Murals prove a big draw

Piccotts End’s medieval cottage, housing historic 15th century wall paintings,  attracted dozens of visitors when they opened to the public for four days in September. The owners, Karen Murphy and Alison Wright, said they were delighted with the level of interest in the murals which were painted by pilgrims on their way to an Ashridge monastery in the…

Hanging baskets stolen

Two hanging baskets and their metal brackets have been stolen from a house in Piccotts End Road. The thief, who was caught on CCTV driving a  pick-up, pulled up outside the property at around midnight on July 29th and ripped the baskets together with their brackets off their fixings. The police have been informed.

All the fun of the Strawberry Fayre!

More than 40 villagers enjoyed a beautiful day for this year’s Summer Garden Party. Themed as a strawberry fayre it was held at the home of Andrew and Harriet Twigger. While the adults enjoyed a barbecue and delicious home-made strawberry desserts the kids made the most of the Twigger swimming pool. Top prize for the best strawberry creation went to Riverbank resident Maggie…

Farewell Trixi!

Village resident Trixi Field is saying goodbye to all her Piccotts End friends as she heads for a new life up North. Trixie came to the village from Oxford nearly 8 years ago and in between taking yoga classes and giving piano lessons has been a regular attender of PERA social occasions. Now she has…

Ena and Margaret cook up a Safari success

There was plenty to talk about when villagers converged on the home of Ena and Stanley Hartland at this year’s Safari Supper. ‘And what did you have to eat? was the question on everyone’s lips!  Chicken Risotto and Lasagne were just some of the mouth-watering offerings on the menu as the Safari-goers moved from houe…

PERA chairman’s life remembered

Piccotts End resident Lady Val Corbett has written a book about the life of her late husband and former Chairman of PERA, Robin, Lord Corbett of Castle Vale. It’s the story of the son of a foundry worker who rose to become an MP and ended up as a Lord. Copies are available for £10…

Cheers! 12th Night Drinks Go Down a Treat!

The Marchmont Arms echoed to the sound of chatter and the chink of glasses at the 12th Night party. A gathering of residents old and new had plenty to talk about, from colds to Christmas! Ena and Stanley Hartland recounted how their planned cruise had been cancelled because Stanley had suffered a detached retina and…