Although the St John's Nursery closed on 30 August, parents said they were refusing to go quietly. They have lobbied the council and held protests and marches in an attempt to keep open the 45-place nursery, which has operated since the end of the Second World War.
Parent Charlie Kimber said, 'St John's Nursery is a haven in the middle of Hackney. It is based in a nice building in a large walled garden and is used by many local people who work for the local hospital and other services. We are concerned about the disruption that the nursery closure will have on our own children, but it will also result in far fewer nursery places for future children in the area.'
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