The village’s first fireworks party for a couple of years has been hailed a resounding success.. More than 80 residents watched an amazing display which was, by general consent, the best yet in the 15 years of the event. Yvonne Metcalfe of No 42 emailed to thank PERA’s social committee for ‘a lovely evening and…
While a number of other options are being drawn up to try and curb speeding vehicles in the village, PERA has taken advantage of a new initiative by Dacorum’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd. He has commissioned 4 new vans equipped with a speed camera to operate in areas troubled by speeding drivers. While…
PERA is planning a daffodil day in November for residents to brighten up the village. Dacorum Parks division has kindly donated more than 500 bulbs to be planted on the village verges. Residents will be notified by email of an upcoming Sunday when the bulbs can be distributed and planted.
Calling all budding writers! The village Book Club is holding a short story event in which all residents are invited to take part. It’s not a competition, just a chance for anyone who thinks they could tell a good tale to put their words into action. Entries should be between 500 and 5000 words and…
An eye-catching arrangement of garden flowers garnished with tomatoes triumphed in the village’s first ever Harvest Festival. Carly Smith, of the Boar’s Head, won the accolade by impressing the guest judge, Ena Hartland of the Old Mill with her original creation pictured here. Villagers made the most of a sunny afternoon to admire and taste…
The village scarecrow festival has been a great success. All sorts of wonderful creations have appeared on walls and garden gates. From a fisherman at Riverbank to Sederick the Boar at the Boar’s Head, they have brightened up our days for the past couple of weeks. And remarkably few crows have been spotted. Photos of…
From cassoulet and quiche to raspberry roulade and apricot cake, the village’s cooks created some tasty treats for the Safari Supper. Twenty residents switched between houses to spring a surprise on their hosts, and vice versa, in a merry-go-round of mouthwatering menus. The popular event ended at the home of Margaret Stanier with delicious desserts…
After what the owner described as ‘a disastrous year’ the village’s historic medieval cottages will be open on September 18th and 19th. With all the last 12 months’ fund-raising activitues cancelled, Karen Murphy said ‘This is vital for us, as unfortuately we also did not qualify for any grants at all to help us through…
A few small geraniums have blossomed into a fantastic splash of colour beneath the Piccotts End sign by the Marchmont Arms this summer. They were planted by Yvonne Metcalfe, who lives at nearby No 42. ‘I bought them from Aldi when they were tiny plants’ she said. ‘Now look at them!’
Calling all cooks! The village’s popular Safari Supper is under starter’s orders. Organisers are on the lookout for households to take part in the event on the evening of Saturday September 25th. How does it work? Volunteer households will provide either a starter or main course for up to 4 other guests. You won’t know…