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Thetford The Thetford Players Following the great success of the Pantomime ‘Dick Whittington’ (their first production), The Thetford Players are now well into rehearsals for their next production, which is being staged in the Carnegie Room, Thetford for three nights from Thursday 14th April 2011.

Tavern Time, is an evening of variety, a cross between a Cabaret style show and a Variety Show, performed in an informal setting with seating around tables to make the feeling more intimate, kicking off with a very funny comedy.

Gosforth’s Féte is a one-act play originally part of a production called Confusions which consisted of five one-act plays written in 1974 by Alan Ayckbourn.

Publican Gosforth’s running the village gala, but there’s bad personal news from stalwart Milly Carter over the publicaddress system. Pink-legged Cub master Stewart Stokes discovers alcohol, there’s a fine vicar, and Councillor Mrs Piece gets severely

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dishevelled and that’s before the rain.

Gosforth’s Fete starts as drama and develops into well-choreographed chaos as everything goes wrong and climaxes as full-blown farce.

After a short interval, there will be singing, songs through the decades, starting in the 40’s with the likes of ‘Underneath the Arches’ and ‘A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square’.

Taking in all era’s and styles, from Lulu’s ‘Shout’ to ‘Abba’, Songs from the hit musical ‘Les Miserables’ to ‘Spice Girls’, and everything in between.

Sit and enjoy the music, there will be plenty of opportunity to join in and sing along if you know the words.

The show will climax with a show stopping rendition of ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat’ from Hairspray.

Before the show and during the interval there will be a magician circulating round the tables performing ‘up close’ tricks.

So there is definitely something for everyone.

Tickets are on sale from Leaping Hare, Belmont House, 20 Kings Street, Thetford. 01842 751975. £7.50 for Adults and £5 for Children & Concessions.

There are also some sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to get involved in, if you would like to

know more please contact Bob Waple on 07846 330797.

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Bennett Homes Makes Plugging More Leaks Sure Owls Get Home First

Are you a plumber or in the building trade? Have you disclosed all your income? HMRC may believe that you have not and are offering you a chance to come clean! So says Mark Wallace of Stacey & Partners.

Bennett Homes, the award-winning building company established in East Anglia for nearly 65 years, has recently seen the completion of another home – this time for owls.

Adam Bell, Land Director at Bennett Homes said: “As a company we work hard to be sensitive to our surroundings and the owl nesting box is a perfect example of this. When we heard about the importance of boxes for the future of barn owls in this country we were determined to do our bit to help. We hope that our actions will ensure the future of barn owls in this area for many years to come”.

Above: Adam Bell, Land Director Bennett Homes with Nigel Middleton from the Hawk and Owl Trust with the new owl nesting box.

With up to three quarters of British Barn Owls estimated to be living in man-made owl nest boxes, Bennett Homes wanted to play its part in ensuring that the owls native to its new site in Attleborough had a comfortable home.

The company which has already launched its new Heisker Gardens development in Attleborough, has also secured a second site The Oaks, on Slough Lane, just off Buckenham Road.

Nigel Middleton, Conservation Officer – Eastern Region for the Hawk and Owl Trust added: “We were delighted to hear of Bennett Homes’ initiative in erecting a nest box. This demonstrates their commitment as a responsible developer, with concern for the area in which they plan to build. The Trust was pleased to supply the box and help with advice in terms of the height and orientation to ensure that it is suitable for the birds’ use”.

The initiative is aimed at those within the plumbing industry. Given the catchy title of the Plumbers’ Tax Safe Plan (or ‘PTSP’ for short) the aim is to encourage those in the plumbing industry who have not declared their income to HMRC to come forward by 31 May 2011. Those who do come forward will be rewarded with a lower penalty rate than that levied on those found out by HMRC. The scheme is billed as a fresh start. It provides an opportunity for those who may have fallen by the wayside to get their tax affairs up to date. HMRC must be notified of the intention to make a disclosure by 31 May 2011 any tax due must be paid by 31 August 2011. There are effectively two stages to the plan – a notification stage and a disclosure stage. The notification stage, this requires the taxpayer to tell HMRC that he or she wishes to be involved in the plan. At the notification stage it is not necessary to provide details of undeclared income. This is disclosed later HMRC will confirm that they have received the notification to disclose and provide a disclosure reference number (DRN), which must be quoted on the disclosure.

The second stage is the disclosure stage.

This must be done by 31 August 2011. As part of the disclosure it is necessary to work out the tax and Class 4 National Insurance due for each year and the associated interest and penalties. Although normally penalty rates can be as much as 100 per cent of tax undeclared, under the PTSP the penalty rates are 0 per cent, 10 per cent or 20 per cent depending on the reasons why the tax was not paid. In the event that the plumber is unable to pay the full amount by that date, it may be possible to agree an instalment payment option with HMRC. As is often the case, for every ‘carrot’ there is also a stick. In this case, HMRC will find those who do not come forward. In preparation for the plan, they have been using their investigation powers to collate information on plumbers’ tax affairs and this may be used to open an investigation into the affairs of those who do not come forward.

Mark Wallace can be contacted at Stacey & Partners Thetford office, telephone number 01842 826100

More details from Bennett Homes on 01284 766057 www.bennett-homes.co.uk

Discover Hair Raise Money For Comic Relief Discover Hair have been working in pyjamas to raise money and support Red Nose Day. in this country but all over the world.

They spent all day of Friday bringing a smile to their customers’ faces whilst working in pyjamas.

They are hoping to raise as much as they can and will also be donating all their tips for the day, well done girls we are very proud of you all!

What an amazing group of girls who really appreciate that help and money is needed for so many disadvantaged people not just

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Zumba Zumba Zumba - Lets Party!

Top fitness instructors Louise Freezer and Penny Crook bring the Zumba Fitness PartyTM to town! aerobics, step aerobics and circuit training to core strength training Pilates classes.

Above: Penny Crook (L) and Louise Freezer (R).

Having taken the area by storm with the introduction of Zumba since early January, Lou and Penny are now offering additional classes to accommodate the staggering interest Zumba has generated.

Penny and Lou have been friends and colleagues for many years and have worked collaboratively designing creative and effective fitness classes to accommodate people of all levels of ability. Their vast clientele benefit from classes ranging from high energy

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Lou Freezer, who previously worked exclusively at Breckland Leisure Centre, has branched out on her own and is running Zumba classes in various venues. Due to her popularity whilst at the Leisure Centre many of her clients have followed her, therefore she is planning to expand her timetable further.

Penny Crook has been teaching fitness classes since she left college.

Having seen the industry develop and evolve over the years she has continued to embrace the changes and is very excited about the buzz Zumba

is generating, also rapidly adding new classes to her timetable.

Together Lou and Penny hope to organise various Zumba fitness events around the region.

What is Zumba?

Zumba is a Latin inspired, easy to follow, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. The Zumba Fitness-Party combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic fitness approach to achieve a balance of cardio and muscle toning benefits. It’s dynamic, exciting and guaranteed to make you smile!

Ditch the workout, join the party!!

For a class near you please see advertisement or contact: Lou: Phone or text 07866 534087 / email: zumba-loulou@hotmail.co.uk or find me on Facebook: Zumba Lou Lou Penny: 01842 815074 / email: zumba-penny@hotmail.co.uk

Class costs: Zumba: casual £5.00 / block payment £4.00 per class in advance.

Step Aerobics: casual £6.00 / block payment £4.00 per class in advance.

Pilates: casual £7.00 / block payment £5.00 per class in advance.

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Red nose recruiters thank you for your support.

To Collect Sainsbury’s & Tesco’s Vouchers

This year in aid of comic relief we Red Nose Recruiters pledged to raise £1000 with a number of organised events.Through delivering delicious homemade cakes to our clients, holding a raffle, auctioning ourselves to clients for a mornings work, doing the Comic Relief sweepstake and wearing our Pyjama’s to work on Red Nose Day. To date we have raised £575.00.

We would like to thank everyone who donated, supported us and made a contribution to this very worthy cause.

You can still see the team and show your support by logging on to their giving page at http://my.rednoseday. com/rednoserecruiters and make a donation.

Come on, get involved and do something funny for money with us!

The Bidwell Guide and Scout Centre is used all year round by Scouting Groups & Young People Organisations.

Please help us by collecting the vouchers which will help us provide the centre with new cooking equipment and outdoor equipment for all our users. We can collect in Thetford so please contact Caroline Chad on 01842 821581 / 07833 556500 or by email carolinetchad@carolinechad. plus.com Thank you for your support.

Asthmatic To Cycle 400km In Kenya for Cancer Charities.

On February 19th 2012, Diss restaurateur Katrina Bavin will fly out to Kenya to take part in a Women only ride across the Rift Valley in Kenya raising money to support the work of three charities; Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action. Katrina is required to raise a minimum of £2800, in order to get this of to a good start she is organising a 1940s

Dance in the Dad’s Army Exhibition hall at Bressingham Steam museum on May 21st.

The ‘Bressingham Blitz Ball’ will have The Chris Walls 8 piece band playing, licensed bar and Hog roast and the ‘gallopers’ For more information regarding the challenge or to get tickets for the dance please call 07854 676016

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Homes & Gardens April Showers!

Cottage Windows Ltd

With spring in mind, Supreme Bathrooms have seen the trend continue this month with more people wanting us to remove the old and redundant bath to install a new and modern shower enclosure.

Cottage Windows Ltd is a small family business with a growing reputation in the Dereham area.

People lives have changed and we are looking to reduce the time we spend in bathrooms by installing showers which can save time and money, especially with water consumption the focus in our ever more energy saving world and our ever demanding complex lifestyles.

stores. We can then install a new shower valve if required within your existing tiles or we can re-tile where required, or we can install the excellent wetwall shower panels which are easy to keep clean but really look the part in your new shower.

Supreme Bathrooms offers a full range of showers in all shapes and sizes to suit your very own bathroom requirements all fitted with solid shower trays and not the leaking plastic type you find in DIY

May I also say a “Happy 16th birthday to my daughter April” and all other Dispatch readers with a Birthday in April, from everyone at Supreme Bathrooms.

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We take care of everything from plumbing and tiling to electrics and removal of all site rubbish. If you are thinking of a new bathroom or shower then call 01953 600660 for your free onsite bathroom survey.

Tony started the company in 2009 after working for a local firm for over 8 years and, with his son Robert, installs top quality doors, windows and conservatories to a high standard at competitive prices. We can also offer a wide range of composite doors and we fit ‘A’ rated glass as standard.

Cottage Windows Ltd is a member of Network Veka, a voluntary organisation within the double glazing industry, which monitors members’ work and covers all guarantees. This means, that should a member cease trading, Network Veka will arrange for another firm with the same high standard of workmanship to carry out any repairs.

So your guarantee is worth the paper it’s written on.

Because of our local building contacts, we are able to offer a complete service for conservatories or garden rooms.

We can either put our customers in touch with local builders or deal with the builder on the customers’ behalf.

If you are considering replacing your windows and doors or maybe adding a conservatory or garden room, please call Tony for a free, no obligation quote on: 01362 860331 or 07595 507244.

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Care And Maintenance Of Your Lawn Mower If you have a lawn mower and want to make your investment last it needs to be regularly maintained, this will keep it running more efficiently which in turn will save you money.

Does your mower not start as well as it did? Does it run poorly? And is the quality of the lawn cut not as good as it was?

Here are a few simple tips to help you keep your mower in tip top condition.

Always try to use fresh fuel, fuel older than 30 days starts to deteriorate it loses octane and gains moisture which can lead to gum deposits in the carburettor causing poor engine performance. If you plan to leave your mower for any length of time you should use a fuel additive which will prolong the life of the fuel and prevents build-up in the carburettor.

Replace the engine oil and oil filter as per manufacturer’s instructions but usually about every 50 Hrs. Check the engine oil level every 5 hours and top up if needed.

Replace the spark plug every 100 Hrs, plug type and gap can usually be found in the operator’s manual. Service the air filter every 25 hrs or every season, whichever comes first, if the filter is dirty then the mower may run badly and could also cause damage. Remove the filter and gently tap it on a flat surface if the filter is

very dirty, replace it with a new one.

Service your deck and blades, it’s a good idea and safer to remove the plug lead from the sparkplug before commencing any service work on the deck or blades.

Keep your deck clean and free from debris especially if your mower mulches, as a clogged deck will not mulch efficiently.

Clean your deck with soapy water and a garden hose, it’s easier to clean if done regularly and will keep your deck from corroding prematurely. Keep your blades sharp, this will make your mower more efficient and also give a better finish to your cut grass. Never attempt to sharpen the blades while still attached to the mower.

Blades should be sharpened evenly taking special care to keep them balanced. An unbalanced blade will leave an uneven cut on the lawn and could eventually lead to mower or engine damage.

Self propelled mowers or ride on mowers need a little more attention, they have drive belts which need to be check for wear or damage and also pulleys and belt idlers which have bearings that can become

seized or worn. They often have gearboxes which have oils that need checking or changing. Ride on mowers often have grease points on the steering axle and also Pneumatic tyres which should be checked for correct pressures.

By caring and maintaining your lawn mower you will make cutting the lawn

a more pleasurable and hassle free experience and the quality of your lawn will reflect this. If you haven’t the time or feel that your mower needs that extra special attention give us a call at Cranworth Farm Services and we will make sure your mower is ready for the season a head.

Garden Shows Bigger and better than ever before with new show features and a greater range of products, the Norfolk Garden Show is a celebration of the great outdoors.

Stroll through the stunning and artistic show gardens designed by local nurseries and landscapers for inspiration and ideas.

Bursting with colour, the main shopping village offers seasonal plants and shrubs, beautiful outdoor furniture and ornaments, tools and much more at discounted show prices. New for 2011 is the Garden & Home marquee with everything you could

think of to turn your house into a home.

Everything you need for a fantastic day out whether you are a horticultural connoisseur or gardening novice can be at an Aztec Garden Show.

Further information and advanced tickets can be found at www.aztecevents.co.uk along with alternative dates and locations.

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Homes & Gardens Replace Your Windows? Plant Heritage There are a few clear signs that can help you reach a decision.

Ask yourself the following questions: Do my windows have condensation or a frost buildup? If you touch the interior pane of glass is it cold in the winter or warm in the summer? When next to your window does it feel colder than the rest of the house?

From inside, take a lighted candle and hold it in line with the window frame, does the flame flicker anywhere around the frame?

Look at your windows outside; is the trim rotting, cracking or missing? Is the glass broken or cracked anywhere? Do your windows ever get stuck or won’t stay closed or open? Are you unhappy with the way your windows look?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it is time to replace your windows.

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A Pink Theme at Spring Plant Fair, Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk. Sunday 29th May 2011 10.30am - 4pm.

Replacement windows help reduce your heating and cooling bills and provide better UV protection - The money saved means they will have soon paid for themselves. Getting windows that look the way you want can increase the resale value of your home as well as create a more aesthetically pleasing environment.

The popular annual spring plant fair run by Suffolk Plant Heritage in partnership with Helmingham Hall Gardens has a ‘Pink’ theme this year. Eight hundred plants of the Alpine dianthus (commonly known as ‘Pinks’) Whatfield Gem and Whatfield Cancan will be given away free to visitors.

Call Jason of J & S Homeworks on 07747 847606 for a free no obligation quote to transform your home.

An original watercolour of Dianthus ‘Alan Titchmarsh’, by artist Brenda Green will be raffled at the Fair.

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This is the twelfth year that Suffolk Plant Heritage (formerly NCCPG) has held its sale at Helmingham Hall in partnership with Helmingham Hall Gardens. Specialist nurseries including Fernatix, Harveys Garden Plants and Woottens of Wenhaston will be selling a wide range of unusual and popular plants.

Several nurseries will be coming direct from exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The Plant Doctors will be holding a clinic during the day offering advice. National Plant Collections based in Suffolk including Dianthus (Malmaisons), Campanula, Hosta and Astrantia will be on display, as well as stands selling garden furniture and accessories, including Campaign and Wood Alfresco.

Visitors to the plant sale can also enjoy Helminghams Grade 1 listed gardens.

Entry to plant sale £6 including admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens. (9m NE of Ipswich on B1077.)

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Health, beauty & wellbeing Joy Of Juicing Would you like a quick and tasty way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables in one convenient glass?

Try making fresh juice at home. When juicing, the pulp is extracted, leaving you with a smooth, delicious, preservativefree beverage teeming with nutrients.

Jazzercise recommends juicing as a healthy alternative and also reminds us to include whole foods in our diet for added fibre.

When you juice at home, you get to choose exactly what flavours you enjoy most. Experiment and create new recipes by modifying the ingredients a bit each day based on the produce you have on hand.

Home juicers are available in many stores and online, starting at around £50. Features to consider include entry chute width, how much pulp is removed,

quietness of operation and ease of clean-up.

Here are some tips for easy, fun, healthful juicing: Balanced Blends Balance fruit’s natural sugars and acidity by including veggies for their alkalinity. Celery and cucumber both juice very well thanks to their high water content.

Drink it Now Without preservatives found in bottled beverages, your juice will taste best and have the most health benefits when you drink it immediately after making it.

Store freshly-made juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.

Stock Up Juicing requires more product than it may appear at first. Once you begin, you’ll learn how much to have on hand so there’s enough to share with everyone in your household.

Go Green Add green veggies to your blend. The flavours of kale, broccoli, spinach and chard can almost be masked when juiced with fruit, though the colour of your concoction will take on their green tints.

Go easy on the quantity – green juice is powerful.

Lighten up with Lemon Lemons and limes brighten the flavour.

Begin by juicing half a lemon or lime and see how you like it before graduating to the whole fruit.

Whole Foods Alternative For a thicker beverage more like a smoothie, use a strong food processor to make a drink of entire fruits and vegetables, pulp and all. Be sure to add liquid such as water or milk for more fluid consistency.

Recipe ideas: Try some of these delightful juicing combinations: • Carrot, apple and celery • Carrot, apple and beets (peel beets before putting them into the juicer) • Tomatoes, celery, cucumber, carrots, half a lime and salt for a veggie cocktail

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Experiment with quantities to find the flavour blends you like best. Drink to your health!

Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. There is now a network of 7,800 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.

The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, cardio box and Latin style movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall “feel good” factor.

Jazzercise classes in Thetford are on a Tuesday and Thursday @ 7.30 pm @ Carnegie Rooms. Additional Jazzercise programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch.

For more information on Jazzercise in Thetford go to www.tryjazzercise. com or call 07971 449420 email slgrayuk@yahoo.com Simonds are always pleased with the quality of advertising with Dispatch & their team is always friendly & professional.

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Manor Court Day Care Manor Court Day Care Centre for the elderly is based in Griston, Norfolk. in promoting independence in all individuals where possible.

Reminiscence activities are available for individuals with dementia which recreate ‘life skills’.

It is open 5 days a week Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. We have around 36 guests per day all aged 55+, with social services funded and private places available.

Our service provides transport either by social services or our own transport for our guests.

We specialise in Dementia care, with quality specialist care delivered by a fully trained staff team who believe

South Norfolk Mobility Centre Here at South Norfolk Mobility Centre we don’t just sell new scooters and power chairs, we have a good range of pre-used vehicles as well, fully serviced and ready to go.

Extend exercise classes, musical entertainers, singing, dancing, quizzes, table top activities such as dominoes, card games etc, hairdressing and chiropody are some of the services and activities that we provide on a daily basis.

Freshly cooked meals which are cooked on the premises are also provided to our guests.

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Above: Michael Lockwood of South Norfolk Mobility Prices start from £440.00. We choose to stock only top quality pre-used products, anything less does not make it into our showroom. Currently we have models

from Roma (Shoprider), Electric Mobility (Rascal), Pride Mobility and Mercury, both road legal, pavement scooters and power chairs. So, please come and visit us and let us see if we can help you with your mobility.

We look forward to seeing you. www.southnorfolkmobilitycentre.co.uk

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY Blue Badge Scheme

Keeping Active

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems.

It is never too late to think about adopting a healthier lifestyle.

It allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go. The scheme operates throughout the UK and is managed by local authorities, who deal with applications and issue Blue Badges.

The scheme does not apply to off-street car parks, private roads and at most airports. However, parking spaces may be offered to badge holders, but do not assume you can park for free.

About The Scheme The application of the scheme differs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please see the relevant website for more information – listed below. The information on this page relates to England unless specified. In England, Blue Badge holders may generally park:

Displaying The Blue Badge Display the Blue Badge where it can be clearly read through the windscreen. The front of the badge should face upwards, showing the wheelchair symbol. You should be sent a parking clock with your Blue Badge. The parking clock must show your time of arrival and be displayed next to your Blue Badge when you park either: On yellow lines or In other places where there is a time restriction

This may mean changes to your diet, or being more active. Small changes can make a big difference to your health – making you feel better, giving you more energy, helping you to sleep more soundly. People who are the least active stand to gain most by becoming a little more active, more often.

• On single or double yellow lines for up to three hours, except where there is a ban on loading or unloading • At ‘on-street’ parking meters and payand-display machines for free and for as long as they need to

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For further information visit www.direct.gov.uk or telephone: 020 7944 2914 or 0161 367 0009.

Staying Active Keeping active helps us to feel more energetic. Specific benefits include helping to: • Manage high blood pressure and angina • Keep weight under control • Maintain regular bowel movements • Stimulate a poor appetite • Strengthen muscles and bones • Alleviate discomfort if you have arthritis or Parkinson’s • Regular exercise increases production of brain

• Chemicals that lift your mood and make you feel happy so it can also be a good way to deal with stress and anxiety • Developing and maintaining stamina, strength, flexibility and balance are particularly important as you get older: • Stamina helps you walk any distance, swim, mow the lawn • Strength helps you climb stairs, carry shopping, rise from a chair • Flexibility helps you bend down, get in and out of a car, wash your hair, remove a sweater • Balance helps you walk and climb steps confidently, stand from a sitting position, respond quickly if you trip Any amount of extra activity makes a difference. Aim to build up to around 30 minutes of moderate activity on five or more days a week.

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