May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the March edition of your Abbey-Link. March is a time of year when we usually think of Spring, the warmer weather, daffodils in the garden, lambs in the fields and starting to venture outside a bit more. But as I write this and look out of the window, all I can see is the awful wet and windy weather. For the poor people who are suffering with the floods, Spring must seem a million miles away. Lets hope that the weather starts to take a turn for the better soon. Even if we don’t get to venture outside this month, March is always a time when we think about giving our homes a Spring Clean. Time for You on page 29, is a great local cleaning company that can help out with Spring Cleans or help you on a more regular basis if required. Once you’ve Spring Cleaned, this is the time of year when we quite often look at what modifications we are looking to make within our homes. What ever changes you are looking to make, we have plenty of property maintenance companies that can help with a variety of jobs, both internal and external. See them all on our index on page 38. Later this month remember it’s Mothers Day. So if you are looking for somewhere to take your lovely mum, why not treat her to a lunch at Hatton Court, the menu on the opposite page looks delicious. Then to show her how much you appreciate her, Plantation Florist on the back cover have some lovely Mothers Day Gifts you could buy for her. Our Sudoku competition is on page 33, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 cinema ticket to the new Cineworld at Gloucester Quays. Please feel free to email your entries to: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Have a great month Sarah.
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ABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE
Accountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale 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 From 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 01452 863304 To advertise call 01452 890242
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LAWNMOWERS SERVICED – SHARPENED – REPAIRED ALSO: RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, ROTAVATORS, STRIMMERS, HEDGETRIMMERS ETC.
FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY Tel : CHELTENHAM MOWERS LIMITED Tel: 01452 616169 Unit B3, Nexus, Hurricane Road, Gloucester Business Park, Glos. GL3 4AG Visit and Buy On-Line at www.mowers-online.co.uk
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:
01452 723439 or 07973 621078 and speak to Graham or Angela for a free quote and friendly, helpful advice.
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A.D.B ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
FAULT FINDING RE-WIRING & UPGRADES INTERNAL & EXTERNAL LIGHTING & POWER POINTS ELECTRICITY TO SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS ELECTRIC SHOWERS NIC PART P REGISTERED
ANDY BOUCHER TEL: 01452 371981 MOBILE: 07967 721966 25 Minster Gardens, Abbeymead No Job Too Small - Free Estimates. All work carried out to the highest standard Please mention
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C.D.L CHRIS LEE PLASTERING CONTRACTOR For all your plastering needs big or small For smoothing over artex, ceilings or walls, To garage conversions Just give me a call 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT
Tel: 01452 538328 Mobile: 07879 410369
MARK DUNKLEY HANDYMAN GARDEN SERVICES PATIOS LAID FENCES ERECTED DECORATING NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL ALL WORK CONSIDERED ALL RUBBISH REMOVED FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN (WITH NO OBLIGATION) O.A.P RATES AVAILABLE FULL C.R.B CHECK OBTAINED (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
CALL TODAY 01452 619883 OR 07817 337480
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DARREN MANN BUILDING CONTRACTOR Specialising in home extensions
Also Mini Digger with Driver for Hire 111 The Wheatridge East Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 5DW
Tel: 01452 612759 Mobile: 07778 818886 References available
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Fantastic Tan The Ultra Fast Spray Tan in the comfort of your home Sun Kissed & Sexy the healthy way
Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories 41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
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Call Jackie to make an appointment 0796 790 8396 Discounts for parties
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LINDEN TREE
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GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE All kinds of trees and hedges expertly felled, topped and pruned
FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING
ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS
All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken
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Tel: 01452 614123 Mobile: 07787 182434
GARDEN DESIGNED, MAKEOVERS AND RENOVATIONS JUNGLE CLEARANCE Friendly and reliable local company For more info visit www.lindentreegardens.co.uk
Call Bob on 01452 535696 (24 hour answering service)
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FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) assembles his troops to fend off an invading Persian army led by the immortal Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and the vindictive Persian navy commander Artemisia (Eva Green) in this sequel to 300 based on the graphic novel Xerses by Frank Miller
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H. A legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. Starring Bill Murray, Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, Tilda Swinton and Willem Dafoe
FRIDAY 14TH MARCH NEED FOR SPEED Walt Disney Pictures and DreamWorks Entertainment present this adaptation of the hit videogame series Need for Speed. Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul heads up the starring cast that also includes Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, and Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi.
FRIDAY 21ST MARCH A LONG WAY DOWN New Year's Eve on the top of a London skyscraper. Martin (Pierce Brosnan) is literally on the edge. A once -beloved TV personality, he's now desperate to jump. But he's not alone. Single mother Maureen (Toni Collette), sassy teen Jess (Imogen Poots), and musician turned pizza-delivery boy JJ (Aaron Paul), have all turned up on the same roof with the same plan. Instead of jumping, these complete strangers make a pact to stay alive and stay together until Valentine's Day at least. Both funny and poignant, A Long Way Down follows this unlikely group of friends as they try to pull back from the brink.
STARRED UP Troubled teenager Eric (Jack O'Connell) is transferred to an adult prison, which only serves to amplify his explosive temper and violence behaviour. When he makes a weapon to use against the older inmates and is involved in a violent incident, Eric comes to the attention of Oliver, the resident prison counsellor. Eric reluctantly agrees to take part in Oliver's therapy sessions. Concerned that Eric may need more assistance to navigate the prison's complex webs of alliances and aggressive racial prejudices, Neville (Ben Mendelsohn), a fellow inmate, is called upon to keep him in line. It turns out that Nev is Eric's father, whom he's only seen sporadically over the past 12 years, and who is one of the reasons for Eric's violent ways.
FRIDAY 28TH MARCH CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Steve Rogers continues his journey as the super-powered American soldier who's grasping to find his place in a modern world after being frozen in ice since WWII with this Marvel Studios sequel. Chris Evans returns to star, with Samuel L.Jackson and Scarlett Johansson MUPPETS MOST WANTED The Muppets return in this Euro-set adventure that pits them against the dastardly Constantine, a dead ringer for Kermit who sparks a fun-filled caper for the gang. Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell head up the human cast.
LABOUR DAY Depressed single mom Adele (Kate Winslet) and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped To convict, the mother son gradually advertise call and 01452 890242learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited.
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Rob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:-
Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing Also Painting & Decorating Service We now offer to skim textured ceilings to a flat finish or alternatively we provide a full range of high quality textured patterns Water damaged ceilings & Insurance work welcome
Domestic & Commercial enquiries welcome HOME: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS
COMMUNITY CENTRE
LANDSCAPING
Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre Charterwoods
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
Abbeydale Landscapes A R Services Grants Landscaping LMS
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ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester
LAWNMOWERS
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Oven Busters
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Cotswold Computer Medic Hop-2-it Jemtek
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APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS SW1
ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Chiropractic Wellness Centre 22 Reconnecting Therapy 22 Remedial Sports 22
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AIRCONDITIONING Charmont
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Cheltenham Mowers
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OVEN CLEANERS 29
PET CARE 7 28 33
Nails and Tails
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PLASTERER Chris Lee
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BATHROOM INSTALLATION
CONSERVATORIES
PLUMBING & HEATING
Bright Bathrooms Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 31 Thomas Tonks 20,21
Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition N Boothroyd The Gasman TJ Robins
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BEAUTY THERAPY Therapy by Sam Baggott
COVING SPECIALIST 23
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
Rob Walters
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BLINDS
A D B Electrical Services DMXpressions
Lindas Blinds
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ESTATE AGENTS
CAKE BAKING
FITTED WARDROBES
Patacake
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Michael Tuck The Property Centre Space Master
CARAVAN SERVICING
FLOORING
GL Caravan Care
PJB Carpentry
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Jo Jingles
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CB Home Improvements 12 Help @ Home 24 Total Property Maintenance 34
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C & G Cladding
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Dee & Griffin Treasures
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SPORTS CENTRE
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ROOFING INSTALLATION 11
SOLICITORS
Saintbridge Sports Centre
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SPRAY TANNING Fantastic Tan
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UPHOLSTERER Colin Pattenden
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WINDOW CLEANER
HAIRDRESSER 23
Pure Perfection
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WINDOW INSTALLATION
HOTELS 2
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
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M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
CLUBS Bowls Club
Garden Delight Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Hatton Court Hotel
CLEANER Time for You
Plantation Florist
Hair by Mel - Mobile
CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Sweep
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FLORIST
CARPENTRY GL Carpentry P J B Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry
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ELECTRICIAN
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A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding Glass Fix Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 11
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