May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the December edition of your Abbey-Link. Can you believe we are already in the final month of 2018 and Christmas is now just around the corner! If you are looking to book a last minute night out - Bowden Hall still have some availability for their Christmas parties, check out the dates on page 15. Perhaps you are looking to book your own Christmas or New Year event and are looking for a venue to hold it - why not try one of the social clubs we have advertising with us; Abbeydale Community Centre on page 19, Robsinswood Hill on page 25 and Saintbridge Social Club on page 28 . All are great venues for a party. If you are thinking about redecorating your home before Christmas, then look no further than Interior needs, on the opposite page, to help you out. With their sale starting on December 1st and running right through until Jan 31st - why not pop in and have a browse at what they can offer, and enjoy a mince pie at the same time too. As our thoughts start to turn to the New Year, this is always a good time to try something new. Gloucestershire County Council are running a range of courses and day schools for adults who are wanting to learn some new activities for leisure and pleasure, if this is something that may interest you, have a look at the courses available, along with dates and times on page 14. Congratulations to Ian Green for winning this months Cineworld tickets. May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .... 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:
01452 723439 or 07973 621078 and speak to Graham or Angela for a free quote and friendly, helpful advice.
ABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE
Accountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale Area SMALL PRACTISE 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 From Less Than 15,000 50—100 15,000 100 30,000 150 40,000 180 60,000 210 75,000 230 90,000 240 Over 100,000 By Negotiation
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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 01452 863304 To advertise call 01452 890242
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LAWNMOWERS SERVICED – SHARPENED – REPAIRED ALSO: RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, ROTAVATORS, STRIMMERS, HEDGETRIMMERS ETC.
FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY Tel : CHELTENHAM MOWERS LIMITED Tel: 01452 616169 Unit B3, Nexus, Hurricane Road, Gloucester Business Park, Glos. GL3 4AG Visit and Buy On-Line at www.mowers-online.co.uk
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A.D.B ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
FAULT FINDING RE-WIRING & UPGRADES INTERNAL & EXTERNAL LIGHTING & POWER POINTS ELECTRICITY TO SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS ELECTRIC SHOWERS NIC PART P REGISTERED
ANDY BOUCHER TEL: 01452 371981 MOBILE: 07967 721966 25 Minster Gardens, Abbeymead No Job Too Small - Free Estimates. All work carried out to the highest standard Please mention
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- FULL HEATING SYSTEMS - BOILER REPLACEMENTS - POWER FLUSHING - COOKERS AND FIRES INSTALLED - ANNUAL SERVICING - LANDLORDS SAFETY CHECKS - BATHROOMS & EN SUITES - GENERAL PLUMBING ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE QUOTATIONS CALL ADAM ON: 07890 390220 OR VISIT www.a-m-nelmesheating.co.uk
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 Please mention
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 Finding level Levels come in many shapes, and each one has its own uses. A nine inch torpedo level is a handy item to have around to maybe level a bathroom cabinet, and a magnetic one is perfect for certain things like leveling a steel radiator. But it is not a good idea to try leveling a large surface with one when a four or six foot level would give much more accurate results. A line level is necessary when a string line needs to be level, and no other level is going to take its place in a pinch. They hook right onto the string, they are small, and they are cheap. A graduated level is used for plumbing work and will have marks to set the fall or drop of the pipe without having to constantly measure it, water after all does not like to flow uphill unless under pressure. Laser levels although fairly expensive are handy once again in certain places and can save you a great deal of time in many applications. 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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Website: thegasmangloucester.co.uk Email: info@thegasmangloucester.co.uk
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Statutory Admission Policy Consultation - Barnwood Park Arts College - Gloucester Barnwood Park Arts College is proposing changes to the Admissions Policy for 2020. In accordance with the School Admissions Code 2014, we are consulting on the admission arrangements for entry in September 2020/21. As part of this, Gloucestershire Local Authority insist that all schools in Gloucestershire are informed of the consultation. A Barnwood Park we see ourselves as a local school for local youngsters. To achieve this, the most substantial change to Barnwood Parks Admission Policy, is to remove the ‘catchment area’ defined as the Gloucester City boundary and replace this with the ‘geographical distance’ and in addition to include ‘ children of staff at the school’. The new policy can be found on the Admissions page of the Barnwood Park website: http://www.barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk The consultation period lasts from Wednesday 7th November until Monday 7th January 2019. Responses should be sent to: Mrs G Taylor at Barnwood Park Arts College, St Lawrence Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3QU, or please email: admin@barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk by Monday 7th January 2019.
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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
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The Property Centre receives national recognition at the EA Masters 2018 event The Property Centre has attained the high standards necessary to be awarded with a brand new mark of excellence in estate agency. On Friday 12th October, the results of the largest assessment of the property industry ever undertaken were announced and the winners were revealed at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards in London, hosted by TV’s Gabby Logan. Over 15,000 brands and 25,000 estate and lettings agency branches were subjected to a rigorous and thorough assessment conducted by Property Academy and the UK’s leading property portal, Rightmove. Each branch was scored against a unique set of performance and customer service criteria, using a combination of data analysis and mystery shopping in order to identify the best estate agency brands and branches in the country. The Property Centre, which achieved a Gold Award for Lettings and a Bronze Award for Sales, was delighted to be recognised. “It’s a fantastic achievement for us to win these awards, which put us in the Top 2% of all agents in the UK”, said Simon Trippett, Sales Director at The Property Centre. “As a local, independent estate agency and the Top-Selling agent in Abbeymead and Hucclecote, we have an unbeatable knowledge of both property and this area and we’re passionate about delivering the best possible customer experience. Winning this award is testament not just to the hard work all our teams put in, consistently going above and beyond for our customers, but also to the trust our customers have in us. “We have 9 offices in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Worcester and every one of them is outstanding. Any agent can go out there and say that they’re the best, but to be actually recognised by trusted brands like Property Academy and Rightmove, to have been proven to be the best, that speaks for itself and gives our customers the sure knowledge they’re getting the best, for their homes and their families”. For further information, please visit www.bestestateagentguide.co.uk or www.thepropertycentres.co.uk T. 01452 888088 To advertise call 01452 890242
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Correct Balance 13 Ilex Accounting 16
ARCHITECT
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Churchdown Computers 13 Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 11 Jemtek 9
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
LANDSCAPING
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CONSERVATORIES
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 20
LAWNMOWERS
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BEAUTY THERAPY
COVING SPECIALIST
OVEN CLEANERS
The Beauty Spot 23 Therapy by Sam Baggott 22
Rob Walters
Oven Busters
BEDROOMS
Interior Needs
D2B Designs
BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
PJB Carpentry
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Adult Education 2 13 21
BUILDING CONTRACTORS Cornerstone Design & Planning Darren Mann
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BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 29
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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PLASTERER 14
EJ Plastering
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AM Nelmes The Gasman
ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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FITNESS Zumba by Jane
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PJB Carpentry
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FOOTCARE Fab Feet
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE 13 18 10 11
HOME DÉCOR
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 27 Budget Property Maintenance 10 Dave Stevens 12 Robinswood Social Club 25 Saintbridge Sports Centre 28
SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Tayntons Glos Tek Auto Services
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WINDOW CLEANER 17
WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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VEHICAL SERVICING Al’s Window Cleaning
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HOTELS Bowden Hall Hotel
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SOCIAL CLUB
FLOORING
Interior Needs
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Al’s Window Cleaning
A D B Electrical Services 9
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
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PLUMBING & HEATING
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Time for You
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ELECTRICIAN
Gardening Plus Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
CLEANER
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PATIO CLEANING
EDUCATION
BLINDS Interior Needs Lindas Blinds UK Blinds
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CURTAINS
Cheltenham Mowers
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
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