Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire
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Events in Lanarkshire
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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ASN Lego and Play Family Group
An ASN Lego and Play family group is being held monthly on Friday afternoons at St James Church Hall in Coatbridge!
READ MOREBookbug at Summerlee
Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
Every Tuesday between January 28th and April 1st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Airdrie Leisure Centre.
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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Cumbernauld Comic Con
BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February!
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STEM Explorers: Crazy Colours!
Come and join STEM Explorers at their STEM Club in East Kilbride and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in their fun, hands on class!
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Three Wee Peas Playtime - Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Fundraiser
Three Wee Peas Playtime, a brand new role play playgroup, will host their first session, in aid of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, on Saturday 1st February at the NCT Centre in Newmains!
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Baby Massage Course with Pebble Sense
Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.
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Tractor Tots
Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life!
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When Harry Met Winnie
Hamilton Old Parish launch their new escape room, When Harry Met Winnie, on Friday 7th February can you solve the clues to discover whether a wedding took place in the church... or not?
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 8th February!
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Family Fun Day
Enjoy a day of bouncy castles, stalls, rides, face painting, candy floss, popcorn, and so much more at Hillhouse & Earnock Community Centre in Hamilton on Saturday 8th February!
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Foam Dart Thunder: Battle Royale
Join Foam Dart Thunder on Saturday 8th February when they return to EK East Kilbride Centre West for their Battle Royale Fortnite inspired Nerf event!
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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
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Come and join STEM Explorers at their STEM Club in Hamilton and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in their fun, hands on class!
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The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Join in with well-known classics like 'Maria', 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen', 'My Favourite Things' and 'Do Re Me' at this sing-a-long screening of The Sound Of Music!
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February Half-Term Activities
Join the team at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a variety of hands-on arts and crafts activities for kids this February Half Term!
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Valley View Panto: Georgie’s Preposterous Potion
Sprinkled with magical moments and packed with so much fun, humour, and silliness Georgie's Preposterous Potion at Valley View will put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest of grumps!
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Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets
Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at Rutherglen Town Hall is the perfect treat for the whole family!
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High School Musical
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage at East Kilbride Village Theatre courtesy of The Minerva Juniors!
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Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at East Kilbride Arts Centre is the perfect treat for the whole family!
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Cèilidh Traidiseanta - Gaelic Ceilidh
Don't miss this traditional Gaelic Ceilidh, alongside friends from the adult learning and resettlement team, and enjoy music, song and food in a cultural exchange!
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Coalburn Brass Band Family in Concert
The Coalburn Brass Band Family are looking forward to returning to Hamilton Baptist Church for their concert on Friday 28th February!
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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!
Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 28th February!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn
Explore this delightful Eighteenth-century garden in Cleghorn, which is gradually being returned to its former layout, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREArtie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 8th March!
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Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle comes to the Henderson Theatre in Shotts on Sunday 9th March!
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Sister Act - The Musical
Airdrie & Coatbridge Amateur Operatic Society return to Airdrie Town Hall in March with the foot-stomping musical extravaganza Sister Act!
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Shrek The Musical
Hamilton District Youth Theatre return to The Town House Hamilton in March with their production of Shrek the Musical!
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Dinosaurs Live
So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall in March!
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Mr Fibbers: On The Plectrum
Mr Fibbers and his guitar are back, and he's here to encourage all the minions out there to embrace their wonderful brains!
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The Little Mermaid
Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Airdrie Town Hall once again to bring you a brand new Easter pantomime adventure... The Little Mermaid!
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Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at Cumbernauld Theatre is the perfect treat for the whole family!
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Easter Bunny Hop Baby Disco
Tear the dance floor to shreds and bust some moves with your cutest dance partner at Lanark Memorial Hall's Easter Bunny Hop Baby Disco!
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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Mr Fibbers and his guitar are back, and he's here to encourage all the minions out there to embrace their wonderful brains!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th April!
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Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 26th April!
READ MOREBodies of Water
Bodies of Water at Cumbernauld Theatre is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.
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Ministry Of Science LIVE
Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage
If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!
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It’s A Knockout
St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!
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The Elmer Adventure
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Scottish Garden Festival
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Bitter Sweet
From the creators of smash-hit show Taylor Fever comes Bitter Sweet, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens
Explore a selection of Gardens in Lanark as part of Scotland’s Gardens, the easily walked route provides an eclectic mix including a miniature orchard and an extensive rock garden!
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Milkshake! - Live On Holiday
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse
Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden
Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden
A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!
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Inflatable 5K Motherwell
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!
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Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta
Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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MusicFest Mainstage
Musicfest Mainstage is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 6th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
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Science Museum Live
The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
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The Eras Experience
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 20th September!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Baby Massage Taster Sessions at Sportykids
Laura from Wildflower Wellbeing is hosting Baby Massage Taster Sessions at Sportykids on Tuesday mornings through January!
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Pokemon Swap Shop
The ever popular Pokemon Swap Shop at Waterstones Newton Mearns is back... come and swap your doublers, treblers or unloved pokemon cards!
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Pop Up Charity Shop
Mearns Kirk Helping Hands are hosting a 'Pop-Up Charity Shop' fundraiser at Mearns Kirk Halls on Saturday 8th March... come along and grab yourself a bargain!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
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Valentine’s Breakfast with Bjorn
This half term, we invite our IKEA Family members and their loved ones to join BJÖRN for a breakfast at IKEA Edinburgh.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has made its way off the page and onto the stage! Catch it at the Alhambra Theatre on Sunday 16th March!
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Langtoun Jazz Proms Band Concert
For our 3rd Langtoun Jazz Proms event we collaborate with 4 community and youth bands based in Fife to bring a programme of jazz or classical with a jazzy twist.
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Encore: Parisian Cafe Music is back in Crail
Les Trois Blondes, Scotland’s only Bal Musette band playing classical Parisian cafe music, return to Crail Community Hall on Saturday 15th March!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Ariana Grande Tribute by Bella Grande
Ariana Grande Tribute by Bella Grande is coming to The Classic Grand, expect a magical performance featuring all her greatest hits plus songs from Wicked!
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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Duchess Park with Westburn
Spend an afternoon exploring two of Helensburgh's beautiful private gardens on Sunday 11th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Renfrew Market & Car Boot
Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!
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Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water at Beacon Arts Centre is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Killin Music Festival
Be a part of something special when the Killin Music Festival returns from 20th to 22nd June 2025!
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Pixel Mosaic with Rhona Duffy - CANCELLED
In this one-hour workshop on Saturday 15th March, make a 10cm x 10cm pixel mosaic tile on a wooden base. It's suitable for adults and children aged 7+.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Solas Festival
Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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