May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the March edition of your Abbey-Link. By the time you receive this months directory there is talk of the possibility of all Covid restrictions being lifted! So if you welcome this news of getting back to normal and would like to start to get back out there and socialise again keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming local events. If you fancy treating yourself this month - why not pop along to The Village Cakery. Based in Churchdown, but they offer a variety of fresh cakes, brownies, cup cakes, coffee, milkshake and ice cream - I’m sure you won’t be disappointed, you can find them on page 25. Another treat for you, Kara’s hairdressing are offering a 25% discount during March on hair colouring if you take our advert, which you can find on page 23. Hopefully Spring is around the corner, so this is always a time for starting to look at the jobs that might need doing outside our homes to get our gardens Summer ready. We have a variety of gardeners, landscapers, and property maintenance businesses that can hep, you can find them on our index on poge 26. Also please remember it’s Mothering Sunday later this month so why not treat your mum and take her out to a great local Italian - Topolys - see opposite page for further details. If you run a local business and your customers live in one of our distribution areas, please do get in touch to find out how we can help get you in front of them with our March offer. 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
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 Mixing concrete
Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Variations in the ratio of the ingredients produces a mix suitable for different jobs but here we will be instructing you on a general purpose mix suitable for most garden tasks and shallow foundations – not house foundations. Mix 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts of gravel. What you use to measure the parts depends on how much concrete you need – normally buckets are the best measure, one part being a level bucket full. Adding water is not a simple matter as the sand you are using might already be wet. So use trial and error – add some water and mix until the consistency is right. How do you know – well a shovel full will stay in a loose heap and not slop over the edges but the mix is soft enough for you to smooth and shape easily. What ever you are applying the concrete to should be wet as this helps the concrete bind to it. The mix dries and hardens – but if it the conditions are too hot the mixture will dry unevenly and crack. So if the concrete is in full sun on a hot day cover it with a sheet so as to slow down the drying. As the mix dries, it will harden. But the drying, or ‘curing’ should be gradual, otherwise cracking may occur. To prevent cracking, plastic is placed over the curing concrete to trap the water inside, ensuring gradual curing.” 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
LAWNMOWERS
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 8
Rob Walters
Cheltenham Mowers
ARCHITECT
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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ESTATE AGENTS AB Drawings D2B Designs
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OVENS 1 28
Severn Vale Bathrooms
Colour Fence
V J Phillips
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BEAUTICIANS
PLASTERERS PJB Carpentry
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Garolla
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE BUILDING CONTRACTORS 9 11
Garden Care Services Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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BUSINESS Dynamic Sales Solutions 20
HAIR & BEAUTY Kara Hair & Beauty
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CAKE SHOP The Village Cakery
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First 4 Homecare 13
CARPETS Gloucester Carpet Outlet 17 Sapphire Carpets 16
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Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AR Home Improvements 16 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10 PJ Home Improvements 15
PROPERTY SOLUTIONS RESTAURANTS
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Topolys Italian
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 13
WINDOW CLEANER
GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes JS Landscapes
Skyline Softwash
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WINDOW INSTALLATION
LANDSCAPING COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Capper Plumbing 11 The Gas Man 11 Town & Country Plumbing 6
Ellis Property Solutions 21
HOME CARE
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
Bennetts Plastering 7 Cotswold Plastering Contractors 12
PLUMBING & HEATING
GARAGE DOORS
Darren Mann Wayne Mayer Building
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BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
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FLOORING Beauty Spot Glos
Oven Busters
PAINTER & DECORATOR FENCING
BATHROOMS
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A & A Double Glazing
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