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Free magazine Issue 131 Aug-Sept ‘18 Bieldside, Cults, Pitfodels, Ashley, Broomhill, Holburn
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Hello everyone, I think this year the garden is the only thing to have suffered from the summer! It has just been so fantastic to be able to meet up with family and friends and the weather being reliantly dry and sunny. This magazine is at the end of the holidays just as you are getting ready for going back to school. The autumn stock will be arriving in the shops soon and the evening classes will be filling up. There are plenty of classes to pick from in the clubs and classes section. MBC Festival kicks off in August and there is a full schedule of what’s on included in the magazine for easy use. Airyhall are having a Craft Fair and Family Day in September and you can save the date for the Craft Fair at Mannofield Church in November. Enjoy some money off if booking a session with Angela Bowyer or getting your hair done at Saks. Need to beat that addiction then why not a hypnotherapy session with Sam. We have nearly got all the trades people in to help sort out your interior and there is still time to finish off that garden project. Hoping that August/September is going to be as pleasant - the year finishing on an Indian summer would be amazing. Now, go grab that cuppa and enjoy this issue.
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s part of Airyhall Primary School recent Eco fortnight Harry Allan, a primary 3 pupil, donated his old glasses to Scott Gilmour Optometrists. All donated secondhand glasses are then sent to Vision Aid Overseas.In 2009 Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) stopped sending second-hand glasses when the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) recommended sending second-hand glasses was not the best way to establish sustainable eye care in developing countries. Instead they recycle the donated spectacles for their precious metal content (gold frames) with retro or vintage being sold. The income generated allowing Vision Aid Overseas to deliver sustainable eye care services. They do this by:»» Establishing Vision Centres to provide locally based eye care, affordable eye tests and new glasses to all patients regardless of circumstance »» Training local eye care workers so that, there are skilled professionals to deliver quality eye care services at all times. »» Delivering eye care services to remote and isolated communities so they can reach the poorest and the most vulnerable people. Glasses can be donated at Scott Gilmour Optometrists, North Deeside Road. Cults.
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MBC Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony
Wed 22 Aug (from 7pm)
Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee
Thurs 23 and Fri 24 Aug (2 - 5pm) Sat 25 and Sun 26 Aug (10am - 5pm)
Art Exhibition
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Friskis&Svettis
Sat 25 Aug (10am – 11am)
Cults Academy
Coffee Morning
Sat 25 Aug (10am - 12noon)
Cults Kirk Centre
Open Day
Sun 26 Aug (2 - 4pm)
Atholl Smith Jazz Band
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Camphill Cairnlee Estate, Baillieswells Road Cults Parish Church
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Hatha Yoga
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Tennis Open Evening Cults Tennis Club
Beginners Ballroom
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Cults Academy
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Cults Bowling Club
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International Food Evening
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Fashion Show
Thurs 6 Sept (from 7pm)
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Family Fun Run
Sat 8 Sept (2 - 4pm)
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Do you have enough Zinc in your diet? Have you been following nutrition advice to cut down on red meat and eat more fruit and vegetables? Or are you vegetarian/vegan and eat no meat at all? Zinc is an important micronutrient and is required for the proper structure and function of proteins in the body. A lack of zinc in the diet can have a negative effect on health including suppressing the immune system (making you more susceptible to colds and infections), it has an effect on men’s health (in the production of healthy sperm, and predisposing the prostate gland to infection), and helps maintain the integrity of the skin (so is used in treatment of nappy rash, dry skin, acne etc.). Zinc may also influence chronic diseases such as heart disease.
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be somewhere for the adult to lay her eggs. Nettles are widely used as a good plant on which the caterpillars of some butterflies can grow and develop. If your garden is quite big then try to spare a corner to allow nettles and other ‘wild’ plants to thrive. If you don’t like the idea of having nettles in your flowerbeds, then plant some into flowerpots and plunge these in a sunny spot near your beds and borders – this way you’ll give the butterflies the plant but won’t risk the nettles spreading. High-rise accommodation Vertical planting helps wildlife too. Rather than having bare house or garage walls, or an ugly shed, plant it up. Using trellis or wires to support climbers such as honeysuckle you’ll not only have a better looking garden and have hidden an eye-sore, but will also be providing a useful roosting and resting place, a potential nest site and a source of food for wildlife. /contd pg 22
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\Wildlife contd Birds Provide a ‘bird bath’ for birds of all shapes and sizes to use when they need a drink or to bathe. Shallow water works well but it will need changing and replenishing frequently, especially in hot weather. Make sure that you install it somewhere that is well out of reach of local cats and other predators. Garden Chemicals Don’t buy any more garden chemicals - they may seem to provide an easy and quick solution to your garden problems, but most end up endangering beneficial or harmful insects as well as the ones that you are trying to control. Wipe out the beneficial insects and you’ll not only reduce the interest in your garden, but may also be killing some of the insects which have the potential to be your allies as they would normally help to control the pests. Bird Boxes Bird boxes really help to encourage birds to nest and reproduce in your garden. Try to put some up now as the birds will be used to them by next spring and more likely to occupy them. During the winter months, birds and insects often use nest boxes as roosting places too, hiding and finding protection from the worst of the weather.
Make sure that you choose bird boxes with the RSPB or BTO sign of approval, or make your own using instructions from these organisations. Ponds and Water features Install a pond or even just a simple water feature and you’ll be amazed by the amount of wildlife it attracts. Dragonflies, damselflies, other insects, plenty of birds and other animals will use the pond or feature as a drinking place. If you can manage to squeeze in a wildlife pond then you’ll also be providing potential breeding and feeding places too. Berried Treasure Plant some shrubs that produce tasty berries or hips later in the year. Autumn fruiting plants, especially those whose fruits last in to the winter, provide a vital source of food for many animals, especially birds. Wild roses, Pyracantha, Crab Apples – all make great garden plants but also provide a useful food source. Pippa Greenwood is a gardening writer, journalist and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’. Pippa gives a wide range of talks and lectures to gardening clubs and societies. Visit www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up as a ‘Friend of Pippa’ to receive a free e-book and regular gardening updates, offers and bulletins. Browse the site to find out more, buy signed books and lots more.
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Alternate Wednesdays, leaving 9.15 from Countesswells Avenue. Coach transport. Long and short walks each outing. Contact kate.graham13@btinternet.com Come and join our friendly 50+ group. FIRST WALK FREE! Aberdeen Choral Society Mondays fm 5th September at 7.30pm Queens Cross Church Hall.. Please come and join us we’d love to have you. All details on our website. Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International - ladies Chorus singing 4 part a cappella in modern barbershop style. Monday evening from 7 -10pm at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk (just off Lang Stracht) New voices always welcome. Aberdeen and District RSPB Local Group A friendly group enthusiastic about the wildlife of the NE Various events throughout the year www.rspb.org.uk/groups/aberdeen
Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching from 27/28 August until late May - Children attending any school Bronze Squad (typically age 8-9) - Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 Silver Squad (typically 10-11) - Tuesdays 5.45 - 7.00 Gold Squad (typically 12-13) - Mondays 5.45 - 7.00 £80 for the entire season (family discounts apply) RGC Astroturf pitches, Countesswells Road, AB15 8AR Contact John Mowat Tel: 07525 811039
Aberdeen Pilates Man Wed Mixed Ability Classes 6-7pm Ferryhill Community Centre T: 07557352805. Aberdeen Round Table First Tuesday every month at 7.30pm (usually at the Cults Hotel) to plan a variety of events to aid the community. Information visit www.roundtable.co.uk. Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society Mon Jnr Orchestra - 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Snr 7.30 to 9.00 pm Hazlehead Primary School, AB15 8HB 01224 676482, e-mail info@aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk or www. aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk
Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792
Aberdeen Velodees: Women only cycling group. Wednesday coached session + Weekend Rides. Join our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Velodees/ or email velodees@gmail.com for more info.
Aberdeen Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of month in Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place. Workshop 10 – 12.00 Meeting at 2pm. Visitors welcome. For info contact 07809557617.
After School Football - Alison McLeod Classes available at Airyhall + Kingswells for pre school children up to age 6 www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk
Aberdeen Model Railway Club Wednesday 7-10pm Ferryhill heritage center Email: Info@aberdeenmrc.co.uk
Airyhall Ramblers Group Every 2nd Wednesday @ Countesswells Road 9.15am Open to over 50’s A friendly, sociable group. Long & short walks available. Contact 07472686889
Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Wednesday evenings at 7.15 p.m. in the Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Some vacancies in the Choir. If you can read music and interested in choral music, Info: Jane Murray on 07967926758.
Association of American Women of Aberdeen (AWA) Open to women of all nationalities. Monthly meetings, activities for all tastes, annual fundraising for a chosen charity. For membership information go to awaaberdeen.org
Aberdeen Philatelic Society Thursdays, fortnightly fm 21st Sept 7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre Beaconsfield Pl. Social mtg alt Fri am seafield28@gmail.com www.aberdeenphilatelic.org.uk
Babies & Toddlers Fridays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Gayle Veitch, gayle.veitch@gmail.com or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144
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CLUBS & CLASSES Barney’s Ballroom Mon, 7-8pm + 8.15-9.15pm Fri 7-8pm & 8-9pm Cults Cults Sports Complex AB15 9TP 07342 789 965 Barre Fitness classes Monday at 10-11am at Granville Lane Scout Hut, Tuesday at Mile End Primary from 6-7pm Friday 5pm and 5.30pm at Fitness & Wellbeing Development on Riverside Drive. c.chernouski@yahoo.co.uk Beginners Ashtanga Yoga (power Yoga). Monday 6.30 till 7.30 and 7.30 till 8.30 (seniors). £7 Cults Kirk Centre Hub, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults. Call Simone 07985 384402 or email Simone.barnett@sky.com Ceilidh class 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00pm at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth. A fun social evening! Contact 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk Childrens Highland Dancing Lessons Day: Various - After School / Saturdays Craigiebuckler, Holborn West, City Centre and Cults sinclairhighlanddancing@gmail.com or 07972104774 Clubbercise with Jessica Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm at Airyhall community Centre. All other classes listed on my Facebook page (Clubbercise Jessica Aberdeen). Contact no-07725672678 Concordia String Orchestra Ferryhill Parish Church We rehearse on a Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm Contact: www. concordiastringorchestra.org.uk for more information CTC Grampian Local group of the Cycling Touring Club. We provide cycle rides for all abilities and ages to local destinations and further afield. John B, Chairman, Tel: 01224 571984. www.ctcgrampian.org.uk Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30pm-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels welcome Contact: Susan 07540 530705 DanceYoga Mon and Wed 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www.facebook.com/ DanceYogaAberdeen
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Dru Yoga Tues 7.30pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Thurs 10am in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. One-to-one sessions or small groups in AB15 5BB or at your premises Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth Community Centre Wed - 6.15-7.15pm Tullos Primary School Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth Community Centre F: fitnesswithlaura or 07739181345. Flying Yogis Children’s yoga classes 3-5 Years Mondays 9:3010am, NEW CLASS- Wednesdays 1:30-2pm Kingswells Community Centre, Contact :Emma Dawrant 07789558865 or www.facebook.com/emmaflyingyogis Franco-Scottish Society, Aberdeen – promoting French & Scottish culture Monthly meetings on a Tues 7.30pm usually in Albyn School, 17 - 23 Queen's Road. between Oct & May. Talks mainly in French, but sometimes English. www.franco-scottish.org.uk/ 01224 590903. Friskis&Svettis Jympa Wednesdays from 7-8pm (exercise to music). Low impact, suitable for all ages & abilities. Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jackie Tel 01224 713705 Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tuesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Call Katie on 01224981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching Tuesdays fm 29 Aug until end of May 2018 5.45pm - 7.00pm Astroturf Playing Fields, Countesswells Road AB15 8AR Ages P4 - S6 any school Contact John Mowat tel: 07525 811039 Granite City Chorus Scotland’s leading male barbershop chorus Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.45pm Woodside Church Hall AB24 4DQ www.granitecitychorus.co.uk Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team 16+ Mon 8pm – 10pm at The Jesmond Sports Centre, Bridge of Don (Mixed session) Wed 8.30pm – 10pm at The Danestone Community Centre, Bridge of Don (Ladies only) Contact: www.facebook.com/thegranitecityguerrillas
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Granite City Scottish Women’s Institute Every 4th Wed of the month 7-9pm (Sept to June). Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (car park to rear). Just come along or tel the secretary 01224 587590
Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Katie Rose, katrinamrose@hotmail.co.uk or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144
Hatha Yoga Thursday 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Road Aberdeen £7.00 per session Info & bookings : Adriana 07799845716 - limited spaces
Mango Choir (mainly Gospel style) Mondays, September to April 6:30 to 7:30 at Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk No experience needed, no auditions.
Hatha Yoga Sunday 9-10am, Location - Barry Stephen’s, 41 Ann Street, Aberdeen Booking available via bookfit app, £5 per class Contact Theresa at TMCYogaUK@gmail.com
Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Monday, & Friday 1000 - 1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers
Italian Classes in Cults (Aberdeen) from Beginners to Advanced level Summer Sessions in Italy Enrica Conti Tel. 07786827714 encoit@talktalk.net www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk Jazzercise aerobic classes, Mon + Tues 6.15pm South Holburn Parish church hall, Wed (6.15pm) + Sat (9.30am) Broomhill Activity Centre. Contact Judy 07757216968 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tuesday & Thursday (all grades) 7pm Kincorth Sports Centre 01224 826174 Alan@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com JKA Aberdeen Tiger Cubs Childrens Karate Sessions Thursday 5 - 7 year olds Kincorth Sports Centre 07762 560630 or 01330 833688 Kaimhill Strollers Thursday at 9.15 over 50s walking group which meets Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Walks average 6 miles cost of £4 includes use of our minibus. Contact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775. Kaimhill Yoga Group Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am. Friendly and fun. Suitable for all. Injury and illness cared for. Kaimhill Learning Centre, Pitmedden Terr AB10 7HR. Lively Minds Group Tuesdays: First and third of each month from 12p.m. – 2 p.m. Sandwich lunch and an interesting speaker. £5 per session This is a new group open to everyone . Contact :-office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk
Metafit. The Original Metabolic HIIT Workout. Wednesday 8:15-8:45pm,Mannofield Church. Facebook @Metafit With Gemma. Tel 07793 431578 Monday Club Mondays 10am-12 pm. A drop in group for adults with additional needs & their carers. Opportunities to socialise with tea, coffee & homebaking. Contact:- office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Morven Singers Wednesday’s from 5th September 7.30pm Ruthrieston West Church Hall, Broomhill Rd. 3 part mixed choir, wide range of music covered. New members welcome. Contact Lesley 01224 315079 MummyFITT. Wed- 12-1 o at Danestone Community Centre and 10-11 on a Friday at Cults parish church main hall on quarry road. Contact kirsty167@hotmail.com/ 07540790348 / www.facebook.com/mummyFITT Musical Connections Mondays:- First & third Monday of each month 2p.m. to 3.30p.m. This is a new group starting in September 2018. The group is for adults living with dementia and their carers . Contact:- office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mondays, 10-11.30am - (frmnbirth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gdns, Mannofield. £2 donation requested. parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Sessions Ruthrieston West Church Tuesdays: 9.45am, 14mnths 3yrs + 10.25am 0 - 12mnths + 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Friday: 9.30am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.10am 14mnths 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths
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Rubislaw Baby Group Tuesdays, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £2.50 per session Suitable for: Birth to walking 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Rubislaw Playgroup Mon, Tues + Thurs 9 30 till 11 30 + Frid messy play session 13 30 till 15 30 Rubislaw Church Centre, £10 per session Suitable for: 21/2 years to school age 07747 830386 e: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Rubislaw Toddler Group Wed, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £3.00 per session (includes snack) Suitable for: Walking to 21/2 years 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Beg Taster Wed 19 Sept then every Wed 7:30 9:00pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall. Thurs 1:30 - 3:00pm Holburn West fm 27 Sept. 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing classes for Children after school at St Joseph’s, Kingsford, Braehead, Craigiebuckler Church Hall or at City Moves on a Saturday morning. aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information. Silver CITY Singers Mondays 7.20 - 9.30pm AGS Former Pupils Club 86 Queen’s Road AB15 4YQ www.silvercitysingers.com Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mondays 7-8pm and 8-9pm Aberdeen Unitarian Church contact Matthew Knight Email: ruyischool.mk@gmail.com The Fly Cup Every Thursday morning from 10- 12. An informal group for people who would enjoy a bit of company, offering a chance to meet up over coffee & homebaking. office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk
The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen A food interest group for the community. Meets monthly in term time at St Devenick’s church hall, Baillieswells Rd, Bieldside Further details: www.mixingbowl.btck.co.uk Vinyasa Yoga Monday during term time 930-1030 Rubislaw church Centre 1 Beaconsfield Place Contact Facebook page @pranayogawithsarah Woodend Bridge Club Mon & Wed Evenings & Fri afternoons mid sept to mid april @ Woodend Bowling Club (ample parking) All welcome - Chris Blunt 01224 317298 Woodburn Walkers Every seond Tuesday @ Hazlehead Park - Contact 01224 640882 and 01224 318075. A walking group open to all over 50’s . Yoga classes Tue 17.45-19.15 AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq. Wed 10.15-11.45 Queens Cross Church. Thur 10.00-11.30 Queens Cross Church. Moira : 01224 648475 e: moira.chicometrics@ gmail.com www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wed7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall on Quarry Road, Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@gmail.com Yoga classes - Experienced Iyengar Teacher. Classes Mon 9.30-11 a.m, & Tues 6.30-8 p.m. Peterculter throughout Summer and Wed 6.30-8 p.m. South Holburn Church to restart 12 Sept. fionabochel@gmail.com & fionabochelyoga.wordpress.com Zumba with Sharon Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 At Broomhill Activity Centre 197 Broomhill Road AB10 7LN Contact - 07578299963 Shaggy225@hotmail.co.uk
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Please be aware ... We have thieves targetting the West End of Aberdeen ... Having just been targeted myself, I want to make people aware that we have thieves operating in our area with what the police call “sneak in” thefts. These thieves are operating when people are in their homes, on the off chance that the front door has not been locked and keys are handy to grab. I was targeted at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Please lock your front door at all times.... even when you are in.
We’re pleased to let you know that we are now taking submissions of prose, poetry and artwork for Issue 15 of Pushing Out the Boat, to be published in Spring 2019. For details and instructions on how to register and submit material, go to www. pushingouttheboat.co.uk/submissions/
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Submissions close on 30 September 2018. All submissions will generate an automatic acknowledgement and we aim to notify successful contributors by mid-January 2019. Due to limited resources, we are unable to enter into correspondence regarding selection, but it will be possible to follow progress on the website. Also note that early submissions are greatly appreciated. The Pushing Out the Boat team look forward to receiving your entries and we wish you good luck!
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