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East of EnglandThe east of England covers a diversepopulation of almost six million people,with a mixture of rural and urban areasand learning environments. The regionstretches from London up to the Norfolkcoast, and also borders the east midlands.The area boasts fantastic transport links to places such as Birmingham and London via train or car, and has airports in Norwich, Cambridge, Luton and London Stansted.

What is Health Education East of England?Health Education East of England (HEEoE) is theLocal Education and Training Board that coversBedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire andPeterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. In April2013 HEEoE took over responsibility for thequality of education, training and development inthe east of England, previously managed by theEast of England Multi-Professional Deanery.

We also aim to enable the health and careworkforce to respond effectively to the needs of patients, carers and families.

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Bordering London, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire,Hertfordshire, and the North Sea, the county ofEssex offers a great experience to live and study inthe east of England. London is a short journeyaway, but if you want to get away from the citylights, you can visit one of the many rural villages inthe region or see some of the 350 miles ofcoastline; from the famous Southend Pier (thelongest pleasure in the world) to the quieter Frintonand Mersea Island in the North of the County.

Essex is famous for its nightlife, with numeroustowns and cities boasting bars and clubs. Whilstbeing the setting and inspiration behind ITV'sfamous 'The Only Way Is Essex' series, there is awide range of entertainment venues for differenttastes, including numerous live music venues.Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend also havetheatres.

Shopping

Stately Homes and CastlesWith its Victorian days and the terrifyingHalloween Ghost Walk, Audley End is a mansionwith a difference, and one of England's finestcountry houses. Alternatively, if you want to brushup on your history you can visit on of Essex'scastles in Hedingham, Colchester and Hadleigh.

SportEssex has close ties to West Ham United, but is alsohome to Colchester United (AKA The Ewes) andSouthend United (AKA The Shrimpers) FootballClubs. You can also see Ice hockey teamChelmsford Chieftans in action at the weekends,or join one of the many running, riding, cricket orathletics teams if you want to break a sweat. If youwould prefer some gentler exercise, then takeadvantage of one of the many walkways throughthe countryside in the region, such as the Essex Way. 3

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ContentsEssex ..................................................3Norfolk and Suffolk ............................5Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ....7Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire ........11Where we are ..................................15

The V Music Festival held during the penultimateweekend in August in Chelmsford, bringing togethermore than 150,000 people to watch live music fromworld famous singers and bands.

Essex is famed for its shopping, and has a number ofdifferent locations including the enormous Lakesideshopping centre a. Colchester and Chelmsford also offer a range of different shops and there are plans for furtherdevelopment in Chelmsford.

The Essex WayThe Essex Way is a long distance footpathstretching for 82 miles right across Essex.Although it officially starts in Epping and ends inHarwich, the Essex Way is actually signposted bothways so you can either start at the coast and headinland or vice versa. The route takes you throughancient woodland, open farmland, tree-lined rivervalleys and leafy green lanes with plenty ofpicturesque and historic villages along the way.

Did you know?• Colchester is the oldest recorded Roman town

in Britain. For a time it was also the Romancapital in Britain

• Southend has the longest pleasure Pier in theworld extending 1.34 miles into the ThamesEstuary.

• Britain's first public broadcast was made fromChelmsford on 15 June 1920.

• Some historians claim Robert the Bruce wasborn at Montpelier's Farm in Writtle nearChelmsford in 1274.

• Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and fora short period in 1381 was the capital ofEngland. It was awarded city status in 2012.Chelmsford has a cathedral and is also home toAnglia Ruskin University. The University wasbuilt on the site of an ammunition factorywhich was bombed continually during the way(Hoffmans Factory).

Nearest big cities Essex has fantastic transport links into London. It only takes 30 minutes from Chelmsford into thecity. You can also easily access neighbouring

counties of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire andSuffolk as well as further up the coast to Norfolk.

Essex has 2 major airports at Stansted and Southend.

Stuck in the mud...

The Dunmow Flitch Trials exist to award a flitch ofbacon to married couples from anywhere in theworld if they can satisfy the Judge and Jury of 6maidens and 6 bachelors that in 'twelvemonth anda day' they have 'not wisht themselves unmarriedagain'. A reference to the Dunmow Flitch caneven be found in The Wife of Bath's Tale withinChaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales. TheFlitch Trials are held every 4 years in Great Dunmow.

Essex International Jamboree is the biggest UKscout/guide jamboree. It is held every four yearsfor the scouts and guides of Essex to experiencethe fun and challenge of living with a number ofcountries from around the world.

The Orsett Country Show has been held on thefirst Saturday in September for 125 years, makingit one of the oldest country shows in the UK.Whilst the 19th century roots of the show, steepedin agricultural history, are still evident the OrsettShow is very much a 21st century attraction.4 5

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Each spring, the Maldon Mud Race sees competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater. The race can only takeplace at low tide when the water is low enough to allowparticipants to run safely through the water to theopposite bank and back again.

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Norfolk and Suffolk offer the opportunity for you to combine an exciting career with a qualitylifestyle. It is a large, mostly rural county with manyhidden treasures. According to recent figuresreleased by the Government, people living andworking in East Anglia have the 'best quality oflife', with the fastest growing incomes, less thanaverage crime levels and longer life expectancy.

The area stretches from King's Lynn in WestNorfolk to Southwold in East Suffolk, from Cromeron the North Norfolk coast to Newmarket in Suffolk.

Natural BeautyWith beautiful, unspoilt countryside, nationallyprotected beaches, over 200 miles of picturesqueinland waterways to explore on the NorfolkBroads, many historic towns and villages of allshapes and sizes to explore, this may sound likesomewhere you'd like to live.

NorwichThe county's capital city, Norwich, is rare andextraordinary. It is the historic centre of Norfolk andoffers a wealth of modern amenities both sociallyand culturally, in a delightful heritage setting. Itboasts not one, but two, cathedrals, moremedieval churches than any other city in WesternEurope and a magnificent Norman castle. There isa wealth of cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs andcinemas to choose from, as well as a huge range ofshops, which have made Norwich one of the topten shopping cities in Britain. It's easily accessed byroad and rail and it has its own internationalairport (which, as well as flying direct to a numberof UK and European destinations, links to the restof the world via Schiphol airport in Amsterdam).

Outside Norwich, you'll find idyllic countryside andmiles of beautiful coastline (much of it designatedas an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), whichcan be reached in 30 minutes by road or rail. To theeast lie the Norfolk Broads, with all kinds of water-based activities and leisure pursuits.

Football fans can enjoy Premier League football atNorwich City's Carrow Road home.

West NorfolkHere you'll find the medieval port of King's Lynn,with its grand market place and restaurants, and astunning coastline of sandy beaches within easyreach. The area is a joy for history lovers and youcan visit museums, priories, castles and windmills,as well as the 17th century Custom House.

There are a variety of local attractions includingSandringham House, the Norfolk residence of theRoyal Family, and Holkham Hall. Adrenaline junkieswill love the rush of the highest ropes course in theeast of England. There is certainly no shortage ofentertainment. As well as a cinema, the CornExchange hosts a diverse range of shows, whereconcerts, stand-up comedians, musicians andpsychics pull in crowds from all over the region.Culture vultures will enjoy the Arts Centre, WestAcre River Studios and Summer Theatre, and thereare a multitude of potteries, art galleries andgardens to explore.

Great Yarmouth and Waveney If you'd like to live beside the seaside, this prettyand peaceful stretch of eastern England (with 40miles of Heritage Coast set in an area ofoutstanding natural beauty) could be for you. Itslandscapes inspired the painter John Constable tocreate some of his most famous paintings and thecountryside makes long walks and cycle ridespopular pastimes.

Property prices are still highly attractive, andalthough London is only a 2-hour train ride away,there's more than enough fresh air andcountryside to make you feel like you've got awayfrom it all. The area is guaranteed to thrill 'foodies',bursting as it is with tempting local produce atrestaurants, gastro pubs, delis and farmers'

markets. The area hosts regular music festivals andhas a wealth of heritage properties, antique shopsand theatres. Families will love 'Africa Alive', justoutside Lowestoft, and Pleasurewood Hills, votedBest Attraction on the Sunrise Coast in 2006.

Ipswich and East SuffolkIpswich is steeped in history, yet full of life. There'sa chance to stroll along its historic Waterfront andstreets, and plenty of entertainment - a vibrant mixof heritage, the arts, theatre, cinema, clubs andbars.

Yet wherever you are in or around the town, youare only minutes away from some of the prettiestSuffolk villages and countryside, as well as thestunning scenery of the celebrated Suffolkcoastline.

Ipswich is home to Suffolk New College andUniversity Campus Suffolk.

Bury St Edmunds and West SuffolkBury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique anddazzling historic gem. An important market townwith a richly fascinating heritage, the strikingcombination of medieval architecture, elegantGeorgian squares and glorious Cathedral andAbbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. With prestigious shopping, an award-winningmarket, plus variety of attractions and places tostay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours fromLondon and very convenient for Cambridge.The towns and villages around Bury St Edmundsare very pretty, with a range of accommodationand some excellent schools.

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Cambridge

A history of education

Cambridge is most commonly associated with itsfamous university, which is consistently ranked oneof the top five universities in the world. CambridgeUniversity includes the renowned CavendishLaboratory, King's College Chapel, the UniversityBotanic Gardens and the Cambridge UniversityLibrary. It also has the Anglian Ruskin Universitywhich, with a student population of 31,000, is oneof the largest universities in the East of England.

ARU's Cambridge campus is in heart of the cityand has recently reached a milestone in its historywith the opening of the new £35-millionredevelopment.

Today, Cambridge is at the heart of the hightechnology centre known as Silicon Fen (a play onSilicon Valley and the fens surrounding the city.) Itseconomic strengths lie in industries such assoftware and bioscience, many start-up companieshaving been spun out of the university. Over 40%of the workforce has a higher educationqualification, more than twice the national average. 7

The cityCambridge has some beautiful architecture,majestic college buildings and an historic marketplace. The city boasts the country's highestconcentration of internationally renownedmuseums and art galleries outside London. Manyof the University of Cambridge's eight museumsare free to enter.

Music in CambridgeshireAll kinds of live music are covered in Cambridgefrom internationally acclaimed orchestras andensembles to touring pop stars, pub gigs, theworld-famous Folk Festival, ever-popular BeerFestival, family-friendly Big Weekend and magicalSecret Garden Party festivals. The two main venuesare the Corn Exchange and The Junction.

King's College Chapel is celebrated for its choralservices including the famous A Festival of NineLessons and Carols, broadcast live by the BBC tothe nation and across the globe on Christmas Eve.The sublime Choir of King's College is regardedamongst the best in the world.

ActivitiesTourists from around the world come toCambridge to view the beautiful city in a numberof ways: punting along the River Cam, joining awalking tour of the city or exploring further afieldfrom the seat of a bicycle following the excellentnetwork of cycle paths in and around the city.There are both independent shops as well as thehigh street brands along the city centre and in TheGrand Arcade and Grafton Centre shoppingcentres. Cambridge has various multi-storey carparks, but to reduce cost, traffic and the carbonfootprint you can make use of the various Park andRide schemes or the newly built Guided Busway,which links more of the rural towns and villagestogether.

With a range of beautiful pubs, restaurants andcafes, Cambridge has a variety of options for anight out, whether in an historical pub, such as theEagle, where features include the RAF bar, with aceiling by World war Two pilots with its worldfamous ceiling; and the room in which thediscovery of DNA was announced, or one of thelargest Wetherspoons pubs in the country. If youare looking to eat out, you can visit Jamie Oliver'srestaurant in the old Guild Hall, or the RainbowCafé, vegetarian restaurant and winner of theTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013.

Very close to the town centre is the CambridgeLeisure Park, including bowling, numerousrestaurants and bars, a gym and one ofCambridge's three cinemas.8 9

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Cambridge has a lot to offer for any sports fan,with multiple swimming pools, local parks and theCambridge United Football Stadium.

Set in 350 square miles of fantastic cycling andwalking countryside, the district of SouthCambridgeshire offers the perfect opportunity torelax and explore. Ely is steeped in history and isprincipally renowned for Ely Cathedral, amagnificent building with its unique OctagonTower which dominates the landscape for milesaround. In July 2014, the Tour de France thirdstage begins in Cambridge before winding its wayto London to finish on The Mall in front ofBuckingham Palace.

The surrounding areasEly

Full of charm and beauty and home to one of themost magnificent cathedrals in England, thehistoric city of Ely is nestled in the Fen countrysidein East Cambridgeshire. You can also see OliverCromwell's house, where you can learn about thisimportant historical figure.

To see Ely at its best, follow the eel trail: Thiscircular walk self-guided by brass waymarkers setin the ground, takes you past the oldest parts of Elywith its beautiful monastic buildings with stunningarchitecture and spectacular views.

Newmarket

If it's horses & horseracing you are interested in,then Newmarket is the place to visit! Experiencethe excitement of the turf at the world's mostfamous racing venue. Pick an afternoon event orbook in for one of the Newmarket Nights on theJuly Course when first class racing is followed by amajor musical concert by top performers.

Peterborough

The Cathedral City of Peterborough lies at theheart of the Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Lincolnshireand Northamptonshire borders. The local area isflat and low-lying, and in some places lies belowsea level. The area known as the Fens is to the eastof Peterborough. The City of Peterboroughincludes the outlying military installation of RAFWittering, and as a unitary authority it bordersNorthamptonshire and Rutland to the west,Lincolnshire to the north, and Cambridgeshire tothe south and east.

Many events are held throughout the yearincluding the Peterborough Festival, PeterboroughBeer Festival, river festivals, open air concerts andcircuses. On any day of the year the Embankmentis a lovely place to sit & unwind and as it is less thanfive minutes walk from the city centre. TheEmbankment has overnight mooring facilities andpublic conveniences and in the summer monthsthe water's edge can be an array of colours withmany boat owners deciding to spend the day inPeterborough. There is ample parking in the areafor those who wish to enjoy a casual walk alongthe willow lined footpath and cyclists can followthe Green Wheel route towards Whittlesey or FlagFen. The river is also popular with anglers.

There are over 20 Nature reserves and countryparks and prime leisure such as Nene Valley Parkand Ferry Meadows. Peterborough hosts a majorrunning event in the national calendar, the PerkinsGreat Eastern Run.

Peterborough Showground holds major eventsthroughout the year.

Sport• The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area

has a number of professional football teamsincluding Peterborough United, CambridgeUnited and Histon Football Clubs.

• University Boat Race - one of the most historicand iconic sporting events in the World calendarsees Cambridge University take on OxfordUniversity in one of the most famous sportingevents in the world, and you can often see theUniversity rowing club practicing on the Cam.

• The Peterborough Phantoms play in the EnglishIce hockey Premier League, having won theleague numerous times, making thePeterborough Ice Arena well worth a visit.

• You can also have a fun filled evening at thePeterborough Greyhound Stadium, orPeterborough's East of England Showground,one of the top racing tracks in Britain - a regularvenue for World Championship events,including World Finals.

Travel connectionsCambridge Train station is part of the main lineinto London, Kings cross and Liverpool Street.Main access routes for Cambridge via M11, A14,A10 and A1.

Peterborough has excellent connections and easyaccess by road (A1M) and rail (45 minutes directfrom London)

Regular bus services in and out of both Cambridgeand Peterborough to other major cities.

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BedfordshireBedford

History

Whilst being noted for its connections to the laceindustry (reputedly started by Katharine ofAragon), Bedford is particularly famous for itsconnection with John Bunyan, (born at Elstow nearBedford, in 1628) and the author of the "Pilgrim'sProgress". Many of the villages surroundingBedford are associated with his preaching and thisworld famous book. In the north of the county,there is a World War Two 'Airfield Trail', once alivewith the Big Band sound of Glenn Miller (who wasstationed here during the war), and it was from theairfield at Twinwood that he took his final flight.The Shuttleworth Collection where aircraft arekept in full flying order can often be seen 'loopingthe loop' in the skies above Old Warden. Bedford isalso well known for its thriving Italian and multi-cultural communities.

There are fascinating reminders of our past dottedall around the Borough of Bedford, tucked awayon country lanes, among them the extraordinary16th century dovecote and stables at Willington.Cardington is famous for its connections with theairship industry. The huge airship hangars, whichwere built to house the R100 and R101 airships,are visible from miles around and are a reminder ofthe areas rich aviation heritage. Britain's first hot airballoon landed there too.

Many archaeological sites can be found in theborough and provide a remarkable insight intoBedford's rich historic past. Bedford has somesignificant royal connections, including the RoyalCharter. One of the notable achievements of KingHenry II was the creation of about 150 charteredboroughs throughout the country. The BedfordCharter was given in 1166. The original is in theBedfordshire Record Office at Borough Hall, and aframed copy is on the Parlour wall. The BedfordCharter is probably the second oldest in thecountry. The oldest was presented to Oxford and ismentioned in the Bedford charter.

Woburn AbbeyThe home of afternoon tea: enjoy pricelesstreasures, uncover captivating stories, strollthrough beautiful gardens and browse theoutstanding antiques centre, all set within 3,000acres of deer park!

Grrreat days out!Visit the award winning Woburn Safari Park andget up close to the world's most exotic andendangered animals. The area also boastsWhipsnade Zoo, the UK's biggest zoo with morethan 2,500 animals.

Natural BeautySet in a rich rural landscape, Bedford is host tomany areas of outstanding natural beauty andattractions, including stately homes and gardens,woodland walks and nature reserves, countryparks and world-famous animal parks. TheEmbankment area is particularly popular, withgardens on the banks of the River Great Ouse.

WakeboardingIf you love sports, Bedfordshire has a huge rangeto offer. Whether you see the Bedford Blues RugbyClub, or experience the thrill of wakeboarding,keyboarding or waterskiing without a boat at BoxEnd Park. Alternatively, Bodyflight is the world'slargest and best indoor skydiving wind tunnel, orThe College Equestrian Centre is a championshipvenue holding equestrian competitions everySaturday and Sunday with free spectator access.

Entertainment in the cityBedford has a Corn Exchange and 3 Theatres,hosting various productions of music, comedy andother entertainments.. Every two years, The RiverFestival is held near the river in Bedford duringearly July, the next taking place in July 2016. The event lasts for two days and regularly attractsabout 250,000 visitors. The event includes sports,funfairs and live music. The Bedford Regatta is anannual one-day river rowing regatta, which takesplace each May.

The University of Bedfordshire has four maincampus sites, across Bedfordshire, Luton andAylesbury, Buckinghamshire, offering a widecurriculum at undergraduate and post graduatelevels.

The Bedfordshire population is served by BedfordHospital and SEPT for its hospital and communitybased healthcare respectively, as well as many GPand Dental Practices and pharmacies for primarycare.

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LutonLuton has lots of parks and open spaces and, at itsedge, the scenic beauty of the Chilterns. And, ifyou are a golfer, we have one of the best publiccourses in the region. Luton is home to theStockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown ParkMuseum and two theatres, The Hat Factory andLuton Library Theatre. Luton Town FC, also knownas 'The Hatters'.

Luton Hoo is one of the UK's the leading hotelresort and spa, which offers an abundance ofhistory and royal visitors, including the Queen andthe Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Mary, Edward VIIand Lord Mountbatten as well as many heads ofstate. Visitors can expect 5* luxury, as well asaccess to extensive landscaped gardens designedby Capability Brown.

The Luton population is served by the Luton &Dunstable Hospitals Foundation Trust, andCambridge Community Services, as well as primarycare services from local GP and Dental practicesand pharmacies.

For those who like to go Shopping, there areseveral shopping centres in Bedfordshire andLuton, including the Harpur Centre in Bedford, theQuadrant in Dunstable and the Arndale Centre inLuton. There is also the Olde Watermill, a shoppingvillage in Bedfordshire.

HertfordshireHertfordshire is a county full of contrasts thatblend together to create a superb quality of life forresidents and visitors alike. Thriving modern townshave developed amongst historic market towns.Country lanes and sleepy, picturesque villages arenever far away.

The southern border is just 12 miles from thecentre of London, providing employmentopportunities for commuters making the most ofthe fast train links into central London. From sometowns in south Hertfordshire, central London is lessthan 20 minutes away by train. The county has apopulation of about 1,000,000 residents. Hertfordshire is well served by London LutonAirport to the North and London Stansted Airportto the East, both of which are situated a few milesoutside the county, while London HeathrowAirport is less than 1 hour away.

The largest town in Hertfordshire is Watford,situated within the M25 motorway and has athriving shopping centre and business parks. Otherlarge, historic towns include St Albans, Hitchin andHertford. New towns include Letchworth andWelwyn Garden City, as well as many picturesquetowns and villages.

Where we areThe east of England has strong transport linksnationally and internationally via its roads, train routes and airports.

Hertfordshire is a green county, with half of thecounty designated by the government as GreenBelt. Picturesque woodland, river valleys, and openfarmland make up a beautiful and varied landscape.The Chiltern Hills to the west and north-west of thecounty are designated an Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty. The county has more than 1,800miles of public paths and rights of way, including theHertfordshire Way, a 166 mile circular footpath. Thecounty also has a number of designated cycle paths.

For the more adventurous the county's canals,rivers and lakes provide opportunities for a numberof water sports such as sailing and canoeing aswell as the more gentle boat cruises that departfrom various points through Hertfordshire. TheWhite Water Rafting events during the London2012 Olympics took place at the Lee Valley WhiteWater Centre in Waltham Cross.

Hertfordshire has a fine selection of historichouses, including Hatfield House and KnebworthHouse, both of whom host large open air musicevents during the summer months. Hatfield Housewas seized by Henry VIII and was the childhoodhome of Kind Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth I,and was also the residence of Queen Mary I for aperiod, and is now open for visitors. KnebworthHouse also has a long history, and the house andgrounds are also open to the public. There are alsoseveral museums and other tourist attractionsacross Hertfordshire. There is a large selection ofhotels for visitors and tourists, and a wide rangingand vibrant commercial and industrial community,with strengths in financial services, computer-related industry and pharmaceuticals.

Heath care in Hertfordshire is provided by East andNorth Hertfordshire Hospitals, West HertfordshireHospitals, Hertfordshire Community Trust andHertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust, as wellas a range of GP and dental practices andpharmacies across the County.

Hertfordshire's top football club is Watford FC. The Hornets currently play in the Football LeagueChampionship, and were famously owned by SirElton John for a few years in the 1980's. Formernon-league Stevenage Borough FC now play inLeague 1 and following relegation from the footballleague, Barnet FC play in the Conference Premier.

The home of Harry PotterFor muggles and wizards alike, the Harry Potterfranchise has been a worldwide phenomenon andfans can take a trip around the enchanting WarnerBrothers Harry Potter Studio Tour and see how thefilms were made.

TheatresThere are several theatres in Hertfordshire, offeringa wider range of music, drama and comedy.

Transport Links in Bedfordshire,Luton and HertfordshireRoad - Easy access to London and the SouthMidlands is reached via the M1 and the A1M / A1.Several trunk roads also allow easy access toCambridge, Milton Keynes and Northampton.Rail - Trains run frequently to London and theMidlands from Bedford, Luton, Dunstable,Hertford, Stevenage and Watford.14 15

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For more information on transport in the region visit:http://www.visiteastofengland.com/travel-information.aspx

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