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Stanley Town Council Issue 3: SPRING 2010 YOUR COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING YOUR AREA, THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOPING A SENSE OF PRIDE BY WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT OUR ACTIONS REFLECT YOUR PRIORITIES….. YOU SAID….. WE WILL DO…...

The Chairman Says

Iʼm delighted to be moved to the front page of this issue to provide more space inside for reports on the action the Town Council is bringing about in response to your feedback. Councillor Tom Pattinson

(Chair of the Town Council, 2009-10)

The town clerk reports, I mentioned in Using the extra money collected in What’s the last issue that your directly the area via the Town Councilʼs inside elected representatives, had made it precept on the Council Tax, as can clear to me that ʻglossyʼ plans and be seen inside, your Town Council is strategies were meaningless unless now bringing real and lasting change they become a reality ʻon the groundʼ, to all of the communities it serves.  and therefore, Iʼd been negotiating on Consequently extra resources will be Introducing: your behalf with local service dedicated to the issues of Belinda Snow, providers about improved services in environment, crime and community Paul Rutherford, the Town Councilʼs area. safety - ranked by you the public as John Bevils and the top priority - Helen Douglas. meaning extra  Service of officers ʻon the Remembrance. groundʼ by April  2010 onwards. Carry on Corporal….! You said…  War Memorials. We will do…  Know your local Russell Morgan Town Councillors.

(Clerk)

Address: 57-61 Lenin Terrace, South Stanley, , DH9 6LW Tel: 01207 299 109 www.stanley-tc.gov.uk email: [email protected] organisations; acting as an information source notion of partnership, should not Stanley Town Council’s Priorities: for the Councilʼs partnership organisations and eyes and ears be seen as an optional extra, to the public; acting as the ʻ ʼ of the be labelled ʻgood practiceʼ, but the Environment, Crime and Community community; ʻsign-postingʼ vulnerable individuals rather it should be incumbent on to services, including young people; visiting us all to work together, not as an vulnerable members of the community; exception, but as a rule, as Safety – a partnership approach…. promoting community safety; taking part in residents would rightly expect. community projects and ʻspecial operationsʼ (see Don’t slip a disc!) The Local Council Charter Councillor Michele to promote education, agreed to enter into a partnership arrangement recently signed by all the Town Hodgson significantly add involvement and enforcement, and; linking (Chair of the Town with the County Council to to and Parish Councils across the officers to/up all local organisations. Councilʼs Crime & Community the number of who will be deployed County, provides a framework The new service, and the enhanced version Safety sub-committee) within our part of the North, that is to say, for this to happen, and sets out announces a major service here in Stanley, is to be extensively publicised within the Town Councilʼs designated area. expectations from enhancement in the Town leading up to its official launch in April 2010. In consultation, Council’s area. The cost of providing extra officers in our the meantime Iʼm pleased to report that the collaboration to neighbourhoods comes from the money County Council, as the ʻservice providerʼ, has devolved “When the general public were widely consulted collected by the (Town Councilʼs) share of the made most of the appointments needed to ʻset services. It is vital in 2008, ʻrealʼ people - like you - who live and Council Tax. In other words, those households the ball rollingʼ and a successful pilot scheme work in your neighbourhoods, made it clear that who pay for the Town Council derive the benefit tackling motor vehicle nuisance has already that we build on the Town Council should make it their ʻnumber 1 of extra resources ʻon the groundʼ whose aim is been implemented to help build momentum, the partnerships You (Don’t slip your disc!) already in place and make the worthy words priorityʼ to do something about the quality of the to tackle local concerns day in day out, . Without exception, local This is said…. We will do….. contained in the Charter a reality. local environment, the incidence of anti-social residents wanted ʻthe authoritiesʼ to work more happening already in Stanley. Both Councils behaviour and the need to make people feel For example, along with funding extra ʻCivic effectively together and to take a tougher line have been listening to the concerns from safer in their communities and less fearful of Pride Officersʼ and ʻCommunity Environmental with the small minority who donʼt play by the the Town residents about the local neighbourhood and being a victim of crime. Caretakersʼ to work on ʻour patchʼ, rules and this is beginning to happen already, Council is providing financial support to community safety. For its part, The County As mentioned in previous issues, the Town even while the new service is being recruited You said more than double the number of You said… We will do… Council listened to what and produced and developed, Council has responded with plans to introduce We will do Neighbourhood Wardens from 3 to 8. neighbourhood wardens across the County, an ʻAction Planʼ setting out what in So without further ado, itʼs my privilege to tough new enforcement and give them response. In this regard, on behalf of my sub- to improve quality introduce the people who our partners at the powers. The aim of the ʻWardensʼ is With a large area to cover, the Town committee colleagues, Iʼm delighted to of life through improving the physical County Council are confident are up for the Council determined that they want substantial, announce that an exciting new service that the appearance of the neighbourhood, building challenge of addressing your concerns and I high visibility impact providing community confidence by reducing crime and and are County Council will be launching across the look forward to introducing the next round of additional resource of nine dedicated staff North of the County and beyond, is to be fear of crime, deterring anti-social behaviour appointed officers who will complete the team and fostering social inclusion. to make this happen. This will allow us to significantly added to here in the Stanley Town The Wardens will in the next issue”. emphasis on (Councillor) M. Hodgson collectively make real in roads in tackling bug- Council area. follow the principles of: an enforcement bears from dog fouling, littering through to fly- The County Councilʼs ʻDirect ; a flexible approach; tipping and anti-social behaviour, and alongside Servicesʼ unit is about to accountability and accessibility; the appropriate tools for the job Together We Can introduce a range of new officers , and; : “Stanley enforcement have programmes to foster partnership community pride responsibility. intended to tackle crime, anti- working. Town Council and the unitary greater and social behaviour and They will achieve this by: responding Durham County Council are This is just the start however. Building on the environmental matters to environmental problems e.g. both less than a year old, and positive relationship that exists, more areas of who quite rightly will share a fresh, common cooperation are bound to emerge, which might Dog Control Order litter, graffiti and dog fouling etc, determination to make a real be fairly and Fixed Penalty be from maintaining playing fields, through to by issuing difference to the lives of the equitably spread Notices saving money by joint purchasing Please clean up if necessary; minor communities we serve. across the North of the after your dog incidents of anti-social arrangements. As new Councils, with the vigour County as a whole. behaviour; providing a of youth, and respectful of roles, good things uniformed It should come as no surprise that priorities like However, due to the , reassuring are set to happen”. presence to deter antisocial community safety, environment and young importance the people Oliver Sherratt behaviour crime people reported to the Town Council are the (Head of Direct Services, of the Stanley area and ; an same issues highlighted to other organisations Durham County Council). placed on these issues, educational approach through Failure to like the County Council as well. As such, the the Town Council have comply will schools and community result in a fixed penalty 2 3 Don’t slip your Disc! (Driver Vehicle Neighbourhood Wardens to work in an area which Introducing: Licensing Agency and Neighbourhood Introducing: has not benefited from this service in the past and Wardens): we have a real chance to make a difference On the 7th November 2009 we ran a within the community. Belinda Snow: small untaxed vehicle operation in conjunction with Helen Douglas. (01207 the DVLA focusing on the number of unauthorised Wardensʼ responsibilities will include dealing with “Iʼm Belinda Snow Senior Pride Officer. 218730) vehicles currently in the area. littering offences, dog fouling and anti-social the new Fixed Neighbourhood Warden The event (pictured front cover) was a great behaviour problems including issuing Penalty Notices I live in with my Coordinator success due to the hard work of the if required. for the North husband and 3 children aged neighbourhood wardens who were drafted in from area, which comprises of The Wardens will also be there to build up links 10, 7 and 4 and have recently across the County. community Stanley, and Chester- within the and will be able to help with 15 vehicles work closely moved to the Morrison Busty le-street. I have recently The event, although small, saw any issues raised. They will also clamped removed with the Police Depot from Easington where I relocated from working in and several vehicles later , PCSOs and other agencies crushed. worked for three years as a Durham City and now reside under ʻStreetsceneʼ decommissioned and The result of this promoting clean and safe neighbourhoods”. ʻPride in Easingtonʼ North, Neighbourhood Services at Morrison Busty crackdown is great news for road safety in the Development Officer working with all sectors of the [email protected] raise awareness educate Depot (Annfield Plain). Stanley area. Since car tax can only be purchased community to and with a valid MOT and insurance certificate, it Iʼve just had my 25th wedding anniversary and Introducing: people around the issues of litter, dog fouling, reduces the number of potentially dangerous, have two lovely children of 21 and 18 years. My graffiti and fly-tipping. This involved running untaxed, uninsured and un-roadworthy vehicles on working background was enforcement and I John Bevils campaigns such as ʻweeks in actionʼ addressing the road, helping to make the roads safer. The worked for Durham Cityʼs CCTV suite for 5 years, these issues. results of this operation should make it clear to before moving on to be one of the first wardenʼs in there is no hiding place for car tax I am 51 years old and worked I also set up a ʻStreet Championʼ scheme where everyone that local residents Durham City. For the last 4 years I have managed cheats” for the former Wear valley became the eyes and ears to the . a small team of Neighbourhood wardens located ground, reporting on environmental issues and Council for 35 years. For the walkabouts within Durham City, dealing with environmental [email protected] past 10 years Iʼve been undertaking regular ʻ ʼ. crime such as dog fouling, litter, fly-tipping and low Enforcement Officer dealing I worked extensively in schools doing ʻTidy Tedʼ level anti-social behaviour. Introducing: with abandoned vehicles, fly assemblies, litter picks, class activities and I am thrilled to be given the tipping, dog fouling, and workshops and help schools work towards an ʻeco opportunity to work in Stanley Paul Rutherford littering. I was also Supervisor of the (Wear Valley) schoolsʼ Green Flag. Two schools in the area with a whole new set of Street Warden scheme, since 2007. achieved green flag status which is a very priorities and challenges “I am 38 years old and live in prestigious award. love the In 2001 I was asked to deal with the problem of ahead, and would Shildon with my wife and our 4 abandoned vehicles which then exceeded 35 per chance to make a difference Before Easington I worked for ten years for ʻKeep year old daughter. For the past month, but which have now been reduced to single to the area. Britain Tidyʼ as Regional Officer during which time I 4 years I have worked as monthly figures. This was achieved by close working with external partners gained helpful experience by working on a wide Environmental Enforcement including the Stanley Town Council will have Police, Fire Service DVLA variety of national and regional campaigns and extra Officer for the former Chester and and is an five ( ) Neighbourhood initiatives. Le Street District Council, prior approach that should bring similar positive results Wardens that will support and passionate about improving local to which I worked as a Security Manager and Store in the Stanley Town Council area too. I am very improve the environmental and social quality of life environments addressing the links Detective. and making a difference to peopleʼs of people in the area by: Other useful experience includes the roles of: between a poor environment and a lives and Iʼm looking forward to working in Stanley As Environmental Enforcement Officer my duties Supervisor for the street cleaning service for 6 fresh ideas disproportionate level of fear of crime; delivering and bringing new and to the area. included dealing with fly tipping, abandoned years; Contract Inspector for refuse, street cleaner, greener neighbourhoods; promoting vehicles, littering offences, stray dogs and dog cleaning and grounds maintenance, and; grounds community cohesion by enabling the direct fouling. maintenance Charge Hand for 20, years (including involvement of the local community; increasing Neighbourhood responsibility for burials and cemetery records). I have now taken on the role of public awareness of the general effects of Warden Team Leader (01207 ‘Envirocrime’ Senior In my new position of environmental crimes such as graffiti, dog fouling 218730) Officer (0770 3112086) “we have a real chance and litter, and; developing a high profile calendar for the North of the I will be responsible for of countywide campaigns around education and county, which consists of the old tackling abandoned vehicles, fly tipping, dog environmental issues. Chester-le-Street and fouling and littering and in so doing will supervise to make a difference districts combined. Pest Control Officers and Dog Wardens. I am passionate about my work and look I look forward to the challenge of making the North forward to working alongside Stanley Town The next few months should be a cleaner greener within the community.” Council and the whole community. challenging and exciting time, of the county a and environment”. recruiting, training and deploying [email protected] 4 5 Town Council Revives Service of Remembrance

Back in April 2009 the Town Council inherited a Accordingly, on behalf of both Mrs letter from the former (Derwentside) District Walford and the Town Council, letters Council which they had received from a Mrs were sent as formal notice of gratitude Walford who now lives in the ward. Mrs to Councillor Walton, Rev. Johnson Walfordʼs letter explained that, as a child in her and the following: home village of South Moor, she had gone to • The Commanding Officer of the 3rd school with several of the people whose names Battalion, the Rifles (which in effect is sadly featured on the South Moor Memorial Park the successor to the famous Durham Light gates as having fallen in service to their country Infantry) who were superbly represented by a during the Second World War. The memorial serving Sergeant and full Corporal in ʻdressʼ • The Headteacher plaque also contains the names of local people uniform (pictured on page 6) who laid a and Chair of the To cut a long story short, with the continuous who lost their lives in other conflicts too, wreath on behalf of colleagues past and Governors of oversight and drive of Mrs Walford throughout, particularly the First World War. present; Greenland Infant appeals for support were made, favours called in, School who were With such a strong emotional attachment, Mrs arms twisted, numerous legal applications made represented by four Walford was understandably determined to ensure and technical permissions sought with resultant pupils (pictured that the memory of her fallen friends and notices published etc, which in the end led to the right) who not only had given up their Sunday neighbours was fully respected through the sensitive, dignified and organised delivery of a morning free time, but, had also made a physical appearance of the area around the service of remembrance at the Memorial Park beautiful wreath which they laid alongside the memorial gates and crucially, the revival of the gates (on South Moor Road) between 10.45 and others. All four were subsequently awarded traditional service of remembrance on the Sunday 11.30am on Sunday the 8th of November 2009, the Town Councilʼs ʻCertificate of morning closest to Armistice Day which falls including an immaculately observed two minutes Commendationʼ for being such a credit to annually on the eleventh day of the eleventh silence at 11am. their school and themselves, and; month. • Durham Constabularyʼs Area Commander After an exchange of constructive letters and Using a traditional order of service kindly provided (i.e. Chief Superintendent) for the North of several conversations between Russell Morgan by the Rev. A. Johnson of St. Andrewʼs Church, County Durham whose Stanley (the Clerk to the Council) and Mrs Walford, with • The Commanding Officer of the Durham former Non-conformist Pastor, David Walton Neighbourhood Police Team ensured that the help of South Moor ward Councillors Jim Battalion of the Army Cadet Force, the (pictured here on the left) who represents the everything that needed to be done in support Lockie and Mark Boyd, a thorough plan designed Stanley detachment of which (pictured above) Havannah ward on the Town Council, calmly of the service was done with befitting to reinstate the South Moor Remembrance Sunday provided a ʻmarch pastʼ and ʻhonour guardʼ; presided over the service. discretion and sensitivity. service was prepared and immediately put into • The Chairman of the Durham Light Infantry After the event a delighted Mrs Walford (pictured action. Veteranʼs Association whose members above in the centre) confirmed that her heroic attended in significant numbers and played a former classmates and the other casualties of war large part in the smooth running and from the local area were done justice by the organisation of the whole service as well as combined efforts of all concerned, not least the fifty laying a wreath in memory of old friends to sixty members of the public who attended. (pictured bottom right);

6 7 Carry on Corporal...... !

Once the dust had settled and the main organisers were able to reflect on a job well done, Councillor Lockieʼs (pictured left) suggestion that a new Sub-committee of the Town Council be set In the context of the above article, up to learn from this exercise and plan for such events in future Councillor T. Parry (pictured) who leads “as we hope to hold this service was approved. He added the Communications Sub-committee annually anyone is very welcome to contact the Town Council with paid tribute to Mr Neil Nimmo (pictured advice, suggestions or offers of support” . below) who recently stood down as a regular volunteer worker for the Town Council. Meanwhile Councillor Boyd (pictured “the public consultation below) said exercise mentioned in the previous issue Useful numbers clarified local peoples’ priorities and led to the inclusion of sections 4.2.2.5 and 13 in “We are sorry to lose our volunteer administrator but he has  Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 the ‘Action Plan’ where the Town Council commits to celebrating the area’s rich  Be Enterprising: (Setting up a new business) moved on to a new volunteer position focusing on his IT Skills. heritage and seeking to restore the sense 0800 030 4134 Neil has provided the Town Council with excellent administration of community spirit and local pride.  Bereavement Support 01207 500 910 Events like this service show that we and also his IT Skills have been an added bonus. Neil now  Care and Repair: 01207 581 391 intend to live up to the challenge”. supports the local CVS with IT support and facilitates a  Citizensʼ Advice Bureau: 01207 218845 You said.. We will do.. computer drop in once a week for members of the public.  Connexions: 01207 502 795  Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111 We thank him for his voluntary  Derwentside Employment Team: Freephone contribution to the Town Council 0808 178 1898; (now known as Families First) which included a major role in  Derwentside Homes: Emergency 08458 505 600;  Derwentside Volunteer Bureau: 01207 218 855 the Service of Remembrance,  Emergency – National Gas Service: 0800 111 999 commend his time in the Army (if you smell gas) during a time of serious conflict  Food Co-op: 0794 454 4583 and wish him every success in his  GamCare (Gambling dependency): 0845 6000 133 new volunteer position”.  MacMillan Cancer Support: Freephone 0808 808 2020  Neighbourhood Police: 0345 60 60 365  Victim Support: 0207 735 9166; Victim Supportline: 0845 30 30 900

8 9 War Memorials history, maintenance and funding. Do you know of a War Memorial in your Subsequent conflicts such as World War II, the Along with other tiers of local community that might not be known about Korean War and more recently the Falklands War government, under the provisions of officially? As mentioned elsewhere in this issue, for example, led to additions to many existing the War Memorials (Local Authoritiesʼ the names of local people killed in service to their memorials most of which were built in the early Powers) Act 1923, as amended by Section 133 country are recorded on a plaque affixed to the 1920s and typically funded by public subscription. of the Local Authorities Act 1948, the Town Council Memorial Park gates in South Moor. Likewise In many cases a formal transfer of may incur reasonable expenditure in the The Trust can provide general advice about war several other memorials are located In Craghead, responsibility/ownership occurred after each maintenance, repair and protection of any war memorials and related funding schemes such as Annfield Plain, , Stanley Town centre (St memorial was ʻdedicatedʼ and it is estimated that memorial within its designated area and has the the English Heritage (Wolfson Foundation) Grant Andrews) and Tanfield too. there are approximately 100,000 nationally. power to accept ownership of, or responsibility for, Scheme. Along with the County Councilʼs Planning Conservation Officer the Trust also supports the Aside from ownership, a wide range of bodies now war memorials. Therefore, local councils are authorised to undertake works to memorials which “UK National Inventory of War Memorials” which act as ʻcustodiansʼ of local war memorials, i.e. look aims to collate and coordinate written records and after the maintenance of the memorial whether or they do not own or have responsibility for. However, there is no legal duty for them to do so. historical photographs etc of as many war not they are the legal owner. Examples of memorials as possible. custodians include: Parochial church councils; To help bring clarity to this potentially confusing Parish councils; Private individuals; Regiments; subject, the War Memorials Trust, which is an Therefore, if you know about a memorial that may works for the Specific memorial trusts; Community groups / civic independent ʻRegistered Charityʼ, not be on the inventory or need some advice about protection and conservation of war memorials societies, and the Commonwealth War Graves a memorial near you, contact the War Memorials within the UK to ensure that monuments remain Commission (memorials they erected only). Trust at: 42a Buckingham Palace Road, London, part of the community forever. Conversely, organisations including the: War SW1W 0RE. Tel: 0300 123 0764; email: [email protected]; website: Memorials Trust; Royal British Legion; Imperial The Trust seeks to cooperate with other www.warmemorials.org, or; the Planning War Museum, and; Ministry of Defence are not organisations, at both national and local level, to Conservation Officer at: Durham County Council, custodians. To complicate things further many war better safeguard the future of war memorials in County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL. Tel: 0191 383 Although some Napoleonic War memorials were memorials have no identifiable custodian or owner. both their social and historical context on the basis war memorials commemorate our shared past 4567; website: www.durham.gov.uk. erected in the 18th century they tended to be that dedicated solely to Officers. In the 19th century and are an important part of our national culture. ʻordinaryʼ soldiers began to be memorialised after the Boar and Crimean Wars. However, the shear The Kohima Epitaph: scale of the losses of conscripted servicemen When you go home during World War I saw the proliferation of structures dedicated to the sacrifice of all tell them of us and say servicemen irrespective of rank or social background. for your tomorrow we gave our today.

10 11 Know your local town councillors

Your council is committed to improving your area, improving the quality of life and developing a sense of pride by working together to ensure that our actions reflect your priorities...

Annfield Plain Councillor M Hodgson Councillor N King Councillor M Watson t: t: t: Annfield01207 Plain 231949 Ward Annfield01207 Plain 238707 Ward Annfield01207 Plain 238316 Ward

24 Railway Gardens, 22 Unity Terrace, 6 Hamsterley Gardens, Annfield Plain, Stanley, New Kyo, Stanley, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8QB County Durham, DH9 7JR County Durham, DH9 8JP m: m: e: e: 07900 160615 e: 07944 532978 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Catchgate Councillor J Nicholson Councillor D Walker Stanley Town Council contact details: t: t: Catchgate01207 Ward 235036 Catchgate01207 Ward 280636 57-61 Lenin Terrace, South Stanley,

12 Old Blackett Street, 3 Fairfield, West Kyo, County Durham, DH9 6LW Catchgate, Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, Tel: 01207 299 109 County Durham, DH9 8LP DH9 8TR m: m: www.stanley-tc.gov.uk e: 07812 645094 or 07500 125296 e: 07764 301588 [email protected] [email protected] email: [email protected]

Craghead and South Stanley Councillor S B Marshall Councillor P Murray Councillor T M Parry t: t: Craghead01207 and 232308 South Stanley Ward Craghead01207 and 283747 South Stanley Ward t:(Vice-chair) Craghead01207 and 283203 South Stanley Ward Graphic House, 42 Hollyhill Gardens West, Front Street, Craghead, South Stanley, 10 Railway Street, Craghead, Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6DS County Durham,DH9 6NW County Durham, DH9 6EP e: e: m: [email protected] [email protected] e: 07970 383747 [email protected]

Havannah Councillor J Carleton Councillor T Pattinson Councillor D Walton t: t: (Chair) t: Havannah01207 Ward 233037 Havannah01207 Ward 233796 Havannah01207 Ward 280494

19 St. Heliers Way, 58 Causey Drive, Cresta, View Lane, Stanley, County Durham, Kip Hill, Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0UT County Durham, DH9 0LW DH9 0DX m: e: m: e: 07939 390193 [email protected] e: 07020 971992 [email protected] [email protected]

South Moor Councillor M Boyd Councillor J Lockie Stanley Town Council contact details: t: t: South01207 Moor Ward 235110 South01207 Moor Ward 283316 57-61 Lenin Terrace, South Stanley,

42 Third Street, Quaking Houses, 33 Palmer Street, County Durham, DH9 6LW Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7HA South Moor, Stanley, Tel: 01207 299 109 m: County Durham, DH9 7RD e: 07910 620757 m: www.stanley-tc.gov.uk [email protected] e: 07910 620757 [email protected] email: [email protected]

Stanley Hall Councillor K Howe Councillor R Mellor Councillor J Pye t: t: t: Stanley01207 Hall Ward236371 Stanley01207 Hall Ward239975 Stanley01207 Hall Ward231801

6 Landseer Close, 92 Wear Road, 45 Tyne Vale, Stanley, County Durham, Stanley, County Durham, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6TA DH9 6HW DH9 6PD e: m: m: [email protected] e: 07876 362708 07939 581285 [email protected]

Tanfield Councillor J E Atkinson Councillor D Bowerbank Councillor J Charlton t: t: t: Tanfield01207 Ward 232793 Tanfield01207 Ward 581260 Tanfield01207 Ward 281923

41 Campion Drive, 102 Eastfields, 21 South View, Tanfield Lea, Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, , Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9PQ DH9 7DW County Durham, DH9 9TH m: m: e: 07795 460848 e: 07746 241138 [email protected] [email protected]

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