May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the August edition of your Abbey-Link. Can you believe the school Summer holidays are now here! 6 weeks lie ahead of family fun! I love the Summer holidays, but it is always a juggle keeping the kids happy whilst still trying to work - if any one has any top tips as to how they manage it, I’d love to hear them! Still many of us have a Summer holiday to look forward to. Whether you are staying in the UK or are lucky enough to be heading abroad, you may be thinking now is the time when you would like to loose those few extra pounds. Or if you are off on All Inclusive - may be you will be looking for help to loose those holiday pounds on your return! Slimming World have many classes in the area - see their advert on page 19 to find a class near you. If the weather stays like this during the Summer (maybe not quite so hot!) we all tend to spend more time in our gardens. If you would like some help to get your garden in tip top condition, so you can enjoy your outdoors, give one of our many gardeners or landscapers a call - you can find them all on our index on page 30. Dates for your diary - Gloucester goes Retro returns for it’s 5th year taking place on 24th August, in and around the town centre. See more information on the opposite page. The James Hopkins Trust are also advertising their next Karting event taking place in November - see all details on page 19. Have a great Summer... 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
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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.
ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE
Accountants for the Hucclecote and District Area SMALL PRACTICE FOR SMALL CLIENTS = SMALL FEES CHARGED BY US SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURNS IMMEDIATE SERVICE AVAILABLE * Fixed priced Accountancy/Taxation services. Accounts. Self Assessment. Tax Returns. PAYE. VAT. Bookkeeping etc. Annual Sales £ Annual Fee Less Than 15,000 50—100 * Limited Company Accounts 15,000 100 * Limited Company Formation 30,000 150 * Partnership Accounts 40,000 180 * Self Employed Accounts 60,000 210 * Management Accounts 75,000 230 * Business Start Ups 90,000 240 Over 100,000 By Negotiation Self Assessment tax returns completion from £50 *Self Assessment tax returns, Accounts problems *Free accountancy/Taxation Surgery. *Home visits to suit you Ring Mike Jefferies MAAT ICPA FCPA
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MARK DUNKLEY HANDYMAN GARDEN SERVICES PATIOS LAID FENCES ERECTED DECORATING 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)
CALL TODAY 01452 619883 OR 07817 337480
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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 How to solder a pipe joint
There are two types of fitting to make a soldered pipe joint, one which comes with a ring of solder already inside each end of the fitting, called a Yorkshire fitting, and the other, an end feed fitting. Soldered joints make a neat, tidy job but require a little practice and total cleanliness to "make" properly. If in doubt, compression joints, although bulkier, are easier to manage for the DIY'er First clean both the pipe and the fitting, inside and out, with wire wool until it is bright and shiny. You will then need to apply a liberal amount of flux to both the pipe and the fitting. Flux is a paste, which when activated by heat, removes oxides from the surface of the metal promoting fusion between the surfaces. Use a small, clean brush to apply the flux. Then "dry fit" as much of the pipe work together as you can, place all the pieces together where you want them and remember, with Yorkshire fittings you cannot just heat one end of the joint. The heat will travel to the other end and melt the solder ring,. This will make it impossible to connect to later on. Using a lead free wire solder and a protection mat, heat the joint with a blow lamp until, with a Yorkshire fitting, you can see bright ring of solder appearing between the fitting and the pipe. With an end feed fitting, touch the solder stick to the joint until it melts on contact. Then run the wire round the joint for as much of it as you can get to. The solder will melt at approximately 180 degrees c, so it gets pretty hot! Remove the heat when the solder starts to melt. The application of solder is still a good idea with Yorkshire fittings to be absolutely sure of a good joint. Make sure you have a damp rag handy, and after a few seconds, to allow the solder to set, carefully wipe the joint round. This will cool it and clean it. And finally if in doubt then please call and we can sort your soldered pipes for you, See main ad below. 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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Website: thegasmangloucester.co.uk Email: info@thegasmangloucester.co.uk
Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories 41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
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Film Releases for August 2019 01st August Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba The Fast & Furious franchise now features its first stand-alone vehicle as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw. Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs, a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw, a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015's Fast & Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they've tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent, who just happens to be Shaw's sister - these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. 02nd August Angry Birds 2 Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, Bill Hader The flightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level in The Angry Birds Movie 2! When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red, Chuck, Bomb and Mighty Eagle recruit Chuck's sister Silver and team up with pigs Leonard, his assistant Courtney and techpig Garry to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes. 09th August Playmobil: The Movie Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert, Kenan Thompson When her younger brother Charlie unexpectedly disappears into the magical, animated universe of PLAYMOBIL, unprepared Marla must go on a quest of a lifetime to bring him home. As she sets off on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds, Marla teams up with some unlikely and heroic new friends - the smooth-talking food truck driver Del, the dashing and charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher, a wholehearted misfit robot, an extravagant fairy-godmother and many more. Through their vibrant adventure, Marla and Charlie realize that no matter how life plays out, you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself! 16th August Dora And The Lost City of Gold Starring: Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Eva Longoria, Michael Pena Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever – high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, a mysterious jungle inhabitant and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. 23rd August UGLYDOLLS Starring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Pitbull, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias, Lizzo In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. 30th August Crawl Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father. Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears.
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Complete the puzzle by 20th August 2019 and return, with your name and address, to The Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk
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Glevum Probus Club We are a friendly, non-political club which meets at St Lawrence Parish Centre, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Future talks are on the following subjects; 14th August - David Shale The Home Chocolatier 28th August - Malcolm Lewis The Rodgers and Hammerstein Story Visitors and potential members are Welcome
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Radford Financial 7
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 15
CONSERVATORIES
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
ACTIVITIES Retro Festival
LANDSCAPING 2
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 14
ARCHITECT D2B Designs
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COVING SPECIALIST BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
Rob Walters
The Beauty Spot Touch of Beauty
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BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
Oven Busters
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BLINDS
Colour Fence Gloucester 26 27 17 16 9 27
PLUMBING & HEATING Capper Plumbing Dougfield Plumbing The Gasman
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 25 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10 Your Home 27
FLOORING PJB Carpentry
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RESTAURANTS GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Topolys
Dynamic Sales Solutions 23
Gardening Plus Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
SOCIAL CLUB
CAR AIR CON 11
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HEALTH &FITNESS
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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Slimming World Zumba by Jane
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HOME DÉCOR
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
BUSINESS
AC Automotive
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Kirby & Knott Financial Planning 12,13
BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann Pinetree Builders
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PLASTERER EJ Plastering
FENCING Blinds, Blinds, Blinds Interior Needs UK Blinds
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ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck The Property Centre
Cheltenham Mowers
OVEN CLEANERS
CURTAINS Interior Needs
LAWNMOWERS
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BEAUTY THERAPY
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Interior Needs
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Saintbridge Sports Centre 22
SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Tayntons
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
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