May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Happy New Year to you all! Welcome to the January edition of your Abbey-Link….. Hope you have all had, or about to have, (depending on when you receive this edition over the holidays), a lovely Christmas. I wonder what sort of year 2018 will bring? How many of you set New Year Resolutions? I don’t personally, because I think I’m setting myself up to fail but I do like to take a look back over the past year and look at all that I managed to achieve, so look at the positives from the past year, both in business and as a family, the successes we had, the places we visited, friends we saw, memories we made, and then start thinking about what adventures 2018 may bring. If you are someone who likes to set new year resolutions though, and if getting fit is one of them - we have a couple of local Zumba classes, which are suitable for all fitness groups, see more details on pages 21 & 25. The New Year is always a time when we might think about redecorating our home - Interior Needs, opposite and Uk Blinds on page 29 both have sales on during January, so take advantage and give your home a new look this year. Congratulations to Carol Bowman , 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 31. Wishing you all a happy and successful 2018. 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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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)
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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 set out and check a room for square Floor tiling, carpets or any number of things around the home require a degree of setting out. Remember a quarter of an inch out at one end of a 12 foot room, means about 2 inches out at the other end. It is important to start any appropriate projects with straight and square lines and it is very easy to accomplish. The method is called 3,4,5 and for the technically minded is based on Pythagoras's theorem which we won't go into now! Suffice to say that if you measure along one wall 3 feet (or meters or any other unit), and along the other wall 4 of the same unit, the diagonal line in between the points should measure 5 units. If it does your walls are square, if it doesn't, you need to mark some points that are square to start your work. 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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Film Releases for January 2017 1st January 2018 Molly’s Game The true story of Molly Bloom, a beautiful, young, Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknown to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defence lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led people to believe. 12thJanuary 2018 Darkest Hour A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a sceptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history. Previews: 13th/14th January, Release: 19th January 2018 Coco Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named HÊctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. 26th January 2018 Maze Runner: The Death Cure Thomas leads some escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions that the Gladers have been asking since they arrived in the maze. 24th January 2018 Downsizing When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.
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Complete the puzzle by 20th January 2018 and return, with your name and address, to The Hucclecote-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk
to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets Sudoku puzzles are provided by www.sudokuoftheday.com – visit them and get a new Sudoku every day!”
We invite applications for the post of exams invigilators to join our Team on a casual claim only basis. Enhanced Hourly Rate - £8.12 The requirements of this role are to ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best and to support the Examinations Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. The positions for Invigilators are on a casual claim only basis and the hours will be agreed in advance with the Examinations Officer. The role involves assisting with the supervision of internal and public examinations when required, as outlined in the attached Job Description. Full training is given. Successful candidates should be flexible in their hours of work, reliable and able to work as part of a team. They should possess good organisation and communication skills. Closing date: Friday 5 January 2018 Interview and Training Date: 15 January 2018 Start Date: 29 January 2018 To apply for this post, please visit the school website: www.barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk download and complete the application form and return with a covering letter to the Headteacher, either by post to: Barnwood Park Arts College, St Lawrence Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3QU or by e-mail to hr@barnwood-park.gloucs.sch.uk Please mention
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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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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS
COVING SPECIALIST
PATIO CLEANING
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Padham Walburn Accounting Services 22
Rob Walters
Al’s Window Cleaning
ARCHITECT
ELECTRICIAN
PLUMBING & HEATING
A D B Electrical Services 9 DMX Electrical 13
Beaven Installations Ignition The Gasman
D2B Designs
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ART CLASSES Pastel Pencil Art Classes 25
BEAUTY THERAPY The Beauty Spot PJB Carpentry
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ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck The Property Centre
FITNESS
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Zumba with Jane Zumba with Regina
BLINDS Interior Needs UK Blinds
Interior Needs
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Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
Chris Lee Plastering
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 32 Dave Stevens 12 Your Home 23
ROOFING INSTALLATION C & G Cladding
FLOORING 2 29
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PLASTERER
CURTAINS
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BEDROOMS
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SKIP HIRE ALTERNATIVE Junk Away No Delay
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BUILDING CONTRACTORS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
SOCIAL CLUB
Cornerstone Design & Planning Darren Mann
Jims Mowing Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
Robinswood Social Club 26 Saintbridge Sports Centre 35
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BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 15
HAIRDRESSERS
CARAVAN SERVICING
Level One Hair Steam Punk Rooms
GL Caravan Care
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
SOLICITORS Davies & Partners Solicitors 27 Dee & Griffin 17
TREE CARE Budget Tree Services
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WINDOW CLEANER
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Interior Needs
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
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HOME DÉCOR
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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Al’s Window Cleaning CDL Window Cleaning
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WINDOW INSTALLATION
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding
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LANDSCAPING
WINDOW REPAIR
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Heritage Landscapes 10 GS Landscape Solutions 22
Cloudy 2 Clear 28 Longlevens Window Repairs 7
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 11 Jemtek 9
LAWNMOWERS OVEN CLEANERS
CONSERVATORIES
Oven Busters
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Cheltenham Mowers
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Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 16
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