Penhill News

WHAT’S ON March 2011

Feb 29th, 2012 | By

JMH=John Moulton Hall, URC=United Reformed Church, St.P =St. Peters Hall, NSPCC =Family Centre Atworth Cl., CCCC=Chippenham Close Community Centre Mondays 9.30-1pm Monday Cafe & Stitch in Time @ JMH 9.30 – 11.30am IT Level 1 course starting 12th. @ JMH 10-12noon Penhill Radio @ JMH 10-12noon Health Ambassadors @ JMH 1.30 -3pm Knit & Natter
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Fitness Instructor Training Opportunity

Feb 29th, 2012 | By
Fitness Instructor Training Opportunity

We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding from The South West Foundation to train up a Fitness Instructor. The successful candidate will undertake The Exercise to Music course in April 2012. This will then be followed by 40 hours placement at the John Moulton Hall. This qualification is the entry level qualification
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Neighbourhood Cockerels

Feb 24th, 2012 | By
Neighbourhood Cockerels

A resident who lives in the area of Ramsbury Avenue, Latton Close and Avebury Road has asked for a polite notice to be printed in the Penhill News. She wants to point out that a lot of upset and misery is caused by the sound of cockerels in the area. We decided to ask other
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You choose how loan sharks cash is spent.

Feb 13th, 2012 | By
You choose how loan sharks cash is spent.

Date and time: Thursday 16th February 2012, 12pm- 3pm  Location:  John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5DU Cash extorted by convicted loan sharks is to be ploughed back into communities, in whichever way Swindon residents see fit. The England Illegal Money Lending Team, are working with in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to host the
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Briefly

Feb 7th, 2012 | By

No 21 Bus update Local Councillor, Andy Harrison, has told us that on 12th January the Borough Council passed a motion that said Thamesdown Bus Company were to be asked to re-instate the 18, 21 and 23 bus services and make time for Borough officers to work with Thamesdown to resolve the financial difficulties. You
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Behind the Scenes at Aladdin

Feb 7th, 2012 | By
Behind the Scenes at Aladdin

Penhill Players this year performed Aladdin. I went to St Peter‟s Church on several occasions beforehand for a sneak preview at rehearsals and what fun it was too. Abby, the Director, was full of energy and encouragement to the “troops”. Richard her co-director was also Widow Twanky and showed us why he has been treading
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New Landlady at the Local

Jan 30th, 2012 | By
New Landlady at the Local

Carly Stevenson takes over as the licensee of the Deer‟s Leap on 1st February. She wants everyone to “help put your local in the centre of our community.” She is keen to give the customers a warm and friendly welcome. The function room will be open for family nights and entertainment and the bar area
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Borough gets closer

Jan 30th, 2012 | By
Borough gets closer

We have all seen on the news that 2012 and beyond is going to be a challenging year for everyone because of the economic situation. This will also be true in Swindon. It is clear that, given the challenge of decreasing resources and increasing demand, the Council‟s success can no longer depend on a traditional
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WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY ?

Jan 30th, 2012 | By

JMH=John Moulton Hall, URC=United Reformed Church, St.P =St. Peters Hall, NSPCC =Family Centre Atworth Cl., CCCC=Chippenham Close Community Centre Mondays 9.30-1pm Monday Cafe & Stitch in Time @ JMH 10-12noon Penhill Radio @ JMH 10-12noon Health Ambassadors @ JMH 1.30 -3pm Knit & Natter @ St. P 5pm, 6pm Rainbows, Brownies ,Guides @URC 6-7pm Boma
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Save the No 21:

Jan 11th, 2012 | By

No doubt you have seen the posters about saving the No 21 Bus Service. By the time the Penhill News goes to press, the campaign will be over and we will update you in February.  Even if they stop that service we will be committed to getting some alternative. If you can make last minute
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