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Warhammer fan? Want 2 visit Games Workshop studios?

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEW YEAR - DATE TBC!

Join us on 18th November for a thrilling visit to the acclaimed Games Workshop studios in Nottingham



This is a great opportunity to gain an insight into the inner workings of some of the most innovative & creative gaming minds & facilities in the UK. The home of… Continue

Added by Chris Penfold on November 13, 2010 at 20:17 — No Comments

Christmas 'shin-dig' - Packaged Beautifully!

Fancy doing something a bit different this Christmas? Why don't you join us at our Christmas party/meal/dance on Friday Eve 26th November.



We are trying a venue this year - 'The Lakeside' (between Nottingham and Mansfield - a very atmospheric refurbished pumping station - full of character and wonder!



Lovely spot, lovely food, good company and a 'cracking' band if you fancy a dance.



We are…
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Added by Chris Penfold on October 14, 2010 at 16:25 — No Comments

Last minute reminder that we still have a few places left for TONIGHT'S visit to the National Brewery Museum: National Brewery museum on Thursday 14th October, arranged by David Smalley. More infor…

Last minute reminder that we still have a few places left for TONIGHT'S visit to the National Brewery Museum:



National Brewery museum on Thursday 14th October, arranged by David Smalley. More information about the…
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Added by Chris Penfold on October 14, 2010 at 15:13 — 1 Comment

Alan Town, Sales Director of CustomPack with his shiny new ipod Touch

Following my post of 4th August regarding the results of our prize draw for the I-POD TOUCH, here is a picture of the delighted winner, Alan Town, Sales Director of CustomPack, a division of Chequer Foods Limited @ Telford (www.chequer.co.uk), who has been a Packaging Society (IoP) member since the mid-Sixties!



Well done Alan and thanks again to all of you for your valuable feedback.…

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Added by Chris Penfold on June 21, 2010 at 14:12 — No Comments

East Midlands Packaging Society - Questionnaire

As you know, the East Midlands Packaging Society is an active group of Packaging enthusiasts, who regularly arrange company visits, hold relevant business talks and throw in the odd social event or two. We want to make sure that those events are as relevant to…

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Added by Chris Penfold on June 4, 2010 at 20:41 — No Comments

Report on EMPS Dinner lecture - The issues facing packaging & impact on the environment -3rd March 2010



On 3rd March, The East Midlands Packaging Society were proud to host an evening dinner lecture on 'The issues facing packaging & impact on the environment'. We were privileged to listen to the views of leading industry expert Jane Bickerstaffe, Chief Executive of INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment). It was interesting to hear about INCPEN’s…

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Added by Chris Penfold on March 9, 2010 at 10:02 — No Comments

Report of Branch Visit to Afterprint - Trade Print Finishers

On the 9th December 30 members of The East Midlands Packaging Society visited Afterprint Ltd, trade finishers and die-makers, based in Basford, Nottingham. A fantastic turn out for a very enjoyable and interesting trip.…





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Added by Chris Penfold on February 11, 2010 at 21:34 — No Comments

East Midlands Packaging Society Visit to Marston’s Brewery 9th December 2009 - Visit Report

On the 9th December 30 members of The East Midlands Packaging Society visited The Marston’s Brewery at Burton Upon Trent. The Marston's Beer Company is the brewing division of Marston's PLC and is responsible for some of Britain's best-loved beers, including Marston's, Banks's, Jennings, Hobgoblin, Mansfield and Ringwood. Their award-winning ales collected five international brewing medals at the Millennium International Brewing… Continue

Added by Chris Penfold on January 24, 2010 at 22:22 — No Comments

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