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Report on Village HS2 Meeting Friday 29th September 2017

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This village meeting, organised by the Packington HS2 Response Team in the Memorial Hall, was attended by approximately 60 residents. The aim of the meeting was to give villagers a better understanding of what the Team have being doing on their behalf in respect of HS2, since the public meetings in January and February, and …

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FREE Tree Scheme – just order by 27 October 2017

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Grab a Tree for Free 2017 In the National Forest and beyond The overwhelmingly popular Free Tree Scheme is back again, and you can help to continue the success of the scheme by supporting it this year. The scheme has already seen thousands of trees planted across the district and the District Council is once …

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Probably the BEST Open Gardens in Leicestershire – Monday 28th August 2017

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Packington Village Gardens Open Day – Probably the BEST Open Gardens in Leicestershire  – Major Village Event on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2017 from 2pm to 7pm. Admission is by passport to 12+ gardens, Adults £3.50, Accompanied children FREE. Passports available on the day from Packington village Car Park on Measham Road – LE65 …

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Sunday 3rd September 2017 – Cycle race through Packington

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Coming through Packington: – Manchester to London 220 mile cycle race “.. there will be a cycling event which will be passing through North West Leicestershire at certain points on Sunday 3 September. There should be minimal impact and Police Operations are aware and in liaison with the event organisers. Please see the attached map …

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Coffee Morning – Friday 21st July 2017 – 13 Babelake Street

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You are invited by Geoff & Doreen Gasson for COFFEE & BISCUITS at 13 Babelake Street (in garden if fine!) on Friday 21st July 10 am – noon. With a ‘bring & buy’ stall; also a chance to see ‘before & after’ photos of the recent church roof project at Packington. All proceeds to the …

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HS2 Route Decision – Monday 17th July 2017 – Packington gain?

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HS2 News – Packington Route Decision Good News for Packington?  Monday 17th July 2017 “The Secretary of State has decided not to proceed with the proposed change of route at Measham, which would have seen the alignment move to the east of Measham, away from the A42. Instead, the Secretary of State is confirming a …

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Andrew Bridgen MP – Local Surgeries, July to October 2017

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ANDREW BRIDGEN MP Upcoming Surgeries: Please book an appointment Ashby de la Zouch Friday 7th July 2017 1.00-3.00pm Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, Legion House, South Street, Ashby, Leics LE65 1BQ Coalville Thursday 3rd August 2017 11.30am-1.30pm Coalville Library, High Street, Coalville, Leics LE67 3EA Castle Donington Thursday 31st August 2017 1.00-3.00pm Castle Donington …

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Packington Girl Guides re-starts – Thursday Evenings in term-time

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1st Packington Guides have reopened They had their first meeting on Thursday 11th May 2017. The Unit meets Thursdays in term time at Packington Memorial Hall from 18:30-20:00 (unless we are out and about!). There are currently spaces for girls aged 10-14. The unit has already started working on a Denmark Challenge badge – if …

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