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With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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26

May 2024

Knights of Royal England Joust
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Knights of Royal England Joust
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

2

Jun 2024

Wedding Showcase at Hedingham Castle
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Wedding Showcase at Hedingham Castle
2 June 2024
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

8

Jun 2024

Summer Open Days - Castle & Gardens
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Summer Open Days - Castle & Gardens
8 June 2024 - 30 June 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

21

Jun 2024

Foodies Festival 2024
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Foodies Festival 2024
21 June 2024 - 23 June 2024
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

18

Aug 2024

Classic & Vintage Car Show
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Classic & Vintage Car Show
18 August 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

25

Aug 2024

Knights of Albion Joust
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Knights of Albion Joust
25 August 2024 - 26 August 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

15

Sep 2024

Classics at the Castle - Porsche Event
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Classics at the Castle - Porsche Event
15 September 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

25

May 2024

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
25 May 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

25

May 2024

Steam Day
Steam Day
25 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

26

May 2024

Transport Extravaganza
Transport Extravaganza
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchetser
East Anglian Railway Museum

28

May 2024

Steam Day
Steam Day
28 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

May 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
29 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

9

Jun 2024

Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show
Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show
9 June 2024
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Chelmsford
Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show

15

Jun 2024

Father's Day MotorFest 2024
Father's Day MotorFest 2024
15 June 2024 - 16 June 2024
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Chelmsford
Motorshow Events

15

Jun 2024

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
15 June 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

16

Jun 2024

Father’s Day Trains
Father’s Day Trains
16 June 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

16

Jun 2024

Writtle Gardens Open Day
Writtle Gardens Open Day
16 June 2024
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
The Friends of Writtle Parish Church

29

Jun 2024

1924 Garden Party at Paycockes House, Coggeshall
1924 Garden Party at Paycockes House, Coggeshall
29 June 2024 - 30 June 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Coggeshall
The Companye of Merrie Folke

26

Jul 2024

Lazydays Festival
Lazydays Festival
26 July 2024 - 28 July 2024
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Southend on Sea
Lazydays Festival

31

Jul 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
31 July 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

4

Aug 2024

Steam Day
Steam Day
4 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
7 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

14

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
14 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

22

Aug 2024

Clacton Airshow 2024
Clacton Airshow 2024
22 August 2024 - 23 August 2024
Clacton on Sea
Clacton Airshow

8

Sep 2024

Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day
Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day
8 September 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Billericay
Barleylands

20

Sep 2024

Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway
Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway
20 September 2024 - 22 September 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

6

Oct 2024

Small Trains Day
Small Trains Day
6 October 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum

30

Oct 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
30 October 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

2

Nov 2024

Diesel Day
Diesel Day
2 November 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

16

Nov 2024

Langham Handmade Christmas Fair
Langham Handmade Christmas Fair
16 November 2024
10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Colchester
Langham Handmade Fair

23

Nov 2024

Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway
Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Epping
Epping Ongar Railway
Knights of Royal England Joust

Knights of Royal England Joust

Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-05-26 2024-05-27
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Get ready for an epic battle of strength and valour as The Knights of Royal England return to Hedingham Castle over the Bank Holiday weekend!
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Wedding Showcase at Hedingham Castle

Wedding Showcase at Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle
Hedingham Castle Bayley Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
2 June 2024 , 11:00 AM until 02:30 PM
2024-06-02 2024-06-02
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Whether you are looking for grand and glamorous, or romantic and intimate for your wedding celebration, Hedingham Castle has everything you need to create your dream wedding.
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Summer Open Days - Castle & Gardens

Summer Open Days - Castle & Gardens

Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
8 June 2024 - 30 June 2024 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-06-08 2024-06-30
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Join us on selected dates this Summer for the opportunity to see a riot of colour on the Estate. Bring a picnic and spend balmy days relaxing by the water and exploring the grounds and dappled woodlands.
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Foodies Festival 2024

Foodies Festival 2024

Hylands House and Estate
Hylands Estate, Writtle Gate Entrance, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8FS - Map Directions
21 June 2024 - 23 June 2024
2024-06-21 2024-06-23
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The UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series returns to Hylands Park with headliners Blue, Westlife and Boyzone supergroup Boyzlife, and the exhilarating Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with DJ’s and live vocals.
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Classic & Vintage Car Show

Classic & Vintage Car Show

Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
18 August 2024 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-08-18 2024-08-18
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Always a highlight in the Hedingham calendar! Featuring a huge range of vintage, pre 1940s classic, classic and modern classic vehicles, this show is a must for all car lovers and the perfect way to spend a Sunday.
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Knights of Albion Joust

Knights of Albion Joust

Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
25 August 2024 - 26 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-08-25 2024-08-26
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Prepare for an unforgettable clash of courage and might as The Knights of Albion make their triumphant return to Hedingham Castle this August Bank Holiday weekend for our final joust of the season!
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Classics at the Castle - Porsche Event

Classics at the Castle - Porsche Event

Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ - Map Directions
15 September 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-09-15 2024-09-15
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We are delighted to welcome back Porsche this September for what promises to be one of the biggest events in their 2024 calendar!
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Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
25 May 2024
2024-05-25 2024-05-25
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Join our evening services and enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar!
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Steam Day

Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
25 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-25 2024-05-25
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A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Transport Extravaganza

Transport Extravaganza

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchetser, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-26 2024-05-27
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Our popular Transport Extravaganza returns for 2024 during the Spring Bank Holiday.
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Steam Day

Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
28 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-28 2024-05-28
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A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-29 2024-05-29
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show

Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show

Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show
Essex County Cricket Club, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0PG - Map Directions
9 June 2024 , 10:30 AM until 02:00 PM
2024-06-09 2024-06-09
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The first-ever Essex Retro Football & Cricket Show will take place at Essex County Cricket Club on Sunday 9th June (10.30am-2pm).
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Father's Day MotorFest 2024

Father's Day MotorFest 2024

Motorshow Events
Kings Farm, Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3PJ - Map Directions
15 June 2024 - 16 June 2024 , 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
2024-06-15 2024-06-16
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Motorfest is one of the UK’s biggest all-action family events and an experience not to be missed!
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Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
15 June 2024
2024-06-15 2024-06-15
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Join our evening services and enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar!
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Father’s Day Trains

Father’s Day Trains

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
16 June 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-06-16 2024-06-16
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Celebrate Father's Day with a visit to the Museum, and a ride on a train hauled by a real life steam engine.
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Writtle Gardens Open Day

Writtle Gardens Open Day

The Friends of Writtle Parish Church
Writtle Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3DU - Map Directions
16 June 2024 , 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
2024-06-16 2024-06-16
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The Writtle Gardens Open Day – a local event for over 25 years – is back on Sunday 16th June. This has become a special attraction for garden-lovers and a chance to enjoy an afternoon in this picturesque Essex village.
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1924 Garden Party at Paycockes House, Coggeshall

1924 Garden Party at Paycockes House, Coggeshall

The Companye of Merrie Folke
25 West Street, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1NS - Map Directions
29 June 2024 - 30 June 2024 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-06-29 2024-06-30
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A visit to the roaring twenties (1924) to celebrate one hundred years of The National Trusts ownership of Paycockes House, Coggeshall, Essex.
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Lazydays Festival

Lazydays Festival

Lazydays Festival
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6ND - Map Directions
26 July 2024 - 28 July 2024 , 06:00 PM until 11:00 PM
2024-07-26 2024-07-28
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A true celebration of all things craft, from local gin and tonic with the best-paired garnish, to independent Essex wine-makers, refreshing cocktails, English-apple cider and a huge selection of craft beers and lagers.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
31 July 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-07-31 2024-07-31
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
4 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-04 2024-08-04
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A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
7 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-07 2024-08-07
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
14 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-14 2024-08-14
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Clacton Airshow 2024

Clacton Airshow 2024

Clacton Airshow
West Greensward, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1XB - Map Directions
22 August 2024 - 23 August 2024
2024-08-22 2024-08-23
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Clacton seafront plays host to dynamic aerial displays, land based entertainment & attractions. The official show site opening time each day is 11am and closes 10pm Thursday and 5pm Friday.
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Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day

Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day

Barleylands
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD - Map Directions
8 September 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-09-08 2024-09-08
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The show will feature hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, great live music, dancing displays, vintage market, trade stands, autojumble, plus a licenced bar and street food from our trusted vendors.
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Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway

Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
20 September 2024 - 22 September 2024
2024-09-20 2024-09-22
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The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Autumn days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients!
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Small Trains Day

Small Trains Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
6 October 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-10-06 2024-10-06
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Our Popular Annual Small Trains Day & Model Railway Show.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
30 October 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-10-30 2024-10-30
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
2 November 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-11-02 2024-11-02
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Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Langham Handmade Christmas Fair

Langham Handmade Christmas Fair

Langham Handmade Fair
Langham Community Centre, School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex CO4 5PA - Map Directions
16 November 2024 , 10:00 AM until 03:30 PM
2024-11-16 2024-11-16
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Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Langham Christmas Handmade Fair, featuring an array of makers, artists and curators which takes place on Saturday 16th November 2024.
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Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway

Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex CM16 6BT - Map Directions
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-23 2024-12-24
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Bring the family to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials!
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