May 2013
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the November edition of your Abbey-Link. As you receive this edition of the Link, it will be the time of year that the clocks go back again. This means that the Winter is setting in, with those dark mornings and evenings now upon us, and most of us starting to put the heating back on again. Although with the talk on the news of the gas and electric prices going up again, perhaps this is the time to check that your boiler and your central heating is all in good working order. We have a number of great plumbing and heating companies within the directory, check out our index for further info. The festive period is just around the corner, if you are still looking to book your Christmas event, Hatton Court still have some availability for their tribute nights, these are great fun and more details are on the front cover. If you are looking for an early celebration, Sebz have a great offer of 20% off a meal during November - just take the advert in with you, this can be found on page 29. Talking of the festive period - if you have a business that’s holding a promotion or event over the Christmas period, and would like to advertise it in 8,000 homes, give me a call and we can chat about our competitive rates and how we can help get your business into the December editions…………. Congratulation to Carol Bowman, winner of last months Sudoku competition, tickets for Cineworld are on their way to you. Try our Sudoku competition on page 37 and you could be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the local Cineworld. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: 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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FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS • • • • •
BLOCK PAVING FENCING PERGOLAS RERE-POINTING CONCRETING
PATIOS GATES GARDEN CLEARING SHED BASES
COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT F OR OAP’S OVER 25 YRS EXPREIENCE WE WILL BEAT ANY REASONABLE QUOTE
www.glosfencing.co.uk TEL: 01452 722548 MOBILE: 07841 753082 ALSO SUPPLIER OF SAND, GRAVEL & ORNAMENTAL GRAVEL
LINDEN TREE
LANDSCAPES ● ● ● ● ●
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
Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed
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)
Mobile 07957545926
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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
R. H. NELMES PLUMBING AND HEATING Gas Safe Registered
POWER FLUSH HEATING SYSTEM LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT
CONTACT:
01452 384905 OR MOBILE:
07806 549041
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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG Tel: 01452 314011 www.mastersheds.co.uk Please mention
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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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Call: James: 07830 646544 Daryl: 07760 336467
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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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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 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
- FULL HEATING SYSTEMS - BOILER REPLACEMENTS - POWER FLUSHING - COOKERS AND FIRES INSTALLED - ANNUAL SERVICING - LANDLORDS SAFETY CHECKS - BATHROOMS & EN SUITES - GENERAL PLUMBING
LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT
ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE QUOTATIONS
Tel: 01452 538328 Mobile: 07879 410369
CALL ADAM ON: 07890 390220 OR VISIT www.a-m-nelmesheating.co.uk
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November 2013 Release’s Wednesday 30th October
THOR: THE DARK WORLD (3D) Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. Thursday 7th November
GRAVITY (3D) Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. Wednesday 20th November
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever. To advertise call 01452 890242
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Sudoku 3 5 8 7 6 1 2 3 5 9 3 7 8 3 5 1 3 4 2 8 8 7 2 9 3 7 4 8 9 5 8 3 1 2 3 6
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BARGAINS TO BE HAD AT THE GLOUCESTER NCT NEARLY NEW TABLE TOP SALE IN DECEMBER, ST JOHN’S CHURCH HALL, CHURCHDOWN. The rising cost of living and tough economic climate mean many families are having to tighten their belts. Recent NCT research showed that one in two new parents (50%) had bought second hand baby or toddler items in the last six months and the majority were more likely to buy things such as baby or toddler clothes, toys, prams and high chairs second-hand rather than new. Cash-strapped parents and parents-to-be in Gloucester can find all the top quality baby clothes, toys and equipment they need at an upcoming NCT Nearly New Table Top Sale, and save around 70% on what they would cost brand new. Well-established and trusted by over 200,000 parents who visit them every year, NCT Nearly New Sales represent the best sales of excellent quality used baby and children’s items. NCT Gloucester Branch Nearly New Table Top Sale is on Saturday 14th December 10-12pm at St John’s Church Hall, Chuchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB. The sale has a German Christmas Market theme and NCT members will gain access to the sale at 9:45am. Find out more online http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/gloucester https://www.facebook.com/NCTGLOSNNS and on twitter @NCTGloucester Please mention
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*************************************** MADS presents FLINT STREET NATIVITY A comedy for grown-ups written by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls) At Maisemore Village Theatre on November 21st 22nd 23rd 2013 For a booking form, email your name and tel no to: chrisjones@projectoffice.fsnet.co.uk Or Tel: 01452 525333 *********************************************
Scottish Dancing at Kingsholm School, Gloucester. Tuesdays - termtime only. 7.30pm - 10.00pm. Beginners welcome. Cost ÂŁ2 but first night FREE. Contact 01452 306857 www.gloucesterscd.btck.co.uk To advertise call 01452 890242
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In Hucclecote we are very well served by a wide variety of shops, services and businesses, there is hardly a need to venture into the City. We are also very fortunate to have the Hucclecote Community Centre offering many leisure and educational opportunities at the heart of the community, next to the library. Hucclecote Community Centre is gearing up for the busy pre-Christmas season with a series of events planned and some exciting new developments. Prime among these is the inauguration of Hucclecote PlayWorld, which will provide a soft play facility in the Community Centre Hall on Monday and Tuesday mornings for the Under 5s. With sessions priced inexpensively at only £2, this will start in November and is already provoking much interest – watch out for full details. The existing Nippers Parent & Toddler group will move to Thursdays but will still provide a homely and personal environment for young children as well. Teapots Coffee Shop is open to the general public for refreshments each weekday morning, and the Social Club is now also able to serve non-members when the bar is open during weekday evenings and at weekends. The BT sports channels are available in the Centre and visitors are welcome to watch the football and rugby. In the run-up to Christmas there will be a coach trip to London for shopping and sightseeing on Saturday 16 November, The Craft Cafe, with crafts and gifts, also on Sat 16 Nov (10am-3pm), a concert by Ian Oliver (of the Shy Teds) on Sat evening 23 Nov , a Family Fun afternoon with Magic Fillipo on Sat 30 Nov (35pm), a Christmas Party, with disco and buffet, for groups from local businesses or voluntary organisations on Sat evening 7December, a Children’s Christmas Party on Sun 22 Dec, musical entertainment on Christmas Eve, and a Family Disco on New Year’s Eve. Looking further ahead – a Take That Tribute Band on Sat 8 February! Call in to the Community Centre (same building as Hucclecote Library) to find out about membership, and about all these events. The Hall is also available for booking for your parties, anniversaries, etc. at weekends, and this will be free of charge on weekend evenings in 2014. Contact 01452 616289 or hca@care4free.net for further details.
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre Charterwoods
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY 6 4
Chiropractic Wellness Centre 24 Remedial Sports 24
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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester
AIRCONDITIONING Charmont
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ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson
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BATHROOM INSTALLATION Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms
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BEAUTICIANS Body Flair Therapy by Sam Baggott
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Cheltenham Mowers 7 38 12 37
Nails and Tails Chris Lee
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ELECTRICIAN 9
ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck
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Space Master
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PET CARE
Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 11 Thomas Tonks 22,23
FITTED WARDROBES 38
Oven Busters
PLASTERER
Rob Walters
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OVEN CLEANERS
CONSERVATORIES
A D B Electrical Services 20 11
BLINDS Lindas Blinds
Cotswold Computer Medic Gamlin Software Hop-2-it Jemtek
Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping LMS
LAWNMOWERS
COVING SPECIALIST
BEDROOMS Masterpiece Interiors PJB Carpentry
LANDSCAPING
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PLUMBING & HEATING A M Nelmes Beaven Installations Charmont Glevum Heating Ignition N Boothroyd R H Nelmes The Gasman
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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RESTAURANTS
CB Home Improvements 18 Help @ Home 19 Total Property Maintenance 34
BRASS BAND
FLOORING
Local Brass Band 26 BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann 33
CARAVAN SERVICING
Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry SP Dixon Tom Walsh Flooring
GL Caravan Care
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
ROOFING INSTALLATION
Just a Mow Lawn Man Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
SHEDS
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CARPENTRY GL Carpentry GR Merchant P J B Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry
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CARPETS Sapphire Carpets
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Kingfisher Cleaning
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CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES Jo Jingles Jolly Hockey Tots
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COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
AJ Howell C & G Cladding Master Sheds
GLOUCESTER COUNCIL
SOLICITORS
Fostering
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Dee & Griffin Treasures
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TAXI SERVICE
HOTELS Hatton Court Hotel
CARPET CLEANING
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Sebz
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING Masterpiece Interiors M C Kitchen & Bathrooms PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
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Ladybird Cars
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TUITION Abbey Tuition
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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 Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Longlevens Window Repairs 33
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