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Gallio - LycaHealth - Hawksmoor Urban Greens - Telford Homes Notting Hill Genesis - Tailor & Forge Captain Kidd - The Albany - Greenwich Peninsula Lesley Green - Theatre Royal Stratford East Natasha Maddison - Puzzles - Wharf Life Hacks

why Black Rock at Republic plays hip-hop and arranges its single malts by the way that they taste Pages 34-35

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celebrating the best of Canary Wharf, Docklands and the new east London people - events - treasure - property - foolishness

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CONCERT | Carols And Candles Service Hear choirs from Canary Wharf companies united in song to celebrate Christmas by candlelight and raise cash for Place2Be and the Refugee Council.

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Welcome to the latest issue of Wharf Life. Our 52nd issue is about looking to the future, whether that’s the arrival of new bars and restaurants, places to live, measuring Arctic ice sheets or getting top quality diagnostic tests and treatment in Canary Wharf – read on to find out more

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Hacks to help – a page of tips to make your life better

The Veggie Caesar, £8.85 Urban Greens, West Wintergarden (opposite Obica)

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Museum Of London Docklands WIQ

by Jon Massey

KIDS | Frost Fair Fun This drop-in session for the under 5s invites participants to imagine how the frozen Thames was used in days gone by. Expect plenty of sensory fun.

Dec 4-19, times vary, free, museumoflondon.org.uk Where?

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Dec 18, 9.30pm, from £39, boisdale.co.uk

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rban Greens is that rare beast – a food company that really makes good on its promises in terms of taste. The brand bills itself as going above and beyond standard salad ingredients with fermentations, pickles and tweaks with the aim of delivering maximum taste.

At £8.85, a bowl of Veggie Caesar isn’t cheap, but it’s a deceptively filling meal with a depth of flavour that lives up to the bright advertisement of its vivid ingredients.

There’s crunch, juice (thanks to the whole cherry tomatoes), salt from the slivers of hard cheese and the tangy pickles themselves that riff off crunchy greens.

The only slightly odd inclusion is pressed grain croutons that are soft rather than crunchy and are probably responsible for the dish’s sating qualities. Still, all in all, this is an excellent bowl of food with plenty of texture and punch. And you get to sit under a banana palm while you’re shovelling it in with a sustainable fork. Bliss.

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How Gallio is bringing a twist on the Med to the mouths of Wharfers

LycaHealth launches a breast centre at Westferry Circus

the joy of six Packed with flavour, colour and crunch – the Veggie Caesar from Urban Greens

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39 It’s that time of year, so naturally it’s time to jump on a sofa at Everyman in Crossrail Place and watch Home Alone for the umpteenth time – screening on December 5 and 12 at 1pm and 11.15am respectively.

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Why Love To Swim founder Lesley Green is headed to the North Pole on foot to measure the depth of snow for the European Space Agency and how you can get involved

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noun, real, from Ancient Greek The delusion of things being more beautiful than they really are – this, of course, is never the case in Canary Wharf where everything you see is exactly as perfect as you imagine, right down to the last detail

skirt Hobbs, £139 dress Reiss, £288 top Monsoon, £70

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hristmas parties are back. After almost two years of working from home in jogging bottoms and slippers, suppressed partygoers are preparing to pump up the glamour this year. Very.co.uk reported at the start of November that it had already seen a 937% increase in online searches for party dresses compared to last year, a 637% increase for sequinned dresses and a 212% increase for the perfect little black dress (LBD).

While things may be slightly different this year, with more social distancing and lateral flow tests required in order to attend, at least we will actually have events to go to and I, for one, intend to make the most of it – I shall go to the ball.

What could be more festive than glorious gold? A statement piece from Hobbs in Canada Place recently caught my eye – the Annabella Midi Pleated Skirt (£139) would make a great transition from day to night paired with a knit or blouse, red lips and gold jewellery.

The women’s partywear section at Reiss is to die for this year. For black tie, the Lorena Satin Halterneck Midi Dress in dark red at £288 is stunning. Cut in glossy fabric for a fluid and flattering shape, this is guaranteed to turn heads. Find it in store at Jubilee Place or Cabot Place.

If your event is more casual, you can’t go wrong with jeans and a nice top. Look no further than Monsoon in Canada Place and its Carena Crane Devore Top in Black for £70. This flattering halterneck adds a pop of elegant colour to any look with its bird and floral print.

The Kooples has a store in Canada Place and is a brand I turn to when I want to emanate confidence and effortless chic. For an LBD with a twist, check out its Black Jacket Dress With Pleating for £280 – an investment piece for sure. Pair with chunky boots and step firmly into this season’s masculine-feminine fashion trend, which reminds me of the 1960s Twiggy era.

Speaking of boots, I recommend browsing the LK Bennett sale at its store in Jubilee Place. It would be a crime for me to omit a sequinned item from this list and the Veronica Black Sequin Ankle Boots are now reduced to £129 from £375. They’re perfect for party season and I’d wear them with everything from dresses to jeans – hell, I’d wear them all year round. Merry Christmas readers – I hope you have a wonderful New Year and I’ll be back in January with more style tips.

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Back Burner (Mezcal, Tequila, jalapeno, pineapple soda), £12 The Lowback, Water Street

diary dates and ideas to make your Canary Wharf life a little bit sweeter Silver Cable Car Decoration, £8 Waitrose, Canada Square

Christmas Turkey Sandwich, £4.95 (out) Paul, Cabot Place Except it’s not just turkey – it’s thick slices on cranberry bread pepped up with cream cheese, fresh spinach and bacon.

We’re calling it – this is the best festive baguette on the Wharf and there’s even a 15p donation for every one sold that goes to Place2Be. Get yours.

NVE | ABBA Mania Here we go again – another New Year’s Eve appears on the horizon and Boisdale Of Canary Wharf has invested in a top tribute act to carry us into 2022.

Let’s hope this year goes more smoothly than the previous two.

Dec 31, 6pm, from £99.50 boisdale.co.uk

Last one, we promise. Would any east London tree be complete without one of these sweet little aerial carriages?

Celebrate the demise of the Emirates sponsorship deal in style by putting these logofree reminders of the Thames cable car all over your tree and pretending you’re the person at TfL in charge of finding a fresh source of revenue for the route.

Against all expectations, data suggests the long underused connection is getting busier and busier – perhaps a result of Royal Docks regeneration

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Canary Wharf’s bar scene has some fresh, serious competition.

Found underneath Hawksmoor’s new floating restaurant at Wood Wharf, The Lowback is easily in the same weight class as Roka, Boisdale and Plateau Try this spicy blend of South American spirits tossed over an iceberg to start things off in this gorgeous, warmly lit space hidden away at dock level.

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how Gallio is set to bring a twist on pizza to the Wharf, plus a whole lot of flavourful salads

Gallio is a Mediterranean restaurant. There are 21 countries which border that sea and our menu represents all of them James Porter, Gallio

by Jon Massey

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ames Porter is smiling.

Canary Wharf’s Cabot Place is about to become home to the first branch of a new restaurant chain and its managing director can’t wait for the doors to open on December 6.

“We’re very excited to bring our new concept here,” said James.

“Gallio is where casual dining meets the modern world. Guests can order at the till or at their table digitally, which has become much more common now.

“The concept was thought out before Covid, but the pandemic has helped the world’s IT accelerate as it has become a necessity and that’s great for us because it helps our staff focus more on the hospitality side of things.

“Gallio is an independent brand, but we’re part of a wider group of luxury restaurants. When guests walk through the door, they should feel that connection to quality, that we’re slightly different from other casual fast dining establishments.

“Hopefully their first perception of the business will be: ‘Wow. I can’t believe I’m getting this product in this place at this price.

“People should feel they’re getting as much value from the restaurant environment as from the food itself – we don’t want anyone to feel they’re less comfortable because we’re serving food to them quickly or that they have to leave immediately.”

Having started working in a restaurant to pay the bills while studying business and marketing at university, James stayed in the industry after graduation.

Having spent most of his career in management for high street casual dining chains, Gallio represents an opportunity to start at the beginning.

“I’ve been in charge of a brand before but in slightly different circumstances,” he said. “That was to do with the acquisition of a brand and maintaining and sustaining it in a different way.

“I’ve brought a lot of that experience here as well as those with the bigger brands I’ve worked for over 14 years including one company that went from a handful of sites to more than 50.

James Porter is managing director of Gallio, which is set to open on December 6 at Cabot Place

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“For me this is going back to the future – back to the process in a different role and taking all that learning with me.”

Gallio has been three years in development and promises to bring something new to the Canary Wharf table.

“It’s a Mediterranean restaurant and that’s a broad term,” said James. “When people think of the Mediterranean, they tend to think of Spain, Italy and Greece, but there are 21 countries which border that sea and our menu represents all of them.

“Pizzas are at the heart of our concept, but even those are different because we bring in influences from other countries, such as Greece, Turkey and Lebanon as well as North Africa.

“Obviously, when you have to have a Margherita, but the other pizzas will have toppings like spiced lamb, grilled aubergine and various other middle eastern ingredients, which you wouldn’t find in an Italian restaurant.

“We’re trying to bring those diverse flavours into our pizzas.

Our bases aren’t traditional either.

We’ve come up with our own unique recipe using grains – it’s more nutritious and high in fibre and protein – so customers can feel a little less guilty when ordering.”

With a tagline of “pizzas and salads” the latter is another major component of Gallio’s menu.

“Like a lot of restaurants, there needs to be something that hauls people in,” said James.

“The majority of people like pizza, they know what it is, and we’ve got a bronze oven, which is a real show-stopper. We’ll also be baking our middle eastern flatbreads in there.

“The other part of our concept is salads, made fresh everyday, and built as you’re ordering, so, whether you’re Vegan, vegetarian or a carnivore, you can select how you want the dish to arrive.

“They’re all made in front of our guests too, so people can see the actual product instead of it coming from a kitchen in the back.

“That means they’ll see how good the salad is, how fresh ingredients are and they can have it their own way.

“Our menu is seasonal so when Continued on Page 8

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18 from Page 6 developing the concept it’s all been about playing with different ingredients and supplies working out what ingredients we can get and when. “ hen it’s practise and repeat asking whether we can make the pizzas healthier and more nutritious and work with the vegetables we’re getting. “ s the pandemic approached we were getting ready to launch the brand and open our first restaurant but we ended up temporarily operating out of central ondon units and delivering food to people. “ e were refining our menu in the public domain taking feedback and understanding what guests wanted as well as what they expect in terms of delivery and how our products stood up to travel. “ ost brands wouldn’t have had that amount of time to trial what they want to do but we’ve used this time to really get to know how best to make the products we’re selling. “ ow that we’re going into our first bricks and mortar site we’ve been able to take that feedback and add to it e panding what we were doing by offering more dishes than we were selling during the trial period. ollowing the une pected period of e tra development there’s a certain amount of pent up e citement to finally be opening in east ondon. ames said “ anary harf will be a flagship venue for us to be able to say that we’re here is fantastic.

“It’s a place that everyone knows so it’s an important area for us as a business to have a footprint in and it’s always been the area that the economy revolves around so opening up here will be good. “ e plan on growing certainly throughout ondon and the and we also have plans to develop internationally. “ ut the first thing to do is to ensure anary harf is a success and that’s not ust from a business point of view.

“If our guests don’t like it then in the end we won’t go anywhere so our focus is that everybody here

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Canary Wharf is a place that everyone knows so it’s an important area for us as a business to have a footprint in James Porter, Gallio

Hours Gallio leaves its grain-enriched dough to prove before using it to make its range of pizzas

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enjoys themselves. We want any feedback about the brand so we can take it on board and that will show us where we want to go in future.”

Hungry Wharfers (let’s face it, that’s basically all of us at some point) should get their diaries out now and ensure they don’t miss out. allio is set to o cially open at 11am on December 6, but customers can expect 100 free pizzas given out via the brand’s social media feeds from 11am on December 8 and 9. Find out more on Facebook and Instagram via @gallio.uk.

In the New Year, there will also be a Hot inner ffer with off pizzas for diners visiting the restaurant from January 10-16.

Opening hours from launch until January 3 will initially be 11am-10.30pm.

Personally, I can’t wait to immerse myself in the flavours of Moroccan-spiced chicken, lamb kofte and rose harissa.

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Gallio’s menu is focused on pizza and salad with flavours drawn from all around the Med

Above and left, an artist’s impression of how Gallio will look when the venue opens to customers in December

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One-stop breast centres set up by LycaHealth in Canary Wharf and Orpington

how LycaHealth’s breast centres aim to give patients access to quick results and the best possible care

test and, if needed, treat

by Jon Massey

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ycaHealth has opened one of two new breast centres at its Westferry ircus clinic. taffed by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, radiologists, radiographers and breast nurse specialists, the facility has been developed with the aim of offering patients a single place, covering everything from screenings to pathways into treatment and, if necessary, surgery.

Opened in 2015 by then Mayor Of London Boris Johnson, the clinic and its sister facility in rpington offer an e tensive range of services.

“We know more than 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year,” said LycaHealth chairperson Prema Subaskaran.

“Early detection and treatment of the disease is literally lifesaving and screening is a very important part of that.

“That was the key thing that led me to initiate the creation of this service at Canary Wharf and Orpington.

“It’s always been our aim with our state-of-the art diagnostic centres to provide the highest quality healthcare to our local communities and we’d already made a significant investment in our facilities, covering a wide range of treatments.

“So it was natural that we should open one-stop breast centres to offer screening appointments and diagnosis, routine consultations, mammography, breast ultrasound and biopsies. “ e’re also able to offer an established care pathway into some of London’s surgical and cancer centres should the need arise.”

With a complement of nine surgeons on its team offering

an e tensive range of e pertise LycaHealth’s centres are well placed to offer e cellent treatment.

But Prema was keen to stress cutting-edge diagnostic equipment also played a vital role in ensuring either peace of mind or rapid diagnosis for patients. “ t ycaHealth we offer a customer-centric approach to healthcare that brings top consultants specialising in a comprehensive range of medical conditions together with a screening clinic,” she said. “ e offer access to top of the range MRI, low radiation CT scanners, digital X-Rays, ultrasound scanners and blood investigation as well as other medical disciplines such as audiology, opthamology and so on. “ e have an e cellent team of people and that e tends to our breast centres, which are led by some of the country’s leading surgeons and clinicians who are established at some of London’s leading cancer centres.”

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ne of the key components of ycaHealth’s offering is speed – both in terms of diagnosis and then, should the need arise, treatment. The breast centres’ structure means patients aren’t left to wait for long periods in uncertainty.

“Since we opened the centre at Canary Wharf we’ve seen demand for its services is high,” said Prema.

“The waiting time for the patient is reduced because the results from the centre can be processed very quickly.

“Patients can get them in as little as hours. e also offer very rapid access to treatment.

“People can also refer themselves for screening with certain conditions.

“Patients have to make an

LycaHealth chairperson Prema says the company has made a conscious decision to purchase cutting edge diagnostic machines

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LycaHealth’s Canary Wharf facility includes a high end MRI scanner

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The opening of these centres is an important milestone for LycaHealth as we continue to invest in the clinics we have set up Prema Subaskaran, LycaHealth

appointment to see a doctor prior to the screening, for example.”

The company also prides itself on the quality of the technology it offers and the imagery it is capable of producing.

Prema said: “Our GE machines at both sites incorporate tomosynthesis capability which is an advanced form of mammography that produces three dimensional images using X-Rays. “ his system offers more than what is typically on offer at the moment. It’s some of the most accurate screening available that we’re using.

“You get to see three dimensional images that have been produced using only a low dose of radiation.

“The increased quality gives a better potential for diagnosis at an earlier stage which is vital.

We made a conscious decision to invest in the best technology available.

“The opening of these centres is an important milestone for LycaHealth as we continue to invest in the clinics we have set up.

“We have plans to open further medical and breast screening centres across the UK over the next five years. “ e are also always looking at opportunities and patients’ needs in terms of further developing the Canary Wharf site.

“We are currently exploring the possibility of introducing a facility to handle minor surgical procedures on the Wharf, although that will mean increasing the size of the clinic. “ nyone looking to use our services should know that we’re accredited by all of the ma or medical insurers.

“It’s very simple to get in touch with us to book either by phone email or through our website.

The Canary Wharf facility is open five days a week from am and currently has minimal waiting times for appointments.

For more information about the clinic’s services or its breast centre go to lycahealth.com

Waiting times for screening at Canary Wharf’s breast centre are currently minimal

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Additional buildings at Canary Wharf have won Forest Stewardship Council certification for their use of sustainably sourced materials

getting greener

by Martin Gettings

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s we reflect on the last few weeks of agreements and announcements from COP26, it’s clear we need to do more at both a global and a local scale. Despite its challenges, Canary Wharf can celebrate its achievements in sustainability over the last 12 months. Firstly, we received our highest ever Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark score, putting us at the top of our peer group and maintaining our five-star rating for the second year running.

Our ambition at the beginning of 2021 was to make sustainability real and we have some great developments to show that we have done that. We continue to be one of the UK’s most sustainable developers with our new Wood Wharf buildings bringing in exciting new residents and businesses to enjoy the fruits of some of that work.

Our new office building 15 Water Street and our Vertus build to rent development 10 George Street both feature exceptional design and healthy environments.

These projects are two of the 12 additional buildings that have received full Forest Stewardship Council certifications, embodying a commitment to using responsible materials throughout our operations.

In the heart of the Canary Wharf, Jubilee Park was recently awarded Green Flag status, an international quality mark granted only to the best public outdoor spaces.

Wellbeing, especially with nature, is a primary focus for the coming year as we continue to maximise green

Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Park has recently been awarded Green Flag status in recognition of its high quality as an outdoor space

ahead looking to the year

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Wellbeing, especially with nature, is a primary focus for the coming year as we continue to maximise green spaces and support healthy environments for our community to enjoy Martin Gettings, Canary Wharf Group

spaces and support healthy environments for our community to enjoy.

We are also working even more closely with our customers and suppliers to make our decarbonisation targets a reality.

The passing of another year brings us closer to achieving net zero by 2030 and serves as a reminder that there is still more to do.

Looking into 2022, we want our ambitions to stretch further and continue to build on the strong foundations we have at Canary Wharf.

There was a lot of talking and many promises at COP26, but at Canary Wharf we will continue to make sustainability come to life.

To find out more, please email us at sustainability@canarywharf.com

Martin Gettings is group head of sustainability at Canary Wharf Group Go to canarywharf.com or breakingtheplastichabit.co.uk Scan this code for more information on sustainability in Canary Wharf

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£5.20

Price of a pint of Extra Stout at the Captain Kidd in Wapping High Street on the Thames The entrance to the pub, complete with hangman’s noose in honour of its doomed namesake

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FILM | Christmas Cocktail Cinema Expect screenings of all the usual suspects – Elf, Love Actually, It’s A Wonderful Life – plus mulled wine and hot chocolate at this cinematic pop-up.

Nov 26-Dec 31, daily, from £10, skylightbars.com

cheer the warmth of good

why friendly prices and a cosy atmosphere make the Captain Kidd well worth a visit for solid drinks and food

by Jon Massey

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s the long nights and chillier weather arrive, the need to find places of refuge from the darkness and the elements becomes more pressing. ortunately for those passing along apping High treet the ancient bricks and timbers of the aptain idd pub offer protection from both. ucked away under an archway at the end of a passage complete with the sort of staircase that would form the perfect stage for a swashbuckling duel this amuel mith’s venue re uires a bit of seeking out. hile some have been critical of the brewery’s austere aesthetic its simple offering of drinks food a few fairy lights and an intriguing

Three Bean Chilli for £12.20 labyrinthine interior works perfectly here. hile the noose over the main door recalling its namesake’s unfortunate end at nearby ecu tion ock for murder and piracy is a bit of frippery almost everything else within is part of the functional workaday tradition of delivering alcohol and sustenance to its patrons. his is no historical theme bar but a thriving local engaged in the business of refreshment at prices that, in London, at least, are hard

to beat. ake the food for e ample. hree ean hilli is . with optional sour cream. ut that’s all in. here’s no need to order sides. here’s a decent mass of carbs thanks to the steamed rice and plenty of beans in the bowl to fuel a lengthy session spent supping mith’s own brand beverages. he flavours are solid depend able and pleasant enough a verdict that e tends to the drinks. ouple that with creaking wood the river in the background and a bustling bar full of people getting on with their conversations and it’s a beguiling offer. nd the stout’s only . a pint.

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PARTY | Foreverland NYE 2021 Join Paul Woolford, Maur, Ellie May, Preach, Charm and more for house and bass dance anthems to say goodbye to 2021 in the best possible style.

Dec 31, 9pm, £39.70, troxy.co.uk Where?

Half Moon Theatre Limehouse

KIDS | Glisten Theatre maker Daniel Naddafy presents this glittering, reflective show for babies aged 0-18 months. Expect colour, light, sound and sparkles.

Dec 10-11, times vary, £7, halfmoon.org.uk

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Head over to Wilton’s Music Hall for a festive chill or two, courtesy of The Child In the Snow – an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s Victorian ghost story The Old Nurse’s Tale. Runs Nov 26-Dec 31, tickets from £12.50 wiltons.org.uk Scan this code to find out more about the production or to book tickets for a performance want more? @wharflifelive

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Entry level price for a 35ml dram at Black Rock, recently opened in Blackwall

by Jon Massey

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t Black Rock there’s whisky in the cupboards, in the bottles, in postable pouches and even buried in a special glass channel in the enormous oaken table that dominates a raised portion of this recently opened bar. If there were jars in the place, they too would doubtless be filled with the stuff.

Long in the arriving, thanks to the pandemic, Black Rock has finally opened the doors to a significant chunk of space at Republic in Blackwall as the regeneration of the business estate gathers pace.

Visitors can expect red white and black murals recalling both shogunate Japan and some of the brands of spirit on sale, spare bamboo panels and that blockbuster table, fashioned from the trunk of a tree that was probably 250 years old.

Significantly more expansive than Black Rock’s first site in Christopher Street, it showcases the tipples it sells without deifying them and that’s key for co-founder Thomas Aske.

“When we designed the blueprint for Black Rock, we knew interest in whisky was on the up and up, but we recognised there are a lot of barriers to trying the drink – it can be considered quite elitist and quite exclusive,” he said.

“We wanted to create something that would simplify the category for people and become the gateway to the spirit.

“It’s no longer this male-dominated drink consumed in a gentleman’s club environment with someone sitting in front of a log fire sipping a single malt from a cut crystal glass and smoking a cigar.

“That’s part of the history of it, of course, and the way it’s often been marketed and presented. But we look at whisky in terms of its flavour and its accessibility.

“We recognise there are lots and lots of people out there who want to

how Black Rock is looking to introduce as many people as possible to the delights of whisky at its new specialist bar at Republic taste these drinks – but it can be an intimidating category, so where do you start? People will say they want to try whisky but if they don’t find one they enjoy that doesn’t mean much.

“What my business partner Tristan Stephenson and I decided to do was flip it on its head and ask what the barriers were to understanding whisky – one is flavour, another is price and the third is presentation.

“First and foremost we want people to come into the bar and have a good time. The biggest part of that is the ambience – the lighting, the music and the atmosphere.

“We want to change the way whisky has been viewed for a hundred years.

Our design is very minimalist with an almost Japanese feel to it. We play hip-hop because that’s what people want to listen to.

“That’s not something that’s been explored previously so it can catch people off guard but you can sit there listening to Jay-Z while sipping on a 20-year-old single malt.

“Secondly we present all of our whiskies batched into six different flavour categories – balance, fragrance, sweet, fruit, spice and smoke.

“When we talk to guests, we ask them what type of food they enjoy – if someone may says they like smoked meats, salamis and smoked cheeses, we’ll guide them to the whiskies in the smoke section, where they’ll find maybe a dozen whiskies in the cabinet featuring that flavour.

“We also ask people if they’ve tried something they like before and we can introduce them to similar whiskies that they might also enjoy.

“I think people genuinely like to Left, the mural outside Black Rock at Republic and, below, the venue’s bar

discover things rather than be told what to have.

“If you’ve chosen a whisky and you really enjoy it, you become almost an ambassador for that liquid – you’ll recommend it to others. It’s also an experience that sticks in the memory – it’s more emotive if it’s something you’ve picked out.

“Thirdly we have price – whiskies come in four categories indicated by beads glued to the neck of each bottle.

“If there’s one, it’s £7 for a 35ml dram, two then it’s £9 and three then it’s £11. If there’s a golden bead the drams start at £12 and the price will be on the bottom of the bottle.

“We do hold a small selection of higher priced whiskies but we want people to know exactly what things cost so they know what they are buying is in the budget they want to spend.

“The idea is you’ll know what the whisky you’re buying roughly tastes like and what you’ll be paying for it.

We want people to walk away going: ‘Hey, I found that whisky, it was perfect for what I wanted to pay and I’ve had a great time doing it’.”

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homas and Tristan know what they’re doing. Both have more than two decades working in the drinks industry, co-creating consultancy business Fluid Movement that ran bars such as Purl and the Whistling Shop and offering advice and services to the hospitality sector.

“Having spent nearly 10 years developing concepts, both for ourselves and for other people, we felt we wanted to focus on one thing in terms of bars and Black Rock was the one that worked best,” said Thomas.

“Our site at Moorgate worked on all fronts – financially, commercially and reputation-wise. We won top awards for it four years running and we really believe it has legs.

“We opened one in Bristol in June 2019 and we had about six months trading before the pandemic hit, which wasn’t the best for us from a cashflow perspective.

“We’d put everything into this so it meant we were in the hands of our landlords and sadly we’ve had to close Bristol.

“But we’ve had incredible support

from our landlords at Republic and in Moorgate and we’ve just signed a five-site licence in China for Black Rock, with the first due to open in Shanghai in about six weeks.

“The key to business is persistence – seeing it through whatever happens. We’re incredibly excited to get Republic open. It’s been two years in the making and a lot has changed in the area since we first took the lease on.

“For us that feels quite fortunate – the occupancy of the buildings is a lot higher, which means you’ll get a snowball effect for the businesses trading here as the estate becomes busier and busier.

“You also have an ever-increasing number of residential properties in and around this area and the people living in them want a variety of places to go and enjoy themselves rather than having to travel all the way into central London.

“This whole area, with Canary Wharf as well, is evolving and will become an even greater hive of activity.”

Thomas and his business partner will be busy themselves, having recently won investment for one of their other businesses from three investors on BBC show Dragon’s Den – a tasting subscription service called Whisky Me. The club sends out monthly dram pouches of spirit to its members packaged to fit through letterboxes.

The idea is subscribers get a regular flow of new drinks to try while the brands get to grace the mouths of a group of engaged consumers who will, presumably, purchase bottles should they enjoy the contents of the recyclable, postable containers.

As for the newly opened bar, it’s not just about whisky.

Black Rock also offers wine and beers on tap for those who prefer to sip something different with their hip-hop.

Then there’s the cocktail in the table, dispensed from a little brass tap hidden under its LED-lit lip and currently featuring Johnnie Walker Black.

Food is also in the pipeline – customers can expect slow-roasted pork with an Americana flavour to sit alongside the drinks. Like the whisky, this is a place to try on for size, then investigate further if the fit is right.

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If you’ve chosen a whisky and you really enjoy it, you become almost an ambassador for that liquid

Black Rock co-founder Thomas Aske enjoys a dram of Nc’Nean Organic Single Malt whisky at his bar’s long oaken table

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Poplar Union Poplar

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KIDS | Snow Tiny Light Theatre presents three performances of a magical, immersive, icy adventure with live music and puppetry to delight those aged up to five and beyond.

Dec 18, times vary, £7 (£5 kids), poplarunion.com Where?

The Space Isle Of Dogs

STAGE | The Fright Before Christmas Expect horror stories all through the house as The Space harks back to a 19th century tradition of getting seriously spooky with six chilling tales.

Dec 11, 7.30pm, £16, space.org.uk Where?

The Space Isle Of Dogs

MUSIC | Christmas Concert 2021 The London Docklands Singers unleash the usual festive suspects alongside repertoire from around the world. Proceeds go to homeless charity, Crisis.

Dec 13, 8pm, £6, space.org.uk

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Rotherhithe - Deptford - Bermondsey

£10

Cost of a ticket for Wrongsemble’s festive production at The Albany

by Jon Massey

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heatre makers Wrongsemble are all set to present their festive tale for families at The Albany in Deptford from December 4-31.

A total re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, artistic director Elvi Piper and company present a show that introduces audiences of three and up to a strong belief in the power of community to bring about positive change.

A diverse collection of characters including an anti-recycling hoarder, an energy-abusing polar bear and an overworked elf is topped off by the titular turn of an icy monarch in drag.

She lives at the top of the world, she’s supposed to control the weather, but it hasn’t snowed for years and the world is getting warmer. Small changes make a big difference and she’s determined to make it snow.

Chief executive and artistic director at The Albany Gavin Barlow said: “As well as celebrating kindness, individuality and family, the production also includes an important message about how we can all care better for the planet and each other.

“It’s also great to be able to support new work that is sustainably made, and we can’t wait for families to see this hopeful and original show.”

Tickets for the production cost £10 and can be booked online at thealbany.org.uk Scan this code to find out more about The Snow Queen or to book

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Deptford Does Art Deptford

ART | Illustration And Print Open Browse and shop works by 40 local artists in the run up to Christmas displayed on a first-come, firstserved basis. Deadline for submissions is Dec 1.

Dec 10-19, 10am-5pm, free entry, deptforddoesart.com Where?

Canada Water Theatre Rotherhithe

KIDS | The Ballad Of Rudy Those aged three and over can expect a reindeer with musical talent who goes on an adventure with a jazz penguin and sings the blues with a polar bear.

Dec 8-12, times vary, £10, canadawatertheatre.org Where?

The Brunel Museum Rotherhithe

FILM | The Muppet Christmas Carol Michael Caine stars as Scrooge in this retelling of Dickens’ Christmas classic with support from Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo The Great.

Dec 8, 6.30pm, £10, thebrunelmuseum.com

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how The Snow Queen at The Albany comes with an environmental message

Living the dream: Chef Steve McClarty has opened Sharkbait ‘N’ Swim – a restaurant with a focus on sustainability, punchy flavours and the best things to come out of the sea plus a few meat and vegan dishes too @sharkbaitandswim on Insta Scan this code for our interview with Steve who went from being homeless to a BBC2 cookery show want more? @wharflifelive

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Haffeera is an illustrator and the author of two children's books – Are you there?

Buzzed the Busy Bees and The Squirrelling Squirrel – which explore rhyme, rhythm, and animals. She has an MA in communication design from Kingston School Of Art. In her spare time, she is an artist and designer, encompassing abstract shapes with the environment.

Her books can be purchased at Made in Greenwich and you can find out more about her work on her website haffeera.com

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Illuminated orbs will be used by digital and lighting collective Squidsoup in its latest installation at Greenwich Peninsula Wave will be in place at Greenwich Peninsula from November 29 until January 9 with queues expected at busy times

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The O2 Arena Peninsula

GIG | Madness Supported by Squeeze, the band bring their Ladykillers Tour to the big tent. Expect a right raucous live bash from the Londoners Dec 18, 6.30pm, from £35, theo2.co.uk Where?

Queen’s House Greenwich

SKATE | Queen’s House Ice Rink Skate among the icons of Maritime Greenwich plus the Canary Wharf skyline in the background. Ideal as part of a festive shopping trip to Greenwich.

Until Jan 9, 10am-9pm, £15, rmg.co.uk Where?

Up The Creek Greenwich

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why a winter trip to Greenwich Peninsula takes in art made from LEDs, classic movies and red hot jazz

by Jon Massey

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reenwich Peninsula is set to sparkle with lights from 500 glowing orbs as part of its programme of winter events this December.

Chief among the attractions will be Wave, an installation by digital and lighting collective Squidsoup, known for its blockbuster contributions to Canary Wharf’s regular Winter Lights festival.

In place from November 29 until January 9, the work promises a combination of light, sound and movement at the entrance to the recently opened Design District. The installation, which is 20m long, will be

free to view with queues expected at busy times.

Also coming up will be a series of craft workshops at Design District Canteen from December 4-19, some free and others charged depending on the activity.

For those who prefer cinematic entertainment, a series of classics is set to be screened at Design District’s C1 building.

Taking place on weekend dates from December 4-19, featured films will include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pan’s Labyrinth, Elf, Love Scan this code for full winter Peninsula events listings

Actually and Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And the Wardrobe.

Check online for full listings.

Adult tickets for the pop-up cinema cost £7 and kids aged 12 and under cost £5. Street food and screening packages for the shows cost £15 and £10 respectively.

Design District’s Bureau building will also be hosting Winter Jazz for one night only.

Taking place on December 10, the gig will feature pianist and composer Ashley Henry with support from emerging artists Rosie Turton (trombone, violin and electronics) and Cherise (Jazz FM vocalist of the year in 2019). Expect some seriously varied sounds.

Doors open at 6pm with standard entry costing £7 with advance booking advised.

COMEDY | The Blackout A line-up of 15 comedians, under the control of MC Johnny Cochrane, attempt to last more than five minutes without darkness descending.

Dec 9, 8pm, £7.70, up-the-creek.com

panto’s back

Dynamic duo Andrew Pollard, left, and Anthony Spargo return for The Queen Of Hearts at Greenwich Theatre all the way through until January 2. Expect villainy, politics and a bucketload of amusement greenwichtheatre.org.uk Scan this code to find out more about this year’s blockbuster pantomime or to book tickets want more? @wharflifelive

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Days Lesley and the team will spend trekking over Arctic sea ice to reach the North Pole

by Jon Massey

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hat connects Royal Docks, Mount Everest, Bethnal Green, Kilimanjaro, the European Space Agency, east London swimming lessons and Arctic sea ice? The answer is Lesley Green.

“I’m an East End girl, born and bred with family in the area going back generations,” said Lesley. “My dad’s side of the family all lived around Wapping and, during the Second World War, my nan refused to have any of them evacuated.

“The kids used to play on the bomb sites. While my granddad was away fighting the war, my Uncle Harry taught my dad how to swim in the Thames.

“It was him that taught me to swim, not in the river, but at St George’s Baths in the Highway.”

Talent spotted when she started school lessons at Poplar Baths, Lesley went on to join Tower Hamlets Swimming Club, eventually competing in national competitions and even overseas.

From there she progressed into coaching, taking redundancy in 2009 to set up her own school – Love To Swim.

Her business has flourished – it’s currently running sessions at Crowne Plaza London Docklands, the Aloft Hotel in Royal Docks as well as other east London locations and for residents at a selection of Ballymore developments.

Oh, and in April, she’s going to the North Pole as part of an expedition that’s set to collect data on snow depth on the sea ice in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).

Lesley will be joining a team led by veteran explorer Ann Daniels, who has reached both poles during her career, spending more than 400 days hauling sledges over 3,000 miles of ice.

“I’ve got a good friend – Debbie Dorans – who lives in Newcastle and is a small

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This is not just a bunch of people on a jolly to the North Pole.

We’ll be participating in some serious scientific work Lesley Green, Love To Swim

Lesley, who runs a business teaching people to swim in Newham and Tower Hamlets is set to embark on a scientific mission to the North Pole in April

Scan this code to find out more about the expedition

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snow off to the land of ice and

how Love To Swim founder Lesley Green will trek to the very top of the world to collect data for scientific research

business owner like myself,” said Lesley. “We often go to networking events together and through those we’ve taken part in events to raise money for charity.

“In 2018 we climbed Kilimanjaro in the worst weather they’d had for 30 years – I was snowblind and Debbie got sunburnt lips – but once you’ve done something like that you’re blown away by it and our group raised more than £30,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation.

“The following year we did another charity trek with another friend of ours up to Mount Everest Base Camp.

“It was on that climb that Debbie, who is friends with Ann, turned round and asked whether we wanted to do the North Pole next year.

“At that point, exhausted and halfway up a mountain, trudging along, let’s just say it was a no. But just before we went into the pandemic, we had another discussion about it and said: ‘OK, let’s go’.

“Ann said she was happy to take us and so we set a date of April 2022.”

Dovetailing with the ESA’s satellite surveillance of the Arctic ice, European Polar Expedition 22’s findings will help scientists better track the effects of climate change.

Departing from Lonyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway, the all female team will spend around 10 days trekking over constantly moving ice from 89 degrees latitude to 90 – the North Pole.

“Everyone is waking up to what’s happening to our planet,” said Lesley. “We’ve always done things for charity and this is us wanting to make a difference to the environment – it’s about doing our bit.

“I’ve taught in schools for a number of years in Tower

Hamlets and Newham and I want to be able to go into assemblies, show videos and talk through our expedition, why it’s important and how people can make a really big impact.

“We’re all older women over 40 and I also think it really matters that younger girls see what we can achieve.

“This is not just a bunch of people on a jolly to the North Pole, though. We’ll be participating in some serious scientific work to understand how fast the ice is melting.

“In future some predictions suggest there won’t be any ice in the Arctic – you’ll be able to sail a boat there. It’s really important we raise awareness about these issues.”

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esley is currently crowdfunding to contribute to the cost of her place on the expedition. Having teamed up with the likes of Genesis Cinema, The Florist Arms and Crowne Plaza London Docklands, those pledging money can choose from a selection of rewards including massages, pizza and pint deals and film tickets.

Those donating can also get various blocks of swimming lessons from Love To Swim.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available for the whole expedition.

“I’m looking to raise about £5,000, which is a small amount of money in comparison to what we need per person so it would be amazing if I raised even more,” said Lesley.

“Crowdfunding means I’m not Scan this code to find out how to support Lesley via crowdfunding

asking simply for a donation – you get something in return so while I get the money, you get the reward.

“The money will go towards all the equipment, some of which we’ll buy and some of which we’ll hire because there’s a lot. It could be as cold as -35ºC so you need at least three jackets, all your thermal underwear, your tent and everything in it.”

With harsh conditions and danger everywhere on the ice, Lesley is keeping a cool head in the run up to the expedition, preparing her body and mind for the task ahead.

“I don’t think the challenge has quite hit me yet,” she said. ”I suppose the biggest worry is that I haven’t skied before and you have to trek over the ice on skis. I’m not worried about the training, I’ve always kept fit – I run round Victoria Park and I’ve run the London Marathon twice. I’m also doing personal training sessions with one of my swimming teachers to help build my strength for hauling the sledge.

“I’m not worried about polar bears because we’re in good hands with Ann. She has led so many expeditions to that part of the world and she’s at the top of her game.

“She’s gone through everything with us, every little piece of equipment and why we need it – thats how I know we’re in such safe hands.

“I’m very much thinking of the positives rather than the negatives. I’m sure if something happens I won’t be too impressed at the time, but it’s such an amazing opportunity to be able to support research into climate change.

“I said I’d never do snow again after Kilimanjaro but when you come down you get that exhilaration.”

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Art In The Docks Royal Albert Wharf

ART | Choice And Chance This celebratory exhibition is held in memory of Michael Lynch and features a selection of his artworks including Untilted, above.

Dec 10-12, noon-4pm, free, artinthedocks.com Where?

Rathbone Market Canning Town

SHOP | Rathbone Market Support local businesses by spending some cash with the traders on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Expect fruit, veg and street food.

Weekly, 9am-5pm, tudormarkets.com Where?

Excel Royal Victoria Dock

SHOW | London International Horse Show Relocated to east London from Olympia the driving, dressage and showjumping events will dominate the main arena. Expect plenty of shops too.

Dec 16-20, times vary, from £29.50, excel.london

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Stratford - Bow - Hackney Wick

£10

Tickets are available for every single performance of Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East

From left, Phil Nichol as Granny,

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Bow Arts Courtyard Bow

SHOP | Bow Road Winter Market Browse gifts, prints, cards, jewellery and homewares as well as original artworks and ceramics as more than 25 traders gather to sell their creations.

Dec 5, 11am-4pm, free to attend, bowarts.org Where?

Stratford Picturehouse Stratford

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how Theatre Royal Stratford East is offering a fresh take on a classic story as pantomime stages a welcome return

by Jon Massey

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he cautionary tale of Red Riding Hood forms the basis of Theatre Royal Stratford East’s pantomime this year, set to run throughout December. Audiences are promised a jaw-dropping extravaganza with breathtaking sets and a show written

by Carl Miller and new songs and music from Robert Hyman.

Starring Elise Zavou as Red, Phil Nichol as Granny and uke atchman as olfie the production follows our heroine as she makes her way into the deep, dark wood where all is not quite as it seems.

Directed by Robert Shaw Cameron, ticket holders can expect many old favourites alongside an arsenal of fresh, locally relevant gags aimed at delighting audiences of all ages.

Stratford East artistic director Nadia Fall said:“Panto

is such a huge part of the theatre’s history, and we are so excited to see it back at last. Each year we tear up the rule book to provide something different to our brilliant audiences – something that’s both entertaining and fun, but also relevant to the here and now.

“I’m thrilled to welcome back Robert Hyman for his 22nd Stratford East panto. We can’t wait to see the twists and turns this magic team will conjure up.”

Red Riding Hood runs at Theatre Royal Stratford East from November 27 to December 31 with tickets ranging from £10-£35. Audio described, relaxed, captioned and sign language performances are all available on selected dates.

Scan this code for more information about Red Riding Hood at Theatre Royal Stratford East or to book your tickets for the show

FILM | Tangerine Sean Baker’s tale of an LA sex worker who sets out to teach her unfaithful boyfriend a lesson on Christmas Eve was shot entirely on iPhones.

Dec 14, 8.30pm, £7.50, picturehouses.com Where?

Copper Box Arena Stratford

SPORT | London Lions v Sheffield Sharks Under the guidance of veteran coach Vince Macauley, the Lions take on the Sharks in one of this year’s most exciting games to watch.

Dec 19, 4pm, from £16.50, thelondonlions.com

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Cody Dock has embarked on a drive to raise cash for the second phase of its visitors centre project. This will act as the engine room for the site providing a shop, a canteen and a kitchen to serve all those who arrive codydock.org.uk Scan this code to read our interview with Simon Myers, who is heading up the regeneration the dock want more? @wharflifelive

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ACROSS: 1. Never say die; 9. Close-up; 10. Apply; 11. Rayon; 12. Ionesco; 13. Occult; 15. Meteor; 18. Orbison; 20. Crepe; 22. Grand; 23. Chekhov; 24, Persistence.

DOWN: 2. Ebony; 3. Eternal; 4. Septic; 5. Yearn; 6. Impasse; 7. Scarborough; 8. By your leave; 14. Cabbage; 16. Excrete; 17. Snacks; 19. Sides; 21. Ethic.

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ACROSS: 1. Trampolines; 9. Bruegel; 10. Local; 11. Ileac; 12.Nowhere; 13. Embalm; 15. Dim-Sum; 18. Arraign; 20. Sumps; 22. Eaten; 23. Maestro; 24. As a cucumber.

DOWN: 2. Reuse; 3. Magical; 4. Online; 5. In-law; 6. Eschews; 7. Obliterated; 8. Aldermaston; 14. Berates; 16. In steam; 17. Gnomic; 19. Ionic; 21. Mitre.

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