Packington Show – Saturday 2nd September 2023

Our village Horticultural Society PHS held it’s annual September first-Saturday Show again this year on 2nd September. This was the 80th year since the first show in 1943 held to support village members serving the armed forces in wartime. The pictures try to give a flavour of the enthusiasm of the village to support this …

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

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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Village Open Afternoon at our Memorial Hall – Saturday 17th June 2pm – 4pm

FREE hot drink or glass of Prosecco.. Pop in for 5 minutes, or stay for longer. Our Bar will be Open! Information on Village Groups, Clubs, Societies, events, and activities will be on display at Memorial Hall starting at 2pm on Saturday 17th June 2023.  Plus you can MEET the PEOPLE behind all these ! …

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Big Breakfast 2023 – Saturday 4th March

Our village special 2023 Big Breakfast charity event this year followed the familiar pattern of previous years. Organiser Debbie Hamilton supported teams of volunteers, mainly from our village but also welcoming some from Ashby and surrounding areas. A fuller set of images by our Packington Post photographer are here on Facebook From 9am to 1pm …

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

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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Platinum Jubilee Review – Friday 3rd June 2022 – Musical Extravaganza Evening

The Fish and Chip Van was brilliant. They served ninety meals within the hour, and everyone thought they were delicious. Towards the end of the meal, Packington’s resident saxophonist, Nicola, played some terrific well-known tunes. By the end of her show many of her audience were humming or singing along Robin gave without notes a …

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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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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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