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ISSUE 111
Focus On: Charity
Hoopstars
Basketball For All
Is Life More... Complicated Now?
Best Of Norfolk
Through The Lens Of Our Readers
Norfolk Open Gardens
July 2022
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Welcome to Issue 111 of Iceni Magazine! This month’s focus is on Charity where we hear all about the amazing work that the Benjamin Foundation is doing as well as their supporters (Pages 38 – 41). We hear about local community group, Hoopstars, who aim to increase participation in basketball across the ages and abilities (Pages 44 & 45). On pages 42 and 43, Susan Leigh shares suggestions of what people can do to help others. Elsewhere in this issue, discover local gardens open to the public in July (Pages 6 & 7). Elliot Fisher questions people’s priorities when it comes to the economics of staying fit and healthy (Pages 18 & 19). Finally, we welcome Trevor Langley to Iceni Magazine. He will be sharing his reviews of wonderful eateries around the country - always good to have suggestions of where to eat elsewhere - and after reading this month’s review (Pages 20 & 21), we are definitely considering a trip to Lincoln! Until next issue, enjoy the warmer weather and stay safe!
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Contents 52
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Full of absolute dynamic
creative content!
“You Reap What You Sow”
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BEST OF NORFOLK
NORFOLK OPEN GARDENS
Through The Lens Of Our Readers
July 2022
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10 IS LIFE MORE... Complicated Now?
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MOTORING REVIEW New Genesis Electrified G80
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Iceni News Norfolk Open Gardens
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Armoured Muscle PT Economical Fitness
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There Are Many Ways... You Can Help
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Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis
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Dining Out: Thailand No.1 Restaurant
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Hoopstars Basketball For All
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Is Life More... Complicated Now?
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Nova Silver Summer Favourites
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Purple Picnic Nelson’s Journey
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Eco-Minded Being Eco-Minded Can Feel...
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Best Of Norfolk Readers Images
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Iceni Asks... Which Charity Do You ...
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Motoring Review New Genesis Electrified G80
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Focus On: Charity
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Just For Fun 'Murder Not Charity'
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Gadgetman Review Wireless Stereo Earbuds
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The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update
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Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold?
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Norfolk Open Gardens July 2022 Come and enjoy a riot of colour covering acres of beautiful gardens this July. There are 16 gardens opening across Norfolk this month to raise funds for the health and nursing charities supported by the National Garden Scheme, and three of them are opening their gates to visitors for the first time. The gardens offer both formality with herbaceous borders, walled kitchen gardens, orchards and water features. Or if you prefer a bit of wildness, there are woodland and lakeside walks, and a city garden dedicated to supporting biodiversity.
26 Ipswich Rd, Norwich
Most of the gardens opening this month will accept cashless payments on the gate, but pre-booking is also available online. Please check the www.ngs.org.uk website for availability of refreshments and accessibility. All children are free or permitted admission with a donation, unless otherwise stated. If you can’t make the date for a specific garden opening, remember that many gardens are also open ‘By arrangement’, for you to contact and book a date more suitable for you, your family and friends. July
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Sunday 3 Hoveton Hall Gardens, Hoveton, NR12 8R Two Eaton Gardens (New) 15 Waverley Road, Norwich, NR4 6SG 19 Branksome Road, Norwich,NR4 6SN Walcott House, Walcott, NR12 0NU Saturday 9th Swafield Hall, North Walsham,NR28 0RP Sunday 10th Swafield Hall, North Walsham,NR28 0RP The White House (New), Ridlington North Walsham,NR28 9NR Sunday 17th Tyger Barn, Aldeby, Beccles, NR34 0DA Dunbheagan, Dereham Road Westfield, NR19 1QF Ferndale, Upper Stoke Holy Cross Norwich, NR14 8NL (New) Wed 20th Lexham Hall, nr Litcham, PE32 2QJ Sunday 24th 26 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LZ Dale Farm, Sandy Lane, Dereham, NR19 2EA Salle Park, Salle, Reepham, NR10 4SF Sunday 31st 30 Hargham Road, Attleborough,NR17 2ES 61 Trafford Way, Spixworth, NR10 3QL The Long Barn, Newton Flotman, NR15 1QX rd
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The Missing Cat There I am, in the kitchen on Sunday evening. Pasta on, kittycats loitering, and eyeing up the cold bottle of white wine in the fridge. Knock, knock, knock. I freeze. It’s nine o’ clock Above: Keri Beevis at night. No one knocks on my door so late. A few seconds pass and I begin to wonder if it’s actually my overactive imagination. I return to my pasta watching and wine lusting, but then the knocking comes again. Three times, slow, but decisive. Like every scary horror movie I have seen. It’s a murderer at my door. I gulp, tell myself not to overreact, then happen to glance down at my PJs. Hedgehog patterned bottoms and a top that really emphasises the fact I’m not wearing a bra and my boobs are around my knees. Suddenly the murderer is the least of my worries. I open the door just a crack, trying my best to block my mid-section. ‘Have you seen the cat?’ the man on the other side asks.
to. And he has a shaved head. I am bad with faces at the best of times, but remove the hair and I get really flummoxed. At least it isn’t a murderer and I start to ease the door open wider before remembering my attire. ‘Do you want to go check your garden?’ he asks.
‘Missing cat?’ I repeat gormlessly.
‘You go,’ I suggest. ‘I’ll meet you round back.’ I slam the door shut, bolting up the stairs and frantically hunting for my bra. Unable to find it, I settle for my big fluffy pink dressing gown, hoping it will disguise my low flying boobies.
‘The one on all the big posters. They’re everywhere. I think he’s on your shed roof.’
Out in the garden, we locate the missing kitty, but as soon as he sees us, he scarpers over the fence.
It’s at this point I realise the man on my doorstep is my neighbour.
Time to recruit the other neighbour.
‘Cat?’ I say blankly. ‘I have two cats.’ ‘No the missing cat.’
Okay, shoot me, I am rubbish. In my defence, I’ve only seen him a couple of times to briefly say hello
While both of them hunt in the garden, I am out front. After a few minutes I hear a yell. ‘Keri, he’s coming your way.’
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Now, you’ve seen Usain Bolt, right? Well, I am nothing like that. Missing kitty charges down the road, while I stumble along after him in my bare feet, pink dressing gown flailing behind me like a superhero cape, and trying my best to keep up, while not falling over. Needless to say I fail. As he vanishes into some bushes, the owners are located, other neighbours join the hunt, and the next half hour is spent with seven of us shaking Dreamies, all of the other neighbours sensibly dressed, except for me. Just to cement my position as the new neighbourhood weirdo, I then remember that I have left my pasta on the stove. Cue more stumbling and dressing gown flapping as I charge back to my house. Pleased to report the house was okay. My neighbours have now had their first full Beev dose and survived, and the best part of this story, missing kitty was found and is now safely back at home. I do like a happy ending. My new book ‘With Friends Like These’ is available now on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. Audio coming soon. Follow me on Facebook or Twitter for more information.
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Is Life More Complicated Now? Now that restrictions are easing many people are cautiously discovering that life feels rather more complicated these days. Questions like, ‘is it okay, am I allowed?’ are still taking some time to move away from. Many people are feeling a little uncertain about going back to work, about using public transport, visiting crowded places like shopping malls, theatres and concerts. Taking a holiday and travelling overseas prompts complicated questions, like which rules and regulations still apply, what forms need filling in? Plus problems with understaffed airports means there are concerns about how early they need to check-in at the airport or will the flight be cancelled. In many cases people are still working from home, which means that requests for advice or information can be problematic as well as a slow, laborious process. So many things seem to take much longer and that can make life appear harder to face and more complicated.
An important way to help things feel less complicated is to adopt a balanced, more pragmatic approach. Allowing a little extra time to do things can make a significant difference to how stressful a process may be, both mentally and emotionally. Yes, things may not be quite the same, but if we relax and remember that other people are also dealing with their own fears and concerns, it makes for a calmer time for everyone involved. And actually, many things are fundamentally the same as before. Bureaucracy has always tended to move rather slowly, call centres have often required us to queue for ages on the phone, it’s not unusual for hospitality to struggle to find good staff. Learning to take all that in our stride and allow time to work around it, to plan ahead can be an important way of avoiding becoming hassled or frustrated. Some forward planning and a little patience can be the key to a happier and smoother approach to life.
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Remember too that some people are struggling with FOGO, the fear of going out. After two years of restrictions and dire warnings, for them, resuming life, going out and picking up on their previous habits and routines can feel overwhelming. Taking things at their own pace can help alleviate some of the pressure, until such time as their confidence levels improve. Perhaps they could start by negotiating to work a few days from home, continue ordering items online and still have some meetings and interactions over zoom. It can feel complicated at first to go back to driving at rush hour on busy roads, having to locate a parking space, walk around shopping malls or visit busy office spaces. Confidence returns by introducing gradual steps, where we feel in control, comfortable about taking our time, moving at our own pace and making our own decisions. It helps to know that we can leave if we want, that we can gradually work our way through those things that we felt had recently become quite complicated but which we’re gradually coming to realise are actually quite straightforward. Mindset and perspective so often set the tone for our responses to situations. Negotiate, be gentle with yourself and you’ll come to appreciate that whilst some things may be a little different, our days are slowly returning to a more familiar situation. Of course, some things have changed, but recognisable patterns are gradually being reintroduced, patterns that we’re more used to and comfortable with.
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“ Remember too that some people are struggling with FOGO, the fear of going out.” But equally, many of us want to keep some of our revised priorities from the last two years, those things that we’ve discovered and perhaps been pleasantly surprised by. For example, you may have invested much love and attention into your home or garden, discovered the joy of going for walks in the countryside or along the beach, become determined to commit more time to your relationships, really appreciating what they mean to you. You may have decided to streamline your shopping habits, possessions, the time you spend at work. So many things may have been reviewed and revised this past two years and many of us have valued the lessons learned and want to retain the best of them, so uncomplicating our lives. Be firm about ‘starting as you mean to go on’, and avoid slipping back into old habits, not allowing negative self-talk, fear or apprehension to cloud your commitment to positive new ways. Sensible care and precautions are important, but so is avoiding our minds running a ‘what if’ scenario too. Be determined to move forward and resume your life. Our mental health, as well as our businesses, town centres, local clubs, networks and the very fabric of our society all need ongoing activity, healthy support and investment to get back on track and recover. That’s definitely not complicated, is it! Article By Susan Leigh, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Author & Media Contributor www.lifestyletherapy.net PAGE
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Eco-Minded Being eco-minded can feel very lonely priority. The key phrase is regenerative farming - you’ll be hearing a lot about it over the next sometimes. Some people make you feel like a killjoy, others shrug and say what’s the point when XXX is still doing YYY. Sometimes you look around and see other people/governments/business carrying on their lives without any concessions to climate change and the despair seems very real. I know through my work with Tropic Skincare that small incremental positive actions can make a big impact so these negative actions of others can become tiresome and frustrating, and it does feel sometimes like you’re banging your head against a brick wall. That’s why I was so pleased to be able to attend the Groundswell event near Hitchin recently. Imagine a cross between an alternative eco festival and a farming conference. At the heart of it, is the acknowledged need to pursue a different way of producing food and managing our land where the health of the planet is the
few years. It was a true breath of fresh air - all the seminars and discussion groups were well attended with lively but always constructive debates even when there were very different opinions being exchanged. In a society where viewpoints seem to be more and more polarised, this really was fabulous to see and hear. The long list of speakers was impressive, including George Monbiot, Guy Singh-Watt the founder of Riverford Organic, George Eustice MP, and Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, amongst many others. But the changes needed are difficult, as there are lots of potential solutions all requiring different ways of farming. What works in one area won’t necessarily work in another. There are many aspects to it, but a key one is soil health. Healthy soil will help absorb water better (helps in areas where flooding can be an issue) and will mean less loss of topsoil through being
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blown away by the wind just to name a couple of benefits. Another aspect of soil management is its ability to absorb and capture carbon from the atmosphere. This is fine until you move the soil around when ploughing etc, as the layers of soil are exposed to the air, that carbon escapes into the atmosphere. Ideally, you then look at what are called low or zero till systems, where you don’t plough, but drill (sow) the seed for the next crop directly into the soil just laid bare after the harvest of the previous crop. This is possible on some soils, but not on others and ultimately this will have a direct impact on the success of the subsequent crop. If you’re not going to drill straight away, whereas previously you might have seen a field left bare and any weeds that grew sprayed off before the next crop was sown, this has often caused problems with the topsoil being degraded and either washed or blown away. Now there will often be planted cover crops that are low-growing and nutrient-rich. They minimise the soil exposed to the elements and when they die off, will put their nutrients back into the soil. This also needs to be balanced with using our land to provide energy either through the provision of wind/solar farms and their infrastructure or the growing of energy crops, as well as increasing tree planting. The recent National Food Strategy published by the government has been criticised for its lack of clear definitive plans or ideas. For a relatively small country like the UK, this is really important. I’ll give you an example why. There have been many examples recently, where large tracts of land have been bought by multi-national companies to plant trees to offset their carbon. In several cases, the plantations have been coniferous, which are renowned for supporting very little wildlife. If the land is no longer being farmed, that means that the local agricultural businesses that would support the usual agricultural activity are no longer required
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and will close, with the loss of local jobs. That then takes a large chunk of local money out of the local economy. Sounds good… until you think about the impact this will have socially and economically, let alone environmentally. The same impact will be felt if large areas of land are put into ‘re-wilding’. The concepts I’ve explained here in very simplistic terms - there are no magic answers or systems that will make it all ok. Agriculture is an expensive business that requires high levels of investments which take several years to come to fruition, which is why those who operate in the industry need strong guidance and financial support, for the sake of their businesses but also for the environment and wildlife that relies on the correct management of the land. I came away from Groundswell with a real sense of positivity - agriculturalist young and old, opening up to new possibilities and forging connections with environmentalists in a bid to find the solutions for the countryside, our ability to feed and power our nation in a way that will reduce our carbon impact. Farmers and land managers are as much part of the environmental solutions as they are the problem. At the end of the day, agriculture is managed by the government and they are restricted/ encouraged in equal measure in how they operate to make a living and ultimately feed the country. At the risk of repeating an often-used phrase, they are looking for leadership to put these new practices into place, and in the meantime, they’re busy doing their homework. For more information go to: https://groundswellag.com/ Article By Jill Roberson @Ecoqueenliving on FB & Instagram Email: ecoqueenliving@gmail.com PAGE
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MOTORING REVIEW
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New Genesis Electrified G80 2022 Review
By Tim Barnes-Clay. Follow on Instagram: @tbarnesclay and Twitter: @carwriteups. Like most cars in the Genesis range, The cabin is spacious, too, and the visibility out the new Electrified G80 looks stunning. of the front is good, thanks to the relatively thin The Bentley inspiration is clear to see - not just by the Genesis badge, which is indistinguishable from Bentley’s at a distance - but also by the enormous front grille. The interior is inviting, with comfortable seats that are great for motorway cruising. They are also bolstered enough to hold you in place in the bends if you dial up the throttle pedal on twisty roads. While the interior isn’t as outrageous as some Genesis cars, the dashboard layout looks lovely and has a premium feel.
pillars. However, this is not the case in the back, as the sloping roofline creates some meaty posts. But helpfully, a rear-view camera is included.
There is a liberal amount of space in the rear, as well. So, unless your passengers are well over six feet tall, there shouldn’t be a problem. But, boot space is only 354-litres, reduced from 424-litres in the petrol version of the G80. The infotainment screen is crystal clear and it’s one of the better ones I’ve seen. It is easy to use but comprehensive enough to keep you occupied if you enjoy playing with settings. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
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are factory-fitted, while there’s a DAB radio and voice activation, which works reasonably well. The 370PS generated by the electric motors will grab the headlines. But it’s the amount of torque that’s the eyebrow-raiser. Compared with the petrol-powered version, you get an extra 65PS, but torque measures 516lb/ft - that’s over 200lb/ft more than the fossil-fuelled G80. As a result, the car accelerates rapidly, dealing with 0-62mph in just 4.9-seconds. The handling is what you’d expect for a big car. It is good, but there’s the traditional reluctance to swing itself into a corner on entry before the weight gets thrown to the side, threatening some oversteer on exit. There is a respectable level of feedback from the steering. But the Electrified G80 isn’t a match for the likes of the BMW 5-Series. Ride comfort is positive, helped by the suspension system. There is a camera in the front of the vehicle to scan the road ahead, so the suspension knows how to set itself up at any given millisecond. There is a trio of driving settings - Eco, Comfort and Sport. Eco limits the power to conserve the battery, while Sport does the opposite, stiffening up the suspension and adding weight to the steering simultaneously.
The Electrified G80 has an 87.2kWh battery which is good for 323 miles of range, according to the manufacturer. It can use ultra-rapid 350kW charging stations, although you’ll be lucky to find a charging point in the UK capable of such rapidity. If you can locate one, a 10-80 per cent charge takes 22 minutes, while a 7.4kW home wall box can get from 0-100 per cent in around 11.5 hours. The Genesis Electrified G80 makes an excellent case for itself. While it doesn’t match the refinement of German rivals, you need to consider whether that matters, given the level of extravagance you’re getting. Fast Facts: Genesis Electrified G80 (Luxury) • Max speed: 139 mph (83mph in pure electric mode) • 0-62 mph: 4.9 secs • Range (WLTP): 323 miles • Battery: 87.2kWh • Max. power (PS): 370 • CO2: 0 g/km • Price: £65,80 PAGE
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NeoBuds Pro True Wireless Stereo Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation
When it comes to consuming audio, the go-to gadget is wireless earbuds, so when I received a set of NeoBuds Pro from Edifier, I was intrigued to find out what they offered. The NeoBuds Pro are true wireless stereo earbuds that deliver high-resolution sound. With Knowles Balanced Armature driver, dynamic driver, and electronic crossover technology, these earbuds provide natural and balanced sound. Bluetooth 5 along with hybrid ANC technology reduces noise by up to 42dB, while the threemicrophone noise cancellation ensures clear phone calls. The NeoBuds Pro also have a quick charge function - a ten-minute charge gives you one hour of listening time, and the low-latency game mode ensures you won’t miss a beat in your favourite games. The IP54-rated dust and water resistance means you can take these earbuds anywhere, and the variety of ear tip sizes ensures a perfect fit for your ears.
The earbuds have tap-touch controls which allow you to do a multitude of tasks you didn’t know you could, such as changing the noisecancelling modes of which there are 4. When used in conjunction with the Edifier Connect App, you can adjust the sound settings using presets or the customisable equaliser. Aside from audio consumption, phone calls are also a breeze. With a total of six built-in microphones, three per earbud, the NeoBuds Pro use four microphones to direct your voice when you’re on the phone, filtering it out of surrounding noise. The two additional microphones are specifically designed to suppress wind noise. The NeoBuds Pro earphones feature unique wireless technology that offers up to 24 hours
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of playback time. The earphones are perfect for everyday use, and thanks to the comfortable design, you can wear them all day without any issues. You also get an ultrareactive gaming experience. Gaming Mode reduces latency to as little as 80ms, so you can hear what you see as fast as the real thing - giving you the competitive edge you need to take your game to the next level! The charging case also has an onboard light which helps when fiddling around in the dark and also doubles as a charging indicator. The charging case takes around an hour to fully charge, and the earbuds charge from the case, so once everything is charged up, you get 5 hours of playback time, but can charge 4 times via the case! I’m a big fan of Edifier and these earbuds didn’t disappoint me. Available for around £119, these buds sound superb and I highly recommend them. Scan the link below to find them on Amazon.
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Economical Fitness Money is tight, always has been, always new friends and chat with existing pals. The will be but now even more so than usual. Bootcamps have loads of variety and games to We have to make cuts but many often cut their own health aids first. Why are you reducing one of the most vital aspects of human health in modern society? Firstly, fitness can be absolutely free! So why are there huge multi-million dollar industries built around it? Because we inherently need to move and in an age of information overload many of us aren’t sure where to start. Though start we must, to help ward off serious diseases, obesity, ailments and improve our bodies into later life as well as keep our mental states that bit more resilient when blow after blow rains down. Health and fitness is incredibly important to us all, yet come to the crunch do you drop the barista coffee or the exercise class? Which is easier? Let’s put this into perspective. An Armoured Muscle Bootcamp can cost £4.85/ class* in which you get around an hour’s worth of total body all round fitness development to invigorate your muscles, pump up your heart rate and boost your feel good hormones. Not only that, in a group setting you get to meet
help keep you more entertained than Netflix and keep you from becoming a hermit. As a bonus the Armoured Muscle staff are on hand to message about any questions you have to help you with your journey (this bit’s free). Yet, would you rather come to a Bootcamp or have a McDonald’s Big Mac meal? Tempting I know. Yet when you say you can’t afford to come to fitness classes but think nothing of a tasty, salty, fast food burger. Generally a medium Big Mac meal will set you back £5.09 not including any happy meals you are obliged to pay for as the kids are in tow. Sure you get 10 mins of satisfaction sitting in your own cubicle but is it helping you live any longer? Or any happier? Coffee, oh you black gold! As nice as it is, the cost doesn’t half creep up on you. Looking at one of the UK’s most popular chain baristas, a cappuccino from Costa, arguably one of the most popular drinks will set you back about 3 quid. Granted less than a single Bootcamp class but where this catches many people out is that they can easily have multiple take out coffees every week or even every day! At 150 kcal a pop
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you’d do wonders for any weight loss just cutting back on these let alone your bank balance. What’s more is that you could double bubble your health and fitness progress by diverting the cash from coffee to classes. Maybe you need more support than a fitness class or a gym. Maybe Personal Training is the ultimate solution you need to finally kick your arse into shape once and for all. Expensive is probably one of the first words that comes to mind. Until you get takeaways in your sights. Many families get takeaway once a week. You know, celebrate another week with a whopping load of calories and grease and wonder why 3 months later they’re having to buy new jeans because those old ones don’t fit any more, for some strange reason. What’s a standard takeaway cost? Well really depends on your flavour as they vary a lot. Here at Armoured Muscle we favour the pizza and even on a meal deal for us both, that’s £25 a pop. Done weekly (sometimes more) that’s £100/month. The UK average comes in at around £120/month depending on your source. If you can find £2040 more you could have yourself your very own personal fitness assistant working with you to get you healthier, happier and more resilient. With less body weight, you eat less food, saving costs. Ok Ok, you’d still need to find more money in a cost of living crisis to hire a PT through cutting out takeaways alone. If you want to save money, sort your health and fitness out AND have cash to save QUIT SMOKING! We’ve seen it. We’ve had a client that openly admitted their smoking budget was paying for their PT sessions.
You want to get healthy but you don’t want to stop smoking. Seems a pretty contradictory notion. You want to get fit but you can’t afford to (even though it can be done for free) but you can afford to smoke? You want to lose weight but the cost of healthy food is too much yet you’re more than happy to turn bank notes into cancer? An Armoured Muscle PT package costs £140/month yet smoking can set you back £274! You wouldn’t even need to go cold turkey, you could halve the chuffing habit and still be no worse off financially. Even packing up vaping will get you to a fitness class once a week with pocket change to spare. The moral of the story is priorities. When budgets squeeze, what do we chop what do we trim? With a step back and looking at what you actually want to achieve and what’s contradictory you can make the most of your fitness economy. ● ● ● ●
Health vs Fast Food Health vs Coffee (tough one) Health vs Takeaway Health vs Smoking
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Dining Out: Thailand No.1 Restaurant
Lincoln and Lincolnshire have a rich history, along with cultural heritage, popular coastal resorts and family fun, which attract numerous visitors, constantly. Lincoln Castle was built during the latter part of the 11th century and is a magnificent attraction. Today, everyone can enjoy the Castle and Grounds, plus a packed programme of events, throughout the year. Lincoln Cathedral, with its magnificent west front, dominates the skyline and can be seen from many miles around. Events take place during each year and most interesting guided tours are very popular, too. Restaurants and eateries, in Lincoln, satisfy those ‘time to eat’ moments.
Thailand’s cuisine has gained a lot of interest, being delicious, exotic and healthy. Awardwinning Thailand No.1 restaurant (since 2003), located in an excellent shopping area and near Lincoln’s Castle and Cathedral, utilises the finest, freshest ingredients, including herbs, spices and vegetables, from Thailand. For a starter I chose TOD MON GOONG (Deepfried Thai-style minced prawn cakes, served with plum sauce). This proved to be an excellent commencement to the meal. Flavoursome, wellcooked and admirably presented. Main courses have an array of very tempting dishes, including CURRIES, SALADS, STIRFRIED and CHEF’S SPECIALITY options. I selected GAI YANG (Chicken grilled over
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charcoal, after being marinated in garlic and coconut milk, served with sweet chilli sauce). Also, I opted for KHAOW MA POW (Steamed, fragrant white rice in coconut milk). The complementing flavours, throughout, were ‘exceptional’. Compliments to the ‘brigade of chefs’ were duly sent. For dessert, BANANA SPLIT. I wanted to see how this restaurant creates them. Certainly, very high up on the list. A great finish! Banquet set meals, vegetarian and vegan options, collections and gift vouchers are available. Parties and occasions are regularly accommodated. Monsoon Valley wines, from Thailand, give the perfect accompaniment to every dining occasion, I would suggest.
With exemplary service, by Parinya, most definitely a restaurant to recommend. Booking is very much advised, particularly for popular times. Their other venues are located at Matlock, Derbyshire (Thailand No.1 restaurant) and in Nottingham (Paste restaurant). Thailand No.1 Restaurant, 80 - 81 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR. Tel: 01522 537000 E-mail: mia@thailandno1.co.uk www.thailandno1.co.uk Review By Trevor Langley Enjoy!
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Nova Silver Summer Favourites
With hot weather just around the corner, our team here at Nova Silver have come together and chosen the best pieces for your summer days out and new additions to your collection. From birthstones to inspirations from our beautiful Norfolk coastline, we have all you could ever need. Carnelian is our gorgeous birthstone for July featuring matching pendants, earrings and bracelets, making the perfect gift for that someone special. If you’re looking for a gift with meaning, Carnelian is a grounding stone which helps the wearer become anchored into the present reality. This stone is also said to give courage, motivate success and promote positive life choices. Carnelian healing crystal therapies help
to stimulate the metabolism increases your motivation and is believed to help overcome procrastination. The healing properties can help with emotional, physical and spiritual balance. This is a great addition to any outfit needing that boost of colour, our semi-precious stone ranges from a dull red to a reddish white in all different designs and all crafted in sterling silver. This beautiful Cowrie shell pendant along with matching earrings is inspired by the Norfolk coastline. These pieces are perfect for gifting throughout the summer time for that reminder of the relaxing sounds of the sea. Both are crafted in sterling silver with a smooth shell design to recreate one you would find on the beach. According to African legends, Cowrie shells represent the Goddess protection which is connected with the strength and power of the ocean as well as highly powerful. Not only do they symbolize the power of density, they have also been recognised as prosperity. A love of Cowrie shells shows that you could be family to an ocean spirit of wealth and earth. The word Cowrie actually comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Kaparda’ which means small shell.
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Best Of Norfolk - Through The Lens Of Our Readers Thanks to the wonderful photographs shared by our followers on Facebook, have a look at these marvellous June images of our stunning region.
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THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION
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The Benjamin Foundation For over 25 years, children, young people and families across Norfolk and Suffolk have been supported by The Benjamin Foundation to overcome big challenges in their lives. Each night, we accommodate up to 180 vulnerable young people, equating to over 50,000 safe nights’ sleep a year. They can finally feel safe from youth homelessness. Each week, 150 young people access our emotional wellbeing support improving their mental health, increasing their self-esteem to finally feel understood.
Each year, over 400 young people attend our youth work in the community to gain new life skills, expand their horizons and finally feel confident. Overall, in the region of 2,000 local children and young people every year finally feel hopeful of a better future because of the work of The Benjamin Foundation.
“I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.”
Eight months ago, Danni* was regularly abusing drugs and alcohol and was hanging out with the wrong crowd, which was often getting her into trouble and difficult situations.
She had fallen out with her family and when she found herself in need of a safe home and support, she was put in touch with The Benjamin Foundation. Almost immediately, she was able to take positive steps to begin to turn her life around, and within four months was ready to move into one of The Benjamin Foundation’s single-person flats.
Danni, now age 20, describes the last eight months as a ‘rollercoaster’ as she shares her story: “My mental health was terrible. I had started doing drugs aged 17, I was self-harming, we’d gone through Covid, I’d had a relationship breakdown and was falling out with literally everyone. Drugs can do a lot of things to people. “When I came to The Benjamin Foundation, I stopped having toxic people in my life and was able to stop drink and drugs. I started to realise that I didn’t have to be around people who weren’t good for me. However, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life; I had no job and at this point I wasn’t speaking to my family.
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“It was a little bit overwhelming to begin with but the staff at The Benjamin Foundation have helped me so much; they help you see things from different perspectives and they offer support and reassurance to help you make the right decisions for you.”
Danni is grateful for all the help she has received from The Benjamin Foundation and our supporters, which has helped her to make positive changes to her life and prepare for a much brighter future. “I have a lot of respect for supporters of The Benjamin Foundation. They may never meet us, but they are full of goodness with the things they do for us. The result is that I’m the happiest I have ever been.” *Name has been changed.
Hughes Super Cyclists! In June, a group of seven cyclists from East Anglia took to the saddle and rode 450 miles in just five days to raise money for The Benjamin Foundation. The ride was the brainchild of serial fundraiser Nigel Jeavons, a senior salesperson with Hughes Electrical in Hunstanton, who once again persuaded his colleagues to help with his third fundraising charity event.
“I originally considered cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End but soon realised it would be too time consuming,” said Nigel Jeavons. “So, I looked at a route taking in Hughes most northerly, westerly, southerly and easterly branches and concluded it could be done in five days.
Money raised will help children and young people in Norfolk and Suffolk supported by The Benjamin Foundation who are experiencing challenges in their lives, including young carers and young people who may be at risk of homelessness.
With an initial fundraising target of £5,000, the team have raised over £15,000 so far and we can’t thank them enough! Visit their JustGiving page to boost their fundraising even further: https://www.justgiving.com/team/hughescharityride
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Swanton Road Reuse Drop Off Centre now open
The former Household Waste Recycling Centre at Swanton Road, Norwich has been reopened by site owners FCC Environment in partnership with The Benjamin Foundation as a revolutionary reuse drop off centre; helping to breathe new life into second hand items, avoiding waste going to landfill, creating social value and raising funds for our charity. The drop off centre opened on 8th June giving residents a place to bring items otherwise intended for the “tip” to have a second chance in life.
The items will be sorted by our charity and sold in our shops in Norfolk, including in our store on Oak Street in Norwich, to raise vital funds for the work we do helping children, young people and families across Norfolk and Suffolk to overcome big challenges in their lives. You can give your pre-loved items a new lease of life by donating them at Swanton Road Reuse Drop Off centre. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am - 4pm (closed public holidays)
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS...
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There Are Many Ways You Can Help You often hear people say that their goal in life is to help others. It’s almost a default setting for some people, which can be viewed cynically when used by contestants such as those on reality TV shows or in beauty pageants. That vacuous, ‘I want to help the world’ doesn’t always sound as sincere as it might! And yet there are a variety of ways in which we can genuinely and appropriately help people. Let’s consider some of them. ● Offering helpful advice to someone in crisis isn’t always a good move. Saying, ‘you should’, ‘you ought’ or ‘you must’ may be tempting and feel like the logical next step after a long, heartfelt discussion. But often those words merely add to the recipient’s existing stress levels. None of us can truly appreciate another person’s feelings, needs or investment in a particular relationship or situation.
Far better is to offer help by suggesting they investigate what their available options are, establish some facts and find out what steppingstones might next be required. If you know a good lawyer, financial adviser, therapist, letting agent or professional who’s in a position to provide expert guidance then those recommendations can be invaluable and help them to move on. ● Ask, ‘what do you need from me?’ Firm advice can feel like additional pressure, with even encouragement to take a break or say ‘no’ adding to the stress, anxiety or guilt they’re already experiencing. Instead, listen rather than speak. When asked, people will often freely volunteer what they need. It may be as simple as reassurance that there’s someone who will listen to them, go for a coffee or touch base from time to time. Small gestures can provide lots of support. ● Stories can be a great source of comfort. Apocryphal or not, stories often deliver
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messages, hope and insights far beyond other, less subtle teaching styles. They often have redemptive qualities, showing triumph over adversity, lessons learned along the way and how recovery came about. Relevant stories can educate and inspire. ● Is helping with money a good idea? With so many people struggling financially money is often a delicate and worrisome cause for concern. Offering to pay for someone can occasionally be handled tactfully with an, ‘I’ve had a good week’ or ‘my bonus cheque’s come through’, but paying regularly is not a constructive way to help someone long-term. In fact, over time both the payer and the recipient may become dissatisfied and even resentful at the subtle change in the relationship’s dynamic. Instead, to arrange events and meet ups that more evenly accommodate everyone’s financial status. Getting together for a walk, a coffee or free exhibition can be fun. Meals out could be at someone’s house or early doors or lunch instead of dinner. ● Giving time is another of the many ways you can help someone. A phone call can make an enormous difference when someone’s feeling lonely or alone. Make a brew, pull up a comfortable chair and settle down for a friendly chat. Dedicating time lets them know that you really care. Or turn up with a beautifully iced cake, a casserole, something you’ve seen that
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would be of interest to them. Little touches show you’ve been thinking of them and can mean a lot. ● Practical help can often be the best kind of support. Many people are pushed for time with work, children, family and a myriad of other demands and obligations weighing heavily on their shoulders. Offering to pick up the children and maybe feed them after school, or babysit so that someone can have a sociable evening out may be the very best kind of help. Perhaps they need help to get started de-cluttering their house, to sort out the garden, revamp their image. All could be gently supportive ways of helping someone get back on their feet, especially if they’ve been feeling overwhelmed at the size of the task or are unsure as to where to start. We may feel that we’re familiar with a particular situation, know someone really well, are clear about what’s right for them, but the best way you can help is to really listen and pay attention to their words and actions. It’s far more constructive and respectful to provide help that would truly make a difference and offer the right kind of support. Ascertain what’s going on, where they’re at and then they can be confident that you’re truly with them. That’s the best way you can help.
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Basketball For All Hoopstars’ primary aim is to increase basketball participation across Norfolk for all ages and abilities. By creating fun, vibrant learning environments within our sessions, we believe we can inspire people from all walks of life to enjoy the sport of basketball. We pride ourselves on our coaching, session content and infrastructure, ensuring that our sessions remain engaging and inclusive. Community Hubs From September, we will have 10 community hubs running weekly sessions for children
aged from 5 to 18 years old. With various locations around Norfolk, the primary goal for our community hubs is to provide grassroots opportunities for players to explore and develop their game with the support of our community hub coaches. To ensure these learning environments are maintained, we have caps on session numbers to provide our players with the best opportunity to develop. In addition, upon the completion of two sessions, we provide each Hoopstars player with a ball to allow them to practise the skills that they learn at our sessions at home.
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Our community hubs also offer the opportunity to play within the Norfolk Youth Basketball League, hosted by the Norfolk Basketball Association, which runs at the UEA’s Sportspark.
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children walking to 4 years old), a SEND inclusive session (Hoopz) and walking basketball.
Hub locations - Aylsham, Easton, Hellesdon, Loddon, North Walsham, Norwich School, Stalham, Swaffham, Taverham and Wymondham Community Sessions As well as our community hubs, we also run weekly women only sessions, Home Education sessions, Little Dribblers (a tots sessions for
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PURPLE PICNIC
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Aquaterra Energy Backs Purple Picnics For Norfolk Child Bereavement Charity Norfolk based Aquaterra Energy who specialise in offshore oil and gas engineering are joining forces with Nelson’s Journey to support the charity’s annual ‘Purple Picnic’ fundraiser this July, with the event helping to raise funds to improve the emotional wellbeing of bereaved children living in Norfolk. The official picnic week runs from the 4th to the 10th of July but people are welcome to picnic anytime during the month. Across the county, schools, work colleagues, friends and families are being encouraged to tuck into their own Purple Picnics and help raise money for bereaved children and young people in Norfolk.
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A Purple Picnic is a way for people to come together to raise funds for the charity, whilst also providing an opportunity for people to remember those that have died. It’s about creating memories and sharing some fantastic food. Whilst it’s promoted as a picnic week, you don’t have to limit yourself to a traditional picnic, there's plenty of other ways to get involved, i.e. hold a coffee morning or a bake sale. If you don't have time to plan something, why not give up your favourite foodie treat (i.e. chocolate or weekly takeaway) for the week and donate the money you save, to the charity.
bereaved children in Norfolk. The last 2 years have been especially difficult for our fundraising, with demand for our services at a high level. In March this year we received the highest number of calls for support since the charity began, and in the first part of the year, referrals increased by 35% from the same time last year”.
Nelson’s Journey’s Funding & Marketing Manager, Gary Stevens, said “We hope that people and organisations will join us throughout July, as we come together to hold purple picnics across Norfolk as part of our fundraising efforts. “Thank you to everyone that has already signed up, helping us to support
Anyone can get involved by registering to hold a Purple Picnic here: http://www.nelsonsjourney. org.uk/purple-picnic/
“With fundraising being incredibly important to us, we are asking people in the community to get behind our Purple Picnic week and help us to bring back smiles to these children and young people in our county.”
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Which charity do you support and why? “It’s Cancer Research UK for me as they are doing such important research. I’ve lost several family members to this horrid disease.” Paul
“The Dogs Trust at Snetterton does some amazing things. We are a huge family of dog lovers, so it makes sense to support them.” Bobbie
“Honestly, I just give to a different charity each time I can afford to. The last one I chose was the British Red Cross.” Margot
“I support lots of charities by giving my time and raffle prizes when I can. Unfortunately, money is tight at the moment, so sadly I can’t give that.” Tina
“Greenpeace are fantastic and really show the same moral standards that I believe in, so it would be daft of me not to support them. I also support EACH who help to look after a neighbour’s son.” Gaynor
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Horoscopes For July Aries 21 March - 20 April
Gemini 22 May - 21 June
Taurus 21 April - 21 May
Cancer 22 June - 23 July
Your home can be a place of relaxation and comfort after a busy spell. The coming weeks until July 22nd, are a chance to unwind, get your bearings and spend more time with close ones. Even so, the Supermoon in Capricorn on the 13th, may bring an awareness of new possibilities associated with your goals and career. Something exciting can be about to enter your life. From week three, it’s time to indulge your creativity. Have skills you’d like to showcase? Do it now! Good communication is key, as July gets underway. And with chatty Mercury moving into your sector of talk and thought, this is a great month for discussion, negotiation and liaising with key people. Still, a side of you may be looking for more, and with Mars entering your sign and a Supermoon in Capricorn on the 13th, it’s time to traverse new territory. From July 22nd homely matters are in focus. Taking a step back from life will give you a fresh perspective, Taurus.
Ready to get money matters in order? By reorganising your affairs, your financial security will be more assured. And with some tweaking and ingenuity, you’ll be able to save and nab some excellent bargains too. Mind, your spiritual side will be stirred by the presence of Mars in Taurus. Dreams may be vivid, and your intuition will be at a peak. Keen to initiate new projects and enhance your social media presence? The Sun in Leo from week three, will truly inspire you. You’re in your element, as this month focuses on those projects and people that are dear to your heart. Ready to be more sociable? Dynamic Mars enters Taurus from the 4th, encouraging you to move in new circles. Plus, finances could be a priority from the 22nd, so you might want to rein in your spending or be creative about making savings. Is a project or goal taking longer to materialize? Jupiter slows then rewinds from the 28th, so it may be time to rethink this, Cancer.
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Leo 24 July - 23 August
Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December
Virgo 24 August - 23 September
Capricorn 22 December - 20 January
Libra 24 September - 23 October
Aquarius 21 January - 19 February
Scorpio 24 October - 22 November
Pisces 20 February - 20 March
It’s a good time to tie up loose ends and let go of emotional baggage, Leo. The sun in a private sector, encourages you to pay attention to your dreams. Even so, the urge to make headway with your plans or career, is also strong. With your intuition on top form, listening to its guidance will save you time on your journey to success. The Sun in your sign from the 22nd, means you’ll be truly in your element and ready to roll. Your charisma will draw opportunities and people to you.
It’s a busy month, when you’ll be keen to socialize and meet new people. You’ll also be ready to move out of your comfort zone and explore ideas and experiences, and maybe to travel. Something you’ve never tried before can be beckoning you onwards. Is a romance becoming more intense? The Supermoon on the 13th, could be a game changer. From the 22nd, you’ll be entering a quieter phase. You’ll benefit from finding closure on whatever is holding you back.
The Sun in a prominent zone makes this a perfect time to showcase your skills, and let others know what you’re capable of. This month also brings possibilities for change, and for releasing anything that no longer serves. Ready to mingle? From the 22nd, you’ll be the star of the show. Mind, with sassy Jupiter rewinding in your relationship zone, a friendship or romance could take longer to come to fruition. A team project might also face setbacks, but you can still succeed.
You’ll be looking for adventures that nurture your heart and soul. Something you feel emotionally drawn to, could be just the ticket. And if someone accompanies you on the journey, your enjoyment will be multiplied. Relationships sparkle with promise, although there is a chance of conflicts around the 13th. There is also an opportunity to clear the air and work on solutions. Ready for the spotlight? From the 22nd, it’s time to showcase your abilities, Scorpio.
Change is in the air this month, as the Sun continues its journey through a transformational zone. Is there anything you need to jettison? If it’s stopping you from moving forward, now is the time. Your routines could go through changes, especially if you’re keen to be more productive. As Mars powers into Taurus, getting organised could be the key to success. Plus, as Jupiter goes into reverse from the 28th, you’ll discover new ways to apply your talents for future use, Archer.
Your love life and social life get a boost, as the Sun journeys through your sector of relating. Mind, with a Supermoon on the 13th in your sign, you’ll experience a time of heightened awareness, when your life path and relationships can come clearly into focus. As the emphasis moves to Leo from the 22nd, you’ll feel better for getting rid of any dead wood. Letting it go will help you soar to new heights. You’ll have space for amazing new opportunities.
This July, getting organised and streamlining your affairs means you’ll have the best chance of success. Plus, as feisty Mars enters Taurus, you’ll get through overdue DIY projects in a flash. Don’t ignore an intuitive nudge though, as it could lead to a special opportunity. You’ll enjoy liaising with key people from July 22nd, with the coming weeks also perfect for spending quality time with close ones. As Jupiter rewinds, revising your knowledge will give you an advantage.
It’s time to get creative, as the Sun continues its journey through Cancer. Let your imagination flow free, and you’ll be the originator of some beautiful artwork and ideas. Your mental energy will be enhanced too, as dynamic Mars stirs up your sector of communication. If you’re keen to start a website, blog or Internet business, now is the time. Equally, liaising with close ones and linking with those on your wavelength, can be very satisfying. Wellness issues may be on your mind from the 22nd. Ready to upgrade your exercise routine and eat healthier? Go for it, Pisces!
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