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Welcome to the August edition of your Hucclecote Link. The schools have now all broken up for the Summer and my youngest has just finished primary school so if feels like the end of an era, but as I write this the sun is shinning, so lets hope that this is a good sign for the weeks to come and that we can all enjoy a Summer of fun and be able to spend it enjoying the outdoors. If you are lucky enough to be going away anywhere on your holidays and fancy a bit of a pamper before hand, local beauty salons, Therapy by Sam Baggott on the front cover and Body Flair on page 14 have some great Summer offers. Or if you are looking for ways to help loose those few pounds before your holidays, then I can highly recommend Zumba by Jane on page 14, for a fun way to exercise. Now is a great time to get on top of those gardening jobs in preparation of the BBQ season, so if your garden needs a bit of a spruce up or your patio a bit of a clean, we have some great local customers who can help you out, all our customers are listed in our index on page 30. Over the Autumn months the The Hucclecote Community Association are holding a variety of events, to see more of what’s on offer and place some dates in your diary, see their advert on the opposite page. Also if you are thinking about your little ones needing some extra stimulation and making new friends in September, Hillview Early Years currently have availability from September—see page 14 for more details. As we head towards the final quarter of the year (already!) and you would like to see if we can help you to grow your business, we have a great Summer Sale that you might like to take advantage of, see more on page 24. Congratulations to Mrs J Dempsey, for winning the Sudoku, Cineworld ticket will be on their way out to you. To be in with a chance to win Cineworld Tickets, see page 27. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Have a great Summer 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. Printed by: The Color Company Tel: 01242 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk Please mention when responding to adverts
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J.WILLIAMS - Unit 17, Innsworth Technology Park, Glos Office Tel No: (01242) 528878 or (01242) 210953 Mobile 07787 394452 Find us in Yellow Pages
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ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE Accountants for the Hucclecote and District 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 £ Less Than 15,000 15,000 30,000 40,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 Over 100,000
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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
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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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- 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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Dave’s top tips Why move to ceramic disk taps? Ceramic disk taps are designed to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, in hard water areas they do not and it is as well to know how they operate and how to service them. It is very rare for the ceramic discs to wear out and the need to replace them is even rarer. It is, most often, just a case of dismantling the moving parts and servicing them. Should you be unlucky enough to have a tap wherein the parts do actually "wear out" then it is unlikely you will be able to replace the discs and will probably need to replace the whole cartridge within the unit. The disc tap should be virtually indestructible because a) the ceramics do not wear out, and b) The distance moved by any part of the tap in any one go, is only a quarter of a turn. Regards Dave Stevens. If in doubt call me (see main advert for number) and I will do the investigating for you. Disclaimer. All advice above is given in goodwill with many years experience. We cannot guarantee however that your problems will be rectified so please, if in doubt call us before undertaking any works yourself
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TUESDAY @ TWO Do you enjoy playing board games, scrabble, cards, Canasta, Rummy Cub etc? Would you like a chat and an afternoon cup of tea and cake? Then Tuesday @ Two In the Church Centre behind the Church of St Philip & St James, Larkay Road, Hucclecote, is the place for you! We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon at 2pm ‘till 4pm and the dates for 2016 are
July 12th & 26th August 9th & 23rd September 6th & 20th If you don’t want to play games, just come for a chat, bring your friends. The charge is only £1 to cover cake and tea. We look forward to seeing you More information from Val Melville-Smith
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CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at the EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Colewell Avenue, Hucclecote at 2pm A variety of speakers give interesting talks during the year. A cream tea is held in July and a Christmas lunch and party in December. A raffle is held each month and tea & Coffee & biscuits are available. New members and visitors are welcome, so just pop along
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Film Releases for August 2016 Friday 5th August
SUICIDE SQUAD
A secret government agency run by Amanda Waller, named A.R.G.U.S creates a task force comprising super villains, the "Suicide Squad". They are assigned to execute dangerous tasks in exchange for shorter prison sentences. The problems begin with their latest recruit – The Joker!
Friday 12th August
PETE`S DRAGON
The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. This modern-day remake of the 1977 classic of the same name stars Bryce Dallas-Howard, Karl Urban and Robert Redford.
MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect dates (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza) for their sister's Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves outsmarted and out-partied by the uncontrollable duo.
NERVE
A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous community of "watchers."
THE SHALLOWS
In this taut thriller Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude
Friday 19th August
NINE LIVES
Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. But Tom's workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and his adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman). Rebecca's 11th birthday is here, and she wants the gift she wants every year, a cat. Tom hates cats, but he is without a gift and time is running out. His GPS directs him to a mystical pet store brimming with odd and exotic cats- where the store's eccentric owner- Felix Perkins (Christopher Walken), presents him with a majestic tomcat, named Mr. Fuzzypants. En route to present his daughter with her dream pet, a bizarre turn of events finds Tom trapped inside the body of Mr. Fuzzypants. Adopted by his own family, he begins to experience what life is truly like for the family pet.
DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road. Ricky Gervais writes, directs and stars in Brents` triumphant return.
LIGHTS OUT
When her little brother, Martin, experiences the same events that once tested her sanity, Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the terror, which brings her face to face with an entity that has an attachment to their mother, Sophie.
Friday 26th August
WAR DOGS
Two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military - a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government. Based on true events.
BEN-HUR (2016)
A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who betrayed him. This modern-day reimagining of the classic tale is based on the original novel by Lew Wallace.
THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR
It's been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn...or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.
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Hucclecote Scout News The Midsummer Madness evening went well, with water balloons, ducks under sheet. Sweet or wet sponge when you put your head through the hole and ending with everyone having a cup for the water fight. With 25 on summer camp at Newquay all we want is fine weather for our trip to Lands End the coasting activity and a short night walk sleeping under the stars. From September Steve Plant will be running Scout meetings but I will still be around to help out for a bit longer. In the Autumn the Scouts will be doing a conversation project on the Hucclecote Meadows and helping to tidy up the land around the Parish Council at Pineholt. With Go Karting, Lazer Tag and Climbing at the Climbing Centre we have plenty of activities to look forward too. On the first weekend in September 5 Scouts will go on an Air activity weekend and have a chance to go up in an aeroplane. All units start back from Monday 5th September, Beavers now have a waiting list so please if your son/daughter wants to join get their name on the waiting list when they become 5 ready to start at 6 years old. Still room for Cubs (8 to 10) and Scouts (10 to 14). Please phone Terry on 521664 for more details.
Hucclecote Garden Club We are now well into Summer a very busy time for all gardeners, whether keeping slugs and snails at bay, propping up our prize flowers flattened from heavy showers, or finding time to cut the grass and again dodge the frequent and unexpected rain. It seems to be a never ending battle sometimes. On the 25th August Hucclecote Garden Club holds its annual Plant and Produce Show at the Community Centre. Categories for entry include six Runner Beans, One container of six different herbs, a vase of mixed flowers, 3 carrots, a pot of Jam and a holiday photograph. Our entries are judged by the well respected local Judge, Bob Champion, who has kindly come along to our Show for the past few years. Bob is very measured in his judgements and gives us many tips to improve our entries for future years. We hope for a good turn out again this year. Later in the year in September we have David Coombs coming along to give us a talk on Ponds, Marginals and Bog Gardens, which should be of interest to many people who now have a pond in their garden, however small. Ponds are a great source of fun and interest to the younger members of the family, and can be a much needed home for frogs, newts and other bugs of the pond variety, they are also a great attractor for the dragonfly. The heron is perhaps not such a welcome guest! We hope a few more locals might come along to the Garden Club and pick up a few gardening tips, have a friendly chat and enjoy our excellent variety of speakers. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month, 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Further details from Joy on Gloucester 553185 or Sue on Gloucester 543573.
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Hucclecote Larkhay WI Our meeting in June was a talk on The Swinging Sixties. Virginia Adsett and Gill Morss brought in many objects including toys, records and clothes. It brought back many happy memories from that time and we could not believe how short our skirts were!!!!!!!!!! Our other event was a picnic at Pittville, Cheltenham, with other WI’s from the Gloucester area. We had a lovely picnic and we had a trio that played and sang lots of different songs, everyone was up dancing (well mostly everyone), it was a very pleasant day. We have different speakers on various subjects most months. Other things happening through this year include meals out, friendly skittles, coffee mornings, afternoon tea. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm. If you feel that you would like to come along, please do so and you would be made very welcome. Phone Ellen on 01452 611976 or Betty on 01452 698299 for more information, we look forward to hearing from you.
HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD The Guild meets at Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. At every meeting, we have speakers covering a wide range of interests and topics, tea, coffee and refreshments, and the chance to chat and socialise. As well as the monthly meetings, the Guild has a programme of events, including a cake sale, a coach trip for lunch and a garden visit, the monthly Rambling Group, and inter-Guild skittles and quiz competitions. Our most recent speaker was Rosemary Morgan, who gave a very lighthearted evening's entertainment of "Memories and Monologues". Rosemary's anecdotes and childhood memories clearly struck a note of "I remember that!" from many ladies, and her choice of humorous poems and monologues made for a very enjoyable evening. Forthcoming speakers include Karen Cornwall who will be bringing a Support Dog along to meet us, and a demonstration by Neil Alcock of the Vineyard Pottery. Visitors are always made welcome at Guild meetings. Phone Linda on Gloucester 617701 for more information, or just come along!
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory… ACCOUNTANT
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5
AIR CONDITIONING Charmont
ARCHITECT
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D2B Design
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Aqua Bathrooms
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BATHROOM FITTING BEAUTY THERAPY
Bodyflair 14 Therapy by Sam Baggott 1
BEDROOM FITTING
CURTAINS
Interior Designs
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Safeway Tarmac
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DMXpressions
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Spirit Health Club Zumba by Jane
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DRIVEWAYS
ELECTRICIAN FITNESS
FITTED WARDROBES Space Master.
FLOORING
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OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters
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PATIO CLEANING
Als Window Cleaning 17
PLASTERER
DDM Plastering
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Adam Nelmes Charmont Wilkos Plumbing
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PLUMBING & HEATING
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PJB Carpentry
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Garden Delight Lawn Man LMS
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REMOVALS
Lets Get Moving Swift Removals
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Abbeydalebounce
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Gloucester Handyman 18
Dee and Griffin
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GL Caravan Care
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Budget Tree Care
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PJB Carpentry
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Sapphire Carpets
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AC Automotive
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PJB Carpentry
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Lindas Blinds Interior Needs
BLINDS
BOUNCY CASTLES
CARAVAN SERVICING CARPENTRY CARPETS
CHILDCARE
Hillview Early Years 14
COMMUNITY CENTRE Hucclecote Community Centre 2 Saintbridge Sports Centre 1
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
GARDENING
HANDYMAN
HOME DÉCOR Interior Needs
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Holiday Inn
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HOTELS
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS
Beaven Installations 4 PJB Carpentry 5
LANDSCAPING
Abbeydale Landscapes 8
MARKETING Web4Tradesmen
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Dave Stevens 10 Paul Workman & Son 20
SOLICITORS TREE SERVICES VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING Als Window cleaning 16
WINDOW REPAIRS
C & LWindows 19 Cloudy 2 Clear 11 Longlevens Window Repair 20
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 9 Jemtek Solutions 9
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