Often imitated, never equalled
July 2012
The Tuffley-Link Part of The
Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd
Tuffleys Independent Directory linking local businesses with the local community
Please mention The Tuffley-Link when responding to adverts
Delivered FREE to the residents in and around the Tuffley area
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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk Tel: 01452 303768 To advertise call 01452 617040
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A bit about “The The TuffleyTuffley-Link” Link Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your July and first edition of your Tuffley-Link magazine, a sister
magazine to the Ab-
bey-Link magazine which is distributed to Abbeymead, Abbeydale and Upton St Leonards and has been running successfully now for almost 7 years and also the Hucclecote Link magazine which is distributed to Hucclecote and the Coopers Edge area and has been running successfully now for just over 5 years. This little gem of information will be delivered through your door every other month, it will be jam packed with products and services that are provided by businesses in, or local to Tuffley, and will, I hope, become an invaluable reference point for each home in Tuffley. As well as ads for the businesses there will be a free ‘Community Page’ where organisations can publicise local events to keep everybody informed with the goings on in Tuffley, just give us a ring if you wish to advertise these. I’m sure you will find the index on page 14 especially useful. If you do contact one of the businesses that are advertising with us - please let them know that you saw them in ‘The Tuffley-Link’. This is really important. It will help to ensure that they continue to advertise and gives us the Its easy to be in best chance of securing the future of the directory for the resiThe Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd: dents of Tuffley.
Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link
The Tuffley-Link is completely independent, it is truly local, every business is based close to Tuffley and the quality of our content will always be of the highest standard. If you own or work in a business of which Tuffley is part of your target market then you should be advertising with us! Our rates are incredibly good value and we have some stunning packages for long term advertisers. If you also know of anyone who would be interested earning a few pennies each month, we are looking for help with the distribution of the Tuffley-Link on a monthly basis - please get in touch - give us a ring or send us an email. We can also 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.
Hucclecote Link 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
Have a great month 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
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.
To advertise call 01452 617040
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You’re going on holiday – give your house a holiday too! In the run up to your holiday with a flurry of shopping, packing and deciding who’s going to mind the hamster, it’s easy to overlook some very basic but sensible steps that you should take around the home to make sure disaster doesn’t strike while you are away. Property maintenance company, Bright Sparks, provides one-call property care a boon for people who either don’t have the time or ability to undertake small jobs for themselves or find the hassle of sourcing reliable trades people too much to contemplate. Here, the company suggests some simple tips to keep your home trouble-free and energy efficient while you’re away. 1.
Turn your boiler off – don’t forget to turn off the water heating control as well as the central heating.
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If you have an ‘intelligent’ fridge (often called an American fridge) put it into “holiday” mode and don’t forget to do the same with the ice maker.
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If you have a standard fridge, turn the temperature setting to ‘low’. If you’re not opening and shutting the door the temperature will remain constant – do the same with your freezer.
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Locate your stop cock well before your travel date and remember to turn it off before you leave the house.
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Check that all your windows close and lock properly. If they don’t, call in the experts. Your insurance is likely to be invalid if your doors and windows aren’t properly secured.
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Unplug your appliances (except the fridge!).
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Put some table or standard lamps on a time switch so lights will go on and off while you’re away.
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Check your drains and clean out any leaves or other debris which may have accumulated.
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Make sure your dustbins are empty.
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Mow the lawn before you go!
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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 July from Garden Delight..
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Flowers, Tubs and Borders Dead head bedding plants on a regular basis to encourage continual flowering Pick sweet pea flowers on a regular basis leaving them will mean they go to seed and you will not have as many new flowers • Cut back Lupins and Delphiniums that have flowered, if you feed them they may give you a second flush of flowers • Continue to water and feed summer tubs containers and baskets and arrange holiday cover if you are going away Dead head roses as the flowers go over this will encourage a second flush of flowers, you can now start to feed and treat with a combined pest and disease treatment to keep the plants healthy thought the summer.
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Lawns Water if its dry and there is no hosepipe ban, it’s a good time to liquid feed the lawn if its looking like it needs a fillip, use a high nitrogen liquid feed. You can also ‘spot’ weed those weeds that your early weed and feed fertilizers missed, but be sure you only use a weed killer suitable for use on lawns! Keep the edges trimmed, doing this regularly will keep the shape of your borders and keep your lawn looking neat and tidy.
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Fruit and Vegetables Time to harvest early potatoes; check when the flowers are fully open by removing some of the soil if they are about the size of an egg they are ready to harvest. • Water onions if it’s dry to help the bulbs swell up and make good size, keep the weeds down around them to avoid competition. Regularly water and feed tomatoes plants with a high potash tomato food, do not allow them to become water logged. Irregular watering will produce blossom end rot and cause the fruit to split.
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Plant of the month: Indigofera –
unusual summer flowering shrub growing about 4fy high. Rounded in shape and late to come into leaf. From early summer onwards pink/purple pea like flowers cover the arching graceful stems. Requires a free draining soil and sun to bring out the best in the plant. Cut back any dead wood after winter. Check out our web site.. 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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Cineworld Gloucester – July 2012 Release’s
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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th July 2012 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
1 9 7 5 9
How to Play
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2 7 4 1
6 8 7
That's all there is to it.
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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!
You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
2 9 7 2 5
It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED FOR TUFFLEY AREA Having launched the new Tuffley Link in July we are now looking for people to help with distribution. If you are over 13 looking for a few hours work each month Free around the first weekend of each month Friendly and Reliable CALL SARAH for further information
01452 617040
or email: sarah@thelinksarah@thelink-directories.co.uk Please mention The Tuffley-Link when responding to adverts
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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory‌
ACCOUNTANT
GARDENING
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4
Garden Delight
ADVERTISING
Hatton Court
The Best Of Gloucester 16
LOFT LADDERS
ARCHITECT
Elite Loft Ladders
D2B Design
MASSAGE THERAPIST
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HOTELS
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BEAUTICIAN
Remedial Sports Therapy 8
Therapy Skin Treatment Centre
PLUMBING & HEATING The Gas Man
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CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads
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PROPERTY RENTAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sure Let
Saintbridge Sports Centre 2
SPRAY TAN
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Fantastic Tan
Cotswold Computer Medic 5
Colin Pattenden
ELECTRICIAN
WINDOW REPAIRS
Bright Sparks Hammond Electrics T Potter
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UPHOLSTERY
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Cloudy 2 Clear 7 Longlevens Window Repair 10
FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring
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Contact The Tuffley-Link 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY Tel: 01452 617040 Email:sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk To advertise call 01452 617040 LIKE: TheLinkDirectories VISIT: www.thelinkdirectories-co.uk FOLLOW: @Sarah_Gerken
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To advertise call 01452 617040 To advertise call 01452 617040