five valleys directory september 2015

September 2015 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk

Tel: 01666 504700FREE

PEOPLE PROFILE

Why am I depressed?Help at hand from Changes Welcome

Cover photo is by Jeff Wilson

Adapting your bathroom with easePractical ideas fromLifestyle Bathrooms

Improving your digestion naturallyby Vanilla Moon

Abby Cooke Barton Equestrian Centre

The Five Valleys Directoryincorporating Stroud community

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A HELPING HAND TO SELL OR LET YOUR HOMEOur experienced team, targeted marketing and dedication to customer service will ensure the process of selling your house is an enjoyable one.

TO ARRANGE A FREE VALUATION CALL 01453 750001

55 London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AD


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Accountancy/ Business/Education Beauty/Hairdressing/Therapies/fitness Car sales Computer Services Community Events Dental Care Estate & Letting Agents Funeral Directors/memorials Gardening/Garden Mainte-nance Home & Home Mainte-nance/ Legal Services/Mediation Live-in Care & Rest Homes Pet care Printing Services Pubs/Restaurants

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Great news for readers and advertisers!

The Dursley, Cam & Uley Directory (DC&U) is now part of the Five Valleys Directory and we can offer

current advertisers in the FVD great discounts when advertising in both magazines plus

competitive rates for new advertisers

Delivered free to 11,000 businesses and households

For more information call Catherine On 01666 504700 or

email [email protected]

Welcome to the September edition and it’s probably back from holiday and back to the school routine for lots of you! Septem-ber can be a lovely time of the year and often with a lot more sunshine than August so fingers crossed that we still have some bright, cheerful weather to look forward to - especially as we are off to Devon quite soon and were thoroughly spoilt last year by fab-ulous weather all week - we can only hope

Inside this month we have an interesting article by the experts from Changes Wel-come on depression and the causes that contribute towards feeling depressed plus some advice from Vanilla Moon on improv-ing our digestive systems. Looking after our minds and body in fact.

Thanks to the many businesses who have advertised in this edition and remember to please support them by keeping it local! Catherine


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WANTEDWe Buy 1800-1970’s

single items, collections or complete house contents including:

Please ask for detailed list of items we buyTelephone: 01452 770409 evenings

or Email [email protected]

WATERLANE GL6 7PL

Old leather suit cases, Postcards,Dolls, Trains, Toys, Dinkys, Corgi,

Match Box, Sporting items, Copper,Brass, China, Silver, Clocks, Watches,

Boxes, Treen, Cutlery, Tapestries,Ephemera, Fountain Pens,

Medals, Badges, Small furniture

Also Vintage clothing, Hats, Shoes & Handbags,

Costume Jewellery, Lace,Linen Etc

Back Ache? Tennis Elbow?Hip Strain? Knee Injury?

If you are suffering with a strain or injury, massage could be the answer to help

alleviate your pain and restore your mobility.

Sports Massage sessions promote muscle restoration, returning them back to their

optimum condition and keeping you on the move.

Contact me on 07968 696550 or@SarahCSportsT

Sarah Clatworthy Sports Massage Therapy

Back Ache? Tennis Elbow?Hip Strain? Knee Injury?

If you are suffering with a strain or injury, massage could be the answer to help

alleviate your pain and restore your mobility.

Sports Massage sessions promote muscle restoration, returning them back to their

optimum condition and keeping you on the move.

Contact me on 07968 696550 or@SarahCSportsT

Sarah Clatworthy Sports Massage Therapy

Email: [email protected]

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Summer Sale!Cotswold Country Blinds

All styles of quality Blinds supplied and fitted. Book your FREE home no

obligation quotation now!01453 883695 or 07966 953426 or


SUMMER SALE NOW ONwww.cotswoldcountryblinds.com

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BE INSPIRED

iflo Kamira

www.cityplumbing.co.uk/showroom

Pick up a brochure today!

VISIT USTODAY

15% OFF ON PRODUCTIONOF THIS ADVERTTerms and conditions apply*You will find us at:City Plumbing Supplies, Unit D, Kingfisher Business Park, London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL5 2BY

Tel: 01453 889704 Fax: 01453 884023

Just come and see our extensive range of bathroom products and quality tiles for yourself.

Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12 noon

*Terms and conditions: 1. Offer starts 1st August and only applies until 31st December 2015. 2. Offer only applies at CPS Stroud. 3. Merchants, public organisations, local authorities, energy schemes and British Gas are excluded from this offer. 4. This offer may not be used in conjunction with or in addition to any other discount voucher or offer. 5. Branch Manager has the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

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Home: 01453 548871Mobile: 07922 191103

(Answerphone available)

Independent, Qualified, ReliableLOCAL PLUMBER

Central Hea�ng Power Flush Specialist

Save money and reduce your carbon footprintCentral hea�ng power flushing

Cold Radiators? Black Sludge? Noisy Boiler?...any of these signs could require a power flush!

Plumbing MaintenanceNo Emergency Call out fee

30 years experienceLocal tradesman

FREE advice given on Plumbing and Hea�ngCan recommend other trades if required

Discounts Available up to 10%

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]

From Shelving to Kitchens

Fitted Wardrobes

Cupboards & Storage Solutions

Shaun Moseley

01453 297721 07971 236285

[email protected]

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Carpentry with Care


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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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THE SHARPENING SERVICE BISLEY

For a fast and reliable service Please contact Rupert Miles

01452 770788 or [email protected]

Kitchen knives, scissors, garden tools and most other blunt instruments!

Restoration of old shears a speciality

•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

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

From Lawn Mowing to Gates, Fencing & DeckingWe'll keep your property tidy

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

PHONE-A-HANDYMAN

CALL BRIAN

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

From Lawn Mowing to Gates, Fencing & DeckingWe'll keep your property tidy

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

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✔ Carpentry✔ Flooring✔ Plastering✔ Kitchen Fitting✔ Loft Conversion✔ Extensions ✔ Property Maintenance

For a free estimate and a reliable and friendly service phone Jon Vaughan on:

Mobile: 07855 855052Edwina, Toadsmoor Road, Brimscombe, Stroud

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

“Being local, I’m a very Handy Man!”

TilingTiling SPECIALIST

! Local & Independent

24 Hr Call Out - No Call Out Fee – Fast Reliable Service Non-Destructive Entry (Wherever Possible) Keys cut on Site – uPVC Repairs All work Guaranteed – Fully Insured – CRB Checked

Call – Ollie on

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Lifestyle Bathrooms is a new venture for Rex Cart, who has over 30 years of experience in the bathroom industry. His business is based in Chalford, where he has lived for the past 8 years. Rex has strong links with Bath, where he has a warehouse, and supplies customers throughout the city. He is expanding his service to the Five Valleys area, as he has found there is a demand for his services here too.

Over the years Rex noticed a huge increase in demand for people who were looking for solutions to mobility issues. The population now has a larger proportion of older people, and there is frequently a need to adapt the bathroom to suit changing circumstances. Rex at Lifestyle Bathrooms offers a personalised service, and will visit your home to advise you on the options you have. He will look at your existing bathroom, and work out a plan with you using suitable products for your needs. There are numerous products available on the market, but Rex has the skill to select quality sanitary ware and furniture that will make the best use of your available space.

Changing your bath to a shower is the simplest and most common solution to mobility problems when bathing. It is possible to replace the bath with the same size shower, or you may want to take the opportunity of changing the whole layout of your bathroom. Anything is possible, and to suit all budgets. If you are keen to retain a bath in your house, there is always the option of a walk in bath. There are simple to operate taps, shower controls and wc flushing systems, all of which help to make life easier. Along with grab rails, non-slip surfaces and good lighting, these adaptations could revolutionise your lifestyle.

Lifestyle Bathrooms will supply your goods without VAT if you are disabled or have a chronic condition that would benefit from bathroom adaptation. They will advise on a case by case basis, but many people will find they do qualify for this substantial cost saving (HMRC rules apply).

Rex will be delighted to pay you a visit without obligation, so please give him a call on 07496 057281 or email on [email protected]

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Original bathroom before makeover

Bath removed and replaced with large walk in shower

Clutter gone and storage space created

Save20%VAT

Are you finding itdifficult to get in the bath?Bathing and showering can bemade so much easier and moreenjoyable with a completemakeover from Lifestyle Bathrooms!

Here you can see what is possible withbefore and after pictures, featuring awalk in shower with grab rails, comfortheight WC which is slightly higher thannormal, single touch electronicshower, anti slip floor tiles withunderfloor heating and super brightlighting. Numerous options includingperiod look and alternative colourschemes.

No VAT to pay if you qualify asdisabled or have a chronic conditionaffecting mobility.

Please ask for details. Friendlyapproach, with no high pressure sales.

Contact us on 07496 057281 or 01453 884167for a free home visit to discuss your needs

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Oven Cleaning Specialists

Please call David on01452 550668 / 0777 6172 761

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CleaningIroning

Curtains Cleaned & PressedPrescription Pick-up

ShoppingErrands etc.

Personal Assistance

* Weekly/Monthly to suit your requirements

* One off Spring Cleans

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Contact Tracey 01453 450179 or 07814 978470

Save a massive 25% discount on yourfirst clean, with presentation of this

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Cleaning your home so you don’t have to

We only operate locally. This enables us to give you a reliable, effective

regular cleaning and ironing service.

All cleaning personnel have been selected for having the right attitude

towards cleaning your home

*All Cleaners vetted and insured*Replacement if your cleaner is away

*Local family run business

Typically £11.50 per hour 01453 569403

[email protected]


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Want The Latest Energy Saving Glass?All Glazing Backed By Our

5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee

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Priority Freephone 0800 61 21118

...we make saving money perfectly clear...

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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www.heavenlywindows.co.uk Cirencester Stroud Surrounding Villages

01453 882896

CONSERVATORIES WINDOWS DOORS COMPOSITE DOORS REPLACEMENT GLASS GARAGE CONVERSIONS

of Chalford

Firewood & Kindling

Free Local Deliveries

Free Bag of Kindling

All Hardwood Logs For prompt delivery

Call Chris Mobile

07745 230430 01453 750862

Tree surgery also undertaken NO CANVASSERS

01453 452731

SEVERNSIDE SWEEPS

Member of The Institute of Chimney Sweeps Reg. No: 0290 www.instituteofchimneysweeps.co.uk

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

Incorporating HETAS Registered installer of chimney liners, stoves & cowls

Chimneys should be swept at least once a year for safety and in compliance with your

house insurance. SAFETY CERTIFICATE ISSUED

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Why Pick Glevum Heating Boiler Care?

Contact Glevum

01452 387066

0800 038 1216

[email protected]

@glevumheating

glevumheating

Professional local company

Priority given to Glevum Heating Boiler Care customers

We only use our own Glevum Heating Gas Safe Engineers Parts and labour included with our Gold and Platinum packages

Contact us day or night if things go wrong No excess to pay

Annual service included Speedy resolution time

Landlord packages available

Additional appliance options available

www.glevumheating.co.uk

SILVER Package

GOLD £16.00 / Month PLATINUM £23.00 / MonthSILVER £6.00 / Month

GOLD Package

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24 Hr, 7 days a week emergency cover *

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Hot water cylinder cover *

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Annual 24-point boiler service and system check

Priority appointments given to Glevum Heating Boiler Care Customers

* Terms and conditions apply. Contact Glevum Heating for more information or visit our website.

24 Hr, 7 days a week emergency cover *

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Ideal for keeping boiler warranties valid

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Trust Your Tradesman!

If you’re planning a DIY plastering project there are a few things you should think about before starting—and the first is having your head examined!

Plastering is not a job for the uninitiated. Fact: most professionals have trained for years to become masters of their craft . Plastering is part- art, requiring tremendous eye-hand co-ordination, and part-chemistry. When you add water to dry plaster mix, you begin an irreversible chemical and crystallization process. The water and air content of the mix is critical, and timing is everything, as the plaster has to be ‘finished’ at just the right time.

The problem for Mr. DIY is that if it all goes wrong - and believe me, if you’ve never done it before, it will go wrong - no amount of paint or wallpaper is going to make that surface look good.

What plasterers do

They work both externally and internally. They mix and apply finishes to external walls using sand and cement, pebble-dash and stone-effect materials. Internally they mix and apply various types of plaster to walls, floors and ceilings.

Solid plastering is the application of a wet finish to an internal surface or a protective covering, such as pebble-dash, onto an external surface. The plasterer will use a range of hand tools and sometimes spraying equipment in the

case of pebble-dash.

Fibrous plastering involves making ornamental plasterwork such as ceiling roses, cornices, ornamental columns and architraves using moulds and a plaster and short fibre mix.

Dry lining is the construction of internal partitions using plasterboard or wallboards fixed to a timber or metal frame.

It really is best to use someone who has been recommended to you and whose work you’ve seen.

Failing that, contact one of the trade associations below. They will be able to put you in touch with someone local. All the organisations promote best practice and all will mediate in the event that you are dissatisfied with the services of any of their members.

Plastering is one of those jobs which looks blissfully easy but which, if done incorrectly, can cause endless heartache. You really are best to call in a professional.

Useful Contacts

Federation of Plastering and Dry Wall Contractors (FPDC) www.fpdc.org

Federation of Master Builders (FMB) www.fmb.org.uk 0207 242 7583

Guild of Master Craftsmen (GMC) www.thegmcgroup.com/theguild 01273 478449

Most tradesmen are highly skilled professionals out to earn an honest living. Here’s how to keep ahead of the game and avoid rogue traders and ‘cowboys’. Part three of this series looks at Plasterers


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COTSWOLD CHELTENHAMTewkesbury Road,Cheltenham GL51 9SG

01242 587029 www.cotswoldcheltenhammini.co.uk

COTSWOLD GLOUCESTERCole Avenue, Gloucester GL2 5ER

01452 872626www.cotswoldgloucestermini.co.uk

MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS.KEEP IT WILD WITH THE TOP OFF.

STOCK NEW MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS CONVERTIBLE.£1,288 RETAILER CONTRIBUTION.£379 A MONTH PLUS £2,999 CUSTOMER DEPOSIT.

The John Cooper Works Convertible with 211 hp on tap it not only talks the talk but walks the walk.

If you’d like to go wild, drop by or give us a call.

Term of agreement 48 months

47 monthly payments £379.00

On the road cash price* £31,447.12

Customer deposit £2,999.00

Retailer deposit contribution £1,288.27

Total deposit £4,287.27

Total amount of credit £27,159.85

Option to purchase fee^ £1.00

Optional final payment^ £10,747.70

Total amount payable £32,848.97

Rate of interest 1.9% Fixed

Representative 1.9% APR

MINI Select Representative Finance example for a stock MINI John Cooper Works Convertible in optionalMidnight Black with optional Lounge Black/Red Leather, CHILI Pack, Black 17" Cross Spoke ChallengeAlloys, Chrome Line Interior, Wind Deflector, Black Headlights, JCW Bonnet Stripes, Front Seat Heating,Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System, Seal & Protect Paint System and MINI tlc** (5yrs/50k service pk).

Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Range: Urban 26.4-67.3 mpg (10.7-4.2 l/100km). Extra Urban44.8-80.7 mpg (6.3-3.5 l/100km). Combined 35.8-74.3 mpg (7.9-3.8 l/100km). CO2 Emissions 184-99 g/km.Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions.Finance example is for a MINI Select agreement for a stock MINI JCW Convertible with optional Midnight Black, Lounge ChampionshipBlack/Red Leather, CHILI Pack, Black 17" Cross Spoke Challenge Alloy Wheels, Chrome Line Interior, Wind Deflector, Black Headlights, JCW Bonnet Stripes, Front Seat Heating, Harman Kardon Hi-FiSystem, Seal & Protect Paint System and MINI tlc with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 6.20p per mile. Applies to the stock MINI stated ordered between 20 Julyand 30 September 2015 and registered by 30 September 2015 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI EmergencyService, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates, VAT and where stated MINI tlc (**MINI tlc provides scheduled service cover for up to 50,000 milesor the length of your agreement, whichever comes first, at MINI Service Authorised Workshops. Maintenance items (e.g. tyres, brake pads and 2nd brake fluid change) not covered and nottransferable to another vehicle. See www.mini.co.uk/tlc for full MINI tlc terms.). ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end ofthe agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnitiesmay be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offers may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘MINI Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by MINIFinancial Services,a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UF. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. We commonly introduce customers to MINI Financial Services, for which we may receive payment if you enter into an agreement with them. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.


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11-18 mixed comprehensive school

Year 6 2015Open EveningThursday 17th September6:00pm - 8:30pm

Tel: 01453 [email protected] www.klbschool.org.uk

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Don’t hang around,let us take you there

SECURE & RELIABLE TAXI SERVICELady Cars

0796 996 3351www.ladycarstroud.co.uk

Lady Drivers, Everyone Welcome

Long/Short journeysWait & Return

Courier & Delivery ServicePre-set prices so no surprises!

Lady Cars was started in March of this year by Orla Kirwan. Having become tired of a 9-5 routine Orla decided to do some-thing different and now through word of mouth this recently es-tablished business is steadily building up with regular customers who appreciate a lady driver.

The cars are lovely clean, air conditioned vehicles and prices are competitive. Orla is happy to do hospital waits and returns, supermarket runs and shopping service and safe nightclub drop-off and pick-up. Day hire and weddings are catered for plus all airport runs and sea ports and

So if you are planning a trip out - booking early is advisable!

You can contact Lady Cars on either

Mb: 0796 996 3351 or landline 01453 299675

PAYING TOO MUCH FOR LOCAL ADVERTISING?

Maybe it’s time to advertise your business in the FVD

FROM JUST £15 PER ISSUE!

We can also deliver your leaflets/flyers from £30 per 1,000

TO FIND OUT MORE Call us on

01666 504700


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Stunning 18th century building complete with stone walls and oak beamed ceilings. Large south facing beer garden is perfect whiling away the hours on a sunny a�ernoon

and in winter you can cosy up next to roaring log fires

SELF-CATERING COTTAGE TO LET. PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM

The local area is renowned for stunning countryside walks around the Golden Valley area, including the Cotswold

and Severn Canal. Full menu available please view website for sample menus

tel: 01285 760371www.butchersarmsoakridge.com

Closed Monday’s (Except Bank Holidays and for large bookings please enquire)OPENTues to Fri 12 to 3pm / 6 to 11pmFood served 12 to 2pm / 6 to 9pmSat 12pm to 11pmFood served 12 to 2pm / 6pm to 9pmSunday 12 to 10.30pm Food served 12 to 2pm only

As Stroud Plumbing Limited, I have as a regular and longstanding advertiser in 'The Five

Valleys Directory" always been satisfied with the help that I have received, and more

importantly the response that I have gained from the magazine itself. I would have no

reservation recommending the magazine to other small businesses ( as long as they are

not too similar to my own of course ) and feel sure that they would get a regular response

as have I. The 'Five Valleys Directory' is currently one of my preferred advertising tools.

With Thanks Andrew Barnard, Stroud Plumbing.

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The Five Valleys has been my chief source of new business for over 5 years now. Like

many other therapists I indulged in an expensive website with high hopes of an excellent

return....yet my clients inform me that is rarely their first port of call. I’ve also splashed

out on more glossy publications but somehow they don’t attract the local community in

the same numbers as the Five Valleys. It appears this small, attractive, yet very unpreten-

tious directory is always on hand when someone needs help. As for Catherine she

chooses to operate as an editor, primarily as a friend. Oh, she knows her stuff and she is a

true professional, but so are many others. No the difference is she understands how small

businesses work and the absence of staff to delegate to. Catherine would never make

demands, reasonable or not. Neither would she get uppity, or take you for a ride. What

she offers she sticks to and her word is her bond and well...what else is there to say,

really? Ruth Coxall Hypnotherapist

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Thank you for putting together my advert each month as it is now my prime source of

work. So keep up the good work! Denis Morris Handyman.

Thinking of advertising with us?

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Where were you born and brought up?

I am very much a local girl. I was born and brought up in Nailsworth on my parents farm together with my brother and 3 sisters. My dad still runs the farm today. I live next door to my brother and opposite my mum and dad, right on the doorstep of my riding school. I live and work horses 24/7.

What did you do when you left school?

I am and always have been pony made despite the fact that there was no interest from the rest of my family. I started off with a donkey called Lucy when I was 8 years old then graduated to my first pony called Lundi at the age of 10. Lundi was a rare breed pony from Lundi Island. I started having lessons at the Camp Riding School in Bisley where I joined the Stroud Pony Club. I competed in local shows and my biggest rival was Sam Tucker, we always vied for 1st and 2nd place with each other. Sam is now one of my Instructors at Barton End. At the age of 14 I got a part time job at the pet shop in Nailsworth where I developed an interest for small furry animals. I then decided to breed rabbits and guinea pigs to sell to the pet shop, so that was my first business venture. At the age of 16 I went to Hartpury College to do a National Diploma in Equine Busi-ness management. Living away from home for 2 years. I met my current husband whilst at Hartpury but we didn’t get together until 8 years ago. At 18 I went to work as a trainee groom at Hyde Riding Centre whilst working towards my teaching qualifications. I also went to work for Prin-cess Anne whilst training at Talland and Huntley Equestrian Centres.

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What led you into the business you have now?

Whilst at Hyde I looked after a few horses on Livery at home and started teaching my friends to ride. I really enjoyed teaching so once I got my qualifications I decided to expand on my livery business and set up a riding school in 2000. I now have 3 donkeys, 50 horses and 20 liveries.

Any interests or hobbies

Horses, horses, ponies oh and donkeys. My leisure time, what little there is of it, is taken up with looking after the family and enjoying quality time with them where I can.

What of your home life?

As you can guess I am a workaholic, I am married to Nigel with two young children who attend Leigherton School. My daughter Jess is definitely following in her mother’s footsteps where her love of riding shines through and she can be found more often than not on the yard wanting to help out.

Plans for the future?

I would like to see myself continuing teaching and running Barton End but on a smaller scale, retiring some of our older horses that have been faithful friends over the years. I honestly can’t see myself doing anything else. I am surrounded by a great team of hardworking people who also share my passions. We are known for being a friend-ly, family run riding centre for all ages our oldest rider being 76! So whether you are a beginner, an occasional or a regular rider come and see what we have to offer.

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SEPTEMBER 2015 COMMUNITY NEWS

FRI 4TH - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs from 10am -3pm at the Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry. Details Larry 07800951964.FRI 4TH - A Comic Opera Double at Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street of ‘The Bear’ by Walton and ‘The Old Maid & The Thief’ by Menotti, performed by Opera Anywhere. Call 0333 666 3366.FRI 4TH - SUN 6TH - A Flower Festival at St. Laurence Church, Stroud with the theme ‘Music through the ages’. Opening times are 10am -4pm. More details 01453 731923/[email protected] 5TH - Coffee Morning runs 10.30am -12noon in the John Wesley Room, Randwick.SAT 5TH - Stonehouse Celebration Day is today and takes place in the High Street. This is a great opportunity to dress up as this year’s theme is the Circus. Details 01452 740859/741380.SAT 5TH - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold a Book Sale on the forecourt of Stroud’s Subscription Rooms from 10am. Details 01453 886354.SAT 5TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth opens from 10am -12noon, followed at 2-4pm by another opening of Dunkirk Mill Centre. Small charges.SUN 6TH - Stroud Sunday Market runs 10am -2pm on the forecourt of Stroud’s Subscription Rooms. This is an arts and crafts focused market and promises free family entertainment and many stalls.SUN 6TH - Churchdown Book Fair runs from 10am -3.30pm at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, GL3 2JH with admission for 50p and refreshments available.SUN 6TH - There will be Village Produce Show taking place at the Village Hall, Box with all welcome.SUN 6TH - 10.30am Family Worship with Holy Communion at Christ Church, Nailsworth with all welcome.SUN 6TH - Dunkirk Mill, GL5 5HH opens again from 2-4pm.MON 7TH - An Antique & Collectables Fair runs again at St. Laurence Church Hall, Stroud from 8am -4pm with free admission.TUES 8TH - There will be a Mother’s Union Meeting starting 2.30pm in the Wesley Room, Randwick.WED 9TH - Brockworth Court, Court Road, Brockworth GL3 4QU will have an opening under the NGS Gardening Scheme from 2-5.30pm with an admission charge of £6/children entry free. Refreshments.THURS 10TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ Club returns to the Subscription Rooms, Stroud at 2.30pm. Admission £6 and more details available from Tourist Information on 01453 760900.THURS 10TH - SAT 12TH - ‘Hands Up For Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Boot’ will be performed by the Live Wire Theatre at Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street with performances at 7.30pm. Ticket prices are £12 each from the Box Office 0333 6663366.SAT 12TH - Newent Onion Fayre takes place and is a free event. It is held through the streets of Newent from 10am and boasts over 100 stalls, music, cookery demonstrations and Dog Show, etc.

SUN 13TH - There will be 8.45am Breakfast Praise, followed at 10.30am by a Joint Service with St. George’s at Christ Church, Nailsworth followed by a Bring & Share Lunch.SUN 13TH - A Musical Recital by Benjamin Dry (Cello) and Geoffrey Poole (Piano) takes place at 3.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Whiteshill and is followed by afternoon tea and cakes. TUES 15TH - Box Gardening Club will meet again in the Village Hall at about 7.15pm for Bill Howe and ‘Growing Flowers For Cutting’.WED 16TH - 11am Holy Communion will take place at More Hall Convent with all welcome.WED 16TH - Stonehouse WI will hold a joint arrangement with Hardwicke WI, meeting at Hardwicke Village Hall for this evening, for a talk about ‘Pearls’. More details from Jai Carr 01453 765656.THURS 17TH - SUN 20TH - Giffords Circus will have more performances of their ’Moon Songs’ Tour. Call 0845 459 7469.SAT 19TH - The Gigg Mill, Nailsworth GL6 OJF opens again from 10am -12noon, followed from 2-4pm by an opening of Dunkirk MillSUN 20TH - Another opening of Dunkirk Mill, GL5 5HH FROM 2-4pm.TUES 22ND - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society will meet again at 7.30pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown for Eric Jarrett and his talk on ’Alpines’. Visitors/new members are welcome to attend and there are always refreshments, a raffle and sales table on offer. More details available from 01684 772082 or [email protected] 26TH - There will be a Pastel Portrait Workshop at Stroud Subscription Rooms running from 10am -4pm with tutor Katherine Bryan-Merrett. Booking is essential 01453 760900. Price £35.SAT 26TH - Harvest Supper will take place at 7pm in the Maypole Hall, Paganhill.SUN 27TH - There will be a Harvest Festival at the Church of Holy Spirit, Paganhill. SUN 27TH - Vintage Antique & Collectors’ Fair runs again at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, GL3 2JH with admission for £1, free parking and refreshments available.WED 30TH - Another opening for Dunkirk Mill from 2-4pm.OCT -FRI 2ND - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs again in the Town Hall, Nailsworth from 10am-3pm with free entry/charity donation.TUES 6TH - Cainscross WI meet again at 7.15pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall for Ian Thomas and ‘The Branch Line to Dursley’. Visitors/new members welcome. Raffle, Sales Table & RefreshmentWED 7TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society will meet again at 7.30pm in the Town Hall, Nailsworth for National Demonstrator Michael Bowyer and his demonstration ‘This Changing Season’. Visitors/new members welcome. Raffle.Details may change, so please check before setting out!To list your events/activities for October, please call Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.


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