September 2012
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your September edition of your Abbey-Link. Can you believe that the Summer holidays are now coming to an end! It’s the start of a new academic year, and this can mean the beginning of a new era for many parents and children. Whether its their first days at primary or secondary school, or leaving the nest to start College or University, September can be the start of new beginnings. So with empty nest syndrome on the horizon perhaps its time to find new ventures. Maybe its time to start that exercise regime, well it is only a few months until Christmas is here! There are local fitness classes starting in September - they take place in Hucclecote and Barnwood, see page 32 or alternatively Abbeydale and Barnwood on page 33 for more details . Alternatively why not look at taking up Art Classes, these take place at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre and you can find out more on page 12. There are also a variety of local events taking place in September, from Flower shows to Fashion shows and even a Barn Dance, read more on pages 40 & 41.
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A.G. GRIFFITHS PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES • • • •
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Full Heating systems Boiler repairs and replacements Fully fitted bathrooms Complete plumbing services include leaks and faults Annual servicing and safety inspections
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All aspects of electrical work undertaken Extra sockets, outside lights All works and parts guaranteed Free quotations
Telephone :01452 290078 Mobile:07973324634 27 Abbots Road , Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 5GF
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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
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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 Abbey-Link when responding to adverts
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Rob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:-
Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing 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 Visit website at www.robwalters.co.uk
R W BATHROOM AND TILING Bespoke Bathroom Installation Tiling Service Specialist in Natural Stone Free Quotation No Obligation Contact Rob Tel: 01452 531858 Mobile: 07970 259494 To advertise call 01452 890242
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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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Painter Decorator General Builder 40 Years Experience Free Quotations Tel: 01452 412781 Mobile: 077198 19811
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LINDEN TREE FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS • • • • • • • • •
BLOCK PAVING PATIOS FENCING GATES PERGOLAS GARDEN CLEARING RERE-POINTING SHED BASES CONCRETING
COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT FOR 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
GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE All kinds of trees and hedges expertly felled, topped and pruned
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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FENCING BLOCK PAVING PATIOS ● TURFING DECKING HEDGE CUTTING
ASPECTSOF OFLANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALLALL ASPECTS
All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken
Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed
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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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Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories 41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts
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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk Tel: 01452 303768 To advertise call 01452 890242
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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG Tel: 01452 314011 www.mastersheds.co.uk To advertise call 01452 890242
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Fantastic Tan The Ultra Fast Spray Tan in the comfort of your home Sun Kissed & Sexy the healthy way
Simply have one for a special Occasion Weddings, Christening, Balls/Prom, Holidays. Or just to make you feel brighter
Call Jackie to make an appointment 0796 790 8396 Discounts for parties Gift Vouchers available
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Gardening Tips for September from Garden Delight..
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Flowers, Tubs and Borders Trim back and remove any gone over summer bedding and start the process of replacing with autumn flowering plants. Don’t be tempted to buy and plant out pansies too early you may find if the weather remains warm they will go leggy and attract aphids. Wait until the end of the month until the weather cools a little. It’s a good month to be buying and planting out bulbs for a riot of colour next spring. Get the bulbs when they are fresh in the stores but be sure they have not been in stock too long and therefore drying out under the heat. Prepared Hyacinths (these are ones which have been pre treated to ensure the flower bud is well up the bulb) should be planted up in containers and placed in a cool dark place by the end of the month. If you don’t have holes in the pots you will need a bulb fibre compost containing charcoal and oyster shell which keeps the compost sweet. These pots can then be brought out in time to flower for Christmas; a number of other bulbs are suitable for this treatment, check with your local garden centre for advice. Spray michealmass daises with a fungicide to control mildew before flowering. Dahlias will be looking good and still producing lots of flowers, if yours suffer from earwigs (lots of nibbled holes in the leaves) then try placing an up turned flower pot full of straw or shredded paper on a cane in amongst the plants, check it every morning you will find that the earwigs like to hang out here during the day, you can then dispose of them as you wish.
Lawns Now is a good time to sow new lawns or lay new turf. Scarify and aerate existing lawns, scarifying means to rake out and remove the thatch or old dead grass and if your lawn is the type which holds water during the winter it will benefit from aerating – go over the lawn with a garden fork making holes and then sweep/rake in a gritty lawn treatment to aid drainage and help keep down moss. Feed lawns with an autumn lawn feed, these autumn feeds go to the roots and toughen up the lawn for the hard frosts of winter, they also help to control moss
Fruit and Vegetables Lift Onions and dry them out by putting them on the garden path for a day or so in the late autumn sunshine. Store them somewhere cool dry and airy to use as required. Plant Garlic now in a sunny free draining spot, garden centres should now have the new cloves for sale. They should also have stocks of Japanese onions which if planted now will be ready for an early crop next June, but be quick they usually sell out very fast! Toward the end of the month lift the last of the beetroot, carrots and potatoes but leave in parsnips and Swedes until after the first frost this way they will develop more flavour Sow Aquadulce broad beans, this variety will over winter as it’s hardy and therefore give you an early crop next year. ‘Claudia’ is an improved variety
Plant of the Month Abelia grandiflora – Easy to grow plant for the back of the border growing to around 6ft but with careful pruning in April if can be kept at around 4ft in height. The leaves are semi evergreen and have a bronze tinge to them, masses of pale pink flowers are produced in June and continue to October. Any reasonable soil in a light position. The variety ‘Francis Mason ‘ is smaller in habit and has brighter gold tinged leaves. Check out our web site for our tip of the day.. www.gardendelight.co.uk Disclaimer – these tips are the result of many years experience in gardening however no guarantees can be given. Remember there are principles to successful gardening but no formulas.
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September 2012 Release’s th
Friday 7 September DREDD (3D) In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) along with the rookie Judge Anderson must enter one of the city blocks alone to take down a gang that deals the realityaltering drug, SLO-MO. Based on the iconic British comic strip from the longrunning 2000AD comic, this gritty film promises to do justice to the series.
ANNA KARENINA Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley) enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky (Aaron Johnson). This big-screen adaptation of the classic Leo Tolstoy novel also features Jude Law, Kelly Macdonald & Matthew Macfadyen.
Friday 14th September PARANORMAN (3D) A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
THE SWEENEY The classic TV series hits the big screen as Ray Winstone and Ben Drew take on the iconic roles as tow hardened detectives who don`t always play by the rules – but always get results.
Friday 21st September THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET A mother and daughter move to a new town and find themselves living next door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. When the daughter (Jennifer Lawrence) befriends the surviving son, she learns the story is far from over.
Friday 28th September RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION (3D) Alice (Milla Jovovich) fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.
THE CAMPAIGN In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zack Galifinakis), director of the local Tourism Centre.
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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th September 2012 and return, with your name and address, to Abbey-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets
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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!
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You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
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R. H. NELMES PLUMBING AND HEATING Gas Safe Registered
POWER FLUSH HEATING SYSTEM LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT
Burst pipes ● Replacement taps ● Kitchen sinks ● Toilets ● Radiators ● Bathroom Installations ● Tiling ALL WORK GUARANTEED City & Guilds Qualified
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ABBCARE Installations • • • • • • • •
Conservatories P.V.C Doors P.V.C Windows Fascias & Gutters Brickwork Alterations Extensions Home Improvements Misted Sealed Unit Replacement All P.V.C work includes 10 year Manufactures guarantee
Grahame Wright Tel: 01452 546349 Mob: 07765 902002
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Back to School September is a time for new beginnings and yes, it’s back to school time for children up and down the country. It’s also a time for busy Mums and Dads to get back to the term time routine and maybe get back to class themselves! Primary School If you have a child starting school for the first time, your 5 year old may be a little anxious. It’s a good idea to let them know what to expect - maybe take them to the school gates so they can become familiar with what the building looks like. Go over the arrangements and reassure them that you (or whoever) will be there to pick them up when school is over. Speak positively about what they’ll experience - tell them they’ll make lots of new friends and have great fun. Look out for appropriate books at the library which deal with starting school - your local librarian will be happy to help. As you read the stories together, you can chat over what happens in the stories. If your child has to wear a uniform, make sure they’re familiar with it well in advance. Your child could try it on for proud grandparents, aunties or uncles to coo over. All this instills confidence in your 5 year old. ‘Big School’ For those moving on from primary school, anxiety is common, especially if their friends are going to a different school. With this age group, it’s important to offer a listening ear, and to reassure them they’re not alone. Make sure you organise the practicalities early on. Have you all the relevant bits of uniform? And all the stationery needed? Put a name on everything, including shoes and pencil case! Either stitch labels on, or buy the iron-on ones for speed. Many retailers now sell uniforms with name labels stitched in beside the usual size label, which is a great time saver. Don’t forget to check the school run if you’re driving there for the first time.
particularly worried, ring the school to check the arrangements and then you’ll be able to put your child’s mind at rest.
No matter what age your kids are, plan something special for the evening of their first day, even if it’s just their favourite meal or a trip to the cinema. Sometimes just having something to look forward to can help us get through a stressful day. Adults With the kids getting back to school, maybe you have more time on your hands. Have you thought about going back to the classroom yourself? For classes from adult literacy to part time degrees or hobby night classes, there’s sure to be something near you. You’ve heard the saying ‘can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ - well, luckily that doesn't apply to people! You can pick up a new skill no matter what age you are. Jewellery making, playing guitar, learning upholstery, dance, swimming, gardening, languages, computer skills - the list is literally endless!
Many schools now run induction days for new students, including ‘getting-to-knowyou’ icebreaker games etc and tours of all the new corridors. If your child is
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FASHION SHOW At the Wotton Hall Club Tuesday 18th September 7.30pm Tickets £7 including a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival Clothes modelled from ‘Just In’ in Winchcombe in order to raise funds for St Lawrence Church, Barnwood
For tickets and more info
Contact the Church Office On 01452 372731 or Joanna Paisley on 07846 737199 vic-barnwood@supanet.com
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MADS presents: A Barn Dance on Sat 29th September at Maisemore Village Hall with dancing from 7:30 to Baily’s Beads Tickets only £8
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy and Taxation Centre 6 Add This Limited 13 Hucclecote Accounting & Taxation Services 27
ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester
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AIRCONDITIONING Charmont
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ARCHITECT D2B Designs Paul Karlsson
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ART CLASSES
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic Gamlin Software Solutions Hop-2-it Jemtek
LANDSCAPING 7 38 13 35
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Gloucester Conservatory & Window Warehouse 19 J C Conservatories 27 Taylors Conservatory Care 14
Elite Loft Ladders
COVING SPECIALIST
Derek J Smart
Hucclecote Surgery
BATHROOM INSTALLATION
ELECTRICIAN
R W Bathrooms & Tiling Severn Vale Bathrooms TBS Bathrooms Will Oliver Installations
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A D B Electrical Services Bright Sparks Cleevely Electrical Hammond Electrics JRB Electrical
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ESTATE AGENTS
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Michael Tuck Parkers Estate Agents
BEAUTY THERAPY Elegant Beauty
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry Lindas Blinds
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Mena Canning
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
FITNESS
Darren Mann SWJ Construction
With Nikki Zoe Whitmarsh
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P J B Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry
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Kingfisher Flooring PJB Carpentry
Sapphire Carpets
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CHILD CARE Prickles Childcare
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CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads
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CLEANERS Cleaning Solutions
Abbey Pet Care Nails and Tails
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HANDY MAN
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Andy Handy Man
Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre
Portugal Villa
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Chiropractic Wellness Centre 20 Remedial Sports 20
A G Griffiths Beaven Installations Charmont Easy Plumbing Glevum Heating N Boothroyd R H Nelmes The Gasman J C Property Maintenance
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SELF TANNING Fantastic Tan
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SHEDS 40 28,29 24 12 13 21 14 21
HOTELS 1
KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING PJB Carpentry TBS Kitchens
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ROOFING INSTALLATION C & G Cladding
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HOLIDAYS Hatton Court
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 33 32
Master Sheds Saintbridge Sports Centre
Petals
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PLUMBING & HEATING
Garden Delight Just a Mow Linden Tree Mark Dunkley
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COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY
Chris Lee
SOCIAL CLUB
GREEN GROCERS
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PLASTERER 9 25 10 30 37
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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CLOTHING FashiONbudget
Upton Flowers
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PAINTERS & DECORATORS
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FLOWER SHOW
CARPETS
Oven Busters
PET CARE
FLOORING
CARPENTRY
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OVEN CLEANERS
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FIRST AID TRAINING
BLINDS
Cheltenham Mowers
LOFT LADDERS
Rob Walters
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LAWNMOWERS
CONSERVATORIES
DOCTORS SURGERY
Pete Garrard
Abbeydale Landscapes Grants Landscaping LMS
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SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin Treasures
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TREE SURGEON Acorn Treecare
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UPHOLSTERER Colin Pattenden
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VETS AAS Vets
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WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing Abbcare C & G Cladding Elements Glass Fix Glazing
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WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 15 Longlevens Window Repairs 11
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