Acclaimed writer, Michael is a former Children’s Laureate and the best-selling author of more than 150 books. These include War Horse, which became a hit National Theatre production, then an Oscar-nominated film directed by Steven Spielberg.

Michael and his wife, Lady Clare, co-founded Farms for City Children, which enables young people from disadvantaged communities to have hands-on experience of the countryside.

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Hatherleigh Silver Band are honoured and proud to have Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE as their Patron.