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Bramall Hall Events Calendar 2009
January to December

 
       

 


Last year's (2009) events
2009  
JANUARY

Thursday
29 January

 

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

 

BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

Italian wine
The northeast of Italy is rich in gastronomy with a wide variety of  wines to accompany the varied cuisine. From the light, crisp white wines of the Alto Adige to the rich and powerful Amarones, there is something to delight every palate.

Price: £25.00 per evening or £65.00 for the next 3 evenings - * Book 3 evenings & save £10.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

FEBRUARY
Monday
16 February
 

THE BIG KNIT
All ages welcome
1pm - 4pm
Get connected with the Big Knit. 
This is knitting, but not as you know it.  Take part or just watch but beware - its addictive!
No prior knitting experience necessary.

FREE
Drop in session – no need to book

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BIG KNIT EVENTS

Monday, Tuesday and Friday
16, 17 and 19 February
 

BRASS RUBBING
1pm - 3.30pm

Create a picture to take home.
Fun for all age groups.

Price: From 75p depending upon size of brass
ADVANCE BOOKING NOT REQUIRED UNLESS A PARTY OVER 8

Wednesday 18 February

 

 


 

BRING A PAINTING TO LIFE
Ages 8+ years
1pm - 4pm (drop-in (allow at least 45 minutes)

Help us create a short animated film to bring our epic story painting to life. Please allow at least 45 minutes to have a go.

FREE TO ENTER
JUST DROP IN



MARCH

Thursday 26 March

 

 

 

 

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0161 485 3708

 

BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

Grape varieties
With the southern hemisphere now being dominated by varietal labelled wines, this will be a chance to look at a few grape varieties that are either lesser known or seldom seen. Wines that you maybe have seen before but have been reluctant to try for fear of the unknown. This is an opportunity to broaden your wine knowledge.

Tastings of 8 wines and 8 canapés each evening.

Price: £25.00 per evening or £65.00 for the next 3 evenings - * Book 3 evenings & save £10.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

APRIL

Friday 3 April

 

 

 

 

 


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0161 485 3708

 

'LOOK INTO MY WORLD'
presented by flower demonstrator Neil Whittaker
7.30pm (adults only)

Wow!, what a wonderful opportunity to see a master at work! 
Be amazed by Neil's creations… 

A talented floral demonstrator who has been part of the florist industry for some 27 years.  Neil gained his "National Diploma of Floristry" (NDSF) in 1998, and his "American Institute of Floral Design" (AIFD) in 2000. Neil was placed second at the world floristry finals in Manila, Philippines in 2000, and travels extensively both nationally and internationally, demonstrating his unique style and teaching at all levels.
He and his partner run 'The Design Element' based in Irlam, Manchester. 

Price: £15.00
Groups welcome
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Monday - Sunday
6 - 19 April


 

CARROT QUIZ
Suitable for children 5 - 10 yrs

Search for the rabbit's carrots around the house.
Available during opening times excluding special event days.
Free with normal admission

Sunday 12 April  

GRAND EASTER FESTIVAL
11.00am - 4.00pm
For all the family

A special fund raising day organized by 'The Friends of Bramall Hall and Park'.  Side shows, vintage bus, music and stalls around the courtyard.  Easter bonnet making, face painting, and much, much more…

A great day out for all the family.

Price: Adults reduced entry to the Hall, Children FREE
Drop-in

Wednesday 15 April  

BUILD BRAMALL HALL
Organised by: Veronica in conjunction with Bramall Hall
1.00pm - 4.00pm

Get constructive and help to build a giant junk model of Bramall Hall.

Drop-in - FREE

Thursday 16 April

 

 

 

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0161 485 3708

 

POT DOODLES
Organised by: Veronica in conjunction with Bramall Hall
1.00pm - 3.30pm

Decorate a plant pot and turn it into a funky container for flowers this spring.  We'll even throw in a bit of earth and a spring bulb ready to bloom!

Price: £3.00 inc. all materials
Age group: 8 - 11 years

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

MAY
Monday 4 May  

BELOW STAIRS - VICTORIAN EXPERIENCE
11.00pm - 5.00pm
For all the family

Step back in time and experience Victorian life below stairs, whilst mingling with members of the servant household.  Discover what it would have been like to live a life in service at Bramall Hall.  Many hand on activities.  For children who really join into the spirit of living history and come along in Victorian style dress, there will be a small gift.

Price: Adults £4.95 Children & Leisure key: £3.50
Drop in

Thursday 14 May  

BOLLYWOOD COMES TO BRAMALL HALL
7.00pm - 9.15pm

Experience vibrant ethnic dancing, as talented and colourful dancers perform within the setting of the magnificent Grand Hall.  Be encouraged to participate in the Bollywood workshop, as you will learn the moves, hip sways and jerks of this powerful dance. Story telling through the art of body language; ensuring this is a night not to be missed!
Asian nibbles and refreshments will be served on arrival.

FREE
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 28 May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

 

BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

Sparkling Wine and Champagne.

Our wine expert Roger Barlow will guide you through the quality wine choices and accompanying regional canapés in the grand setting of the Banqueting room.

Champagne is world renowned as a luxury product and at its finest is the world's greatest sparkling wine. However, there are numerous other offerings from around the world that certainly challenge the lower end of the market at far more realistic costs. Tonight we will be looking at the whole spectrum of fizz.  Something to suit everybody's palate and pocket!

Tastings of 8 wines and 8 canapés each evening.

Complementary menu sheets supplied so that you can recreate the evenings tasty morsels at home. Impress your family and friends!

Groups welcome.  Makes a great Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas present idea!

Price: £25.00 per evening or £65.00 for the next 3 evenings - * Book 3 evenings & save £10.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

JUNE

Friday 19 June

 

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

 

 

'AS YOU LIKE IT'Image from Heartbreak Productions
Shakespeare - presented by Heartbreak Productions
Open Air Picnic Style Event
7.30pm (hall opens at 6.30pm)

one of Shakespeare’s enduringly popular comedies, full of contrasts about romance, politics, gender, personal identity and love. Liberty and banishment, love and hate, cruelty and kindness – all play their part in this vibrant and inventive production.

Price: £12.00, Children 11 - 16 years / Leisure key £9.50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 21 June  

CELEBRATE 'FATHER'S DAY'
Den Building and Bramall Brunch

11am - 1pm

Don’t be left out in the cold. Can you and your Dad build a den to shelter from the storm?
Why not celebrate Father's Day with a Den building competition and a  Bramall Brunch?

Children Age 8 and up.
Price: £7.00
Limited places please phone to book.
Meet by the stocks in front of the Hall. Outdoor event-please wear suitable clothing
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

JULY

Thursday 9 July

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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0161 485 3708

 

BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

South America

Our wine expert Roger Barlow will guide you through the quality wine choices and accompanying regional canapés in the grand setting of the Banqueting room.

The snow melt of the Andes Range irrigates the vineyards to west and east and today, Chile & Argentina are making world class wines.

Tonight we will taste a selection that includes the signature varieties that have made their home there - Carmenere, Torrontes & Malbec - together with more internationally know grapes.

Tastings of 8 wines and 8 canapés each evening.

Complementary menu sheets supplied so that you can recreate the evenings tasty morsels at home. Impress your family and friends!

Groups welcome.  Makes a great Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas present!
Tickets: * £25.00 per person *Book any 3 evenings and save £10.00

Sunday 12 July

 

 

 

 

PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
11am - 5pm

Want a day out at a great garden plus great value, quality plants direct from the growers?
The plant fair features selected nurseries only. These nurseries grow and propagate most of their plants. The nurserymen and women are experts in their fields and are committed to offering honest, expert advice at all times. Many collect, preserve and enthuse about rare plants, old varieties and plants not sold by garden centres - we feature many National Plant Collections at our events.

Programme of talks and demonstrations throughout the day - presented in the Hall.
Reduced entry to the Hall. Event is in conjunction with -www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

Price: £1.00 entry to fair.
Drop in

Sunday 19 July

 


 

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SUMMER FOOD FAYRE Image from food fayre
11.00am - 5.00pm

'A feast for the senses!'
Stalls on all levels around the house stocked with delicious quality goods. Homemade breads and pies to local chesses and speciality chocolates.  Browse at your leisure around this beautiful building, pick up a special gift or just something tasty for tea!

Price: Adults: £1.00,  Children & Leisure Kkey: FREE
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)

Drop in


TUESDAY 26 JULY TO
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
(excluding Saturdays & Hall closed Mondays)
 

BRASS RUBBING: for all the family
1pm - 3.30pm (excluding Saturdays)

Price: From 75p depending upon size of brass
ADVANCE BOOKING NOT REQUIRED UNLESS A PARTY OVER 8

AUGUST
Sunday 2 August

EVENSONG CHAPEL SERVICES
4pm

Special Evensong Service in our beautiful Chapel to which all donations are welcome, but a collection will be taken.

Suitable for all ages
FREE entry to service
Places Limited

Monday 3 August

BELLY DANCING AND WORK DANCE TASTER
2pm - 3.30pm

Learn funky belly-dance moves to wonderful world music. This session is great for fitness and fun and ideal for anyone who has never taken part in belly-dancing before.

All are welcome to this FREE class
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wednesday 12 August

MAGIC WORKSHOP
10am - 11.30am

A fantastic workshop presented by magician Steve Grimes.  Learn some of the tricks of the trade and amaze your family and friends!

Price: £8.00 for each session
Number of places limited.
Suitable for: 8+

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wednesday 19 August

 

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

MAGIC WORKSHOP
10am - 11.30am

A fantastic workshop presented by magician Steve Grimes.  Learn some of the tricks of the trade and amaze your family and friends!

Price: £8.00 for each session
Number of places limited.
Suitable for: 8+

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 23 August

EVENSONG CHAPEL SERVICES
4pm

Special Evensong Service in our beautiful Chapel to which all donations are welcome, but a collection will be taken.

Suitable for all ages
FREE entry to service
Places Limited

Tuesday 25 August

BRINGING ART TO LIFE
1pm - 4pm

Help to create a short graphic novel revealing the hidden stories in one of the Hall’s epic paintings.

Suitable for ages 13 - 25 years
FREE
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wednesday 26 August

 


 

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MAGIC WORKSHOP
10am - 11.30am

A fantastic workshop presented by magician Steve Grimes.  Learn some of the tricks of the trade and amaze your family and friends!

Price: £8.00 for each session
Number of places limited.
Suitable for: 8+

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wednesday 26 August

DECADES PARTY (Day 1 of 2)
2pm - 4pm

Mix it up at a decades party with a difference!
Experience food, clothes and music from the past.

Suitable for ages 13 – 25 years
FREE - DROP IN

Thursday 27 August

DECADES PARTY (Day 2 of 2)
2pm - 4pm

Mix it up at a decades party with a difference!
Experience food, clothes and music from the past.

Suitable for ages 13 – 25 years
FREE - DROP IN

Sunday 30 August

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

FAMILY SUMMER SUNDAY EVENT
1pm - 4pm

Dens and the Davenports – Build a den and discover how the Davenports made their shelter stand the test of time on a special construction tour.
Suitable for ages 8+

£3 per person or £2.50 Leisure Key
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 30 August

 

 

 

EVENSONG CHAPEL SERVICES
4pm

Special Evensong Service in our beautiful Chapel to which all donations are welcome, but a collection will be taken.

Suitable for all ages
FREE entry to service
Places Limited

SEPTEMBER

Starts September
Tuedays and Wednesdays

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

BRAMALL HALL FLOWER DESIGN SCHOOL
7.00pm - 9.00pm
5 week courses

Chelsea Gold Medallist, Val Seed, will begin another term of the Flower Design School. 
Beginners, intermediate and advanced levels available.
Suitable for 16 yrs +

£40.00 for each 5 week course.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 13 September

 

 

HERITAGE OPEN DAY link to Heritage Opendayas information
Guided tours only
Times: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm (lasting 1 hour)
Bramall Hall supports Heritage Open Days by opening its doors and welcoming visitors to view this beautiful historic house.

This is a family friendly tour - nnumbers are limited
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 24 September

 

 

 

 

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BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

Bordeaux

Our wine expert Roger Barlow will guide you through the quality wine choices and accompanying regional canapés in the grand setting of the Banqueting room.

Bordeaux’s Right Bank – Where Merlot reigns supreme.   The great clarets of the Medoc may be, to some, the finest wines of the world, yet Merlot’s dominance of the right bank gives wines of more instant appeal that will still be giving pleasure in decades ahead from top vintages.

Tastings of 8 wines and 8 canapés each evening.

Complementary menu sheets supplied so that you can recreate the evenings tasty morsels at home. Impress your family and friends!

Groups welcome.  Makes a great Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas present idea!
Tickets: * £25.00 per person *Book any 3 evenings and save £10.00

OCTOBER
OCTOBER HALF TERM SPECIAL OFFER

link to Kids Go Free special offerat: Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Bramall Hall
Staircase House

Saturday 24 October and
Sunday 25 October

WITCH'S POTION TRAIL
During opening hours from 1pm to 3pm

Follow the clues to find all the ingredients for the witch’s potion. If you’re successful you will get a ‘devilish’ treat.

Suitable for ages 12 years and under
Free to children
with accompanying Adult paying admission to Hall

Tuesday 27 October

Image of a christmas treeCHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE
11am - 4pm

Our popular Christmas Craft Fayre returns to Bramall Hall this year with a huge array of craft stalls located around the building. Most items are handcrafted and made locally.  From children's toys to jewellery and other gift ideas, there really is something for everyone.

FREE (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Drop in

Saturday 31 October

WITCH'S POTION TRAIL
During opening hours from 1pm to 3pm

Follow the clues to find all the ingredients for the witch’s potion. If you’re successful you will get a ‘devilish’ treat.

Suitable for ages 12 years and under
Free to children with accompanying Adult paying admission to Hall

   
NOVEMBER
Sunday 1 November

WITCH'S POTION TRAIL
During opening hours from 1pm to 3pm

Follow the clues to find all the ingredients for the witch’s potion. If you’re successful you will get a ‘devilish’ treat.

Suitable for ages 12 years and under
Free to children with accompanying Adult paying admission to Hall

Thursday 5 November

 

 

 

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0161 485 3708

SNIPPETS OF THE '40s' Image and link to Standing Together 70th Anniversary Air Raid Shelters Celebrations
part oif the Stockport Air Raid Shelters 70th Anniversary celebrations
2pm - 3.30pm

Celebrate all that was great about the 40s, with music, memorabilia and humorous tales by June corner.
visit: www.airraidshelters.org.uk to find out about more celebrations

Suitable for all ages
Adults £6.50, Leisure Key £4.50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

If you have memories of Bramall Hall during the war, call 0161 485 3708

Sunday 22 November

 

TUDOR LIVING HISTORY - Family Day EventImage from Tudor times
11am - 4pm (last admission 3.15pm)

Come and experience Tudor life at Bramall and watch as the Hall comes to life with the sounds, aromas and people of the past.  See the Great Hall decked out for a Tudor Banquet.  Talk to the many Tudor characters from the household. Many hands on activities, fun for all the family.

Adults £4.95, Children & Leisure Key £3.50
Drop in

Thursday 26 November

 

 

 

 

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BRAMALL HALL WINE CLUBimage of wine and glass
7.30pm - 9.30pm (adults only)

Winter Wines

Our wine expert Roger Barlow will guide you through the quality wine choices and accompanying regional canapés in the grand setting of the Banqueting room.

Winter brings to the table a wealth of richly flavoured foods to help keep out the cold. We’ll be looking at a selection of well flavoured whites & reds to accompany from all corners of the globe.

Tastings of 8 wines and 8 canapés each evening.

Complementary menu sheets supplied so that you can recreate the evenings tasty morsels at home. Impress your family and friends!

Groups welcome.  Makes a great Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas present!

Tickets: * £25.00 per person *Book any 3 evenings and save £10.00

DECEMBER
Friday 4 December

A TASTE OF YULETIDE - A SPECIAL EVENING TOUR
7pm - 8.30pm - Hall decorated for Christmas

Step into 1594 as the family prepare for yuletide. Experience Christmas 16th century style - and see that some things don’t change!

For adults and children 12+
Price:  £6.50, includes a warming glass of mulled wine
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 6 December

 


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0161 485 3708

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING WORKSHOP
by members of the Soroptimist International of Stockport
1.30pm - 4pm

If you want to save money, enjoy making attractive gift wrappings and help the environment, this is for you! Everything will be provided but you might like to bring glossy magazines, old birthday cards, used wrapping paper. A lovely creative afternoon.

AGES: Adults and children 8yrs +
PRICE: £5.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Friday 11 December

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ' PREVIEW EVENING' image of christmas decorations
The Unveiling of Bramall Hall’s decorations
7pm - 9.30pm

Be one of the first people to see the unveiling of Bramall’s Christmas decorations all around the House. This year’s theme is ‘Winter Wonderland’ Your evening will include festive music, mulled wine and mince pies.  A great night out for groups.

Price: £7.50, Leisure Key £5.00 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

12 December to 1 January 2010  
except Christmas Day and
Boxing Day

BRAMALL HALL 'DECKED FOR CHRISTMAS’
1pm - 4pm, last entry 3pm

Fantastic displays interpreting ‘Winter Wonderland’ can be discovered all around the House. A great afternoon out for groups and visiting family and friends.

For all ages

Ptice: Adults £3.95  Concessions & under 16yrs £2.95
Under 5yrs & Leisure Key free

Monday and Thursday
14 and 17 December

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

IN A WINTER WONDERLAND . . . with RENAISSANCE
8pm: Hall opens 7pm
see the Hall beautifully decorated for Christmas

Renaissance are well known for bringing you an evening of sacred and secular Christmas classics. Music that will make you smile and look forward to Christmas.

Tickets include a glass of wine and a delicious mince pie.

Price: £10.50 Leisure Key £8 50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Tuesday 15 December

NAUGHTY BUT NICE!
A humorous but factual talk by June Corner

8pm - Hall opens 7pm

Ladies your unmentionables are only about 200yrs old. Over the years I have collected all sorts of period cloths some beautiful some amazing but all part of history.

Tickets include a glass of mulled wine and a delicious mince pie.

Price: £8.50, Leisure Key £6.50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wednesday 16 December

GORDON GILTRAP CONCERT
8pm (Hall open 7pm) Hall decorated for Christmas

One of the great guitarists of the modern age. One of his hits ‘heartsong’ was nominated for the prestigious Ivor Novello award. Gordon returns every Christmas due to his strong fan base.

Tickets include a glass of mulled wine and a minced pie.

Price:  £17.50, Leisure Key £15.50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Friday 18 December

 

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
8pm (Hall open 7pm) Hall decorated for Christmas

'Halle Brass’ is comprised of five members of the internationally renowned Halle Orchestra  They have generously  agreed to perform this concert and are donating their fee to the Bramall and Woodford Rotary charities. Ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

Price:  £16.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday 20 December

 

 

 

 

 

 

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0161 485 3708

A CHRISTMAS CRACKER with SANTA CLAUS
for all the family
Timed tickets from 11am to 5pm

A very special event – magicians, jugglers, bell ringers and many more entertainers around the House. A day filled with the spirit of a traditional Christmas.

Tickets to Santa Claus will be limited and timed to avoid over crowding and long queues.

Adults £6.50 child £5.00 (3-15 years) entry to Hall/festivities only.
Leisure Key: Adults & Children £4.50 (limited) as above

Child Santa ticket: £6.00 entry to Hall, includes small gift from Santa
(up to 8 years only)

Santa Leisure Key: £5.00
(up to 8 years only)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Monday 21 December

THE HERITAGE OF CHRISTMAS
8pm (Hall open 7pm) Hall decorated for Christmas

The Pugin singers decend from the Staffordshire moorlands to present a special programme of carols and Christmas music.  Ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

Price:  £10.50  Leisure Key £8.50 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Tuesday and Wednesday
22 and 23 December

SANTA COMES TO BRAMALL HALL
1pm - 5pm

For two days only Santa will be in his magical grotto at Bramall Hall. See the House beautifully dressed for Christmas in the theme of 'Winter wonderland’ Pick up a Children’s quiz sheet – be amazed at what you can find.
Tickets to Santa Claus will be timed to avoid overcrowding and long queues.

Price: Child Santa tickets, £6.50 includes entrance to Hall, quiz sheet and a quality gift from Santa (0-9 years only)
Adults: £3.95 - normal admission to Hall.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Tuesday and Wednesday
22 and 23 December

 

 

To book an event call
0161 485 3708

FIGGY PUDDING CHRISTMAS CONCERTImage of a pudding
8pm - Hall opens 7pm
see the Hall beautifully decorated for Christmas

An evening of mistletoe, myrrh, merriment and memories to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Join us around the hearth for a feast of words and music.

Ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine and a delicious mince pie.

Price: £16.50, leisure key £14.00 (limited)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 24 December

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
1.30pm and 3pm

These special services remind us that Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and as such herald the season of goodwill.

Price: £3.00 all proceeds to Christian Aid.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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