The Southbourne Link - May 2014

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May 2014

In this issue: Win tickets to see Stars of Strictly at the Pavilion High Sheriff of Dorset ‘pricked’ Boscombe & Southbourne Probus Club Recipe: Butter Brioche Pudding Dorset Wildlife Trust: Dorset’s brush with art A Beginner’s Guide: Pest Control The Way to Happiness: Set a good example Adventures of Nellie

Photo by Lisa Miller

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The Southbourne Link Welcome...

Edition 59

Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@southbournelink.co.uk

Copy deadline for the June 2014 edition: 25th May 2014

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Southbourne Link does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

Cover Photo: Female Mallard duck by Lisa Miller

Dear Southbourne, Did you have a good Easter break? With two bank holiday Mondays this month as well, we really are being spoiled. We had a very busy April going over to The Isle of Wight for a family celebration of my Mum and Dad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. The weather was wonderful and with 180 degree sea views from the house on the cliff top, it was really rather special. I have to say I do like the Isle of Wight. We were there for a holiday last summer and we couldn’t wait to go back.

Straight after coming back, and an overnight unpack and repack, we went off to The New Forest for a long weekend camping in Nellie! We joined the Caravan Club as Stephen’s parents are already members and we met them at the Centenary Site which is a lovely park with good facilities. Stephen’s sister has a new, retro, bright yellow VW Campervan - Jessie Phyllis named after her two grandmothers. She shines! We were not quite so lucky with the weather but sitting in the van playing games and then watching a movie on the computer, all cuddled up together, made the weekend very special and a great end to a fantastic ten days. All in all it has taken some effort getting back to work, but we are glad to say that The Southbourne Link is full of local information for you as well as trades people who would love to hear from you. Please mention The Southbourne Link when making any calls. This makes all our work worth while and keeps the trade local.

The cover photo was taken by Lisa Miller. Great shot!

The winner of the prize wordsearch in April was Doreen Clarke. Well done to you! So we hope you have a great month of May and we look forward to receiving your wordsearches as well as any ideas you have to add interest to your local Directory.

Best wishes,

Debbie & Stephen Corney Useful Numbers

Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Bournemouth. Hospital

101 08457 708090 0800 111999 01202 303626

Train Enquires Bournemouth Council Sembcorp Water Southbourne Library

08457 484950 01202 451451 01202 590059 01202 428784

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Where is Nellie?

Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month. The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge…? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her...

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1. Santa Fe Park, Swanage 2. Montague Arms, Beaulieu 3. North Street, Wareham 4. Poole Quay 5. Kingsmere Station, Moors Valley 6. Stewarts Gardenlands, C’church

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Recruitment campaign underway to... support front line services A key aspect of ensuring we provide high quality care for all of our patients is our staff – having the right staff in the right place delivering the right care at the right time Last year at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals we invested over £1m in nursing but recruitment doesn’t stop there.

We are currently recruiting a range of additional consultant, nursing staff and other clinical roles to support our front line services.

New consultant positions

We currently employ 161 consultants and on completion of the recruitment programme towards the end of the autumn, an additional 22 consultants will be providing care for our patients. The additional posts will support increased seven day working and consultantled care across all specialities, including the Emergency Department.

Mr Basil Fozard, the hospitals’ Medical Director said: “Our consultants and their teams play a central role in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients every single day. This avoids delay in patient care and ensures the smooth flow of patients throughout the hospital.

“We know that having the right medical experts on hand, whatever day of the week, will ultimately help improve care further.”

Qualified nurse recruitment campaign

We continue to recruit additional experienced nurses through a number of routes and due to the national shortage of experienced band 5 nurses, this includes overseas recruitment. By the end of June we aim to have recruited a total of 97 qualified nurses from the UK and Europe: Paula Shobbrook, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, said: “An important part in providing excellent care is ensuring we have the right staff delivering the right care at the right time for every patient.

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She added: “We know from the national staff survey that our staff believe our organisation is a good place to work. We are really proud to serve the local community and want every patient to leave hospital feeling they have received excellent care from warm, friendly, expert staff who treated them with respect and dignity.

“An important part in providing excellent care is ensuring we have the right staff delivering the right care at the right time for every patient.”

Our new European nurses are fully qualified in their own country and we have a tailored induction programme which includes assessment of skills and practice under supervision, as well as further workshops in the classroom to embed learning.

There are a number of other staffing investments that are being made including: r support and recruitment for additional clinical services such as assistant health practitioners, therapists and additional security porters r new and adaptive roles, such as nurse practitioners to support the wider team r additional supervisory time for ward sisters to support ward staff r smarter use of technology, such as iPads for vital sign monitoring, and e-forms to reduce duplicate paperwork r extended and seven day working for services such as radiology and speech and language therapy.

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Jane Stichbury ‘pricked’ as The High Sheriff for Dorset 2014/15 Mrs Jane Stichbury of Ashley Heath made her declaration of office as The High Sheriff for Dorset for 2014/15 at a special ceremony at Bryanston School in Blandford on Thursday April 4.

The historical service, known as The High Sheriff’s Declaration announces the nominated High Sheriff of Dorset for the ‘shreival year’ of 2014/15. The High Sheriff supports the judiciary and the Crown and actively lends support and encouragement to crime prevention agencies, the emergency services and to the voluntary sector.

During the ceremony, the former High Sheriff, Mrs Catriona Payne, presented the Key of the Poole Town Goal to Mrs Jane Stichbury. A sword was also presented to Mrs Stichbury by former High Sheriff Mr Jeremy Pope.

Boscombe & Southbourne Probus Club

The Office of High Sheriff is an independent, nonpolitical royal appointment for a single year. The origins of the office date back to Saxon times, when the ‘Shire Reeve’ was responsible to the king for the maintenance of law and order within the county, and for the collection and return of taxes owed to the Crown. Today, there are 55 High Sheriffs serving the counties of England and Wales each year.

The High Sheriff is selected or ‘pricked’ from the List of Sheriffs for England and Wales and is carried out on a voluntary basis with no part of the expense falling on the public purse.

Mrs Katharine Jones, partner at Humphries Kirk LLP, is the current Under Sheriff and the High Sheriff can be contacted through her office at 40 High West Street, Dorchester.

ARTIFICIAL GRASS = PERFECT LAWN!

Have you recently moved into the area? We are a club of retired & semi-retired gentlemen who meet on the second Thursday of each month with a speaker followed by lunch.

In June the talk is ‘How Mudeford became a Resort’ by Mike Andrews.

On the Saturday 28th there is a River Cruise on the River Stour followed by a BBQ .

Our meetings are held at The Liston Hotel, 5 Wollstonecraft Road, Boscombe.

We also have regular outings, coffee mornings, theatre trips and dinner dances.

If you are interested in joining, please contact our Honorary Secretary Chris Freeman on 01202 430265 or email chrisnfreeman@gmail.com. www.boscombeandsouthbourneprobusclub.co.uk

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Dorset’s brush with art

Depicting wildlife is one of human’s earliest art Dorset Wildlife Trust is delighted to be displaying forms, which has been found in pre-historic cave a variety of exhibitions by local artists, including paintings all over the world. Classical civilisations Sally Derrick, in the upcoming Art Weeks festival of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, from 24th May – 8th June at the Kingcombe India and China used wildlife images to create Centre in west Dorset. Artists exhibiting include their own unique style of art, found in stone etching and printmaking artist, Rachel Bright, carvings of elephants in India, and animal oil paintings by Max Oliver, wooden sculptures

by Bruno Charron, clay sculptures by Jane symbols in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Wildlife has inspired many traditional and Burden and textured fabric pieces by Mary contemporary artists and as cultures and Sutton. There will be something for everyone at Dorset’s celebration of art, with a programme perceptions have evolved, so has wildlife art. of children’s activities and delicious food served In Dorset, we don’t have to search far for by our Chef in the café, in the setting of the inspiration from wildlife and the natural world. beautiful and tranquil Kingcombe Meadows Our coastline and countryside holds a wealth of nature reserve. flourishing flora and fauna. For some, however, the inspiration lies even closer to home – the For more information about Dorset Wildlife garden. Local artist and sculptor, Sally Derrick, Trust’s Kingcombe Centre and the other artists takes inspiration from the wildlife scenes that exhibiting their work for Dorset Art Weeks, have unfolded in her garden in west Dorset. visit: www.kingcombe.org/art-weeks or “My garden is a wonderful place to sketch, www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk photograph and enjoy,” said Sally. “At dusk I like hearing the owls and watching bats whirl To see more of Sally’s work, visit: around the trees against the backdrop of the www.sallyderrick.co.uk night sky.”

By Sally Welbourn Sally has been sculpting for 30 years, studying the anatomy of people and animals, and producing sculptures from a variety of materials including bronze and fired clay to translate the essence of the form into beautiful sculptures. Subjects include raptors, hares, egrets, foxes, and cheetahs to name just a few.

Clockwise from top left: Cheetah stretching, Fox, Bronze Egret, Sparrowhawk Sally believes it is the challenges and battle Photos: Sally Derrick for survival which creates an interesting form. “These skills for survival are the essence of the bird or mammal,” said Sally.

“Often this leads to a beautiful shape such as the flexibility of the cheetah’s body, the silent flight of the owl, or the quick spearlike beak and adapted feet of the egret.”

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Adventures of Nellie

The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Publications Camper Van Wow! Nellie has been a very busy ‘girl’ this month. She took us to Moors Valley where she met not only the train but also the tractor…. story below. Then she took us to The Isle of Wight for a 50th Wedding Annivesary celebration with my parents and then… a weekend trip to the New Forest with Stephen’s parents and his sister in her gorgeous yellow VW Campervan! Nellie is currently resting in the garden… It is a lot of work you know for an ‘old girl’ who is a little overweight.

Moors Valley is a favourite for many. It is a fantastic place for youngsters, parents and grandparents alike. Saturday the 5th April was a special day and Hayden, our son was invited to be a park keeper for the day. Just like Percy! There is a brand new trail for all the family which is an ideal way to get the children out to experience our wonderful countryside.

As the Moors Valley website says, “Enjoy… Experience… Explore… At Moors Valley there is something for everyone… whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic

Nellie meets up with Zeus... behind the train sheds

In the main signal box with Jim Haylock narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops.”

We started our day in the reception area where there was a great art exhibition of wild animals. Wonderful paintings.

After a smooth start, this is where the fun started for us. Nellie had been invited to meet the steam train, so off we went down to the wonderful station, so well set out. Stephen drove Nellie across the railway line so we could take a photo of the train and her together. At the other side was a lovely, if rather wet looking field. Have you guessed…. YES, Nellie got stuck in the mud! Her high wheels spun very ineffectively and she sat there looking rather frustrated. Much to her delight, and that of Hayden who was now worried as he had a swimming competition to attend later in the day and feared he would never make it, the tractor was a great success and Nellie came out totally unscathed, if a little flushed… and muddy. It was all rather exciting really.

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We didn’t have enough time to do the Percy trail unfortunately, but will be back, as Moors Valley is a favourite of ours.

Hayden is also extremely keen to try his

And your guard on this trip is... Hayden!

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Hayden can’t wait to Go Ape! skills at Go Ape, so I guess now that he is tall enough, we will be doing this soon too. Wish me luck!

We are so fortunate to have such a gorgeous park which is ever developing and expanding. If you want fun and adventure or a leisurely walk in the forest, even through the tree tops, then Moors Valley is a great place to visit. Please see the website www.moors-valley. co.uk. There are planned events such as orienteering, mountain biking, golf, angling, Nordic walking and much more.

You can of course hire bikes and ride around to your hearts content, taking a picnic and stopping whenever you want to. Have fun!

Where will Nellie go next…? Find out in the next edition of The Southbourne Link.

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Recipe

Tastes so good...

BUTTERED BRIOCHE PUDDING

If you’re looking for a little bit of food indulgence it doesn’t get much better than this pudding. Super easy to prepare, this dish works beautifully well either on its own, or with a dollop of custard or ice-cream.

Ingredients:

Equipment: Well greased, deep baking dish

1 brioche, sliced and buttered 60g sultanas 2 level tablespoons castor sugar 1 1/4 pint whole milk 4 medium sized eggs Sprinkling of nutmeg

Method: Preheat the oven to 180°c or gas mark 3-4.

Serve with cream, custard or icecream.

Place the milk in a pan and gently heat.

Slice and butter the brioche. Put a layer on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle the sultanas over them.

Arrange a second layer of brioche over the top.

Whisk the eggs and sugar together and add the warm milk to make a creamy custard.

Strain the custard over the brioche and sprinkle the nutmeg over.

Stand for 15 minutes before placing in the oven.

Cook for 30-40 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Christchurch Angels

Christchurch Angels Project is led by Christchurch Community Partnership and is funded by Christchurch Borough Council, Dorset Community Foundation, the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group and Sovereign Housing

Christchurch Angels aims to reach those in our community who don’t have a network of family/ friends to give that practical help and support in times of crisis or illness for a couple of months.

The kinds of things a volunteer Angel can help with are: • Visiting people in their homes and providing regular contact if needed • Helping & supporting people to use local facilities, activities & resources • Assisting with information and advice regarding other agencies who can provide support • Acting as an advocate when necessary • Helping with paperwork and correspondence • Helping with practical tasks, e.g. getting prescriptions, mowing the lawn, walking the dog.

• Helping to develop a better social life • Shopping transport via Dial a Bus • Accompanied walks with the Strollers Volunteers will not be expected to carry out personal care or housework

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Volunteers are the ‘life blood’ for any community. We seek to recruit volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds. You will get the chance to meet new people, make friends and gain confidence; the chance to use your individual talents and skills to benefit your local community; an enhanced CV; the knowledge that you have made a difference to someone’s life – a real feel good factor.

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This is an excerpt from The Way to Happiness book, for information about this book and programs go to www.twth.org

6. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE1 There are many people one influences.2 The influence3 can be good or it can be bad.

If one conducts his life to keep these recommendations, one is setting a good example.

Others around one cannot help but be influenced by this, no matter what they say.

Anyone trying to discourage you is trying to do so because they factually mean you harm or are seeking to serve their own ends. Down deep, they will respect you.

Your own survival chances will be bettered in the long run since others, influenced, will become less of a threat. There are other benefits.

Don’t discount the effect you can achieve on others simply by mentioning these things and setting a good example in your own right.

The way to happiness requires that one set a good example for others.

1. example: someone or something worthy of imitation or duplication; a pattern, a model.

2. influences: has an effect upon.

3. influence: the resulting effect. © 2014 DORSET PUBLICATIONS. All Rights Reserved.

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Staff are highly qualified and have a passion for their work. Head Starts promote safeguarding and children’s welfare by operating with more staff than Ofsted’s staff/child ratio requirements.

Whether you are new to using childcare or are unimpressed with your current provider, Head Starts can offer you and your child the satisfaction and security you demand.

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Strictly in Bournemouth!

The BBC TV show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returned to our screens in again in 2013 and it achieved new heights, and that is something that this spectacular new live theatre show featuring two stars from the hit show Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas will most definitely do!

Coming to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 29 June, this much larger production will feature them along with their 4 guest dancers, all beautifully costumed, demonstrating a series of stunning dance routines, accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop and light show, the ever enjoyable Q & A section plus an appearance by a local dance school.

But not content with all that, the show will also feature the opportunity for the audience to get involved and dance on-stage with the stars resulting in this production being the ultimate one for any ‘Strictly’ fan!

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Gardening Tips

a beginner’s

GUIDE Pest Control

Even the best kept garden will be teeming with critters all conspiring to sabotage your growing efforts and you could spend a lot on named chemicals to combat various problems but it may be worth having a go with more environmentally friendly remedies first.

For instance, the cabbage-white butterfly, as its name suggests will home in on your cabbages and other brassicas, lay its eggs and, two weeks later, a mass of caterpillars will be eating holes in the leaves. Pick them off by hand, inspecting the plants carefully every day or two and try spraying them with salty water to deter them. To combat greenfly, try crushing a clove of garlic in warm water, leave for about 6 hours, strain into a hand spray and spray over the plants. It’s very effective.

If you find aphids on your rose buds, a disgusting but effective treatment is to rub them out with your fingers. Cats can be deterred with oldfashioned moth balls although the effects don’t

last very long. After a wet night a local cat had buried all of ours! Of all the pests that will drive you up the wall, slugs and snails are at the top of the list, particularly when you have young seedlings or are growing hostas or sunflowers.

For plants in pots, Vaseline or grease smeared round the pot can help, as can copper strips which cause electro-chemical shocks. Otherwise, try sharp mulches around the plants that need protection, such as sharp gravel, crushed eggshells or broken seashells. Some say hair clippings work (see your local hairdresser) and caffeine is supposed to be lethal to molluscs so try coffee grounds. Half fill a dish with beer (I don’t think they are particularly fussy about the brand!) and sink it in the ground to attract the slugs which fall in and drown. Of course, nothing really beats a size 10 boot and a thorough search of the garden with a torch in hand on a damp night might pay dividends.

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          

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  

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     



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 



     

 

 

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Do you or a loved one need a little help at home?  Our  team of friendly reliable carers specialise in assisting people who may need a helping hand with day-to-day   tasks in their own home.

We arrive on time and minimise the  number of different carers providing  your care package.  

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Our service is completely flexible and can be adjusted as you or your loved one’s needs change. We provide care on a short-term or long-term basis, ranging from a daily visit  through to 24 hour care, 7 days a week.

Our services  include: • • • • • • • •

   



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  

 

    

 

Help with washing, dressing and personal care  Companionship  Assistance with housekeeping Assistance with meal preparation  Medication reminders  Transportation and errands Hospital and respite cover Post operative support

 

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              

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

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 

        

        

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Acupuncturists Jackie Greenwood....................37

Education St Thomas Garnet’s School.......23

Bathrooms K & B Installations.................... 5

Electricians D Lowrey...................................12 Dorset Electrical & Fire Alarms....35 Savage Electrical...................... 6

Bedrooms Flair Interiors............................17 Blinds & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 5 Builders & Carpenters ACP Builders.............................40 Ian Jones...................................13 Love to Build.............................13

Estate Agents Powis........................................ 6 Richard Godsell.........................21 Slades....................................... 3 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................32

Business Opportunities Wessex Aloe Supplies................16

Garage Services Kimberley Garage.....................12

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners The Cleaning Doctor.................19

Garden Services Green Fingers...........................39 Green Scheme...........................10 Rob’s Garden Services...............18

Children’s Activities Jo Jingles...................................36 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps............. 6 Chiropodists Karen Lewis-Fry........................11 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................16 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................24 Beginner’s Guide: Pest Contol....34 Boscombe & S’bourne Probus Club....10 Dorset Wildlife Trust.................14 High Sheriff of Dorset ‘pricked’....10 Recipe: Butter Brioche Pudding....26 Stars of Strictly.........................32 The Way to Happiness..............30 Day Nurseries Head Starts...............................31 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................13 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared.....................16

Graphic Designers Lizzy’s Design............................ 3 Health, Beauty & Fitness De Souza Dojo...........................29 Kalmalife...................................29 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions..........15 Kellear Hearing.........................35 Home Care Care South................................18 Right at Home..........................37 Hospitals Bournemouth & Poole NHS Trusts... 9 Hot Tub Hire Party Tub Hire...........................35 Kitchens Flair Interiors............................17 Garlen Kitchens........................11 K & B Installations.................... 5 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone.........................13

Painters & Decorators GMS Decorating.......................28 M J Scott...................................16 Pet Services “Muddy”ford Mutts.................. 5 Vida T.......................................37 Physiotherapists Southbourne Physiotherapy.....15 Plasterers D Browne Plastering.................22 Plumbing & Heating Services Gas BoilerCare.......................... 7 J C Gas......................................36 Property Maintenance GMS House Maintenance.........28 Ian Jones Property Maintenance....13 Love to Build.............................39 Phil’s Handyman Services.........36 Rob’s Property Maintenance....18 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch......................33 Where is Nellie?........................ 8 Residential Care Homes Queensmead............................18 Roofing Broadway Roofing....................22 PR Smith Roofing......................17 Solicitors Robert Wrynne......................... 2 Turf & Garden Supplies Sherborne Turf..........................28 Vehicle Tracking Services Global Tracking Solutions.........16 Volunteer Organisations Christchurch Angels..................27 Window Repairs Mr Demister.............................35 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze.....................................11

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