To receive Apologies for absence and to note acceptance …

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Mill Street CLOSED Thursday 12th April 2018 9am – 3pm

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- MILL STREET, PACKINGTON Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a temporary road closure of Mill Street, Packington between High Street and Bridge Street on Thursday 12th April 2018 from 9.00am to 3.00pm for carriageway maintenance work. The proposed alternative diversion route will be via:- High Street, Bridge Street and vice versa …

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Road Works in Ashby for 6 weeks from Saturday 24th March

They’re going to fix the Gas Mains near Royal Hotel in Ashby For 6 weeks from next Saturday 24th March,  the red bit on the map – Station Road and Tamworth Road (just from Avenue Road) – will be ONE-WAY INTO ASHBY ONLY, so we won’t be able to drive to Lower Packington Road from …

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Cancelled! Ashby 20 – not this year, Alas – due Severe Weather.

Cancelled! due Severe Weather Warning Race HQ, Friday Afternoon:  Due to the SEVERE WEATHER WARNING, the Aldi “Ashby 20“, a 20-mile road running race organised by our local Ivanhoe Runners, will not now be held this Sunday 18th March 2018. About 1,500 runners were due to take part, and there were to be road closures …

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Aldi Ashby 20 – Road race through Packington Sunday 18 March 2018 – Road Closures

The Aldi “Ashby 20“, a 20-mile road running race organised by our local Ivanhoe Runners, will be held on Sunday 18th March 2018, starting at 10am. About 1,500 runners will take part, and there are road closures for safety, for a likely maximum period from about 8am to about 3pm, but possibly until 5pm. Full …

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BIG Packington Charity Breakfast – Saturday 3rd March 2018

Big Breakfast 2018 – Major Village Event Saturday 3rd March 2018 – 9am to 1pm Come along to Venue 175 – the new name for the main Packington Memorial Hall Venue – and enjoy the “Packington Breakfast”. Choice of all your favourite ingredients £ 7 Children’s version, and filled baps, also available  £ 3.50. This …

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First Wednesday Coffee Morning 7th February 2018 – Just £1 !!

First Wednesday Coffee Morning at Memorial Hall Venue 35 – the Meeting Room – 10am to noon this coming Wednesday 7th February 2018 Everyone welcome to join us for this highly-praised hot-drink and biscuit monthly event! Choice of tea, coffee, cappuccino or hot chocolate and a biscuit, all for just £1 FREE seating and chat! …

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PVHG Packington Village History Group – General Meeting Tuesday 30th January 2018

Our History is taking place NOW – Join us to help record it ! Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm Tuesday 30th January – Come and help steer Packington’s History Group Forward! Packington Village History Group (PVHG) invites you to an Open Meeting,  its Annual General Meeting, to discuss its forthcoming activities, and to encourage you …

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Youth Club 2018 H1 Calendar for Packington here!

Packington Youth Club Calendar for First-half 2018: We meet on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm in the Meeting Room of Packington Memorial Hall – a charge of £1 per session, payable weekly, or as one payment of £20 to cover the entire Spring and Summer term and to SECURE YOUR PLACE 15th Jan TV Game …

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