November 2025
We have been receiving regular notifciations via the village whatsapp gropu of a ‘lost cat’. Here he is, pictured in leafy Piccotts End Road looking like a white owl with his pointy ears, ready to pounce on an unsuspecing vole. Ragdolls are not known to be adventurous, preferring to stay in the warmth of their home than venture out into the great unknown. Our older ragdoll Coco
November 2025
We haven’t even had Christmas yet but our busy social committee are already planning their exciting 2026 calendar of events. Top of the list is the return of our Safari Supper, where residents can meet each other in their own houses over a meal. Next year year’s supper will be held on Saturday February 7th and the organisers hope that many Piccotts End residents of all ages will take part.
This popular village event happens every other year. Basically it’s a magical mystery tour of neighbours’ houses with a free meal thrown in! The mystery is that you don’t know who’s coming until you open the door!
Our annual Twelfth Night drinks are a chance to blow away the cobwebs and colds of Christmas Past and enjoy some new year chat in the company of friends and neighbours at the Marchmont Arms.
November 2025
You couldn’t ask for a bigger compliment than to find yourself being played by a leading actress in a movie directed by Danny Boyle. But that’s the accolade accorded to veteran village resident Joyce Lear.
November 2025
The annual village fireworks display proved another big hit as residents gathered in the garden of Marhcmont Cottage for an evening of bangers and flash! Food in the form of hot dogs were cooked up by PERA chairman Simon Lillystoine and his wife Jane, and hot soup was handed out by Annette Harrison and her husband Paul. Harriet Twigger and her daughter Cecilia did a fantastic job collecting entrance money and selling raffle tickets.
September 2025
With nothing better to do, I decided to put the nation’s favourite new AI tool, Chat GPT, though its paces. What, I asked, could Piccotts End do to attract more tourists. Before you throw your hands up in horror at the very thought, let me say it was only a light-hearted question. The good news is that Chat GPT did not suggest opening a McDonald’s or a Starbucks.
Here’s what it said:
The village Scarecrow and Harvest Festival drew a good crowd of villagers to enjoy the many autumn fruits, flowers, cakes and scarecrows on display. Showing a keen interest in the alcoholic entries, the event judge Lady Val Corbett, of No 96, pictured here with Pippa Vincent of the Mill House, picked Pippa’s creation as the winner. ‘It’s never too early to have a drink,’ said Val as she admired Pippa’s Gin & Lemon cake.
October 2025
We extend a warm welcome to the village’s newest resident, Eleanor Kirby. Eleanor moved into No 60 during the summer and has already made herself at home in our leafy countryside. ‘I was coming out here every weekend to go riding,’ said Eleanor, who used to live in Winchmore Hill and has a daughter Kitty and a son Giles. ‘Then I decided I might as well move here to save all the driving. I found this lovely house in Piccotts End and I’m very happy.’
Tucked away in a room inside Alta Modo on the High Street you will find Gina with nail clippers at the ready. She will tidy up your fingers or your feet with a soothing collection of ointments and oils to leave your nails looking a million dollars! Pop in for an appointment.