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Fallowlees sits defiantly against the Northumberland weather, just as she has done for hundreds of years. She is the last stand against the march of the monoculture softwoods, as the forest has slowly enveloped all of the other farms. Modern society has left her well alone, a relic of the past: there is no telephone line, no mains electricity, gas or water. She has barely changed from when she was built all those centuries ago.
It is always a relief when I turn the final corner on the shingle track home through Harwood Forest and see Fallowlees Farm between the parted trees. Home.
About the author
Emma Gray is a young shepherdess who has lived on the National Trust farm Fallowlees in Northumberland for ten years, joined by her husband Ewan and their baby Len. She is a record-breaking trainer of sheepdogs, and competes in trials with her own dogs. Emma has starred in ITV's celebrity shepherding contest FLOCKSTARS, BBC One's COUNTRYFILE and BBC Two's THIS FARMING LIFE.
Summary
The heartwarming story of the ups and downs of life on a farm, from much-loved shepherdess Emma Gray
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The heartwarming story of the ups and downs of life on a farm, from much-loved shepherdess Emma Gray
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An uplifting, charming and beautifully written story of a farmer's way of life. In the rough uplands of Fallowlees Farm, Emma Gray must work incredibly hard to earn her keep - but despite all the challenges she faces Emma is steadfast, and her resilience, passion and love always win through.
