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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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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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
5 years ago my friend Charlie Jarvis died of a rare type of cancer. She was always smiling when I saw her and never let her illness get her down. When she died I wanted to do something to help other children with cancer but being 6 yrs old I kept being told I was
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Penhill News reader, Diane Dickinson from Fairford Crescent sent in this fantastic Halloween picture. Thank you Diane If you are planning any outside Christmas Light displays or spot any in Penhill, then please capture it on camera and send your picture to penhillnews@hotmail.co.uk
Nicki MacLennan, Marion Lane and Micky Hall are presented with their Level 2 City & Guilds Literacy certificates at the Penhill Learning Centre, John Moulton Hall. Terrianne Scoble (not in photo) gained a Level 1 Numeracy. Well done to all of you; Penhill News and This is Penhill wish you luck with future Learning.
Linda Hobson, supported by Dot Pithers participated in a charity event to help raise money to help local Penhill Groups continue to keep going. Organiser Paul Wilkinson who has motor neurone disease met Linda at a hospice. Linda decided to join Paul in completing a 27 mile marathon and a lap of honour in a
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Teri Farthing is an 11year old Penhill girl who strongly believes in helping others whenever possible. Ever since loosing a close friend to cancer 5 years ago and her mum’s friend 18 months ago she’s been looking for a way to help others with cancer but every time she was told she was too young.
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If you ever booked a place on a short course at the John Moulton Hall during the last 5 years then chances are you spoke to Margaret Simons. As CLIP outreach worker she has organised all sorts of courses in Penhill; First Aid, Food Safety, Healthy Cooking, Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, etc. In recent months Margaret
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Fred Ferris, Penhill’s very own Town Crier has recently won ‘Best Dressed Town Crier’ in Ely. Fred from Penhill is Swindon’s official Town Crier and has won many awards throughout the years. Penhill News would like to congratulate Fred on his recent award and will be catching up with him for a feature length story
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