May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the April edition of your Abbey-Link. By the time you receive this months directory the clocks have gone forward and so we start to have longer days and hopefully there is a feeling of Spring around the corner. With all that’s going on around the world, we could all do with some positivity in our lives at the moment, so this month why not fill it with lots of little treats to yourself. Starting with a night out, pay a visit to our fabulous local Italian Restaurant Topolys - follow them on Instagram to see all the delicious dishes they serve up. Why not pop along to The Village Cakery. Based in Churchdown, they offer a variety of fresh cakes, brownies, cup cakes, coffee, milkshake and ice cream - I’m sure you won’t be disappointed, you can find them on page 25. Another treat for you, Kara’s hairdressing are offering a 25% discount during April on hair colouring if you take our advert, which you can find on page 15. With Spring around the corner, this is always a time for starting to look at the jobs that might need doing outside our homes to get our gardens Summer ready. We have a variety of gardeners, landscapers, and property maintenance businesses that can help, you can find them on our index on poge 26. If you run a local business and your customers live in one of our distribution areas, please do get in touch to find out how we can help get you in front of them with our April offer. Have a great month & enjoy your Easter break Sarah.
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Rob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing Also Painting & Decorating Service We now offer to skim textured ceilings to a flat finish or alternatively we provide a full range of high quality textured patterns Water damaged ceilings & Insurance work welcome
Domestic & Commercial enquiries welcome HOME: 01242 680976 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Highfield House, The Leigh, Cheltenham, GL19 4AG
MARK DUNKLEY
LINDEN TREE
HANDYMAN GARDEN SERVICES PATIOS LAID FENCES ERECTED DECORATING
GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL ALL WORK CONSIDERED ALL RUBBISH REMOVED FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN (WITH NO OBLIGATION) O.A.P RATES AVAILABLE FULL C.R.B CHECK OBTAINED (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
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All kinds of trees and hedges expertly felled, topped and pruned
GARDEN DESIGNED, MAKEOVERS AND RENOVATIONS JUNGLE CLEARANCE Friendly and reliable local company For more info visit www.lindentreegardens.co.uk
Call Bob on 01452 535696 (24 hour answering service)
Mobile 07957545926
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D2B designs Design and prepare architectural drawings for extensions, conversions, alterations and improvements to your home We also carry out custom designs for new homes with your needs in mind. All plans are prepared and submitted on your behalf for Local Authority Building Control and Planning Approvals. For a prompt, private and professional service call:
07973 621078 and speak to Graham for a free quote and friendly, helpful advice.
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DARREN MANN BUILDING CONTRACTOR Specialising in home extensions
Also Mini Digger with Driver for Hire 111 The Wheatridge East Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 5DW
Tel: 01452 612759 Mobile: 07778 818886 References available
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Dave’s top tips FLAT ROOF PROBLEMS
Over the last few weeks I have attended several premises with problems with their flat roofs. Some of these problems are purely down to the age of the roof, and others have been found to have large hollow bumps in them caused by moisture penetrating under the felt and expanding and contracting with the differing seasonal temperatures. This can be remedied with a patch once the bump has been flattened out, however a replacement is always the better option. Sometimes upon closer inspection it is found that chip-board has been used as the roofing board, (this was nearly always the case many years ago) and although the boards may seem sound I always advise that when the roof is re-felted that these boards also get replaced with OSB sterling board or marine ply. The reason for this recommendation is that chip board when wet can simply fall apart so it is not only dangerous to walk on but will soon let the water into your home, also with age it tends to become very brittle. Whereas Osb or marine ply makes a much sturdier base for your roof and is far more tolerant of some leakage without disintegrating at the same rate as chip board. Regards Dave Stevens. If in doubt call me (see main advert for number) and I will do the investigating for you. Disclaimer. All advice above is given in goodwill with many years experience. We cannot guarantee however that your problems will be rectified so please, if in doubt call us before undertaking any works yourself.
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Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories 41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
Website: thegasmangloucester.co.uk Email: info@thegasmangloucester.co.uk
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Gloucester Flower Arrangement Society How about a lovely afternoon simply sitting back and looking at lovely flowers ? If this appeals to you why not come along to the Gloucester Flower Club Arrangement Society’s next demonstration ? We meet at Wotton Hall Club Barnwood Road Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3JS. And our next meeting will be held on Wedneday April 6th – doors open at 1.15pm for a 2 pm start. Our demonstration for that day will be Penelope Harrison and her demonstration will be entitled “Green is the Colour or is it “ After the demonstration all the lovely designs are raffled and some lucky folk will be going away with an arrangement of lovely flowers and foliage. Visitors £6.00 and we hope that you will enjoy yourself so much you will feel you would like to join us, There are several stalls and at our April meeting we are holding a plant stall. After the meeting there is an opportunity to have a cup of tea ad a biscuit and have a chance to chat and discuss the work l with your friends. We should be glad to see you – don’t forget the date, Wednesday 6th April. “Please note there is a bus stop outside Wotton Hall “.
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Index of advertisers
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANT
COVING SPECIALIST
LAWNMOWERS
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 8
Rob Walters
Cheltenham Mowers
ARCHITECT
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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ESTATE AGENTS AB Drawings D2B Designs
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OVENS 28 1
Severn Vale Bathrooms
Colour Fence
V J Phillips
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BEDROOMS
PJB Carpentry
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PLUMBING & HEATING
GARAGE DOORS Darren Mann Wayne Mayer Building
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 14
Garden Care Services Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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CAKE SHOP 25
HAIR & BEAUTY Kara Hair & Beauty
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The Gas Man 11 Town & Country Plumbing 6
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 20 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10 PJ Home Improvements 19
PROPERTY SOLUTIONS Ellis Property Solutions 23
CAR AIR CON 11
HOME CARE First 4 Homecare
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RESTAURANTS Topolys Italian
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
Bennetts Plastering 7 Cotswold Plastering Contractors 16
17 Garolla
AC Automotive
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PLASTERERS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
The Village Cakery
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FLOORING PJB Carpentry
Oven Busters
PAINTER & DECORATOR FENCING
BATHROOMS
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CARPETS Gloucester Carpet Outlet 21 Sapphire Carpets 20
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
WINDOW CLEANER
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 17
Skyline Softwash
LANDSCAPING
A & A Double Glazing
GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes
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WINDOW INSTALLATION 11
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Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
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