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Farmers Choir Boosts Mental Health and Community Spirit

3/25/2026

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Ben Brooke, a fourth-generation farmer from Norfolk, says joining the Hawkstone Farmers Choir has provided vital support in his isolating work.
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, formed by Jeremy Clarkson, reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after a golden buzzer from Amanda Holden.
Stephanie Berkeley of the Farm Safety Foundation says the choir provides a vital outlet, promoting mental health awareness and a sense of community among farmers.

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Ben Brooke, a fourth-generation farmer from Norfolk, says joining the Hawkstone Farmers Choir has provided vital support in his isolating work.
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, formed by Jeremy Clarkson, reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after a golden buzzer from Amanda Holden.
Stephanie Berkeley of the Farm Safety Foundation says the choir provides a vital outlet, promoting mental health awareness and a sense of community among farmers.