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For Elvis…and for you. subject to Governmentare re-opening conditions bookings for and that onapproval. the 1st June, We Take care everyone – Stay safe. now and again sohaving please stopped consider taking them buying as soon as theone July (or date Please continue to take care everyone – more)are re-opening of the badges bookingsseemed or in doubt. calendars for that on advertised the 1st June, on TakeStay careSafe everyone– and have – Stay a wonderful safe. Christmas. 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