November 2022
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…
October 2022
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’.
October 2022
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…
October 2022
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…
September 2022
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.
September 2022
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…
September 2022
Among the many voices paying tribute to the late Queen on radio and TV this weekend was Piccotts End resident Penny Gore. Penny is more familiar to BBC Radio 3 listeners as presenter of the Afternoon Concert but following the sad news from Buckingham Palace…
August 2022
The village Book Club goes from strength as it celebrates its 14th year. Membership has grown steadily from the half dozen who attended its inaugural meeting back in 2008. When it met this week to discuss its latest choice 12 out of a total membership…
June 2022
Mill Close resident Charlie Shearman has captured this remarkable photo of a quite magnificent visitor to his garden. Swarms of red kites over the Dodds Lane end of the village have been likened to something out of the Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds.
June 2022
Our congratulations to Amy Hughes, of Mill Close, who has just become Dr Amy. Her proud parents Marilyn and Derek held a celebration party marking Amy’s achievement. After graduating with a degree in geology from Liverpool University…