Tony’s letters about his adventures sailing across the world in the Royal Navy, along with his quieter life in retirement, have captured the imaginations and hearts of pre-school children and staff at Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School in Horsham, West Sussex.
They have been exchanging letters with the 97-year-old since November, with children becoming fascinated about his time at sea and enjoying sharing with him what they are doing.
The children were put in touch with Tony by the nursery’s farm school leader, who is also his carer. Tony visited the nursery a few years ago and has always enjoyed hearing about the children and animals. He is currently isolating because of the Covid-19 pandemic and unable to have many visitors, so staff thought writing to him would bring many mutual benefits.
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