September 2012
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A bit about “The The TuffleyTuffley-Link” Link Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your September edition of your Tuffley-Link magazine.
Can you believe that the Summer holidays are now coming to an end! It’s the start of a new academic year, 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. So with empty nest syndrome on the horizon perhaps its time to find new ventures. There are Art Classes starting in September at the Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre - see page 11 for more information. 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 17. Whilst the older children may have gone back to school, there is a Nipper, Babies and Toddlers Group held every Wednesday morning at the St Its easy to be in Barnabas church hall - read more about this on page17. The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd: If you have a local group or community event you would like us to advertise, please just get in contact. Abbey-Link / Tuffley-Link 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. 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. Congratulations to Mrs B Heathcote on winning last months Sudoku competition, tickets to Cineworld are on their way to you. This months competition is on page 15
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Lil’ Mikey’s Mindbender The Not-So-Fun Run Lil’ Mikey’s big brother, Oscar, is doing a Fun Run for his school. It is three miles in total and Oscar, having just completed the first two miles, is two-thirds of the way there. As he runs past his mum and dad and Lil’ Mikey, who are all cheering him on, he looks a little distressed. He is not finding it much fun any more; he has seen the time and worked out that he is only averaging four miles an hour. He wanted to average six miles an hour to beat his Personal Best – so he tells himself he must go a bit faster no matter how worn out he is. How fast will Oscar have to run the final mile in order to get his average speed for the whole Fun Run up to six miles per hour? As the Fun Run is three miles long, if his overall speed was six miles per hour he would do the whole run in thirty minutes. However, it has taken him thirty minutes to run the first two miles at four miles an hour, so he would have to run the final mile in 0 minutes… so no matter how fast he runs, he would not increase his average speed to six miles per hour, not even with an Olympic sprint!
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Looking good is feeling great....so let your therapy begin! It's often hard to find time to relax, unwind and feel good about ourselves - but we all deserve to look and feel our best. Whilst we can't guarantee to change your life, we can make sure you feel great on the inside - because you'll feel good about yourself on the outside. So whether you want to relax with a Lava Shell Massage, treat yourself to a Dermalogica Facial, experience the delights of Jessica hand and Nail Therapy or simply get away for a bit of peace and quiet - feeling good does really start here Hi, my name is Sam Baggott. I am a fully qualified beauty therapist gaining both a CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) Diploma and a BTEC National Diploma at Gloscat College in 1997. Since then I have worked in a small number of well known beauty salons and spas in the Gloucester area, gaining knowledge and experience. In 2007 I decided to go it alone and set up my own business working from home. I offer a wide range of treatments, using excellent products, all carried out in a relaxing, professional environment and to a high standard. Customer Testimonial: . I have been a client of "therapy" for a number of years and I hope that our relationship continues for many years to come. At "therapy" I am made to feel special and greeted with a warm welcome and encouraged to relax in the calm environment of the treatment room. In the expert hands of the consultant I have enjoyed many pleasurable treatments from massage to facials and extensions to skin analysis and many more. Sue Gloucester
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Fantastic Tan The Ultra Fast Spray Tan in the comfort of your home Sun Kissed & Sexy the healthy way
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September 2012 Release’s Friday 7th September DREDD (3D) In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) along with the rookie Judge Anderson must enter one of the city blocks alone to take down a gang that deals the realityaltering drug, SLO-MO. Based on the iconic British comic strip from the longrunning 2000AD comic, this gritty film promises to do justice to the series.
ANNA KARENINA Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley) enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky (Aaron Johnson). This big-screen adaptation of the classic Leo Tolstoy novel also features Jude Law, Kelly Macdonald & Matthew Macfadyen.
Friday 14th September PARANORMAN (3D) A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
THE SWEENEY The classic TV series hits the big screen as Ray Winstone and Ben Drew take on the iconic roles as tow hardened detectives who don`t always play by the rules – but always get results.
Friday 21st September THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET A mother and daughter move to a new town and find themselves living next door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. When the daughter (Jennifer Lawrence) befriends the surviving son, she learns the story is far from over.
Friday 28th September RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION (3D) Alice (Milla Jovovich) fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.
THE CAMPAIGN In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zack Galifinakis), director of the local Tourism Centre.
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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th September 2012 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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How to Play
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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!
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That's all there is to it.
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You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
MADS presents: A Barn Dance on Sat 29th September at Maisemore Village Hall with dancing from 7:30 to Baily’s Beads Tickets only £8 (incl ploughmans supper)
from Chris Jones 01452 525333
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Gardening Tips for September from Garden Delight.. Flowers, Tubs and Borders Trim back and remove any gone over summer bedding and start the process of replacing with autumn flowering plants. Don’t be tempted to buy and plant out pansies too early you may find if the weather remains warm they will go leggy and attract aphids. Wait until the end of the month until the weather cools a little. It’s a good month to be buying and planting out bulbs for a riot of colour next spring. Get the bulbs when they are fresh in the stores but be sure they have not been in stock too long and therefore drying out under the heat. Prepared Hyacinths (these are ones which have been pre treated to ensure the flower bud is well up the bulb) should be planted up in containers and placed in a cool dark place by the end of the month. If you don’t have holes in the pots you will need a bulb fibre compost containing charcoal and oyster shell which keeps the compost sweet. These pots can then be brought out in time to flower for Christmas; a number of other bulbs are suitable for this treatment, check with your local garden centre for advice. Spray michealmass daises with a fungicide to control mildew before flowering. Dahlias will be looking good and still producing lots of flowers, if yours suffer from earwigs (lots of nibbled holes in the leaves) then try placing an up turned flower pot full of straw or shredded paper on a cane in amongst the plants, check it every morning you will find that the earwigs like to hang out here during the day, you can then dispose of them as you wish.
Lawns Now is a good time to sow new lawns or lay new turf. Scarify and aerate existing lawns, scarifying means to rake out and remove the thatch or old dead grass and if your lawn is the type which holds water during the winter it will benefit from aerating – go over the lawn with a garden fork making holes and then sweep/rake in a gritty lawn treatment to aid drainage and help keep down moss. Feed lawns with an autumn lawn feed, these autumn feeds go to the roots and toughen up the lawn for the hard frosts of winter, they also help to control moss
Fruit and Vegetables Lift Onions and dry them out by putting them on the garden path for a day or so in the late autumn sunshine. Store them somewhere cool dry and airy to use as required. Plant Garlic now in a sunny free draining spot, garden centres should now have the new cloves for sale. They should also have stocks of Japanese onions which if planted now will be ready for an early crop next June, but be quick they usually sell out very fast! Toward the end of the month lift the last of the beetroot, carrots and potatoes but leave in parsnips and Swedes until after the first frost this way they will develop more flavour Sow Aquadulce broad beans, this variety will over winter as it’s hardy and therefore give you an early crop next year. ‘Claudia’ is an improved variety
Plant of the Month Abelia grandiflora – Easy to grow plant for the back of the border growing to around 6ft but with careful pruning in April if can be kept at around 4ft in height. The leaves are semi evergreen and have a bronze tinge to them, masses of pale pink flowers are produced in June and continue to October. Any reasonable soil in a light position. The variety ‘Francis Mason ‘ is smaller in habit and has brighter gold tinged leaves. Check out our web site for our tip of the day.. www.gardendelight.co.uk Disclaimer – these tips are the result of many years experience in gardening however no guarantees can To advertise call 01452 617040 be given. Remember there are principles to successful gardening but no formulas.
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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..
FASHION SHOW At the Wotton Hall Club Tuesday 18th September 7.30pm Tickets £7 including a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival Clothes modelled from ‘Just In’ in Winchcombe in order to raise funds for St Lawrence Church, Barnwood
For tickets and more info
Contact the Church Office On 01452 372731 or Joanna Paisley on 07846 737199 vic-barnwood@supanet.com
Nippers, Babies & Toddlers Group St Barnabas Church Hall - Stroud Road On Wednesday Mornings 9.30 am - 11.30am - Term Time Only £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 Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory…
ACCOUNTANT
CONSERVATORY CARE
Accountancy & Taxation Centre 4
Taylors Conservatory Care 12
ADVERTISING AIR CONDITIONING
Bright Sparks Cleevely Electrical Hammond Electrics
Charmont
FLOORING
ELECTRICIAN
The Best Of Gloucester 20 13
Kingfisher Flooring
ARCHITECT D2B Design
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GARDENING
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ART CLASSES
The Lawn Man
Pete Garrard
LOFT LADDERS
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BEAUTICIAN
Elite Loft Ladders
Therapy Skin Treatment Centre
MASSAGE THERAPIST 10 12
BUILDERS SWJ Construction
Remedial Sports Therapy 11
PLUMBING & HEATING
BLINDS Linda’s Blinds
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Charmont The Gas Man T J Robins
CARAVAN SERVICING
SPRAY TAN
GL Caravan Care
Fantastic Tan
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TREE SURGEON
CARPENTER Richleigh Carpentry
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Acorn Treecare
CHILDRENS PARTIES
UPHOLSTERY
Bohemian Beads
Colin Pattenden
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COMMUNITY CENTRE
WINDOW REPAIRS
Abbeymead Community Centre 2 Saintbridge Sports Centre 19
Cloudy 2 Clear 7 Longlevens Window Repair 6
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 5
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