The Team

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Gary - Gardener

Gary loves Penhurst and it shows. He is the hardest working person we`ve ever met and despite his very limited hours he keeps the grounds looking fantastic all year round. He is an integral part of the team and much loved by all.


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Jay - Assistant Manager and Host

Jay has been with us since January 2011. She is a real all-rounder with excellent leadership skills as well as a pastoral heart and training in debriefing. She is also wonderfully creative, welcoming and spiritually wise. Jay is a gardener by trade and applies the same nurturing skills to her work at Penhurst.


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Joanna - Centre Manager

Joanna joined the team as Centre Manager in July 2019. Together with the Centre Host, she oversees the running of the house and encourages and is supported by the most amazing staff team [as you can see] who in turn all encourage and support each other. This is the Jesus way of working together and it certainly works at Penhurst!


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Kate - Assistant Housekeeper

Kate joined us in February 2019 to assist Viv with the housekeeping. She is a real asset to the team with her can-do attitude and her friendly manner. We`re already wondering how we managed without her.


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Linda - Admin Assistant

Linda is probably the least visible member of the team but she may well be your first point of contact as she is based in our busy office. Linda gently and quietly keeps us all on-track and makes sure the office runs smoothly and harmoniously.


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Mark - Assistant Cook

Mark joined the team in October 2021, with 20 years of experience in catering and hospitality. He primarily works alternate weekends and we are delighted to have him on the team!


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Nicci - Centre Host

Nicci has been the Host at the Centre since June 2019. Together with the Centre Manager, she oversees the running of the house but with the comfort and well-being of the guests as her first priority. She also oversees the development of the Penhurst programme and the daily rhythm of prayer.

Before Penhurst, Nicci`s experience in hospitality has included a castle hotel, a community centre, a couple of educational charities and a conference/retreat centre. She is a warm person with a passion for people, very creative, and loves her two cats!


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Viv - Cook and Housekeeper

Viv is amazing. She definitely has the most energy of all of us which is just as well as keeping this place to the standard she keeps it takes every ounce of energy she can give. She always has the comfort of the guests at heart and she is so efficient that she makes it all look easy. Having previously worked as a chef she is enjoys bringing creativity to the kitchen and has a passion for using produce from the Penhurst grounds and local area. She is incredibly creative and is constantly adding little touches which enhance the centre and bless the guests.