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Abbey-Link
May 2013
Gloucesters Leading Local Independent Directory linking local businesses with the local community
Delivered FREE to the residents of Abbeymead / Abbeydale and now including Upton St Leonards
Often imitated, never equalled
Part of The Link Directories (Gloucester) Ltd
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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.
Printed by: Media Publishing Group LLP / Highworth Press Ltd
A bit about “Abbey“Abbey“Abbey“Abbey----Link”Link”Link”Link” Dear Neighbours,
Welcome to the ‘new look’ June edition of your Abbey-Link.
As you can see we have rebranded and gone for a new
fresh look, I hope you like it.
This ‘new look’ will follow through onto our webpage
as well, where all our directories will be uploaded on a
monthly basis, so should you ever misplace your copy,
you can always go online to
www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk and find copies of the
directories there.
The new look will also filter through onto our social
media sites, with our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/TheLinkDirectories, also being
rebranded and regular updates posted weekly along
with copies of the directories available on our page too.
If you are ever hosting a local event and would like it to
be promoted on our social media sites, please just send
me an email at, [email protected] and we
would be happy to promote this for you.
To co-inside with our rebranding we are running a
promotion over the next couple of months on our Face-
book page, www.facebook.com/TheLinkDirectories -
just give us a ‘like’ and you will be entered into our free
prize draw for a family ticket for 4 to use at Cineworld,
this could be useful with the Summer holidays on the horizon, see our advert on page 26. Go
on, give us a ’like’ - we would love to connect with you.
Lets hope that the weather does start to improve this month (I had turned my heating off, then
on again, then off again!!) and we can all get outside and get those jobs done in preparation
for the Summer months. We have some great local businesses on board that can help with
improvements around your home and garden, see our index of businesses on page 42.
Why not try our new style Sudoku competitions on page 35 enter and you could be in with a
chance to win 2 tickets to the local Cineworld. Please feel free to email me
your Sudoku entries if you so wish: [email protected]
Have a great month
Sarah.
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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 FCPA
01452 863304
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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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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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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
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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
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
FENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTSFENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTSFENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTSFENCING & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS
• BLOCK PAVING BLOCK PAVING BLOCK PAVING BLOCK PAVING PATIOSPATIOSPATIOSPATIOS
• FENCING FENCING FENCING FENCING GATESGATESGATESGATES
• PERGOLAS PERGOLAS PERGOLAS PERGOLAS GARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARINGGARDEN CLEARING
• RERERERE----POINTING POINTING POINTING POINTING SHED BASESSHED BASESSHED BASESSHED BASES
• CONCRETINGCONCRETINGCONCRETINGCONCRETING
COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNT F OR 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 MOBILE: 07841 753082TEL: 01452 722548 MOBILE: 07841 753082TEL: 01452 722548 MOBILE: 07841 753082TEL: 01452 722548 MOBILE: 07841 753082
ALSO SUPPLIER OF SAND, GRAVEL & ORNAMENTAL GRAVEL
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ABBCARE Installations
• Conservatories • P.V.C Doors
• P.V.C Windows
• Fascias & Gutters
• Brickwork Alterations
• Extensions • Home Improvements
• Misted Sealed Unit
Replacement
All P.V.C work includes 10 year
Manufactures guarantee
Grahame Wright
Tel: 01452 546349
Mob: 07765 902002
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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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www.saintbridgesportscentre.co.uk
Tel: 01452 303768
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Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality
of Windows, Doors & Conservatories
41 Kingsmead Abbeymead Gloucester GL4 5DY
Telephone: 01452 618530 07961 199942
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Gardening Tips for June from Gardening Delight..
Flowers, Tubs and Borders Continue to plant out summer bedding, plant up hanging baskets and tubs. Remember
to rake a good quality general fertilizer such as blood fish and bone into the borders
before planting. In tubs and baskets use a good quality compost containing water stor-
age granules and a slow release fertilizer.
If the weather warms up you will need to water more often. Always water either first
thing in the morning or in the evening when the sun is not so bright ensuring all the
water goes to the plants and is not wasted.
As we move into the month you should start to feed containers and baskets once every
10 days or so, use a liquid fertilizer as per the instructions on the packet, this will go
straight to the plants and help produce a wonder summer display.
In the borders to prune back those spring flowering shrubs this prevents them becom-
ing over crowded and will keep the bushes compact and encourage new growth for
flowering next spring.
Lawns The grass should be growing well and will need mowing more regularly, dropping the
blades of the mower to give a nice neat cut but not too low in case we get a very dry
spell, the grass will deal with the dry weather if its cut to a medium height rather than
too short.
It’s not too late to use a granular feed and weed which will boost the lawn and help
reduce the weed growth but make sure the brand you use is suitable for use during the
summer months.
Fruit and Vegetables Potatoes will now need earthing up, this means bringing the soil up around the new
shoots as they come out of the ground, this helps prevent the tubers going green if they
become exposed to the light and increases the crop. Water well if the weather gets dry.
Thin out seedlings of beetroot, carrots etc..This allows the remaining plants to grow on
to full size. Carrots are best thinned in the evening when they are less likely to attract
carrot fly. Beetroot ‘thinnings’ can be used in salads to add an extra flavour..
Put straw or matting under strawberries to protect the crop from slugs.
Tie out and separate any new canes from Raspberries and Blackberries these will carry
next years fruit.
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 be given. Remember there are principles to successful gardening but no
formulas.
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June 2013 Release’s Friday 7th June
AFTER EARTH
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new
home. Legendary General Cypher Raige (Will Smith) returns
from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai (Jaden Smith). When an
asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai's craft, they crash-
land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies
dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to
recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted
nothing more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance.
Friday 14th June
MAN OF STEEL (3D)
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not
of this Earth. As a young man he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in
him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation
and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Man of Steel is directed by Zack Snyder, from a script by David
S. Goyer and screen story by Goyer and Christopher Nolan. It stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue,
Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Russell Crowe,
Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Harry Lennix and Michael Kelly.
Friday 21st June
WORLD WAR Z (3D)
United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) traverses the
world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is
toppling armies and governments, and threatening to decimate
humanity itself.
Friday 28th June
DESPICABLE ME 2 (3D)
Gru (Steve Carrell) is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to
help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
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Sudoku Complete the puzzle
by 20th June 2013
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
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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
textured patterns Water damaged ceilings & Insurance work
welcome
Domestic & Commercial enquiries welcome
HOME: 01452 521878 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Visit website at www.robwalters.co.uk
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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
- FULL HEATING SYSTEMS
- BOILER REPLACEMENTS
- POWER FLUSHING
- COOKERS AND FIRES
INSTALLED
- ANNUAL SERVICING
- LANDLORDS SAFETY CHECKS
- BATHROOMS & EN SUITES
- GENERAL PLUMBING
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
FREE QUOTATIONS
CALL ADAM ON: 07890 390220
OR VISIT
www.a-m-nelmesheating.co.uk
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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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Nearly New Sale Christchurch Abbeydale
(opposite Morrsions)
Saturday 22nd June from 1pm - 4pm.
Browse for bargains without the threat of
rain!
If you wish to have a table, please call Louise on (01452) 522530
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FLOWER FESTIVAL
Friday12th
– Sunday14th
July 2013.
ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH – CHURCH LANE – BARNWOOD - GLOUCESTER GL4 3JB
The theme of the Festival will be Wedding Anniversaries, and there will be Flower
arrangements and wedding dresses to match different decades.
Thursday 11th
July will be a preview evening, tickets £6 to include Cheese and Wine, and the Festival
will be opened by Chris Evans of Dundry Nurseries, Churchdown, Gloucester. There will also be a
photography exhibition by Mike Barnes entitled ’ Down the Severn ’. Tickets can be purchased from
the Church office (01452 372731).
There will be a’ Tea Shop’, open on Friday and Saturday, 10.30 -5pm and Sunday 12.00 - 4.30pm
selling Teas, Coffees and Home Made Cakes, and Soup and Ploughmans at lunch time.
The Festival will conclude on Sunday evening with Choral Evensong in the Church at 6pm.
The Church will be open from 10:30 on Friday and Saturday and 12:00 on Sunday.
Should you wish any more information on this very special event, please contact the Church Office
on 01452 372731 ([email protected]) or Joanna Paisley ([email protected]).
We hope that we will be able to welcome you to our Flower Festival week-end and look forward to
meeting you in July.
LOCAL GROUP HELPS GLOUCESTER PARENTS FIND FRIENDSHIP
NCT Gloucester branch is holding a regular ‘Bumps and Babies’ group for new
and expectant mums and dads, whether it’s their first, second or fifth baby! The
group runs every Tuesday, 10:30 am to 12:00 at Salvation Army Hall, Gloucester
and all parents are welcome you do not have to be an NCT member to join our
Bumps and Babies group.
Set up by parent charity NCT, Bumps and Babies groups provide relaxed and
informal get-togethers, in community venues with enough room for buggies, ba-
bies and a close circle of parents. It is a great place for parents and parents-to-be
to make new friends, share tips and chat with those going through the same
things.
Tina Gibbs, NCT Gloucester Branch Coordinator said:
“Having a baby is an amazing experience but it can also be quite isolating. Com-
ing to this group gives you a reason to get out of the house and socialise with
people in your local area who can understand what you’re going through. We’re
open to everybody and are always looking for new mums and dads to join.”
The branch offers a range of services and activities for local parents including
Antenatal Classes in Gloucester, Quedgeley and Churchdown.
For more information on NCT Gloucester branch’s Bumps and Babies group,
contact Karen on [email protected] or join us on facebook: https://
www.facebook.com/groups/glosbumps/
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...
ACCOUNTANTS Abbeymead Accountancy
and Taxation Centre 6
Add this Limited 10
Charterwoods 36
ADVERTISING The Best of Gloucester 21
AIRCONDITIONING Charmont 9
ARCHITECT D2B Designs 8
Paul Karlsson 7
BATHROOM INSTALLATION Severn Vale Bathrooms 29
TBS Bathrooms 16
BEAUTICIANS Body Flair 40
Total Rejuvenation 25
Therapy by Sam Baggott 24
Tranquility Mobile Beauty 40
BEDROOMS PJB Carpentry 38
BLINDS Lindas Blinds 13
BRASS BAND Local Brass Band 18
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Mystia 43
BUILDING CONTRACTORS Darren Mann 11
CAKE BAKING Patacake 33
CANDY CART HIRE Truly Scrumptious 26
CARAVAN SERVICING Caravan Care 10
CARPENTRY P J B Carpentry 38
Richleigh Carpentry 5
CARPETS Sapphire Carpets 5
CHARITY Sue Ryder 32
CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads 24
COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Sports &
Community Centre 27
COMPLIMENTARY
THERAPY Chiropractic Wellness Centre 25
Remedial Sports 25
COMPUTER
MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7
Gamlin Software 33
Hop-2-it 10
Jemtek 35
CONSERVATORIES Gloucester Conservatory &
Window Warehouse 38
J C Conservatories 29
Taylors Conservatories 39
Thomas Tonks Installations 22
COVING SPECIALIST Rob Walters 36
DRIVEWAYS Planet Earth Groundworks 39
ELECTRICIAN A D B Electrical Services 9
Glevum Electrical 23
Halford Electrical 20
Hammond Electrics 28
ESTATE AGENTS Michael Tuck 44
FITTED WARDROBES Space Master 18
FLOORING PJB Carpentry 38
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Garden Delight 30,31
Lawn Man 30
Linden Tree 12
Mark Dunkley 10
HAIRDRESSER Haircare by Leonie 4
HOLIDAYS Portugal Villa 32
HOTELS Hatton Court Hotel 1
KITCHEN & BATHROOM
FITTING M C Kitchen & Bathrooms 37
PJB Carpentry 38
TBS Kitchens 28
LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes 12
Grants Landscaping 12
LMS 11
LAWNMOWERS Cheltenham Mowers 8
OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters 33
PET CARE Nails and Tails 33
PLASTERER Chris Lee 37
PLUMBING & HEATING A M Nelmes 37
Beaven Installations 4
Charmont 9
Glevum Heating 23
Ignition plumbing & heating 17
N Boothroyd 15
R H Nelmes 39
The Gasman 16
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Bright Sparks 17
Total Property Maintenance 13
ROOFING INSTALLATION Britannia Roofline 14
C & G Cladding 11
SHEDS Master Sheds 15
SOCIAL CLUB
Saintbridge Sports Centre 19
SOLICITORS Dee & Griffin 24
Treasures 6
TREE SURGEON Acorn Treecare 20
WINDOW INSTALLATION A & A Double Glazing 28
Abbcare 13
C & G Cladding 11
Elements 16
Glass Fix Glazing 15
WINDOW REPAIR Cloudy 2 Clear 15
Longlevens Window Repairs 11
Contact AbbeyAbbeyAbbeyAbbey----Link: Link: Link: Link: 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead Gloucester, GL4 5TY
Tel: 01452 617040 Email: [email protected] www.thelink-directories.co.uk
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