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Contents

April/May 2022

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Good news from our region

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Village Notice Board

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WIN tickets to see Paloma Faith at Newmarket Racecourse

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Health - Physiotherapy Q&As

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Fashion - Bold & bright clothes for spring

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Recipe for John Torode’s Aussie-Style Grain Bowl

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Money - investing responsibly

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Skincare with Geraldine Walters

39 WIN a 2-night stay at Old Buckenham Country Park 41

Recipe for Asparagus & Crab Linguine

43 Health - spotlight on female health 47 WIN £100 M&S voucher 49 Walking for health around Saxlingham Nethergate

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The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time arrives in Norwich

55 Poetry Corner with Trevor Page from Bungay 57

Recipe for Aperol Cake

59 Falcon Meadow – an evening with nature pioneer Richard Mabey 60 Find a local business or service in our directory 62 Exercise your brain cells with our crossword

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29 The Queen’s 70th anniversary 30 Greenfingers with Alan Titchmarsh

57 Looking for a particular product or service?

Check out our Local Business Directory on pages 60 & 61 5

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ooray, it’s springtime, with warmer weather, pretty bulbs and the opportunity to get outside in our wonderful countryside!

To get you in the mood, we are delighted to offer a fabulous giveaway of a 2-night stay in a cosy log cabin in beautiful Old Buckenham Country Park. Entry is a little different for this one, so you will need to follow us on Instagram (@vpmagazine), find the competition post and follow the instructions. It’s easy! And if you aren’t on Instagram, you are missing out, so download the app on your phone and join in.

For music fans out there, our second giveaway has 4 pairs of tickets on offer to see the double platinum star Paloma Faith. We’ve seen her before live and she is so excited to announce her summer tour. So hop onto our website to be in with a chance of winning.

And, as usual, we announce all competition winners on our Instagram account.

We’ve got 3 gorgeous recipes to try in this issue; one is from Australian-British celebrity chef John Torode. I’ve folded the corner of this page over already because I can’t wait to give it a try!

We have over 30 amazing new local businesses offering you their products and services for the first

Paloma Faith time in this issue, so make sure you read the magazine from cover to cover. We are also pleased to offer you a packed full page of local events for our Village Notice Board…long overdue!

Our print circulation is on the up again, so if you’re a local business and you want to reach more people than ANY other local magazine, give us a call. We’re always happy to have a chat!

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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR REGION: Norwich Theatre firsts

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orwich Theatre is very proud of the wide-ranging portfolio of work that comes to its venues each year. To add to its programming, they have begun growing producing and coproducing work to fill the gap in the county's cultural ecology.

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legendary Cuban dancer, Carlos Acosta CBE. This year will also see Norwich Theatre’s first-ever co-production, The Birds and the Bees, a brand new show set in East Anglia. It is being co-produced with two other local theatres, The New Wolsey Theatre, in Ipswich, and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, by John Stalker Productions.

James McDermott's new version of this 2016 Canadian play relocates from modernday Canada to North Norfolk. The show is an hilarious comedy romp set on Sarah's East Anglian turkey farm, where the honey bees are dropping like flies, just like her love life. The show tackles sex, love, science,

family and what happens when you commit to those closest to you.

Stephen Crocker, Chief Executive & Creative Director of Norwich Theatre, said: "We are so excited about this first-ever co-production with New Wolsey Theatre and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, because it allows us to pool the expertise and creativity of three of the East of England's best-loved theatres.”

The Birds and the Bees is at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse between 20 April – 30 April.

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68-year-old retired chef and keen leisure cyclist from Mulbarton has pledged to cycle 4,000 miles this year to raise money for Nelson’s Journey, a charity that supports bereaved children and young people in Norfolk.

Michael Bateman rediscovered his passion for cycling during the first lockdown, finding it kept him physically and mentally fit. He then decided to use his cycling efforts to raise funds for local charities.

“Last year I raised money for Norwich-based Big C and this year I have chosen to support Nelson’s Journey,” says Michael.

“My personal challenge of cycling a minimum of 4,000 miles during this year will

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“My organised rides include 'The Southwold Roubaix' on 10 April for 75 miles; The Suffolk Sportive’, starting at Snape Maltings on 19 June, another 75 miles; the 'Black Shuck Classic' on 7 August takes in a 90-mile route round North Norfolk; and the 'Tour de Broads' on 21 August – a 100 miler.

“If anyone would like to donate or sponsor me, it will help make a big difference to a bereaved child’s future.

Thank you.”

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Lynda says: “The group was doing really well until the pandemic came along, and in 2020 we had to stop, but I am very pleased to say we are up and running again now. We meet up every Thursday afternoon from 2.30pm until 4.45pm and we are always open for new people to join us. So if you’d like to come along please get in touch, I can guarantee you a very warm welcome and lots of laughter.”

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Joseph Tighe has undergone a tough selection process to be accepted for the event, which takes place every four years and brings 40,000 young people together from all around the world. To prepare for the Jamboree, Joseph and his fellow Explorer Scouts will be taking part in a series of training camps, meetings and doing lots of fundraising together.

He says: “In South Korea, we will

complete lots of activities and have many learning opportunities, such as pairing up with a group from a different country to share our culture and lifestyle. Afterwards, we hope we will become great friends with all the people we have met, and evaluate the experience and what we learned.

“I feel this experience will be a brilliant time to learn and improve the skills we need throughout our life, such as communication, teamwork, leadership, independence and being a better, more useful member of society. I also think it will be great fun!”

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Saturday 2 April, 10am COFFEE AND CAKE MORNING Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall IP21 4LT Raffle, cake stall, second hand clothes/shoes/handbags, books and bric-a-brac. For more: Jacky Taylor at dower1965@gmail.com, 01379 388355.

equipment, nest boxes and donated plants. For more: suffolkwildlifetrust.org Friday 15 - Monday 18 April, 7.30pm NEW BUCKENHAM ART EXHIBITION New Buckenham village Hall Artists from across the region exhibiting sculpture, fabrics, ceramics and paintings, unframed words and decorative cards – all for sale. For more: Jon Halfacree, newbucksart@gmail.com Sunday 24 April, Sunday 3 July, Sunday 2 October, 10am-2pm MILITARIA FAIR Breckland Thetford Leisure Centre, Croxton Rd, Thetford IP24 1JD Fantastic indoor fair with 150-plus tables of militaria from some of the UK’s top dealers. Medals, badges, helmets, uniforms, equipment, inert ordnance and much more.

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Saturday 21 May, 2pm PLANT SALE Flordon Church, Community Centre NR15 1QJ All sorts of plants for sale – herbaceous, annual, vegetable and house. For more: Janet Negal, janet. negal@outlook.com, 01508 471070.

Saturday 21 May, 2pm GRAND JUMBLE SALE Lincoln Hall, Hingham In aid of Buckenham House Riding for the Disabled. Jumble, bric-abrac, books, cakes, raffle draw and refreshments. For more: Lucy Kelly, info@buckenhamhousegrouprda. co.uk, 01953 888904.

Saturday 28 May, 10am BECCLES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE Free festival featuring over 50 food and drink stalls, many local artisan producers. Cookery demonstrations, talks, world street food, children’s entertainment. For more: becclesfoodfestival.co.uk Saturday 28 May, 11am-5pm TOPCROFT OPEN GARDENS Topcroft 12 Gardens open, including Topcroft Hall. Free vintage bus, plant stall Saturday 28 May and Sunday 29 May. For more: Daphne Beckett, daphnebeckett@gmail. com, 01508 482448.

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GIVEAWAY

Keeping the Faith!

Village People has 4 pairs of tickets to give away to see singing legend Paloma Faith on Friday 17 June at Newmarket Racecourse

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It’s been a busy year for Paloma.

She released her BBC documentary ‘Paloma Faith: As I Am’ earlier this year, which received praise from critics and fans for its insight into the pop star's life, and frank discussions around motherhood.

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Paloma Faith said: “I’ve been touring my recent album Infinite Things and it's been so invigorating seeing everyone out on the road around the UK. I've loved playing live again and I am beyond excited to announce my Summer 2022

tour. I love nothing more than singing for you all and hearing you sing back to me. There’s nothing like it.”

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John Torode’s Aussie-Style Grain Bowl Australian-British celebrity chef, John Torode, shares a typical Southern Hemisphere recipe with Village People.

Serves at least 2

INGREDIENTS 4 different cooked (cold) grains – about half a cup (3 tablespoons) of each 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 handfuls of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped For the dressing 2 teaspoons tahini 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 long fresh red chilli, finely diced

My Aussie grain bowl is a really good alternative to cereal for breakfast, and as a full-on protein brunch it’s just as good, with a few carbs added for good measure.

For grains, us Aussies will always mix them up and play around with different combinations. Sometimes I have the meal cold and other times hot, with or without sprouted beans.

My favourite is the chicken and avocado combo. Enjoy!

Top tips: Gather the grains at the start of the week, then put them in the fridge and just bring out the bits you need each day.

Grains that are good for this dish include quinoa, black quinoa,

red rice, brown and wild rice, green lentils, pearl barley, bulgur, chickpeas, farro, round barley, pinhead oatmeal, buckwheat, spelt, and whole rye. Cook them according to the packet instructions, then cool quickly and store in a tightly covered container in the fridge.

Small thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and very finely diced For the topping 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced 1 avocado, sliced, with lemon juice squeezed over 2 soft-boiled eggs, peeled and each cut in half (optional) A handful of beansprouts Salt

METHOD 1. In a serving bowl, mix the cooked grains with the spring onions and chopped parsley.

3. Drizzle a little dressing over the mixed grains and toss gently to mix.

2. Make the dressing by mixing together the tahini, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chilli and ginger in a small bowl.

Season to taste with a little salt.

4. Top with the chicken, avocado and eggs (if using), then drizzle over some more dressing.

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Businesses, schools, the railway, Bungay Races, the Fisher Theatre, sports and entertainments, the roles of the Town Reeve and Mayor will all be included, and also notable personalities whose memory continues to shine bright as ‘Bungay Worthies’. These will include the town’s premier benefactor, Kathleen Bowerbank, Frank Honeywood, the Town Recorder, Dinky Payne, charity fund-raiser, Gordon Knowles, the Chicken Roundabout celebrity, and others. Is there somebody you would like to nominate?

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A preview evening is planned on 29 April, with various other events, so there will be a great deal to enjoy in advance of the national celebrations and public holiday in June. In this most auspicious year of our much-loved Queen’s reign, may we affectionately refer to her as ‘Hattie’?!

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GREENFINGERS… with Alan Titchmarsh Horticultural inspiration, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and much-loved presenter, Alan Titchmarsh, talks to Village People about the advent of spring

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’ve said it before, there is something about spring that just feels like the world is alive and fertile and rich again, and you can usually sense it on a particular day; that day when you can smell the season has arrived. It's something in the air, in the same way you get with autumn.

There's a kind of sourness, a tang in the air in autumn and you can smell things just beginning to decay. And for spring it’s similar, but more enriching. When you see those first shoots breaking on an apple tree branch or a hawthorn hedge you know it has happened and come around again.

It’s like all those months of dampness, coldness and struggle have just flitted away on the breeze – the world feels like a different place. And as a gardener you always have a little moment in February

when you think maybe this year it won't happen, but it always does, and I love it when the first green haze comes across the horizon.

Of course, that’s the signal to formulate plans and consider the things you want your garden to represent this year, and that’s very exciting. A big part of that is anticipation, which is an underrated commodity. People want everything instantly now because they are able to go into a supermarket and have what they want, when they want it. I quite like looking forward in life, I enjoy anticipation because, of course, when it does happen, it's that much more enjoyable.

Where the garden is concerned, there are a few basics to look out for and check – you need to remind yourself of your plot in terms of sunshine and shade, and its capabilities.

Remember, poor soil isn’t a barrier, you can grow all kinds of things in tubs and pots and troughs. And just because what you have may be small, it doesn't mean it's hard to find things to grow in it. It's easy to grow salads in a small space, or tomatoes in summer. Even dwarf fruit in

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A more immediate thing to look forward to, for me, is the first sight of asparagus in April.

What you find is, from this point forward, there will be something new poking its head out every few weeks. The garden is like a theatre production playing out in front of you as things gradually come into their natural season…from winter snowdrops through to daffodils, then tulips, summer strawberries into autumn raspberries.

It’s all there in front of you, so make the most of your garden this year by planning for each month now.

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RECIPE

ASPA RAGUS & CRAB LINGUINE with Parsley And Lemon Butter Sauce

It’s asparagus time…a short window in late spring when this delicious seasonal star is centre stage! Of course, buying asparagus locally is the very best way to enjoy it at its peak.

Try this simple recipe to add a dash of pizzazz to your succulent spears!

METHOD

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS 300g dried linguine

1. Cook the linguine in plenty of boiling salted water for approximately 10-12 minutes.

Drain the majority of the water and add the olive oil, stir through the pasta and keep warm.

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2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan, add the onion and asparagus and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sweat over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes then add the chilli and garlic and cook for another minute. Add the crab along with the vegetable stock and cook for a further 2 minutes.

3. Stir in the chopped parsley, chives and lemon juice, then add the pasta and make sure all the ingredients are mixed together thoroughly. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Hot Tips Leave a little bit of the cooking water in the pasta to prevent the linguine from sticking together. If you don’t have any chives, the tops of spring onions finely chopped is a great alternative.

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There are moments of sensory intensity with the technical effects, which allow the audience to share a brief glimpse into Christopher’s world. The impressive set is a work of art that combines projections, compartments and boxes to provide a visual spectacle that creatively plots Christopher’s thought process.

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Poetry Corner Trevor Page, from Bungay, penned these poems after he read Poetry Corner in Village People and thought he’d have a go at writing some himself. We’re very glad he did!

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Longing for the summer sun Barbeques and outdoor fun Winter’s chills are in the past Warmer times are here at last Longer days and flowers in bloom Let’s say goodbye to winter’s gloom

My wife she turns and looks at me And says, “I’d like a cup of tea” “Thank you love,” is my reply “If you have one then so shall I” She stares and I’m about to learn That I must go ‘cos it’s my turn

Families plan for days away Holiday time is what they say Near or far, they have to choose Or maybe on a summer’s cruise Now everyone will try their best To have a nice relaxing rest

Perhaps if I stay in my chair Pretending that I did not hear Avert my eyes and look away She’ll think it’s not my turn today But no such luck and I’m in trouble So, to the kitchen at the double

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The kettle boils in record time Tea is brewed and looking fine I return with cups filled to the brim A tea for her and one for him Problem solved, well for a bit Until the next “whose turn is it?”

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CAKE RECIPE

Aperol Cake The inspiration for this gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb cake came from an Aperol spritz cocktail, garnished with a slice of grapefruit. We’ve used whole fruits, with some peel, to achieve that slightly bitter aftertaste redolent of the cocktail. If you prefer it sweeter, use the fruit without its peel, and add an extra 25g of ground almonds.

Serves 10 375kcal 45g carbs per slice

INGREDIENTS

Tip:

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Cake: 2 ruby or pink grapefruit, about 370g each, thoroughly washed 6 large eggs 250g caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 250g ground almonds 2 teaspoons Aperol 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice (see recipe) Decoration: 120g icing sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons Aperol Thinly sliced grapefruit

METHOD

and the ground almonds. Add the Aperol, and squeeze about a tablespoon of juice from the remaining half grapefruit.

1. Grate the zest from one of the grapefruit and set aside. Pierce the other grapefruit, place in a microwaveable bowl, cover, and ‘zap’ on high for 5 minutes, or until soft. Allow to cool. Slice half the uncooked grapefruit thinly for decoration.

3. Halve the cooked grapefruit and scoop the fruit from one half, discarding this half’s skin – otherwise, the cake will be too bitter. Put this fruit with the other cooked half, remove any pips, and blitz until smooth. Fold this purée through the cake mix until combined.

2. Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Grease and base-line a 20cm deep springform cake tin. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until rich and creamy – about three minutes. Fold in the baking powder, the grapefruit zest

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FALCON MEADOW, BUNGAY

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Graham Halliwell, from Falcon Meadow Community Trust, reflects on ‘An Audience with Richard Mabey’ at The Fisher Theatre

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n February, the people of Bungay were lucky enough to welcome the renowned naturalist, conservationist and author, Richard Mabey, to the Fisher Theatre. I heard Richard speak at an event last year and knew immediately that he would be very popular in Bungay. After I met him, he kindly agreed to come to the Fisher Theatre to support Falcon Meadow, and ’An Audience with Richard Mabey’ was conceived.

I have many of Richard’s fascinating books – I think Flora Britannica is one of his best; 480 pages of riveting ‘stuff’ which helps the reader understand the history of plants and wildlife, and the vital role they play in our country’s culture. So I was very much looking forward to the evening, listening to what he had to say, and how it could relate to our own Falcon Meadow.

At the event, Richard was in conversation with David Green, former environment correspondent for the East Anglian Daily Times and Falcon Meadow Trustee.

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the audience knew that his understanding of the countryside was going to enthral. Richard is passionate, provocative, informed and infectious, quirky and often despairing, yet full of meticulously sourced facts. He is also inspiring and filled with what might be called the ‘right’ kind of dreams for the future of our countryside.

He talked, answered questions, discussed and listened to popular issues with us for almost two hours, on a wide range of topics, such as foraging, wilding and re-wilding and how we can apply this to our plans for the meadow; the role that small farms play in providing habitat, as opposed to large mechanised intensive agriculture; and sycamore and ash die back.

He touched on neighbourliness – he is definitely NOT a “ttree hugger at any price” but gave us his considered, reasoned and informed view on how we are part of nature, not separate from it. He also felt, with the pressures of the past two years and the current focus on wellbeing and mental health, that it is perfectly normal and human to feel upset, and we shouldn’t

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The vibe from the very knowledgable audience was fantastic, and the conversational style was wonderfully intimate.

Everyone was keen to grab the mic and ask their question, and the refreshing answers from a man who really knows his stuff gave us all pause for thought, and encouragement to continue our work on the meadow. I went home a happy man.

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CARS, CARAVANS & GARAGES BCR Garage Services Habiserv Limited Redenhall Tyres-Batteries St Mary’s Garage Walters Motor Group

54 12 26 58 3

CHILDREN’S PARTIES Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Parties

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CLEANING Crystal Clean Home Maid Domestic Cleaning

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COUNSELLING Emotionalskills UK

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GARAGE DOORS, GATES, SHUTTERS & AWNINGS 13 The Doors Group Limited TWF Roller Garage Doors 38

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REMOVALS Van and a Man

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SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, EDUCATION & CHILDREN Homeopathic College 42 Norfolk County Council Community Learning Services 13

SCRAP METAL Gillings of Diss SECURITY Malthouse Security Ltd

39 20

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58

THEATRE & CINEMA Norwich Theatre Royal

53

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34

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36 32

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47 52 24 6 28

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64 22 8

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20 10

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26

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12 42

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