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KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 2-3 Your edition of Kelvedon Parish Council Magazine Welcome... elcome to edition number Five of the WParish magazine, which appears at a Contents time of change. Letter from Chairman 6 Firstly, we welcome Councillor Rob Lancashire Kelvedon & Feering Scout Group 10 as the new editor of the magazine, which will Neighbourhood Plan Update 13 allow the Clerk to pick up additional work in other areas as for example the new Kelvedon Meet the New Council 14 Neighbourhood Plan begins to take shape. Moore Brothers This will be a major undertaking that could Bicentenary Celebration 22 affect all of our lives unless we take effective Kelvedon Dance 27 steps to shape and control what development Events Diary 29 is allowed within the village. Kelvedon Community Festival 32 Secondly, at the point of writing we have Kelvedon Churches Worship 34 just been advised that ten candidates stood for the eleven Parish Councillor posts and thus all applicants will be appointed by Braintree District Council. By the time you read this the new Councillors will be in post and the council will consist of Craig Martin, Jean Anderson, Anne Blackwell, Louise This magazine has been produced at Buttery, Terry Dixon, Des Holmes, Jamie h no cost to the Parish Council. Please Support Local Businesses A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported the Kelvedon Parish Council Magazine. Please support local businesses and mention the To advertise please call Mary on Kelvedon Parish Magazine when responding to advertisers tel: 01843 295371

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22/05/2015 17:08 Hooper, Rob Lancashire, Mike Pilbeam and comment on village planning matters, so we pr Richard Minns who is our new councillor. now have the situation where if the Parish any offences ar Thus over a third of your Parish Councillors Council objects to a planning application eyes and ear will have joined the Parish Council in the it has to be heard by the full Planning concerns that you may have. Descriptions and last six months. Committee of BDC. We have won this initial car r In some quarters there was concern at the battle but have to keep an eye on where the to our local police and camer small number of candidates coming forward process goes in the future. also pr an offence occurring please ring 999 as r from the community but Facebook posts Work has commenced on our Neighbourhood crimes have involved smashing a way into suggested that residents were happy with the Plan and we are pleased to provide a more homes via patio door service and work that the Parish Council did to detailed update later in the magazine. As protect, support and enhance our community. always we need more volunteers so if you W The Parish Council will also acknowledge want to have a hand in shaping the future of now but please r (elsewhere) the substantial workload that the village please come and join us. when going out and to shut and lock all appr has been undertaken by our two retiring The Parish Council is working with police not have an easy r councillors Leslie Hill and Jane Coates, who to try and reduce local low level offending, have together given 68 years of service to possessions. Having said all of this K in particular drinking and drug use on the remains a low crime ar the Parish Council as well as the work they Recreation Ground, and some arrests and have undertaken within other organisations. villains can cause a spike in offending and we progress has been made in this area. The door- need to keep an eye out for them. The Parish Council were very pleased to see bell thieves have also been identified and dealt that Braintree District Council (BDC) had with. Of greater concern is visiting groups of I hope everyone has a good summer withdrawn its plans to limit our ability to offenders who come into the village to burgle P

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22/05/2015 17:08 The Chairman At this stage, I wish to welcome on to the Council Richar to stand for election in May Letter from the of challenges ahead (mor but I am confident that the council will rise Chairman to meet those challenges. I do also wish to expr Hello again and welcome to the again to Lesley Hill and Jane Coates who latest edition of the parish magazine. stood down at the May election having served an incr As I am writing this article, the notice has number of months, in a village of Kelvedon’s on the P just appeared on Braintree District Council’s size, only 10 people are seemingly willing over the year website confirming that there will not be a to put their heads above the parapet. The and their experience will be missed. contested election for Kelvedon Parish Council reality is that, with all the talk of localism, Having said that, the Council now has a new on 7th May as there were only 10 nominations more and more jobs and responsibilities are dynamic with sever for 11 seats. In practice this means that being pushed down the chain to a lower will be inter the council will need to look to co-opt an level than before. Certainly, Kelvedon Parish develops over the year ahead. additional person after its first meeting of the Council is finding that there are many more W new council year (being held on 19th May). consultations to respond to, jobs to pick up situation in the country I actually find it quite disappointing that, that others have kindly offloaded and so on, own issues. During the last year despite having advertised the elections for a not to mention lots more paperwork. significant expenditur

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KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 6-7 At this stage, I wish to welcome on to the on resurfacing the two ‘Chases’. In this coming Council Richard Minns, who was nominated year, the Parish Council has to pay business to stand for election in May. There are lots rates on its offices and on its car parks (all of challenges ahead (more of which anon) for the first time) as well as costs for pension but I am confident that the council will rise provision for its staff (again for the first time). to meet those challenges. These, coupled with an ever reducing grant I do also wish to express my thanks once from Braintree District Council, means that again to Lesley Hill and Jane Coates who finances will be tight over the coming year. The stood down at the May election having immediate consequence of this is that there will served an incredible 68 years between them be far less money available to offer as grants elvedon’s on the Parish Council. Their contributions to village organisations. That is regrettable e seemingly willing over the years have been hugely significant but a fact of life. In the slightly longer term, apet. The and their experience will be missed. I see it as inevitable that the precept (which eality is that, with all the talk of localism, Having said that, the Council now has a new Braintree District Council collects from residents esponsibilities are dynamic with several new members and it on behalf of the Parish Council) will need to will be interesting to see how that dynamic increase next April. It is far too early to say by arish develops over the year ahead. how much but do remember that what might seem to be a large percentage increase is, in e many more We are all aware of the general financial absolute terms, only a few pounds per year. espond to, jobs to pick up situation in the country. Kelvedon has its s have kindly offloaded and so on, own issues. During the last year, there was Speaking of looking ahead, you will doubtless significant expenditure on the skate park and know that the Kelvedon Neighbourhood h 15% OFF – Just show this ad! The Home Care Specialists

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22/05/2015 17:08 Plan had a very successful launch in March The next important stage in the process is residents to meet their local r with 122 people attending the initial meeting that RCCE (Rural Community Council of and to ask questions and make comments at the Institute (and we had to turn another Essex), on behalf of the Parish Council, will be dir 30-40 people away due to lack of space). I think carrying out a housing needs survey which that Essex P that does indicate the level of concern that is will be assessing what sort of houses (and absence. Ther being felt in the village with the prospect of how many) will residents be needing in the in place of not engaging dir potentially significant numbers of new homes. coming years (e.g. how many people might communities or indeed their r Over the next few months we shall have a look to ‘downsize’, how many might be thr much clearer picture from Braintree as to the looking for affordable local housing for other both disappointing and frustr number of new homes needed across the whole family members, and so on). This information know my colleagues shar of the Braintree area each year and also where will form a vital part of the evidence base new developments might potentially happen. needed to support the Neighbourhood Plan The Council is very grateful that a number so please do take the time to complete and of residents have expressed an interest in return it – answers are anonymous and the becoming involved with the Neighbourhood Parish Council will only get to see numbers, Plan, but if more of you are interested but have not personal details. not yet offered your assistance, it isn’t too late A final word – thank you to those who to get involved!! Make no mistake, this will be turned out for the Annual Parish Assembly a major piece of work and it really will take a at the end of March which was held earlier lot of involvement from residents and other than usual due to the pre – election period. stakeholders to see the job through to fruition. This does offer a particular opportunity for

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KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 10-11 A carnival procession of floats along Feering Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and can spare Hill and then Kelvedon High St ends at time to join a rota of helpers or become a Group HQ with a fete where everyone can uniformed leader, please contact Margaret Kelvedon & Feering enjoy stalls, games, a BBQ and beer tent. Patterson on 01376 570854. Another Cub forum is set for October and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls says that he wants the group is planning climbing, abseiling, young people to produce inspirational canoeing, zip wire rides, cork guns, rifle leaders and volunteers for the future. It’s shooting, unihoc, woodland crafts and not always the big, bold stuff, but the mountain biking activities in the year ahead simple acts of everyday adventure that help as well as raft building for competing in members develop and reach their potential, the Maldon floats races. In addition there so why not come along and get involved. are facilities for Archery at the HQ with qualified instructors amongst the leaders. The Group has one of the largest Scout troops in Essex, two large Cub packs, and one Beaver vISIT THE FENCING colony, and welcomes all new members to our oNLINE SPECIALISTS come and join in the fun whilst learning lots SHoP of new and interesting things. However this can only continue if the group gets the adult volunteers needed to run it. We urgently ated need another leader for Beavers or the colony Witham which looked lovely as part of the St Mary’s may close, so if you want to do the same as www.danburyfencing.com 01376 502020

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22/05/2015 17:08 N By Cllr Rob Lancas We are an established timber Lead Cllr on K yard in Great Totham, Essex who provide timber supplies to the public and trade. Pr Pool table, darts and two Snooker continues following the capacity public £250.00 jackpot fruit machines. Family friendly environment. Competition meeting (with appr Light lunch menu available all day. Last Sunday£10 of entry every month people turned away due to safety limits) at Beer terrace and fully licensed bar. 12:30pm start the Institute on the 7th Mar Annual membership just £5.00 Cole of RCCE explained the purpose and Stepfield Snooker Club The Surridge Centre, 2 Stepfield, pr Witham, Essex CM8 3TH people r (Freebournes Industrial Estate) Fencing l Post & Rail l Half Rounds l Rectangular following a call for volunteer Ironmongery l Decking l Trellis l Treated Timber l Bark met on the 22nd of April to kick the pr Logs l Field Gates l Galvanised Fencing l Log Cabins 01376 517915 off. This was a successful evening which saw LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Email: [email protected] the cr Tel: 01621 891999 ar www.southwoodtimber.co.uk www.stepfieldsnooker.co.uk envir and r identifying what additional information each TELL YOUR COMMUNITY gr options for the plan. Each task gr NTS about news, events, now meet r clubs or societies main steering gr of this meeting as well as mor E-mail: [email protected] available on the Council’ www Write to Kelvedon Council Offices: The intention is to pr The Old Fire Station,102 High Street, the initial work of the task gr Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9AA Nordic Timber Supplies Community Festival which will occur on the Recr For all your fencing, roof & wood supply needs come and take a look then. contact us for competitive prices TO ADVERTISE In par FREE QUOTES • FREE PARKING • FREE DELIVERY the P DECKING • FENCE PANELS • FENCING MATERIALS TIMBER MERCHANTS • SAWN TIMBER • PAR TIMBER please call Mary Br ROOFING FELT • MDF • PLYWOOD parish boundary designated as the plan CHIPBOARD • PLASTERBOARD on tel no: ar OPEN MON - FRI: 7.30am – 4.00pm committee on 30th Mar Unit 1, Bulldog Works, Boars Tye Rd, Silver End, 01843 292348 Witham, Essex, CM8 3QE Council also voted at its April meeting to Tel: 01376 584902 www.communityad.co.uk appr ESTABLISHED SINCE 1989 Neighbourhood Plan pr 12

KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 12-13 Neighbourhood Plan By Cllr Rob Lancashire, Lead Cllr on Kelvedon Neighbourhood Plan Update Progress on the Neighbourhood Plan continues following the capacity public meeting (with approximately another forty people turned away due to safety limits) at the Institute on the 7th March where Jan Cole of RCCE explained the purpose and process of a Neighbourhood Plan. Over sixty people registered for more information and coming from available grant funding and following a call for volunteers twenty people £4,000 from Parish Council funds. The first met on the 22nd of April to kick the process expenditure will be a housing needs survey off. This was a successful evening which saw sent to every household in the village so that the creation of task groups to look at the we can gauge your views and future needs. areas of housing, moving around, natural This is quite an expensive thing to do so .uk environment, health & social care, education, please do take the time to respond so that we and retail and employment, specifically make sure we get maximum value from the identifying what additional information each community money we are spending. Y group needed to be able to formulate initial We expect BDC to give indications of housing options for the plan. Each task group will development allocations later this year s, now meet regularly reporting back to the which is when the village, as a key service main steering group every quarter. Minutes village, will know what is being proposed. of this meeting as well as more detail is Irrespective of whether Kelvedon is allocated available on the Council’s website at http:// a lot of new housing or none at all, the www.kelvedon.org.uk/neighbourhood-plan/. Neighbourhood plan is our opportunity to The intention is to provide an update on have our say in any future development and the initial work of the task groups at the to ensure that our already over stretched Community Festival which will occur on the infrastructure is considered first by anyone Recreation Ground on Saturday 18th July, so wishing to develop in the village. There is a come and take a look then. continued need for more people, particularly TISE In parallel to organising the steering group people with specific skills in the task group the Parish Council successfully applied to areas, to get involved with the plan so that y Braintree District Council to have the current we get the widest spread of views, therefore parish boundary designated as the plan if you want to keep Kelvedon a special place area, with this being approved by BDC full to live, come and get involved! 01843 292348 committee on 30th March 2015. The Parish For more details on how you can join Council also voted at its April meeting to the steering group contact Peter Studd, .uk approve an initial budget of £12,000 for the Kelvedon Parish Clerk. Neighbourhood Plan process, with £8,000 Kelvedon Parish Council Magazine 13

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FollowingMeet notice of the election theof a new new council parish council on the 7th of May and a Your Parish Councillors wide call for applicants, ten people applied to stand for the eleven parish council seats and therefore the election was uncontested Councillor Craig Martin with all candidates being duly elected. With Chairman the stepping down of two long serving [email protected] councillors for a well-deserved rest after 01376 570285 many years of dedicated service, the resulting appointment of new faces to the council in the form of Anne Blackwell, Des Holmes, Councillor Terry Dixon Rob Lancashire and Richard Minns means it Vice Chairman retains experience whilst gaining new input and ideas, allowing the council to continue to [email protected] meet and exceed the needs and expectations 07952 185771 of the community… in comparison some of our neighbouring parish councils got very few applications and in one case none at all! Councillor Jean Anderson The council would like to thank all those [email protected] candidates who put their names forward 01376 571794 for election as the position is voluntary and requires a considerable contribution of personal time. Councillor Louise Buttery Council Contacts [email protected] 07762 502041 Kelvedon Parish Council offices: The Old Fire Station, 102 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9AA The Parish Office is normally open every Councillor Richard Minns Monday from 8am to 4pm and on Wednesday [email protected] and Thursday from 8am to midday 07403 386740 Phone: 01376 570285 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook page: Kelvedon Parish Council

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Councillor Jamie Hooper Parish Clerk - Peter Studd 01376 570285 [email protected] g.uk 07801 854080 Clerk’s Assistant - Sue Green 01376 570285

Parish Amenity Maint. Warden – Lewis Hunt Councillor Mike Pilbeam County Councillor - Lady Patricia Newton [email protected] [email protected] 07511 621246 Braintree District Councillor – John Elliot [email protected] 07821 380698 Councillor Jean Anderson Councillor Rob Lancashire Braintree District Councillor – Robert Mitchell g.uk [email protected] [email protected] 07866 496354 01376 570254

Your Member of Parliament Councillor Louise Buttery Councillor Des Holmes Priti Patel MP – 0207 2193528 g.uk [email protected] [email protected] 01376 570470

TELL YOUR COMMUNITY d Minns Councillor Anne Blackwell about news, events, g.uk [email protected] 386740 07983 394416 clubs or societies E-mail: [email protected] Write to Kelvedon Council Offices: The Old Fire Station,102 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9AA

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22/05/2015 17:08 Your Local Councillor emer vaccination pr youth gr Mike is a Councillor who wants the P Cllr Mike Pillbeam Council to deliver a fair and equitable Mike settled in Kelvedon in 1984 when he was employed by SCOPE, service for all parishioner formerly called the Spastics Society, to manage the residential who have the ability to access facilities centre called Grangewood on the High Street. It wasn’t long until he thr was responsible for the management of other services in the locality Mike is awar including Drummonds in Feering and some bungalow services in demand for housing within our district is Tiptree amongst others in the East of England. going to cr He has been on the Kelvedon Parish Council for 6 years and has been socially to the community particularly involved within the planning committee, the finance thr committee (Chairperson), Christmas lights subcommittee, representing the Parish Council as Neighbourhood Plan, in advance of housing a representative on the Institute and Packhorse Bridge management committees and a tree unit number warden. Mike is also the councillor with special interest in health and social care services. by Br Mike is semi-retired and works as a specialist brain injury case manager and independent to get the best deal for the village. Using health and social care consultant. In the past Mike has worked as a combat engineer in the Neighbourhood Plan the parishioner the Royal Engineers, a registered nurse, social services principal officer, senior operational K manager in private healthcare services, and as an Operational Director within a major the shortfalls in community r national charity providing services to people with complex and challenging needs. healthcar Mike has held a number of positions within statutory bodies and has previously been the Chairman of the Mid Essex Community Health Council, a member of the North Essex Local Research Ethics Committee and the joint chairperson of the North East Thames regional group of Community Health Councils. Mike tries to bring the diverse knowledge and experience of his past job roles and management experience to the tasks placed before the Parish Council. When Mike is not on Parish Council business or duties he is a keen, but not very good, clay pigeon shooter and a member and 3 times president of a London based Rotary International Club. Mike has also been known to participate in the “occasional pint” at the local hostelries and clubs; he is also a member of CAMRA (CAMpaign for Real Ale). Throughout Mike’s life he has been a strong advocate for people who have a range of additional physical, emotional, sensory or learning support needs to have a greater opportunity for involvement and inclusion in their community. Through Rotary International he has been involved in responding to requests from the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) for “Wateraid”,

KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 16-17 emergency accommodation packs, infrastructure that the increase in housing vaccination programmes and supporting and residents will create. The neighbourhood youth groups in London. plan will allow the parishioners of Kelvedon to have a greater control of the village’s Mike is a Councillor who wants the Parish development in the future. am Council to deliver a fair and equitable elvedon in 1984 when he was employed by SCOPE, service for all parishioners not just those Mike supports the “localism agenda” that who have the ability to access facilities is trying to give greater control to local eet. It wasn’t long until he through knowing and using their rights. communities albeit that in today’s world not esponsible for the management of other services in the locality Mike is aware that the current and future always with the tools or funds to deliver the demand for housing within our district is outcomes we would wish. going to create changes both physically and socially to the community. He believes that through planning by developing the Kelvedon LOCAL PLUMBER TIPTREE Neighbourhood Plan, in advance of housing unit numbers being allocated to Kelvedon • NO CALL OUT FEES • FREE EXPERT ADVICE by Braintree District Council, we will be able For all domestic plumbing ain injury case manager and independent to get the best deal for the village. Using please call Mr Collins ACIPE RP the Neighbourhood Plan the parishioners of ational Kelvedon will be able to identify and evidence 01621 819931•07725 113524 the shortfalls in community resources, healthcare services, educational facilities and Experienced. Insured. Registered.

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22/05/2015 17:08 1984 and then made Vice Chair in May 1997. “I have r The recent parish council election saw particular inter ParishJane Coates and Lesley Council Hill, two of its longest standing councillors, step down having Planning, Finance and Recr contributed over 68 years of service to the council and village between them. The Parish Over many year Council is sure the village would like to join us in giving them both a heartfelt thank attended other gr you for all their superb efforts over the years. We asked them to take a walk down Evenings, namely Rur memory lane and recollect the various council initiatives they have been involved with Association of Local Councils, Essex Playing Fields Association over the years… in addition to the regular monthly council meetings they have attended and also liaison meetings with Feering, Tiptr come rain and shine! Inworth PCs and Br I was part of a subcommittee dealing with low-cost housing pr Whilst I have been involved in many fir aspects of village life, my main interests have About 15 year been working with and for young people “ to see the tr and as well as in the village environment. meeting afterwar So being on the Recreation committee Jane On New Y for 30+ years, I have enjoyed being part of the setting up of facilities for our younger Millennium. I checked plans fr residents, e.g. installing play equipment and Footpath did not connect and so I insisted on a joint plan, with no right angles in the building the hard play area on the Recreation Ground. path, with a successful outcome. Many years ago, I, together with other members of the recreation committee, obtained and oversaw the renovation of the ‘hut’ in Easterford Road (a lot of the labour was voluntary, especially the painting!) and set up a Youth Club, which was successful for several years. Until recently I was a member of the committee overseeing the present use by the Easterford Pre-School children. I helped to procure and fence the small play area between Glebe and Thorne Roads, which KPC and the Youth Forum have kitted out with play equipment in recent years. This latest project was initiated by the YF, which was set up 8 years ago and with which I continue to be actively involved, attending meetings and helping at the Discos, etc. I also served as a school governor for St Mary’s School for four years. BDC gave me an award for being ‘An Unsung Hero’ for my voluntary youth work. As a Councillor, we all have different tasks in addition to attending meetings; I read all the Health materials sent to the Council and report back my findings. Lesley and I have also been cheque signatories for the KPC bank account for many years and we have both signed other documents for KPC e.g. allotment agreements. I acted as KPC representative at meetings with Mid Essex Community Health, Kelvedon in Bloom, Brockwell Group and the Youth Forum. I love our village, and worry that it will be overdeveloped, so my interest in maintaining Brockwell Meadows as a Nature Reserve and walking the many footpaths, which I do regularly, will continue as will helping Kelvedon in Bloom. 18 ” KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 18-19 I was co-opted onto KPC November 1984 and then made Vice Chair in May 1997. “I have regularly attended meetings taking particular interest in Planning, Emergency , step down having Planning, Finance and Recreation. Lesley arish Over many years, on behalf of the Council, I have attended other groups’ meetings, AGMs and Awards Evenings, namely Rural Community Council for Essex, Essex s council initiatives they have been involved with Association of Local Councils, Essex Playing Fields Association s they have attended and also liaison meetings with Feering, Tiptree, Messing and Inworth PCs and Bradwell Pit (Blackwater Aggregates). I was part of a subcommittee dealing with low-cost housing provision and a member of the panel with BDC to determine the first residents in the Cloisters. ests have About 15 years ago, I participated in welcoming the Minister, who was here to see the traffic problems we have with no direct access to the A12 for Tiptree. A public

meeting afterwards was well attended by residents. s, I have enjoyed being part of On New Years Eve 1999, I lit the beacon on the Rec to celebrate the start of the new Millennium. I checked plans from the two builders and found that the Bellingham Place Footpath did not connect and so I insisted on a joint plan, with no right angles in the path, with a successful outcome. h

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22/05/2015 17:08 Along with other Councillors I had a ‘walk about’ with Olive Cowell (ECC) regarding possible pedestrian crossing sites along the

Registered by the Care Quality Commission High Street and prepared a photographic slide show for the council to consult with residents and businesses to decide the best place to site the preferred type of crossing. Due to no funding being available, this never bore fruit! Council work can be frustrating! I represented KPC on the tripartite committee with Kelvedon Community Association and Thinking of selling? • A private care home for over 40 years. the Institute and also assisted Simon Gibbs • Owned by current family to collate a business plan for the proposed since 1996. • Rooms with views, set in KCA facility. I was a member of the Steering 35 acres of private grounds. • Traditional home cooking Group for the High Street Car Park. freshly prepared. • 24 hr care, permanent/respite Several years ago, KPC was given 20 very & dementia, provided by fully trained staff. large sacks of daffodil bulbs; Mick, the

For all enquiries, bed vacancies/recruitment etc please contact us: handyman, planted half of them in trenches Totham Lodge Home For The Elderly on open spaces and I organised volunteers Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex CM9 8NU 01376 516 464 Telephone: 01621 891209. Fax 01621 893582 to plant the rest throughout the village. www.tothamlodge.com • [email protected] Whenever they grow and flower in the spring, I think of all the hard work our volunteers PUT YOUR MOVE IN SAFE HANDS put into making Kelvedon bloom at different times of the year. Thinking of letting? In 2010, I prepared a slide show to present to the Council regarding the state of all ACE the litterbins, proving the need for their REMOVALS replacement. The same year, I also received Helpful, an award and framed certificate from BDC Friendly for my ‘Contribution to the Environment & Reliable and Conservation’, particularly for my work Service with the Packhorse Bridge restoration. It has • Realistic and pride of place in my hallway. competitive prices • 20 years experience I took over the completion of the Best Kept • Full and part moves Village Competition entry form in March • No job too small 01376 516 470 • All areas 2009, after Jill Hinds retired as clerk, and I • Any distance have just completed the entry for this year • Short notice • DELIVERY SERVICE – a task I am happy to do until someone ALSO AVAILABLE wants to take it off my hands! Contact Paul on Like Jane, I love Kelvedon and will do all 01621 810913 I can to preserve its character. or 07774 241572 20 ”

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22/05/2015 17:08 Moore Brothers bicentenary celebration - Sunday 28 June By Dave Cope, Kelvedon Museum

Moore Brothers was a family business started in 1815, as a carrier of goods and people in the local area and originally based at the Bell Inn, Feering. By the early part of the 20th century they had moved to Kelvedon and progressed to operating local bus services. Their bus operations remained based in Kelvedon until 1963 - eventually extending to serve towns including Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Tiptree, when he finished his national service. Maldon and Earls Colne when this side of Both double deckers were built as “Lowbridge” the business was sold to Eastern National. buses with a sunken gangway upstairs to enable To celebrate the bicentenary of the formation them to get under the low bridges at Kelvedon of this family business which is still in and Chelmsford railway stations. This gangway existence running commercial laundries could however catch the unwary traveller elsewhere in Essex, the Kelvedon Museum downstairs who would bang their head when has an exhibition on this locally based getting out of their seat. Upstairs was also t business which can be viewed until the end where the smokers went long before smoking of June. And in support of the bicentenary on public transport was outlawed, and hence celebrations, Sunday 28th June will see old the stubbers on the backs of seats. Imagine the buses, including the only remaining bus that smokers fog upstairs when the bus was full! was operated by Moores, operating from the 3) A 1969 Eastern National single deck bus. Museum to local villages Feering, Coggeshall, This is owned by Dave Edwards who grew up Tiptree between 11:00 and 17:00. in Kelvedon and Feering. This bus was for a We are hoping to have 3 old buses available time based in Kelvedon and Dave used to go on the day, each with a connection to Moore to school in Colchester on this bus. Brothers or to Kelvedon - these will be: So come along on the day to sample the 1) The 1961 Moores double deck bus. This delights of travelling by bus from an earlier is owned by Arnie Brown and Dave Tucker age, view the museum exhibition and enjoy from Basildon and has appeared regularly the children’s activities that will be available in the Kelvedon Carnival procession, as on the day. In addition, the exhibition is well as visiting the museum. It also had a available to view on any normal museum starring role in the 1980s film “Boys In Blue” opening day until the end of June. ‘ featuring comedians Cannon & Ball. 2) A 1953 Eastern National double deck bus partly owned by Dan Leatherdale who lives in Coggeshall, and whose parents worked for Moores. Dan’s mum was a bus conductor, or should that be conductress? (they were also known as “clippies”) during the 2nd world war. Dan’s dad worked as a driver for Moores 22

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22/05/2015 17:09 Kelvedon Players Your local Amateur Drama Group By Leslie Hill, Kelvedon Players Kelvedon Players have been performing regularly since their first show, Aladdin the We carry out all forms Pantomime, in December 1949. In 1958 they of tree surgery and tree won the all England National Drama Festival maintenance, including: with their performance of The Crucible and have received many awards for acting, • Tree felling directing, choreography, costumes, set • Reductions design and lighting effects over the years • Pollarding • Thinning from North East Essex Theatre Guild, now • Crown cleaning called North Essex Theatre Guild. Although • Hedge trimming they are an amateur group, the productions • Logs for sale are worthy of professional status. Three have gone on to become professional actors productions a year, a play in May, another with ex JKPs member John Dagleish in having play in October/November and a pantomime acted in the BBC’s ‘Larkrise to Candleford’ a each January/February keeps everyone playing Dawn French’s son. He is at the time busy all the year round. Although in the of writing, playing the lead role of ‘Ray Davies’ past, outdoor performances have been very in the Kinks musical ‘Sunny Afternoon’ at the www.treetopservices.net successful at different venues, the home of Harold Pinter Theatre in London. KPs is in the Institute Hall in Kelvedon High Besides actors and directors, Kelvedon Street. The Parish Council’s car park, virtually Players also need technical and stage crew, next door, is a wonderful asset, providing and people to make properties for the off-street parking for both cast members set and costumes. So whether you are a during rehearsal times and audiences alike. budding thespian and your greatest wish is Junior Kelvedon Players also put on two to tread the boards, you are talented in the productions a year, including a pantomime art of designing sets or costumes, handy at in early December, and enter various Drama finding things or making unusual props, or Festivals with One-Act plays justly receiving just fancy learning about lighting a set and awards for their acting abilities. Past members other stage effects, then give KPs a try. CALL N A FREE Q

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22/05/2015 17:09 When it comes to K selling homes, By Andr you can’t beat experience… K is a well r in 1963 originally as the Linda Lesley School of Ballet, classes have been based at the United Reformed Chur since the mid 7 handed over to Andr the name of K Over the year Royal Academy of Dance, London College, The Royal Ballet School, Laine Theatr Bush Davies, Elmhur Italia Conti Academy of Theatr one such pupil was Andr who further Theatr ..and when it comes to experience, The school’ all former K you can’t beat Boydens K history When you’re thinking of selling your most important and valuable asset, you wouldn’t want to risk leaving anything to chance would you? With Boydens, you’ll be in the safest possible hands. A family-run business since 1852, Boydens places at your service one of the area’s most experienced and respected teams of estate agents. Choose Boydens to market your property and enjoy: • A professional market • the benefits of cutting Above all, you’ll receive a level appraisal of your house edge technology including of personal care and service carried out by an state-of-the-art property you thought perhaps was no experienced valuer matching software longer available. • Coloured details with floor- • offices covering mid and plans as standard north Essex and South For a no-obligation chat Suffolk about marketing your home, • your property extensively give Boydens a call now marketed on a number • the peace of mind which on 01376 570335 or email of the leading property comes from choosing an web portals as well as in agent regulated by the [email protected]. newspapers and magazines National Association of Estate Agents and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 26-27 Kelvedon Dance Studio selling homes, By Andrea Pridham Kelvedon Dance Studio, also known as “KDS”, community, its relationship with is a well renowned dance school. Established the United Reformed Church, and in 1963 originally as the Linda Lesley School its high standards of dance training. of Ballet, classes have been based at the KDS offers classes for children from 3½ United Reformed Church Hall in Kelvedon years old through to adults and teaches since the mid 70’s. In 1981 the school was Exam grades for Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern handed over to Andrea Pridham who gave it the name of Kelvedon Dance Studio. and Jazz, governed by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. The school organises Over the years pupils have attended the theatre trips and a summer workshop, Royal Academy of Dance, London College, presents school productions and an annual The Royal Ballet School, Laine Theatre Arts, Choreographic Competition. The school’s Bush Davies, Elmhurst, Stella Mann and excellent links within the local community Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. In fact provides the students with further one such pupil was Andrea Pridham herself, performance opportunities, dancing for the who furthered her dance training at Laine residents of the local Residential Homes and Theatre Arts. at local events. These experiences help the , The school’s dedicated team of teachers are students to broaden their understanding all former Kelvedon Dance Studio students. of different dance styles and give them the dens Kelvedon Dance Studio is proud of its essential experience needed for future history, its contributions to the Village careers in dance and on stage. h

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22/05/2015 17:09 Also the school regularly supports students been chosen to join the English Youth Ballet with other requirements, often with their this year and perform in their production GCSE and A Level Dance training, or the of Coppelia at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme, even on 21st & 22nd August 2015. Andrea and preparing for the auditioning process when the Teachers at Kelvedon Dance Studio are pursuing further education in professional immensely proud of the girls. They hope DA dance training and performing arts. that Emma and Chloe enjoy every moment June 2 Recently two students Emma Allars (16) and of working with the English Youth Ballet and Chloe Bain (15) successfully auditioned for are sure to be in the audience cheering them the English Youth Ballet, who provide dancers on when they perform in August! June 12 between the ages of 8-18 years the chance Check out our new website which was launched during our 50th Anniversary year for more details, to perform full length classical ballets on June 16 professional stages across England, Scotland www.kelvedondancestudio.co.uk or alternatively contact Andrea Pridham F.I.S.T.D - and Wales. Emma and Chloe are two of 01376 571718 just one hundred young dancers who have TELL YOUR COMMUNITY June 19 about news, events, clubs or societies E-mail: [email protected] June 30 Write to Kelvedon Council Offices: The Old Fire Station,102 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9AA July 7

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KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 28-29 outh Ballet EVENTS DIARY 2015 To include your event in the Diary please contact Anne at: [email protected], telephone 01376 570285, or write to Kelvedon Parish Council at The Old Fire Station, 102 High Street, Kelvedon CO5 9AA

DATE EVENT CONTACT DETAILS

outh Ballet and June 2 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 e to be in the audience cheering them The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] June 12 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at The Contact: Terry 01376 572393 Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm - £2.50 at the door, refreshments available to purchase. , June 16 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £7 members £4.50 at the door. Topic : Odd Pots (Terry Babbage) June 19 Ska Reggae Beach Party at Kelvedon Institute. www.kelvedonfest.co.uk 7.30pm DJ-your festival hosts Lloyd & Dan. Licenced Bar. Tickets £5 Tickets from the Master Butcher, Kelvedon June 30 YOUTH FORUM MEETING 6.45pm Contact: Terry 01376 572393 Held at Kelvedon Parish Council Office, O5 9AA The Old Fire Station, 102 High Street July 7 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] NO MEETING DURING AUGUST July 10 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at Contact Terry: 01376 572393 The Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm - £2.50 at the door, refreshments available to purchase. July 18 Kelvedon Community Festival at Kelvedon www.kelvedonfest.co.uk Recreation Ground 12 noon to 7pm, 2 stages, Silent Disco, Beer Tent, Stalls and activities for all the family. FREE Sponsored by Hairways July 21 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £7 members £4.50 at the door. Topic: Ikebana & Impressionist Painters (Diane Norman) September 1 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] September 11 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at The Contact: Terry 01376 572393 Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm - £2.50 F: 01376 573 587 at the door, refreshments available to purchase. September 15 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £7 members £4.50 at the door. Topic: Tales from the Riverbank (Sandra Adcock)

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22/05/2015 17:09 EVENTS DIARY 2015 continued... Classic Car Rall DATE EVENT CONTACT DETAILS By K Rotary Club of K October 7 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] On the last Sunday in June, the 28th, October 9 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at Contact: Terry 01376 572393 the Rotary Club of K The Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm - £2.50 at the door, refreshments available to or purchase. event for car October 10 A Wine Tasting Evening – Fund Raising Event by Contact: 01376 572944 December 1985 and we ar Kelvedon Community Association. it an enjoyable day for participants as well as Further details to follow anyone else who is inter October 16, 17, 23, 24 Kelvedon Players present ‘Jumpy’ by April de Angelis, at the Institute, High Street, Kelvedon The r More details to follow finishing at Feering Community Centr October 20 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: in some of the most scenic parts of Essex. The Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 complete cir Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £7 members £4.50 at the door. will exer CLUB SHOW- DETAILS FROM THE CHAIRMAN of us used to modern car will have long for November 3 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] have some classic car just like peering under the bonnet. November 13 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at Contact: Terry 01376 572393 The Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm Our intention is to make it an enjoyable and fun - £2.50 at the door, refreshments available to purchase. day for participants and, at the same time, to raise some funds for our charitable activities. November 17 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 Ar Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £7 members £4.50 at the door. taking part, either driving or displaying? Just Topic; TBA (Carolin Rogers) email the or December 1 Kelvedon Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm at Tel: 01376570285 talktalk.net for full details and an entry form. The Old Fire Station, 102High Street, Kelvedon Email: [email protected] The Rotary Club of K December 4 Kelvedon Youth Forum – Disco to be held at The Contact: Terry 01376 572393 raises funds thr Labour Club, High Street, Kelvedon 7-9pm - £2.50 at the door, available to purchase. December 8 Feering Flower Club meet at the Contact the Chairman: Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Sue Bunting 01376 571059 Feering CO5 9QB -7.15 for 7.30pm start – visitors £10 members £4.50 at the door. 2016 PANTO TIME – Kelvedon Players present “The Dragon January of Wantfly” by Norman Robbins. Details to follow 2016 Kelvedon Community Association presents an Contact 572944 March 12 evening with: Andy Wilsher as The Rat Pack and Robbie Williams at Feering Community Centre, Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9QB. Details to follow.

KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 30-31 Classic Car Rally By Ken Aldred, Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District

On the last Sunday in June, the 28th, the Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District is organising a Classic Car Rally. This is an open event for cars manufactured before 31st December 1985 and we are hoping to make it an enjoyable day for participants as well as and uses them to support local community anyone else who is interested in classic cars. activities as well as sponsoring worthwhile The rally will follow a circular route starting and causes overseas. Recently we have pledged finishing at Feering Community Centre, taking financial help for the upgrade of Kelvedon in some of the most scenic parts of Essex. The Institute, have contributed to the roof complete circuit is just under 90 miles, which repairs at Tollesbury Church and have will exercise arm muscles to an extent that all funded some much needed embellishments of us used to modern cars with power-steering to the mortuary suite at Colchester Hospital. will have long forgotten. We are also hoping to Internationally, the club has helped to have some classic cars on display for those who provide a new maternity clinic in Rwanda just like peering under the bonnet. and has just organised collections to support Shelterbox in their help for the victims of Our intention is to make it an enjoyable and fun the cyclone disaster in Vanuatu. day for participants and, at the same time, to raise some funds for our charitable activities. The club meets every Tuesday night at The Blue Anchor in Feering and new members Are you an owner of a classic car? Interested in are always welcome. If you would like to taking part, either driving or displaying? Just know more about the club and what it does, email the organiser, Ken Aldred, on ken.aldred@ please look at our website: talktalk.net for full details and an entry form. www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage. The Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District php?ClubID=1415 or contact Les Turner raises funds through many varied events at [email protected].

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22/05/2015 17:09 Ab olu Kelvedon Community Festival Saturday 18th July, Kelvedon Recreation Ground, 12 noon to 7pm This free event, now in its 16th year, is The KIDZ ZONE this year is being run by organised and run by volunteers with the Kelvedon Youth Forum and Kelvedon Dance support of Kelvedon Parish Council and Studio. There will be lots of activities there Braintree District Council. The Festival for all the family. Committee is always seeking volunteers Some key messages to help you enjoy a who can give up just an hour or two to help great day out: out at the event, or to get more involved in event organisation. If you’d like to get • No alcoholic drinks can be brought into involved, please contact the committee the festival. The beer tent will be selling through the website or facebook. a good range of real ales, bottled beers, draught lagers, and wine for sale at The event is underpinned by commercial reasonable prices so you will not go thirsty. sponsorship. This ranges from placing adverts in the programme to large scale • Absolutely no glass is allowed. This is contributions. Many local businesses also due to both health and safety and for give their time and equipment free of charge. licensing reasons. We have to be strict All of our sponsors are included on the about this so please don’t be offended if website www.kelvedonfest.co.uk and we are our stewards ask to check your bag. very grateful for their continued support. • Please feel free to bring folding chairs The main stage is sponsored by Hairways and blankets and make yourselves hair and beauty supplies. As usual this stage comfortable. Some of the performers will be kicked off by St. Mary’s School Choir are more of a sit down affair but just as at noon. The bands performing on the main many will have people up dancing. We • ask that chairs are kept back beyond • stage and acoustic stage will be outlined in • the programme and on the website. This certain points so there’s room for both • year we are also introducing a Silent Disco the seated and standing (there will be • signs and stewards to show you). • tent hosted by local DJs and sponsored by • Hayward and Barrett civil engineering. • You may also bring gazebos to provide some shelter from sun or rain but the line for these will be even further back from the main stage. TELL YOUR COMMUNITY • BBQs are not permitted at any time about news, events, • Bring sunscreen and water if it is a hot day clubs or societies • Keep the site tidy and respect our neighbours. Rubbish bags are freely available and there E-mail: [email protected] are plenty of bins on site. Write to Kelvedon Council Offices: And please do bring your wallets. The surpluses 01843 292348 The Old Fire Station,102 High Street, made from trading on the day help to fund Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9AA the festival for the following year. Have a great day! 32

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22/05/2015 17:09 Kelvedon Churches St Mary Immaculate and the Holy Archangels Worship Church Street, Kelvedon Business Priest: Mgr Gordon Read Address: The Prestbury, Church Street, The K Kelvedon Gr Tel: 01376-570348 together and pr Email: [email protected] ar Website: kelvedoncatholicparish.org.uk business network gr Mass times: char Sundays 11.00 am to r Saturdays 10.30 – 11.00 am Sacrament of and sole tr Reconciliation/Exposition of the Blessed The only joining criteria for businesses is Sacrament and Benediction that they must be based in either K Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm Eucharistic or Feering however the gr Adoration astounded by the sheer number of business Weekdays: See newsletter owner Gr Kelvedon Parish Council has made Kelvedon United Reformed Church grants to two of our three local “W 89 High Street, Kelvedon CO5 9AE churches in the last year. gr Revd: Ken Thom somewher Email: [email protected] Luckily for us, John Wilson of the K Website: www.kelvedonurc.org.uk Labour Club has come on boar Point of contact: can now meet ther Ernie Finch continue we will be taking over the whole [email protected] Care, reassurance andsupport... gr Services: ...when you need it most The gr Sundays 10.30 am local businesses including Accountants, Gar The Parish Church of Chocolate Manufactur St Mary the Virgin MP for Witham Priti P Church Street, Kelvedon the gr Priest in Charge: Revd Simon Garwood the efforts of all involved in getting this Address: The Vicarage, Church Street, set up. The aims of the K Kelvedon CO5 9AL & Feering Business Gr Tel: 01376-573701 213a High Street hugely admir Email: [email protected] Kelvedon am sur Website: www.kelvedonfeeringub.com on the success it 01376 573627 Services: has alr Sundays 8.00 am Holy Communion (said) We’re available 24 hours aday 11.00 am Sung Eucharist eastofengland.coop/funerals Weekdays: See notices in church 34

KPC05 Artwork A5.indd 34-35 By Kelvedon & Feering Business Business Network Group

The Kelvedon & Feering Business Network Louise adds, “As awareness of our group grows, Group was started in 2013 to help bring our hope is to have all trades represented so together and promote trusted businesses that that local people don’t have to go outside the g are based in the two villages. Unlike other local area to have all their needs met. There business network groups, this one does not are so many amazing suppliers in the local charge a membership fee. Its sole purpose is community that many people are not aware to raise awareness of trusted small businesses of. We aim to change that.” ament of and sole traders that work in the local area. If you would like to see what local suppliers The only joining criteria for businesses is can offer you, please take a look at the that they must be based in either Kelvedon Kelvedon and Feering website. Also, if or Feering however the group have been you are a business owner in Kelvedon or astounded by the sheer number of business Feering and would like to find out more owners that have joined the group. Louise about the group, please contact Green of Kelvedon Massage Therapy claims, [email protected] “We meet once a month, and our group is All member businesses are run from either growing so fast that we have had to find an office or retail premise in the Parish of somewhere bigger to hold the meetings. Kelvedon or Feering and commit to active Luckily for us, John Wilson of the Kelvedon participation in monthly meetings. By Labour Club has come on board and so we supporting our members you can be can now meet there, although if things assured that you are using a genuine continue we will be taking over the whole local business with a vested interest Care, reassurance andsupport... ground floor.” in providing you with The group now represents around thirty the best service local businesses including Accountants, possible. Gardeners, Physiotherapists, Bricklayers, and Chocolate Manufacturers amongst others. MP for Witham Priti Patel on learning of the group said at that time, “I commend the efforts of all involved in getting this set up. The aims of the Kelvedon & Feering Business Group are eet hugely admirable, and I am sure it will build on the success it has already seen.” s a day

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22/05/2015 17:09 Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kelvedon Annual Summer Fete SATURDAY 4 JULY FROM 3.00PM

Join Alice, the Mad Hatter and other friends to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland All your favourite stalls, games and sideshows including:

BOOKS CAKES PLANTS COUNTRY KITCHEN RAFFLES CHILDREN’S FETE TOMBOLAS WHITE ELEPHANT Plus BEER TENT BARBECUE MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY Don’t be late...

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