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To reach the village of Skenfrith,continue along the B4347 forabout 3½ miles and at the cross-roads turn left onto the B4521and continue for ½ a mile toreach Skenfrith. The name ofSkenfrith may be translated fromthe Welsh, Ynys Cynfraeth, as theisland where Cynfraeth (a 6thCentury Welsh Chieftain) builthis fortress. The castle, mill,church and inn make anattractive centre of the littlevillage.Soon after entering the village theremains of the old castle will beseen. This was one of the firstcastles to be constructed in thecounty, and the first owner wasBach, the brother of Aeddanowner of Grosmont. This firstcastle was probably a simplewooden construction situated onan earthen mound. After theNorman Conquest, the castle wasgained by Hamelyn the conquerorof Gwent and then passed to hisnephew Brian de Wallingford. Itcontinued to change handsfrequently in Norman days, evenbeing sold by King John to SirWilliam de Braose, Lord ofAbergavenny, for three steeds andten greyhounds. The castle wasvalued for its strategic position butused mainly as a garrison, sopossesses little of the romantichistory of some of the later castles. In 1200 the castle was rebuilt instone by Hubert de Burgh tobecome a powerful fortress, plainly

built with circular towers at thecorners of the rectangleformed by the curtain walls.At some point, during the re-building work, there was aheavy flood in the low-lyingvalley which caused thecastle to be severelyinundated by the risingwaters. Hubert then filledthe interior of the first castlewith river gravel and commencedto build a new castle on top of theoriginal. Archaeological diggingin the 1950s actually exposed thewell-preserved remains of the firstcastle hall, which had been buriedin the gravel from 1220.The main entrance to the newcastle was formed through thenorth curtain wall, accessing thecentral Keep. It was circular inplan, with three storeys and abasement used as a dungeon or for

storage.The River Monnow guards theeastern facade and the curtainwalls were originally moated,utilising water taken from theriver. The millrace, to the localwater mill, was at one time part ofthe castle moat. There would,originally, have been a drawbridgeacross the moat accessing thecastle entrance. The mill is locatedon the south side of the castle onthe site of the medieval mill.

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Skenfrith Castle

The Welsh Triangle‘y Tair Tref’skenfrith

Skenfrith Castle Keep

Skenfrith church has an attractivehalf-timbered tower with awooden dovecote roof, and isagain quite large for what is now asmall village. It is medieval inorigin dating from about 1168,extended in the 14th century andalso in the 16th century. It waslater restored in 1896 and again in1909. The construction is of oldred sandstone, with a two aislenave, a chancel and west towertopped with a dovecote belfry.

Inside the church is a finely carvedaltar tomb, which is the monumentof John Morgan, the last castlegovernor in the 16th Century, andalso his wife Anne. Notice also theoak Governor's pew, standingaside from the more recentordinary pews. A glass-frontedcase, mounted on the wall,contains an ecclesiastical copemade from coloured silks. It hasbeen suggested that it was madeand given by Queen Eleanor, wifeof King Henry III, when lodging atthe castle, whilst her husband wasfighting the Welsh. However,expert modern opinion dates thecope to the late 15th Century.The church is dedicated to StBridget of Kildare an Irish saintfrom Kildare, where she had beenan abbess for a monastery thatunusually catered for both men

and women. Her effigy can be seenon the gable over the entranceporch. Just inside the porch islocated the remains of an early13th Century Holy Water stoup.The church also was rebuilt instone by Hubert de Burgh in the13th Century. De Burgh wasresident and Lord of the manor atthat date, later becoming ChiefJusticar under Henry III.Skenfrith churchhas a peal of six

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as part of one of thechildren’senrichmentsessions. Thechildren get tochoose whichsubjects theywould like forthese sessions,and dance isone of thecategories on offer. We gavedance displays to two sets ofchildren, got them to join in, andBarbara interspersed this withsome oral Welsh culture. Our final booking of the yearcame on a very snowy 13thDecember at Llanhilleth MinersInstitute, for Coleg Gwent’s adultWelsh learner’s Christmas party.The evening was very wellattended despite the weather,and well respected Welsh folksinger Gwilym Bowen Rhys waspart of the entertainment alongwith GG. Unfortunately, we had to

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IT’S NEARLY THAT TIME of year again when all roadslead to Twmbarlwm. The 30th of March is Good Fridayand that’s when, according to local tradition, peoplefrom miles around come to trek to the summit of themountain like many generations before them have done.

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CTS organises a group walk, leaving from the StonyBridge, Pontymister, that takes a direct route straight upthe hill through Ty-Sign, onto Mountain Road and so onto Twmbarlwm. Not the most picturesque to start withbut it is faithful to the route that pilgrims may have takencenturies ago on their way from Llantarnam to Penrhys.

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New Life Christian Church St John’s Church, Park Street, CwmcarnSunday 5.00pm. Thursday 7.30pm. Haydn Jefferies 07949 220135

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Grace Baptist AssemblyMalpas Community Centre. Pillmawr RoadSunday 3.00pm

Newport City wide Family of God ChurchTydu Community Hall, RogerstoneSunday 10am-2pm. 07888 [email protected]. www.fogwales.com

Eglwys Annibynnol Mynydd SeionHill Street, Casnewydd NP20 1LZOedfa Gymraeg am10.30 Bore Sul ac Ysgol SulWelsh Language Service at 10.30am on Sundays Croeso Cynnes i Bawb A warm welcome to fluent Welsh speakers andlearners. www.mynyddseion.org.ukSian Howley 01633 421427 [email protected] Maher 01633 243700 [email protected]

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King’s ChurchLower Dock Street, Newport. Sunday 10.30am and5.00pm. 01633 244453

Newport Christian Spiritualist ChurchOrchard Lane Community Centre off Stafford RoadFriday Service 7.00pm- 8.30pmSunday Service 6.30pm-8.00pmTuesday Healing Clinic 6.30pm-8.30pm

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Our Club has just celebrated 40years of bowling at Cefn Woodin Rogerstone.After many years of discussionand representations with NewportCouncil, local councillors andresidents in regarding the lack offacilities at the lower end ofRogerstone, it was decided tobuild a bowling green adjacent tothe primary school at Cefn Wood.In addition, money was set asideto build a play area in Cefn Woodfor the benefit of the youngpersons in the area.It was agreed that the changingfacilities would be within theschool complex for the BowlsClub and their visiting teams, thesupervision of which would becarried out by a Managerappointed by the Council, tooperate this mini leisure centre.The green was laid and opened in1976 (the year of the drought) andthroughout that year the greenwas unplayable due to the waterrestrictions, which were not lifteduntil the end of that year. Allgames had to be played away onprivate greens. However a lot ofwork was carried out to improvethe surface of the green by re-seeding and re-turfing.Late in 1977 a meeting was heldto establish the Club which wasformed with 27 playing members,the first Chairman was Alf Wilson

a local Councillor.When the Club had establisheditself it applied for membership tothe various ruling bowls bodiesincluding WBA, the MBA and theNBA. The Club started playing inthe competitive leagues in 1978on a regular basis.When Rogerstone Power Stationclosed, the management offeredtheir clubhouse to RogerstoneBowls in recognition of theiremployees who were members ofthe bowling club.The clubhouse was dismantledand re-erected outside thebowling green. The area wasfenced off by Newport Councilwho considered that this wouldbe a shared facility for residentswithin the leisure complex. Laterafter negotiations with NewportCouncil, permission was given forthe existing clubhouse to be

erected close to the green as it isnow. This building came from theBethesda Chapel on Cefn Rd.Grants towards this came fromNewport Council and the NationalLottery Fund.The new complex was formallyopened by the deputy mayorCouncillor Peter McKim.Unfortunately, due to theeconomic situation the Club hashad to takeover all the runningcosts of the clubhouse and green.In the last three years we havealso accommodated the NewportHigh School Old Boys BowlsClub.And now we look to a newseason starting in April. Werecommend the sport to allpersons as a means of takinghealthy exercise and alsocompanionship and an improvedsocial life.

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Beechwood House, a Grade IIlisted building, was built in1877/78 by Habershon, Pite andFawkner, architects of Cardiff andNewport. It was built as theprivate residence for GeorgeFothergill, a tobaccomanufacturer and former Mayorof Newport.

The 30 acre park originally formedthe private grounds to the House.In 1900 Newport BoroughCouncil bought BeechwoodHouse and the grounds wereopened up as a public park, withrefreshments available in theHouse. During the First World War

the House was also used as aconvalescent home.

Beechwood House was occupiedby American Forces during WorldWar II and following this it had anumber of uses including a

hospital for the treatment oftuberculosis, an open air schooland a model railway club.

Beechwood Park is one ofNewport’s best loved openspaces.

Beechwood House The view from Beechwood Park is wonderful, from the top of the park you are able to experience the amazing panoramic views across Newport and the Channel. The peace and beauty of the park is calming and relaxing. We are fortunate to have such beauty in an urban area,enabling us to enjoy nature on our doorstep.


The land was presented toNewport Council by LordTredegar in 1891 and the parkwas opened in September1894. The Gorsedd Stone Circlewas erected in 1896, for theNational Eisteddfod, held inBelle Vue Park in 1897. Thebowling greens were opened in1904 and a Tea House added in1910. In 1924 the adjoininghouse and grounds of Belle VueHouse came into the council’sownership and the additional11 acres of land were absorbedinto the park, which nowextends to 26 acres.The Friends of NewportOrnamental Parks| was set up in2006 to work with Newport CityCouncil on the management ofBelle Vue and Beechwood parks.It won the prestigious Green Flag

Award for the 2008/9 season.We are fortunate to have thisimpressive park in Newport, aplace to enjoy nature’s beautyand appreciate a simple, peacefulwalk through a delightful park.

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Rhiwderin TabernacleFridays (Term time only) Kidz Club 4.00-6.00pmScouts, Beavers and CubsScouts (10-14 years): Friday Evening Beavers (6-8 years): Monday Evening Cubs: Thursday (8-10 years) Evening At 1st Bassaleg Scout Hut, Cowshed Lane, Bassaleg. Contact: Chris Regan 07988 [email protected] Leche of NewportLa Leche League Groups provide mother-to-mother support by holding regular meetings onvarious aspects of mothering throughbreastfeeding. Location details or furtherinformation please contact Rhiannon 01633 892505 Whitehead Steelers Junior RFCWednesday and Thursday evenings.The club isalways looking for new players and we welcomeboth boys and girls aged five years and over. Formore information please contact Ryan on 07809 768203Rogerstone Junior RFCWe are holding Training Sessions for 10 to 16year olds on Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm atNewport Fugitives Club, High Cross NP10 9AE.Please contact James on 07919 412221 to jointhe fun.Risca Mini & Juniors RFC U13s Our training sessions are held every Wednesdaynight at Fire Station Fields, Risca throughout therugby season. We are actively seeking newplayers under 13 years old. Contact Andrew on07751 033507 for more details.1st Rogerstone Scout BandLowery Hall (The Scout Hut) Rogerstonewww.facebook.com/1stRogerstoneScoutBandwww.1strogerstonescoutband.co.uk Band Master: Gavin Foley - 07739 233164Young Archaeologists' club We are a group for young people aged 8-16 andtheir families. Further details can be found on www.yac-uk.org. Membership secretary: 07747 047909. Email:[email protected] and Air Traffic ControlIf you are interested in aviation, and would like toknow more about what goes on in the air aboveus every day, why not come along to one of ourregular meetings at the Graig Community Hall,Bassaleg? For more information call 01633 213243

Litter PickBassaleg-Sat 28th April 10.30Rhiwderin-Sun 29th April 10.30For more details call Mandy Womack

01633 895145Or email – [email protected] Badminton Club Tuesdays 2.00pm-4.00pmGraig Community Hall, BassalegFriendly club wishing to expandContact: Denise Jones 01633 893583Rhiwderin TabernacleWednesday - Bible Class 7.15pmFridays (Term time only)Computer Class 1.30-3.30pmRhiwderin W.I.2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm,Rhiwderin Village Hall. We are a friendly,supportive group and warmly welcome newmembers.Contact: Linda Wyatt 07403 404894 Rhiwderin Indoor Bowls ClubRhiwderin Community Centre (The Old School)There are several sessions held during theSummer and Winter, afternoons and evenings.If you would like to try an inexpensive activitycontact: Linda Vacara 01633 891608Indoor Short Green Bowls ClubGraig Community Hall, BassalegMon 7.00pm–9.00pm Tues 10.00am–12.00pmThurs 10.00-12.00pmContact: K. Davis 01633 896015D. Martyn 01633 892659 or turn up and give it atry.Rogerstone Bowling ClubNext to Rogerstone Primary School Contact Derek Carpenter – [email protected] Walsh – Tel 01633 662776www.rogerstonebowlsclub.comWednesday Lunch ClubOpen to all Contact: Jackie Jones 01633 893018Whist DriveMondays – play starts at 1.45pmRhiwderin Village Hall Admission £2.00Contact: Mrs Marley 01633 892700Total Body Defence Ju JitsuSelf Defence Classes Risca Leisure Centre –TuesdayNewport Centre - WednesdayContact: Alun Williams 07948 965526Legs Bums & Tums, Zumba, Pilates Graig Community Centre, BassalegRivermead Centre, Afon VillageWelfare Grounds, RogerstoneFor further information call Michelle: 07957267977Tai Chi Tydu Community Hall, Rogerstone NP10 9EQMonday 7.15pmContact Bill James 07814 571247

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Email: [email protected] club Rogerstone Primary School hall every Tuesdayand Friday 7.00-9.00pm. For adults andteenagers of all abilities. For more informationplease contact:Gary: 07967 146332 Linda: 07952 583827 [email protected]: @PonthirBaddersFacebook: Ponthir BadmintonWelsh Folk Dancing GroupThursdays 8.00pm-10.00pm, Graig CommunityHall, Bassaleg. Beginners & Experienced dancerswelcomeContact: 01495 271953 or just turn upAdult BalletFriday from 6.30pm. Graig Community Hall,BassalegLine Dance Class for all levels7.00pm every MondayRogerstone & Bassaleg Social ClubTel 01633 262796 or just come along to join in the fun

Newport Folk ClubEvery Thursday 8.45 at Newport FugitivesAthletic Club, High Cross Contact Terry Parsons on 01633 897923The Lyceum Folk Club of Newport Held every Thursday at 8.30pm at the Crindau Constitutional Club.Malpas Road NewportFor more details ring 07966 754366Nostalgia Music SocietyRogerstone & Bassaleg Social Club, TregwilymRoad, Rogerstone. 4th Wednesday of everymonth at 7.15pm. Admission £2.00Further details from Mick white 01633 892442Email [email protected] SingersWednesdays 7.30pmRogerstone and Bassaleg Social Club (AlcanClub) Tom Claridge 01495 231761 Christchurch Music SocietyWe are an amateur music society welcoming newmembers on stage and back stage. We meet on a Wednesday at 7.30pm atChristchurch Church Hall, Newport.Contact the secretary for more details Martyn Brown 07896 284424www.christchurchmusicsociety.co.ukRisca Male ChoirSunday 6-8pm and Thursday 7-9 pm at the oldRisca UDC offices in St. Mary Street. For more details contact chairman DavidRowlands 01495 222702, secretary Alan Davis01495 272664 or www.riscachoir.netNewport OrchestraCan you play an orchestral instrument? The orchestra NOW rehearse weekly (in schoolterm time) on Monday 7.30-9.30 pm at LysaghtsInstitute, Corporation Road, Newport.Please contact the Secretary by e-mail [email protected] or visit thewebsite www.newportorchestra.co.uk.GWENT CHORALE supported by COLEG

GWENTWe are a community choir of ca. 70 choristers.The choir now rehearses every Wednesday at7pm at Dan-y-Graig Church, Risca NP11 6DRNew choristers are always welcome. Please call 01633 894914 for more details or visit the web site, www.gwentchorale.com

Fourteen Locks Canal & Heritage CentreWhy not come and join us on one of our regularmonthly walks from the Centre, they take placeon the first Saturday of each month at 10.00amREGARDLESS OF WEATHER. Please phone01633 892167 for details of the next walk.Western Valley Camera ClubThursday evening in the Dudley Suite, CrossKeys Rugby Club (Pandy Park, WoodwardAvenue, Cross Keys NP11 7BS) at 7.30pm andaim to finish by 10.00pm. For further informationplease go to the club website -www.westernvalley.co.ukThe Rotary Club of MachenSec: Hugh Clatworthy 01633 440999Email: [email protected] Rotary Club of Newport Sec: Peter Landers 01633 213049www.rotarynewport.org email:[email protected] The Rotary Club of Newport Uskmouth Sec: Keith Minton 01633 423368www.nuws.org.uk email: [email protected] Rotary Club of CaerleonSec: Gerry Fulcher 07891 390255www.rotary-ribi.org/caerleonemail: [email protected] Rotary Club of St Woolos NewportSec: Alan Thomasemail: [email protected] and Allt-yr-yn Community CentreMONDAY - OAP Keep Fit 2pm-4pmPray Meeting 7.30pm–8pmTUESDAY - Art Class 10am-4.30pmWEDNESDAY - Patch Work & Quilting 1pm-3pmSewing Class 7pm-9pmTHURSDAY - Yoga Class 9.45am-11.15amFrench Class 7pm-9pm, Bible Reading 7.30pm–8.30pmFRIDAY - Pilates 10.00am-12.00pmSewing Class 12.30pm-4.30pmSUNDAY - Bible Reading 11.00am–12.00pmGospel Meeting 4.30pm–5.15pmHall can be hired for children’s parties, receptionsand meetings For more information email Malcolm Schulz:[email protected] or come to theCentre any WednesdayMERCHED Y WAWR CASNEWYDD A’RCYLCH(for Welsh Speakers & Learners)Yr ail Nos Iau bob mis (Medi-Mehefin) am 7:30Yn Neuadd Capel Bethesda, Tŷ-du neu’rGanolfan DdinesigBYDD CROESO MAWR I CHI I GYDFfôn Bronwen Green 01633 894404 / Vivien Lee 01633 894896

Newport and County HorticulturalSociety. Winter talks and summer outings. Forfurther information contact Gay Thomason 01633 274527

The Newport Medieval Ship The Ship Centre is opened by volunteers– the Friends of Newport Ship. OpenFridays & SaturdaysAll opening times are10.30am – 4.30pmDo come and visit us at Unit 20 EstuaryRoad, Queensway Meadows Ind Est,Newport, NP19 4SP

Rogerstone Roses WI2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month7.00pm. St Anne’s Church HallContact: Olive Sheward 07954 336098

Gwent Family History Society (NewportBranch)Help Desk at Newport Reference Library2nd Wednesday of each month 2pm-4pmBeginners Class at the Civic Centre 7.00pm on the second Wednesday ofeach month.Branch Meeting at the Civic Centre7.00pm on the Last Wednesday of eachmonth. Contact 01633 421378

Friends of Newport’s OrnamentalParks If you would like to become a Friend ofNewport’s Ornamental Parks contactKerry on 01633 660716 or go to thewebsite www.fonop.org.uk

Newport Reading GroupTuesday 7.00pm-8.30pm. Ye OldMurrenger Inn, High Street, Newport.Please see our blog(www.thenewportreadinggroupblog.blogspot.co.uk) for information thegroup and contact details.

South Wales and Mon. NumismaticSociety1st Monday of the month in Newport foranyone interested in coins, tokens,Medals, Banknotes. For details pleasecontact the Chairman on 01633 413238or Secretary on 02920 561564

Risca U3A for retired & unemployed people.Risca Youth Centre, Lyne RoadDaily activities & Monthly Social Afternoon on last Thursday of the Month at 2.00pmWe Warmly Welcome New MembersPlease Contact for more detailsMrs I Davies 01633 850095Newport U3Afor those retired or near retirement, wemeet at Shaftesbury Methodist Church each Wednesday, Thursday and Fridayduring term time. Nearly 40 interestgroups from Art to Welsh. New membersvery welcome. For more details ContactTony Mason 01633 896094 or visit –www.newportu3a.org.uk

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year students, read poems:Ateeb read ‘The Soldier’ byRupert Brooke.Anisa read ‘Aftermath’ by SigfriedSassoon.John Campbell then piped ‘TheDark Isle’.Last Post was sounded by BuglerDavid Jones.Two Minutes Silence followedduring which not a sound washeard.The Lord Lieutenant for Gwentdelivered the Exhortation andfollowing Reveille, the Chairmanof The Royal British LegionGwent, delivered the Kohima.At the conclusion of the service,guests, host and standards werepiped out by ‘The Green Hills ofTyrol’ (The Scottish Soldier).Throughout the entire nation,schools hold services tocommemorate the sacrificesmade and it is well to rememberthat local Remembrance Servicesare a vital part of our national life.11th November 2018 will markthe 100th year of the cessation ofhostilities of World War One andto commemorate thismomentous armistice The RoyalBritish Legion, over five years,have been planning a hugemuster of British LegionStandards accompanied by

wreath layers from every branchof the Legion and its communityto participate in an Act ofRemembrance at the Menin GateMemorial to the missing in Ypres,Belgium, dedicated to the Britishand Commonwealth soldierskilled in the region during WorldWar One whose graves areunknown.Further details of this greatpilgrimage can be seen onwww.rbl.org.uk/gp90 also youcan follow the Legion onbritishlegion.org.ukThe dedication of Remembranceby schools’ staff and students ofthe Nation is deeply appreciatedand applauded since the linksforged with our youth is vital.To clarify what The Royal BritishLegion is and what it does:The Royal British Legion is at theheart of a national network thatsupports our Armed Forcescommunity through thick andthin, ensuring their uniquecontribution is never forgotten.We’ve been here since 1921 andwe’ll be here as long as they needus.

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hidden in such a cramped space,Perce was unable to stand andhad to be seated during hismeeting with the explorer. Theleader was not best pleased tolearn of this unexpected visitorand is reputed to have told thestowaway that if the crewbecame hungry, he would be thefirst to be eaten. Nevertheless,Shackleton had little option but tooffer him a position on the ship, itbeing too late to turn back. Endurance struggled slowlythrough the pack ice of theWeddell Sea but in January 1915,it became wedged. During thistime, the crew played football and

hockey on the ice to keep upmorale and organised seal

hunting to ensure a steadysupply of food. The

ship remainedimmobilised

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October of that year, when thepressure caused the hull to crackopen. Eventually, the order wasgiven for the vessel to beabandoned. Despite their efforts to marchacross the ice, conditions forcedthem to make camp. When openwater was finally sighted aftermany months, three lifeboats,which had been dragged from thestricken ship, were used to reachElephant Island and in April 1916,Perce had the distinction of beingthe first person ever to makelandfall there. By now, he hadsevere frostbite and several toeshad to be amputated while stillmarooned on the island. With no hope of rescue,Shackleton took five men andone of the lifeboats and headedfor a whaling station on SouthGeorgia some 800 miles away.Although Shackleton reachedsafety, it took over three monthsbefore the remaining crew,including Blackborow, could beevacuated from Elephant Island. After recovering from his ordeal inChile [oh, the irony!], Percereturned to Newport. A welcomeparty had amassed at the trainstation but being a modest man,he avoided the crowd by crossingthe tracks and making his wayout by a different route. He waslater awarded the Bronze PolarMedal but rarely spoke publiclyabout his experiences, whereasother members of the expedition

gave thousands of talks. Perce stayed in touch with

Bakewell and retained hislinks with the water by

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