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Issue 1 Summer 2014Your Free Summer Holiday Guidefor Primary School Children

Horse Riding

Geocaching

Films

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Welcome to our fantastic FREE Bee Busy magazine FULLof fun and purse friendly ideas and activities tofill your Summer holidays with.As a mum of two young children I’m always looking out for exciting things to do during the Summer holidays. I hope this magazine, packed with fun ideas will help you entertain your children over the Summer whatever the weather!Look out for the Bee Busy Hive for great offers from our advertisers and don’t forget to check out the diary at the back for some FREE activities over the Summer Holiday period. I would like to thank my friends, suppliers and schools for their support and ideas with this first issue of Bee Busy. I look forward to putting the next issue together for the Christmas holidays. For now though, BEE BUSY!

Enjoy

Let’s get busy....This Summer!

If you would like to advertise or have any ideas on what you would like to see in the next issue of Bee Busy, please email me on:[email protected]

CharlotteCharlotte LloydEditor and Creator

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• ALWAYS TELL AN ADULT YOU TRUST IF SOMEONE MAKES YOU FEEL

UNCOMFORTABLE…EVEN IF YOU KNOW THAT PERSON

• NEVER GO IN A VEHICLE OR SOMEONES HOUSE WITHOUT CHECKING WITH YOUR

PARENTS FIRST – EVEN IF YOU KNOW THAT PERSON WELL

• ALWAYS USE A SAFE ROUTE HOME AFTER PLAYING WITH FRIENDS

• ALWAYS PLAY IN SIGHT OF SOMEONE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE PLAYING ON

YOUR OWN

• NEVER PLAY ON OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION

• ALWAYS GO HOME BEFORE DARK

• NEVER MEET UP WITH A ‘CYBERFRIEND’. THAT PERSON MAY HAVE LIED ABOUT

WHO THEY REALLY ARE

• NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL

DETAILS WHEN PLAYING GAMES

ON LINE

TIPSMe, Owen & Ellie

ContentsPage 7

Page 10-11

6Ways toExerciseyour Brainthis summer

1. Do Something, Anything, DifferentlyWrite with your opposite hand or brush your teeth with your opposite hand. This will help in using a new part of your brain.

3. Figure It OutWhether it be a maths problem or working out the cost of your sweets and magazine.

4. Feed ItGreat food for a great brain! Blueberries, avocados and broccoli are some of the good foods. Give them ago. Maybe get juicing...

5. Move ItGet up jump around or hop on one foot but be careful! This can increase blood flow to the brain, making it stronger.

2. Read ItPick up a book or a comic.

6. Go SomewhereGet your parents to take you somewhere new or try Geocahing to take you on an adventure.

Muscles always benefit from exercise, and the same is true of your brain. Keep your brain sharp this summer.

RTHEA ASMR

UPETJIR PTNENEU

Know yourplanets?Can you un

scramble these

Page 4 Visitor CentrePage 7 Biscuit RecipePage 8 Talgarth MillPage 10-11 Dan-yr-Ogof CavesPage 12 Grange TrekkingPage 15 Pick your ownPage 16 GeocachingPage 18-19 DiaryCheck out some of the free activities

Answer: Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune

SAFETY

PC

Eckley

SAFETY TIPS

By PC Michael

Eckley

SAFETY

TIPS

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Open 10am to 5pm7 days a week during Powys school holidays

Open Wednesday to Sunday Term time

The playbarn

The playbarn

Telephone: 01874 623480www.breconplaybarn.co.uk

at Brynich Brecon

Parties available

Brecon BeaconsNational Park Vis itor Centre

Summer Activities

Mountain Centre/ Canolfan FynyddLibanus, Brecon/ Aberhonddu, LD3 8ER

www.breconbeacons.org

July 28, 4 & 11 AugustRebound Books Workshop

Make your own unique notebook using reclaimed and recycled materials. Suitable for adults and children

aged 5 and up. Cost: £5.00. 30 minute slot.

July 29, 5, 12, 19 & 26 AugustTake pArt Pottery Workshop 10.00-13.00Be inspired by the natural environment around you

and create your own masterpiece. Suitable for adultsand children aged 5 and up. Cost: £5.00.

July 29, 6, 13, 20 & 27 August Take pArt Felt Workshop

at the Mountain Centre. 10.00-13.00Design and make your own felt picture. Suitable for

adults and children aged 5 and up. Cost: £5.00.

Friday 1 August Walk, Talk and Tea

at the Mountain Centre 14.00-16.30A family friendly circular walk on Mynydd Illtud

common that includes a mysterious spiritual centre,an industrial site, a final resting place, preparing for war,

an unsolved mystery, a little known wonderand an Iron Age hillfort if time allows.

Followed by delicious cream tea at the centre’sTea Rooms. Cost: £5.00 including cream tea.

Booking essential for all activitiesChildren under 12 make sure you bring an

adult with you. Parking charges apply. To find out more and to book a place call the

National Park Visitor Centre

on 01874 623366

Beacon Park Day Boats

To hire a boat or canoe contact 0800 612 2890E: [email protected] www.beaconparkdayboats.co.uk

Exciting boat trips on the canal

• Day • Half-Day • Hourly Boat Hire

Come to Brecon at the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park and hire a luxury

electric boat or Canadian canoe for the day, half-day or by the hour from the terminus

of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Pack a picnic or enjoy lunch at one of the

canalside pubs. You can even bring your dog along for the cruise!

The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor

Centre is an excellent choice to keep you

and your family entertained during the school

holidays and throughout the rest of the year.

The Visitor Centre boasts an information

desk and shop offering a wide range of

essentials and gifts from the National Park

as well as local arts and crafts. Our tea room

serves home-made meals and cakes and

the view of the Beacons from our patio is

breath-taking.Activities over the summer holidays include

pottery classes, felt picture making, Solar

gazing, family walks and make your own

notebook. We also have infant and junior

wildlife trails within the centre grounds and

wonderful walks and bike rides across

Mynydd Illtud Common. We also have

lots of events to tempt you including our

Summer Fayre over the August Bank

Holiday weekend, where there is a fabulous

combination of local food, drink, arts and

craft exhibitors, with plenty of activities to

keep the children busy.

With a brand new outdoor play area

and a new wildlife garden, there really

is something for everyone. Andrea

Mansfield, Visitor Centre Manager and

her friendly team will be there to greet

you “Come and visit us soon. Fresh air,

fabulous views and friendly staff all make

for an excellent day out for all the family”

Visitor CentreYou are welcome at

Bespoke CakesCupcakes & Cookies

Designed Especially For Your Occasion

Tel: 01874 754079Email: [email protected]

www.cakebynicola.co.uk

Chocolate, Almond& Raisin Biscuits

Ingredients150g butter (melted)150g plain flour1/2tsp bicarbonate of soda50g ground almonds50g oats50g raisins50g caster sugar50g light brown sugar100g chocolate chunks2 small egg yolks

Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C

HOT COOKER: Ask an adult to help you. Remember to wash your hands. Don’t forget your apron!

Measure all the ingredients and combine in a bowl with your hands, then roll into small balls and spread out on greaseproof paper on two baking trays. Gently flatten each biscuit slightly. Bake 10 - 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack, then serve. Delicious for a snack.

Recipe from Cake by Nicola.

STARS THE SEVEN

Heated indoorSwimming Pool

Available for hire

11 Broad St Hay-on-Wye

Phone: 01497 820 886Email:[email protected]

www.theseven-stars.co.uk

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Rhydlydan Fishing PoolsPainscastle, Builth Wells, LD2 3JN

Children under 18 must beaccompanied by an adult at all times.

All fishing is entirely at your own risk.

Course FishingPlease ring for opening times and enquiries

Tel 01497 851735 or 01497 851222

Adults £5 per day

Children £3 per day

Visit us at Shop 1, 9 Lion Street, Brecon

entre of Attention

Telephone: 01874 623233Email: [email protected]

Web: centreofattention.org.uk

10% off when you buy any balloons and party

goods together. Valid from 21st July to 2nd September 2014

Everything you need for a PARTYfrom BALLOONS, BANNERS, PLATES, NAPKINS,

PARTY BAGS to CAKE DECORATIONS & CANDLES.

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Cheeky Monkeys offers childrenan opportunity to engage in a

range of stimulating play activities including arts & crafts, sports,

cookery, dance, workshops, trips& free play as well as the chanceto socialise with other children

in a safe environment.

Monday - Friday8AM - 5.45PM

At Llyswen Cheeky Monkeys,Archdeacon Griffiths Primary School, Llyswen

For more information or to bookyour child/children’s place please contact

the play leaders:- Tel: 07919 818253Email: [email protected]

£17.50 - Per Day

£16.50 - Siblings

£22.00 - Trip Day

£10.00 - Half Day

Holiday Childcare

Fully Qualified CRBChecked Staff!

For 3-12 year olds

CheekyMonkeys

Monday 21st July toTuesday 2nd September

(Closed Bank Holiday Monday 25th August)

A Great

Mill Why not head down to the Mill at Talgarth? – There’s plenty to do and see - indoors and outside too. You can make your own flour (but watch out, it’s hard work!). Outside, you can watch the waterwheel turning.... do our nature trail in the gardens or just sit and spy trout in the stream.Head around the Mill on your own or take a tour – the choice is yours. Bring this magazine and get £1 off a family ticket or join our Friends and get in year-round for just one payment of £11.50 for the family.See you at the Mill!

Do your kids know where flour comes from? No – not cows!Is it raining and the kids are getting under your feet?

Around!

Place to

Weekly offers

on Playgroups,

Meal Deals &

Half price entry!

Parties from £4 per headPrivate parties £180

Beauty & Play parties!

Mascots from £20

Frozen & One Direction Theme Parties

SWEET

CART

Open 7 Daysa week

BASED IN TREDEGAR!

Its a partyage 4-11

For Details call: 01497 847 222

Javel Business Park Three Cocks

Book a party for 8 Children & Birthday child goes FREE!

•Karaoke •Nail art •Chocolate Fountain •Games

•Face Masks •Jewellery Design •Dressing Up

•Accessories •Pedicures •Sweet Trees

•Mask Making •Glitter Tattoos •Fondu Fun

•Face Painting •Hairstyling •Photo Shoot etc

Paddles & PedalsHay-on-Wye

01497 820604 or 07436077285

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

local prices for local peoplewww.canoehire.co.uk orwww.racquetyfarm.com

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Voted ‘Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder’, Wales’ top award-winning visitor attraction is the most breathtaking Showcaves complex in Northern Europe.

Explore the three different caves, discovering some of nature’s most fantastic work! Make your way through the winding passageways of Dan-yr-Ogof Caves and see awe-inspiring cave formations such as the Angel, Alabaster Pillar and the Rasher of Bacon! In Cathedral Cave explore the enormous passageway that leads to the Dome of St. Paul’s, where you can walk between two 20 metre-high waterfalls which cascade into one of the underground lakes. In Bone Cave learn why 42 human skeletons were buried here, and how our ancestors and animals used caves all those years ago.

Above ground, come face-to-face with some of the most dangerous creatures ever to walk the earth. Stand next to the terrifying Ty rannosaurus

Rex, walk underneath the enormous Brachiosaurus, and witness the brutal ‘Thagomizer’ on the placid Stegosaurus! Our Dinosaur Park has one of the largest

collections of life-sized dinosaur models in the world – will you find your favourite dinosaur?

Visit the Shire Horse Centre, where you can meet these gentle giants who worked the land here on Dan-yr-Ogof Farm, over one hundred years ago. Twm, our talking sheepdog, will guide you through life on a farm in the Welsh valleys at the beginning of the 20th Century.

There are so many friendly farm animals to see, and don’t forget our covered play areas, where the children can let off some steam before the journey home!

In our Museum, use the latest interactive technology to watch experienced cavers make their way through the further reaches of the cave, or paint your own dinosaur and send a copy to yourself by email to print out, or share with your friends!

And, when you are ready for a break, enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park from our Coffee Shop, with a drink and some food - all freshly prepared! If you’re looking for that unusual gift, why not try our Rock and Dinosaur Shop? From Spinosaurus’ teeth and fossilised dinosaur dung, to beautiful jewellery, amethyst, and soft toy dinosaurs, we have a fabulous selection on offer.

the National Showcaves Centre for Wales Dan-Yr-Ogof Cave

Dan-yr-Ogof

Dinosaur Park

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Giddy up!

Big

• Chair Covers & Sashes • Chair Design • Popcorn Machine• Backdrop Lighting Systems • Topiary Trees • Treat Carts

Bespoke making service for that personal touch

Bossy Brides

www.bigbossybrides.co.uk Telephone: Karen 07802 298495

Special Party Package for 20 children includes chair and table covers,

teaset, filled sweet cart for £150 and popcorn machine £20 with this offer.

Delivery charges may apply

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Riders of all abilities are catered for at The Grange and previous experience is not necessary. Each of our friendly welsh ponies is responsive and surefooted making them suitable for beginners or the more experienced rider. Children from six years old will find the average trek well within their capabilities but we offer hourly treks for the younger visitor or nervous rider or for experienced riders who wish to ride with their own guide. Our HALF DAY treks (about three hours) for the nervous or first-time riders, will take you on the lower mountain tracks above farmland, through streams, or along quiet country lanes. Our FULL DAY ride will offer you panoramic views (weather dependant!). The pace is slightly faster and terrain a little more demanding. Starting at 10am each rider is given instruction and demonstrations on handling, grooming, and tacking up their horse. Stopping for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to the stables at approximately 4pm. In order for you to get the best from your trek, a call prior to your visit ensures we can match you with your mount in terms of age, size and ability and trek duration. Hard hats of the current safety standard are available to hire.

Grange Trekking

grangetrekking-wales.co.uk

01873 890 215HALF PRICE child place with each full paying adult, when you mention Bee Busy

Est 1957A.A.L.A.

Registered.W.T.R.A.

Approved.

• Riding • Trekking • CampingIn the Wild Black Mountains.

Exhilarating riding on kind responsive horses.Join in grooming and tacking up.

Demonstrations and advice always given.

Telephone: 01873 858174

Indoor play area & party Venuefor Children aged between 0 and 12 years

Free WiFiCafe

Unit 3 Castle Meadows Park Merthyr Rd Abergavenny NP7 7RZ

Meal DealMon-Fri from 3pmPlay & Eat for £5

OpenMon-Fri 10am-6pm

Sat 10am-5.30pmSun 10am-5pm

Times may change over the holidays

Visit the home of Award Winning

Ice Cream

• Certified campsite • Wildflower meadow• Ancient woodland walks • Play area

• Native species garden • Wildlife pond• Ice cream parlour and cafe

• Woodland adventure trail

Visit the home of Award Winning

Ice Cream

Rowlestone Court, Pontrilas, Hereford HR3 0DW

Telephone: 01981 240322www.rowlestonecourt.co.uk

OPENING TIMES: Weds to Fri 11am to 4pm Sat & Sun & Bank Hol Monday 11am to 5pm

Ice cream cartAvailable for fetes,

shows and weddings

In 2013 we won the HEFF DiamondTaste Awards making our Raspberry Sorbet

the best artisan food or drink in the Midlands region!

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Can youguess the movie!

Paintball &Laser Tag

Hereford

Paintballing 12yrsup

Laser Tag 8yrs up

Tel:01432 353998Mob: 07533 641609

[email protected]

Much Dewchurch

Available for:• School Fetes • Charity Events

• Shows • Parties etcWe cater for toddlers to adult themed play!

Bouncy Castle Hire01903 78723007521 663295

www.bounceasy.co.uk

Answer: Spiderman, Lego Movie, Tinker Bell, Despicable me 2, Turbo, Postman Pat

The ultimate TREASURE HUNT

How to play

Geocaching Tips

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Geocaching is a great high tech treasure hunt activity for all the family. All you need to get started is a mobile phone. Download the GEOCACHING app (for a small one off fee) and you’re ready for your first adventure!

Geocaching is a great way to explore your local area or anywhere in the world. Find hidden beaches, lakes, woodlands etc and areas of outstanding beauty that you would never have found before!

Using your mobile phone you can search for cleverly hidden containers called caches. These will come in all shapes and sizes and could be hidden anywhere! Caches are never buried but may be up high in trees or hidden low on the ground.

Geocaching can lead you on long or short treasure hunts and there are caches hidden in all parts of the world. Each cache has a difficulty rating so best to work your way up to get the hang of it!

When Geocaching don’t leave the path until your GPS tells you. Try not to disturb wildlife and never leave your litter. When you’re close to a cache keep your eyes peeled for signs of something out of place. Remember the names of geocaches are often clues as well.

Trading is encouraged in Geocaching so don’t forget to take something to trade if you want to remove something from the cache. Don’t forget to put the cache back exactly as you found it. If the cache was exposed, help by hiding it but do not bury it.

Most of all, read our tips, stay safe and have a great adventure.

Just for fun!

How Many Small Strawberries?

Court Farm & Leisure is situated in

beautiful surroundings, just three miles north

of Hereford.

Growing a huge range of seasonal fruit and

vegetables, of which you can either P.Y.O or

buy freshly picked in our large farm shop,

which also sells a large selection of local

produce, from meats, cakes, jams and eggs

to delicious fruit wines and liquors.With panoramic views over the Black

Mountains this little gem in the countryside is

certainly worth a visit.Both children and adults will love the farm

animals including Ant and Dec the kune

kune pigs! There is a play and picnic area,

but if you want a taste of some good home

cooking, the Blueberry tea shop is definitely

worth a visit.We also have two well stocked fishing pools

set in pretty, quiet surroundings, or for those

adrenalin seeking people there is one of

the best mountainboarding centres in the

country on site.Basically this is snow boarding on wheels

down a hill, suitable for both adults and

children, with expert tuition and gear

provided; this is something you must try.

There is something for all the family at Court

Farm & Leisure.

For all the Family

Ant & Dec

Answer: 6 and £13.50

This basket of strawberries weights 3kg.

How much would it cost?

Strawberries £4.50 per kg

For more information visit www.geocaching.com

July 2014Friday 18thHolidays BeginCourt Yard Hereford Film (18th-24th July)- Postman Pat The Movie (U).Sunday 20thEastnor Castle (20th-24th July)- Treasure Hunt.Tuesday 22ndFREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Wednesday 23rdCourt Yard Hereford Workshop (23rd-25th July) - Stage Combat, 10am–3pm. Ages 10–16, £35. Take part in a few fun days and learn all about the trade secrets of how to kick, punch and even sword fight, theatrically!Thursday 24thFREE Brecon Library Activity Session2-3pm for 4-11yrs.Friday 25thFREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Sunday 27thCourt Yard Hereford Live Show - The Sooty Show 11am & 3.30pm. Join in all the fun and games at Sooty’s Birthday Party! Tickets £12, Children £10, Family £38.Eastnor Castle (27th-31st July)- Bounce & Boing.Monday 28thCourt Yard Hereford Workshop(28th July-1st August) - Star Wars, 10am & 3pm. Ages 7–12, £50. A week long workshop in which the participants will enjoy performing and learning how to make Star Wars into a theatrical adventure.FREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11.00am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Thursday 31stFREE Brecon Library Activity Session2-3pm for 4-11yrs.

August 2014Friday 1stCourt Yard Hereford Film (1st-2nd August) - Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (PG).FREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Sunday 3rdEastnor Castle (3rd-7th August) - Flying Potter.Tuesday 5thFREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11.00am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Wednesday 6thErwood Station Summer Craft Festival(6th-10th August) - Summer Craft Festival set to be a great event for all the family. Over 20 Welsh artists and crafts people will be showcasing their talents, demonstrating how they create their master pieces in front of your very eyes. There will be workshops for festival goers to take part in and live music throughout the day. Local food outlets including Shepherds Ice Cream and Extreme Organics will be their as well as local brewers providing ale and cider!Erwood Station is situated on the River Wye between Erwood and Builth Wells.Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (6th-10th August) More than 100 hot-air balloons, an entertainment village and craft marquee.Friday 8thArts And Theatre - Artrix, BromsgroveFamily Fun Festival every Friday in August. Many activities are free. Tel 01527 577330 www.artrix.co.ukFREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Saturday 9thCardiff Carnival STARTSFamily fun with parades and workshops.Sunday 10thEastnor Castle Georges’s Marvellous Medicine (Outdoor Theatre).Eastnor Castle (10th-14th August)- Exotic Animals.

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Monday 11thCourt Yard Hereford Workshop(11th-15th August) - Harry Potter’s Spellbinding Adventure,10am-3pm. Ages 7–12, £50. An action packed workshop delving deeply into the world of Hogwarts – find out how to cast spells and make your own Harry Potter performance.Tuesday 12thFREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11.00am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Thursday 14thFREE Brecon Library Activity Session2-3pm for 4-11yrs.Friday 15thFREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Sunday 17thEastnor Castle - Sunday Brass & Church Fete.Monday 18thEastnor Castle (18th-21st August)- Tales & Scribbles.Court Yard Hereford Workshop(18th-22nd August) - The Courtyard’s Secret Agents, 10am-3pm. Ages 7–12, £50. A fun-filled week in which participants will develop secret agent characters and will build performances around these.Tuesday 19thFREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11.00am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Thursday 21stFREE Brecon Library Activity Session2-3pm for 4-11yrs.Friday 22ndCourt Yard Hereford Film (22nd-28th August) - Pudsey The Dog Movie (U).FREE Powys Play Day - Llandrindod Wells, High School, Starts 10am.FREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Sunday 24thEastnor Castle (24th-25th August)- WildPlay Weekend.Tuesday 26th

Court Yard Hereford Workshop (26th-27th August) - The Gruffalo, 10am–1pm. Ages 4–6, £17.50. A fun, lovable story in which participants will create a piece of drama around the much loved book, getting a chance to be the characters, including the Gruffalo.FREE Brecon Library Storytelling Session 11.00am-11.30am for under 4yrs.Thursday 28thFREE Brecon Library Activity Session2-3pm for 4-11yrs.Friday 29thFREE Talgarth Library Storytelling Session 1pm-1.30pm for all ages.Saturday 30thFREE Brecon Library BigRead Challenge Party 11-12pm.Sunday 31stEastnor Castle - Sheepdog & Duck HerdingSeptember 2014.Wednesday 3rdBack to School.

www.eastnorcastle.com discounted tickets are available to buy on-line or in advance. Please also see usual attractions of Knights Maze, Adventure Playground and Tree Top Walkway, Ice Cream Parlour, Shop and Tea Room.

Don’t forget to look outlocally for:

• Free local swimming • Kids offers at local cinemas• Local shows for the children to enter • Library big read challenge

Remember your cereal vouchersKeep them in the car!

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