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Abbey-Link
July 2012
Abbeymead and Abbeydales longest serving Independent Directory linking local businesses with the local community
Delivered FREE to the residents of Abbeymead / Abbeydale and now including Upton St Leonards
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Dear Neighbours,
Welcome to your July edition of your Abbey-Link
Can you believe that the Summer holidays are just around the corner!
Lets hope the weather takes a turn for the better before then!
If you have a holiday booked this Summer and are wanting to look your best when
you go away - take a look at the offer on the front cover from The Cheltenham Chase
Hotel, it may just be what you need to help get you into shape. If you have yet to book
your holiday but are thinking about taking a break in
this country, there are a couple of static caravans
based in Cornwall advertised, see page 40 for further
details.
Have you thought about pet care whilst you are away?
Abbey Pet Care offer a great range of services, from
daily dog walking to small animal pet boarding see
page 41 for more information.
If you are staying at home over the Summer holidays,
you may be starting to think about ways to fill your
days. Bohemian Kids on page 25 do great childrens
jewellery making parties and even hold day events on
occasions, check out their web site for further details.
We are really proud to announce that July sees the
launch of the new Tuffley-Link magazine, and we are
currently looking for help with the distribution. So if
you have a few hours to spare at the beginning of each
month, or are looking to earn a little pocket money for
the holidays or on an on going basis and are over 13,
why not get in touch on 01452 617040 and I can give
you some more information. Also if you know of any
business that has potential customers in the Tuffley area, and who may be interested
in advertising in the Tuffley-Link please get them to contact me at sarah@thelink-
directories.co.uk
Remember 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.
Have a great month
Sarah.
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A.G. GRIFFITHS PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Telephone :01452 290078 Mobile:07973324634
• Full Heating systems
• Boiler repairs and
replacements
• Fully fitted bathrooms
• Complete plumbing
services include leaks and
faults
• Annual servicing and safety
inspections
• All aspects of electrical work
undertaken
• Extra sockets, outside lights
• All works and parts
guaranteed
• Free quotations
27 Abbots Road , Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 5GF
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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.
Self Assessment tax returns completion from £50
*Self Assessment tax returns, Accounts problems
*Free accountancy/Taxation Surgery. *Home visits to suit you
ABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTREABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTREABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTREABBEYMEAD & ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION CENTRE Accountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale AreaAccountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale AreaAccountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale AreaAccountants for the Abbeymead and Abbeydale Area
Annual Sales £ Annual Fee From
Less Than 15,000 50—100
15,000 100
30,000 150
40,000 180
60,000 210
75,000 230
90,000 240
Over 100,000 By Negotiation
* Limited Company Accounts
* Limited Company Formation
* Partnership Accounts
* Self Employed Accounts
* Management Accounts
* Business Start Ups
Ring Mike Jefferies MAAT ICPA
01453 836683 or 01453 834670
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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.
D2B designs
LAWNMOWERS SERVICED – SHARPENED – REPAIRED
ALSO: RIDE-ON MOWERS, CHAINSAWS, ROTAVATORS, STRIMMERS, HEDGETRIMMERS ETC.
FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY
Tel : CHELTENHAM MOWERS LIMITED
Tel: 01452 616169
Unit B3, Nexus, Hurricane Road, Gloucester Business Park, Glos. GL3 4AG
Visit and Buy On-Line at www.mowers-online.co.uk
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A.D.B ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
FAULT FINDING RE-WIRING & UPGRADES INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
LIGHTING & POWER POINTS ELECTRICITY TO SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS
ELECTRIC SHOWERS NIC PART P REGISTERED ANDY BOUCHER
TEL: 01452 371981 MOBILE: 07967 721966 25 Minster Gardens, Abbeymead
No Job Too Small - Free Estimates. All work carried out to the highest standard
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LINDEN TREELINDEN TREELINDEN TREELINDEN TREE GARDEN AND TREE GARDEN AND TREE GARDEN AND TREE GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
All kinds of trees and hedges
expertly felled, topped and pruned
GARDEN DESIGNED, MAKEOVERS AND RENOVATIONS
JUNGLE CLEARANCE
Friendly and reliable local company
For more info visit www.lindentreegardens.co.uk
Call Bob on 01452 535696 (24 hour answering service)
Mobile 07957545926
FENCING & LANDSCAPING FENCING & LANDSCAPING FENCING & LANDSCAPING FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTSSPECIALISTSSPECIALISTSSPECIALISTS
• BLOCK PAVINGBLOCK PAVINGBLOCK PAVINGBLOCK PAVING
• PATIOSPATIOSPATIOSPATIOS
• FENCINGFENCINGFENCINGFENCING
• GATESGATESGATESGATES
• PERGOLASPERGOLASPERGOLASPERGOLAS
• GARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARING
• RERERERE----POINTINGPOINTINGPOINTINGPOINTING
• SHED BASESSHED BASESSHED BASESSHED BASES
• CONCRETINGCONCRETINGCONCRETINGCONCRETING
COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT FOR OAP’S
OVER 25 YRS EXPREIENCE WE WILL BEAT ANY REASONABLE QUOTE
www.glosfencing.co.ukwww.glosfencing.co.ukwww.glosfencing.co.ukwww.glosfencing.co.uk TEL: 01452 722548 TEL: 01452 722548 TEL: 01452 722548 TEL: 01452 722548
MOBILE: 07841 753082MOBILE: 07841 753082MOBILE: 07841 753082MOBILE: 07841 753082 ALSO SUPPLIER OF SAND, GRAVEL &
ORNAMENTAL GRAVEL
LANDSCAPES
ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING All Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken
Free Quotations & Fully Guaranteed
Tel: 01452 614123
Mobile: 07787 182434
● FENCING
● BLOCK PAVING
● PATIOS ● TURFING
● DECKING
● HEDGE CUTTING
ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING
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C.D.L CHRIS LEE PLASTERING
CONTRACTOR
For all your plastering needs big or small
For smoothing over artex, ceilings or walls,
To garage conversions Just give me a call
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL
Tel: 01452 538328 Mobile: 07879 410369
LOCAL ABBEYDALE
RESIDENT
MARK DUNKLEY
HANDYMAN GARDEN SERVICES PATIOS LAID
FENCES ERECTED DECORATING
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL ALL WORK CONSIDERED ALL RUBBISH REMOVED FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN (WITH NO OBLIGATION) O.A.P RATES AVAILABLE
FULL C.R.B CHECK OBTAINED (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
CALL TODAY 01452 619883 OR 07817 337480
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Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quali-
ty of Windows, Doors & Conservatories
41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY
Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
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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.
2. 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. 3. 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.
4. Locate your stop cock well before your travel date and remember to turn it
off before you leave the house. 5. 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.
6. Unplug your appliances (except the fridge!). 7. Put some table or standard lamps on a time switch so lights will go on and
off while you’re away. 8. Check your drains and clean out any leaves or other debris which may
have accumulated. 9. Make sure your dustbins are empty. 10. Mow the lawn before you go!
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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk
Tel: 01452 303768
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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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Master Sheds Unit D, Sudmeadow Road
Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5HG
Tel: 01452 314011
www.mastersheds.co.uk
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Gardening Tips for July from Garden Delight..Gardening Tips for July from Garden Delight..Gardening Tips for July from Garden Delight..Gardening Tips for July from Garden Delight..
Flowers, Tubs and BordersFlowers, Tubs and BordersFlowers, Tubs and BordersFlowers, 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.
LLLLawnsawnsawnsawns • 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.
Fruit and VegetablesFruit and VegetablesFruit and VegetablesFruit 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.
Plant of the month:Plant of the month:Plant of the month:Plant of the month: Indigofera Indigofera Indigofera 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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Hearts and Hurricanes WI
June’s meeting, held on Wednesday 13th, was on the subject of Cheese. Liz Godsell of Godsell’s cheese was our speaker. Liz is passionate about making cheese and brought some along to taste, amongst which were ‘Singing Granny’s Sister’, a more mature version of the already mature ‘Granny’s Sister’, and ‘Holy Smoked’. Godsell’s sell their cheese at Stroud Farmers market, Stanman’s Deli in Gloucester and Harrods as well as Waitrose and other local farm shops so we were pleased Liz found time to come and talk to us. We all learnt a fair bit about the history of the company and cheesemaking. It was lovely to welcome some new ladies to the meeting and hopefully, with the help of the ‘Link’ we can become more widely known and other women in the area will come along. In July we are inviting local women to bring along their projects for a ‘Craft and Natter’ evening. Hearts & Hurricanes will start their own embroidery project so don’t worry if you haven’t got something ‘on the go’, we will find you something! New members are more than welcome at this newly established WI. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Coopers Edge school at 7.30pm.
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Cineworld Gloucester – July 2012 Release’s
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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th July 2012 and
return, with your name and address, to Abbey-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 eve-
ry 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!
8 9 1
7
5 2
9 4 7
4 3 1
6 9 2 5
7 4
1 2 8
7 5
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POWER FLUSH
HEATING SYSTEM
LOCAL ABBEYDALE RESIDENT
R. H. NELMES
PLUMBING AND HEATING Gas Safe Registered
CONTACT:
01452 384905
OR MOBILE:
07806 549041
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Burst pipes ● Replacement taps
● Kitchen sinks ● Toilets ● Radiators
● Bathroom Installations ● Tiling ALL WORK GUARANTEED
City & Guilds Qualified
Cat Flaps also
fi�ed
PHONE DAVE ON :
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R W BATHROOM AND TILING
Bespoke Bathroom Installation
Tiling Service
Specialist in Natural Stone
Free Quotation No Obligation
Contact Rob Tel: 01452 531858
Mobile: 07970 259494
Rob WaltersRob WaltersRob WaltersRob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:-
Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing
We now offer to skim textured ceilings to a flat finish or alternatively we provide a full range of high quality tex-
tured patterns Water damaged ceilings & Insurance work wel-
come
Domestic & Commercial enquiries welcome
HOME: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Visit website at www.robwalters.co.uk
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DARREN MANN BUILDING
CONTRACTOR
Specialising in home extensions
Also Mini Digger with Driver for Hire
111 The Wheatridge East Abbeydale, Gloucester
GL4 5DW
Tel: 01452 612759 Mobile: 07778 818886
References available
Derek J. Smart
• Painter
• Decorator
• General Builder
40 Years
Experience
Free
Quotations
Tel: 01452 412781
Mobile: 077198 19811
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy
and Taxation Centre 6
Add This Limited 11
Hucclecote Accounting & Taxation
Services 15
ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester 43
AIRCONDITIONING Charmont 9
ARCHITECT D2B Designs 8
Paul Karlsson 7
ART CLASSES Pete Garrard 32
BATHROOM INSTALLATION R W Bathrooms & Tiling 38
Severn Vale Bathrooms 29
TBS Bathrooms 23
Will Oliver Installations 21
BEAUTY THERAPY Therapy Skin Treatment 24
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry 36
BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann 39
SWJ Construction 16
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry 36
Richleigh Carpentry 5
Smiths Carpentry Services 15
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets 5
CARPET CLEANING Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Solutions 36
CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads 25
CLEANING SERVICES PJB Services 25
COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports &
Community Centre 2
COMPLIMENTARY
THERAPY Chiropractic Wellness Centre 24
Remedial Sports 24
COMPUTER
MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7
Gamlin Software Solutions 40
Hop-2-it 11
Jemtek 35
CONSERVATORIES Gloucester Conservatory &
Window Warehouse 29
J C Conservatories 22
Taylors Conservatory Care 12
COVING SPECIALIST Rob Walters 38
CRICKET CLUB Upton St Leonard Cricket Club 32
ELECTRICIAN A D B Electrical Services 9
Bright Sparks 16,17
Cleevely Electrical 38
Hammond Electrics 13
JRB Electrical 37
T Potter 37
ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck 44
Parkers Estate Agents 14
FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring 27
PJB Carpentry 36
SP Dixon 21
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Garden Delight 31
Just a Mow 20
Linden Tree 10
Mark Dunkley 11
HANDY MAN Andy Handy Man 12
HOLIDAYS Cornish Break 32
Portugal Villa 25
HOTELS Cheltenham Chase Hotel 1
Hatton Court 19
KITCHEN & BATHROOM
FITTING PJB Carpentry 36
TBS Kitchens 23
LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes 10
Grants Landscaping 10
LMS 10
LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers 8
LOFT LADDERS Elite Loft Ladders 12
OVEN CLEANERS Andrews Cooker Cleaning Co 40
Oven Busters 41
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
Derek J Smart 39
PET CARE Abbey Pet Care 41
Nails and Tails 41
PLANT TOOL HIRE Ermin Plant Tool Hire 28
PLASTERER Chris Lee 11
PLUMBING & HEATING A G Griffiths 4
Beaven Installations 4
Charmont 9
Easy Plumbing 37
Glevum Heating 30
N Boothroyd 13
R H Nelmes 36
The Gasman 28
PROPERTY RENTAL SERVICE Sure Let 26
ROOFING INSTALLATION C & G Cladding 39
SELF TANNING Fantastic Tan 24
SHEDS Master Sheds 28
SOCIAL CLUB
Saintbridge Sports Centre 18
SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin 14
Treasures 6
TREE SURGEON Acorn Treecare 20
TUTORING Maths Tutor 33
UPHOLSTERY Colin Pattenden 40
VETS AAS Vets 25
WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing 13
C & G Cladding 39
Glass Fix Glazing 28
WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 13
Longlevens Window Repairs 39
WOMENS INSTITUTE Hearts and Hurricanes WI 33
Contact AbbeyAbbeyAbbeyAbbey----LinkLinkLinkLink: 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead Gloucester, GL4 5TY
Tel: 01452 617040 Email: sarah@thelink-directories.co.uk www.abbey-link.co.uk
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