Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts 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 Abbey-Link
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3 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts A bit about “Abbey-Link” 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: The Color Company Tel: 01242 226332 www.thecolorco.co.uk Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the April edition of your Abbey-Link. At last Spring is on it’s way – with the clocks going forward, the nights are starting to pull out, the mornings are lighter, there are snowdrops and daffodils blooming, and although I think there may still be a cold spell ahead, it’s certainly a milder day as I write this today. Spring is always that time of year where we start to think about having a good old spring clean in our homes. So if you are looking for a local professional domestic cleaning service, see what Dab Cleaning Services can offer on page 19. Or perhaps you need help with decluttering of your home, Emerald Angels can help you out with this service, read more on page 18. Having just had the bank holiday Easter weekend, it can be a time of year when we start to think about what DIY needs doing around the home. If you are after someone to help with painting and decorating, we have a local businesses; Excellent Home Improvements , that can be found on page 17. Maybe you have been thinking about utilising the space in your loft, we have a great company on board; Access4Lofts, find them on page 7 and see how they can help you renovate this space. Or if you are thinking of installing new widows, check out the offer from Manor Windows on page 13. If you are a local business that is thinking about advertising in 2024 - take advantage of our April offer and get 20% OFF bookings taken this month, do get in touch for more details. Have a great month ahead Sarah.
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5 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts Rob Walters Rob Walters For all your ceiling requirements:- Plasterboarding Coving Skimming Texturing Also Painting & Decorating Service 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: 01242 680976 MOBILE: 07850 968348 Highfield House, The Leigh, Cheltenham, GL19 4AG LINDEN TREE GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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
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8 To advertise call 07858 114061 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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10 To advertise call 07858 114061 Dave’s top tips Painting a flush door A flush door is a door without any additions. There are no panels or glazing windows just a straight forward flat faced door. Painting a flush door, although they are the most basic of doors, is one of the hardest job of all door painting as there can be no break when painting a side. If you stop for more than a minute or two the edge of the paint hardens and this can show through the painted finish as a ridge in the paintwork. The flush door should be held open by using door wedges pushed in under the door after a piece of cardboard or old carpet off cut has been pushed under the door to protect the floor. Take off the door handles and smear a tiny bit of Vaseline on the hinges. This will stop any paint sticking to them and if you do get paint on the hinges it will allow you to wipe it off easily. Use the hose of the Hoover to suck out any sawdust from the lock or latch apertures. Flush doors can be painted by using a roller and if you do this use a small (radiator) roller. Go over the rolled door with a dry brush to brush out any stipple effects the roller may have left. It is much better, especially when using gloss paint to use a roller with natural fibres such as sheepskin, mohair or wool. 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.
11 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts 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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20 To advertise call 07858 114061 Film Releases in April 2024 All film releases are subject to change and we advise customers to keep up to date with the Cineworld website and the Cineworld social media. 05 April 2024 - The First OMEN When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. 05 April 2024 - Monkey Man Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. 12 April 2024 - BACK TO BLACK BACK TO BLACK will focus on Amy’s extraordinary genius, creativity and honesty that infused everything she did. A journey that took her from the craziness and colour of 90’s Camden High Street to global adoration - and back again, BACK TO BLACK crashes through the looking glass of celebrity to watch this journey from behind the mirror, to see what Amy saw, to feel what she felt. 12 April 2024 - Civil War In the near future, a team of journalists travel across the United States during a rapidly escalating civil war that has engulfed the entire nation. 19 April 2024 - Abigail After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl 19 April 2024 - The Book Of Clarence From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Biblical-era epic. Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. The film features new music by Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, and more. 26 April 2024 - Challengers A tennis coach helps her husband transform from a mediocre player to a champion. To end a recent losing streak, they enter at the lowest level of a tournament and find themselves facing off against a once-promising and now burnt-out former friend who used to date the wife.
21 Please mention Abbey-Link when responding to adverts Help if we Can….. We are always trying to recruit new recruits to our Fund Raising charitable groups. So many things are in the diary: We have a Bucket Collection in Tesco, Quedgeley on Saturday 6th April. . Youth Sunday in Quedgeley. Youth groups are invited to take a part in the Street Parade starting at 11.45am from Severn Vale School to the Parish Church. There will be a street market as well. Any group whether uniformed or otherwise are welcome to come and join in. Contact Help if we Can More information 01452 725343 office hours
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