farms for city children

Michael Morpurgo brings storytelling to life for Cumbrian pupils

Michael Morpurgo visited lucky pupils at Casterton Sedbergh Prep School to talk about his writing and also to thank the children for the money they have raised for his charity, Farms for City Children. Michael and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976 at Nethercott Farm, deep… Read More
Writer Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo: “Devon is an extraordinary place”

Michael Morpurgo has been speaking to Visit Devon about just why the county is so special to him. From inspiring his literary work, to his beloved charity, Farms For City Children, the author explains just why it is so important that today’s children get away from the concrete… Read More

FFCC fundraiser at King Alfred’s School!

Michael Morpurgo visited King Alfred’s School in North London, where he discussed both his writing and his charity work for Farms For City Children.  Michael and his wife Clare founded Farms for City Children in 1976 at Nethercott Farm, deep in Devon river country, and Michael has called the project… Read More

Nethercott Alumni Day

2nd April 2016, Nethercott House, 9.30am – 4pm Come to Nethercott for a wonderful day reliving tales of muck and magic! Farms for City Children is having an open day for 39 people who have visited the farm before as a teacher or pupil, where you will be able to… Read More