May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the January edition of your Abbey-Link. Hope you have all had, or are about to have (depending on when you will receive this edition over the holidays) a lovely Christmas. As our thoughts turn to the New Year and we all start to recover from our over indulgence over the festive period, exercise can be at the top of the New Year agenda. We have a variety of local businesses that can help you get fit. From having fun with Zumba with Jane, found on page 23, or there’s Fun Liners - a local line dance class found on page 17, or maybe you fancy trying Yoga this year, if so you can find their advert on page 17 too. If you would like some help in loosing a few of those Christmas pounds, Slimming World hold a number of classes in the local area, see their advert on page 20 to discover where they are. Once Christmas is out of the way maybe you have an occasion to celebrate early next year - well Saintbridge Sports Centre are offering FREE room hire on Friday evenings and Sundays during January and February 2020 - to take advantage of this offer see more details on page 16 If you have little ones, and would like to try something new in 2020, Gloucester County Council are holding Stay and play sessions in your area, this is a great way of making new friends for both yourself and your child, read more about it on page 22 Congratulations to Jo Parslow on winning last months Sudoku, tickets for Cineworld are on their way to you. This months Sudoku can be found on page 29. May I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2020 ... 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
LINDEN TREE GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE 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
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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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- 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 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)
CALL TODAY 01452 619883 OR 07817 337480
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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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How to stop the smell and gurgling from your sink or basin. A very popular question is " How can I stop my basin/shower gurgling when I pull the plug out?" To solve this problem it’s a good idea to know what causes the problem. The water leaves the basin and begins its run into the trap underneath. This trap has water in it, which stops smells coming back up through the pipes into the room through the plughole. When the water from the basin passes through the trap, it begins its run to the main waste pipe and out into the external manholes and main sewers. Some of this journey is made through (inside the building) vertical pipes and sometimes through pipes that have rather more than the 1 in 40 slope, which is recommended for foul water drainage. This encourages the water to run very quickly and sometimes this causes a vacuum behind the flow. This vacuum sucks at the water that remains in the trap. Most often this "sucking" causes the water in the trap to bubble and gurgle - hence the gurgling noise. Sometimes the water is sucked out of the trap completely and this is when foul gasses can get back into the room. Fitting an air inlet valve is easy. The pipe from the trap can be cut (as near to the trap as possible) and a Tee piece inserted. The air inlet valve is then fixed to the top of a vertical length of pipe from the Tee piece. When the valve is fitted the water runs away as before but instead of the vacuum sucking water from the trap it just sucks air which is admitted through the valves. This allows the water to run away noiselessly from basin, bath and shower hence little or no disturbance to the water in the trap and no foul smells coming back through the plughole. 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
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 January 2020 01st January 2020 The Gentlemen Starring – Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant, Michelle Dockery, Henry Golding Guy Ritchie is back doing what he does best, gangster films! The Gentlemen follows American expat Mickey Pearson played by Matthew McConaughey who has managed to build a profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s willing to cash up the business forever, it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain from under him. From the director of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels comes a new and thrilling gangster film utilising an all-star cast with an American twist.
Jojo Rabbit Starring – Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson, Sam Rockwell, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen Taika Waititi, best known for directing and starring in What We Do in the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, brings his iconic humour and style to this new World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy, whose world is turned upside down her he discovers his single mother, played by Scarlett Johansson, is hiding a young Jewish girl in her attic. Aided by his idiotic imaginary friend Adolph Hitler, played by Taika Waititi himself, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
10th January 2020 1917 Starring – George MacKay, Dean Charles-Chapman, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden Sam Mendes, director of James Bond films’ Skyfall and Spectre, returns with an epic and gritty World War I thriller edited together to appear like the film was one long continuous take. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, the pair must cross enemy territory to deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers, including Blake’s very own brother. Early screenings from critics have lauded this as the next big epic war film with a personal and captivating story, filmed and edited in a unique and fascinating way.
17th January 2020 Bad Boys for Life Starring – Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Joe Pantoliano 17 years after Bad Boys II, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles as Mike Lowry and Marcus Bennett respectively, only this time, Marcus is now a police inspector and Mike is having a midlife crisis. The pair unites again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed on a previous mission, makes a retaliation effort on Mike just as they both are set to officially retire. Bad Boys for Life marks the return of the buddy cop film and promises to be as action-centric, funny and exciting as the previous two instalments.
Bombshell Starring: Nicole Kidman, Mark Duplass, Allison Janney, Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, Malcolm McDowell, John Lithgow, Rob Delaney Bombshell is one of the big Academy Awards contenders of 2020, and a film that great demonstrates the power of the #METOO. Based on the real life scandal that rocked the media industry, Bombshell is a revealing look into the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Charlize Theron who play female Fox News personnel and follows their allegations against founder Roger Ailes played by John Lithgow. This film is an intriguing look into this real world event that is still having repercussions to this day and will no doubt have a big presence at the next Academy Awards in February.
24th January 2020 The Personal History of David Copperfield Starring – Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Paul Whitehouse, Gwendoline Christie From birth to infancy, from adolescence to adulthood, the good-hearted David Copperfield is surrounded by kindness, wickedness, poverty and wealth, as he meets a wide array of remarkable characters in Victorian England. As David sets out to be a writer, his quest for family, friendship, romance and status, the story of his life turns out to be the most seductive tale of all. Dev Patel, seen recently in Yesterday and The Aeronauts, stars as David Copperfield, in a new film from the mastermind behind The Thick of It, The Death of Stalin and the cocreator of Alan Partridge, Armando Iannucci, comes a new comedy drama about David Copperfield and his quest to receive credit and acclaim throughout his life.
Paw Patrol: Read, Race, Rescue Starring – Justin Paul Kelly, Keegan Hedley, Lukas Engel, Samuel Faraci, Kallan Holley Based on the popular children’s animated television show, comes Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue, is a brand new big screen tale following our favourite puppy pals Ryder, Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky and more, as they save the day again. This is a perfect film for younger audiences to enjoy a trip to the cinema. It’s the Adventure Bay 500, and legendary race car driver, The Whoosh, can’t compete. The pups speed into action to help Marshall take the wheel against cheating rival, The Cheetah, for the Championship trophy in this all new, exciting Paw Patrol movie.
31st January 2020 A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Starring – Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Cooper Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rodgers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true–life friendship between Fred Rodgers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer, played by Matthew Rhys, is assigned to profile Fred Rodgers, he overcomes his scepticism, learning about empathy, kindness and decency from America’s most beloved neighbour. This delightful film brings Tom Hanks back on the big screen in a role he’s perfect for. Receiving positive early reviews, Tostory advertise 01452 617040 this American drama film tells the captivating of beloved call American television icon Mister Rodgers and his kind and profound effect on the world.
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 20th January 2020 and return, with your name and address, to The Abbey-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
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ARCHITECT D2B Designs
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CONSERVATORIES
LANDSCAPING
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 12
Abbeydale Landscapes GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes
BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
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COVING SPECIALIST Rob Walters
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LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers
BEAUTY THERAPY The Beauty Spot 21 Therapy by Sam Baggott 23
Interior Needs
BEDROOMS
ELECTRICIAN
CURTAINS 27
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LL Electrical
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Interior Needs UK Blinds
ESTATE AGENTS 27 26
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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BUILDING CONTRACTORS
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Darren Mann
Kirby & Knott Financial Planning 24
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BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 18
FLOORING PJB Carpentry
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CAR AIR CON AC Automotive
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE Garden Care Services Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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PLUMBING & HEATING AM Nelmes 7 Capper Plumbing 11 The Gasman 11 Town & Country Plumbing 25
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 13 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10
RESTAURANTS Topolys
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SOCIAL CLUB Saintbridge Sports Centre 16
CARPETS Gloucester Carpet Outlet 2 Sapphire Carpets 12
CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTRE Stay and Play Sessions
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PLASTERER EJ Plastering
BLINDS
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OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters
PJB Carpentry
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HEALTH &FITNESS Fun Liners Slimming World Yoga Zumba by Jane
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SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin
WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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HOME DÉCOR COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
Interior Needs
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING Beaven Installations 6 M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 13
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