May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the October edition of your Abbey-Link. This month we are celebrating publishing The Link Directories for 13 years. We started out with just the Abbey-Link going to 2500 homes and now we publish the Abbey-Link, Hucclecote Link and Tuffley Link directories and distribute to 16,500 homes. We think this is a great achievement and would like to take the opportunity to say a huge ’Thank you’ to all our readers, advertisers and distributors for helping us achieve this mile stone. Now Autumn is here and our thoughts start to turn towards the ’C’ word. Yes, I’m sorry, but Christmas is now around the corner, so if you are the one that organises the Christmas parties, perhaps you can find what you are looking for in the Abbey-Link. With Hatton Court on the opposite page and Bowden Hall on page 14, both advertising their festive party nights, make sure you reserve your space quick so you don’t miss out. Perhaps you are looking to book your own Christmas event and are looking for a venue to hold it - why not try any of the social clubs we have advertising with us; Abbeydale Community Centre on page 25, Robinswood Hill on page 31 and Saintbridge Social Club on page 28. All are great venues for a party. Finally any hair stylists out there looking for some part time work? Level One are recruiting, see how you can apply and for more details on page 20. Congratulations to Saira Souliman for winning this months Cineworld tickets, if you would like to be in with a chance of winning 2 Cineworld Tickets, give our Sudoku competition a try on page 33. Good luck and have a great month .... Sarah
The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. Printed by: The Color Company Tel: 01242 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk
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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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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.
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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Limited Company Accounts Limited Company Formation Partnership Accounts Self Employed Accounts Management Accounts Business Start Ups
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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Glevum Probus Club for Men We are a friendly, non-political club which meets at the St Lawrence Parish Centre, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Future talks are on the following subjects; Wed. 10th Oct. – Annual Lunch – (Members only) Wed. 24th Oct. - Mike Warburton - Scandal and Skulduggery in High Places Wed. 14th Nov. - Pam Street - The last Australian Explorer
Visitors are welcome. If you or someone you know, might be interested in attending any of these meetings please contact David tel: 01452 618059 . For more information please visit www.glevum-probus.org.uk. Please mention
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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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- 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
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)
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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 Removing wall tiles Removing wall tiles can be an arduous task depending on the original adhesive used. Before you start ensure that any sanitary ware is protected from scratching from falling tiles.Using a bolster line it up to the edge of the tile at an angle as close to the wall as possible and strike it with a hammer. You will probably find the first few tiles to be the hardest to remove. If standard adhesive was originally used the tiles should come away fairly easily from a solid wall, any excess adhesive stuck to the wall should be removed with a scraper. If the wall is made of plasterboard be prepared to have to re-board the wall as the adhesive may well damage the wall. In some cases it is just easier to rip down the plasterboard and renew it. Work your way around the tiles chipping from the edges until all the tiles are removed. Bear in mind small fragments will fly off so gloves and safety glasses are a must. If the tiles were originally fitted with a cement-based adhesive, then be prepared to spend a lot of time to remove them, and probably allow to replaster the walls afterwards. 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
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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 October 2018 3rd October 2018 Venom (TBC) Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed One of Marvel's most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starringTom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.
A Star Is Born (15) Starring: Bradley Cooper, Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Somerville Music superstar Lady Gaga stars in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper helms the drama, marking his directorial debut. In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer... until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an on-going battle with his own internal demons.
12th October 2018 Smallfoot (U) Starring: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, Danny DeVito, LeBron James Smallfoot' turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this 'smallfoot' brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.
Bad Times at The El Royale (TBC) Starring: Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Chris Hemsworth Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption... before everything goes to hell.
19th October 2018 Halloween (TBC) Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Patton Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (TBC) Starring: Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Chris Parnell, Jack Black, Ken Jeong Halloween comes to life in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine's 400-million-selling series of books.
22nd October 2018 The Hate U Give (TBC) Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Sabrina Carpenter, Common, Anthony Mackie Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighbourhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.
24th October 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody (TBC) Starring: Rami Malek, Ben Hardy, Aiden Gillen, Mike Myers BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were Tocontinue advertise call 01452 890242 always more like a family, and who to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 15th October 2018 and return, with your name and address, to The Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS
CONSERVATORIES
LANDSCAPING
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Correct Balance 13
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 26
Abbeydale Landscapes Heritage Landscapes
COVING SPECIALIST
LAWNMOWERS
ARCHITECT
Rob Walters
Cheltenham Mowers
D2B Designs
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Interior Needs 35
The Beauty Spot
AM Dance
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A D B Electrical Services 9 DMX Electrical 13
EJ Plastering
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ESTATE AGENTS
AM Nelmes Beaven Installations The Gasman
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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Zumba by Jane
Cornerstone Design & Planning Darren Mann
PJB Carpentry
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FLOORING 8 11
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FOOTCARE
BUSINESS
Elisabeth Ann Footcare
Dynamic Sales Solutions 29
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
CARPENTRY 5
Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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HAIRDRESSERS
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
CARS PJJ Car & Commercial
Level One 30
CLEANER Time for You
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COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Churchdown Computers 13 Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 11 Jemtek 9
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AR Home Improvements 30 Budget Property Maintenance 10 Dave Stevens 12 PJ Home Improvements 23 Premier Trades People 27
SOCIAL CLUB Robinswood Social Club 31 Saintbridge Sports Centre 28
SOLICITORS
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
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WINDOW CLEANER Al’s Window Cleaning
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VEHICAL SERVICING Glos Tek Auto Services
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HOTELS Bowden Hall Hotel Hatton Court
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PLUMBING & HEATING
Dee & Griffin
HOME DÉCOR Interior Needs
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
FITNESS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
P J B Carpentry
Al’s Window Cleaning
PLASTERER
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PATIO CLEANING
ELECTRICIAN
BLINDS Interior Needs Lindas Blinds UK Blinds
Oven Busters
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BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
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DANCE CLASSES
BEAUTY THERAPY
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OVEN CLEANERS
CURTAINS
BATHROOMS Severn Vale Bathrooms
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR Longlevens Window Repairs 7
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5
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