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1 Woodside View, Kings Stanley: £350,000 EPC: TBC A rare opportunity to acquire a period property situated in a picturesque loca�on, with beau�ful gardens, ample offroad parking and a double garage. With 360 panoramic views across open fields, ground floor accommoda�on comprises a 22' lounge with feature fire place, a 17' kitchen diner with stone flooring, refi�ed shower room and an addi�onal recep�on room. First floor accommoda�on comprises a spacious master bedroom, bedroom three and main bathroom. To the second floor there are a further two bedrooms and a large storage area. 2 Tudor Court, Leonard Stanley: £190,000 EPC: C72 Large 3 bedroom semidetached property in the highly soughta�er village of Leonard Stanley. Accommoda�on consists of a kitchen/diner, 15' lounge with fireplace, fi�ed bathroom and three bedrooms on the first floor. The property further benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas central hea�ng. To the front of the house is large enclosed garden, with a further garden to the rear of the property together with a large shed/workshop and dog kennels. Viewing is highly recommended.
24 Woodpecker Walk, Nailsworth: £175,000 EPC: C69 A wellposi�oned extended two bedroom semidetached bungalow, located in a sought a�er area and must be viewed! Accommoda�on consists of fi�ed kitchen/diner, large lounge, separate dining room, two double bedrooms as well as a fi�ed bathroom and separate WC. Further benefits include gas central hea�ng & UPVC double glazing. To the front of the property there is offroad parking with a single garage, whilst to the rear there is a good sized garden including storage shed.
From the editor We have started the year off well here with another addition to the household in the form of a tiny whippet called Mouse who is just adorable and will be great company for our other (somewhat bigger whippet) Tim. They both came from Evesham Rescue (EGLR) whose details are on page 37. Well worth supporting and there are lots of wonderful dogs there and at many other rescue centres if you are thinking along those lines. I’ll try and include a photo of Mouse next month when I have a little more room! Catherine
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EVERYBODY’S GOT A BOOK IN THEM We all have stories to tell, the pity is that so many go unheard. We’ve printed books on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and even personal books perfect for recording family stories for future generations. With modern printing methods we can print and produce as few or as many as you would like. We offer advice on how to prepare your book for print or we can design your book for you. We also offer advice on paper, the best binding technique and even marketing your book. But before we print anything we talk, so if you have a story to tell call David Pealing on 01452 416391 or email davidp@severnprint.co.uk and let’s make your book a reality. www.severnprint.co.uk
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Looking for Snowdrops by Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon The winter months can be the most difficult ones to get through with temperatures plummeting into the minuses. But don’t despair there are a few clever tricks that can ensure that you get through the rest of the winter and head into spring with a smile on your face. Embrace the winter months The winter months are not just all about Christmas and New Year. Why not embrace all those other months and get into the spirit of winter by taking up a winter sport - ice skating, snowboarding, sledding or even skiing. Instead of staying home and keeping out of the cold go and have some fun and add a positive light to these miserable months. Treat Yourself Why not plan ahead and have a nice treat already pencilled into your diary to give you something to look forward to. Winter seems never-ending when your spirits are low. Make a list of what you enjoy and be one step ahead of those winter blues. Get stuck into a new hobby The New Year is normally the time that the majority of people decide to take up a new hobby. If you are not one of the majority why not become one and get stuck into a new hobby to take your mind off those winter blues. Before you know it spring will have rolled around and the low spell has vanished. Snuggle on the sofa When the weather gets too cold there is no other place to be but snuggled up on the sofa with your loved ones. There are plenty of nice things you can do without moving too far from the warmth. Pop a family favourite into the DVD player, have an ‘everyone is included’ reading session or gather for an afternoon of games. Catch up with friends Other people can turn a bad day into a great day and if you are feeling a little lost after the busy festive period why not suggest a coffee with a friend. It is also a known fact that talking about how we feel can help to lift the black cloud that we feel is hanging over our heads. If meeting in person is not possible pick up the telephone and give someone special a call. You never know it might be them who is feeling low and your call could make all the difference. And if all else fails as a very wonderful of client of mine said “I look for snowdrops.”
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Systematic Kinesiology/Allergy testingNutritional evaluation Therapeutic/deep tissue massage/Natural facelift massage Nutritional evaluation Systematic Jilly Newham, Cert ASK Therapeutic/deep tissue massage/Natural facelift massage Nu Tel: 07745 128331 Jilly Newham, Cert ASK E-mail: jilly@villagetherapies.com Therapeutic/deep tis Classes held at www.villagetherapies.com Tel: 07745 Chalford Hill Methodist Hall 128331 Jilly at Midway, Chalford Hill. E-mail: jilly@villagetherapies.com on www.villagetherapies.com Tuesday Mornings Looking after your feet in
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Background I was brought up in the south-east and moved to beautiful Gloucestershire in 1987, where I met my husband. After working as an IT professional for a number of years the opportunity to re-train came about - this led to Village Therapies being set up in 2012. What led you into the business you have now? My mother was interested in nutrition and all sorts of holistic therapies so I grew up seeing natural health as the norm. I’ve enjoyed and benefitted from a number of alternative and complementary therapies – to me it just makes sense. With today’s world being such a very stressful place the opportunity to help people relax and sleep well, regain their energy and enthusiasm, manage their stress levels and weight, and to benefit their overall wellbeing meant that natural health was the obvious vocation. I’m also lucky enough to live in a peaceful location with lovely views making the home-based clinic conducive to relaxation. Why did you train in Massage and Systematic Kinesiology in particular? Body massage is probably the best known of all complementary therapies: everyone knows that massage is good for you and I knew I’d enjoy the work. So it made sense to train in it first and to have some regular clients during ongoing Kinesiology training. Natural facelift massage came later and I chose it specifically because it is holistic - the beauty comes from within. Systematic Kinesiology (muscle testing) was simply a must because it’s the most encompassing natural health methodology that I’ve encountered. With it’s ability to access the body’s energy field and meridians, and using wisdom from the Chinese five elements it works in all realms: structural, nutritional, electrical and emotional enabling restoration of homoestasis (the constant internal environment that the body attempts to maintain). It has so much more to offer than just food sensitivity testing. Email: catherine@fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk
23 What are your interests and hobbies? I love riding my motor bike. Having had a motor bike in my youth as my sole means of transport I now have one for fun! I’m something of a fair weather rider these days and the bike tends to stay in the garage in the winter months. Winter is when we get out walking around this wonderful area – natural beauty is so good for the soul. Walking also helps with getting fit for skiing. It’s not just the skiing that requires fitness – walking in ski boots carrying skis is pretty hard going! The garden is a big part of domestic life. I garden organically and batch cook and freeze so the goodness of the produce can also be enjoyed later. Our rescue hens love to ‘help’ in the garden and they contribute to the compost heap. They are wonderful pets with fascinating characters and despite having worked so hard in the commercial system still lay eggs. Any plans for the future? I’m passionate about my work and plan to work until I’m at least 80 – not full-time, of course! There are many good training courses that will complement what I already do and give clients greater benefit. With a growing number of referrals I feel confident that the business will continue to grow. On a personal level, we plan to take the bikes to Scotland one summer to enjoy all that space and beauty. We also plan to travel further afield so some European bike tours will feature including loading the bikes onto trains for overnight travel, meaning more distant destinations can be reached without gruelling miles of motorway riding. Take a look at
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25 Free Golf Taster Lessons for Ladies Minchinhampton Golf Club is starting Free Taster Lessons for ladies in mid- March. This is in line with a National Campaign, encouraging women to be involved in all types of sport. Lessons will be in groups of 6 ladies with a Professional Coach (Rob Ralph) who is excellent at encouraging players to achieve their very best. You will also receive a free club, free practice balls, Keep Fit for Golf and other sessions, a temporary Membership Card and chats about the simple rules on the game of golf. Contact Sue Sturman 01453 884933 or at dssturman@btinternet.com for more details.
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Free Golf Taster Lessons for Ladies MINDFULNESS Minchinhampton Golf Club is starting Free Taster The education we never had Lessons for ladies in mid- March. This is in line with a National Campaign, encouraging women to be Mindfulness is an essential skill involved in all types of sport.
anyone can learn
Lessons will be in groups of 6 ladies with a Whatever life throws at us Professional Coach (Rob Ralph) who is excellent at from disasters to opportunities, encouraging players to achieve their very best.
Mindfulness helps us handle it calmly, spaciously, creatively You will also receive a free golf club, free practice Why not invest in genuine quality of life for your constant life companion – You!
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coming soon
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About Lisa’s Home Help
Lisa’s
I was born in Gloucester and initially worked in the catering industry for 10 years.
Home
I wanted a change and as I was told I have a natural caring nature I thought I’d give care work a go. So, after meeting my husband who lived in Stroud, I moved to Stroud and got a job providing home help with a local company in 2000.
Help 14 Years Experience
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Our live-in care agency, based in Gloucestershire, specialises in live-in carers for elderly people who can no longer manage alone but wish to stay in their own home. Their quality of life is enhanced when they have the right person alongside them providing support, dignity and peace of mind. All our carers benefit from Corinium Care’s award-winning training programme, an important part of which is training in dementia care. To request a brochure or speak to a member of our team, please call 01453 839290 or visit our website www.coriniumcare.com
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The best nursing and care? It’s time to discover Thirlestaine Park Care Home.
This is the time of year when concern about older loved ones is most acute. The weather is inclement, days are short and it can be difficult or even dangerous to get around. For anyone who is interested in finding out more about care for themselves or their loved ones, we’re able to help. We offer a refreshing alternative to a traditional nursing home. Our new purpose-built home is beautifully appointed with private en-suite bedrooms, inviting dining areas and stylish lounges. Our menu is excellent and varied; and our approach to activities, hobbies and entertainment is award-winning. Most importantly our care and nursing is, we believe, second to none. This is perhaps why many describe our care homes as the best in the UK. Make that first step towards creating a positive 2015 for yourself or someone you care about. Please call us on 01242 505641 and speak to our Home Manager, Shaun McGrane who can tell you more about Thirlestaine Park. Thirlestaine Park Care Home Humphris Place, off Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7GA (Sat Navs: GL53 7AW)
Tel: 01242 505641 www.porthaven.co.uk/cheltenham
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For 75 years Resthaven has been the nursing home of choice for families in the Cotswolds Resthaven Nursing Home Pitchcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6LS Tel. 01452 812682 www.resthavenpitchcombe.co.uk
Resthaven Nursing Home Limited is a Limited Company registered in England & Wales (No. 805664) and a Registered Charity (No. 235354)
Moving into a nursing home is a hard choice to make and getting the right level of care, whilst retaining independence, is paramount. Once you’ve seen our ‘home from home’ approach and enjoyed the views over the Cainscross beautiful valley of Painswick, Church Road, we believe your choice will become easier.
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Garden View This month - Love is in the air! What do you buy the gardener in your life for Valentine’s Day? Flowers are no good...we have gardens full of the things, and most of the gardeners I know, myself included, prefer our plants living and breathing in their natural environment. The non-green-fingered venture into dangerous territory when they try to buy plants. There are so many variables. The plant not only has to suit the taste of the gardener in question but satisfy trickier issues such as whether it’s too invasive; whether it will suit the soil and even whether it might poison the gardener’s dog or worse, children! It’s a thorny issue (pardon the pun) so I’ve put together a few horticultural Valentine suggestions which should render your favourite gardener weak at the knees. Don’t buy a sweatshirt which declares we’re ‘head-gardener. They’re the height of naff and anyway, we have plenty of old, comfy clothes which do the job. However, if you can find one, we would love a tough tunic or apron-like affair, preferably thorn-proof, and with lots of deep pockets so our secateurs don’t fall out! Then there are wellies. Gardening folk love wellies. We prefer something with a thick sole but there’s so much choice out there! I love bright and cheerful wellies but for the ultimate in warmth and breathability I can recommend a proper Goretex pair...sheer luxury, with a price tag to match!
A bunch of long-stemmed red roses will set you back about £40 minimum and last but a few days. For a similar price you can buy the gardener in your life Felco secateurs (with Valentine red handles) and they’ll last forever. I know which I’d prefer. Garden trugs are so practical. Most gardeners I know would be delighted to receive one. The trug is a great gift but even better when filled with a few gardening goodies such as packets of seed, water retaining granules, plant food etc. You could add some hand tools too, such as a trowel and a fork. Ideally they’ll be stainless steel and have long handles for ease of use. Hot drinks don’t remain hot for long outside, even on a warm day. I’ve lost count of the number of cold cups of tea I’ve drunk! The canny Valentine who gave me an insulated mug with a lid could expect a very warm reception indeed. Finally, don’t forget gardening vouchers. Often we’ll spot the perfect plant or gardening accessory when we’re strapped for cash so vouchers are a perfect gift to save for a rainy day...and gardeners love rainy days, Valentine’s or not.
A proper long-necked watering can, with a brass rose will earn you Valentine brownie points. Don’t go too large because they’re heavy when full. 3-4 litres is about the right size.
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A Peek into the Past February 1964 - Beatlemania On February 7th 1964 the Beatles arrived in New York at the start of their first tour of the United States. More than 300 screaming teenagers greeted them as they stepped on to the tarmac at Kennedy Airport. Many teens had skipped school or work. Some were in tears and many carried placards which read "I love you, please stay". The Beatles' first scheduled appearance was on American television on the Ed Sullivan show. More than 5,000 fans applied for tickets to be part of the audience but only 750 were lucky enough to get them. Security barriers had to be erected and the fab four received the kind of police protection usually reserved for kings and presidents! It is said that the crime rate dipped to a 50 year low as more than 40% of America tuned in to watch.
They performed the songs All My Loving, Till There Was You, She Loves You, I Saw Her Standing There and I Want To Hold Your Hand. Four decades later, also in February, the Beatles were given the President's Award at the Grammys to mark the 40th anniversary of what became known as "Beatlemania". It was accepted by the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison.
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MICHAEL GAMBLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS A caring and personal service from an independent, family-run business
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40 Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Stroud is one of a handful of funeral businesses in the Stroud area which can still claim to be kept ‘in the family’. Michael and wife Clare remain the only funeral directors in Stroud to be accredited consistently by the Good Funeral Guide. Unlike some local funeral directors swallowed up by larger conglomerates the service that Michael Gamble Funeral Directors provides is polished, modest, offers considerable value for money and above all entirely fitting to the wishes of the families. Often, big funeral business continue to trade under a local name giving the impression that their service is akin to that provided by an independent business. In reality, these firms are anything but and are very expensive and impersonal. ‘Times are changing,’ Mike adds. ‘Local names are not all they used to be and cannot always be relied upon to provide a deserving quality of service.’ Whether you are recently bereaved or simply curious about funeral providers it is worthwhile comparing one or two funeral businesses for a variety of reasons: Affordability. Do not feel obliged to choose a funeral director who has been used for generations, they might actually be the most expensive provider in the area. For families on low income there is often means-tested State help but for others it is important that the level of debt after a funeral is minimised. Be discerning, choose the right funeral director who will help keep cost low and arrange sensible repayment schedules. The Deceased. When someone dies where are they taken? When using an independent funeral firm you can be fairly certain they are being looked after at the local funeral home you chose to call and it is here that they will be dressed and readied for when you visit the chapel of rest. With some other businesses this is just not the case. The Funeral. With some funeral businesses you can be confident that the person with whom you arranged the funeral is the one that conducts the funeral on the day, retaining continuity for your benefit. With other firms, often the larger corporate firms it is an unknown. Some have a funeral director stationed at a local crematorium for several hours conducting in succession, some assign a director the day before. Bereavement affects us all in different ways. Some of us cope by being angry, some by denial but in the end the common denominator is Loss which comes to us all sooner or later. Whether it is loss of a distant relative, friend or someone we have loved for our entire lives a funeral remains the last vestige of service and honour to them. That is why it is so important that in our grief we look for the right funeral director to provide the right service. There is rarely another chance to do so.
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42 FEBRUARY 2015 TUES 3RD - Cainscross WI Meeting to be held at 7.15pm in St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross when Mr Roger Umpelby will tell us all about ’X-rated invertebrates - sex and savagery in the garden’ with the monthly competition being for a Valentine’s Day card. This will be the start of our varied and interesting year’s programme with visitors/new members always welcome to join us. Teas/raffle and a sales table are also available every month. WED 4TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet again at 7.30pm for Adrian Cooke and his demonstration ‘Let’s Go Dutch’ at the Town Hall, Nailsworth with visitors very welcome. THURS 5TH - A talk by Paul Barnett on ‘The hulks at Purton’ for Stroud U3A taking place at 2.30pm in St. Laurence Church Hall, the Shambles. More details from 01453 757105/www. stroudu3a.org.uk FRI 6TH - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs from 10am -3pm at the Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry and charity donation. FRI 6TH - ‘The Autumn of Han’ by Red Dragonfly at the Cotswold Playhouse with a performance at 7.30pm. Tel. 0333 666 3366. FRI 6TH - Music at Ruskin Mill with a concert by Jackie Oates starts 8pm. Enjoy English folk music with tickets £10/8. 01453 837537. SAT 7TH - Still at Ruskin Mill for ‘It’s a colourful world’ Exhibition opens 10am with more details from rmt.org/ruskinmill-events. SAT 7TH - Stroud Ceilidhs at the Subscription Rooms ‘The Jam and Crumpet Band’ entertain from 8pm. Tickets £12/11 01453 760900. TUES 10TH - Brimscombe & Thrupp WI meet at 7.30pm in Brimscombe & Thrupp Social Centre with visitors welcome. WED 11TH - Stroud Shambles WI meet in The Congregational Church Hall, Bedford Street from 10.30am. Tel. 01453 826510. WED 11TH - Butterfly Psyche Theatre and Livewire present ‘Jane Eyre’ at Cotswold Playhouse with a performance at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12/£10 concessions from 0333 666 3366 or online at www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets. Also for next two events. THURS 12TH - ‘The Tenant of Wildfell Hall’ performance 7.30pm. FRI 13TH & SAT 14TH - ‘Wuthering Heights’ again starts 7.30pm. THURS 12TH - A talk on ‘Life and Times at Longfords Mill’ by Ian Mackintosh starts 2pm at The Museum in the Park. Cost £5 with refreshments included and more details from 01453 763394. Booking is necessary for these Museum talks. THURS 12TH - ‘Puss in Boots’ by Stroud & Gloucester Schools’ Drama Festival and presented by Dot to Dot Drama starts 5pm in Stroud Subscription Rooms with tickets at £10/5 01453 760900. FRI 13TH - ‘Leveret’ three of England’s finest musicians again at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms with tickets £14/12 (advance). SAT 14TH - Remember Valentine’s Day! SUN 15TH - NGS Gardens open for Charity at Trench Hill, Sheepscombe, GL6 6TZ from 11am -5pm. Adm £3/children go free.
COMMUNITY NEWS WED 18TH - Stonehouse WI meet at 7.30pm at Stonehouse Community Centre for Antiques Roadshow -take along an item. The speaker is Lyndsey Brauns from Cotswold Auctions. 01453 765656. FRI 20TH - Stroud branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild meet at Whitminster Village Hall, School Lane, Whitminster GL2 7NT for Lady Atherton (Nadine Carr) with her talk ‘There is a war on’ which starts at 7.30pm. www.stroudinstitches.co.uk SAT 21ST - A Workshop for the Guild by Avril Rodger on ‘Ribbon Embroidery’ . SAT 21ST - Storytelling starts 10.30am at Ruskin Mill with Fiona Eadie and Enchanting stories, enthralling tales and elaborate lies. Suitable for children aged 5 years and upwards with admission for £4 adults/£3 children and £10 families. 01453 837537 more details SUN 22ND - NGS Gardens open again at Trench Hill from 11am -5pm and also at Dr Jenner’s House & Garden, Church Lane, Berkeley GL13 9BN from 11am -4pm with admission £3.50/children entry free. Home made teas are available. See yellow book with these and many more Open Gardens, available from Tourist Info. TUES 24TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society meet again at St. John’s Church Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown GL3 2DA for Mr Robin Hall and his talk on ‘Watch this Space’. Meetings start 7.30pm with visitors welcome. THURS 26TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ Club are back in Stroud Subscription Rooms starting at 2.30pm for a lovely afternoon’s entertainment of music from yesteryear. Tickets £6 01453 760900. Sat 26TH - A Thursday afternoon talk starts 2pm at the Museum in the Park on ‘Childhood Employment’ by John Loosley. Costs are £5 or £3 each for MIP Friends with refreshments. Advance booking is necessary for all talks. Telephone 01453 763394. SAT 28TH - Coffee ‘Drop-In’ at The Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill from 10am -12noon with coffee/cakes, raffle and bring and buy stall with all welcome and proceeds to church funds. SAT 28TH - A Lecture starts 2pm on ‘William Morris and the inspiration of the Cotswolds’ by Mary Greensted. The venue is the Museum in the Park with tickets for £8/£5 Friends. Book 763394. MON 2ND MARCH - Antique & Collectables Fair runs 8am -4pm in St. Laurence Church Hall, the Shambles, Stroud with free admission. For bookings and further details telephone 01452 812166. TUES 3RD - Cainscross WI meet again at 7.15pm in St. Matthew’s Church Hall for Mr Barry Harrison and his talk on ‘Lionel Hook & Sons’ a local engineering company with visitors very welcome. WED 4TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet in the Town Hall at 7pm for their AGM, followed at 7.30pm by a demonstration entitled ‘Fresh Start’ with Veronica Coe. Details may change, so please check before setting out. To list your events/activities for March 2015, please contact Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thank you.
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A delightful two bedroom, Cotswold stone cottage located in the heart of Painswick with Parking, Garden and fabulous views across the Valley £725
TO LET
Available February this well presented three bedroom family home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac a short walk from the town centre. This three bedroom semidetached house is currently being redecorated and benefits from having a large enclosed rear garden, modern Kitchen and modern Bathroom. £725
TO LET
Freame Close, Bussage Currently being thoroughly refurbished to include a new Bathroom, new flooring, decoration and ready for a mid February move in, this modern three bedroom house will make a great family home. £725
All-Inclusive fees 1%
Boakes Drive, Stonehouse
Currently being thoroughly refurbished to include a new Bathroom, new flooring, decoration and ready for a mid February move in, this modern three bedroom house will make a great family home. £495
Fully Managed from 9%
3 BRUNEL MALL, LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GL5 2BP
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