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Kent farmer attempts women's shearing world record

Kent-based sheep farmer Marie Prebble (34) will attempt to set the first ever Womens 8 Hour Strong Wool Ewe World Record on August 25.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Kent farmer attempts women's shearing world record

Kent-based sheep farmer Marie Prebble (34) will attempt to set the first ever Womens 8 Hour Strong Wool Ewe World Record on August 25. Ms Prebble has been shearing sheep for 10 years, having completed...

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