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Little Lambers: "I asked mum and dad if I could get my own sheep for my birthday"

Isla Hare, seven, is from Tong in West Yorkshire. She writes about her love of farming and sheep, showing sheep at shows, and reading Farmers Guardian with her grandad

Chris Brayford
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Isla Hare said: "I love reading Farmers Guardian with my grandad. He gets it delivered every week and when he has finished, he gives it to me."
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Isla Hare said: "I love reading Farmers Guardian with my grandad. He gets it delivered every week and when he has finished, he gives it to me."

Hello, my name is Isla Hare and I am seven years old. I live in Tong with my mum, dad and two sisters, Darcie (14) and Alice (one). I love animals. READ NOW: Little lambers: "The best bit was going...

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