Archive of posts filed under the Children’s Event category.

Christingle – Special event for village children on Sunday 7th December 2025

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A Christingle is a symbolic object used in Christian church services during Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. It typically consists of an orange, a lit candle, a red ribbon, and sweets or dried fruit, each symbolizing different aspects of faith and creation. Our village Holy Rood church held their children’s Christingle service on Sunday 7th December …

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2025 May Queen Award ceremony and Penny Royal Garland Dancers at our Bull and Lion

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Once again, nice May Day 2025 evening weather was welcomed, and allowed the traditional May Queen award presentation to proceed without thick coats or umbrellas this year, as was the case last year too. The PennyRoyal Garland Dancers joined the Packington Morris Men and their music-makers in a parade round the village, progressing up High …

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May Queen Award at 6pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at the Bull and Lion Inn, Packington

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Nice May Day evening weather was welcomed, and allowed the traditional May Queen award presentation to proceed without thick coats or umbrellas this year. The PennyRoyal Garland Dancers joined the Packington Morris Men and their music-makers in a display after the award, and then in a parade round the village, progressing up High Street, left …

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Duck Races – Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2023 from 5:30pm

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Packington Duck Races – Bank Holiday Monday 28th August from 5:30pm at Lower Mill Street. Huge excitement, especially for youngsters.. Post-Event photos are here on our Packington Post Facebook page, by our Packington Post Photographer, Karn Turnbull : A series of Duck Races, from 5:30pm, with Grand Prizes. See the ducks flowing down the Gilwiskaw …

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Platinum Jubilee Review – Sunday 5th June 2022 – Church Service and Street Party

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Church Service Another two events on this day. A well- attended Church Service (Songs of Praise) commenced at 10.30am with songs chosen by those present, and accompanied by Chris Miles on the organ. The service was led by Lesley Birtwistle who gave a short message. Hymns ranged from the quiet and reflective to the rousing …

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