{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u2019s it all about?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdult talks are short presentations which volunteers can deliver to potential volunteers, motivating them to consider joining in the fun week after week or whenever-they-can. 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