Celebrating 50 years of growing, learning and thriving on our farms!
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02/09/2026
On Saturday 19 September, join us between 11am – 6pm for a golden celebration of food, farming and heritage at the Wick Court Harvest Gathering. Along with local partners, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal, vibrant music…
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01/09/2026
As someone who grew up in Croydon, Liz Tree might not be the first person you might think of as someone who was destined for a career in agriculture. But a chance childhood encounter in the Brecon Beacons changed that. …
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27/08/2026
I’m still in denial that I’m about to leave this wonderful place and move on to another role. A 50 voices story is the perfect way to sign off. I’m Stevie Edge-McKee, Farm School Manager at Wick Court and this…
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05/08/2026
For the past 20 years, I have felt privileged to see for myself the “muck and magic” Farms for City Children provides happen with my own eyes. I am Tracy Izod and I am the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser at Farms for City Children. When I first…
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23/07/2026
Three new Gloucester calves have arrived at Wick Court this year, adding a new chapter to a story that stretches back through generations of farming at the Gloucestershire farm. For the children who visit Wick Court today, the calves are part of the everyday…
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21/07/2026
We are looking for a Farm School Leader specialising in livestock to join our friendly team on our Pembrokeshire farm, Lower Treginnis. About the role This is a hands-on role responsible for leading engaging farming, food and nature-based sessions for…
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18/07/2026
Pollinators play a vital role in helping plants grow, flowers bloom and many of the foods we enjoy make their way to our plates. From busy bees to colourful butterflies, moths, beetles and even wasps, these hardworking insects help carry…
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15/07/2026
Beetroot can be found in an array of colours on our farms at this time of year. A firm favourite with visiting children, it can be harvested during morning sessions and enjoyed fresh on their plates at lunchtime! Beetroot is…
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08/07/2026
As part of our 50 voices series, we chatted to Bethany Greenshields about her childhood visits to Wick Court and the lasting impression they left. Beth visited twice with Offham Primary School in Kent and still remembers the animals, the…
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30/06/2026
On Thursday 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…
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30/06/2026
As Farms for City Children marks its 50th anniversary, our 50 voices series is celebrating the many ways a week on the farm can stay with a child long after they close the farm gate. For Lou Challice, who visited…
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28/06/2026
From 4-29 August 2026, the Salar Gallery in Hatherleigh, Devon will be hosting a unique exhibition of artwork, photography and print making celebrating 50 years of Farms for City Children. Featuring work by James Ravilious, Chris Chapman and Charlotte Whatmore,…
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