Rebel with a cause

January 2016

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January 2016

Erik Bradshaw has no plans to ‘coddle’ his children.
Erik Bradshaw won’t let age or large corporations stand in his way. When the public were told they wouldn’t be allowed to use an access road into a popular recreation area while a private company undertook construction work on public land, Erik Bradshaw made sure he stood up and was counted, in protest. His efforts […]

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