Happy and glorious street party!
May 2023
Everyone agreed. It was a right royal success. Nearly 100 villagers donned their red, white and blue best to make the Coronation Street Party a wonderful occasion. Even the sun came along!
Rain or shine, street party will be a sweet party!
May 2023
Sunday’s Coronation Street Party promises the sweet smell of success with nearly 100 residents, family and friends coming. With rain now forecast, wet weather gear will be the order of the day but the organising committee are determined not to let it spoil the event.
Holly’s marathon triumph
April 2023
Piccotts End Supermum Holly Cross has done it again! Running only her second London Marathon at the weekend, Holly crossed the line in a personal best time of 4hrs 48 minutes – nearly half an hour quicker than the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt! Holly was running to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust.
PERA reports another busy year at AGM
April 2023
The annual AGM in March was well attended and residents heard from the chairman, secretary and treasurer that PERA (Piccotts End Residents Association) was in good shape. Social events included last year’s Jubilee street party and the fireworks party. This year plans were laid out for new events like the Coronation street party and a return of the popular Safari Supper. A new addition to the village was the erection of a noticeboard.
Bacon rolls on the menu at Coffee & Wine
Coffee and Wine is celebrating its second year in the Old Town with a brand new addition: Bacon rolls!
Old Town Hall, home of drama, music, comedy and film.
The Old Town Hall is funded by Dacorum Borough Council and is situated in the heart of the old high street. Run by a team of dedicated theatre loving individuals who together have helped to create a vibrant venue
Old Town market first Sunday of spring, summer & autumn months
The Old Town comes alive when market stalls and street food set up shop. It happens on the first Sunday of every month from March to December.
Residents pay tribute to Frank
April 2023
Tributes have been paid to one of the village’s most venerable residents, who has died at the age of 93. Frank Willcocks had lived in Piccotts End with his wife Pauline since 2006. They moved to The Granary from Adeyfield to take up residence at Number 1.
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