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A tale of beef and butterflies – creation of a wildflower meadow

By Adam Bratt – Farm Operations Manager, Nethercott House On winter evenings at Nethercott after the children have had their tea, the cattle need to be fed. All the cattle are settled in the barn, lying in their deep straw...
A tale of beef and butterflies – creation of a wildflower meadow
  • 28/01/2025

    ‘We absolutely love it here’ – furthering education with Nescot College

    Back in December, a group of 30 students from Nescot College in Surrey spent a hugely enjoyable week at our Nethercott House farm. During their time with us, they broadened their knowledge of farming, sustainability and the natural world, enhancing…

  • 14/01/2025

    Chief Executive Donna Edmonds to step down in March 2025

    Donna Edmonds, our Chief Executive, has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of March to take on a new role in the charity sector. Donna joined us in January 2022, initially leading our recovery from the…

  • 19/11/2024

    Following us on social media

    As a values-driven, inclusive charity, we need to make sure the way we communicate with you aligns with the values we live by. This includes carefully considering the channels and platforms we use. Social media provides us with a valuable…

  • 15/11/2024

    Autumn Newsletter 2024

    We are excited to share the Autumn 2024 edition of our newsletter. Find out what’s been happening at our three farms, and our reflections on a busy year during which we welcomed returning and new schools and community groups.

  • 15/10/2024

    Nethercott House Christmas Tree Festival

    Where Nethercott House, Iddesleigh, EX19 8SN When Friday 13th December 4pm – 8.30pm About Certainly an evening for the community! Come and support our wonderful charity with your friends and family. Stalls, live music, food and drink all inside our…

  • 15/10/2024

    Nethercott House Festive Feast

    Celebrate this festive season with this ‘Farm to Fork’ immersive experience whilst raising money for the charity Farms for City Children. Enjoy a home grown three course Christmas dinner in our grand Victorian dining room & walk in the footsteps…

  • 15/10/2024

    Farms for City Children – Impact Report 2023-24

    Farms for City Children is delighted to share with you our Impact Report for the year 2023-2024. What an incredible year it was for the charity as we welcomed more schools and community groups than ever before as our new…

  • 14/06/2024

    Farms for City Children hosts Festival of Learning

    Farms for City Children was delighted to host its Festival of Learning event in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Butchers at the Butchers’ Hall on the 11th of June 2024. With a distinguished guest list including schools, charity organisations,…

  • 17/05/2024

    Redditch District Scouts – The Impact of a Week at Lower Treginnis

    In April 2024 Farms for City Children welcomed its first group of scouts to stay on its Lower Treginnis farm in Pembrokeshire – the most westerly point in Wales. District Scout Leader Hannah Malpass shares her insight into the booking…

  • 05/03/2024

    Farms for City Children – Impact Report 2022-23

    We are delighted to share our Impact Report for the year 2022-2023. What a terrific year it was for the charity as we welcomed more beneficiaries than ever before, following our commitment to a new growth strategy that sees the…

  • 27/02/2024

    Farms for City Children Welcomes NFU Cymru to Lower Treginnis

    Lower Treginnis was delighted to welcome our friends from the NFU Cymru to the farm this week to see the Farms for City Children offer in full effect. NFU Cymru, Deputy President, Abi Reader, was accompanied by Pembrokeshire County Chair…

  • 15/02/2024

    Croeso Gethin! Welcome to our new Farm School Manager at Lower Treginnis

    We’re excited to welcome our new Farm School Manager Gethin Jones – find out why he’s excited to be leading the team at Lower Treginnis and what he’s been up to since starting in this blog… Hi! My name is…

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