Farmer to take on 24 hour 'shearathon' for charity

Michael McPherson said the challenge will test his physical and mental strength

Chris Brayford

26 May 2023 • 2 min read

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Michael will shear an estimated 600 sheep in a day for charity

A beef and sheep farmer has set himself the mammoth tasks of completing a 24-hour ‘shearathon' for charity which will test his physical and mental strength. Michael McPherson, 34, from Worcester, said...

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