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Welcome to your September edition of your Hucclecote Link.

Can you believe that the Summer holidays are now coming to an end!

It’s the start of a new academic year, and this can mean the beginning of a new era for many

parents and children. Whether its their first days at primary or secondary school, or leaving

the nest to start College or University, September can be the start of new beginnings. So

with empty nest syndrome on the horizon perhaps its time to find new ventures.

Maybe its time to start that exercise regime, well it is only a

few months until Christmas is here! If you are looking to

join a gym, why not give Sprit Health Club at try, based in

the Holiday Inn, Barnwood, they are offering a FREE 5 day

trial with the advert - see page 20 for further information.

Also there are local fitness classes taking place in

Hucclecote and Barnwood from September, see page 28 for

more information.

Alternatively why not look at taking up Art Classes, these

take place at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre and

you can find out more on page 13.

Please remember that we have now launched the new Tuf-

fley-Link magazine, so if you know of any business that has

potential customers in the Tuffley area, and who may be

interested in advertising in the Tuffley-Link please get them

to contact me at [email protected] or ring

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we would love to connect with you.

Congratulations to Tina Capstick for winning last months Sudoku competition, tickets to

Cineworld Gloucester will be on their way to you.

Have a great month

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Dave’s top tips

Drilling large holes Larger holes are often required when installing switches or laying pipes. For this reason, special drill

bit shapes and special material are necessary.

If you want to work on wood or soft plastic, you will require not only an impact drill but also special

accessories – what are known as hole cutters or hole saws. These enable you to drill in soft materials

such as fiberboard or wood.

Accessories made of High Speed Steel (HSS) should be used for working on metal and hard plastics

A tungsten-carbide multi-purpose drill bit is recommended for drilling in stone or tiles. It is also suit-

able for hard woods, wooden materials and coated boards.

The harder the material, the higher the frictional forces between the material and the bit. Therefore,

water has to be used to cool the holes being drilled in tiles or concrete. Large holes that are drilled in

metal are lubricated and cooled with a special drill emulsion, lubricating paste or machine oil.

Safety is paramount: Due to the large circumference of the drill bits, much greater forces occur dur-

ing work than in normal drilling applications. Modern drills have such high power that they cannot be

held if they get jammed. This is why you should drill with an auxiliary handle attached.

Be sure to check out our website at www.dstevens999.co.uk for more top tips along with some great

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Gardening Tips for September from Garden Delight..

Flowers, Tubs and Borders Trim back and remove any gone over summer bedding and start the process of replacing with autumn

flowering plants.

Don’t be tempted to buy and plant out pansies too early you may find if the weather remains warm they

will go leggy and attract aphids. Wait until the end of the month until the weather cools a little.

It’s a good month to be buying and planting out bulbs for a riot of colour next spring. Get the bulbs when

they are fresh in the stores but be sure they have not been in stock too long and therefore drying out under

the heat.

Prepared Hyacinths (these are ones which have been pre treated to ensure the flower bud is well up the

bulb) should be planted up in containers and placed in a cool dark place by the end of the month. If you

don’t have holes in the pots you will need a bulb fibre compost containing charcoal and oyster shell

which keeps the compost sweet. These pots can then be brought out in time to flower for Christmas; a

number of other bulbs are suitable for this treatment, check with your local garden centre for advice.

Spray michealmass daises with a fungicide to control mildew before flowering.

Dahlias will be looking good and still producing lots of flowers, if yours suffer from earwigs (lots of

nibbled holes in the leaves) then try placing an up turned flower pot full of straw or shredded paper on a

cane in amongst the plants, check it every morning you will find that the earwigs like to hang out here

during the day, you can then dispose of them as you wish.

Lawns Now is a good time to sow new lawns or lay new turf.

Scarify and aerate existing lawns, scarifying means to rake out and remove the thatch or old dead grass

and if your lawn is the type which holds water during the winter it will benefit from aerating – go over

the lawn with a garden fork making holes and then sweep/rake in a gritty lawn treatment to aid drainage

and help keep down moss.

Feed lawns with an autumn lawn feed, these autumn feeds go to the roots and toughen up the lawn for the

hard frosts of winter, they also help to control moss

Fruit and Vegetables Lift Onions and dry them out by putting them on the garden path for a day or so in the late autumn sun-

shine. Store them somewhere cool dry and airy to use as required.

Plant Garlic now in a sunny free draining spot, garden centres should now have the new cloves for sale.

They should also have stocks of Japanese onions which if planted now will be ready for an early crop

next June, but be quick they usually sell out very fast!

Toward the end of the month lift the last of the beetroot, carrots and potatoes but leave in parsnips and

Swedes until after the first frost this way they will develop more flavour

Sow Aquadulce broad beans, this variety will over winter as it’s hardy and therefore give you an early

crop next year. ‘Claudia’ is an improved variety

Plant of the Month Abelia grandiflora – Easy to grow plant for the back of the border growing to around 6ft but with careful

pruning in April if can be kept at around 4ft in height. The leaves are semi evergreen and have a bronze

tinge to them, masses of pale pink flowers are produced in June and continue to October. Any reasonable

soil in a light position. The variety ‘Francis Mason ‘ is smaller in habit and has brighter gold tinged

leaves.

Check out our web site for our tip of the day.. www.gardendelight.co.uk

Disclaimer – these tips are the result of many years experience in gardening however no guarantees can

be given. Remember there are principles to successful gardening but no formulas.

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September 2012 Release’s

Friday 7th September DREDD (3D) In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury

and executioner, Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) along with the rookie Judge Anderson must enter one of the city blocks alone to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Based on the iconic British comic strip from the long-running 2000AD comic, this gritty film promises to do justice to the series.

ANNA KARENINA Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley) enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky (Aaron Johnson). This big-screen adaptation of the classic Leo Tolstoy novel also features Jude Law, Kelly Macdonald & Matthew Macfadyen.

Friday 14th September PARANORMAN (3D) A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and

grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

THE SWEENEY The classic TV series hits the big screen as Ray Winstone and Ben Drew take on the iconic roles as tow hardened detectives who don`t always play by the rules – but always get results.

Friday 21st September THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET A mother and daughter move to a new town and find themselves living next door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. When the daughter (Jennifer

Lawrence) befriends the surviving son, she learns the story is far from over.

Friday 28th September RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION (3D) Alice (Milla Jovovich) fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.

THE CAMPAIGN In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zack Galifinakis), director of the

local Tourism Centre.

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Sudoku - Complete the puzzle by 15th September 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!

6 1 5 9

7 8 1

3

9 1

7 8 4 5

7 4 6

2 5

1 3 2

3 7 9

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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]

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St Philip and St James Church Proud to be British

If I were an entrepreneur and not a vicar I think I would have spent most of this year manufacturing

union jack flags and all things red, white and blue! Over the last few months we have seen union

and bunting adorning homes, businesses and schools and people everywhere have been embracing

a new found respect for our nation. The majesty of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the quirkiness

of the British humour shown at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and the national

pride exhibited in our Olympic and Paralympic athletes have reminded us that whilst we are not

perfect we have a lot to shout about. In newspaper articles, on television and radio, on Facebook

and Twitter people are declaring that they are proud to be British.

Recently I read this statement in an article: “I'm very proud to be British. I consider it an absolute

honour and a privilege to be born in a western society where we've got democracy, human rights,

the right to vote, rights for women, parliament. We have politicians, with all their faults, who battle

what they feel are injustices. As a society we have become ungrateful. We've got the NHS, we've

got an education system and we're actually quite a caring, accepting, tolerant nation” (Shazia

Awan).

We still have our issues and we still have our challenges, but today and every day I give thanks for

our nation and the many blessings we enjoy. Why not spend some time today thanking God for this

land, for its leaders and for those who represent us as ambassadors in sport, business and politics,

for the freedom we enjoy and the many blessings of being British. Rev’d Andrew Axon, St Philip and St James Church, Larkhay Road

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Hucclecote Townswomen GuildHucclecote Townswomen GuildHucclecote Townswomen GuildHucclecote Townswomen Guild

The July meeting of Hucclecote Townswomens Guild, saw another visit from Mrs Susan Marshfield, a good friend of HTG, telling us this time that “Strange Things do Happen”! and in no time at all, the room was filled with the sound of laughter, as the ‘strange things’ related by our speaker, that had happened to her turned out to be very humorous indeed-even though the events themselves weren’t funny (eg turning up to the wrong Funeral!) until the addition of the “strange things” happening at the same time made all the difference! We all enjoyed a very entertaining and mirthful evening! August 2nd saw the Fashion Show held at Hucclecote Community Centre, turn out to be a “full house”, and a very successful evening, models courtesy of HTG!, when the clothes modelled were all ‘brand names’, and all the items present were for sale on the evening at considerably reduced prices. Many thanks to everyone who supported this event, especially as proceeds from the evening are to Hucclecote Community Centre, a very worthwhile cause. The next meeting of HTG, will take place on Thursday 20th September, at 7-30pm,at Hucclecote Community Centre, when Carol Stafford will be giving us a “ Cake Demonstration” and is something to look forward to after the holidays. The Sales Table will be: Cakes!

Hucclecote Horticultural Society

By the time you read this we will have held our annual Members’ produce show, and we will

have seen just how successful we have been at beating the weather this year. I suspect that

we will have been down on potatoes and tomatoes due to the blight, which has affected a

great many of us this year, but all being well the later than usual blooming of some flowers,

and the beneficial effects of the rain on some vegetables could mean a better show than ever.

At our next meeting on 27th September we will have a speaker from Wanborough Nurseries,

who will be taking us through the herbs that we can grow, and their uses, either in cookery or

as a form of home medicine. Though herbs are sometimes the Cinderellas of the gardening

world, their potential impact on our lives is far more significant than that of either flowers or

vegetables. We are looking forward to this talk very much, complementing our earlier trip

and most enlightening trip to an amazing herb garden in Worcester.

October 25th sees an ‘in-house’ event, when we are holding a Members’ evening, with a

plant and seed swap, a bring and buy and a question and answer session at which we will

pick one anothers’ brains. [Not mine I might add....it stopped working long since!]

All meetings are at the Hucclecote Community Centre, and start at 7.30 pm. All are wel-

come: attendance and membership are not restricted to Hucclecote residents. More infor-

mation from Chris on 610694.

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HUCCLECOTE SCOUT GROUP

Summer Camp went well with a weeks hot, dry weather, which made

swimming in the sea most days very refreshing (plus gave all the Scouts a

wash). It was a Scout camp site with over 600 in camp in the New Forest, each

site being separated by trees. With 52 in camp the Explorers did a two day

hike at the start of the camp as their main project.

The many activities the Scouts did from raft building, archery, rifle

shooting, climbing, and abseiling were enjoyed by everyone. As usual we

were only on open fires with plenty of wood even though it was pallets. Scouts on their first Sum-

mer camp all passed the camp cook badge and if second camp their camper badge.

The high light of the camp was a visit to Brownsea Island where the first Scout camp was

held in 1907. The Scouts did the Baden Powel 1 challenge which followed the lines of activities

from the first camp.

The cubs held their annual Cub camp near Stroud but were not so lucky with the weather

but all enjoyed the activities and sleeping out in tents.

The next main event for the Group is the 35th annual Father and Son/Daughter camp at

Cranham over weekend of 21st to 23rd September. All money and booking should have been in

before the holiday, if you have forgot to book and want to come please phone me.

With many Beavers moving into Cubs and Cubs into Scouts there are some spare places,

please phone Terry on 521664 for more details.

SILVERDALE W.I

July saw the Silverdale W.I. holding their annual garden party and summer

social - it was a case of "if wet - indoors" as naturally it rained. However, we

had a very jolly time and the members who

had adorned themselves in their hand made hats proved to be a great success -

we had some lovely creations which culminated in Norma Hammett winning

with her hat which was highly decorated and matched her overall ensemble

perfectly.

Our president, Jean Butt, reminded members that we were not holding a meet-

ing in August but were going on an outing instead on Weds. 22nd August to

Webbs of Wychbold - for which we sincerely hope that the everlasting rain

manages to stay away for that day.

We next meet on Thursday September 20th when our speaker will be Lorraine

Parsloe with a talk entitled "Only Fools and Corsets". We meet at the

Hucclecote Methodist Church Hall, Carisbrooke Road, Hucclecote. Meeting

starts at 10 a.m. all members and visitors welcome.

Members are reminded that the competition for this month will be a flower

arrangement in a cup and saucer.

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ACCOUNTANT Accountancy & Taxation

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Add This Limited 25

Hucclecote Accounting

& Taxation Services 17

ADVERTISING The Best Of Gloucester 35

AIR CONDITIONING Charmont 9

ARCHITECT D2B Design 6

Paul Karlsson 7

ART CLASSES Local Art Classes 13

BATHROOM FITTING R Weale 24

Severn Vale Bathrooms 17

TBS Bathrooms 36

BEAUTY THERAPY Body Flair 27

Therapy Skin Treatment 21

BUILDERS SWJ Construction 14

CARAVAN CARE GL Caravan Care 31

CARPETS Sapphire Carpets 5

CHILD CARE Prickles Child Care 22

CHILDRENS PARTIES Bohemian Beads 21

CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Sweep 10

CHIROPRACTICE Chiropractic Wellness

Centre 20

COMPUTER

MAINTENANCE Cotswold Computer Medic 7

Hop 2 It 10

Gamlin Software Solutions 31

Jemtek Solutions 11

CONSERVATORIES Taylors Conservatory Care 25

DOCTORS SURGERY Hucclecote Surgery 30

DRIVEWAYS Safeway Tarmac 4

ELECTRICIAN Bright Sparks 19

Cleevely Electrical 24

Hammond Electrical 13

JB Electrical 11

JRB Electrical 6

ESTATE AGENTS Parkers 16

FIRST AID TRAINING Mena Canning 21

FITNESS Local Fitness Classes 28

Spirit Health Club 20

FLOORING Kingfisher Flooring 2

S P Dixon 14

GARDENING Garden Delight 22,23

Just a Mow 19

Lawn Man 8

LMS 9

GREEN GROCERS Petals 22

KITCHEN & BATHROOMS Beaven Installations 4

TBS Kitchens 36

LANDSCAPING Abbeydale Landscapes 9

Grants Landscaping 8

LOFT LADDERS Elite Loft Ladders 10

MASSAGE THERAPIST Remedial Sports Therapy 20

OVEN CLEANERS Oven Busters 10

PETCARE Abbey Pet Care 29

Fit n Furry 13

Nails and Tails 29

PLUMBING & HEATING A M Nelmes 24

Easy Plumbing 8

Charmont 9

Glevum Heating 1

The Gas Man 18

N T Boothroyd 15

PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE Dave Stevens 12

Senior Services 25

SHEDS Master Sheds 18

SOLICITORS Dee and Griffin 16

SPRAY TAN Fantastic Tan 13

TAXIS A & L Taxis 15

VETS Hucclecote Pets & Vets 15

WINDOW REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear 15

Elements 18

Glassfix Glazing 18

Longlevens Window Repair 24

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