May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Happy New Year to you all, I think I can just about get away with saying that as this is your first directory of 2018! Welcome to the February edition of your Hucclecote Link….. How many of you have still kept your New Year Resolutions? I don’t personally set any, only because I think I’m setting myself up to fail - but I do like to take a look back over the past year and look at all that I managed to achieve, so look at the positives from the past year, both in business and as a family, the successes we had, the places we visited, friends we saw, memories we made, and then start thinking about what adventures 2018 may bring. If you are someone who likes to set new year resolutions though, and if getting fit is one of them - we have a couple of local Zumba classes in Hucclecote, which are suitable for all fitness groups, see more details on page 19 & 20. The New Year is always a time when we might think about redecorating our home - Interior Needs, page 25 are still offering 10% discounts during February with their advert , so take advantage and give your home a new look this year. Perhaps you have had enough of those January blues, so why not treat yourself to a night out and a good giggle at the Hucclecote Community centre with Rock and Roll Bingo - see more opposite! Congratulations to Helen Chandran , 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 27. Have a great month - 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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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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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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Dave’s top tips Frozen Condensate Pipe Over the last few cold months I have had a number of calls from people who have had problems with their boiler breaking down. The culprit boilers tend to be the modern and now common condensing combination type boiler. This is the type that heats water on demand with no immersion tank or loft header tank. The problem has been due to the extreme cold weather we have had over the last few years causing the condensate pipe to freeze and causing the boiler to shut down. This affects both hot water and heating. The cure should it happen is usually to thaw the pipe with warm water untill the condensate within the pipe runs freely, then a quick press of the reset button upon restarting the boiler and all should be well. However prevention is better than cure, So wherever possible exposed condensate pipe should be treated in the same manner as exposed water pipe and be properly lagged to prevent the ice forming within the pipe. An even better solution is to relocate the pipework so as it runs inside the building and flows into an internal trap such as you would find under the sink. This then mixes the hot waste water from the sink with the cold condensate and is in much less danger of freezing. Things to bear in mind are to ensure the new pipework runs downhill with no air traps as this can in itself cause a boiler to shut down. Also the water should be expelled into a sewerage drain rather than a fresh rainwater drain. A little bit of thought now could save many a cold night with no heating and a lot less aggravation in the future.
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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Glevum Probus Club for Men We are a friendly, local club which meets at the St Lawrence Parish Centre, Barnwood on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, throughout the year, except December when on the second Wednesday in that month the AGM ends the year. Coffee/Tea and biscuits are served from 10 am, and the meetings commence at 10.30 am and last for 1 to 1/2 hours dependent on the speaker. Future talks are on the following subjects.
February 14th - Ken Ingamells-Na onal Parks of South West USA February 28th - Dennis Harvey-What’s in a name?-Development of Bri sh Surnames March 14th - Tom Kolb-Changing Faces March 28th - Ken Guest-Slide Presenta onVarious Forms of Transport April 11th - James Showers-Celebra on of LifeThe Changing Face of the Dismal Trade April 25th - Mike Aggleton-Swordfish Aircra5 in WW2. (Part 2) If you require any further information please feel free to contact
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Film Releases for February 2018 2nd February 2018 Phantom Thread Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville Set in 1950's London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.
Roman J. Israel, Esq. Starring: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo. Roman J. Israel, Esq., a driven, idealistic defence attorney, finds himself in a tumultuous series of events that lead to a crisis and the necessity for extreme action.
9th February 2018 Fifty Shades Freed Starring: Arielle Kebbel, Luke Grimes, Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan The third instalment of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy.
The Mercy Starring: Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst's disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race ends up with him creating an outrageous account of traveling the world alone by sea.
Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas Starring: Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, Adriana Ugarte Tad Jones, the most awkward explorer, must rescue his beloved Sara from a millionaire who is looking for King Midas' necklace.
13th February 2018 Black Panther Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Rosa Salazar T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.
14th February 2018 The Shape of Water Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.
16thFebruary 2018 Father Figures Starring: Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, Glenn Close Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
23rd February 2018 I, Tonya Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
Dark River Starring: Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, Sean Bean Following the death of her father, Alice (Ruth Wilson) returns to her home village for the first time in 15 years, to claim the tenancy to the family farm she believes is rightfully hers. To advertise call 01452 890242
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 15th February 2018 and return, with your name and address, to The Hucclecote-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY or email sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk
to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets Sudoku puzzles are provided by www.sudokuoftheday.com – visit them and get a new Sudoku every day!�
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Hucclecote Scout News The Group are having a good tidy up of the H.Q, as like many places, you put things away and never use. I am sure we will fill the skip which we have ordered. The next main event is the Founders day celebrations on Sunday the 25th February at 2.30pm. All units put on a small item between camp fire songs and ending with refreshments. John Morris was presented with presented with an award for 25 years in scouting. Terry was also presented with two rose bushes for his 80th birthday and for 69 years with the group and still fairly active. All looking forward to the warmer weather when we can start doing outside activities. Please phone Terry on 521664 if you have anyone interested in joining the Group, boys and girls age 6 to 14.
Hucclecote Garden Club The Garden Club has a bit of a break in December and does not meet again until the New Year on Thursday 25th January at 7.30pm. We have invited Duncan Coombs back to Hucclecote to give us tips, advice and suggestions for Wall Climbers and Shrubs. Duncan is on the list of Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies speakers and is a retired Lecturer in Docorative Horticulture. In February we have Allan Wells from Longhope paying us a return visit but speaking on Tulip Mania - Greed, venal avarice and gullibility - nothing changes! This sounds rather different from his usual expertise on Bees. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be coming to the Club in March giving us an insight into their work on the flora in Gloucestershire and its conservation. The Gardens of South Africa is the topic for David Cropp from Worcester. To quote David - "I do not spend any talk on a death-by-overhead-projection/slide shows - all talks involve audience interaction" I hope our Members are prepared for this! It should be a lively evening. We look forward to a new gardening year full of surprises and enjoyment come along and join us on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Hucclecote Community Centre, 7.30pm. Have a hot drink and biscuit, a raffle, great speaker, and good horticultural company. For more information please ring Joy on Gloucester 553185 or Sue on Gloucester 543573. To advertise call 01452 890242
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Our speaker for the start of the New Year was Helen Barry, who specialises in making items from paper. Some of the items we made were table serviette decorations and flowers, (some of our flowers looked more realistic than others). Our next meeting in February will be Pam Street who will give us a talk on ‘The Golden Age of British Dance Bands’. After all our speakers we have time to socialise with refreshments and a nice chat. As the year proceeds we have a lot more speakers talking on many different and varied subjects. There will be meals out, coffee mornings, skittles, quiz teams, and cream teas for the warmer weather, so lots of things to look forward to. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm. Phone Beverley on 01452 613208 or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information or just pop in and you would be made very welcome.
Tuesday @ Two What is it? A social gathering where you can meet your own friends (or make new ones); if you like playing games (Canasta, Scrabble, Rummy Cub) these are available or bring your favourite game with you. The afternoon finishes with home made cake and a cup of tea.
Where is it held? In the Church Centre, behind the church in Larkhay Road 2 - 4 pm
Is there a charge? A donation of £1.50 to cover the cost of cake and tea would be appreciated
When does the group meet? Fortnightly - February 6th & 20th March - 6th, 20th & 27th
HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD We finished 2017 with our Christmas Social, enjoying an impressive buffet provided by everyone bringing a plate of festive food, and entertained by Forest of Dean entertainer Dick Bryce, whose songs, resminiscences and stories made for a really enjoyable evening. The Guild meets on the third Thursday each month, at 7.30 at the Hucclecote Community Centre. At each meeting there is a speaker or demonstration, a raffle, the bring-and-buy sales table, refreshments and the chance to chat and socialise. During the year we organise coach trips, theatre trips, lunches and the regular ramblers' group. Forthcoming speakers include Lorraine Hitchings on "The history of Teddy Bears" and Carrie Horwood on "Carving in stone". Visitors and guests are always welcomed at Guild meetings. 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… ACCOUNTANT
CURTAINS
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5 Padham Walburn Accounting Services 23
Interior Designs
ARCHITECT
ELECTRICIAN
D2B Design
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MARKETING
DRIVEWAYS Safeway Tarmac DMX Electrical
LOCKSMITH Locksmiths Gloucester23
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Dynamic Sales Solutions
OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters
BEAUTY THERAPY
ESTATE AGENTS
Bodyflair The Beauty Spot
The Property Centre 1
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BEDROOM FITTING PJB Carpentry
FITNESS
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Zumba with Jane Zumba by Regina
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FLOORING
PATIO CLEANING
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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CARAVAN SERVICING
GARDENING
Budget property maintenance Dave Stevens NJ Services Your Home
GL Caravan Care
Heritage Landscapes 8 Jims Mowing 23 Lawn Man 14
Ignition Plumbing
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CARPENTRY PJB Carpentry
PJB Carpentry
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PLUMBING 14
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HAIR & BEAUTY CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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Als Window Cleaning 16
BLINDS Interior Needs UK Blinds
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Steam Punk Rooms
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SKIP HIRE ALTERNATIVE Green Junk Away
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HOME DÉCOR COMMUNITY CENTRE Hucclecote Community Centre 2 Saintbridge Sports Centre 31
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Churchdown Computers 11 Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 9 Jemtek Solutions 9 Tech Help 22
Interior Needs
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HOME EXTENSIONS Cornerstone Design & Planning 7
SOLICITORS Davies & Partners Solicitors Dee and Griffin
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TAXI / CHAUFFEURS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS Beaven Installations 4 PJB Carpentry 5
LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes 22 PCF Landscapes 13
A & L Taxis
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AJH Chauffeurs
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WINDOW CLEANING Als Window cleaning 17
WINDOW REPAIRS Longlevens Window Repair 8
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