May 2013
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Dear Neighbour… Welcome to the March edition of your Abbey-Link. Spring is just around the corner….hopefully! The clocks go forward at the end of the month, and so the evenings will start to get lighter, the weather a little warmer (fingers crossed) and we will all start to get out and about a bit more. It’s also time when we start to think about giving our homes a good Spring clean. Well we have plenty of businesses that can help you with that. With Time for You on page 30 and Helping you Services on page 16, both cleaning companies who can help with either regular or one off cleans around your home. Perhaps the exterior of your homes could do with a tidy up, we have Al’s Window Cleaning on pages 18 & 19, who can get your gutters and windows cleaned and on our index on page 34, we have a list of garden maintenance and property maintenance companies who can help get your homes and gardens ready for the Summer. Local events taking place this month; there is a Coffee morning and Mini Fayre being held at St Lawrence Church, Church Lane, Barnwood on Saturday 11th March at 10.00. 12.00, see more details on page 32. Then in May, the James Hopkins Trust are holding their annual Charity Golf Day, sign up now to take advantage of their early bird special, more information is on page 31. With the weather changing, Redmarley Cricket Club are currently recruiting new players for the season ahead, so if cricket is your sport read more on page 30. If you have a business, and are thinking of advertising, why not take advantage of our Spring offer below and when you take out a 4 month colour half page advertising package, it will only cost you £45 per directory per month.. If you are still unsure about whether to advertise with us, take a look below at what the benefits of advertising with us are. Congratulations to Melissa Mallen, 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 Have a great month 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 07581 449804 or 01531 248691
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 March 2017 3rd March 2017
Logan In a hideout near the Mexican border, an aging Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for the ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart). The pair are unexpectedly brought out from seclusion when a young mutant girl (Dafne Keen) arrives and needs their help to stay safe. James Mangold directed this third entry of the Marvel Comics Wolverine franchise.
10th March 2017
Kong: Skull Island A team of explorers and soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong.
17th March 2017
Beauty and The Beast The fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.
24th March 2017
Power Rangers Five teenagers (Dacre Montgomery, Becky G., RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, and Ludi Lin) become superpowered warriors in this reboot of the long-running kids' action franchise. The film also co-stars Elizabeth Banks and Bryan Cranston (the latter of whom provided voice work on the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers TV series).
31st March 2017
Ghost In The Shell Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, "Ghost in the Shell" follows Major, a one-of-akind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic's advancements in cyber technology.
Smurfs: The Lost Village The little blue homunculi created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo return for another adventure, this time on a quest through the Forbidden Forest to discover a long-hidden secret hinted at in a treasure map. Smurfette (voiced by Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer), and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) must overcome the forest's bizarre flora and fauna to get at the heart of the mystery.
Coffee Morning and Mini Fayre St Lawrence Church, Church Lane, Barnwood,
Saturday 11th March at 10.00. - 12.00. There will be Coffee and Cakes on sale A Cake Stall, Bric-a-brac stall and a small book stall. There is no entrance fee for the Coffee Morning. Please come along and support this event To advertise call 01452 890242
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Index of advertisers
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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 17 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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AUDIO REPAIR Tecsound Fault Ltd
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CURTAINS
ARCHITECT 31
Interior Needs
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Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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A1 Fascias
BUSINESS Web 4 Tradesmen
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CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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Swift Removals
C & G Cladding 6 CB Home Improvements 29
SOCIAL CLUB Saintbridge Sports Centre 35
SOLICITORS
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HOME DÉCOR Interior Needs
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ROOFING INSTALLATION
SPORT CLUB
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Remedial Sports
Garden Delight Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
REMOVALS FIRM
Colin Leigh 24 Handywoman Gloucester 28 Neil Thomas 27
COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
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Dee & Griffin
CLEANERS Helping You Services Time 4 You
Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
HANDYMAN
CHILDCARE Bright Horizons
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FLOORING
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AR Home Improvements 33 Dave Stevens 12 Your Home 26
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE 25
CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care
ESTATE AGENTS FASCIAS
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Beaven Installations Charmont TJ Robins The Gasman Wilkos Plumbing
BEDROOMS
Darren Mann
Chris Lee Plastering
Cambridge Weight Plan 22 A D B Electrical Services 9 DMXpressions 13
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
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PLUMBING & HEATING
Mels Luxury Mobile Beauty 30 The Beauty Spot 23 Therapy by Sam Baggott 22
BLINDS
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DIET PLAN ELECTRICIAN
Interior Needs Lindas Blinds
Oven Busters
PLASTERER
BEAUTY THERAPY
PJB Carpentry
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OVEN CLEANERS
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Redmarley Cricket Club 30
TREE CARE Budget Tree Services 8 Woodlands Tree & Garden 29
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
AC Automotive
LANDSCAPING
Al’s Window Cleaning
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
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WINDOW CLEANER 19
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
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 10 Jemtek 28
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