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ALVES LADIES BOWLING CLUB Mon, 7pm, Alves Hall. Call 01343 850264 ELGIN AND DISTRICT MEN'S SHED Thurs,1.30pm - 3.30pm, Hanover Linkwood View, Thornhill Drive, Elgin (at the back of Glassgreen Medical Centre). Do you want to meet new friends, have a blether & a cup tea with other guys? If your answer is Yes, then please come along. Call Pete on 07766 795868 or email at weatherhead795@btinternet.com ELGIN AND DISTRICT PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings, 7:30pm 9.30pm, St Sylvester's Church Hall, Institution Road, Elgin. Free entry with teas & coffees after the meeting. Call Gillian Gibson (Sec) on 01343 541056 or email elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com ELGIN CITY BAND One of the oldest brass bands in Scotland. Self supporting, raising monies from indoor concerts and outdoor

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ELGIN HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Mon, 7.30pm (Summer) Sociable group with runners of all abilities visiting all corners of Moray and beyond. www.sites.google.com/site/ elginhashhouseharriers/calendar ELGIN SAMARITANS Good Listener? Spare Time? Perhaps you have what it takes to be a Sam? Comprehensive training locally means you could soon be helping others. Call Elgin Samaritans on 01343 54300 or email at elgin@samaritans.org ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Tues, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Call Margaret Armstrong on 01343 545377 FOCHABERS MEN'S SHED Wed & Thurs, 10am - 2pm. Fochabers Institute, (opposite the bus stop for 35 & 10 buses). Facilities for woodworking, leatherworking, computer skills & anything else that interests you. Call Chris Ritchie (Sec) on 07814 014349. www.moraymensshed.co.uk HOPEMAN GOLF CLUB Call 01343 830578 or email at hopemangc@aol.com INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Monthly (excl Jul & Aug). Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities.Call Pam Sutherland on 01343 550264 LGBT MORAY SOCIAL GROUP 3rd Sat of month, 10.30am, The Mosset Tavern, Gordon Street, Forres. A friendly, well attended group, meeting once a month for coffee/breakfast. (sorry, over 18's only). For info email gbtmoray@gmail.com www.lgbtmoray.co.uk

MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs ,9am - 10am, Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games & activities for 0-3 years. Call Lorne or Julie on 07968 476988 or email at juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk

THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Tues (Jul - Aug), 6pm, to weed & keep the garden tidy for the many visitors who come to enjoy the surroundings. Come along & join us if you can. No experience necessary. Call 01343 843111.

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THE HIGHLANDS SUPPORTS REFUGEES (FORMERLY MORAY SUPPORTS REFUGEES) We work together to support refugees coming to Scotland & to ease the suffering of those who remain in camps wherever they may be. Donations of warm clothing, toiletries, camping equipment & cash are very welcome. Volunteers needed! www.en-gb.facebook.com/ MorayCalAid

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MORAY TABLE TENNIS CLUB During termtimes only at Elgin Academy. 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Coached by International Umpire, Ken Kennedy & Commonwealth medallist, Stephen Gertsen. Age 8yrs & upwards. £4. Call Stephen Gertsen or email at stephengertsen@hotmail.co.uk

WALKING FOOTBALL Thurs, 1pm - 2pm, Elgin Community Centre. £3 - £4 per session. Call Dougie Ross on 07776 024180

OVEREATERS' ANONYMOUS (OA) 'Is your eating overwhelming you? Is one bite never enough?' Overeaters anonymous (OA) has a new meeting in Elgin. Details available via oa uk website Call 07000 784985. www.oagb.org.uk ‘SHE' LESBIAN SOCIAL GROUP A flexible social group for lesbian women of all ages, from Moray & beyond. Meeting at various times for various events & abilities (sorry, over 18's only) Call Katie Q on 07850 043320 or shelesbiangroup@gmail.com www.shelesbiangroup.com

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings June is a time to explore the many woodland walks around the Moray area. I am amazed at the beauty of nature and especially the many trees lining a walk or, if you drive into Elgin on the A96, the woodland that almost forms a canopy over the road. It is interesting to note that the example of trees is often used in the Bible, either as a metaphor or as a parable and even just telling us about the splendour of creation. One resource I used, quoted that there are at least 55 verses in the Bible referring to trees. From where God created trees as food for mankind (Genesis 1:12); we also read of the Tree of Knowledge that led to mankind being tempted (by evil and its own pride) into rejecting God’s knowledge for our own (Genesis 2:9 and Genesis 3:2). In Psalm 1:3 we read that the faithful should be like a tree planted next to a stream, bearing fruit and placing its roots in the life giving water. We read of Jonah, who lamented the loss of the vine that was provided for him as shelter (Jonah 4: 6 – 7) and of Jesus using the fig tree in His parables (for example in Luke 13: 6 - 9). It was also the product of a tree,

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Alves Church First Sunday every month 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690474. Birnie & Pluscarden Church Sunday worship at 11am alternating weekly between Birnie & Pluscarden. All welcome. Burghead Free Church Sunday service at 11am with Sunday school and crèche. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Peter Turnbull 07841 777482. Visit www.burgheadfreechurch.org Calvary Tabernacle Church Sundays 10.30am. Kids’ Church and Adult Classes. Praise and Worship Service at 11.30am. Wednesday Mid Week Connect Service 6.30pm. Contact Pastor Derek Fyfe: Tel. 01343 551760. www.calvarytabelgin.org. facebook@calvarytabelgin. Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday school, and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morison: 01343 542196. Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, preSunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743. Elgin Church of God Pinetree Crescent, Elgin. Sunday Worship 10:30am followed by refreshments in the church cafe. All welcome. Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available. Tel: 01343 543624. Elgin Community Church of God) Sunday Service in "The Gallery” at Elgin Library 10.30am with Sunday School. All midweek meetings, including Toddler Group (Tues 10-11.30am), at Riverside Gospel Hall, Bridge St, Elgin. www.elginccog.org Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662.

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for anybody who finds shelter under its branches and leaves. Perhaps this metaphor helps us to understand how we should live life. We should be like a tree which is planted next to a stream that gives life. Jesus said in John’s Gospel (John 7: 37) “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink”. When we are connected to the living water, the fruit that I bear as follower of Christ, renews me to be like the tree in our metaphor. To be somebody who is welcoming, caring, loving and provide comfort. Not because I can gain anything from it, but because it’s the oxygen I share with others as somebody who is connected to the source of the Living Water. May the summer help us to re-energise and renew our lives to be trees that provide comfort and protection to those around us.

Rev Deon Oelofse St Giles & St Columba’s Elgin

Gordon Chapel Scottish Episcopal Church, Fochabers Sunday Family Eucharist 10am. 1st Wednesday of month Communion 2.30pm. 2nd Sunday of month Evensong 6.30pm. Tel: 01542 882782. www.gordonchapelfochabers.uk Holy Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: Family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505. Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm. Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’ and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9:15am, 11am (and junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7). Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. Website: www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club12.30pm (Sept - May). Gospel meeting 6.30pm. Tel: 01343 812211. For details visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and 6pm including Sunday school. Website: www.lossieufchurch.org Moray Presbytery www.moraypresbytery.org.uk

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Parliament Blog & Tide Times The erosion of local services is something that concerns us all. From the loss of a bus service or NHS treatment being moved from local hospitals to being delivered at a regional level, our communities are the poorer for it and particularly in a large, rural area like Moray. I’ve been contacted by many people voicing concerns about the loss of local banks. Customers are faced with having to travel some distance just for a cash machine when branches close. Local banks offer human contact and for a business, having a branch open where staff can deal with them effectively and efficiently can make a significant difference to how they operate. I have made representations to the RBS and will continue to raise the issue about frequency of the mobile service which is also causing concern. Although the RBS has decided against reducing the Dufftown mobile service there are parts of Moray, such as Fochabers, where they have no service at all or Lossiemouth where the mobile service is down to once a week. This isn’t good enough and it’s right that we all make our feelings about this known in an effort to get the banking services we need in our local communities.

We should rejoice at our growing and ageing population. I am sure I’m not alone in wishing to benefit from a long and healthy life. The medical advances which have ensured that former life changing conditions are dealt with as a matter of routine are continually being enhanced. The Highlands now has a growing population. Many of our young folk no longer leave the area for higher education whilst the new jobs mean an increased tax base to fund services. It’s vital our older folk are supported to live in their own homes for as long as they safely can be. How we respond to their growing needs will ultimately mark out the sort of caring society we really are.

As I went to start writing this Spotlight blog, an email from the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network appeared in my inbox. They were sharing a report with MSPs on the impact of the UK Government’s welfare changes on the number of people who are relying on local foodbanks for support. In Moray, between April 2017 and March 2018, our local foodbank gave out over 2800 emergency food parcels with over 800 of those going to children. Locally, we have people both in and out of work, who’re struggling to make ends meet, and recent figures suggest that one in five children in Moray are living in poverty. Those numbers are shocking. None of that is acceptable and we all have a duty to work together to tackle poverty in our communities. The Poverty Conference earlier this year was a good start in raising awareness of the challenges on our doorstep. The next step must be putting in place a strategy outlining what we need to change to reduce the number of people living in poverty locally.

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16 june - 28 july " margins and perceptions": art exhibition by jennifer ebdy & mary black 10 am -5 pm (mon to sat), elgin museum. free with donation to museum at door. call irene lukkarinen on 07546 574117 or email at isldifrector1017@gmail.com

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scottish basketmakers’ circle 30th anniversary exhibition the gallery, elgin library. the exhibition celebrates the diversity of work being created in a range of materials by our members around the country - baskets and much more - so why not come and have a look.

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13 wednesday the arts society speyside lecture: children as artists: how children develop in visual expression naturally & significantly 11 am - coffee & tea served from 10.15am, the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin new members welcome/ÂŁ7 for visitors. call the membership secretary on 07789 880481

14 thursday port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: royal princess 7am - 6pm

15 friday port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: black watch 9am - 8pm never knowing - ep launch@the ironworks, page 30 - June 2018

moray walking & outdoor festival 2018 9am - 8pm, various events throughout moray. detailed information of where to meet for each event & booking details may be found on website or email at info@moraywalkoutdoorfest.co.uk www.themorayway.org/festival port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: oriana 8am - 5pm world buttery championship 2018 9am - 12pm, nescol, gallowgate, aberdeen. open to buttery lovers of any skill level. public viewing limited. www.slowfoodaberdeen.com/wbcapply cairngorm sportives 8am - 9.15am registration; 9am - 9.30am , cairngorm mountain centre. the event is held largely within the boundaries of the cairngorms national park. www.handsonevents.co.uk from the jam@the ironworks, inverness 7pm www.ironworksvenue.com the isle of love@universal hall, findhorn 8pm. call 01309 690110. www.universalhall.co.uk harvey mckay, hans bouffmyhre & alan macpherson @the ironworks, inverness 10.30pm www.ironworksvenue.com family fun day 12pm - 4pm, marine park, stotfield road, lossiemouth

16 saturday - 17 sunday keith & dufftown railway: 1940s weekend displays at both stations & entertainment on board the train. new exhibitors & re-enactors welcome. call 01340 820794. www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk burgie horse trials 16th - 9am; 17th - 8am, burgie, near forres. all welcome. call 01343 850128 www.burgiehorsetrials.org

16 saturday - 23 saturday the 123rd amateur golf championship 6am - 8pm, royal aberdeen & murcar links golf courses. for information call 01224 704354

17 sunday touler 10k multi terrain register by 1.30pm for 2pm start, richmond memorial hall, tomintoul. entry fees on website. Email touler10k@gmail.com. www.touler10k.co.uk rant - 4/4 highland@the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com moravian orienteering: scottish junior inter-club competition; braemar - jamie stevenson trophy www.moravianorienteering.org

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18 monday - 23 saturday moray school of art degree show timing tbc, moray school of art, elgin. moray school of art (msoa) students will showcase their work at the fine art degree show.

19 tuesday findhorn bay local nature reserve 7.30pm, james milne institute, findhorn. fblnr management committee meeting, includes public session www.fblnr.org the moray tenants forum (mft) 2pm - 4pm, venue tbc. your views are important to us. if you would like to come along please get in touch. call 0300 123 4566 or email at tenantparticipation@moray.gov.uk. www.moray.gov.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marco polo 6am - 8pm swift talk & walk (outdoor event) 8.30pm -10pm, meet outside brander building, huntly square. free event but donations welcomed. a short talk and walk around the town centre watching our amazing swifts! weather permitting, contact us prior to event. call cally smith on 07411 808573 or email at huntlyswiftgroup@gmail.com page 32 - June 2018

20 wednesday banff & moray members' centre (national trust scotland): day coach trip; time tbc, fraserburgh booking essential. visiting fraserburgh lighthouse museum & peterhead prison museum, followed by high tea at castle huntly hotel. call janice oakes on 01309 675224 or email janiceoakes51@gmail.com moray field club: midsummer evening walk; garmouth - start & finish at garmouth hotel 6.30pm 9.00pm, garmouth. 5km walk on paths and tracks. please car share if possible as parking in garmouth is limited. call 07840 285438 or email at morayfieldclub@gmail.com scottish studies: the north east scottish language; the mither tongue - speaker alistair heather of the elphinstone institute, aberdeen university 2pm 4pm, activities room, elgin library. ÂŁ3

21 thursday clan coffee morning 10.30am - 12pm, the clan cancer support centre, 227 high street, elgin. open to anyone affected by cancer with information & support available. guest speakers. all welcome. call julie on 01343 544132 port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: columbus 7am - 4pm sharon shannon@fochabers public Institute 7.30pm

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22 friday the lantern singers 7pm, st margaret's church, aberlour. £10 (incl refreshments), children free port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: star pride 8am - 9pm moray reach out disco 7.30pm - 10pm, elgin exservice men's club. £3 per person at the door. you must be over 18 unless accompanied by a responsible adult. raffles. transport can be arranged call angela kelly (to arrange transport) on 07951 088184. www.morayreachout.org.ok outside track@ universal hall, findhorn 8pm call 01309 690110. www.universalhall.co.uk durn house: friday steak night with canapes upon arrival from 6pm, durn house, portsoy. booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk. www.durnhouse.co.uk

23 saturday happy mums market: indoor per-loved market dedicated to baby & children's items, from birth to Burgie- 12pm, June 18.pdf 1 hall. 24/04/2018 10 years 10am elgin town adults £1;09:22 u16s free. www.happymumsmarket.co.uk aberlour & speyside rotary club: garden party

1pm - 4pm, the rose garden, ballindalloch castle £20. entertainment provided by lossiemouth military wives choir. auction & raffle. refreshments. call 07921 816234 . moravian orienteering saturday series: findhorn dunes; includes moray & nairn schools league 10.15am - 11.15am (registration); 10.30a, findhorn www.moravianorienteering.org tom allen: absolutely@the drouthy cobbler, elgin 8pm.www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

23 saturday - 24 sunday wooly weekend: from lamb to loom highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. the journey of wool from shearing , dyeing, carding & spinning to many crafts including knitting, crochet, etc call 01540 673551

23 saturday - 30 saturday maggie fair garmouth - various events & venues throughout the week!!

24 sunday eli-con in partnership with embrace elgin (elgin bid) & logan's fund 10am - 4pm, elgin town hall. tickets from website or the pop shop.elgin's very own comic, movie, media & sci-fi con. www.elgincomicon.net port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 -

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provisional v1: brilliance of the seas 9am - 6pm car boot sale (inchberry & district community association) 8.30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. no booking required, just turn up early before 9am with a car & table. teas/coffees, soft drinks, butteries, bbq. www.wherecanwego.com tour of kinloss abbey 2pm & 3pm, kinloss abbey free- donations welcomed. a kinloss abbey trustee will provide an informal tour of the abbey & its grounds. call kirsteen mitcalfe on 01309 690775 or email at k.mitcalfe@btinternet.com www.kinlossabbey.org strawberry tea in aid of free style swimming club 2pm - 4pm, kinloss church of scotland, kinloss village. £3.50. raffle.call janis thomson on 01343 850245 or email at janis@the-meadows.co.uk www.freestylesc.org.uk billy ocean@inverness leisure centre call 01463 667500 kingussie bikeathon 2018 10.30am (registration from 9am), kingussie high school. adults £15; children £5 family-friendly, fun cycling event over around 25 miles of marked & marshalled roads in the cairngorms national park. glen moray sportive & bike rides in aid of ne sensory services 8am - 4pm, glen moray distillery. 10. 25 or 75 mile routes to choose from. call neil skene at 0345 27 12345 or email at fundraising@nesensoryservices.org

maggie fair garmouth tombola/tea & comps doors open 6.30pm eyes down 7pm, village hall £2. bring a mug. call barbara walker on 01343 870264 or email at babswalke@yahoo.com www.maggiefair.co.uk

27 wednesday riding for the disabled (rda): agm & quiz 7pm, elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin. following the meeting there will be nibbles & a fun quiz. we look forward to seeing all our members & friends. blood donors: lossiemouth 4.30pm - 7.15pm, town hall, high street, lossiemouth. please book an appointment by calling 0345 90 90 999 or emailing nss.snbtenquiry@nhs.net

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29 friday devil's queen - album launch@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com durn house: friday steak night with canapes upon arrival from 6pm, durn house, portsoy. booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk. www.durnhouse.co.uk

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30 saturday - 1 july (sunday) highland rising 1746 highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. jacobite & redcoat reenactment weekend. call 01540 673551 scottish traditional boat festival: a festival of music, sailing, rowing & traditional crafts & art. portsoy call 01261 842951 or at contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com medicine & compassion weekend 10am - 4pm gomde woodland, hardmuir, findhorn. donations

piping at forres, the european pipe band championships 10am, grant park, forres. a one day extravaganza featuring bagpipes, drums, kilts and tartan galore. a spectacular family day out. call claire doughty on 07846145050 or email at claire@chitchat.scot. www.pipingatforres.com maggie fair, garmouth: grand opening at cross 1pm, garmouth playing field. traditional village fair - family fun/entertainment for all ages; stalls; music; teas; craft stalls;Moray displays; beer call barbara School of tent. Art June 18 2.pdfwalker 1 10/05/2018 on 01343 870264 or email at babswalke@yahoo.com. www.maggiefair.co.uk

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une is the month when things really start motoring in the garden. With overnight temperatures that bit higher, plus a bit of sun and rain, the plants are really are in their element. If you find that you have lost plants over the winter, do not be disheartened, it has happened to all of us – it was a tough winter! Don’t be in too much of a rush to pull things out of the ground though, there is still hope for more established shrubs that have not managed to get through the winter. For plants such as Hebe spp, many of which are only borderline happy in our climate, try hard pruning those that look to have died. When I say hard pruning, I mean cut them back down to the ground! While doing this, you may even notice that the plant is regenerating from its rootstock, with little buds bursting forth. If after a few more weeks you notice nothing, then you may have to concede that the plant has died, but you’ll be amazed at how often the plants come back! For those of you who battle with a mossy or weedy lawn, there are some useful things you can be doing at the moment. Early spring is a good time for scarifying grass, basically raking some of the moss out. With the late start to

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the season this year, you still have time to do this. For small areas you can do this with a wire rake, and for larger areas you will be better off hiring a machine. With the grass growing properly now, I also put down a lawn feed. A little trick here though – conventional spring or summer feeds contain large amounts of nitrogen and simply make your grass grow extremely quickly. I use an autumn feed, which has all the same nutrients, but less nitrogen. The result is nice healthy grass that is not growing at a rate of knots! I have also put a load of well-rotted horse manure down on my flowerbeds. You can also use well-rotted cow or chicken manure. You can judge whether your manure is well-rotted enough quite easily – it should not smell bad! Now anything like this is full of nitrogen, so will make your plants take off (just as lawn fertiliser does to the ‘leaves’ of grass plants). Now is the time to do this, however, as if you put down nitrogen-rich feeds on your plants later in the summer, you may end up simply creating lush foliage growth that then gets hammered by the next early frosts. But let’s not start talking about frosts yet! With a bit of luck we’ll get some nice weather this summer, and we can all reap the benefits of our hard work gardening by spending some quality time relaxing in the garden. Let’s not miss an opportunity to get the barbecue out!

Till next time, happy mountain gardening!


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