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Bull & Lion – Marstons Meeting Wednesday Eve
Interested in your Bull and Lion? Marstons have offered to meet village residents and customers this Wednesday Evening 26th February 2014 at 7:30pm. That’s TOMORROW The meeting is expected to be hosted by Ben Robinson, Operations Manager, together with his Area Operations Manager Chris Reed. At the Bull & Lion, of course.
British Heart Foundation to help fund our Defibrillator
Great News! Mike Coke, of the Packington Memorial Hall Committee, writes: I am delighted to have heard today from the British Heart Foundation, BHF, who have approved our application for a grant of additional funding towards a Defibrillator for Packington. BHF will help pay for some of the cost of this vital but expensive piece …
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Bull and Lion Closed. Again. For Ever?
You rarely see the Bull and Lion car park without a single vehicle in it. That’s how it is today 17th February 2014. You may well see this sight far more often: the Bull and Lion is apparently CLOSED. Closed? Again? – Yes. Until when? – the indications are : not soon. Some of the …
Packington WI – February Meeting advice, and Report!
Packington WI’s February meeting was held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 6th February 2014. It was addressed by Joanna Wilson, her subject being “100 years of Macmillan Cancer Support“. The speaker’s enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the renowned cancer charity was inspiring, and everyone agreed that it was deserving of universal support. Joanna …
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Celebrate Valentine’s Night at the Bull & Lion
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Another planning application for houses in Packington to the rear of 53 Normanton Road. Planning Ref 14/00109/OUT
This new application has just gone in for 4 large houses in land to the rear of 53 Normanton Road. Planning Ref 14/00109/OUT The entrance for this is again at that lower end of Normanton Road. This is only for 4 houses, however this is on the fields that connect up to the chicken farm, and …
Packington Post Issue 64 here online!
The January 2014 edition of the Packington Post, Issue 64, is available in full here online for you to enjoy and refer to.
HS2 & Planning – Iona, 8, writes to David Cameron
We’re delighted to have received a copy of this letter that Packington resident Iona, aged 8, has written to David Cameron and his government regarding HS2 and planning applications. It’s great to see people of all ages taking an interest in village life and we look forward to hearing if David Cameron takes up Iona’s …
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Neighbourhood watch Volunteers required – Packington needs YOU
New Representatives are needed. A strong Neighbourhood Watch scheme leads to a safer and friendlier village The major aim of Neighbourhood and Home Watch is to bring neighbours together; this builds strong, friendly, active communities, in which crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely. We want a caring society, focused on trust and respect, in …
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Bull & Lion – open for business as usual under new ownership
New Landlord at our Bull and Lion : Alan Hutchcraft Telephone 01530 587361 Mobile 07976 953002 Following the departure of temporary landlord Justin Hadley, the reins have been taken up by new landlord, Alan Hutchcraft, who has over 20 years experience in the licensed trade. Together with Billy the Chef and the rest of the …
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Planning Permission Refused at Packington Nook
Today Tuesday 7th January 2014 the Planning Application by Hallam Land for 70 houses at Lower Packington Road, Ashby, came up for consideration at Coalville Council Offices. The article and letter below are copied from the website of the Packington Nook Residents Association PNRA: Dear Supporters The District Council Planning Committee have this evening voted unanimously …
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Get Active at the Village Hall
There are two new activities starting at the village hall that we’ve been informed of via the PackingtonPost Facebook page: Sian Flinn says “Strictly-Style Dancing is coming to Packington”. New Dance Fitness Class Starting in Packington Village Hall on Thursday 16th January 2014. Time: 7.15-8pm. The LAUNCH CLASS is FREE, but booking is advised. Text or Call 07741 …
New Parish Councillor for Packington
At the August meeting of the Parish Council it was minuted that Barry Bryan, Mill Street was co-opted as a Parish Councillor to serve until the next elections. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Claire Beynon earlier in the year who had moved out of the village. Parish Council minutes and agendas can …
New Co-Ordinator for Neighbourhood Watch
A village resident has stepped forward to help fill the vacancy for a Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator (NWC) in our village. Stephen Flook, of Mill Street. Packington, pictured at left, hopes to bring new life to this vital position, which has been vacant for some time. Neighbourhood Watch works best when we all keep our eyes …
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