August 2013 by Sarah Gerken

May 2013

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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the August edition of your Abbey-Link. Wow - what a scorcher July turned out to be...now the question is will it hold out for the Summer Holidays? Wouldn’t it be great to have a Summer holiday in England this year, and know that you only need to pack Summer clothes!!! Are you off on your holidays this month?..If so perhaps you would like a bit of pampering before hand. Well, we have a couple of local beauticians advertising with us this month, Therapy by Sam Baggott - a local salon, and mobile technician, Beauty By Emma, who can come out to visit you in the comfort of your own home. Both are on page 16 and can get you in tip top condition for your holidays. With the recent birth of our future king, Prince George, it seems everyone is full of baby talk. Well here in Gloucester it’s no different, our NCT group are currently on the look out for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep the local weekly Bumps and Babies Groups going. The weekly meetings are a fantastic way to meet new and expectant mums and dads, whether it is their first, second or fifth baby but without helpers they will be unable to continue. The group runs every Tuesday 10:30am to 12 at the Salvation Army Hall, Gloucester. You can read more details about this group on page 37. Please feel free to try our Sudoku competition on page 33, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the local Cineworld. Feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk

Have a great month and enjoy your Summer Sarah.

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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 To advertise call 01452 890242

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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

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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 To advertise call 01452 890242

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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Rob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:-

Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing 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: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Visit website at www.robwalters.co.uk

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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

- FULL HEATING SYSTEMS - BOILER REPLACEMENTS - POWER FLUSHING - COOKERS AND FIRES INSTALLED - ANNUAL SERVICING - LANDLORDS SAFETY CHECKS - BATHROOMS & EN SUITES - GENERAL PLUMBING

LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT

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Tel: 01452 538328 Mobile: 07879 410369

CALL ADAM ON: 07890 390220 OR VISIT www.a-m-nelmesheating.co.uk

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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG Tel: 01452 314011 www.mastersheds.co.uk Please mention

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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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Gardening Tips for August from Garden Delight..

Flowers, Tubs and Borders Continue to water and feed baskets and tubs regularly Spray roses to control black spot and mildew, pick up and dispose of any fallen leaves as these can carry disease forward to next year. Tie in any new growth on ramblers or climbers as this will provide the framework for next year. Vine weevils will be laying eggs in tubs and containers and Lily beetles will be very common so it’s a good time to water the compost with Bio Provado helping solve the problems for up to 4 months. Prune Wisteria by reducing back this years growth to 5/6 buds Pick Sweet peas regularly to encourage more flower production. Keep Camellias, Magnolias Rhododendrons and Azaleas well watered. Its at this time of year they produce flowering buds for next year, if they dry out the buds will drop off. Trim over Lavenders, Santolinas and Curry plants after flowering, doing this will keep the plants compact and fresh, careful not to cut into the old wood. August is a great month for taking cuttings – these are semi ripe wood cuttings ( shoots that have not flowered and are now starting to age but not yet turned woody) Root in a gritty compost. Plants you can choose are for example – Lavenders, Penstemons, Hydrangeas, Rosemary, Salvias, Heathers etc..

Fruit and Vegetables Pinch out the tips of runner beans as soon as they reach the top of the canes/poles. Pick Courgettes regularly encouraging new production Strawberries will be producing runners ‘pin’ these down into small pots of compost they will root in a week or so and give you new plants for next year. Continue to feed tomato plants with a high potash feed such as Tomorite Pinch out side shoots to ensure all the goodness goes to the fruit. Earth up main crop potatoes to increase the crop. Cut down Raspberry canes that have fruited and tie up the new canes for next year. Toward the end of the month sow spring Cabbage and Winter Spinach. As usual it’s the weather that proves the most challenge in the garden after a few years of wet summers and the late spring we now have the very hot dry days to contend with. The brown lawns and roadside verges give an indication of how dry the ground is. Watering is very important but must be done effectively and efficiently so not to waste the water or the time and to give maximum benefit to the plants. Hard as it seems the lawns will recover attention needs to be given to tubs and containers and valuable shrubs. Water either early in the morning or later in the evening when any water is less likely to evaporate away. Ensure your tubs are topped up with compost to retain as much water as possible and try to water gently so as not to wash compost away and each day so the water is retained rather than pouring out of the bottom of the tub. Check you shrub borders for plants with drooping leaves sometimes its just a reaction to the high temperatures and they will perk up as soon as the sun goes down, but often it shows dryness at the roots and a half a can of water will revive the shrub and ensure its survival. Tomato plants in grow bags often dry out its important you keep these moist as inconsistent watering will lead to problems with fruit production, same for other container grown vegatables. Finally put some water for the birds and other wildlife as they will really appreciate it. 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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FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS • • • • •

BLOCK PAVING FENCING PERGOLAS RERE-POINTING CONCRETING

PATIOS GATES GARDEN CLEARING SHED BASES

COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT F OR 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

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GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE All kinds of trees and hedges expertly felled, topped and pruned

FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING

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Tel: 01452 614123 Mobile: 07787 182434

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)

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R. H. NELMES PLUMBING AND HEATING Gas Safe Registered

POWER FLUSH HEATING SYSTEM LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT

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Friday 2nd August

August 2013 Release’s THE SMURFS 2

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Wednesday 14th August KICK ASS 2 After Kick-Ass' insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes, our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist -- reborn as The Mother F%&*^r -- only the blade-wielding Hit Girl can prevent their annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she's forced to retire-leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make KickAss and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there's only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.

Friday 16th August PLANES Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Thursday 29th August ONE DIRECTION – THIS IS US An intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

Friday 30th August PAIN AND GAIN Based on the true story of Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) a Miami bodybuilder who wants to live the American dream. He would like to have the money that other people have. So he enlists the help of fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie) and ex-convict, Christian bodybuilder Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson). Their kidnapping and extortion scheme goes terribly wrong since they have muscles for brains and they're left to haphazardly try to hold onto the elusive American dream.

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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 20th August 2013 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

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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

LOCAL NCT BRANCH NEED BUMPS & BABIES HELPERS The NCT Gloucester Branch run a weekly Bumps & Babies group and we are in desperate need of enthusiastic volunteers to help keep these going. The weekly meetings are a fantastic way to meet new and expectant mums and dads, whether it is their first, second or fifth baby but without helpers they will be unable to continue. The group runs every Tuesday 10:30am to 12 at the Salvation Army Hall, Gloucester. Set up by parent charity NCT, Bumps and Babies groups provide relaxed and informal gettogethers, in community venues with enough room for buggies, babies and a close circle of parents. It is a great place for parents and parents-to-be to make new friends, share tips and chat with those going through the same things. There are other ways to get involved with your local Gloucester branch as well and team roles are varied, interesting and fun – you can use different skills and there’s something for everyone, even if you only have a small amount of time to offer. Support is always given by the team – you’ll get a sense of pride and achievement for your efforts, make new friends and have some useful experience to add to your CV too. Gloucester, NCT Publicity Officer Karen Knowlton said: ”The bumps and babies weekly meetings are a lovely way of meeting new parents and parents to be at the same stage as you, they are a great lifeline and provide a valuable network that can be really needed in the early days of parenthood as a new mum or dad, without volunteers we would lose these meetings and that would be a real shame” If you are interested, please contact, Karen on GlosNCT@gmail.com. Or come to one of our weekly summer picnics in the park (www.nct.org.uk/gloucester). Please mention

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Index of advertisers

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

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY

Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre Add this Limited Charterwoods

Chiropractic Wellness Centre 16 Remedial Sports 16

39 9

Cotswold Computer Medic Gamlin Software Hop-2-it Jemtek

8 7

CONSERVATORIES

PLASTERER

Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 32

Chris Lee

COVING SPECIALIST

A M Nelmes Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition N Boothroyd R H Nelmes The Gasman

ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson

BATHROOM INSTALLATION Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms

23 24

BEAUTICIANS

Rob Walters

16 16

BEDROOMS

Planet Earth Groundworks

21 32

BLINDS Lindas Blinds

A D B Electrical Services Halford Electrical Hammond Electrics

ESTATE AGENTS

Local Brass Band 26 BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann 11

Michael Tuck

CAKE BAKING

FLOORING

Patacake

CARAVAN SERVICING Caravan Care

CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry

32 5

CARPETS Sapphire Carpets

CARPET CLEANING Kingfisher Cleaning

Manor Homes & Gardens

Space Master Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry SP Dixon Tom Walsh Flooring

25 26

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 27

COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre

9 19 18 40 22 22 32 19 24

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Garden Delight Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley

OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters

PET CARE Nails and Tails

36 13

PLUMBING & HEATING 13 4 9 20 28 15 31 24

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Help @ Home 14 Total Property Maintenance 31

ROOFING INSTALLATION AJ Howell C & G Cladding

35 11

SHEDS Master Sheds

SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Treasures

23 6

TANNING

28,29 14 30 10

Fantastic Tan

WINDOW REPAIR

Cloudy 2 Clear 15 Longlevens Window Repairs 11

HAIRDRESSER HOTELS Hatton Court Hotel

CHARITY

FITTED WARDROBES

Level One

CARPORTS

ELECTRICIAN

BRASS BAND

Jo Jingles

DRIVING LESSONS Red Driving School

Masterpiece Interiors PJB Carpentry

Ride 4 Life Sue Ryder

Cheltenham Mowers 7 36 10 35

DRIVEWAYS

Beauty by Emma Jane Therapy by Sam Baggott

30 30 11

LAWNMOWERS

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

AIRCONDITIONING Charmont

Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping LMS

6 10 4

ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester

LANDSCAPING

WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding Glass Fix Glazing

18 11 15

KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING Masterpiece Interiors M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens

21 13 32 18

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