A year after the grounds of Oaklands College’s Smallford campus became the third parkrun location in St Albans, organisers, volunteers and participants celebrated the anniversary. More than 250 runners, walkers and volunteers took park in the first 5K parkrun at the start of 2025, and the free community event has continued...
Oaklands College students have launched a new conservation group bringing together learners and staff with a shared interest in protecting and improving the natural environment on campus and beyond. O.W.L.S (Oaklands Wildlife Society) focuses on practical conservation work, environmental education, and sustainable change, with members encouraged to shape activities and campaigns...
St Albans' family-friendly autumn festival is back at Oaklands College's Smallford campus on Saturday October 4. Oaktober Fest 2025 will feature live performances and workshops from St Albans School of Performing Arts, farm fun including animal meet-and-greets, shopping stalls with local crafts, produce and unique gifts, food and drink, from street...
Disgruntled residents are calling for an end to months of disruption caused by the closure of a much-used public right of way. Neighbours living near Oaklands College’s Smallford campus are still waiting for the reopening of routes between Sandpit Lane and Hatfield Road which provide a vital link from the Alban...
Churches across St Albans, Harpenden and the district around will be celebrating the birth of Jesus, the new-born king, in services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here the St Albans Times publishes a round-up of many of those services, showing the range of celebrations on offer – from midnight Mass...
Smallford neighbours are celebrating a victory over plans to convert what should be a country park into a massive quarry with a lifetime of 40 years. Members of Smallford Residents Association joined forces with Ellenbrook Area Residents Association to oppose Brett Aggregates’ quarry application at Ellenbrook, which they said will blight...
Smallford neighbours have once again found themselves having to fight against plans to convert what should be a country park into a massive quarry with a lifetime of 40 years.Members of Smallford Residents Association have joined forces with nearby Ellenbrook Area Residents Association to oppose Brett Aggregates’ quarry application at...
Construction work on the grounds of Oaklands College has resulted in the temporary closure of much-used rights of way through the campus, with an alternative footpath excessively muddy, incomplete and largely impassable. These paths – between Sandpit Lane and Hatfield Road - are an important route for many residents travelling from...
Smallford Farm Shop now boasts a fishmonger’s offering fresh produce from the south coast of England. Run by Steve Moroney. Fish Bones is the only permanent fishmongers in the district, and offers a wide range of sustainably sourced fish and seafood including scallops, halibut, monk fish, prawns, lemon sole, crab and...
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