May 2013
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Welcome to the December edition of your Hucclecote Link. Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas! Where did that year go? If you are looking to get out during the festive season and do some things to get you in the Christmas spirit, 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. If you are looking for a night out, I can recommend the Spicy Kalkata restaurant in Longlevens, they are now taking bookings for Christmas and New Year and Hucclecote Link readers can enjoy a 20% discount on both takeaways and dining in, with their advert. See their offer on the front cover. If you are still stuck for present ideas, Body Flair, on page 15, are offering some great Gift Packages and as a bonus you will also receive a voucher to treat yourself in January . Interior Needs on page 19, are starting their sale on December 1st, so if you are looking to update your home interiors, why not pay them a visit. As usual we have a variety of local clubs promoting their monthly events on pages 31, 32 & 33. Don’t miss the Nativity on a Lorry doing its rounds. If you have a business, now is the time to start thinking about your marketing for 2017. Well let us help you kick start 2017, by helping get you into 1000’s of local homes during January and February. We have a great Christmas Cracker Offer that may interest you below. Congratulations to Janet Cronin, for winning the Sudoku, Cineworld tickets will be on their way out to you. To be in with a chance to win Cineworld Tickets, see page 29. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sarah.
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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 £ Less Than 15,000 15,000 30,000 40,000 60,000 75,000 90,000 Over 100,000
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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:
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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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Daves Top Tips Radiator Problems If you are having problems with your heating system, here are a few things to look out for that could be the cause. 1: Top of radiator cold, bottom hot. This is usually a result of air in the radiator that has risen to the top and is stopping any more hot water filling the radiator. It is cured by “bleeding� off the air from the top of the radiator by opening the bleed nipple and allowing the air to escape If your radiators need constant bleeding then too much air is entering the system and the problem is a bigger one requiring a central heating engineer to have a look. 2: Top of radiator hot, bottom cold. Rust and sludge has probably built up in the bottom of the radiator and this will displace any water leaving the bottom of the radiator cold. Proprietary sludge removers can be used to clean systems through. Theses are on sale at all plumbers’ merchants but read the instructions before use. 3: Downstairs radiators hot, upstairs cold. This generally means that the feed and expansion tank in your loft has run dry which can indicate a problem with the valve. This needs addressing quickly and a change of valve is usually in order. This is not a huge job and, as long as you have turned off the water, is well within the capabilities of a DIY enthusiast. 4: Upstairs radiators hot, downstairs cold. This possibly indicates a faulty central heating pump and this should be checked by an engineer. 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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Film Releases for December 2016 2nd December MOANA (also available in 3D) This animated Disney film tells the tale of Moana, a young woman who uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui (voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)
SULLY: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew. Tom Hanks stars, while Clint Eastwood directs this adaptation of the pilots book “Highest Duty”
6th December OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand... This riotous comedy features an all-star line-up including Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon and TJ Miller.
9th December SNOWDEN The NSA's illegal surveillance techniques are leaked to the public by one of the agency's employees, Edward Snowden, in the form of thousands of classified documents distributed to the press. Joseph Gordon -Levitt stars in this Oliver Stone true-life drama.
16th December ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (also available in 3D) Jyn Erso, a Rebellion soldier and criminal, is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With help from the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks…
19th December BALLERINA This animated tale is set in Paris, 1879. An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.
21st December PASSENGERS The spaceship, Starship Avalon, in its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as the "Homestead Colony" and transporting 5,259 people has a malfunction in two of its sleep chambers. As a result two hibernation pods open prematurely and the two people that awoke, Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) and Aurora Dunn (Jennifer Lawrence), are stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from their destination.
30th December COLLATERAL BEAUTY When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty
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Complete the puzzle by 15th December 2016 and return, with your name and address, to The Hucclecote-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk
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Glevum Probus Club We are a friendly non political club which meets at the St Lawrence Church Centre, Barnwood on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month throughout the year with the exception of December when on the 2nd Wednesday in that month the AGM ends the year. Earlier in the year we had talks on Contemporary Spies, The first decent of the Grand Canyon and The Slapton Sands Disaster. Coffee, tea and biscuits are served from 10am and the meetings commence at 10.30am and last for 1 to 1 ¼ hours dependant on the speaker.
Future talks are on the following subjects. Wed Jan 11th - Richard Aylward:- Universal misunderstanding Wed Jan 25th - Phil Taylor: - “The Freedom Trail” escaping Fascist Tyranny Wed Feb 8th - Robert Pritchard: - 40 things you didn’t know about steam trains Wed Feb 22nd - Peter Meakings: - Reminiscences of a prison governor Wed March 8th - Ian Holt: - Gloucester’s Saint Kyneburgh Wed March 22nd - Tom Kolb:- Denmark-my home country Wed April 12th - Brian Bailey:- From source to sea (River Severn) Ladies Day when members bring their partners. Wed April 26th - Norman Saunders:-Doing the ring If you require any further information please feel free to contact
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Christmas “Tis the season to be jolly………”, “Good King Wenceslas looked out……..”, “The holly and the Ivy………”; just how many Christmas Carols can you remember, which is your favourite and what makes your toes curl and forces a shudder up your spine? If you think about Christmas Carols or spend a few idle moments googling the lyrics, it is amazing the width of subject matter they cover. You can have carols about Czech royalty, or evergreen flora, or Christmas trees, or festive interior decoration or even the sighting of three sailing vessels on Christmas morning. More religious carols also enjoy their fair share of poetic licence when it comes to lyrics picturing “bleak mid-winters” in the Middle East and I am sure that a baby lying in a manger and not crying would be cause for concern. The one thing that this wonderfully eclectic group of songs have in common is Christmas itself. The celebration of a time in history when as the Message Bible puts it “The Word”, that’s God, “became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood” with the sole purpose of re-establishing a relationship with humanity. So, this Christmas, whether you are enjoying a festive sing or wishing for a ‘Silent night’, just remember the reason for the season. Have a great Christmas. St Philip and St James Church, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote
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Hucclecote Scout News The Halloween evening went well ending with the usual super firework display, also the Scout night with apple bobbing and other Halloween games. As is usual, there was a good turn out for the Go Karting and Lazer Tag, only comment is that I’m pleased that there is still six years to go before the Scouts drive on the road! The Good Turn to the Parish Council, by cutting back all the years growth on the shrubs and picking up litter around the area went well. The 10 Scouts all enjoyed the break we had half way through, when we had hot dogs, doughnuts and a drink. With the new badges and awards now well established we will be encouraging Scouts to go in for individual badges. Some have already started with yachts man and fisher mans badge, with all the Scouts learning basic first aid. The Cub Scouts had their annual indoor camp at Cranham with the theme being stars and planets. With the good weather they did several outdoor activities. Eight Scouts are taking part in the Stomp. A county organised seven mile night hike with incidents in the Stroud area on the 19th November, lets hope it stays dry and not too cold. Please phone Terry on 521664 if you have children interested in Scouting. Beavers 6 to 8 years old, Cubs 8 to 10 and Scouts 10 to 14.
Hucclecote Garden Club One of our recent speakers Ian Elphick, Gloucester City Council's Senior Countryside Ranger, gave us a great insight into the work of his very small band of colleagues (3 in fact) - along with an invaluable group of volunteers - who have responsibility for the upkeep of three City green spaces - Robinswood Hill, Alney Island and the Hucclecote Meadows. Ian showed us some very old photographs of Robinswood Hill as it was in the 1930's, very different to how it is today, there were many fewer trees, and quite a few cottages which housed some of the workers of the Quarry when it was in operation. In fact Robinswood Hill Quarry is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). A few years ago Ian kindly took a party from our Garden Club for a walk around Alney Island, which can be found on the other side of the River near the old Gloucester Prison, which was quite an eye-opener for us so-called locals. Hucclecote Meadows as locals will know, is a blaze of colour in May when the wild flowers are in full bloom, this is certainly an area which we all appreciate, and are most grateful to Ian and his crew for keeping in such a wonderful state for us and future generations to enjoy. We are currently making plans for our 2017 Trip to Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, a National Trust property in the style of a French chateau, and hope to give our Members some more interesting and varied Speakers for 2017. Do come along to our talks, we meet on the fourth Thursday each month in the community centre at 7.30pm. Further details from Joy on Gloucester 553185 or Sue on Gloucester 543573. To advertise call 01452 890242
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At the end of October we had our ‘Octoberfest’ a group harvest supper which was attended by other WI groups in the area, which went very well. We were entertained by the Gloucester Ukulele strings Experience. They were exceptionally good fun, the music fantastic and we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Our November meeting included our AGM which was well attended and after the meeting refreshments were served. Our Christmas meal out is arranged for the beginning of December. On our last meeting before Christmas we will be having our Christmas party and we will also be having a talk on a ‘Tudor Christmas’ which should be very interesting. We have speakers most months on various topics, and we have social evenings mixed in as well, something for everyone. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Phone Betty on 01452 698299 or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information or just pop along and you would be made very welcome.
HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Visitors and guests are always given a warm welcome at meetings of the Guild. We meet on the third Thursday each month at the Hucclecote Community Centre, at 7.30pm, when we have speakers covering a wide range of topics; tea coffee and biscuits, and the chance to chat and socialise. Please ring Linda on Gloucester 617701 for more information, or just come along! Our most recent speaker was Anneliese Sterry, from the Gloucester Foodbank, who gave an informative and thought-provoking talk on their work. The Trussell Trust started from a garden shed in Salisbury in 2004, and now oversees over 400 Foodbanks throughout the UK. The Foodbank offers a lifeline to people who are referred to them from various agencies, and who have no other means of support for a limited period of time. Referrals are given a comprehensive selection of food to last three days, and are offered practical support to address the problems they are facing, and thanks to NPower's community support, can be offered fuel vouchers. Still ahead is the coach trip to Bath for Christmas shopping, the Christmas social, and the New Year's Lunch in January. Our final speaker for 2016 will be Phil Collins on "The History of Punch & Judy", and we start 2017 with Lyn Cinderey on "Gloucester Ghost Walks".
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory… ACCOUNTANT
DRIVEWAYS
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5
Safeway Tarmac
AIR CONDITIONING
DMXpressions
Charmont
FIRE & SECURITY
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ARCHITECT D2B Design
BATHROOM FITTING Aqua Bathrooms
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Als Window Cleaning 35
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AM Nelmes Charmont Ignition Wilkos Plumbing
ELECTRICIAN Ultra-Vision
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PATIO CLEANING 4
PLUMBING & HEATING 13
FITNESS Spirit Health Club Zumba by Jane
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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AR Home Improvements 30 Dave Stevens 10 Paul Workman & Son 24 Your Home 16
BEAUTY THERAPY
FLOORING
Bodyflair 14,15 Therapy by Sam Baggott 26 The Beauty Spot 18
PJB Carpentry
BEDROOM FITTING
GARDENING
PJB Carpentry
Lawn Man 22 Heritage Landscapes 8
Swift Removals
HANDYMAN
Spicy Kalkata
Gloucester Handyman 13 Rons Home Improvements 20
RD Home Imporovements 16
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BLINDS Interior Needs
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CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care
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CARPENTRY PJB Carpentry
Foot Health Clinic
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Interior Needs
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Holiday Inn
Sir Thomas Rich’s
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Dee and Griffin
IRONING SERVICE
TREE SERVICES
Abbeymead Under 5’s 25
Steam Ahead
Budget Tree Care
COMMUNITY CENTRE
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 9 Jemtek Solutions 9
CURTAINS Interior Designs
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VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
Beaven Installations 4 PJB Carpentry 5
AC Automotive
LANDSCAPING
WINDOW CLEANING
Abbeydale Landscapes 8 PCF Landscapes 24
Als Window cleaning 35
MARKETING
C & LWindows 17 Cloudy 2 Clear 11 Longlevens Window Repair 30 Not Just Glazing 24
Web4Tradesmen
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OVEN CLEANERS 19
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ROOFING
CHILDCARE Hucclecote Community Centre 2 Saintbridge Sports Centre 21
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RESTAURANTS
SOLICITORS
HOTELS 12
REMOVALS
SCHOOLS
HOME DÉCOR
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
FOOT CARE
Oven Busters
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WINDOW REPAIRS
DENTAL PRACTICE Cotteswold House Dental Care
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