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Meet Sharon…
“It’s like watching a flower opening up as they grow, develop and learn how to adjust to a new way of life. Building...
Read MoreFantastic Fundraising success for Orchardfest
On 11th and 12th August hundreds of people gathered at Puddle Wharf Farm to enjoy Orchardfest back for it’s 7th year! The weekend...
Read MoreSinging from the heart
Singing can have a vast variety of benefits on both your physical and mental health, including relieving stress, improving lung function, developing a...
Read MorePedalling for Primrose
In May 2023 more than 22,500 riders graced the Essex and London streets for the 10th anniversary of the hugely popular Ride London event....
Read MorePrimrose Hospice supports patients at home
We are pleased to launch our new support service, Primrose Hospice at Home. This new service is designed for patients attending our Day...
Read MoreA Smashing Start to the Summer!
Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time to fundraising and came along to our events throughout June and July. Our calendar was...
Read MorePrimrose People – Meet Martin…
“In time grieving can become giving. Giving to others is one route back into your joy and back into your light. This is ...
Read MoreHappy International Yoga Day!
The 21st June 2023 marks the longest day of the year as well as international yoga day! At Primrose Hospice & Family Support...
Read MoreHave you visited our shops recently?
Have you spotted our Primrose People campaign whilst you’ve been out and about? We’re so pleased to have recently launched our latest campaign...
Read MorePrimrose People – Meet Alison…
“I think we are great at getting people to talk about things that they may feel uneasy about. At Primrose Hospice, we are...
Read MoreJoin Primrose Hospice for a Summer of Fun!
Summer is just around the corner! We know we haven’t had much sun – yet – but we’ve got a jam packed Summer...
Read MoreMarion’s Marvellous Marmalade
How do you like your marmalade? On toast? In a cake? When Marion told us she was entering a Marmalade making competition that...
Read MoreTreat yourself this Easter!
Take some time out this Easter to try out this delicious mini egg cupcake recipe! Enjoy with your loved ones or treat yourself!...
Read MoreWorld Autism Acceptance Week
World Autism Acceptance Week takes place between 27th March and 2nd April, to raise awareness about autistic individuals throughout the world. Here at...
Read MorePolice Switch it up with Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre
In January the U3B team from West Midlands Police visited Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre to present a generous £500 donation. After...
Read MoreMeet our Magnificent Marathon Runners
On Sunday 23rd April around 50,000 runners will take to the streets of our capital city for the iconic London Marathon. We would...
Read MoreMeet Kim…
As part of International Women’s Day (8th March) we want to introduce you to Kim, one of the many wonderful women we support...
Read MorePink Ribbon Foundation supports Primrose Hospice
At Primrose Hospice we are privileged to be awarded grants by various foundations, that help us to support our vital care and support...
Read MoreLetterbox Love spreads friendship and love this Valentine’s Day with Primrose Hospice
This Valentine’s Day join Primrose Hospice with our brand new campaign – Letterbox Love. Looking for that perfect gift for your loved ones?...
Read More25 years of Lights of Love bringing our community together
Now in its 25th year, Primrose Hospice’s special Lights of Love appeal has raised over £26,000 in 2022. This year’s appeal saw the...
Read MoreThree steps over the threshold
Often people will visit us in what might be the hardest time in their life, so the support our team provides is vital...
Read MoreA Sea of Santa’s supporting Primrose Hospice
Where else would you see over 300 Santas on a Sunday morning? At Primrose Hospice’s annual Santa Fun Run of course! On Sunday...
Read MoreMandy’s Nudie Memory
Mandy Haden was a patient at Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre, she was also one of fifty “Nudies” who took part in...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice & Family Support Centre Christmas Opening Hours
You can view our Christmas Opening hours below: Day Hospice and Wellbeing: Our Day Hospice and Wellbeing will be closed between 24th-27th December...
Read MoreStoke Prior Bares all for charity calendar!
Earlier in 2022 a group of incredible supporters from Stoke Prior Village in Bromsgrove decided they wanted to fundraise for Primrose Hospice’s GALS...
Read MoreGet your 2023 off to green start with Primrose Hospice!
When Faye’s Mum and Aunty Mary sadly died she came to Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre for support around coping with her...
Read MoreSally’s Sunflowers Blooms for Primrose Hospice
As the weather is getting colder we want to reflect on something a little more summery. Sally’s Sunflowers is a collection of eco...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice Open Afternoon 1.12.22
Join us on 1st December 2022 to see how Primrose Hospice can support you and your loved ones. On Thursday 1st December 2022 we will be...
Read MoreChildren’s Grief Awareness Week
Did you know a parent of a child under 18 dies every 22 minutes in the UK?* Children’s Grief Awareness Week falls in...
Read MoreGet Festive and Fit with Primrose Hospice this Christmas!
This December Primrose Hospice have got the perfect way to kick off your festive activities. Our signature Santa Fun Run is back once...
Read More25 years of support for Primrose Hospice’s Redditch Shop
Birthday celebrations were in order in September for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre’s Redditch Shop who celebrated their 25th Birthday trading in...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice offers Warm Space to our community this Winter
Here at Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre we know that this Winter may be a particularly tough one for a lot of...
Read MoreLondon Marathon runners pound the pavements for Primrose
On Sunday 2nd October over 40,000 runners took to the streets of the capital to take on the 26.2 miles of the iconic...
Read MoreFantastic funding success for Primrose Hospice Family Support
Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre supports hundreds of children, young people and families every year through their Family Support Services. They are...
Read MoreRecord breaking £26k raised for Primrose Hospice at Orchardfest 2022!
Orchardfest came back with a BANG in 2022! Held at Puddle Wharf Farm on 13th August 2022, Orchardfest started in 2016 organised by...
Read MoreEnvironmentally friendly fundraising from S&H Schoolwear and Sports
S&H Schoolwear and Sports in Bromsgrove have raised over £1000 for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre by selling pre-loved uniforms for Bromsgrove...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice ventures to the seaside!
Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre focus on helping our patients not only to manage their illness and symptoms but also achieve their...
Read MorePrimrose has a roaring good time raising over £18,000!
On Saturday 9th July Primrose Hospice held our annual ball at Sixways Stadium with this year’s theme being the Roaring 20’s. Supporters came...
Read MoreThe Children’s Team Outdoor Adventure
The Children’s Team recently enjoyed an exciting trip to Blackwell Outdoor Adventure to celebrate the end of their most recent Primrose Young People’s...
Read MorePie Splat Fun for Primrose Yellow Week!
Every year the community of Bromsgrove and Redditch help to fundraise and paint the town Yellow during Primrose Hospice’s YELLOW WEEK. This year...
Read MoreLet’s hear it for our Volunteers!
Here at Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre we’re proud and very grateful to the 400 volunteers who help us all year round....
Read MoreWhy bereavement support matters.
Around 60 million people across the globe die each year. This leaves behind bereaved families and friends who may find it hard to...
Read MoreSuccessful local Business lunch with Bromsgrove MP raises over £3000 for Primrose Hospice.
Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre were pleased to once again be joined by their patron The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP at...
Read MoreFurry Friends visit Primrose Hospice!
Last week Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre had a furry visit from West Midlands Police Dog Handlers with their latest puppy recruits...
Read MoreBromsgrove Prep Pupils’ Flourishing Fundraising for Primrose Hospice!
We’re excited to say Year 7 pupils from Bromsgrove Prep have been working hard before Christmas through our Flourishing Fivers initiative and have...
Read MoreSpectacular Finstall Christmas Light Switch on raises over £4000 for Primrose Hospice
For the past twenty years Malcolm and Wendy Molloy have decorated their Finstall House with hundreds of Christmas lights and have raise funds...
Read MoreLights of Love donations raises over £30k for Primrose Hospice
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Lights of Love. We’re really pleased to say that our Lights of Love 2021 campaign...
Read MorePrimrose Patron and MP Sajid Javid raises 20k for Hospice
We were delighted to hear that Patron of Primrose Hospice, Bromsgrove MP and Health Secretary Sajid Javid once again was going to be...
Read MoreA trip out on the water
We were so pleased to get out in the fresh air with our service users on a recent canal boat trip with Worcester,...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice COVID-19 Update
On the 8th December 2021 the government announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron...
Read MoreVictor’s Memorial Game
Our Men’s Group were recently able to enjoy a memorial day at Bromsgrove Sporting Football Club in memory of Victor Aguera. Victor was...
Read MoreChildren’s Grief Awareness Week
From the 18th November to the 25th November it’s Children’s Grief Awareness Week. Here at Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre, we wanted...
Read MoreLocal Law firm partner with Primrose Hospice
We’re so pleased that local law firm mfg Solicitors have voted Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre to be their local charity for...
Read MorePolice officers lace up their trainers and raise over £30,000 for Primrose Hospice
On Sunday 24th October over 300 Police officers, their colleagues, families and friends all pulled on their running gear and ran the Rock...
Read MorePrimrose Hospice closed July 8 for staff training
Primrose Hospice Day Hospice and Coppice Centre will be closed on Thursday, July 8 for staff training. This will also affect all Primrose...
Read MoreCovid survivor Leighton completes Snowdon trek
THIS is the moment covid-survivor Leighton could only dream of last year – stood atop Snowdon with his eldest daughter Chloe. Leighton Webster,...
Read MoreWest Midlands Police dog named after hospice
Police dog named PD Primrose in honour of hospice....
Read MoreCovid survivor Leighton’s Snowdon climb to say thanks
A FATHER-of-three who nearly died after contracting coronavirus will scale Snowdon for the hospice which supported his family. Last year, Leighton Webster was...
Read MoreNinety-one-year-old Jim Wood’s Wing Walk
After a year delay for Covid, Jim Wood is finally taking on his Wing Walk...
Read MoreTheo’s support for Big Summer Stroll
Theo, nine, is backing its Big Summer Stroll after receiving bereavement support from Primrose....
Read MoreJoin in with Yellow Week and raise funds
Primrose Hospice is holding its first ever Yellow Week from Monday, June 7 to celebrate the local hospice and raise much needed funds....
Read MoreDying Matters: Benefits and Wills advice
Primrose Hospice's benefits advisor Clare Stallard has filmed a video offering Benefits and Wills advice as part of Dying Matters Week 2021....
Read MoreFundraiser Abi excited to meet business leaders
New fundraiser Abi Coulson is looking to speak to business leaders in Redditch and Bromsgrove...
Read MoreChildren speak about bereavement on Channel 5 News
Children speak to 5 News about bereavement and the support from Primrose Hospice....
Read More‘Happy tears’ as Sharon appointed ambassador
“Primrose Hospice has become a massive part of our lives."...
Read MoreFrontline staff given vaccine and weekly Covid tests
Primrose's frontline care and family support staff have been given their first vaccine dose and weekly Covid testing....
Read MoreGardening volunteers awarded for 25 years’ service
Linda and Millie have dedicated 25 years to Primrose Hospice's gardens....
Read MoreLockdown 3: How this affects Primrose Hospice
How Lockdown 3 has affected Primrose Hospice. Your questions answered....
Read MorePrimrose’s charity shops temporarily closed
Primrose Hospices charity shops temporarily closed....
Read MoreVirtual hospice brings festive cheer to patients
Our virtual hospice sessions will also take place in January too....
Read MoreChildren’s books dealing with death and bereavement
Primrose Hospice's Children and Young People's team suggest children's books dealing with death and bereavement....
Read MoreGood news – Primrose’s shops reopen
We look forward to welcoming customers back to our charity shops....
Read MoreHow massage is helping our patients and families
Our Complementary Therapist is teaching families and carers how to carry out massage on patients....
Read MoreNew Head of Clinical Services appointed
Vanessa Gibson joins the team at Primrose Hospice as Head of Clinical Services....
Read MoreHigh Sheriff visits Primrose for Hospice Care Week
High Sheriff of Worcestershire Mark Jackson visited Primrose Hospice for Hospice Care Week....
Read MoreSolicitors signed up for Make A Will Month in October
Make A Will Month returns in October with Astwood Law and King Will's Wills...
Read MoreSajid Javid MP raises £13,000 at Kew Gardens 10k
PRIMROSE Hospice patron and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has raised over £13,000 by taking part in the Kew Gardens 10k. Mr Javid took...
Read MoreMusic fans enjoy socially-distanced Orchard Fest
The socially distanced Orchard Fest took place on Saturday in aid of Primrose....
Read MoreWhat you need to know before visiting Primrose Hospice
We know you probably have a few questions about visiting Primrose Hospice following the easing of lockdown measures. Primrose Hospice has taken steps...
Read MoreCatshill FC match cancelled but Primrose still score
Catshill FC Over 50s have had to postpone their annual International Charity match due to Covid 19 restrictions - but Primrose Hospice has...
Read MoreAll Primrose Hospice charity shops reopen
Primrose Hospice's charity shops are all open for business....
Read MoreKai’s 19-hour gaming marathon Facebook Fundraiser
A TEENAGER took part in a 19-hour video game marathon raising money through Facebook Fundraiser after hearing about the increase in demand for...
Read MoreKevin takes on challenge to say thanks for supporting wife
KEVIN Thurman, from Headless Cross, Redditch, hopes to complete a 100k indoor cycle ride in under three hours and will live stream the...
Read MoreHeadless Cross charity shop to reopen to customers
Primrose Hospice is excited to announce that it is planning to reopen its Headless Cross store on Saturday, July 4. And there will...
Read MoreCoronavirus: How Primrose Hospice has risen to the challenge
A statement from Primrose Hospice’s CEO David Burrell. After a frenetic few weeks, we have now entered a stage where we are refining...
Read MorePic-A-Primrose lockdown photography project launched
PHOTOGRAPHERS of all abilities are being asked to take pictures of what lockdown means to them for the Pic-A-Primrose project. Moosecat Creative has...
Read MorePeople wanted for ALM Fitness 12-hour workout
ALM Fitness is holding a 12-hour workout marathon which will raise money for three charities including Primrose Hospice on Saturday. A team of...
Read MoreV-Sprint Cycle Club will cycle 2,600km in 26 hours
Members of V-Sprint Cycle Club will use the virtual cycling app Zwift to take on The 2.6 Challenge for Primrose Hospice....
Read MorePace for Primrose launched as demand surges
People can sign up to Pace for Primrose to do a sponsored run or walk and raise money for hospice care....
Read MorePrimrose’s CEO responds to Government announcement regarding charity funding
David Burrell, CEO of Primrose Hospice, tonight thanked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for announcing funding and paying tribute to charities during tonight’s Government briefing....
Read MorePrimrose Hospice charity shops closed temporarily
Dear customers and supporters, For the health, safety and well-being of our customers, employees, volunteers and communities, Primrose Hospice is temporarily closing all...
Read MoreCoronavirus: A message from Primrose Hospice’s CEO
Information from the Family Support team in response to Covid19 Information from Children and Young People’s Services in response to Covid19 A message...
Read MoreRugby fan back at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways
A RUGBY fan and hospice patient who was having difficulty attending matches was given the VIP treatment thanks to Primrose and Worcester Warriors....
Read MoreCoronavirus: Latest update from Primrose Hospice
At Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, clients , staff and volunteers is our primary...
Read MoreCoronavirus: A statement from Primrose Hospice
To all our patients, clients, volunteers, visitors and staff We appreciate that this is a worrying time for us all and ensuring the...
Read MoreFootball rivalries put aside for Premier League Pedal
MIDLANDS football fans who work at Mondelez will be putting rivalries aside for charities including Primrose Hospice. Aston Villa supporter Michael Huggins and...
Read MoreWANTED: Brave people to Parachute for Primrose
Brave people looking to take on the ultimate challenge can sign up to take part in Parachute for Primrose. Places are available for...
Read MorePrized pickled onions raise £160 at social club’s disco
A PRIZED jar of homemade pickled onions fetched an incredible £160 during an at a social club’s Christmas disco in aid of Primrose...
Read MoreSlimming World members donate Christmas treats
DETERMINED Slimming World members handed over a mountain of their unwanted Christmas goodies to Primrose Hospice. Fifteen bags and a box crammed full...
Read MoreCharity of the Year: Staff from vietec raise £10k
WING WALKING, golf and a test of knowledge helped a Redditch based ICT specialist vietec raise over £10,000 for their local hospice. Dedicated...
Read MoreSuper sleuths wanted for Murder Mystery Dinner
SUPER sleuths can enjoy a Murder Mystery Dinner and intrigue by order of the Squeaky Blunders on Saturday, February 8. Sarah Harrod, from...
Read MoreClaire Lomas MBE to give inspiring talk
Paralysed campaigner and fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has been announced as the guest speaker for Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast. The 39-year-old will be...
Read MoreParents can pick up preloved uniform in aid of Primrose
A SCHOOLWEAR shop will be selling pre-loved uniform to support hospice care in Bromsgrove. Parents can buy or donate good quality, second-hand school...
Read MoreThomas Brothers lend their support to Lantern Walk
People can enjoy a dusk-lit Lantern Walk around the grounds of Ragley Hall on Saturday, February 1 in aid of Primrose Hospice. Primrose’s...
Read MoreMemory Tree ‘planted’ to remember loved ones
A BEAUTIFUL new Memory Tree has been placed at Primrose Hospice for families to remember a loved one. Ironmonger Steve Webb from SPW...
Read MoreBritain’s Craziest Christmas Lights are back in Finstall
Christmas lights in Finstall will raise cash for Primrose Hospice....
Read MorePrimrose to hold its first ever Carols by Candlelight
MUCH loved Christmas carols, music and readings will help residents remember a loved one during Carols by Candlelight held at Primrose Hospice. Residents...
Read MoreChildren’s choir will delight patients after appeal
A CHILDREN’S choir will add some festive cheer to hospice patients’ Christmas party after an appeal on social media. Children from Hanbury CE...
Read MoreBusinesses raise £18,000 during Corporate Challenge
FIRE walks, wearing yellow and limited-edition badges were just some of the ways businesses raised almost £18,000 during Primrose’s Corporate Challenge. Businesses based...
Read MorePrimrose takes over Radio 2 for Children in Need
FAVOURITE songs chosen by patients, families and volunteers were played on Radio 2 after Primrose took over the station for Children in Need....
Read MoreMorrisons Foundation donates £17,654 to Primrose
MORRISONS Foundation has donated £17,654 to Primrose Hospice, a local charity that provides free care to patients and their families with life limiting...
Read MoreLive mannequins brighten up Bromsgrove
LIVE mannequins sharing facts about Primrose Hospice were featured in the window of the hospice’s charity shop in Bromsgrove. Shoppers watched as team...
Read MoreDad’s Wing Walk raises over £3,000 in memory of father-in-law
A DAREDEVIL father-of-two raised £3,195 for Primrose Hospice with a ‘crazy’ Wing Walk in memory of his father-in-law. Darren Bullows, from Bromsgrove, wanted...
Read MoreSajid Javid MP meets patients and bereavement support group
PATIENTS and bereavement support group members met Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid when he visited Primrose Hospice....
Read MoreFather-of-two’s cycle ride in memory of beloved nan
A FATHER of two cycled 100k with six friends in memory of his beloved nan, grandad and father-in-law. Tom Burbridge, from Redditch, decided...
Read MoreTalented musician leaves £15,000 gift in his Will
A TALENTED musician who was cared for by Primrose Hospice has left a generous donation of £15,000 to the charity in his Will....
Read MoreNCS teens organise and hold fundraiser within a week
A DETERMINED group of teens planned and carried out a walking marathon for Primrose Hospice in just five days. The 16-year-olds, who are...
Read MoreWhyFest 2019 will drum up support for Primrose
MUSIC fans young and old can enjoy an afternoon of live music and fundraising at the revamped Why Not Inn. WhyFest 2019 will...
Read MoreLondon Marathon place up for grabs at Primrose Ball
A PLACE in the incredible London Marathon will be up for grabs in the silent auction at Primrose Hospice’s third annual ball. The...
Read MoreHappy memories of the seaside created during Beach Day
HAPPY memories of day trips to the seaside were created for patients as Primrose Hospice was transformed into Bromsgrove-on-Sea. Patients enjoyed beach games,...
Read MoreCorporate Challenge launched at The Orangery
AN AFTERNOON reception helped to launch Primrose Hospice’s Corporate Challenge at The Orangery in Ipsley on Monday. Staff from businesses across Bromsgrove and...
Read MoreSisters inspire Stephen’s mammoth cycle ride from Hull to Hannover
A CYCLIST took on a mammoth ride between two countries to raise money for the hospice which supported his two sisters after they...
Read MoreOver 1,000 people enjoy Primrose Summer Fete raising £5,500
THE sun shone down as visitors enjoyed the fun at Primrose Hospice’s Summer Fete on Saturday (June 22). Over 1,000 people visited the...
Read MoreFamily of “inspirational” Sara Meddings donate almost £8,000
The family of a “brave, beautiful, determined and inspirational” mum-of-two has donated almost £8,000 she raised in honour of the hospice which “saved...
Read MorePop into Primrose for our annual Summer Fete
Primrose Hospice is excited to announce that our annual summer fete is on Saturday 22nd June and will be a fun-filled afternoon! The...
Read MoreTeam from The Alex take on Birmingham 10k in memory of friend
A TEAM from Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital will take on the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k to raise funds for Primrose Hospice in memory of...
Read MoreJo celebrates milestone birthday with charity wing walk
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? – No, it’s Primrose Hospice’s volunteers’ manager who will be wing walking for the charity....
Read MoreBusinesses can learn how to leave a digital legacy
BUSINESSES can learn how to leave a digital legacy to be proud of during a networking event at Basepoint Business Centre on Friday,...
Read MoreFabulous five make marathon effort for Primrose Hospice
THE ‘fabulous five’ runners raised a fantastic £10,000 for Primrose Hospice after completing the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 28. Fundraising...
Read MoreAlice, 11, raises almost £200 giving up chocs for Lent
A DETERMINED young girl who has given up all sweets and chocolate for Lent has raised almost £200 for Primrose Hospice. Kind-hearted Alice...
Read MoreSean shears off dreadlocks
A MAN had his prized dreadlocks chopped off to raise money for the hospice which supported his mum’s best friend. Sean Price, from...
Read MoreSnowy holiday doesn’t stop dancing duo
A COUPLE taking part in Strictly Worcestershire for Primrose Hospice made sure they packed their dancing shoes on a recent snow-filled mini break....
Read MoreNew website now in full bloom
SPRING is in the air and the new Primrose Hospice website is now in full bloom with a fresh new look and easier...
Read MoreFitness fanatics blaze a fundraising trail
FITNESS fanatics were put through their paces at David Lloyd Bromsgrove – raising heartbeats as well as vital funds for Primrose Hospice. Four...
Read MoreMarubeni-Komatsu plan year of fundraising
REDDITCH-based construction machinery distributor, Marubeni-Komatsu, has announced it will be raising funds Primrose Hospice throughout 2019 through a range of events. Marubeni-Komatsu was...
Read MoreBromsgrove MP Sajid Javid announced as Patron
MP for Bromsgrove, Sajid Javid announced he has become Patron of Primrose Hospice at the charity’s Business Lunch. Mr Javid made the special...
Read MorePrimrose Choir’s sweet sound of fundraising
THERE was the sweet sound of success for a hospice choir who have raised £5,000 within six months for Primrose Hospice. Members of...
Read MoreBeautiful Lantern Walk raises thousands
THE stunning grounds of Hanbury Hall were lit with hundreds of fairy lights and walkers carrying lanterns on Saturday evening. As the winter’s...
Read MoreLights of Love 2018 raised £36,000
We are delighted to announce that our Primrose Hospice Lights of Love appeal for 2018 raised an amazing £36,000 which will go towards...
Read MoreShine bright in memory of a loved one this New Year
Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove are inviting the local community to join them for a one mile dusk lit walk around the grounds of...
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