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Welcome!

First of all, in these difficult times, I do hope you managed to have some semblance of a great Christmas and New Year. 2020 was really tough for everyone, but it’s clear that we are not out of the woods yet. COVID restrictions permitting, and just as it was last year, our community spirit is more important than ever. As soon as we can, we must all support our local shops and businesses. They are the lifeblood and very fabric of where we live. Let’s all shop local in 2021. In this issue we hear of the opening of a new family play area in the town. We hear of the Walton winners in the Elmbridge Retail Awards, and Big Garden

January 2021 Birdwatch is also back at the end of the month. And with Burns night on the 25th, have a go at our Cranachan recipe. A true Scottish delight. Above all, take care and see you in February.

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Robert Burns Ashley Park Play Area New Year Resolutions Walton Winners Big Garden Birdwatch The Right Running Shoe New Mobile Catering Pitches Hula Fitness Recipe of the Month Garden View Dominic Raab Index of Advertisers

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Robert Burns Robert Burns is the best loved Scottish poet, admired not only for his verse and great love-songs, but also for his character, his high spirits, ‘kirkdefying’, hard drinking and womanising! He came to fame as a poet when he was 27 years old, and his lifestyle of wine, women and song made him famous all over Scotland. He was the son of a farmer, born in a cottage built by his father, in Alloway in Ayr. This cottage is now a museum, dedicated to Burns. As a boy, he always loved stories of the supernatural, told to him by an old widow who sometimes helped out on his fathers’ farm and when Burns reached adulthood, he turned many of these stories into poems. After the death of his father in 1784, Burns inherited the farm but by 1786 he was in terrible financial difficulties: the farm was not successful and he had made two women pregnant. Burns decided to emigrate to Jamaica so to raise the money required for this journey, he published his ‘Poems in the Scottish Dialect’ in 1786, which was an immediate success. He was persuaded not to leave Scotland by Dr Thomas Blacklock and in 1787 an Edinburgh edition of the poems was published. He married Jean Armour in 1788 – she had been one of his many women during his early life. A very forgiving wife, she accepted and took responsibility for all Burns’ children, legitimate and illegitimate alike. His eldest child, the first of three illegitimate daughters all called Elizabeth, was greeted with the poem ‘Welcome to a Bastard Wean’. A farm was bought, Ellisland, on the banks of the River Nith near Dumfries, but unfortunately the farm did not prosper and Burns ceased farming in 1791 and became a full-time exciseman. A problem soon arose as the steady income from this employment gave him ample opportunity to continue with his hard drinking which had long

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been his weakness. One of the most important literary tasks he began (a labour of love as he did not receive any payment for the work) was his songs for the Scots Musical Museum. Burns contributed over 300 songs, many of his own composition, and others based on older verses. At this time he wrote, in just one day, his most famous long poem, ‘Tam O’Shanter’. ‘Tam O’Shanter’ is the story of a man who disturbs a coven of witches in the kirk at Alloway and has to flee for his life on Meg, his old grey mare. The fastest witch, Cutty Sark (cutty sark means short petticoat) nearly catches him by the River Doon, but the running water makes her powerless and though she manages to grasp Meg’s tail, Tam escapes over the bridge. Burns died aged 37 of rheumatic fever which he contracted after falling asleep at the roadside (after a particularly vigorous drinking session) in pouring rain. The last of Burns’ children was actually born during his funeral service. Burns will never be forgotten as his poems and songs are still as popular in Scotland as they were when first written. Burns Night is a great occasion on January 25th when many dinners dedicated to his memory are held all over the world. The ritual of the Burns Supper was started by close friends of Robert Burns a few years after his death and the format remains largely unchanged today, beginning with the chairman of the Supper inviting the assembled company to welcome in the haggis. The poem ‘To a Haggis’ is recited and the haggis is then toasted with a glass of whisky. The evening ends with a rousing rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. His spirit lives on!

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Ashley Park Play Area A new family friendly playground has opened to the public in Ashley Park in Walton-onThames Town Centre. The play park has been installed with the Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance spearheading a community partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council, Walton Charity and the new Walton Business Improvement

District. The play park will feature new swing sets, a play tower for young children, a jungle climber, an activity trail and three new bench picnic seats. There is something for everyone aged one month to 15 years old. The project has been funded with £47,000 of local Community Infrastructure Levy from Elmbridge Borough Council and support for on-going costs from Walton Charity and a future partnership with the Walton Business Improvement District. Joanna Gordon, Managing Director of the Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance said ‘This is great news for our town centre and a fantastic example of local collaboration between all parties involved. Ashley Park is an amazing open space for local families to picnic and walk dogs but there wasn't one piece of play equipment for local children to enjoy.

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The new play equipment will provide an opportunity for fun exercise in the fresh air, as well as encouraging families into the town centre hopefully leading to increased footfall into our shops.’ Jackie Lodge from Walton Charity said ‘We are pleased to be able to contribute to the Ashley Park play project – it's great to see the installation progressing and we look forward to local families and children being able to use the equipment and the green space from 2021 onward. Our work supports and strengthen the Walton Community and we are happy to be able to help deliver this new equipment.’ Peter Beggan, Walton-Business Improvement District Task Group Chairman said ‘It's great to see investment in Walton town centre, the new play equipment is another reason for residents and visitors to come into town, use the park and visit our great local shops, cafes and residents. We encourage everyone to shop, play and enjoy local this Christmas and beyond.’ Councillor Janet Turner, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Elmbridge Borough Council said ‘The Ashley Park play equipment project is a great example of how we work with our local community to deliver new facilities for residents. The local support from the trading alliance, charity and partnership with the businesses have helped deliver a project for the community, by the community. I hope families across Walton come out and enjoy the new play area and Walton continues to be a great place to live, work and play.’

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Global Influence for Interiors in 2021 by Gina Broadhurst of Just Shutters Surrey 2020 was a long hard year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends coming up in 2021. From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness. Inspired by earthy colour palettes and warm, natural textures, the Global Influence trend pairs perfectly with wooden, woven and rattan home accessories. Its bold safari feel is influenced by wildlife and the African plains. Global Influence will be a key trend across both interiors and fashion. With warmer tones now often being favoured over cooler greys. We usually travel around the world to gain insight into other cultures and styles but over the last year we have been unable to do this. Global Influence allows you to bring the wider world into your own home. It takes inspiration from nature, nostalgia and the desire for a tropical getaway to create a sanctuary in your home. Book a no-obligation design visit at JustShutters.co.uk

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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll want to Keep weather doesn’t always make it the most tempting prospect. But if the sun breaks through the clouds, wrap up warm, pull your wellies on and head for your nearest green space. You’ll likely find you feel calmer and happier as a result. Take time to cook

All too often New Year’s resolutions seem to focus on doing more of what we don’t enjoy, and less of what we do enjoy. So this issue, we thought we’d give you our suggestions for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep. Learn something new Whether you want to get a qualification so you can get a better job, or you just fancy trying a new hobby, make 2021 the year you try something new. www.futurelearn.com is a good place to start. It offers hundreds of free, short online courses. Many are delivered by leading UK universities. You could try writing fiction, exploring digital technologies, or learning about forensic science. If you prefer face-to-face tuition, check out the courses offered by your local college. You could improve your computer skills, take up a new craft, or find out how to delve into your family history. Enjoy time outdoors Nature is good for you. It’s been proven to help with depression, anxiety, stress and a whole lot of other issues. It may even help you to live longer. We know the great British

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Home cooked meals are usually much better for you than ready meals. They’re higher in vitamins and minerals, and lower in salt and sugar. So, try resolving to cook for yourself a few days a week. If you struggle to find the time, you could try a box scheme. Simply Cook, for example, post you the herbs, seasonings and recipes to make simple (but delicious) meals in around 20 minutes. You just add four to six items of fresh food and follow the instructions. Hello Fresh go even further. They send you everyA thing you need to make a meal, including f simple-to-follow recipes.

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Walton Winners

We know this has been a difficult year for all businesses and we need to do all we can to support out local businesses. We are so appreciative of our local businesses and their commitment to supporting their customers at this time. In return their customers are supporting them. This autumn residents voted in the 2020 Elmbridge Independent Retailer awards and Evie Loves Toast, based in Cobham, was been crowned the Elmbridge Independent Retailer of the Year for 2020! The annual retail awards are a chance to recognise the best of the best and celebrate the unique quality on offer from independent businesses across our high streets. With over 5000 votes cast by residents this year, winners across eight categories showcase the businesses who have gone above and beyond as our high streets safely reopened following the pandemic lockdown. Cllr Christine Elmer, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Community Development said: “Its been amazing to see the record numbers of votes we’ve had for our Independent Retailer awards. It shows how much people value their high streets and local shops. We hope residents will check out our deserving winners, support our local high streets and continue to shop local this Christmas and beyond." Two of our very own Walton based businesses also scooped awards.

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Big Garden Birdwatch 2021 In case you didn’t know, The Big Garden Birdwatch is the world's largest garden wildlife survey. But how did it all start? It's 1979 and we're looking for a simple winter activity that our junior membership can get involved in. As it's likely to be cold and the evenings dark, we think a weekend activity in the garden would be best. So, we asked our members to count the birds in their gardens, all at the same time, so we could work out what the UK's top 10 most common garden birds are. Biddy Baxter - then editor of Blue Peter liked the idea so much that she featured the survey on one of the programmes. We only expected a few hundred children to take part but, thanks to Biddy's coverage, we received more than 34,000 forms! And that's how our 'one-off' activity grew into the regular event it is today. Although it wasn't until 2001 that we invited adults to join in the fun, too. For 40 years, we've been asking you to count the birds in your garden – and you've been brilliant at it. With over half a million people now regularly taking part, coupled with almost 40 years’ worth of data, Big Garden Birdwatch allows us to monitor trends and helps us understand how birds are doing. As the format of the survey has stayed the same, the scientific data can be compared year-on-year, making your results very valuable to our scientists. With results from so many gardens, we can create a 'snapshot' of bird numbers across the UK. While some changes in bird numbers can seem scary - we've lost more than half our house sparrows and some three-quarters of To advertise email paul@villagematters.co.uk

our starlings - it isn't all doom and gloom. Since Birdwatch began blue tit numbers have risen by 20 per cent and the woodpigeon population has increased by a whopping 800 per cent. What about other wildlife? The threats to our wildlife dictates that it's not just birds facing tough times... it's our badgers, snakes and other animals too. So, to help us get a more complete picture of the state of our wildlife, in 2014 we started to ask you to tell us about some of the other animals in your gardens. We're going to continue including this part of the survey each year now, to help us see the trends in our other wildlife in the same way that we've been able to with birds. The more people involved, the more we can learn, so please encourage your family, friends and neighbours to take part. Your results help us spot problems, but more importantly, they are also the first step in putting things right. It's so important that we count garden birds. When does Big Garden Birdwatch take place? The Big Garden Birdwatch takes place at the end of January each year. This year it’s on the 29 - 31 January. It takes place over three days, so if you're busy over the weekend or perhaps the weather's bad, you have the option of a third day! Maybe you can do Big Garden Birdwatch at work? We'd love to hear from you if you do! Share your experiences on social media don't forget to use #BigGardenBirdwatch.

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Choose the Right Running Shoe provide better grip on loose dirt and rocky paths. Lightweight running shoes - Good for competitive races but are less durable and less cushioned than general running shoes. Price? A higher price tag usually correlates with more advanced technology and comfort features. But you don't have to re-mortgage the house to enjoy a comfortable run. Just be aware that cheap trainers are almost certainly not designed with running in mind, won't withstand the demands that running places on them, and may cause injury. Many of us will start the New Year with a resolution to start (or restart) Couch to 5K and may be in the market for new running shoes. No single design of running shoe is perfect for everyone follow our tips and you should find one that’s perfect for you. Choose a specialist running shoe Running shoes are a type of trainer, but not all trainers are running shoes. Running shoes utilise specialized shock-absorbing technology to prevent injury from the repetitive striking motion of the foot on the ground, and extra design features to support the foot while it moves through the running motion. Get the Right Fit Feet tend to swell when you run. They also tend to swell throughout the day, so going for a fitting in the afternoon or evening is more likely to provide an accurate fit. To accommodate foot spread when you run, and to prevent your toes hitting the end of the shoe on a downhill run, there should be roughly one thumb width between the end of your foot and the end of the shoe. The foot should be centred on the platform of the shoe, which should wrap securely round, not pinch or feel sloppy. Which type? General running shoe - Designed to handle the running that most people do and perfect for Couch to 5K. Trail running shoe – Choose these if you plan to run over rough terrain on uneven surfaces. They

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Terminology Stack Height - the amount of material between foot and ground. Heel-toe offset / drop - describes the difference between the amount of material under the heel and the amount of material under the ball of a running shoe. Most running shoes have a higher heel-toe offset with more material under the heel as most runners’ stride means the heel is the first part of the foot to hit the ground. Pronation Control - Running shoes can be classified as either neutral or stability shoes. Neutral running shoes make up about 80% of running shoes. Stability running shoes contain technology that is designed to correct overpronation. Overpronation occurs when the ankle rolls excessively inward with each step, which can increase your chance of injury. By Kate McCarthy

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New mobile catering pitches in Elmbridge parks and open spaces To all you would be entrepreneurs out there, Elmbridge council is looking for mobile caterers Residents and visitors will soon be able to get a coffee and/or refreshments from new mobile catering pitches around the borough. The pitches will be available from spring 2021 at nine popular parks and riverside locations at the following locations, : • Brooklands Community Park, Weybridge • Giggs Hill Green, Long Ditton • Grovelands Recreation Ground, West Molesey • Hersham Recreation Ground, Hersham • Hurst Park, East Molesey • Molesey Hurst, East Molesey • Oatlands Recreation Ground, Weybridge • West End Recreation Ground, Esher • The Xcel Sports Hub, Walton-onThames They are currently advertising these ‘mobile catering opportunities’ and inviting businesses to tender for the pitches.

Cllr Janet Turner, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said: “Elmbridge has a wide variety of parks and open spaces that attract a high number of visitors during the week and at weekends. Some locations are popular routes for running, walking or cycling. Other parks are well used by people visiting play areas, using the fitness equipment or the tennis and basketball courts. Most of the sites host organised rugby, football and cricket training and games. This is a real business opportunity for local mobile catering companies.” They will consider each application based on menu available, experience and business plan. Applicants will also be asked to explain how the business will tackle waste and operate in an environmentally friendly way. For more information, call 01372 474568, email to: cateringgreenspaces@elmbridge.gov.uk or visit elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure.

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Epiphany In the Western World Epiphany marks the 12th day of Christmas, and falls on January 6th. The six Sundays which follow Epiphany are known as ‘the time of manifestation’ and Epiphany marks the official end to the festive season for many Christians. Traditionally it was a Christian feast day and was a celebration of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, as well as a more general celebration of his birth. Epiphany is also known as the Twelfth Night, and marks a visit to the baby Jesus by three Magi. They were most likely learned students of the stars, hence their alternative name The Wise Men, but they are also associated with royalty so are also known as The Three Kings. The word 'Epiphany' actually derives from Greek and means 'to show', referring to Jesus being revealed to the world. In the West, Christians began celebrating the Epiphany in the 4th century, associating it with the visit of The Wise Men to Jesus. According to the Gospel of Matthew, they found the baby by following a star across the desert to Bethlehem.

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The three men - named in the Bible as Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar offered symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh: the gold represented his royal standing; frankincense his divine birth; and myrrh his mortality. During the medieval period, Christmas was celebrated for the 12 days from Christmas Eve on December 24, until the Epiphany. Even up until the 19th century, January 6 was as big a celebration as Christmas Day.

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Hula Fitness

The perfect lockdown exercise During the first lockdown I rather enjoyed the enforced laziness. I am a gym member, but I don’t really love it. After a while though I noticed that while I didn’t miss weights and running on the treadmill, I did miss the classes, and the rush of endorphins that followed. Then one day while idly flicking through YouTube videos I came across a ‘hula-fitness’ workout. It looked fun. I grabbed one of my daughter’s neon hula hoops and had a go. Much harder than it looked but I enjoyed it. The next afternoon I had another go and my teenage daughter joined in. We laughed a lot (which was a bonus as anyone who has a teenage daughter will acknowledge) and afterwards we investigated hula-fitness a bit more. Hula hooping is inexpensive, and you can do it practically anywhere, which was kind of the point back in lockdown. All you need to get started is a hoop and room to move. Standard hula hoops are cheap as chips but after a few sessions we invested in weighted ones. Even they didn’t break the bank. Ours cost about £15 each but even the more expensive ones were only £40.It is important to find the right-sized hoop. Larger hoops are a little easier as a beginner because you spin more slowly. If using a weighted hoop, begin with a lighter one (around 0.5-1Kg) and increase the weight as you get more proficient. Correct form is more important than weight, and I did have a little accident where I pulled a muscle in my back for a few days because in my enthusiasm the first hoop I bought was too heavy. There are a few online tutorials that talk you through how to hula hoop with proper form. To my delight I found our gym offered a beginner’s online hula fitness class, so we signed up for that.

Your back should be straight, and your core engaged to protect your back. Hold each side of the hoop around your waist, resting against your back. With the hoop against your back, start spinning the hoop in whichever direction you find easiest. As the hoop starts to spin, move your waist in a circular motion to keep the hoop moving. Push your hips slightly forward as the hoop moves across your stomach and push back when the hoop moves across your back. KEEP THE CORE MUSCLES ENGAGED – TUMMY TIGHT. If the hoop drops just pick it up and get going again. Finally - If you have a back injury or chronic back pain, check with your doctor or physical therapist before trying hula hooping to make sure it’s safe for you. By Tracey Anderson

With hula hooping, you teach your body how to move the right way with the hoop while working your cardiovascular system. Shorter workouts are better at the start. We started with two ten-minute sessions a day and worked up from there. Basic form and posture Feet should be a little more than shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly in front of the other.

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Recipe of The Month Cranachan

A classic Scottish treat for Burns

Preparation time – 15 minutes

You can leave the seeds or pass through a sieve for a smooth puree.

Serves – 4 Ingredients 75g pinhead oatmeal (you can use rolled oats, but the steel cut pinhead variety are nuttier and less porridge-like) 1 tbsp soft brown sugar 250g raspberries 500ml double cream 4 tbsp honey, plus a little extra to drizzle 4 tbsp good Scottish whisky

Whip the cream to fairly stiff peaks, then fold in the honey and whisky. Add three quarters of the oatmeal and all the puree to the cream then swirl through to give a ripple effect. Spoon into four glass dishes and top with the remaining oatmeal, the reserved raspberries, a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. Did you know? Cranachan is a Gaelic word for a kind of milk churn.

Method Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the oatmeal and the sugar then toast, stirring continuously until the sugar has melted and the oatmeal smells sweet and nutty. Pour on to a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper and leave to cool. Meanwhile, puree 175g of the raspberries until smooth (reserve the best-looking ones).

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Garden View

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favourite, the paper-bark maple, Acer griseum, which is a slow-growing small tree, pretty all year round with crimson leaves in the autumn then a characteristic chestnut bark which peels naturally to reveal bright orange red bark underneath. Look for plants with architectural shapes such as one of the sculptural eryngiums (sea holly), salvias or sedums. All look beautiful in the summer and autumn but gain a second lease of life when covered with frosted cobwebs. If I say ‘winter garden’ what do you imagine? A stately home? Evergreen shrubs? Topiary maybe? It dawned on me a few years ago when I was out walking the dog on a frosty morning that winter gardens are really all about the light. From late autumn through the winter there is a pink-gold low slanting light in the morning and afternoon which makes frost and raindrops sparkle, casts interesting shadows and makes everything look magical. Watch your garden throughout the day from the rooms you where you see it best. Watch where and when the sunlight falls and plan accordingly. Grasses look beautiful when they are covered in frost and backlit. The red or yellow winter stems of Cornus (or dogwood) however seem to glow when winter sunshine illuminates them directly.

Plants like these will make you want to get out in your garden even in winter, so add a little scent with a winter jasmine or a sarcococca confusa (Christmas box) which has tiny white highly scented flowers. These late flowering plants provide a source of nectar for early pollinators. I no longer tidy my flower beds. I leave piles of fallen leaves and debris in beds to provide shelter for wildlife. The leaves to rot down in the end which is good for the soil too. But I do spend time neatening the edge of the lawn and sharpening the edges of my borders. It’s amazing how much smarter my garden looks with minimal effort. I wish you a Happy New Year and happy gardening.

Most suburban houses have smaller gardens, easily visible from the house so it’s important to choose plants which look good in more than one season. As well as shrubs with good stem colour, look for smaller trees with pretty bark. There are plenty of small Japanese Maples which can be grown in tubs. If you have a little more space a silver birch can look stunning, or even my

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Dominic Raab Our Local MP

It’s been good to see more people out and about in Walton in recent weeks, with shoppers returning to High Streets as the national lockdown ended and “Tier 2” restrictions were introduced in Surrey. While the restrictions have eased, I know that many people are still experiencing difficulties. So, as I have done throughout the pandemic, I’ve been talking to local Walton residents, and businesses like Morts Wine Bar and the Surrey Coffee Company, to ensure they have the support they need. The recent Spending Review underlined the government’s commitment to provide this support. The government will spend a total of £280 billion this financial year to get the country through the pandemic – and much of this has been allocated to schemes that are making a big difference locally.

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The latest figures show that the furlough scheme, for example, was supporting 5,300 Elmbridge residents at the end of September, and has protected the jobs of at least 17,500 residents overall. Meanwhile, over 5,000 residents received £16.7m from the first grant of the self-

Local businesses are also benefitting from £31m of business rates relief in 2020/21, and smaller businesses have received almost £24m in grants. The support available has adapted as the restrictions have changed, so businesses in Walton forced to close during the national restrictions are eligible for grants of up to £3,000 per month. Businesses which are (or have been) open while facing reduced demand could also receive up to £2,100 per month. Finally, the various government-backed loan schemes are still available. So far, local businesses have benefitted from over £29m worth of Business Interruption Loans, and over £80m of Bounce Back Loans. All of these measures will help Walton to get through Coronavirus. As we enter 2021, I’ll be checking in regularly to make sure that residents and businesses are getting the support they need.

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Index of Advertisers

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Big Garden Birdwatch

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