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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!

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The Works Local quizzes Susie Oakley, Village

Manager of Richmond Painswick, on Assisted Living What is Assisted Living?

Assisted Living is a philosophy

of care and support services

that promotes independence,

dignity and well-being. It is

now firmly established as an

alternative to residential care,

where people can retain much

of their independence. It’s an

ideal combination of having

your own front door but with

the reassurance that care and

support is available on site 24

hours a day.

So, is Assisted Living all about promoting independence?

Absolutely! By providing supervision or assistance with activities of daily living, people who

are finding it difficult to live independently in a private residence, but do not need the 24

hour care provided by a nursing home, are able to enjoy prolonged independence in a safe,

caring, socially active and supportive environment.

Do people own the apartments?

We are still very much a nation of home owners and the majority of people do prefer to

purchase the apartments, meaning they retain equity and reduce outgoings.

What does the Assisted Living Package include?

The package is designed to take away the daily chores and allow people more quality time

to enjoy the things that they prefer to do! This means that we prepare all meals, which can

be taken either in the restaurant or brought to the apartment, a daily housekeeping service

and all laundry. All utility costs are also included within the package.

Is additional help and support available?

Where people require additional help and support, this is arranged by our own domiciliary

care agency to meet the individual needs of that person. Should care needs ever increase,

then there is also the reassurance of our on site Care Home providing 24 hour nursing care.

However, one of the most important parts of life at Richmond Painswick is social interaction

with like minded people. Our activity co-ordinators ensure there is a full diary of activities

and events, plus having our own full time driver and fleet of vehicles means there are daily

trips to local towns and places of interest.

For more information on Assisted Living or the Care Home at Richmond

Painswick please call Susie Oakley or Sonia Harte on 01452 810203 or

visit www.richmond-villages.com


Abbeydale Senior Citizens Club Abbeydale Community Centre

Tuesday 1st November 2-4pm- Come and join our friendly group for talks and

activities plus a cup of tea. This week its a game of Bingo.

Tuesday 15th November 2 - 4pm - Come and join us for our talk on Women and Work 1850-1950.


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

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

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

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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

choice anymore!

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heaters providing individual control over every room without the need for a central control or

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' CAP Money' budgeting course

The George Whitefield Centre 107 Great Western Rd, Gloucester GL1 3NF 24th Nov, 1st Dec, 8th Dec 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Admission Free

Want to get on top of your finances? CAP Money is for you. In just three evenings you will draw up your own budget and learn a money management system to help you stick to it. CAP Money gives you control of your money. Cake and coffee included!!. Register online at www.capmoney.org or email [email protected]


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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

8th Annual Festival of Rememb-rance

Longford Village Hall

Sunday 13

th

November at 2pm

A short Drumhead Service followed by 2 hours of Variety Show. Entrance £3.50 with light refreshments. In aid of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. info 01452 381642

Xmas Fair Longford Village Hall

Saturday 19th November 11am to 3pm

Jewellery, ceramics, crafts, preserves,pickles, cards, decorations,wrapping paper, bread and cakes, Xmas puddings and cakes, gifts galore. Raffle, refreshments.

The Phoenix Players present “Hayfever” by Noel Coward

The Kings Theatre, Kingsbarton Street, Gloucester GL1 1QX

Tues 22nd to Sat.26th Nov. at 7.30pm

This delightful light comedy of bad manners amongst the bright young things of the 1920’s will provide a glamorous evening of wit and style at the Kings Theatre. The play is directed by Yvonne Roe and has a talented cast. Tickets (reserved seating) £8.00, £7.00 (concessions) Available from: The Phoenix Players (Tel: 01452 522795) or Gloucester Tourist Information (Tel: 01452 396572)

Christmas Shopping Event

Wotton Hall Club, Barnwood

Friday 25th November

An excellent day of shopping. Doors open at 9.30am until 4.00pm and entrance is free. Get all your Christmas shopping in one day! A great selection of gifts, handbags, home accessories, fashion accessories, cards, cakes & more. Charity raffle in aid of the Pied Piper Appeal with some excellent prizes and refreshments will be available in the lounge. Parking & disabled access is also at the venue.

Christmas Tree Festival

Holy Trinity Church, Longlevens

Friday 2nd to Tuesday 6th December

Christmas Trees decorated by various groups will be on display in the church. Opening times : Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd - 10am-4pm. Sun 4th - 12 noon-4pm. Mon 5th & Tues 6th - 10am-4pm. Refreshment will be available. £1 entry fee includes a detailed programme of exhibits.

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


UPTON ST LEONARDS WI – OCTOBER 2011

After a week of glorious sunshine President Lynne welcomed all ladies to our October

meeting, introducing speaker Carolyn Evans talking on the art of quilling.

This subject derives its name from the French “Corriel” to coil. Early examples date from

the 1400’s and it is believed nuns covered boxes, named Reliquary, where trinkets and

small church relics were kept. At an exhibition in Bayeaux Carolyn saw examples of

paper filigree work in gold and silver. Religious vestments, especially capes and gowns

were kept in large chests. For Carolyn it all began with a course at Denman 20 years

ago and she has since taught at colleges and judges with an experienced eye. Using

brightly coloured strips of paper she showed us how to coil on a cut of needle called a

dimpy sealing the end with PVA glue. Shaping and tweezing to form patterns these

lovely shapes can be used for card making or more advanced intricate pictures. Flowers,

birds, chevrons and even a baby rattle came alive with quilling to give us many beautiful

designs. A warm round of applause followed the vote of thanks by Marlene.

Business was brief as Lynne said we are through to the semi final of the skittles and are

due to play Horsbere WI. Mrs Rumsey won the class at the recent Flower Show, but

with only three entries we need new ideas for next year. Our mystery trip was very

successful. Our walk around the village was very enjoyable and we next meet on

Monday October 10th. Some members will be attending a willow weaving class on

October 29th at the Village Hall. Please bring any shoeboxes for Samaritans Purse

Operation Christmas Child to the next meeting. We meet again on November 7th at

7.30pm when, following our AGM, we will be entertained with a cookery demonstration

by our very own Glenda Ford. On December 5th we meet for our Christmas meeting

when the speaker will be David Bayley with a Magic Lantern Christmas Show. Visitors

will be very welcome to join us.


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 January 2012 and winners will be contacted after this date.

Last Month’s winner was Doreen Wright


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.


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DAVE’S TOP TIPS

Types of sealant

Silicone sealants

Silicone sealants are not water based so they do not need to dry to go hard, they go hard through a chemical process occurring as a reaction with air. This process is called curing. Silicone sealants are waterproof, can be used outdoors for a variety of waterproofing jobs and come in many colours including clear.

Water based sealants

These sealants and fillers are water based and usually used for gap filling down the sides of architraves or in the top of skirting boards. Again they are supplied in many colours and can be over-painted, some can be sanded and the white ones can sometimes be stained but check on the tube if this is the case.

Roofing sealants

Roofing and gutter sealants are highly flexible, completely waterproof and can be used, as the name suggests, for sealing leaks in gutters and flat roofs. The surface must be absolutely free from dust to get the best possible seal.

Regards,

Dave Stevens.

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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.


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