May 2013
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Welcome to the March edition of your Hucclecote Link. Despite it being March, Love still seems to be in the air this month, with many venues holding wedding fayres during March. If you are planning your wedding, then pop along to local hotel, Hatton Court on 22nd March, see opposite page, and see what they can offer you. Local beautician Body Flair, on the front cover, also have a great pamper offer this month for Brides to be. Don’t forget Mothers day this month on March 15th. Plantation Florist, on the back cover, have some lovely bouquets and floral arrangements and are offering our readers a special discount quoting the code on the advert. With Spring hopefully around the corner, this is a time of year when we start to get out and about a bit more. If you are looking to venture out, we have a variety of local clubs around the area to suit a variety of interests - read more on pages 8, 28 &29. The winner of this month Sudoku competition is Patricia Cruttenden, Cineworld tickets will be on their way to you. To be in with a chance to win Cineworld Tickets, see page 25. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Have a great month 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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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:
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Hucclecote Larkhay WI The Larkhay WI (Hucclecote) has just celebrated its 50th anniversary and it was marked with both an outing and a party. We have many speakers covering a range of different topics, eg: A World of lingerie, Tai-Chi, Gardening for Bees and a variety of outings and events. It is not all jam and Jerusalem! We are a very varied and happy bunch and some of us make very, very nice cakes. We have lots of things happening throughout the year so why not come and see for yourselves: and you would be made very welcome. We have refreshments after the speakers which gives us time to chat to one another. We have events planned throughout the year and there is definitely something for everyone. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm (except for August). Phone Jan on 01452 698299 / or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information or just come along, we look forward to seeing you.
Do you enjoy playing board games, scrabble, cards, dominoes, draughts 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 at 2pm ‘till 4pm
3rd, 17th & 31st March 14th & 28th April If you don’t want to play games, just come for a chat, bring your friends. The charge is £1 towards refreshments. We look forward to seeing you More information from
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Dave’s top tips
Alternative asbestos roof replacement As many will know, asbestos roofs can be a hazard to health if flaking and becoming worn. Generally they are now all getting on in age and looking a little tired and maybe even leaking. So what is a good alternative to replace it with? In fact not only asbestos but also most any other flat roof. One of the fairly new construction materials we use today is polycarbonate roofing sheets. These sheets come in a variety of lengths, widths and thicknesses to suit most roofing solutions. They are a hollow translucent sheet built up from anything from 2 to over 5 layers in general, depending on the thickness required. They are good insulators so help to maintain a more even temperature and they allow light to transmit through readily. These sheets are stabilized against ultra violet light degeneration and are also easy to maintain and keep clean. Many conservatory roofs utilize polycarbonate as they are also very lightweight. Overall they are a very practical solution for many flat roofing situations. With the added benefit of a more even temperature and excellent light transmission, polycarbonate replacement on a garage roof for example could help the gardeners out there that do not have a greenhouse to start the seedlings off in at this time of year. Be sure to check out our website at www.dstevens999.co.uk for more top tips to help you with your DIY skills
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6th March CHAPPIE After being kidnapped by two criminals during birth, Chappie becomes the adopted son in a strange and dysfunctional family. Chappie is preternaturally gifted, one of a kind, a prodigy. He also happens to be a robot. Starring Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every imaginable - and unimaginable - way, including unplanned stops at a massive sex fetish event and a global economic summit. Starring Sienna Miller, James Franco, Vince Vaughn and James Marsden.
KILL THE MESSENGER A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. Featuring Jeremy Renner, Robert Patrick and Jena Sims.
13th March IN THE HEART OF THE SEA Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson.
THE GOOD LIE Sudanese refugees given the chance to resettle in America arrive in Kansas City, Missouri where their encounter with an employment agency counsellor forever changes all of their lives. Starring Reese Witherspoon.
ELIZA GRAVES A recent medical school grad who takes a position at a mental institution soon finds himself taken with one of his colleagues -- though he has no initial idea of a recent, horrifying staffing change. Featuring Kate Beckinsale and Jim Sturgess.
20th March DIVERGENT SERIES: THE INSURGENT Film number 2 of the Divergent series. Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Theo James.
HOME When Earth is taken over by the overly confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named Oh. The two fugitives realize there's a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime. With the voice talents of Jim Parsons, Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez
TOP FIVE A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancĂŠe talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show. With Chris Rock and Rosario Dawson.
THE GUNMAN An international spy must clear his name in order to save himself from the organization that he used to work for. Starring Sean Penn, Idris Elba and Javier Bardem.
27th March THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
SEVENTH SON Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away. Starring Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges
GET HARD When millionaire James King (Will Ferell) is nailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart) to prep him to go behind bars.
CINDERELLA A live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince. With Lily To advertise call 01452 890242 James, Helena Bonham Carter and Hayley Atwell.
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Chocolate
Have you ever wondered why the two most chocolate orientated times of the year arrive promptly after most people have decided to make resolutions to shed a few pounds and get fit. The opening marketing salvo is aimed at that special person in your life for whom you are obliged to purchase a year's supply of confectionery, squeezed into an equally 'sickeningly' decorated box. No sooner have you recovered your constitution, and your bank balance, Easter bursts onto the scene demonstrating how to disguise chocolate in an infinite variety of egg shapes and sizes. At this point any belt notches recovered in the post-Christmas health kick are swiftly lost with the hope of a slim down for summer rapidly fading. I was watching a television drama recently set during the liberation of Europe, where a young Dutch boy and his father were given a chocolate bar by an American soldier. The little boy had never tasted this before. The smile which appeared on his face as he bit into the bar told of his delight and enjoyment of such a simple gift which for him had such a profound effect. This moment of joy was also mirrored in the face of the father and the American soldier, for whom this was a relatively insignificant gift. Even during these times of economic restraint many of us still have an abundance, which like too much chocolate, will just make us fat and unfit in the way we relate to others in our community. A simple gift of time, resources or finances, however small, can have the same effect as that small bar of chocolate given to the little boy. Not only may it leave a lasting positive effect on the receiver but also bring joy to those around who may catch that moment. May we all have opportunities to display these random acts of kindness and perhaps bring something sweet into the life of someone in need. And may you enjoy every last bit of chocolate you are bought over the next few weeks. Steve Godsell, St Philip & St James Church, Hucclecote’
Hearts and Hurricanes WI We are a young WI group who meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Community Room at Coopers Edge School. We promise a friendly and warm welcome. We've seen some new faces at recent meetings and it would be great to increase our membership further. For our March meeting (Weds 11 March) we have a speaker coming to talk to us about boudoir photography. For future meetings we've got things such as chocolate tasting, researching family history and flower arranging planned. In between the monthly meetings we also hold other clubs for WI members: book club, craft club, a dining club, and we organise regular social events such as cinema and theatre trips. We always include time during our meetings for tea (or wine!) and cake and a chance to chat with other members. For more information, please see www.heartsandhurricaneswi.weebly.com. You can also contact us on 07934 170304 or heartsandhurricaneswi@hotmail.co.uk. Why not give it a go - we'd love to see you there! To advertise call 01452 890242
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Hucclecote Townswomen Guild Phil Moss was our first guest speaker of 2015, who gave an interesting talk about Beatrix Potter and the Tailor of Gloucester. Phil spoke about Miss Potter, and how she "escaped" her family in London to stay with a cousin in Gloucester; the Tailor who inspired her story, and illustrated his talk to show how many illustrations in her books were based on sketches of actual buildings and street scenes which can still be seen in Gloucester today. Forthcoming speakers include Peter Badham from Badham's Pharmacy, and an evening of nostalgia looking back at "The Fab 50's - Those were the days!" Hucclecote Townswomen's Guild meets at Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday of each month, at 7.30pm. You are welcome to join us for speakers covering a wide range of interests and topics, tea & coffee, outings and social events. Phone Linda on 617701 for more details, or just come along!
Hucclecote Horticultural Society Have you started chitting your potatoes yet? Still enough time, and to get your spuds on Good Friday, as the old saying goes. And if you don’t have them in by Good Friday, no matter, your potatoes may just be a little later this year. By the time you read this my chitting will be well under way, taking advantage of my new potting shed for the first time. Don’t forget the rest of your veg and flower seeds that you need to start on the sunny window sills. Our next meeting is on March 26th and is our AGM at which we will be electing our committee for the coming year. This will be followed by ‘the interesting bit’ which will be a talk on the local Wildlife Trust. With a minimum of effort we can all make our gardens and allotments more attractive to a wide range of wildlife, so this should be an instructive as well as an interesting evening. [Visitors are welcome to this meeting too.] On April 23rd we will be hosting a very welcome return visit by Jon Mason from Highfield Nurseries, who will be showing us how to get the best results from our hanging baskets. Last time he spoke to us it was about pruning, and we all went away far more knowledgeable than we were before – we are fully anticipating the same will happen this time. Why not join us one evening, and find out more about us, as well as enjoying an evening’s entertainment. All meetings are at the Hucclecote Community Centre, with refreshments from 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. All are welcome, there’s absolutely no need to be an expert gardener – I’m not! More information from Chris on 610694. Please mention when responding to adverts
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory… ACCOUNTANT
CONSERVATORIES
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5
Thomas Tonks
AIR CONDITIONING
Safeway Tarmac
Charmont
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ARCHITECT D2B Design Paul Karlsson
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BATHROOM FITTING TBS Bathrooms
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BEAUTY THERAPY Body Flair
BEDROOM FITTING PJB Carpentry
DRIVEWAYS DMXpressions J B Electrical
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BLINDS
GARDENING
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CARAVAN SERVICING
Garden Delight Lawn Man LMS
GL Caravan Care
HOME DÉCOR
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PJB Carpentry
Interior Needs 5
HOTELS
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Hatton Court Holiday Inn
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
Glos City Council
FLORIST Plantation
CARPENTRY
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FLOORING
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Barbaras Blinds Gloucester Discount Blinds
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Dave Stevens
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PLUMBING & HEATING Adam Nelmes Charmont Glevum Heating Green Flame RPB Plumbing
FITTED WARDROBES PJB Carpentry
OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters
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FITNESS Spirit Health Club
MASSAGE THERAPIST Remedial Sports Therapy 14
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ELECTRICIAN
Space Master 1
Dynamic Sales Solutions 19 13
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REMOVALS Swift Removals
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SOLICITORS Dee and Griffin Tayntons
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TAXIS A & L Taxis
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WINDOW CLEANING
CHIMNEY SERVICES
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS
Al’s Window Cleaning
Clean Sweep
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Beaven Installations PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
Cloudy 2 Clear 11 Longlevens Window Repair 26
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 27 Jemtek Solutions 25
Abbeydale Landscapes Vision Landscaping
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