May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the December edition of your Abbey-Link. The count down to the festive season is now well under way - does anyone else have children with apps on their phone telling them how many days are left until Christmas day - my son has been driving me crazy with it for the last month! Still I do love this time of year, and I love getting the house ready for the Christmas period. One of the ways we may be able to help get your home ready is if you have a chimney. Clean Sweep are a local chimney sweep company find more of their details on page 34. Another way to get your home ready is by having lovely fresh Christmas arrangements. Plantation Florists on the back cover do lovely holly wreaths, tree decs and table arrangements - visit their website to see what they can offer. If you are yet to book your Christmas night out, Gloucester Golf Club are serving Christmas dinners, the dates and details are on page 36. Remember our Sudoku competition on page 32, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the local Cineworld. Congratulations to Melody Clarke the winner of this months Cineworld tickets. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Thankyou all for your continued support during 2014 Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year 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
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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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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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LINDEN TREE
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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
ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS
All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken
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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
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5th December Penguins of Madagascar Super spy teams aren't born...they're hatched. Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. These elitists of the elite are joining forces with a chic undercover organization, The North Wind. Led by handsome and husky Agent Classified (we could tell you his name, but then...you know). Together, they must stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine, from destroying the world as we know it. Featuring the voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich and Ken Jeong
The Pyramid A team of U.S. archaeologists unearths an ancient pyramid buried deep beneath the Egyptian desert. As they search the pyramid's depths, they become hopelessly lost in its dark and endless catacombs. Searching for a way out, they become desperate to seek daylight again. They come to realize they aren't just trapped, they are being hunted. Starring Ashley Hinshaw, James Buckley and Denis O'Hare.
Black Sea In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a sub that's rumoured to be loaded with gold. Starring Jude Law, Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn.
Get Santa A father and son who team up to save Christmas once they discover Santa Claus sleeping in their garage after crashing his sleigh and finding himself on the run from the police. Starring Warwick Davis, Jim Broadbent and Stephen Graham
12th December The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies The Company of Thorin has reached Smaug's lair; but can Bilbo and the Dwarves reclaim Erebor and the treasure? And, if so, can they hold on to it? Featuring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage.
Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can't judge a book by its cover, or an animal by its fangs, so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tinkerbell and her friends aren't so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite Scout Fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home. Fawn must trust her heart and take a leap of faith if she hopes to rally the girls to save the NeverBeast. With the voice talents of Mae Whitman, Lucy Liu and Raven-SymonĂŠ
19th December Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Larry spans the globe, while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. With returning appearances from Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Dan Stevens
Dumb and Dumber To Lloyd (Jim Carey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) are back!!! 20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of gaining a new kidney.
26th December Annie Business tycoon and mayoral candidate Benjamin Stacks launches a campaign to take in Annie, a young girl who has been living with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan since her parents left her as a baby. Starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Rose Byrne
Exodus. Gods and Kings The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. Starring Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton and Ben Kingsley
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 3 5 8 7 6 1 20th December 2014 and 2 3 5 return, with your name and 9 3 7 8 address, to The Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, 3 5 1 Abbeymead, 3 4 2 8 Gloucester, GL4 5TY 8 7 2 9 3 or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk 7 4 8 9 to be in with a chance 5 8 3 of winning 2 cinema tickets 1 2 3 6
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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
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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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Hucclecote Guiding and parent support group will be out with the Christmas Fire engine in Hucclecote December 16th 6.30 - 8.30pm Morrisons - Metz Way on December 18th 6.30 - 8.30pm Once again we are supporting The James Hopkins Trust.
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Update from Hearts and Hurricanes WI
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If you are new to the local area, or just fancy trying something different, then why not come along to one of our meetings? We are a very friendly and young group who meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Community Room at Coopers Edge School. We've got some great things planned for our forthcoming meetings - our December meeting will be an informal bring-and-share social event, and for the New Year we've got Boudoir Photography, chocolate tasting, belly dancing, a bake off, and a vintage tea party to celebrate the centenary of the WI, among lots of other events. Our website has had a face-lift - check it out at www.heartsandhurricaneswi.weebly.com. You can also contact us on 07934 170304 or heartsandhurricaneswi@hotmail.co.uk. We also run other monthly clubs: craft club, book club and a dining club, as well as organising regular social events. Why not give it a go - we'd love to see you there!
Hucclecote Townswomen Guild 35 members and 6 visitors came along to the October meeting, when we were pleased to welcome back Susan Marshfield, whose talk this time was entitled, "Lasting Impressions". Susan is a very amusing speaker, and this time took as her theme the people, events and even smells which make a lasting impression on you, and remain evocative throughout your life. We were reminded of when "Washday Monday" took all day, and filled the house with the smell of soapsuds; perfumes from the past such as 4711 and An Evening in Paris; the smell of tar being laid on the roads, mothballs in granny's wardrobe, and carbolic soap! The various evacuees billetted with Susan's family, and the US Servicemen from a local base who lodged with them, made lasting impressions, as did the lack of bananas and oranges at that time. She also recalled an elderly lady who she helped with the funeral arrangements for her husband, and who insisted on a floral wreath in the form of a swan - because that was the pub where he spent many happy hours! Further details were given of the shopping trip to Cardiff in November; an evening at the St John's Players' November production of "Murdered to Death", and the Christmas Lunch in December. 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 617701 for more information - or just come along! Please mention
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS
CONSERVATORIES
PLASTERER
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 31
Chris Lee
COVING SPECIALIST
Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition RPB Plumbing TJ Robins The Gasman SK Modern Heating
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AIRCONDITIONING Charmont
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ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson
Rob Walters
EDUCATION 8 7
South West Construction Academy
BATHROOM INSTALLATION
ELECTRICIAN
Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms
A D B Electrical Services DMXpressions
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BEAUTICIAN Natural Definition
Michael Tuck The Property Centre
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FITNESS
BLINDS
Zumba with Regina
Lindas Blinds UK Blinds
10 12 BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann 35
FITTED WARDROBES
BUSINESS
FLORIST
Dynamic Sales Solutions
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ESTATE AGENTS 23
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
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Space Master
Plantation
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Elite Property Maintenance 5 Enterprise Handyman Services 13 Grand C Property Services 12 HandyLink 11
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Swift Removals
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C & G Cladding
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Homecall
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FLOORING PJB Carpentry
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PLUMBING & HEATING
REMOVALS FIRM 25
ROOFING INSTALLATION 35
ROOFING SERVICE 34
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
SOLICITORS SPORTS & SOCIAL CENTRE
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
Garden Busters Garden Delight Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
Jo Jingles 17 Birds of a Feather Youth Theatre 17
GOLF CLUB Gloucester Golf Club
CHIMNEY SWEEP
HAIRDRESSER
Clean Sweep
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Level One
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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CLEANER Time for You
COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
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WEDDING CAR HIRE
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WINDOW INSTALLATION
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Abbeydale Landscapes LMS
Coney Hill RFC Saintbridge Sports Centre Retro Wedding Cars A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding Warmseal Windows
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WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 35
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LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers
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OVEN CLEANERS
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic Hex Web Hop-2-it Jemtek
Dee & Griffin Treasures
LANDSCAPING
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Foot Care Clinic Physio Kinesis Remedial Sports
M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
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Oven Busters 7 18 10 33
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PAINTER & DECORATOR Fresh Finishes
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