Tuffley Link April 2013

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April 2013

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A bit about “The The TuffleyTuffley-Link” Link Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the April edition of your Tuffley Link.

As I’m writing this the sun is actually out, I can see blue sky, the nights are getting lighter and it feels as though Spring may be just around the corner. With the Easter holidays now upon us, lets hope that the weather now starts to take a turn for the better.

As the weather starts to improve, this is the time of year when we start to venture outside again and start working on the out door jobs that we have put off during the Winter months. If it’s jobs for your garden that you need help with, we have some great landscape gardeners and garden maintenance companies on board who can help you bring your garden back to life. See the index on page 22 for more Its easy to be in details. If you are unsure where to start this month, The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd: Garden Delight write us an editorial full of monthly handy Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link hints and tips for your garden maintenance - have a read on page 17.

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If it’s more property maintenance that you might require help with, again we have a full list of companies that can help you in this area in our index on page 22.

Finally if you are thinking of having a conservatory , now is the ideal time in preparation for the Summer months, or if your existing conservatory could do with some repair before the Summer, I can recommend Taylors conservatories on page 8.

With Easter here, now is the time that the owners of caravans start to venture out again. If you own a van that is in need of a service, I can recommend GL Caravan Care on page 8, he’s a mobile engineer and so is happy to come to you.

And it’s incredible value too Most importantly it works

Quarter Page from £21 Half Page from £35 Full Page from £60 (Rates subject to VAT)

For more information give me a call on

01452 617040 or e-mail sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk Or visit www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk

Please remember, as always we can be found on our Face book page; www.facebook.com/TheLinkDirectories or on twitter; www.twitter.com/@Sarah_Gerken we would love to connect with you.

Have a great month, and don’t eat too many Easter eggs!

Sarah.

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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:

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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 617040

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Everybody has a brain.

Thank goodness for that because without that brain you would be dead. Now the brain connects to the body via wire-like structures called nerves. We chiropractors study the way the nerves interact with the body, like your internal organs (heart, pancreas, liver) as well as the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.

We also know how the stresses of life can affect the clear transmission of information or energy along those nerves, which can affect any organ of the body often without you being aware of it. Don’t worry though because chiropractors are trained in the identification and treatment of nerve interference. The result is a reduction of your pain or other symptoms, and an improvement in your quality of life.

At the Chiropractic Wellness Centre you’ll be greeted by our CA’s (Chiropractic Assistants) who are always friendly, and they will guide you through the simple procedures.

You’ll be gently assessed. Part of that assessment uses non invasive scanning technology to measure subtle changes in your spine and nervous system which enables the doctor to get a really good idea of what is going on in your body as a whole. After that we give you a thorough report followed by recommendations for care moving forward. The care could be relief/crisis care, Rehabilitative/Corrective Care or Maintenance Care.

We are completely dedicated to restoring health to each and every person who walks through the door whether that means getting out of pain so you can look after the kids better or improve your performance for sporting events.

For further information or advise: please give us a call : 01452 372222 Chiropractic Wellness Centre: 73 Hucclecote Road, Hucclecote Please mention The Tuffley-Link when responding to adverts

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Gardening Tips for April from Garden Delight..

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Flowers, Tubs and Borders Prune back forsythia after flowering this will keep the plants compact and bushy; the new growth produced will be next years flowering wood.

Clematis – train and tidy the new growth this will give you a much better display of flowers.

Dead head any bulbs that have flowered e.g. Daffodils, do not cut the foliage off, the bulbs need this to produce the food for the bulb to flower next year. You can top dress with a good general feed e.g. fish, blood and bone or Vitax Q4 Plant Dahlias and Gladioli, when you buy them in the garden centre; be sure to check the corms and tubers have not dried out in the heat of the garden centre.

Straggly grey foliage plants like Lavender, Santolina, Senecio and Grey Cineraria can be cut back now.

Do not cut into the brown old wood as this can kill the plant. Trimming over now will give your plants the encouragement they need to produce fresh new shoots and give plenty of time for them to build up flower for the summer.

Spray your roses with Bio Multi Rose which is combined bug and fungus killer it helps control black spot and rust and kills pests but not beneficial insects. Spraying every couple of weeks will keep your roses clean and healthy.

Fruit and Vegetables Finish planting out sprouting maincrop potatoes but keep an eye out for late frosts which might take the new growing tips.

Plant out Cabbage, Cauliflower and Brussel Sprout plants Cover a few Strawberry plants with cloche or fleece to give you an early crop. ( you can use polythene but make sure the air can circulate

Greenhouse You can sow seeds for the tender pants which will go out in the ground at the end of nest month e.g.

Courgette, French and Runner Beans Sow Basil from seed for planting out at the end of May, alternatively if you don’t have a greenhouse you can sow and grow in pots on a warm window sill. Make successive sowings which will give you fresh young plants through the summer

Lawns Start to lower the blades on your mowers as the grass grows quicker and thicker.

You can continue to use a weed, feed and moss killer on the lawn, you will off course get bare patches where the weeds and moss have hopefully died... you can get a ‘patch’ pack of grass seed from the garden centre to fill in the bare spots.

General Tips April is a good month to make a start on those difficult perennial weeds. Most weed killers work best in warmer weather when the sap is rising in the plant. Do not apply on a wet or hot sunny day. A dry overcast day is best this means the weed killer will have time to be absorbed into the leaves and get to work. You might be tempted to cut down weeds before treatment e.g. nettles but all this really does is reduce the surface area for absorbs ion. If the weeds are particularly tough or have a waxy surface you can beat them with a stick or cane to bruise the foliage, this will help the weed killer get into the plant.

For borders and rough areas where you want to continue to grow plants a contact systemic killer is best e.g. a glyphosate based product.. This will kill what it touches and travels through the sap system of the plants but breaks down and biodegrades when it hits the soil. For paths and gravel drives you need a weed killer which has a contact and residual ingredient in it e.g. Pathclear. .

What ever you use follow the instructions on the packet and remember to only use the recommended dosage.

Check out our web site for more information and a list of the services we offer 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 Please mention The Tuffley-Link formulas. when responding to adverts

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Late March & April 2013 Wednesday 27th March G.I. JOE: RETALIATION The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by the President's order, and the surviving team members face off against Zartan, his accomplices, and the world leaders he has under his influence.

Friday 29th March FINDING NEMO (3D) After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

Wednesday 10th April OBLIVION A court martial sends a veteran soldier to a distant planet, where he has to destroy the remains of an alien race. The arrival of an unexpected traveller causes him to question what he knows about the planet, his mission, and himself.

Friday 12th April SCARY MOVIE 5 A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their newborn son home from the hospital. With the help of home-surveillance cameras and a team of experts, they learn they're being stalked by a nefarious demon.

Friday 19th April EVIL DEAD Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival.

Friday 26th April IRON MAN 3 (3D) When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, Stark starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

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Sudoku Complete the puzzle by 20th April 2013 and return, with your name and address, to The Tuffley-Link, 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY to be in with a chance of winning 2 cinema tickets

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Monthly News from Local Councillor Colin Organ PARLIAMENTARY VISIT TO VIEW ROBINSWOOD HILL SCULPTURES Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Resource Management, The Local Environment & Environmental Science) and Richard Graham MP met with Councillor Colin Organ, Cabinet Member, Housing, Health & Leisure and Ian Elphick, Ranger, Gloucester City, to view the new sculpture attractions on Robinswood Hill which are now complete and highlight the geological and natural history of the hill and have been planned with the help of local community groups and the Friends of Robinswood Hill.

The sculptures have been carved out of English oak by Andy O’Neil with a chainsaw and include ammonites, fossils and belemnite to reflect the areas geological past as a tropical sea bed, the new additions include a great crested newt and a grass snake.

The carvings have been funded by The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Fund by the SITA Trust which was awarded to Gloucester City specifically to carry out family friendly improvements to the hill, a new barbecue picnic area and a bench to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Index of advertisers

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory‌

ACCOUNTANT

FITTED WARDROBES

Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4

Space Master

ADVERTISING

PJB Carpentry

The Best Of Gloucester

FLOORING

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AIR CONDITIONING Charmont

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Painswick Golf Club 19

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

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Remedial Sports Therapy 14

CAKE BAKING Lucys Cakes

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KITCHEN & BATHROOMS PJB Carpentry

BLINDS Lindas Blinds

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GOLF CLUB

BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry

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GARDENING Acorn Tree care Lawn Man Parrys Garden & Home Maintenance

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ARCHITECT ASW Design D2B Design

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PET CARE

CARAVAN SERVICING

Nails and Tails

GL Caravan Care

PLUMBING & HEATING

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CARPENTER PJB Carpentry Richleigh Carpentry

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Charmont RPB Plumbing

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PROPERY MAINTENANCE

CHILDRENS PARTIES

Total Property Maintenance 6

Bohemian Beads

ROOFING

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CHIROPRACTICE

Britannia Roofline

Chiropractic Wellness Centre

SHEDS

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Master Sheds

COMMUNITY CENTRE

SKIP HIRE

Robinswood Hill Social Club 23 Saintbridge Sports Centre 1

D R Skips

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Rosemary Conley

Cotswold Computer Medic 5

Elements

CONSERVATORY CARE

WINDOW REPAIRS

Taylors Conservatory Care 8

Cloudy 2 Clear 10 Glass Fix Glazing 10 Longlevens Window Repair 8

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WEIGHT LOSS PLAN 2

WINDOW INSTALLATION

ELECTRICIAN Hammond Electrics J B Electrical

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