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View from the Rostrum - Stephen Dodsworth: "Praise for the unsung heroes"

Stephen Dodsworth is auctioneers’ assistant at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart and organiser of North East Live

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Stephen Dodsworth

As I write this, I am still recovering from a very busy period here at Darlington. All folk involved with a show will know the feeling well, tiring but immensely rewarding. I thrive on it and I am always...

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