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e-Bulletin 27 November 2015

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Inauguration of the ministry of the twelfth Bishop of Newcastle Bishop Christine’s public ministry as Bishop of Newcastle will begin at a Service of Inauguration in St Nicholas’ Cathedral at 11.00am on Saturday 12th December, at which we will celebrate her response to God’s call and affirm our prayerful support for her work. The service will include her formal Installation and Enthronement. All licensed ministers have been invited to the Cathedral and there are tickets for two lay representatives from every parish in the diocese. These will be sent out to parishes during November. Please travel by public transport if possible to relieve pressure on city-centre parking. More details will be posted as they become available at www.newcastle.anglican.org/newbishop.

Prayer for the Diocese and for Bishop Christine Bishop Frank has invited parishes, deaneries, Advent Groups, Chaplaincies and other gatherings where we meet for worship, prayer and service in the diocese to arrange local events for prayer between December 1st and December 11th this year. It will be good to meet to pray for our new Diocesan Bishop, Christine Hardman, to remember her public ministry in the Diocese and region and to ask for God’s blessing in the early weeks after her consecration. Also it will be good to pray for her Inauguration Service on December 12th in the Cathedral. A list of known events can be found on page 3.

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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Forms PCCs have recently been receiving letters from banks asking them to fill in a form in relation to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). These are not straightforward – indeed the legislation is complex, different banks use different forms, and the identification numbers that they seek (tax identification, HRMC charity number, Charity Commission registration number) varies between PCCs. See FATCA guidance via Parish Resources website: www.parishresources.org.uk/fatca www.newcastle.anglican.org

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Funding News

Diocese of Newcastle Children’s and Youth Team (CandY)

Download the latest roundup of opportunities to apply to grant-making bodies this month, compiled by Partners Development Officer the Revd Frances Wilson—but hurry… there are some short deadlines!

Have started a Facebook Page Newcastle Diocese Young People please ‘like’ the page to see what is happening and a Facebook group for leaders

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Newcastle Diocese Young People – Leaders Sharing Space Please search for the group and ask to join – to share ideas and get support. www.newcastle.anglican.org/partners

Key tasks: Develop the priorities of JtoJ NE and maintain activities locally Organise occasional events/consultation meetings with local supporters Develop local networking and partnerships Ensure North East supporters are informed about national and local events Seek new outlets for publicity and promotion Maintain databases and records in line with JtoJ guidelines on data protection and confidentiality Maintain clear and consistent communication with the national and local teams

Co-ordinator and fundraising volunteers for Journey to Justice in the North East Journey to Justice (JtoJ) inspires and empowers people to take action for social justice through learning from human rights movements. We have a large network of people in the North East, created from our pilot project this year which was focused on an exhibition about the US civil rights movement, UK and Tyneside struggles for freedom and rights. We are in the process of applying for charitable status. Website: www.journeytojustice.org.uk Journey to Justice North East Twitter: @freedomandjobs fundraiser, home-based (this role could be shared) The role(s) Help research potential sources of Journey to Justice North East cofunding for JtoJ activities in the North ordinator, home-based (this role could East be shared) Help raise funds to support the JtoJ The purpose of this voluntary role is exhibition programme planned for to design, coordinate and deliver JtoJ's Sunderland 2016 projects in the North East, in Help raise funds to pay for activities collaboration with the local steering planned by existing JtoJ North East group, administrator and national supporters director.

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While the North East network is growing, hours might be approximately 4-5 per week (each role) but this will fluctuate with demand and activity. We offer reasonable travel and admin expenses. Desirable skills: Some experience of project management (for role 1) and fundraising (for role 2). Confident about networking and event management (role 1). Essential skills: Confident use of Word, Excel and Google Docs and social media (FB, Twitter), Mailchimp - desirable Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and must have access to a reliable computer. Contact: Carrie Supple [email protected] Tel. 07711199198 for an informal discussion and please send your CV, naming two referees and a covering letter (max. 2 sides) outlining why you are interested and how your experience and skills fit the role. Deadline: 5pm December 4th 2015. We hope to have people in post by mid -January 2016 ready to help with our exciting programme.

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Prayers for the Diocese and for Bishop Christine At the time of writing, the following dates and venues have been reported to Bishop Frank; all are welcome to join any of these opportunities as we give thanks for Bishop Christine’s Consecration (at York Minster on the 30th November) and her Inauguration Service (at St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Newcastle, on the 12th December) to pray for her, her ministry among us and for our Diocese at this moment of change and promise. 29 Nov 02 Dec

4.00pm 11.00am

St Anthony's Byker St Mary’s, Ponteland

05 Dec

5.00pm

St Lawrence, Warkworth, service of Compline

05 Dec

12.00noon

Hexham Abbey

07 Dec

12.00noon

St John's Percy Main

07 Dec

2.00pm

The Vicarage, Ponteland

07 Dec

7.30pm

Felton vicarage

08 Dec

9.30am

58 Main St, Felton

08 Dec

11.30am

Holy Communion, St Wilfrid's, Newbiggin Hall

08 Dec

7.00pm

St John's Wallsend

08 Dec

7.00pm

St Mary's Monkseaton

09 Dec

9.15am

Special Eucharist with prayers, St Cuthbert's Bedlington

09 Dec

9.30am

Longframlington Community Room

09 Dec

11.00am

St Mary’s, Ponteland

09 Dec

7.00pm

St George's Cullercoats, Eucharist, prayers for +C & Mission of the Diocese

09 Dec

7.30pm

St George's Jesmond

10 Dec

7.00pm

Felton church

11 Dec 16 Dec

7.15am 7.30pm

Celtic prayer breakfast, 11 Nursery Mews, Morpeth, NE61 2AR St George's Jesmond

Updates and additions will be posted online here.

A talk on Victorian glass in the cathedral and beyond will help you understand how the Victorians approached these medieval legends - plus, modern glassmakers will share some of their trade secrets with you.

'Saints in Glass' Thursday 14 January 2016

St Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle NE1 1PF. 10.00am-4.00pm Speakers include Professor Andy Beresford (Durham University), Dr Lesley Twomey (Northumbria University), Dr St Nicholas' Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne has some Anja-Silvia Goeing (Anniversary Fellow, Northumbria beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass, some of which University), Sandra Elliott(Northumbria University), Dr are believed to be close copies of the original mediaeval Michael Johnson (Northumbria University), Dr Sarah Buxton windows. (Durham University), Inge Paneels, (Northumbria University/ This short series of talks will introduce you to some of the National Glass Centre). saints and their European legends via the windows of one of Tickets £6 (concessions £5) Newcastle's most famous churches . The stories of the Virgin Mary, St Cuthbert, St Margaret, St George, and St Oswald will Go to Northumbria University website to buy tickets be analysed in exciting detail.



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Newcastle Readers' Board in association with The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF)'s initiative, 'The Gift of Years- resourcing the spiritual journey of older people’

Anna Chaplaincy Information Day Thursday 10 March 2016 Church of the Holy Nativity, Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle NE5 1DR Changing demographics mean a ripe mission field is emerging among the growing proportion of women and men living in to their 80s, 90s and beyond. This information day unpacks the practical Anna Chaplaincy approach to supporting older people, those who are lonely and isolated. It opens eyes to the possibilities of forging partnerships within communities, inspiring and equipping volunteers, creating ‘church’ where people are – whether they live alone, in sheltered homes, care homes or retirement complexes. This is a day to help clergy, Readers, laity and others see valuing age as a desirable necessity, and to give them tools to respond to the unprecedented changes we are witnessing around us, including the rising numbers of people living with dementia. Speakers: Debbie Thrower and Alex Burn If you would like to attend this event please reply to Lynne Craggs: [email protected] no later than 15th December. Please state any special dietary requirements. We anticipate a positive response to invitations; an early booking is recommended.



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DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TRAINING PROGRAMME 2016 Please click to download the Diocesan Training Programme for 2016. The expectations are as follows: Everyone working in either a voluntary or paid capacity in the Diocese needs to update their Safeguarding Training every 3 years. We look forward to seeing you in 2016 and would like to thank all those who have attended training in 2015 and taken their learning back into parishes. Ruth Rogan Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

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North Northumberland Spirituality Network ______________________

There will be several Faith & Life groups in the Diocese this year.

ADVENT QUIET DAY on Saturday 5th December 2015 10am - 4.00pm at

It may be though that there’s not one near you.

ALNMOUTH FRIARY

We’re running a group at Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6HS from 7.00pm—9.00pm on Thursday evenings for all those who wish to be on board but don’t have a group to belong to.

led by Claire MacKarill and Christine Sindall. Bring your own lunch: drinks provided. To book, send a cheque for £15 (to be made payable to NNSN) to: Canon Christine Sindall 9 East Moor, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JB Further enquiries: [email protected] 01665 572287

Please consider coming along / suggesting this to people (depending upon who you are reading this!). More information about Faith & Life can be found here.

Contact The Revd Jane Scott for an application form: [email protected].

Click here for a report on a recent quiet day by Christine and Claire

For other information Secretary to the Network is Canon Colin Gough, 44 Tyelaw Meadows, Shilbottle, NE66 2JJ 01665 581100 [email protected]


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Coming up at Shepherds Dene CHANGING GEAR —John Bell retreat Weds 13th - Fri 15th April 2016. Price £235. In the traditional denominations of the western church the word 'change' both unites and polarises. There is agreement that things should change, but which things – music, liturgy, buildings, organisational structures? Yet, at the centre of the Christian faith is a God who changes (or does he?), a Saviour who is resurrected, and a Spirit intended to make all things new. Rather than become embroiled in the detail of which colour to paint the ladies' toilet, in this retreat we will look at the anatomy of change and of resistance, identifying ways in which we can understand and enable change to happen.

Epiphany Quiet Day – the Revd Audrey McCartan Wednesday 6th January, 9.30am-4.00pm. Price £20.

Clergy Reading Week Monday 1st February – Friday 5th February

John Bell, member of the Wild Goose Resource Team, works all over the world. Here he will draw on examples of good and bad practice in the many churches in which he has worked as a consultant or retreat leader.

Subsidised by Shepherds Dene; price £175.

Shepherds Dene, Diocesan Retreat House, NE44 6AF www.shepherdsdene.co.uk For further information or to book a place call 01434 682212 or contact [email protected]

Pilgrimage to Iona Richard and Maggi Deimel, the Diocesan Advisers on New Spiritual Movements, will be leading a pilgrimage to Iona from 3rd to 7th May 2016. The full board cost will be £280, staying in Bishop's House, Iona. Pilgrims would need to arrange their travel, but full advice would be given. The theme of the retreat will be rekindling in us the light of Christ in creation, which flowed from Iona to Northumbria in the brief but blessed time of Celtic Christianity. Richard and Maggi Deimel: [email protected] Download full details and booking form



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Conversations@theRRC Vocation on the Silver Screen What does it reveal? What can we learn? The Revd Leon Rodgers is Priest in Charge at St Aidan’s, Hartlepool. His Conversation@theRRC will be exploring the way that vocation has been shown in film. Using clips from Avatar, Romero and The Calling, the role, rewards and cost of ministerial vocation will be open to comment and reflection. Those already in, or those considering, ministry are welcome to come and share thoughts and experiences in an honest, supportive and safe environment. When: Tuesday 19th January 2016, 6.00pm—7.30pm. Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY

Elizabeth is Missing Are you involved or interested in ministry for those with dementia? Then come along to this Conversation with Emmeline Barnston and Graham Wilkins, who will be discussing how they work as Chaplains in the Care Home setting, to receive and explore new ideas, share your own experiences and see what is available to offer support to those with dementia and those ministering to them. When: Tuesday 9th March 2016 2.00-4:00 p.m. Where: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge Lane, Durham, DH1 3RY Cost: RRC Members FREE, Non-Members £5

All are welcome but places are limited and must be booked. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Attending Conversations@theRRC is FREE for Religious Resources Centre members. Non-members: suggested donation of £5. To make an advance reservation contact the RRC on 0191 375 0586 or via [email protected].

London has a lot, but it doesn't have it all... From 29 October-7 February the British Library are holding an exhibition, Egypt after the Pharaohs, with the Codex Sinaiticus on display. We think this will be marvellous but you don't have to go all that way to view this amazing book! The Religious Resources Centre has a facsimile of the Codex which is currently on display in Church House. So, to view the NE's very own Codex and experience a warm welcome from our staff members please visit Church House between the 20th October and 18th December. If you’d like to hear more about the Codex, on the 30th November 12:30 – 2:00, the Revd David Bryan will be giving a talk on his passion for the Codex and the significance it has for understanding Christian Scriptures (you don't need to book for this, but if you are planning on coming, do let us know via [email protected] or 0191 375 0586). Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Church House – the Codex will be on display in Cuthbert House 25th January 5th February 2016 and the exhibition notes are available to download here.



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The RRC is currently Thinking About Light... Light features in Christianity for many different purposes. It shows the sign of God's presence, such as when he appeared to Moses (Exodus 3:2), and also his power: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. (Isaiah 45:7) Light is also used as a sign of Jesus: 'I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life'(John 8:12) Light features during the baptism ceremony, symbolising the fact that, as baptised Christians they now walk in the light of Jesus for the rest of their lives and are asked to spread that Light, so others can move from darkness to the light. Can you think of any other reasons light is used in Christian art? Pictured: Sacred Mirrors: Christ by Alex Grey. This image is used within the Picturing Jesus: Fresh Expressions pack by RE Today which is available to borrow from the RRC. To join in the Conversation and receive our latest news and much more visit www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk/ were-thinking-about, LIKE us on www.facebook.com/religiousRC or FOLLOW us on www.twitter.com/religiousRC

Church House, St. John's Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields. NE29 6HS. 0191 270 4161 www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk Also at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY. 0191 375 0586 LIKE us on Facebook: ReligiousRC

FOLLOW us on Twitter: @ReligiousRC

Local Ministry Development Network Mailing Download the latest mailing from Local Ministry Development Officer the Revd Rachel Wood. www.newcastle.anglican.org/lmdmailings

The work of Mary’s Meals is beautifully simple. We provide a nutritious daily meal for impoverished children in school. This meal attracts chronically hungry children into the classroom where they receive an education that can offer them a route out of poverty. It costs just £12.20 to give a child the gift of a daily meal for a whole school year. In addition, Mary’s Meals is committed to spending at least 93p of every £1 directly on our charitable activities. There’s never been a better time to support our work, every pound we raise this Christmas will be doubled by the UK Government. For more information, please visit: www.marysmeals.org.uk/get-involved/feed-our-future A PDF of our Advent pack can be found at: www.marysmeals.org.uk/assets/global/General_Advent_Church_Pack.pdf A PDF of our children’s Advent pack can be found at: www.marysmeals.org.uk/assets/global/Childrens_Advent_Pack.pdf www.newcastle.anglican.org


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Challenge Parish Buying to beat your costs! A one-stop-shop designed to meet all of your buying needs. Parish Buying’s services and suppliers have been thoroughly reviewed to make sure you’re getting value for money, excellent quality of product, and protection from dodgy dealing. They provide excellent customer care throughout the whole process of buying, and afterwards – even if its years after purchase! They offer a range of energy options, including the increasingly popular Energy Basket, as well as stationery, cleaning supplies, furniture, boilers, and much more. They’re confident they can beat your current costs, so why not put them to the test? Get in touch today for your free, no obligation quote. 0800 368 0887 | [email protected] | www.parishbuying.org.uk Who are Parish Buying? Parish Buying is a service set up and run by the Church of England to assist parishes in their buying - saving time and money to release back into mission and ministry.

ACE Awards 2016

 Use of graphics

The Association for Church Editors is launching its next Awards Scheme to celebrate and recognise the work of local church magazine editors and their editorial teams.

 Clarity of the Christian message

The 2016 Awards will cover A5 magazines produced totally in black & white format.

The overall winner (Gold Award) will receive The John King Trophy (to be held for one year) as well as a personally-inscribed trophy and a framed certificate.

he criteria for entry are as follows:

Magazines must be A5 size and can be printed on white or coloured paper. There must be no fewer than four issues per year. The print run must be no fewer than 50 copies. A framed Certificate of Excellence will be awarded to the winning entry in each of the following categories:

 Cover design  Overall layout & structure  Creativity of headlines www.newcastle.anglican.org

 Appeal to a wider community

 The type of Christian church or group from which the publication emanates.

Angela Price, 14 Brown’s Way, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes MK17 8JA

 The regular print run.  How frequently the magazine or newsletter is published.  Its principal aims and target audience. How to submit your entries:

The runner-up (Silver Award) The closing date for entries is will receive a personallySaturday 6th February 2016. inscribed trophy and a framed We require two copies of two certificate. issues produced during the previous 12 months. One The ACE Awards Scheme is should relate to Easter or open to publications from Christmas. The review process will be based on paper all Christian magazines, so please do not denominations. forward electronic versions. In submitting your entry, please indicate: Please send your  The name, email address and telephone number of the magazines to:

Please note: - We do not have the administrative capacity to return magazines. - We will display the winning entries and highlight particularly good examples at our Annual Meeting on 14th May 2016 and on our website. In sending us your magazines, you grant us permission to include yours in this presentation. The Association’s website is: www.churchmag.uk If you have any questions, please email the ACE Chairman: [email protected]

editor.

 The people directly involved in producing the publication and in what capacity.


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'New Churches in the North East' report available now A new research report, 'New Churches in the North East', has been published and is available to download now. Go to download page It can also be obtained as a hard copy for £5 by contacting Val Strickland on [email protected]. The report was funded by a Leech Fellowship and offers a survey of new churches founded in the North East since 1980. Using a strict definition of what counts as a 'new church', it concludes that 125 new churches have started in the North East since 1980, with a combined usual Sunday attendance of c.12,000. The report finds that ethnic minority churchgoing is a key factor in the growth of such congregations. The findings are of interest to those involved in various academic fields, all those involved in church leadership in the North East and those concerned to chart how society in the North East is changing. The report was produced by a team of researchers based at the Centre for Church Growth Research, based at Cranmer Hall. The research raises lots of questions and if people would like to discuss the research, they are welcome to contact the Revd Dr David Goodhew, Director of Ministerial Practice at Cranmer Hall, Durham direct on [email protected]. community.dur.ac.uk/churchgrowth.research



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Moves and Changes Please note that most of this information is available via www.newcastle.anglican.org using ‘Find a Person’ or ‘Find a Church’.

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7QH, 0191 266 1071, [email protected].

The Revd Canon Bob Burston has retired. He is staying at his present address for the moment: 5 Fenton Drive, Wooler, NE71 6DT, 01668 281 551, [email protected].

The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren is Residentiary Canon for Music and Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral. Her address is 55 Queens Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2PL. Mobile: 07952 760168. Her telephone number at the Cathedral is 0191 232 1939 (ext. 207). [email protected]

The Revd Martin Jacques is Vicar of Tynemouth Priory Holy Saviour. His address is 1 Crossway, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 2LB, 0191 435 1044, [email protected].

The Revd Canon Derry Twomey has retired. His new address is 20 Tynedale Close, Wylam, NE41 8EX, 01661 853608, [email protected].

The Revd Aaron Kennedy, Curate at Newcastle St Gabriel has changed his main contact telephone number from his mobile to his landline 0191 682 1371. The Revd Robert Lawrance is Vicar of Newcastle St Francis. His address is St Francis Vicarage, 66 Cleveland Gardens,

Yearbook Amendments to Newcastle Diocesan Yearbook 2013—2014

Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1SY, 0191 670 9055, [email protected].

Please note that most of this information is available via www.newcastle.anglican.org using ‘Find a Person’ or ‘Find a Church’.

Page 102 Readers Holding the Bishops Licence and Page 138 North Tyne & Redesdale Team. Mrs Mari Mander was Licensed as Reader on 3 October 2015. Her address is The Vicarage, Otterburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE19 1NP, 01830 520212, [email protected].

Page 96 Readers Holding the Bishop’s Licence and Page 181 Scremerston & Spittal and Page 182 Tweedmouth St Bartholomew. Mr Gordon Chapman was _________________________________ Licensed as Reader on 3 October 2015. Page 20 General Synod Representatives. His address is Dalrigh, 12 Lords Mount, Following the recent election results the Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1LY, 01289 following are now the representatives 307466, mobile 07944 682795, for Newcastle Diocese on General Synod: [email protected]. Page 100 Readers Holding the Bishops Licence and Page 201 Gosforth St Proctors in Convocation The Revd Catherine Pickford, The Nicholas. Dr Cecilia Holmes was Vicarage, Stannington, Morpeth, Licensed as Reader on 3 October 2015. Her contact address is now Fairway, NE61 6HL, 01670 785606, [email protected]. Benton House, Front Street, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7XE, The Revd Canon John Sinclair, 16 [email protected]. Towers Avenue, Jesmond, Page 100 Readers Holding the Bishop’s Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3QE, Licence and Page 163 Ashington Holy 0191 281 9375, Sepulchre. Reader PTO Mr Jonny [email protected]. Johnstone has moved to The Revd Canon Dr Dagmar Room 7, Station Court Winter, The Rectory, Eilansgate, Care Home, 138 Station Hexham, NE46 3EW, 01434 Road, Ashington, NE63 604580, 8HE, 01670 857473. [email protected]. Page 101 Readers Lay Representatives Holding the Bishops Dr John Appleby, 0191 275 0211, Licence and Page 222 [email protected]. Chapel House Holy Nativity. Mrs Nina LloydIsabella McDonald-Booth, 0191 Hirst was Licensed as 670 8176, Reader on 3 October [email protected]. Canon Carol Wolstenholme, 0191 2015. Her address is 1 Hartburn Drive, Chapel 274 5144, [email protected].



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Page 126 Warkworth St Lawrence. Churchwarden Mr Rob Collin has changed his e-mail address to [email protected]. Page 156 Lambley St Mary & St Patrick. DCC Secretary is now Mrs Margaret Pullin, The Wardway, Alston, CA9 3AT, 01434 381260, [email protected]. DCC Treasurer is now Mr John Pullin, The Wardway, Alston, CA9 3AT, 01434 381260.

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