May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the August edition of your Abbey-Link. Can you believe it is August already! It feels like we had January and February and then - Wham - here we are in August! Life is starting to feel like it is getting back on track slowly, although the rules do seem to keep changing still week on week. Thankfully for our fantastic local businesses, the government are starting to give the go ahead for those industries that were still having to keep their doors closed. So this month we warmly welcome back; Interior Needs, our local interior design company for all your curtains and blinds, Ben Creese Country Butchers, who offer a home delivery service and local solicitors Dee & Griffin based in Hucclecote. Obviously they all have had to make alterations to enable them to open safely, so please check their websites before visiting them, but this is such good news and we wish them all the best when they open their doors to customers again. As I mentioned before, Covid 19 will have had such an impact on our local businesses that now more that ever it is a really important time for us to help support them and help get them back on their feet. We are proud to support many local businesses, and we do hope that over the coming months they will all be able to open their doors and we will be able to promote their fantastic services to you soon. Please all continue to take care and keep safe 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 Painting a flush door
A flush door is a door without any additions. There are no panels or glazing windows just a straight forward flat faced door. Painting a flush door, although they are the most basic of doors, is one of the hardest job of all door painting as there can be no break when painting a side. If you stop for more than a minute or two the edge of the paint hardens and this can show through the painted finish as a ridge in the paintwork. The flush door should be held open by using door wedges pushed in under the door after a piece of cardboard or old carpet off cut has been pushed under the door to protect the floor. Take off the door handles and smear a tiny bit of Vaseline on the hinges. This will stop any paint sticking to them and if you do get paint on the hinges it will allow you to wipe it off easily. Use the hose of the Hoover to suck out any sawdust from the lock or latch apertures. Flush doors can be painted by using a roller and if you do this use a small (radiator) roller. Go over the rolled door with a dry brush to brush out any stipple effects the roller may have left. It is much better, especially when using gloss paint to use a roller with natural fibres such as sheepskin, mohair or wool. 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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DMH Decorators Professional domestic & commercial decorators with over 25 years experience
No job too big or too small Call Darren on 07854 940411 Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories
for a no obligation quote
41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
Website: thegasmangloucester.co.uk Email: info@thegasmangloucester.co.uk
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HARTPURY DRAMA GROUP WE ARE STILL HERE WHAT IS MORE WE HAVE PLANS TO ENTERTAIN YOU FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT, EDIFICATION & ENJOYMENT ALL AT NO COST TO YOU AND WITHIN SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES WHAT CAN THIS BE - WHEN? HOW? WE HEAR YOU ASK ALL WILL BE REVEALED IN THE NEXT ISSUE UNTIL THEN PATIENCE AND TAKE CARE BEST WISHES FROM HARTPURY DRAMA GROUP
Glevum Probus Club During the Lockdown the Glevum Probus Club is holding weekly talks using Zoom. The club welcomes members & non-members male & female. Wednesdays at 10.00. Full details at www.glevum-probus.org.uk
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... 6
Interior Needs
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Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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FENCING
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Colour Fence 2 9
BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 19
BUTCHERS 16
CAR AIR CON AC Automotive
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
APA Heating 12 Capper Plumbing 8 The Gas Man 11 Town & Country Plumbing 6
Garden Care Services Garden Creations Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
AR Home Improvements 13 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10
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Sapphire Carpets
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
COVING SPECIALIST Rob Walters
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
HAIRDRESSER
RESTAURANTS
Paul Michael Hairdressing 18
Topolys Italian
HEALTH & FITNESS
ROOFING
Slimming World
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Luke Workman
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Dee & Griffin
HOME DÉCOR Interior Needs
CARPETS
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PLUMBING & HEATING
FLOORING PJB Carpentry
Ben Creese Butchers
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BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann
Oven Busters DMH Decorating
BLINDS Interior Needs
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PAINTER & DECORATOR
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
Cheltenham Mowers
OVENS
ESTATE AGENTS
BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
LAWNMOWERS
CURTAINS
ARCHITECT D2B Designs
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SOLICITORS
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 13
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WINDOW CLEANER Skyline Softwash
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
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