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Casino 3 seater sofa(TS grade leather)Normally £1149

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WEDNESDAYStisted Village Hall, Rectory Road, Stisted, Braintree, CM77 8AL09:45 - 11:15 am (Slim & Aerobics)

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THURSDAYGreat Bardfield Town Hall, High Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SA09:30 - 11:00 am (Slim & Aerobics)

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seat fantastic cond inc instr cost over £300, will accept £60, Mothercare 2-Way Blue baby carrier suitable from newborn to 12kg £5, Britax Adj Childrens car seat vgc blue to fit 9mths-4yrs £15 ono Tel: 01376 346633White Cot Bed ex cond inc matress if required £65, M&P Rocking Caterpillar ride-on with soft fabric, solid wood frame & handgrips ex cond £25 Tel: 01376 335202 or 07949 165494Baby Bath £5, Bag of baby girl autumn/winter clothes 3-6mths £15, 6-9mths £15 Tel: 07950 448845Mothercare Trenton Deluxe pram & pushchair travel system with car-seat, mocha vgc £50 ono, Ikea Pine Cot gc £30 ono Tel: 07432 302224Build a Bear teddy with 8 girl bear outfits, teddy sized bed-ding set & Hello Kitty soft armchair vgc £30 ono, 6x Boy Build a Bear outfits plus shoes & skateboard set £25 ono Tel: 01376 341533Fisher Price Miracles & Milestones playful puppy overhead gym with dangling toys for small babies, immac cond with orig box £20 Tel: 01371 873645 Maxi Cosi Priori side protection system car seat, cap-puchino, forward facing, 9-18kg ex cond £30, Mothercare Travel Cot navy with carry case ex cond £15, Lge Bag of Mega Bloc building bricks, approx 150pc inc Winnie Pooh & Night Garden sets £10 Tel: 01376 339957M&P Highchair £12.50 ono, Pine Cotbed & mattress £40

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Hand-carved British turkeyBraised British beef slowly cooked

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Jersey clotted cream cheesecake VChocolate truffle torte

Adult 2 courses £14.95 Child (aged 12 or under) 2 courses £8.95

Adult 3 courses £16.95 Child (aged 12 or under) 3 courses £9.95

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Telephone: 01376 321401

Festive Menu

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Call 7 days a week 8’ til 8’

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ono both items vgc, only used at grandmas Tel: 01376 327019Graco Quattro Tour travel system beige/cream vgc inc buggy, carrycot, footmuff, carseat & base, change bag & r/c £85, Lascal Buggyboard vgc £35 Tel: 01376 323509

bedroomMemory Foam Pillow brand new, boxed £5 Tel: 07985 9132522x Sliderobe Style mirrored doors with track H2.4m W1.2m £100 ono Tel: 07909 563419Double Bed frame £25 Tel: 07969 0121982-Door Wardrobe beech effect with 1-mirrored door & 2-drawers £25, Pine Slatted single bed frame £20, Laura Ashley 2-door childrens wardrobe & matching storage unit with 3-drawers & cupboard in cream £50 for both Tel: 07814 219794Girls/Childs Highsleeper bed with under desk area & built in wardrobe, door colour pink ex cond £85 ovno Tel: 01376 330667Double Mattress gc £20 Tel: 07968 0080532x Pine Distressed painted white bedside cabinets, cupboard & recess not drawers £20 ono, Pine Knee-Hole dressing table with 3-drawers, fronts painted in grey, rest antique waxed £45 ono Tel: 07854 341444

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Tel: 01376 520746 or07595 868944

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Established 1998


Bed Myers 4ft divan used as guest bed £50 ono Tel: 01376 341822

bicyclesRayleigh Nitro mountain bike 26” wheels 19/20” frame 10-gears vgc £25 Tel: 01376 553591 or 07850 561702Scorpion BMX gc 1yr old £50, Mens/Boys Mountain Bike £15 Tel: 01376 325295Childs Pink bike suit 3-5yrs £8 Tel: 07527 760845

caravan/campingSunncamp Scenic 2 Porch awning £30 Tel: 01376 344304 or 07505 0266074-Man Tent £40, Fiat Ducato Motorhome ’85 5-berth, 23ft long £7,000 Tel: 07985 913252Eurohike 3-Man Tent used once £25 ono, 6-Man Tent used 4 times £25 ono, 8-Man Vango Tent used twice £125 ono, Blue Folding camping table £12 ono, Camping Kitchen Stand used once, 2-work surfaces & 1x shelf all in zip-up bag vgc £25 ono, Selection of Camping cooking utensils billy cans/kettle/plates/mugs etc £30 the lot Tel: 07909 563419Aztec Cantera 12-man 4-bedroom & center area tent, used 4

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• Water softeners and filters supplied and fitted• Most makes of water softeners serviced and

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If you are fed up with cleaning your bath and basinevery time you use them and want to keep yoursanitaryware as clean and shiny as the day it wasinstalled, call us today for a free quotation.

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clothingAmanda Wyatt Wedding Dress & tiara size 12/14 £350 Tel: 07769 826664Genuine Ugg choc/toast Kensington biker sheepskin oiled leather boots size 5½ vgc £149, Genuine Ugg Australia sundance II tall chestnut boots size 6 vgc £149, Genuine Ugg Classic short chestnut size 5½ vgc £99, G-Star Biker Boots ladies size 5½ nubuck, new £95, Ugg Ladies Scuffette II brown express mules slippers size 5½ vgc £40 Tel: 07513 031010Mens Jeff Banks designer coat new, unworn, brown, small £20 ono, Mens Reebok Trainers classic still boxed size 9½ £20 ono, Mens Paul Smith designer crew-neck sweater, new unworn, grey, medium, cost £139, will accept £60 ono Tel: 07565 967574Ladies Grey converse trainers size 6 worn twice £25 Tel: 07790 509197Bag of Baby boy clothes aged 0-12mths between 50p-£1 each, Mens Dark blue suit jacket 40”S trousers W36” L28” £6, Mens Black Suit jacket 40”S trousers W36” L28” £6, Mens Blue Golf jacket C40” with matching over-trou-sers £6, Mens Motorcycle black leather trousers W34” £12 Tel: 01376 323335

Genuine Tan Leather Handbag with silk interior & attached zipped purse & zip on back of bag cost £55 as new will ac-cept £15 Tel: 01376 324864Vintage Ladies 1979 sheepskin 3/4 length coat dark brown size 12, original invoice £45, 2x Barbour Jackets both with detachable hood, ladies navy blue size 12 & mans green with detachable fur lining C38” £12 each Tel: 01376 322644Roman Orginals strapless full length evening dress black with gold band at top & gold lacing on back £30 ono, Ro-man Orginals strapless full length evening dress in deep red with short deep red jacket £30 ono Tel: 07703 100484

collectablesRoyal Doulton Figures ‘Daydreams’ & ‘Good Friends’ ex cond £65 each Tel: 01376 324690

computer/office17” Dell Monitor LCD flat panel E173FP £30 Tel: 01376 322625Brother TN2005 Toner cartridge boxed, unopened for printer HL2035, 2037, 2037E £30 Tel: 01376 322625

We can:• Install new bathroom suites including a complete tiling service• Offer a complete solution to special needs showering & bathing• Carry out all plumbing & central heating emergiencies & repairs.• Install & maintain boilers, cylinders & radiators.

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Everyone is welcome in our showroom

You’ll find the best products in our showroom and all the advice and support you require. We also have a large well-equipped workshop manned by fully trained experienced technicians.

Call in and see for yourself

Rayne Road, Braintree CM7 2QS Tel 01376 321144

[email protected]

Where you can buy with confidence

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• Garden Machinery• Garden Products• Outdoor Clothing• BBQs and Patio Heaters• Tools and DIY

Free Parking

Opening TimesMon-Fri 8am to 5.30pm

Sat 8am to 4pm


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Edward Walker Carpets offers the customer a vast array of sampling for carpets, vinyls and laminates, with a

measuring and fitting service included.

The showroom is easily located just a two minute walk from the George Yard Shopping

Centre & multi-storey car park. Alternatively, if you cannot get to the shop, a

home selection service is provided.

So, whatever the job, however big or small there will be plenty of choice at

Edward Walker Carpets.

1 Sandpit Lane, Braintree Essex CM7 1LY

Tel: 01376 334970From Dec 1 Please note

new Shop Opening Hours:Mon – Sat 9.00 – 5.00

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The Street, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex. CO9 1IP

Tel: 01787 474016mark@thekingsheadgosfield.co.ukwww.thekingsheadgosfield.co.uk

Party MenuAvailable Mon. to Sat. anytime

12pm to 6pm Sundays

Starter

Cream of butternut squash soupPork & apricot terrine

Lemon grass scented crayfish tails Tartlet filled with wild mushrooms

Main Course

Roast Norfolk turkeyPan-seared supreme of salmon

Char-grilled pork steakCelery, caramelised onion & blue

cheese filo parcel

All these dishes will be served with roast & buttered new potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas puddingChocolate orange baked ricotta

cheesecakeLemon posset

Stilton & brie cheese plate

Freshly ground coffee, mince pies, panforte

£23.50 per adult

(Children’s portions of the above or call to discuss alternatives £15) £10 per guest non-refundable

deposit required 14 days prior to visit

Black Tie & Cocktail dresses optional

New Years Eve Dinner& Cocktail Party

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Live Music from 8 p.m. til midnight

Midnight chimes & Auld Langs syne

The Street, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex. CO9 1IP

Tel: 01787 474016mark@thekingsheadgosfield.co.ukwww.thekingsheadgosfield.co.uk

Party MenuAvailable Mon. to Sat. anytime

12pm to 6pm Sundays

Starter

Cream of butternut squash soupPork & apricot terrine

Lemon grass scented crayfish tails Tartlet filled with wild mushrooms

Main Course

Roast Norfolk turkeyPan-seared supreme of salmon

Char-grilled pork steakCelery, caramelised onion & blue

cheese filo parcel

All these dishes will be served with roast & buttered new potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas puddingChocolate orange baked ricotta

cheesecakeLemon posset

Stilton & brie cheese plate

Freshly ground coffee, mince pies, panforte

£23.50 per adult

(Children’s portions of the above or call to discuss alternatives £15) £10 per guest non-refundable

deposit required 14 days prior to visit

Black Tie & Cocktail dresses optional

New Years Eve Dinner& Cocktail Party

To Start

To Refresh

The Main Event

Naughty but nice!

The

Kings Head At Gosfield

Vi s i t o u r We b s i t e o r R i n g f o r D e t a i l s

Book NOW!

Christmas Day Menu 6 course meal £65 per AdultChildren £40 subject to age & requirements, to be paid in full by November 30th 2012

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CARPENTRYSERVICES

TONY PHIPPS For a free quote

07894 827702 DOORS ⋄ KITCHENS ⋄ FLOORS ⋄ DECKING AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY

[email protected]

Tel: 01787 223658 / 07976 902937

Five Bells @ Colne Engaine� New owners of the Lion in Earls Colne,

opening in January 2013!

� Wide selection of Craft Ales & our own Visor Lager on tap

� We bake, butcher, cure, preserve & pickle on the premises

� Groups of walkers & cyclists welcome

� HD Sports offering coverage of many sporting events

� Friday Night Live & Sunday Lunchtime Lounge Music (see website)

� Book your Christmas Party!

7 Mill Lane, Colne Engaine, CO6 2HYT. 01787 224166 - www.fivebells.net - [email protected]

A fantastic place to eat, drink, listen to music, watchsport and soak up the scenery over the Colne Valley

‘Community Pub of the Year 2011-2012’

Tel: 01787 223658Mobile: 07976 902937

www.alectrix.com

“No job too small,call today”

www.alectrix.com

� All Domestic Installations� Inspection and Testing� Design, Installation and maintenance� Industrial and Commercial� Data Cabling and CCTV Installation� Pubs and Clubs� Farm Maintenance� Air Conditioning

Five Bells @ Colne Engaine� New owners of the Lion in Earls Colne,

opening in January 2013!

� Wide selection of Craft Ales & our own Visor Lager on tap

� We bake, butcher, cure, preserve & pickle on the premises

� Groups of walkers & cyclists welcome

� HD Sports offering coverage of many sporting events

� Friday Night Live & Sunday Lunchtime Lounge Music (see website)

� Book your Christmas Party!

7 Mill Lane, Colne Engaine, CO6 2HYT. 01787 224166 - www.fivebells.net - [email protected]

A fantastic place to eat, drink, listen to music, watchsport and soak up the scenery over the Colne Valley

‘Community Pub of the Year 2011-2012’

Tel: 01787 223658Mobile: 07976 902937

www.alectrix.com

“No job too small,call today”

www.alectrix.com

� All Domestic Installations� Inspection and Testing� Design, Installation and maintenance� Industrial and Commercial� Data Cabling and CCTV Installation� Pubs and Clubs� Farm Maintenance� Air Conditioning

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS“No Job too

Small Call today”

www.alectrix.com

All Domestic InstallationsInspection &TestingDesign, installation maintenanceIndustrial & CommercialData cabling & CCTV InstallationPubs & Clubs & Air ConditioningFarm Maintenance

Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS • 1716 • BITS & BOBS • Tel: 01787 478878 Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS • 17

MARK THE SPARkkeeps you out of the Dark!

FOR ALL yOUR ELECtRICAL REqUIREmENtS.• Part P Registered •

01376 331155 / 07910 [email protected]

Trevor JoslinProperty MaintenanceCoving •Plastering • Dry Lining

• Painting and Decorating73 Church Lane, Braintree Essex CM7 5SD

Tel: 01376 325205

Painting & Decorating Services25 Years Experience

•Interior & Exterior • Wallcoverings• Free Estimates

Call Daren onTel: 01376 339017 Mob: 07941 136117

References Available Liability Insured

D.A. BRISTOWAll Aspects Of Tree SurgeryDaniel CummingsNPTC QualifiedTree Surgeon

Crown Reduction & Re-Shaping, Pruning & Thinning, Tree Removal Hedge & Shrub Trimming

,

www.maestrotreeservices.co.uk

BR INTREE ALL-DECSA Decorating & Building Services

•Private & Commercial Work undertaken•Full Internal/External Decorating Walls, Patios,Extensions, Kitchen Fitting, Fascias/Soffits Windows, Doors, Fencing etc...•Public Liability Insurance up to £2 million

Tel: 01376 329329 Mob: 07796 147527

Decorating• Interior/Exterior

• Paper Hanging • Tidy Up• Complete Decorating Service

For a Free Quote and Advice Please call Mike 07904287579

S T TilingCeramic, Porcelain and all Stones

Clean and Reliable ServiceFully Insured and all Work Guaranteed

Professional Tiling Services

5%discountwith this ad

Tel 01376 343889or 07814 366625


T: 01376 584801M:07709 049911

Pride of PlacePainting • Decorating • General Maintanance • Private and Commercial Respectful of Property • OAP Discount Security Vetted • Fully Insured • Reliability Guaranteed

Aerial & Satellite Specialists

T/V/FM/DAB Aerial SatelliteInstallations, Repairs & Upgrades Plasma Installations. Est 1993Free Estimates, Senior Citizen DiscountWorks Guaranteed, Family Business

0800 064 2202

Winner of CAI Company of the Year Award, 2011

www.global-systems.com

Tel: 01787 269711 / 07902 216069

07527325206

essential plastering services

Call Darren for a clean reliable & professional plastering service.

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REPAIRS!K.S. APPLIANCES

NO CALL OUT CHARGEWe Repair, Service & Sell New and

Re-Conditioned Washing Machines, Cookers, FridgesFreezers, Tumble Dryers & Dishwashers

Saturday Call Out

01245 225472

ELECTRICIAN

01376 32401307985186586

Industrial,Commercial, Domestic

RewiringKitchens & Bathrooms

Part P ApprovedFree Quotations &

AdviceAll work Fully

Insured,Tested and Certified

WRENCH & CORing Nick on

working for electrical safetyACCURACY OF TEST INSTRUMENTSDomestic Installers have a responsibility to ensure the accuracy and consistency of test instruments used to carry out the range of measurements required by BS 7671 for certification purposes. They should therefore already have in place an effective system which enables them to confirm the continuing accuracy and consistency of all test instruments used for certification and reporting purposes.

NICEIC Engineers will check the effectiveness of the system each installer has in place to ensure the accuracy and consistency of their test instruments. These checks will be in addition to the checks already made of the suitability of test instruments to carry out the range of tests required by BS 7671.

There are a number of alternatives for such control systems, including:

• Maintaining records of the formal calibration/re-calibration of test instruments as recommended by the instrument manufacturers, supported by calibration certificates issued by recognised organisations with measurements traceable to national standards.

Certificates issued by UKAS accredited laboratories are preferable.

NICEIC recommend more frequent checks as detailed below to ensure continuing accuracy and consistency.

• Maintaining records over time of comparative cross-checks with other test instruments used by the business*.

• Maintaining records over time of measurements of the

characteristics of designated reference circuits or devices. For example, the consistency of continuity, insulation resistance and earth electrode test instruments could be checked against a proprietary resistance box or a set of suitable resistors. Earth fault loop impedance test instruments could be checked by carrying out tests on a designated socket-outlet (on a non-RCD protected circuit) in the contractor’s office. RCD test instruments could be checked by carrying out tests on an RCD unit plugged into the designated socket-outlet*.

NICEIC recommends all systems start from formal calibration. As already required by the NICEIC, each test instrument used by the business should be clearly and uniquely identified for record and traceability purposes.

If an installer is unable to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the NICEIC Engineer that an effective control system is in place which ensures the continuing accuracy and consistency of the test instruments used to carry out the tests required by BS 7671, the NICEIC Engineer will record a non-compliance in the Assessment Report.

An example of a test instrument accuracy record is shown overleaf.

*These systems can only provide a measure of confidence in the consistency of test measurements over time. The accuracy of each test instrument will need to be confirmed before any reliance can be placed in such systems. It should be noted that new or repaired test instruments may not be supplied with calibration certificates unless specifically requested.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NICEIC DOMESTIC INSTALLERS AND SCHEME APPLICANTS

[email protected]

All Carpentry Work UndertakenFitted Kitchens - Property Maintenance

Wooden Out-Buildings - Roofing & RepairsPatios and Decking - Flat Roofing - Fencing

Painting & Decorating - Patio and Drive Cleaning

T: 01376 321685 M: 07768914172

S RAYNER CARPENTER & JOINER

Susanne 01376 33124707962021395

Garden Maintenance

Gardens Maintainedthrough a ladies eye

Experienced Reliable

T:01787 221506 M: 07941463104

FRANKLINS

0796033780801376 528668

PluMBIng & TIlIng• Bathroom & Kitchen Fitted • Wall & Floor Tiling

• 25yrs Experience •Competitive Rates


R J Plastering& General Building

Specialising in SkimmingQuality Painter & Decorator

Tiler & General Building Work

Ron Mobile07984 964 120

Jason Mobile07936 400 375

Tel: 01621 815212www.rjbuildingservices.moonfruit.com

01376 551103/01376 34871407714737897/07715081379

J&KBuilders, Property Maintenance

Painting & Decorating etc

Go to: www.jandkpropertyservices.co.uk

ServicesProperty The Sewing Room

Call Elaine 07708 600478Located in Halstead

www.elainessewingroom.co.uk

Alterations, BridalMade to Measure


0796033780801376 528668


BRITANNIA LANDSCAPEST: 01376 785714

M: 07733589664Specialists in all Tree Work

Topped-Pruned-ShapedRoots Removed

Fencing - Drives - Patios

PLANS DRAWN

Planning applications, Building Regs, Designs, Domestic extensions, Retail Layouts/Shopfits,

Hotels, Offices, Budgets, Feasibility studies, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Tender documents, Professional Advice

Tel: 01376 335032Mob: 07836 279703

L.A. BUILDERSBUILDING CONTRACTORS

Carpentry Extensions Renovations Bathrooms

and more..................07771537540 (01376) 328068

• Bespoke Furniture •Mouldings Machined to Order

Door Frames • Doors • Windows

City and Guilds trained• Free Quotations

J’s Joinery• Over 20 years experience •

Mobile: 07766643962 Tel: 01376 320935

little sparklewindow cleaning contact Peter at

[email protected] phone

evenings 01376342334daytime 07534968695

don’t forget to ask about fascias and gutter cleaning

Web: www.dry-carpet-cleaning.co.uk - Email: [email protected]

The Sewing Room

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PLUMBER - ELECTRICIAN

Mike Pomeroy, 19 Gatekeeper close, Braintree. CM7 1WU

PDF format advert for 1/6th as discussed with Jane 29/07/2011

CALLMIKE

07711160477Heating & hot water systems , gravity

& pressurised systems. Immersion heaters, pumped showers.

Existing systems overhauled & set up efficiently to reduce cold spots & your

fuel bills.17th Edition Electrican & BPEC

Pressurised water system qualified.40 years experience.

• Emergency leaks, drainage & burst pipes• Bathroom installations, tiling, supply &

repair of showers.• Cylinders, hot water, cold water, toilets,

taps, tanks, ball valves, radiators,pumps & the kitchen sink!

• Boiler servicing & breakdowns• Landlords certification• LPG• Cookers• Water heaters• Unvented systems• Gas installations & • Gas installations & testing

Gasand

Heating

Telephone: 01787 221787Mobile: 07918 195393

Full centralheating systems

Estimates& advice

Every type of plumbing covered!All work guaranteed!

Fast - Friendly - Reliable - Affordable

Nocall-outcharge

callnow 01787 478857home/office on-site pc maintenance & support7 Days a Week - including Evenings & Weekends

BnB-SixthHALSTEAD-260710.indd 1 7/25/2010 11:57:15 PMA.G. GLASS (Proprietor A.J.Gill)

22 Benfield Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 3YSFax-Tel: 01376 323700

SUPPLIERS + INSTALLERS OFUPVC WINDOWS & DOORS

• Misted units replaced• Emergency repairs• Glass cut while-u-wait• Safety glass• Shop fronts• Mirrors & shelving• Fascias, soffits & guttering

Visit our sHoWroom

& GLAZING

The Personal

Touch of

a Family

Business

Registered Company

Curtis JonesCLAIM YOUR CIS REBATE

Accountancy Services

01376 533974 (day time)07966 945651(evenings)

Self Assessment and Tax ReturnsFriendly service specialising in

Personal and Business Tax, Bookkeeping, CIS & Payroll

www.curtis-jones.co.uk

(01787) 222 950Hungary Hall,Colne Engaine,Colchester Essex.

COLNE SKIPS• 2,3,4,6,8,12 Cubic Yards Waste skips •

• 20-40 roll on roll off Containers •• sand • Ballast • Crushed Hardcore • topsoil •

• stones at Competitive Prices •

Prompt Delivery &

Collection



Audi A4t Sport 1.8 2002 blue 100k new cat front pads & tyres water pump cam belt immac inside & out fsh will sell with all service parts running fully Tel: 07936 272788X-Reg Silver Ford Fiesta LX 1.25, 62,000 miles, a/c, CD player, tax to Feb 13, MOT to Jan 13 £995 ono Tel: 07736 944133

d i y5ft Oval Thick table felt gc £5 Tel: 01376 3231744x Rolls 200mm Rockwool insulation 3.7m sq coverage, new £20, Icos M3080 Boiler parts, various prices, some brand new in box Tel: 07909 563419Approx 200x 1950’s red roof tiles, some corner bonnets £50 ono Tel: 07854 341444Chrome Bath Towel Rail W20” H40” gc £30, Georigan French Doors white pvc W1200mm H2070mm gc £90 Tel: 01376 34073140litre Bags of kindling wood £5, 1-Ton Builders bag of wood, ideal for wood burners etc £20 Tel: 01376 550456Various Engineering Tools Tel: 01376 340546 for details & prices

Ovenclean will transform your oven andput the sparkle back into your kitchen!

● Hobs● Ranges● Microwaves● AGA’s

● Ovens● Grills● Extractors● BBQ’s

Call today to book your oven clean

0800 840 7127www.ovenclean.com

Local, Friendly

Professional, ReliableFully Insured

Eco-friendly cleaning

No fumes - No mess - No bother

Call Pete Wilkins on 07814 381 594or 0800 840 7127

electricalFrister Overlocker £200 Tel: 07985 913252Teac Music Unit transfer vinyl records to CD ex cond £120 Tel: 01376 341921Fortec Star Digital satellite receiver, 80cm dish, diseqc 1.2 motorised H-H motor, complete system £100 the lot Tel: 01376 339948Floor Standing heavy chrome 5-arm lamp, over 6ft adj heads, chrome rusty, cost over £200 will accept £30 ovno Tel: 07881 226056Warfedale Programme 300.5 75w speakers used but great cond £10 each, Henry Hoover gc £35 Tel: 07909 563419Tall Silver Lamp with long cream shade partly damaged can be replaced £5 Tel: 01376 323335 Morphy Richards Storm Light vacuum cleaner, cleans any floor or carpet, inc all attachments, 8m of flex, light weight, black, brilliant cond £20 Tel: 01376 345996 after 5pmPanasonic DMR-EX75EB DVD/Freeview recorder with re-mote controller & instr booklet £25 Tel: 07778 033229 evesPortable Air conditioning unit £50, Dehumidifier £40 Tel: 07931 664363Dimplex Wall Mounted Radiator with timer as new £15 Tel: 01376 324864Bush Programmable Video Recorder & remote control £5

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Call: 07711 486 263

HOST FAMILIES WANTED!Earn a good supplementary income as a Host Family to children aged 12-17 years that visit England for a short stay to improve their Eng-lish. You provide hospitability but children are

out all day visiting places of interests. No disruption to your family life.

Good rates of payFrequent short 2-4 night staysSet your own earning targets

Children out all day – no disruption to your family life

E: [email protected]

ROY’SNew and Old - Bought & Sold

ALL TYPES OF GOOD, CLEAN FURNITURE PURCHASED

HOUSE CLEARANCES

Good Prices Paid/Single Items ConsideredSAME DAY SERVICE/All Areas Covered

•Removals Undertaken•

01376 551655/32512807798 553591

THE TIDY GARDENERGeneral Gardening Services

Lawn mowingLawns treated and scarified

Hedge CuttingPre - winter tidy up

Call Daniel onT: 01376 538151,

M: (07748) 142023

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SCUFFS, SCRATCHES, DENTS OR DAMAGED ALLOYS ?

Repaired in hours not days

FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE

Contact Glenn Hale on07779 389 268 01245 440 080

Email:[email protected]

P

THE PROFESSIONAL MOBILE AUTO PAINT REPAIRS IN ESSEXHOME OR WORK WE COME TO YOU

PP

PPP

Bumper scuffs & repairs

Kerbed alloy wheel repairs

Wing mirror casing repairs

Paintwork repairs

Vandal scratches

Minor dent repairs

Save upto

50%Compared to

bodyshop costs

your local & independent car body repair specialist

HeadStrong HairdressingSPECIAL OFFER

Receive a Free File & Paint With every colour Throughout October

For an appointment Ring:

01376 322204or Mob: 07534 626766

Visit website: www.hshairdressing.co.uk

ono, Sky Digibox & remote control no wires inc £8, Sky+ Digibox wires inc £8 Tel: 01376 346633Whirlpool AWO/D 6727 washing machine 2yrs old cost £289, will accept £135, E’On plug in energy monitor, unboxed £5 Tel: 07968 008053 Bose Companion 5 speaker system ex cond inc all leads, manual & original box £200 Tel: 01376 320469Upright, Chrome metal fan adj height £20 Tel: 07527 760845

furnitureRound Pine Table & 4x chairs £25, Beech Display Cabinet top glass doors & shelves, bottom solid doors & 1x shelf £40 Tel: 07821 276901

Set of 4 bronze & gold painted ornate metal chairs with padded cushions & matching round glass top table vgc £87, New 3-Seater real leather sofa with removable cush-ions ivory colour £400, Tel: 01376 323335Stylish Mirrored bathroom cabinet white unused purchased from Bathstore cost £199, will accept £50 Tel: 07931 664363Coffee Table black L90cm W45cm H37cm £5 Tel: 01376 322625Yew Wood Music Centre cabinet H38” W19” ex cond £30 Tel: 01376 3443772-Seater Brown leather sofa vgc £120 Tel: 07814 219794Dark Wood Coffee Table 100x46x38cm gc but not perfect viewing recommended £10 ono Tel: 01376 346633Contemporary 2-Seater cream cotton cover sofa vgc £100 ono, Glass & Chrome 3-shelf TV stand £30 Tel: 01376 528212

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Let your feet do the talking!Do you have a

Callus - Corn - Fungal InfectionIngrowing Nails - Thickened Nail - Verruca

Do your toe or finger nails need cutting?(MAFHP , MCFHP)

Registered Member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals & Member of the Open College of Foot Health Professionals

Call Carla T : 0788426 50 26

Instruments are sterilized by AUTOCLAVEManicure/Pedicure Waxing and

Tinting Available

Walking On AirFoot HealthProfessional Care

L A HAIR DESIGN

07956 493274

FREELANCE HAIR STYLISTQuality Hairdressing in the comfort of your own home

Former Salon-based Senior Stylist

25 yrs experience Call Lesley On:

Now coveringBraintree

Ex Demo and NewMobility Scooters

Call at our showroom or arrange a home visitUnit F, Dutch Nursery, West St

Coggeshall Essex CO6 1NT

Vegas foldup scooter

01376561312



Tel : 01376 345389 Mob : 07739 178036

www.dclandscapes.net

D. C. BUILDING & LANDSCAPESThe Complete Design & Build Service

A professional family run company Block Paving • Fencing • Turfing • Patios

• Specialising in Natural Stone (Granite, Slate & Sandstone)• Hard & Soft Wood Decking • Pergolas

• Brickwork• Building Maintenance

All Work Guaranteed. Please ask to see our full colour portfolio or view our websiteSpecialist Planning Permission Free Block Paving

Antique Cream table with drawer 52x32cm £25, Antique Cream round table 58cm diameter Tel: 01376 550456TV Stand smoked glass modern £25 ono Tel: 01376 341822Solid Pine Writing bureau desk with underneath storage & leather writing lid gc £40 ono Tel: 01376 331533Wooden Swivel Chair with back & seat cushions vgc £20 Tel: 07527 760845

gardenFlymo Compact 330 Hover mower vgc £30, Flymo Venturer 370 wheels & roller, grass collection box vgc £50, Performance Garden blower £10, 6-10’ Acrow Prop £10, Pressure Washer with lance & 2x different brushes, internal soap dispenser £40, Electric Garden strimmer £7.50 Tel: 07909 563419Ryobi 18v re-chargeable hedge trimmer 50cm cut com-plete with charger vgc £30 Tel: 01376 3312472x Terracotta wall planters shell design £12 the pair, Ter-racotta Pot patterned with rough brown glaze dia W12” H18” £3, Pair of Grey garden sun beds £50 Tel: 01376 323335Flymo Leaf collector/blower £20, Teak Garden furniture, round table & 6x reclining chairs with cushions & match-ing parasol vgc cost £1200, will accept £200 Tel: 07931

664363Childs Garden swing seat, sits 2 up to 5yrs, green & yellow with orange fabric canopy £20, 2x Pink Childrens plastic chairs up to 5yrs £10 pair Tel: 07527 750845Morris Ground Force 2 stroke oil universal 3x5litters £20 each Tel: 01376 567863

health/beautySunbed White plastic adj back & feet £10 Tel: 01376 322625

KitchenPizza Oven Xpress pizza up to 12” pizzas, boxed £18 Tel: 01376 3226252x Lead Crystal Decanters unused £10 each ono Tel: 01376 323174Stainless Steel Cooker Hood 600mm wide with chimney 2yrs old £30 ono, Salton Cooker 2-rings & oven with grill vgc £50 ono, Slow Cooker £5 ono Tel: 07909 56341948-Pc Unused Set of Silver-plate cutlery in green baize not canteen, pristine cond £50 ono Tel: 01376 551315Large Black marble effect worktop/breakfast bar double edged, new, still wrapped 900mm x 2400mm £20 Tel:

THE FAMILY LANDSCAPE COMPANY

Tel: 01376 529193 Mobile: 07788560267

Large range of Natural and Composite Paving Block Paving, Brickwork, Ponds & Water Features

Decking , Turfing, Fencing, ShedsPergolas , Planting, Low maintenance gardens

A family run local business recommended throughout EssexYOUR IDEAS BROUGHT TO LIFE

We will endeavour to match any like for like quotation.Full Portfolio, Testimonials and Garden Designs Available.

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ACORN BLINDS(Essex Ltd) 01371 851208

All Types of Blinds & AwningsWe now do Curtains Poles & Tracks

Very competitive prices

Choose blinds in the comfort of your own home Family Run Business

[email protected] www.acornblinds-essex.co.uk,

Call 7 Days a week 9am - 8pm



01371 851208

[email protected] www.acornblinds-essex.co.uk,

07931 664363Pasta Saucepan with drainer insert, capacity approx 5ltrs £10, Microwave Rice cooker £5 Tel: 01376 3286272x China Coffee pots gc £40 each ono Tel: 01376 323681Electrolux Electric single, white, built in oven ex cond & gwo £20 Tel: 07784 445884Cooker Double Oven with ceramic hob new world e60 brand new £200 ono Tel: 07581 388469

miscellaneousPentax Espio 115v Camera as new £20 Tel: 01376 323174Wheelchair vgc £100 ono Tel: 01376 323105Pair of Fencing Swords not original £20 Tel: 07881 226056Vileda Rotary Airers 1x 4-arm £20 & 1x 3-arm £15 Tel: 07909 563419Turkish Copper & silver handcraft vase £20, Engraved Ornate white metal tray £24, 3-Glass Shades ivory ceiling light fitting £28 Tel: 01376 323335Wide Greek Key design ring set with 8x cut-diamonds, 97 stones, white gold, hallmarked 9ct gold, size N, never worn, comes with a heart shape red velvet box cost over £1,000, will accept £600 ono Tel: 01376 323681Sony Digital Camera Cyber-shot 3.2mega pixels DSC-P71 £30 ono Tel: 07906 118022

www.traditionalwoodcraft.co.uk01376 329794 • 07970 390520

Visit Our Showroom 17 Brunwin Road, Rayne Braintree, Essex Cm77 6BU

• 30 years experience in fitted kitchens• Traditional to modern designs• Personal & friendly service• Made to measure replacement doors • All carcasses of rigid construction

• Full range of leading makes of appliances• We operate a deposit guarantee administered by the Consumer Protection Association (terms and conditions apply). • All major credit and debit cards accepted

Quality Kitchens at Competitive prices

6x Various Parchment Craft Books all 6 for £20 or £3.50 each Tel: 01376 340546

music, leisure & booKsHistory of Rock vols1-20 vinyl double albums ex cond £40 Tel: 01376 341921Keyboard Stand X-shaped, folds away £10 Tel: 01376 322625Disco Lamp sound activated acoustic lamp, lge mushroom shaped by Soundlab £40 Tel: 01376 322627Drum Kit needs one skin repaired £15 Tel: 07769 826664Fidelity Record Player C1970’s with 20x History of Rock double vinyl albums ex cond £60 or £35 for either Tel: 01376 341921All 10 series of Friends on video, plus a Friends rucksack £free Tel: 01376 323681Harry Potter Books 1-6, 1-3 paperback, 4-6 hardback ex cond £55 ono Tel: 07585 905065Young Chang Piano ex cond good starter piano £850 ono Tel: 07781 6887310Various GCSE revision guides inc German, French with workbook & CD, English, Science etc £2 each, Acoustic Guitar gc with case, tutorial DVD £30 ono, Small Electric

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“SERVING BRAINTREE AND DISTRICT FOR 33 YEARS”

BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME. HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT. FIXED FARES OVER 10 MILES. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES. 4, 6, 8 SEAT PASSENGER TAVEL. ONLINE BOOKING AND PAYMENT. PENSIONERS TRAVEL TOKENS AVAILABLE. PENSIONERS LOYALTY CARDS. AIRPORTS, SEA PORTS, RAILWAY STATIONS. WEDDINGS, NIGHTCLUBS, RACE DAYS. FREEPHONES AT MORRISONS, TESCOS TOWN

CENTRE, TESCOS MARKS FARM, SAINSBURYS. LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE UNIFORMED DRIVERS, LADY DRIVERS.

BRAINTREE’S PREMIER

TAXI COMPANY

To contact us Tel 01376 334455 Email [email protected]

www.yelotaxi.co.uk

AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM

AIRPORT 4 SEAT 6/8 SEAT STANSTED £21 £32 SOUTHEND £39 £59 GATWICK £90 £110 HEATHROW £95 £120 LONDON CITY £65 £85 LUTON £80 £100

NO SURCHARGE FOR WEEKENDS OR NIGHTS BABY SEATS STORED UNTIL YOU RETURN ALL TUNNEL AND TOLL FEES INCLUDED COMPANY ACCOUNTS WELCOME CREDIT CARDS AND PAYPAL ACCEPTED

CALL NOW FOR A FIXED QUOTATION

BRAINTREE’S PREMIER TAXI COMPANY

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM

AIRPORT 4 SEAT 6/8 SEAT STANSTED £21 £32 SOUTHEND £39 £59 GATWICK £90 £110 HEATHROW £95 £120 LONDON CITY £65 £85 LUTON £80 £100

NO SURCHARGE FOR WEEKENDS OR NIGHTS BABY SEATS STORED UNTIL YOU RETURN ALL TUNNEL AND TOLL FEES INCLUDED COMPANY ACCOUNTS WELCOME CREDIT CARDS AND PAYPAL ACCEPTED

CALL NOW FOR A FIXED QUOTATION

BRAINTREE’S PREMIER TAXI COMPANY

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

01376 334455 Email [email protected]

__________________________________________________________________________ Recognised Sole Practitioner: Boyd Carter LLB (Hons), Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil), Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with Number 00495428

Boyd Carter Solicitor Advocate Mediator

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family & Children Law

Fixed Fee Divorce, Financial settlements, Co-habitation, Emergency Orders,

Contact, Residence & Parental Responsibility, Social Services involvement & Care Proceedings, Applications for Special Guardianship & Adoption,

Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial agreements.

Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator

For a swift, cost-effective and impartial resolution of all of your personal, business and employment disputes.

Free ½ hour initial consultations

Twyford House, 6A Rayne Road Braintree, Essex CM7 2QH

01376 555000

www.boydcarter.co.uk

Children & Family LawyersFixed Fee Divorce, Family Mediation,

Financial Settlements Co-habitation, Emergency OrdersContact, Residence & Parental Responsibility,Social Services concerns & Care Proceedings,

Applications for Special Guardianship & Adoption,Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements.

Free 1/2 hour initial consultations

Boyd CarterSolicitor Advocate Mediator

Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator

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