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A bit about “7KH +XFFOHFRWH 7KH +XFFOHFRWH 7KH +XFFOHFRWH /LQN” /LQN Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your April edition of your Hucclecote Link.

April is here, the clocks have gone forward and Spring is in the air. I do love this time of year, as the evenings pull out, the weather starts to warm up and we all start to venture outside again.

Sometimes though we can get a bit of a shock once outside, when we notice the amount of work that needs doing on our gardens / patios etc. Well the Hucclecote Link may be able to help you. We have a number of Garden maintenance companies in the magazine, see page 8,9 & 23 for further details. Also if you are looking to hire any outdoor equipment, as you are looking to do the work yourself, Ermin Plant Hire are offering a 10% discount during April and May - see page 19 for more information. If you are just after general advise as to what gardening should be done during April - have a read of our article on page 25 from Garden Delight, telling you what you should be doing in your garden this month.

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As the Easter holidays are upon us during April, you may be going away, have you thought about who will look after your pets. We have a variety of pet carers whether you are looking for someone to visit your pets within your home or you are looking for kennels for them to go to. Perhaps they could just do with a bit of a pamper or grooming now the weather is better - all these services can be found on page 28.

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Now that we are in the Easter holidays, our thoughts also start towards other holidays throughout the year. If Cornwall is an area you enjoying visiting, we have a couple of caravan holidays being advertised on page 29, these make great family breaks.

As we mentioned before, you can now view the magazine on the website, www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk so even if you misplace your copy you can still get hold of our advertisers- we would love to hear your thoughts.

We are currently looking to increase our testimonials to place on our website from both advertisers and residents who enjoy receiving the magazines. So if you enjoy receiving your copy, please drop a line to: sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk, and you never know, you may end up on our website.

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Congratulations goes to Mr Paul Bishop for winning last months Sudoku competition.

Tickets to Cineworld Gloucester will be on their way to you. This months Sudoku competition is on page 27.

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Hucclecote Horticultural Society Our seeds have arrived and been distributed, and I for one have been busy getting them into propagators and [hopefully] started on their way to brightening up the garden in the summer.

By the time you read this we will have had our AGM and elected a new committee. Particular thanks to Margaret Turner from the current committee who has arranged a super programme for us for 2012/2013 In addition we are already looking forward to June when we will be making a visit to the magnificent RHS gardens in Wisley.

For our April meeting, which is on the 26th, we have a complete change from gardening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Greene from Gloucester Film Makers is coming along to take us back in time as we watch a selection from his collection of films of old Gloucester. Who knows but one of our older Gloucester-born members just might recognise someone they knew â&#x20AC;&#x201C; possibly even themselves as a small child. I am much too young myself of course.....

Then on 24th May we have a return visit from Miss Brenda Jones, this time telling us how she [and we] can get the best of both worlds by mixing old traditions with new techniques.

All meetings are at the Hucclecote Community Centre, and start at 7.30 pm.

All are welcome: attendance and membership are not restricted to Hucclecote residents.

More information from Chris on 610694 To advertise call 01452 617040

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HUCCLECOTE SCOUT GROUP The Founders Day Celebrations went well with 150 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents enjoying camp fire songs and items put on by units, ending with a good supply of food.

With the fine weather Scouts had their first fires outside in their patrols cooking pancakes after some pancake relays and tennis with pancakes inside.

Things always taste better cooked on an open fire it will be Easter biscuits in a few weeks time.

The Scouts did a conservation project at the Hucclecote meadow (bottom Green Lane) starting to clear an over grown hedge which has spread to 10 feet wide. The hot dogs and drink went down well half way through.

At the District swimming gala we managed two gain to cups in the medley and freestyle very good effort by everyone.

Plans for our May Day camp at a local farm are well ahead with most of the Scouts coming as usual all open fires in patrols. With an incident trail and a compass treasure hunt and usual games and evening camp fires.

The group has bought a new trailer and is selling our wooden one for £100 o.n.o call and see it any Friday between 6.30 and 9.00pm On Sunday 22nd April the whole District will march from the Spa to the Cathedral for the St Georges Day parade, with about 1000 walking it shows the strength of Scouting in Gloucester.

Phone Terry on 521664 if you have any one between 6 and 14 who may be interested in joining the Group

Forthcoming MADS Events at Maisemore Village Hall 28 April at 8pm - Mellow Baku - jazz grooves with soulful melodic reggae style vocals. £7 Contact: Sue Knox 700882 susanknox@btinternet.com 1 May at 7pm - Jive and Swing Dance Workshops £27.50 for 6 weeks commencing Tuesday 1st May. Contact Jane Horwood 387905 jehorwood@gmail.com 16 June - Diamond Jubilee Ball. £45 Contact: Sheila Wardle 411402 sheila@labhut.com

Hucclecote Girlguiding and Dinglewell Junior School Fun Run and Grand Fun Day Saturday 12 May at Dinglewell Junior School and King George V Playing Field 1pm till 6pm.

Activities to include: Fun Runs/Walks 4 age groups, Go Karts, Bouncy Castle, Assault Course and Rope Bridge, Trim Trail, Giant Slide.

Demonstrations Tai Kwando, Ladies Keep Fit, Dancing, Zumba, Cupcakes, Ornamental Basket Making, Bee Boxes, First Aid, Dog Grooming (models wanted) Stalls and Refreshments.

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