BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson flooded with support from fans after farm announcement
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson flooded with support from fans after farm announcement
Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our TV screens since he joined the Countryfile presenting team back in 2001, and has been a part of the farming world for even longer
Countryfile's Adam Henson has shared the delightful news of a new arrival at his Cotswold Farm Park.
The 59-year-old presenter, who has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, took to Instagram to announce that one of his Gloucester cows had given birth.
In the video, he said: "We've just had another new arrival on the farm. One of our Gloucester cows has given birth."
He then turned the camera to show off the newborn calf, adding: "There she is. That's Holly and her beautiful little calf."
His followers were delighted with the news, with one commenting: "Just beautiful."
Earlier this month, Adam paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Charlie Henson, following her recovery from pancreatic cancer. After being diagnosed in 2021, Charlie recalled how her doctor had warned her about the low survival rate and severity of her condition, reports the Express.
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Adam revealed that one of the cows on his farm gave birth
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She was given the all-clear after surgery but continues to have scans every six months.
In a touching gesture, Adam and Charlie donated a pair of trainers to a charity installation by Pancreatic Cancer UK, displayed near London's iconic Tower Bridge.
Adam shared an emotional post on the social media platform, Instagram, about his experience with cancer, stating that: "My wife had pancreatic cancer and thankfully recovered. We were happy to support this impactful initiative by each supplying a pair of trainers."
Recently, a poignant Shoes of Hope exhibition, hosted by Pancreatic Cancer UK, was unveiled on April 15 in conjunction with the lead-up to London's Marathon to raise awareness about the tough realities of pancreatic cancer.
Adam's wife Charlie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021
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Situated in Potters Fields Park, the poignant exhibit displayed 797 pairs of trainers donated by various celebrities, pancreatic cancer survivors, families of those who had lost loved ones, and supporters.
The shoes symbolise the lives lost monthly to the disease in the United Kingdom.
A number of television and film stars contributed shoes, including pancreatic cancer survivor and actress Olivia Williams.
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Some who donated shoes had also sadly lost loved ones to the illness, including actors Richard Armitage, Alison Steadman, television chef Ainsley Harriott, and radio presenter Zoe Ball, who had all lost their mothers.
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