May 2013
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A bit about “The HucclecoteHucclecote-Link” Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the December edition of your Hucclecote Link. The count down is now well underway to the festive period, and our thoughts are turning towards Christmas and all the planning and preparation that’s involved. If you are still looking for ideas or inspiration for Christmas gifts, why not pop along to the Christmas Markets at Taurus Crafts, they are being held the weekends of 7th & 8th and 14th &15th December, more details are on pages 16 & 17. You could even buy your locally grown Christmas Tree whilst you are there. There is something special about a real fire at this time of year, and if you are lucky enough to have a chimney, we have a great Chimney sweep on board, who now also specialises in installing or repairing woodburners. More of his details are on page 11. This month we have also introduced a new editorial by a local Hypnotherapist, who would be willing to answer your questions on a monthly basis….read more on page 29. Remember our Sudoku competition on page 27, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the local Cineworld. Congratulations to Ellen West the winner of this months Cineworld tickets. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year See you in 2014 Sarah.
Do you live on your own? Do you enjoy playing board games, cards, dominos, draughts 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, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote Is the place for you! We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon at 2pm till 4pm and the next dates are: 3rd and 17th December If you don’t want to play games, just come for a chat, bring your friends. There is no charge but we hope that you be happy to donate £1 towards refreshments. We look forward to seeing you More information from Val Melville-Smith - tel 01452 617252 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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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 £ Annual Fee 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
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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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FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS • • • • •
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Derek J. Smart • - FULL HEATING SYSTEMS - BOILER REPLACEMENTS - POWER FLUSHING - COOKERS AND FIRES INSTALLED - ANNUAL SERVICING - LANDLORDS SAFETY CHECKS - BATHROOMS & EN SUITES - GENERAL PLUMBING
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Dave’s top tips Mixing concrete
Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Variations in the ratio of the ingredients produces a mix suitable for different jobs but here we will be instructing you on a general purpose mix suitable for most garden tasks and shallow foundations – not house foundations. Mix 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts of gravel. What you use to measure the parts depends on how much concrete you need – normally buckets are the best measure, one part being a level bucket full. Adding water is not a simple matter as the sand you are using might already be wet. So use trial and error – add some water and mix until the consistency is right. How do you know – well a shovel full will stay in a loose heap and not slop over the edges but the mix is soft enough for you to smooth and shape easily. What ever you are applying the concrete to should be wet as this helps the concrete bind to it. The mix dries and hardens – but if it the conditions are too hot the mixture will dry unevenly and crack. So if the concrete is in full sun on a hot day cover it with a sheet so as to slow down the drying. As the mix dries, it will harden. But the drying, or ‘curing’ should be gradual, otherwise cracking may occur. To prevent cracking, plastic is placed over the curing concrete to trap the water inside, ensuring gradual curing.” Be sure to check out our website at www.dstevens999.co.uk for more top tips along with some great video tutorials to help you with your DIY skills
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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A & L Taxis Corporate & Leisure Travel Airport Transfers Wheelchair Accessible Mark Powell Council Approved Driver
Tel: 01452 560455 Mobile: 07966 761189 www.taxis-gloucester.com marktaxi@hotmail.co.uk
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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG Tel: 01452 314011 www.mastersheds.co.uk To advertise call 01452 890242
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Creative Christmas at Taurus Celebrate a creative Christmas by doing your seasonal shopping at Taurus Crafts, where you can choose from an inspirational selection of crafts and gifts - and even make your own. At the working pottery find beautiful hand-made ceramics – you can even throw your own pot and paint your own pot. At the Gift Shop, browse the region’s best selection of design-led gifts and crafts, plus fair trade products. Visit our onsite Craft Units which include , Handmade Chocolate, Picture Framing, Stained Glass, Jewellery, Original Artworks, Textiles, Knitting, Men’s fashion, Stone Mason, Leatherworker, Felt-maker, and the Garden Retreat health and beauty room offering therapies and treatments. For gifts for “foodies” visit Cowshill farm shop, supplying local meats and vegetables , and deli food and wine. Then take a break in the Whole-food Café, serving meals prepared on site, using many local and organic ingredients and including seasonal foods from the Taurus Organic Market Garden. For stylish Christmas trimmings, look no further than the Taurus Christmas Shop for a wide selection of interesting gift ideas, local arts & crafts, fairtrade goods, decorations, gift wrapping, cards and toys all under one roof. A Local Christmas tree! Taurus Crafts Christmas Trees available from the beginning of December are grown on Lydney Park Estate by a team of experienced professional foresters. This ensures high quality, well shaped trees available in different heights. Prices are reasonable and the carbon footprint couldn’t be better as they are grown under 1 mile away from Taurus Crafts. The trees are felled as freshly as possible which greatly improves their needle retention properties. We To advertise callfrom 01452 890242 complement this range with more unusual trees further afield.
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December 2013 Release’s Friday 6th December FROZEN (3D) Anna, a fearless optimist, sets off on an epic journey - teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven - to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. From the outside Anna's sister, Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality, she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret-she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her.
Friday 13th December THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (3D) After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfil his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south?
Wednesday 18th December ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND CONTINUES With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.
Friday 20th December WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (3D) For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. "Walking with Dinosaurs" is the ultimate immersive experience, utilizing state of the art 3D to put audiences in the middle of a thrilling and epic prehistoric world, where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.
Thursday 26th December 47 RONIN (3D) A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonour of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Ben Stiller directs and stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, James Thurber's classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
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HYPNOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING.
Christmas....such a special time of year for so many of us, but for some it can also bring stress, financial difficulties and/or New Year Resolutions! It is very often a popular time for giving up the "evil weed"...yes, your beloved cigarettes that perhaps have carried you through many a stressful situation. And that often causes people to wonder how they will manage without that crutch. And do you dread it when your partner announces it's time to give up the cigarettes...sometimes for the third, fourth and maybe the fifth time, perhaps all in vain, often with all the moods etc., that go with giving up an addiction? A lot of people dread this part. Perhaps the start of a new year isn't always the best time to start, but is there ever a good time? Is there ever an easier time? But hesitate not! Help is at hand. If you have made the decision, you might find that a short course of Hypnotherapy can be extremely beneficial in learning how to become a non-smoker for evermore. There are quite a few different ways to achieve this, and these are always discussed with each client, so that together, much help and advice will be given to encourage the person to stick with their New Year's Resolution. A health questionnaire is the first part of this progress, and a CD is also offered to assist by "running alongside" the sessions. Each CD is designed and recorded for each individual's needs, by me. Top-up sessions and phone-call back-ups can all help the person to stick with their resolution to enable them to achieve becoming a healthy non -smoker for evermore. One final thing, do you know just how many chemicals and carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) are in one cigarette? It makes for interesting reading online. Check it out....if you dare! If you would like further details, ring me on the number in my advert below. You can also read more at www.hypnohelp4u.co.uk Don't let the thought of giving up spoil your Christmas...As they say on Crimewatch..don't have nightmares. If you have any particular queries about Hypnotherapy and Counselling, do email or ring me, and I will answer next month in this column, anonymously of course.
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HUCCLECOTE HYPNOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING WITH RACHAEL MORGAN.D.Hyp.M.H.F. (In practice since 1994)
If you feel you are beset by problems, whatever they may be, why not contact me and together we will find a way of putting the pleasure back into living. Fears, phobias, weight reducing, emotional problems.etc. Ring 01452 614115 and make an appointment here in Hucclecote, as your first step to feeling better. Visit www.hypnohelp4u.co.uk To advertise call 01452 890242
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Gloucester Scottish Society
Burns Supper New County Hotel, Southgate Street, Gloucester Friday 24 January 2014 7.30pm Traditional Burns Supper with speeches, musical entertainment & a few simple dances.
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Christmas Fire Engine. Hucclecote Guiding Parent Support Group with members of Rainbows, Guides, Brownies & families will be joining the Christmas fire engine this year on December 17th & 19th, 6pm - 8.30pm. There will be the usual festive music & Father Christmas & a donation in new year to the James Hopkins Trust .
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Hearts & Hurricanes WI The WI is turning out to be very popular on Coopers Edge. We have had several new members join over the last few meetings, with the wine tasting in October proving very popular! November’s guest speaker was local ceramic artist Tara Davidson who helped us make porcelain ceramic jewellery. We had a great turn out with the ‘hands on’ meetings always proving popular. Check out her website http://www.tarajaneceramics.com/ for more information on Tara and the lovely items she creates. If you have ever considered joining the WI please come along to our next meeting on the 11th December. Our members are organising an ‘American supper’ where everyone will bring a dish of food. (Please email us or go to the Facebook page for more details) They will be decorating the room and there’ll be food and drink to get us into the Christmas spirit. This will be a great chance to come along and meet members and visitors and see if the WI is something you would enjoy. This is also the last month where the option will be available to spread your membership payments over three months. Membership for 2014 is £34.70. January’s meeting is an ‘informal crafting evening’ where you can bring your own craft work or come and help us with a group project. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at Coopers Edge School, entry is free for members and £3 for non-members. For more details contact us on the Hearts and Hurricanes WI Facebook page or via our website www.heartsandhurricaneswi.weebly.com Please mention
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‘Christmas starts with……?
When I was growing up, living near Lancaster, I used to look forward to early December and the special Christmas shopping nights in the city centre. A sparkling mixture of lights and sounds that started the Christmas season and gave us real excitement for what was to come. I can still see the food stalls, the Salvation Army band, the huge Christmas tree and even the crush of shoppers looking for gifts that didn’t spoil the evening. These days Christmas seems to start as soon as the supermarkets bring out the tinsel and mince pies in about March (slight exaggeration) but several friends I know have normally completed their present buying in early October. This year an ad campaign is being launched with the simple slogan. ‘Christmas starts with Christ’. The shopping, the gifts, the food, the travel, the trees and decoration are all good and well, but Christmas is all about Christ. According to research 51% see Jesus entirely irrelevant to their Christmas season yet at Christmas we celebrate his birthday, his life, his words, his ministry, his death and the precious link to that Easter morning. How can he figure is your celebrations this year?
Revd Andrew Axon, St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote’
Hucclecote Horticultural Society By the time you read this we will have had our final meeting of 2013: the regular meeting date for December clashes with Boxing Day and we were finding it difficult to get a speaker – and an audience for that matter! For October we had a brightly coloured slide show and talk from the two Sues from Stroud, covering the butterflies that can be found in our gardens here in Gloucester [if we are lucky]. Certainly their own gardens in Stroud are visited by many varieties that I have never seen in ours. I am going to open my eyes more next summer I think. We then rounded off 2013 with Tom Price talking to us about Orchids in November. A lot of our members are very keen orchid growers, and I am sure that this evening will have proved a most interesting one for them, as well as people like myself who have to keep our hands well away from any plant which is even remotely delicate. We will be kicking off 2014 with our own Jan Broadway telling us all about the exploits and successes of Francis Masson, whose plant hunting expeditions took him all over Southern Africa, from where we have ‘imported’ a good number of the plants we now take for granted. That meeting will be on Thursday 23rd January. If you are looking for a resolution for 2014, then why not join us for this or another evening – as a guest you can come along to one meeting free of charge - and find out a bit about the different aspects of gardening. Garden, allotment, patio pots or indoors – we cover them all. All meetings are at the Hucclecote Community Centre, with refreshments from 7.15 pm for a 7.30 start. All welcome, no need to be an expert. More information from Chris on 610694. To advertise call 01452 890242
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The Halloween evening went well with many costumes to judge, sing song and firework display with clearing up done just before the rain started. With the darker evenings and wet weather all units are holding their meetings inside although the cubs are camping at Cranham this weekend (16th Nov) but are sleeping indoors with activities outside if weather dry. The summer camp in Yorkshire has now been booked with over 30 Scouts who have already paid a deposit to come. In the New Year we will be sorting out all the activities we can do on site. With a full programme and swimming most days and the Scouts cooking on open fires in their patrols a week soon flies by. With Christmas nearly here all the units will have their own Christmas parties, with the Scout patrol leaders having a second party to themselves. Two weeks before Christmas is always sweet making time for the Scouts, with each patrol making sweets from fudge coconut ice and toffee and eating the lot at the end of the meeting then we send them home quick. Cubs and Scout units start back the same week as the schools with five Cubs coming up to Scouts. Any new members are welcome to join a very active Scout Group, Beavers 6 to 8 (put name down when 5) Cubs 8 to 10 and Scouts 10 to 14. Phone Terry for more details. 521664. If you have already contacted a leader, and when your son/daughter reaches right age and no contact made to you please come back to me.
Hucclecote Townswomen Guild Hucclecote Guild welcomed members and 4 visitors (hopefully some will become future members!), to our October meeting where Liz Godsell from ‘Godsell Cheese’ was going to give us a talk on cheese making and tips on tasting. Due to unforeseen circumstances Liz turned up later than expected, so had to cut short her talk about the making of cheese-but fortunately we were all able to taste a selection of the cheeses she had brought along with her! She has promised however to return at a later date to give us her full talk on cheese making, and we look forward to that, as she was very entertaining for the short time she was with us, ( and we’ll hopefully also then get a ‘second bite at the cheese’-which was very good!) By the time you read this we’ll have had a number of events, in November- a trip to the Everyman Theatre to see “ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ; a coffee morning to raise funds for The Arthritis Trust, our charity for this year; the Christmas Shopping trip to Cardiff; November talk by Sue Trevaskis who will hopefully “Colour us Beautiful “ in time for The Christmas Festivities!; and be looking forward to our members Christmas Social evening on Thurs. 5th December, also wishing a Happy and Peaceful Christmas for everyone!. Please mention
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory‌ ACCOUNTANT
CHIROPRACTICE
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5 Charterwoods 9
Chiropractic Wellness Centre
CHRISTMAS MARKET
MASSAGE THERAPIST
ADVERTISING
Taurus Crafts
Remedial Sports Therapy 17
The Best Of Gloucester 36
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY
OVEN CLEANERS
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Hucclecote Hypnotherapy 28 Reconnecting Therapist 16
PAINTER & DECORATOR
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
PETCARE
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 10 Jemtek Solutions 27
PLUMBING & HEATING
AIR CONDITIONING Charmont
ARCHITECT D2B Design Paul Karlsson
BALLET LESSONS Coopers Edge Ballet School 17
BATHROOM FITTING Masterpiece Interiors 2 Severn Vale Bathrooms 15 TBS Bathrooms 22
DRIVEWAYS
BEAUTICIAN
Red Driving School
BodyFlair Therapy
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Safeway Tarmac
Masterpiece Interiors PJB Carpentry
FITNESS
AJ Howells
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CARAVAN CARE GL Caravan Care
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CARPENTRY GL Carpentry PJB Carpentry
Nails and Tails
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A M Nelmes Charmont Glevum Heating N T Boothroyd
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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RESTAURANTS
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Spicy Kalkata Master Sheds
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SOLICITORS Dee and Griffin
TUITION
Beaven Installations Masterpiece Interors PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
Piano Tuition
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Just a Mow LMS
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Dave Stevens 12 Help @ Home 20 Senior Services 25 Total Property Maintenance 24
FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
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FITTED WARDROBES Space Master
Derek J Smart
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CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Sweep
Oven Busters
GARDENING
CARPET CLEANING Capital Cleaners Kingfisher Cleaning
Spirit Health Club
Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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ELECTRICIAN
BEDROOM FITTING BUILDING
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DRIVING SCHOOL Glevum Electrical J B Electrical
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LANDSCAPING
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TAXIS 23 8 4 2 25 14
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A & L Taxis Ladybird Cars
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WINDOW REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Glassfix Glazing 22 Longlevens Window Repair 9
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