Bennochy Parish Church Archive News 2011
Watchnight Service
18th December 2011
Your support at Christmas Time for these local charities will be very much appreciated. |
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Primary School Services
18th December 2011
Dunnikier Primary School is having its Christmas Service at St. Bryce Kirk on Wednesday 21st December at 10am. Kirkcaldy North Primary School is also having its service on the same day at 1.45pm in the school hall. Robin will be involved in both services and anyone wishing to attend either or both of these services should let Bob Docherty know. |
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Church of Scotland News
11th December 2011
Newsletters from The Church of Scotland Mission and Discipleship Council can now be read by visiting the Newsletters page. You can visit this page by clicking here ... |
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Kirk Session Photograph
11th December 2011
A Kirk Session photograph will be taken after the service on Sunday 18th December. |
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November Newsletter Now Available
27th November 2011
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Christmas Poinsettias
20th November 2011
The names will be included in the Order of Service and the cost is £5. After the service on 18th December, please collect your plant to take home. The final date for purchase is 4th December. Any questions, please contact Senga Booth on 890972. |
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Flower List 2012
20th November 2011
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Christmas Decoration
20th November 2011
The Church will be decorated fot Christmas on Monday 28th November. Anyone wishing to help is asked to come along from 10am until lunchtime. |
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Gift Service
13th November 2011
The annual Christmas Gift Service will be held on Sunday 4th December when new unwrapped gifts for local distribution by The Salvation Army can be donated. |
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Shoe Boxes On Their Way
13th November 2011
After a short service on Thursday 10th November at Templehall Church (which is the collection point for the Kirkcaldy area) the boxes were loaded onto the lorry. Included in the number of boxes were 105 from Bennochy Church and 91 between the North and Dunnikier Schools. Thank you very much to everyone who filled a shoe box or gave a donation. This is an excellent result and, by filling a shoe box with simple gifts you can bring joy and laughter to someone this Christmas. Thank you for being part of it. |
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Christmas Fayre Success
12th November 2011
You can view some pictures from the Fayre by clicking here. |
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Christmas Box Collection
6th November 2011
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Fundraising Update
6th November 2011
Appeals over the year have raised the following totals:
Many thanks from the recipients to all who contributed. |
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Kennoway Den Walk
3rd November 2011
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Songs of Praise Service
30th October 2011
There will be a Songs of Praise Service on the morning of Sunday 20th November - your chance to choose your favourite hymn or song. Please contact George Drummond or the minister with your selections. |
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Christmas Fayre
30th October 2011
The Christmas Fayre will soon be with us on 12th November at 2pm. Donations for stalls are welcome, as well as help on the day. Tea tickets costing £2 are now on sale and can be bought on the day. Senga Booth urgently requires small coffee jars with lids (100gm size). The following stalls will be available:
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KART (Kirkcaldy Area Reachout Trust)
23rd October 2011
The Sacrament of Holy communion will be celebrated next Sunday, 30th October. There will be a Special Offering for KART (Kirkcaldy Area Reachout Trust) at the service. KART is led by Chris Beattie who is doing excellent work locally with young people in schools, churches and holiday clubs, and has organised some excellent Away Weekends for the young people. This is an opportunity for Bennochy Church to give monetary support to KART to continue the excellent work done by Chris and his Team. Our support will be very much appreciated. |
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Fairtrade Stall
23rd October 2011
You can read more about Fairtrade by clicking here. |
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Alpha-Omega Course
16th October 2011
The joint Alpha Omega course with St. Bryce Kirk beings on Tuesday 25th October and runs for 8 weeks. It follows the Alpha course format and the course is free. Leaflets and booking forms are available from the minister. |
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Christmas Box Collection
16th October 2011
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Kettlebridge Walk
16th October 2011
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The People's Bible Project
9th October 2011
To mark the 400th anniversary of the King James bible, The People's Bible project will be coming to Kirkcaldy on the 21st and 22nd October in the Mercat Shopping Centre from 9.30am - 5.30pm. People will have the opportunity to digitally hand write two verses of the bible. For more details please contact the Minister. |
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October Newsletter Now Available
9th October 2011
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War Memorial Descriptions
2nd October 2011
We have added descriptions and photographs of the War Memorials in the Sanctuary to the website. You can read this new page by clicking here ... |
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Fife Coastal Path Walk
28h August 2011
Those with travel passes need to pay £2 for the part of their journey between Inverkeithing and North Queensferry. Those without a pass need to buy a return ticket, £6.50. If you think that this walk will be a bit too long, you can start at Inverkeithing with Dianne a little later which will take 2.5 miles off, and meet up with the others at the first coffee stop. Rona will lead this walk. All are welcome. |
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Fundraising News
25th September 2011
Appeals over the year have raised the following totals:
Many thanks from the recipients to all who contributed. |
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KARTS - Kirkcaldy Arts Festival
18th September 2011
From 11th-19th November Bennochy Church will be presenting an Arts Festival. The Festival, which was previously presented in 2009 in St Andrew’s Church, is a lot of fun but can also be hard work. To help with this we are looking for a group of people who would be willing to lend a hand for the run up to, as well as the festival itself. All that’s needed is an interest in helping put on the best show possible in the Church. If this is something you’d be interested in then please see Diane White after the service. |
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Shoe Box Appeal
11th September 2011
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Sponsored Walk
11th September 2011
There will be a Sponsored Walk round the Beveridge Park on Sunday 25th September with all proceeds going to Christian Aid. Anyone interested in walking can get a sponsor sheet from Angela Stewart or just come along on the day and join in the fun and chat, whilst also supporting a good cause. Please meet at the main gate (lions) at 2.15 pm. You can walk as much or as little as you want. Friends and dogs are most welcome! |
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Family Quiz Night
11th September 2011
Come along to the Methven Hall on Saturday 24th September at 7 pm as a team of four, or join others to make up a team. This is great way to meet new friends. The evening is lighthearted - no Mastermind or Eggheads required !!!! The quiz will be followed by a dessert supper. Tickets £4 for adults £2 for children. |
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Harvest Thanksgiving Service
11th September 2011
Anyone wishing to help with the decoration of the Church for Harvest will be most welcome. Please come along on Friday 16th September at 2 pm. |
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Get-Together Tea Afternoon
11th September 2011
The annual Get-Together Tea Afternoon will be held on Thursday 15th September. This years charity is Autism with a £1 minimum donation. All welcome. |
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September Newsletter Now Available
11th September 2011
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Doors Open Day
28th August 2011
Bennochy Church is once again participating in Doors Open Day on Sunday 11th September from 2pm to 5pm. On the day the Church and halls will be open and, amongst other things, there will be a display of photos and memorabilia relating to the two former congregations. Refreshments also available. The aim of Doors Open Day is to promote our local heritage by enabling locals and visitors to explore through doors not normally open to the public, for free. |
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Boys' Brigade Enrolment
21st August 2011
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AGAPE Breakfast
20th August 2011
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Sunday School New Season
14th August 2011
The Sunday School resumes on 4th September when all new and existing children will be welcomed. |
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Church of Scotland Guild New Season
7th August 2011
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Strawberry Fayre
7th August 2011
The Strawberry Fayre will include a baking stall with strawberry jam for sale. Also featuring the usual delicious sponges, flans, pavlovas, ice cream sundaes and scones. Although sun is expected, we'll be in the Methven Hall if wet! |
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Letham Glen Walk
7th August 2011
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Aberlour - Scotland's Children's Charity
7th August 2011
This is one of the charities we supported last Christmas. On Saturday 10th September they are holding a ladies "Midnight Sleepwalk" across the Forth Bridge and are hoping 400 ladies will sign up to take part in what promises to be a night to remember! They aim to raise much needed funds for their services supporting over 6,000 disadvantaged children and young people throughout Scotland. A poster and flyers are displayed in the vestibule of the Church. For further details, please see Brian Booth |
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Auchtertool Walk
17th July 2011
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Children with Cancer Fundraising News
26th June 2011
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RNLI Fundraising News
12th June 2011
The committee of the Kirkcaldy Branch of the RNLI expressed their thanks for the response to the concert and at the facilities provided by the Church. |
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Manse Open Day
12th June 2011
The Manse will be open to visitors to view the recent refurbishment on Saturday 18th June from 10am to noon and from 2pm to 4pm. |
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June Newsletter Now Available
6th June 2011
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Christian Aid News
29th May 2011
We will be having a sponsored walk later in the summer - date yet The Christian Aid totals so far this year are as follows:
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New Hall Names
22nd May 2011
All the Church halls have now been given new names to reflect the history and location of Bennochy Parish Church. The small hall has been named The St. Andrew's Hall, the new hall is now The Elgin Hall with the kids room now being known as The Meldrum Room. Along with The Methven Hall, all our halls are now named. In association with the new names, a floor plan is now available. |
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Torryburn Walk
22nd May 2011
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Concert by The Forth Valley Chorus
15th May 2011
The Forth Valley Chorus is a group of over 90 women, of all ages and backgrounds, who enjoy performing a cappella music, barber shop style. Based in Edinburgh, they perform at a wide range of public and private venues. Tickets are now available from Senga Booth. |
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News from Zambia
15th May 2011
Jenny Featherstone reports that the football team in Kitwe, which we supported last year, is now kitted out with boots and has two new footballs to boot! Further news when she next sees Francis, the coach, and the Racecourse team. She is also "thinking through" projects where we could help in fundraising. |
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Roll Away The Stone
8th May 2011
Three separate stages and the main avenue running east-west in Princes Street Gardens will host an exciting variety of music, drama, recitals, comedy, stories, puppets, interviews, participative workshops, choirs, contemporary bands, clowns, buskers - all celebrating the Christian message and exhibiting the wide range of the Church's work. Entry to the event is completely free. Various Churches in Kirkcaldy are planning to attend and, if there is enough interest, we hope to arrange for people to travel together, either on the train or on the bus from Ferry Toll. Further details on the event can be found by clicking here. If you are interested in attending, please contact George Drummond by 15th May and remember to bring along a stone and some plastic bottles! |
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Book Sale
8th May 2011
There will be a Christian Aid Book Sale at St. Andrew's and St. George's West Church on Saturday 14th May and between Monday 16th to Friday 20th May. |
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Bible Readathon
8th May 2011
The Presbytery of Kirkcaldy is holding a 'Readathon' to celebrate 400 years of the King James Bible on Saturday 11th June between 9am and noon. We are looking for volunteers to read part of the bible so that the whole bible is read in three hours! If you are interested, please let George Drummond or Robin McAlpine know. Each congregation will perform the readings in their own building or even in their own home! |
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Newsletter Submissions
1st May 2011
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Christian Aid Week
24th April 2011
Due to holidays and illness, there appears to be a shortage of collectors this year. If you have a spare hour or two during Christian Aid Week, please speak to Angela Stewart or Charlie Low who would be delighted to have your help. |
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New Website Features
23rd April 2011
Two new regularly updated features have been added to the website:
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April Newsletter Now Available
16th April 2011
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Easter Walk
13th April 2011
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Scouts Ceilidh
10th April 2011
The Scouts are having a Ceilidh in Abbotshall Church Hall on Saturday 21st May from 7.30 to 11.30pm with Bert Pozzi's Band. There will also be a buffet and wine bar. Tickets, price £10, children £5 are available from Eric Evans on 262506. All welcome. |
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Table Top Sale
31st March 2011
The Women's Group are holding a Table Top Sale from 10am to noon on Saturday 16th April. The sale is open to any group, organisation or individual willing to rent a table at £6 each. Only the table rents collected will go to the Women's Group funds. Any money received from the sale of goods will be kept by whoever has rented the table. This is an ideal way to make money for your group or organisation. Contact Irene Wood (267995) for further details - No jumble please! |
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Kettlehills Walk
31st March 2011
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Easter Holy Week Services
20th March 2011
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Souper Sunday News
20th March 2011
The Souper Sunday lunch in aid of the HIV/AIDS project raised £307.78. Many thanks to all who attended, donated and helped at the lunch. |
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Family Fun Day
20th March 2011
The Taekwondo Club is holding a Family Fun Day on Saturday 9th April to raise funds to help their students attend the European Summer Camp in Rotterdam in August. Please come along if you can to join in the fun. There will be Cake & Candy, Face painting, a raffle and much more. |
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March Newsletter Now Available
10th March 2011
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RNLI SOS Fundraising Tea Afternoon
6th March 2011
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Markinch Walk
3rd March 2011
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Souper Sunday
27th February 2011
There will be a Soup Lunch on Sunday 13th March in the Methven Hall after the service will all proceeds going to the HIV/AIDS project. Tickets priced £3 are available now. |
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The Kevock Choir
27th February 2011
The Kevock Choir will be performing a concert in the Church on Saturday 26th March at 7.30pm. The choir is drawn from all over the Lothian area, and has performed before in the Church. Tickets costing £7.50 are on sale from Brian Booth on (01592) 890972. This concet will be similar to that being performed next month in the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. |
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Lent Study Group 2011
24th February 2011
It will soon be Lent and Rev McAlpine plans to hold a Lent study group over this period for 5 weeks. Even if you are unable to commit to all the dates, please attend as you are able. The group will meet in the Prayer room, starting at 7pm on Thursday 10th March and meeting every Thursday till 7th April. Each meeting will last between 60-90 minutes. If you are interested please speak to the minister as there are study guides for the course. |
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Ministers Contact Time
24th February 2011
Rev. Robin McApline will be in the vestry on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm for people to speak to him about any pastoral issues including the arrangement of weddings and baptisms. Please check the weekly intimation sheets for any changes. |
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World Day of Prayer
20th February 2011
This year, the World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday 4th March with the theme of "How many loaves have you?". On this special day, more than 3 million people worldwide will be worshipping using a common prayer service booklet. Like a Mexican wave of prayer, the first service will begin at sunrise in Tonga, and move around the world until the sun sets in neighbouring Western Samoa. By then the Day will have been celebrated in more than 170 countries. Each year the service is prepared by a different country. The Christian women of Chile, South America, have prepared the service for March 2011. Local services will be held at the following venues:
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Fairtrade Fortnight
20th February 2011
Fairtrade has become a widely recognised household name and by purchasing Fairtrade goods ordinary people can create change and turn ambitions about making trade fairer into a living reality for people in the developing world. There will be a Fairtrade Stall in the Methven Hall on Sunday 6th March where you will have the opportunity to purchase Fairtrade goods. Please also look out for the Fairtrade logo in your local shops and supermarkets. You can read more about Fairtrade by clicking here. |
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Get-Together Christmas Party
13th February 2011
The Get-Together Christmas Party, postponed from December, will now take place on Thursday 10th March from 2pm to 4pm. Please contact Helen Lundie for further information. |
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Gift Boxes 2011
6th February 2011
The total received for the 2010 gift boxes was £468.78 and the total for January was £78.89. Please keep saving your small change and make pennies turn into pounds to help our Church funds. The yellow gift boxes are available in the Church vestibule so please uplift one if you haven't already done so. Thank you to all who continue to fill the boxes. |
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Snowdrop Trail
5th February 2011
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RNLI SOS Fundraising Tea Afternoon
30th January 2011
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Induction Service
23rd January 2011
The Induction of our new minister, Rev. Robin McAlpine, will be on Thursday 3rd February at 7pm, followed by a Welcome Social and Refreshments. All are encouraged to attend. |
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Glenrothes Walk
17th January 2011
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New Minister Voting Results
16th January 2011
The Sunday service on January 16th was led by Rev. Robin J. McAlpine BDS BD MTh as sole nominee for the position of Bennochy Parish Church minister, followed by a congregational vote. The results are as follows:
Details of the opportunities to sign The Call are listed in the previous news item, below. |
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Not Strictly Burns Supper - CANCELLED
12th January 2011
Please note that due to uncertain weather conditions, the Not Strictly Burns Supper being held by the Women's Group on Saturday 22nd January has been cancelled. |
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New Minister Voting Details
11th January 2011
On Sunday 16th January, at 11am, Rev Robin J. McAlpine BDS BD will be conducting worship as sole nominee for the position of minister for Bennochy Parish Church. Immediately thereafter the congregation will have the opportunity to vote For or Against the appointment using voting papers. All persons on the Electoral Register are invited to attend this service and participate in the vote. The result of the vote will be announced as soon as counted and members are encouraged to stay behind for tea or coffee while this is being done. In the event that the congregation votes to accept the nomination there will be opportunities to sign The Call on the following dates in January:
We wish to encourage as many people as possible to sign The Call to show their support to the new minister. Those whose names are on the Electoral Register may sign The Call in person or by means of mandate. Forms for this may be obtained from the Session Clerk or please contact your Elder. If your name is not on the Register but you are a regular worshipper in this congregation you will have the opportunity to sign a Paper of Concurrence at the times listed above. |
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Not Strictly Burns Supper
1st January 2011
The Women's Group is hosting a Not Strictly Burns Supper fundraising evening on Saturday 22nd January from 7 to 9.30pm in the Methven Hall. Come and enjoy an evening of Scottish delights, music and song. Tickets, adults £8, children £4 are available from group members. |
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