In October 2023 Coopersale Community was awarded £10,000 from Aviva Community Fund for an environmental action project, supported by our insurance broker, WB Baxter Ltd. Our project, ‘Forest Fun for Everyone’, aimed to increase our collective understanding of biodiversity, wildlife and the protection the forest provides the village.

Activity took place in Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve, our local forest with a Site of Specific Scientific Interest rating and protected by Natural England and Essex Wildlife Trust. 

Activities aimed to instil awareness, appreciation and respect for the forest, supporting people to make better everyday choices that support the environment. 

‘Forest Fun for Everyone’ included:

• Four public events: two adult-only walks, one family walk, litter pick open to everyone

• One-full day session for each year group at Coopersale & Theydon Garnon C of E Primary Schools

• A downloadable map and activity trail for Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve  (Click to download/print from home)

• Two large information boards for Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve

Saturday 28 June 2025

Coopersale & Theydon Garnon Primary School Field

Save the date for Coopersale Community Day! It is always a fantastic day and this year will be no different. We are currently at the planning stage, but we can confirm that there will be inflatables, Theydon Oak Bar & BBQ , tombola, raffle, music and much more!