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West Mendip Walkers August walks
Thursday 1st August: Moderate 9m circular walk starting 9:30am from Mere (BA12 6HA).
Thursday 8th August: Moderate 12m circular walk starting 9:30am from Sand Bay (BS22 9SE).
Thursday 15th August: Moderate 8m circular walk starting 9:30am from The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH).
Thursday 22nd August: Moderate 11m circular walk starting 9:30am from East Quantoxhead (TA5 1EJ).
Thursday 29th August: Easy 10m circular walk starting 9:30am from The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH).
Details: www.mendipramblers.co.uk
Hard of Hearing Social group. Next meeting Monday 5th August
The Hard of Hearing Social Group meets generally on
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the 1st Monday of each month 2pm to 4pm at Vision North Somerset, Neva Road, Weston-super-Mare BS231YD.
If you have a hearing impairment come along and socialise, swap tips and strategies, attend day trips and activities.
Replacement hearing aid batteries available. Cost £4 including tea coffee cake /biscuits. Come along.
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Axbridge Royal British Legion
The meeting on 6th August, at the usual time of 11:00am in The Lamb Inn, Axbridge, will be an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss the future of the Branch. Please members make every effort to attend and join in the discussions.
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Cheddar Flower Show Saturday 17th August
Cheddar Flower Show opens on Saturday 17th August at 2:00pm in Cheddar Village Hall. Admission £1, children free.There will be a fantastic Raffle and Tombola. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon. This enjoyable community event features Cookery, Art, Craft, Floral Art, and Photography, as well as classes for Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers, and Children’s Classes. Why not join in by entering the show too? Each class costs only 25p, children’s classes are free. For a Schedule email cheddar.flowershow@yahoo.com or contact Cheddar Flower Show Facebook Page.
Next meeting Wednesday 21st August
Weston-super-Mare local Macular Society group
The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society Group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. Come to share experiences with others. Swap tips and strategies. There are talks by professionals offering advice on appliances to help,
useful organisations such as Vision North Somerset. Friends and carers most welcome. Cost £3. Further information contact Jo 07947 373 244
Music for a Summer Evening
Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th August, 7:00pm9:00pm. A FREE concert, with retiring collection. St. John the Baptist Church, The Square, Axbridge BS26 2AP. Come and hear the Bristol Brass Consort dectet perform pieces old and new, suitable for a summer evening. The 10 piece ensemble repertoire includes concert music written for brass alongside arrangements of well known tunes by Bach and Purcell through to The Beatles. This is an informal event with a friendly and fun atmosphere. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments.
Live music venue in Winscombe
On 4th Tuesday each month at the upstairs room Winscombe Club (The Legion), 7 Sandford Road BS25 1HD. Winscombe Folk Club is an acoustic club welcoming music, song, poetry of all kinds from accomplished performers and anyone just starting out. Only £2 towards the room hire. For more info, call Nigel on 07551 197 685 or email winscombefolkclub@gmail.com. The next few dates are 27th August, 24th September etc. Doors open 7:30pm and music will start around 8:00pm.
Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Sandford Station is a rural retirement village set in twelve acres of beautiful North Somerset countryside.
With the former Sandford and Banwell railway station as its focal point, the beautifully landscaped site has a range of purpose-built one, two and three bedroom apartments.
Each self-contained apartment has been created to blend practicality with ease of living. Wide doorways open onto generous hallways to allow easy access to the light and airy interiors. Clever floorplans include design features that make the best use of space, such as the twin doors of a Jack and Jill bathroom to create en-suite facilities. Storage has not been overlooked with built-in wardrobes and closet space throughout.
Step outside your apartment and become part of a friendly and welcoming community where you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social circles and explore new interests and hobbies. Sandford Station really does offer the best of both worlds – on-site amenities and activities so you can enjoy a full and active retirement; yet peaceful enough for those days when you just want to sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of the birds singing in the nearby apple orchards.
Sandford Station is owned and operated by the St Monica Trust, a Bristol-based charity providing accommodation, care and support for older people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Across all of our retirement villages and care homes we are committed to communities where older people flourish by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued.
To find out how you could enjoy a first class retirement at Sandford Station book your place on a guided tour now by calling 0117 919 4250. You can also visit www.stmonicatrust.org.uk for more information, to watch an aerial tour and see details of available apartments.
To learn more about village life book your place on a guided tour now by calling 0117 919 4250, or visit www.stmonicatrust.org.uk for more information and details of available properties.
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Air Forces Association MidSomerset Branch Next Meeting 2nd September
RAFA-MSB will meet next on Monday 2nd September at 11:00am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS for a presentation by Sister Anne Martin and general discussion plus Lunch & Drinks from the Club Menu & Bar. RAFA-MSB covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BA4, BA5, BA16, TA10 & TA11 postal areas. RAFA Members, Current and Ex-RAF Personnel and Reserves, Current and Ex-Commonwealth Air Forces Personnel, Members of the RAF Family and Members of the public that support RAFA aims & purpose welcome. Contact Secretary raf.midsomerset@ gmail.com or 01458 224057
Winscombe Mixed Badminton Club resume sessions on 4th September
After an August break we shall be playing nonleague badminton again, every Wednesday from 4th September. Based at The Church Centre (St.James’s Hall), Woodborough Road, BS25 1BA, our emphasis is upon regular social exercise and fun. New members always welcome, first attendance free. Spare racquets available,suitable footwear required. Interested? Please contact Mike on 01934 842465 or ring/text 07779 377046. Or if preferred, please simply turn up.
Harvest Home in Loxton
Loxton, Christon and Webbington Harvest Home 2024 will take place on 7th September at St Andrew’s Farm, Loxton. The festivities will start with a waiterserved lunchtime meal and continue into an evening party, with bar and food-truck on site and dancing the night away with our resident band, Loxfactor. Tickets are £12 for lunch (£5 Child) and £10 evening (kids free) or buy both for £20. These are available from the Frankie Howerd Hub, or from any village hall committee member from 1st August, or email secretaryloxtonvh@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Come and Sing Handel’s Messiah
Saturday 7th September at the Catholic Church Community Hall, Tweentown, Cheddar BS27 3HU. Registration 10:30am, Concert 3:30pm. Tickets for singers £10 including music score. Audience tickets £5. Refreshments included but bring a packed lunch. Pay on the door or booking on 07397806319.
Burnham Area Flower Club
We do not have a meeting in August. But will be back on Tuesday 10th September. Our demonstrator that evening will be Tracey Johnson from Torquay with her interpretation of “Out of the Wood”. Doors are open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm meeting in The Catholic Church Hall, Oxford Street, Burnham on Sea.
Three Top Summer Kitchen Tips from Matt Reilly, OvenGleamers
1. Tear basil rather than cutting it?
Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour. Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw eg in a tomato salad.
Best to wash the basil, pat dry with paper towels, and remove the leaves from the stem. Stack several leaves together and roll into a cylinder, then cut crossways into thin strips.
2. Should I use foil on the base of my Oven?
Many people line their grill pan or the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil to keep their cookers cleaner. This becomes heavily coated in grease and smells revolting! But it actually damages the enamel in the grill pan and on the base of the oven. The foil creates a superheating effect by reflecting the heat back onto the base of the oven or grill pan which then causes enamel damage. I recommend using an oven liner made from PTFE with a non-stick coating. This will catch any food drips keeping the bottom of the oven/grill pan clean. Remember to take the oven liner out regularly and wash it in warm soapy water.
3 “Hot pan - cold oil - prevents sticking”
Is this mantra really the best way to prevent food from sticking to the pan when sautéing or stirfrying. The idea is that you heat up the pan first then add the cold oil and almost immediately add the food and that will stop it sticking. What you really want is a “hot pan, hot oil”. When you add cold oil, it heats up almost instantly when added to the hot pan – giving you “hot pan, hot oil”. You get the same results if you heat the oil along with the pan so take your pick – they both work!
Matt Reilly is your local OvenGleamer and can be contacted on 01934 440032 or go to www.ovengleamers.com for more details.
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Extra Room - Cheddar’s first indoor self storage facility
I n today’s world, the need for extra space in our homes is more pressing than ever. Families are continually evolving, and with that, so do their space requirements. www.extraroom.store, is Cheddar’s first indoor self storage facility for locals seeking to optimise their living space without the hefty price tag and hassle of moving house.
Many homes are brimming with potential, yet often underutilized. Spare rooms and garages, intended for practical use, frequently become cluttered storage spaces filled with Christmas decorations, seasonal sports equipment, and other infrequently used items. This clutter not only consumes valuable space but also affects the functionality and ambiance of the home.
The concept behind Extra Room is simple yet brilliant: provide families with a practical solution to declutter their homes, thereby making them more liveable and enjoyable. By offering a range of storage solutions, Extra Room helps homeowners free up essential space. Imagine turning your chaotic garage, currently overflowing with camping equipment, boxes of christmas decor, and suitcases, into a clean, organized area. This newfound space can then be used for its intended purpose, whether it’s parking your car, creating a home gym, or setting up a workshop.
Speaking of cars, it’s worth noting that aside from a house, a car is typically the second most significant purchase for most families. Yet, it often sits outside in the driveway, exposed to the elements, while the garage is packed with items only used once a year. This scenario is all too common but entirely avoidable. With Extra Room’s storage solutions, families can reclaim their garages, offering their vehicles the security & protection they deserve and freeing up outdoor space for other activities.
With flexible payment plans and easy access Extra Room provides an invaluable service for families in Cheddar and the surrounding areas, helping them transform their homes into a more spacious, organized, and liveable environment whilst ensuring your property is safe and secure in our temperature controlled indoor facility. By decluttering and making the most of existing spaces, families can enjoy a more comfortable and efficient home life without the need to move house.
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Well summer has almost arrived as I write this, Glastonbury has just finished, and the tennis is about to begin. We have seen some sunshine and had some tears over the Euros and the best thing of all is that we can watch it all again on the streaming services on our TV’s. How the world has changed!
The way we shop has changed too. Online shopping is overtaking physical shops, and our high streets are dying. However, we know that lots of people really like the personal service you used to get in shops and so we aim to give you the convenience of shopping from your home with the personal service everyone enjoys.
You can ring us (or email us and we will get back to you) and then we can discuss your requirements over the phone, or even visit you if you prefer. We have an extensive product knowledge and keep a great choice of machines in stock, or if not in stock can be sourced quickly from our excellent suppliers. Then we deliver and install your new appliance and remove and recycle the old one. We will give you a demonstration and are easily contactable if you have any queries or problems.
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Wedmore Guides Fundraising Jumble Sale
Jumble Sale by Wedmore Guides in aid of Guide Funds on Saturday 14th September. Time: 0900hrs – 1200hrs. Venue: Wedmore Village Hall, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, BS28 4EQ. £1 entrance fee gets you a free cup of tea/coffee + biscuit.
Weston Hospicecare’s Moonlight Beach Walk confirmed for Saturday 14th September
The annual Moonlight Beach Walk, sponsored by Howards and the Grand Pier, will return once again this September and it’s going to be even bigger and better than before!
Register to walk a choice of 5km or 10km along Weston-super-Mare seafront for Weston Hospicecare, and receive a branded t-shirt plus candle bag to decorate, a glass of prosecco to celebrate, plus a great atmosphere along the way.
Get ready to glow along the beach!
Find out more about Moonlight Beach Walk and all Weston Hospicecare’s fundraising events at www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/
Mendip rotary organises free prostate cancer checks in Cheddar
The Rotary Club of Mendip in association with Somerset Prostate Support has organised FREE testing for men over 40 in Cheddar Village Hall on Saturday 28th September. It will only take a few minutes and involves a blood test taken by a qualified phlebotomist. Appointments can be made by visiting the website: spsa.uk (testing events page). We regret we are not able to accept ‘walk-ins’ on the day. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; early diagnosis aids recovery.
Wedmore Friends Of Weston Hospicecare
Big Drop and Jigsaw Sale on 28th September, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Wedmore Village Hall.
Please bring any items that you would like to donate to the Weston Hospicecare.
We reserve the right to refuse to take things which we consider are not of a good enough standard to handle or to sell.
Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits will be on sale and we are combining it this year with a Jigsaw sale – see separate ad below!!
Shirley Wederell 01934 712089
Are you losing speed through your Wi-Fi?
With more and more customers taking advantage of full fibre internet with speeds up to 1000mbps, we often find that people are using their old Wi-Fi equipment to boost the signal.
Most Wi-Fi boosters over 5 years old will not allow the full speed to travel through them, due to older technology. For example, if you have 300mbps coming into the property, but are using older equipment to boost the signal, it is quite possible that you will only achieve a maximum of around 80mbps when boosted.
Another common issue is that people have upgraded their internet speed but comment that they haven’t noticed any difference on their equipment. Reasons for this include older equipment not being able to keep up with the faster speed, Wi-Fi aerials not accepting the newer speed plus anywhere with a deteriorating Wi-Fi signal due to poor boosting can also affect performance.
Recently, we visited a customer who had five Wi-Fi boosters around the house but was only getting a fraction of the speed when tested at the router, around the house. We replaced the Wi-Fi boosters with modern equipment and immediately speed was around 90% of the incoming speed at the furthest destination tested.
It is also not necessary to have an ethernet cable fitted around the house as modern Wi-Fi equipment uses a system called MESH which allows equipment to daisy chain to itself with only mains power needed.
Another customer had paid for the fastest speed possible, but could not see any improvement. This turned up to be his dated laptop, which we replaced for a modern fast unit, whilst keeping all his software and data intact. This immediately showed the full potential of his fast internet connection. If you are suffering from any of the issues mentioned above, please get in touch as we can come and visit your home or place or work to suggest improvements. We have a number of solutions that can improve speed to all devices around the house, depending on requirements.
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Fast healing for painful arthritic flare
“I woke up one morning and went into orbit with severe pain in my wrist”, remembers Martin Kennard of Street. At first Martin thought he’d just been lying awkwardly. “Then, at the minor injuries unit in Glastonbury, they said I had arthritis and wanted to give me a splint to wear for several weeks. I thought, well the person who really knows about joints is Matthew Jackson, so I’ll see what he suggests.”
“An ultrasound showed that Martin had experienced an Arthritic Flare” explains Matthew. “If simply put into a splint, the wrist could have caused months of swelling, pain and inconvenience but I gave Martin some acupuncture and then, importantly, got the swelling down really quickly with just three sessions of painless treatment with our powerful Level laser machine. Now Martin’s using my Fix Me cream, a mix of herbs in a tincture and essential oils that’s powerful for healing.”
Martin says, “I’m relieved that after just three laser therapy sessions, the pain has gone and the Fix Me cream really takes the heat out of any discomfort. My wrist is also strong again, so I can get on with my life!
Jigsaws Needed – do you have any you can donate complete in good condition boxes?
The Wedmore Friends of Weston Hospicecare are holding a big drop on 28th September in Wedmore Village Hall and combining it with a jigsaw sale.
Do you have any you can donate complete and in good condition boxes?
If you have can you please deliver them to the address below, there will be a plastic lidded box in the garden for you to put them in.
The address for delivery is: Tonkin House, Church Street, Wedmore, BS28 4AB (on the corner opposite village store).
Telephone: 01934 221288
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
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We are Weston Quilters a lively group of people of all abilities who enjoy patchwork and quilting. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at the Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston super Mare BS24 8EE. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. There are guest speakers during the year and the opportunity to buy from our invited traders. Guest entrance £5. Please go to our Facebook for more information.
Whist Drive
Whist Drive, every Monday Night at Draycott Village Hall, 7:30pm start. For further details call Lance 01934 782711
Cheddar Country Market
Cheddar Country Market continues to offer homemade cakes, savouries and preserves. We also sell homemade cards, craft and knitted items
The market takes place every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:30am at the Village Hall, Cheddar.
Refreshments and cakes available. Do come and visit us.
Lenny’s Community Cafe
During July and August, Lenny’s cafe is open every Friday 10:30am to 12:30pm in St Leonard’s Church, The Square, Shipham, for tea, coffee and cake. A warm welcome as always to everyone.
Cheddar Valley u3a, groups take a short break in August
Lots has happened all year though; the Vintage Rock Band concerts/dances, the Day Trippers 5 day holiday, where on one excursion members traversed the ‘stream in the sky’ (the country’s biggest navigable aqueduct) the great get together Garden Party rounding off the Summer season. All this in addition to various group activities, coffee mornings and speaker afeternoons. This vibrandt, expanding organisation offers something for everyone, from socialising to enjoying hobbies with friendly company. Details of how to become a member etc are on the website: www.u3asites.org. uk/cheddar-valley/home do take a look.
Axbridge District Trefoil Guild
The Guild does not meet in August being School holidays and many members involved in outdoor pursuits and camps. But watch this space as Autumn will kick off with a lunch on second Tuesday of September. For details of this contact Sue Wild on 01749 117643 or swild34@hotmail.com
Learn the life skill that is swimming
Burnham on Sea swimming club has been established
for nearly 50 years. We provide affordable swimming lessons and training for swimmers beginning to learn to swim right through to those swimming competitively. We participate in a number of galas and have an inclusive approach.
We are entirely run by dedicated volunteers which allows us to keep our prices as low as possible enabling everybody to learn the life skill that is swimming.
For more details contactburnhamonseaswimmingclub@outlook.com
Our website address is burnhamonseaswimmingclub.co.uk or visit our Facebook page Burnham-on-Sea Swimming Club.
SPA Singles Social Group – South West, Est. 1979
We are a member led group, aiming to help you make new friends and improve your social life. Welcoming active, 40+ singles throughout the South West. Your local branch is Wells & Mendip.
Events include meals, walks, music, holidays, day trips, social evenings, theatre, etc. and whatever members wish to organize. Find us on the meetup website at www.meetup.com/spa-social-group or use the meetup app and search for “SPA singles group south west”
Could you volunteer with Age UK Somerset?
Could you volunteer to enhance the health and wellbeing of older people? Age UK Somerset is searching for volunteers to train in, and deliver, Tai Chi QiGong or Sit, Fit and Fun sessions. Sit, Fit and Fun is a fun and friendly chair-based exercise session. Tai Chi QiGong is a series of 18 mindful movements for health and wellbeing. If you can spare an hour a week to volunteer with us, then please get in touch for more information. No previous experience is necessary.
Are You A Happy Bus User? Volunteers needed to help out
Twice a year the Local Transport Authority allows bus operators to change timetables, this usually is just before Spring and Autumn schools return from their breaks. We need you to help man stalls handing out paper timetables to those who need them AND also help out at other events promoting bus travel, adopt a bus stop: keep an eye out for cleanliness, shelter damage, graffiti and if correct timetable is shown in the case. We are a community group totally manned by volunteers no fees or incidental expenses are paid. Email: somersetbuspartnership@gmail.com
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue will be grateful to any business or organisation using 5 ream boxes of copy paper if they could let us have the empty boxes with lids as they are ideal for transporting hedgehogs back to their finders. If you can help please ring 07806744772!
To Hold Infinity In The Palm Of Your Hand...
... And Eternity in an Hour. William Blake’s vision extolling the good side of humanity. Do you have an hour that you could give up to help others? The Frankie Howerd OBE Trust’s community hub and café in Loxton (BS26 2XE) has 5-star revues and a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating. Situated in a beautiful part of the country, it is small and very friendly. Because of our popularity, we are looking for volunteers to give an hour whenever convenient to help our brilliant chef, Kieran. Please contact Phil Davies: 07881 630629
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As August and the summer holidays approach, families struggle feeding during the school holidays. We are purchasing more and more food. If you can donate any extra items or pop something into the Sainsbury container, we would be so grateful. Thank you for your support.
Volunteers wanted for Cheddar Visitor Information Centre
Cheddar Gorge Visitor Information Centre (the VIC) is run entirely by local volunteers, and looking for more people to staff the shop and help visitors. It’s an interesting and rewarding role, meeting people from all over the world. Some local knowledge is helpful, but we provide comprehensive information, and new staff are paired with experienced members.
Volunteers work 2.5hr shifts in pairs, with complete flexibility to fit in with individual availability. To find out more please email cheddargorgevic@gmail.com or visit www.discovercheddar.co.uk/vic for opening hours and call in to see us.
Volunteer Drivers Are Urgently Needed
Volunteers are desperately needed for our Community Car Service that enables vulnerable people to attend medical appointments out of their local area when they don’t have any other form of transport.
We are looking for people with their own car, a full driving licence and spare time on their hands to join our friendly team.
We would be happy to chat with anyone interested and answer any questions. Please ask them to give us a call here at Mendip Community Transport on 01749 880613 or via email at Faith.stevens@ mendipct.co.uk
Join a free and friendly Health Walk!
30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, Worle and Yatton. No need to book, just come along!
Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/getactive/walking/
Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730
Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project - Ongoing Work Update
The Donate For Defib WsM Project promotes the need for publicly accessible defibrillators in the community and the importance of learning of CPR / Defibs.
For any venues that would like to fundraise for or buy a defibrillator please contact the team for further information, visit: www.donatefordefibwsm.co.uk for more information.
If any venues / members would like to learn CPR / use of a Defibrillator please contact the project team. CPR awareness sessions could help to save a life in the event of a cardiac arrest!
For further information please email, donatefordefib. wsm@gmail.com
The Dynamic Duo of Doctors take the ultimate plunge for charity
Husband and wife team, Doctor Adam Baker and Doctor Charlie Fleury relish a challenge in the name of charity. This year the pair will undertake the formidable Archipelago Yachts Polar Swim challenge. This challenge entails swimming a kilometre in the freezing waters of both the Arctic Circle & Antarctica, in nothing more than a conventional swimsuit and cap.
Doctor Adam Baker who works as a Palliative Care Doctor at Weston Hospicecare commented, ‘I am immensely proud to be part of the team here at Weston Hospicecare. That’s why we have chosen them as one of the benefitting charities. We are also passionate about ocean conservation so are also raising funds for the Ocean Conservation Trust, with an overall target of £20,000.”
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