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A bit about The HucclecoteHucclecote-Link Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the July edition of your Hucclecote Link. So Summer should be just around the corner, and as I write this it looks like we are set for some Summer weather for the next couple of weeks, so fingers crossed! With us now going into the final few weeks of the academic year (I’m sure it goes quicker every year!) our thoughts start to turn towards the Summer holidays. If you are looking to get that beach body before your Summer holidays, we have a few companies that can help you achieve this, from personal fitness training on page 12, to a variety of Zumba classes with Jane or Regina on pages 12 & 17, there is something available for everyone. There are a number of beauty salons within the area that can also help you get Summer ready, from The Beauty Spot on page 12, Therapy by Sam Baggot on page 13 and Body Flair, also page 13, who have recently become award winners, so many congratulations to them, you can read more about this on their Facebook page. There are a few events taking place over the Summer that you may want to put in your diary. The NSPCC and Pied Piper are holding their annual Picnic Concert at Highnam Court in July, an evening of live music and laser shows, all the details of how to buy tickets are on page 31. If you enjoy music then pop along to an evening of Songs from the Shows taking place at St Lawrence Church in July see more on page 31. As always the Hucclecote Community Association have a variety of events taking place over the Summer months - find out more opposite on page 2. Secondly with Summer (hopefully) around the corner one of our garden maintenance companies, Jims Mowing, give us a little insight into their business and how they can help you. See page 21. If you have a business, and are thinking of advertising, why not take advantage of our offer to celebrate 5 Years of publishing our sister directory, The Tuffley Link. If you are still unsure about whether to advertise with us, take a look below at what the benefits of advertising with us are. Congratulations to Sheila Tombs, 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 Have a great month Sarah.
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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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Dave’s top tips Leaking gutters A common problem people are faced with after a heavy downpour of rain is that they find that their guttering starts to leak. This can simply just be a case of the gutter overflowing due to a build up of debris such as moss getting trapped, usually in the downpipe on a bend. Of course an easy fix is just to get it cleaned out. Another cause can be where the seals on a union (joint) have perished over the years and this is usually indicated by a constant dripping from the joint long after the rain has stopped. Many people may be tempted to try and seal the joint with a silicone sealant but this is rarely a long term fix. Also this makes a replacement at a later date more difficult as the old cured sealant must be removed from the guttering. The only real answer is to replace the offending union along with new seals that come with them. Many brands of guttering joints etc are of a fairly standard size but not all, so you may be lucky with just unclipping the joint and unscrewing the unit from the fascia. Replacement is the reverse procedure, you will however need a head for heights and good sturdy ladders, if you have neither then it may be best to leave it to a tradesman to give you a proper repair. 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 July 2017 7th July 2017
Spiderman: Homecoming Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighbourhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.
14th July 2017
War for the Planet of the Apes Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet.
Cars 3 Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage. 21sr July 2017
Dunkirk In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated. 24th July 2017
Captain Underpants George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two overly imaginative pranksters who spend hours in a tree house creating comic books. When their mean principal threatens to separate them into different classes, the mischievous boys accidentally hypnotize him into thinking that he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants. To advertise call 01452 890242
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Charter Ladies Probus Club
Hucclecote Townswomen's Guild
We would like to extend a invitation to all Retired Ladies to join our meetings. We are a friendly non-political club and meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at The Wotton Hall Club, Barnwood at 10am. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers and activities, including trips out. Tea and Coffee is served at the beginning of the meeting which lasts about 2 hours.
Presents A FASHION SHOW by "JUST IN", OF WINCHCOMBE
For more information, please contact the Secretary: Mrs Dawn Pearman on 01452 614763 or dawn.pearman@googlemail.com.
THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 2017 HUCCLECOTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Tickets £6 to include a drink and raffle ticket in aid of SECOND DEFIBRILLATOR FOR HUCCLECOTE Tickets on sale now - phone Linda on Gloucester 617701
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you with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra and Queen Tribute
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Hucclecote Scout News Ten Scouts passed their cyclist badge, they had to demonstrate control of a bike and know basic maintenance & Highway code questions. Only one scout knew the traffic lights exactly and their meaning (do you, I have to stop and think!) With 7 older Scouts going into the Explorer Unit in September, they have all gained their Chief Scout Challenge badge, which is the highest badge in the Scout Section. Their aim now is to gain the Queen Scout Award and go to Windsor Castle where the Queen or a member of the Royal family present the award after the march through Windsor on St Georges Day. We have not had any for a few years, this can be linked with the D of E award. The cubs are off to Cranham for a weekend camp at the end of June, hope they have good weather as they are now in tents. By now all money for Summer camp plus pocket money should be in, it is easy to loose money at camp but we have to organise local bank so it can be drawn out when required. If money is not in next week, Scouts will have to look after it themselves. Details of Father/Mother camp are not out again, money MUST be in by first Friday in July. Camp is at Cranham in patrols of own unit, cooking on open fires, partners and others welcome to come up to the camp fire on the Saturday night at 7.30pm. The Explorers built a Pioneer bridge at the Hucclecote Summer Fete which was enjoyed by all the children. Scouts finish the same week as the schools break up and start back at the same time. All boys and girls between 6 and 14 welcome to come along to their age range section and give Scouting a go. Phone Terry on 521664 for more details.
GLOUCESTER LADIES PROBUS CLUB We are a friendly group which meets at the St Lawrence Parish Centre, Barnwood on the first and third Wednesday of each month except August. Coffee and tea are available from 10am until the meetings commence at 10 30am. We have talks on various subjects which last for approximately 1 hour. Examples of some talks in the near future are:- Mogul Palaces in Rajastan The People who put Gloucester on the map. The Korean War. For more information please contact either; Chairman Janice Herriman 01452 617170 or Programme Secretary Pam Street on 01452 611564.
Hucclecote Garden Club Our last speaker - Paul Green - who runs his own specialist Nursery on the outskirts of Newent, came armed with a fantastic variety of perennial plants from his Nursery for sale, and with useful tips on care and planting advice on each individual plant. Paul trained at Pershore College and his knowledge and experience of running his own Nursery was quite an eye-opener. He delivered his talk with great humour too, and was able to answer all of the questions posed by members. We have Mr. Bob Champion speaking to us next month on his speciality - Fuchsia's. Bob is also a well respected Horticultural Judge and is very involved with the Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies, he also judges our Summer Produce Show in August. On the 27th July Sue Dodd and Sue Smith are in Hucclecote again giving their talk 'Not so Common on the Common', the rarer plants of Gloucestershire and where to find them. The Sue's have visited us before and were a revelation on the Butterflies and Moths to be found in the county the last time they came to the Garden Club. If you love gardening, or are a bit of a novice, please come along, where you can hopefully pick up a few gardening tips or just chat about plants. Further details from Joy on 553185 or Sue on 543573. We meet on the fourth Thursday each month at Hucclecote Community Centre at 7.30pm. To advertise call 01452 890242
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At our last meeting we had Resolutions for National AGM followed by a social evening. We have a Bowls and Buffet night planned for July at the Pineholt Bowls Club and a Strawberry Tea planned for August, and a host of forthcoming speakers such as the Ifakara Bakery Project, Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands. We came second in our skittles match last month, but have another lined up and we hope to do better, but it is such a fun evening and everyone has a great time. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Phone Beverley on 01452 613208 or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information. Or if you feel that you would like to come along, just pop in and you would be made very welcome.
Glevum Probus Club for Men 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. Coffee, tea and biscuits are served from 10am and the meetings commence at 10.30am and last for 1 to 1 Âź hours dependant on the speaker.
Future talks are on the following subjects. July 12th - Ted Wilson - National Service July 26th - David Head - How close to WW111. The Cuban Missile Crisis Aug 9th - Pam Street - Duets we have loved Aug 23rd - Mike Aggleton - Swordfish Aircraft in WW11. (part 1) If you require any further information please feel free to contact
Terry Cruttenden on 01452 612432
HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD The Guild meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday each month at 7.30pm, when we have speakers covering a wide range of topics and interests, a raffle, refreshments and the chance to chat and socialise. Our most recent speakers were Allan and Gilly Wells of the May Hill Apiary, who gave an informative and entertaining illustrated talk on the Honey Bee. Details of this year's events - the St John's Players, the Ramblers' next walk, the Hucclecote Show, the Lunch Club and the inter-Guild Skittles match were given, and our next speaker will be Brian McBurnie, on "Barnwood - Then and Now". Our chosen charity this year is to raise funds for a second defibrillator in Hucclecote, at Glenville Parade, and plans are well under way for the Summer Fashion Show to raise funds for this very worthwhile project. Tickets are now on sale. Guests and visitors are very welcome at Guild meetings. Phone Linda on Gloucester 617701 for more information - or just come along! Please mention
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BC Services 27 Budget property maintenance 30 Dave Stevens 10 Paul Workman & Son 21
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