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Redditch 'Shearathon' farmer raises £20,000 for mental health and cancer charities

Michael McPherson raised double the intended target after shearing 816 sheep

Chris Brayford
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Michael McPherson sheared 816 during a 24 hour 'shearathon'
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Michael McPherson sheared 816 during a 24 hour 'shearathon'

A Worcestershire farmer endured over 24 hours of sheep shearing to raise £20,000 for two wonderful causes over the bank holiday weekend. Michael McPherson, 34, from Redditch, sheared 816 sheep from...

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