Piccotts End is aglow with Christmas lights at this time of the year. It’s always worth a trip down the road to see who’s put on the most spectacular show. From colourful tree arrangements to a modest festoon nearly everyone is joining in the Christmas spirit.
The next event on the village social calendar is our annual Twelfth Night drinks gathering. Join us on Thursday January 5th at the Marchmont Arms 7pm – 9pm for a plethora of post-festive chatter and lashings of liquid refreshment!
The village’s medieval cottages, containing historic religious murals dating back to the 16th century, featured in the latest episode of BBC TV’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Celebrity quizzer Anne Hegerty and antiques expert James Braxton..
Piccotts End is teeming with musical talent, including Jane and Simon Lillystone on the classical front and contemporary composer Paul Borg. Alongside them I’ve discovered another musical maestro living below the village radar. You rarely find him at home…
Perfect weather drew another big crowd to the village fireworks night. Nearly 100 guests enjoyed pork rolls with apple sauce, hot dogs with ketchup and a splendid display. At times it was as bright as daylight! PERA’s new chairman Simon Lillystone…
The Harvest Festival produced a plethora of goodies, from delicious quince jelly to fabulous flower arrangements and gorgeous cakes. Our judge, Lady Val Corbett, pictured here, admitted she was at a loss as to which to choose as ‘Best in Show’.
There is always a new tale about Piccotts End you’ve never heard before. At this week’s Harvest Festival I chanced to meet Alf Holland, the man behind the wall. The wall in question is the one that surrounds Park View Farm. Alf has been its owner since 1988…
The village’s much anticipated notice board has finally arrived! Many thanks to Paul Harrison, pictured here, who erected it, and to Ramon at the Boars Head and Gerry at Church House for smoothing its path to glory. It now stands proudly in the…
The village’s 2nd annual Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday October 15th. Bring your jams, bakes, fruit, veg and more to the paddock opposite No 62. There are 6 categories: Jams, Fruit & Veg, Bakes, Flowers, Beverages and Photos.
It has been promised for years and it’s finally coming. The ‘Road closed’ sign went up in Piccotts End this week as telephone engineers arrived to dig up the road. They will be in the village for 10 days laying a new high speed fibre cable. It’s not yet known…