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Welcome to the latest edition of The Works Local.

This magazine is sent free to homes in your area on a bi-monthly basis. It is your link to keeping in touch with what is happening on your doorstep and find out about local businesses.

If you have any views that you would like to express, or information that you would like to pass on to other residents, please email [email protected] or phone (01452) 530381 and we will add it to the magazine for free.

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Local Contact Information

Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5YS 01452 371 710

Heron Primary School Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 4BN 01452 415 105

Christchurch Church Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 5EQ 01452 423483

The Hadwen Medical Practice Glevum Way Surgery, Glevum Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4BL 01452 529 933

Upton St Leonards Parish Church Reverend Paul Leckey, The Rectory, 12 Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards GL4 8AG 01452 627828

Upton St Leonards Primary School Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED 01452 616109 www.upton-st-leonards.ik.org

Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre Glevum Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4BL 01452 301492 [email protected]

The Kings Head Gloucester Road, Gloucester GL4 8AA 01452 616 042

The Turmut-Hoer Mead Rd, Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 5GL 01452 627 918

Abbeymead Lodge Care Home Abbeymead Avenue, Abbeymead, Gloucester GL4 5GR 01452 617566

Editor:

Hi, I am the publisher for all The Works magazines, I live in Abbeydale with my baby daughter, husband and mad cocker spaniel. I enjoy walking, gardening and anything that makes me laugh!

For future issues I will be looking for local topics, your opinions (good or bad!), stories & people of interest so any suggestions would be most welcomed - please email [email protected].

As a community magazine we are always trying to extend our links with local businesses and believe that our low budget advertising offers could be the answer to promoting your business during the current “credit crunch” climate.

Editor: Stacey Thomas

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Enamelling and Ceramics are delighted to introduce...

A Mobile Service Jewellery design and enamelling workshops. Great fun for all ages!

For more information contact us on 01453 756211

Email: [email protected] or visit our new website

www.hotpotparties.co.uk


The Relaxation Room has been run by myself, Helen Bingham,

since 2003 and is based in Upton St Leonards.

Over many years, I became disillusioned with relaxing treatments I received

and decided to be a little different.

When coming for a treatment, the main aim is "relaxation" and a

consultation to relax and offload is offered at the beginning of every sesson.

You are left to undress and get settled in and soft music, candles and

burning oils help make your treatment a peaceful and calm event. At the

end, you are covered with blankets and left to relax for some time before a

drink is brought up and you are once again left to dress and savour your

"me" time.

Stress relief is a speciality and I have received many cards/comments over

the years thanking me for helping clients through times of trouble.

I offer various forms of massage including Indian Head and back massage

with knot and tension release in a gentle way. Hopi Ear Candling is also a

very relaxing way of removing wax and clearing the head with facial and

scalp massage included. Reiki is a wonderful way of releasing built up stress

and I also offer training at my home.

As a different approach to beauty, I do organic facials based around Rose

essential oil and Lavender waxing which is very gentle and as effective as

honey wax.

The Relaxation Room is fully insured and established so why not treat

yourself or simply contact me for a price list.

01452 614627/07973 488165 [email protected]

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Would you like to learn:

Piano, Keyboard, Flute, Violin

Theory of Music

ABRSM Exams or just for fun

Jean Gibbens B.Ed (Hons) Cert.Ed.

Churchdown Tel: 01452 712685

http://piano.flet.org

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Twyver Women’s Institute

Sandra welcomed us to our November meeting before we all sang Jerusalem. Jackie

Hunt announced that the WI Dance will be held on 25 February and will be in aid of

WI funds with raffle proceeds to be donated to the Get Together Club.

Sandra also informed us about a Basket Weaving class arranged for members on 15

February in the Pavilion. We were reminded about our WI meal at Painswick Golf

Club and the WI Carol Concert at Cheltenham Town Hall.

As this was our AGM meeting, Jo Collins gave the Secretary's report followed by

Sandra giving that of the President. Members were encouraged to consider joining

the committee and so bring new ideas to it. The Treasurer's report was read out in Sue

Merigold's absence and all reports were duly accepted.

Mrs Kath Chave then took the chair to invite members to choose a new President.

However, it was all agreed that Sandra should keep the role, which she has carried

out successfully, for yet another year.

With the business concluded it was then time for our speakers for the evening, who

were Ms Virginia Adsett and Ms Gill Morss with a talk entitled 'Those were the days'.

We were all fascinated and entranced by the huge array of items shown to us. These

ranged from Coronation memorabilia to children's clothes and toys as well as

teenagers' and adults' fashions of the 1950's. Quite a few of us admitted to

remembering many of those items, whilst others maintained they were too young!

The evening closed with refreshments and the raffle prizes were drawn and the

birthday gifts presented.

Twyver WI meets at 7.30pm in Upton Village Hall on the 2nd Monday

of each month. Please come and join us on 9th January for a talk by

Nick Rowles on 'The History of Upton St Leonards' as well as our New

Year Bring and Buy sale.


At Last! A NEW FORM OF HEATING FROM GERMANY

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In Germany and Austria it can get as low as -20, even -30ºC and a single snowfall can be as

much as 3ft or more overnight. To deal with this severe cold they need powerful heating able to

cope with sub zero temperatures and sudden climate change. They need excellent control and

above all - low running costs without the need for constant servicing and replacement parts.

The solution, incredibly... is electric! This incredible

heating could be the answer to help beat ever increasing

energy costs and amazingly, it is not gas or oil, or solid

fuel - but clean electric! All you need is standard supply

and NO special tariff like economy 7.

All over Europe more people are choosing to heat their

homes and offices with this very special form of electric

heating in preference to oil gas or E7. In our area, more and more of our customers are making

that same decision and when you see this incredible heating for yourself you could be next! The

heating looks just like conventional radiators, but STOP! it is very different! Put simply, that

clunky central heating boiler needing constant servicing and replacement parts isn’t the only

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What’s On

Get the latest updates each week by following us on @glosevents. Text glosevents to 86444 or go to twitter.com/glosevents

WHAT WHERE WHEN DETAILS

Upton St Leonards WI

Village Hall, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards

1st Monday of each month at 7.30 p.m

Women’s Institute meeting. Come and join a friendly group of ladies and listen to our interesting speakers. See our website at www.uptonstleonardswi.weebly.com or telephone 01452 614957. Visitors and new members welcome.

Scottish Dancing

Kingsholm School, Sebert Street, Gloucester

Tuesdays during Termtime

New season starts September 6 at 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more details ring 01452 306857 or see website www.gloucesterscd.btck.co.uk

Twyver WI Village Hall, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards

2nd

Monday of each month

You are welcome to join us at our friendly WI for talks & outings etc. For more information, call Sandra Lewis 01452-859421

Gloucester Ladies Probus Club

St Lawrence Church Rooms, Barnwood

1st and 3

rd

Wednesday of each month

Come and join our friendly group for coffee, talks and various activities. Call Pam for more info on 611564

The Phoenix Players present The Third Production of their 53rd Season “LILIES ON THE LAND”

The Kings Theatre, Kingsbarton Street, Gloucester GL1 1QX

Tues 21st to Sat 25th Feb. 2012 at 7.30pm

The experiences of four young women who volunteered for The Women’s Land Army during WW11. Funny, moving and heart-warming. Tickets (reserved seating) £8.00, £7.00 (concessions) Available from: The Phoenix Players (Tel: 01452 522795) or Gloucester Tourist Information, 28 Southgate Street (Tel: 01452 396572)

Event organisers- add your event here & online for free- just email [email protected] with the details

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Half price joining offers in January 2012

We pride ourselves in being able to offer everyone a

friendly and family orientated environment for everyone to be able to learn kickboxing alongside

getting fit.


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• Residential & Commercial Property

• Landlord & Tenant

• Family Law

• Accident & Injury Claims

• Dispute Resolution

• Debt Recovery

• High Court Enforcement

• Company & Commercial

• Wills, Tax Planning & Administration of Estate

Why Choose Whitemans Solictors?

We offer a comprehensive range of services to individuals & businesses

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Tel: 01452 411601 Second Floor, 65 London Road, Gloucester GL1 3HF

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Details of partners- AW Ewart-James BA (Oxon) TEP, NBR Alexander BA and ADM Wallace-Cook MA (Oxon) LLB

This firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA Identity Number 73788


This Month’s Competition

Wordsearch Tell us the word that is in the bottom list but missing from the grid for a chance to win a £20 gift

voucher for The Accessories Shop- a great range of homeware, home accessories, gifts

and craft items at www.the-accessories-shop.co.uk.

Entries can be made by email to [email protected], by phone or text to 0871 288 7285 (leave msg on answerphone if no answer) or by post to 43 Hawthorne Ave, Gloucester GL4 4QB. Calls to 0871 numbers cost up to 10p per minute from landlines. Mobiles and other networks may vary.

You can also us @glosevents. Follow us on www.twitter.com/glosevents or text glosevents to 86444 and reply to our latest post with your answer.

Please include your name, address and telephone number in your entry.

A winner will be selected at random from the entries with the correct answer. The quiz closes on 20 March and winners will be contacted after this date.

Last Month’s winner was Paige Dooley

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kitchen bedroom windows lounge

cellar garden toilet shower

carpet blinds mirror fridge

cooker stairs chairs house

attic table walls hall


Christchurch Abbeydale

Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 5EQ 01452 423483 Children and Young People: Boy's Brigade (&Girl's Association) Anchors: 5.30 - 6.45 Di Dale :01452 615072 Juniors: 6.30 - 8.00 Company: 7.30 - 9.30 Messy Church 1st Thursday monthly (term time) 3.30pm.

All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship and fellowship, and at weekday events. For times of other services and details of regular events held at Christchurch, please see the Church notice boards.


At last!At last!At last!At last! The Only Local Home Improvement & Maintenance Service You Need

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

DAVE’S TOP TIPS

Using Wall plugs

Many types of wall plugs exist and new designs are being brought out all of the time. Make sure that you use the correct drill and the correct screw or else the fixing will not work. Wall plugs should not be used in hollow plasterboard walls as other fixings are available for this.

Mark the length of the plug on the drill using some tape. If you are drilling through a wall that has old plaster that is likely to flake then it is best of you drill a little deeper and ensure that the plug is pushed through the plaster and into the masonry behind, so that the plaster does not crack when the screw is tightened.

Before drilling a hole into a wall you must ensure that no services such as pipes or cables are running where you intend to drill. When drilling through plaster into masonry it is best if you do not use hammer action until you hit the masonry. If you try to drill the plaster using hammer action you could damage the plaster and could drill the hole in the wrong place.

When you reach the desired depth you can remove the drill from the hole. Insert the correct size wall plug and tap it home with a hammer. Remember if the plaster is likely to flake tap the plug further into the brickwork so as to prevent flaking when the plug expands. Finally insert the correct size screw and tighten up.

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.


Bus Times

YOUR HANDS ARE YOUR PERSONAL

BUSINESS CARDS

Off Brionne way

Longlevens

07809 119699

Opening hours mon-fri 9am-10pm and sat 9am-3pm

SOAK OFF & NEW SET £25.00

NEW SETS £20.00

INFILS £15.00

INFILS + REPLACEMENTS = £1.00 P/NAIL+ £15.00

NAIL ART £ 5.00

POLISH £ 5.00

MINI MANICURE - POLISH £10.00

MINI PEDICURE - POLISH £10.00

MINI PEDICURE - MINX £20.00

SOAK OFF & MINI MANICURE – POLISH £12.50


Useful Numbers

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000 Highways Agency 08000 514514 Police (non emergency) 08450 901234 Crimestoppers (anonymous) 0800 555111 Emergency Gas (Transco) 0800 111999 Emergeny Electricity (Central Networks) 08457 331331 Emergency Water (Severn Trent) 0800 7834444 Gloucester Hospital 01452 528555 Cheltenham Hospital 01242 222222


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