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A Bicycle Built for Two You’re never too young to cycle Teach a child to ride a bike and you also do so much more. You improve their confidence, their independence, and you make a valuable contribution to their health and fitness.
Child bike seat These are comfortable and offer a great view as the child is raised up. Choose the seat according to the child’s weight and height rather than age as children vary so much.
Regular family cycling trips provide a wealth of new experiences and a sense of adventure.
Carrying a child alters the centre of gravity of the bike so practice on soft ground or in a safe area before venturing out on to the roads.
It’s never too late to start: even if junior is too young for their own bike they will love to travel along with you. Please note that for most trailers and all child bike seats the child should be able to support their own head wearing a cycle helmet. For most children this is between 10-14 months but take advice from your local cycle specialist. Trailers These attach to the adult’s bike and may be single or double. They offer some protection from the elements as they can be covered. They can also take children up to 45Kg. An older child has enough space to take along their own snacks and a couple of toys. They can nap in comfort if they wish.
Trailer bikes / Tag-alongs These have one wheel, and a saddle with a curved frame which attaches to the adult bike. The child can peddle or just hitch a ride. For an older child who wants to ride independently but who tires on long cycle rides, you can buy a connector kit to attach their bike to the adult bike. Consult your local dealer for advice.
The disadvantage of a trailer is its proximity to the ground: it doesn’t afford much of a view. There is also a danger that, if used on the road, some drivers may not see it. Hire before you buy. Most cycle-hire outlets offer a good range. It’s a great way to find out if a trailer is for you. You can buy specialist trailers for babies too young to travel in child seats or in conventional trailers. The child is securely strapped in and the framework acts as a roll-cage in case of a toppling accident. The beauty of these specialised trailers is that they also convert into a buggy. They’re not recommended for road use though.
Remember… No-one should travel in a conventional trailer or bike seat unless they are wearing a helmet. Bike seats and to some extent trailers leave children exposed to the elements. Wrap them up warm in cold weather, and make sure they’re slathered in sunscreen when it’s sunny.
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Suffering from Insomnia?
What if we told you the answer is simple?
Lying awake for hours unable to fall asleep? Sleeping lightly or waking up in the night? Waking up too early? ….. Most people experience sleep problems at various times, but sometimes enough is enough. We can think of insomnia as a by-product of getting certain aspects of our lives wrong. When we think negatively, and this includes worrying, we create anxiety and stress, which translates into the kind of alertness that keeps our minds from settling. Many add to the problem by thinking about these same thoughts at night, which increases stress, anxiety and exacerbation… and so the cycle continues… But the answer is simpler than you may think… By maintaining positive patterns of thought that negate the causes of anxiety and stress in the first place, sleeplessness and insomnia can be avoided. This might well mean taking some new initiatives on things, and a willingness to do things differently. As we get better at being relaxed during the day, instead going in for the kind of positive thoughts, interactions and activities that promote the production of feel good brain chemicals, we can learn to function, think and feel in a much calmer and more relaxed way. This is all within our conscious control. Another important aspect is REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement). REM is not only reduced through sleeplessness, but it can be skipped when using certain sleeping tablets, alcohol, or other drugs. REM is where we process emotional and negative experiences, so that we can regain control and make sense of them. But REM is limited. So, if we’re in the habit of creating too much worry, concern or negativity every day, then we’ll not get on top of things. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for insomnia looks for the solutions to the problems that you didn’t even know were keeping you awake. It aims to address these on both a conscious and a subconscious level, whilst re-educating the mind to expect a good night’s sleep as standard, so you don’t have to worry about that either. When you are relaxed, and in control of yourself, and to a great extent also your thought patterns, then insomnia can be a thing of the past.
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The power of an alternative
what makes complimentary therapies so great for body and mind By Zoe Warner of VM Organic
We all know that medicine can help you when you feel unwell, helping you to recover from an illness or infection. But what about complimentary therapies, how can they help you to feel great both on the inside and out? What are complimentary therapies? Before we look at what they can do for you, we first need to understand what is meant by complimentary therapies. Complimentary therapies are treatments that fall outside standard medical treatments. They include acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, meditation amongst many other different therapies. Treatments should be carried out by an experienced and qualified practitioner, each different type of therapy offers alternatives for a range of illnesses and disorders. What are the benefits? There are a variety of reasons that people may turn to complimentary therapies to help them and there are in turn a range of benefits to using these types of therapies. They balance body and mind One of the best things about complimentary therapies is that they are not just targeted on your body. Many offer treatments that also improve your mental state too. Whether that is a relaxing massage, a course of acupuncture or aromatherapy, you will find that many will concentrate on creating a relaxing environment whilst they provide you with the treatment that you are looking for. They can boost your immune system It is thought that a number of complimentary therapies will give your immune system a boost. Whether it is just because they make you feel relaxed and reduce stress we don’t know but there is something to be said for having a refreshed and revived immune system when you are feeling unwell.
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20 SIZZLIN’ SUMMER IN DURSLEY LIBRARY GPS Embroidery – An Art Project for Mums. Being held on the 20th and 27th June 9.30 am – midday. Contact Dursley Library for details of this exciting event.
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(Massive drum roll !!!!) For 2017 the SUMMER READING CHALLENGE theme is Animal Agents. Registration starts on Saturday 15th July, and continues throughout the summer. Keep an eye open for all the fun events and crafts that will be happening. For anyone who does not know what this is – you just have to visit the Library three times, read 6 books, and for this we reward you with stickers and other fun things, and when you succeed in your challenge you get a MEDAL and CERTIFICATE ! *************************************** Also – Don’t forget to regularly pop in to the Library, and check on Eventbrite, to see if there is anything else amazing going on. DON’T MISS OUT…… *************************************** REGULAR EVENTS Baby Bounce & Rhyme – every Thursday morning at 10.30 am (during term time) Story time – every Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm and 3.45 pm (during termtime) – with a craft activity to keep little hands busy. Our knit and knatter group is here every Wednesday at 10 am – come and join in – or donate some wool for their very special projects. Library Club is held the 2nd Monday of each month. Transport and a cup of tea is included, so if you (or someone you know) would like to come please get in touch with the Library staff. If you are housebound and would prefer it, we can arrange for one of our volunteers to visit you each month with a selection of books. Citizens Advice Bureau – sessions held here every Monday (10 – 1) and Friday (10-12). You can also make arrangements to see a Pensions Advisor by ringing 01453 488047. Come along and check out all the great things Dursley Library can offer you – INCLUDING FREE WI-FI, NEW RELEASE DVD MOVIES, AND BOOKS GALORE. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR !! FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE DURSLEY LIBRARY: 01453 543059
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Austin Design Works is a small family-‐run architecture family-run and landscape and landscape architecture practice barchitecture ased in Nailsworth. Directors M atthew and Rachael Austin, abased architecture practice in brother and sister team, took over the running of the Nailsworth. Directors Matthew and practice from their father David last year. Rachael Austin, a brother and sister Rachael explains “We u ndertake a w ide range of team, took over the running of the projects – v arying i n s cale a nd c omplexity – from practice from their father David year. bespoke new build houses to re-‐modelling last existing Austin Design Works is a small family-‐run architecture homes and gardens. We also design c ommercial and and landscape architecture practice based in Rachael explains “We a twide range projects educational buildings -‐ last yundertake ear Nailsworth. we designed he nMew Directors atthew and Rof achael Austin, a outdoor learning pavilion the brother Museum Park took in bespoke and isn ister team, over the running of the – varying in scale andat complexity –the from new practice f rom t heir f ather D avid l ast y ear. Stroud, including the renovation of the walled garden – build houses to re-modelling existing homes and gardens. this was a collaborative piece of work between our two Rachael explains “We undertake a wide range of and a fantastic opportunity to weducational ork with a Wedisciplines also design commercial and buildings projects – varying in scale and complexity – from range of stakeholders. build houses to re-‐modelling existing last year we designed thebespoke newnew outdoor learning pavilion homes and gardens. We also design commercial and at the Museum inon the Park inor Stroud, including the the new educational -‐ last ear we designed “Whether working architecture the bluildings andscape wye outdoor slearning pavilion aat re the Museum in the Park in strive to produce creative, distinctive olutions. We renovation of the walled garden – this was a collaborative Stroud, including the renovation of the walled garden – developing a positive reputation for site ollaborative sensitive, piece of work between our two this was a copportunity piece of work between our two disciplines and a fantastic to work with ecologically c onscious d esign a nd a sustainable pproach at disciplines and a fa antastic opportunity to work with a a range of stakeholders. the core of our projects. range of stakeholders.
“Whether working rchitecture or creative, the landscape we “Whether working or Rthe welaunch strive toon in aproduce Matthew recently designed on the narchitecture ew Minchinhampton ugby landscape club house. Tstrive he of this March to produce creative, distinctive solutions. We are was very well asolutions. ttended with MWe ike Tindall organising an exhibition match reputation and HRH Princess distinctive are developing a positive forAnne site sensitive, developing a positive reputation for site sensitive, snipping the ribbon. As a former club c aptain, Matthew was very proud to ecologically lead on the scheme conscious design and a sustainable approach at ecologically conscious design and a sustainable approach at the core of our projects. core ur hpeart. rojects. design, “Having been with the club since I was a teenager this project was cthe lose to of moy W e
provided the architecture and landscape design for the club house, as well as management of the Matthew recently designed the new Minchinhampton Rugby club house. The launch ecently designed the that new aM binchinhampton club house. The launch of this in March build. This is a very unique sports club Matthew house arnd demonstrates uilding can bRe ugby appropriate to was ery well attended with M ike Tindall organising organising an exhibition match HRH Princess Anne of inpractical March was well with Mike Tindall anand exhibition its sthis etting; and also bvery eautiful.” vattended snipping the ribbon. As a former club captain, Matthew was very proud to lead on the scheme match and HRH Princess Anne the former clubwcaptain, design, “snipping Having been with the ribbon. club since I wAs as a a teenager this project as close to my heart. We Another project available for all to visit is the nthe ewly renovated extended Hforsley layground. provided architecture and alnd andscape design or the cPlub house, as well as management of the Matthew was very proud to lead on the scheme design, “Having been with the club Located next to the Horsley village shop, a bTuilding designed y David, he palayground has a tnhat atural build. his is a very unique sbports club htouse nd demonstrates a building can be appropriate to its setting; pwas ractical and lso and wooden style, incorporating a pond to cthis apture the spring water, a sawale, smy andpit play since I was a teenager project close tobeautiful.” heart. We provided the architecture from the local woodland. “This has been a truly collaborative equipment, as well as timber elements and landscape design for the clubproject house, asfor well ofand the build. This is a Another available all to as visit management is the newly renovated extended Horsley Playground. effort with much volunteer input and is becoming the community hub we had always envisaged”. Located next to the Horsley village shop, a building designed by David, the playground has a natural very unique sports club house and demonstrates that a building can be appropriate to style, incorporating a pond to capture the spring water, a swale, sandpit and wooden play its setting; practical and also equipment, a s w ell a s t imber e lements f rom t he l ocal w oodland. “ This h as b een a t ruly c ollaborative beautiful.”
effort with much volunteer input and is becoming the community hub we had always envisaged”.
Another project available for all to visit is the newly renovated and extended Horsley Playground. Located next to the Horsley village shop, a building designed by David, Austin Design Works, The Old Warehouse, Old Market, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU www.austindw.co.uk the playground has a natural style, incorporating a pond Austin Design Works, The Old Warehouse, Old Market, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU www.austindw.co.uk to capture the spring water, a swale, sandpit and wooden play equipment, as well as timber elements from the local woodland. “This has been a truly collaborative effort with much volunteer input and is becoming the community hub we had always envisaged”.
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Garden View Recycle your waste water Many of us already have water butts and they’re a fantastic way to utilise all that lovely free rainwater so characteristic of this country. But what about other sources of water? I’m thinking about grey water here. Grey water, for those not in the know, is any kind of household waste water apart from toilet water, which is considered ‘black water’, and which should not be recycled by the average gardener. Reclaiming water from your washing machine or dishwasher can prove costly and time consuming. The best advice for most amateur eco-gardeners is ‘keep it simple’, especially in the first instance. So this means water from the kitchen sink, the bath or shower, or paddling pool. First you have to get it to the garden and this is actually remarkably easy. In the case of washing-up simply use a removable plastic bowl in the sink. For baths and paddling pools ask your garden centre or local DIY store for a simple water siphon hand pump. All you have to do is prime the siphon with a couple of squeezes then let the water run out into your temporary storage containers. Next you need to clean the water. All this involves is filtering it into a large watering can through a piece of fleece or muslin to remove any debris and obvious residue. The water should then be left to cool. Use it within 24 hours to prevent bacterial build-up. Many of us are now on water meters so it not only makes good environmental sense to recycle water, it ,makes sound economic sense too.
Top Tips Keep it simple - It is possible to buy special kits to convert all your home’s grey water for gardenusage but these can prove expensive. You’re more likely to try something that’s cheap and easy. If you really get into water-recycling though, then go for it! Think natural - Switch to environmentally friendly cleaning and beauty products. These are biodegradable and won’t harm your plants. Don’t forget the shower - Put the plug in when you shower and you can save the water for the garden. Safety-first - All grey water will contain some bacteria. Use it within 24 hours but don’t use it for edible plants or for pots and containers, only on decorative border plants. Think laterally - You don’t have to restrict grey-water to garden usage. Use it to clean the car too!
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36 JUNE/JULY 2017 SAT 3RD JUNE - There will be a Coffee Morning today running from 10.30am -12noon at St. John the Baptist Church, Randwick. SUN 4TH - There will be a Pentecost Sung Communion today starting 10.30am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill with all welcome. TUES 6TH - Cainscross WI meet again tonight at 7.15pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross with visitors most welcome. There will be a talk/ demonstration of bookbinding by Lorna Brookes and a sales table, raffle and refreshments available. More details on this, and other meetings, from Mary on 01453 762812. WED 7TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet this evening at 7.30pm at The Town Hall, Nailsworth with new members/ visitors always welcome at a small charge. The evening will feature a demonstration by Mr Arnaud Metairie called ‘From My Shed’ with a raffle, sales table and refreshments available. THURS 15TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ Club meet today at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms starting at 2pm with music from yesteryear. A lovely afternoon’s entertainment for £7, including tea/biscuit. Contact 01453 760900 for Box Office. THURS 15TH - SAT 17TH - The Cotswold Players present ‘The King and I’ with performances at 7.30pm. Box Office is 0333 666 3366 or visit cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets for more details. SAT 17TH - Gigg Mill Nailsworth GL6 OJF opens today from 10am -12noon, followed at 2-5pm by an opening of Dunkirk Mill Centre GL5 5HH. Small entry charges apply at both Mills. SUN 18TH - Today is Father’s Day! SUN 18TH - 2-4pm Dunkirk Mill Centre opens again to experience the power of the largest working water wheel in Gloucestershire. More details from 01453 766540. WED 21ST - SAT 24TH - More performances of ‘The King and I’ at Cotswold Playhouse. Box Office 0333 666 3366. SAT 24TH - This morning you can Drop-In for coffee at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill. All welcome. SUN 25TH - Join 8am Communion at St. John’s Church, Randwick. SUN 25TH - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold a Garden Party at 60 Windmill Road, Minchinhampton to run from 11am -3pm. Entry is by a tin of cat food. Should be a lovely afternoon with tombola, refreshments and lots of stalls including books, cat goods and gifts, cakes and preserves, handicrafts, nearly new and much more. TUES 27TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society meet tonight at 7 for 7.30pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown. There are always refreshments available, a raffle and guest speaker.
STROUD COMMUNITY NEWS SUN 2ND JULY - Cobalt will host Stowell Park Open Garden from 2-5pm. The venue is Stowell Park, Northleach, GL54 3LE and admission is £6 adults/under 16’s free entry. Homemade teas will be served in the Ballroom and only guide dogs are permitted. Visitors/new members will be made very welcome. TUES 4TH JULY - Please be aware there will be no meeting at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross this evening, as Cainscross WI are away on an outing for their Birthday Party evening. They will be back at St. Matthew’s Hall on Tuesday 1st August next. WED 5TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet again at 7 for 7.30pm at the Town Hall, Nailsworth for Pat Llewellyn and ’Floral Cascade’.Visitors welcome at a charge of £5 Adults/£1 Juniors. There are always refreshments, a sales table and raffle available and this is a lovely relaxing evening. SUN 9TH - Gardens such as Brocklehurst, Hawling, Cheltenham, GL54 5TA, combined with Littlefield will open today from 11am -5pm under the NGS garden scheme. Admission for both gardens is £8/children entry free.Visit ngs.org.uk for details of these and many other garden opens in the area in the coming months. THURS 13TH - Your Musical Memories takes place again at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms from 2pm with a lovely afternoon’s entertainment for only £7 including tea/biscuits. Tel 01453 760900 SAT 15TH - Gigg Mill opens again 10am -12noon followed by Dunkirk Mill Centre from 2-4pm. Call 01453 766540 for more details. SUN 16TH - Dunkirk Mill GL5 5HH opens again from 2-4pm. SUN 23RD - Cobalt will host a Rare Plant Fair/Open Garden today from 11am -4pm at Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire. Admission is £5 per adult/ under 16’s entry free. This is a beautifully restored garden with exquisite plants for sale on this occasion. Homemade teas will also be available and guide dogs only permitted. A garden well worth visiting in my opinion. TUES 1ST AUGUST - Cainscross WI meet again tonight at 7.15pm for a talk on ‘Olympic Volunteering’ by Mike Cooper. This meeting takes place at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross with visitors always welcome. Raffle, refreshments and sales table available. WED 2ND - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet tonight at 7.30pm at Town Hall, Nailsworth for a demonstration by Julie Pearce ‘Wouldn’t it be nice’.Visitors/new members always welcome for small charge. Details may change, so please check before setting out! To list your events/activities for Aug/September please call Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.
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38 2 JUNE/JULY 2017 THURS 1ST JUNE - There will be a Tour of the Berkeley Archaeological Dig starting at 1.45pm at a cost of £6.Visit www.berkeley-castle.com/friends for more information. SAT 3RD JUNE - Wotton Farmers’ Market runs today from 9am -1pm at Wotton Town Hall for all your weekend requirements. SUN 4TH - 3C Community Church welcomes you to a Sunday Morning Service from 10.30am -12noon at Church Road, Cam, Dursley. More details from 01453 546775 or www.3Ccommunitychurch.org Tea/coffee served from 10am. WED 7TH - The Dursley & Cam Friendship Club meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at St. James’s Parish Centre, Dursley with more details available from Barbara 01453 766421. FRI 9TH - Electric Picture House, Wotton will have a showing of Take That: Wonderland Live from the O2. Starts 8pm.Visit www.wottoncinema.com or call 01453 844401 for details of all forthcoming attractions and prices. SAT 10TH - Farmers’ market runs today at Dursley Market Place with tea, coffee and homemade cakes in the Market House upstairs SAT 10TH - Electric Picture House, Wotton showing NT Live ‘Peter Pan’ PG starting at 2pm. MON 12TH - Dursley & District Flower Society meet again at Stinchcombe Village Hall, GL11 6AW for a demonstration called ‘Surprise, Surprise’ by Margaret Walker.Visitors are very welcome to attend at a cost of £3 and membership is £26 per annum. The meeting starts at 1.45 for 2pm. WED 14TH - Castlegate WI meet again today for a talk by Celia Hargrave on ‘My Garden at Trench Hill’. Celia is an excellent speaker, who I have heard myself and it is sure to be interesting. The meeting starts at 9.45am in the Community Centre, Rednock Drive, Dursley and more details on this from Margaret Chappenden on 01453 548683. THURS 15TH - There will be a U3A Monthly Branch Meeting taking place today at 10.30am at Dursley Methodist Church. The topic will be the Foodbank with Mr Will Mansell and visitors are very welcome. There will be refreshments served after the meeting. More details from www.u3asites.org.uk/cam-dursley SUN 18TH - Today is Father’s Day. SUN 18TH - Citizens’ Advice Bureau (Stroud Branch) will host an Open Garden today at Ozleworth Park, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7QA. This event will run from 2-5.30pm and admission will be £5 for adults/under 16’s entry free. This is a lovely garden and there will be ample free parking, raffle, tombola and delicious afternoon teas available. Nailsworth Silver Band will also be playing for a lovely (we hope!) summer’s afternoon. Please note, however, that no dogs, except guide dogs, will be permitted into the garden.
DC&U COMMUNITY NEWS TUES 20TH - Enjoy Extend for you -(movement to music for the over 60’s) today at St. James’s Parish Centre, Dursley starts 2pm. This class runs every Tuesday at the same time and more details are available from Barbara Weldon on 01453 766421 or email: bandbweldon1@gmail.com SAT 24TH - There will be a Cobalt Summer Event taking place today at Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AS. This event will include delicious homemade cakes and much more. More details from 01242 535922 or visit www.cobalthealth.co.uk SUN 2ND JULY - Butterfly House at Berkeley Castle opens Sunday- Wednesday (May/September) and the Castle itself Sunday-Wednesday (April/October). The Castle, Gardens and Butterfly House open from 11am -5pm and The Yurt Restaurant on site from 10.30am 4.30pm. www.berkeley-castle.com 01453 810303. This is well worth a visit and has free guided tours every 30 minutes. TUES 4TH - Baby Bounce & Rhyme (term time only) at The Library, Ludgate Hill, Wotton. Call 01453 842115 for more details of this and Story Times, Library Club, family history, free WiFi etc. MON 10TH- Dursley & District Flower Society meet again today at 1.45 for 2pm at Stinchcombe Village Hall, GL11 6AW with a demonstration by Julie Pearce entitled ‘Watch with mother’.Visitors very welcome at a cost of £3. TUES 18TH -Wotton Gardening Club meet today with visitors most welcome for just £2, including refreshment. Enquiries please to David Wilson 01453 521523. WED 19TH - Castlegate WI meet again for a Choral Workshop with Barrie Cooper. The meeting starts 9.45am in the Community Centre, Rednock Drive, Dursley with more details available from Margaret Chappenden on 01453 548683. THURS 20TH - U3A Monthly Branch Meeting takes place today at Dursley Methodist Church, starting at 10.30am. There will be a talk by Paul Barnett on the ‘Purton Hulks’ and refreshments available after the meeting. All welcome to attend.Visit www.u3asites. org.uk for details on this and other U3A forthcoming meetings and activities. FRI 21ST - Wotton Community Sports Centre opens today (Monday - Fridays) from 6.15 -10.15 pm with a fitness suite, sports hall, squash court and much more. Contact 01453 520365 or bookings@sportwotton.co.uk for more details. WED 26TH - Nature In Art has an Activity Day today with ‘Summer is here bunting’. Also an exciting year-round programme of activities for young people and families to enjoy during the holidays. Full details and booking form at www.natureinart.org.uk Details may change, so please check before setting out. To list your events/activities for August/September, please call Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.
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