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Welcome, weary traveller to the most agreeable of convenient situations - amongst my most favoured indeed, particularly at this festive time of year. The haunts and resting places that inspire me so, have stood here long since and will stand longer than I, have no doubt. My strong advice lends to a recommendation to mingle with my beloved creations and their friends during the Dickensian Christmas festival - Mr Pickwick, Mrs Pocket, and even those rogues, Right Royal Revels. It is difficult to enjoy their society without the accompanying laughter and good spirit - but do keep a watchful eye for Fagin! Find comfort and warmth in our embracing hosts, good guests - fill your bellies with goose and pudding; and your head with song and cheer for these are the temptations of the festive season to which even the good Reverend turns his blind eye. So take cheer friends, I wish you a very merry Christmas, fore I wager a prosperous new year is ahead.

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Festival 6-7 December

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Welcome to Dickens Cou

Welcome, weary traveller to the most

agreeable of convenient situations -

amongst my most favoured indeed,

particularly at this festive time of year. The

haunts and resting places that inspire me so,

have stood here long since and will stand

longer than I, have no doubt.

My strong advice lends to a recommendation

to mingle with my beloved creations and

their friends during the Dickensian Christmas

festival - Mr Pickwick, Mrs Pocket, and even

those rogues, Right Royal Revels. It is difficult

to enjoy their society without the

accompanying laughter and good spirit -

but do keep a watchful eye for Fagin!

Find comfort and warmth in our embracing

hosts, good guests - fill your bellies with

goose and pudding; and your  head with

song and cheer for these are the

temptations of the festive season to which

even the good Reverend turns his blind eye.

So take cheer friends, I wish you a very

merry Christmas, fore I wager a prosperous

new year is ahead.

Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 December - 11am

Seven Poor Travellers’ Procession Led from outside The Guildhall Museum by

The Right Royal Revels, the procession will

move along the high street and conclude

outside The Six Poor Travellers’ House, next

to the Medway Visitor Information Centre,

where a short speech will be made

by Charles Dickens followed by

the carving of the

Christmas turkey.

Parades and

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12noon

Main ParadeLed by the Mayor of Medway Cllr Barry

Kemp, the parade of costumed characters

will start in the high street by Almon Place.

It will move along the high street, turn left

into the Esplanade, continuing up Castle Hill

before finishing on the Boley Hill Stage.

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10am-7pm

Christmas craft fair Rochester Castle Gardens

The City of Rochester Society presents

stalls selling an array of high quality

crafts and handmade goods.

4.45pm

Candlelit ParadeLed by the Mayor of Medway Cllr Barry

Kemp, the parade will start in the high

street by Almon Place. It will move along

the high street and turn left at Northgate

into Boley Hill to join the carol concert on

the open-air stage.

5pm

Carols for Christmas This year we welcome the Brompton

Military Wives Choir to lead the magical

concert. Join, BAE Systems Brass Band and

all the festival performers in a selection of

popular Christmas carols outside Rochester’s

magnificent cathedral in, Boley Hill, under a

guaranteed snow fall.

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11am; 12.30pm; 2.15pm; and 3.15pm

Junior and Family Zone

Make young eyes wide with wonder with

Punch and Judy performances.

1.15pm and 3.30pm, Adult library

Mr Pickwick and friends travel to Rochester

from The Pickwick Papers.

A reading by the Rochester and Chatham

Dickens Fellowship

Mr Samuel Pickwick, chairman of the Pickwick

Club and three fellow members depart from

London on a journey of investigation

into scientific and cultural

matters. Their first stop is

Rochester.

11am - 4.30pm, Main library

Kent Costume Trust Christmas Dickens

exhibition In 1848 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert werepictured with the Royal children, groupedaround the first Christmas tree and surroundedby toys and presents. Thus the pattern was setfor how Christmas festivities would becelebrated today. The Kent Costume Trust has anumber of items that would not look out ofplace under that original Christmas tree.

2 - 3.30pm, Saturday only, Adult library

James Benmore talking about his book

Dodger

In this engaging and informative talk, James

Benmore - author of Dodger and Dodger of

the Dials - explores the appeal of young

Artful; how Dickens created him and explains

who the 25 year old author was in the year

of Oliver Twist's publication.

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All activities will run both days of the festival unless otherwise stated.

Brompton Military

Wives Choir4pm, Boley Hill Stage

Wives, girlfriends, mothers and daughters of

military personnel meet every Tuesday and

bring women closer together through singing.

The choir will lead the Carol Concert each day

at 5pm on the Boley Hill Stage.

Reindeers10.30am - 4.30pm, The Moat, Boley Hill

See if you can spot Rudolph amongst

Santa’s furry friends.

Farmers’ market 10am - 7pm, King’s Head car park

The Farmers’ market will run during the

festival, offering festive treats from fresh local

produce to seasonal cider and wine.

Gillingham Lions’ tea tent 10am - 5pm, The Moat, Boley Hill

Refreshments including hot and cold

drinks and home-made cakes.

Festival highlights

Festival library programme

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Mrs Pocket - Janet PetersWandering the streets with her invitation to

tea with Miss Havisham.

Fagin - Colin Greenslade

Spot this loveable rogue, but beware he may

pick a pocket or two!

Right Royal RevelsDickens with a twist, and slice of lime.

Estelle Havisham - Ruth Dye

Adopted and raised by Miss Havisham

Samuel Pickwick -

Cyril Baldwin

Seven Dials RapscallionsMeet this group of characters, living the

down and dirty side of Victorian life.

WKCollective from WestKent College Join the students in a Victorian shopping

experience in Keeping up with the Victorians.

MidKent CollegePerforming Arts studentsMeet some of the characters from Dickens’

most famous novels.

Plus many, many more voluntary costumed friendswho attend each year andparticipate in the festivities.

All entertainment is free towatch. Entertainment takingplace inside various venuesmay operate on a capacitybasis. These performanceswill operate on a first comefirst served basis and thereforeyou are advised to arrive 15

minutes before thestart of theperformance.

Roaming CharactersThe following characters can be spotted around the festival area, daily between 10am and

4.30pm. Many can also be seen in the festival parades.

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The RochesterPickwick Club2pm, Guildhall Forecourt

Come and have your photo taken with

these gentlemen and enjoy their

unique style of singing.

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At a glance Your guide to the weekend’s entertainment

11am From Guildhall Forecourt Six Poor Travellers’ Procession led by the Right Royal Revels

11am Star Hill Stage A Voice in a Million - Fiona Harrison

11am Children’s library Punch & Judy

11am Blue Boar Lane area City of Rochester Pipe Band

11am Boley Hill area Nancy & The Ragamuffins

11am The Crown Stage Camine

11.15am Eastgate Gardens Dance Alley

11.20am La Providence The Lamplighter

11.30am Star Hill Stage Choir

11.30am The Crown Stage Greg McDonald (Sun only)

11.40am The Crown Stage Swinging the Lead (Sat only)

12pm From Almon Place Main Parade

12.30pm Children’s library Punch & Judy

1pm Star Hill Stage A Voice in a Million - Fiona Harrison

1pm The Crown Stage The Fabulous Fezheads (Sun only)

1.15pm The Crown Stage Camine (Sat only)

1.15pm Adult library Dickens Fellowship reading Mr Pickwick and friends travelto Rochester

1.20pm La Providence The Right Royal Revels

1.30pm Blue Boar Lane area St Johns Ambulance Brass Band (Sat only)

1.30pm Boley Hill Stage BAE Systems Brass Band

1.30pm Star Hill Stage Three Towns Theatre Company

1.30pm Guildhall Forecourt Come and have your photo taken with Fagin

1.50pm The Crown Stage Skinner Rats (Sat only)

2pm The Crown Stage Camine (Sun only)

2pm Star Hill Stage Choir

2pm Adult library Author talk by James Benmore about his book Dodger(Sat only)

2pm La Providence The Lamplighter

2pm Guildhall Forecourt Pickwick Club photo opportunity and singing

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2.15pm Children’s library Punch & Judy

2.20pm Blue Boar Lane area City of Rochester Pipe Band

2.30pm Star Hill Stage A Voice in a Million - Fiona Harrison

2.30pm The Guildhall The Silent Dickens: the novels and the early film industry

2.30pm The Crown Stage Swinging the Lead (Sat only)

2.30pm The Crown Stage Greg McDonald (Sun only)

2.40pm Boley Hill area Dance Alley

2.50pm La Providence The Right Royal Revels

3pm Star Hill Stage Three Towns Theatre Company

3.10pm Blue Boar Lane area St Johns Ambulance Brass Band (Sat only)

3.15pm The Crown Stage Skinner Rats (Sat only)

3.15pm The Crown Stage Maggoty & Pegwitch (Sun only)

3.15pm Boley Hill Stage BAE Systems Brass Band

3.15pm Children’s library Punch & Judy

3.30pm Star Hill Stage A Voice in a Million - Fiona Harrison

3.30pm La Providence The Lamplighter

3.30pm Guildhall Forecourt Come and have your photo taken with Fagin

3.30pm The Guildhall The Silent Dickens: the novels and early film industry

3.30pm Adult library Dickens Fellowship reading Mr Pickwick and friends travelto Rochester

3.45pm The Crown Stage Greg McDonald (Sun only)

3.50pm Blue Boar Lane area City of Rochester Pipe Band

4pm Star Hill Stage Three Towns Theatre Company

4pm Boley Hill Stage Carols by Brompton Military Wives Choir (Sun only)

4pm The Crown Stage Swinging the Lead (Sat only)

4.15pm La Providence Dance Alley

4.15pm The Crown Stage Maggoty & Pegwitch (Sun only)

4.30pm Boley Hill Stage Join Samuel Pickwick to warm up your voice ready tosing those festive jingles at the Carol Concert

4.45pm From Almon Place Candlelit Parade

5pm Boley Hill Stage Carol Concert

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Activity takes place on both Saturday and Sunday unless otherwise stated.

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Eastgate HouseEastgate House is a nationally significant Grade I

listed building that was built around 1590. Thanks

to an exciting Heritage Lottery Funded project, the

building is being conserved and brought back to

life for future generations to enjoy.

Throughout its four hundred year history

Eastgate House has been the town museum, a

family home, and a Victorian boarding school

for girls. It was in this guise that Dickens used

the house as his inspiration for Miss

Twinkleton’s Seminary for Young Ladies in The

Mystery of Edwin Drood and as Westgate House

in The Pickwick Papers.

Come and visit the Victorian schoolroom at the

house on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 November, and on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 December as

part of Rochester’s Dickensian Christmas. The schoolroom will be open from 11.30am - 4.30pm

on each day and admission is free. Donations to the Friends of Eastgate House are welcome.

Please note: At this time only the ground floor of the house is open to the public, and has a maximum

of 40 visitors at any one time.

For more information on the project visit www.visitmedway.org/eastgatehouse

The Six PoorTravellers’ HouseThis Tudor almshouse, built in the 15th century,

is still in use today. It is the inspiration for

Dickens’ 1856 Christmas story The Seven Poor

Travellers. This atmospheric house and the

original travellers’ rooms are open to the public

during the festival, courtesy of the residents of

the almshouse. There is also a delightful

Elizabethan herb garden in the courtyard.

Opening times: 11am - 1pm and 2 - 4pm

(closed during the processions).

Attractions to visit

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Charles Dickens’writing chaletThe Dickens Fellowship have raised funds to

restore and conserve this important building in

the gardens of Eastgate House and are currently

working with Medway Council to take this

project forward. You can find out more about

the appeal at www.dickensfellowship.org/

rochester-chatham-branch

The Swiss chalet from Gad’s Hill Place, Dickens’

last home, was a gift from a French actor friend,

Charles Fecter, and arrived in 58 packing cases

at Higham railway station. It was in this chalet

that Dickens was writing the final chapter of

The Mystery of Edwin Drood just before his death

on 9 June, 1870.

The chalet was purchased by the Dickens

Fellowship in 1960 and presented to Rochester City Corporation. Because of its fragile condition,

the chalet cannot be opened to the public but may be viewed from the outside.

Medway VisitorInformation CentreMedway Visitor Information Centre in Rochester

is the ideal first port of call for visitors to the

area. Located in the heart of historic Rochester,

it is wheelchair accessible and offers a full

tourist information service, art gallery, public

toilets and a café.

Call into the centre to pick up information on

local attractions, books, postcards and

souvenirs. If you are looking for a place to stay,

the staff can also offer advice and assistance

with finding accommodation to suit your

requirements and budget.

Phone 01634 338141

Email [email protected]

Web www.visitmedway.org

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Rochester Cathedral

Saturday, 6 December

8am Morning Prayer with HolyCommunion

12.30pm Carol service

1.30pm Organ practice for evensong

2pm Choir practice for evensong

3.15pm Choral evensong

5pm Cathedral closes

Sunday, 7 December

8am Holy Communion (BCP) – High Altar

9.45am Cathedral Eucharist

12noon Cathedral opens for entry to the carol service

12.30pm Carol service

1.30pm Organ practice for evensong

2pm Choir practice for evensong

3.15pm Choral evensong

5pm Cathedral closes

Rochester Cathedral service times

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Guildhall Museum The Guildhall Museum, which can be found at the

river end of Rochester’s high street, is open from

10am to 5pm. Displays include local maritime

history items and Charles Dickens memorabilia.

Current exhibitions include Stories from the Great

War, an evocative display looking at the parts

played by Medway's people as they are caught

up in the world's first truly global conflict.

Admission to the museum is free. During the

festivities the Friends of the Museum will be

offering hot refreshments in the magnificent

17th Century Guildhall.

6 and 7 December, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

The Silent Dickens: the novels and the early film industry

A fascinating presentation from Nick Walker of Rochester Kino, in partnership with the

Rochester and Chatham Dickens Fellowship. Illustrated with a selection of early film clips.

Admission is free but a ticket must be obtained by pre-booking on 01634 332680 or by picking

one up on the day from the Guildhall Museum.

Due to necessary building works taking place in the Cathedral not all parts will be open to the public.Please bear with us during these important works and we apologise for any disappointment caused.

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Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec - 2.15pm

Walking tours of historicRochesterLed by guides from the City of Rochester

Society, these tours start from the Visitor

Information Centre and last about an hour

and a half. Free of charge although donations

to society funds are always welcome.

Fri, 5 Dec - 7.30pm

The Mistletoe BallRochester Corn Exchange

A great way to start the festive season with a

three-course Christmas dinner and dancing to

the Tony Ellingham Band. Tickets only £24.50/

person - seated at reserved tables - book

yours today. For further details email

[email protected]

Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec - 10am - 4pm

St Margaret’s’ Church This beautiful 15th Century church and

tower will be open to visitors throughout

the festival – climb the tower and enjoy its

magnificent views of Rochester and the

Medway Valley. Plus grab a bargain and some

tasty goodies at any of the seasonal

refreshments or traidcraft stalls.

Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec - 1.30pm

Christmas LunchThe Rochester Corn Exchange,

New for Dickensian Christmas 2014 -

Christmas carvery lunches. Within the

beautiful Queens Hall, treat yourself to a

two course hot Christmas lunch complete

with seasonal accompaniments and table

novelties. Full bar facilities plus tea and

coffee available throughout your meal (at

additional cost).

Adults and children over 12 years: £15.

Children 2-12 years: £7.50 (child’s portion).

Babies and toddlers 0-2 years: FREE. All meals

must be pre booked, phone 01634 338112.

Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec - 10am - 5pm

Humbug Theatre Company presents... Rochester Baptist Church

A selection of Dickens’ plays, featuring some

of his most beloved characters – including

Scrooge and Miss Havisham. The Moat House

is open for hot/cold drinks, sandwiches and

jacket potatoes; the Side Hall (Institute

building) will be providing light refreshments

and market stalls will provide seasonal

warmers of waffles and chestnuts.

Other Christmas events

Please note that these events are run by external organisations.

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Performers17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band

BAE Systems Brass Band – soak up theatmosphere while the band plays festive music.

Camine – Two young and demure twin ladiesperform Victorian music using harp, violin andguitars, as well as charming voices.

City of Rochester Pipe Band – pipes anddrums at their best. Watch them lead theprocession each day.

City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra(CRSO) – accompanying Christmas lunch withmusic from the Victorian era.

Colin Greenslade – Fagin.

Cyril Baldwin – Samuel Pickwick.

Dance Alley – PerformingDickensian/Victorian dancing.

Isle of Sheppey St John’s Ambulance BrassBand – Playing festive music in the high street.

Janet Peters –Mrs Pocket.

Keith Beckford – lamplighter. Joyous musicand song, but don’t bring your Maiden Aunt!

Maggoty & Pegwitch – Watch your pocketswhen these two are around.

MidKent College – join in the jolly ChristmasCarollers of Dickens and see how manycharacters you can spot around the festival.

Nancy and the Ragamuffins – Nancy and thechildren from the Kent Stage Academy,performing hits from Oliver.

Right Royal Revels – Dickens with a twist, and slice of lime!

Robert Styles – Punch & Judy.

Rochester and Chatham Dickens Fellowship– entering readings from Dickens’ novels,suitable for all ages.

Shirley and Brian Goodhew – Organisers ofthe Seven Poor Travellers’ Procession.

Skinner Rats – A couple of salty old sea dogswith some rumbustious songs and tunes.

Swinging the Lead – Dockyard shantymenrescued from the pubs of Chatham.

The Fabulous Fezheads

The Reindeer Hire Company

Three Towns Theatre Company

WKCollective from West Kent College –Keeping up with the Victorians.

Rochester Cathedral

City of Rochester Society

Rochester and Chatham Dickens Fellowship

Gillingham Lions

St Johns Ambulance (Kent)

The Six Poor Travellers’ House

Rochester Baptist Church

Community Hub Rochester

MidKent College

City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra

Tonbridge and Malling

Borough Council

AcknowledgementsMedway Council would like to acknowledge the support from the following organisations,

that help with the festival:

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Set in the picturesque Rochester Castle gardens,enjoy a hog roast, hot chocolate and roastedchestnuts as you browse the stalls for unique giftideas and unusual stocking fillers.

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Join Elijah Puddlephat and his nemesis, Mr Charles Dickens on a unique adventure back in time.

Visit some of Dickens’ most loved places and see the inspiration behind some of his famous masterpieces.

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Christmas CarolsCarol service on Boley Hill stage at 5pm following the Candlelit Procession

Silent NightSilent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is brightRound yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy nightShepherds quake at the sightGlories stream from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia!Christ, the Saviour is bornChrist, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy nightSon of God, love's pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming graceJesus, Lord, at Thy birthJesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Away In A MangerAway in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay

The cattle are lowingThe baby awakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord JesusLook down from the skyAnd stay by my side,'Til morning is nigh

Be near me, Lord Jesus,I ask Thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I pray

Bless all the dear childrenIn Thy tender careAnd take us to heavenTo live with Thee there.

Hark The HeraldAngels SingHark the herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciled”Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:“Christ is born in Bethlehem”Hark! The herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ by highest heav’n adoredChrist the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold Him comeOffspring of a Virgin’s wombVeiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail the incarnate DeityPleased as man with man to dwellJesus, our EmmanuelHark! The herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsRis’n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory byBorn that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!”

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O Come All Ye FaithfulO Come All Ye FaithfulJoyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.Come and behold Him,Born the King of Angels;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord

God of God, Light of Light,Lo! He abhors not the Virgin’s womb;Very God,Begotten, not created;O come let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord

Sing, choirs of angels,Sing in exultation,Sing all ye citizens of heaven aboveGlory to God in the Highest;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord

Yea Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning,Jesu to Thee be Glory given,Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.

Ding Dong Merrily on High Ding dong merrily on high,In heav’n the bells are ringing:Ding dong! Verily the skyIs riv’n with angels singing.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below,Let steeple bells be swungen,And “Io, lo, lo!”By priest and people sungen.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully primeYour matin chime, ye ringers;May you beautifully rimeYour evetime song, ye singers.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

ChorusGood tidings we bring to you and your kin; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

Chorus

We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, so bring some out here

Chorus

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

To conclude with Jingle Bells

We would like to wish you all a very MerryChristmas and a prosperous New Year.Have a safe journey home.

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