A FARMER is planning to shear sheep non-stop for 24-hours in a world first to raise funds for charity.
Grant Hurcomb, a 22 year old farmer from Stranraer, is undertaking the gruelling challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK.
It is believed to be the first time the task - which is said to be the physical equivalent of running three marathons back to back - has ever been attempted in the UK, and other attempts worldwide have never been completed in the planned time frame.
The charity event known as 'Shear24' will take place at Balyett Farm, Stranraer, on Friday June 26.
It will start at 9pm and continue through the night before finally concluding at 9pm on the Saturday.
The young farmer will only be allowed to stop for short toilet and food breaks of 30 minutes after each two hour shearing stint..
He will be spurred on by friends, family and supporters who will host a Disco Barn Dance with a hog roast and bar while he shears.
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