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Ruralritania

The other day, a friend reminded me how lucky I was to live on a farm in beautiful countryside. I reside eight miles from the nearest market town and three from two buzzing village pubs, one of which, by the way, was voted ‘Best in Yorkshire’ last year.

From this you will gather that I’m not exactly short of clean, fresh air and refreshing real ales.

My townie pal was also quick to point out that I

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