Get Active at the Village Hall

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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:

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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 269739 or ‘Like’ my FaceBook page “Fitsteps with Sian Flinn. Dancer/Tutor/Personal Trainer & Message to book your place.

Will run every Thursday (except the 1st Thursday of every month) at £4 a class. Come and Dance yourself Fit. FITSTEPS is Fitness that is ‘Strictly’ Fun.

A mix of the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of the Latin dances, together creating a really fun, energetic and effective way to stay fit and keep trim that would appeal to everyone, even if you can’t dance. A dance fitness programme that is ‘so much fun you don’t even realise you’re getting fit!’

Paul Brown will be running a Wado Ryu Karate  class, Wednesdays 17:30 – 18:30. Call 07866 451554
Packington Village hall, £4 per person, suitable for all ages and abilities from 5 years to adults. The classes will combine the best of the traditional of Japanese Karate with modern self defence theory and practice. Wado Ryu karate will give you:
• exercise for body and mind…
• fitness
• power
• co-ordination
• confidence
• awareness
• self defence
• discipline
• sport

New Parish Councillor for Packington

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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 be viewed here:- https://packington.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/minutes-archive.html?year=2013

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            Introductory note from Barry

I am a retired teacher and IT manager, and with my wife, Margaret, and youngest son, William, have lived in Mill Street  for the last 7 years. I am quite keen on DIY and have spent a considerable amount of time on repairing/improving our cottage.  Margaret and I are keen walkers and in particular, we like walking in mountainous country and can also be seen regularly walking around the village countryside.  Since we retired we have visited 22 countries and hiked in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.  I am quite keen on photography and use it as a means of supplementing my trip diaries when travelling and when looking back on a trip in later years.
Contact details:-
Telephone:01530 415332
Email: thesilvertops@hotmail.com

PS Editorial note:- Barry and Margaret are keen entrants in and supporters of the Packington Post Photograph competition at the annual Horticultural Show and have submitted some stunning shots in past years from their world trips as well as from the local area.

New Co-Ordinator for Neighbourhood Watch

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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 and ears open for each other, and are unafraid to promptly report suspicious behaviour.  Knowing what to look out for, and who to report to, are of prime importance.

The Coordinator needs help from a representative in each of our streets, and has asked for the street representatives to contact him soon.

Speaking to Packington Post, Stephen Flook said “I am pleased to advise that I will be taking on the role of NWC for the Packington area.

I am aware from discussions that each street has a representative coordinator, but unfortunately I don’t know who these are. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who is or knows who the current street representatives are.
When we identify the representatives and are able confirm their willingness to continue, we can get together and agree how we move forward, and if necessary elect new or replacement representatives.   Thanks !”

Please make contact with our new NWC:

Stephen Flook  –  2 Mill Street
Email:  sflook@yahoo.co.uk
Tel 01530 415185
Mob 07768 852363

Bull & Lion looks forward again

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New Manager to help our village pub THRIVE again

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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 Post how he may have been misled when he took the tenancy of our village pub earlier this week.

On making their purchase offer for the vacant tenancy, Justin and his business partner, Julie Lester,  had understood from the brewery that the previous tenants wanted to be out immediately – and could he take over at once? So he dropped everything, and on Monday this week arrived – to find the village seething over what one senior resident had publicly described as a “Shabby” takeover, with its precipitate removal by the brewery of the previous tenants the prior Friday.

There appear to be implications of duplicity here by the brewery.   Justin was not the cause of the no-notice departure of the previous team leaders, who apparently only held a short-notice tenancy of the pub.  Packington Post understands that the previous team held a first-refusal to purchase the permanent tenancy, but had declined to do so.

Meanwhile, Justin and Julie will try hard to regain the growing warmth and affection that previous tenants Mandy Mulholland and her family had engendered.

For more information – or to order your Sunday Lunch – call The Bull & Lion on 01530 587361

Shabby takeover at our Bull and Lion ?

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Guest contributor Wally Instrall writes:
To Readers of Packington Post, and hopefully The Ashby Times
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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 the support and affection of the whole village, when at a few days notice they were told that the tenancy had been bought and that they must vacate by the end of the week !!! Continue reading ‘Shabby takeover at our Bull and Lion ?’ »

All change AGAIN at the Bull & Lion?

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Packington email alert no. 166 – All change AGAIN at the Bull & Lion!

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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 improvements not only to the decor but to the food and service and ambience within the Pub.

They left on Friday and will be missed by all those that had frequented the pub in recent weeks on many occasions– some after long absences.

The business and patronage had risen rapidly in the short time (approx 3 months) they were there, and villagers were getting used to having a pub with friendly faces and a warm welcome.

Over this weekend it is being overseen by a temporary manager although it is understood that the staff are the same and business is as usual.

At Packington Post, we will try and keep you updated with developments as they become clearer.

Major House Building Proposed at Spring Lane – 49 new houses for Packington?

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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 Continue reading ‘Major House Building Proposed at Spring Lane – 49 new houses for Packington?’ »

Lonely? Over 65? – Phone “The Silver Line”

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Silverline-site-logoA 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 remembered by all older people when they needed friendship or advice.

The phone line is funded by a £5m grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Continue reading ‘Lonely? Over 65? – Phone “The Silver Line”’ »

Hospice Hope Coffee Morning – Saturday 16th November 2013 10am – 12 noon

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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 also special because we’ve a fun morning event right here in our village, with stalls for cakes, books, crafts, white elephant, with GUESS specials – number of sweets in a jar, weight of a cake.

Represented too will be Phoenix Cards, Usborne Books, and local crafts including Jewellery, jams & pickles, and dog treats.

Hospice Hope. Help Make It Happen

Children FREE, adults £1 admission.