Events
The garden is open for a traditional fete with stalls and games. Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake and catch up with friends for a good old chat! All welcome.
Not just any old BBQ! Your hosts are very experienced at running these events and are offering BBQ pork with herbs and red wine as well as chicken, but you have to have some sausages! There will be a selection of different salads and desserts. Sounds delicious! The ticket includes your first drink. Donation bar for further drinks. Please inform us if you need a vegetarian alternative before the event. Ticket numbers are limited so book early!
This is always a popular and fun event, so get a team of 6 together and book your table early! Good food, good company and questions designed to be doable, but with a few to make you think! Proceeds to support on going St Lawrence Church maintenance projects.
Want a night out with good food and company? Then it's time to get your tickets booked for our Cheese, Charcuterie and Wine evening. Selection of cheeses and continental meats with interesting breads and crackers. First drink included ,donation bar for extra drinks. Limited number of tickets. Details on poster below or contact Norma directly 07778029897.
Quiz and Ploughman’s Supper Friday 17th October at Bradfield Village Hall. This is a very popular event and teams are already booking in! Teams of maximum 6 £10 per person (Please bring cash). Bring your own drinks and glasses. As always I will try to make the questions fun and doable! There will be a raffle.
Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield- fundraising event.
On Saturday 27th September (10am-12), Marc Winter of Reeman Dansie Auctioneers and Valuers of Colchester will be at St Lawrence Church Bradfield CO11 2US to help you find out the value of some of your treasures. The items do not need to be antique or worth large sums of money. Is there a family treasure you would like to know more about? A stamp or card collection tucked away somewhere. Why not dig out those bits and pieces you have wondered about and bring them along.
The valuation fee -- £3 per item is being donated to the Friends of St Lawrence Church for the upkeep of the ancient village church.
Doors open at 9.30am for numbered tickets and queuing.
Pop up cafe while you wait - serving drinks savouries and cakes.
Garden 2 - train times. The Garden Train will only be operating between 11am and 1pm on Sunday 29th June
Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield . Our very popular Gardens Open day will be taking place on Sunday 29th June 11am-5pm. Programmes, £5 per adult (accompanied under 16 free ) may be purchased from the Village shop from mid-June and from St Lawrence Church on the day. All profits from this event will go towards maintaining our ancient church building. There are 17 venues opening, several with wonderful views of the River Stour. Details can be viewed below. Light refreshments will be available in various gardens and there will be plant and cake stalls. The Knit and Knatter group, which meets at the church, will also be running a stall.
Parking is available at the Village Hall carpark and Garden no 4. (See map) Bradfield has narrow roads, and we would ask that people parking on the roads do so with care and consideration for others.
1)St Lawrence Church, The Street – God’s Own Acre.
The proceeds from Gardens Open Day are going towards the repair and maintenance of the church, which will be open for you to visit. Special flower arrangements . Programmes from 10.45. Toilet
2) Ballister House, via Ship Lane - Mrs Bullimore
A sculptural approach to gardening has created curved rolling banks, a natural approach to planting and the installation of ponds to encourage wildlife. Extensive views of the river. It is anticipated that the garden railway will be working on the day. Please check www.foslbradfield.org events tab or Bradfield Buzz Facebook Page on the day for times.
Access: Single track lane. Gravelled drive to garden.
Light refreshments available - Toilet
3) Nether Hall, via Ship Lane – Mr and Mrs Mathias
A riverside garden. Roses and fragrant plants. Wonderful river views.
Access: Single track lane. Different levels and stairs.
Refreshments available. Toilet
4) Emsworth House, Station Road - Ms Linton
Overlooking the River Stour estuary, Emsworth House garden features mature plantings and well-maintained lawns.
Access. Uneven patio - care needed, sloping garden.
Parking at your own risk is available on wide grass verge.
5) Shoregate House, Station Road – Mr and Mrs Webb
The garden faces the estuary and is mainly filled with shrubs that will withstand the winter and easterly winds. The garden is sloping with two ponds and a stream. Toilet in summerhouse
6) 2 Squires Cottage, The Street – Mrs Cotter
A wonderful use of pots, full of interesting plants, make this front garden an inspiring example of what you can do in a small space.
7) Bradfield Glebe Allotment Association, Mill Lane -Mr Osborne
An allotment community of keen gardeners embracing all ages and abilities. Nestled in Mill Lane, the land comprises about two and a half acres has been used as allotments for over 100 years.
Access: No parking available. Visitors are requested to use the grass paths which are uneven. Wheelchairs might find paths difficult, depending on ground conditions.
8) Appleford, The Street – Mr and Mrs Birchley
Shrub and Herbaceous flower bed, Rose Garden, Scree Dry Garden, Herbs and small vegetable area, Greenhouse. Access: Good. No walking on the scree garden please!
9) Rossmoyne, The Street - Mr and Mrs Ablett
Enjoy the beautiful vistas of Bradfield from this garden.
No Dogs - ice cream available.
10) Teasels ,The Street - Mr Clark
A garden developed over 28 years with paving, small pond, mixed borders, fruit and vegetables. A gate leads to a half-acre meadow with trees, pond and ditches to encourage wildlife and flowers. (Accompanied children only in this area please.) Access: Not wheelchair friendly
11) Plas y Coed, Heath Road - Mr and Mrs Barrow
Gardens are never finished, and we continue to try to improve those areas that just seem to want to do their own thing! The latest efforts are with the raised bed beyond the pond. The large tree has been carefully thinned to let in more light, and we are trying a new planting of mainly ferns, hostas and Japanese Anemones, around some of the existing plants. Time will tell!
Refreshments, Toilet, Knit and Knatter stall.
12 ) Finials, Front Garden only, Heath Road. - Mrs Bowen
A very colourful mixed front border and an area of small shrubs. Best of all--- this is where you will find the cake stall full of delicious things to buy.
Cake Stall
13) Rowan Cottage, Steam Mill Road - Mrs Coe
Small garden, planted with shrubs, perennials and annuals. No lawn, just plants! Views over the fields.Plant Stall
14) 3 Fieldley Close (Private Road) - Mr and Mrs Smith
On the first occasion in 2023 that we opened our garden its development was in its 8th month from a metaphorical blank canvas. Another 2 years on we have a more established garden with stronger hedges of hornbeam, hawthorn, Portuguese Laurel & Photinia. Our shrubs, bulbs, corms, small plants and trees are more established in terms of size and therefore maturity. We have now added a small orchard for fruit, an arbour & small footbridge. The squirrels and local garden birds appear extremely happy to stay, feed and play.
Access: Blue badge holders’ cars only please. The stone drive is not wheelchair friendly.
15) Plum Cottage, Straight Road - Mr and Mrs Cooper
A 10-year-old garden that started as bramble, bracken and builders’ rubble is now densely planted with shrubs, perennials and annuals, mostly by the owners. Some plants have reproduced themselves with no assistance at all from the resident gardener. Others have arrived as if by magic, or the birds or wind. No Dogs. Good access.
16) Duetae, Straight Road - Mr and Mrs Simpson
Long garden divided into areas with lawns and borders, a gravel seating area, vegetable plot and hay meadow. All done with the intention of making it as wildlife friendly as possible. Access: Uneven areas of lawn
17) Berllan, King Street (Windmill Road) - Derek and Lorraine
Mixed garden with Japanese themed pond area . Access: Large gravel drive
Our Cheese, Charcuterie and Wine Evening will take place on Friday 16th May in St Lawrence Church Room. Tickets £15 include first drinks. There will be a raffle. This popular event has a limited number of tickets which are already on sale. Please contact Norma or request tickets via the contact page message service.
Bookings are now being taken for tables of 6
Limited number of tickets available. Please contact Norma or use the message facility on contacts page.
Cheese and Wine Evening - Friday May 10th 7.15 for food at 7.30 limited numbers so book early from norma.barrow@keme.co.uk .Tickets £15 including first drink and buffet of cheese and charcuterie. This was a very enjoyable event last year so please come and join us. Raffle.
Curry Evening. In previous years there has been a curry evening at the Moghul with £5 of the ticket price being returned to the Friends. This year we are going for an in-house event! On Saturday 23rd March 7 for 7.30pm we will be holding a Curry Evening with 4 different curries, plus saag aloo , poppadoms, naans , chutney etc. There will also be a sweet course. Much of the food is being donated by our generous trustees. The tickets for the evening are £15 (BYO drinks, but we will supply glasses and water). Maximum number of places is 40 people, so you need to book early. See poster for details.
Ploughman’s Supper and Quiz Night Friday 27th October 2023 7pm for 7.30pm Bradfield Village Hall. Maximum of 6 per team - £10 per head (14 and under £5) . Bring your own drinks/glasses
How to book for the quiz: One person from the team to book in with me norma barrow via contact page messages and then supply me as soon as possible with the names of the 6 members . If you wish to attend and can’t find a team let me know and I will do my best to help. There are no tickets issued, so please book in to confirm attendance. Fees will be collected on the night. Correct cash, if possible, please.
This is always a very popular event and as always, I promise to make the questions reasonable, and the Ploughman’s is always great. There will be a raffle. We have room for a maximum of 19 tables and people are already informing me they are getting a team together. So, get your teams organised and book in so you don’t miss out on this fun event.
Friends of St Lawrence AGM Saturday 9th September 3pm for 3.15pm in the Church Room. The meeting will be followed by tea and cakes . Could members please inform Norma by 2nd September if you are attending this meeting. Thank you.
Below is a list of the gardens which will be open on 25th June.More details of the gardens can be found in the programme, which is the entry ticket for each garden. The programmes will be on sale at the Village Shop leading up to the event and also at the Church from 10.45 on the day. Adults £4 accompanied under 16 free. There are various places selling light refreshments, but no set lunch provision. There will also be an excellent plant and cake stall. Ballister House hopes to have the garden train running. Please take note of the gardens which have requested no dogs and also any access problems. Parking is available at the Village Hall. Please be aware that the roads in Bradfield are narrow, so please park with consideration to others. Enjoy your day!
1) St Lawrence Church, The Street – God’s Own Acre.
Programmes. Toilet The proceeds from Gardens Open Day are going towards the repair and maintenance of the church, which will be open for you to visit.
2) Ballister House, via Ship Lane - Mr and Mrs Bullimore
No dogs. It is anticipated that the garden railway will be working on the day.Access. Single track lane. Gravelled drive to garden. Light refreshments available - Strawberries and cream. Toilet
3) Nether Hall, via Ship Lane– Mr and Mrs Mathias
Access. Single track lane. Different levels and stairs. Refreshments available. Toilet
4) Allotment Association, Mill Lane – contact Mr Osborne
If you have never been to the allotments –now’s your chance! Access. No parking available. Wheelchairs might find paths difficult, depending on ground conditions.
5) Rossmoyne, The Street - Mr and Mrs Ablett
No Dogs. Chips and ice cream
6) Teasels ,The Street - Mr Clark
Access. Not wheelchair friendly
7) Plas y Coed, Heath Road - Mr and Mrs Barrow
Toilet Refreshments
8) 2 Hope Cottages, Heath Road - Mr Ford
Access. Gravel drive
9) Chippins, Heath Road - Mr and Mrs Leese
Guide Dogs only. Access. Some uneven areas but mainly accessible by wheelchairs.
10) The Cottage, Crow Hall Lane - Mrs Ellis
No Dogs Access Narrow paths and entrance down gravel track not suitable for wheelchairs
11 ) Finials, Heath Road - Mrs Bowen
Front Garden only. Cake Stall
12) Rowan Cottage, Steam Mill Road - Mrs Coe
Plant Stall
13) 3 Fieldley Close (Private Road) - Mr and Mrs Smith
Access . Blue badge holders’ cars only please. The stone drive is not wheelchair friendly. Refreshments 1-3 tea/coffee /cakes
14) Duetae, Straight Road - Mr and Mrs Simpson
15) Morrits, Windmill Road - Mr and Mrs Price
Access: Gravel drive might cause problem for a wheelchair. Toilet
Saturday 25th May 7pm St Lawrence Church Room
Cheese, wine (or soft drinks) and good company - what more could you want? Tickets £10 from Norma Barrow Book early to secure your place!
Update: Following a request from ticket holders, the Trustees have agreed to supply a small table so that groups can bring their own snacks, drinks and glasses for the interval. Tea/coffee and biscuits will still be supplied at the interval. Please let me know if you wish to use a table.
Plot Outline.
We join the Baldock Allotment Growers inside their clubhouse/potting shed as they prepare for the annual flower and produce show. Bob is relying upon Alex, a local councillor, to agree planning permission for a make-or-break building project. Alex is desperate to steal gold from Bob in the root vegetable category, having already stolen Deb, Bob's wife. Alice, on work experience from horticultural college, observes quietly, waiting for the right moment to reveal her true identity. Rachel, Alex's wife, is in charge of judging, along with Inspector Penny Hart, who also shares a dark secret with Alex. Who dies? and…….who dunnit?
The cast having fun at rehearsals. Which one dies? Who is responsible?
A short meeting will be followed by a social event . Details to follow
Plans are well under way, and we look forward to showing you some wonderful flower arrangements, words and pictures celebrating the Queen’s working life. The main part of the event will be 6 Tableaux as listed, plus a few more areas of interest. The event takes place at St Lawrence Church Bradfield CO11 2US. See poster below. See news tab if you would like to help.
Tableaux: The Coronation, Head of State, The Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Head of the Armed Forces and Head of Nation.
There will be refreshments, a plant stall and some children’s activities.
Book the date for our fun Quiz Evening and Supper at Bradfield Village Hall. 7.15 for prompt 7.30 start. Teams of 6 more . Bookings must be made by Saturday 16th October. See contact on poster
The Friends’ next Annual General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm on Saturday 21st August 2021, outdoors, at Plas y Coed, Heath Road, CO11 2UZ. The meeting will be followed by tea and cake, with a chance to chat. So that we can plan refreshments and seating, we would politely ask members to confirm their attendance at the meeting
Bradfield Gardens Open Day Sunday 27th June 2021 11am -5pm See list of gardens below
Covid restrictions have not been lifted and remain the same as 17th May. However, as a registered charity the Friends of St Lawrence Church can run this event having completed a covid risk assessment taking into account the safety of:
1. Visitors to the gardens
2. Garden Owners
3. Volunteer helpers
Visitor information for Covid compliance
We need to remember, the virus will not have gone away, and some people will still not be fully vaccinated. We are asking you all to help us keep the day safe by observing the following points.
1. Do not visit the gardens if you have any symptoms, have tested positive or have been in contact with a positive case.
2. Social distancing please observe rule of 2m. This may mean some garden owners will restrict the number of people in their garden at any one time. Please be patient.
3. Hand sanitiser Each garden will have a hand sanitiser station. Please make use of it.
4. Money. There are no card payment facilities so please try to have the correct change when paying for programmes etc.
5. Toilets Masks and hand sanitising will be required.
6. Church. Due to continuing restrictions the church will only be partially open for selling programmes and the use of the toilet. If entering the church, you will need a mask and either log in using the NHS test and trace QR code or leave contact details. Only 6 people are allowed on premises at any time.
7. Refreshments. Please follow the rules set up in the individual gardens. NHS QR check in required where there is table service.
8. Dogs (guide dogs excluded) Some of our owners have requested no dogs. Due to the social distancing rules and restriction of numbers in some gardens, we politely ask you to leave the dogs at home this year.
9. Parking It is easier to walk or cycle, but if you are in a car The Village Hall car park may be used and there is parking on the grass outside Emsworth house. In other areas please park with consideration to others and not on the paths.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable day.
The Event. Entrance is by programme, which can be obtained from the Village Shop from mid-June and St Lawrence Church on the day. Adults £4 accompanied under 16 free
This is the 25th Gardens Open Day! The first was in 1991. At the start it was run yearly and is now held every 2 years. . The event will be run by the Friends of St Lawrence Church, with the proceeds going towards church maintenance projects. Over the years the event has raised over £33,000 which has been used for various projects to maintain and improve the local church
Our local gardeners have been busy during lock-down and are keen to show you their gardens. There will be 18 gardens of various sizes, plus the church open. There will be light refreshments in various venues.. There will also be a plant and cake stall and the local history books will be on sale too. It is hoped the garden train will be running at Ballister House.
Ballister House - Station Road (Via Ship Lane) train rides, light refreshments,toilet No Dogs please
Nether Hall -Station Road (Via Ship Lane) refreshments, toilet
Emsworth House- Station Road. Parking on outside grass. Art exhibition Douglas Page
2 Squires Cottage - The Street
St Lawrence Church- The Street Programmes, Toilet
Bradfield Place, Harwich Road Parking Blue Badge holders No Dogs please
Rossmoyne ,The Street — chips,ices,tea, coffee
The Brambles, Wix Road
Plas-y-Coed, Heath Road
2 Hope Cottage, Heath Road
Chippins,Heath Road No Dogs please
Springfall Heath Road
Finnials Heath Road — Cake Stall
Mooltan, Barrack Street — Local History Books on sale
Rowan,Steam Mill Road— Plant Stall
Extra Garden 15B Benvidia ,Windmill Road - Mr King
Berllan Windmill Road/King Street
Cherry Plum Cottage, Straight Road
Thornfield, Windmill Road — Tea and Cakes from 2.30 to 4.30
The annual Christmas Craft Market will take place at the Bradfield Community Centre on Saturday 28th November 2020 10am -5pm More details later
This event has been cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield
September 2020 Challenges
We are issuing 2 fundraising challenges to be completed during September 2020
Evidence For both challenges all we require are a selfie or two while doing the challenge and/or any description of what you have done or where you went. We trust you on the mileage! We will post a selection of pictures on the website. Medals will be distributed in October once we have received your evidence. Once your challenge is completed email your evidence to normabarrow@btinternet.com by October 5th at latest. For details click on September Challenge 1 or September Challenge 2 for details
The Friends’ Annual General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm on Saturday 22nd August 2020, outdoors, socially distanced, at Plas y Coed, Heath Road, CO11 2UZ. So that we can plan a Covid compliant meeting, we would politely ask you to confirm your attendance at the meeting via email normabarrow@btinternet.com or phone 01255 870681 by 11th August. Further details about the meeting will be supplied when the agenda is circulated. Sorry there will be no refreshments this year
A table has been booked for the Friends of St Lawrence Church to take part in the Bradfield Sale Trail which is taking place on Saturday 15th August 10am – 4 pm. The tables will be set up in the front garden of Plas-y Coed. Norma is now looking for some items to sell and would be pleased to receive donations of cakes, plants, books or good quality bric a brac (Nothing electrical). Please contact her if you are able to supply anything, normabarrow@btinternet.com 01255 870681. Do come along on the day there are approx. 25 selling points around the village.
Gardens Open Day will be resting this year, but will return.
Murder Mystery Evening and Supper Saturday 18th April at Bradfield Village Hall. 7pm for 7.30 prompt start.
This year’s play is called “The Allotment Plot” by Emma Northcott. Baldock Allotment Growers meet in their shed prior to their annual competition. With jealousy, rivalry, secrets and a shed packed with pesticides and sharp implements, what could possibly go wrong? Hmm I can think of a few things……!
Why not get a group together to solve the murder mystery presented by our group of performers? Tickets £14 including supper can be ordered from normabarrow@btinternet.com phone 01255 870681.There is no bar so please bring your own drinks and glasses.
Friday October 11th at the BVA hall. 7.15 for prompt 7.30 start. Teams of 6. £7.50 per head which includes a ploughman’s supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Book your teams with Norma Barrow. As always I promise the the questions will be doable!
This is the list of the 14 gardens opening on Sunday 30th June 11am to 5pm. The list also shows some of the various stalls and refreshment points. Entry is by programme (Adults £4 accompanied under 16 free) which can be bought from the local shop from mid-June or St Lawrence Church on the day. The church will be open to visit.
1) Ballister House, via Ship Hill Lane - Mr and Mrs Bullimore A sculptural approach to gardening has created curved rolling banks, a natural approach to planting and the installation of ponds to encourage wildlife. Extensive views of the river. It is anticipated that the garden railway will be working on the day..Access. Single track lane. Light refreshments available.
2) Stour Lodge, Station Road – Mr and Mrs Appleyard The garden at Stour Lodge was mainly planted and landscaped just over thirty years ago shortly after we moved in. We had to clear a fairly substantial apple orchard and transport many many tons of soil around the garden before starting planting. It is unfortunately now beginning to show its age (rather like its owners) and a number of plants have died, some replanting has just started. What has not changed however are the splendid views over the Stour.
3) Shoregate House, Station Road – Mr and Mrs Webb Garden with a fabulous view of the estuary. This garden faces the challenges of a north east wind which can be very cruel during the winter months. The garden slopes down and can be hard to keep moist for plants; it is mainly laid out to shrubs that survive these conditions with winding paths and ponds, with some summer bedding plants for colour. Always evolving.Access.. Wheelchair access is possible via a sloping driveway and path to the garden, it requires a sturdy push back up again!
4) Bradfield Place, Harwich Road – Mr and Mrs HobartA crinkle crankle walled garden by the church in Bradfield. The garden and house was totally redesigned when Christian and Ursi moved into the property in 1999. The walled garden is a simple design of formal and informal, incorporating a small orchard Access. Blue badge holders cars only in drive please
5) Rossmoyne, The Street - Mr and Mrs Ablett Take the weight off your feet at Rossmoyne whilst enjoying the Bradfield Gardens Event. Bradfield vistas to enjoy.The garden at Rossmoyne is only 3 years old. It is gradually transforming into a peaceful, relaxing setting. Come and see how far we have got. We look forward to welcoming you. Chips and Ices, available.
6) Teasels, The Street - Mr Clark A garden developed over twenty two years from new with paving, small pond, mixed borders, fruit and vegetables. A gate leads into a half acre meadow with trees, large pond and ditches to encourage wildlife and flowers (accompanied children only in this area please).
7) Brambles, Wix Road - Mr and Mrs Griffiths A cottage garden planted with wildlife in mind, including trees, shrubs, roses, perennials, topiary, a small pond and a tiny pond, with plenty of seats for you to relax and rest. There is a wide path along the back and side of the cottage. Access. One step up to the grass. Parking can be found in the road along the back.
8) Plas- y- Coed, Heath Road - Mr and Mrs Barrow Even after 36 years this garden is still evolving. The raised bed at the bottom of the garden has been replanted this year. The edge of the garden woody walk continues to be developed. Water, shrubs, perennials, vegetable area. Quirky garden ornaments. How many different creatures can you find? Care. Uneven grass area
Light lunches 12 to 2.30 - Plant Stall - Friends History Books
9) No. 2 Hope Cottage, Heath Road - Mr Ford Renovation of this garden has continued over the last two years with careful pruning and removal of shrubs creating more light. The large flower borders are newly planted. Wander round and enjoy the beautiful mature trees and roses. Book stall
10) Chippins, Heath Road - Mr and Mrs Leese A NGS Yellow Book Garden. Plantaholics paradise with herbaceous geraniums, hostas and alliums. Stream and wildlife pond brimming with bog plants. Explosion of colour - abundance of tubs, hanging baskets.(Over 60 pots in the front garden!). Wide borders featuring hemerocallis and swathes of lilies. Exotics include cannas, aeoniums and agaves.The garden has surprises around every corner, with plenty of places to sit and contemplate, or just drink in the peaceful atmosphere!
Kit is an artist and there are paintings to see in the conservatory / etching studio/greenhouse.
11) Twin Poplars, Heath Road - Mrs Butler A family friendly garden with a pond, shrubs and small vegetable plot.
12) Finials, Heath Road - Mrs Bowen A mature secluded garden with a variety of shrubs and pots. Cake Stall
13) Holt Tye, Windmill Road - Mr and Mrs Reeve. This recently built bungalow has a new garden evolving from the old and contains Fish, Flowers and Fruit. Tea and Cakes available 2- 4.30 pm
14) Thornfield, Windmill Road - Mrs Grinyer The garden at Thornfield is at the Mistley end of the village but it is worth a visit. You could always come here first. Our organic cottage garden covers around a third of an acre. It is well established and comprises large herbaceous borders and roses, apple trees in meadow grass, rectangular vegetable plots interspersed with red brick paths and some fruit bushes. There is a woodland corner canopied by an ancient oak tree.It is at its best in Spring and early Summer. Access There are steps down to the house and a slope to access the lower level of the garden. You could probably get a wheelchair down the slope. Sweet Stall - Cream teas from 2 – 4.30
The Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield is a separate registered charity, quite distinct from the church, and has been established to help support St Lawrence Parochial Church Council (PCC) in the preservation and restoration of the church.
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