Bonfire Night 2022
Thanks to Packington Post photographer Karn Turnbull for these dramatic images of our Bonfire Night Saturday 5th November 2022 celebration at the Recreation Ground:
Archive of posts filed under the Memorial Hall Event category.
Platinum Jubilee Review – Saturday 4th June 2022 – Strawberry Cream Tea afternoon: 2 – 4pm
Big Breakfast Photos 2022
Over two hundred and thirty breakfasts were served at the amazing 2022 Packington Big Charity Breakfast in our village Memorial Hall on Saturday 5th March, and Packington Post volunteer photographers recorded the scenes here and here
Big Breakfast 2022 – Saturday 5th March 9am to 1pm
Many of us think this is THE major village event, each year bringing village folk together for a memorable occasion. Many of us enjoy the breakfasts, but also enjoy helping with the event as volunteers. This year Debbie Hamilton is organising, and will be delighted if you can assist, and happy too if you can …
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Duck Races – Major Excitement on Bank Holiday Evening !
Bank Holiday Monday – 30th August 2021 – saw intense excitement at the annual Packington Duck Race, when the coulmn of leading ducks stalled at the last ten metres of Gilwiskaw Brook – slowed, then reversed by a strong breeze from the South! Duck Steward Chris Miles had been following the leaders, and using his …
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Major village event – Saturday 12th June 2021 – Little Takeaway Breakfast
Over 200 breakfast baps were sold for this charity event, raising over £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation. A flavour of the event is shown below, but a full album of 89 photos is on our Packington Post Facebook page
2020 Seasonal Lighting at our Packington Memorial Hall
At the end of the first week of December, our village Memorial Hall committee chairman Chris Miles supervised the switch-on of these seasonal lights, hoping to cheer us all up a bit in difficult times..
Village Community Litter Pick – THIS Sunday 8th March 2020
Meet at Memorial Hall at 10 am Expect a short brief and choice of areas Hi-Vis and bin bags provided Please wear suitable footwear and gloves Just 2 hours at most – when it’s done, it’s DONE Complimentary hot drinks (and chatting !) at the Hall when we finish As well as our village centre, …
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Big Breakfast – Major Village Charity Event – Saturday 7th March 2020
This is THE village event, where we all have the chance to be part of something REALLY SPECIAL – just come along and eat a top-level Packington Breakfast, AND / OR help by joining the team of villagers for just one hour. Quality produce supplied by: Taylors Butcher of Ashby de la Zouch; and our …
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Saturday 7th September 2019 – Packington Horticultural Show PHS
Major village event – ALL welcome! This 77th year supporting our Local Groups and Charities – NEW categories for 2019! Download the Categories list here Click or tap for PHS website with full details!
Village Open Evening at our Memorial Hall – Friday 26th April 7pm – FREE glass of Prosecco or hot drink..
Friday 26th April 2019 – 7 pm – Major Event: Village Open Evening at our Memorial Hall FREE hot drink or glass of Prosecco.. Pop in for 5 minutes, or stay for longer. Information on Village Groups, Clubs, Societies, events, and activities will be on display at Memorial Hall Venue 175 starting at 7pm on …
Film Club – “Bohemian Rhapsody” (12A) – on Friday 12th April 2019 at Packington Memorial Hall – Venue 175
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985). This film is 2h 14m long – Venue opens 7pm for refreshments, film starts 7:30pm
Free Prosecco / Coffee at Hall General Meet – Tuesday 19th March 2019 7pm
Big Charity Breakfast – Major Village Event – Saturday 2nd March 2019
This is THE village event, where we all have the chance to be part of something REALLY SPECIAL – just come along and eat a top-level Packington Breakfast, AND / OR help by joining the team of villagers for just one hour. Quality produce supplied by: Taylors Butcher of Ashby de la Zouch; and our …
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Major Village Celebrations: “The Great War” 100 years on: 10th-11th November 2018
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 …