Penhill People

Penhill Lad becomes British Cycling British Under 13 Champion

Jan 31st, 2012 | By
Penhill Lad becomes British Cycling British Under 13 Champion

Ethan Greenslade British U13 Champion 13 year old Ethan Greenslade takes the British Title Ethan Greenslade stood head and shoulders above the opposition in the under-13s – literally! Using all his power and strength, the Swindon Rider who lives in Leigh Road, Penhill raced to an immaculate maximum 20 point victory but he didn’t have
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Editor says Goodbye

Jan 13th, 2012 | By
Editor says  Goodbye

It is with great regret that I have decided to step down as Editor of Penhill News. The decision was not an easy one to make, but due to my work commitments as an Assistant Head teacher my work load has increased and I am unable to give the time and the commitment that the Penhill News deserves. I have
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MISSING CAT

Jul 7th, 2011 | By
MISSING CAT

Please if anyone knows the wherabouts of my Female, Ginger Tabby cat. She went missing on Monday 04 July in Penhill. I have a very upset 5yr old missing her too! Please can you check sheds etc in your gardens aswell in case she has mistakenly got locked in one. *** £50 REWARD for her
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girls doing charity

Jun 4th, 2011 | By
girls doing charity

hi my name is kellie, I have a 8yr old daughter, Chelsea & her friend also 8yrs old Erin we live on Penhill drive opp church, well they woke up this morning wanting to bake cakes to sell for charity, Ive posted you a few photos . I think it would be lovely for them
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Anyone remember this?

May 27th, 2011 | By
Anyone remember this?

I am currently in the early stages of my autobiography about growing up on the estate, I was still at school when this happened in january 1968. A little bit of Penhill history! Scan1.pdf (358 KB) submitted by marion lane (lanmarion245@ntlworld.com)



A Voice from Across the Miles – Continued ….

May 14th, 2011 | By
A Voice from Across the Miles – Continued ….

Following on-My Early Years at Penhill, Swindon Back in my day, leaving school was a little different from nowadays. As I wasn’t staying on at school I could leave school at the end of the term I turned fifteen. Which was at Easter and I wasn’t due to join the Royal Air Force until September.
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old pics

Apr 26th, 2011 | By

I am looking for any old memorablia of penhill, photos, newspaper stories,etc. I am currently writing a autobiography about growing up in penhill and would appreciate any feedback. Does anyone remember the multi storeys being built, did anyone catch this on film, if so please let me know, I would be very grateful email lanmarion245@ntlworld.com



A Voice from Across the Miles

Mar 28th, 2011 | By
A Voice from Across the Miles

John Bromley, who now lives in the United States, came across the Penhill News Facebook page. Penhill News made     contact with him through the page and he has agreed to share his story of his days in Penhill and his memories. Each month we will publish John Bromley’s story. MY EARLY YEARS AT PENHILL SWINDON
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Taking Local Learning Opportunities

Mar 23rd, 2011 | By
Taking Local Learning Opportunities

I first found out about CLIP (Community & Learning In Penhill) at the John Moulton Hall through North Wessex Training when I was looking for a job. She told me about the courses that were on offer. I was nervous and apprehensive about going but, as I walked through the doors and met the very
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Be A Good Neighbour

Dec 8th, 2010 | By

Please remember to look out for your elderly neighbours during the winter months. If you are concerned about an elderly neighbour , then please contact : The Age UK Advice line : 0800 169 6565 In an emergency dial 999