Tuffley-Link August 2012

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Delivered FREE to the residents in and around the Tuffley area

August 2012

Tuffleys Leading Local Directory linking local businesses with the local community

Often imitated, never equalled

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To advertise call 01452 617040

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Tel: 01452 303768

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or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

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Welcome to your August and first edition of your Tuffley-Link magazine, a sister magazine to the

Abbey-Link magazine which is distributed to Abbeymead, Abbeydale and Upton St Leonards and

has been running successfully now for almost 7 years and also the Hucclecote Link magazine which

is distributed to Hucclecote and the Coopers Edge area and has been running successfully now for

just over 5 years.

This little gem of information will be delivered through your door every other month, it will be jam

packed with products and services that are provided by businesses in, or local to Tuffley, and will, I

hope, become an invaluable reference point for each home in Tuffley.

As well as ads for the businesses there will be a free ‘Community Page’ where organisations can

publicise local events (see page 15) to keep everybody informed with the goings on in Tuffley, just

give us a ring if you wish to advertise these. I’m sure you

will find the index on page 18 especially useful.

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.

The Tuffley-Link is completely independent, it is truly local,

every business is based close to Tuffley and the quality of our

content will always be of the highest standard.

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.

We can also 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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For a prompt, private and professional service call:

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and speak to Graham or Angela for a free

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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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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 Interna-

tional 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.

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Customer Testimonial: I have been a client of "therapy" for a number of

years and I hope that our relationship continues for

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In the expert hands of the consultant I have enjoyed

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and extensions to skin analysis and many more.

Sue Gloucester

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August 2012 Release’s

Friday 3rd August DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go

wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer? Based on the best-selling

series of children’s books.

TED As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's (Mark Wahlberg) teddy bear, Ted,

came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested

when Lori (Mila Kunis), John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their

relationship. This bizarre and highly-likely to offend comedy is written & directed by

Seth MacFarlane – the man responsible for FAMILY GUY and AMERICAN DAD.

Friday 10th August STEP UP 4 Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks

with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighbourhood is threatened by

Emily's father's development plans.

Friday 17th August BRAVE (Showing in 2D and 3D) Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that

brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery

and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. This Disney/Pixar film features an

all-star vocal cast including Billy Connolly, Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Julie

Walters & Robbie Coltrane. THE EXPENDABLES 2 Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy

paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for

revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

This all-out action blockbuster stars Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger,

Jean Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, Chuck Norris and Jason Statham.

THE BOURNE LEGACY There was never just one – this film is centered on a new CIA operative (played by

Jeremy Renner) in the universe based on Robert Ludlum's novels. Ed Norton, Paddy

Considine and Rachel Weisz co-star.

Friday 24th August KEITH LEMON: THE FILM Leigh Francis brings his popular television character Keith Lemon to the big screen,

joined of course by Holly Willoughby & Fearne Cotton as well as an interesting cast

that includes David Hasselhoff, Verne Troyer and Kelly Brook.

Friday 31st August TOTAL RECALL Colin Farrell stars as Douglas Quaid, a factory worker who begins to suspect that he

is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted

fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds

himself on the run. This adaptation of the classic Philip K. Dick story also co-stars

Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, Ethan Hawke and John Cho.

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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 20th August 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

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

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 [email protected]

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…

Contact The Tuffley-Link 30 Dancers Hill, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5TY Tel: 01452 617040 Email:[email protected]

VISIT: www.thelinkdirectories-co.uk FOLLOW: @Sarah_Gerken LIKE: TheLinkDirectories

ACCOUNTANT Accountancy & Taxation

Centre 4

ADVERTISING The Best Of Gloucester 19

ARCHITECT D2B Design 4

BEAUTICIAN Therapy Skin

Treatment Centre 12

BLINDS Barbara’s Blinds 7

Linda’s Blinds 17

CARAVAN SERVICING GL Caravan Care 6

CARPENTER Richleigh Carpentry 17

CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads 13

COMMUNITY CENTRE Abbeymead Community Centre 9

Saintbridge Sports Centre 2

COMPUTER

MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 5

CONSERVATORY CARE Taylors Conservatory Care 17

ELECTRICIAN Bright Sparks 8

Hammond Electrics 7

JB Electrical 16

FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring 20

GARDENING The Lawn Man 16

HOTELS Chateau La Chaire 10

Hatton Court 1

LOFT LADDERS Elite Loft Ladders 6

MASSAGE THERAPIST Remedial Sports Therapy 13

PLUMBING & HEATING The Gas Man 5

T J Robins 13

PROPERTY RENTAL

SERVICES Sure Let 11

SPRAY TAN Fantastic Tan 13

UPHOLSTERY Colin Pattenden 6

WINDOW REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear 7

Longlevens Window Repair 6

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