Abbey-Link December 15 by Sarah Gerken

May 2013

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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the December edition of your Abbey-Link. The countdown to Christmas has now well and truly begun! Its even starting to feel like Christmas with the cold weather and frosty mornings! With the Christmas adverts now all on the telly, I even saw the coca-cola advert yesterday - so I know its time to get a move on with buying those cards and presents now! If you’ve not made a start on your Christmas shopping this year, why not let us help you. Therapy by Sam Baggott on page 20 are offering a £5 gift voucher with any Christmas Gift Set bought ,now show me someone who doesn’t like a pamper, and for those who you are struggling to buy for...Plantation Florist, on the back page, do some beautiful floral and Christmas bouquets for this time of year. If you are looking for somewhere to go to get into the festive mood, Hucclecote Community Centre have a range of festive activities during December, from Christmas Carols, and community and childrens Christmas parties - more details on page32. If you run a business in the area, then the likely hood is that you are already starting to think about the New Year and how to increase business in 2016. Perhaps we can help you - we are running an offer this month - where if you place an advert with us in our January editions then we will run it in February for FREE. So you can get your business in front of 1,000’s of homes for just a fraction of the cost. See our advert on page 21. If, as a business owner, you manage to get some time off over the Christmas period, you may want to spend some of it, not only thinking about your advertising in 2016, but also the image of your business. What are your customers first impressions of you, how is your web site looking? If you would like a little help in this area, why not get in touch with Web 4 Tradesmen, they specialise in providing you with a Professional Image Package (PIP) that you can use to build a professional on line image– for further details see their advert on page 27 Have a great month and may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year - enjoy all your festive celebrations 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: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348

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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 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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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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LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●

FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING

ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed

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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

High Quality Timber Windows & Doors

Tel: 01452 612759 Mobile: 07778 818886 References available

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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)

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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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DUE TO NOVEMBERS SUCCESS…

SAVE 25% OFF GUTTER CLEANING THROUGH DECEMBER* JUST KEEP HOLD OF THIS FLYER AND DISPLAY AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE *Offer expires 1st January 2016. Al’s Window Cleaning reserve the right to withdraw from this offer at any time. This does not affect your statutory rights.

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Ten Tips

Mobile Nail Technician

Nails done in the comfort of your own home or mine Acrylic nails ÂŁ18 French manicure ÂŁ10

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HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMEN GUILD

The Guild meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday each month, at 7.30 pm. We have a variety of speakers covering a wide range of subjects, followed by tea, coffee & biscuits, and most importantly, the chance to chat and socialise. Topics of our forthcoming speakers include "Garden Lore" by Pam Slater, and "Barnwood House Hospital" by Brian McBurnie to start the 2016 programme in January. Our most recent speaker was Fiona Warin, on "Land Girls". Fiona painted an entertaining picture of what life was like for women conscripted into the Women's Land Army during WWII, using quotes and anecdotes recorded in the BBC Living History Projects. It was a time when the country imported 70% of all foodstuffs, and had to increase domestic food production as part of the war effort. With the assistance of the Women's Land Army - who undertook roles in animal farming, crop growing, timber and as rat catchers! - the country doubled it's food production between 1939 - 45. No recognition was given to these ladies when the war ended, but more recently a Women's Land Army medal has been issued, and there is a Memorial to them at the National Arboretum. Reports were given of the recent Quiz and Photographic Competition, and the Ramblers Group, and details given of the trip to the St John's Players, the Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff, and the New Year's Lunch in January. Visitors are always welcome at Guild meetings. Just come along, or ring Linda on 617701 for more information.

Hucclecote Larkhay WI Our meeting got off to a very good start with a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits then followed by homemade (of course) mince pies, (thank you Sarah) it was the only time there was silence in the room. We had our AGM meeting and this was followed by a DVD of the WI,s centenary celebrations which included all the local WI,s. We thank Barbara and Fred Brian who set up the projector so that everyone was able to enjoy it together. Next month on the lead up to Christmas we have a meal out booked and our meeting in December Is the Christmas party which we are looking forward to. We have speakers most months on various topics. We have meals out, theatre trips and friendly skittles. If you feel that you would like to come along, please do so and you would be made very welcome. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Phone Jan on 01452 698299 / or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information or just come along, we look forward to seeing you. Please mention

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Index of advertisers

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

CONSERVATORIES

LAWNMOWERS

Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6

Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 22

Cheltenham Mowers

AIRCONDITIONING

COVING SPECIALIST

Oven Busters

Charmont

Rob Walters

PLASTERER

DANCE CLASSES

Chris Lee

8 7

Mandy Goddings Theatre Arts 21

PLUMBING & HEATING

ELECTRICIAN

Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition TJ Robins The Gasman

ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson

BALLET SCHOOL Coopers Edge Ballet School 24

BATHROOM INSTALLATION TBS Bathrooms

A D B Electrical Services 9 DMXpressions 13

ESTATE AGENTS 35

Michael Tuck The Property Centre

1 17

BEAUTICIAN

FITTED WARDROBES

Ten Tips Nail Technician 30 Therapy by Sam Baggott 20

Space Master

FLOORING

BEDROOMS

PJB Carpentry

Gloucester Furniture Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley

Dee & Griffin

GUTTER CLEANING

CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry

Al’s Gutter Cleaning 5

CARPETS Sapphire Carpets

Al’s Window Cleaning

30 15

A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding Not Just Glazing

KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING

M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 4 PJB Carpentry 5 TBS Kitchens 35

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop-2-it 10 Jemtek 30

TREE SERVICES

COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Remedial Sports

Enterprise Handyman Neil Thomas

SOLICITORS Help @ Home

HANDYMAN

Saintbridge Sports Centre 23

HAIRDRESSERS Level One

COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre Hucclecote Community Centre

C & G Cladding

16 10 12

ROOFING INSTALLATION SOCIAL CLUB

CARE AGENCY Tender Care

REMOVALS FIRM

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Swift Removals

FURNITURE STORE

4 9 31 6 13 16

Darren Mann Web 4 Tradesmen

FLORIST Plantation Florist

BUSINESS

CB Home Improvements 28 Elite Property Maintenance 12 HandyLink 22

BUILDING CONTRACTORS 11

OVEN CLEANERS

WINDOW CLEANER 19

WINDOW INSTALLATION 16 11 28

WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 11

LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes LMS Redwood Landscapes

10 11 28

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