Discover Fareham Oct/Nov 2014

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Come out of the Cold with First Call In 1993 James Walker decided to walk away from his job as a service engineer because he realised that he could do a better, more reliable and economical job for people by working on his own.

So he set up First Call Heating and 21 years later is still looking for ways to improve his company and help his customers when they realise that their long-serving boiler has given up the ghost.

First Call Heating is now a local, well thought of heating company operating from their showroom in Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford. They train and employ local engineers and only cover the SO and PO postal areas so are always ready to respond in that critical situation when the boiler fails and your home is starting to feel like Iceland.

When a customer’s boiler breaks down, First Call has always been great at responding to calls, being rated at 9.9 by reviewers on the Checkatrade website.

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Relax... together we’ve got it covered...

New for old parts

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Priority service

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No excess charges

Boiler Care

full boiler service, inc. 12 months boiler and controls cover for just £15.99 per month.

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Big Surprises come in Small Packages Not long ago, business success was judged by a swanky office or a shiny showroom. A receptionist would welcome you through the door and the car park was full Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston of company cars with the MD’s Jag in prime position marked “RESERVED”.

But welcome to 2014. These days, home based business are often just as successful, with highly skilled people able to provide great service but with lower overheads sometimes but not always leading to particularly competitive prices.

And we are testament to that. Discover Magazines is the biggest local magazine publisher in this area, but you wouldn’t know it by the size of our office. We have always operated successfully and efficiently from our homes.

Clearly premises open to the public can add credibility (and sometimes are necessary – not too many car servicing businesses are run from the spare room!). But Discover is keen to support the good ‘one man band’ businesses that don’t have an office or showroom and are home based. If an advert doesn’t include an address or landline number then it’s likely the business is mobile without a formal office. With modern technology, mobile phones and cloud computing, working remotely, on the move or from home has become a very acceptable way of running a company. So, if you use Discover to find a local company and want to check out their credentials ask for proof of professional memberships, insurance and references rather than what their address is.

As you can imagine, we do come across some dodgy, fly-by-night businesses wanting to advertise and disappear without paying. We know the signs; we hear of reputations and we will decline advertising from poor payers or very unreliable communicators. We can’t catch them all though, so if you have a bad experience with any of our advertisers please feel free to inform us. If you’ve had a good one, we’d love to hear it, too.

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BAKING

Lamingtons

These scrumptious small Australian cakes are made with a whisked light and buttery sponge which is coated in a quick chocolate icing and desiccated coconut.

They may be a little fiddly to make but it’s well worth the effort!

Ingredients: SPONGE • 4 large eggs • 115g caster sugar • 115g plain flour, sifted • 40g unsalted butter, melted and cooled

ICING AND COATING • 450g icing sugar • 50g cocoa powder • 70g unsalted butter, melted • 225g desiccated coconut

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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Grease a

23cm square cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

2. To make the sponge, place the eggs and sugar in a

heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk together with a hand-held electric whisk until the mixture is very thick and pale and leaves a trail on the surface when the whisk is lifted. Remove the bowl from the saucepan.

3. Sift over the flour and fold in gently then pour over the

melted butter and fold in until just incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until risen, golden and springy to the touch. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then turn the cake out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Cut the cold cake into 9 squares.

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4. To make the icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder

Pop the sponge squares in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before coating in the icing – they will be a little firmer to handle and the icing will set more quickly.

5. Spread the coconut on a large flat plate. Take each sponge

Makes 9 cakes Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling and setting

into a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter and 75ml boiling water and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. square and dip in the chocolate icing to coat completely, using two forks to gently turn the sponge square. Lift the coated square out of the icing and shake to allow any excess icing to fall back into the bowl.

6. Roll the iced square in the coconut to coat all over. Place on a board lined with baking paper and leave to set.

Repeat with the rest of the sponge squares.

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Discover What’s On LUNCHTIME CONCERT 28 Oct, 1.05 to 1.55pm Holy Trinity Church, Fareham Parish Organists – our resident organists entertain. Tea, coffee and squash provided; bring your own lunch. Admission free; retiring collection for High Time appeal to restore tower and clock. 01329 280869 APPLE DAY 30 Oct, 11am to 3:30pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey Join the ‘Friends of Royal Victoria Country Park’ for a day of appletastic activities, including archery and apple crafts. Home made apple goodies for sales too. Small charge for activities. Normal parking charges apply.02380 455157 CHILDREN’S MOONLIT MEMORIES MEANDER 30 Oct, 6:30pm Portsmouth Historic Dockyard A night-time walk in the half term holidays, gives children the chance to take part in their very own sponsored event past HMS Victory which looks spectacular lit at night. 1.5 mile or 3 mile challenge. Medal & snack on completion. Optional fancy dress – Pirates & Princesses! £5 per child with a sponsorship target of £25. 02392 238533. moonlitmemories@rowanshospice.co.uk

LITTLE FORESTERS’ SPOOKY WOODLAND STORIES 30 Oct, 10:30am to 12Noon Itchen Valley Country Park, West End SO30 3HQ A creepy outside story, craft and campfire session for 2-5 year olds and their parents. ]£3.50.

02380 688444 (B) HALLOWEEN LANTERNS 31 Oct, 10:30am to 12:30pm Itchen Valley Country Park, West End SO30 3HQ Make Glass Lanterns ready for Halloween night. £3 per lantern.

02380 688444 TITCHFIELD INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE Every Friday until 12 Dec, 10am to 12Noon Titchfield Community Centre Must book table before day.

Not weather dependant so come every week to sell or pick up bargains rain or shine!

Sellers can arrive and unpack at 9.30am. £8 pre table, 30p entry, Children free. 07901 501509 WINTER CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 1 Nov, 10am to 2pm Wallington Village Hall, Fareham A splendid array of crafts and gifts on display by local artists, crafters, hobbyists and small independent businesses. Free entry. Stalls available for £17.50.

07540153141 PORTSMOUTH CRAFT SHOW 1 Nov, 10am to 4pm Mountbatten Leisure Centure Handicrafters & Suppliers under one roof! Jewellery, card making, scrapbooking, woodwork, artwork, stitch craft more! £1 Entrance Fee (Under 13’s free). info@scrapbookgetaways.co.uk.

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CRAFTS AT FORT PURBROOK 1-2 Nov, 10:30am to 4:30pm Portsdown Hill Road, Nr. Cosham Handmade crafts, food ideas and quality gifts from Britain and around the world.

Demonstrations, children’s entertainment, tours of the Fort.

Something special for the home, Christmas gifts or a day out.

Adults £4, Concessions £3.50, Under 16’s Free. 01243 641306 URBAN LINE DANCE MONTHLY DISCO 1 Nov, 7:30 to 10:30pm Wallington Village Hall, Fareham Monthly Linedance disco held on the first Saturday of every month.

Always a good music selection.

Requests played all night. Bring your own Refreshments. £6 per dancer. 01329 315641 EXPLOSION FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 2 Nov, 5-8pm Explosion Museum, Gosport Events throughout the evening.

Free Admission. Fireworks from 7pm. 02392 505600 BURSLEDON’S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH 2 Nov, 2-6pm Bursledon Windmill SO31 8BG Drop-in event for the whole community for the Windmill’s 200th birthday. Folk music, mulled cider, jacket potatoes from the clay oven, a steam lorry and some seasonal surprises!

Please try to park off site and walk. Usual entrance charge plus charge for food and drink.

08456035635 COSHAM BONFIRE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY 5 Nov King George V Playing Fields A fantastic event for all the family. 02392 841400

WARSASH CHORAL SOCIETY 7 Nov, 7:30pm St. Leonard’s Church, Bursledon The society is performing Brahms’s Requiem but they urgently need extra voices to come and sing this wonderful work – they rehearse on Friday evenings in the Hook Room in the Victory Hall, Warsash at 8.00 pm. Soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices all needed. 01489 892326 EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP 7 Nov, Fareham Working Men’s Club P With Gareth Lewis. Ticket Prices TBA. 01329 232575. www. gareth-lewis.com FIREWORKS NIGHT 8 Nov, 6pm (Gates Open) Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey SO31 5GA Refreshments, miniature train rides and mini fun fair also available. Cedar tea rooms will be open until 7.30pm. Tickets in advance Adult £5, child £3.

On the night Adult £7, Child £5.

02380 455157 AN EVENING WITH VICTOR AND ALBERT 8 Nov, 7-10:30pm Botley Market Hall SO30 2AA An evening of song, laughter and tales from two great entertainers. £15 for show, includes Baked Potato Supper. Derek Oswald 01489 781155 (B) FIREWORK FIESTA AND FUN FAIR 8 Nov, 6pm Greta Park, Hedge End SO30 4DY Adults £3, children £1, Family 2 adults + 2 children £7. No advance tickets, pay at the gate which opens at 6.00pm.

Fireworks will be closer to 7.30pm www.hedgeendcarnival. org.uk

FAREHAM ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR 9 Nov, 10:30am Ferneham Hall, Fareham The fair regularly attracts around 70 local ands regional exhibitors. Entry £1.50. 01243 788596. www. emmottpromotions.co.uk ANNUAL SERBVICE OF REMEMBERANCE 9 Nov, 10:45-11:30am Royal Marines Museum, Southsea PO4 9PX A service made even more poignant in this 350th year anniversary of the Royal Marines.

10am visitors arrive. 10.50am Drumhead Ceremony by the Royal Marines School of Music followed by a wreath laying ceremony. The Fort Cumberland Guard will fire the 11am gun to signal the start and the finish of the two minutes silence. £5. 02392 819385 CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT MARKET 15 Nov, 10am to 2pm Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington PO14 2PP A splendid array of crafts and gifts on display by local artists, crafters, hobbyists and small independent businesses.

Free entry.

07540153141 CATS PROTECTION CHRISTMAS FAYRE 15 Nov, 1:30-3:30pm St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Alverstoke PO12 2ET Gosport Cats Protection have diaries, calendars and Christmas cards, bags and jewellery all with a feline theme, crafts, raffle, books and bric a brac, cakes & refreshments. 20p entry. www. gosport.cats.org.uk

9 NOTES IN NOVEMBER 16 Nov, 6pm St. Peters Church, Titchfield An entertaining hour of music and poetry for Remembrance and in anticipation of Advent presented by pianist and composer Charles Timberlake and his guests.

Mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. £8. 01329 847003 Mon to Thurs. www.charlestimberlake.co.uk WANDERING WITCHES’ FAYRE 16 Nov, 10am to 3pm Waterlooville Community Centre Artists, artisans and craftspeople showing and selling their beautiful work. Demonstrations, costumes, live entertainment, refreshments, bar open from 1pm. Free Entry.

QUIZ NIGHT 19 Nov, 7:30pm Soberton Hall SO32 3PF Friends of the Meon Valley Garden Club. info@meon-valleygarden-club.co.uk BOTLEY CHORAL SOCIETY – ST. CECILIA CONCERTS 22 Nov, 7:30pm, St. John the Evangelist, West Meon 23 Nov, 7:30pm, All Saints Church, Botley. A mix of French and British Sacred music.

NEWTS IN BISHOPS WALTHAM 24 Nov, 7:30pm Church Hall, Free Street SO32 1AN Presentation by Clare May, Principal Ecologist with global consultancy WYG. Adults £2.50, Children free. 01489 890961 or janegentry@btinternet.com CRY ANNUAL GREAT CAKE BAKE 28 Nov, 2-4:30pm Botley Market Hall, High Street Help support the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. A cup of tea or coffee with cakes to eat in or take away. Anne Hunter 01489 785501

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On The Stage

Your guide to Professional and Amateur productions close to you

BOX OFFICE NUMBERS Chesil Theatre, Winchester

07527 471539

Ferneham Hall, Fareham

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Theatre Royal, Winchester

01962 840440

The Point, Eastleigh

02380 652333

Titchfield Festival Theatre

01329 556156

The Plaza Theatre, Romsey

01794 512987

Hangar Farm Theatre Arts, Totton

02380 667683

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 13-18 Oct A classic musical farce inspired the Frankie Howard TV vehicle Up Pompeii! Plaza Theatre, Romsey SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! 24 Oct Blast from the Past uses soldiers’ songs, musical hall numbers and war poems to tell the story of ‘The War to End All Wars’. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton SOUNDS OF THE GLENN MILLER ERA

26 Oct Recapture the sounds of a bygone era in an evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. Theatre Royal, Winchester THE THREE MUSKETEERS

30 Oct – 1 Nov Join the dashing young d’Artagnan and his fellow men in a play wrapped up in dazzling sword-play and thrilling action. Ferneham Hall, Fareham OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR 11-15 Nov Musical entertainment by Winchester Musicals and Opera Society. Theatre Royal, Winchester

THE SHELL SEEKERS 11-15 Nov All three of Penelope’s children want a piece of their late grandfather’s artwork after discovering that it will fetch a rather tidy sum at auction. Plaza Theatre, Romsey I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS 12-16 Nov An enchanting and interactive production suitable for 5-11 year olds. The Point, Eastleigh I LOVE MUSICALS 20-22 Nov Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society presents a hugely entertaining show of magical musical moments. The Point, Eastleigh RED NIGHT 20-29 Nov A gripping and deeply moving play to commemorate the Great War. Titchfield Festival Theatre.

THE BLUES BROTHERS EXPERIENCE 27 Nov Capturing the essence of both the music and the film in a stage show that electrifies with a live ten-piece band. Ferneham Hall, Fareham

PETER PAN 27-30 Nov The magical story of Peter Pan where you will meet Tinker Belle, The Lost Boys and Captain Hook.

The Point, Eastleigh LITTLE WOMEN 29 Nov-6 Dec A timeless and enduring classic about four sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Chesil Theatre, Winchester ROYAL MARINES BAND 30 Nov Stirring marches, popular classics and music of the Big Band era.

Entertaining and spectacular.

Ferneham Hall, Fareham GREASE 4-6 Dec Debut Youth Theatre start a new term at 1950’s Rydell High with Sandy & Danny. Hangar Farm Arts Centre, Totton SCROOGE 4-6 Dec The Point Youth Theatre tell a story full of mischief and music. The Point, Eastleigh SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

12 Dec – 4 Jan With ‘Eastenders’ star Stefan Booth as Prince Simon of Sofaria, a delightful panto – oh yes it is!

Ferneham Hall, Fareham

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Solent Blinds wins Employer of the Year Award Catch22 is a training provider and delivers apprenticeships with over 150 employers across London, Hampshire, Essex, Dorset, East Midlands and South Yorkshire.

In 2013/14 Catch22 Apprenticeships supported over 500 apprentices, with 8 out of the 10 stating that they would recommend us to others.

In recognition of partnerships with employers, Catch22 awarded its inaugural Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award to Solent Blinds.

HRH Princess Anne presented this prestigious award to David Summers, General Manager of Solent Blinds.

“We believe that everyone has talent HRH Princess Anne presenting award to David Summers and Solent Blinds as a small business who work for Solent Blinds have is keen to offer continued to make great progress opportunities for young people in their jobs and their self to complete an apprenticeship confidence. This is testament with us. We are passionate about to the amazing support, coaching developing our people and believe and guidance offered by David that our skilled colleagues set us and his team at Solent Blinds.” apart from our competition. This Catch22 would also like to thank award is a wonderful recognition HSBC, the Skills Funding Agency/ of our commitment to developing National Apprenticeships Service the future workforce in our and JP Morgan for supporting us sector.” David Summers, General along with the many employers Manager, Solent Blinds and partners that work with us.

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Planning for Building Work

by Katherine Sorrell

Thinking of getting the builders in? Forward planning is vital. Our expert has some handy advice.

Ready, Steady, Go? It may sound obvious, but do you know exactly what work needs doing to your home? Think structure first, then decoration.

Are the walls and roof safe and sound? Is the house warm enough in winter? How good is your boiler – have you got hot water whenever you need it? Do your windows stick; do your stairs creak, do your gutters drip or is your plaster crumbling away?

Aim to get all the boring but necessary repairs and renovations out of the way – you might want to look for tradespeople (from builders to carpenters, electricians to plumbers) in the pages of this magazine – before turning your attention to paint colours, floorings and soft furnishings.

Then sort out your budget, agree a programme of work and get ready to make a few cups of tea.

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If you want your project to run as smoothly as possible, make sure you get the following issues sorted in advance: • Hours to be worked • Access to the house (especially if you won’t be living there), and security • Parking • Storage of tools and other equipment • Who is responsible for clearing the working area in advance, and cleaning up afterwards • Use of a WC, and a sink to clean tools • Disposal of rubbish • Use of power points • Potential aggravation to neighbours (anything from loud building noise to playing a radio)

Keep safety first and foremost if you’re doing any building work yourself. Never attempt any work that you are not competent to handle and, if it involves gas or electricity, call in a professional. If necessary, take the time to do a course, read a book or at least watch relevant internet videos. Use the right tool for the job, and ensure it’s in good working order before you start. Make sure you know how to use hire tools properly. Wear appropriate clothing, keep pets and children out of the way, tie long hair back and don’t smoke on the job. Heavy lifting to be done? Get help at the appropriate time. Be especially careful when using a ladder, don’t rush or cut corners, and store tools and equipment safely. Ventilate any areas where there are fumes or a great deal of dust and, last but by no means least, keep a first aid kit handy, just in case.

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Rules and Regulations

Before you start any building work – and especially if it’s a major change such as an extension or conversion – find out whether or not you need to obtain planning permission from your local authority.

Go to planningportal.gov.uk/permission for lots of information. If you live in a listed building, green belt or a conservation area, you should be especially careful to get the necessary consents – it is a criminal offence to fail to apply for listed building consent when required, for example, so it is always worth checking with your local planning authority.

You may also be surprised to find that Building Regulations cover most aspects of work to your home, from the energy efficiency of new windows to electrical installations. It is important that you comply with them, because if you don’t you could be asked to alter or remove the work. You would also have problems when you come to sell your property. Confirm with your builder that he is taking responsibility for compliance – and get the necessary documentation to prove it once the work is finished. If you are doing the work yourself, talk to the building control department of your local authority.

GOING GREEN? Now is the time to decide on any environmentally friendly features that could save you money (and the planet) in the long run. Some eco measures, such as ground source heat pumps and wind turbines, are best suited for new builds or topto-toe renovations, but others – solar panels and rainwater recycling, for example – are more easily achievable. And don’t overlook the straightforward options, including fitting double or secondary glazing, installing water-saving showerheads and insulating your loft. Even tiny moves such as connecting an energy monitor or switching to energy-saving light bulbs can make a big difference. For more information, go to www. energysavingtrust.org.uk.

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by Tom Hughes I have a blended family. I don’t mean one night I went mad, chopped them all to bits with an axe then heaved their dismembered corpses into a giant Moulinex. What I actually mean is Sarah and I have four kids between us. And no, it’s not Piccadilly Circus in our house, it’s Grand Central Station.

“Dad, I’m just going out.”

“But Rob, you’ve just come in.”

“Yes I know, I’ve come in to say I’m going out. Bye.” (slam).

“Dad, will you take me to the cinema?”

“Emma, what are we going to see?”

“I’m going to watch The Hunger Games.”

“Half way through the movie, will I feel like a Lyons hot dog?”

“A what? Dad you’re not coming, you’re just giving us a lift.”

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Keys, coat, shoes, glasses….ready.

Beep! Beep!

Hang on, who is that outside sounding their horn?

“Glasgow.”

“It’s OK, Rebecca’s Mum’s here, she’s taking us now, mix up, bye!” (slam).

“I’ve got tickets to see The Sausage Knotters.”

I sit back down in my coat. Ollie (the dog) sees that I am now wearing my anorak and trots off to retrieve his lead. He drops it at my feet and gives me his, “Well, come on!” look. We make it to the front porch just as the heavens open. “I’m taking Ollie out, bye!” (slam).

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“Glasgow?”

Eyebrows up, chin down, “So… that’s a no?”

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“Fine!”

Sarah delayed her countdown just a touch too long - “Three…..two (slam), oh damn!”

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“Dad! That’s so unfair! Right!

Fine.”

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“Three, two, one …(slam!) Ooh, right on the money.”

Sarah was impressed. “You’ve got that down to a tee.”

“Here, do you want a go?”

“OK” Right on cue, Evan popped his head round.

“Dad, can I have a lift on Friday?”

“No problem, where to, your girlfriend’s? The cinema?”

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“Rebecca’s Mum, I think she was supposed to take.”

“Well nobody told me.”

Then, a miracle, a gift from the gods. Rob passed his test. We were so proud, his Mother was overjoyed. A whole new world opened up. Lifts to the pub, lifts to the game, lifts to the pub; my life was coming back to say hello!

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Long summer nights at our local watching other couples throw car keys at each other filtered into my mind.

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It was my birthday last week. I came home and everyone was in the front room grinning. I sat down, Rob pushed Olly off my lap and handed me my present. A pair of driver’s gloves and some furry dice. Everyone fell about. A car horn blared outside.

“That’s not that Rebecca’s scary Mum again is it?”

“Ok, and how much is it for the year?

“No. Come on Dad, we’re taking you to dinner.”

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“One moment please…five thousand eight hundred and fifty nine pounds, and thirty one pence.”

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