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Issue No. 84

2015

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January

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Newsletter

for London and

Home Counties

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Please bear in mind that times, dates and places can change so it is always advisable to telephone before travelling.

To download a copy of ‘Going Dancing’ please visit:

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CHRISTMAS DANCES

THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER: Christmas Celebration 5 Course Gala Dinner & Dance With Cabaret 6.15 – 11.15pm

£35 pp. The Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5EU. All bookings in advance only to the hotel

Tel 01202 208803 (see back page for further information)

SATURDAY 5th DEC: Christmas Special at ADDLESTONE Community Centre. See ‘After Six’

FRIDAY 11th DEC: Christmas Dance at Allum Hall, BOREHAMWOOD. See ‘The Two Roberts’ box for details

SATURDAY 12th DEC: Christmas Dance at Maria Studio, EASTCOTE. Fish & Chip Supper, Ticket only. See ‘After Six’.

SUNDAY 13th DEC: Christmas Dance with “HappyFeet” at Riverside Suite (Vauxhalls) LUTON. Enq: see yellow box.

THURSDAY 17TH DEC: Christmas Tea Dance at Winston Churchill Hall RUISLIP. See ‘Tea Dances’

SATURDAY 19TH DEC: Christmas Dance with Eddie the Editor at BIGGLESWADE see ‘After Six’

SATURDAY 19th DEC: Christmas Dance – Spring Health Leisure Centre, Great Baddow CHELMSFORD Enq: see ‘Essex’ box

SATURDAY 19th DEC: Christmas Dance – AMERSHAM Community Centre – see Amersham box advert

NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCES 31ST DECEMBER: New Year’s Eve Special with Demonstration at ADDLESTONE Community Centre. See ‘After Six’

31ST DECEMBER: New Year’s Eve Dance at EASTCOTE Community Centre – limited numbers. Enq: 01895 422776

A WELCOME and a THANK YOU to all our advertisers, organisers and of course all our dancing readers for your

friendly encouragement and support during 2015. As always delighted to highlight an exciting dance programme for

all to enjoy together with some festive events in this our 84th edition (hard to believe that we have been talking to

dancers for 22 years!)

Happy Dancing

DANCE SPECIALS FOR ALL…

3rd – 8th November: 18TH SCARBOROUGH DANCE FESTIVAL Special social dance programme in the beautiful Ocean Ballroom with 4 Demonstrations, Workshops, Coffee Dances, Tea Dances, Evening Dances plus Ross Mitchell his Band and Singers. Tel: 01895 632143 www.holidayanddance.co.uk Saturday 7th November: BLANCHE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & 61ST ANNIVERSARY BALL 2015 ALSO IN MEMORY OF KEN BATEMAN The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough, Berks SL1 4UT. The wonderful dance programme includes music by Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra together with Demonstrations in Modern & Latin by Champions. Tel: 01753 520003 E: [email protected] / www.batemandancestudio.co.uk Saturday 28th November: COME DANCING FOR THE HOSPICE A special evening of dance featuring a ‘Strictly’ fund raising event (sponsored by Holiday & Dance). Beaufort Ballroom, Ebbw Vale. Enquiries: Kevin Davidge (community fund raiser E: [email protected]) Wednesday 13th January: STAR BALL Epsom Downs Race Course, Oak Hall, Duchess Stand, KT18 5LQ. A great Dinner Dance night out with the famous Ashley Frohlick and the Empress Orchestra who will supply great dance music for all plus the enjoyment of watching Championship dancing. Presented by the Ballroom Dancers’ Federation. www.ballroomdancersfederation.com Tel: 07724 636484 Mon 18th – Fri 22nd January: UK & DANCE EXPERIENCE Enjoy viewing he best in the World at the UK Championships at the Bournemouth International Centre. Top class tickets available together with accommodation option at the sea facing Marsham Court Hotel. Philip Wylie: 01895 632143 www.holidayanddance.co.uk Monday 18th January: BDFI - 20TH UNITED KINGDOM CONGRESS Bournemouth International Centre. Lectures by champions and ‘An Audience with Anthony & Fay Hurley’. Free Admission for all – advance ticket only: www.ballroomdancersfederation.com Tuesday 19th January: UK RISING STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS Bournemouth International Centre. Day & evening tickets: 0844 5763000 Wed 20th January: UK PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Bournemouth International Centre. Day & evening tickets: 0844 5763000 Thurs 21st January: UK PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Bournemouth International Centre. Day & evening tickets: 0844 5763000

ADDLESTONE TUESDAY Weekly 1.45 - 4.00pm. £4.50 Addlestone Community Centre, Garfield Rd, Surrey. KT15 2NJ (Jct.11 M25) Tel: Ian & Dorothy 01483 473363 AMERSHAM WEDNESDAY 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the month 2.15pm – 4.15pm £3 Amersham Community Ctre (nr.stn) Bucks HP6 5AH Tel: 01494 727915 BOREHAMWOOD THURSDAY Weekly Tea Dance 1.45 – 4.15pm Allum Hall Allum Lane Herts. WD6 3PJ David & Pat Roberts 01923 221185 CHELMSFORD SUNDAY Alternate weeks 3.30 – 5.30pm. Spring Health Leisure Centre, Brian Close, Great Baddow. CM2 9DZ. Enq: 07709 947671 [email protected] COVENT GARDEN FRIDAY 6th Nov & 4th Dec (sold out), 15th Jan, 5th Feb Book early. 1 – 3pm Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House. Royal Opera House dance band. www.roh.org.uk CRANFORD WEDNESDAY Weekly 2.00 – 4.30pm. BA Clubs, Crane Lodge Road Hounslow, Middx. TW5 9PQ. Tel: 0208 513 2000/1 EASTCOTE FRIDAY Weekly (not 25 Dec, 1 & 8 Jan) 1.30 – 4.15pm. Eastcote Community Centre, Southbourne Gdns HA4 9SQ. £4. Enq: 01895 422776 / 07785 511327 HOLLOWAY SUNDAY Weekly 2.30 – 5.30pm at St. Georges Church, Crayford Road. N7 0ND Enquiries Tel: Along: 07946 616596 OLD STREET SATURDAY Weekly 1.30 – 4.30pm at Central Foundation Boy Sobal, Cowper St, Old Street, EC2A 4SH (Undergound Old Street Exit 4) Tel: Along 07946 616596 RUISLIP THURSDAY 26th Nov, 17th Dec (Christmas Dance) 28th Jan, 25th Feb 1.30 – 4.00pm Winston Churchill Hall Pinn Way Ruislp, Middx. Terry & Rita: 01895 633960 WEMBLEY MONDAY Weekly Tea Dance (except Bank Hols.) 1.30 – 4.30 with Eddie the Editor & Mr. Melody. Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way. HA9 0FJ. Tel: 020 8937 4340

PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR KEEN AND ADVANCED DANCERS

AVELEY PUBLIC HALL John & Pat Donaldson. Tel: 01375 407423

BOREHAMWOOD David & Pat Roberts. Tel: 01923 221185

CHEAM - Dance Options. Tel: 020 8770 0011 (www.danceoptions.com)

HANWORTH Teddie Lovegrove. Tel: 01784 256861

HORNCHURCH Delmar. Derrick Squires. Tel: 01708 740707

RAYLEIGH /CHELMSFORD John & Linda West. Tel: 01621 850195

STREATHAM Starlight. Tel: 020 8769 7314

WATFORD Moonglow. Tel: 01923 225195

ADDLESTONE SATURDAY First Saturday of the month (except January) 7th November, 6th February. Candlelit dance with Philp, Christine & Teddie. 7.30 – 10.45pm. £7.50 includes refreshments. Addlestone Community Ctr, Garfield Rd Surrey KT15 2NJ (Jct.11 M25). Tel: 01895 632143. www.holidayanddance.co.uk 5th Dec: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: 7.45 – 11.30pm. Champions in Cabaret, Seasonal refreshments, tea/coffee/soft drink. BYO drinks Adv ticket £12 incl. reserved seat. Ticket on door £15 31st Dec: NEW YEARS EVE 8.00pm till late. Young Champions in Cabaret, Buffet, tea/coffee/soft drink. BYO drinks Adv £14 incl. reserved seat £16 door ADDLESTONE SUNDAY NEW from Ballroom Addiction - weekly Sunday Nights 7.45 – 10.15pm. Addlestone Community Ctr, Garfield Rd Surrey KT15 2NJ (Jct.11 M25) Tel: Peter & Karen 07555 989035 Email: [email protected]

AMERSHAM SATURDAY Monthly dances: 28th Nov, 19 Dec (Christmas Dance) 16th Jan, 6th Feb. Amersham Community Centre, HP6 5AH See boxed advert. BIGGLESWADE SATURDAY 14th November, 19th December (Christmas Dance) 8 – 11.15pm with ‘Eddie the Editor’. Weatherly Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Beds. Enq: 01438 840066 BOREHAMWOOD TUES / THURS /FRI / SAT Tuesday: 8.30 – 10.30pm Social with tuition B / L & some Sequence. Thursday: 8.30 – 10.30 B / L everyone welcome (8.30–9.30pm Beginners in separate hall) Saturday: 31st Oct. 8 – 11pm Refreshments BYO drinks. Friday 11th December Christmas dance with Demonstration 7.30 – 11pm Tickets £15 Allum Hall Allum Lane Herts. WD6 3PJ. David & Pat Roberts 01923 221185. www.thetworoberts.co.uk CARLSHALTON FRIDAY Weekly Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. 8 – 10.45pm. High School for Girls, West St. Surrey. SM5 2QX Enq: Pat 020 8646 8754 David 020 8397 2143 CHELMSFORD SATURDAY Monthly social dance at SpringHealth Leisure Centre – see Essex advert. CRANFORD FRI / SAT British Airways Club dances 14th Nov, 9th Jan, 20th Feb (see boxed advert) EASTCOTE SATURDAY Monthly Dance: 20th Nov, 19th Dec, (New Year’s Eve – numbers limited) 16th Jan, 20th Feb 7.30 – 10.30pm at Eastcote Community Centre. HA4 9SQ. £5 Mr. Melody Enq: 01895 422776 / 07785 511327 EASTCOTE SATURDAY Christmas Dance 12th December 8.00 – 11.00pm. £12.50 includes Fish’n’chips etc. (BYO drink) ticket only. Maria Studio, 120 Elliott Avenue, Middx HA4 9LZ. Rita & Terry: 01895 633960 EAST MOLESEY THURSDAY Social Dance at Met. Police Social Club, Surrey. (See boxed advert) LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY SATURDAY NEW 16th January, 6th & 27th February 8 – 11pm with ‘Eddie the Editor’. Spirella Ballroom, Letchworth, SG6 4OT . Enq: 01438 840066 LUTON SUNDAY

‘HappyFeet’ Riverside Suite Luton 8th November, 13th December (Christmas Dance) 14th February (See boxed advert) READING / WOKINGHAM SATURDAY Monthly Dances 7th November, 12th December (ring for more dates) 8 – 10.30pm £5 Lodden Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley. RG6 4GD Enq: Alan Waite Tel: 01189 591102 Email: [email protected] WATFORD SATURDAY Watford Town & Country Club: 21st November, 23rd January, 20th February. See ‘The Two Roberts’ advert for details WINDSOR THURS / SAT Thursdays: Classes + Practice. Saturday 28th November - Social Dance with Sugar & Spice £6 adv £7 door 8 – 11pm N.W.C.A. Hanover Way. Berks. Enq: Bob: 01784 458404 Lee:01344 422287. www.dancewindsor.co.uk WOKING SATURDAY 23rd – 27th Dec: DoubleTree Hilton Hotel . Full dance programme, Demonstrations etc. Limited Non-resident availability. See back page

ASHTEAD Tuesday Ballroom & Latin American Classes. St. George’s Church, Barnett Wood Lane. Enq: Hanna Haarala 07834 361199. E: [email protected] BOREHAMWOOD Thursday Classes and Practice at Allum Hall – (see After Six) BUCKS & HERTS Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango plus other dance styles (see advert) EALING Monday 8.00 – 9.00pm Beginners. 9.00 – 10.00pm Improvers All Saints Church Hall, Elm Grove Rd. W5 3JH Tel/Fax: 020 8998 5138 ESSEX Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango - Classes, Lessons, Practice (see advert) GOLDERS GREEN Tuesday 8 - 10pm Hotford Hall, Trinity Church, No. 90 Hodford Road, Golders Green, NW11 8PG. Enquiries: Along 07946 616596 GREENFORD Tuesday weekly classes: NEW BEGINNERS WELCOME 7.45 - 9pm Plus 7.45 – 10pm in large ballroom: Improvers / Intermediate / Advanced Greenford Hall, Ruislip Road, Greenford. UB6 9QN. Tel: 01895 632143 HILLINGDON Pam Peters – experienced teacher and former professional championship competitor available for lessons / small classes: Tel: 01895 634207 KENTISH TOWN Friday / Saturday Classes Beg – Imp. Ballroom/Latin/Classical Sequence (see

advert)

READING/WOKINGHAM Ballroom & Latin classes with Alan Waite. Tel: 01189 591102 Email: [email protected]

LAKES & MOUNTAINS always attract

SLOVENIA July 2016 could be for you


DANCE DIARY Published quarterly with details of social dances and classes

plus regular Big Band articles

EDDIE THE EDITOR

SATURDAY DANCES:

BIGGLESWADE 14th November, 19th December (Christmas) ring for more dates

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY 16th Jan, 6th & 27th Feb

TEA DANCES at WEMBLEY

Tel: 01438 840066

www.DanceDiary.co.uk

DANCE SERVICES & PRODUCTS

WHEELCHAIR DANCESPORT ASSOCIATION

(www.ukwheelchairdancesport.com) Offers the development of many dance

styles. In addition to training courses, including teaching, the association has

a national and international agenda.

WHEELCHAIR DANCE ASSOCIATION (www.wheelchairdanceassociation.org)

Formed in 1974 the WDA has bought satisfaction and happiness to many

wheelchair users.

DANCE FOR ENGLAND (www.danceforengland.org) Fundraising to create

opportunity for young people to compete at national and international levels.

CRYSTAL CLOVER (www.crystal-clover.com) Outstanding blend of couture,

fabrics, accessories all with dance in mind.

SPARKLE DESIGN (www.sparkledesignsuk.com) Ballroom and Latin American

dresses of quality and value. Design service.

BRACKLEY’S of LONDON (www.brackleys.com) Men’s made to measure and

bespoke tailoring for Modern Ballroom & Latin American.

PORTOGRAM From Home to Studio musical equipment for you - Great Sound

- Great Range - Great Value. www.portogram.co.uk Tel: 01707 330887

PHOTOGRAPHER (www.photographsfordancers.co.uk) Morrison Findlay is

recognised nationally & internationally as a freelance specialist dance

photographer at all major dance events.

SENIOR DANCE PARTNERS (www.seniordancepartners.co.uk) Free website

specifically for mature dancers to find a partner or just talk with other

enthusiasts.

THE DANCERS CARING NATURAL HEALER – Pam Peters: 01895 634207

Relief from Arthritis Stiff Joints Illnesses & Injuries

BRITISH SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHY (www.bso.ac.uk)BSO offer the community

affordable diagnosis and treatment.

ARGENTINE TANGO (www.tango.org.uk) Much enjoyed dance

experience. Visit website for class details.

CLASSICAL (formally Old Time) and SEQUENCE (www.british-dance-

council.org) BDC can help with information on classes and events.

LINE DANCING (www.linedancing.org.uk)Information available on

classes nationwide for all levels of experience

SALSA (www.london-salsa.co.uk) Popular dance style with individual

music

SWING (www.swingdanceuk.com) Swing / Lindy Hop/Charleston /

Balboa BOXMOOR DANCE & THERAPY CENTRE

(www.bailacusworthdanceschools.com ) Brian & Shirley – qualified dance

teachers who practice osteopathy and massage are happy to help and advise

dancers with stiff joints etc. Tel: 01442 255610

MAESTRO For all your dance music: Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Mambo, Tango,

Line Dance, Sequence, Classical, Party.www.maestrorecords.com Tel: 020

8676 2008

IMPERIAL SOCIETY of TEACHERS of DANCING (www.istd.org) A famous

teaching & examining society with a long and proud history. Can help with

details of dance studios near you.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (www.idta.co.uk) Highly

respected nationally and internationally teaching association. Can help with

dance studios.

BRITISH DANCE COUNCIL (www.british-dance-council.org) The governing

body for Ballroom Dancing can offer help with information on a variety of

dance including classes near you.

DANCE UK (www.danceuk.org) National voice for dance with wide range of

contacts, linking with national government and provides advice on dance

injuries.

CEROC (www.ceroc.com) Ceroc is a fusion of Jive and Salsa, originated in

France and is taught under licence in this country. Visit official website for

your local class

SATURDAY DANCING AT

AMERSHAM

Nov 28, Jan 16, Feb 6, Mar 12 Dancing from 8.00 till 11.00pm £7.50

Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence Licenced Bar, Free Tea & Coffee

Dec 19 Dec – Xmas Dance Includes Demonstration 7.30 – 11pm £12

Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue,

Amersham HP6 5AH Tel: 01494 433436

Enq: David & Pat Roberts: 01923 221185

Website: www.TheTwoRoberts.co.uk

eMail: [email protected]

KENTISH TOWN

Friday 6.00 – 7.00pm Improvers 7.15 – 8.15pm Beginners Saturday 3.00 – 4.30pm Improvers 5.00 – 6.15pm Classical Sequence

DAPHNE HARRIS STUDIO, Luther Tyndale Church Hall,

Leighton Crescent. NW5 020 7821 0874 020 7439 3405

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY at

IMBER COURT Met. Police Social Club, Ember Lane,

East Molesey, Surrey. KT8 0BT

THURSDAYS 8.00 – 11.00pm

Weekly Ballroom & Latin Dance

Licensed bar

Superb Exclusive venue

Easy parking

Friendly people

Enquiries: 01243 544811

ESSEX Weekly Classes and Practice

sessions in

Ballroom, Latin & Argentine Tango

various levels and private lessons.

Also a Monthly Social Dance

& Weekly Tea Dance

[email protected]

Contact Linda: 07709 947671

www.simply-the-west.co.uk

ALLUM HALL BOREHAMWOOD Allum Lane, Borehamwood WD6 3PJ

XMAS Dance Friday 11 December 7.30 – 11pm Tickets £15, Demonstration,

Refreshments available, BYO Drinks,

Fabulous Floor - Ample free parking

WATFORD TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB Rosslyn Road, Watford WD18 0JX

Saturday 21 Nov, 23 Jan, 20 Feb 8.00 till 11.00pm Licenced Bar

Enq: David & Pat Roberts: 01923 221185

www.thetworoberts.co.uk

BA Concorde Club Ballroom Dance Section

Dancing to live music with

Saturday 14th November, 7.30 – 11.30pm

Sugar and Spice

Saturday 9th January, 7.30 – 11.30pm

Ballroom Dance Band

Saturday 20th February, 7.30 – 11.30pm

Simply Swing

BA Clubs, Heston Venue (formerly Concorde Club),

Crane Lodge Road, Cranford TW5 9PQ Tel: 0208 513 2000/2001 or http://www.baclubs.com

Tickets in advance only - Licensed Bar

Dancing with“HappyFeet”

Palais Revisited - Seacroft - Hemsby

20th Anniversary

Big Band Dance Weekend 29th July to 1st August 2016 with:

Jeff Hooper and his Swing Easy Big Band

Todd Miller & The Joe Loss Orchestra.

Ross Mitchell his Band and Singers.

Riverside Suite – Luton

Nov 8, Dec 13, Feb 14, Mar 13, Apr 24 Please check as dates can change.

01908 606888

www.happyfeet.co

[email protected]

BUCKS & HERTS Weekly classes and practice

sessions in Ballroom, Latin and

Argentine Tango at various levels.

Private lessons available in other

dance forms e.g.

Salsa, Sequence dances etc.

www.gbdance.co.uk

[email protected]

Please contact Graham on:

07582 551178

COUNTRY HOUSES are good for dancers! See the Dales, Dartmoor and Lakes for great holiday experiences


NWCA WINDSOR

Ballroom Dance Section

Saturday 28th November

Sugar & Spice (Live Duo)

Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door

8pm – 11pm bar & raffle

Ring Bob 01784 458404

or Lee 01344 422287

For map & Club information visit

www.dancewindsor.co.uk

DANCE, TURKEY and SOME TINSEL

CHRISTMAS HOUSE DANCE PARTY

NEW YEAR DANCE BREAK

INSOMNIACS – look on the bright side, only 2 more sleeps to Christmas!

A MINISTER was completing a temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, 'If I had all the beer in the world,

I'd take it and pour it into the river.' With even greater emphasis he said ,' And if I had All the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour

it into the river.' And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, 'And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour

it into the river.' Sermon complete, he sat down...

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, 'For our closing song, Let us sing Hymn 365,

'Shall We Gather at the River.'

See you at the river - Bring your own glass!

DSI LONDON

For all your

dancing needs

www.dsi-london.com

DANCE AND LISTEN LIMITED

Suppliers of the essential strict tempo

Ballroom and Latin music collection

www.danceandlisten.com all music recorded especially for the dancer

Contact us for our free brochure

Dance and Listen Limited

9 Corringway, Church Crookham, Fleet,

Hampshire, GU52 6AN England. Tel:01252 629 740 – Fax: 01252 811 788

Email: [email protected]

1987 - 2015

SEQUENCE DANCING BOOKS

by T.A. Whitworth

‘Learning the Essential Sequence

Dances’, ‘Modern Sequence

Dancing for All’ plus 4 other books written or published by T.A. Whitworth.

Please visit

www.sequence-dancing-books.co.uk

or phone Christina Whitworth

01582 713 097

23RD

- 27TH

December 2015

Four Star DOUBLETREE HILTON HOTEL Woking

Recently re-launched after a multi-million pound refurbishment

Full board Christmas Fare with an outstanding reputation for quality food

Christmas Dancing each evening in the Woking Suite Ballroom

Demonstration by Champions Christmas Eve and Boxing Night

Learn & Improve dance session

Coffee Dances and Tea Dances with refreshments

Sparkling Drinks and Buck Fizz Receptions

Enjoy this Christmas with dancing friends old and new

30th

November – 4th

December 2015

WESSEX HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH

Dancing each evening in the Forestdale Suite

5 Course Christmas Gala Dinner

Young Champions in Cabaret

Learn & Improve dance sessions

Waltz Masterclass with British & United Kingdom Champion

Superb Leisure Facilities

2nd

– 6th

January 2016

VICTORIA HOTEL TORQUAY

Part of the TLH Leisure Resort renowned for its outstanding facilities

Dancing each evening

Learn & Improve sessions plus Latin Masterclass

Demonstration by UK 10 Dance Champions Richard Still & Morgan Hemphill

DANCING TIMES now includes

‘DANCE TODAY’ Your monthly dance

magazine offering a wide

range of dance coverage

including Modern

Ballroom, Latin American

and other dance styles.

www.dancing-times.co.uk

http://www.sequence-dancing-books.co.uk/

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