May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the May edition of your Abbey-Link. May is actually our birthday month here at the Link Directories, and as well as us both here in the office having birthdays and many other members of my family, turning another year older, here at the Link we are celebrating our 7th year of producing the Hucclecote Link. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the reader for your continued support of the all of the Link Directories, and for using the great local businesses that advertise with us. I would also like to thank our great distribution team who help deliver the directories through your doors what ever the weather. If you know of a business that would benefit from advertising in any of The Link Directories, then they may be interested to know of our birthday offer that we have available during the month of May. We are offering any new business 7 months advertising for the price of 6. To see all our rates and packages visit our website: www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk As well as May being a birthday month, it’s also a month for bank holidays, which are renowned for DIY and odd jobs around the home. Please remember that if you have any odd jobs that need completing we have some great property maintenance companies that can help with a wide range of jobs, large or small. See all companies on our index on page 38. Remember our Sudoku competition on page 33, enter and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the new Cineworld at the Quays. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelinkdirectories.co.uk Have a great month and enjoy those bank holidays 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. to adverts PrintedPlease by: Themention Color Company Tel: when 01242 responding 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk
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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 Please mention
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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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LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●
FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING
ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS
All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken
Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed
Tel: 01452 614123 Mobile: 07787 182434 To advertise call 01452 890242
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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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May Film Releases 2nd May Pompeii A slave-turned-gladiator finds him-self in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him. Featuring Kit Harington, Emily Browning and Kiefer Sutherland.
Tarzan Tarzan and Jane Porter face a mercenary army dispatched by the evil CEO of Greystoke Energies, a man who took over the company from Tarzan's parents, after they died in a plane crash. Featuring the voices of Kellan Lutz, Jaime Ray Newman and Spencer Locke.
9th May Bad Neighbours A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house. Featuring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Lisa Kudrow.
16th May Godzilla The world's most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Featuring Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson One day special of Pulp Fiction (Tuesday 20th May)
23rd May X-men: Days of Future Past The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. Starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan and Hugh Jackman
Postman Pat A veteran postman finds his beliefs challenged after he enters a TV talent show competition. Featuring the voice talents of David Tennant, Rupert Grint and Jim Broadbent
30th May Edge of Tomorrow A soldier fighting in a war with aliens finds himself caught in a time loop of his last day in the battle, though he becomes better skilled along the way. Featuring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt
Maleficent The untold story of the villain from "Sleeping Beauty" reveals the events that hardened Maleficent's heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora, only to later realize that the child may hold the key to peace in the land. Featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning To advertise call 01452 890242
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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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Index of advertisers
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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 Grants Landscaping LMS
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ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester
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PET CARE
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
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Cotswold Computer Medic Hop-2-it Jemtek
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ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson
CONSERVATORIES
Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 11
BEAUTY THERAPY Therapy by Sam Baggott
COVING SPECIALIST 17
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry
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Lindas Blinds
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CAKE BAKING 16
CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care
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ROOFING INSTALLATION 35
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SPORTS & SOCIAL CENTRE
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING
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M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
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CLEANER Time for You
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
C & G Cladding
CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Sweep
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Basket Man Garden Delight Lawn Man Mark Dunkley
CHILD CARE Into Play
Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Hewer FM Ignition The Gasman TJ Robins
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FLOORING
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PLUMBING & HEATING
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CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Jo Jingles
Space Master
Chris Lee
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FITTED WARDROBES
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PLASTERER
Bright Sparks CB Home Improvements Elite Property Maintenance Help @ Home L H Handyman Total Property Maintenance
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SOLICITORS
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck The Property Centre
Oven Busters
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
CARPENTRY GL Carpentry P J B Carpentry
A D B Electrical Services DMXpressions Hammond Electrical
PJB Carpentry
CARE HOME Bohanam House
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ELECTRICIAN
BLINDS
Patacake
Rob Walters
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OVEN CLEANERS Nails and Tails
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BATHROOM INSTALLATION 22 19
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LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers
APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS SW1
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY Chiropractic Wellness Centre 17 Reconnecting Therapy 17 Remedial Sports 17
AIRCONDITIONING Charmont
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Dee & Griffin Tayntons Treasures Robinswood Social Club Saintbridge Sports Centre
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UPHOLSTERER Colin Pattenden
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing C & G Cladding Glass Fix Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR 37
Cloudy 2 Clear 18 Longlevens Window Repairs 35
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