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Vick was also seen actively participating at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she assisted with gathering juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. Matt began the episode with great enthusiasm ...

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She will also join the team at the Kielder Salmon Centre where the radio presenter will collect juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. Countryfile's series editor Mark Beech said that he is "thrilled ...

Vick will also join the team at the Kielder Salmon Centre, getting some hands-on experience with a crucial task - collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. Series Editor Mark Beech says ...

As one of the UK’s brightest presenting talents, it’s no surprise that Countryfile has nabbed Vick Hope as a permanent host.