Reception had their first school trip this week. They very sensibly walked to Pimp Hall Nature Reserve. Their teachers were very proud of their excellent behaviour and focus. 

This hidden gem in Chingford sits at the top of Friday Hill and is accessed via Kings Road, E4. For such a small site, it offers a great range of wildlife habitats, including meadows, scrub and a pond.

In 2015, the reserve was given funding to create a large, colourful wildflower meadow. This has since flourished. There is also a small pond by the railway, and the area attracts a variety of butterflies, dragonflies and dragonflies. Birds include song thrush, blackcap, chiffchaff and blue tit. 

There is also a historic dovecote, which used to house doves, pigeons, and other small birds. The reserve is on the former land of the C16th Pimps Hall, gardens and farm - hence its name.

While they were there they even rescued a baby hedgehog that they subsequently named Harry!