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Optegra Brighton CPD Event: 24th February 2025 6.30pm

10 February 2025

Dear All,

Apologies if you were unable to open the link previously sent. Please click here for details of the Optegra Brighton CPD event on 24th February 2025, starting at 6.30pm.

Kind regards,

East Sussex LOC

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