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Wed 23rd September

City-Based Students Chill Space: 9am - 5pm; The Edge and Polden Common Room

Information Point: 10am - 4pm; Level 2 of the SU; Get more details and information you might need to help you settle in during your first week.

Roman Baths: 10am - noon; Roman Baths, Bath City Centre

The Big SU Doodle: 10am - 3pm; The Edge Events' Space; be pART of the ART is back, so make your mark on Freshers’ Week 2026, in the Big SU Doodle.

Blood on The Clocktower Showcase: 10:15am - 2:15pm; 8W 2.12 & 8W 2.27; Try and deceive your friends, and hide the fact that you're an evil demon causing chaos, or team up with your closest allies to find the ne'er-do-wells who are picking you all off! Try the best social deduction game at this beginner friendly showcase

Mixed Ultimate frisbee outdoor taster session: 10:30am - 12:30pm; 3G Pitch

Shootout at The Plug: 11am - 4pm; The Plug

Sports Fair - Priority Access for Accessibility Needs: 11am - 11:30am; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; Pre-booked priority entry to the Sports Fair for those with accessibility needs.

Sports Fair: 11:30am - 4pm; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; Come along and meet our SU Sports Clubs!

Pokemon GO walk with Pokemon Society: noon - 4pm; Chancellor's Green; A scenic walk around campus and down to the city whilst playing some Pokemon GO on the route.

Radio Taster #2: noon - 2pm; URB Studio, The SU Bath (Downstairs); Ever wanted to try hosting your very own radio show? Come to URB's radio taster session and get live on our station with one of our resident presenters! No prior experience necessary!

TITS Freshers Quiz: noon - 1:30pm; CB 3.1; Come along to our first Freshers TITS quiz!! This is where BUSMS (musical theatre), BUST (theatre society) and Backstage will come together to a pub style quiz.

Charity Shop Tour: 1pm - 3pm; Bath city centre; Join us for a tour of a handful of the charity shops Bath has to offer!

Boardgames and Biscuits: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; The Edge Event Space; Enjoy both modern and classic boardgames with a biscuit to bond over!

Casual Chess: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; The Chancellors' Green; Come and enjoy some chill chess in this scenic outdoor venue!

Yoga - Beginner Friendly - Wed 23 Sep - SOLD OUT: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; Dance Studio, Level 3 of The Edge

Bath vs Loughborough | 18.30 Kick Off: 5pm - 9pm; The Yard (3G Pitch), University of Bath Sports Training Village, BA2 7AY

Fencing & Wheelchair Fencing Taster Session: 5pm - 7pm; Pentathlete Training Hall in the STV; Come along to one of our fencing & wheelchair fencing taster sessions 🤺!

Debate Taster Session: 5:15pm - 7:15pm; Chancellors Building, 3.1; Come test your speaking skills at the debate taster! We will be running some fun speaking games and giving a brief presentation on what its like to be a part of debate, with a chance to get drinks after!

Anime Fighting Games w/ Bath Anime and Manga Society: 6:15pm - 10:05pm; 1W 2.101; Players of all skill levels are welcome! This will be a very casual session and we have a wide variety of anime fighting games to choose from ranging from Pokken to Demon Slayer chronicles and more.

TTRPG Meetup: 6:15pm - 10:15pm; 8W 2.28 & 8W 2.29 & 8W 2.30; Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Or looking for people to play Pathfinder with? Come along and get to know people interested in RPGs! Beginner Friendly

Secret Cinema - Comedy: 7pm - 10pm; The Edge Theatre; Secret cinema is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. The Clue for this film is: 🍺?👮

Thu 24th September

City-Based Students Chill Space: 9am - 5pm; The Edge and Polden Common Room

Roman Baths: 10am - noon; Roman Baths, Bath City Centre

The Big SU Doodle: 10am - 3pm; The Edge Events' Space; be pART of the ART is back, so make your mark on Freshers’ Week 2026, in the Big SU Doodle.

Sport Workshop - Social Secs and Chairs: 10:30am - 1:30pm; 3WN 2.1; This workshop is for newly elected Social Secs and Chairs to attend. This workshop will cover the responsibilities they hold within their role in their club.

American Football Flag Taster Session: 11am - 12:30pm; 3G STV Pitch; Ever wanted to try American Football, well now is your chance! Come join the South West Champions on the 3G pitch to our morning flag taster session, run some drills, play some games and fall in love with a new sport! !!NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

Squash Taster Session: 11am - 3pm; Founders Hall Squash Courts

SU Groups Fair: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Meet our diverse range of societies, media, volunteering and diversity & support groups!

Pottery Painting: noon - 3pm; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; Our biggest Pottery Painting event to date!

BUCS Captains Training - 4W 1.2: 12:15pm - 2:05pm; 4W 1.2; If you are a captain or vice-captain of a BUCS team it is compulsory that you attend one of the three captains training sessions.

Wargames Showcase: 12:15pm - 7:15pm; 1W 2.104; Join us for some wargames fun, we aim to provide pick up taster games of warhammer 40,000, kill team and dropfleet commander. Whether you have a collection already or just want to see what its like we will be able to provide a place to play!

Groups Fair Fresher’s Week: 1pm - 4pm; The parade, campus; Come say hi to committee and learn about what makes cafe culture so special!

American Football Contact Taster: 1:30pm - 4pm; 3G STV Pitch; Ever wanted to try American Football? Now's your chance! Come put on pads and see what the sport we love is all about! Come train with the BKB, play some games, create some big plays and make those huge hits! You might just find your new sport!

Yoga - Beginner Friendly - Thu 24 Sep - SOLD OUT: 2pm - 3pm; Dance Studio, Level 3 of The Edge

Postgraduate Boardgames and Biscuits: 3pm - 6pm; The Tub; Postgrads... enjoy both modern and classic boardgames with a biscuit to bond over!

Womens' indoor ultimate frisbee taster session: 3pm - 5pm; STV indoor court 1

Baseball and Softball Taster Session: 3:30pm - 5:30pm; Astro Pitch 1; Baseball and Softball is the newest sport at Bath, meaning we are completely beginner based and actively encourage both boys and girls to join! In the taster session you will try catching with a glove, fielding, throwing and hitting!

International Students Mixer: 4pm - 5pm; The Edge Events' Space

Sport Workshop - Committee: 4:30pm - 5:30pm; 3WN 2.1; This workshop is for newly elected committee members. This workshop will cover topics such as: Consent culture, Mediation skills, Managing conflict and disagreements, Racism and inclusion, and Religion and cultural awareness.

Crochet & Knitting Give it a Go Session: 5pm - 7pm; The Edge Art Studio; Stitch, Chat, Decompress: Give Crochet & Knitting a Go!

Fencing & Wheelchair Fencing Taster Session: 5pm - 7pm; Pentathlete Training Hall in the STV; Come along to one of our fencing & wheelchair fencing taster sessions 🤺!

LGBTQ+ Students Mixer: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; The Edge Events' Space

MusicSoc Band Night: 6pm - 11pm; The Tub; Join us for some of our very own local bands for some live music in the Tub!

Sport Workshop - Committee: 6:30pm - 7:30pm; 8W 1.1; This workshop is for newly elected committee members. This workshop will cover topics such as: Consent culture, Mediation skills, Managing conflict and disagreements, Racism and inclusion, and Religion and cultural awareness.

Freshers' Poker Tournament: 6:45pm - 10pm; 4E 3.40/3.44; Play poker for free. Win an air fryer. 🃏

BUST Murder Mystery: 7pm - 9pm; Weston Studio, The Edge; Come and have a chat as you help us solve a classic murder mystery!

Latin & Ballroom Taster Lesson with Professional Teachers: 7pm - 8:30pm; Claverton Rooms; Come along to try some latin and ballroom dancing! All of our tasters are beginner friendly, so don't worry if you have never danced before. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in, and water. we look forward to meeting you!

People Planet Pint: 7pm - 9pm; The Plug; Come along to The Plug to get to know the people of People and Planet, a great time to meet like minded people.

Secret Cinema - Thriller: 7pm - 10pm; The Edge Theatre; Secret cinema is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. The Clue for this film is: 📹🚑🌃

Tabletop Chill Evening: 7:15pm - 10:15pm; 1W 2.104; Come join us in a more relaxed evening and try everything we have on offer. This is a beginner friendly event and we will be there to teach any boardgame, card game, or anything else you would want.

Kayaking taster: 9pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Fri 25th September

Cereal Dating: 9am - 11:30am; The Tub; Bring a Bowl and a Spoon and indulge in some FREE cereal whilst building new friendships...

City-Based Students Chill Space: 9am - 5pm; The Edge and Polden Common Room

Postgraduate Casual Football: 9:30am - 11am; Meet outside the STV; Fancy a kick around Postgrads? Join us at the STV for some fun and casual football!

Feel Good Freshers: 10am - 3pm; Art Studio, Level 2 of The Edge; Step into a zone of calm for good vibes and creative fun!

Freshers' Fair -Priority Access for Accessibility Needs: 10am - 10:30am; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; Pre-booked priority entry to the Freshers' Fair for those with accessibility needs.

Roman Baths: 10am - noon; Roman Baths, Bath City Centre

The Big SU Doodle: 10am - 3pm; The Edge Events' Space; be pART of the ART is back, so make your mark on Freshers’ Week 2026, in the Big SU Doodle.

Freshers' Fair: 10:30am - 4pm; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; Who doesn't love a Freshers' Freebie! Come along to the Freshers' Fair to meet a variety of local and national companies and grab as many freebies as you can carry!

Run Club: 10:30am - 11:30am; The Chancellors Green

Games on the Green: 11am - 3pm; The Chancellors Green; Want some casual fun? The Chancellors Green has so fun activities waiting for you.

Squash Taster Session: 11am - 3pm; Founders Hall Squash Courts

RPGs, TCGs, and Cards Showcase: 11:15am - 2:15pm; 8W 2.29 & 8W 2.30 & 8W 2.34; Come and enjoy the wonderful worlds in RPGs, duel your friends in TCGs, and trick your way into a winning hand in Cards in this triple showcase event! All of it beginner friendly and welcome to newcomers!

Sport Workshop - Committee: 11:30am - 12:30pm; 3WN 2.1; This workshop is for newly elected committee members. This workshop will cover topics such as: Consent culture, Mediation skills, Managing conflict and disagreements, Racism and inclusion, and Religion and cultural awareness.

Baseball and Softball Taster Session: noon - 2pm; Astro Pitch 2; Baseball and Softball is the newest sport at Bath, meaning we are completely beginner based and actively encourage both boys and girls to join! In the taster session you will try catching with a glove, fielding, throwing and hitting!

Bracelet Making: noon - 4pm; The Tub; Join Boob Team for a Bracelet Making Extravaganza!!!

Swim Test: 12:15pm - 1pm; STV 50m Pool; If you wish to join a water based Sports Club (canoe, rowing, sailing, surf, windsurf & triathlon) then you are required to complete a swim test.

Introduction to Student Media: 1pm - 3pm; CB 4.8; Interested in Student Media? Hear from and meet people involved in Campus TV, Bath Time Magazine and University Radio Bath to find out how you can get involved in student media and kickstart your media career!

Swim Test: 1pm - 1:45pm; STV 50m Pool; If you wish to join a water based Sports Club (canoe, rowing, sailing, surf, windsurf & triathlon) then you are required to complete a swim test.

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

Yoga - Beginner Friendly - Fri 25 Sep - SOLD OUT: 2pm - 3pm; Dance Studio, Level 3 of The Edge

Boardgames and Biscuits: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; The Edge Event Space; Enjoy both modern and classic boardgames with a biscuit to bond over!

Fencing & Wheelchair Fencing Taster Session: 5pm - 7pm; Pentathlete Training Hall in the STV; Come along to one of our fencing & wheelchair fencing taster sessions 🤺!

Puttify - Futuristic Mini Golf - SOLD OUT!: 5pm - 6pm; Bath Sports and Leisure Centre, city centre; Compete against your friends to find out who’s the best at Mini Golf – who will be crowned the winner?

Debate Taster Session: 5:15pm - 7:15pm; Chancellors Building, 3.1; Come test your speaking skills at our debate taster! We will be running some fun speaking games and giving a brief presentation on what its like to be a part of debate, with a chance to get drinks after!

Socialism or Barbarism Talk: 5:15pm - 7:15pm; Chancellor's Building 3.5; A Talk discussing the future of Capitalism, and the UK. Will we slide back into Barbarism? Who knows! Perfect for anyone with an interest in learning about Socialism, no prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!

Bath Indian Dance Society Taster Session: 6pm - 8pm; Dance Studio, Level 3, The Edge; Welcome to Bath Indian Dance Society (BIDS) !!! Join our dance taster session for a split class featuring Bollywood/Hip-Hop and semi-classical Indian dance, taught by our talented committee members!

Japanese Jiu Jitsu Taster Session: 6pm - 8pm; Bath University Dojo; Come along and try Japanese Jiu Jitsu!

Puttify - Futuristic Mini Golf - 18:00 - SOLD OUT: 6pm - 7pm; Bath Sports and Leisure Centre, city centre; Compete against your friends to find out who’s the best at Mini Golf – who will be crowned the winner?

Blood on The Clocktower Showcase: 6:15pm - 10:15pm; Try and deceive your friends, and hide the fact that you're an evil demon causing chaos, or team up with your closest allies to find the ne'er-do-wells who are picking you all off! Try the best social deduction game at this beginner friendly showcase

Secret Cinema - Postgraduate: 7pm - 10pm; The Edge Theatre; Secret cinema is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. The Clue for this film is:🥔🚀🌕

Anime Film Night: Akira: 7:30pm - 10pm; 8W 1.1

Sat 26th September

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

Feel Good Freshers: 10am - 3pm; Art Studio, Level 2 of The Edge; Step into a zone of calm for good vibes and creative fun!

Anime Taster Session (Morning): 11am - 1pm; 8W 1.1

The Challenge Zone: noon - 4pm; Founders Hall - FW26 Arena; New Friends. New Challenges. One Unforgettable Event, THE CHALLENGE ZONE!

Activities Showcase: 12:30pm - 4pm; Inside The Challenge Zone - FW26 Arena

Postgraduate Picnic: 12:30pm - 2pm; Meet at Parade Gardens, Grand Parade, Bath, BA2 4DF

Mini-LAN: 1:15pm - 9:05pm; 1W 2.104; A taster of one of the Video Game Society's staple events!

Students with Disabilities Mixer: 2pm - 3pm; The Edge Event Space

Mixed Ultimate frisbee outdoor taster session: 3pm - 5pm; 3G Strip

Students of Colour Mixer: 3:30pm - 4:30pm; The Edge Event Space

Baseball and Softball Taster Session: 4pm - 6pm; Astro Pitch 1; Baseball and Softball is the newest sport at Bath, meaning we are completely beginner based and actively encourage both boys and girls to join! In this taster session you will try catching with a glove, fielding, throwing and hitting!

Picnic by the Lake: 4pm - 6pm; The Lake

Mature Students Mixer: 5pm - 6pm; The Edge Events' Space

Anime Taster Session (Evening): 7:30pm - 10pm; 8W 1.1

Sun 27th September

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

Feel Good Freshers: 10am - 3pm; Art Studio, Level 2 of The Edge; Step into a zone of calm for good vibes and creative fun!

Games on the Green: 11am - 3pm; The Chancellors Green; Want some casual fun? The Chancellors Green has so fun activities waiting for you.

Freshers Week Tournament - 8 Ball: 12:30pm - 4pm; The Plug

BAMS Picnic in the City: 1pm - 3pm; Parade Gardens

Freshers’ Week Cafe Culture: 1pm - 3pm; City; The perfect end to Freshers’ week. Nurse your hang overs with coffee, good chat and a chance to explore the city. We've heard its the best way to meet new people… (location announced on Instagram @cafeculturebath)

Sunday Skyline Walk: 1pm - 4pm; Meet outside the Library; Discover the famous Bath Skyline Walk on the last day of Freshers' to unwind!

Karate Taster Session: 3pm - 5pm; STV Dojo; Join us in the STV Dojo for a taste of Karate at Bath! Wear any normal sporty clothes, or a gi if you have one!

Buzzer Quiz: 3:30pm - 6pm; 8W 2.30; Test trivia and reactions with starters and bonuses just like University Challenge. How fast is your buzzer finger? Space limited - first come first served - feel free to bring food and drink.

Boardgames Social: 4pm - 5:30pm; Chaplaincy Centre; Good games, good company, and plenty of friendly competition!

Yoga - Beginner Friendly (City) - Sun 27 Sep - SOLD OUT: 5pm - 6pm; SCALA Hall, Oldfield Park

NFL Watch-a-long: 6pm - 9:45pm; Ludo Sports Bar; Come down to Ludo Sports Bar in town to catch the NFL Redzone with the University of Bath Killer Bees American Football Team! - There's discounted drinks and food so it's the place to be!

Karaoke: 7pm - 10pm; The Tub; Want to sing you way out of Freshers' Week 2026? Get down to the Tub with all your new friends.

Latin & Ballroom Taster Lesson: 7pm - 8pm; Claverton Rooms; Come along to try some latin and ballroom dancing! All of our tasters are beginner friendly, so don't worry if you have never danced before. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in, and water. We look forward to meeting you!

Stargazing: 8pm - 10:30pm; The Lake; End your Freshers’ Week on a high as you look into the stars and reflect on a fantastic first week in Bath.

Mon 28th September

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

SU Groups Fair: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Founders Sports Hall; Another opportunity to meet our diverse range of societies, media, volunteering and diversity & support groups!

Gymnastics Taster Session 1 - Monday 28th September: 9pm - 10pm; Baskervilles Gymnastics & Fitness Centre, BA2 2EJ; Come get a taste of gymnastics with our second taster session of the year! This taster session is welcome to students of all abilities and is a great chance to try out gymnastics for free! Session signups open Friday 25th September at 12:00

Kayaking taster: 9pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Tue 29th September

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Korfball Taster Session: 4:30pm - 6:30pm; STV Court 1; Come along to our taster session! Open to everyone regardless of experience.

Groups Conference 2026/27 (CANCELLED): 5pm - 7:15pm; Claverton Rooms and the Parade SU Building

Student Leader Welcome Event: 5pm - 7:15pm; The Tub; Being a student leader is an exciting opportunity, and we want to celebrate the difference you'll make this year!

SUFB Talk 1: Anti-Capitalism: 6:45pm - 7:45pm; CB 3.5; Stand Up Fight Back is a talk focused on introducing and explaining anti-capitalism in the modern day, and how to get involved. Ideal for anyone trying to understand Left wing ideas with a focus on action

Rosary Making Social: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Chancellors Building 3.16; Make your own rosary!

Kayaking taster: 8pm - 9pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Kayaking taster: 9pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Wed 30th September

2026新生见面会: 25th September 2pm - 30th September 4pm; Chancellors‘ Building Room 1.12, University of Bath; 来了就是巴斯人！Everyone is Welcome!

BUCS Captains Training: 5:15pm - 7:05pm; TBC; If you are a captain or vice-captain of a BUCS team it is compulsory that you attend one of the three captains training sessions.

Postgrad Football: 6pm - 7pm; STV 3G strip; Friendly and Welcoming Football Matches

Thu 1st October

BUCS Captains Training: 5:15pm - 7:05pm; TBC; If you are a captain or vice-captain of a BUCS team it is compulsory that you attend one of the three captains training sessions.

Ask a Catholic Priest Anything - Q&A: 7:15pm - 8:45pm; Chancellors Building 4.1; Got a question about Catholicism? Come and ask a Catholic priest!

Ladies and non-binary people kayaking taster: 9pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Fri 2nd October

Ultimate Frisbee: 9am - 10am; STV hall; Fun and relaxed recreational ultimate frisbee session!

Sun 4th October

Gymnastics S&C Taster Session - Sunday 4th October: 1pm - 3pm; STV Dojo; Wanting to increase your strength and flexibility? Our strength and conditioning sessions are the best place to do it + a bit extra gymnastics practice Come give it a go for free! Session signups open Friday 25th September at 12:00

NFL Watch-a-long: 6pm - 9:45pm; Ludo Sports Bar; Come down to Ludo Sports Bar in town to catch the NFL Redzone with the University of Bath Killer Bees American Football Team! - There's discounted drinks and food so it's the place to be!

Academic Mass & Welcome Dinner: 6:30pm - 9pm; St. John the Evangelist's Catholic Church; Begin the academic year with Mass, community, and a meal together.

Mon 5th October

Gymnastics Taster Session 2 - Monday 5th October: 9pm - 10pm; Baskervilles Gymnastics & Fitness Centre, BA2 2EJ; Come get a taste of gymnastics with our second taster session of the year! This taster session is welcome to students of all abilities and is a great chance to try out gymnastics for free! Session signups open Friday 25th September at 12:00

Kayaking taster: 9pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Tue 6th October

Canoe polo taster: 8pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Fri 9th October

Solidarity NIGHT!: 5:15pm - 8:30pm; CB 1.11 and then Claverton Rooms; Meet all the best campaigns on campus for next year and get involved directly in the planning and organising! Plus a killer social afterwards in Claverton Rooms at ~7:00pm with live music by Student Musician Beetlebrain!

Sun 11th October

NFL Watch-a-long: 6pm - 9:45pm; Ludo Sports Bar; Come down to Ludo Sports Bar in town to catch the NFL Redzone with the University of Bath Killer Bees American Football Team! - There's discounted drinks and food so it's the place to be!

Tue 13th October

Canoe polo taster: 8pm - 10pm; STV Pool (meet outside STV entrance 15 mins before session); Come and try kayaking!!

Tue 3rd November

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Tue 1st December

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Tue 2nd February

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Tue 2nd March

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Tue 13th April

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

Tue 27th April

Street Food Market: 11am - 4pm; The parade; Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering feast at the vibrant Street Food Market!

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