Packington Neighbourhood Watch Christmas Message:

Criminals like presents at Christmas, too.

They window-shop, but often through YOUR HOME WINDOWS.

DON’T MAKE IT EASY FOR THEM!

• keep presents out of view from your windows
• recycle gift packaging with care – boxes by your bins advertise you have expensive items
• leave a light on and draw the curtains if you are out after 4pm, every day
• mark your valuables with a UV pen or property marking service
• if you go away, make your home look occupied. Ask a trusted neighbour to help.
• help YOUR neighbours. Report anything suspicious to the Police on 999 (Emergency) or 101 (Non-emergency) or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Thieves also window-shop through YOUR CAR WINDOWS.

• Don’t leave valuables in cars.
• If you must, lock them in the boot. Do so before you arrive, so nobody there sees you.
• Leave NOTHING on show in the car, not even a coat or an empty bag.
• When you shop, beware of leaving stuff on view while you then buy more.

Please – join our Packington Neighbourhood Watch (NW) group. We still need street contacts for Babelake street, Homecroft Drive and Nethercroft Drive.  We don’t need a major commitment – it’s just about helping keep your near neighbours aware of any incidents or issues. NW Street co-ordinators meet generally every 2 to 3 months, and on the plus side we meet in the pub!

Open season for burglars? Make sure it’s not so in YOUR life this year. Pass-on this advice to your neighbours and friends.

Stephen Flook, Packington NW Co-Ordinator, Tel 01530 415185

Packington Post Issue 69 was published on 26th November 2014– it’s now available here online

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. Bring family and friends for a night to remember. Donations welcome.

Our Seasonal Timetable is as follows:
Continue reading ‘Seasonal Events at our Bull and Lion’ »

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 20^th 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 win a cash prize. If you haven’t made your own customised duck yet there is still time and remember there will be a prize for the most creative and amusing!!!   Race Tickets only £1   Promoter Mr C Miles for the Packington Memorial Hall Charity 521484    

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 is in Coalville we want to see a BIG turnout of supporters please!  Bring your friends and neighbours and share cars where possible.  Show them that this matters.  It is not clear yet when PNRA will be called to give evidence, but we will let you know the agenda closer to the time.

 
Continue reading ‘Lower Packington Road Planning Inquiry – 24 Sep 2014’ »

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 for all the years. Without that support it would not be possible. Times are given below .. Click here to read more..

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.

Refreshments including cream teas ..Click here to read more..

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. Continue reading ‘Packington Mobile Library Hero Retires’ »

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 like!) to help make this fundraising day a success?
If you can please contact Sharron Miller, Babelake Street on 01530 413946 or 07902 466611

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.