being a padiham pensioner

You think you'll never be one when you are younger, but hopefully you will live to see the day. You have no wage now, just a State Pension and if you are lucky, a small company pension like me. Enough to keep the wolf from the door but not enough to live the life of luxury.

How do I fill in all that extra time on a low income? I have no transport so what has Padiham to offer!
If you live alone, as I do, you get a 25% rebate on your Community Tax. This will enable you to go to courses, run by Burnley College, for FREE. There are plenty to choose from and at the moment I am going to Calligraphy at the Methodist Church. The College Shop will give you all the details.

I love painting, not that I'm that good at it, and I find it very relaxing. For years now I have been going to Iris Owen's Padiham Painting at Leisure classes, now held at her studios on Station Road. It's half price for pensioners and anyone on any State benefit, and it's very friendly and helpful. And, we have lots of exhibitions, so there's always the chance that you may sell some of your paintings.

For fitness, try TAI CHI at Nazareth Unitarian Chapel on a Monday night. Really good fun we have there. And, try aqua mobility at the Padiham Leisure centre on Wednesday afternoons. That's great also, nothing too strenuous but beneficial and fun.

Oxfam gets me for one afternoon, and there are lots of Charity Shops crying out for volunteers. You'll get your fare paid too. Which is again ½ price on the buses for us oldies. Do some shopping at the same time.

So what are you waiting for! Get going in Padiham it's a great place to be.