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                              TEST & TRIAL "EVENTS" 
Test & Trial Results and Diary Dates to remember:-

Tyne Tees and Tweed FTA - 16 dog Novice Cocker Trial at Stean 10th August 2010

Results   

1st
- Weston Rosie - Handled by Mrs W.Openshaw
2nd  - Kingcott Midget of Prainwood - Handled by Mr.T.W.Slack
3rd  - Saxaphone Donna - Handled by Mr.D.Jennings

COM - Woldtop Ptamigan - Handled by Mr.J.Mansfield 
COM -  Randalyn Petronella - Handled by Mr.P.Bone 
COM - Simonside Jade - Handled by Mr.B.Watkins 
COM - Maxann Sherry - Handled by Mr.F.Swift
COM - Lallalja Jet - Handled by Mr.A.Atkinson



Tyne Tees and Tweed FTA - 16 dog ESS Novice Trial at Grassington 10th July 2010

Results

1st -
Edwardiana Busy Bee - Handled by Mr S Charlton ESS
2nd - Gannowfell In The Red - Handled by Mr S Black ESS
3rd - Paalbo Bobbys Girl - Handled by Mr P Bone ESS
4th - Goodspeed Warrior - Handled by Mr B Faley ESS

COM - Buccleuch India - Handled by Mr S Grace ESS
COM - Laysan Bossy Knickers  - Handled by Mr B Watkins ESS
COM - Finno Max - Handled by Mr P Mathews ESS



West Lancs Gundogs Open AV Spaniel Test - 31st July 2010 Platts Lane Burscough Lancashire.

Results

1st & Best Dog -
Glinvale Gwenny ESS B - Handled by Lee Marson
2nd - Skittles Shelly ESS B - Handled by Kenny Hyland
3rd - Kenmilleven The Seeker CD - Handled by Dave Connell

COM - Dolly Moonbeam of Lanfordshire ESS B - Handled by Martin Quinn
COM - Deepfleet Outlaw ESS D - Handled by Brent Hardy
COM - Leawyn Lucas CD - Handled by Joe Jareno

Judges
Gary Heron
Nick Powell


BASC Invitational Boddelwydan Game Fair

1st
 - Team Mavericks wiith 337 points. Terry Frost, John Bailey, Stan Pearson and Roy Ellershaw
2nd - Gwynedd Spaniel Club with 314 points. Dave Pope, Ron Jones, Peter Wilkes and Nick Powell (Boundarymoor Tangled Gorse)
3rd -
Arfon Working Gundog Club with 295 points. Ken Jones, Keith Dimiler, Phil O'Hare and Richard Jones

Top Dog - Churchview Abs handled by Terry Frost (Mavericks)

Judges
Gareth Williams (A2072)
Dave Molyneux (NP)



Bolton Hall Estate Bolton-by-Bowland,  Charity Gundog Working Test 26th June 2010 by kind permission Mr & Mrs Bosonnet & their Family. Organised by Lisa and Lee Marson in aid of Cancer Research. 

Results

Novice A/V Spaniel
1st - Vysjkan Jae ESS - Handled by Matt Armstrong
2nd - Samsire Cole of Nockin Cocker - Handled by Gary Heron
3rd - Oscar Cocker - Handled by D. Johnson
4th - Heathgrove Wisp - Handled by P. Dobie

Open A/V Spaniel
1st - Vysjkan Jae ESS - Handled by Matt Armstrong
2nd - Glynvale Gwenny ESS - Handled by Lee Marson
3rd - Skitters Shelley ESS - Handled by Kenny Hiley
4th - Boundarymoor Tangled Gorse - Handled by Nick Powell

Judges
Adrian Slater
Eddie Atkinson

Novice A/V Retriever:
1st - Carol Clarke
2nd - Anette Clarke
3rd - Lisa Marson
4th - S. Henderson

Open A/V Retriver:
1st - John Halstead
2nd - Judith White
3rd - Dave Alker
4th - Dave Hope

Judges
Mr John Drury
Mr Bill Rostron


Arfon Working Gundog Club No. 724 - Any Variety Spaniel Novice and Open Test held at Rhosmynach Fawr Dulas Anglesey, 16th May 2010 by kind permission of Mr & Mrs J Pickering.  

Novice
1st - Kenecto Charming Aladdin Handled by Mr P O'Hare ESS
2nd - Birdrowe Dinah Handled by Mr Richard Jones ESS
3rd - Brilliant Bryn Handled by Mr Norman Vernon ESS
4th - Patanavac Resolution Handled by Mr K Jones ESS

Open
1st -  Kenecto Charming Aladdin Handled by Mr P O'Hare ESS
2nd - Boundarymoor Tangled Gorse Handled by Nick Powell ESS
3rd
- Ecclestone Snipe Handled by Mr Ron Jones ESS
4th - Edwardiana Gigolo of Drury Handled by Mr Dave Pope ESS

COM - Birdrowe Dinah Handled by Mr Richard Jones

Judges

Mr Gareth Williams
Mr Michael Owen



The BASC Wales Country Fair, Bodelwyddan Castle, St. Asaph, Denbighshire LL18 5YA 26th & 27th June 2010

Adults £8, Children £4, Under 5’s FREE!

Show starts 10am – 6pm. Arena events start 11am. Dogs on leads welcome. Free Car Parking

Displays and demonstrations by TV celebrity Chris Green – ‘The Ultimate Countryman’
Two Day invitation gundog working test
Falconry flying displays by Terry Large
Free Flycasting Tuition with expert AAPGAI Instructor Derek Turner
Axe racing by the Mid-Wales Axe Men



Bryn Shoot Training Days

For Members only, we have pre-booked training days at the end of every month throughout the Summer. These day will based on Field Handling such as jumping, water, entry to cover, retrieving from cover and general steadiness training. However, the November trip will be our own driven day of 20 birds, using Spaniel handler's as beaters and Retriever handler's as Pickers - Up.

All interested Members need to book early. Spaniel and Retriever classes will alternate throughout the year at Bryn, for example:- Saturday 29th May will be a one day Spaniel trip only followed by Retrievers in June. The August trip will be a combined event. October will be a Spaniel event finishing in November with our own day.


WLG Spring Working Test for A/V Novice Gundog and A/V Gundog - Vale Lane Lathom Lancashire by kind permission Karl Walker and Debbie Crompton. 

A/V Novice Gundog Test 
1st - Verstone Trickmaster handled by David Holmes ESS D
2nd - Alfie handled by Shelley Aspden Sprocker D
3rd  - Meadowline Miss Licquorice handled by Linda Thompson Labrador B
Best Dog  - Amiro Symphony handled by Brian Marten WSS D  

A/V Gundog Test
1st - Upperaughton Augustus handled by Peter Hulme Labrador D
2nd - Emygan Lotus handled by Tony Sloyan Labrador B
3rd - Beagmhor Garfield Ridge handled by David Holmes WSS D
Best Dog - Millcottage Laurel handled by Pat Tomlinson Labrador B

Judges
Nick Powell (N/P)
Gary Heron (N/P)



Mid Wales Working Gundog Society - Spring Working Test for AV Spaniels by kind permission Powis Castle Estates Welshpool Powys.

Novice
1st - Maes Yr Owen Cai - Handled by Mike Owen (ESS) D
2nd - Cippyn Sue - Handled by A. Wilson (ESS) B
3rd - Kigaro Nell - Handled by Bob Worton (Cocker) B

Open
1st - Grouseseeker Bailey - Handled by Alison Cotton (Cocker) B
2nd - Ecclestone Snipe - Handled by Ron Jones (ESS) D
3rd - Bishwell Barrera - Handled by Keith Dimiler (Cocker) D

Certificates of Merit
COM - Maes Yr Owen Cai - Handled by Mike Owen (ESS) D
COM - Ketic Fire Cracker - Handled by Chris Lewis (ESS) D
COM - Simonsseat Swift - Handled by Sarah Quinn (ESS) D
COM - Windmill Wood Jessica - Handled by Mel Stanley (ESS) B
COM - Edwardiana Blitz - Handled by Pete Wilkes (ESS) D

Judges
Roy Ellershaw (2766)
Stan Pearson (2067)


WLG Spring Working Test - Sponsored by Sporting Saint 28th March 2010 - by kind permission of Karl Walker & Debbie Crompton of the
Vale Lane Syndicate, Vale Lane Lathom L40 6JH

The dead line for this event has now passed as of 14th March 2010, any Member wishing to run, who has not yet made an application needs to contact Nick Powell as soon as possible on 07799 425063 to receive an entry form.
No entries will be accepted on the day. The running order will be picked on Sunday 21st March 2010. Meet from 9:00 - 9:30am. For directions follow the sign post's from Vale Lane onto the Test ground.
On arrival to the Test ground please park with consideration of others. 
   
For Members not running on the day please attend and support the club. We will be holding a raffle on the day (so please bring a raffle donation) No dogs in the Gallery at any time please. Feel free to take photographs of the proceedings. First Test commences at 10:00am A/V Puppy/Novice. We will break for lunch then commence with the A/V Gundog Test. Following Judges entries etc the awards will take place back at the car parking area.

All enquiries to Nick Powell 07799 425063.




Gwynedd Spaniel Club ID No. 701 - Spring Test for Any Variety Spaniel Novice & Open held at Hawarden Estate Nr Broughton Chester 13th March 2010 by Kind permission of Sir William Gladstone and his Keeper Gerry Evans.

Novice
1st - Boundarymoor Tangled Gorse - handled by Nick Powell ESS D
2nd
 - Churchview Coleen - handled by Stan Pearson (ESS) B
3rd - Edwardiana Black Jack - handled by Dave Ferrier (ESS) D

Open
1st
 - Edwardiana Blitz - handled by Peter Wilkes (ESS) D
2nd - Bishwell Barrera - handled by Keith Dimiler (Cocker) D
3rd - Gorzone Grafter - handled by D. Rockall (ESS) B

Certificates of Merit

COM - Goodspeed Amber (ESS) B - handled by Neil Souster
COM - Maesyronen Steeple Jack of Lisburne (ESS) D - handled by Stan Pearson
COM - Foxglove Flyer (Cocker) B - handled by Joe Shotton
COM - Deniro Drone of Sliabh (ESS) B - handled by Chris Wadsworth
COM - Ivangar Pepsi (Cocker) B - handled by Jason Toon

Judges
Roy Ellershaw B2766
Peter Booth N/P



The 78th Cocker Spaniel Championship 2010 - Ford & Etal Estate Northumberland by kind permission of Eskdale Shooting Company Ltd.

1st & Guns Choice - Moelfamau Mini handled by Will Clulee 
2nd - FTCH Rowston Serana handled by Dai Ormond
3rd - FTCH Orgest Yfwr handled by Will Clulee
4th - FTCH Argyll Chiefton handled by Will Clulee

Diploma's

FTCH Fernmoss Moonshine (B) Handled by John Bailey Breeder Mrs Ellershaw
Chyknell Lilly (B) Handled by Ian Openshaw Breeder Mr Joe Shotton
Randalyn Black Knight (D) Handled by Simon Tyres Breeder Mrs L Randall (Also recognised for Cocker/Handler with most points achieved in the Trial Season 2009/2010)
FTCH Rowston Rachel (B) Handled by Dai Ormond Breeder Mr Dai Ormond
Chyknell Iris (B) Handled by Ian Openshaw Breeder Mr Joe Shotton
FTCH Rowston Sahara (B) Handled by Gary Stubbings Breeder Mr Dai Ormond
FTCH Fenlord Rosey (B) Handled by Robin Laud Breeder Mr Robin Laud
FTCH Cheweky Scholes (D) Handled by Mark Whitehouse Breeder Mr Mark Whitehouse



The 80th English Springer Spaniel Championship 2010 by kind permission of Viscount & Viscountess Dunluce, Glenarm Estate Northern Ireland. 

1st - FTCh Buccleuch Jazz handled by David Lissett
2nd - FTCh Maesyronen Market Trader handled by John Bailey
3rd - FTCh Kidnais Successor handled by Ian Clarke
4th - FTCh Woodstorm Babe of Woodabudge handled by Ian Openshaw



Gwynedd Spaniel Club ID 701 - Results of 16 Dog Open Qualifying Cocker Stake 16th December 2009 by kind invitation of Harold Foster and the Guns at Rainford Shoot St.Helens.

1st - Moelfamau Mini, handled by Will Clulee B
2nd - Randalyn Black Jack, handled by Andy Bennet D
3rd - Drury Lucky Star, handled by Dave Pope B
4th - Little Midge of Timsgarry, handled by Simon Blackman B
Gun's Choice - Randalyn Black Jack, handled by Andy Bennet D    

CoM - Cheweky Scoles, handled by Mark Whitehouse D
CoM - Crookhill Kesh, handled by Andy Platt D
CoM - Windmillwood Diason, handled by John Bailey D
CoM - Holly Jenny Wren, handled by Brian Whittaker B
CoM - Norbeck Art, handled by R. Whittam D

Judges
Adrian Slater (A2364)
Steve Russell (B2765)


Cheshire, North Wales & Shropshire Retriever & Spaniel Society (CNW&SRSS) Affiliated to FT Council and under KC Rules. Results of Novice AV Spaniel Field Trial 16 Dog Stake 25th November 2009 by kind permission of Mr Ivor Beavis at Checkley Wood Nr Bridgemere Cheshire.

1st - Edwardiana Black Magic, handled by Mr D Ferrier ESSD
2nd - Burntwood Briar, handled by Mr R Lewis ESSB 
3rd - Frostfields Freddie, handled by Mr RB Jones ESSD
4th - Cleeburf Bramble, handled by Mr A Bromley ESSD
Gun's Choice - Bishwell Barrera, handled by Mr K Dimiler CSD

Judges
Stan Pearson (2067)
Dave Molyneux (NP3184)


2010 Working Test - Once again this event will be held at Spa Lane Shooting Syndicate Lathom by kind permission of Karl & Debbie Walker, date to be agreed but probably March 2010. The format this time will be an Any Variety Spaniel & Retriever Test. 1st to 3rd and Judges Choice will be recognised. Entry Forms will be available soon to download from
www.westlancsgundogs.com


Mid Wales Working Gundog Society (MWGS) KC ID No. 2007 - Results of Novice AV Spaniel Field Trial 16 Dog Stake 21st October 2009 by king permission of Mr Neil Wainright Stiperstones Sporting, Minsterely.

1st - Gatekeeper Florin, handled by Mr Paul Hulin ESS Bitch
2nd - Edwardiana Gigolo of Drury, handled by Mr J.D. Pope ESS Dog
3rd - Edwardiana Blitz, handled by Mr Peter Wilkes ESS Dog
CoM & Guns Choice - Rowstan Spencer, handled by Mr Terry Frost Cocker Dog
CoM - Teaslebank Millie of Keldeb, handled by Mr P.A. Willis ESS Bitch  
CoM - Windmillwood Wisp, handled by Mr Ron James Cocker Bitch
CoM - Cundrie Brook Acorn, handled by Mr L.F. Dewis Cocker Bitch

Judges
Mr A. K. Carter (1946)
Mr D. Bishop


 
ARFON Working Gundog Club 724 (AWGC) Results of Novice Field Trial for 16 dog A/V Spaniels 12th October 2009 by kind invitation of Mr & Mrs J Pickering Llys Dulas Estate Dulas, Anglesey.

1st - Ecclestone Snipe, Handled by Mr R Jones ESS Dog
2nd - Frostfields Freddie, Handled by Mr R B Jones ESS Dog 
3rd - Sanky Valley Pepper, Handled by Mr M Hook ESS Bitch 
4th - Coed Collen Alder, Handled by Mr K Jones ESS Dog 
Guns Choice - Patanavac Resolution, Handled by Mr K F Jones ESS Dog 

Judges
Mr Mark Clifford (2423)
Mr Chris Taylor (NP)



Mid Wales Working Gundog Society (MWGS) Sunday 13th September 2009, Lymore Estate Montgomery. Cold Game Test - A/V Spaniels Results. 

Open
1st - Maesyronen Steeplejack of Lisburn ESS - handled by Stan Pearson  
2nd - Ecclestone Snipe ESS - handled by Ron Jones 
3rd - Doarlisharn Creek of Country Way ESS - handled by Jane Stenner 

Certificate's of Merit
Blackthorn Briar - handled by J Daniel
Keldeb Holly - handled by PA Willis
Edwardiana Javelin - handled by RP Wilkes
Crosstone Tommey - handled by K Dimiler

Novice
1st - Sliabh Dhu - handled by Jane Stenner
2nd - Kenocto Misummer Wonder - handled by P Lisney
3rd - Warick Wonerer - handled by J Daniel

Certificate's of Merit
Churchview Coleen - handled by Stan Pearson
Kenmillix Little Beauty - handled by Joe Hatton

Puppy
1st - Steve Gardner Cocker (D) Toddys Lad
2nd - Phil Linsey Cocker (B) Kenocto Midsummer Wonder

Judges
Mr J.D. Pope (2001) Mr K. Jones and Mr J. A. Pryce



MWGS are holding Cold Game Test's 6th Sept 2009 for Retrievers and 13th September 2009 for A/V Spaniels - This is a Society Members only event for further details please visit
www.mid-wales-gs.com  



West Lancs Gundogs have been asked to carry out a Gundog Demonstration for Rufford Animal Sanctuary 6th September 2009, details will follow shortly and as normal any members wishing to be involved should contact Nick for more information. Please support the Sanctuary and West Lancs Gundogs by attending, its a great day out, with fun packed things to do.




20th June 2009 - West Lancs Gundog Demonstration. We will be holding our first Gundog Demonstration of the Summer Season, to be held at Ormskirk C.E. Primary School Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DP. I have now received plenty of volunteers for the event who will be receiving, via email, the full programme shortly. The event starts at 12.30 Noon, if you can come along and support fellow members, then please do. (See Gallery page for pictures of the day)




1 Day - Training Event , Saturday 27th June 2009, Prestiegene Welsh Borders. This event is open to Members only and inparticular Spaniels and Retrievers, no pups allowed on this trip only dogs of a certain ability. Following on from our Test this will be the first of this seasons events. Obviously the more exposure to varying land and game throughout the closed season will undoubtedly prepare our dogs for the shooting season. If this trip is only half as productive as the last, then we will see plenty of rabbits. The day will consist of testing the dogs over varying cover, woods, water and gorsey/bracken banks etc. Initially for Spaniels but due to the terrain we will require a few Retrievers to pick up. All bookings must be in by 1st June 2009. Full details available from Nick on 07799 425063. My intention this year is to attempt an event each month leading upto the start of the Pheasant shooting season.





Results for The West Lancs Challenge Cup: Any Variety Gundog Working Test

1st - Tony Sloyan with (B) Emygan Lotus (Labrador Retriever)
2nd - John Farrell with (B) Milly (Labrador Retriever)
3rd - Debbie Smith with (B) Hytymes Belle at Blackdown (Flatcoat Retriever)

The day started with fine drizzle and a slight breeze, this soon passed us by and developed into a nice day, although the sun came out on several occasions the wind disappeared too. The 1st Test of the day was exactly that, a Test as not every dog out of the 12 who ran was able to find and pick thier marked retrieve.

The 2nd Test was a straight forward blind, out and back instruction, made to look so easy by the Retrievers, had some Spaniels wishing they had stayed at home.

The 3rd was a welcome break, a marked retrieve from water, every dog succeeded in retrieving the dummy on this Test, plus it broke the day as we had decided to take Elevenses at this point. However the threat of more rain put that idea away very quickly. No sooner had we decided to go through to the end, the sun reappeared.

The 4th Test, again a marked retrieve out of white grass and thistle proved a good one for the Spaniels as they all succeded in finding their dummies, but one or two of the Retrievers thought it a bit difficult, with one refusal and another blinking.

Test 5, a blind up to an old Partridge pen. This was very successful, in fact every dog succeeded in finding their dummies. 

The final Test was down into a gully through some dense thistle and white grass. Again this was a great sight to see, especially with the Retrievers. A great launch from Kev Haworth (chief Dummy Chucker) put the dummy in the right spot every time for the final 12 retrieves. Afterwards everyone made their way back to the meeting point and vehicles for a well earned drink and sandwich. Giving the Judges time to add the scores together. The winner was outright but a run off was required for 2nd & 3rd between Deb Smith & John Farrell.

The run off was through a maize patch, up a slight enbankment and into some bracken at the edge of a wood. Ladies first as ever saw Deb Smith sending her Flatcoat bitch, straight out, but the dog seem to doubt her own nose when she got to the fall, and took, what felt like an age to pick the dummy. Next out was John Farrell's yellow Labrador. On sending her, she flew out like an arrow, straight to the dummy with total disregard for any briars or any other cover and straight back to hand to take 2nd place.

A brief recap from the Judges Karl Walker & Nick Powell and the awards began. The Head Steward Gary Heron and his team Nina Kurzweil and Kevin Haworth where awarded for officiating, then every competitor was awarded a Certificate for taking part in the 1st West Lancs Challenge Cup. Then it was time in reverse order, for the winners to step forward. Debbie Smith gained a 3rd, John Farrell a 2nd and finally Tony Sloyan was awarded 1st place with is Labrador Retriever (B).



Sunday 1st March 2009

West Lancs Challenge Cup - Sponsored by Quest 
Venue - Vale Lane Lathom L40 6JH
This years event is an Any Variety Gundog Test and has been sponsored by Quest Gundog Training Equipment and will be held, by kind permission of Karl Walker & Debbie Crompton of the Vale Lane Syndicate, Lathom. The Test will involve 6 test's of different types. Judged by Karl Walker & Nick Powell. Awards presented by Debbie Crompton. The schedule will be, arrive for 9:00am, registration will be at 9:30am prompt, with the 1st Test commencing at 10:00am. Handlers will run in numerical order as issued at registration.

The draw for the running order will be made at the Secretary's home address on Friday 27th February at 7pm and witnessed by Sue Lewis. 

1. Marked Retrieve out of white grass and rushes
2. Unmarked retrieve in white grass using a "still standing" crop of Maize as a line
3. Marked retrieve into water, but the dog will go out of site of the handler at some point on this one
4. Unmarked retrieve in white grass and weed crop
5. Marked retrieve from Maize
6. Unmarked retrieve from white grass and weed crop

Senior Steward for the day will be Gary Heron supported by Nina Kurzweil, Dave Roberts and Kevin Haworth. Please be aware that the success of this event will reflect on if we hold others, therefore when the stewards ask handlers or gallery to do some thing it will be for the good of the event. Medical Support for the event will be provided by Sue Lewis. Welfare facilities are available but please povide your own refreshments, e.g. Flask and Sandwiches. No dogs in the gallery.



Bryn Shoot New Date - 30th January 2009 has been arranged for Spaniels only for a final walk about of the season. This is a member only event and anyone interested should contact Nick via the online Contact form submitted via the website.




Spaniel Training - During the closed shooting season West Lancs Gundogs will be travelling to various locations for rabbiting with Spaniels, again this is a member only event and all enquiries should be to Nick in person. This is open to A/V Spaniels ONLY.
(All dogs must be steady to flush/bolting rabbit) 



Training Weekend 27th Nov through 30th Nov 2008 (Bryn Shoot) Once again we had a great weekend, our thanks to Roger Keenan, the Keeper and Deborah & Stuart of the Radnorshire Hotel for looking after us to the very best standard. Most handlers had great success, only one or two have come away with home work, nothing major, just a few tweeks here and there. 

Once again we had a great weekend, our thanks to Roger Keenan, the Keeper and Deborah & Stuart of the Radnorshire Hotel for looking after us to the very best standard. Most handlers had great success, only one or two have come away with home work, nothing major, just a few tweeks here and there. 

Due to the success of our recent training weekend at Bryn Shoot, we will be holding an additional weekend Thursday 27th November through to Sunday 30th November 2008. Again this is open to Members Only. Members wishing to book a place should do so without delay, the only difference being is that Pheasant's will be in season and more shooting will take place. 




Away Days - Our next event this year will take place at Bryn Shoot from the 4th-7th Sept, this is a live game Training/Ability Test weekend. The importance of a steady dog should now be apparant to us all, especially those handlers who have been in the field prior. However, this "Simulated Shoot Day" will stamp home the importance when flushing game with a steady dog. Over the weekend we will see Rabbits, Pheasant, Partridge the odd Squirrel and even Deer. The training is an opportunity to sharpen up experienced dogs and a chance for the novice to see what is required. We will be dogging in, driving woods and even flushing pits and possibly some picking up. The whole weekend will be based on control in the field before the real thing comes along. We are looking forward to what is going to be an active, busy weekend for all dogs and handlers. This opportunity is open to members only. 

For more information please contact 
www.westlancsgundogs.com complete an online enguiry form and we will respond as soon as possible to any enquiries made. Or alternatively contact Nick Powell via mobile telephone number 07799 425063.




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