Seasonal Events at the Bull & Lion We have the Salvation Army brass band coming on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 7.30pm to hold a Starlight carol-singing evening. Wrap up warm, and join in festive fun with the charity that has some of the very best of brass bands. FREE Entry.  Mince Pies and Glühwein. …

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Packington Post Issue 68 was published in September 2014– Sorry for the delay, but it’s now available here online

Our thanks to Nigel Garnham, Chair of the PNRA, for this good news: Fuller details available on the PNRA website, seen above: www.packington-nook.org.uk Look also at these relevant documents: Inspector’s Report and Decision Inspector’s Decision on Costs

This Saturday   RE-ARRANGED Packington Duck Race Saturday 20th September 2.30pm GILAWISKAW BROOK, MILL ST THREE RACES  + CUSTOMISED DUCK RACE CASH PRIZES You are invited to the re-arranged annual Duck Race. Bring your friends and relatives and enjoy a relaxing afternoon You can enter your own duck in the special customised duck race and …

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Packington Nook Residents Association (PNRA) letter – extracts: The Planning Inquiry for Lower Packington Road has been set to start on Wednesday 24 September at 10am at Whitwick Business Centre, Stenson Road, Coalville LE67 4JP.  We expect the inquiry to last for a few days. Please save this date for your diary.  Even though it …

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September 6th is nearly here – last year’s milestone 71st Anniversary show was one to remember, and with this year’s far better summer, this year’s Packington Show looks like being even better. We strive to improve year on year. The Show is SO IMPORTANT to the whole Village and to all that have supported us …

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Packington Village Gardens Open Day – Major Village Event on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2014 from 2pm to 7pm.  Admission is by passport to up to 12 gardens, Adults £3.50, Children FREE. Passports are available from Packington village Car Park on Measham Road – LE65 1WP for your SatNav – or at partaking gardens. …

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Packington Post Issue 67 was published in July 2014 – Now available here online

Chris Green to Retire – Best wishes from Packington, Chris!   Chris Green, our long-serving Mobile Librarian, is pictured above scanning a book code in the mobile library he drives and operates in our village every second Thursday. Chris is to retire on Friday 18th July 2014.

Extra help is needed to help serve the Hog Roast on the day. This will be all prepared in advance by the organisers who have a team of five people already involved. Extra help is needed on the day to assist with the serving. Can you offer a short time say 1 hour (or more if you …

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We’ll be providing information, tips and leaflets on recycling and our kerbside recycling service, and taking orders for red boxes, blue and yellow bags. We’ll have some recycling goodies to give away, so why not pop along and see us!

An event not to be missed! Saturday 7th June – 2pm-4pm – Packington Memorial Hall A repeat of a very successful event held last year. An opportunity to view extensive photos, maps and articles of Packington’s history over the years collected and held by Packington History Group. Free admission, refreshments available.

ANDREW BRIDGEN MP   Upcoming Surgeries – appointment needed Call: 01530 41 77 36; or Email: andrew@andrewbridgen.com Kegworth, Ashby, Castle Donington, Coalville: dates below