May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the May 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 70’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. How many of you feel better now you’ve had a hair cut?! 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. Fingers crossed, it the covid numbers keep dropping, then eating inside restaurants will be allowed later on this month, as we all know the British weather can be unpredictable, so as much as it has been great to go to the pub, it has been rather weather dependant! Covid 19 will still be part of our lives for a while though, and so if you are concerned about how clean the air is where you work, whether at home or in the office, then why not look at the page opposite and think about purchasing a Clean Air Unit to help give protection to your work space. Please do keep on supporting our local Businesses, and if you know of a business might be interested in advertising with us do get in touch, as the advert above, there may be a £20 voucher in it for you. 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 Changing a lock There are a number of reasons why you may need to change the locks at home. Maybe you have lost your keys. The easiest lock to change is what is commonly called the Yale lock. This lock is actually called a night latch and the whole assembly does not need to be changed as the internal working latch, barrel or cylinder, can be changed independently of the rest of the mechanism. This allows you to use a new key that after all is the usual purpose of changing locks At the back of the door you will see the lock box. This is held on by two screws, which are located above and below the actual door latch. Release these screws completely and put them somewhere safe. You will then be able to wiggle off the lock box. When the lock box is removed you will see the locks back plate. This is the plate that holds the whole lot to the door. Sticking out of the back plate you will see a thin bar with grooves across its width. This is called the shank. Above the shank and to either side of it are two screw heads, which hold the barrel or cylinder to the back plate. Unscrew these and put them with the lock box screws. You should then be able to pull the barrel or cylinder out of the door. Take a new barrel or cylinder and lay it alongside the one you have just taken out. Measure the length of the shank and using a strong pair of pliers and a hacksaw, cut the new shank to the same length as the old. The grooves that are already partially cut in the shank are there to help you. When you have sawn a little way through the shank you should be able to bend it downwards to allow the shank to split in the correct place. Re assembling the lock is now a direct reversal of the procedure you used to dismantle it. 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
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 8
Rob Walters
Commercial Ltd
DRAINAGE
OVENS
ARCHITECT
MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12
Oven Busters
D2B Designs
Beauty Spot Glos 17 Therapy by Sam Baggott 16
ELECTRICIAN
PAINTER & DECORATOR
MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12
V J Phillips
ESTATE AGENTS
PLASTERERS
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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BEDROOMS
Colour Fence
PLUMBING & HEATING PJB Carpentry
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GARAGE DOORS BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Garolla
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GARDEN MAINTENANCE
BUSINESS CAR AIR CON AC Automotive
Garden Care Services Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER P J B Carpentry
Jules Design & Print
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SECURITY
CARPETS
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
Gloucester Carpet Outlet 21 Sapphire Carpets 20
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 19
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 9 Jemtek 9
Topolys Italian
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
AR Home Improvements 24 Budget Property Maintenance 4 Dave Stevens 10 Handy Little Man 20
RESTAURANTS
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CARPENTRY
Capper Plumbing 18 MJ Harris Domestic Repairs 12 The Gas Man 11 Town & Country Plumbing 6
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Dynamic Sales Solutions 15
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BLINDS
Cotswold Plastering Contractors 23 Paws Pet Services
FLOORING
Darren Mann
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PET CARE FENCING
J W Blinds
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BEAUTICIANS
PJB Carpentry
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BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
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Foxmoor Fire and Security 18
WINDOW CLEANER Glide Window Cleaning 24 Skyline Softwash 13
LANDSCAPING Abbey Landscapes GS Landscape services Heritage Landscapes
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers
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