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TOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAP February 2014

SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

INSIDE… New Solar Farm contacts… Speed Watch Update…

Neighbourhood Watch… Changes to Recycling Collections...

Church Services… Wiltshire Police Meeting Dates… Parish

Council Vacancies… Date for 2014 Village Fete announced

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Dear Friends,

The season of love is here, February 14th is fast approaching, and Valen�ne

cards have been in the shops since the New Year so there's no excuse!

Demonstra�ng our love for another person is important, choosing the right

card with the right verse, wri�ng the right things inside and remembering to

deliver or post it in a �mely way, all show the other person that you love

them. Throw in a nice gi% and a meal at a posh restaurant and surely that's

love isn't it?

You've all seen the advert, 'a dog's life is not just for Christmas.' Well here's

another one: 'love isn't just for Valen�ne’s day.'

The Bible tells us that: 'Love is pa�ent, love is kind. It does not envy, it does

not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it

is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in

evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,

always perseveres.'

How many of us experience this kind of love? The gimmicks are great and are

o%en well received by those we love, but can we con�nue to demonstrate

love on the other 364 days of the year?

Jesus came to show us how to love each other, but I don't remember any

men�on of Valen�ne cards in the Bible, only real love, only the demonstra�on

of loving another person as you yourself want to be loved.

Why don't you try this... Take the word love out of the Bible reading above

and insert your own name before each statement, read it through slowly and

see how it feels. Do you recognise

yourself? Can any of us honestly say

that's how we always behave around

those we love? Maybe it's something to

ponder on at this �me of year or even a

work in progress...

Have a happy and loving February

Rev Helen Baber


Church News

Mobile Library - Routes & Times

Arrives Departs Place Area

12.55 13.05 South Marston Bungalows Right side of road near bus stop

13.10 13.20 South Marston Carriers Arms Outside Carriers Arms Public House

The mobile library has full access for disabled people.

Dates: 7th & 21st February, 7th & 21st March, 4th April 2014

Christmas Gi$s

At Christmas there was an opportunity to give a gi% towards

the church’s fabric fund. Thank you for your generosity; the

appeal raised £315 some of which was ‘gi% aided’ and will

eventually yield more from the taxman. On Christmas Eve we had such a good

turn out for the Chris�ngle service with standing room only - we were able to

send £151 to the Children’s Society. Thank you for your support.

Vicky Fleming

‘Cra$ Company’

We enjoyed a lovely meal together in January. It is so good to

get together with others of like mind and share ideas, inspire

and encourage each other and enjoy a naBer while doing our

cra%s. Please come and join us on Wednesday 12th February 2–4pm at

Dryden House. More details from Mary Cooper

Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene meets on 8th February in the Village meets on 8th February in the Village meets on 8th February in the Village meets on 8th February in the Village

Hall 4Hall 4Hall 4Hall 4----5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm.

An exciting church event for young families. Stories,

songs, crafts, games and food. Contact Donald Page

on 825693

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The Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales

(Please book your table by 7th Feb: £2.50 for people who live in the village, £5 for those

outside and free to village organisations )

8th February from 10 –12.30pm

In the Village Hall

Refreshments provided by South Marston Church

Those who come o%en remark about the enjoyment of siCng down with a neighbour

they haven’t seen for a while with a cake in one hand and a coffee in the other.

We look forward to seeing you

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (WAACT) has signed a 10-year contract in Swindon

with Heli Charter Ltd for a new helicopter, which will come into service at the end of the

year when the lease on the current 12 year old aircra% expires.

The charity’s Trustees selected a Bell 429, which is the world’s newest and most advanced

light twin-engine helicopter in service, equipped with the latest in-flight technology. Prior

to delivery, the aircra% will be fiBed out with the most recent Aerolite equipment to meet

the highest helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS)

specifica�on.

The Wiltshire helicopter will be the first Bell 429 to operate as

an air ambulance in the UK. It has a top speed of 150 knots and

a range of 400 miles making rapid response to any incident

within the county achievable within minutes.

For more informa�on about Wiltshire Air Ambulance, go to

www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk

New Air Ambulance for Wiltshire


2nd February 11.00am South Marston Family Service

9th February 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

16th February 10.00am St Margaret’s Team Service

23rd February 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion BCP

2nd March 11.00am South Marston Family Service

9th March 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

16th March 10.00am South Marston Team Service

23rd March

30th March

8.00am South Marston

9.30am South Marston

Holy Communion

Morning Worship

Church Services for South Marston

South Marston Church is part of the

StraBon Team Ministry. The office is located at St.

Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, StraBon St.

Margaret.

It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.

Email: stmargaretsoffice@�scali.co.uk

or Tel: 826505

If you would like to talk to a priest or book a

Christening or Wedding please contact

Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm

any evening except Fridays or Sundays

Members of the team:

Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming

827021

Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021

Curate Rev. Helen Baber 821412

(The Vicarage, South Marston)

Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

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Swindon Supermarine Fixtures

February 2014

• Saturday 1st - Shortwood United, 3.00pm (A)

• Wednesday 5th - Guildford City, 7.45pm (H)

• Saturday 8th - Evesham United, 3.00pm (H)

• Monday 10th - Clevedon Town, 7.30pm (A)

• Saturday 15th - Tiverton Town, 3.00pm (A)

• Wednesday 19th - Shortwood United, 7.45pm (H)

• Saturday 22nd - Yate Town, 3.00pm (A)

• Tuesday 25th - Wimborne Town, 7.45pm (A)

The Webbs Wood Stadium, Supermarine Road, South

Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SY

W: swindonsupermarinefc.com

E: [email protected]

T: 01793 828778

Even though it’s cold and wet, summer isn’t that far away!

Last year’s Fete was a huge success and if we are going to do even beBer this

year we need to start planning now!

This year’s Fete will take place on Saturday, 19th July.

If you have any ideas for stalls, ac�vi�es or ar�sts - or if you would simply like

to volunteer to help in either the planning or on the day, please contact:

Rachel Case on 01793 832719 or email me at [email protected]

South Marston Summer Fete


Wiltshire Police

Focus on Garden Crime

Over the past few weeks there have been a number of reported the%s from gardens

in villages around Highworth. On 28th November and 12th December, saddle

stones were taken from Sevenhampton. On 18th December a post-box (which is a

4% high metal plinth with a concrete dove cot on top) was taken from Inglesham.

Please be aware of suspicious vehicles or persons taking a interest in garden

ornaments or furniture. If you have any informa�on regarding the the%s, please

contact PC 1945 Jackson on 101 or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

General garden security advice includes:

* When plan�ng, put heavy stone in the boBom of pots or planters to make

them more difficult to be moved.

* If possible, anchor valuable garden ornaments or

furniture to the ground and keep a photographic

record to help officers to trace items back to

their owner.

* Security mark items in your shed and any valuable

items that might be in your garden.

* Make sure your shed is secure, that there are no

panels which could be easily damaged and fit

good quality locks and an alarm.

* Consider securing items such as ladders, bikes or

large power tools in your shed by chaining them to

a strong anchor point.

* Put all your tools and any children's bikes or outdoor toys securely away once

they are finished with.

∗ Plan�ng bushes with prickly leaves or thorns close to any entry points could

deter a poten�al thief. A gravel pathway or driveway can also act as a good

deterrent.

∗ Consider installing outdoor mo�on-sensor security lights.

∗ If you are away on holiday, ask your neighbours or a friend to keep an eye on

your home and garden.

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Hidden away in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate

is one of Swindon’s best kept secrets. Behind

beau�ful wrought iron gates lies an oasis of

peace and tranquillity with a real sense of

purpose.

RF TWIGS (Therapeu�c Work In Gardening in

Swindon) gives people with mental health problems an opportunity to regain

confidence and self-esteem and to learn new skills. We help to make recovery a

reality.

Come and visit - have a wander in the themed gardens, pick up ideas, sit and

enjoy the peace, and buy a plant to take home.

Then why not treat yourself to a home-cooked lunch or piece of delicious cake

at The Olive Tree Café next door in Manor Garden Centre. The café provides

further opportuni�es to learn new skills and build confidence, and has already

made a huge difference to the lives of many people who come to RF TWIGS.

You can find out more at: www.friendso$wigs.org.uk

Twigs Community Gardens are

open Mondays, Wednesdays

and Fridays between 10.00am

and 3.30pm. Entrance is £2.

Our Summer Open Day is on

Sunday, 23 June, 11.00am –

4.00pm, when there will also be

cra%s on sale, live music, and

teas.

The Olive Tree Café is open

10.00am – 3.00pm Monday to

Saturday and 11.00am –

3.00pm on Sundays

Discover on of Swindon’s best kept secrets..


The Simple Approach...

Some�mes the simple approach to a problem can achieve the desired result.

This has proven to be the case when the village school wanted to improve safety for the

children at drop off and pick up �mes. Both the car park and the footpath in front of the

school were key problem areas

One of the school Governors, a Parish Councillor and the Head Teacher worked

together to get things moving.

The car park was marked out for two disabled

parking spaces and a safe walking zone for all

pedestrians. This was achieved by u�lising the

company contracted to mark out sports areas in

the school playground to also undertake the

work in the car park. Funding for this was a

shared cost between the school and the Parish

Council.

The footpath in front of the school has long been a safety risk to all pedestrians and

together with constant flooding, has made life unpleasant for all using it.

With the support from the Borough drainage team, the underground pipes were

cleared of tree roots, solving most of the flooding problems. The contractors laying the

high voltage cable through the village were “persuaded” to fund the removal of the old

footpath surface and to lay a new tarmac surface. The school worked with the parents,

so that these works could take place during the morning drop-off �me.

Next on the safety list is the crea�on of a school safety zone along Old Vicarage Lane. It

is hoped that this can form part of the overall village 20 mph zone to help control “rat

running” through the village.

Further village ini�a�ves will include improvements to footpath 17 (which runs through

the solar farm on the Highworth Road to Nigh�ngale Lane) as well as work on the

drainage ditches from Highworth Road to Nigh�ngale Lane.

If YOU would like to become involved in any works or planning connected to improving

the village environment, please contact the Parish Clerk, Amanda Burchell on 07804

225571 or email on [email protected].

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The F & E Harris Memorial Trust

New Community Transport Scheme

The Trust will be funding a community door-to-door transport scheme. It is designed to help

people aged 55 and over who live in South Marston to get out and about and who do not have

their own transport. The scheme started opera�on on the 1st January 2014. It will be free of

charge to users.

The scheme will be run by the Royal Voluntary Service Transport (RVST) based in Liden on behalf

of the Trust. Those who require the use of the scheme will need to register their details with

RVST before booking a service requirement. Drivers opera�ng with RVST are volunteers and will

stay with the client, help if required, or be available during total journey �me.

The contact telephone number to register personal details for the scheme is 01793 465552.

The scheme will typically cover transport needs for trips such as aBending health appointments,

shopping trips and visits to family and friends. A more comprehensive lis�ng of acceptable uses

and condi�ons produced by the Trust is available when registering with RVST.

The Trust is looking for volunteer drivers to work with the volunteer drivers employed by RVST.

Training, opera�ng method and contract details will be supplied by RVST. Contact: Brian

McGlone (01793 826243) if you are interested in volunteering or contact RVST directly.

South Marston CofE Primary School

Disabled Parking Spaces

Unfortunately, there have been some instances where able-bodied

people have parked in the new disabled parking spaces at the school.

It would be greatly appreciated if these

spaces could be kept free for families at

the school and in the community who

need them.

There have been occasions when disabled

members of the school community have

been unable to park due to unauthorised

use of these bays.


South Marston Parish Council Update

Parish Councillor Vacancies

South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies

If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor and would be interested in joining the team, please contact the

Parish Clerk via email: [email protected]

or call 07804 225571for more information

January 2014 Detailed below are some of the ac�vi�es in which the Parish Council par�cipated

during the month. For more details, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and click on

the ‘Parish Council’ area or contact the Parish Clerk on 07804 225571 or email her at

[email protected]

• Solar farm at Sevor Farm, Nigh<ngale Lane - see no<ce opposite

• Ideas for commemora<ng the WW1 Centenary in South Marston

• Nomina<ons for the Pride of Swindon Awards

• Response to the Consulta<on on the Local Flood Risk Strategy

• 20mph Speed Zone for South Marston village

• Update on the latest development issues

Next Meeting - 18th February 2014 Members of the public are welcome to

aBend Parish Council mee�ngs which are

held at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is

an “Open 10 Minutes” sec�on at the start of

the mee�ng where you are invited to ask

ques�ons or discuss an agenda item. It

would be helpful if you could inform the

Chairman at the start of the mee�ng of any items that you wish to raise or

discuss. All agendas are published on the village website and on the village no�ce

boards, prior to the mee�ngs.


New Contacts for Sevor Farm Solar

Eneco, the new owners and operators of the 10MW Sevor

Farm Solar project has recently launched a new website that

will provide updates to the community on the construc�on

schedule and project. This can be found at:

www.sevorfarmsolar.co.uk

It is an�cipated that deliveries to the site will take place, weather permiCng, un�l

mid-February 2014 with construc�on ac�vity taking place on site un�l the end of

March. While every care has been taken to keep disrup�on to a minimum, Eneco

would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Should members of the community need to get in touch with Eneco, they are

invited to contact:

Zoisa Walton on 07803 874 822

[email protected]

or specifically on construc�on ac�vity

Tom Baert on 00 32 471 30 36 86 or Luc Koefman on 00 33 6 26 31 07 48

Your weekly recycling collec�ons will become fortnightly from Monday, 3rd

February 2014 onwards.

This means your household waste wheelie bin, recycling box and plas�cs (in

clear bags) will all be collected fortnightly on the same day. Blue bag

households are also moving to fortnightly recycling collec�ons, although the

collec�on days will remain

unchanged. This will not

affect blue bag households

rubbish/waste collec�ons,

which will con�nue to be

weekly.

Fortnightly Recycle Box Collections


February 2014

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall

Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall

Forrest Yoga 7-8.30pm Village Hall

Quiz Night at Carriers Arms


Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall

Saturday Scene Village Hall 4pm - 5.15pm

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Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall


Craft Company Dryden House 2.00pm



Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Recycling

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Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall





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March 2014

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9


Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall Forrest Yoga 7-8.30pm Village Hall



Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall Saturday Scene Village Hall 4pm - 5.15pm

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Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall




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Tuesday 14th January 2014 – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm:

Musical entertainment was provided by Kieran Pocock on his keyboard.

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Tuesday 11th February 2014 - In the Village Hall at 2.00pm:

A talk on ‘The history of the telephone’ will be given by Lew Lawton.


The Trustees currently have a limited amount of money available to assist with the

educa�on or training of young people who can demonstrate financial need.

Applica�on forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Charity

Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth. Early application is advised.

RELIEF OF NEED FUND Supporting South Marston residents

The Highworth United Charities

The Relief of Need Fund currently has a limited amount of money available to assist

residents who are in genuine need. Applica�on forms are available from Highworth

Council Offices or the Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place. Please note that documentary

proof of need will be required before applica�ons can be considered.

EDUCATIONAL FUND Supporting Young People living in South Marston

SMRA South Marston Recreation Association

100 CLUB WINNERS

December January

£10 Mar�n Taylor (91) £10 Bernice Proctor (78)

£10 Peter Withers (41) £10 Sally Marsden (99)

£10 Sylvia Brown (21) £10 Liz Sansum (68)

£10 Mandy Larcombe (57) £10 Audrey Lewis ( 8)

£100 Rita Smith (24)

Christmas Tree outside the village hall

A BIG thank you to Dale for the donation of the

Christmas tree, and also to Adam, Ben, Dave,

Ray and Steve for erecting, lighting and decorating it!


What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa….

February is the season of love and

to celebrate this special month we

will be hos�ng a Valen<ne Dinner

Dance on Friday 14th

February as

well as roman�c dinner for two in

our Mercure Restaurant which will

be available on Friday14th, Saturday

15th

and Sunday 16th

February. Pop

in to the hotel to get more

informa�on or call 01793 833700 press op�on 2.

We have now opened the swimming pool up for children all day on Sunday so if you

want to bring the children down on Sunday for a swim there are now no �me

restric�ons. Even if you are not a member you can pay the day guest fee and enjoy

the pool all day, and why not try our Sunday Carvery a%erwards served �ll 4pm every

Sunday. Booking is now definitely advisable as it is going from strength to strength

serving great Sunday Lunch Fayre. Call 01793 833700 press op�on 4.

Senior Ci<zens Lunch is s�ll available on Thursday’s from 12 noon -2pm and a new

menu has been launched so come along and try at only £4.95 per person for a two

course lunch. To reserve your table call 0173 833700 press op�on 4.

Date for the Diary…Mother’s Day is fast approaching and last year we were fully

booked about 3 weeks before the special day. Don’t miss out on celebra�ng Mother’s

Day in style, we will have a photographer on hand to take a picture of your mum and

family and this will be presented to them at the end of the lunch as a present from

the hotel. To find out more about this special event please call Kellie on 01793

833700 press op�on 2 to make your reserva�on and enquire further.

The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane, South

Marston, SN3 4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com


Swindon Allotments & Leisure Garden Association

Back in 1962 a group of gardeners and allotment holders in Swindon got together to

form a club, with the inten�on of selling a few seeds and bulbs amongst themselves.

The club quickly grew to 60 members and it used to take five days to put together

seed orders. Membership peaked at around 800 in the late 1990's but these days the

number is closer to 350. The Associa�on is always on the lookout for new members

and is run by a commiBee which meets once a month at the All Saints Church Hall in

Southbrook Street, Swindon. Regular open members mee�ngs are held on the third

Thursday of each month at Gorse Hill Community Centre.

SALGA has its own shop, located at the Pickards Field site in the Pinehurst area of

Swindon. It is run by the volunteers and is open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays

between the hours of 10am and 12 noon. SALGA also holds an annual local schools

garden compe��on to encourage younger people into growing for pleasure and runs

regular ou�ngs and holidays for members.

For further informa<on go to: www.salga.org.uk

John Aldridge (Chairman) on 01793 520646

Sylvia Gardener (Social Secretary) on 01793 523584

John Edgerton (Membership Secretary) on 01793 642965 or 07786 236350


Spinal Injuries Association

“Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people

rebuild lives a%er injury”

Great Bri<sh Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 16th

May 2014

Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip

supper on Friday 16th

May 2014 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and

suppor�ng SIA’s vital services.

You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper

at your local community centre.

SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and �ps, recipes, invita�ons and

dona�on envelopes. By invi�ng 8 friends and asking them to donate an addi�onal

£5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your supper but we will also give you

addi�onal fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.

In 2014 SIA is celebra�ng its 40th

anniversary and so we want to make the baBer maBer

and raise £25,000 from everyone holding suppers. Last year we raised £12,500 from

the suppers.

The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Associa�on offer

support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a

spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publica�ons

which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives a%er spinal cord injury.

Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an

es�mated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.

Community Fundraising Manager, Elizabeth Wright, says, “The Fish and Chip Supper is a

wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We are also

encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to

raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wan�ng to run a fun

evening with your group.

For more informa<on or request a fundraising pack

call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email

[email protected] or visit

www.siafishandchips.co.uk


The Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme, run by the Swindon Borough

Council in conjunc�on with the Police, gives local people the chance to be

ac�vely involved in making South Marston’s roads safer for everyone in the

village.

With the expansion of the village, many more cars are expected to use the

village roads and, if the 20mph zone is introduced, the CSW Team will be there

to help ensure that it is observed.

If you can spare just an hour or two a month at a �me to suit you (maybe

before or a%er work) then please contact the village co-ordinator:

Tony Leathart on 01793 827744 or 07765703228

or

tony.leathart@b<nternet.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO OPERATE THE SPEEDGUN

SPEEDWATCH UNIFORM PROVIDED

Community Speed Watch Scheme


SOUTH MARSTON

VILLAGE HALL

HIRE CHARGES

All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Rachel Case

http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/

or email: [email protected] tel: 01793 832719 / 07545 923021

Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings

Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.

Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour

Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour

Parish Council £8.50 per hour

REGULAR HIRE COST

ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Childrens

Party, Family Party, Christenings etc

COST

Village Resident Non-Resident

Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00

Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00

Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00

Send your contribu�ons for our next issue to

[email protected] by Friday, 21st February 2014


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