August 2014

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

With the Summer holidays now well under way, lets just hope that this nice weather that we have been having continues throughout the whole of the Summer break.

If you still have a Summer holiday to get ready for, then you may want to take advantage of the beauty offers that Therapy

by Sam Baggott on page 24, have on this month.

If you are looking for a fun filled family day out this Summer, then we have a great event taking place at Hatton Court Hotel, on the 17th August they are raising money for The Milestone School, more details are on the page 20.

Perhaps you are looking for a venue to hold an event yourself, if so we have a variety of sports, community and social clubs on board, see them all in the index on page 38.

Remember our Sudoku competition on page 33, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the new Cineworld at the Quays. Congratulations go to Mr Andy Berry for winning last months competition, tickets are on their way to you.

Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk 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. to adverts PrintedPlease by: Themention Color Company Tel: when 01242responding 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: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Please mention

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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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LINDEN TREE

LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●

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

FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING

ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS

All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken

Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed

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)

Mobile 07957545926

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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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August Film Releases

1st August Guardians of the Galaxy To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Peter discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand with the galaxy’s fate in the balance. Starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana and Josh Brolin

Step up 5: All In All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers. Starring Alyson Stoner, Briana Evigan and Ryan Guzman

The Nut Job An incorrigibly self-serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren raid a nut store to survive, that is also the front for a human gang's bank robbery. Featuring the voices of Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser and Liam Neeson.

8th August The Inbetweeners 2 The hotly anticipated follow up to the UK’s most successful comedy film of all time, THE INBETWEENERS 2 sees our favorite foursome - Jay, Neil, Simon and Will reunite in Australia for a holiday.

Planes 2: Fire & Rescue The new film from Disney. When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins forces with fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, The Smokejumpers, to battle a massive wildfire.

15th August The Expendables 3 Barney and his team, known as "The Expendables", come into conflict with ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables' co-founder, who is determined to destroy the team. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and many more.

The Unbeatables A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game. An animated film featuring the voice talents of Rupert Grint, Anthony Head and Peter Serafinowicz

22nd August Lucy A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Analeigh Tipton and Morgan Freeman

Into The Storm A group of high school students document the events and aftermath of a devastating tornado. Starring Sarah Wayne Callies, Richard Armitage and Jeremy Sumpter

What If Medical school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. He meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan), an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall), and they form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

Deliver Us From Evil NY police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) investigates a series of crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorizing their city.

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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 20th August 2014 and return, with your name and address, to The Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk

to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets

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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)

CALL TODAY 01452 619883 OR 07817 337480

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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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Date for your Diary

MAISEMORE FETE 25th August 2014 Our traditional afternoon with stalls, games and family fun.

From 2.00pm Everyone Welcome!

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Hucclecote Townswomen Guild The speaker at the June meeting was Elizabeth Payne, from the Cotswold Canals Trust.

Elizabeth gave an absorbing talk, beautifully illustrated with photographs, of the restoration of the Stroudwater Navigation, and the Thames & Severn Canals, together known as the "Cotswolds Canals", which opened in 1779. These canals brought prosperity to the the mills of the Stroud Valley by bringing coal as an alternative to water power, and improved the transport links to and from the area. The canals closed in the mid-1930s, and were allowed to fall into disrepair.

With grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and help from many, many Trust volunteers, the canals, their towpaths and surroundings are a beautiful amenity, used by walkers and cyclists. The old mills along the Stroud Valley are now desirable places to live, and the restored Cotswold Canals enhance this.

Hucclecote Townswomen's Guild meets at Hucclecote community Centre on the third Thursday of each month, at 7.30pm. You are welcome to join us for speakers covering a wide range of interests and topics, tea and coffee, outings and social events. Phone Linda on 01452 617701 for more information.

The Gloucestershire Federation of Townswomens' Guilds are holding and Arts and Crafts Day at the Hucclecote Community Centre, on Friday 15th August. This is open to the public from noon, admission is free, so please pop and in and have a look around.

There will be sales tables, and refreshments will be on sale.

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

ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY

LAWNMOWERS

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Chiropractic Wellness Centre 24 Remedial Sports 24

LOCKSMITHS

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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

LOFT LADDERS

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Cotswold Computer Medic Hop-2-it Jemtek

ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester

AIRCONDITIONING Charmont

ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson

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BATHROOM INSTALLATION Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms

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BEAUTY THERAPY Therapy by Sam Baggott PJB Carpentry

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A D B Electrical Services DMXpressions JRB Electrical

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ESTATE AGENTS

BUSINESS SUPPORT

FLOORING

Eastwood Business Support

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Michael Tuck The Property Centre

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FITTED WARDROBES Space Master PJB Carpentry

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GL Caravan Care

Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley

P J B Carpentry

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Sapphire Carpets

Hatton Court

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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

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M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens

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LANDSCAPING

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Jo Jingles

CLEANER Time for You

COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre

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Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping LMS

Nails and Tails Waggy Tails

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PLASTERER 34

PLUMBING & HEATING Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition JRM Boilers The Gasman SK Modern Heating Bright Sparks Elite Maintenance Forthright Services Help @ Home

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ROOFING INSTALLATION C & G Cladding

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CHILDCARE Little Larches

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HOTELS

CARPETS

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 11

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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OVEN CLEANERS

Chris Lee 9 23 4

CARAVAN SERVICING CARPENTRY

Phoenix Othodontics

PET CARE

COVING SPECIALIST

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ORTHODONTICS Oven Busters

ELECTRICIAN

Lindas Blinds UK Blinds

Elite Loft Ladders 7 30 33

Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 11 Rob Walters

BLINDS

Locksmiths Gloucester

CONSERVATORIES

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BEDROOMS

Cheltenham Mowers

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SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Tayntons Treasures

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SPORTS & SOCIAL CENTRE Coney Hill RFC Robinswood Social Club Saintbridge Sports Centre

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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding

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WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 35

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