I spent three very happy years in Naples, Italy, as the newest Women’s Royal naval Service Officer (WRNS) around the time of the 1980 earthquake. Michael Dibden’s super detective story, “Cosi Fan Tutti” captures the vibrancy and vigour of the…
It was lovely to receive this message from someone who attended our Work For Yourself programme; Hi Penny, You probably won’t remember me, but I attended one of your Work For Yourself courses at Bolsover Council back in the…
I met Erik Weihenmayer whilst in San Francisco and he has posted this lovely Facebook post about me; “I met my friend Penny Melville-Brown presenting at LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco in 2018. Penny was receiving the Holman…
Officially on the “Speaker Circuit” this week (see the #YesSheCan website). I’ve loved being in front of an audience all my life: from the Angel Gabriel and Virgin Mary for school and church Nativity plays before I was 11, performing in school…
I’ve been working in the disability field for over 20 years (www.pennymelvillebrown.com/disability-dynamics) but a recent study shows that nothing has substantially changed! The excellent and very thorough research undertaken by University College London here reveals that the employment prospects of…
Taken from the latest HMRC update: Families shouldn’t miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays. Through Tax-Free Childcare, families can receive up to £2,000 a year per child – or £4,000…
The Catisfield Memorial Hall Management Committee is looking for new volunteer Members. If you can spare 4-6 evenings a year for the meetings, have fresh ideas and enthusiasm to make the Hall work for local people, this could be for…
The Baking Blind mission has always been to showcase the work ambitions and aspirations, competences, and capabilities of people with disabilities. Too often we face the fears of employers. They are fearful of saying the wrong thing, embarrassing themselves or…
Yes, I agree, it should be trades-people but it scanned better this way. I was complaining about the demise of the long cherished cooker (now revitalised) but also the men and women who helped for decades are disappearing as they…
Mental health doesn’t discriminate as to whether you’re wearing uniform or not. Forces.net had a special week highlighting how to get through such problems. Read the article and listen to my interview here.
