PUPILS at a village primary school have been making use of their newly restored pond.

Orleton Primary School in the north of the county renovated its pond area, with the help of funding from the Kingspan Insulation Community Trust.

The school's existing pond had become overgrown and filled with leaves, but with the grant money of £5,500 they have made it bigger and improved the area.

Bryony John, class one teacher, said: "We wanted to turn the little-used pond area into a practical and educational tool that the whole school could enjoy all year round.

"By extending the pond and adding a dipping platform, larger groups of children can gather around the water's edge to study the wildlife."

Nigel Hand from Hereford Amphibian and Reptile Group was on hand for the opening and gave pond dipping workshops for the pupils.