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Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Welcome and thank you for choosing to live in our Village!
It’s an historic village dating back to Roman times, which is part of St Stephens
Parish and whilst in a rural setting we are just 3 miles from the ancient city of St.
Albans.
The PSRA Story Park Street & District Residents’ Association (PSRA) was formed in 1966 to represent the views of the local people and support the best interests of the community in general. We are actively involved in organising and supporting local activities to enhance village life and strive to make the local area a desirable place to live and work.
Each year we organise a range of events and activities in our village including Christmas lights switch-on, bi monthly litter picks, and an annual cheese and wine evening to say thank you to our volunteers. We are also active in events in our Parish of St. Stephen, such as the Christmas Carol Service, Remembrance Day Service and a Best Kept Front Gardens competition. More recently in autumn 2017 we hosted a Well-being day involving holistic therapies and children’s events. Our promise to you We monitor local planning on Greenbelt and proposed industrial development. We are actively involved with The Neighbourhood Plan (the vision for village development) and work closely with the Parish Council to improve the facilities and lifestyle. We spearheaded the opposition of a development at the Park Street/A414 roundabout site and continue to actively oppose the international Rail Freight Terminal proposed for the Radlett Aerodrome site. We want to improve our village. In recent years, PSRA, with support from Countryside Management Services redeveloped an area of local woodland, How Wood. It’s now an attractive area and we invite you to enjoy it We are interested in the safety of our residents. In 2016-17 with local business sponsorship we put up safety barriers by the recreational grounds to keep children and everyone safe.
In 2017-18 we enhanced the White Gates at the entrance to the village (by Bricket
Wood) with support from a St Albans City Councillor. We also revamped the
Christmas Lights up at How Wood shops.
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
How do we communicate? Sign up to our Newsletter! Every household receives the PSRA newsletter twice a year, updating everyone on local activities, events and matters of interest. It also provides an opportunity for local businesses, tradespersons and leisure groups to advertise their products and services. As we rely on income generated from advertisers, sponsors and donations from each household, we invite you to become a member. For the tidy sum of £2.50 per year it couldn’t be easier! Set up an Annual Standing Order and make sure you INCLUDE your house number and your postcode so we know that your household has paid; for example, 1 AL22QR; 12AL22PR etc. - Account Name: PSRA - Account Number: 40688762 - Sort Code: 20-74-09 - Your ref: [insert your house number and post code] Or, please make cheques or standing orders payable to Park Street District Residents’ Association. And post to: EDITOR PSRA, 90 Maplefield, Park Street, St. Albans. Follow and Like us on Facebook ParkStreet ResAssoc @ParkStreetRA Follow us on Twitter tweets by @ParkStreetRA As a Committee we meet once a month (every 3rd Wednesday) and you’re welcome
to join in to help us make our village a great place to live and work.
You can contact the Committee about any concerns or ideas or to join us. Our details are on the PSRA website. You’re also very welcome to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April every year which is often followed swiftly by our “thank you to volunteers” Cheese and Wine evening. And finally, As a newcomer to our village I hope you find this useful information. If you’ve collected this Welcome in person, please find an enclosed copy of our latest newsletter. Or you can find it electronically at our website. PSRA-Magazine-134.pdf Attached is some local contacts information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Wishing you a long and pleasant stay in the village of Park Street. PSRA Chair [email protected]
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
The Residents’ Association Committee
Acting Chair – Dee Youngs. Contact: [email protected]
Deputy Chair and Editor – Joy Mendelsohn. Contact: [email protected]
Treasurer – Lucille Hurley. Contact: [email protected]
Graham Smith – our webmaster (contact: [email protected] )
Jon Breen – helps us with membership matters and planning
Dennis Cowan – keeps us informed about Neighbourhood Watch too
Barbara Vernon – helps us on Village Hall matters and events
Laurie Kanka – helps us with village matters
Pam Miller – helps with our magazine & involved with women’s group
Simone Roback – our new administrator
Sandra Constable – our current PSRA President and goodwill
ambassador
We always welcome volunteers. Can you give a few hours a month? Or help us with a project? Get in touch: [email protected]
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Map of Park Street
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Helpful Information & Contacts
St. Stephens Parish St. Albans District Council
St. Stephens Parish Council – Tel: 01923 681443 www.ststephanparishcouncil.gov.uk Council of the City & District of St. Albans – Tel: 01727 866100 or go to www.stalbans.gov.uk Hertfordshire County Council – Tel: 0300 123 4040 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Local transport: Bus Local train: Abbey Flyer Mainline train: St Albans City
For bus services go to www.carlberry.co.uk Abbey Flyer is a train service between St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction. Nearest stations in our village: Park Street Station, Watling Street or How Wood Station, Park Street Lane. Other stations on route: St Albans Abbey, Bricket Wood, Garston, North Watford and Watford Junction (links to London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester and other north west areas, etc.). Abbey Flyer Users Group (ABFLY). To join call 07739 023316 or visit www.abfly.org.uk. St. Albans City Station: Station Approach off Station Way, AL1 5H. Trains to Bedford and London Kings Cross, other city stations, and Gatwick airport through to Brighton.
Local schools Park Street has 2 primary schools which have nurseries for pre-school age children: How Wood School, Spooners Drive. Tel: 01727 768885) Park Street Church of England, Branch Road Tel: 01727 872158
Independent school: Habersdashers’ Aske’s Boys Pre-preparatory School, Hazel Road. Tel: 01727 873632
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Hospital St. Albans City Hospital: Minor Injuries (No A&E) Waverley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5PN. Tel: 01727 866122
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk Nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital. Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB. Tel: 01923 244 366
Doctors and Dentist
A local NHS doctor’s surgery is at 10 Withy Place (off Whitebeams on How Wood) – Tel: 01727 872242 Also, Midway Surgery in Chiswell Green also. Dentist surgery: nearest is in Bricket Wood although plenty in St Albans area
Police The nearest police station is at: St Albans Civic Centre, St Peters Street, AL1 3JE Desk only. Need to see someone? Appointment only https://www.herts.police.uk/your-area/F03
Neighbourhood Watch PSRA works closely with NHW on “Joined Up Thinking” for our village
Park Street Neighbourhood Watch covers the villages of Park Street, Colney Street and Frogmore. There are street representatives on every street in our village www.ourwatch.org.uk/scheme/174/park-street-neighbourhood-watch/ Facebook: @ParkStreetNW
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Leisure and Activities
Christian Churches
Other Faiths
Park Street Baptist Church - Penn Road, Park Street
Holy Trinity Church - 37 Frogmore, AL2 2JU St Albans, Radlett and neighbouring Watford have several churches and venues for all faiths
Halls/Venues Park Street Village Hall - Oliver Close, Park Street. Hosts a number of events such as quiz nights, plays and fitness classes–Tel: Chris 077081 03793 or email: Jo Clarke: [email protected].
Stephen Parish Centre - Station Road, Bricket Wood is also available for hire – Tel: 01923 68143
Greenwood Park Community Centre - Tel: 01727 874867 ststephenparishcouncil.gov.uk/greenwood-park-community-centre/
Sports & leisure facilities
Park Street Recreation Ground is situated in Park Street Lane and is home to Park Street Football Club and Frogmore Cricket Club – Tel: 01727 872416
Greenwood Park has indoor facilities, bowls, high quality football pitches & tennis courts– Tel: 01923 681443 [email protected]
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Tennis Club Greenwood Park Tennis Club https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/GreenwoodParkLTC
Local Allotments
Situated on: Burydell Lane (Tel: 01727 819366), Park Street, and Greenwood Park (Tel: 01923 681 443)
Local clubs and societies
Park Street & Frogmore Society has an interest in the history and natural features of the area. Tel: 01727 768642 www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/organisation/park-street-frogmore-society
St Stephen’s Gardening Club has a shop on Drop Lane, Bricket Wood. Tel: 01727 872718
Park Street Camera Club www.parkstreetcameraclub.com Chair: John Jennings; Tel: 01727 872036; Email: [email protected]
Park Street Players Drama Put on productions regularly in our village hall Facebook: @Park-Street-Players
Women’s groups
Parkwood Women's Club, meet weekly Wednesdays: 8pm at Rosewood Court, Grovelands. Tel: 01727 872835
Women’s Institute, URC Hall, West Riding, Bricket Wood, AL2 3QR
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Towns Women’s Guild, “St Albans Afternoon” meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 14:30. St Albans Conservative Social Club, 57 Hatfield Road, AL1 4JE www.the-tg.com/Guild/st-albans-afternoon/704.aspx
Youth
Park Street Scout Group (including cubs, beavers and scouts) – www.parkstreetscouts.co.uk St. Albans Air Training Corps meet near Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans. 220atc.org.uk Facebook: @220ATC
Park Street and District
Residents Association
www.psra.org.uk @ParkStreetRA @ParkStreetRA
Park Street Residents Association, Park Street, St Albans. Herts. 2018 June
Food and Shopping
Local Pubs
The Overdraught provides traditional family food and drink. Book for Sunday roast. 88 Park Street, AL2 2JR Tel: 01727 768221 The Falcon has longer opening hours and offers a traditional pub atmosphere. 72 Park St, Park Street, AL2 2PW Tel: 01727 873208 Both allow dogs
Food & Drink
Take away food is available on How Wood parade where Indian food, traditional fish and chips are available. Chinese takeaway and burger/grill takeaway are available in Watling street. More pubs in the wider area for lunches and evening meals. And wider variety of restaurants and bars in nearby Radlett.
Retail
The main village parade is on How Wood which has a Co-op, charity shop, newsagents, butchers, off- licence, hair salon, estate agent, beauty salon, printers, bakers and chemist. Watling Street, Park Street, has a newsagents and convenience store situated near Park Mill (opposite Park Street Lane junction)
