62666 Bits & Bobs (Halstead Feb)

Tel: 01787 478878

Visit us at www.bitsandbobsmagazine.com

BITS & BOBS

• February 2013 •

FREER

Mothers Day Lunch Menu

10 th March 2013 Homemade Soup of the Day Served with Crusty Bread

Smoked Salmon & Shrimp Parcels With Dressed Salad

Deep Fried Brie Served with Onion Marmalade

Chicken Liver & Smoked Ham Pate With Toasted Bruschetta

Breaded Strips of Squid Dressed Salad & Chilli Sauce Dip

Garlic Mushrooms Served on a bed of Mixed Leaves

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Roast Breast of Turkey With all the Trimmings

Roast Topside of Beef Yorkshire Pudding, & Roasting Jus

Roast Loin of Pork With Crackling & Apple Sauce

Beer Battered Haddock Mushy Peas & Chunky Chips

Braised Shank of Lamb With a Redcurrant & Mint Jus

Traditional Steamed Steak & Ale Pudding With Creamed Potato

Poached Darne of Salmon Served with a Lemon & Parsley Butter

Home-made Beef Lasagne With Hand Cut Chips & Garlic Bread

Roasted Vegetable Moussaka Hand Cut Chips

**********White Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake

Cream filled Profiteroles

with Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate & Orange Torte

Apple & Berry Crumble with Custard

Peach Melba

£ 24.95 per person

Call 01787 269364 to Make a Booking

Treat Mum on Mothers Day

Bookings now being taken

THE VICTORY INN

& Wickham Ship Restaurant

The Victory Inn

& Wickham Ship Restaurant

Wickham St Pauls

Halstead

Esssex - CO9 2PT

Tel: 01787 269364E:[email protected]

Web: www.thevictoryinn.com

Over 60's Special Mon to Fri 12 – 2pm Only £5.95pp

Choose From:Fish'n'Chips, Sausage & Mash,

Cottage Pie or Ham, Egg & Chips

Coming Soon.....St Patricks Day Party

Sat 16th March 2013St Georges Day Party

Sat 20th April 2013

See our Website www.bitsandbobsmagazine.com

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T: 01787 463712M: 07809 295572

HomeSafeWe Repair all Makes & Designs of plastic, wood

and aluminium windows, doors & conservatories

E: [email protected]

Call 7 days a week 8’ til 8’

WINDOWWINDOWSERVICESSERVICES

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

www.homesafewindows.co.uk

Braintree Chiropractic & Back Pain Clinic

26 Manor Street, Braintree

How are YOU feeling today?

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

Lexden (Colchester)

Chiropractic & Back Pain Clinic

1a Gray Road, Colchester

baby & toddlerPlaymobil Post Office complete not boxed £15, Hairdress-ers Salon lounge furniture, shower room & laundry room sets £7 each, 2x Lego Spongebob sets £7, 2x Indiana Jones sets £7, Various Cars & bag basic blocks, 8x Star Wars mini sets £3-£5 each Tel: 01787 460407FP Rainforest Deluxe baby bouncerex cond cleaned, washed & ready to go £35, FP Smart Stages 3-in-1 Swing ‘n’ Rocker Baby swing ewc cleaned, washed & ready to go £50 Tel: 01440 710991Graco Travel System pram, carry cot, car seat gc £60, Travel Cot £30 Tel: 01787 221333FP Rainforest Deluxe baby bouncer ex cond, all cleaned £35, FP Smart Stages 3in1 swing ‘n’ rocker baby swing ex cond £50 Tel: 01440 710991M&P Wooden Babychanger & matching shelf, white, ex cond Tel: 01787 475095Obaby Zezu Travel System black & lime vgc inc car seat, apron, r/c, tyre pump & pram lining, 3-position recline, forward/rear facing £130, Britax Stage 1 car seat, well used but still gc £20 Tel: 07588 863904Thomas Tank & Friends Sodor Adventure Land Toy com-plete with all 5 engines gc £10 Tel: 07951 180321Mothercare Travel system mocha inc r/c, infant car seat, carrycot, forward facing with clock large shopping basket,

HaLSTEaD GLaSS

01787 47351601787 47351601787 473516

COMPOSITE DOORS COnSERvaTORIES

UPvC DOUBLE GLaZInG ROOFLInE DIvISIOn

Conservatories fitted by our own

expert construction team

4m x 4m£10800

3.5m x 3.5m£9900

3m x 3m£8900

Example of prices

£295 £420

£275 £595 £390

£790

£790FREnCH DOORS

PaTIO DOORS

BI-FOLD DOORS £1490

Example of prices

MaintenanceFree Products

FasciasSoffitsGutteringCladdingBarge Boards

Example of prices

TERRaCE

£975

£695

SEMI-DETaCHED

DETaCHED £1390

HIGH SECURITyLOCkInG

nO MaInTEnanCE 10 yEaR GUaRanTEE

visit our Showroom to see the 2012 Range!

TRIPLE GLaZED COMPOSITE

DOORS£995

Every conservatory is designed to your style and size

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

5 Broton Drive, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1HB

Established 1989 23 years of Trading

all Prices include vaT and Fitting

Triple Glazed Composite Doors £995

No maintenance 10 year guaranteeVisit our Showroom to see the 2012 Range!!

HIGH SECURITY LOCKING

HaLSTEaD GLaSS

01787 47351601787 47351601787 473516

COMPOSITE DOORS COnSERvaTORIES

UPvC DOUBLE GLaZInG ROOFLInE DIvISIOn

Conservatories fitted by our own

expert construction team

4m x 4m£10800

3.5m x 3.5m£9900

3m x 3m£8900

Example of prices

£295 £420

£275 £595 £390

£790

£790FREnCH DOORS

PaTIO DOORS

BI-FOLD DOORS £1490

Example of prices

MaintenanceFree Products

FasciasSoffitsGutteringCladdingBarge Boards

Example of prices

TERRaCE

£975

£695

SEMI-DETaCHED

DETaCHED £1390

HIGH SECURITyLOCkInG

nO MaInTEnanCE 10 yEaR GUaRanTEE

visit our Showroom to see the 2012 Range!

TRIPLE GLaZED COMPOSITE

DOORS£995

Every conservatory is designed to your style and size

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

5 Broton Drive, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1HB

Established 1989 23 years of Trading

all Prices include vaT and Fitting


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

444

4444

01787 46266507830 165012'

Email: [email protected]

ELECTRICIAN

DG ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

www.chelmsfordstar.coop

George Yard Shopping Centre,9-15 Rayne Road, BraintreeTel: 01376 321303

• Free sample loan• Free estimating & measuring• Any width carpet available• Moving of existing furniture• 0% finance available Subject to status.

AYRLP - All Year Round Low Price. All images shown are for illustration purposes only.

with FREE fitting andsupreme underlay included!

Plus, don’t forget we also offer

Eden Twist (100% permalon)

AYRLP £19.99m2

Burnham Heathers (100% permalon)

AYRLP £22.99m2

Cashmere Weave (100% wool)

AYRLP £27.99m2

Spectrum Twist (80/20 wool mix)

AYRLP £32.99m2

Dorchester Elite (80/20 wool mix)

AYRLP £34.99m2

5 great value ranges -

Eden Twist

All carpets are available in various colours.

Suberb qualityand savings notto be missed...

The ‘All Year Round Low Price’ carpet ranges

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foot & leg covers for buggy & car seat, 1-hand buggy re-lease, also inc instructions gt cond cost£300, will accept £45, Mothercare 2-Way Blue baby carrier suitable from newborn to 12kg £5, Baby Smart childrens car seat to fit 9mths to approx 3-4 years, gc no accidents £5, Stairgate Metal spring loaded no need for screws £10, Booster Seat Plastic Safety 1st blue with red detachable tray gt cond £10 Tel: 01376 346633Loola Bebe Comfort Pram with forward & rear facing seat, also carry cotattachment for newborn, can be used in car gc cost £550, will accept £65 Tel: 01376 330667Cot Mattress 60 x 130 £70, Cot Bed £20, Highchair £20 Tel: 01376 323673FP Rainforest Deluxe baby bouncerex cond cleaned, washed & ready to go £35, FP Smart Stages 3-in-1 Swing ‘n’ Rocker Baby swing ewc cleaned, washed & ready to go £50 Tel: 01440 710991 Little Tikes Peak Road & Rail set ex cond £15, Playskool Weebles Weebalot Castle figures & book inc ex cond £15 Tel: 07544 741484Britax Eclipse car seat suitable for 9kg-18kg (approx 9mths-4yrs) vgc £10 ono Tel: 01376 329657Large Box of Plastic army figures, tanks, planes, cars & battle warship L27” £5, Megarig Shark Ship & subma-rine, large shark, octopus & accessories gc £5, Beanstalk 70Pc wooden train set vgc £5 Tel: 07769 607841Graco Travel Cot wheels for easy moving, storage bag

Welcome to DSM Opticians

Trying to get fit in 2013? How fit are your eyes though? Regular eye examinations are extremely important in order to maintain the health of your eyes. You only have one set of eyes so looking after them is important.

Here at DSM Opticians we take pride in our thorough, ‘no hurry’ eye examinations , ensuring that we test the health and fitness of your eyes to

the highest possible standards.

Once we have taken every precaution to make sure we have your prescription exactly right we than have a HUGE range of Designer

Glasses, Designer Sunglasses and Contact Lenses to suit every budget all at really competitive prices

01376 583 553www.dsmopticians

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am - 5pmFriday 9am-9pmWednesday and Saturday 9am -1pm

5 The Broadway, Silver End, Essex

Call us before 28.02.13 and quote BB1 to get a 10% discount on your eye test!!


Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS . 5www.chelmsfordstar.coop

George Yard Shopping Centre,9-15 Rayne Road, BraintreeTel: 01376 321303

• Free sample loan• Free estimating & measuring• Any width carpet available• Moving of existing furniture• 0% finance available Subject to status.

AYRLP - All Year Round Low Price. All images shown are for illustration purposes only.

with FREE fitting andsupreme underlay included!

Plus, don’t forget we also offer

Eden Twist (100% permalon)

AYRLP £19.99m2

Burnham Heathers (100% permalon)

AYRLP £22.99m2

Cashmere Weave (100% wool)

AYRLP £27.99m2

Spectrum Twist (80/20 wool mix)

AYRLP £32.99m2

Dorchester Elite (80/20 wool mix)

AYRLP £34.99m2

5 great value ranges -

Eden Twist

All carpets are available in various colours.

and savings notto be missed...

The ‘All Year Round Low Price’ carpet ranges

Bits & Bobs A5 (Carpets)_Layout 1 04/02/2013 10:24 Page 1

Superb quality

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B & A RASH CARSPRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS

aAirportsaHotelsaHospitalsaTrain StationsaSchool RunsaRestaurantsaTheatre TripsaLady Drivers

aOpen all Day EverydayaShort or Long DistanceaAdvance bookings WelcomeaCompetitive Ratesa4 and 6 SeatersaCourier Service AvailableaAccounts Welcome

Tel: 01787 473973Mob:07790 867952


8 SEATER MINIBUS

NOW AVAILABLE

5 Springwood Court Springwood Ind Estate

Braintree CM7 2GB07967490968 01376 529122

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

WWW.THE MARTIALARTSCENTRE.COM

KARATE, KICKBOXINGCIRCUIT TRAINING,

LADIES ONLY CLASSESBOXERCISE

CHILDRENS CLASSES & FIT KIDS

THEMARTIALARTSCENTRE.COM

LEARN KARATE & KICK BOXINGCOME ALONG & GET FIT

IN OUR FULLY EQUIPPED DOJOClasses for children & adults of

all ages & abilitiesFIRST LESSON FREE

ex cond £20, Chicco Polly Highchair multi-position, 6mths-3yrs, folds flat for storage, only used at Grannys £25 Tel: 01376 341555Baby Chicco Play Arch ex cond £7, Bright Starts Baby bouncer with play arch ex cond £10, Baby Bath & Mothercare bath support ex cond £7, Baby Sleeping bags 12-18mths, 6-12mths, 0-6mths £10 for 3 or £4 each Tel: 01376 341664Ikea Nursery Furniture Hensvik range in white the cot/cot bed, changing table/cabinet, coverts to shelf unit & wardrobe £120 Tel: 07752 546643 or 01376 331106FP Highchair model rain forest 7-seat height positions from birth-3yrs folds flat for storage vgc £30 ono Tel: 01376 348445Large Box of mixed lego, small bricks, inc submarine explorer & canoe/tribe sets, may not be complete but suitable for ages 7+ £20 Tel: 07931 664363M&P Pliko Pramette vgc r/c & matching changing bag & standard accessories £70 Tel: 01376 340475V-Tech V-Smile Baby infant development system £15, Baby Bath & baby support base white £8, Bath Single seat chair £3, Car Baby rear view mirror £5, Baby Swim inflatable float seat £4, Watertot Water Friendly baby carrier £6, Girls Clothes aged between 0mths-3yrs Tel: 07798 822153Mothercare White Cot & fully sprung mattress gc cleaned, dismantled & ready for collection £30 for both cot & mattress, Little Tikes 3in1 Purple trike hardly used, ex cond cost £60 new a year ago, will accept £20,

B & A RASH CARS

Tel: 01787 473973Mob:07790 867952


The Bird in HandChapel Hill, Halstead. Tel: 01787 274993

NEW FOR FEBRUARY

DON’T FORGET VALENTINE’S DAY FEBRUARY 14th

DATES AS ADVERTISEDGOURMET NIGHTS

THE PORT HOUSE DINNER CLUB

With guest chef Vladimir Wills-SokolovLimited Places Available, Book Early To Avoid Disappointment

BOOKINGS BEING TAKEN FORMOTHER’S DAY AND EASTER SUNDAY

COMING SOONSATURDAY AND SUNDAY CARVERY

CREAM TEA and AFTERNOON TEAHomemade Scones, Cakes and Sandwiches

served on exquisite China for that touch of elegance

WATCH OUT FOR OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS AS ADVERTISED

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR: BIRTHDAYS,SMALL WEDDINGS,WAKES ETC. BUFFETS OR SPECIAL MENUS

Senior Citizen SpecialsMONDAYS12 to 2.30 & 6.00 to 8.30

Two for a TennerTUESDAYS12 to 3.00 Selected Menu


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Choose at home or in our showroom (by appointment only) from our extensive range of products14 showrooms across the south

– see our website for details

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

We’ve got it covered

R Shutters & Blinds for your home and lifestyle....

Price PromiseWe will beat any quote on a ‘like for like’ basis.* Exclusions apply

Britax Adventurer Car Seat immac cond hardly used, cost £50, will accept £20 Tel: 07950 397698M&P Pramette in Boardwalk design with car seat, base & raincover vgc £50 Tel: 07724 492167Primo Viaggio 8in1 travel system with MPX chassis inc car seat, pram/carry cot, pushchair & surefix stand vgc £550, Chicco Happy Snack Highchair pink vgc £40, Bumbo Seat & Tray pink £25, M&P Zeddy & Parsnip moses basket & rocking stand vgc £40, Mothercare Travel Cot & carry case, black vgc £35 Tel: 07763 879352 daytime onlyM&P Wooden Babychanger & matching shelf, white, ex cond Tel: 01787 475095Pine Cot vgc no mattress £30, Safety 1st Seat great for travel £10, Rocker Chair blue check ex cond £15, Graco Travel Cot blue check ex cond £20, Beech Cot with mat-tress only used at Grandparents £20 Tel: 07969 459568Little Tykes Cosy Coupe red & yellow car ex cond no sun fading £25 ono Tel: 01376 321393 or 07814 256914Thomas Tank & Friends Sodor Adventure Land Toy complete with all 5 engines gc £10 Tel: 07951 180321

bedroomDouble Oak Wardrobe H74” W44” D24” ex cond Tel: 07970 719955Okin Electric Bed little use single mattress headboard

vgc £100 inc local delivery Tel: 07580 3966002x Folding Guest Beds gc approx. L6’ W32” fold down to W32” D13” H3’ with wheels for easy movement £25 each Tel: 01787 829177Triple Bunk Bed with sofa bed £50 Tel: 01787 222571 after 7pmSingle Pine Bedstead 2x slats missing from base, other-wise gc £35 Tel: 07544 741484Solid Pine Single bed with hideaway guest bed stored underneath, 2x matresses inc vgc £100 Tel: 07837 463049 or 07773 376087Girls Single Bed with storage unit attached, mattress inc no marks or stains, ex cond £100, Single Memory Foam mattress topper ex cond no marks or stains £30 Tel: 07891 267788Brass Bed Surround with porcelain balls will fit double bed, 25yrs old so brass has tarnished £50 Tel: 01376 330893Chocolate Brown Leather look slated double bed frame £80 Tel: 07894 093024

bicyclesChild Bike Seat inc 2x sets of brackets £10, Thomas Tank 14” bike with stabilizers gc, Thomas Knee & elbow pads £35 Tel: 07951 180321Classic Peugeot Optimum 14 racing cycle early 90’s, shimano RX100 brakes & gears, atax stems, mavic wheels, st steel spokes, purple 33” frame to x-bar £150

Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS . 9


Compact Tractor ServicesCompact Tractor ServicesCompact Tractor Services Daniel TamlynDaniel TamlynDaniel Tamlyn

Mobile:Mobile:Mobile:07595 02220407595 02220407595 022204

Compact Mini HedgecutterCompact Mini HedgecutterCompact Mini Hedgecutter Lawn & Paddock MaintenanceLawn & Paddock MaintenanceLawn & Paddock Maintenance Include mowing, spraying & Include mowing, spraying & Include mowing, spraying & ReReRe---SeedingSeedingSeeding Timberwolf ChipperTimberwolf ChipperTimberwolf Chipper Other Services AvailableOther Services AvailableOther Services Available

EEE---mail :[email protected] :[email protected] :[email protected]

Flue InstallersDomestic & Commercial

01787 474727www.rceng.co.uk

R C EL I M I T E D

Established 1982

MEMBER

• BUILDING SERVICES

• STOVES SUPPLIED

• CCTV CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS

• SWEEPING SERVICES

• SEASONED LOGS SUPPLIED

BLUEMANORWINDOWS ltd

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

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

Trading StandardsApproved

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

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

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

free quotation on any products you may be considering

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


Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS . 11

THE WHEATSHEAF2 Queen St, Castle Hedingham T: 01787 469939

We are open All DayLunches served 12-3pm Evenings bookings only

Sunday Choice of 4 Great Value Roasts served 12-6pm £7.50 and £8.50

Live Music23rd February

‘ Robots’1st March

‘Kinkets’29th March (Easter Friday)

‘Anton’26th April

‘Robots’

Bookings now

being taken for

Valentines and

Mother’s Day(10th March)

GUITAR TUITIONPrivate one-to-one Lessons

Beginners WelcomeFirst One Hour Lesson FREEContact James on

01787 476869 / [email protected]

Colne Carpentry Services Providing a Professional

service for 25 years

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

• Free estimAtes •

01787 222666 or Mobile 07709 726559

Fully GuaranteedOver 20 Years Experience

Digital InstallationsUpgrades & Maintenance

Tel: Steve 01787 47793407884348770

S.L.N Aerials

RIVERSIDE218646

Plumbing & heatinggas & Oil boiler Services

maintenance, Servicing & breakdown

Tel: 01787 224796 Mob: 07977 426831/ 07977 427081

BRUSH STROKES

Tel: 07941 137523 anytime 01787 478797 eves

For a

ll Your Painting & Decorating NeedsINTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICELow Overheads, Competitive PricesDiscounts for O.A.Ps, Free Estimates

DM ROOFING SERVICES

TEL/FAX: 01376 34915607917819222 / 07776 250345

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

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

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

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


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

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OPEN ALL DAY

121B Swan St. Sible Hedingham

01787 460724

MUCKEE UTTS

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

Dog Groomingand Pet Supplies

All Breeds Welcome/Discount Pet FoodTel: 01787 221940

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

Self Service Dogbathing facility

Aerial/Satellite Installations, Repairs & UpgradesResidential & Commercial

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

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

Global Aerial Installations LtdT/A Global Systems

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

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Wards01371 850115

• No Job too small •• Free Quotations •

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY AT HOME

TELEPHONE: 07936 551354

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

Watch & Clock Repairs,Engraving - Jewellery Repairs

Re-threading

John Winter Drake

Tel: 01787 472047

Jewellers

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

Please Call 07771 520790

Free Quotations-Fitting ServiceNo Job Too Small - Insured

[email protected]

Unit 4, Fifth AvenueBluebridge Ind. Estate Halstead.

MOT Test Station

Leaflet Distributionfrom as little as

£25 per 1000

Call 01787 478878

Tel: 01787 463362BARRETT HEATING

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

Boiler Installation - Boiler BreakdownsBoiler Servicing - Renewable Energy

New Cylinders - Central HeatingPower Flushing - All Plumbing Work

• 2,3,4,6,8,12 Cubic Yards Waste Skips •• 20-40 Roll on Roll off Containers •

• Sand • Ballast • Crushed Hardcore • Topsoil •• Stones at Competitive Prices •

Garden Design and LandscapingAll aspects of Garden Design,Planting and

Landscaping. Decking, Patios, Fencing and Brickwork

Tel: 01376 520746 or07595 868944

Mowden Hall Designs Need a plumber

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

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

• 20-40 Roll on Roll off Containers •• Sand • Ballast • Crushed Hardcore • Topsoil •

• Stones at Competitive Prices •

Prompt

Delivery &

Collection

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

Tel: 01787 478878 • BITS & BOBS . 15

DAC PLUMBING SERVICESacd

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

For A Friendly & Reliable ServiceTelephone : 01787 237795

Mobile : 07736 243911Great Yeldham

Essex


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

opening in January 2013!

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

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

� Groups of walkers & cyclists welcome

� HD Sports offering coverage of many sporting events

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

� Book your Christmas Party!

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

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

‘Community Pub of the Year 2011-2012’

Tel: 01787 223658Mobile: 07976 902937

www.alectrix.com

“No job too small,call today”

www.alectrix.com

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

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

opening in January 2013!

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

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

� Groups of walkers & cyclists welcome

� HD Sports offering coverage of many sporting events

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

� Book your Christmas Party!

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

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

‘Community Pub of the Year 2011-2012’

Tel: 01787 223658Mobile: 07976 902937

www.alectrix.com

“No job too small,call today”

www.alectrix.com

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS“No Job too

Small Call today”

www.alectrix.com

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

Tel: 01787 224018 / 07976 902937

Plastering ContractorsAll aspects covered

new build to existing reskims

Craig Fenner 07855748428Lynton Evason 07881690375

[email protected]

Free Delivery on orders over £100

Bespoke Fitting Softwood Hardwood Ironwork Automation Kits

3 3 3 3 3 3

Unit 5 Civic Ind. Est. Homefield Rd. Central,

Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8QP

'

www.hbhwoodengates.co.uk E: [email protected]

01440 268083

Need a plumberKitchens, Bathrooms, Tiling

Radiators, Appliance Installation

S.R. Salton Bathrooms

No Job too SmallFree Estimates and No Call out Charge

Tel: 01787 274953Mob: 07929347491


The Worktop Company Ltd

Tel: 01787 223999 Fax: 01787 220444

Laminate WorktopsSolid Wood

Solid Surface VeneersMade to Measure

Replacement DoorsFull Cutting & Fitting

Service AvailableUnit 2, Colne House Farm, Station Rd. Earls ColneColchester CO6 2LT. www.worktopcompany.co.uk 11 The Centre, Halstead

CAPITAL DRY CLEANING

Compare our Prices!!!5 Shirts Laundered & Pressed £4.99

01787 477230

Laundry and

Shoe Repairs

11 The Centre, Halstead

Phils Garden Services LtdFor all your gardening and landscaping

needs all year round

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

01787 478396 / 07949 880536

[email protected]

Painting & Wallpapering

01787 47651607838 634760

KP Decorators


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• AdvancedHomeHeatingOil• Newenhancedformula• SuccessfullytrialledandtestedbyAGA• DeliveredexclusivelybyBUTLERFUELS• Performance,Protection,Peaceofmind

To take advantage of our special introductory offer call BUTLER FUELS today and quote “BITS”.

01787 259146

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Your trusted oil supplierwww.butlerfuels.co.uk

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5x White Bows for wedding car, all boxed £10 Tel: 01787 476358White & Pink Heeleys shoes size 5 £5, Decathlon Own Brand knee-length rubber riding boots black size 5 £5 Tel: 01787 222571 after 7pmVintage Scott black leather motorcycle jacket £55 Tel: 01787 221333Girls Clothes bundles 0-3/3-6/6-9mths all perfect cond, mainly from Next £10 per bundle Tel: 07926 728778

collectablesSky at Night magazines 7x copies £20, Nintendo Maga-zines 80x copies £25 Tel: 07762 793384Beatles 5x Collectors Plates sgt pepper, mystery tour, hey jude, abbey road & let it be with certificates £3 each Tel: 01376 341921

computer/officeVodafone 354 VGA Camera fm radio & sd card slot £30 ono Tel: 01787 223670Canon E05300 35mm camera with extra 80-200mm lens vgc £50 Tel: 01787 478259Black Computer Desk with 2-sliding shelves gc £10 Tel:

01787 461994HP Compaq Laptop 2.0GHz Pentium cpu gc with Win-dows software /antivirus broadband enabled suitable for email spreadsheets word processing facebook etc, Dell PC System Dell tower fantastic cond, flat monitor k/b & mouse gwo £80 Tel: 01787 477986Compaq Presario-061 with 17”lcd monitor& keyboard, os windows xp-pro,142gb hardrive, 2gb ram, authentic AMD 2204 mhz, will inc workstation if req’d £75, Can-on Colour Image scanner 4400F 4800-9600dpi, 35mm film-z lid, 48bit, usb 2.0 hi speed-cd rom drive, as new in orig packaging, £25, Canon Pixma IP4200 printer, high speed high quality, cdr & film tray & ink, both are windows operating systems, as new in orig packaging £25 Tel: 01787 469188 or 07958 532630Epson Colour Printer SX410 as new £20 Tel: 07951 180321Fountain Pen Prelude Sheaffer boxed, new £20 Tel: 01376 344986PC Desk Beech effect keyboard shelf on runner, cd rack gc £25, Book Case mahogany effect 6-shelves 180x78x29.6cm £20, Childs Desk with shelves & 3-drawers red, yellow, green & white 143x110x48cm gc swivel chair inc £25 Tel: 01376 330893Nintendo DSI XL dark brown brain training, dictionary 6in1 pre-installed, travel case boxed ex cond £85 ono Tel: 01376 321760PS3 Console with original leads, YLOD fault (2nd time) needs repair offers over £20, Bluray PS3 remote ex cond


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£1899inc. VAT

save £330subject to survey

• We offer a yearly chimneysweeping & stove cleaning service

• Boiler Stove Installations

Tel: 01787 46130107872 564620

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

01787 238147

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

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

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

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

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As well as carpets, we also supply and lay a complete range of flooring, including wood, laminate, seagrass & luxury vinyls. We also have vast experience in commercial flooring and can supply and fit a wide range of products to suit every environmentWith more than 20 years experience and as a fully qualified NICF Master Fitter, approved by the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers, you are proved with an excellent guarantee of fitting quality and high standards

07808 778323 /01787 224727

Unit 1, Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 1EZ

www.sjenkinsflooring.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

Visitour

Showroom

S Jenkins Flooring


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Computer trouble?

Help with Virus removal, Wireless networking, Servicing & maintenance, Software installation, Laptop & Desktop repairs, Hardware upgrades...

Engineer: 07701 065253 Office: 01376 328494Email us here: [email protected] visit our website: www.generalgeek.co.uk

We offer FREE advice, seven days a week! Give us a call to see how we can help you.

Look no further. Help is at hand!

GENERAL GEEKYour IT saviour for home and business!

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

LDRIVINGSCHOOLEst. 20 Years

High Grade InstructorHighly Recommended Time After Time

Competitive Prices

First Two Hours 1/2 price

Please note our New Number

01787 828952

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Jennys Shabby 2 ChicRevamp, up-cycle or make-overyour existing wooden furnitureI offer a bespoke colour & finish of your choice to transform a

piece of furniture.Shabby Chic, Rustic, Vintage, two tone, modern gloss and more.....

FREE QUOTATIONS

Tel: 01787 46130107872 564620

Jenny’s Shabby 2 Chic

Telephone: 01787 461 301 Mobile: 07872 564 620www.jennysshabby2chic.net

Transform and revive yourexisting wooden furniture.Choose from shabby chic

style, vintage, modern gloss,crackled effect, coloured,

stained. Choose any colourand any finish. Pine dressers

painted, fire surrounds, TV cabinets, built in

wardrobes, kitchen doorfronts, bookshelves, tables

and chairs, garden furntiure.

Based in Halstead, Essex workwithin 25 mile radius.

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Jenny’s Shabby 2 Chic

Telephone: 01787 461 301 Mobile: 07872 564 620www.jennysshabby2chic.net

Transform and revive yourexisting wooden furniture.Choose from shabby chic

style, vintage, modern gloss,crackled effect, coloured,

stained. Choose any colourand any finish. Pine dressers

painted, fire surrounds, TV cabinets, built in

wardrobes, kitchen doorfronts, bookshelves, tables

and chairs, garden furntiure.

Based in Halstead, Essex workwithin 25 mile radius.

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The Black Peony Florists

100 Swan StreetSible Hedingham

Say it with Flowers

Mothers DaySunday 10th March

01787 469261

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Say it with Flowers

Mothers DaySunday 10th March

£8, 2x PS3 Wireless controllers vgc £10 Tel: 01376 340475Epson Photo R300 Printer ex cond £25 ono Tel: 01376 330218Desk/Workstation W121cm D59cm H74cm beechwood finish, ex cond £25 ono Tel: 07773 469341Epson Colour Printer SX410 as new £20 Tel: 07951 180321

deals on wheelsPeugeot 206 1.9 Diesel X-reg 85k miles, mot til 05/13, cur-rently sorned very reliable 50+mpg £230 Tel: 07527 772878Rhino Delta Roof Bars brand new, suit citroen berlingo L1 or similar £55 Tel: 01376 348162 eves or 07548 270390 anytimeMazda MX5 Red low mileage 40k alloys, roof, cd player, bars etc replaced 2yrs ago, mot til Jan14, garaged £995 ono Tel: 01787 477735 or 07748 822781BMW Mini Cooper S-roof spoiler white £35 Tel: 01787 221333

d i y120x Reclaimed 6” red quarry tiles, need cleaning £50, 6x Reclaimed 18” Slate Ridge Tiles £7 each, B&Q White Pedestal Wash Basin W500mm D510mm unused still in packaging £30 Tel: 01787 460407Shower Screen for P-shaped bath, nearly new £60 Tel: 01787 829177

9x Insulation Boards £10 each Tel: 01787 580778 or 07535 635054 evesClarke Ranger 25L compressor £50 Tel: 01787 2213332x Interior Doors Victorian type & some fittings £30 Tel: 01787 477986

electricalHotpoint Washing Machine 5kg 1yr old gwo £50 Tel: 01371 810114Electric Coal Effect fire gold/black 20x24x4” 1kw/2kw gwo £20 Tel: 01787 273439Sony Trinitron 24” TV 2 scart sockets £25, Digital Box 40 Freeview Channels 2 scart sockets £15 Tel: 01787 475354

furniture2x Wooden Tables pub style £free to collect Tel: 01787 474132Black Glass TV table new with box 3-piece glass with chrome legs L32 W18” £15 Tel: 01787 829488Pine Corner Unit H74” W32” D21” ex cond £100 Tel: 07970 719955Rocking Chair dark wood £40 Tel: 01787 4748722-Seater Sofa & Chair cream leather £50 ono Tel: 01787 580778 or 07535 635054 eves

www.allenestates.co.ukwww.allenestates.co.uk

We’ll take the stressout of selling or letting

your property

01787 479947

[email protected]

ESTATE AGENTS - LETTING AGENTS

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RING 07966139524 to order

Visit our Stall on Halstead High Street

Every Friday

High Quality English and Continental Seafood Home

Smoked Produce

Fish Star

Part of the crystal waters group

Voted Halstead’s Best

market stall of the year

Mapex Hi-Hat Stand ex cond £35 Tel: 01787 2213332x 2-Seater Sofas terracotta £100 ono Tel: 01787 472960Pine Corner Unit H74” W32” D21” ex cond £100, Double Oak Wardrobe H74” W44” D24” ex cond £175 Tel: 07970 7199552x Wooden Tables pub style £free Tel: 01787 474132Black Glass TV table new with box, 3-pc glass with chrome legs L32” W18” £15 Tel: 01787 829488Black Leather Armchair £50 ono Tel: 01787 478601Sofa Bed black double £85 Tel: 01376 3236733-Pc Suite (3, 2, 1) dark green leather with showood frames gc £150 Tel: 01376 322021Wood Table & 4x chairs with 4-seat pads vgc £100 Tel: 01376 341975CD & DVD Storage Cases £5 for all Tel: 01376 344986Large Sofa Charcoal seats 3 vgc £175 ono Tel: 07899 934393TV Stand beech H18” W35” D15” £15 Tel: 01376 349586Ikea Low rocking chair £10 Tel: 07762 793384Pink Stool for dressing table H16” W18” D12” gc £10 Tel: 01376 345996Clear Glass TV Stand chrome tubular legs 3-shelf W800 H500 D460 £30 ono Tel: 01376 348445Ikea Very Solid wall mounted table beech colour & matching bar stool £30 for both Tel: 07950 397698Oak Display cabinet with lights gc £95 ono, Oak Dining Table & 4x chairs gc £95 ono, 3-Seater Sofa & 2x chairs fibre with matching cushions & footstool gc £80 ono Tel: 01376 328179

garden12ft Steel Framed Swimming Pool with pump and solar cover £30 Tel: 01787 460407110v Submersible Water Pump spare hose vgc £75 Tel: 07970 719955110v Submersible Water pump spare hose vgc £75 Tel: 07970 719955

KitchenStainless Steel Cooker back used, slightly marked, 1 small dent 75 x 90cm £10 Tel: 01787 460407Kitchen Sink with drainer, brand new still sealed 935mm x 485mm £50 ono Tel: 01787 580778 or 07535 635054 evesTasty Dave for microwave new £25, Starchef Deluxe new £40 Tel: 01787 476686Hot & Cold Water dispenser £50 Tel: 01787 221333Indesit Domestic Refrigerator white gwo £15 Tel: 01787 461994

miscellaneousDry Buddie clothes dryer £30 Tel: 01787 476686

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RING 07966139524 to order

Part of the crystal waters group

Voted Halstead’s Best

market stall of the year


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Bits and Bobs is Published by Bits and Bobs Publishing Ltd, Bank Building, Market Hill, Halstead CO9 2AR and is Printed by Printwize, 9 Stepfield, Witham, Essex CM8 3BN

Bangladeshi & Indian cuisine

Gosfield Lake Resort , Church Road, Gosfield C09 1UD

% 01787 477715 % 01787 479770

Enjoy the Stunning Tranquil Setting of One of theMost Beautifully Located Indian Dining

Experiences in Essex

Opening Hours:12.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.5.30p.m. - 11.00 p.m.

www.lakeviewindian.co.uk Bookings now beingTaken forMother’s Day

Sunday Lunch Only £8.95 for Adults

£4.95 for Children Under 12 Years

Free Bottle of Wine with meals over £30 excluding takeaways & any

other offers

BITS & BOBS

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HalsteadTyre &

Exhaust Centre01787

473399

TheLetting Agency01787

477886

Elaine’sLovingStitches01787 478000

Liberty Cars

01787 474492

01787479988

FreeValuations

SoftFurnishingServices01787

478530

The

Sewing Room

Call Elaine on

07708 600478

Located in Halsteadwww.elainessewingroom.co.uk Warehouse

Carpets &

Furniture

01787

472716

RichardHexton LtdAccountantCall Richard01787 27779707930391548

P and C Building Contractors

Over 30 Years Experience 07940358604 01787 280052

Leaflet distribution Bits and Bobs 478878

£30 per 1K

music, leisure & booKsApple Ipod Nano silver inc leads & charger £65 Tel: 01787 23744112x Readers Digest hard-back condensed books £10, 12x National Encyclopaedia books very old £25 Tel: 01787 475938Approx 80x VHS Tapes mainly of TV programmes Ris-ing Damp, Bread, Birds of a Feather, All Creatures Great & Small, A Touch of Frost etc £free Tel: 01787 223032

soft furnishingsDisney Princess Voile fit window size 81”x58” vgc £5 Tel: 07765 828447Curtains, Cream with chocolate brown wavy stripes W44” L54” & 3x similar cushions £15 Tel: 01787 474887Thomas Tank Curtains D54” gc £10,Thomas Tank Duvet Set gc £5 Tel: 07951 180321

sportsVarious Sets of golf clubs from £30 a set in a bag!

mizuno wilson spalding dunlop slazenger zucci griffitts Tel: 07580 396600Jetski Yamaha GP800R cover ex cond £60 Tel: 01376 330667Lateral Thigh Trainer ex cond £10 Tel: 01376 552398Junior Boxing Set punchbag & gloves, never used £5 Tel: 07769 607841Body Sculpture barbell set 1x 4x2kg, 1x 4x1kg & 1x 4x½kg with quick release collars £20 for set Tel: 01376 331161Roger Black Gold exercise bike, semi recumbent, good back support as new £60 Tel: 01376 341555Lateral Thigh Trainer ex cond £10 Tel: 01376552398Body Sculpture Smart Bike BC1450 with timer, speed, distance & calories burned calculator, small & compact, hardly used £20 Tel: 07950 397698Wilson Golf Bag & titleist trolley with 7 irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge, putter, ball retriever, 3 woods, golf balls & tees £150, Adidas Brown Mens golf shoeswith carrying bag size 7 £15, Regal Waterproof suit for golf, trousers & jacket navy £20 Tel: 01376 331947

wantedRecords; LPs, EPs, 45s & 78s ideally from 50s, 60s & 70s Tel: 07940 115064Saxaphone Player interested in teaching beginner, £15/£20 an hour Tel: 07752 111289 or 01376 343185

GREEN MAN, ToppesfieldSteak Nights

Saturday 9th FebruarySaturday 3rd March

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

by the previous Thursday

Beer & Music Festival on May 25th & 26th

Acoustic Music all day and night. Many beers

ciders and great selection of wines

for the Ladies

Keep an eye out for all our forthcoming events

planned for 2013!!

'01787 237418

Mediterranean

food and wine nights Gibraltar night 9th MarchSpanish night 16thMarch

French night 13th AprilItalian night 20thApril

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

LIVE MUSICSat. 23rd Feb & Sat. 30th March

with Emma & Jaap

Book to avoid disappointment

01787 237418

Watch this space for future Beer Festivals & Music

Events 10%Discount

on your food bill on production

of this voucher*Excluding Thursday Nights Specials

A Good Selection of Real Ales Available

The Green ManChurch LaneToppesfieldEssex CO9 4DR

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

2.30 and 6.30 till 9.00 pm. Please book for Sunday Lunch

THURSDAYNight Specials

ONE course

£4

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