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Welcome to the March edition of your Hucclecote Link. Is it to early to hope that Spring is round the corner.. I don’t know about you, but I will be happy to see a little more sunshine and for it to start to feel a little warmer! With Mothers Day and Easter during March, there is plenty to celebrate this month. Now show me a mum who doesn’t like a little pampering - and we have a variety of beauty therapists on board this month with many offers for Mothers day. From Body Flair on the Front Cover, who are running a promotion for 2 and so you could get a pamper too! The Beauty Spot on page 21 have a range of promotions throughout March and Therapy by Sam Baggott on page 16 are offering 10% off Dermalogica products during March. If you are looking for a family meal out to celebrate either Mothers Day or Easter, then I can highly recommend Fostons Ash, a lovely restaurant in Birdlip, it has a great offer on page 17, of buy a main meal get one for just £3.50. Perhaps you are looking for events to fill your diary, keep an eye out on the opposite page, the Hucclecote Community Centre have a variety of events coming up over the coming months. Now if you run a business in the area, then you might be interested in the Annual Charity Golf day taking place in May and raising funds for a great local charity The James Hopkins Trust, more details of their Early Bird Offer are on page 31. If you do have a business with potential customers in this area, then let us help you get your offers and promotions out to them - our Easter offer is on page 22, helping you get your business in front of 1,000’s of homes for just a fraction of the cost. Give me a ring or drop me an email. To be in with a chance to win Cineworld Tickets, see page 29. This months winner is Philip Critchley congratulations tickets will be on their way to you. 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 £ 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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Dave’s top tips
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All about jig saws
Jigsaws offer the ability to make curved and straight cuts in many materials but it has to be said that, if you have much straight cutting to do, use a circular saw rather than a jigsaw. Jigsaws are not really designed for straight cuts and its much better to stick to curves or intricate work with them. Buying a jigsaw is not the same as buying a good jigsaw! Jigsaws are very versatile tools but the wrong one can make life really hard. If ever there was a case for spending a lot of money on a tool a good jigsaw is where it should be spent. With cheaper jigsaws the blade is held in by a clamp which is tightened by either a screwdriver or an allen key. The threads on the screw allow sideways movement, sideways movement in the blade means it is impossible to get a straight cut even when using a guide. Always buy a jigsaw with a blade lock and release system. It’s also important that the sole plate on your jigsaw is rock solid. The sole plate is designed to be set at different angles and just like the blade holder; this movement can be exaggerated over time leading to poor control over the blade. Cheaper jigsaws use a reciprocal cutting action for the blade. This means simply that the blade just goes up and down. Better jigsaws have a pendulum or orbital motion set into the motor which (on different settings) allows the blade to move backwards and forwards at an angle as well as up and down while you are cutting. This allows for a much more aggressive cut and at the same time, by moving the teeth away from the material, it allows any debris to fall clear of the teeth. This stops the saw from binding on the material and burning rather than cutting through it. A jigsaw needs to be powerful to maintain a decent cut. A variable speed is essential as the difference between cutting timber as opposed to Perspex needs to be about 1000 strokes per minute. If you try and cut Perspex at the same speed as timber, it just melts.
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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4th March London Has Fallen In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. Starring Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman. Hail Caesar A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio's stars in line. With a star studded cast including George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Tilda Swinton. Truth Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. Starring Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid and Cate Blanchett 11th March Divergent Series: The Allegiant The thirs part of the series; Beatrice Prior( Shailene Woodley) and Tobias Eaton (Theo James) venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare. Kung Fu Panda 3 Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home. Starring the voices of Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman. 10 Cloverfield Lane Waking up from a car accident, a young woman finds herself in the basement of a man who says he's saved her life from a chemical attack that has left the outside uninhabitable. Starring John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The Witch A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie. 18th March The Other Side of the Door A family lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. The inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye. She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds. But when she disobeys a sacred warning to never open that door, she upsets the balance between life and death. 25th March Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice Fearing the actions of Superman (Henry Cavill) are left unchecked, Batman (Ben Affleck) takes on Superman, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It's up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis. Zootropolis An animated film about a city of anthropomorphic animals. A fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Starring the voices of Jason Bateman, Idris Elba and Ginnifer Goodwin To advertise call 01452 890242
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HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD The Guild meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday of every month, at 7.30pm. We have a variety of speakers covering a wide range of subjects, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits, and the chance to chat and socialise. We also organise theatre trips and outings throughout the year. Visitors are always welcome; phone Linda on Glos 617701 for more details, or just come along. Our most recent speakers were Brian McBurnie and Richard Auckland, on Barnwood House Hospital, a privately-funded mental institution which opened in the 1830s, and which covered over 200 acres of land, spanning from Barnwood Road to the roundabouts at Walls and C&G, and covering the current Sainsburys and EDF Energy sites. It was self-contained, with its own fire station, farm and nurseries, and by 1881 was large enough to be a Census area in it's own right. It was closed in 1967, the land sold off and buildings demolished, but there are stil some remaining buildings and features to be seen along Barnwood Road today. The Guild was presented with a hardback copy of "Pride of Gloucester" by local author Andrew Thorn. The Guild was one of 16 local groups to contribute suggestions and ideas for the short stories Andrew penned, all of which are linked together in the final chapter. Topics for our forthcoming speakers include, "Chedworth Roman Villa", and "The Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard". Our AGM will be held at the March meeting, when the next years programme of speakers will be announced
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‘Beware of the seagulls! A few days ago I was visiting the seaside and had a lovely time. On the way back to the car, a seagull swooped down and sprayed me with seagull poo. I was confident it had mostly missed me and went home happy. It was later that night when unpacking the car that I found my coat hood splattered. Apparently to be caught by a seagull is considered lucky....I'm not sure how that works or if I actually believe it to be true! This month we celebrate Mother's Day and then Easter. In our church we celebrate Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday) with a lovely service and a small bunch of flowers for each mother or to give to a mother. It is a lovely service and you would be very welcome to join us. A truly momentous moment in history and an occasion that requires a certain level of faith and a holy response. The local churches will all be putting on extra events in the days running up to Easter Sunday and on the day itself. Why not join a local church to celebrate this incredible day. Happy Easter! Andrew Axon - Vicar of St Philip & St James Church Hucclecote’ You are invited to a service Written by the Christian Women of CUBA for the Womens’ World Day of Prayer On Friday 4th March 2016 at St Philip & St James Church Larkhay Road, Hucclecote All are welcome to attend, men, women and people of all ages More information from Val Melville-Smith 01452 617252
Hucclecote Garden Club We had a really good turn-out for our first talk of the 2016/2017 season, when Chris Horsfall, Head Gardener from Colesbourne Park (world famous for its snowdrop display, with over 300 different varieties to see) gave us a history of the Park, and the preparations throughout the year for the wonderful display of snowdrops at their peak in February. It was Chris' first official talk, and we all thought he was a most engaging and entertaining young man, bursting with a fantastic knowledge of snowdrops, their shape, variety, likes and dislikes, and price per bulb. Chris brought along a quite a few examples of the variety of flower, with prices ranging from £3.50 to £25.00. He did tell us that some of the rarer bulbs were selling at £100 per bulb! In the light of his talk some of our Members ventured to Colesbourne to see the snowdrop display 'in the flesh', and were not disappointed. Our speaker in April is Mick Poultney from the West Midlands, his talk is entitled "Compost ready to use in three weeks", which does seem rather incredible, but we shall wait and see. Mick was originally heard by some of our Members at the 2015 Malvern Spring Show and recommended to us as a potential speaker. He has an impressive pedigree in horticulture - a National Vegetable Society Judge, Chairman of Dudley Horticultural Advisory Council, has done three full allotments for the walking disabled, runs the Gardening Club for Caslon Primary School, etc., etc., Through Mick's 35 years in horticulture, trial and error has led him to the reality that compost can be ready to use within three weeks!! Come along and find out. We continue to meet at Hucclecote Community Centre on the fourth Thursday each month, 7.30pm. For more information please contact Joy on Gloucester 553185 or Sue on Gloucester 543573. To advertise call 01452 890242
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The Winter fun evening went well with an evening full of games and activities, the sleep over afterwards took a little settling down but all asleep by midnight! The Pantomime by the older Scouts was a great success, with boys balancing on high heels as the ugly sisters. Details of the May Day camp at Randwick are now being made, an ideal camp for all the new Scouts and for the older ones to show how to camp as Scouts. For Summer camp at Newquay we have already booked a visit to Lands End and Coasteering (climbing along the rocks - jumping into pools) Scouts started a 4 week session at the ski centre either learning or just skiing if they can already ski. The other Summer activities are being booked; Go Karting, LazerTag, Climbing, Kayaking and Wind Surfing all through the Summer. If it sounds interesting and if you want to come along on a Friday night and find out more and about all the other activities we do - just turn up at 6.45 at the Scout H.Q in Deerpark Road, end of Colewell Avenue (church on the corner), or phone Terry on 521664 for more details about the group.
HUCCLECOTE GUIDING: Hucclecote Guiding were out with the Christmas fire engine again in December and donated ÂŁ690 to the James Hopkins Trust. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped with the collections on the nights. During the last term the rainbows had their first sleepover at Cowley near Cheltenham, they went ten pin bowling and made lots of Christmas crafts. The Brownies have also had weekends away, completed badge work, made sweets and had a go at Tai Kwando. Guides have raised money for the RNIB, made Christmas cakes and held a Christmas meal at a local restaurant. The local senior section closed but opened a division unit which will include girls from Churchdown, Brockworth, Hucclecote and Upton districts. If you have girls interested in joining any of the unit please contact the district commissioner on Glos 550966 for further information. Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 7-10 years, Guides 10-4 years and Senior Section 14yrs +
Hucclecote Larkhay WI Unfortunately our speaker for the evening was taken ill and admitted to hospital. In true WI fashion we improvised and turned the evening into one of games with prizes, this was followed by refreshments and chatter. We have a game of friendly skittles booked for late February and also a game in April. If the weather is kind we hope to arrange a visit to see the snowdrops at Rococo gardens. We have speakers most months on various topics. If you feel that you would like to come along, please do so and you would be made very welcome. The Larkhay WI meets at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Phone Jan on 01452 698299 / or Ellen on 01452 611976 for more information or just come along, we look forward to seeing you. Please mention
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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
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FITNESS
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Fitness 4 Females Spirit Health Club Zumba with Jane
ARCHITECT D2B Design Paul Karlsson
OVEN CLEANERS 4 11 16 20 16
TBS Bathrooms
Space Master.
BEAUTY THERAPY
FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
BEDROOM FITTING
Garden Delight Lawn Man LMS
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BLINDS Lindas Blinds
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iRenovate Bulding Solutions 9
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CARAVAN SERVICING
Interior Needs
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CARPENTRY PJB Carpentry
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PLUMBING & HEATING Adam Nelmes Charmont Glevum Heating
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CJ Hole
Dave Stevens 10 Gloucester Handyman 27 PJ Home Improvements 15
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TREE SERVICES
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LANDSCAPING
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Abbeydale Landscapes Graham Langbridge
Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 9 Jemtek Solutions 30 Knights Technology 11
Budget Tree Care Help @ Home
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WINDOW CLEANING 8 15
Al’s Window Cleaning
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Longlevens Window Repair 11 Not Just Glazing 24
MARKETING Web4Tradesmen
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SOLICITORS
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS
Hucclecote Community Centre 2
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RESTAURANTS
Beaven Installations PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Fostons Ash 20
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PROPERTY
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COMMUNITY CENTRE
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Fit and Furry 8 Naturally Clever Canines 16
Swift Removals
HOTELS Holiday Inn
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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GUTTERING Al’s Gutter Cleaning
GL Caravan Care
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GARDENING
BUILDERS
SPG Painting & Dec
PET CARE
FITTED WARDROBES
Beauty Spot 21 BodyFlair 1 Therapy by Sam Baggott 16
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PAINTING&DECORATING
ELECTRICIAN
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Oven Busters
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TUESDAY @ TWO Do you enjoy playing board games, scrabble, cards, Canasta, Rummy Cub 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, Larkay Road, Hucclecote, is the place for you! We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon at 2pm ‘till 4pm and the dates for 2016 are: March 8th & 22nd April 5th &19th If you don’t want to play games, just come for a chat, bring your friends. The charge is only £1 to cover cake and tea. We look forward to seeing you More information from Val Melville-Smith 617252
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