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There are 3 twin and earth wires coming out of the ceiling where I removed the previous light fitting from. The 3 red lives are all connected together. The 3 green earth wires are all connected together. 2 black neutral wires are in a block together and the other black neutral wire is in a block on its own. I didn't record the connections when I removed the previous light fitting. I connected the new led light, which has a metal base which fits flush to the ceiling, by connecting the group of 3 red wires to the brown on the new light fitting; the 2 black wires connected together to the blue on the new light fitting and the group of 3 earth wires to the earth connection on the new light fitting. The single block black neutral wire is not connected to anything. I did not touch the wall switch at all. When I turned the power back on the light came on and stayed on even when I "switched it off" at the light switch. I would really appreciate advice how I can rectify this. I have changed many light fittings with no problems. I usually take photos of the connections prior to starting work or draw the connections and this has always stood me in good stead. I have now learnt my lesson but still need to fix the connections for the new light. Thanks.