farms for city children
Spring 2022 News from Michael Morpurgo
Spring is definitely on the way. The snowdrops are everywhere, primroses and the first of the daffodils. Winter, and our
Did you miss the Virtually King’s talk? Catch up here!
Watch Michael talk about his charity, Farms for City Children, as part of Virtually King’s week here:
“Every child has the right to a life-enhancing experience”
Read Michael’s latest article on the impact of lockdown, connection with nature, and why children need the freedom of outdoor
Simon Ward Visits Farms for City Children
Filmed in North Devon, and following the course of the county’s waterways, Simon Ward’s collection of short films is a
Visiting Nethercott House for Farms for City Children
Michael spent last week visiting Nethercott House, the home of the charity Farms For City Children, which is run by Michael and his wife Clare.
Princess Anne visits Nethercott House to celebrate Farms for City Children’s 40th Anniversary
On Tuesday 17th January, HRH, The Princess Royal, visited Nethercott House to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Farms for City Children. Having
Michael Morpurgo receives J M Barrie Award
Michael Morpurgo has been awarded the J M Barrie Award for his contribution to children’s literature. The award, which champions
Didn’t We Have A Lovely Time | Michael Morpurgo speaks at Exeter Festival’s Extreme Imagination
Didn’t We Have A Lovely Time | Celebrating Michael Morpurgo and 40 years of Farms for City Children Michael Morpurgo
Farms for City Children Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Farms for City Children celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and proceeds from Michael Morpurgo’s new book “Didn’t we have a
Frank Cottrell Boyce: what’s the point of culture in Brexit Britain?
In a recent article in The Guardian, Frank Cottrell Boyce has considered the cultural legacy of Britain post-referendum. One of