January 2013
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A bit about “The The TuffleyTuffley-Link” Link Dear Neighbours,
Happy New Year………... Welcome to the January edition of your Tuffley Link. I trust that when you receive this you will have had a fun and festive Christmas period and are now looking towards celebrating the new year ahead and all that it may hold. 2013 is going to be a celebratory year in ’The L-D’ (Link Directories) household, with both myself and my husband celebrating certain milestone birthdays, along with some very good friends of ours - I feel a few parties on the horizon!! I’m due to be an Auntie again this year , and I’m Matron of honour for one of my best friends at her wedding taking place later in the year - think its time for the diet and fitness to start before the celebrations begin!! Is New Year a time that you also start to think about diet and fitness for the year ahead - and yes I know we all start with good intentions, but I plan on sticking to it this year!! The Tuffley Link can help point you in the right direction. If you are looking to loose weight after the Christmas excess, we have a list of all the local classes available for Rosemary Conley diet and fitness on page 2.
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Do you make New Year Resolutions…....well one of my business New Years resolutions is to start a Blog, so keep your eyes peeled for further information on this. Another local company who promote company blogs are The Best Of Gloucester, see page 20, and they will also promote local sports fixtures and events, as we will too. So if you want to get your team more local awareness in 2013 remember to get in touch and 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.
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Congratulations to Yasmin Poole for winning last months Sudoku competition, tickets to Cineworld Gloucester will be on their way to you. Please feel free to email me your Sudoku entries if you so wish: sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk May I wish you all a Happy New Year and lots of success in 2013 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. The Tuffley-Link responding to adverts PrintedPlease by: Themention Color Company Tel: 01242when 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk
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ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE
Accountants for the Tuffley and District 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 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
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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Gardening Tips for January from Garden Delight..
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The shortest days of the year and generally the coldest but plants are still growing and there are still plenty of jobs to do in the garden.. Flowers, Tubs and Borders Firm around any shrubs or plants that have been loosened by the wind this prevents hollows in the soil filling with water and freezing during the very cold weather. • Prune back Wisteria; doing this at this time of year will encourage them to produce flower buds rather than lots of leaf. Cut back side shoots to 3’’-4’’ from the main stems • Hellebores (Christmas Rose) remove any leaves which are marked with black blotches (this is a leaf spot disease) take these and burn them, this will help keep the plants clean and disease free, new leaves will quickly appear. If it snows! Take the time to go out and with a bamboo cane knock the snow off evergreen plants and conifers, it helps prevent them breaking under the weight of the snow.
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Lawns Try and stay off lawns at this time of year especially if they are waterlogged or its frosty Put your mower in for a service and get the blades sharpened..
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Fruit and Vegetables Dig parsnips and leeks Towards the end of the month cover an area of the Veg plot with fleece, plastic or cloches this will help warm up the soil for the spring, dry up the surface to give you a head start on the season. • Seed potatoes should appear in garden centres this month, get in early whilst there is a good choice of varieties. Stand them on end in a seed tray in a light frost free place this encourages them to produce short shoots/sprouts called ‘chits’. This ensures they get off to a good start when you plant them out in the spring. Continue to prune apples and pears but not plums cherries or any stone fruits as disease can get into these at this time of year.
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Greenhouse If your greenhouse is empty, clean and fumigate ready for the new season. You can force a few early crops like winter lettuce, lambs lettuce radishes etc.. For an early crop of potatoes try planting an early variety in a large pot and keep in the greenhouse with luck you should get a crop in April Ventilate cold houses on mild sunny days to stop condensation building up and causing fungal diseases
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General Tips Take your old Christmas tree for recycling and get out and about and have a look in the local garden centres they also have January sales and it’s a great time to catch a bargain! 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 areTuffley-Link principles to when successful gardening no formulas. Please mention The responding tobut adverts
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Friday 4th January
January 2013 Release’s QUARTET
At a home for retired opera singers, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. This comedy features an all-star British cast, including Billy Connolly, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon & Tom Courtenay.
THE IMPOSSIBLE An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. Ewan McGregor & Naomi Watts star.
Friday 11th January LES MISERABLES In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Adapted from the classic book/musical and starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe & Anne Hathaway.
GANGSTER SQUAD Based on best-selling crime novel of the same name, this film is a chronicle of the LAPD's fight to keep East Coast Mafia types out of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 50s. Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone & Josh Brolin star in this gritty crime thriller.
Friday 18th January DJANGO UNCHAINED Former dentist, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), buys the freedom of a slave, Django (Jamie Foxx), and trains him with the intent to make him his deputy bounty hunter. Instead, he is led to the site of Django's wife who is under the hands of Calvin Candie (Leonard DiCaprio), a ruthless plantation owner. This western is written & directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Friday 25th January LINCOLN As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. This historical biography of America`s most beloved president stars Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, as well as an impressive cast including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, To advertise call 01452 617040 Jared Harris and is directed by Steven Spielberg.
Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th January 2013 and
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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 How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That's all there is to it. 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!
Nippers, Babies & Toddlers Group
Humpty Dumpty
St Barnabas Church Hall - Stroud Road On Wednesday Mornings 9.30 am - 11.30am - Term Time Only
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£1.50 for 1st Child and 50p additional children Children get a healthy snack and a drink Adults get tea/coffee and a piece of unhealthy cake! We have a weekly craft, lots of toys and activities Starts Weds 11th September Just turn up or contact Karen 01452 556112 or 07974 409969 Rachel 01452 413201 For more information
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Index of advertisers
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory‌
ACCOUNTANT Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4
ELECTRICIAN
The Best Of Gloucester 20
Bright Sparks Hammond Electrics
AIR CONDITIONING
FLOORING
Charmont
Kingfisher Flooring
ADVERTISING 7
Garden Delight
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Remedial Sports Therapy 10 11
CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care
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PET CARE Nails and Tails Scruffles
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PLANT HIRE
CARPENTER Richleigh Carpentry
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MASSAGE THERAPIST
BEAUTY THERAPY Total Rejuvenation
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GARDENING
ARCHITECT ASW Design D2B Design
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Ermin Plant Hire
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CHILDRENS PARTIES
PLUMBING & HEATING
Bohemian Beads
Charmont T J Robins
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CHIROPRACTICE Chiropractic Wellness Centre
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WEIGHT LOSS PLAN 10
Rosemary Conley
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COMMUNITY CENTRE
WINDOW REPAIRS
Saintbridge Sports Centre 19
Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Glass Fix Glazing 13 Longlevens Window Repair 6
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 5
CONSERVATORY CARE Taylors Conservatory Care 6
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