Tuffley Link October

October 2012

Often imitated, never equalled

The Tuffley-Link Part of The

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

The new academic year is now well under way 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. If you are looking for any help with your child, outside of school, we have a tutor on page 10 who specialises in Maths tuition.

If you are suffering with Empty Nest Syndrome at this time of year, why not try a new venture, there are Art Classes taking place at the Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre - see page 10 for more information. Alternatively Robinswood Social Centre holds a variety of activities throughout the week, see page 11 for further details. Also Tuffley Library are holding an I.T club on Thursdays between 11am and 1pm, why not pop along with and IT issues you may have, there are more details on page 15.

Whilst the older children may have gone back to school, there is a Nipper, Babies and Toddlers Group held every WednesIts easy to be in day morning during term time at the St Barnabas church The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd: hall, 9.30am - 11.30am, just turn up or contact Karen on Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link 01452 556112 or Rachel on 01452 413201 for more info.

If you have a local group or community event you would like Hucclecote Link us to advertise, remember just to get in contact.

Remember 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 best chance of securing the future of the directory for the residents of Tuffley.

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)

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.

For more information give me a call on

01452 617040 or e-mail sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk

Congratulations to Mrs Karen Phillips on winning last months Sudoku competition, tickets to Cineworld are on their way to you. This months competition is on page 15

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 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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October 2012 Release’s Friday 5th October

TAKEN 2 In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) and his wife (Famke Janssen) are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.

SINISTER Found footage helps a true-crime novelist (Ethan Hawke) realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity.

Friday 12th October

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teen-aged daughter. This animated kids tale features the vocal talents of Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Jon Lovitz and CeeLo Green.

RUBY SPARKS A novelist struggling with writer's block finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence.

Friday 19th October

FRANKENWEENIE When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been. Tim Burton writes and directs this quirky black & white stop-motion animated tale.

MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE`S MOST WANTED Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith)and Melman (David Schwimmer) are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style.

Friday 26th October

SKYFALL Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Daniel Craig returns as 007, facing off against the sinister Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem, best known from the Coen brother`s film NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN).

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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th October 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 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!

DO YOU WANT TO KEEP ABREAST OF I.T. TECHNOLOGY, THEN COME ALONG TO THE 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 !

If you’re a beginner, it's not a problem, we will support you towards gaining confidence in using your I.T. equipment.

The team will show and guide you with computer basics, sending emails, using Facebook, to checking and safely downloading helpful web sites.

Maybe you have unused items of I.T. equipment & wondering what do you do next, Then Fret no more.

Come see us between 11am -1pm and we will be delighted to help answer your questions.

Gain advice on Computer Surfing, learn how to remain safe and secure, Our security Technician will show and advise you how to be a “safe searcher” Senior citizens, disabled persons and also children wishing to feel safe in this respect are more than welcome to attend & remember it is all FREE! Tuffley Computer Clubs Laptop Tune up is performed by a highly qualified IT professional.

You'll receive an ICON on your desktop containing a copy of the “Tuffley Computer Club Keeping your Computer Secure Guide” ensuring your Equipment stays safe in the future, ensures that your Laptops/Pc security critical settings, software, security patches and Anti-Virus protection are up to date.

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..

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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory…

ACCOUNTANT

ELECTRICIAN

Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4 The Best Of Gloucester 2

Bright Sparks Cleevely Electrical Hammond Electrics JB Electrical

AIR CONDITIONING

FLOORING

Charmont

Kingfisher Flooring

ADVERTISING 7

The Lawn Man

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PLUMBING & HEATING 8 16

Charmont The Gas Man T J Robins

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SOCIAL CLUB

CARPENTER Richleigh Carpentry

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Remedial Sports Therapy 12 Nails and Tails

CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care

Elite Loft Ladders

PET CARE 6

BUILDERS SWJ Construction

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

BLINDS Linda’s Blinds

Simply Naturals

LOFT LADDERS

BEAUTICIAN Pure Bella Therapy Skin Treatment Centre

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

ART CLASSES Pete Garrard

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GARDENING

ARCHITECT D2B Design

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Robinswood Hill Social Club 11

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CHILDRENS PARTIES

TREE SURGEON

Bohemian Beads

Acorn Treecare

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COMMUNITY CENTRE

TUITION

Abbeymead Community Centre 20 Saintbridge Sports Centre 19

Private Tuition

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Colin Pattenden

Cotswold Computer Medic 5

Cloudy 2 Clear 9 Glass Fix Glazing 9 Longlevens Window Repair 16

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UPHOLSTERY 16

WINDOW REPAIRS

CONSERVATORY CARE Taylors Conservatory Care 6

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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk Tel: 01452 303768 Please mention The Tuffley-Link when responding to adverts

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