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Tel: 01787 478878

Visit us at www.bitsandbobsmagazine.com

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HaLSTEaD GLaSS

01787 47351601787 47351601787 473516

COMPOSITE DOORS COnSERvaTORIES

UPvC DOUBLE GLaZInG ROOFLInE DIvISIOn

Conservatories fitted by our own

expert construction team

4m x 4m£10800

3.5m x 3.5m£9900

3m x 3m£8900

Example of prices

£295 £420

£275 £595 £390

£790

£790FREnCH DOORS

PaTIO DOORS

BI-FOLD DOORS £1490

Example of prices

MaintenanceFree Products

FasciasSoffitsGutteringCladdingBarge Boards

Example of prices

TERRaCE

£975

£695

SEMI-DETaCHED

DETaCHED £1390

HIGH SECURITyLOCkInG

nO MaInTEnanCE 10 yEaR GUaRanTEE

visit our Showroom to see the 2012 Range!

TRIPLE GLaZED COMPOSITE

DOORS£995

Every conservatory is designed to your style and size

[email protected] : www.halsteadglass.co.uk

5 Broton Drive, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1HB

Established 1989 23 years of Trading

all Prices include vaT and Fitting

HaLSTEaD GLaSS

01787 47351601787 47351601787 473516

COMPOSITE DOORS COnSERvaTORIES

UPvC DOUBLE GLaZInG ROOFLInE DIvISIOn

Conservatories fitted by our own

expert construction team

4m x 4m£10800

3.5m x 3.5m£9900

3m x 3m£8900

Example of prices

£295 £420

£275 £595 £390

£790

£790FREnCH DOORS

PaTIO DOORS

BI-FOLD DOORS £1490

Example of prices

MaintenanceFree Products

FasciasSoffitsGutteringCladdingBarge Boards

Example of prices

TERRaCE

£975

£695

SEMI-DETaCHED

DETaCHED £1390

HIGH SECURITyLOCkInG

nO MaInTEnanCE 10 yEaR GUaRanTEE

visit our Showroom to see the 2012 Range!

TRIPLE GLaZED COMPOSITE

DOORS£995

Every conservatory is designed to your style and size

[email protected] : www.halsteadglass.co.uk


Established 1989 23 years of Trading

all Prices include vaT and Fitting


See our Website www.bitsandbobsmagazine.com

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T: 01787 463712M: 07809 295572

HomeSafeWe Repair all Makes & Designs of plastic, wood

and aluminium windows, doors & conservatories

E: [email protected]

Call 7 days a week 8’ til 8’

WINDOWWINDOWSERVICESSERVICES

•Patio Door Sliding Wheels & Tracks•Misted Sealed Units & Broken Glass•Replacement Window & Door handles •Conservatory Roof Cleaning•Repair/Replace Conservatory Roofs•Window/Door Locks & Hinges

www.homesafewindows.co.uk

Braintree Chiropractic & Back Pain Clinic

26 Manor Street, Braintree

How are YOU feeling today?

www.greatback.co.uk Registered Chiropractors & Physiotherapist. AXA/PPP & BUPA recognised

Lexden (Colchester)

Chiropractic & Back Pain Clinic

1a Gray Road, Colchester

baby & toddlerMoses Basket £5 Tel: 01787 461065Cot with Mattress only used at grandparents house £25, Tomy Baby monitors £10, Blue Check rocker chair ex cond £20, Bruin Baby carrier £10, Lindam Door bouncer £15 Tel: 07969 459568M&P Ziggi Highchair unisex very clean & from smoke & pet free home cost £59.99, will accept £20, Mothercare Black 3-way baby carrier, used twice £7, Pink Wooden girls pushchair only used for ornamental use cost £40, will accept £15, Childrens Cream tub chair, leather look, unwanted gift from The Range, still boxed cost £39.99, will accept £20 Tel: 07792 671038Babies R Us Wooden changing table as new cost £60, will accept £30 Tel: 07961 048647Child Stair gates £8 Tel: 01787 222839Ikea Nursery Furniture Hensvik comprises of wardrobe, cot bed, cabinet with changing unit £100 Tel: 01376 331106 or 07752 546643GALT Playnest & gym farm ex cond £20, Lindam Bounce About + ex cond £10, Graco Discovery Walker ex cond £20, M&P Musical/Vibrating baby rocker with removable toy bar & 3 toys lemon/fawn vgc £25, Avent Microwave Steriliser £5, Avent Milk powder storage dispenser £2, Avent Thermabag vgc £5, Avent Bottle Warmer vgc £4, Medela Electric/Battery operated breast pump vgc £20 Tel: 01376 619064Electric Baby Swing used couple of times £45, John Lewis wooden swing crib with new mattress all cream bedding cost over £200, will accept £65, Hard Over-the-Cot changing mat never used £6, M&P Large Cot with mattress & cream bedding £65, Play Gym £6, Hello Kitty large teddy £4, Barbie Fold Out


GREEN MAN, Toppesfield

Steak NightsFirst Saturday of Each month

Place your order for the type and size of steaks you want

by the previous Thursday

Beer & Music Festival on May 25th & 26th

Acoustic Music all day and night. Many beers

ciders and a great selection of wines

'01787 237418

Mediterranean

food and wine nights French night 13th AprilItalian night 20thApril

to prepare you for those hot sunny summer days!!!Book to avoid

disappointment

LIVE MUSICSaturday 27th AprilSabrina and Wardy

Watch this space for future

Beer Festivals & Music 10%

Discounton your food

bill on production of this voucher

*Excluding Thursday Nights Specials

A Good Selection of Real Ales Available

The Green ManChurch LaneToppesfieldEssex CO9 4DR

Food served Thursday and Friday 6.30 till 9 p.m. Saturday 12.30 till

2.30 and 6.30 till 9.00 pm.

THURSDAYNight Specials

ONE course

£4

Sunday Roasts

12.30 p.m. 4p.m.Book to avoiddisappointment

Book to avoid disappointment01787 237418

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Domestic & Industrial worksNew Builds/ExtensionsPeriodic Testing & InspectionTV & Multi Room Audio InstallationsTelephone ExtensionsPart P RegisteredCompetitive RatesFree Quotations & Friendly Advice

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01787 46266507830 165012'

Email: [email protected]

ELECTRICIAN

DG ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

www.allenestates.co.uk

ESTATE AGENTS - LETTING AGENTS

www.allenestates.co.uk

We’ll take the stressout of selling or letting

your property01787 479947

[email protected]

compact house, 4x barbies & car £15, GLT Avlon White desk £25 ono Tel: 07538 806518V-Tech V-Smile Baby infant development system £15, Baby Bath & baby support base, white £8, Bath Single seat chair £3, Car Baby rear view mirror £5, Baby Swim inflatable float seat £4, Watertot Water friendly baby carrier £6, Girls Clothes aged between 0mths to 3yrs £price varies Tel: 07798 822153Pink Bumbo with tray £15, Pink Moses basket with rocking stand & 2x sheets £25, Disney Princess canvas wardrobe £25 Tel: 07734 191204 Childs Battery powered electric Jeep, forward & reverse gears, 2x seats & 13A plug type charger gcc ideal for 4-7yrs with large play area £50 Tel: 01376 344895Wooden Highchair padded seat & back, white plastic detachable tray, hardly used @ Grandmas house £10 Tel: 01376 326246Primo Viaggio 8in1 travel system linear design with MPX chassis inc car seat, pram/carry cot, pushchair & surefix stand vgc cost £850 new, will accept £400 ono, Chicco Happy Snack highchair pink vgc £25, Bumbo Seat & tray pink £15, Mother-care travel cot & carry case hardly used, black vgc £25, M&P Zeddy & Parsnip moses basket & rocking stand vgc £35, Pink Cot divider £10 Tel: 07763 879352 daytime onlyCot with Mattress only used at grandparents house £25, Tomy Baby monitors £10, Blue Check rocker chair ex cond £20, Bruin Baby carrier £10, Lindam Door bouncer £15 Tel: 07969 459568Little White Co moses basket & stand, unisex white ex cond £25, Kidsaw Puzzle furniture kinder blue range toy chest/box H60cm W60cm D39cm ex cond £20, Stokke Bounce & sleep day bed, brand new & boxed, great alternative to moses basket £95, Amazonas Koala baby hammock, weight capacity 20kg ex cond £25 Tel: 01371 823251Lindam Stairgate £10 Tel: 01376 331247V-Tech 1st Steps baby walker pink ex cond £10 Tel: 07970 853373

ESTATE AGENTS - LETTING AGENTS

Did You Know ?

www.scenarios.co.uk

Limited Availability for hiring the nightclub for £250 including DJ Function room available FREE OF CHARGE

01787 477754Welcome to the new look

‘Scenarios’. Having undergone a recent extensive

refurbishment we invite you to sample the luxurious and sophisticated new decor.

Relax in one of the gorgeous tub chairs or

sip a cocktail at the new bar.

As Halstead premier entertainment

establishment we offer a range of bands and

theme evenings to appeal to

the more discerning

25+audience.

During the day why not enjoy the fantastic value 3 course lunch for just £10 in our restaurant? Also available on Sundays.

For those specialoccasions don’t forget our terrific function room and if your guests want to prolong the fun by staying in town , then our comfortable motel style rooms are conveniently close.

Selection of Real Ales

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5 Springwood Court Springwood Ind Estate

Braintree CM7 2GB07967490968 01376 529122

e:reception@the martialartscentre.com(see our website for full timetable)

WWW.THE MARTIALARTSCENTRE.COM

KARATE, KICKBOXINGCIRCUIT TRAINING,

LADIES ONLY CLASSESBOXERCISE

CHILDRENS CLASSES & FIT KIDS

THEMARTIALARTSCENTRE.COM

LEARN KARATE & KICK BOXINGCOME ALONG & GET FIT

IN OUR FULLY EQUIPPED DOJOClasses for children & adults of

all ages & abilitiesFIRST LESSON FREE

Choose at home or in our showroom (by appointment only) from our extensive range of products

13 showrooms across the south – see our website for details

www.broadview.co.uk13 Head Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 2AT • 01787 473365

We’ve got it covered

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Price PromiseWe will beat any quote on a

‘like for like’ basis.* Exclusions apply

Awnings & Shutters for your home and lifestyle....

www.chelmsfordstar.coop

George Yard, 9/15 Rayne Rd, BraintreeTel: 01376 321303

Gifts at QuadrantB R A I N T R E E

Justopened...

FramesLadies Gifts

Gifts for Men

CelebrationsHome Décor

Wedding Gifts

We’re located on the first floor by the cookshop

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bedroomDouble Bed Frame & mattress black metal frame, storage room underneath, metal slats across base, mattress gt cond, hardly used £50 Tel: 07782 652711Pine Wardrobe W3’ H5’10” with separate top box H1’5” hang-ing rail & shelf £35 Tel: 07789 002675 Pine Mid-Sleeper with mattress if req’d, play-tent & curtains in pink optional £50 Tel: 07411 1155232x Ikea Mammut range blue wardrobes W84cm D50cm H186cm ex cond £25 each, 2x Ikea Mammut range blue chest of drawers W77cm D45cm ex cond £15 each, Kidsaw Puzzle furni-ture kinder blue range single bed H109.5cm W100cm L237cm takes std single mattress hardly used £50 Tel: 01371 823251Double Door Wardrobe with rail, stained pine doors, room for shelves to be fitted H1900mm W900mm D580mm £15 gc, Chest of Drawers ideal for childs room H1200mm W820mm D520mm 7-drawers half width of unit, then wardrobe space for other half full height with 2 rails £15 gc Tel: 01376 346633Wrought Iron double bed from White House cost £500, will accept £200 Tel: 01376 326270

bicyclesSmall Classic style trike metal, suit 2-3yrs £10 Tel: 01787 2228392x Kids Bikes 1x 12” wheels & stabilisers, 1x 14” wheels but no stabilisers both gcc £15 each ono Tel: 01376 344895Childs Bike with stabilisers up to 5-6yrs £12 Tel: 01376 334017Gents Mountain bike 26” wheels,10-gears £20 ono Tel: 01376 349953

www.chelmsfordstar.coop

George Yard, 9/15 Rayne Rd, BraintreeTel: 01376 321303

Gifts at QuadrantB R A I N T R E E

Justopened...

FramesLadies Gifts

Gifts for Men

CelebrationsHome Décor

Wedding Gifts

We’re located on the first floor by the cookshop

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BLUEMANORWINDOWS ltd

Phone: 01376 322266Web:www.bluemanorwindows.co.uk

Email:[email protected].... the ability to fulfil

Trading StandardsApproved

Bluemanor Windows are a local family run busi-ness with over 20 years experience. We offer high quality products at competitive prices with a fully backed 10 year guarantee. Our windows,

doors and conservatories are energy efficient with high security locks. We also supply and fit

fascia, soffits and guttering.Please take a look at our website or alternatively call us for advice or a

free quotation on any products you may be considering

Bluemanor Windows Ltd is an Approved Member of Essex County Council Trading Standards

George AshwellPLUMBING & HEATING

ALL GENERAL PLUMBING & HEATING WORK UNDERTAKEN

Boiler Changes/UpgradesNew Central Heating Systems

Bathroom InstallationsPowerflushing -

Turns your old heating system into NEW!!!

Spring Special 7 year warranty on

boiler installs

MOB: 07886 606120 TEL: 01787 313457 e-mail:[email protected]

Classic Peugeot Optimum 14 racing bike early 90’s shimano RX100 brakes & gears, atax stems, mavic wheels, s/s spokes im-mac cond purple 33” frame to x-bar £150 Tel: 01376 321049Yamaha TY80 trial bike, recently restored, very clean in fwo £525 Tel: 01376 749424

caravan/camping4-Person Frame tent £100, 2-Person childrens tent £10, 3-Per-son Avery tent £20 ono Tel: 01787 479095 or 07967 649177Camping Box Trailer lockable top, spare wheel, bike rack 4ftx3ft as new £365 Tel: 01376 3257132-Person Tent little use £20 Tel: 01376 323105Sunncamp Scenic Porch awning approx 2m x 2m gc £25 Tel: 07793 553828Caravan Sterling Europa 490 fixed bed, interior as new, heat-ing, shower, hob, stoves oven, large fridge, 2x awnings, remote mover, many extras £7,450 Tel: 01376 330073

clothingBundle of Baby girls clothes perfect cond £10, Girls Swim-ming costume 6-9mths Tel: 07926 728778Brand New Ladies clothes with tags, sizes 18 to 28 dresses, blouses, trousers £5 per item Tel: 01787 2735542x Mens Large green overalls, new £7 Tel: 01787 479420Gents Dark Brown leather bomber style jacket hardly worn size 38 £10 Tel: 01787 460443Genuine Sheepskin Gents Coat mid-brown with brown/grey lining size 42” vgc £25 Tel: 07778 033229 eves

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Supporting all your domestic needs in your own home, we are here to help.

Great Value Products forSPRINGAll at Ernest Doe in

Braintree

Where you can buy with confidence

Rayne Road, Braintree CM7 2QS Tel 01376 321144

[email protected]

www.ernestdoe.com

Camden

Wheelbarrow

only £34.95

22 90150

Multi

Purpose

Grass Seed

only £29.95

31 28408

Grill-2-Go

Cylinder n

ot

included

only £39.95

36 06100

Evergreen

Complete

400sq m

only £19.98

31 28061

Round Up

540ml

only £18.98

31 40101

Patio Magic

5 litres

only £15.94

31 02111

Bedec Barn

Paint 5 litre

s

only £47.95

42 142012-32

Ronseal

Fence Life

5 litres

only £6.99

42 14133-139

2kg Miracle

Gro Plant

Food

only £8.50

31 38504

Sealey

Pressure

Washer

only £119.95

22 40010

Free Parking

Opening TimesMon-Fri 8am to 5.30pm

Sat 8am to 4pm

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Curtis JonesNeed help with your RTI?

Avoid penalties by letting us help you with Self Assessment and Tax Returns

Friendly service specialising in Personal and Business Tax, Bookkeeping, CIS & Payroll

Accountancy Services

07777673524www.curtis-jones.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you in the heart of the Colne

Valley at our family run B&B includes

Cotinental Breakfast

40 Halstead Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2NL

01787 224630

by HannahNightingale

We have moved7 Hedingham Road

Halstead, EssexCO9 2DA

' 01787 478877We look forward to welcoming new &

existing customers

F.MILEYProperty Maintenance & Landscaping

3 Complete building services3 Refurbishments3 Painting (inside & out)3 Tiling kitchens/bathrooms3 General repairs3 Complete Landscaping3 Patios, Decking, Fencing No job too big or small

'01787 23748107779 334016

Baby Girls clothes all ex cond age 6-18 mths Next, M&S, Gap & Debenhams, few winter items mainly spring/summer Tel: 07970 853373Assortment Womens Clothes varying from size 6-8, Cosmetic Jewellery pieces: broach, necklaces £1 each, Jewellery Holder £1, Oasis Watch £5, Black Flat Shoes size 5 £3, Clutch Bags £5 each, Faith High Heels size 5 hardly worn black with metal stiletto £5, Nine West high heels size 5 black with gold trim detail never worn £10, Bags £2 each, Bronx Dark brown high boots with stiletto heel £5, Brown Leather Oasis jacket with fur lining £10, Leopard Print peep toe high heels £5, Topshop 1-shoulder embellished dress pale pink £9, Black Blazer £8, Mens Caterpil-lar boots size 10 £7, Mens Real leather dark brown jacket size medium-large £12 Tel: 07798 747945Rigger Boots size 11 worn once only, warm fur lining vgc £10 Tel: 07734 569320Pink Gino Cerruti prom dress size xs, corset back & layer of glitter shimmer effect, designer still selling dress this year as a new season dress, worn for 3 hours, dry cleaned, cost £230, will accept £150 ono Tel: 07887 493267Genuine Black boys under armour base layer top size YLG £5, Genuine Black boys under armour base layer shorts size YMD £4 Tel: 07904 255512Holy Communion Dress age 10-11 worn once £50 Tel: 07861

785489Black Slim Fit suit C36” W30” L29” worn once £40, Ladies Black leather jacket size 16 £10, Karate Suit Blitz label size 2/150 approx age 9-10 gc £8, Motorcycle Bib trousers & jacket rukka label size 52 red/black £20 Tel: 07762 793384The Who black t-shirt “Tommy” on front “celebrating 30 years” & logo on back size medium £35 Tel: 01376 341921

computer/officeOffice Swivel Chair blue fabric with arms, gas lift & back adj, great cond fwo £10 ono, Office Swivel Chair cream faux leather with beech wooden arms, high-back with gas lift & tilt functions, used cond fwo £10 ono, Ikea Desk birch effect glass protected top which can be removed, as new £20 ono, Match-ing Birch effect underdesk pedestal on wheels with 1x normal depth drawer & 1x deep drawer with hanging file option, as new £10 ono Tel: 07782 652711Lenovo IBM Laptop vgc 15” screen pentium M cpu 1GB ram DVD xp pro wifi broadband enabled HDD immac cond & bag £135, Dell PC System Dell tower fantastic cond flat monitor


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A new way to clear those gutters.GONE IS THE NEED FOR LADDERS AND ARIEL LIFTSAt JACVAC we can clear your gutters by VACUUM,YES VACU-

UM.No mess no fuss just clear

gutters..!Our equipment will reach a

height of 40 foot so “no job too high or too low”

Rates start at £45.00 Why stop there ? JACVAC can clear gulley pots,

or drainpipes of those pesky old mud birds nests.

Need to inspect gutters, roof or chimney? Then ask about our camera inspection service.

Prices subject to survey for domestic orcommercial services

Don’t compromise your own safety!

For peace of mind call JACVAC

JACVAC sERVICESpRESENTS

01376 551830

Colne Carpentry Services Providing a Professional

service for 25 years

For all carpentry and general building needsAll types of doors, kitchens, staircases etc, supplied and/or fitted

• Free estimAtes •

01787 222666 or Mobile 07709 726559

Fully GuaranteedOver 20 Years Experience

Digital InstallationsUpgrades & Maintenance

Tel: Steve 01787 47793407884348770

S.L.N Aerials

RIVERSIDE218646

Plumbing & heatinggas & Oil boiler Services

maintenance, Servicing & breakdown

Tel: 01787 224796 Mob: 07977 426831/ 07977 427081

DM ROOFING SERVICES

TEL/FAX: 01376 34915607917819222 / 07776 250345

www.dmroofingonline.co.ukApproved member of The Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Specialists In: Flat roofing - 3 layer torch-on flat roofs Tiling, slating and peg tiles - New and old roofs

Leadwork. Stacks repointed,removed or rebuilt. Soffits, fascias and guttering:

Velux windows supplied and fitted.• Free estimates, all Work Guaranteed •


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The Hedingham ChippyMonday to Thursday 11.30 - 2pm 4.30 - 9.30pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OPEN ALL DAY

121B Swan St. Sible Hedingham

01787 460724

MUCKEE UTTS

• Ear & Teeth Cleaning• Nail Trimming• Bathing & Clipping

Dog Groomingand Pet Supplies

All Breeds Welcome/Discount Pet FoodTel: 01787 221940

or drop in 86 High Street, Earls Colne C06 2QX

Self Service Dogbathing facility

Aerial/Satellite Installations, Repairs & UpgradesResidential & Commercial

Free Estimates, Senior Citizen DiscountWorks Guaranteed, Family Business, Est 1993

Covering Essex, Cambs, Herts & LondonCAI COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD

Global Aerial Installations LtdT/A Global Systems

T: 01376 344878 M:07850 228873www.global-systems.com

All Motorcycles & Scooters

Any YearMake & Condition

01787 221506 / 07941463104

Tel: 01787 462398 / Mob: 07885156159

Freephone 0808 1666156Automatic &

ManualFitted &

Repaired

01787 460724 Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS . 13


GardeningFencing

Tree FellingHedge CuttingT:01787 279006M:07890507568

TREE & GARDEN CAREBy Adam RobinsonEstablished 1995

S C PLUMBING SERVICESPLUMBING & HEATING

ENGINEERSCOTT CUNLIFFE07909962827

[email protected] ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING &

HEATING UNDERTAKEN

Boiler Installations, Safety Checks, Servicing and Fault Finding .

Cookers, Ovens, Hobs and Gas Fires

Bathroom InstallationsBath, taps, toilet and shower repairs

Drains and Drainage 24 Hour Call Out

NO JOB TO SMALL

WANTEDAll Motorcycles

& ScootersAny Year

Make & Condition333333

Quad BikesHondaYamahaKawasakiSuzukiTriumph etc

07831 589763

33333

VespaLambrettaScrap CyclesHonda 50ccFull bikes or parts running or not

Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Specialists

The Old Surgery, Weavers CourtHalstead, Essex, CO9 2JN

01787472924www.halsteadicing.co.uk

HalsteadIcing

Get it fixed

NIGLIBITSCall

Call Bob on 01787 224128 or 07866 440655

Household & Garden Repairs & Maintenance INTERIOR: Wardrobes and cupboards made to order,Flat packs assembled, Painting and Decorating. Plastering, Doors hung or repaired, Shelving, Kitchens fitted, Tiling. Plus Electrical and Plumbing Service.EXTERIOR: Walls painted, Window Frames repaired and painted, Sheds,Fences and Gates installed, stained or repaired Hedges Trimmed, Gardens tidied. Carpentry a speciality. No job too small Very reasonable rates. Always reliable.

EVERYTHING GOES!100, Swan Street Sible Hedingham

SELLING FURNITURE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

& BRIC-A-BRACANTIQUE, VINTAGE & MODERN

RECYCLING-UPCYCLING AT IT’S BEST

REALISTIC PRICESOPEN MAY JUNE JULY 2013

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 9AM-5PMSATURDAYS 9AM-1PM

and at ANY OTHER TIME By Appointment

Telephone: 01787 460360www.everythinggoes.eu

A POP-UP SHOP

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Wards01371 850115

• No Job too small •• Free Quotations •

CELIA JARVIS M.C.S.P.CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

PHYSIOTHERAPY AT HOME

TELEPHONE: 07936 551354

56-58 High Street, Halstead, Essex, C09 2JB

Watch & Clock Repairs,Engraving - Jewellery Repairs

Re-threading

John Winter Drake

Tel: 01787 472047

Jewellers

Stuart Preston FlooringCarpets-Vinyls-Woods-AmticoKarndean-Altro-Carpet Tiles

Please Call 07771 520790

Free Quotations-Fitting ServiceNo Job Too Small - Insured

[email protected]

Unit 4, Fifth AvenueBluebridge Ind. Estate Halstead.

MOT Test Station

Tel: 01787 463362BARRETT HEATING

Email: [email protected]:barrett-heating.co.uk

Boiler Installation - Boiler BreakdownsBoiler Servicing - Renewable Energy

New Cylinders - Central HeatingPower Flushing - All Plumbing Work

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

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

Garden Design and LandscapingAll aspects of Garden Design,Planting and

Landscaping. Decking, Patios, Fencing and Brickwork

Tel: 01376 520746 or07595 868944

Mowden Hall Designs Need a plumber

Email: [email protected]:barrett-heating.co.uk

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DAC PLUMBING SERVICESacd

Kitchens - Bathrooms - RadiatorsWater Softeners & Water FiltersBurst Pipes - Leaks - Appliance InstallationNo Job Too Small - Free Estimates & Advice

For A Friendly & Reliable ServiceTelephone : 01787 237795

Mobile : 07736 243911Great Yeldham

Essex


Need a plumberKitchens, Bathrooms, Tiling

Radiators, Appliance Installation

S.R. Salton Plumbing

No Job too SmallFree Estimates and No Call out Charge

Tel: 01787 274953Mob: 07929347491


Phils Garden Services LtdFor all your gardening and landscaping

needs all year round

Fencing, Paving, Decking, Sheds, Groundwork, Tree and Hedge Maintenance, Garden Care, Turfing and Full Landscaping

01787 478396 / 07949 880536

[email protected]

Painting & Wallpapering

01787 47651607838 634760

KP Decorators07900546002

N D & SON Tel: 01787 224339Period Roofing/All Types of Roofing

Chimneys Cleared Repaired and Pointed, Moss Cleared from Roofs/

Gutters cleared and repairedFully Qualified Tradesman 28 Yrs

Experience Free [email protected]

FREE

QUOTESStevie B’sHandy Hands07533529531

All kinds of every day handymanjobs in & around the home

No job too big or small

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, FriendlyProfessional, Reliable

Fully InsuredEco-friendly cleaning

Call Pete Wilkins on 07814 381 594or 0800 840 7127

No fumes - No mess - No bother

GUITAR TUITIONPrivate one-to-one Lessons

Beginners WelcomeFirst One Hour Lesson FREEContact James on

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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

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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

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360 Social CareConsultancy LtdExperts in Social Work, Residential & Home care management

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360 Social Care Consultancy is a company developing & delivering social care services in 2 ways.

Providing skilled independent social work assessments, practice teaching & supervision services. We

can also provide Mentoring support to Adult Social Care providers and associated organisations in the easter region.

We can support you by undertaking an assessment and helping you make the right decision for your loved ones

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d i y2x Interior Doors Victorian type with some fittings, white £30 Tel: 01787 477986Street KA Luxury Convertible silver grey 05-plate mot til Oct13, tax til May13 gc £2,700 ono Tel: 07748 188367Engine Hoist ¾ ton used once still boxed cost £95, will accept £50 ono, Bottle Jacks choice of 4. 12 ton 2ton some high lift with double ram £offers, Lots of Spanners, sockets & other tools £of-fers Tel: 07963 061482Plasterboard Polystyrene insulated 8 sheets 1200mm x 2400mm x 50mm £25 Tel: 01376 3427593x Large Wooden window frames £250 each ono, 1x Small Metal window frame £150 ono Tel: 07594 513443Crown Magnolia matt emulsion 5x 2.5ltr tubs brand new, breath easy 99% solvent free cost £17.99 each, will accept £10 per tub Tel: 07796 187544Mig Welder 25-130 amp dc gasless, spare tips, shrouds, wire &

wire liner ex cond £50 Tel: 07534 0519742x Bathroom Medicine cabinets 1-all white with glass doors, 1-antique pine gc £5 each Tel: 01376 326608

electricalDimplex Electric Fire with real coal effect, small chip damage to top £50 ono Tel: 07816 489237Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner upright & tools gc £15 Tel: 01787 479420Panasonic Upright Vacuum cleaner with tools, spare bag & instructions £8, Paper Shredder as new unused in box, fits over your bin £5 Tel: 07778 033229 evesSafe Shred SD5X paper shredder gwo very clean bin size 13ltr £10 Tel: 01376 345996White Knight 93aw condenser tumble dryer, 2yrs old ex cond £125 Tel: 01371 823251Panasonic CD/Cassette/MP3 player 20w output with remote control, little use, ex cond £25 Tel: 01376 341921Teac Unit simply transfer old vinyl records to CD cost over £300, will accept £120 Tel: 01376 341921Corby 5000 Electric trouser press gc £20 Tel: 01376 329104Vax Steam Cleaner used once £25 ono Tel: 01376 321788Music Centre Unit ex cond yew wood H37” W19” £30 Tel: 01376 344377

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gardenFire Burner needs painting perfect for patio in summer Tel: 07926 728778Mountfield Lawn Mower 17” cut briggs & Stratton engine push type clean cond £40, Strimmer 2-Stroke engine straight shaft cond gwo £40 Tel: 01787 475500Horse Manure Tel: 01787 472297

kitchenBlender Multi-Speed settings, only used couple of times, gt cond fwo £2.50, Chocolate Fountain used twice fwo £4 ono Tel: 07782 652711Aquasol Water Softener salt tablets 25kgs bags £7.99 each Tel: 07962 259545Jack La Lannes power juicer as new £30 Tel: 01787 238261Aquasol Water Softener salt tablets 25kgs bags £7.99 each Tel:

07962 259545Pyrex Dinner Service 48pc snowflake design £10 Tel: 01376 322971

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All our staff are fully trained to the highest level to ensure a professional and quality service.

We are Committed to providing a high level of Domiciliary Care and Support whilst in the comfort of your own home

Serving Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury, Haverhill & Saffron Walden

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• 1hr-24 hr care packages • Personal Care• Sitting Service• Meal Preparation & assistance

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