March 2024
The first PERA drawing session, led by David Satchel, was a great success with five keen students. There was a lot of fun, a lot of learning and a lot of confidence building. There was also talk of a follow up lesson!
Yalla Yalla is the go-to eatery in the Old Town. There’s a real buzz as diners tuck into a wide range of Lebanese cuisine. Yalla Yalla – it means ‘Let’s Go’ in Arabic – is celebrating two years and the boys in the photo show an infectious enthusiasm.
February 2024
Spring will soon be in the air with the smell of freshly cut grass as lawnmower come out of hibernation. How’s your winter been? Come and tell us about it at the Spring Branch. The date is Sunday April 28th and we’ll be meeting at the Marchmont Arms between 10.30am and 12.30. Coffee and croissants will be in free flow along with memories of a wet winter.
January 2024
Residents have given the thumbs up to a new bus service. Herts Lynx was introduced in December and offers an on-demand service to many destinations within the locality for an all-in price of just £2.
January 2024
We are delighted to welcome Marley, the village’s newest and youngest resident! Baby Marley checked in just before Christmas at the home of Gavin and Sara Chatterpaul.
December 2023
Chasing cheap petrol prices seems a bit of a fool’s game. But it’s surprising how many people do it, me included. Why drive 10 miles to find petrol that costs a few pence less when the saving is swallowed up by the cost of getting there. But since Asda took over the old Co-op garage at Cupid Green, I have no need to drive any further. At 137p a litre it’s cheaper than even Tesco
December 2023
It’s looking very festive in the village. From the annual spectacular at Mill Close to the reindeer of Church House, residents are lighting up as never before. Even the village sign is sporting a Santa hat. Merry Christmas everyone! And when the party’s over, don’t forget to join us for the 12th Night drinks party at the Marchmont Arms on Friday 5th January (7pm – 9pm).
December 2023
Mass village opposition to a major housing plan has paid off. Following a concerted effort by members of a new WhatsApp group, Dacorum Council have refused an application to build 390 houses on land overlooking the village on the west side of the Leighton Buzzard Road.
November 2023
An eagle-eyed resident has noticed that Royal Mail have pulled a fast one on the village post box. The collection time always used to be a user-friendly 4pm, meaning that sending things like birthday cards for next day delivery involved a leisurely afternoon stroll. All that has changed with the new collection time of 9am, a move which was hidden away in the small print on the post box.
November 2023
The raffle proved a big hit at this year’s fireworks party. More than 70 villagers enjoyed hot dogs, soup and fantastic fireworks on a dry November night.