May 2013
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Dear Neighbour... Happy New Year! Welcome to the February edition of your Abbey-Link. So how are the New Years Resolutions going? Have any of you stuck with them into February I wonder? Dry January was a bit of a non starter in this house…. but I have actually joined a gym this year and so far I’m still going - ok, It’s only been about 3 weeks now, but I am hoping that I can keep this up, at least for a few months! So I wonder what this year will bring for you? Perhaps you may be on the move this year….. Michael Tuck, on the front cover and The Property Centre on the back cover are both locally based estate agents, give them a call to help sell your home. If you are looking to have your house cleaned, Time 4 You on page 30 and Helping you Services on page 16 can both to help get your home ready. If you are thinking of sprucing up your home this New Year, perhaps investing in new doors, windows or a conservatory then C&L Windows & Conservatories on page 19 can help give your home a make over, or if it’s more of an internal make over then Interior Needs on page 18, can help with all aspects of interior design, pop along to Eastern Avenue and take a look. If you have a business, and are thinking of advertising, why not take advantage of our February offer below and we can get your business into all 3 directories for the price of 2 when you take out a 4 month colour advertising package. If you are still unsure about whether to advertise with us, take a look at what the benefits of advertising with us are below. Congratulations to Julie Bacon, 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 33. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy 2017…….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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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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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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Dave’s top tips Frozen Condensate Pipe Over the last few cold months I have had a number of calls from people who have had problems with their boiler breaking down. The culprit boilers tend to be the modern and now common condensing combination type boiler. This is the type that heats water on demand with no immersion tank or loft header tank. The problem has been due to the extreme cold weather we have had over the last few years causing the condensate pipe to freeze and causing the boiler to shut down. This affects both hot water and heating. The cure should it happen is usually to thaw the pipe with warm water untill the condensate within the pipe runs freely, then a quick press of the reset button upon restarting the boiler and all should be well. However prevention is better than cure, So wherever possible exposed condensate pipe should be treated in the same manner as exposed water pipe and be properly lagged to prevent the ice forming within the pipe. An even better solution is to relocate the pipework so as it runs inside the building and flows into an internal trap such as you would find under the sink. This then mixes the hot waste water from the sink with the cold condensate and is in much less danger of freezing. Things to bear in mind are to ensure the new pipework runs downhill with no air traps as this can in itself cause a boiler to shut down. Also the water should be expelled into a sewerage drain rather than a fresh rainwater drain. A little bit of thought now could save many a cold night with no heating and a lot less aggravation in the future. 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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Film Releases for February 2017 3rd February 2017
Resident Evil 6 Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity's final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.
Rings A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days 10th February 2017
Fifty Shades Darker While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.
The Lego Batman Movie Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. 17th February 2017
John Wick : Chapter Two Keanu Reeves returns in the sequel to the 2014 hit as legendary hitman John Wick who is forced to back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.
The Great Wall In this action epic set in 15th century China, a group of British warriors join up with an effort by Chinese forces to defend the Great Wall from a supernatural menace 24h February 2017
Patriots Day An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis's actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANTS
CONSERVATORIES
LAWNMOWERS
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Gloucestersphere Accountants 24
C & L Windows 19 Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 15
Cheltenham Mowers
AIRCONDITIONING
COVING SPECIALIST
PATIO CLEANING
Charmont
Rob Walters
Al’s Window Cleaning
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D2B Designs
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BEAUTY THERAPY The Beauty Spot
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BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
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BLINDS Interior Needs Lindas Blinds
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BOOK KEEPING CJ Bain Book Keeping
Interior Needs
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PLASTERER 18
Chris Lee Plastering
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A D B Electrical Services 9 DMXpressions 13
Beaven Installations Charmont Ignition TJ Robins The Gasman Wilkos Plumbing
ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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FASCIAS Zumba by Jane
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FLOORING
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Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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AR Home Improvements 33 Dave Stevens 12 DR Refurbishment & Maintenance 31
FITNESS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS BUSINESS
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PLUMBING & HEATING
A1 Fascias 22
Oven Busters
ELECTRICIAN
Darren Mann Web 4 Tradesmen
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CURTAINS
ARCHITECT
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OVEN CLEANERS
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REMOVALS FIRM Swift Removals
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CARAVAN SERVICING
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
ROOFING INSTALLATION
GL Caravan Care
Garden Delight Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
SOCIAL CLUB
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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HAIRDRESSER
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Hair Care by Leonie Level One
CHILDCARE Bright Horizons
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C & G Cladding 6 CB Home Improvements 29
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Dee & Griffin
Saintbridge Sports Centre 35
SOLICITORS 14
SPORT CLUB
HANDYMAN
Redmarley Cricket Club 30
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Colin Leigh 24 Handywoman Gloucester 31 Neil Thomas 27
Budget Tree Services 8 Woodlands Tree & Garden 29
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
Interior Needs
CLEANERS Helping You Services Time 4 You
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COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Remedial Sports
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 10 Jemtek 31
HOME DÉCOR 18
TREE CARE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
AC Automotive
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
Al’s Window Cleaning
LANDSCAPING
A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding C & L Windows
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
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WINDOW CLEANER 17
WINDOW INSTALLATION 28 6 19
WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 6
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