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Aberfan survivor Janett Bickley vows to repay community

9/1/2026

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Janett Bickley says she wants to repay her community for surviving the Aberfan disaster.
On 21 October 1966 a coal-slurry tip collapse at Aberfan buried Pantglas Junior School, killing 144.
Eight-year-old Janett, recovering from pneumonia, was seated in the classroom when the slurry engulfed it.
Many Aberfan survivors, including Janett, have devoted their lives to education, public service, community work and charity.

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Janett Bickley says she wants to repay her community for surviving the Aberfan disaster.
On 21 October 1966 a coal-slurry tip collapse at Aberfan buried Pantglas Junior School, killing 144.
Eight-year-old Janett, recovering from pneumonia, was seated in the classroom when the slurry engulfed it.
Many Aberfan survivors, including Janett, have devoted their lives to education, public service, community work and charity.