Hucclecote Link April 2012

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April 2012

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Welcome to your April edition of your Hucclecote Link. April is here, the clocks have gone forward and Spring is in the air. I do love this time of year, as the eve-nings pull out, the weather starts to warm up and we all start to venture outside again. Sometimes though we can get a bit of a shock once outside, when we notice the amount of work that needs doing on our gardens / patios etc. Well the Hucclecote Link may be able to help you. We have a number of Garden maintenance companies in the magazine, see page 8,9 & 23 for further details. Also if you are looking to hire any outdoor equipment, as you are looking to do the work yourself, Ermin Plant Hire are offering a 10% discount during April and May - see page 19 for more information. If you are just after general advise as to what gardening should be done during April - have a read of our article on page 25 from Garden Delight, telling you what you should be doing in your garden this month. As the Easter holidays are upon us during April, you may be going away, have you thought about who will look after your pets. We have a variety of pet carers whether you are looking for someone to visit your pets within your home or you are looking for kennels for them to go to. Perhaps they could just do with a bit of a pamper or grooming now the weather is better - all these services can be found on page 28. Now that we are in the Easter holidays, our thoughts also start to-wards other holidays throughout the year. If Cornwall is an area you enjoying visiting, we have a couple of caravan holidays being adver-tised on page 29, these make great family breaks. As we mentioned before, you can now view the magazine on the web-site, www.thelinkdirectories.co.uk so even if you misplace your copy you can still get hold of our advertisers- we would love to hear your thoughts. We are currently looking to increase our testimonials to place on our website from both advertisers and residents who enjoy receiving the magazines. So if you enjoy receiving your copy, please drop a line to: [email protected], and you never know, you may end up on our website.

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Dear Neighbours,

Congratulations goes to Mr Paul Bishop for winning last months Sudoku competition. Tickets to Cineworld Gloucester will be on their way to you. This months Sudoku competition is on page 27. Have a great month

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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

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For a prompt, private and professional service call:

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and speak to Graham or Angela for a free quote and friendly, helpful advice.

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01452 619019 07786 017373 Email: [email protected]

Re-Glaze UK Ltd A local company with over 30 years experience

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Bathroom Installations Tiling ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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Dave’s top tips

The phrase “underground water leak” is one of those, which strikes fear into every homeowner’s heart. By its very nature, you have no idea how long the leak may have been occurring or what damage it may have already done. Bearing this in mind it is important to identify a leak as soon as possible and to get it fixed as quickly as you can.

The first sign you have a water leak may be that your water meter is ticking over even when all of your household taps are turned off. This is a sure sign that something is wrong. If you do not have a water meter, you may have noticed patches of water in your garden or out front of your house, which never dry up. If the water is bubbling up you have fairly clear evidence.

You first port of call is your water company. They will be able to tell you wheth-er the leak comes under their jurisdiction and if you will have to pay. In most cases, if the leak is on your land it is your responsibility. Your water company will be able to give you a list of local contractors who can help you to identify and fix the leak. Gener-ally an underground leak is not something you can deal with yourself. Contact your insurance company to see if your underground pipes are covered by your policy. You may find that they will cover the entire cost.

Regards Dave Stevens.

If in doubt call me (see main advert for number) and I will do the investigating for you. Disclaimer. All advice above is given in goodwill with many years experience. We cannot guarantee however

that your problems will be rectified so please, if in doubt call us before undertaking any works yourself.

For all your home repairs with just one number

For details call Dave Stevens on

01452 617394 Mobile 07790816203 -24 Hrs

E-mail –

[email protected] Local and reliable

Free Quotations Tiling

Kitchen and Bathroom fitting Heating and Plumbing repairs

Garden taps, extra radiators, power showers General building repairs and maintenance

Roofing repairs and maintenance Guttering & Upvc cladding

Single socket to double socket outlets, RCDs fitted

Power to garage or sheds Outside security lighting and alarms

New fuse boards And much more

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A & L Taxis

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Airport Transfers Wheelchair Accessible

Mark Powell Council Approved Driver

Tel: 01452 560455 Mobile: 07966 761189

www.altaxi.co.uk [email protected]

Hucclecote Based

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HOUSE CLEARANCE

A WEBB RECYCLING

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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 15th April 2012 and return, with your name and address, to The Hucclecote-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!

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Misty Glass, Handles, Hinges, Locks Service Calls

Leaking Gutters cleaned & sealed Replacement doors & windows

Carpentry Works, extra locks fitted In PVCu, Wood, Aluminium

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For a free no hassle quote Please call Wayne on

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ALL WORK GUARANTEED

FREE QUOTATIONS

CALL ADAM ON: 07890 390220 OR VISIT

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INES, LETE, MAR, O, OB, OUS, PI, RAV, RISE, SO, SU,

SUN, TAN, U, WERP

Put the words back together again using each syllable only once (the number of syllables to be used is shown in brackets). When completed the first and last letters reading down will reveal a proverb or saying. 1. Kangaroo or koala __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (4) 2. No longer required __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3) 3. Extremely hungry __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3) 4. Precious stones __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3) 5. Brave women __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3) 6. Belgium city __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (2) 7. Start of the day __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (2) 8. Small orange __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3) 9. Taught pupils __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (4)

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Hucclecote Horticultural Society

Our seeds have arrived and been distributed, and I for one have been busy getting them into propagators and [hopefully] started on their way to brightening up the garden in the summer.

By the time you read this we will have had our AGM and elected a new committee. Particu-lar thanks to Margaret Turner from the current committee who has arranged a super pro-gramme for us for 2012/2013 In addition we are already looking forward to June when we will be making a visit to the magnificent RHS gardens in Wisley. For our April meeting, which is on the 26th, we have a complete change from gardening – John Greene from Gloucester Film Makers is coming along to take us back in time as we watch a selection from his collection of films of old Gloucester. Who knows but one of our older Gloucester-born members just might recognise someone they knew – possibly even themselves as a small child. I am much too young myself of course..... Then on 24th May we have a return visit from Miss Brenda Jones, this time telling us how she [and we] can get the best of both worlds by mixing old traditions with new techniques. All meetings are at the Hucclecote Community Centre, and start at 7.30 pm. All are welcome: attendance and membership are not restricted to Hucclecote residents. More information from Chris on 610694

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HUCCLECOTE SCOUT GROUP The Founders Day Celebrations went well with 150 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents enjoying camp fire songs and items put on by units, ending with a good supply of food. With the fine weather Scouts had their first fires outside in their patrols cooking pancakes after some pancake relays and tennis with pancakes inside. Things always taste better cooked on an open fire it will be Easter biscuits in a few weeks time. The Scouts did a conservation project at the Hucclecote meadow (bottom Green Lane) starting to clear an over grown hedge which has spread to 10 feet wide. The hot dogs and drink went down well half way through. At the District swimming gala we managed two gain to cups in the medley and freestyle - very good effort by everyone. Plans for our May Day camp at a local farm are well ahead with most of the Scouts coming as usual all open fires in patrols. With an incident trail and a compass treasure hunt and usual games and evening camp fires. The group has bought a new trailer and is selling our wooden one for £100 o.n.o call and see it any Friday between 6.30 and 9.00pm On Sunday 22nd April the whole District will march from the Spa to the Cathedral for the St Georges Day parade, with about 1000 walking it shows the strength of Scouting in Gloucester.

Phone Terry on 521664 if you have any one between 6 and 14 who may be interested

in joining the Group

Forthcoming MADS Events at Maisemore Village Hall

28 April at 8pm - Mellow Baku - jazz grooves with soulful melodic reggae style

vocals. £7 Contact: Sue Knox 700882 [email protected]

1 May at 7pm - Jive and Swing Dance

Workshops £27.50 for 6 weeks commencing Tuesday 1st May. Contact Jane Horwood 387905

[email protected]

16 June - Diamond Jubilee Ball. £45 Contact: Sheila Wardle 411402

[email protected]

****** Or go to our website for further information

at www.madsplay.com *********

Hucclecote Girlguiding and Dinglewell Junior School

Fun Run and Grand Fun Day Saturday 12 May

at Dinglewell Junior School and King George V Playing Field

1pm till 6pm. Activities to include:

Fun Runs/Walks 4 age groups, Go Karts, Bouncy Castle,

Assault Course and Rope Bridge, Trim Trail, Giant Slide.

Demonstrations Tai Kwando, Ladies Keep Fit, Dancing, Zumba,

Cupcakes, Ornamental Basket Making,

Bee Boxes, First Aid, Dog Grooming (models wanted)

Stalls and Refreshments.

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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory…

Contact

30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY Tel: 01452 617040 Email:[email protected]

ACCOUNTANT Accountancy & Taxation Centre 5 Hucclecote Accountanting & Taxation Services 17 ADVERTISING The Best Of Gloucester 36 AIR CONDITIONING Charmont 9 ARCHITECT D2B Design 6 Paul Karlsson 7 BATHROOM FITTING R Weale 30 Severn Vale Bathrooms 17 TBS Bathrooms 18 BEAUTICIAN Body Flair 15 BOOK KEEPER Debra Law 31 BUSINESS SUPPORT Entrepreneurs Circle 1 CARE WORKERS Rojene Live In Care 21 CARPETS Sapphire Carpets 5 CARPET CLEANING Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialist 10 CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Sweep 10 CHIROPRACTICE Chiropractic Wellness Centre 29 COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeydale Community Centre35

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7 Hop 2 It 11 Jemtek Solutions 11 DRIVEWAYS Safeway Tarmac 4 ELECTRICIAN Bright Sparks 20 Cleevely Electrical 31 Hammond Electrics 22 EMBROIDERY Bobbin and Cotton 21 ESTATE AGENTS Parkers 16 FITNESS Spirit Health Club 14 FLOORING S P Flooring 20 FOOT HEALTH Montgomery Foot Health 15 GARDENING Garden Delight 24,25 Just a Mow 23 Lawn Man 8 LMS 9 HOLIDAYS Cornish Breaks 29 HOUSE CLEARANCE House Clearance 22 KITCHEN & BATHROOMS Beaven Installations 4 TBS Kitchens 18 LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes 9 Grants Landscaping 8 LOFT LADDERS Elite Loft Ladders 30 MASSAGE THERAPIST Remedial Sports Therapy 14

MUSICIAN Picture & Piano 11 OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters 10 PETCARE Abbey Pet Care 28 Henley Bank Kennels 28 Nails and Tails 28 PHOTOGRAPHER Picture & Piano 11 PLANT TOOL HIRE Ermin Plant 19 PLUMBING & HEATING A M Nelmes 30 Easy Plumbing 8 Charmont 9 Glevum Heating 2 The Gas Man 22 N T Boothroyd 13 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Dave Stevens 12 Senior Services 27 SHEDS Master Sheds 22 SOLICITORS Dee and Griffin 16 TAXIS A & L Taxis 13 TREE SURGEON Silver Tree Services 23 VETS Hucclecote Pets & Vets 13 WINDOW REPAIRS Abbcare 10 Cloudy 2 Clear 13 Glassfix Glazing 24 Longlevens Window Repair 30 Reglaze 6

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