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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
  • 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….

  • 03/06/2025

    Champions for Children 25: Get your donation doubled!

    For the next two weeks, we’re really excited to offer you the opportunity to DOUBLE your donation! Every £1 you donate to our Champions for Children appeal page will be matched, thanks to our amazing champion funder, The Childhood Trust….

  • 16/05/2025

    Lower Treginnis to host Open Farm Sunday

    On Sunday 8 June, our Pembrokeshire farm Lower Treginnis will take part in Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm, visitors are invited to explore our farm on the edge of the stunning St Davids peninsula and discover what makes…

  • 08/05/2025

    Join us for Open Farm Sunday at Wick Court

    On Sunday 22 June, Wick Court will welcome visitors from the local community and beyond as part of Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm , you’ll have the annual opportunity to visit our Gloucestershire farm, which is usually open…

  • 04/04/2025

    Royal visit celebrates our community connections

    Staff, volunteers and visiting children at our Lower Treginnis farm were delighted to welcome a very special guest this week, as Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined them for a visit on Wednesday. The Princess Royal has been a…

  • 25/03/2025

    Spring recipe: Pulled lamb flatbreads

    This delicious spring recipe from Jenny, our Nethercott House kitchen manager, is an occasional treat for visiting schools and a great option for a social gathering. You can get the lamb cooking and prepare the accompaniments long before guests arrive,…

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