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 <html><head><title>Expo Leaders</title></head><body>
+This list was initially compiled by Becka Lawson in autumn 2024 based on information from email requests, checking Ghar Parau applications and reports and the who/when pages.
+
 <h1>Expo Leaders</h1>
 <h2>Early years</h2>
 <p>
