Change is on the cards, but this time it will be hard
A bumper edition of the Good Egg Project Newsletter
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Today’s newsletter title is borrowed from Wrapped Up in Books by Belle and Sebastian
ICYMI, I shared the first batch of our NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) prompts in this newsletter yesterday. You can become a paying subscriber to get your hands on all 30 prompts, or wait patiently for the second batch to drop next week on Instagram.
The first batch of egg and chicken-themed prompts is now publicly available and listed below. They get progressively more silly as the month goes on. I’m particularly eggs-ited for week four when they get really weird and kind of dark.
Instead of weekly event round-ups, I’m going to be delivering weekly check-ins and prompts to your inbox, so this month, we have this bumper edition of our community events newsletter covering the WHOLE BLOODY MONTH. Without further to do, here is your smorgasbord of community events featuring slams, book launches, book clubs, open mics, and so much more!
Community events
Exploring Queer Forms and Kinship
Domenico Di Rosa is leading this workshop at the Alasair Gray Archive in Glasgow today, Tuesday, April 1. This free workshop is part of Domenico’s supported research project on the personal and artistic connections between Alasdair Gray and Edwin Morgan.
Domenico is a third-year PhD student at the University of Glasgow whose doctoral work focuses on narrative and stylistic strategies in queer Scottish writing that challenge cisheteronormative literary conventions. The presentation will provide a socio-historical context behind Gray and Morgan’s writing and show some literary connections around themes of alternative ways of being and kinships. Following this, Domenico will facilitate an open discussion with participants on selected texts from both authors to trace the contemporary reception of these themes and their impact on Scottish society
To secure your spot, email info@thealasdairgrayarchive.org
Join the Listening Party for a very informal LP011 at The Outhouse in Edinburgh tonight, Tuesday, April 1. Listening Party will have tables booked and print out some prompts which may be helpful. Bring along a small work, pictures on your phone, a sketchbook or journal, or something compatible with a pub setting. It could be something you're working on, are stuck on, or have just finished.
LP011 will have unstructured time for chatting and giving updates and feedback on each other's work. As always it will be supportive and curious, constructive vibes only!
You are also welcome to come if you have nothing to show and fancy offering feedback and seeing what others are doing. Listening Party’s Rachel will be on-hand to facilitate discussion and ensure you switch up who you're speaking to.
Stay up to date with all Listening Party events by following them on Instagram
Join host and spoken word artist Rosie Jo Hunter at Nice n Sleazy in Glasgow tonight, Tuesday, April 1, for the next installment of the Sleazy Speakeasy. After a successful launch back in March featuring current Loud Poets Slam Champion EmmaClaire Brightlyn and Candlelight Open Mic and the Lock In Slam’s host Ross Mcfarlane, Sleazy SpeakEasy already promises to bring you packed line-ups every single week on the West Coast. Don’t miss out! Sign ups are open on the night and you can snag a spot by putting your name down at the bar.
To stay up to date with future Sleazy SpeakEasy events, follow them on Instagram
Marginalia: Scribbling in the Margins of Scottish Culture
Join hosts and creators Kevin P Gilday and Nasim Rebecca Asl tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, at The Stand in Glasgow for the inaugural Marginalia. Marginalia is Scotland’s boutique showcase, bringing together names from the worlds of stand-up, comedy, spoken word, literature, and music. This month, Kevin and Nasim are joined by former Edinburgh Makar Hannah Lavery, Scottish stand-up Stuart McPherson, ex-SNP MP Mhairi Black, and author Callum McSorley.
Book tickets on the Stand’s website
offpage Exhibition Public Opening
offpage is kicking off its 2025 exhibition on Thursday, April 3, at Many Studios in Glasgow’s Barras. offpage is Glasgow's annual anthology and exhibition of visual poetry and the poetic visual. This two-week exhibition features new work by another incredible group of poets and artists, including CD Boyland, Malini Chakrabarty, Jamie Bolland, Julie Laing, Victoria McNulty, Lynsey Gilmour, Spencer Mason, Giuliano Piacentini, Doctur Normul, Morag Smith, Dan Power, Tina West, and James Roberts.
Find out more by following offpage on Instagram
Writers Colin Bramwell, Charles Lang, and Patrick Romero McCafferty are launching their latest books on Friday, April 4, at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh. Patrick, Charles and Colin will regale you with some of their best new poems. Once their books have been firmly launched, you’ll charge your glasses, get some tunes on and have a little knees up. They’ll all have books to sell on the night of course—however, if you’d like to buy a discount bundle of all three books you can do so and get free entry for the event.
Book tickets on Eventbrite
Storytelling for a Better World Workshop
Join storyteller David Heathfield on Saturday, April 5, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh for this workshop. You will explore and address challenging global issues through powerful but simple traditional tales of wisdom from the world’s oral cultures. You’ll not only learn what happens in a story but also how people respond to it, both individually and collectively. Creative response offers insights into how stories can make the world better.
Book your tickets on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website
Easy Sundays: Let It Bring Hope, Let It Be A Tale
Head down to the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh on Sunday, April 6, for this storytelling session. Storytellers David Heathfield and Jackie Ross will retell beautiful Palestinian folk tales for adults and families alongside online theatre expert Haneen Jadallah from Gaza. They are also joined live and online by Young International Storytellers from Palestine, who will also share some stories with the audience. The tales are all learned from children, teenagers and their teachers and are part of the ongoing voluntary project Tell a Child in Gaza's Tale.
Book tickets on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website
Join host and creative facilitator Io for Muted Minds at Typewronger Books in Edinburgh on Sunday, April 6. The Muted Minds therapeutic poetry series invites participants to get involved in a joyful exchange of words, punctuation marks, and experiences, co-creating a poem alongside others that document personal and collective narratives of the present. The sessions are open to anyone and everyone interested in getting involved in a participatory creative process. You’ll be co-creating poems driven by the documentation of personal and collective narratives of the present. Come gather around Typerwonger’s wooden table and (e)m(b)ark on the poetic adventures of the evenings.
Find out more about Muted Minds on Facebook
Words and Music at MILK: 35th Birthday Bash
Hosts and poets Jen Hughes and Gayle Smith are celebrating 35 years of Words and Music on Monday, April 7, at MILK Community in Glasgow. WAM has been running since 1990 when it kicked off as part of Glasgow’s Year of Culture. Bring your songs, poems, stories, comedy, and more to celebrate over three decades of art and gathering. You can sign up for a 5-minute slot by getting in touch with Jen or Gayle through Facebook.
Get more details about WAM on Facebook
Wuthering Dykes April Book Club
Join the Wuthering Dykes at Lost in Leith in Edinburgh on Monday, April 7 to discuss Lamya H’s Hijab Butch Blues. The Book Club meets at 7 pm, before breaking into small groups at 7.45 pm for some discussion, before ending with some drinks.
Book your tickets on Eventbrite
The Glasgow University Poetry Society is thrilled to announce that the GUPS Poetry Zine is ready. The Launch Event will take place in the GUU Dining Room on Monday, April 7. Contributors will read their selected pieces before the evening opens into a good old fashioned Open Mic. Copies of the zine will be available for purchase.
Find out more through the GUPS Instagram page
Candlelight Open Mic at The Old Toll Bar
Hosted by Ross McFarlane, poet, performer, and theatremaker, the Candlelight Open Mic returns to The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow on Monday, April 7. Candlelight Open Mic provides a cosy atmosphere, in a private bar, where new poets can start out and experienced poets can test new material. You can sign up for the open mic in advance by messaging Candlelight Open Mic at The Old Toll on Instagram. A small number of sign-up slots will always be made available on the night for those who are not able to commit in advance.
Get more details on Facebook or Instagram
Poetry Group at the Eric Liddell Community
Join this weekly Poetry Group on Tuesday, April 8, at The Eric Liddell Community in Edinburgh. The group meets to read poetry together and discuss it over a cuppa. They aim to discover new poets, enjoy old ones, and give everyone a chance to explore their own creative side by sharing their work and taking part in some creative writing exercises. The event is free and the venue is weelchair accessible. Hot drinks and biscuits are included.
Book tickets on Eventbrite
Queer Folks’ Tales is back on Tuesday, April 8, at Glasgow's Glad Cafe . Host Turan Ali is joined by Sarah Grant, Kirsty Logan, and Finn Brodie for queerer-than-queer stories and songs from hilarious to moving. Go see what all the fuss is about with this 5-star-rated and hugely popular series across Scotland.
Book tickets on Fienta
The Return of the Housewife with Emma Casey
Lighthouse Books is hosting Emma Casey to discuss her new book, The Return of the Housewife, on Wednesday, April 9. Social media is flooded with images of the perfect housewife. TikTok and Instagram 'cleanfluencers' produce endless photos and videos of women cleaning, tidying, and putting things right. Figures such as Marie Kondo and Mrs Hinch have placed housework at the centre of self-care and positive thinking. And yet housework remains one of the world's most unequal institutions. Women, especially poorer women and women of colour, do most low-paid and unpaid domestic labour. Emma asks why these inequalities matter and why they persist after a century of dramatic advances in women's rights. She offers a powerful call to challenge the prevailing myths around housework and the 'naturally competent' woman homemaker.
Book a space on the Lighthouse Books website
Join host and poet Chisom Okoronkwo on Thursday, April 10, at Brina’s Jamaican Kitchen in Falkirk for an evening of creativity and connection. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just looking to share your thoughts, this event is the perfect platform to showcase your work and connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the power of words and emotions and celebrate the beauty of poetry together.
Book a free ticket on Eventbrite
Opn Table April Creative Supper Club
Join Opn Table on Friday, April 11, at the Rumpus Room in Govanhill, Glasgow for this month’s creative supper club. Head along, meet some lovely people, eat delicious food, and join in the creative chats. The theme of the night is Sauce. There is no need to adhere to the theme, but maybe it’ll influence what you bring or the conversations you have. Opn Tble is a creative artist-focused supper club created and hosted by Seán Talbot and Sophia Archontis. Seán and Sophia wanted to make a place for self-identifying artists and creative folk who are looking to develop work, get inspired, or simply have some nice creative chats over some food. This is an open and relaxed space, and an intimate dinner party.
Book a sliding scale ticket on Eventbrite
Loud Poets Spoken Word Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre here in Edinburgh. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment on Friday, April 11. This month, the Loud Poets are welcoming features Janette Ayachi, Kate Ireland, Fiona Jane & Raymond Wilson to the stage.
Book your tickets on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website
The Material Mill: Open Comedy Writing Group
Join The Humour Mill on Monday, April 14, at The Inn on the Mile in Edinburgh for this open comedy writing group. The sessions are for everyone from seasoned pros to newcomers. You’ll gather to network, get feedback, put words on paper, and refine your material. Get in touch with The Humour Mill on Instagram to learn more.
Book a free ticket on Eventbrite
Argonaut Books Spoken Word Night
Head down to Argonaut Books in Leith for their open mic night on Monday, April 14. This month, host and events organiser Murid Laly welcomes poet, spoken word artist, and Forward Prize 2024 winner Leyla Josephine as their feature, plus 9 open micers. Get down to the bookshop for 7 pm before the evening kicks off at 7.15 pm.
Find out more and book a pay-what-you-can ticket on the Argonaut Books website
The Loud Poets open mic is at the Canon’s Gait on Monday, April 14. This time, they’re joined by their resident musician, Jack Hinks, who’ll be whipping up some of his signature musical genius to accompany your poems. They’ll have a couple of spots available on the door, so get down quickly to throw your name in the hat or to snag a seat at what is sure to be an excellent evening of music and poetry.
Sign up for their next open mic on April 28 with this Google form
Mark the dates for Kelvingrove Writers’ April meetings in your calendars. Join KGW on Monday, April 14, and Monday, April 28, for some writing at Dram in Glasgow. Sadly there’s no editorial night this month, but things are already looking pretty jam-packed with KGW’s regular sessions plus their FIRST EVER BOOK LAUNCH on the Wednesday, April 23. After a successful editorial session in March, KGW is definitely looking to incorporate an editorial session into theirr monthly line-up, so keep an eye out for next month’s dates!
RSVP to join a session or ask questions on Instagram
Join host and performer Ross Mcfarlane as the Lock In takes over Ryan’s Bar in Glasgow on Monday, April 14. Poets will be competing in three 3-minute rounds themed to find the most well-rounded poet. Round 1: Make us LAUGH is the simplest and potentially the most challenging round – comedy ain’t easy. Round 2: Make us THINK asks poets to show something that will run rings around the audience’s heads. Round 3: Make us FEEL asks poets to bring out all the big emotions for the final round. Judges will be scoring on writing, performance, and how effectively a piece fits the theme for the round. The winner will take home £50 cash.
Tickets are £5 and can be bought in advance on Skiddle
I’m back at August_21 in Edinburgh on Tuesday, April 15, for the next Words & Friends. This month, I’m throwing caution to the wind and leaning wholeheartedly into poetry. We’ll have some collaborative writing time with exercises inspired by Tandem Poets, before rounding things off with some individual writing time guided by that week’s NaPoWriMo prompts.
Book tickets on Eventbrite
Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You
For anyone who has ever found their loved ones’ emotional worlds unreachable, Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You is a bittersweet memoir of love, heritage, and the unspoken language of food. The Edinburgh launch is on Wednesday, April 16, at Lighthouse Books in Edinburgh. Chung's memoir is packed with heart, humour, and those bright-hearted moments around a dinner table that bring us together.
Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning new relationship, grasped-at date nights mid-pandemic and an uncertain future across seas, Candice reflects on migration, solitude and intimacy. Told in humorous autobiographical vignettes, Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You draws on the work of food-loving writers, artists, and philosophers, including Nora Ephron, MFK Fisher, Deborah Levy, Roland Barthes, Yiyun Li, Teju Cole, and poet Bhanu Kapil.
Get tickets on the Lighthouse Books website
Storytelling Ceilidh with the Burgh Blatherers
Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Wednesday, April 16, for the latest event in their series of regular open-floor storytelling nights. The evening promises to be a cosy gathering in the relaxed surroundings of the Storytelling Court with refreshments available from the Haggis Box Café. Hosted by Bob Mitchell and members of Burgh Blatherers storytelling club, you’ll be transported with their stories and imaginative weavings while offering you the chance to tell your own tales.
Get a ticket on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website
Join Palimpsest Arts Magazine at Lovecrumbs Cafe in Edinburgh on Wednesday, April 16, for an evening of music, poetry, and short films. They’re showcasing work from Iona Lee, Gabrielle Tse, Sára Ní Eithir, Jon K Meharg, Euan Stamper, and more.
Book tickets on Eventbrite
Coin-Operated Press is back at Kafe Kweer in Edinburgh for their next Zine Club on Friday, April 18. Bring your own projects to work on or dive into COP’s collection of collage materials and art supplies to make your zines. There’ll be a bunch of prompts lists if you are stuck for ideas. You are also welcome to bring your own zines for creative feedback, self-promotion, ideas, and/or to trade with others. All experience levels are welcome - and COP will show you how to make your own zine if you've never made one before, or if you need a bit of a refresher.
Book a ticket on Eventbrite
Creative Journaling for LGBTQIA+
Join Alba Writing Club at The Salisbury Centre in Edinburgh on Sunday, April 20, for some self-reflection through guided journal prompts. This supportive group will help you process life events, imagine potential futures, and remember moments of magic. No writing experience is required. Tickets are by donation with a suggested donation between £10 and £50. Donations are key for the Salisbury Centre to continue its work and to support the facilitators. If you are struggling to make ends meet, you can book a free ticket.
Get a ticket on Eventbrite
Humour Mill is hopping over to Glasgow on Monday, April 21, for their open comedy writing group. The Material Mill will be at The Corona Bar in Shawlands. You’ll be able to get feedback, meet other comedians, and refine your material. Comedy writers of all levels are welcome, whether you’re a new open micer or a seasoned pro.
Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
This month’s Curlers Cosy Corner open mic is a very special session with a book launch on Monday, April 21. Their guest reader will be reading from his new poetry collection Spiral Heart. Poet and performer (and Good Egg community member) Mike Yuill will take to the Curlers’ stage alongside special guests as well! Open mic slots will be available as usual but there won’t be as many this month. Bring a pal and bring your poetry to Curlers Rest in Glasgow.
To stay up to date with CCC follow Ross Wilcock on Instagram
Just look at that line-up! Hame-ish is back in The Snug at Edinburgh’s Assembly Roxy on Wednesday, April 23, for the next Cabaret, where you’ll watch artists come together to devise an in-the-round show live. This month, they’re joined by Finola Scott, Emma Colstion, Q Manivannan, and Steven Kemp. Plus a feature set from the marvellous Phil O’Shea! Don’t miss out.
Book your tickets on Brown Paper Tickets
The History of Witchcraft and Feminism
Join Seed Talks at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh on Wednesday, April 23, for this fascinating talk about how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch. This talk will look at the real-life stories of individuals tried by the Roman Inquisition during the early modern period, exploring the lives, beliefs, and magical practices of both women and men accused of witchcraft by their communities.
Book tickets on Eventbrite
Hosted by Glasgow-based, queer poet, Ross Wilcock, Big Gay Cabaret presents a welcoming night for everyone. BGC is at The Poetry Club in Glasgow on Wednesday, April 23. Consisting of poetry, music, comedy, and more, BGC helps shine a light on queer and underrepresented acts from Scotland and beyond. Join Ross and feature acts RJ Hunter, Ria Bronte, Tirrick, Lyric Avra, and Anna Secret Poet for an unforgettable evening.
Book tickets on the SWG3 website
Sorley Maclean: The poet as historian
Join Professor Hugh Cheape at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh on Thursday, April 24, for this exploration of Sorley Maclean’s archival essays. Sorley Maclean (Somhairle MacGill-eathain, 26 October 1911 – 24 November 1996) is a giant of Gaelic literature and a poet with an international following. Professor Cheape will look beyond Maclean’s poetry to his sources of inspiration in landscape and community, to his inheritance of the traditions of the Hebrides. The talk will be accompanied by readings of Maclean’s work by Ann Paterson.
Get a free ticket on Eventbrite
CreativeMornings Edinburgh with filmmaker Alex Porter-Currie
Thank you to Sophie Jones from CreativeMornings Edinburgh for sharing this with us!
CreativeMornings Edinburgh is designed to offer monthly inspiration and connection with fellow creatives. It's a free Friday-morning breakfast event featuring specialty coffee from Machina, pastries, and a 20-minute talk from a creative. This month, they're at Summerhall with filmmaker Alex Porter-Currie on Friday, April 25.
Alex is the co-founder of High Tide, an award-winning Edinburgh-based film production company whose clients include Glenmorangie, The Scottish Government, and Mitsuba Snacks. In 2023, she was named in the BIMA100 as a Champion for Change: Planet for her work in sustainable digital media. Alex will share the story of how her business faced a difficult chapter, what she learnt from it, and how she got unstuck. Her talk will offer honest insights and practical advice for anyone in their creative career.
Book a ticket on the CreativeMornings website
Time for another open session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday, April 25. This month Guid Crack welcomes feature storyteller Riikka Palonen beforee the usual open-floor section for anyone to share a story, song or poem around the theme or otherwise.
The theme for this month’s Guid Crack is Wicked Ways into Fame and Fortune. To give you an idea of what kind of stories they’re looking for, check out this wee blurb: We live in uncertain times, as support for social and health care is cut, and living costs spiral while the rich and ruthless rule the world, gaining more than they could ever need. But we know from stories that there are many wicked and devilish ways into fame and fortune, and sometimes a deal can be made to help smooth the way. Not without consequence.
Find out more about Guid Crack on the SSC website
University of Glasgow MLitt and DFA Creative Writing Students Readings
Hosted by Ross Wilcock and Claire Reynolds, this is the first UoG Creative Writing reading party of 2025! Join Ross, Claire, and the MLitt and DFA students for an evening of poetry and prose readings at Curlers Rest in Glasgow on Friday, April 25. The event is for students past and present with open mic slots being prioritised for current students who want to read their work.
Find out more about this event on Instagram
Back for its sixth year, the Paisley Book Festival kicks off on Friday, April 25, and runs until Sunday, April 27. This year’s programme asks audiences to consider the theme The Lives We Live. Highlights from the festival include Food for the Soul: Julie Lin, Pam Brunton, Katie Goh & The Hebridean Baker, The Paisley Music Trail: Punk, Paolo and the Poet Weaver, Navigating (Dis)Belief: Rachelle Atalla & Chris Kohler, Yoga & Poetry with Donna Matthew, the Loud Poets Slam Series: Paisley Heat, and (Un)Seen, (Un)Heard: Queering the Map Paisley.
Browse the full programme on the Paisley Book Festival website
Join storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick for this hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday, April 26. Ruth will lead this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers.
This is part of the SSC and TRACS participatory sessions for storytellers, which are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. The carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent.
Learn about the series or book your space for this workshop on the SSC website
The Chicken Coop Writing Group
Join me at Lost in Leith Bar & Fermentaria in Edinburgh on Tuesday, April 29, as NaPoWriMo draws to a close. Alongside our usual book swap and (optional) sharing time, we’ll be holding an extra special editing and feedback session to top off a month of writing. Bring your works in progress, unfinished bits and pieces, or scribblings you can’t get moving for an evening of feedback and critique to get your work moving again. All of our feedback is constructive and kind, and designed to help you develop your writing and get it ready for submission or performance.
Get your tickets on Eventbrite
Intergenerational Creative Writing Workshops
Thank you to Fiamma Curti from the Eric Liddell Centre for sharing this with us and for inviting me to be part of the programme!
The Eric Liddell Centre in Edinburgh is running this series of free Creative Writing Workshops aimed at people of all ages. Each workshop will be guided by a different facilitator and focus on a topic and style of writing. The programme kicks off on Wednesday, April 30, with storyteller Niall Moorjani. Followed by a session on poetry with Loud Poets’ Dr Katie Ailes on May 7, writing for and with community with Naomi Head (yes, me!) on May 21, speculative fiction with Eris Young on May 28, and a session on editing with a guest teacher still to be announced on June 4. These workshops invite everyone involved to write collaboratively and will culminate with a pamphlet of all their work published at the end!
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite
Poetry & Pints is back at The Bowlers Rest in Leith on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 pm. They have some reading spaces available, so get in touch with host, poet, and organiser Jacob O’Sullivan on Instagram to snag a space. P&P is one of those spaces that brings together poets from across the scene and is one of the open mics where I cut my teeth. I couldn’t recommend going along to their events more!
Check out the Poetry & Pints Instagram for more on their events
Typewronger Books loves a short king, a sharp and snappy piece of prose that draws you in and leaves you changed. Join the TWB team and guest reader Sophia Hembeck on Wednesday, April 30. SKSH highlights a different short story or essay collection each month, and you don't need to read anything in advance. Simply turn up to the shop and sit back while a story or essay is read aloud, and then everyone is welcome to linger to explore the story further or disappear into the other stories on the shelves. This month, Sophia will read from her essay collection Things I Have Loved.
Find out more about SKSH on Facebook
Thanks for reading!
All-righty, that’s all from me today. Go forth and write plenty of words this month, friends! And if you are writing, share it with me. I want to see all of your cracking first drafts, fragments, developing pieces, or whatever you can get on paper (or screen).
Until next time, take care of each other,
Naomi
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