January 2023
The village’s annual 12th Night drinks party drew an enthusiastic gathering at the Marchmont Arms. Talk ranged from Christmas colds to Boxing Day blues but perked up when the subject changed to planning a street party for the Coronation.
December 2022
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…
December 2022
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!
December 2022
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..
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
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…