Abbey Link October

October 2012

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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your October edition of your Abbey-Link.

The new academic year is now well under way, and this can mean the beginning of a new era for many parents and children. Whether its their first days at primary or secondary school, or leaving the nest to start College or University, September can be the start of new beginnings. If you are looking for any help outside of school, we have a tutor on page 23 who specialises in Maths tuition.

If you are suffering with empty nest syndrome at this time of year why not try a new venture…... maybe its time to start that exercise regime, well it is only few months until Christmas is here! There are local fitness classes that take place in Abbeydale and Barnwood, see page 16 for more details . Alternatively why not look at taking up Art Classes, these take place at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre and you can find out more on page 22.

Its easy to be in The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd:

Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link Hucclecote Link And it’s incredible value too Most importantly it works

As I write this, it’s certainly feeling as though Autumn is here, and it won’t be long before the heating is on. We have some great plumbers in the Abbey-Link, and many of them have some great offers on, so why wait until Winter, give them a call now and see what they can do for you.

You can find out who they are on page 38.

Quarter Page from £21 Half Page from £35 Full Page from £60

Please remember that we have now launched the new Tuffley-Link magazine, so if you know of any business that has potential customers in the Tuffley area, and who may be interested in advertising in the Tuffley-Link please get them to contact me at sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk or ring 01452 617040

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For more information give me a call on or e-mail sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk Or visit www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk

Remember we can be found on our Face book page; www.facebook.com/ TheLinkDirectories or on twitter; www.twitter.com/@Sarah_Gerken we would love to connect with you.

Congratulations to Michael Webber for winning last months Sudoku competition, tickets to Cineworld Gloucester will be on their way to you.

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.

Abbey-Link to adverts PrintedPlease by: Themention Color Company Tel: when 01242 responding 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk

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A.G. GRIFFITHS PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES • • • •

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Full Heating systems Boiler repairs and replacements Fully fitted bathrooms Complete plumbing services include leaks and faults Annual servicing and safety inspections

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All aspects of electrical work undertaken Extra sockets, outside lights All works and parts guaranteed Free quotations

Telephone :01452 290078 Mobile:07973324634 27 Abbots Road , Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 5GF

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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 * Limited Company Accounts 15,000 100 * Limited Company Formation 30,000 150 * Partnership Accounts 40,000 180 * Self Employed Accounts 60,000 210 * Management Accounts 75,000 230 * Business Start Ups 90,000 240 Over 100,000 By Negotiation 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

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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

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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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 Abbey-Link when responding to adverts

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ABBCARE Installations • • • • • • • •

Conservatories P.V.C Doors P.V.C Windows Fascias & Gutters Brickwork Alterations Extensions Home Improvements Misted Sealed Unit Replacement All P.V.C work includes 10 year Manufactures guarantee

Grahame Wright Tel: 01452 546349 Mob: 07765 902002

R. H. NELMES PLUMBING AND HEATING Gas Safe Registered

Burst pipes ● Replacement taps ● Kitchen sinks ● Toilets ● Radiators ● Bathroom Installations ● Tiling ALL WORK GUARANTEED City & Guilds Qualified

Cat Flaps also fi ed

POWER FLUSH HEATING SYSTEM LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT

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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk Tel: 01452 303768 To advertise call 01452 890242

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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG Tel: 01452 314011 www.mastersheds.co.uk To advertise call 01452 890242

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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 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts

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Gardening Tips for October from Garden Delight..

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Flowers, Tubs and Borders Now is the time to plant out spring flowering bedding like Wallflowers, Stocks, forget-me- nots and pansies, try under planting them with winter and spring flowering bulbs to give extra colour.

October is a great month for planting out new trees and shrubs, the ground is warm from the summer and the autumn rain will enable the plants to establish quickly. Is also a good month for moving any deciduous shrubs taking a good root ball replant firmly incorporating some good compost in the soil.

Once the frost has blackened the leaves of Dahlias cut down the stems to about 6’’ and then lift and store in a frost free place ready for next year. Dusting the tubers with sulphur powder will help prevent rotting.

Lift and divide large clumps of early flowering perennials/herbaceous plants, late flowering varieties are best left to the early spring. Replanting the divided clumps will give you new plants and increase the vigour of the older plants.

Tall deciduous shrubs such as Rose, Buddleia and Lavetera should be cut back by a third this stops them rocking in the ground during the winter winds. If they do this a gap appears where the stem enters the soil, this gap can fill with water, freeze and then damage or even kill the plant.

Lawns Reduce the frequency of mowing raising the blades high, by the end of the month it will be time to stop mowing all together and put the mower in for service ready for next year.

If you haven’t already done so apply a good autumn lawn food which will help control moss and toughen the lawn up for the winter.

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Fruit and Vegetables Prune back Blackcurrants, Blackberries, Loganberries and Tayberrys train in the new canes to fruit next season

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Harvest and store pumpkins and marrows before the first frosts, sow cauliflower, peas and winter lettuce under cloches.

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Spray peach and nectarine trees with Dithane 945 to help prevent peach leaf curl.

Dig over veg plots to allow the air and water to penetrate incorporating in any garden compost and manure this will work in over the winter as the frosts break down the soil.

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Greenhouse Move inside any tender plants to over winter, ensure you watch out for the colder nights when you may need extra heat or need to apply fleece to give full protection.

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Water only when required and then in the morning only so that foliage does not remain wet over night.

Ensure there is good ventilation to keep up air movement and prevent dampness, take down any shading and make sure the glass is nice and clean to take full advantage of the winter sun.

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Plant of the month – Autumn Flowering Hebes – A wide range of evergreen shrubs which come in all sizes shapes and colours. Generally they have shiny oval leaves and during the summer and autumn months are covered in masses of spike shaped flowers. Flower colour ranges from white to dark blue. Most are compact in shape and height and range from 1-4ft. any garden soil with suit and choose a sunny or partially shaded position. Those with smaller leaves are hardier, prune back straggly or frost damaged growth in May to keep compact and produce flowers. Easy to propagate from cuttins taken in summer.

Check out our web site www.gardendelight.co.uk Disclaimer – these tips are the result of many years experience in gardening however no guarantees can be given. Remember there are principles to successful gardening but no formulas.

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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

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LINDEN TREE FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS • • • • • • • • •

BLOCK PAVING PATIOS FENCING GATES PERGOLAS GARDEN CLEARING RERE-POINTING SHED BASES CONCRETING

COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT FOR OAP’S OVER 25 YRS EXPREIENCE WE WILL BEAT ANY REASONABLE QUOTE

www.glosfencing.co.uk TEL: 01452 722548 MOBILE: 07841 753082 ALSO SUPPLIER OF SAND, GRAVEL & ORNAMENTAL GRAVEL

GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE 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

LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●

FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING

ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS

All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken

Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed

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C.D.L CHRIS LEE PLASTERING CONTRACTOR For all your plastering needs big or small For smoothing over artex, ceilings or walls, To garage conversions Just give me a call 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT

Tel: 01452 538328 Mobile: 07879 410369

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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It’s Hallowe’en Why on earth do we carve scary faces in to pumpkins?!

Here, we find out what it’s all about...

Hallowe’en has been described as “a perfect example of superstition struggling with religious belief”. We may all be aware of it — but how many of us know the origins of the annual activities of October 31st?

the colours of Hallowe’en because orange is the colour of harvest and black the colour of death.

Games such as apple bobbing and snap apples also became popular due to the abundance of apples at this time.

Hallowe’en dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. October 31st was the Celts’ New Year’s Eve, as they celebrated the end of the ‘season of the sun’ before the ‘season of darkness’ started on November 1st (their New Year’s Day). The Celts believed that evil spirits came with the darkness and that on October 31st the barriers between our world and the spirit world were at their weakest.

Dressing up also has ancient roots. When people thought this was the time ghosts came back to earth, they would wear masks if they left their homes that night so that the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.

The Catholic Church made 1st November the church holiday of All Saints Day in 835 AD, when all saints are remembered. (The 2nd November is All Souls Day, when the church remembers all those who have died). ‘Hallows’ is an old word for Saint, hence October 31st became All Hallows Eve, then Hallowe’en.

Many of the Hallowe’en activities we take part in today are a mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, with the season of harvest thrown in too. The original Celtic bonfires which were burnt to frighten the spirits away have now become all the candles we light, particularly in pumpkin lanterns (Apparently 99% of all pumpkins sold are for use as these Jack O Lanterns).

It’s thought that orange and black have become

‘Trick or Treating’ has become much more common in recent years, but it too has medieval origins. To keep ghosts away from their houses people would place bowls of food outside their doors. ‘Souling’ was another medieval European tradition. People would call at homes asking for soul cakes in return for praying for the souls of the donor’s deceased relatives.

Hallowe’en has undoubtedly become a bigger celebration in the last decade, with retailers selling costumes, decorations and accessories, but this success has brought reservations too.

Some parents have concerns about their young children out on the street in the dark, or that youngsters may take things too far and make a nuisance of themselves. And although many Christians celebrate it quite happily, others see Hallowe’en as a danger, flirting with the power of darkness and the occult. Some Church youth groups around the country now arrange ‘Alternative Hallowe’en Parties’ on October 31st.

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Fantastic Tan The Ultra Fast Spray Tan in the comfort of your home Sun Kissed & Sexy the healthy way

Simply have one for a special Occasion Weddings, Christening, Balls/Prom, Holidays.

Or just to make you feel brighter

Call Jackie to make an appointment 0796 790 8396 Discounts for parties Gift Vouchers available

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October 2012 Release’s Friday 5th October TAKEN 2 In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) and his wife (Famke Janssen) are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.

SINISTER Found footage helps a true-crime novelist (Ethan Hawke) realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity.

Friday 12th October HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teen-aged daughter. This animated kids tale features the vocal talents of Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Jon Lovitz and CeeLo Green.

RUBY SPARKS A novelist struggling with writer's block finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence.

Friday 19th October FRANKENWEENIE When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been. Tim Burton writes and directs this quirky black & white stop-motion animated tale.

MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE`S MOST WANTED Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith)and Melman (David Schwimmer) are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style.

Friday 26th October SKYFALL Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Daniel Craig returns as 007, facing off against the sinister Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem, best known from the Coen brother`s film call NO 01452 COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN).

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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th October 2012

and return, with your name and address, to Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

That's all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It's fun. It's challenging.

It's addictive!

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R W BATHROOM AND TILING Bespoke Bathroom Installation Tiling Service Specialist in Natural Stone Free Quotation No Obligation Contact Rob Tel: 01452 531858 Mobile: 07970 259494 To advertise call 01452 890242

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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

Derek J. Smart • • •

Painter Decorator General Builder 40 Years Experience Free Quotations Tel: 01452 412781 Mobile: 077198 19811

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Index of advertisers

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Add This Limited 10 Hucclecote Accounting & Taxation Services 15

ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester

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AIRCONDITIONING Charmont

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ARCHITECT

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic Gamlin Software Solutions Hop-2-it Jemtek

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Derek J Smart 7 10 31 35

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ART CLASSES Pete Garrard

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PLUMBING & HEATING

A D B Electrical Services Cleevely Electrical Glevum Electrical Hammond Electrics

ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck Parkers Estate Agents

Elegant Beauty Therapy Skin Treatment

BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry

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BLINDS Lindas Blinds

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With Nikki PJB Carpentry Garden Delight Just a Mow Linden Tree Mark Dunkley

Darren Mann SWJ Construction

Petals

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CARPENTRY 13 5

CARPETS Sapphire Carpets

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CHILD CARE Prickles Childcare

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Bohemian Beads

Cheltenham Mowers

Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre

OVEN CLEANERS

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Elite Loft Ladders Oven Busters

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SHEDS Master Sheds

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SOCIAL CLUB 23

Saintbridge Sports Centre

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SOLICITORS 17

Dee & Griffin Treasures

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TREE SURGEON

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Acorn Treecare Private Tuition AAS Vets

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

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A & A Double Glazing Abbcare C & G Cladding Elements Glass Fix Glazing

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WINDOW REPAIR

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Cloudy 2 Clear 24 Longlevens Window Repairs 37

LAWNMOWERS LOFT LADDERS

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY

Fantastic Tan

VETS

COMMUNITY CENTRE

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SELF TANNING

M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens

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CLOTHING

C & G Cladding

TUITION

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CLEANERS FashiONbudget

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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping LMS

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Cleaning Solutions

ROOFING INSTALLATION

LANDSCAPING

CHILDRENS PARTIES

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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HOTELS Hallmark Hotel Hatton Court

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Bright Sparks J C Property Maintenance RN Property Services

HOLIDAYS Portugal Villa

CARAVAN CARE

A G Griffiths A M Nelmes Beaven Installations Charmont Easy Plumbing Glevum Heating N Boothroyd R H Nelmes The Gasman

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

GREEN GROCERS

P J B Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry

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FITNESS

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

GL Caravan Care

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FLOORING 33 17

PLASTERER Chris Lee

R W Bathrooms & Tiling Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms Will Oliver Installations

BEAUTY THERAPY

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Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 13 Taylors Conservatory Care 36

BATHROOM INSTALLATION 36 15 21 19

Abbey Pet Care Nails and Tails

CONSERVATORIES

ELECTRICIAN

D2B Designs Paul Karlsson

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PET CARE

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Chiropractic Wellness Centre 16 Remedial Sports 16

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