At Venue 35 – the Memorial Hall Meeting Room – on Tuesday 25th February 2020 at 7:30 pm
Present: Chairman Robin Boucher, Secretary & Treasurer Yvonne Eaton, 7 members
Apologies received:- Pam Worthington, Andrew and Janice Sumnall.
Matters arising:-
- Sue had further information regarding the Packington Blind Horse, this has been forwarded to Janice, also a suggestion was made to change their spelling of Packington by using a y instead of i (Packyngton) or missing out the c (Pakington) in order for the Shire Horse Society to accept Packington as the stud name.
- No information has been received regarding the VE day celebrations, however Robin has emailed Chris Miles to say the group have sufficient material for a display.
- With regard to the proposed History Walk down Mill Street, Robin reported he has drafted a script and proposed the walk take place on 30th June and will place an advert in Packington Post. There was much discussion as to which direction the walk should go, up or down Mill Street, a final decision will be made at a later meeting as we need to know the meeting room is available to enable light refreshments to be served and to have a display of photographs etc.
- Robin showed members a leaflet he has drafted for the Welcome Pack given to resident newcomers to Packington. Robert reported that Becky Taylor would like more information to be included in the Welcome Pack, therefore members agreed that Robin forward the leaflet to her.
- The meeting moved on to read through the Packington History Adrian has written. Robin praised Adrian for his perseverance in pursuing this task of producing the early history of Packington. There was great interest and discussion on the latest draft which will be placed on the website. Having read through the draft members thanked Adrian for his hard work on this very worthwhile project.
- Robert raised the question of the Roman Road from Chester to Leicester, Via Devana, which runs close to Packington but the exact route has yet to be established. When HS2 comes along with its construction (or destruction) machines could the group be involved? However professional archaeologists always keep a close eye on any large developments so members agreed – leave it to the professionals.
- There is to be a dig in Ticknall during June if any member wishes to attend.
- Adrian has Peter Cooper’s copy of the History of Packington Church and suggested it be placed on the website, members agreed.
- The meeting closed at 9:40 pm.
- The next meeting is Tuesday, 24th March at 7.30pm.