Ena at home in her new home

One of the village’s best loved residents has left her home at the Old Mill after more than 30 years. Ena Hartland, who celebrated her 91st birthday last year, has moved to sheltered accommodation at St Mary’s in the Old Town. Pictured here looking as sprightly as ever in her new surroundings Ena said ‘I…

Village mourns loss of mum Louise

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of village resident Louise Rogers. Louise, who lived in Piccotts End Lane, passed away earlier this month at the age of 52. She leaves her husband Jason, daughter Emily and son Jack. Louise’s funeral will take place at Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham on Friday 30th December…

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip visits Piccotts End

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 were shown the murals by the cottages’ owner Karen Murphy. Karen (pictured left with Anne) explained how the murals were discovered…

Gin win is so sweet for Caroline!

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’. Fearing for her waistline Val reluctantly ducked the cakes and instead chose the super…

Take notice! Our new board is up

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 lane to Roche Fencing and is displaying its first notice, advertising our…