Robert and family visit the Abingdon and Witney College Country Fair

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Robert said, "The day after being elected – and on very little sleep – I visited the Abingdon and Witney College Commons Leys Farm campus open day in Hailey.  I met with pupils, who ran the day, and saw lots of the skills being taught – everything from sheep-shearing to canine hydrotherapy! Henry, my little son, enjoyed meeting his first rabbit."

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