Discover Meon Valley July/August 2015

Meon Valley JULY/AUGUST 2015

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Inside

Household Cavalry at New Forest Show

Supporting

Meon Valley Businesses See page 20

Henry V comes

to Bishop’s Waltham

Plus much more

YO U R F R E E C O M M U N I T Y M AGA Z I N E & LO CA L BU S I N E S S D I R E C TO RY

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Head To Toe Pilates

Building strength from the inside out Body Control Pilates is known to; strengthen muscles, ease back problems, improve balance & posture, keep joints supple, help with bone health, improve coordination & functional movement, increase stamina & energy

Pilates classes in Bishop’s Waltham, Jubilee Hall Fridays

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Boyatt Wood Chandler’s Ford Lyndhurst

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Antiques to sell?

Do you have any interesting curiosities hidden away or in the loft?

Or perhaps you've inherited some boxes of 'bits' not to your taste but you don't know what to do with them.

Carol Walker is looking for vintage clothes or fabrics, cutlery, pretty tea sets, china, jewellery, silver, collectables, curtains, small furniture or any old or interesting things.

If any of these ring a bell call Carol on 01489 602462 or email carol.wedgwoodlady@ntlworld.com. Carol can come to you and give you a fair price with no fuss.

Need Space? • Clearing Clutter? • Inherited Items?

Unused Dinnerware? • House Clearance Undertaken?

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Phone Carol on 01489 602462 3

Food Fest We’re into our food, my family. Of course everyone is ‘into’ food to survive, but some people do just Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston eat to live. Not us though – we finish each meal dreaming of what we are going to be having at the next.

ADVERTISING SALES ENQUIRIES Tel: Melanie Tinson 023 8027 6396 Email: melanie@discovermagazines.co.uk Web: www.discoveradvertising.co.uk

ACCOUNTS ENQUIRIES Tel: Tania Houston 02380 266388 option 2 Email: tania@discovermagazines.co.uk

EDITORIAL/COMMUNITY NEWS Please visit www.discovercommunity.co.uk and use the Editorial Form under Contact Us Email: editorial@discovermagazines.co.uk Tel: 02380 266388 option 4

This edition of Discover is delivered

by Royal Mail to 10,600 homes and businesses in the SO32 1, SO32 2, PO17 5 and PO17 6 postcodes. This includes Bishops Waltham, Wickham and nearby villages Meon Valley’s No 1 Community Magazine 11 local editions 145,000 circulation

My husband is the cook and even though our children are 20 and 17 now, he likens us all to chicks in the nest, beaks open wide hungrily calling for the next morsel. But we’re really not into plates piled high with processed food, it’s food quality that counts for us.

So one of the highlights for us in the calendar is Hampshire Food Festival. From the 1st July to the 2nd August venues across the area hold workshops, demonstrations, tours, tasters and special menus to celebrate the best of Hampshire food and drink. The award-winning Hampshire Food Festival will be in its 15th year in 2015 and last year attracted over 295,000 visitors.

Many events, which are all held at numerous different locations across Hampshire, are free or low-cost, and there is plenty for adults, children and families.

Mel and I were invited to the press launch day last year (unfortunately too late to tell you about it here) and had the most wonderful few hours sampling some of the producers’ wares. Chutney, ice-cream, cakes, cheeses, wines and beers…mmm, my mouth is watering just writing about it.

I promise you I’m not just saying it to get another press invite, so much of what we tried was a league above the mass-produced versions.

The full list of events is on-line at www.hampshirefare. co.uk and watch out for the logo as pictured here at local restaurants and food outlets, indicating they are using local produce.

Until next time.

Tania Editor

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LOCAL EVENTS

Join the Adventure at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show!

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show will be held at New Park, Brockenhurst on 28th, 29th and 30th July 2015. This year, the Show is delighted to announce, the attendance of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their exciting and dynamic Musical Ride as the Main Ring attraction.

Their performances showcase the very best of military equestrianism and tradition and the spectacular team will perform a dynamic performance to wow the crowds. It is certainly a wonderful sight not to be missed.

The troop, all mounted on black horses and resplendent in full ceremonial uniform, will give two performances on all three days of the Show.

As well as this spectacular attraction, the Show will once again

welcome the Ringwood Brewery Heavy Horse Musical Drive whose wonderful grace and agility will astound you. In contrast feel the excitement rise as the Inter Hunt Relay race over their testing course of jumps, so the louder you cheer the faster they go!

Our theme for this year is ‘Join the Adventure’ so why not come along and try your hand at milking a cow, painting and potting, fishing and forestry or perhaps even take part in the tractor tug of war. Visit the Forest Fun Factory and be entertained by clowns, choirs, dance acts and much more! Make sure you head over to our Show Farm where the children can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyard animals. Pop into our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racing and enjoy the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section. Follow our education trails around the Showground to learn more about agriculture, food and farming.

We will certainly be celebrating our love of horses as we host over 150 showing, jumping and in-hand

classes. From the traditional New Forest pony to the magnificent show jumpers there are horses for all to enjoy.

One area not to be missed is the Flower Show which boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a plant hunters’ paradise highlighting the best horticulture from trade nurseries.

The Southern Vegetable Championships and Flower Arranging competitions also produce a magnificent display and are a must-see part of the Show.

There are over 600 trade stands providing some of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses. For those of you looking to make that special purchase we really are a shoppers’ paradise.

During a fun packed day at the Show, why not enjoy the vast range of food available, or visit the Food Hall for some wellearned refreshments. Whether you live in the local area or are visiting on holiday, make the New Forest & Hampshire County Show an essential part of this year’s calendar and enjoy the adventure.

Visit www.newforestshow. co.uk for more information to take advantage of our amazing advance ticket offers.

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A gorgeous vintage style café, right in the heart of Waltham Chase

take away service free wifi

A delicious selection of home-baked cakes and cupcakes, traditional afternoon tea, plus a mini children’s afternoon tea, as well as toasties, paninis and ploughman’s platters, all served on vintage crockery.

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Support Local Independents

Baytree Beauty Kerrie Eves is the proprietor of Baytree Beauty, in Bay Tree Walk and she has recently celebrated 13 years of trading in the village. “It has a traditional village feel to it and is a great place to run a business in a really busy square.”

Frocks and Fripperies and Carol Walker Antiques Carol Walker is just one of the Chesapeake traders with Frocks and Fripperies and Carol Walker Antiques, “You can get a good range of vintage and modern labelled clothes in a wonderful building that is different, unusual and the atmosphere is just fanastic.”

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Lilly’s

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On the edge of the village square in Wickham is Lilly’s, a wonderful tea room and restaurant. Owner Simon told Discover Magazines, “Being here with a business is all about community, and being part of the village.”

Debbie Dodd owns and runs Distinctive Designs in Warwick Lane, a wonderful emporium of distinctive gifts. “It is special working here because you are part of the community and you get to know the customers and become involved in their lives.”

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED CITY CENTRE FLORIST Southampton prime corner trading position on main road.

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T/O £1k pw. L/hold £14,950 plus sav. REF: HW1474 UNISEX HAIR & BEAUTY SALON 5 stations, 1 backwash; Sun-tan room. Spacious, refurbished, air-conditioned. Busy pedestrian shopping precinct in Southampton. Takings £1,200 pw. L/hold £19,000 REF: HW1445 SANDWICH BAR/COFFEE Spacious premises scope for outside catering. Close Ind Estate in Totton. Sales ave £1,400 pw. Rent only £100 pw.

Inside tables/seating. L/hold £29,950 REF: HW1464 VILLAGE CONVENIENCE STORE On a busy rural link road between Eastleigh and Winchester.

Off-licence, Lottery; Hot bakery items; CTN; newspaper rounds; 20 yr renewable lease; rent £270 pw; sales £4k pw.

L/hold £39,950 plus stock REF: HW1458 IMMACULATE PATISSERIE, CRAFT BAKERY & SANDWICH BAR £28k Re-Fit completed 2014. 10 YR lease inc S/C flat generating £8k pa rental income. Sales ave £3,200 pw. Affluent residential area near Winchester. L/hold. £59,950 REF: HW1467

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DECORATIVE GRAVELS & ROCKERY inc vat £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £622.80 £644.40 £639.90 £538.80 £642.00 £570.00 £598.80 £598.80 £696.00 £622.80 £634.80 £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £598.80 £478.80

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HENRY V COMES TO BISHOP’S WALTHAM ON THE ROAD TO AGINCOURT History is coming to Bishop’s Waltham in July when the town celebrates the 600th anniversary of Henry V’s stay at Bishop’s Waltham Palace on his way to the famous Battle of Agincourt.

The town is planning a 4 day programme of events from Thursday 16th July to Sunday 19th July to take place in and around the ruins of the Bishop’s Waltham Palace, with the kind permission of English Heritage.

There will be an exciting programme, designed to attract both the local community and those from further afield. From open air theatre and cinema productions, to historical re-enactments, participative activities for young and old, exhibitions, music, dance and medieval food and drink; there will be something for everyone. Organised as a collaborative effort by the Bishop’s Waltham Town Team and the Bishop’s Waltham Festival, this is a once in a life time experience, not to be missed.

Around the country a range of activities is being organised during 2015 to celebrate the important 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. In June and July 1415, on the road to Agincourt, Henry V mustered the English army in Hampshire as a prelude to sailing from Portchester and Southampton to invade France in August of that year.

During his time in Hampshire, Henry moved about the county overseeing preparations for war. In July and early August he stayed at Bishop’s Waltham Palace for about FOUR EVENINGS AND TWO DAYS OF ten days – then owned by the SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT! Bishop of Winchester, Henry Beaufort, who was his uncle, Chancellor and confidante. th th

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They might be small but aphids - widely known as greenfly and blackfly - are one of the most common and widespread garden pests, with more than five hundred different species found in the United Kingdom alone. Greenfly and blackfly vary in colour, from green or black to grey, yellow, pink, brown or kaki.

The majority are about 2mm long Most damage is done throughout spring and summer but there are aphids feeding somewhere pretty well throughout the year. In sheltered parts of your garden or in greenhouses and conservatories, some can be found even during the cooler winter months. They can breed rapidly and this is often done asexually or without need of a male. For much of the year females are predominant and give birth to huge numbers of genetically identical offspring.

The symptoms they cause include leaf yellowing or other brightly coloured discolouration, puckering, poor growth and stunting.

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LOCAL CLUBS & GROUPS HOBBIES Curdridge Amateur Drama Productions are twice a year – spring and autumn. Rehearsals – Mondays 7.45pm and Thursdays 7.30pm at the Reading Rooms, Curdridge. From time to time we run workshops and other social events. Phone Teresa 01489 895170 for more information. www. cadg.hampshire.org.uk DRAMA GROUP Every Monday at Jubilee Hall 4pm to 5:15pm ages 7 to 12, £60 per term.

Call Ryan on 01962 844 600 ext 208 or ryan.jones@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk UPHAM PLAYERS DRAMA Rehearsal Monday eves and Sunday afternoons at the Upham Village Hall.

Also social events during the year. Mo Peters on 01489 891307 or mo_peters@ o2.co.uk. www.uphamvillagehall.org.uk/ upham-players Bishops Waltham Photographic Society All photographers welcome from beginner to advanced. We meet 1st Thursday in the month at St Peters Church Hall, Bishops Waltham. Please contact Dawn Blight 01489 691155 or dawn.blight1@ntlworld.com MEON VALLEY FLOWER CLUB Demos, workshops at Meonstoke Village Hall. Ann Hammant 01730 829469 WICKHAM SPINNERS & WEAVERS Mon 11- 3pm, Wickham Church Room Learn the ancient craft of spinning yarn.

Our members also do other crafts, and you would be welcome to bring your own craft if you don’t want to spin.

Georgina (01329 833422), Alison (01329 281407) or Val (01489 896140) JUBILEE WRITERS Thursday (Twice Monthly) 2pm – 4pm Stables Hall, Bishops Waltham Elizabeth Watt 01489 892224 GARDENING CLUB Memberships only £6 call Keith Fry 01489 893755 38

Bishops Waltham Gateway Club 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm to 9pm (exc. Aug/BHols) St Peter’s Church Hall, Free St, SO32 1EE We are a social club for people, over the age of 16, with learning disabilities in our community. We work under the umbrella of MENCAP. Our aim is to provide a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for our members such as arts and crafts, discos, games, skittle and pub evenings, panto outings and beach discos. www.bwgateway.org or call call Vee or Brian on 01489 895767.

THE MONDAY CLUB 3rd Monday of each month The Wickham Centre, Mill Lane PO17 5AL Fun activities & quizzes for the over 55’s.

Socialise with friends, listen to guest speakers and enjoy a 2-course lunch for £4. www.wickhamcentre.org.uk UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE Tuesday twice monthly 1.30–3.30 Wickham Community Hall Contact 01329 833384 LUNCH CLUB Every Monday Jubilee Hall 1 - 2pm Christine Argyle 01489 894054 Tuesday Gwyn West 01489 891663 Thurs Gill Stainer 01489 893384 BW YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 14-26 yrs – Thurs Anne 860236 Swanmore Baby & Toddler Group Every Tuesday (term-time only) 10am11.30am. Swanmore Village Hall Contact Layla Oates 07837 473590 LUNCH CLUB 11:30am Wed, Church Room, Wickham Centre, www.wickhamcentre.org

SUPPORT MACULAR SUPPORT GROUP Second Mon of every month 1pm to 3pm United Reformed Church, 18 Osborn Road South, Fareham PO16 7DG Providing friendship and support for sufferers of macular disease, the treatments and services available and ways of coping. Sighted spouses and carers also welcome. 01329 231356 david. fb.kett@talk21.com Meon Valley Carers Group Support group for the carers of people with Dementia. We meet every month for a pub lunch and also for a support group meeting. Cared for are welcome.

Phone Margaret on 01489 895444 Monday between 9.15 & 13.15 for details.

Home Start Mother & Toddler Friday 9am to 12pm Wickham Centre, wickhamcentre.org.uk

SPIRITUAL THE HEALING TRUST Healing Centre, Wickham Community Centre, Wickham. Every 4th Saturday of the month 10am til 12.30pm noon.

Marjorie Nutland 01329 832637 SOUL CONNECTIONS – SPIRITUAL GROUP Priory Park Hall, Bishops Waltham. 3rd Sunday each Month, £5 Sue Murray 01489 799740 www.suemurrayhealing.co.uk Positive Living Law of Attraction Group First Wednesday of every month. 7-9pm.

Curdridge. Contact Carolyne 07825 727331. £8. www.carolynebennett.com WICKHAM WEEKLY HEALING CLINIC Thursdays, 2pm to 3:30pm The Community Centre Spiritual health is a complementary (not alternative) natural treatment. We are not associated with any particular religion and respect individuals own interpretation of the natural healing source.

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING A friendly team of volunteers meet every other Thursday at 10am and some Saturdays to carry out conservation activities on countryside sites around Bishops Waltham and Wickham. We complete projects such as coppicing, pond clearance and fencing. 023 9247 6411. Promoter: Hampshire County Council

FOR CHILDREN SCOUTS www.meonvalleyscouting.org.uk Beaver Scouts 6-8, Cub Scouts 8-10, Scouts 10-14, Explorer Scouts14-18, Scout Network 18-25, plus Adult volunteers (18+) are always required as supporters. For further info please contactus@meonvalleyscouting.org.uk MEON VALLEY GIRL GUIDING Rainbows aged 5 to 7 years, Brownies aged 7 to 10 years, Guides aged 10 to 14 years and Senior Section aged 14 to 25 years. If anyone is interested in joining or volunteering - visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 for details of venues near you.

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Subject: Shore Leave Haslar – Gardening as Therapy for Service Veterans. New members and visitors are always welcome. Call Glenda Edmondson on 01489 573755‫‏‬ SUNSET PARTY IN THE PARK 26 Jun Marwell Zoo, SO21 1JH Party in the park after hours and prepare yourself for a wild night to remember! www.marwell.org.uk 01962 777407 CHURCH FETE 27 Jun, 2pm St. Peter’s Church Gree, SO32 3PF A traditional Church Fete including Country Fare, Plants, Aladdin’s Cave, Books, Toys. Grand Draw, Auction of Promises, Tug of War competition and coconut shy. Cream teas, BBQ, Ice cream, Pimms & Strawberries.

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Free Entry. 01489 779 471 www.thedart.co.uk 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND 27 & 28 Jun, and 4 & 5 Jul Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Celebrating the publication of Alice in Wonderland with activities and a trail around the farm. Or why not visit the ‘dressing up’ corner and have your photo taken as a character from the book? Activities weekends only but the trail available during the week. Normal farm admission charge. 01489 787055

ART & VINTAGE MARKET Jun 28, 10-4pm Bishop’s Waltham High Street, SO32 1AA These ever popular markets offer something just a bit different and create a great atmosphere in the High Street.

WHO ATE ALL THE PIES Fridays in July, 11-2pm The Southern Co-operative Store, Wickham, PO17 5JN Come along to The Southern Co-operative store in Wickham to sample our delicious range of quiches, pasties, sausage rolls, sandwiches, baguettes and rolls, made by Winchester Foods, supplier to our popular Local Flavours range which supports over 40 Hampshire producers. Tickets: Free. www. thesouthernco-operative.co.uk WINCHESTER HAT FAIR 3-5 Jul Winchester High St, SO23 9LE Winchester’s Hat Fair began in 1974 as a busker’s festival and is now Britain’s longest running celebration of street arts. The annual festival incorporates outdoor and site specific works, musical events, spectacles and a children’s procession. A crazy, colourful celebration of theatre and music, now in its 39th year, where entertainers perform voluntarily in exchange for money to be thrown into their hats.

CRAFT & GIFT FAIR 4 Jul Pedestrian area, West St, Fareham A craft and gift fair will complement the popular Farmer’s Market.

WATERLOOVILLE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW 4 July Waterlooville Town Centre Waterlooville transformed with an array of classic cars, Harley Davidsons, classic motorcycles, and American cars for people to view.

Face painting and magic shows for children along with musical

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MUSIC FESTIVAL 19 Jul, 11-4pm Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum Hampshire SO31 7HB Live music all day today. Hoping the weather is summery and we can be outside but plenty of space inside as well.

Café open all day. Event Days prices (which includes entrance to the Museum): Adults £6, Conc. £5, Children £4, Families £15. 01489 576248

HIDDEN GARDENS Jul 5, 11-5pm See Page 34 BW PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 2015 EXHIBITION 9 & 10 Jul King’s Church, High St, Bishop’s Waltham, SO32 1AA An exhibition of beautiful photos taken by members of the Society.

Opens 10am on 9th July, Closes 5.30pm on 10th July. www. bishopswalthamphotosociety.co.uk SWANMORE VILLAGE CARNIVAL AND FETE 11 Jul, 1pm to 4.30pm New Road Recreation Ground, Swanmore, SO32 2PD See page 31 FAREHAM’S VINTAGE FAIR 11 Jul, 9.30-4.30pm Pedestrian area, West Street, Fareham Enjoy iconic cars and scooters from the 50s and 60s together with music from the same era, plus goods to buy including kitchenware, crockery, cutlery and glassware, shabby chic furniture, cushions and blankets, jewellery and clothing. www. farehamtowncentre.co.uk Medieval Experience 16 to 19 July See page 26 BEE & HONEY WEEKEND 18 & 19 Jul, 10-5pm Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Get close to the amazing world of the beehive, try your hand at rolling a beeswax candle and taste

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 22 Jul, 7pm The Point, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE This is part of our Live Stream programme, screening live performances directly from The Royal Shakespeare Company. In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. With the gold flowing all is well, but when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. £12/£10 concessions (B) 023 8065 2333 MARATHON WRITING DAY 25 Jul The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, SO30 4EJ Our monthly marathon days provide the much needed space and time for writers to create new work, alongside like-minded writers within a creative environment.

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023 8065 2336 SUMMER FETE 25 & 26 Jul, 10-5pm Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Join the Manor Farm team for a weekend of summer fun with traditional games, activities and stalls such as a coconut shy, ‘splat the rat’ and lots more.

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01489 787055 BOTLEY VILLAGE WALK 26 Jul, 2-3.30pm Mortimer Road Car Park Botley, SO32 2UG One time the home of William Cobbett renowned author of ‘Rural Rides’ who proclaimed the village as delightful. Price £2. Walking time 1.5 hours 02380 688233 GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY WALK 26 Jul, 11.30am - 1.30pm Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve An introduction to the unique geography and history of the local area, including a look at the seashore. Walking boots recommended. £4.50 Adults. (B) Pay in advance. 01329 662145 CRAZY CRABS 29 Jul, 10-12pm Meet at Barnfield Kiosk, Manor Farm & Country Park, SO30 2ER Explore the River Hamble and its amazing wildlife. Take part in some crab fishing with a competition to catch the largest crab. £5 per child, one free adult per child. Crab lines included in the price. (B)

SUMMER BIRDS AT SWANWICK GUIDED WALK 30 Jul, 10.30-12pm Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Sopwith Way, SO31 7AY Join reserves staff for a guided walk to find out about which birds are on the wing during the height of summer at Swanwick Lakes. (B) 01489 570240 SwanwickLakes@ hiwwt.org.uk VICKY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL 1 Aug, 10-5pm Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA A family fun day out. Bring a blanket and chill out in the sunshine whilst listening to live music from local bands. Also food and a selection of activities. 02380 455157 43

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