May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the March edition of your Hucclecote Link. At last the nights are starting to pull out, although with the bad weather still lingering, it may be a while yet until it starts to feel like Spring. I do hope you haven’t been too affected by the floods or storms in any way I would usually be saying that by now we might start venturing into our gardens to start getting them ready for the warmer months, but many of you may need help with fallen fences or broken gutters before getting Summer ready. If you do need help we have Colour Fence on page 18 who specialise with storm proof fencing and many other property maintenance companies, listed on our index page on page 30, that can help you get your home and garden back on track. Do you have little ones, if so Gloucester County Council are holding Stay and play sessions in your area and this is a great way of making new friends for both yourself and your child, read more about it on page 22. Or have you thought of volunteering? Home Start, a charity that helps make a difference to the lives of families within the community are looking for volunteers, you can read more about this on pages 25. Remember that if you are looking for a night out, the Hucclecote Community centre always host a variety of entertainment evenings, have a look on their advert opposite to see what is going on over the coming months, Congratulations to Mike Webber on winning last months Sudoku, tickets for Cineworld are on their way to you. 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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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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Working safely DIY enthusiasts need the same protection as tradesmen. This includes protective goggles and gloves, protective masks and ear protectors. Dust, sprays, and flying chips are not uncommon in DIY work – which is why you should protect your eyes. Standard protective goggles are usually sufficient. When performing work like sawing, sanding or chiselling, you should not underestimate the risk of possible hand injuries caused by chips. Full protection is only offered by special protective gloves. You should not wear any gloves when using hand-held circular saws, belt sanders and drills because they can get caught in the rotating tools. Don't forget breathing protection: When drilling, sawing, sanding, planing or routing, you should protect your lungs with a disposable protective mask – even better with a fine dust mask. When dealing with insulation wool or solvent-based paints and varnishes, masks with activated carbon filters provide the best protection. Don’t forget the strain put on your ears when drilling, sawing, sanding, etc. Earplugs are sufficient for sporadic use. If you frequently work with noise-intensive power tools, it is advisable to use ear muffs. Wear the right clothes: They should be comfortable, tight-fitting and flameproof. Watches and jewellery are dangerous and should be taken off before you begin with the work. For your own safety, tie up long hair to prevent it getting caught up in running machines. 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 March 2020 06th March 2020 Military Wives Starring – Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Greg Wise, Jason Flemyng Based on an amazing true story of friendship, love and support, Kristin Scott Thomas leads an inspiring cast of women playing the partners of soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Together these brave women form the first Military Wives choir and help each other through some of life’s difficult moments meanwhile becoming a big media sensation, inspiring people across the world and helping our troops in the best way they can. As worries of their loved ones fighting in war boil over, these ladies use music and the love they give each other, all the while trying to keep it all together themselves. Military Wives is an inspiring and heart-warming crowd-pleaser which surely everyone will enjoy.
Onward Starring – Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer From Disney Pixar, the makers of Toy Story, Cars and Up, comes a brand new animated fantasy adventure like no other. Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers voiced by Chris Pratt and Tom Holland of Marvel fame, who, in a modern age of fantasy and wonder, are given a staff that will bring back their deceased father for 24 hours so they can meet him. Unprepared, the brother’s use the spell, only for them to bring back their father’s legs. This prompts the brothers to go on a quest to find the magic that will bring back the rest of their films. Onward is bound to be another heart-warming and heart-wrenching story that only Disney Pixar can tell, this is one for the whole family and not to be missed.
Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island Starring – Ryan Hansen, Maggie Q, Michael Pena, Michael Rooker, Austin Stowell This is not a holiday destination. Horror studio Blumhouse have put their spin on Fantasy Island where dreams come true, but at a cost. The enigmatic Mr Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious remote island resort, but when these dreams turn into nightmares, the guests have to search the island for its mysteries in order to escape with their lives. The story of Fantasy Island might be a well-known tale to some, but this tale has some twists and turns that no one will see coming as things start to become horrific and deadly for the island’s guests.
13th March 2020 My Spy Starring – Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal, Chloe Coleman, Parisa Fitz-Henley Former wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista stars in this family friendly action comedy as super spy JJ. JJ has been demoted to surveillance and soon finds himself in one of the most difficult situations he’s ever faced….a nine year old girl. JJ is sent undercover to cover surveillance on nine year old Sophie’s house, but when the cameras are found by this precocious little girl, she forces JJ to teach her how to be a spy and in exchange, she won’t blow his cover. Despite his reluctance to teach Sophie, JJ is no match for her disarming charm and wit. Originally set to be released Summer 2019, My Spy is finally hitting the big screen and is a child friendly spy film that will be sure to entertain the younger generation of cinema goers.
A Quiet Place: Part II Starring – Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou 2018’s A Quiet Place was a surprise hit for Paramount Pictures and they managed to convince star and director John Krasinski to return behind the camera for Part II. Following the tragic events of the first film, Emily Blunt’s Evelyn Abbott now must face the terrors of the outside world now their home is no longer safe. In a world where everything has to be silent due to alien creatures that will hunt down and destroy anything that makes a sound, Evelyn leads her family into the unknown and soon comes to realise that the creatures aren’t the only threat in this post-apocalyptic world. A Quiet Place: Part II is the follow up to the popular first part released back in 2018 and will be sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats once again.
27th March 2020 Mulan Starring – Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Jason Lee Scott, Yoson An, Jet Li Disney is on a mission to remake all their classic animated films and Mulan is the latest to be released. Based on the classic Chinese tale, a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honoured warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation...and a proud father. Starring Chinese film mega-stars including Donnie Yen and Jet Li, this action adventure film will be an exciting and thrilling ride as Disney remakes their classic animated film based on an old Chinese poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Starring: James Cordon, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debikci, Margot Robbie The loveable rogue Peter Rabbit is back alongside his other furry friends causing more havoc as the young rabbit struggles to shake is rascal-like reputation. When Thomas McGregor and Bea go on their honeymoon and start to plan a life together, Peter feels that life at the farm won’t be the same and decides to run away! Out in the open world, Peter soon gets into trouble and his family endangers themselves as they seek out Peter who finds a friend of his father’s and finds himself drawn into a world he never knew existed. James Cordon returns voicing Peter Rabbit and Domnhall Gleeson returns to play angry young Thomas McGregor in the sequel to the hugely popular Peter Rabbit film released in 2018. This film will be highly anticipated by people of all ages and is the perfect Easter orientated film for the whole family.
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 15th March 2020 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 Garden Club March is a great month for planning and looking ahead to how we hope our gardens will look in the coming year. Daffodils are blooming, the snowdrops have gone over, crocus give a tiny blast of colour in the borders and with all the ideas we have picked up from Jon Mason, from Highfield Nurseries, we are all off to the Garden Centre or Nursery to spend, spend, spend. We have our AGM later this month when we can look back on the past year of Speakers and activities, and also look forward to a good mixture of tried and tested Speakers and Speakers new to Hucclecote. As part of the AGM we have a return visit from David Cramp from the RSPB who will be talking on Birds of Gloucestershire. Reflecting on Winterwatch and the changing species of birds in our gardens due to climate change, and the Big Garden Birdwatch in January where in Barnwood Arboretum alone 23 different species of birds were counted, I am sure David's talk will be of interest to all. We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at Hucclecote Community Centre. Do come along for a cup of tea/coffee, take part in our raffle and learn a little more about our gardens and local environment. For more information please contact Joy on 553185 or Sue on 543573. HUCCLECOTE TOWNSWOMENS GUILD We are a friendly group of local ladies, who meet at the Hucclecote Community Centre on the third Thursday each month, at 7.30pm. Our monthly evening meetings include a speaker or demonstration, a raffle, the bring-and-buy sales table, refreshments, and the chance to chat and socialise. We also have a programme of events coming up, including the Ramblers Group, bi-monthly lunches at local pubs or restaurants, and an introduction to indoor bowls, with afternoon tea, during the summer. Our most recent speaker was Frances Seeney, who told us about her tour through Vietnam and Cambodia. Together with her photographs, Frances painted a vivid picture of these two breath-taking countries. Future speakers include Jane Dyer from Gloucestershire Young Carers; a charity we have supported in recent years, and John Butterworth, on "The Hotel with a Famous Guest List". Guests and visitors are always welcome at Guild meetings. Phone Linda on 617701 for more information, or just come along on the night! To advertise call 01452 617040
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Hucclecote Larkhay WI Our February meeting got off to a good start with Anne Malloy who gave us a talk and demonstration on “Egyptian Belly Dance”. We had a fabulous evening, very entertaining and she looked stunning in her costume, (thankfully for us she did not make us get up!). Our programme throughout the year is quite varied which includes; Coffee mornings, Croquet, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Skittles, Lawn Bowls, Strawberry Tea, Theatre outings, Walks and Meals out. At the end of the month we have an outing to Rococo gardens in Painswick to see the Snowdrops. Next month our speaker is from “ Young Gloucestershire” which is our charity for 2020. For more information please call Beverley on 01452 613208 or just pop in and you will be made very welcome.
Silverdale WI At Silverdale WI we offer women of 18 and over the opportunity to make new friends, try new crafts, listen to interesting speakers, visit theatres and other places of interest, all without going out on dark winter evenings. We meet on 3rd Thursday of each month (except August) 10.00 am till 12.00 noon at the Methodist Church Hall Carisbrook Road Hucclecote Gloucester
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Index of advertisers
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory… ARCHITECT D2B Design
CURTAINS 6
Interior Needs
BATHROOMS
DRIVEWAYS
Severn Vale Bathrooms 31
Safeway Tarmac
BEAUTY THERAPY
ELECTRICIAN
Beauty Spot Touch of Beauty
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BEDROOM FITTING PJB Carpentry
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CARPENTRY PJB Carpentry
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CARPET & FLOORING Gloucester Carpet Outlet 17
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTRE Stay & Play sessions 22
COMMUNITY CENTRE Hucclecote Community Centre 2 Saintbridge Sports Centre 16
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 5 Hop 2 It 7 Jemtek Solutions 7
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OVEN CLEANERS
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PAINTER & DECORATOR
Oven Busters
Carter & Co
ESTATE AGENTS
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The Property Centre 1
PLASTERER Colour Fence
EJ Plasterer 18
FLOORING PJB Carpentry
CAR AIR CON AC Automotive
Dynamic Sales Solutions
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FENCING
BLINDS Interior Needs UK Blinds
LL Electrical
MARKETING 15
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GARDENING Garden Care Services 11 Lawn Man 13 Marks Gardening 5
Capper Plumbing & Heating 11 Town & Country Plumbing 5
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Dee and Griffin
HOME DÉCOR Interior Needs
PLUMBING
AR Home Improvements 24 Budget property maintenance 6 Dave Stevens 10 LH Home and Gardens 25 Your Home 14
HEALTH & FITNESS Spirit Health Club Zumba with Jane
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KITCHEN & BATHROOMS Beaven Installations 4 PJB Carpentry 9
LANDSCAPING
SOLICITORS 12
TAXI SERVCES A & L Taxis
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WINDOW REPAIRS Longlevens Window Repairs 8
Abbeydale Landscapes 8 Heritage Landscapes 8 GS Landscape Solutions 25 PCF Landscapes 13
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