Please mention when responding to adverts Abbey-Link May 2013Gloucesters Leading Local Independent Directory linking local businesses with the local communityDelivered FREE to the residents of Abbeymead / Abbeydale and now including Upton St LeonardsOften imitated, never equalledPart of The Link Directories (Gloucester) LtdAbbey-Link
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3Please mention when responding to advertsA bit about 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: In2print Tel: 01242 295555 www.in2print.comDear Neighbours,Welcome to the December edition of your Abbey-Link.It’s the time of year where most of us are celebrating with family and friends and planning who we are spending time with over the Christmas period. But it’s also a time of year that many people find difficult, it’s might be someone’s first Christmas without a loved one, or they maybe struggling financially or with their mental health and so not feeling up to socialising. So this Christmas please keep an eye out for those who aren’t feeling so festive and just check in to make sure they are ok, I’m sure they will appreciate it.With most of us now having the heating on, as it’s been so cold especially this last week as I write this! If you are having any issues with your boiler or central heating system, we have a couple of great local plumbers that can help you with services or upgrades, see Town and Country Heating & Plumbing on page 6, or The Gas Man on page 14.If you are still looking for a Christmas activity with the kids, the Holiday Inn still have dates available for Breakfast with Santa, see more on page 22. 3 Shires garden centre, page 23, are also hosting Breakfast with Santa with proceeds going towards the James Hopkins Trust. If you are a local business that is thinking about advertising in the New Year, we have a great offer—Book for Jan and Get Feb FREE, get in touch for more details.Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New YearSarah.
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5Please mention when responding to advertsRob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:-Plasterboarding Coving Skimming TexturingAlso Painting & Decorating ServiceWe 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 welcomeDomestic & Commercial enquiries welcome HOME: 01242 680976 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Highfield House, The Leigh, Cheltenham, GL19 4AG
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8To advertise call 07858 114061DARREN MANNBUILDING CONTRACTORSpecialising in home extensionsAlso Mini Digger with Driver for Hire111 The Wheatridge EastAbbeydale, GloucesterGL4 5DWTel: 01452 612759Mobile: 07778 818886References available
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10To advertise call 07858 114061Dave’s top tipsAll about jig sawsJigsaws offer the ability to make curved and straight cuts in many materials but it has to be said that, if you have much straight cutting to do, use a circular saw rather than a jigsaw. Jigsaws are not really designed for straight cuts and its much better to stick to curves or intricate work with them. Buying a jigsaw is not the same as buying a good jigsaw! Jigsaws are very versatile tools but the wrong one can make life really hard. If ever there was a case for spending a lot of money on a tool a good jigsaw is where it should be spent.With cheaper jigsaws the blade is held in by a clamp which is tightened by either a screwdriver or an allen key. The threads on the screw allow sideways movement, sideways movement in the blade means it is impossible to get a straight cut even when using a guide. Always buy a jigsaw with a blade lock and release system. It’s also important that the sole plate on your jigsaw is rock solid. The sole plate is designed to be set at different angles and just like the blade holder; this movement can be exaggerated over time leading to poor control over the blade. Cheaper jigsaws use a reciprocal cutting action for the blade. This means simply that the blade just goes up and down. Better jigsaws have a pendulum or orbital motion set into the motor which (on different settings) allows the blade to move backwards and forwards at an angle as well as up and down while you are cutting. This allows for a much more aggressive cut and at the same time, by moving the teeth away from the material, it allows any debris to fall clear of the teeth. This stops the saw from binding on the material and burning rather than cutting through it.A jigsaw needs to be powerful to maintain a decent cut. A variable speed is essential as the difference between cutting timber as opposed to Perspex needs to be about 1000 strokes per minute. If you try and cut Perspex at the same speed as timber, it just melts. RegardsDave 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.
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14To advertise call 07858 114061Manufacturers & Installers of all Types of the Finest Quality of Windows, Doors & Conservatories41 KingsmeadAbbeymeadGloucester GL4 5DYTelephone: 01452 61853007961 199942
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25Please mention when responding to advertsFilm Releases December 2025All film releases are subject to change and we advise customers to keep up to date with the Cineworld website and the Cineworld social media. December 5thā Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (Warner Bros): A sequel to the horror hit based on the video game series, where the animatronic characters at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza come to life with deadly intent, reopening for more terrifying nights.ā It Was Just An Accident: A thriller about an Iranian mechanic who believes a customer is his former torturer from prison and kidnaps him for revenge, exploring themes of justice and humanity.ā How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25 Year Anniversary) Based on Dr. Seuss's story, a grumpy creature named the Grinch plots to steal Christmas from the cheerful Whos of Whoville but discovers the holiday's true spirit.ā Eternity: In a whimsical afterlife where souls must choose a partner for eternity within a week, a woman must decide between her lifelong husband and her first love who has waited decades for her.December 12thā Silent Night, Deadly Night: A slasher horror where a traumatized man, dressed as Santa, embarks on a killing spree after witnessing his parents' murder by a Santa-clad killer in his childhoodā Ella McCay: A comedy-drama about an idealistic young politician balancing family issues and work while preparing to succeed her mentor as Rhode Island's governor.ā The Shining (45 Year Anniversary): A writer and his family caretaking an isolated hotel descend into madness as supernatural forces and isolation drive the father to violent insanity.December 19thā Avatar: Fire and Ash: The third installment in the Avatar series, where Jake and Neytiri's family faces grief and new threats from the aggressive Ash People clan on Pandora, escalating the human-Na'vi conflict.December 26th:ā Anaconda (Sony): A comedic remake of the 1997 horror, where adventurers face a massive man-eating snake in the Amazon, blending laughs with thrills while honoring the original's roots.ā The Housemaid: A psychological thriller about a young woman hired as a maid for a wealthy couple, uncovering their dark secrets in a tense game of deception and survival.ā Marty Supreme: A biographical sports drama chronicling table tennis legend Marty Reisman's triumphs and tribulations, from championships to personal struggles.ā The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Paramount): An animated adventure where SpongeBob and friends embark on a deep-sea quest, battling the ghostly Flying Dutchman in search of the missing SquarePants.
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