May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the June edition of your Abbey-Link. Well at last it is starting to feel like a bit of normality is now returning. Many adults have now had at least one vaccine, with many of the over 50’s already having had 2 in our areas. Retail is opening up again, and that is great news for many of our local businesses. Beauty salons, hairdressers and leisure centres have all started to open their doors again and I’m sure we can’t wait to get back and support them. We have a few beauty salons that advertise with us and they would love to have your support, you can find them all on our index page, page 26. How many of you have managed to have a meal out, and been able to sit indoors since the middle of May? How nice has that felt, especially with the way the weather has been recently! Fingers crossed, it the covid numbers don’t start to creep up too much, as well as us now being allowed inside restaurants, we will be able to move into the final Step 4 from 21st June. So now the question on everyone’s mind is where will we be able to go for our Summer holiday? I know that as I have family living abroad, I can’t wait to be able to visit them, Covid allowing of course! Thankfully our Community & sports centres are now also opening up and events can start to take place, so if you are looking to get back out there or are hoping to plan an event - do get in touch with them, Please do keep on supporting our local Businesses, they need it now more that ever. Have a great month but please all continue to take care and keep safe 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
MARK DUNKLEY
LINDEN TREE
HANDYMAN GARDEN SERVICES PATIOS LAID FENCES ERECTED DECORATING
GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE
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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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
Call Bob on 01452 535696 (24 hour answering service)
Mobile 07957545926
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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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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 Water hammer, the cause! A frequent questions is how to stop "water-hammer" when water has been drawn from a system. First it is important to know how it occurs. The entry of cold water into your tank is controlled by a "ball valve". As hot water is drawn off, cold water rushes in from the cold tank to replace it. When you flush the loo, the same thing happens in your cistern. The incoming flow is regulated by a float, which rises with the water to shut off the valve when the tank is full. When the mains cold rushes into the tank/cistern it causes ripples on the waters surface and the float bobs about, opening and closing the valve. It is this vibration within the valve and on the float arm which, when reverberating along the pipe, initiates the cause of water hammer. The velocity of the water flowing through the valve means that when it is shut there is a build up of pressure behind the valve, as more water tries to push on through the pipe. This increase in pressure causes a pressure wave to form which travels back down the pipe. The wave then travels up and down the pipe until the energy is dissipated through friction, this is why there is a ‘hammering’ effect. We will cover how to prevent water hammer in another top tip. 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
Website: thegasmangloucester.co.uk Email: info@thegasmangloucester.co.uk
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANT
COVING SPECIALIST
OVENS
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 8
Rob Walters
Oven Busters
DRAINAGE ARCHITECT
PAINTER & DECORATOR
MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12
V J Phillips
D2B Designs
Beauty Spot Glos 17 Therapy by Sam Baggott 16
ELECTRICIAN
PLASTERERS
MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12
Cotswold Plastering Contractors 23
ESTATE AGENTS
PLUMBING & HEATING
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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FENCING BEDROOMS
Colour Fence
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 19
AR Home Improvements 20 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10
PJB Carpentry
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RESTAURANTS
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GARAGE DOORS BUSINESS
Garolla
Topolys Italian
Dynamic Sales Solutions 15
GARDEN MAINTENANCE CAR AIR CON AC Automotive
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
Garden Care Services Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Gloucester Carpet Outlet 21 Sapphire Carpets 20
SECURITY Foxmoor Fire and Security 18
SPORTS CENTRE WINDOW CLEANER
Beaven Installations 18 M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 19
Glide Window Cleaning 24 Skyline Softwash 13
LANDSCAPING
A & A Double Glazing
WINDOW INSTALLATION
CLEARANCE Rapid Clearance
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Saintbridge Sports Centre 2
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CARPETS
Capper Plumbing 11 MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12 The Gas Man 11 Town & Country Plumbing 6
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FLOORING Darren Mann
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BEAUTICIANS
PJB Carpentry
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BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
Abbey Landscapes GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers
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