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We’re a 2025 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalist!

We’re absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted as a School Travel Award finalist in the ‘My Best School Trip’ category. The award recognises the rich and rewarding experience that outstanding school visits give children. We were nominated by Rhian Milton, headteacher...
We’re a 2025 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalist!
  • 19/09/2025

    We’re a 2025 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalist!

    We’re absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted as a School Travel Award finalist in the ‘My Best School Trip’ category. The award recognises the rich and rewarding experience that outstanding school visits give children. We were nominated by Rhian Milton, headteacher…

  • 25/09/2025

    Reaping the rewards of a September residential

    September isn’t a typical month for school residentials. Understandably, time and focus is on welcoming pupils back to school and settling them into new routines.  However, for many schools who have taken the leap and visited us in September, the…

  • 24/09/2025

    Women in Dairy Conference: celebrating voices, views and virtual tools

    Last week, Farm School Manager Stevie Edge-McKee and Corporate Fundraising Manager Susannah Mair enjoyed an inspirational day at this year’s Women in Dairy Conference. The event, which brought together farmers, professionals and advocates, celebrated the passion and impact of women…

  • 20/08/2025

    An unforgettable summer on the farm

    If you were a fly on the wall at our farms this summer, you would have seen children, young people and adults arriving from all over the country — and leaving a week later with stories they’ll carry for life….

  • 17/07/2025

    Explore Nethercott’s Victorian walled garden this summer

    On Wednesday 6 August, Nethercott House will open its gates for a special Open Garden afternoon in the heart of Devon. From 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm), visitors are invited to stroll through our spectacular Victorian kitchen garden, usually…

  • 14/07/2025

    Corporate teams go the extra mile

    From Paris to pedal power: how our supporters have been cycling (and more) to support Farms for City Children this summer. Over the last few months, we’ve seen an incredible wave of energy from our corporate supporters — all finding…

  • 14/07/2025

    Summer activity: Making Elder jewellery

    Making Elder jewellery is a favourite activity in outdoor craft sessions in the Dell at Wick Court –  we often see the results being worn home! Why not try it yourself or as an outdoor activity with children. About the…

  • 14/07/2025

    Summer recipe: Treginnis garden salad

    This colourful summer salad recipe has been conjured up by our team at Lower Treginnis, using ingredients from the farm’s market garden. Whilst we don’t produce cheese at the farm, milking the goats is a much-loved part of our young…

  • 07/07/2025

    Farms for City Children appoints new Chief Executive

    We are very pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Corinna Csaky to Farms for City Children as our new Chief Executive in September. She joins us from international advocacy coalition, The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS, where…

  • 05/07/2025

    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…

  • 04/07/2025

    Partner spotlight: Terraverde visits Wick Court

    We were delighted to welcome Morgan (Marketing and Operations Manager at Terraverde) to Wick Court this spring for a hands-on introduction to farm life and the work they have supported. Terraverde is a new UK charity championing climate-adaptive and social…

  • 26/06/2025

    How to feed the hens: A short guide

    Feeding the hens is more than just topping up the grain – it’s a chance to connect, learn and build confidence. On our farms, children help feed our chickens in three different ways, each one teaching something a little different….

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