www.ancarn.org
Arts & Events Guide
January - April 2015
Classes / Workshops
Concerts / Shows
Drumnaph Nature Reserve
Irish Language Courses / Events
Seachtain an Gaeilge 2015
Welcome / Contents
Welcome to our programme of courses and events for
January to April 2015. With our new venue, An Coire, we
are now offering a wider range of courses and events for
you to enjoy. We hope the variety will cater for all interests
and we encourage you to take this opportunity to learn
new skills, gain a qualification or just experience a live
performance at An Coire. We look forward to welcoming
you all again and especially all the first time visitors at the
newly refurbished An Carn and An Coire in 2015.
Contents
Page
Bookings & Enquires
03
Classes / Workshops
04 - 10
Concerts / Shows
11 - 13
Drumnaph Nature Reserve
14 - 15
Irish Language Courses / Events
Seachtain an Gaeilge 2015
Arts & Events Guide
16 - 18
19 - 20
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Bookings & Enquires
Bookings & Enquires
Concert tickets
You can make a booking
either in person, by
telephone or email and pay
by cash, cheque or debit or
credit card.
An Carn & An Coire
132A & 132B Tirkane Road
Maghera
BT46 5NH
Tel: 028 7954 9978
Email: [email protected]
www.ancarn.org
Please check
www.ancarn.org for new
information.
Directions
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Conditions of Sale
NB: Patrons are advised
that event tickets, including
classes and workshops
cannot be refunded,
transferred or exchanged.
Concessions
Where applicable,
concession rates are clearly
identified as part of the
ticket price and applies to
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Courses and Workshops
Prior booking for any of
the courses is essential. A
deposit of £10.00 will be
required to secure a place
on your selected course.
Balance to be paid in full on
first day of course.
Data Protection
The personal details
required to administer your
booking will be securely
stored by An Carn. Please
inform us if you do not
wish to receive information
from us. All information
detailed within this booklet
is correct at time of print.
However from time to time
additional events may be
added or more information
about an advertised event
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Classes / Workshops
PILATES
In English
Tutor: Therese Connery
Mat or sleeping bag required.
8 week course
Date: Thurs 5th February
- Thurs 26th March
Time: 7 - 8pm
Cost: £40.00
ADULT CIRCUIT
TRAINING
In English
with Wild Fitness
Come and build total
body strength, fitness and
conditioning by utilising
aerobics activities and dynamic
resistance training. You pick
the intensity that you want to
work at. All abilities welcome.
Starts: Thursday 12th
February
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: £4.00 per class
ART CLASS
In English
Tutor: Mary T Gribben
Come along and try a range
of different crafts including
mosaic, painting, candle
making to name a few. Suitable
for complete beginners.
7 weeks
Date: Fri 13th February
- 27th March
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: FREE
FEEDBACK:
We are keen to hear your thoughts
on the events/activities and any
ideas you have for future courses.
Tel: 028 7954 9978
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PAINTING FOR
PLEASURE
In English
with Clare Glass
Suitable for complete beginners
or those looking to develop
their painting skills. Why not
join and enjoy being creative
under the expert guidance of
local artist Clare Glass.
6 week course
Date: Wednesday 18th
February - Wednesday 25th
March
Time: 7 - 9pm
Cost: £30.00
POTTERY FOR
BEGINNERS
In English
Tutor: Tyrone Whiteside
This course is structured to
teach you the basics about
pottery, skills in how to
work with clay, different
ways of glazing, coiling, slab
building etc. They are ideal
for beginners and for people
with some pottery experience.
The class will also cover how
to throw a pot on a wheel if
participants want to have a go
(one person at a time) and at
the end of the 8 weeks you will
have a few items to take home
with you.
All the materials required are
included: clay, slips, colour
glazes, electric firings and
tea/coffee etc. Wear old clothes
and come along to relax.
8 week course
Dates: Tuesday 10th
February - Tuesday
31st March
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: £40
(All material included)
www.ancarn.org PAVERPOL
In English
with Urney Creations
Awaken the Artist within YOU
and make a sculpture for your
home or garden in just one day!
This is a workshop where
no creative experience is
needed. Simply bring along
a white, 100% cotton t-shirt,
a pair of scissors [optional],
a container to bring your
sculpture home and perhaps
some embellishments lace, dry
flowers, beads, etc] to make
your creation individual. Your
finished piece will amaze your
friends and family!
Date: Saturday 21st March
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: £35.00
Light lunch provided
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL FOR
ALL COURSES
028 7954 9978
[email protected]
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CROCHET FOR
BEGINNERS
In English
Learn the crocheting techniques
that you need to get started and
you’ll be creating new pieces in
no time! Please contact An Carn
to find out materials required.
6 week course
Starts: Tuesday 3rd February
- Tuesday 10th March
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: £30.00
CREATIVE
SEWING CLASS
In English
Tutor: Carmel Harkin
All participants must supply
their own sewing machine.
This class is suitable for
complete beginners or people
with limited experience in using
a sewing machine.
Wednesday mornings
Time: 10am - 12noon
Wednesday evenings
Time: 7 - 9pm
4 week course
Date: Wednesday
4th March - Wednesday
25th March
Cost: £25
CEOLTÓIRÍ
LURAIGH
TRADITIONAL
IRISH MUSIC
CLASSES
In English
Instruments: tin whistle
(P3 upwards), guitar, accordion,
bodhrán, fiddle, banjo
(P4 upwards)
An Carn
Tuesday 27th January 2015
Craigmore, Glen GAA Club
Thursday 29th January
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Further information
available from
Joe 028 7954 9978
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL FOR
ALL COURSES
028 7954 9978
[email protected]
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RURAL YOUTH
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMME
(RYE)
In English
The Rural Youth Entrepreneurship
Programme (RYE) is an
entrepreneurship awareness
raising and developmental
programme for young people
aged between 16 – 30 years.
Its focus is on undertaking
outreach activities to engage
young people in disadvantaged
rural areas to consider
the potential of enterprise
development and
self-employment through a
series of workshops,
networking events and
interactive online tools.
Expressions of Interest
should be made to
An Carn on 028 7954 9978
or email:
[email protected]
Workshop 1
“The Big Idea!”
Workshop 2
“The Drawing Board”
Workshop 3
“The First Steps”
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EASTER ART
WORKSHOP
(For children
P1 – P4)
In English
Tutor: Carmel Harkin
Come along to enjoy some
Easter craft fun.
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: £5.00 per child
(materials included)
EASTER POTTERY
WORKSHOP
(For children
P5 upwards)
In English
Tutor: Tyrone Whiteside
Come along and make your
very own clay Easter egg and
decorate it with a matching
egg cup…
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: £5.00 per child
(materials included)
COMIC WRITING
WORKSHOPS
(For children
P5 upwards
& adults)
Bilingual
Tutor: Aidan Courtney
A fun workshop showing how
to tell stories visually as well as
help make it fun.
Date: Saturday 14th March
Time: 12 – 1.30pm
(In English)
2-3.30pm (In Irish children
R5 upwards)
4-5.30pm (In Irish for
Adults)
Cost: £3.50 per person
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL FOR
ALL COURSES
028 7954 9978
[email protected]
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ANIMATION
ANTICS!
In English
With Carn Media
A 6-week workshop in
animation production from
making models to making
movies. Suitable for 8 Years
old upwards.
An exciting opportunity to take
part in a project showcasing
what YOU can do with the
new skills on offer - learn how
to make models, animate
in digital and stop-motion
techniques, timelapse and
photosphering!
We will also look at the editing
process and special effects used
in film production. All materials
and equipment provided - just
turn up and make some magic!
DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
FOR ADULTS
In English
Tutor: Stephen Wilkinson
Did you get a new camera
for Christmas or would like
to know how to use your
camera? This short course will
give you help to understand
the functions of your camera,
downloading your images and
editing them. No previous
experience needed.
Date: Tuesday
17th February - Tuesday
10th March
Time: 7 - 9pm
Cost: FREE - funded by
Living & Learning Together
Project
Date: Saturday 21st Feb
- Saturday 28th March
Time: 12.30 - 2.30pm
Cost: £20
FEEDBACK:
We are keen to hear your thoughts
on the events/activities and any
ideas you have for future courses.
Tel: 028 7954 9978
www.ancarn.org INTRODUCING
MULTIMEDIA
USING
CAMERAS AND
SMARTPHONES
In English
with Carn Media
Course will include:
Capturing images/recording
footage
Getting the best from your
camera/smartphone
Filming techniques - get it right
first time!
Transferring your files to the
computer for editing
Editing your footage and
compiling sequences for web/
mobiles
Uploading and sharing your
fab work!
(Please bring along cameras
and smartphones)
Dates: Thursday 19th Feb
– Thursday 26th March
Cost: £25.00
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BEGINNERS’
HEDGE CHAIR
MAKING
WORKSHOP
2 Day Course
In English
Facilitator: Glenn White
Come and learn the craft of
hedge chair-making. You’ll learn
the skills of the traditional Irish
hedge carpenter whilst making
a simple but elegant 3 legged
back-stool or Irish creepie.
You’ll gain an understanding
of timber choice, tool selection
and project design, ending up
with a functional seat to take
home and the knowledge to
make more.
Date: Saturday
28th February
Time: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1st March,
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: £75, including
materials and lunch
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BEGINNERS’
BASKET WEAVING
WORKSHOP
1 Day Course
In English
Facilitator: Brendan Farren
This course is great introduction
to the art of willow weaving
and basket making. Under the
guidance of Brendan you will
learn how to select, prepare
and weave your willow. You
will come away with your own
simple framed basket at the
end of the day.
Date: Saturday 28th March,
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: £40, including
materials and lunch
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL FOR
ALL COURSES
028 7954 9978
[email protected]
INTRODUCTORY
COURSE IN THE
ANCIENT ART OF
DIVINING
1 Day Course
In English
Facilitator: Daithí Connaughton
· Learn a skill that will change
your life for the good.
· Learn the principles of divining
for water.
· Learn the use of L-rods and
pendulums.
· The importance of ley lines to
our daily lives.
· How to detect subtle Earth
energies.
· Learn about geopathic stress
and its effects.
· Learn how to find lost objects
using L-rods.
Date: Saturday
21st February
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: £50
Booking: 07503990911 or
email roundstonepictures
@yahoo.com
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Concerts / Shows
MOXIE
WINNERS OF THE
SPIRIT OF FOLK
BAND AWARDS
Date: Friday 10th April
Venue: An Coire Time: 8.30pm
Tickets: £10.00
Available from Siopa an Carn
or tel: 028 7954 9978
www.ancarn.org “A high energy cocktail
that defies easy
categorization…accordion
trad meets
banjo bluegrass with a
contemporary rhythm
section that takes many
a jubilant left turn. This
is highly charged 21st
Century Irish music.”
An Coire
132B Tirkane Road
Maghera BT46 5NH
Tel: 028 7954 9978
Email: [email protected]
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TRADITIONAL
MUSIC SCHOOL
Scoil Cheoil
Charn Tóchair
Carntogher
Music School
2015
Concerts / Shows
EASTER
In English. Week long school of Irish
Traditional music delivered by Beoga
duo Damian McKee and Liam Bradley
Also: Guest musicians, MOXIE, will offer guidance, practice sessions and an
opportunity to perform at a concert held on Friday 10th April in An Coire
Monday 6th April - Friday 10th April, 2015
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: An Coire, 132B Tirkane Road, Maghera
Cost: £30
Booking essential:
Claire 028 7954 9978
(Suitable for youth aged between
12 - 20 years old). NB: Musicians must be
competent in playing their instruments.
All instruments welcome.
In Association with Ceoltóirí Luraigh
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Drumnaph Nature Reserve
VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY
Ash coppicing and Planting in Young Woodland @ Drumnaph
In English. Come along to help manage and diversify the young woods at Drumnaph
Woodland. Learn coppicing techniques and inter planting to encourage a varied structure and
density great for wildlife.
Date: Saturday 21st February
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Meet at Grillagh Road car park
What to bring: Wellies or sturdy boots, warm waterproof
clothing and a lunch if you want to stay longer.
Everyone welcome.
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
EVENING - RELAX WITH
NATURE
With Liz Hanvey (Horticultural Therapist)
In English. Enjoy gardening and improving
your health and well-being?
This relaxed evening will be an introduction
to the world of horticultural therapy as a life
enchaining practice as a means of reducing
stress and its ability to improve your health
and wellbeing.
Monday 23rd February 2015
Venue: An Coire
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: FREE
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Drumnaph Nature Reserve
Strabane District Council in conjunction with its partner Councils in the North West
Region Cross Border Group, namely Donegal, Limavady and Magherafelt, is pleased to
announce the NW Healthy Living Training Courses as part of the North West Community
Gardens & Allotments Programme.
Gardening & Green Exercise Programme
FETAC Level 3 Accredited (NVQ Level 1 equivalent). 4-day intensive course. In English.
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Participants will learn about the tools, materials and equipment required to grow outdoor vegetables and the stages of ground preparation for vegetable sowing.
Will learn how to use a range of techniques to maintain the vegetable crop including thinning, transplanting, watering, feeding, weed-control, mulching, disease and
pest control.
23rd & 24th March and 30th & 31st March
Venue: An Carn / Drumnaph Community Nature Reserve,
132A Tirkane Road, Maghera, BT46 5NH
Time: 9am -5pm Cost: FREE
If you would like to participate on this
course please contact
Kelley Hann T: 028 7964 5607
or An Carn T: 028 7954 9978
Email: [email protected]
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Irish Language Courses / Events
CLUB ÓIGE
CHARN TÓCHAIR
Club Óige Charn Tóchair
is a registered branch of
Ógras the all-Ireland youth
organisation which provides
youth work through the
medium of Irish.
Range of activities you can
expect: • sport • basketball
• games • nature projects
• camping weekends
• console games
• competitions • quizzes
• art & crafts • drama
• trips. All activities will be
through Irish.
Club Óige: Óg-Ógras
The club will take place
every Wednesday 28/01/15
– 25/3/2015
Time: 6:00- 7.30pm
Age: Rang 5 - Rang 7
Club Óige: Ógras
This club will take place
every Friday
30/01/15 – 27/3/2015
Time: 4.30- 6.00pm
Age: Bl 8
Membership & Insurance
(September 2014– August
2015) £10*
Cost: £1 EVERY WEEK
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SATURDAY
MORNING CLUB
The Saturday Morning Club
aims to provide a range of
fun activities for children
through Irish. Through the
activities children will learn
new skills, increase their
vocabulary and also improve
the Irish they use socially
outside of the classroom.
It is essential to register your
child for each of the activities
below at 028 79549978 – this
information helps us provide
the correct leader: child ratio,
to keep your child safe.
Club Reatha:
Aimed at improving
children’s general fitness
while learning about the
benefits of being active.
Venue: Slaughtneil Pitch
1st Saturday of each
month: 7/2/15, 7/3/15,
Age group: Rang 5 – Bl 8
Time: 10.00-11.00
Spraoi an tSathairn:
Team games, storytelling,
singing, dancing, sport
and art.
2nd Saturday of each
month
Dates: 14/02/15, 14/03/15
Age: Rang 5 – Rang 7
Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: An Coire
Spraoi na nÓg:
Team games, storytelling,
singing and art.
2nd Saturday of each month
Dates: 14/02/15, 14/03/15.
Time: 12.00 -13.00
Age: Rang 3 – Rang 4
Venue: An Carn
Club Ceardaíochta:
useful crafts & skills
everyone should know.
3rd Saturday of each month
Dates: 21/02/15, 21/03/15
Age: Rang 5 – Rang 7
Time: 10.00-11.00
Venue: An Coire
Club Ceoil:
there will be a range of
different themes each
month from singing,
playing music in groups/
sessions and various forms
of Gaelic dancing.
4th Saturday of each month.
Dates: 28/02/15, 28/03/15.
Time: 10.00-11.00
Age group: Rang 5 – Rang 7
Venue: An Coire
Club Ealaíne:
Children will be able to
take part in art projects and
using a variety of materials.
4th Saturday of each month
Dates: 28/02/15, 28/03/15.
Time:10.00-10.50
Age: Rang 3 – Rang 4.
Venue: An Coire
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Mon
CALENDAR
COLOUR KEY:
CLUB ÓIGE:
ÓG-ÓGRAS
CLUB ÓIGE:
ÓGRAS
SATURDAY
MORNING CLUB:
CLUB REATHA
SPRAOI AN
TSATHAIRN
5
12
19
26
Tue
6
13
20
27
CLUB CEOIL
CLUB EALAÍNE
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
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9
16
23
30
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10
17
24
31
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11
18
25
Sat
Sun
February 2015
Mon
2
9
16
23
Tue
3
10
17
24
Wed
4
11
18
25
Thu
5
12
19
26
Fri
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
March 2015
SPRAOI NA NÓG
CLUB
CEARDAÍOCHTA
Wed
Irish Language Courses / Events
January 2015
Mon
2
9
16
23
30
Tue
3
10
17
24
31
www.ancarn.org Wed
4
11
18
25
Thu
5
12
19
26
Fri
6
13
20
27
Sat
Sun
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
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Irish Language Courses / Events
Irish Classes for Adults
Four levels, depending on demand. This course
is specially designed to bring learners step by step from
scratch to fluency, with qualified experienced teachers.
Weekly classes
take place
on Monday nights
Time: 7.30 – 9.30
Tutors
Malachaí Ó hAgáin
Clár Ní Chnaimhsí
Séamus Mac Conmidhe
Siobhán Ní Dhoibhlin
Irish language intensive
course for adults (16+)
Booking essential 028 7954 9978 www.ancarn.org
Saturday
7th March
9:30am – 3:00pm
An Carn
Cost £15*
There will be three levels available:
Beginner
Fearghal Mag Uiginn
Intermediate
Cabrini Uí Lochlainn
Advanced
Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh
*Lunch and refreshments included
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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015
Seachtain 2015
na Gaeilge
Saturday 7th March
One day Intensive
Irish course
Saturday 28th February
Friday 6th March
Bus for families leaving
from An Carn going to
Cultúrlann Mc Adam Ó
Fiach. Official launch by
Minister Carál Ní Chuilín
followed by entertainment
for all the family places
must be booked by Friday
20/2/15.
Time: 10.00am returning to
An Carn for 3pm
There will be a range of
activities available
10.00am Movie
11.00am Slabhra láimhe
1.00pm Quiz.
Venue: An Coire
Age group: Rang 4 – Rang 7
Launch of Seachtain na
Gaeilge 2015
Lá Gaelach for local
Gaelscoileanna
www.ancarn.org All abilities will be catered
for over three levels. Lunch
will be provided. Please
book your place by Monday
2/3/15. See page 18 for
more details.
Venue: An Carn
Time: 10.00-3.30pm
Cost: £15
Saturday 7th March
Talk: Living and
working
in Pre famine times
with Johnny Dooher
In English
Venue: Baile na Scríne GAA
Clubhouse.
Time: 8.00pm
Contact: Conchúr Ó Muirí
[email protected]
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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015
Saturday 14th March
One day intensive
Irish course
4 levels and lunch will be
provided. It is essential
to book your place by
8/3/2015. Venue: Baile na
Scríne GAA clubhouse.
Time: 10.00 - 2.00pm
Contach: Conchúr Ó Muirí
[email protected]
Cost: £15
Sunday 8th March
Ulster Hurling &
Camogie blitz
for children attending Irish
medium education.
Venue: Meadowbank Sports
Facility, Magherafelt.
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: Conchúr Ó Muirí
[email protected]
Saturday 14th March
‘The founding of the
Gaeltacht on the Shaws
Road, Belfast’
le Séamus Mac Seáin
In Irish. Followed by light
refreshments and music
Venue: An Coire
Time: 7.30pm Cost: FREE
Friday 20th March
‘Language, Resistance
& Revival’ Talk by
Fearghal Mac
Ionnrachtaigh
In English. Followed by light
refreshments.
Venue: An Coire
Time: 7.30pm Cost: FREE
Saturday 21st March
Thursday 12th March
Bilingual Family Walk
Lá Gaelach for English
Medium Schools
Venue: Ráth Dubh,
Ballinscreen
Am: Leaving 11.00am sharp
Further information
[email protected]
There will be a range of
activities available
10.00am Movie
11.30am Quiz.
Venue: An Coire
Age group: P4 – P7
Friday 13th March
Family Céilí
in aid of Bunscoil
Naomh Bríd
Venue: An Coire. Time: 7pm
Voluntary donations
Saturday 14th March
Comic Writing
workshop
with Aidan Courtney
- Rí Rá Coimic Gael. In lrish
(Suitable for R5 upwards)
A fun workshop showing
how to tell stories visually
as well as helping make
Irish fun.
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £3.50
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Tuesday 17th March
Club Óige Charn
Tóchair:
Ógras will take a bus to
Dublin to see the parades
and then watch the club
finals at Croke Park. Age:
Ógras members year R5+.
Cost: £15 (Includes tickets
to game and food on return
home. It is essential to book
your place by 2/3/2015
T: 028 79549978
Saturday 21st March
Concert with
Clann Mhic Ruairí
Traditional Gaelic singing
group from Rann na Feirste,
Co Donegal. Supported by
Local Artists
Venue: An Coire
Time: 8.00pm
Cost: £5.00
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