Once again the sun shone on the PERA summer garden party. ‘It was a wonderful occasion and everyone had a great time’ said a delighted Annette Harrison, who organised the event with her team of helpers who included husband Paul and son Leon. Keith and Jayne Barber of Blue Gate, were presented with a bouquet…
Villagers have sent ‘get well soon’ messages to Stanley Hartland who has recently come out of hospital. Stanley is the husband of PERA committee member Ena and on behalf of all in the village we send her and Stanley our very best wishes.
Three Piccotts End houses have been broken into and valuables stolen. The burglars struck during the morning when the owners were not at home. They are believed to have kept a low profile by parking away from the houses so as not to arouse suspicion. Police are investigating.
Come and join us! That’s the invitation from Little Gaddesden Bowls and Croquet Club, who have launched a campaign to extend membership to 100. Club captain Alun March has written to PERA saying residents are welcome to come and try their hand. Click here for more details.
A campaign to turn the site of Piccotts End’s rare 15th century murals into a museum has been launched by Dacorum Heritage Trust. The Trust’s campaign manager Mark Stephens said: ‘The murals are unique survivors of national importance. It is imperative they are saved.’ Anyone interested in contributing to the museum fund should call DHT…
Village newcomer Deirdre O’Donohoe received a warm welcome by all attending the 12th Night drinks party at the Marchmont Arms. Deirdre and her husband Jerome have recently moved into No 54 after spending many years in Bushey and Frinton on Sea. ‘It’s so peaceful, I love it here’ said Deirdre, ‘I’ve already met many residents…
December gales brought down a large tree in the village, blocking the entrance to a house and damaging an old brick wall. The trunk fell across 158 Piccotts End, narrowly missing overhead powerlines. Fortunately no one was hurt but one of the brick piers bordering the entrance took the full force of the fall and…
Residents and friends of Lady Val Corbett gathered at her home earlier this month when she was presented with a plaque to commemorate the life of her late husband Lord Robin Corbett. The plaque, which is on the wall of her home, is the first in a village Heritage Trail planned by the Residents Association.…
Vanessa and Ben McCormack, who have lived in Church House for the past 6 years, are bidding farewell to Piccotts End next month. They are heading for the United States where Ben has a job in Dallas. Vanessa, who has been a regular member of the Book Club, says they will be spending two years…
Peter Benton, a former mayor of Hemel Hempstead and Piccotts End resident, has died. Peter, who lived at 107, was chairman of the planning committee in the 1960s and responsible for the building of the Kodak tower (now KD Tower). He retired to Northern Ireland.