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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the December edition of your Abbey-Link. Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas! Where did that year go? If you are still looking to organise your Christmas night out, I can recommend the Spicy Kalkata restaurant in Longlevens, they are now taking bookings for Christmas and New Year and Abbey-Link readers can enjoy a 20% discount on both takeaways and dining in, with their advert. See their offer on the front cover. If you are in the need of a little pampering before your Christmas night out, why not pay a visit to The Beauty Spot on page 23, or Therapy by Sam Baggott on page 30, or for your hair we have Level One on page 19 or perhaps you are looking to brighten your smile, we have Cotteswold House Dental Care on page 30. All of these local companies can help you prepare for that Christmas party. Interior Needs on page 20, are starting their sale on December 1st, so if you are looking to update your home interiors, why not pay them a visit. The Nspcc are doing a Little Stars campaign this Christmas where you can name a light in Oxford Street, London, for someone special and the donations will all go towards helping to keep children safe this Christmas, read more about how you can get involved on page 35. The James Hopkins Trust are also holding their Kite Auction Ball in February, but you need to book your tables now for a great night out, whilst helping to raise funds for a fantastic local charity, more details are on page 35. If you have a business, now is the time to start thinking about your marketing for 2017. Well let us help you kick start 2017, by helping get you into 1000’s of local homes during January and February. We have a great Christmas Cracker Offer that may interest you below. Congratulations to Janet Watts for winning the Sudoku, Cineworld tickets will be on their way out to you. To be in with a chance to win Cineworld Tickets, see page 37. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sarah. The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. to adverts PrintedPlease by: Themention Color Company Tel: when 01242responding 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk
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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: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348
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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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Limited Company Accounts Limited Company Formation Partnership Accounts Self Employed Accounts Management Accounts Business Start Ups
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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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.
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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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LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●
FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING
ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed
Tel: 01452 614123 Mobile: 07787 182434 To advertise call 01452 890242
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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
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
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Daves Top Tips Radiator Problems If you are having problems with your heating system, here are a few things to look out for that could be the cause. 1: Top of radiator cold, bottom hot. This is usually a result of air in the radiator that has risen to the top and is stopping any more hot water filling the radiator. It is cured by “bleeding� off the air from the top of the radiator by opening the bleed nipple and allowing the air to escape If your radiators need constant bleeding then too much air is entering the system and the problem is a bigger one requiring a central heating engineer to have a look. 2: Top of radiator hot, bottom cold. Rust and sludge has probably built up in the bottom of the radiator and this will displace any water leaving the bottom of the radiator cold. Proprietary sludge removers can be used to clean systems through. Theses are on sale at all plumbers’ merchants but read the instructions before use. 3: Downstairs radiators hot, upstairs cold. This generally means that the feed and expansion tank in your loft has run dry which can indicate a problem with the valve. This needs addressing quickly and a change of valve is usually in order. This is not a huge job and, as long as you have turned off the water, is well within the capabilities of a DIY enthusiast. 4: Upstairs radiators hot, downstairs cold. This possibly indicates a faulty central heating pump and this should be checked by an engineer. 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
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No payment taken until the customer is completely satisfied with the work carried out
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Glevum Probus Club We are a friendly non political club which meets at the St Lawrence Church Centre, Barnwood on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month throughout the year with the exception of December when on the 2nd Wednesday in that month the AGM ends the year. Earlier in the year we had talks on Contemporary Spies, The first decent of the Grand Canyon and The Slapton Sands Disaster. Coffee, tea and biscuits are served from 10am and the meetings commence at 10.30am and last for 1 to 1 ¼ hours dependant on the speaker. Future talks are on the following subjects. November 9th Brian McBurnie on Sir Edmond Saunders “From Barnwood Lad to the Lord Chief Justice”. November 23rd Pam Street on Great Choral Voices. If you require any further information please feel free to contact Terry Cruttenden on 01452 612432.
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Film Releases for December 2016 nd
2 December MOANA (also available in 3D) This animated Disney film tells the tale of Moana, a young woman who uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui (voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)
SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew. Tom Hanks stars, while Clint Eastwood directs this adaptation of the pilots book “Highest Duty”
6th December OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand... This riotous comedy features an all-star line-up including Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon and TJ Miller.
9th December SNOWDEN The NSA's illegal surveillance techniques are leaked to the public by one of the agency's employees, Edward Snowden, in the form of thousands of classified documents distributed to the press. Joseph Gordon -Levitt stars in this Oliver Stone true-life drama.
16th December ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (also available in 3D) Jyn Erso, a Rebellion soldier and criminal, is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With help from the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks…
19th December BALLERINA This animated tale is set in Paris, 1879. An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.
21st December PASSENGERS The spaceship, Starship Avalon, in its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as the "Homestead Colony" and transporting 5,259 people has a malfunction in two of its sleep chambers. As a result two hibernation pods open prematurely and the two people that awoke, Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) and Aurora Dunn (Jennifer Lawrence), are stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from their destination.
30th December COLLATERAL BEAUTY When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 15th December 2016 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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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANTS
CONSERVATORIES
LANDSCAPING
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
AIRCONDITIONING
C & L Windows 21 Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 27
Charmont
COVING SPECIALIST
Cheltenham Mowers
Rob Walters
OVEN CLEANERS
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ARCHITECT D2B Designs
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Aqua Bathrooms
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The Beauty Spot 23 Therapy by Sam Baggott 30
BEDROOMS Interior Needs
ESTATE AGENTS
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Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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A1 Fascias
BOOK KEEPING CJ Bain Book Keeping
ELECTRICIAN
FASCIAS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
FIRE & SECURITY
Darren Mann
Ultra-Vision
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BUSINESS Web 4 Tradesmen
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Zumba by Jane
FLOORING
GL Caravan Care
PJB Carpentry
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CARPENTRY
C & G Cladding
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Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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Upton Chess Club
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Level One
Beaven Installations Charmont Ignition TJ Robins The Gasman Wilkos Plumbing
RESTAURANT
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ROOFING INSTALLATION
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Swift Removals Spicy Kalkata
Saintbridge Sports Centre 29
SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Budget Tree Services
HOME DÉCOR
AC Automotive
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Interior Needs
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 10 Jemtek 33
Steam Ahead
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
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VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 24
WINDOW CLEANER Al’s Window Cleaning
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TREE CARE
Colin Leigh 24 Neil Thomas 27 Rons Home Improvements 32
IRONING SERVICE
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SOCIAL CLUB
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C & G Cladding 6, 32 RD Home Improvements 28
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
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HANDYMAN
Remedial Sports
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements Dave Stevens Paul Workman & Sons Your Home
COMMUNITY CENTRE COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY
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PLUMBING & HEATING
REMOVALS FIRM
HAIRDRESSER
CLUBS
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
CHILDCARE Abbeymead Under 5’s
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FRONT DOORS 5
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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FITNESS
CARAVAN SERVICING P J B Carpentry
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PATIO CLEANING Al’s Window Cleaning
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A D B Electrical Services 9 DMXpressions 13
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BLINDS
LAWNMOWERS Oven Busters
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DENTAL CARE Cotteswold House
BEAUTY THERAPY
PJB Carpentry
CURTAINS Interior Needs
BATHROOMS
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding C & L Windows
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WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 6 Not Just Glazing 24
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