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Welcome
to August/ September issue of ArtWorks newsletter from Wychavon District
Council. It is jam packed full of news, events, training, funding,
and youth information for your interest. If you
would like any information and/or photos to be included in October/
November’s issue of Artworks, then please let me know by 26th
September.
Jenny
is on maternity leave. For all enquiries please contact |
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12 Moves Dance Flashmob On 23rd July at around 1pm shoppers in Droitwich
Spa were given a surprise when 75 dancers began an unexpected
performance. The flashmob dancers performed their rehearsed moves in The performers worked together for several weeks to create and
rehearse the specially-developed
dance.
Ranging in age from 11 to 60 and drawn from
towns and villages across Worcestershire, the group’s work was led by
professional choreographer Jennifer Irons and composer Mira Calix. The performances are part of 12
Moves, the largest dance
project
to have ever taken place in Worcestershire. Over three years, thousands of
people are being given the opportunity to participate and experience dance
and digital art in unusual settings. 12 Moves culminates in an outdoor spectacular event in Charlotte Brennan, 12 Moves project manager, said: “The
dancers have worked incredibly hard to create these performances and it’s
fantastic to see their creativity develop.” Watch the 12 Moves is part of Dancing for the Games, the programme
inspired by London 2012 and part of the Cultural Olympiad in the |
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Evesham Arts 4 All Day On 17th July, Evesham Arts 4 All
Day took place at Evesham Arts Centre where there were artists
& potters, music, arts & drama groups; writing, painting,
drawing, dance & drama classes. The day also included the opportunity to get
a caricature
done of yourself while enjoying the great atmosphere and meeting new people. For more information visit http://eveshamartscentre.co.uk/arts4all
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Showell Gallery During August Richard Phillips is displaying
his photographs entitled ‘Peoplescapes’ at the Showell Gallery in the
Civic Centre, Pershore. All viewing is free. Visit www.richardphillips.org.uk/photos/scapes
or contact Richard on 07596 764376 or at Phillips@badsey.net From September Joe Walton
will be displaying his work entitled ‘Tuning Into Wychavon’. Joe’s work is bold and full of expression, oil on canvas
being his medium of choice. He has been painting as a hobby since the 60’s
but it is now a major priority in his life. He has a Yin Yang
approach to his work. Tuning into Wychavon is an idea by Joe to
reverse the Yin stimulus by using external visual references of Wychavon as
the catalyst to inspire musical themes that he can associate with what he
sees. The two are then married together in an image, again with an element of
the surreal and cosmic. Visit Joe’s website at www.JoeWalton.co.uk and contact him at
Joe@flad13.fsnet.co.uk or on 07970
299171. |
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Anticipation @ Artrix,
Bromsgrove 'Anticipation’
is a vibrant,
colourful collection of abstract paintings and prints by Cherrie’s
dynamic, explorative approach to her artwork provokes a strong sense of
anticipation each time she embarks on a new painting. She frequently uses a
limited palette, applying layers of paint with large brushes, knives and
rollers to create bold colours and strong textures. Her work contains
references to the natural environment, current affairs and geology.
You can
see some of Cherrie’s work at www.cherriemansfield.com The
Artrix gallery brings the best in challenging new work to Bromsgrove in its
monthly exhibition programme. It is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and on
performance evenings. Go to www.artrix.co.uk
for more information. |
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Have you thought about joining Arts
Development Arts
development Membership
will offer you ·
Professional development and a Fellowship programme ·
Events and networking locally, regionally and nationally ·
Tailored information ·
Advocacy for local art development at regional and national level. Tel/Fax
01269 824728 Email: artsdevUK@aol.com |
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Shindig Shindig is Worcestershire's
rural and community arts scheme, touring professional live arts to village halls and
community centres. They are hosted by voluntary promoting groups
who sell tickets locally, supported by the Shindig Co-ordinator’s ‘Live and
Local’ and their local authority arts officers. The performances happening in
Wychavon in June are: The new
brochure for Shindig’s Autumn/ Winter 2011 and Spring 2012 shows will be
available at the end of the summer. If you
are interested in being a Shindig promoter please get in contact with Live and Local. |
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Epic
Awards 2011 Voluntary Arts presents the UK-wide Epic Awards
2011, designed to shine a spotlight on the excellent work taking place within
more than 70,000 voluntary and amateur art and craft groups
around the country. The Epic Awards give groups an excellent opportunity to
raise the profile of their work as well as the chance to win a package of
prizes including training, equipment and publicity.
There will also be a winners’ reception in early 2012. This year Voluntary Arts
are looking for even more talent from every part of the |
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Community Toolkit Community Toolkit is a free online resource for people who want to get involved in organising smaller, more straightforward community
activities. To give you examples of what’s possible with the help
of Community Toolkit, here are some types of activities that you may
consider: ·
Befriending the elderly
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Fundraising activities ·
Shopping and
prescription collections ·
Garden and grounds
maintenance schemes ·
Arts and creative community projects ·
Heritage and
environmental projects ·
Community groups ·
Litter picking For more
information visit www.communitytoolkit.co.uk/aboutthiswebsite.htm
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Droitwich Poet Sarah James Celebrates Droitwich poet Sarah James (aka Sarah
Leavesley) is celebrating after her first full-length poetry collection Into
the Yell (Circaidy Gregory Press) won third
prize
in the International Rubery Book Awards. In a letter from the panel of judges, they comment,
"Our judges and readers enjoyed your poetry. It is well crafted and
original with some beautiful images. We felt Into the Yell deserved to
be recognised." Sarah, who was shortlisted in this
year’s first Worcestershire poet laureate contest
in June and is joint poetry editor of Worcestershire Literary Festival
magazine Be: www.bemagazine.co.uk,
also runs the Poetry Society's Worcester and Droitwich Stanza and is
currently working on a collaborative stanza
poetry film. She is also looking forward
to having a poem installed on the Polesworth Poets Trail in Warwickshire in
September. Her website and blog, including a new poem
video, photos and poems from her Droitwich Water Festival display From the
Tow Path, is at www.sarah-james.co.uk. |
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Droitwich Arts Network Droitwich Arts Network is a
forum for local artists and arts groups to network and work collaboratively
and they are projects for the next year. Peter Hawkins, a visual artist is
the chairman of the group. New people are always welcome. Please
contact Tracy Grubb for more information on 01386 565168. |
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FLIP International FLIP International Animation Festival returns to Light
House Media Centre in For this year’s festival there is an open door policy on
accepting animations from young people, and regional, national and
international participants. There will be awards for Best in Festival, Best
UK Film, Best International Film, Best Stop Motion and Best Newcomer (under
18). The closing date for submissions will be 31 August 2011. Submission guidelines
and forms can be downloaded from www.flipfestival.co.uk FLIP is an eclectic mix of all things animation. Based in
the heart of the Midlands the festival provides a wide range of experiences
from educational
workshops for young people to experimental animation for grown ups; from
industry led panels to feature film screenings and from international
showcases and retrospectives of short films to spotlights on animation
studios. For more information on FLIP Animation Festival and 2011
submissions visit www.flipfestival.co.uk
If you would like to participate in this year’s FLIP International Animation
Festival please contact flip@light-house.co.uk
or tel: 01902 716055. FLIP is part funded by Screen WM and Wolverhampton City
Council. |
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Number 8 Community Arts
Centre ESO Summer School Join members of the English Symphony Orchestra
for an exciting course with like-minded students, developing musicianship and
confidence. Cost: £60 Beginners (Grades
1-3) Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm Intermediate
(Grades 4-7) Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm Chance to Dance Summer School Wednesday 10th August to
Friday 12th August. 2.00pm
– 4.00pm daily. Cost: £25 for
3 day course Cars 2 Friday 12th August to
Thursday 18th August To book tickets please call 01386 555488 or visit www.number8.org/2/What's_On.html
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Evesham Arts Centre Stand-up Comedy – Friday 9th Sept,
8pm. £10 Come and have a laugh with the cream of comedy club
comedians! The Original Olympic Games – Wednesday 14th
Sept, 8pm. £5 International archaeologist, author and broadcaster Dr Ann
Birchall traces the origin and early development of the Olynmpic Games. Ultimate 80’s – Tuesday 20th Sept, 7:30pm. £12 Evesham Operatic & Dramatic Society follow a family
and their friends’ journey through this iconic decade. Hall Evesham & District Music Club present highly-acclaimed
flautist Judith Hall and guitarist Craig Ogden. To book tickets please visit www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk/contact.html
or call 01386 446944. |
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The Norbury Theatre Film The Young Another Year – Wednesday 7th September, 7:30pm.
£4.50 Glorious 39 – Wednesday 21st September, 7:30pm.
£4.50 Production And Then There Were None –14th-17th
September, 7:30pm. £10 Children’s Theatre – Saturday 17th
September, 2:30pm. £1.50 The Big Blues Tribe – Saturday 24th
September, &;30pm. £10 The Golden Age of Musical Satire – Thursday 29th
September, 7:30pm. £10 To book tickets please visit www.norburytheatre.co.uk |
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Dance at 8 Starting Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 7:30-8:30pm Beginners ‘Simple Social’ Ballroom
Quickstep. 8:30-9:30pm Beginners Fun & easy Argentine Tango
Dance classes. More classes held in Worcester & Malvern, see www.danceat8.com for details. |
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Jinney Craft Centre 13th August. Blues Festival (music from Jigsaw
Community Festivals (Oliver Carpenter). 1pm – 11pm Pre-booked adult
tickets £12.50. More details on website. 24th Aug – 19th Sept. Annual Sculpture
Trail around the Jinney Ring gardens. Free Parking and Free
Entry. (Preview night on 24th Aug – anyone interested can
apply for a ticket). For more information visit: www.jinneyring.co.uk |
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Hands on Art Hands on
Art are enjoying a busy summer with both children’s Summer
Schools being fully booked and the children’s Arty Parties off to a flying
start. Adult art workshops have proved popular and the new studio
provides a lovely setting in which to immerse yourself in everything
creative. Bookings are now being taken for the Autumn term, with
classes including 'Learn to Draw' and 'Creative inks & mixed-media'.
Available workshops include 'Glass painting', 'Create a box canvas with acrylics'
and 'Creative
cards'. Places are limited and fill up fast so booking in advance
is essential. For more information or to make a booking please contact
Rita and Melanie on 01386 861878 / 07921 464022 or email info@hands-on-art.org.uk.
To view a full programme of classes and workshops visit their website at www.hands-on-art.org.uk. |
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Pershore Plum Festival Weekend
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Party in the Park Party in the Park is back for 2011! This year’s events
will include live music from the W Factor 2011 finalists, face painting and
henna, drum workshops, climbing wall, local sports clubs exhibitions and
taster sessions, information stalls and much more! The dates for this year are below and will take place from
12-4pm
each day. The
event is for the whole of the Wychavon community so come along and get
involved! For more information please contact Tracy Grubb, Community Development
Officer on 01386 565168 or at tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk |
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Farncombe Estate Farncombe
Estate is delighted to announce our new range of cupcake decorating courses
from 2011/2012. Ann Myles who founded The Creative Cake Academy has
joined Farncombe Estate as an experienced and talented tutor. The The first
course takes place on 14th August 2011 at 9:45 am – 4:30pm. More courses
are held on the 28th August and 18th September and
running through to June 2012. There are many other courses on offer which cover Art
Appreciation and Fine Art, Crafts and Textiles, Dance, Making Music,
Literature and Writing, Painting and Drawing, Singing, Photography and much
more! For more information visit www.farncombeestate.co.uk/index.asp |
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Behaviour Management and Youth Arts
13th October 2011, 10 am- 4.15 pm, WAYC ,
Artswork is pleased to be delivering the established one day course -‘Behaviour Management and Youth Arts’ in partnership with WAYC in Leamington Spa. The course looks into improving skills, knowledge and experience in order
to develop an understanding of behavioural management and takes a look at the
issues and barriers that are faced when undertaking Youth Arts projects. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful
completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. The fee for
this course is £75, which include lunch and refreshments. Members of ENYAN
can request a 5% discount on all Artwork publications and training courses! For more information, or to make a booking please contact Artswork’s
Professional Development Team via: artsplan@artswork.org.uk
or call 02380
682535. |
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Sue Johnson-
Writing Courses Novel Outline Follow-Up – 12th
– 14th August 2011 at Farncombe Estate Adult
Learning Centre, Broadway, Worcs For further information and to
book a place, please contact Farncombe Estate www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk Tel: 01386 854100 6 Week Creative Writing Course Friday 9th September
– Friday 14th October 2011 at Number 8 Community Arts Centre,
Pershore from 10.00 – 12.00 Cost £40.00 Please contact Sue for further
details and to book a place on 01386 556177 or email susan@johnson4064.freeserve.co.uk Local writer, Sue Johnson will
be signing copies of her new novel ‘Fable’s Fortune’
at Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore on Saturday 6th August at 2.30 p.m. Look out for further details of
launch events and competitions. Check them out on her website www.writers-toolkit.co.uk Copies of the book can be
ordered from www.indigodreamsbookshop.com Please contact Sue for further
details: 01386 556177 |
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Budgeting and Fundraising for Youth
Arts Projects 4th October 2011,
11.30 am – 6 pm, Royal and Derngate, Artswork is delighted to be
delivering the one day course ‘Budgeting and Fundraising for Youth Arts
Projects’ on 4th
October 2011 at in partnership with Royal and Derngate in This one-day training course is
aimed at organizations and individuals who already have an idea for a youth
arts project but are unsure on how to finance it. It will take you through a
step by step guide for planning and drafting your own budget, advise on the
best way to fill in funding applications and suggest where you can go to find
the funds you need. All participants will receive a certificate
of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a
wealth of practical resources. The fee for this course, which include lunch
and refreshments, is at the special rate of £75 (normal fees range from
£110-£150). Book
onto this course and receive a complementary ticket to the opening nights
performance of Richard Alston Dance Company at Royal and Derngate |
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Evesham Operatic
and Dramatic Society Evesham Operatic and Dramatic Society, one of the oldest
amateur societies in the country, now in its 130th year, is looking for a Musical
Director and rehearsal pianist to continue the tradition
of musical excellence by the Society. The vacancy arises due to the ill
health and retirement of the previous holder(s). The Society would welcome
interest from young musicians interested in being involved in this vibrant
area of musical theatre. They would be given full support by the experienced
members of the Society, if appointed. Remuneration and expenses will be
determined by experience and negotiation. Please contact the Chairman Don Cook on 01386 860378. |
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Public Open Space Community Art Project – The Hanleys’ Village
Society (Hanley
Castle and Hanley Swan), supported by the Market and Cafe Group, has
provided initial funding for a community art project that has the ultimate
aim of placing two sculptures in open spaces in the villages. The
sculptures will be located and be of a form that will have strong links to
the history of the villages and also provide a link between the villages. The services of
an artist are required in the concept design stage, Stage 1, to
work with the local historian and the local art groups to select locations
and steer the concept design. Stage 2 will involve working with the school
children to produce preliminary and detailed concept designs, and to work
with the Project Manager. In stage 3, the final stage of the project, the
artist will be responsible for developing the final concept designs into a
final design, submitting planning applications if required, and then creating
the sculptures. Funding
for the artist’s input of £1500 has been obtained for Stages 1 and 2. Stage 3
is dependent on funding availability and ideally, will commence in April
2012. A
detailed brief will be sent to artists expressing interest who have, or can
put in place, a satisfactory CRB check. Further information can be obtained
from the Project Manager, Russell Farraday at drakes.place@btinternet.com or
on 01684 589590. |
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Artist Brief for Evesham Registration Office Worcestershire
County Council is seeking to appoint an artist or artists to produce a piece
of visual art
which will be displayed on a blank wall at Evesham Registration Office. The
work will need to undertaken in conjunction with St Andrews CE First School
in Evesham. The work
will be on the theme of celebration for example marriage, birth, citizenship
but not contain any religious connotations. The work
produced should be able to be photographed and it is planned that the
photograph will be displayed with the original art work be given to the
schools. Dimensions of wall Wall
next to Vale room is 115inches across x 68 inches down (corner to corner) Timeframe The initial
piece of work should begin in September 2011 with the work being completed by
the beginning of December 2011 How long will artwork be
displayed for Approx
2 years Budget The
total budget is £1.000 including material costs Artist selection process Artists
need to submit their CV plus plans a letter including the following details: ·
Suggested content ·
Previous experience of work of this nature including experience in
working with schools and local authorities ·
Previous experience in community development work ·
Proof of CRB ·
Proof of public liability insurance ·
Confirmation of self employed tax status Selected
artists will be invited for an informal conversation For
more details contact Diane Thomson, dethomson@worcestershire.gov.uk
or telephone 01905 765770. Closing
Date to send submissions is Friday 2nd September and these can be
sent by e-mail to Diane Thomson or by post to Diane Thomson, Cultural and
Community Services, Worcestershire County Council, |
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The Andrew Lloyd Webber
Foundation The objects of The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation are
to promote
culture, heritage and the arts for the public benefit. As well as
providing Musical Theatre scholarships and supporting projects through The
Architectural Heritage Fund, the Trustees welcome applications to support
projects in the areas of culture, heritage and the arts and will consider
funding towards projects that make a real and ongoing difference to people’s lives. For more information visit www.andrewlloydwebberfoundation.com
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New
£500,000 Digital R&D Fund for Arts and Culture Deadline:
2
September 2011 Arts
Council England, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the
National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) have
announced a new £500,000 Digital R&D Fund for Arts and Culture. The call
for applications follows a scoping exercise with the sector to determine the areas and
themes of most importance. This exercise revealed several themes
that the sector is keen to explore and proposals are sought in the following
six areas: user-generated content and social media; distribution; mobile,
location and games; data; resources; and education and learning. It is
hoped that the research and development projects supported by the Digital
R&D Fund for Arts and Culture will have the potential to produce new data
and research insights that can be shared with and benefit other organisations
in the arts, museums and galleries and libraries sectors. Organisations
that are eligible to apply to the programme include visual and performing
arts organisations, cultural organisations in England including arts and
cultural archives, literary organisations, museums and galleries, libraries,
commercial arts and cultural organisations and creative industry businesses
(where the funded activity is self-contained and has a clear benefit to the
public). To submit
an application, visit www.nesta.org.uk/digital-rnd |
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Daiwa Foundation Art Prize 2012 Deadline:
26 September 2011 The Daiwa Foundation Art Prize is an
open submission prize which offers a British artist a first solo exhibition in |
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Shake, Ripple & Roll A performing
arts course for children aged 7 to 18. Monday 8th to Friday 12th
August 9am till 4pm daily. Cost per student £70. Performance
Friday 12th August 7pm. Tickets cost £7.50. Norbury Theatre, For more
information contact Lizzie McCabe 07787 346633 / www.mtexperience.co.uk |
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Number 8 Community Art Centre Dance Summer Schools Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 August Mini Martians (5-7 years) 10.00am –
11.00am daily
Summer Art Workshop (8-11 years) Children’s Book Club For more details, check out their website
www.number8.org. To book tickets for any
of the events, please contact the Box Office on 01386 555488 or come along
and see us at Number 8, |
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Win a Next BRIT Thing Award! If you are 11 to 19 and have a passion for music you could WIN incredible prizes, perform live for a music industry panel and be crowned the Next
BRIT thing. We are looking
for the best young musicians from across the §
General - eg. Pop/Rock/Urban/Jazz/Folk §
Classical §
Song Writing & Composition You can win: §
A Next BRIT thing award §
VIP tickets to the
BRITs/Classic BRITs § An industry showcase gig organised by the BRITs The competition
starts in September – Visit www.nextbritthing.com/index.htm
for updates, help and exclusives over the summer. |
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Just
Words proves to be just the job for young writers Just
Words is an inspiring new on-line resource for young writers aged 13 – 18.
The site, which has been developed by New Writing South in consultation with
a group of young people, is a new way for young writers to network
nationally and share writing. Just
Words enables young writers to set up a writer profile, upload their creative work
and feedback on other writers’ work. Writers supporting the website and
offering their expert advice include novelist Stella Duffy, Portsmouth
Poet Laureate KeliAnne B, and Times journalist Damian Barr. Just
Words is also a forum for New Writing South Writer Squads, groups of
young writers who meet regularly with professionals from NWS Creative
Learning Team at creative partner venues. The initiative is being piloted
throughout the south east but plans to role out the project out further are in
place. To sign
up visit justwordsnws.com |
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Film Nation Film Nation Shorts is a competition
for young people aged 14-25 to make short films, telling their own
stories in their own way. There’s
the chance to learn
from experts about how to make a film from scratch – through
workshop, master classes and Q&A sessions across the Plus
there’s a chance to win an award and meet filmmakers at the red
carpet awards ceremony. Best of all, winners’ work will be screened in iconic
London 2012 venues during the Games! If you are interested in hosting a workshop in
Worcestershire please contact Peter on PTurvey@worcestershire.gov.uk. The
workshops are free and one workshop is aimed at 14 – 19 year olds and a
second workshop aimed at 20 – 25 year olds. |
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