five valleys directory october 2014

The Five Valleys Directoryincorporating Stroud community

October 2014 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk

Tel: 01453 832369FREE

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PAVILION

Indian Restaurant &

TAKEAWAY Fine Indian Cuisine

For bookings & more

information call

01453 /886510 01453/889587

London Road Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2TL www.pavilionbrimscombe.co.uk

[email protected]

Takeaway available Waiting area and bar Modern, Spacious and Light Large car park Parties welcome

The Pavilion Special Night! Every Wednesday 5 course meal-£12.95 per head (Booking advisable)

10% off! Takeaways only

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Award-Winning Agent in Stroud Open 7 day a week

www.thepropertycentres.co.uk

01453 750001

Haresfield £625,000

Bramwell House is a substantial period property in a sought after village location.

Formerly known as the Post Office cottage, this well-presented property offers beautifully spacious and flexible accommodation, either as a six bedroom family home or divided as it is currently to provide a self-contained two bedroom annexe. A must-see!

Graces Field, Stroud Offers over £215,000

A beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached property. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is 2 years old and is in excellent condition.

Arranged over 3 floors, the accommodation comprises ground floor kitchen and a spacious living and dining room with patio doors leading into the garden.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms and family bathroom, with a master bedroom complete with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room located on the top floor. Garage and off-road parking space. Viewing is highly recommended.

Stone Manor, Stroud £99,995

This top floor apartment is situated in the ever popular setting of Stone Manor on the outskirts of Stroud town centre.

The spacious accommodation comprises two 12 ft double bedrooms, a 16 ft lounge, a good-sized kitchen and bathroom. Off-road parking is also available with the property and the buyer will have access to lovely communal gardens. Offered to the market chain-free and priced to sell.

Residential Sales Lettings & Management Surveys Mortgages

40 The Old Common, Bussage� offers�over�£95,000

Situated on the ever popular Chalford Estate, this charming one bedroom apartment is fitted with a modern kitchen, lounge opening onto a small rear garden, new UPVC double glazing throughout and plenty of built-in storage.

Chain-free, this is a perfect home for a first-time buyer or potential investor.

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The

PAVILION

Indian Restaurant &

TAKEAWAY Fine Indian Cuisine

For bookings & more

information call

01453 /886510 01453/889587

London Road Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2TL www.pavilionbrimscombe.co.uk

[email protected]

Takeaway available Waiting area and bar Modern, Spacious and Light Large car park Parties welcome

The Pavilion Special Night! Every Wednesday 5 course meal-£12.95 per head (Booking advisable)

10% off! Takeaways only

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located

Award-Winning Agent in Stroud Open 7 day a week

www.thepropertycentres.co.uk

01453 750001

Haresfield £625,000

Bramwell House is a substantial period property in a sought after village location.

Formerly known as the Post Office cottage, this well-presented property offers beautifully spacious and flexible accommodation, either as a six bedroom family home or divided as it is currently to provide a self-contained two bedroom annexe. A must-see!

Graces Field, Stroud Offers over £215,000

A beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached property. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is 2 years old and is in excellent condition.

Arranged over 3 floors, the accommodation comprises ground floor kitchen and a spacious living and dining room with patio doors leading into the garden.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms and family bathroom, with a master bedroom complete with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room located on the top floor. Garage and off-road parking space. Viewing is highly recommended.

Stone Manor, Stroud £99,995

This top floor apartment is situated in the ever popular setting of Stone Manor on the outskirts of Stroud town centre.

The spacious accommodation comprises two 12 ft double bedrooms, a 16 ft lounge, a good-sized kitchen and bathroom. Off-road parking is also available with the property and the buyer will have access to lovely communal gardens. Offered to the market chain-free and priced to sell.

Residential Sales Lettings & Management Surveys Mortgages

40 The Old Common, Bussage� offers�over�£95,000

Situated on the ever popular Chalford Estate, this charming one bedroom apartment is fitted with a modern kitchen, lounge opening onto a small rear garden, new UPVC double glazing throughout and plenty of built-in storage.

Chain-free, this is a perfect home for a first-time buyer or potential investor.

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Welcome to a packed Autumn edition and a beautiful time of the year. I’ve just returned from a lovely week’s break in Devon and Cornwall where the sun shone every day and reminded me that when the weather is so good there is no better place to be! However, if you like your holidays fur-ther afield then turn to page 21 and read about Odyssey World, a local company offering tailor-made holidays

Closer to home, now is a good time to tackle those jobs in the house and gar-den or better still call on some of the excellent services advertised in your local magazine! If you have already used any of these then do write in and let us know how well this worked for you. Feedback is essential for both them and us! Catherine

Fromehall Mill, StroudTel: 07786098195

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If you are thinking of selling or renting and want to experience a completely unique service from a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about property and have a combined experience of over 50 years:

Please call us on:

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Free Bag of Kindling

All Hardwood Logs For prompt delivery

Call Chris Mobile

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Tree surgery also undertaken NO CANVASSERS

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Brush & Industrial Vacuum Wood & Multifuel Burners Open Fires Rayburn & Aga Type CCTV Chimney Surveys Fully Insured

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•Painting & Decorating, Inside or Out*Man and Van Service/Removals

•Odd Jobs around your home•Kitchens & Bathrooms Installed

•uPVC Doors / Windows Installed / Repaired•uPVC Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Fitted•Door / Window Locks & Hinges Repaired

•Flat Pack Furniture Assembled / Repaired

PHONE-A-HANDYMAN

CALL BRIANTEL: 01453 450179 • MOB: 07800 572992

From a Dripping Tap to uPVC Windows & Doors We do it all - No job is too small

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10% OFF FIRST JOB WITH THIS ADVERTNO CALL OUT CHARGE: FREE ESTIMATES

* Carpentry - doors, skirtings, architraves, fire surrounds fitted* Sheds - custom made or erected/bases layed

•Lawn Mowing / Gardening / Garden Clearance / Decking•Pressure Washing – Patios / Paths / Wheelie Bins / uPvc

•Painting & Decorating, Inside or Out*Man and Van Service/Removals

•Odd Jobs around your home•Kitchens & Bathrooms Installed

•uPVC Doors / Windows Installed / Repaired•uPVC Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Fitted•Door / Window Locks & Hinges Repaired

•Flat Pack Furniture Assembled / Repaired

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From a Dripping Tap to uPVC Windows & Doors We do it all - No job is too small

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10% OFF FIRST JOB WITH THIS ADVERTNO CALL OUT CHARGE: FREE ESTIMATES

* Carpentry - doors, skirtings, architraves, fire surrounds fitted* Sheds - custom made or erected/bases layed

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We are situated on the Chalford Industrial Estate four miles out of Stroud on the A419 Stroud to Cirencester road. Coming from Stroud turn right at the crossroads just past Chalford Church and then turn left onto the estate.

Visit our showroom on the first floor, to discuss your plans with our friendly, experienced staff.They will assist in any way to create the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams.

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01452

Winter Boiler Offers

Worcester Bosch system Boilers installed from £1400 inc vat. All Boilers installed receive a FREE Greenstar filter giving you a peace of mind 8 year manufacturer Warranty! * Call for a Free Quotation and advice for all your home Heating requirements.

Subject to site survey*

Free 8 year

Warranty

Offer includes:

Greenstar System Filter �ed with every new boiler installed before 30th October 2014.*

Free

How Safe is your Home or Rented Property? Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Every year thousands of people across the UK are diag-nosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. It is a highly poison-ous gas. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quickly with no warning.

By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are tak-ing care of your home and your loved ones.

Call Our Dedicated Service department for a full property and appliance check on 0800 03812 16

CO2 Alarms

Fitted for £34.99 with a boiler

Service appointment*


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With over 30 years experience, here are just some of the jobs that I can do to help you improve and maintain your home.

Painting & decorating

Hall, stairs & landing CarpentryGeneral

maintenance

All repairs Paper hanging

BathroominstallationsTiling

Do you need help around your home?

For a FREE quotati on please ring me, David Holder on

Tel: 01452 611866 Mobile: 07977 099996 or


Friendly, Caring, Trustworthy Service from a Friendly, Caring Person at Really Friendly Prices.


With over 30 years experience, here are just some of the jobs that I can do to help you improve and maintain your home.

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are just some of the jobs that I can do to help you improve and maintain your home.

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DJH Home Services, Gloucester Established 1984

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01452

Winter Boiler Offers

Worcester Bosch system Boilers installed from £1400 inc vat. All Boilers installed receive a FREE Greenstar filter giving you a peace of mind 8 year manufacturer Warranty! * Call for a Free Quotation and advice for all your home Heating requirements.

Subject to site survey*

Free 8 year

Warranty

Offer includes:

Greenstar System Filter �ed with every new boiler installed before 30th October 2014.*

Free

How Safe is your Home or Rented Property? Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Every year thousands of people across the UK are diag-nosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. It is a highly poison-ous gas. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quickly with no warning.

By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are tak-ing care of your home and your loved ones.

Call Our Dedicated Service department for a full property and appliance check on 0800 03812 16

CO2 Alarms

Fitted for £34.99 with a boiler

Service appointment*

www.heavenlywindows.co.uk

CONSERVATORIES WINDOWS DOORS COMPOSITE DOORS REPLACEMENT GLASS FASCIA / SOFFIT BOARDS GUTTERING GARAGE CONVERSIONS

Tel: 01453 882896 Mobile: 07771 858013 Email: [email protected]

- Experience of the Glazing Industry

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Call Jeremy 07811 216856 Freephone 0800 148 8275

Your local maintenance & repair specialist

Maintenance & Repair Specialists

Property Fix

Roofing

Fencing

Painting

Fascias

Brickwork

Plastering

Guttering

Patios

[email protected]

Odd Job Man

For all those little jobs around the house and garden that you find difficult to manage.

AlsoDecorating – Hanging shelves

Blinds supplied and fittedSpecial offer on wood slat venetian blinds

Curtain poles fittedNo Job is too small and can take on larger projects

if requestedCall Ed for friendly and reliable service

07966 953426 or 01453 883695


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Broken or Damaged Windows?Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks?

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STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING?Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!

Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Paul Spiller feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although

that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Stroud and the surrounding valleys and

Paul is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family

of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Paul a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Tel: 01453 768888. email: [email protected] Opening: 8.00-5.00 Monday-Friday: 9.00-12.00 Saturdays


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Improve your home and stay Warm and Well...

Thinking about having

work done on your property? Call us and arrange a Green Deal Assessment it’s like

an MOT for your home!0800 500 3076

[email protected] WARM to 83010www.warmandwell.co.uk

You might be eligible for a range of support to help you keep your home warm – and to help your family to stay well.

The Warm and Well team can help you access this, as well as offering advice on saving energy, managing fuel debt, renewable energy and more.

For free, local energy advice call the council-approved Warm and Well advice line now.

The Warm and Well advice line is managed by Severn Wye Energy Agency, a charity (no. 1083812) and not-for-profit company. Severn Wye is an approved Green Deal Advice Organisation. Severn Wye is also an authorised credit broker working with a small number of loan providers | Int. ref.: SCGLA1

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Water touches every area of our lives. We come into contact with it every single day. Washing clothes, washing ourselves, cooking, cleaning and of course drinking – many of us however suffer with the detrimental effects of hard water on a daily basis. 13 million house-holds in the UK are affected by hard water. The Stroud area is re-nowned for suffering from the consequences of calcium and magne-sium in the water which causes limescale.

Tight skin after washing, scum on your tea, a bath that never bub-bles, limescale in the kettle, grubby bathroom and kitchen, furred up boiler, inefficient heating system – sound familiar? All are a conse-quence of hard water. There is a simple, long-term solution; installing a water softener will remove the magnesium and calcium from your water which causes limescale. Whether it gives you gorgeous glossy hair, plumped up skin and money back in your pocket, or you simply spend less time doing laborious cleaning – for all these reasons, once you’ve tried a water softener, you won’t ever want to give it up!

Based in Tetbury local company Dolphin Water Softeners have been experts in water treatment solutions for 10 years and supply one of the industry’s leading water softeners, the Kinetico 2020c. The unique twin-tank, non-electric design provides you with luxuriously soft water 24 hours a day. It’s easy-to-use, economical to run and will fit conveniently under your kitchen sink. Testament to the premi-um quality of the Kinetico 2020c, it also comes with a 10 year war-ranty to give you complete peace of mind. If you want to experience the wonderful benefits a water softener can bring, for a limited period, Dolphin Water is offering its customers an exclusive Autumn offer of FREE installation (worth over £250)* for all Kinetico 2020c’s purchased until 14th November 2014. Ask the experts? For friendly advice on the benefits having a water

softener and to claim your FREE installation call

Dolphin Water Softeners on 01666 500065 *see www.kinetico.co.uk for full terms and conditions

LOCAL BUSINESS, DOLPHIN WATER SOFTENERS, BRINGS THE BENEFIT OF SOFT WATER TO THE STROUD AREA


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Water touches every area of our lives. We come into contact with it every single day. Washing clothes, washing ourselves, cooking, cleaning and of course drinking – many of us however suffer with the detrimental effects of hard water on a daily basis. 13 million house-holds in the UK are affected by hard water. The Stroud area is re-nowned for suffering from the consequences of calcium and magne-sium in the water which causes limescale.

Tight skin after washing, scum on your tea, a bath that never bub-bles, limescale in the kettle, grubby bathroom and kitchen, furred up boiler, inefficient heating system – sound familiar? All are a conse-quence of hard water. There is a simple, long-term solution; installing a water softener will remove the magnesium and calcium from your water which causes limescale. Whether it gives you gorgeous glossy hair, plumped up skin and money back in your pocket, or you simply spend less time doing laborious cleaning – for all these reasons, once you’ve tried a water softener, you won’t ever want to give it up!

Based in Tetbury local company Dolphin Water Softeners have been experts in water treatment solutions for 10 years and supply one of the industry’s leading water softeners, the Kinetico 2020c. The unique twin-tank, non-electric design provides you with luxuriously soft water 24 hours a day. It’s easy-to-use, economical to run and will fit conveniently under your kitchen sink. Testament to the premi-um quality of the Kinetico 2020c, it also comes with a 10 year war-ranty to give you complete peace of mind. If you want to experience the wonderful benefits a water softener can bring, for a limited period, Dolphin Water is offering its customers an exclusive Autumn offer of FREE installation (worth over £250)* for all Kinetico 2020c’s purchased until 14th November 2014. Ask the experts? For friendly advice on the benefits having a water

softener and to claim your FREE installation call

Dolphin Water Softeners on 01666 500065 *see www.kinetico.co.uk for full terms and conditions

LOCAL BUSINESS, DOLPHIN WATER SOFTENERS, BRINGS THE BENEFIT OF SOFT WATER TO THE STROUD AREA

Compact, non-electric design fits under a kitchen sink.

Twin-tank system for soft water 24/7.

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Order your Kinetico Water Softener today!

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Church Road, Cainscross

Stroud, GL5 4JE

01453 752699

www.cotswoldcarehome.co.uk

A family run home providing nursing, residential and dementia care for up to 48 residents. Please call to arrange a viewing

Moving into a nursing home is a hard choice to make and getting the right level of care, whilst retaining independence, is paramount. Once you’ve seen our ‘home from home’ approach and enjoyed the views over the beautiful valley of Painswick, we believe your choice will become easier.

Companionship when you want it, care when you need it...

Resthaven Nursing Home Pitchcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6LS Tel. 01452 812682 www.resthavenpitchcombe.co.ukResthaven Nursing Home Limited is a Limited Company registered in England & Wales (No. 805664) and a Registered Charity (No. 235354)

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Autumn is a lovely season; there's something magical about the crisp, clear days, thefirst smell of woodsmoke, and leaves beginning to turn golden brown. But it is alsoa reminder that winter is approaching, and so it is also the time when many peoplebegin to research care options for themselves or an elderly loved-one.

So for anyone concerned about their own wellbeing or that of a family member orfriend, we invite you to get in touch with us at this time.

Our award-winning homes are a refreshing alternative to what many people thinkof when considering a care home: lovely surroundings, excellent menu, and aprogramme of activity, entertainment and hobbies that is acknowledged as industry-leading. But most importantly, we believe our care is second to none.

Don’t wait for the nights to draw in and the cold to take hold. Call us today and giveyourself the time you need to plan for a pleasant winter, whatever the weather brings.

Look forward to a comfortable,warm and secure winter

www.porthaven.co.uk/cheltenham You’ll like us!

Thirlestaine Park Care HomeHumphris Place, off Sandford Road, Cheltenham GL53 7GA (Sat Navs: GL53 7AW)

Tel: 0808 178 6566

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The live-incare agency

that understandsthe importance

of home

Corinium Care � George Street � Nailsworth � Gloucestershire � GL6 0AG � www.coriniumcare.com

�Putting the personal touchat the heart of all we do

Our live-in care agency, based inGloucestershire, specialises in live-incarers for elderly people who canno longer manage alone but wishto stay in their own home.

Their quality of life is enhancedwhen they have the right personalongside them providing support,dignity and peace of mind.

All our carers benefit from CoriniumCare’s award-winning trainingprogramme, an important part ofwhich is training in dementia care.

To request a brochure or speak toa member of our team, pleasecall 01453 839290 or visit ourwebsite www.coriniumcare.com

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AGE Concern Acorn Day Centre

We are a very friendly centre providing care and support for the

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Breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Transport can be arranged

We play games, do keep fit and often have entertainment.

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Union Street Stroud

GL5 2HE

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For just £23 you could be advertising your business in

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01453 832369

A world of Options....! Beginning in 1989, company owner Liz was one of the first UK operators to sell holidays to Oman, successfully expand-ing over the years and bringing many more destinations to the Odyssey World portfolio. Moving the business forward following the success of Odyssey World tour operations, the company has moved to Nelson Street in Stroud, meaning the return of an independent travel company in the town.

Heading up the new office in Nelson Street are experienced and well travelled specialists Kate Tyler and Alison Franklin, both bringing with them a wealth of experience in all aspects of the travel industry. Kate began her career working overseas as resort representative for a well know holiday company to most recently managing a store for one of the UK’s luxury tour operators. Alison brings with her over 30 years of travel experience working in and managing independent travel agents.

Offering tailor made holidays through Odyssey World and launching our very own “in-house” travel agency – Option to Travel Ltd, provides a complete and all round travel service.

Owner Liz says “We have found that there are so many other destinations in the world that our clients want to visit so, with this feedback, we feel this is an opportuni-ty to take care of our clients many other travel needs. Launching Option to Travel can provide quality, ABTA bonded holidays from hand-picked and trusted operators.”

You can call us on 01453 767790 or make an appoint-ment to visit our office in Nelson Street, Stroud, where you can come to discuss your plans with complimentary refresh-ments, watch videos and look through image libraries to help with researching your perfect holiday.

We look forward to speaking to you and providing you with a world of options to travel!

Odyssey world advert here

Alison Franklin

Kate Tyler


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Odyssey World is a specialist tour operator with over 40 year’s expertise. Our travel experts have firsthand knowledge of many of our destinations. We can tailor your trip from one of our many country connections or from our hand-selected operators to create a truly authentic travel experience.

Call: 01453 767790 to speak to us or make an appointment to visit

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A world of Options....! Beginning in 1989, company owner Liz was one of the first UK operators to sell holidays to Oman, successfully expand-ing over the years and bringing many more destinations to the Odyssey World portfolio. Moving the business forward following the success of Odyssey World tour operations, the company has moved to Nelson Street in Stroud, meaning the return of an independent travel company in the town.

Heading up the new office in Nelson Street are experienced and well travelled specialists Kate Tyler and Alison Franklin, both bringing with them a wealth of experience in all aspects of the travel industry. Kate began her career working overseas as resort representative for a well know holiday company to most recently managing a store for one of the UK’s luxury tour operators. Alison brings with her over 30 years of travel experience working in and managing independent travel agents.

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I was born in Pretoria, South Africa. I still think of our house, the windows with the views of the city (and the frightening lightning and thunderstorms) and our garden – I must have climbed, or tried to climb, every tree. It was a huge garden. I had many trees to climb. We had dogs, I had cats (I kept adopting cats, or they would adopt me); I rescued birds (not many happy endings there). I kept mice, cha-meleons; a snake.

What did you do after you left school? I was planning to become a vet. Then I decided to study languages instead (I’ve always had it in mind that I would travel). My maternal grandmother, after whom I was named (Petronella), reminded me that a (suburban) vet’s life would be nothing like James Herriott. ( I read about the English country vet… I read a lot about a lot of things: great for the imagination - and for language – not so good for realistic career advice…) So I decided to study, to ‘try’ Drama Studies, just for a year, whilst wait-ing for a boyfriend to finish his army service, to then travel overseas - Europe, mainly. With both parents being actors, it was rebellion that stopped me, and my fiercely independent side, from considering acting as a career,… but there you go, I was in, and it was to be ten years before I ‘got out’ again. I finished my BA in Drama and moved to Bloemfontein as actor. Not well paid, but hard, rewarding work, doing children’s theatre (once with a live goose on stage), Shakespeare , touring the countryside, a one woman show about Anne Frank; direct-ing a 13 strong cast in a ‘Jolly Christmas Musical’: the set was scaffold-ing, the three wise men wore miners hats and did gumboot dancing. Lots of fun. Then a leading part in a television series came my way, and I moved to Johannesburg, which I loved. Back to civilisation, it felt, closer to the heartbeat of the continent. But then I got a taste for film-making, to tell stories from behind the camera. I left SA for America, to learn about film, travelling from East to West. I stayed a year, learnt more about

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25myself than about films, which was good and it prepared me for this life, working with people, seeing the individual, making connections , putting myself in their shoes. How did you become interested in the work that you do now? I enjoyed acting. As a child of actors, I instinctively knew what to do; something would happen when I stepped on stage, I felt at home. Ener-gised, inspired. As if talking to each member of the audience, individually, but all at the same time. It can be magic. But it’s too full of lights. Attention to the outside of things. Then somebody close to me went through a diffi-cult divorce (is any divorce easy? I don't think so). But I saw how the child suffered: in silence. And the doctor told the mum her child had depres-sion. He was five or six. I thought that’s it. I want to work with children one to one as a therapist – not as an entertainer. But my training as an actor comes in very handy, as I have to improvise and take on roles as and when children tell me to. I believe in their world: play is serious business, not to be taken lightly. It’s Playing for Real, as somebody put it. So I went back to university, studied for another BA – this time in Psychol-ogy, then the MA in London followed, and here I am, ten years later: Petro-Nelise, Play Therapist.

What are you interests and hobbies? Good books, good coffee, good films, good food and my dog taking me for walks. Walking in the rain is better than staring at it through the window. I’ve recently taken up running, kind of, and I still like to climb trees, but not too high: it confuses my dog. Oh yes and writing haikus. Short Japanese poems. Three Lines. 17 sylla-bles.

What of your home life? As a therapist, I need to keep boundaries between my home life and my work. But I can say I am happy where I live: I can see trees and sky. I am well supported by friends and family. I am fortunate.

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Giving a massage to your partner is a great, inti-mate way for you to both relax together and en-joy your time as one. However, in some cases if you are not properly trained or have not looked up any massage techniques you may actually cause more harm than good to your partner. Below we have pointed out a few hints and tips for you the next time you want to treat each other to a soothing mas-sage, so hopefully it will be a relaxing and wonderful experience for you both. Set the Mood When giving someone a massage you should always try to set the ambience of the room, so it is as relaxing as possible for them. Things like burning candles and essential oils such as sandalwood and lavender will fill the room with calming smells that will help lull them into a cocoon of pure relaxation. Performing the massage on the floor is actually better than on a squishy bed, just make sure you make it extra comfortable for them with lots of soft, fresh quilts and fleecy pillows – magic! Techniques Make sure you have plenty of wonderful aromatic oils and that you warm them up with your hands first. Run your hands up and down the whole back gently, in soft sweeping arcs and motions. Steadily start doing this more and move slowly around the body. Get your partner to tell you what feels good and at what pres-sure they like it, you’ll soon find a spot like the hands, feet or back where they will be dopey with relaxation and putty in your hands. Don’t ever press too hard (unless your partner says so) or dig your fingers in as this is where you can cause pain and damage to the muscles.

Health Problems If your partner has any back or muscle problems, try to stay away from that area as you can cause more harm than good in the long run. Always listen to them and do not continue if they seem to be in a lot of pain, as some forms of massage are good if it hurts but not if you are not specifically trained.

Don’t despair with massage and at first if you don’t succeed try, try again! What better way to bond and connect with each other than to give one another the gift of massage? Not only will you feel more relaxed and happier but you should also feel closer to each other as well. Still don’t feel sure? Vanilla Moon offer couples workshop to learn to massage each other.

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Changes Welcome Hypnotherapy: Stop smoking in October

Are you one of the six million people in the UK who want to stop smoking? Well, this month is “Stoptober”* and so it is your chance to save your health and your wealth! After all, even if you smoke just five cigarettes a day then you will be spending, on average, £730 a year on the habit! Just stop for a minute and think about all the things that you could spend that money on, perhaps you would like to go on a family hol-iday? Put money towards a car, or save up for the MOT? Perhaps head off for a weekend away? However you decide to spend the cash then surely it has to be bet-ter than spending it on a habit which is likely, ultimately, to cause pain and death. It’s been estimated that half of long-term smokers die prematurely and so lose an average of ten years of their life for this expensive habit. Liane Ulbricht-Kazan is a fully qualified and insured clinical Hypno-therapist practicing at the Nailsworth Natural Health Centre, where she helps people quit in the course of a single two hour session! She explains “Firstly, we check that the client has a strong inten-tion to quit. Then we look at how the brain works in relation to smoking and why the person smokes, taking into account their life context. We discuss the inner dialogue; the inner voice, which en-courages smoking and the one, which says stop. There is a lot we can do to remove these contradictions, and finally, with the appli-cation of hypnosis, we create a place in the mind, where smoking doesn’t exist at all.” The number of ex-smokers in the UK is greater than the number of people who actually still smoke, and although around 10 million people still light up that number is falling as 60% of smokers want to quit for good. Liane is a member of professional bodies such as the NCH and the CNHC and has both the HPD and DHP qualifications in Solu-tion Focused Hypnotherapy.

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by Jon Mason of Highfield Garden World in Whitminster

A little time spent in the garden in October will paydividends come spring time. Here are some tips forjobs to do during those last few mild days of the year, whileplants are dormant and the soil is still warm.

Stand back and think about which branches help give the plant its shape. Use thosebranches to give the plant the shape you want. Remove overgrown and smallerbranches, as well as any which are dead or diseased. Always cut with sharp secateurs,just above a “node” (the point at which one branch or twig attaches to another).

Plant drifts of daffodil, tulip and bluebell bulbs to guarantee a springshow of colour. October is also a perfect time to relocate any plants,as well as to introduce fruit trees. From pears to plums and applesto apricots – there is a fruiting plant to suit whatever pot or plot youhave. Why not try something new!

Give your garden sheds, fences and furniture some care and attention before thecolder months arrive. Check for signs of damage, rot and rust, treating each as you gowith specialist products. Painting wood with preservative will help extend its life. Whynot choose a new colour such as blue or green, and give your garden a weekendmake-over?

Cut back dead plant stalks and sweep up fallen leaves to avoid allowingdiseases to over-winter. Alternatively, pile them into one designatedarea to make your own little wildlife haven. Also, raise your pots up offthe ground on bricks or ‘pot feet’ to avoid water-logging and frostdamage.

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Sheepscombe Primary School News

Sheepscombe Primary School is set within a beautiful valley and prides itself on teaching and learning with children’s ideas at the heart of the themes taught. Children’s suggestions are gathered and questions generated which the teachers develop and plan linked to the National Curriculum. This leads to very fluid and exciting learning for the children with the context being one which they are not only interested in, but have been heavily involved in the planning of.

This term Class 1 are doing a theme entitled ‘Making Waves’ which is based on learning about fish, marine conservation and sea rescue. In order to have a real context for their learning they recently visited The Sea Aquarium in Weston- Super -Mare to both generate and answer some questions. A fantastic day was had by all and it was a great start to some new learning.

Class 2’s theme is ‘Roll up, Roll up’ where they are exploring the history , technology and mystery of fairgrounds and circus’. They have already begun to write some amazing poetry in relation to this and have planned for a circus skills day with a visitor in the next couple of weeks.

We pride ourselves on our underpinning values which have recently been demonstrated so well by Class 2 when they went on their team building day at the very start of term to the Forest of Dean . During the day they took part in a multitude of activities to encourage co-operation and thinking skills. Our weekly Forest School sessions at Ebworth enrich children’s experiences of the world and are another way they explore and demonstrate the school values.

Our School is also celebrating a recent grant for the installation of new playground equipment and markings on the playground. This has added a new dimension to the school and has been enjoyed by many already!

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Terms & Conditions: Skate Sessions are for the same value.

(same age group) Can only be used to book instore subject to availability.

IT’S A BUY ONE

GET ONE FREE

THE BRIEF

CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE OUT OF SPAGHETTI, STRONG

ENOUGH TO SUPPORT A 250G BAG OF SUGAR.

MATERIALS

Spaghetti, small rubber bands or bag

ties, sticky tape.

THE METHOD

Think about bracing strands together

for strength.

Some shapes are better

at absorbing loads –

triangles are particularly

strong.

Rubber bands make for

good junctions.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Bridges manage two important forces:

compression and tension – pushing

and pulling.

Too much of either and they buckle

or snap.

Through trial and error,

you’ll become profi cient at

working with spaghetti.

suspension bridge

beam bridge

arch bridge

truss bridge

cantilever bridge

cable stayed bridge

Challenge designed by:

Kristian, design engineer at Dyson

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THE BRIEF

USE A CARDBOARD BOX AND CARDBOARD STRUTS TO CREATE

A MARBLE RUN. THE MARBLE MUST RUN FOR 60 SECONDS.

MATERIALS

Large cardboard box, cardboard

struts, sticky tape, marbles,

scissors (with adult supervision).

THE METHOD

If you can’t fi nd cardboard struts,

you can make your own by folding

four inch strips of cardboard in half to

create a V shape.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

To help you to control the time your

marble takes to run its course you’ll

need to consider a few factors:

POTENTIAL ENERGY

= MASS x GRAVITY x HEIGHT

The heavier your marble, and higher

your slope the more energy your

marble will have.

FRICTION

The rougher or stickier

the surface, the slower

your marble will travel.

ANGLE OF THE SLOPE

The less steep the angle of

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07/04/2014 20:06Challenge designed by:

Ian, engineering analyst at Dyson

THE BRIEF

CREATE A COLOURFUL UNDERWATER VOLCANO.

MATERIALS

String, scissors (with

adult supervision), an

empty salt shaker, a

large jar, food colouring.

THE METHOD

Cut a two foot length of string with a pair of

scissors. Tie a knot around the neck of a salt

shaker with one end of the string. Double-knot it

to ensure the knot is secure. Repeat this process

with the other end of the string, resulting in a

handle to lower your shaker.

Empty and clean a large jar. Fill the clean jar

about three quarters full with cold water.

Fill the salt shaker with hot water (with adult

supervision) – as hot as you can get from your

tap – to just below the neck. Add three to four

drops of red food colouring.

Hold your salt shaker over the mouth of the jar by

the string handle. Slowly lower the salt shaker

into the jar until the shaker is completely

submerged and resting upright on the bottom of

the jar. Observe how the coloured water erupts

from the shaker into the cold water.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This shows how convection currents work.

A convection current is the way that heat

rises and falls in liquids and gases.

Hot air balloons

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OCTOBER 2014 COMMUNITY NEWS

FRI 3RD - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs from 10am -3pm at Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry and donation to charity. Contact Larry on 07800951964 for more details of this monthly event.SAT 4TH - Workshop on Printmaking with Simon Packard runs 10am -3pm at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth with more details from 01453 837537.SUN 5TH - Harvest Sung Eucharist starts 9.30am at St. Laurence Church, Stroud; 10am Together at Ten at St. Matthews, Cainscross; followed at 10.30am by Harvest Service at Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill. Also Choral Evensong starts 4pm at All Saints’ Church, Uplands. MON 6TH - Antique & Collectables Fair runs 8am-4pm in St. Laurence Church Hall with free admission. Contacts 01452 812166/01453 755788. TUES 7TH - Cainscross W.I. will meet again at 7.15pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall for Mo Smith from Bisley and her talk ‘Ignorance is Bliss’. Visitors/new members welcome. Monthly sales table/raffle/refreshments.SAT 11TH - THURS 6TH Nov - Exhibition entitled ‘The Golden Fleece’ - a celebration of sheep and their fleece, in particular the Cotswold breed takes place at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth. Visit rmt.org/ruskin-mill-events.SAT 11TH - Harvest Supper at Paganhill Maypole Hall.01453 759099.SAT 11TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth GL6 OJF opens from 10am -12noon with small entry fee. More details from 01453 766273.SUN 12TH - Messy Church for Harvest starts 10.30am at St. Paul’s Whiteshill with ‘Bring & Share’ Brunch afterwards.MON 13TH - Nailsworth WI meet again at 7.30pm in St. George’s Parish Room with visitors/new members always welcome.TUES 14TH - Brimscombe & Thrupp WI meet at 7.30pm in Brimscombe & Thrupp Social Centre for a talk by Lizzie Ellis on ‘The Donkey Sanctuary’. Visitors welcome and more details 01453 882652.WED 15TH - 10am Holy Communion & Coffee, followed at 3pm by Drop in for Tea at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross. WED 15TH - Stroud Gardening Club meet at 7.30pm in the Congregational Church Rooms, Bedford Street, Stroud. Visitors welcome/refreshments.WED 15TH - Stonehouse WI meeting starts 7.30pm at Stonehouse Community Centre with ‘Cup Cakes Couture’ and Catherine Pyne of Angel Bakery, Tetbury and bring & buy Preserves. Visitors welcome and contact 01453 765656 for more details. THURS 16TH - 10am -Praying Together -Informal Prayer Group takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Slad with all welcome. THURS 16TH - SAT 18TH -The Cotswold Players present ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street with tickets for £12 each, available from 0333 666 3366/www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk /ticketsFRI 17TH - Music at Ruskin Mill with Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin starts at 8pm with tickets at £10/£8. 01453 837537.SAT 18TH - Storytelling starts 10.30am at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth.

SAT 18TH - Autumn Fayre in the Mortimer Rooms, Nailsworth for Five Valleys Cat Rescue with doors open at 10am, including Nearly New, Books, Cakes, Jams & Preserves and much more. Refreshments, etc. SUN 19TH - Harvest Festival starts 10.30am at St. John the Baptist Randwick with all welcome.TUES 21ST - Box Gardening Club will welcome Margaret Headon and her talk on the ‘Wonders of Westonbirt’ with visitors welcome at £3 each. The meeting starts at 7.30 for 8pm in Box Village Hall.WED 22ND - SAT 25TH - Another run at Cotswold Playhouse of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ with tickets priced at £12 each. Ticket Code RJ576.THURS 23RD - ‘Your Musical Memories’ club meet at 2.30pm in Stroud Subscription Rooms with music of yesteryear and afternoon tea and all for £5 each. Tickets/more details available from 01453 760900.SAT 25TH - 10am -12noon Coffee Drop-In at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill with all welcome to attend.SAT 25TH - Nailsworth Farmers Market runs from 9am -1pm in Mortimer Gardens for all your weekend produce and requirements.SAT 25TH - Great Crested Newt -Make One Take One -fun Workshop runs from 10am -12.30pm in Stroud with costs of £5adult/£3child and booking needed on 01453 753358 with Stroud Valleys Project. SUN 26TH - Harvest Celebration Day with SVP and Apple Pressing taking place in The Museum in the Park courtyard, Stratford Park. This is a free event, with donations welcomed. Contact Tamsin on 01453 753358.SAT 26TH - Pumpkins in the Park with a Twilight Pumpkin Lantern trail and competition runs from 5.30 -6pm with details from Tamsin as above.Sun 26th: What are Quakers all about? Quaker Open Afternoon, 2.30 pm @ The Exchange, Brick Row Stroud GL5 1DF. Talk, Discussion, Short films, 15-minute ‘taster’ Quaker meeting. Refreshments. More info:01453-827102.TUES 28TH - MU Corporate Communion starts 7pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill with all welcome.TUES 28TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society meet at 7.30pm at St. John’s Church Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown, GL3 2DA for Geoff North talking about ‘Marianne North’ with visitors very welcome. THURS 30TH - An Open Evening for Cirencester American Square Dance Club ‘American Squares’ starts at 7.45pm and takes place at St. Peter’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, GL7 1RG. More details from Eric on 01285 657231 or email: [email protected]. Sounds good fun!FRI 31ST - Halloween.NOV -TUES 4TH - Cainscross WI meet at 7.15pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall for Mrs Jayne Morriss and a Floral Demonstration.WED 5TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet at the Town Hall for Member’s Evening & Supper with tickets needed and more details available from 01453 758496.

Details may change, so please check before setting out. To list your events/activities for November, please call Mary Jarrett on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.

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We all have stories to tell, the pity is that some go unnoticedand unprinted. We’ve been printing books for some time now.In the past few years we’ve done them on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and family books that are perfect for recording close family stories. These have been as few as 20 copies.

With modern printing methods we can now print and produce just a few copies. These are ideal if you’d like to try your idea on the mainstream publishers, or just for those few exclusive people who you may like to write for.

Not only can we print your book, but we can advise you on the best way to prepare it for print, or we can do the whole of the design and artwork for you from scratch. We advise on the best binding methods for the books as well as suggestions for marketing, and we can even build you a simple website for it too.

Before we print we talk. So if you have a story to tell and you want to get it into print call me: Paul Davies, on 01452 300158 and lets make your book a reality.

Everybody’s got a book in them.

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situated in a private cul de sac with LargeLiving/Dining Room, Two Bathrooms,

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Modern wellpresented three

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town centre, theproperty boasts a

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three good sizedbedrooms, enclosed

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