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ART AT THE HEART OF THE RUH<br />
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong>
CONTENTS<br />
Welcome from Steve Boxall<br />
Introduction by Hetty Dupays<br />
Meet <strong>the</strong> Team<br />
The Programme:<br />
p1<br />
p2<br />
p3<br />
p4<br />
‘Hospitals throughout <strong>the</strong> UK have shown th<strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity to experience and enjoy <strong>art</strong> can help raise<br />
morale and reduce anxiety in<br />
p<strong>at</strong>ients, staff and visitors, as well as providing a more<br />
<strong>at</strong>tractive environment.’<br />
Francesca Thompson, Director <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
Visual Arts<br />
- Exhibitions p5<br />
- Children’s Ward Residency p12<br />
- Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me! p14<br />
Music<br />
- Soundbite p16<br />
- Hospital Notes p17<br />
Capital Projects<br />
- The Dyson Centre for Neo N<strong>at</strong>al Care (NICU) p18<br />
- Linak Bunker: Radio<strong>the</strong>rapy p19<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> People Are Saying About Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong><br />
Finances and Figures<br />
Volunteers<br />
Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group<br />
With Thanks: Sponsors, Funders and Supporters<br />
p20<br />
p22<br />
p23<br />
p24<br />
p25<br />
Contact Details<br />
Back Cover<br />
Front cover: World Cup Final, Marc Aspland (RPS Member)<br />
Inside cover: Pears, Shirley Britton (RPS Member)
WELCOME<br />
From Steve Boxall<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group and<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Capital Projects, RUH<br />
It has been a lively and fulfilling year for <strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> team, so much so <strong>the</strong>re’s really only one word th<strong>at</strong> can<br />
sum it all up; diversity. It is astonishing how varied and exciting <strong>the</strong> programme has been and this <strong>report</strong> celebr<strong>at</strong>es<br />
<strong>the</strong> achievements and contribution <strong>the</strong> <strong>art</strong>s have made to our healing environment.<br />
We continue to raise money through <strong>the</strong> Capital Programme, our exhibition sales, grants, sponsorship and ongoing<br />
support from <strong>the</strong> Trust’s Charities Committee. This ensures th<strong>at</strong> all <strong>of</strong> our running and development costs<br />
are independently funded and <strong>the</strong> programme can been seen as a welcome and beneficial addition to <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
RUH.<br />
The team has expanded this year to include some new members who will introduce <strong>the</strong>mselves l<strong>at</strong>er in this <strong>report</strong>. If<br />
you see <strong>the</strong>m about <strong>the</strong> hospital do stop for a ch<strong>at</strong> and let <strong>the</strong>m know wh<strong>at</strong> you think <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>art</strong>s programme as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
always welcome constructive feedback. I would like to thank <strong>the</strong> team for <strong>the</strong>ir tremendous energy, enthusiasm and<br />
hard work this year, p<strong>art</strong>icularly <strong>the</strong> volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you.<br />
Lastly, we are planning a staff exhibition, something I have been keen to see happen for some time, and we now<br />
have <strong>the</strong> resources to get <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> ground. I know <strong>the</strong>re are lots <strong>of</strong> <strong>art</strong>ists out <strong>the</strong>re so this is your chance to<br />
shine and maybe even sell your work!<br />
The RUH is rightly proud <strong>of</strong> its innov<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>art</strong>s programme, which has grown to be one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best in <strong>the</strong> country,<br />
and I hope th<strong>at</strong> you have many opportunities to experience and enjoy <strong>the</strong> variety <strong>of</strong> works and events th<strong>at</strong> will<br />
continue to take place throughout <strong>the</strong> year.<br />
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INTRODUCTION<br />
By Hetty Dupays<br />
Arts Programme Manager<br />
One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> main developments <strong>at</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> this<br />
year has been <strong>the</strong> recruitment <strong>of</strong> a talented team <strong>of</strong> p<strong>art</strong><br />
time staff, which includes an Exhibitions Cur<strong>at</strong>or, Music<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or, Artist in Residence on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward<br />
and most recently, following a successful bid from B&NES<br />
Arts Development for funding from April 20<strong>11</strong>-14, <strong>the</strong><br />
appointment <strong>of</strong> a p<strong>art</strong> time Marketing and Audience<br />
Development Officer.<br />
The cre<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this team has helped transform my role<br />
and I am now able to concentr<strong>at</strong>e on fundraising, str<strong>at</strong>egic<br />
planning and management <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>art</strong>s programme. It has<br />
also enabled me to work more closely with Capital Projects<br />
to integr<strong>at</strong>e quality <strong>art</strong> and design into <strong>the</strong> fabric <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> new Dyson Centre for Neon<strong>at</strong>al Intensive Care<br />
(NICU) and <strong>the</strong> major RUH central corridor refurbishment<br />
project, which I have enjoyed enormously.<br />
Art, music and design projects have become more firmly<br />
embedded into <strong>the</strong> fabric <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH. The exhibitions<br />
programme continues to inspire and we continue to seek<br />
out challenging projects. Most recently Wiltshire College<br />
Performing Arts dep<strong>art</strong>ment staged a production <strong>of</strong> Macbeth<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Atrium. Not only did this <strong>of</strong>fer entertainment for<br />
p<strong>at</strong>ients, staff and visitors in <strong>the</strong> evening, when <strong>the</strong> hospital<br />
is very quiet, it also gave students <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />
present <strong>the</strong>ir work in a new environment. We look forward to<br />
developing this strand <strong>of</strong> pop up <strong>the</strong><strong>at</strong>re and performance<br />
over <strong>the</strong> next year.<br />
Funding has become increasingly challenging this year but<br />
we continue to find new ways to raise money. Our most<br />
recent success came via an auction with <strong>the</strong> B<strong>at</strong>h Galleries<br />
Group <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> Octagon in early July 20<strong>11</strong>with around £8000<br />
coming to Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong>. We are also applying for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
funding for <strong>art</strong> projects on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward and a large<br />
music project for p<strong>at</strong>ients who have Dementia on <strong>the</strong> Older<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ients’ Unit.<br />
Hetty gained a BA Hons in 2000 and an MA in Fine Art<br />
Painting in 2004 from B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University (BSU). She has<br />
been involved with Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> since 2001, initially<br />
working as a volunteer for three years. Hetty was <strong>the</strong>n<br />
employed by Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> when funding was secured in<br />
2004. She has since developed and managed <strong>the</strong> growing<br />
Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> programme, including a visual <strong>art</strong>s strand;<br />
interior design and <strong>art</strong> for Capital Projects; a music strand<br />
and p<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ory <strong>art</strong>s on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward and Older<br />
People’s Unit.<br />
She still finds time to paint and will be exhibiting her<br />
paintings in <strong>the</strong> staff exhibition in early 2012.<br />
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Meet <strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> Team<br />
Tony Smith<br />
Exhibitions<br />
Cur<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Sharmila Bousa<br />
Audience and<br />
Marketing Officer<br />
Rosie Campbell<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or,<br />
Soundbite:<br />
Hospital Notes<br />
Tony is a BA Fine Art gradu<strong>at</strong>e from<br />
Falmouth School <strong>of</strong> Art, who has 20<br />
years’ worth <strong>of</strong> experience working as<br />
an exhibitions organiser, technician<br />
and photographer for <strong>art</strong>ists, galleries<br />
and museums, including Arnolfini,<br />
Spike Island and Peter Brown. He also<br />
worked for eleven years with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><br />
Photographic Society and as a studio<br />
assistant with Damien Hirst. More<br />
recently Tony was responsible for <strong>the</strong><br />
install<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dressing <strong>the</strong> Stars<br />
exhibition <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fashion Museum in<br />
B<strong>at</strong>h. He occasionally exhibits his own<br />
photographs and has been Exhibitions<br />
Cur<strong>at</strong>or <strong>of</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH<br />
since January <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
After gradu<strong>at</strong>ing with a BA in Fine Art<br />
from Nottingham Trent University<br />
in 2002 Sharmila went on to direct<br />
Trampoline, a Nottingham and<br />
Berlin based <strong>art</strong>s organis<strong>at</strong>ion where<br />
she cur<strong>at</strong>ed a number <strong>of</strong> events<br />
for emerging digital <strong>art</strong>ists. After a<br />
year in Berlin her flare for cre<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
marketing, audience development<br />
and writing saw her work with various<br />
<strong>art</strong>s organis<strong>at</strong>ions and young people’s<br />
projects across Cornwall and <strong>the</strong><br />
southwest. In <strong>2010</strong> she moved to<br />
Bristol where she has been working<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Community Arts Therapies<br />
Project and Inbetween Time Festival <strong>of</strong><br />
Live Art and Intrigue. Sharmila joined<br />
<strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> team in May 20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
She still puts her hand to <strong>the</strong> odd bit<br />
<strong>of</strong> screen-printing and painting and<br />
like Hetty hopes to exhibit in <strong>the</strong> staff<br />
exhibition.<br />
Rosie Campbell is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional,<br />
young musician. After gradu<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
from B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University in <strong>2010</strong> she<br />
founded her own business, Musica,<br />
which provides music workshops for<br />
older adults. Rosie is keen to explore<br />
<strong>the</strong> rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between music,<br />
health and well-being and is about<br />
to embark on a Masters Degree in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Psychology <strong>of</strong> Music. Rosie has<br />
been with Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> since 2009,<br />
initially giving her time as a Voluntary<br />
Musician in Residence. In <strong>2010</strong> she was<br />
appointed to coordin<strong>at</strong>e <strong>the</strong> Soundbite<br />
programme. In her spare time Rosie<br />
enjoys going on long walks in rural<br />
Dorset where she lives with her fiancé<br />
and <strong>the</strong>ir dog.<br />
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THE ART AT THE HEART PROGRAMME<br />
The Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> Programme has grown significantly<br />
over <strong>the</strong> last two years to include four main project strands;<br />
Visual Art, Music, P<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ory and Capital Projects. Over <strong>the</strong><br />
course <strong>of</strong> 20<strong>11</strong>-2012 we will also be looking <strong>at</strong> developing a<br />
The<strong>at</strong>re and Performance strand.<br />
After <strong>the</strong> successful st<strong>art</strong> <strong>of</strong> our marketing project, which<br />
began in February <strong>2010</strong> and included <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong><br />
an Arts Map and new website, which launched in Autumn<br />
<strong>2010</strong>, we are set to fur<strong>the</strong>r increase marketing activity in<br />
20<strong>11</strong>-2012 with <strong>the</strong> appointment <strong>of</strong> Sharmila Bousa <strong>the</strong><br />
new Marketing and Audience Development Officer. The<br />
continuing aim is to promote awareness and pride in <strong>the</strong><br />
programme and increase our scope for community advocacy<br />
and sales, especially within <strong>the</strong> wards and dep<strong>art</strong>ments <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> RUH.<br />
Left: Duo Mestizo (Live Music Now)<br />
Right: Fiesta, Carolyne Kardia<br />
Opposite page: Old and New Canary,<br />
Brian Elwell<br />
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VISUAL ARTS Exhibitions<br />
Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> has turned <strong>the</strong> corridors, public and clinical<br />
areas and courtyards <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH into B<strong>at</strong>h’s biggest and<br />
most accessible gallery, open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br />
Through a programme <strong>of</strong> exhibitions, p<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
commissions and involvement in capital developments Art <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> integr<strong>at</strong>es visual <strong>art</strong>s into <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hospital,<br />
supporting <strong>the</strong> delivery <strong>of</strong> quality care, soothing and lifting<br />
everyone who uses <strong>the</strong> hospital and enlivening <strong>the</strong> building<br />
and grounds.<br />
Our exhibitions have continued to earn a high reput<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
across B<strong>at</strong>h & North East Somerset. This year has included<br />
works by pr<strong>of</strong>essional and am<strong>at</strong>eur <strong>art</strong>ists, p<strong>at</strong>ients, RUH<br />
staff, local <strong>art</strong>ists, photography and print groups, students<br />
and schools. Our pr<strong>of</strong>ile was increased fur<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>2010</strong> by<br />
joining <strong>the</strong> B<strong>at</strong>h Galleries Group and taking p<strong>art</strong> in <strong>the</strong>ir citywide<br />
Art Affair from November 12th – 21st <strong>2010</strong>. We have<br />
also developed a p<strong>art</strong>nership with Quest Gallery in B<strong>at</strong>h to<br />
present a series <strong>of</strong> exhibitions in <strong>the</strong> South Corridor.<br />
The Central Corridor presents temporary 10 week<br />
exhibitions, which keep <strong>the</strong> spaces fresh. These exhibitions<br />
can also be seen in <strong>the</strong> North Corridor (outside Oncology<br />
Outp<strong>at</strong>ients) <strong>the</strong> South Corridor (towards Princess Anne<br />
Wing) and <strong>the</strong> West Corridor (towards <strong>the</strong> Children’s Centre),<br />
which is reserved for work by young <strong>art</strong>ists.<br />
Although exhibitions are not programmed with <strong>the</strong> primary<br />
intent to make revenue for our fund we make steady sales<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> year and for <strong>the</strong> period <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong> we have<br />
raised over £4000 directly from sales.<br />
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VISUAL ART Community P<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ory Exhibitions
The Olympic Arts Project<br />
Facing Africa<br />
In July <strong>2010</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> was delighted to showcase<br />
Olympic <strong>the</strong>med paintings cre<strong>at</strong>ed by children and young<br />
people from <strong>the</strong> B<strong>at</strong>h area, exhibited alongside Beijing<br />
Olympic paintings by Tim Vyner MA, Artist in Residence to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.<br />
In addition Edwina Bridgeman, current <strong>art</strong>ist in residence<br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH, worked with children on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward to<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>e an Olympic inspired panel for <strong>the</strong> ward and School<br />
Room with a Lottery grant from Awards for All.<br />
Children’s illustr<strong>at</strong>or Anna Currey organised an exhibition<br />
and auction <strong>of</strong> <strong>art</strong>works by distinguished children’s<br />
illustr<strong>at</strong>ors, including lithographs by Ardzzone and Barnett<br />
Freeman, in aid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> charity Facing Africa. The auction<br />
raised £10,000 for Facing Africa, which supports victims <strong>of</strong><br />
Noma, a gangrenous infection affecting <strong>the</strong> face.<br />
Far left: Birds Nest Stadium, Beijing by Tim Vyner<br />
Left: Table Tennis Qu<strong>art</strong>er Final (detail), Tim Vyner<br />
Right: Be True To Thyself (detail), Jann<strong>at</strong> Messanger<br />
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Exhibition Highlights <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong><br />
Over Summer <strong>2010</strong> – Summer 20<strong>11</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong><br />
has hosted six exhibitions with work from over 250<br />
<strong>art</strong>ists. There’s been some fabulous work on display,<br />
which has made choosing our highlights a very<br />
difficult task, so here’s a taster <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong>’s been going<br />
on…<br />
Summer <strong>2010</strong><br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> summer exhibition <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH<br />
include Facing Africa, an exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>art</strong>works by<br />
distinguished children’s illustr<strong>at</strong>ors, and paintings from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Olympic Arts Project. Also illustr<strong>at</strong>ions from Andy<br />
Bigood and paintings from Helen Mills and Stephen<br />
Webster.<br />
Autumn <strong>2010</strong><br />
The autumn exhibition was p<strong>art</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> B<strong>at</strong>h Art Affair<br />
<strong>2010</strong> and included work by contemporary American-<br />
French <strong>art</strong>ist Carol Denn, established Dorset based<br />
sculptor and painter Carolyne Kardia, self-taught<br />
contemporary painter Eleanor B<strong>art</strong>lett, B<strong>at</strong>h based fine<br />
<strong>art</strong>ist Fiona Cassidy, Welsh textile designer Victoria<br />
Purver and Australian <strong>art</strong>ist Susi Adams. A diverse<br />
yet well-balanced exhibition th<strong>at</strong> captured personal<br />
moments and emotions through <strong>the</strong> expressive use <strong>of</strong><br />
paint, print and photography.<br />
Winter <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong><br />
Frome Art Society took over <strong>the</strong> walls <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
He<strong>art</strong> gallery in Winter <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> and chose to continue<br />
<strong>the</strong> original aim <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> founders in making <strong>the</strong> Society<br />
open to all who are interested without any selection<br />
process.<br />
Right: Japanese Babies, Jane E<strong>at</strong>on (Frome Art Society)<br />
Circle: Bear Necessities, Anne Williamson<br />
Far right: Butterfly Tree, Anthony Holden<br />
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Spring 20<strong>11</strong><br />
In Spring 20<strong>11</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> hosted ano<strong>the</strong>r really<br />
well received Members’ exhibition by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Royal</strong><br />
Photographic Society, which exhibited over 100<br />
photographs from members around <strong>the</strong> world. One <strong>of</strong><br />
our most popular exhibitions was a series <strong>of</strong> Teddy Bear<br />
paintings by Anne Williams in <strong>the</strong> Children’s Corridor.<br />
Summer 20<strong>11</strong><br />
The Summer 20<strong>11</strong> exhibition showed some especially<br />
diverse work: striking paintings <strong>of</strong> personal heroes<br />
by Brian Elwell; vibrant and rich landscapes by Jo<br />
McCarron; large scale still life and flower paintings by<br />
Andy Holden; dynamic coastal and pastoral landscapes<br />
by Tony Birk-Hayes; an incredible ship’s figurehead<br />
sculpture by Andy Peters, with accompanying<br />
documentary photography from Richard Sibley; and<br />
a series <strong>of</strong> minimalist still life paintings from Diana<br />
M<strong>at</strong><strong>the</strong>ws.<br />
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‘Outstanding – a pleasant surprise! (same standard as an <strong>art</strong> gallery) Thank you.’<br />
Visitor, Bruton, Somerset
‘Striking and unique, I loved Harry P<strong>at</strong>ch and <strong>the</strong> P<strong>at</strong>rick<br />
Moore portraits, keep up <strong>the</strong> good work.’<br />
Hayden, visitor<br />
Opposite page: Girl with Monkey Necklace, Frome Arts Society Exhibition<br />
This page: Harry P<strong>at</strong>ch, Brian Elwell<br />
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VISUAL ARTS Children’s Ward Artist in Residence<br />
From March <strong>2010</strong> to March 20<strong>11</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> received<br />
funding from Big Lottery Awards for All to run <strong>art</strong>s projects<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward. Local <strong>art</strong>ist Edwina Bridgeman has<br />
been visiting <strong>the</strong> ward fortnightly to run workshops in <strong>the</strong><br />
playroom, with <strong>the</strong> play specialists taking <strong>the</strong> workshop<br />
<strong>the</strong>mes and building on <strong>the</strong> work st<strong>art</strong>ed in Edwina’s<br />
sessions.<br />
Edwina was keen to maintain <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> her own practice<br />
by making work from found objects. She brought large<br />
bags <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>erials into <strong>the</strong> ward, which she used to set up a<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ive space in <strong>the</strong> playroom and on trays th<strong>at</strong> could be<br />
carried to children unable to leave <strong>the</strong>ir beds.<br />
The energy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project has come from explor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials and ideas, with play and experiment<strong>at</strong>ion key to<br />
<strong>the</strong> ethos <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we do <strong>at</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong>. All <strong>the</strong> sessions<br />
have been very different and inspiring. Numbers have, as<br />
expected varied, with around 10 p<strong>at</strong>ients plus <strong>the</strong>ir parents<br />
<strong>at</strong>tending each session.<br />
The children on <strong>the</strong> ward also contributed towards <strong>the</strong><br />
Olympic Arts Project Exhibition on display in <strong>the</strong> main<br />
corridor, and were inspired to cre<strong>at</strong>e a Stadium <strong>of</strong> Thumb-<br />
Print People and a Medal Podium.<br />
From April 20<strong>11</strong> to September 20<strong>11</strong> <strong>the</strong> project has been<br />
self-funded by Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> with fur<strong>the</strong>r funding being<br />
sought from <strong>the</strong> Arts Council.<br />
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Edwina Bridgman<br />
Artist-in-residence<br />
Edwina has worked as a visual <strong>art</strong>ist for <strong>the</strong> past 15 years.<br />
Her practice is sculpture based and she works extensively<br />
with found m<strong>at</strong>erials. She shows her work n<strong>at</strong>ionally<br />
and intern<strong>at</strong>ionally, with work in both public and priv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
collections. Outreach work is very important to Edwina and<br />
she sees it feeding directly into her own practice. As well<br />
as being <strong>art</strong>ist in residence on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward she is<br />
a 5x5x5 <strong>art</strong>ist working <strong>at</strong> B<strong>at</strong>heaston School and works<br />
regularly for Barnardos.<br />
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VISUAL ARTS Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me!<br />
The Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me! Project was funded by Mediabox and<br />
designed by p<strong>at</strong>ients on <strong>the</strong> Adolescent Unit <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH and<br />
young people who are supported by <strong>the</strong> hospital through <strong>the</strong><br />
Home Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Re-integr<strong>at</strong>ion Service (HERS).<br />
Young people wanted a project which would give <strong>the</strong>m an<br />
opportunity to use imagin<strong>at</strong>ion, storytelling and anim<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
to cre<strong>at</strong>e an altern<strong>at</strong>e world. These narr<strong>at</strong>ives are explored<br />
through a series <strong>of</strong> brilliant short films cre<strong>at</strong>ed with support<br />
from anim<strong>at</strong>or-in-residence, Elle Farnham, from renowned<br />
anim<strong>at</strong>ion company, Suited and Booted.<br />
The young people not only had cre<strong>at</strong>ive input through<br />
storytelling and character and narr<strong>at</strong>ive design but also<br />
directed <strong>the</strong> films, led workshops, edited, cre<strong>at</strong>ed audio<br />
input and organised a screening in <strong>the</strong> hospital. The amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> work accomplished in a rel<strong>at</strong>ively short amount <strong>of</strong> time<br />
was fantastic.<br />
The finished films were screened <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> Little The<strong>at</strong>re, B<strong>at</strong>h.<br />
To d<strong>at</strong>e two <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> films have been entered into Anim<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
Exeter, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK’s top intern<strong>at</strong>ional anim<strong>at</strong>ion festivals.<br />
We hope th<strong>at</strong> this is <strong>the</strong> first <strong>of</strong> many digital <strong>art</strong>s based<br />
projects <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH.<br />
‘I have really enjoyed cre<strong>at</strong>ing ideas, and make <strong>the</strong>se<br />
ideas come to life and interacting with <strong>the</strong> ideas through<br />
performing in <strong>the</strong> film. It has also helped me fur<strong>the</strong>r my<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion through applying to college.’<br />
Joe McPhee, Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me! Project p<strong>art</strong>icipant (HERS)<br />
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All <strong>the</strong> Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me! films can be viewed on <strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.<strong>ruh</strong>.nhs.uk/<strong>art</strong>/projects. Click on Children’s Ward and <strong>the</strong>n scroll down <strong>the</strong><br />
page until you find <strong>the</strong> Anim<strong>at</strong>e Me! section where you will see a link to w<strong>at</strong>ch <strong>the</strong><br />
films.<br />
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MUSIC Soundbite: Lunch Time Performances<br />
The Soundbite performance programme is an initi<strong>at</strong>ive th<strong>at</strong><br />
brings a diverse range <strong>of</strong> live music to <strong>the</strong> communal areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH and <strong>the</strong> wards, including <strong>the</strong> Older People’s Unit<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Paedi<strong>at</strong>ric Ward. Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> Music Co-ordin<strong>at</strong>or,<br />
Rosie Campbell, programmes and oversees <strong>the</strong> performances<br />
with <strong>the</strong> assistance <strong>of</strong> volunteers and students from B<strong>at</strong>h Spa<br />
University.<br />
We have had an exciting year and have heard a range <strong>of</strong><br />
highly talented musicians performing on a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
instruments. In November we were privileged to have a<br />
performance from Claire Jones, <strong>the</strong> Official Harpist to His<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> Highness <strong>the</strong> Prince <strong>of</strong> Wales.<br />
We have had some really diverse performances by musicians<br />
from Live Music Now, <strong>the</strong>se included talented performers<br />
such as vocalist Sian Cameron, wind ensemble W3 and<br />
classical guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas. Students from B<strong>at</strong>h<br />
Spa University and members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local community provided<br />
recitals, including B<strong>at</strong>h Philharmonia <strong>the</strong> Sulis Wind Trio, and<br />
vocalist Laura Lewis. We enjoyed hearing C<strong>at</strong>herine Hurley, a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH staff, perform on her flute accompanied<br />
by Bethany Porter playing cello.<br />
As with <strong>the</strong> Visual Art strand we want to encourage more<br />
members <strong>of</strong> staff to step forward and show us wh<strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong>y can<br />
do.<br />
We would like to thank <strong>the</strong> Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust for<br />
supporting our Soundbite performance programme over <strong>the</strong><br />
last two years.<br />
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Soundbite: Hospital Notes<br />
The Hospital Notes programme was funded from April<br />
<strong>2010</strong> to March 20<strong>11</strong> by Big Lottery Awards for All. Since<br />
April 20<strong>11</strong> RUH Charitable Funds have provided continued<br />
funding.<br />
From June <strong>2010</strong> to February 20<strong>11</strong> Rosie Campbell led<br />
interactive music workshops <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> Combe Ward on <strong>the</strong><br />
Older People’s Unit (OPU). The aim <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project was to<br />
increase <strong>the</strong> well-being <strong>of</strong> older p<strong>at</strong>ients <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH. The<br />
project involved 18 interactive music workshops and reached<br />
over 400 p<strong>at</strong>ients over <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 65. Each workshop lasted<br />
1.5 hours and involved group sessions and one-to-one<br />
interaction.<br />
From <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> this project, Rosie led fur<strong>the</strong>r music<br />
workshops (10 in total) on Pultney and Midford wards, which<br />
also care for p<strong>at</strong>ients over <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 65.<br />
We would also like to thank <strong>the</strong> Qu<strong>art</strong>et Community<br />
Found<strong>at</strong>ion for supporting our programme April-June 20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
‘It cheers you up, if I felt like it I would dance and sing as<br />
well.’<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ient<br />
‘For a long term p<strong>at</strong>ient it is really beneficial to have<br />
something in <strong>the</strong> hospital from <strong>the</strong> outside world. Music is<br />
a very uplifting thing and would make a huge difference to<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir well-being.’<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ient<br />
‘Music involves listening and appreci<strong>at</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> wonderful<br />
musical ability which takes <strong>the</strong> mind on a journey allowing<br />
you, for a few minutes, to forget <strong>the</strong> reason for being here.’<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ient<br />
‘A good way <strong>of</strong> diverting people’s thoughts from difficult<br />
situ<strong>at</strong>ions. Very helpful when you have to wait a long time<br />
for a p<strong>at</strong>ient to have <strong>the</strong>ir tre<strong>at</strong>ment. An enjoyable way to<br />
lighten <strong>the</strong> mood. Really good to hear a talented <strong>art</strong>ist in<br />
person.’<br />
Visitor<br />
‘Live music on an acute geri<strong>at</strong>ric ward has been a<br />
revel<strong>at</strong>ion. Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> p<strong>at</strong>ients have dementia and <strong>the</strong><br />
positive effect <strong>of</strong> music is clearly observable. Not only does<br />
it alter <strong>the</strong> ambience <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ward but also can trigger long<br />
lost memories for p<strong>at</strong>ients. W<strong>at</strong>ching <strong>the</strong> smiles appear<br />
on p<strong>at</strong>ients, staff and rel<strong>at</strong>ives faces is wonderful to see.<br />
Wednesdays are now looked forward to by everyone on <strong>the</strong><br />
ward.’<br />
Jon<strong>at</strong>han Willis, Combe Ward Manager<br />
Opposite page: Duo Mestizo (Live Music Now)<br />
Right: Archer Pearce Duo (Live Music Now)<br />
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CAPITAL PROJECTS The Dyson Centre for Neo N<strong>at</strong>al Care (NICU)<br />
Capital Projects and Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> work toge<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
integr<strong>at</strong>e <strong>art</strong> and design into <strong>the</strong> fabric <strong>of</strong> new buildings<br />
and refurbishments. We use a combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> charitable<br />
funds and <strong>the</strong> % for Art policy to realise <strong>the</strong>se projects.<br />
As Arts Programme Manager, Hetty Dupays worked with <strong>the</strong><br />
Capital Projects Team, architects Fielden Clegg Bradley (FCB)<br />
and <strong>the</strong> RUH Forever Friends Appeal (FFA) on several aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> this environmentally sustainable, st<strong>at</strong>e-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-<strong>art</strong> unit for<br />
prem<strong>at</strong>ure babies.<br />
Hetty carried out consult<strong>at</strong>ion with parents and NICU staff to<br />
develop many aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> interior <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unit, including<br />
signage and furnishings. Colour schemes were developed<br />
with FCB’s colour consultant, Libby Lloyd, who has produced<br />
a sequence <strong>of</strong> beautiful colours around <strong>the</strong> unit th<strong>at</strong> give <strong>the</strong><br />
unit a unique ambience and also help with way finding.<br />
Boex Cre<strong>at</strong>ive Solutions, based in Cornwall, were<br />
commissioned to design a sibling play room with a layout<br />
th<strong>at</strong> would make <strong>the</strong> playroom practical, welcoming and fun<br />
to be in.<br />
Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> is also working with <strong>art</strong>ist Christopher<br />
Tipping to design an etched panel for <strong>the</strong> window between<br />
<strong>the</strong> garden and main Princess Anne Corridor - this will<br />
be installed once <strong>the</strong> final stage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> building has been<br />
completed in December 20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
A large triptych painting by Deidre Dyson has been don<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
by <strong>the</strong> <strong>art</strong>ist for <strong>the</strong> main reception <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unit.<br />
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Linac Bunker: Radio<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
Radio<strong>the</strong>rapy currently has two Linac Bunkers to tre<strong>at</strong><br />
p<strong>at</strong>ients. This is a stressful tre<strong>at</strong>ment for p<strong>at</strong>ients and we<br />
were asked to source <strong>art</strong>works during <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong><br />
a third bunker th<strong>at</strong> would help p<strong>at</strong>ients to feel calm. We<br />
commissioned Sky Inside to produce a six panelled ceiling<br />
piece depicting a high resolution image <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sky with<br />
cherry tree blossom framing <strong>the</strong> scene.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> long corridor approaching <strong>the</strong> bunker a virtual<br />
window was cre<strong>at</strong>ed helping to bring a sense <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> outside<br />
world into <strong>the</strong> corridor. Both pieces give altern<strong>at</strong>ive and<br />
convincing vistas <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ure, which has been proven to<br />
help p<strong>at</strong>ients to take <strong>the</strong>ir minds <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong>ir tre<strong>at</strong>ment and<br />
overcome anxiety.<br />
Left: NICU Interior Images by<br />
Craig Aukland (Fotohaus).<br />
Right: Sky Ceiling, Sky Inside UK<br />
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Wh<strong>at</strong> People Are Saying About Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong><br />
‘Fantastic Exhibition. Pocahontas Figure head is<br />
superb- a stunning example <strong>of</strong> an ancient craft.’<br />
Tony, P<strong>at</strong>ient<br />
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‘We would like to thank you for <strong>the</strong> transform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> our ward environment, due to our<br />
wonderful <strong>art</strong>ists and your hard work which enabled us to achieve this. We have so much<br />
positive feedback; long-term p<strong>at</strong>ients are amazed <strong>at</strong> how much <strong>the</strong> ward has changed and<br />
improved.’<br />
Lyn Gardiner, Play Specialist on <strong>the</strong> Children’s Ward<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> past few years Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> has successfully<br />
introduced a wide programme <strong>of</strong> <strong>art</strong>s throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
hospital. This extensive and diverse programme does<br />
provide so many ways in which we can help communic<strong>at</strong>e<br />
with each o<strong>the</strong>r and <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> same time gain inspir<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
enjoyment. I believe th<strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>art</strong>s programme is vital to<br />
<strong>the</strong> wellbeing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH, fur<strong>the</strong>r enhancing our sense <strong>of</strong><br />
community and <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world around us.’<br />
Francesca Thompson, Director <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
Opposite page: Pocahontas, Andy Peters<br />
Circle: Puddle and P<strong>at</strong>ch, Will Wisden<br />
Background image: Child <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Railway, Bill Jackson<br />
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Finances<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> St<strong>at</strong>ement <strong>of</strong> Financial Activities<br />
Income Resources<br />
Voluntary Income:<br />
Don<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Legacies<br />
Total Voluntary income<br />
Investment Income<br />
TOTAL Incoming Resources<br />
Arts Fund, P<strong>art</strong> <strong>of</strong> registered charity 1018523<br />
RUH B<strong>at</strong>h NHS Trust Charitable<br />
<strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong><br />
£55,000<br />
£0<br />
£55,000<br />
£1,000<br />
£56,000<br />
Charitable Activities:<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ients’ Welfare and Amenities<br />
Staff Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, Welfare and Amenities<br />
Total Charitable Activities<br />
Governance Costs<br />
TOTAL Resources Expended<br />
Net Movement in Funds<br />
Fund Balance Brought Forward 1st April <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fund Balance Carried Forward 31st March 20<strong>11</strong><br />
Summer <strong>2010</strong> – Summer 20<strong>11</strong> Figures <strong>at</strong> a Glance<br />
P<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ing Artists: 254<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Artworks: over 800<br />
P<strong>art</strong>icip<strong>at</strong>ing Musicians: 32<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Music Performances: 18<br />
Music Workshops: 26<br />
Total Attendances: 213,500<br />
Volunteer Hours: 1012<br />
£39,000<br />
£0<br />
£39,000<br />
£2,000<br />
£41,000<br />
-£15,000<br />
£7,000<br />
£22,000<br />
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Volunteers<br />
Alongside <strong>the</strong> core team, developments in <strong>the</strong> programme<br />
from <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> could not have been possible without <strong>the</strong><br />
generous services <strong>of</strong> key volunteers and students.<br />
We would like to extend a special thanks to Jon<strong>at</strong>han Fisher,<br />
who was a volunteer General Assistant from Oct <strong>2010</strong>- July<br />
20<strong>11</strong>. His contribution to <strong>the</strong> programme went above and<br />
beyond and he was a key p<strong>art</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> team.<br />
Indigo Craig General Assistant<br />
Diane Samways Marketing Assistant September <strong>2010</strong> –<br />
December <strong>2010</strong><br />
Soundbite Volunteers:<br />
Jenny O’Brien Student Placement from Ashley Down College<br />
Diana McCormack Volunteer, Lunchtime Performances<br />
Julia Draper Volunteer, Lunchtime Performances<br />
Megan Lea Student Placement, B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
Eilidh Gillingham Student Placement, B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
Stu<strong>art</strong> Nelson Student Placement, B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
N<strong>at</strong>alie Mair Student Placement, B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
Claire Selbie Student Placement, B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
Right: Facing <strong>the</strong> World, Carol Denn<br />
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Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group<br />
Current ASG Members<br />
The Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group (ASG) is <strong>the</strong> committee th<strong>at</strong> oversees<br />
<strong>the</strong> work done by Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong>.<br />
The Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group is chaired by Steve Boxall, Head<br />
<strong>of</strong> Capital Projects <strong>at</strong> RUH and includes members <strong>of</strong> RUH<br />
staff and volunteers, p<strong>at</strong>ients, external health workers and<br />
members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local <strong>art</strong>s community,<br />
We are always looking for inspiring, motiv<strong>at</strong>ed and<br />
knowledgeable individuals to join <strong>the</strong> Arts Str<strong>at</strong>egy Group,<br />
so if you are interested in becoming involved in our work<br />
and future development plans or feel you have something<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer please get in touch with Hetty on 01225 824987 or<br />
email hetty.dupays@nhs.net<br />
Steve Boxall: ASG Chair and Head <strong>of</strong> Capital Projects, RUH<br />
Brian Stables: Chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH<br />
Howard Jones: Director <strong>of</strong> Facilities, RUH<br />
Carol Peden: Consultant, Intensive Care Unit, RUH<br />
Sue Tucker: Forever Friends Appeal, RUH<br />
Annie Beardsley: Artist and Facilit<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Elizabeth Griffin: Director <strong>of</strong> Minerva Centre, B<strong>at</strong>h<br />
Sheila Day: Retired GP<br />
Barbara Webber: RUH Friends Volunteer<br />
Jackie Price: Business Change Analyst, RUH<br />
2009-<strong>2010</strong> AGM<br />
The AGM was held <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> March <strong>2010</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Post Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Centre. The Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> team gave<br />
present<strong>at</strong>ions followed by guest speaker, <strong>art</strong>ist Molly<br />
Van Der Weij, who did a present<strong>at</strong>ion on Developing a<br />
Visual Language for P<strong>at</strong>ients and Practitioners to aid <strong>the</strong><br />
Communic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Pain Experiences in a Health Care Context.<br />
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Funders<br />
With Thanks to...<br />
BANES Arts Development Service: Str<strong>at</strong>egic P<strong>art</strong>ners 2008-<br />
2014<br />
RUH Charitable Funds<br />
Big Lottery Awards for All<br />
B<strong>at</strong>h Galleries Group<br />
Media Box<br />
Qu<strong>art</strong>et Community Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
B<strong>at</strong>h Fine Art and Decor<strong>at</strong>ive Society<br />
Frome Arts Society<br />
Concertina Charitable Trust<br />
Suited & Booted Studios<br />
B<strong>at</strong>h Spa University<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> Photographic Society<br />
BANES Primary Schools<br />
B<strong>at</strong>h Cultural Forum<br />
Arts and Health South West<br />
Live Music Now<br />
Lastly, but by no means least, a huge thank you to all <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>art</strong>ists and musicians who have given <strong>the</strong>ir time and talent<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Art <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> He<strong>art</strong> programme throughout <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
Sponsors<br />
Gre<strong>at</strong> Western Wine, B<strong>at</strong>h<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> RUH<br />
Forever Friends Appeal<br />
Little The<strong>at</strong>re B<strong>at</strong>h<br />
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Arts Programme Manager 2 nd Floor, B<strong>at</strong>h and Wessex House, <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>United</strong> Hospital NHS Trust, Combe Park, B<strong>at</strong>h BA1 3NG<br />
E: hetty dupays@<strong>ruh</strong>.nhs.uk T: 01225 824987 W: www.<strong>ruh</strong>.nhs.uk/<strong>art</strong><br />
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