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The Packington Post Alerts system needs YOU! – are you one of the so-far only 150 villagers out of 700+ who have emailed alerts@packington.info to join and receive FREE up-to-the-minute news of the village? There have now been 215 alerts, plus updates on various on-going items such as HS2 and several housing and other local …
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ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries – appointment needed Call: 01530 41 77 36; or Email: andrew@andrewbridgen.com Kegworth, Ashby, Castle Donington, Coalville: dates below
Issue 66 of Packington Post was delivered on Thursday 29th May 2014. If you live in Packington, go check your letter-box… It is available to see online here
Back by popular request, organised and run by the Christmas lunch ladies. Packington Memorial Hall – Sunday June 8th 2:30pm A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly made cakes, scones & pastries. A choice of traditional tea’s or coffee. £6:50 per person – Booking Essential Contact Sharron Miller 413946 or Rachael Miles 413795 Come & join …
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At long last we have a telephone line and internet, so it is beginning to feel like we are making progress! We would like to thank the village for its support since we came despite these technology hiccups and the failings of BT!! We really appreciate meeting you and many thanks for all your good …
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A NEW facility has been launched for residents in and around Ashby, such as us here in Packington. The Ashby Monitor site aims to provide information about goings-on in the town, and to promote community events in Ashby, Measham, Packington, Moira, Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe, Blackfordby and more. To follow updates, go to the Ashby Monitor Facebook …
The Bluecoat Singers are really looking forward to supporting Normanton Holy Trinity Church with their “More Songs from the Shows” Concert at Packington Memorial Hall on Saturday May 17th. “Bluecoat” were founded more than 50 years ago, staging performances of light opera and singing in concerts and shows across the East Midlands, frequently raising money for …
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We would like to introduce ourselves, as the new landlord and landlady of the Bull and Lion, from 28th April 2014. My name is Derek Tookey, and my partner in business and life is Emma Talbot. That’s us in the photo alongside. Our vision for the Bull and Lion. We plan to run the Bull …
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Our new Automatic External Defibrillator – AED – is a life-saving device which gives anyone, trained or untrained, the ability to deliver a life saving shock of electricity to a victim of cardiac arrest, restoring their heart’s normal rhythm. While we all hope this never has to be used, the ability to restart a faltering …
You can have YOUR chance to have your say about reduced opening hours at Ashby Library.
As at Saturday 22nd March the Bull & Lion is without a chef and there is no food until further notice. There is still no direct telephone number Liam Parsons is no longer at the pub and Angie with her 2 sons are opening as follows: Open for drinks only: Monday, Tuesday 5-11pm Wednesday, Thursday …
Issue 65 of Packington Post is being delivered NOW, on Wednesday 19th March 2014. If you live in Packington, go check your letter-box… It is available to see online here
Hendrix the cat has gone missing again. He was last seen around lunchtime on Wednesday 12th March near his home in School Lane, Normanton le Heath. Please keep an eye open for him and check whether he could he be in a garage or out-house. He is a large tabby with brown colouring and a …
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Can you help? Beaver Scouting is open to boys and girls aged 6-8. We would dearly love to open a Cub Pack and Scout Troop in Packington, but we need adult help and a suitable meeting place. Can YOU help. please? Please contact Jonathan Bloor, Group Scout Leader, Tel: (H)01530 888579 / (M)07588 869882
Over 1200 Runners to pass through the village, 3 times! Sunday March 9th 2014 Aldi Ashby 20 road race at Packington Full race details here The 1,247 runners in this 20-mile race come from Ashby at 10am, down Mill Street into Measham Lane about 7 minutes later, and loop round twice via Swepstone, Heather and …
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