November 2012
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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your November edition of your Tuffley-Link magazine. Its that time of year when the clocks go back, and it will start to feel as though Winter is now approaching. With the darker mornings and dark evenings - now’s the time when the heating starts to get put back on (if it hasn’t already!) We have some great plumbers in the Tuffley Link and many of them have some great offers on, so why wait, give them a call now and see what they can do for you. You can find out who they are on our index on page 18. Perhaps you have a traditional chimney in your home, and if that’s the case see our advert on page 16 for a local supplier of firewood logs and kindling wood. With only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, November is a time where we start thinking about Christmas and all the planning and preparation. Its easy to be in If you are after a few nick nacs to start the Christmas The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd: shopping - why not pop along to St Lawrences Church, Church Lane, Barnwood, on Saturday 3rd November Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link 10.30-2.30 - kids are welcome too, with face painting and other activities - you will also be helping raise money for Hucclecote Link a great local cause. See more details on page 13. And it’s incredible value too If you have already booked your Christmas nights out, but Most importantly it works are looking for a bit of pampering before hand, we have some great local beauty and massage therapists - see Quarter Page from £21 page 10,12 & 13 for more details. Half Page from £35 Perhaps you are thinking of going away over the festive Full Page from £60 period and may need someone to look after your pets - if (Rates subject to VAT) so see our pet carers on page 7. For more information give me a call on Remember we can be found on our Face book page; www.facebook.com/TheLinkDirectories or on twitter; 01452 617040 www.twitter.com/@Sarah_Gerken or e-mail we would love to connect with you. sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk Or visit www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk
Congratulations to Mr J Breewood 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 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 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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Autumn discounts! Beautiful Block paving, Paths & Patios. Fencing Sheds & Gates. Turfing, Pruning Major makeover to small tidy up Call the experts on for a free fixed quote on
01452 521226 Find us @ http:// www.ghscivilsltd.co.uk/
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Autumn Fayre Saturday 3rd November 10.30 - 2.30pm St Lawrence Church Barnwood Many different interesting stalls, including cakes and bottle stall Activities for children Refreshments on sale All are welcome An ideal way to start the Christmas Shopping and help raise much needed funds for St Lawrence Church
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November 2012 Release’s Friday 2nd November SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D Heather Mason and her father have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn't fully understand, Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her forever. Based on the best-selling videogame series of the same name.
Friday 9th November ARGO In 1979, the American embassy in Iran was invaded by Iranian revolutionaries and several Americans are taken hostage. However, six manage to escape to the official residence of the Canadian Ambassador and the CIA is eventually ordered to get them out of the country. With few options, exfiltration expert Tony Mendez devises a daring plan: to create a phony Canadian film project looking to shoot in Iran and smuggle the Americans out as its production crew. With the help of some trusted Hollywood contacts, Mendez creates the ruse and proceeds to Iran as its associate producer. However, time is running out with the Iranian security forces closing in on the truth while both his charges and the White House have grave doubts about the operation themselves.
Friday 16th November THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 Bella is enjoying her new life and new powers, after the birth of their daughter, Renesmee. Soon, however, their family bliss is threatened again, by a new menace. Vampire Irina believes a childlike Renesmee could challenge the power and existence of the Volturi. As Irina rallies the Volturi to destroy this potential threat, Bella and the Cullens - together with any allies they can assemble - are preparing to fight a crucial, ultimate battle, to protect their family.
Friday 23rd November NATIVITY 2: DANGER IN THE MANGER! This sequel to the popular British comedy sees a new teacher (David Tennant) take over. When he enters his school in the National 'Song for Christmas' Competition, he and his pregnant wife, and the schoolchildren, embark on an epic road trip that ends up with a birth and a donkey, where he must embrace his fears and become a hero.
Friday 30th November RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 3D When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians (including Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy), team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. To advertise call 01452 617040
Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th November 2012
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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 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!
YOUR FREE I.T. CLUB AT TUFFLEY LIBRARY DO YOU WANT TO KEEP ABREAST OF I.T. TECHNOLOGY, THEN COME ALONG TO THE FREE...TUFFLEY LIBRARY I.T. CLUB, ON THURSDAY'S FROM 11 AM - 1 PM OUR TEAM'S COLLECTIVE I.T. KNOWLEDGE BASE, IS FREE & DESIGNED TO HELP SORT YOUR PC,LAPTOP,COMPUTER ISSUES? (SAVE YOURSELF £.£’s), OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTARY EXPERTS OFFER THIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY & IT IS FREE ! Firstly it is pleasing to note that due to the support of the Link local advertising for our community, that this is now our 3rd Monthly newsletter to be published in the Tuffly Link Magazine, since the word has got out we have had a variety and steady flow of interested individuals attending the I.T club, all with varying degrees of Computer I.T. issues for us to successfully resolve. Whilst It's hard to believe, it has actually now been a whole 12 months (since October 2011) when our group of volunteers got together and commenced offering a FREE I.T. Club at Tuffley Library, running on every Thursday between 11 am - 1 pm. The current feed back to date has been very good, for between the group we have managed to successfully resolve numerous individual I.T. problems. We hope the encouragement continues to spread as we continue to offer our FREE I.T. support and guidance to all within the community who wish to pop along. As always we look forward to seeing you soon, your friendly, FREE I.T. Club at the Tuffley Library. Remember & Please Note; A complete Tune Up of your equipment is available, but you must ensure your Battery is fully charged on your equipment, before a Tune Up can be carried out.. Please mention The Tuffley-Link when responding to adverts
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FIRE WOOD LOGS BARN STORED QUALITY BEECH AND ASH cut to your requirement
SEASONED ALSO KINDLING WOOD AVAILABLE CONTACT: H M COWLES FORESTERY CONTRACTOR 01453 542676 07831 268057
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Index of advertisers
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory…
ACCOUNTANT
ELECTRICIAN
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4 The Best Of Gloucester 20
Bright Sparks Cleevely Electrical Hammond Electrics JB Electrical
AIR CONDITIONING
FORESTERY CONTRACTOR
Charmont
Firewood Logs
ADVERTISING 17
Kingfisher Flooring
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The Lawn Man 10
Elite Loft Ladders
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Remedial Sports Therapy 10 Sports Massage Therapy 13
PET CARE 2
CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care
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MASSAGE THERAPIST
BUILDERS SWJ Construction
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LOFT LADDERS
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BLINDS Linda’s Blinds
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GARDENING
BEAUTICIAN Pure Bella Therapy Skin Treatment Centre
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FLOORING
ARCHITECT ASW Design D2B Design
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Abbey Pet Care Animals at Home Nails and Tails
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PLUMBING & HEATING
CARPENTER CHILDRENS PARTIES
Charmont T J Robins
Bohemian Beads
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Richleigh Carpentry
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COMMUNITY CENTRE
GHS Civils Ltd
Saintbridge Sports Centre 19
SOCIAL CLUB
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COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY
Robinswood Hill Social Club 11
Simply Holistic Tranquil Therapy 10
Acorn Treecare
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Colin Pattenden
Cotswold Computer Medic 5
Cloudy 2 Clear 9 Glass Fix Glazing 9 Longlevens Window Repair 16
TREE SURGEON 12
UPHOLSTERY 6
WINDOW REPAIRS
CONSERVATORY CARE Taylors Conservatory Care 17
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