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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 …
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 …
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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New Manager to help our village pub THRIVE again New manager at The Bull and Lion, Justin Hadley, pictured left, put in a plea: for the village to support his unchanged staff in their efforts to continue providing great pub food and a welcoming central village meeting-point for us all. Justin has described to Packington …
Guest contributor Wally Instrall writes: To Readers of Packington Post, and hopefully The Ashby Times . I would like to express my utter disgust at the shabby way in which Marstons, the brewers, have treated the incumbents of the Bull & Lion. Mandy and her team had started to revive the pub, were succeeding and had gained …
Packington email alert no. 166 – All change AGAIN at the Bull & Lion! Mandy and her family were surprised to get short notice that Marstons the brewery had signed the tenancy of the Bull & Lion over to new tenants with effect from tomorrow 9th December 2013! Mandy and her team had made significant …
Outline Planning Application No 13/00959/OUTM go to the Council Planning Website here use the number to access all the documents. They seek approval for up to 49 houses with access onto Normanton Road. 14 x 4-bed, 12 x 3-bed, 13 x 2-bed, 10 x “Affordable” Housing
Andrew Bridgen MP will be holding his next Packington surgery on Friday 13th December 2013, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Memorial Hall. You must book an appointment, which can be done by calling 01530 417736; or click here to email Andrew.
The full edition of the latest Packington Post Issue 63 November 2013 is now available here ready to view in your website archive pages
The WI – Packington Christmas party will be held on Thursday 5th December 2013 Entertainment by the well known entertainer : Flossie. Bring a plate, knife, fork and glass. WI November AGM Report follows:
Hmm. 84 Crimes in our local Ashby Policing Area in November 2013, including 5 in our village. Oh, dear. A Police Crime Map is available, updated monthly. Click here or
A free 24-hour dedicated helpline for older people across the UK has been launched by Esther Rantzen. ‘The Silver Line’ aims to combat loneliness in the over-65s by providing friendship, information and advice through calls to trained volunteers. Chairwoman Ms Rantzen said she hoped the phone line number, 0800 4 70 80 90, would be …
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Down at the village church there is a special charity coffee morning this coming Saturday 16th November, from 10am -12noon. It’s special because it is on behalf of Hospice Hope, the caring North West Leicestershire hospice which may well have touched the lives of someone we know. It could well touch our lives, too. It’s …
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Experienced bar staff required. Part time leading to full time. To work lunch times and evenings. More details on our Facebook page “Bull and Lion” Please address your C.V to Georgia Hunt: email: bullandlion@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 01530 587361 or send to Georgia at 48 High Street Packington Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1WH