Karen, from Surbiton’s Wetherspoons pub, The Coronation Hall, is having her head shaved to try to raise £1,500 for a good cause. It’s all in aid of the Young Lives vs Cancer charity. There are collecting tins and buckets on the bar.
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A retro computing and gaming exhibition is being staged on the Surbiton/Kingston boundary, celebrating four decades of games on vintage machines such as the Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Acorn. You’ll be able to play Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros, Pac-Man, Tomb Raider and Street Fighter on the original vintage consoles, ahead
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Surbiton historian David Kennedy gives a talk on The History of Seething Wells to Surbiton & District Historical Society in the cornerHOUSE, Douglas Road. Last year Dr Kennedy's talk about
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Surbiton historian David Kennedy gives a talk on The History of Seething Wells to Surbiton & District Historical Society in the cornerHOUSE, Douglas Road. Last year Dr Kennedy’s talk about war memorials in Surbiton was well-received by society members. 7.30pm (bar open from 7pm) www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
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Why not try drawing from life, in a convivial atmosphere with a pint by your side? The Lamb pub provides the paper, charcoal and pencils, and supplies a model to
£10
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Starting on Thursday September 3, and every Thursday afternoon through the month, the Surbiton station forecourt will be closed to traffic and taxis so that Surbiton’s Town Centre Partnership can
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Whole Lotta Comedy presents an evening of stand-up at Alcheme. Three comedians take to the stage. Bar opens at 7pm, with the first act up at 8pm.
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Fancy writing poetry, but aren’t sure where to start, or where to find inspiration? The cornerHOUSE arts centre runs supportive and co-operative workshops to help you create poems. Themes being
£5
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Enjoy stitching? Then you’ll embrace Stitch Saturdays. Organised by Kingston Stitchers, it’s an informal stitch and chat session at Surbiton Library on the first Saturday of the month, between 10.30am-12.30pm.
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There’s an evening of wrestling, organised by Wrestle Force, at Long Ditton village hall in Ewell Road, Long Ditton. Advance tickets are from £13.50 via the Wrestle Force website, https://www.wrestleforce.com/all-events
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Join the crowd of four to 14-year-olds in the weekly junior parkrun; two clockwise laps of Alexandra rec. This summer the event celebrated its 500th run, with 226 finishers! The
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On the first Sunday of each month there’s a one-hour community litter-picking session in Long Ditton, 10-11am. Meet by the big tree next to Anny’s convenience store, Fleece Road. Equipment
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Kingston Tour Guides hold FREE monthly Sunday walking tours of Surbiton, revealing the town’s hidden history. The walks start at 11am outside Surbiton Station, on the Victoria Road forecourt. They include
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Michael Richardson and Alex Hall, a pair of excellent musicians and jazz lovers, will be sharing the stage with all-comers for a jazz jam at The Elm Tree pub in
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Silver Threads, a friendly social group for the over 60s from the wider Tolworth area, meets in the lounge of St George’s church, Tolworth, for tea and cake on the
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Local community police officers are available on alternate Tuesdays at Surbiton Library, between 2-3pm, to meet the public at a drop-in session… provided the police aren’t urgently needed on duty.
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Join a riverside ramble from Queen’s Promenade into the heart of Kingston – one and a half miles of beautiful vistas while learning interesting nuggets, courtesy of local historian (and
£6
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A Meet the Artist event at the cornerHOUSE, where David Le Vay presents his new show in the art centre foyer and bar. Free. 7-9pm. https://www.thecornerhouse.org/
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A Meet the Artist event at the cornerHOUSE, where David Le Vay presents his new show in the art centre foyer and bar. Free. 7-9pm. https://www.thecornerhouse.org/
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Emma is an artist, occasional writer, accidental project manager and shameless stationery hoarder. She works mainly in acrylics, pastel, mixed-media and digital. Her show is entitled Portraits of Friends, Family,
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Every Thursday afternoon, through the month of September, the Surbiton station forecourt will be closed to traffic and taxis so that Surbiton’s Town Centre Partnership can host a ‘Celebrate Surbiton’
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Robin Hutchinson, figurehead of the Surbiton-based Community Brain, will give a talk to the Friends of Kingston Museum about a recent project – celebrating 60 years of award-winning fashion at
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Ian Moore is the star turn at a literary lunch organised by the Surrey WI Federation at Glenmore House, from noon-4pm. The £42 ticket includes a two-course lunch with tea
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Fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Japanese manga cards can take part in a tournament at Surbiton Library in Ewell Road. Aimed at over-fives. For the uninitiated, Yu-Gi-Oh! comics follow the activities
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Do you worry about the climate emergency? The rising air pollution? Food security? Flooding? The cost of living? A People’s Emergency Briefing is being staged at the cornerHOUSE arts centre
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St Matthew’s church is throwing open its doors as part of the UK-wide Heritage Open Days. It’s an opportunity to explore and enjoy the church in St Matthew’s Avenue. All
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Save the World Club runs regular cookery classes at its kitchen on the Surbiton/Kingston boundary, in Southsea Road. The ‘World on a Plate’ cooking classes (11am-1pm) see expert chefs teach
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Each year St George’s church in Tolworth holds a ‘meet the neighbours’ event on the lawn in front of the Hamilton Avenue building, celebrating the area’s cultural diversity and building
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School’s back, so it’s time to get fit again! Join the crowd of four to 14-year-olds in the weekly junior parkrun; two clockwise laps of Alexandra rec. This summer the
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There’s always plenty to do at the Knollmead community allotments on Tolworth’s Sunray estate, even if it’s just watering in the hot spells, and volunteers are welcome every Sunday from 2-4pm. Simply turn up and join in. Managed by the Kingston Orchard Project with the Save the World Club.
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The annual pet service at St Mary’s, Long Ditton, is always a popular novelty. Generally, the service attracts dogs and their owners for a blessing by the vicar, but pet owners are also encouraged to bring photographs of their pets along, even if their animals, birds and reptiles can’t make it in person. The short
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John Caddick delivers a talk entitled Birds of the Horn of Africa to the Surbiton Bird Club for its September meeting. This bird, a Meyer’s parrot, is one example. New members always welcome.
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Why not try drawing from life, in a convivial atmosphere with a pint by your side? The Lamb pub provides the paper, charcoal and pencils, and supplies a model to draw, so you simply turn up and have a go, with experts to guide and encourage. It’s £10, but an £8 concession rate is also
£10
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Arthur Hook addresses the monthly Surbiton Probus Club lunch, speaking about Raising Awareness of Parkinson’s. Probus is a lunch club, with membership open to anyone who has retired or partly retired and who has worked in a profession or in business (hence pro-bus). Membership info from: secretarysurbitonpc@gmail.com
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A guided walk around the historic Victorian St Andrew’s Square to teach participants how to use electronic bat detectors to listen for, and track, local nocturnal wildlife.
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Surbiton’s beautiful Hogsmill river is the topic for borough biodiversity officer Dr Georgina Fauconier’s talk to the Kingston Society. She’ll talk about the wildlife and the work taking place to protect and restore the natural environment. Dr Fauconier has a scientific background in aquatic ecology and river systems and previously worked with the South East
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Every Thursday afternoon, through the month of September, the Surbiton station forecourt will be closed to traffic and taxis so that Surbiton’s Town Centre Partnership can host a ‘Celebrate Surbiton’ market. It starts at 4.30pm and continues, as commuters pour off the early-evening trains, until 8pm, with a variety of stalls, face-painting, portrait sketching, food
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Artist Carol Baker, who has taught adults and children for two decades, pitches up at Dittons Library (right by Giggs Hill Green) for a monthly art session – all materials supplied. Learn sketching, and be guided by a skilled printmaker and artist versed in drawing, painting and photography. Carol studied at Chelsea School of Art
£15.00
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Surbiton's monthly Farmers’ Market takes place in Maple Road, with traffic diverted between 9am and 1pm and the street filled with stalls ranging from cheese to hot pepper sauce, framed pictures to tasty pies. The award-winning market is a fixture in the Surbitonian calender. Register your email via the market's website (https://www.surbitonfarmersmarket.co.uk/) to get a
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Surbiton’s monthly Farmers’ Market takes place in Maple Road, with traffic diverted between 9am and 1pm and the street filled with stalls ranging from cheese to hot pepper sauce, framed pictures to tasty pies. The award-winning market is a fixture in the Surbitonian calender. Register your email via the market’s website (https://www.surbitonfarmersmarket.co.uk/) to get a
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Surbiton High School’s open event for prospective families is mainly aimed at parents of pupils looking to start in Year 7 in September 2027. Book a two-and-a-half-hour slot. Principal Matthew Shoults will be on hand to answer questions, while current students will give guided tours. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/74459
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School’s back, so it’s time to get fit again! Join the crowd of four to 14-year-olds in the weekly junior parkrun; two clockwise laps of Alexandra rec. This summer the event celebrated its 500th run, with 226 finishers, underlining its popularity. The first one took place at the ground off King Charles Road in August
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Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, or have never picked up a trowel before, you’ll be made welcome at the monthly gardening morning in St Andrew’s Square; a great way to meet neighbours, help care for the Square, and enjoy time outdoors. The event is organised by the Friends of St Andrew’s Square.
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The ‘In Good Spirit’ psychic and holistic fair, a one-day event for mind, body and spirit, brings together clairvoyants, mediums, tarot readers, angel card readers, healers and therapists at Glenmore House. There are also stalls selling crystals, artwork, jewellery and clothing. Free workshops will be held through the day, with the first 100 visitors receiving
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The author Rob Biddulph will be making an appearance at the Regency Bookshop to sign copies of his books. The £8.50 ticket price includes a signed paperback copy of The Last Wolf. https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/zgepkrjdwbvg
£8.50
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Local community police officers are available on alternate Tuesdays at Surbiton Library, between 2-3pm, to meet the public at a drop-in session… provided the police aren’t urgently needed on duty. No need to book. You can raise any local issue with the police officers, including security advice. Check with library staff by emailing Surbiton.library@kingston.gov.uk to
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Have a go at indoor bowls for free, with free coaching. At the King George Field Indoor Bowls Club in Jubilee Way, Tolworth – Kingston borough’s only indoor bowls club – there are free have-a-go sessions on Tuesdays from 6-7pm. It’s open to everyone over five. Wear soft, flat-soled shoes. No need to book… just
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Led by a qualified personal trainer, there are free weekly Thrive Club exercise sessions every Wednesday, offering a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to improve mobility, build strength,
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Looking for an informal place to chat and make friends? The Fellers is the monthly blokes’ group at St George’s church, Tolworth, enjoying healthy banter, football talk and plenty of
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Every Thursday afternoon, through the month of September, the Surbiton station forecourt will be closed to traffic and taxis so that Surbiton’s Town Centre Partnership can host a ‘Celebrate Surbiton’
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By organising home-based classes in Raeburn Avenue, yoga teacher Anna Holmes caters to older practitioners, and those with mobility issues. Explore the precision, alignment, and mindfulness that are the hallmarks
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Connolly Hayes – 2025 UK Blues award nominees – fuse blues, rock and soul. The band is made up of five long-time friends: Jess Hayes, Frankie Connolly, Beau Barnard, Joe
£25
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Macmillan coffee morning day is on Friday Sept 25 this year, and the Surbiton Royal British Legion branch in Hollyfield Road will be taking part. All welcome, for coffee, tea
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Fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Japanese manga cards can take part in a tournament at Surbiton Library in Ewell Road. Aimed at over-fives. For the uninitiated, Yu-Gi-Oh! comics follow the activities
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With the new season of Britain’s favourite pro-am dance show Strictly Come Dancing under way, youngsters aspiring to lift the glitterball trophy can take lessons from some of the best |
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Every year the town centre is closed to traffic and filled with stalls for the Surbiton Festival, 10am-4pm. Victoria Road and St Andrew’s Road are pedestrianised (buses are on clearly marked diversion routes) to allow more than 100 stalls to operate, while there are children’s activities in Claremont Gardens and music in St Andrew’s Square.
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Every year the town centre is closed to traffic and filled with stalls for the Surbiton Festival, 10am-4pm. Victoria Road and St Andrew’s Road are pedestrianised (buses are on clearly marked diversion routes) to allow more than 100 stalls to operate, while there are children’s activities in Claremont Gardens and music in St Andrew’s Square.
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Save the World Club runs regular cookery classes at its kitchen on the Surbiton/Kingston boundary, in Southsea Road. The ‘World on a Plate’ cooking classes (11am-1pm) see expert chefs teach
£5
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The Aquanaut dive instructors demystify scuba and introduce people to the underwater experience in a purpose-built diving pool just off Red Lion Road, Tolworth. Aquanaut, which has an equipment shop
£70
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Following her recent death, and the worldwide outpouring of affection for the country legend, there’s a Dolly Parton tribute night at Surbiton’s Royal British Legion in Hollyfield Road. Both Dolly
£10
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Join the crowd of four to 14-year-olds in the weekly junior parkrun; two clockwise laps of Alexandra rec. This summer the event celebrated its 500th run, with 226 finishers, underlining
Free
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There’s always plenty to do at the Knollmead community allotments on Tolworth’s Sunray estate, even if it’s just watering, and volunteers are welcome every Sunday from 2-4pm. Simply turn up
Free
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Aquanaut’s dive instructors demystify scuba and introduce people to the underwater experience in a purpose-built diving pool just off Red Lion Road, Tolworth. Aquanaut, which has an equipment shop in
£70
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Berrylands station reopens this morning, having been closed since May – with replacement buses shuttling passengers between Surbiton and New Malden. New concrete platforms replace the warped century-old wooden originals,
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Monday night is quiz night at the Waggon and Horses pub at the foot of Surbiton Hill Road. Preferred team sizes are between four and six. It starts at 8pm,
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Have a go at indoor bowls for free, with free coaching. At the King George Field Indoor Bowls Club in Jubilee Way, Tolworth – Kingston borough’s only indoor bowls club
Free
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Why not try drawing from life, in a convivial atmosphere with a pint by your side? The Lamb pub provides the paper, charcoal and pencils, and supplies a model to
£10
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Landlord Mark Sheehy may have left the Black Lion after a falling-out with the pubco, but Tuesday nights are still quiz nights at the pub at the Brighton Road/Maple Road |
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Led by a qualified personal trainer, there are free weekly Thrive Club exercise sessions every Wednesday, offering a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to improve mobility, build strength,
Free
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Build your strength, stimulate your nervous system and increase flexibility with Dao Yang guided exercises, following the Qigong (it’s pronounced ‘chi gong’) mind/body practice. Think tai chi, which is a
£3
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Take a tour of one of the friendliest schools in the area as Tolworth Girls’ School holds an open evening in the main school. No booking required – just turn
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By organising home-based classes in Raeburn Avenue, yoga teacher Anna Holmes caters to older practitioners, and those with mobility issues. Explore the precision, alignment, and mindfulness that are the hallmarks
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To keep residents informed about the succession of roadworks coordinated by UK Power Networks to upgrade underground cables through Surbiton, a public information evening is being held at Surbiton Hill
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Thursday night is quiz night at The Berrylands. Join a team, or book a table and bring a ready-made team. The pub is at 107 Chiltern Drive, just up from |
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Talented duo Rob Augustus and Elizabeth Blake have devised a play called The Soot Bunker, an ‘anti-musical’ whose main character is on a quest to heal human sorrow via art. She lives in a derelict cinema, and invites strangers to share their deepest emotional burdens. In return, a live band performs and original, personalised song
£15
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Fancy some gentle exercise? Whether seated or standing (and with no floor work), Kathryn Gower runs Friday morning classes for older adults at the Surbiton New Life church, next to
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The Surbiton Flyer’s Oktoberfest event, running from Sept 19 with steins and guest German beers, culminates tonight with a Bavarian knees-up. Traditional attire is encouraged.
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The Dicky Birds day nursery at Indigo Square, 84 Brighton Road, KT6 5PP, is staging a baby fair and holding an open day, to show prospective parents around the baby
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Prospective parents of The Dicky Birds day nursery 62 Claremont Road, KT6 4RH – one of three Dicky Birds nurseries in Surbiton, each holding an open day on the same
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Each of the Dicky Birds trio of day nurseries in Surbiton is holding an open day at the same time. To visit the nursery that meets at Claremont Hall, Maple
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Everyone’s free to join the crowd of four to 14-year-olds in the weekly junior parkrun; two clockwise laps of Alexandra rec. This summer the event celebrated its 500th run, with
Free
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On the first Sunday of each month there’s a one-hour community litter-picking session in Long Ditton, 10-11am. Meet by the big tree next to Anny’s convenience store, Fleece Road. Equipment
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Join the Kingston Tour Guides’ FREE monthly Sunday walking tour of Surbiton, revealing the town’s hidden history. The walks start at 11am outside Surbiton Station, on the Victoria Road forecourt.
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