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used once £5 Tel: 01376 323103Hot Wheels Remote Controlled orange & black truck with char-ger £35 Tel: 01376 560698Tommy Tiptoes Baby Bath used once £7 Tel: 07764 221202Baby Annabel Doll with many clothes & accessories & original £15, Toy Medical trolley with many accessories £10 Tel: 07837 027086Childrens bead frame, as new £10 Tel: 01376 322446Graco Deluxe travel cot with baby changing & vibrating mattress, extremely gc hardly used £50 ono Tel: 07751 149291Maxi Cosi Priori side protection system car seat, cappuccino colour, forward facing, 9-18kg ex cond £20, Mothercare Travel Cot with mattress inc carry case, navy colour ex cond £10, Large Bag of Mega Bloc building bricks approx 150 pcs inc Winnie Pooh & The Night Garden sets £8, Fisher Price Little People Circus Set inc 5x animal characters ex cond £8, Leapfrog Baby Counting Pal can attach to buggy or cot ex cond£8, Leapfrog Hug & Learn Frog toy £5 Tel: 01376 339957Thomas Tank blow-up ready bed 3yrs+ ex cond £5 Tel: 07904 255512My Sweet Home dream house opens L2ft still in box ex cond 3yrs+ £10 Tel: 07906 118022Baby Bouncer chair vibrating pink with 3x hanging soft toys hardly used vgc £10 Tel: 07905 993775Lego Hero Factory Dropship & Pilot £15, Bulk & Vapour set £10, Drilldozer £5, Meltdown £5, Stringer £5 Tel: 01376 331968Build-a-Bear clothes 11x outfits male/unisex ex cond £25 Tel: 01376 552175Great Little Trading childrens white table with 2x chairs ex cond £35, Barbie Play table/dressing table & stool £40, Barbie Califor-nia dream house complete with main accessories ex cond £60, White Saplin toddler bed frame £10, Fisher Price bounce & spin zebra ex cond £20, Fisher Price song & story learning chair pink ex cond £15, ELC Pink dressing table with sounds & lights £10,

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McDonalds Play kitchen with accessories £10 Tel: 07958 740328Mothercare Jamestown changing unit antique pine, ex cond from very clean non-smoking home £65 can deliver locally for extra £10 Tel: 01376 349825 or 07801 459140Mothercare Trenton Travel system mocha inc weathershield r/c infant car seat, carrycot, forward & backward facing with clock, lge shopping basket, foot & leg covers for buggy & car seat, ex cond cost £300, will accept £50, Mothercare 2-way blue baby car-rier suitable from newborn to 12kg £5, Britax Adj Childrens car seat vgc blue to fit 9mths-4yrs £10, Baby Smart childrens car seat gc to fit 9mths-3/4yrs Tel: 01376 346633

bedroomDouble Headboard beige dralon vgc £2 Tel: 01376 344426Girls/ Childs high sleeper bed with under desk area & built in wardrobe, door colour pink ex cond £85 ovno Tel: 01376 330667#Double Divan Bed hardly used vgc, can inc bedding/duvet, from smoke & pet free home £25 Tel: 01371 8219283x White 3-Drawer bedside cabinets £15, Dressing Table Stool in pink £10 Tel: 01376 345996Ivory Metal bedhead for kingsize bed vgc £30, 2x Kingsize duvet sets with pillowcases, fitted sheets & valance £20 the lot Tel: 01376 326126Single Metal framed bed with mattress gc £30, Sofabed, chaise lounge style £30 Tel: 07871 724911

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Greenstead Farm - Farm Shop, Cafe/Restaurant, Post Office, Animal Feeds. Greenstead Green, Halstead, Essex. CO9 1QY

01787 472807 [email protected]

GREENSTEAD FARM

(some attractions, including grotto andreindeer will charge a small fee)

Festive Fun forthe whole family!

• Real live reindeer• Father Christmas in his grotto

•Animal petting zoo• Christmas Market• Crafts and Games

•Tractor-trailer ridesaround Greenstead Farm

• Hog roast and game stew

bicyclesBoys Blue helmet with elbow & knee pads vgc £10 Tel: 01376 344426Girls Bike age 2-4yrs pink, gc £25, Girls Bike age 4-6yrs purple/pink gc £35 Tel: 01376 343946Childs Bike suit up to 10yrs 6-gears gc £30 Tel: 07773 577842BMX Bike Diamond back brand hardly used & checked by Hal-fords vgc £60 Tel: 07729 709675 or 01376 326247Raleigh Ollie boys bike age 3-6 with stabilisers £20 Tel: 07703 070051Girls Bike Sweetie with bag on front, doll seat & stabilizers 12” wheel, pink £30 Tel: 01376 328230A2 Apollo Gradient 21-speed cycle colour blue 26”x17” £20 Tel: 01376 346196Firefly Raleigh Moutain Bike needs new left-hand grip & back brake needs adjusting £15 Tel: 07845 167089Black Dahon D7 folding bike, ideal for commuting, ex cond £200 ovno Tel: 07886 006414Pale Pink BMX 20” wheels ex cond hardly used, 1x careful lady owner £50 Tel: 01376 34646212” Girls Bike with stabilisers Raleigh Micro Miss pink ex cond cost £79, will accept £25 ono Tel: 01376 3416643x Adult Mountain bikes 2x gents, 1x ladies with set of spare tyres £30 each or £75 for all 3, Bike Carrier for SUV, fits over rear mounted spare wheel, also have lightboard, needs connections to car Tel: 01376 346550Boys Bike gc £15, Girls Bike ex cond £25 Tel: 01376 552416

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Greenstead Farm - Farm Shop, Cafe/Restaurant, Post Office, Animal Feeds. Greenstead Green, Halstead, Essex. CO9 1QY

01787 472807 [email protected]

GREENSTEAD FARM

(some attractions, including grotto andreindeer will charge a small fee)

Festive Fun forthe whole family!

• Real live reindeer• Father Christmas in his grotto

•Animal petting zoo• Christmas Market• Crafts and Games

•Tractor-trailer ridesaround Greenstead Farm

• Hog roast and game stew

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• Water softeners and filters supplied and fitted• Most makes of water softeners serviced and

repaired• Fixed labour charges• We have 25 years experience• Feel the difference to your skin and hair• Keep your appliances, boiler and hot water tank

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If you are fed up with cleaning your bath and basinevery time you use them and want to keep yoursanitaryware as clean and shiny as the day it wasinstalled, call us today for a free quotation.

Telephone: 01376 329729

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baby & toddlerFisher Price ocean adventure cot toy £5, Pink Toys’R’Us Curtains bunny design with matching tie back, slightly sun bleached £3, Red, Blue & Yellow 3-pc pop-up play tent £3 Tel: 07968 008053Childs Sewing Machine as new inc instr, battery operated £5 Tel: 07985 913252Baby Travel Cot with mattress £40 Tel: 07533 734239Wooden Dolls House & furniture £75, Graco Travel Cot boxed £15 Tel: 07985 913252Chicco Buggy ex cond with hood & r/c suit from birth, 6-recline positions, cost £250, will accept £45 Tel: 01376 341525Next Girls 6-9mths winter coat purple fur trim to hood £6, Next Girls 6-12mths winter hat & mittens set pink white dots £4, Next Girls 6-12mths 2x pairs pram shoes 1xnavy & white, 1xbeige pink & white dots £4, Next Girls 9-12mths 3x sleepsuits all pink, blue & white £3, Little Rocha girls 6-9mths grey & pink wool dress cotton lined £4, Mothercare Girls 6-18mths 2.5 tog sleeping bag pink white £5, M&P Primo Viaggio IP Car Seat suitable from birth Cityscape design inc Isofix Base £40, Bright

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caravan/campingABI Dalesman ET520 4 Berth Caravan with motor mover £3,800, Caravan Cover 16’ used one season only gc breathable/green £50 Tel: 01376 349942

clothingBoys Camouflage willies size 11 £3 Tel: 01376 344426Genuine Ugg choc/toast Kensington biker sheepskin oiled leather boots size 5½ vgc £149, Genuine Ugg Australia sundance II tall chestnut boots size 6 vgc £149, Genuine Ugg Classic short chestnut size 5½ vgc £99, G-Star Rigger Biker Boots ladies size 5½ nubuck, new £95, Ugg Ladies Scuffette II brown express mules slippers size 5½ vgc £40, Unisa Grey/Brown leather ankle Chelsea ladies boots size 6, new £89, Dr Martin silver leather boots size 5 vgc £49, Zara Brown leather zip-back long biker/riding boots size 5 vgc £49, Episode Leather leopard skin loafers size 6 vgc £49, G-Star Navy wool coat ladies med vgc £59, Firetrap Grey ladies padded coat med vgc £49, Sandwich Caramel jodhpur/legging trousers new size 10 £29, Link of London heart charm med with gift box & bag, silver £40 Tel: 07513 031010The Who t-shirt celebrating 30yrs size M £25 Tel: 01376 3419213x Dessy Bridesmaid dresses gc used once, dry-cleaned, sizes 6/10/24 strapless, full-length, kiwi green with ivory back sash £70 per dress ono Tel: 01376 553725Cargo Trousers brand new black 6x pairs W40” tall leg, 3x pairs W40” reg leg all £5 per pair, Cargo Shorts brand new, black 12x


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Edward Walker Carpets offers the customer a vast array of sampling for carpets, vinyls and laminates, with a

measuring and fitting service included.

The showroom is easily located just a two minute walk from the George Yard Shopping

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home selection service is provided.

So, whatever the job, however big or small there will be plenty of choice at

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C O n S E r v A T O r i E SWindows • Doors • Roofline

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pairs W38”, 7x pairs W32” all £5 per pair Tel: 07801 799569Ladies Next black satin bootcut trousers 12R worn once £10 Tel: 07970 853373Bag of Baby boy clothes aged 0-12mths between 50p-£1 each, Mens Dark blue suit jacket 40”S trousers W36” L28” £6, Mens Black Suit jacket 40”S trousers W36” L28” £6, Mens Blue Golf jacket C40” with matching over-trousers £6, Mens Motorcycle black leather trousers W34” £12 Tel: 01376 323335Ellis Bridal 11106 Wedding Dress size 12, never been worn or altered, perfect cond £250 ono, Coast Symphony Maxi Dress in ‘Pebble’ size 10, worn once ex cond cost £170, will accept £85 ono Tel: 07910 3479792x Size 8 Champagne bridesmaids dresses only worn once ex cond £60 for both ono Tel: 07544 120462 or 07885 549186Genuine Bloomingdales American flag bag, small gc £5 Tel: 01376 334181Shepherds Dressing-Up outfit with crook & lamb age 5-8yrs £3, Next Boys black parka style coat 7yrs gc £3, Next Boys smart blue stripe shirt 7yrs £2 Tel: 07904 255512Sheepskin Coat mens 42” chest vgc lt brown £15 Tel: 01376 567863

collectables5x Beatles Plates £6 each, Approx 50 unboxed matchbox cars £25 the lot Tel: 01376 341921The Wonderful World of Disney Christmas Tree The Bradford Exchange Limited Edition ex cond £85 ono Tel: 07910 347979

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Call Daren onTel: 01376 339017 Mob: 07941 136117

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,

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Tel: 01376 329329 Mob: 07796 147527

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• Paper Hanging • Tidy Up• Complete Decorating Service

For a Free Quote and Advice Please call Mike 07904287579

S T TilingCeramic, Porcelain and all Stones

Clean and Reliable ServiceFully Insured and all Work Guaranteed

Professional Tiling Services

5%discountwith this ad

Tel 01376 343889or 07814 366625


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essential plastering services

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ELECTRICIAN

01376 32401307985186586

Industrial,Commercial, Domestic

RewiringKitchens & Bathrooms

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AdviceAll work Fully

Insured,Tested and Certified

WRENCH & CORing Nick on

working for electrical safetyACCURACY OF TEST INSTRUMENTSDomestic Installers have a responsibility to ensure the accuracy and consistency of test instruments used to carry out the range of measurements required by BS 7671 for certification purposes. They should therefore already have in place an effective system which enables them to confirm the continuing accuracy and consistency of all test instruments used for certification and reporting purposes.

NICEIC Engineers will check the effectiveness of the system each installer has in place to ensure the accuracy and consistency of their test instruments. These checks will be in addition to the checks already made of the suitability of test instruments to carry out the range of tests required by BS 7671.

There are a number of alternatives for such control systems, including:

• Maintaining records of the formal calibration/re-calibration of test instruments as recommended by the instrument manufacturers, supported by calibration certificates issued by recognised organisations with measurements traceable to national standards.

Certificates issued by UKAS accredited laboratories are preferable.

NICEIC recommend more frequent checks as detailed below to ensure continuing accuracy and consistency.

• Maintaining records over time of comparative cross-checks with other test instruments used by the business*.

• Maintaining records over time of measurements of the

characteristics of designated reference circuits or devices. For example, the consistency of continuity, insulation resistance and earth electrode test instruments could be checked against a proprietary resistance box or a set of suitable resistors. Earth fault loop impedance test instruments could be checked by carrying out tests on a designated socket-outlet (on a non-RCD protected circuit) in the contractor’s office. RCD test instruments could be checked by carrying out tests on an RCD unit plugged into the designated socket-outlet*.

NICEIC recommends all systems start from formal calibration. As already required by the NICEIC, each test instrument used by the business should be clearly and uniquely identified for record and traceability purposes.

If an installer is unable to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the NICEIC Engineer that an effective control system is in place which ensures the continuing accuracy and consistency of the test instruments used to carry out the tests required by BS 7671, the NICEIC Engineer will record a non-compliance in the Assessment Report.

An example of a test instrument accuracy record is shown overleaf.

*These systems can only provide a measure of confidence in the consistency of test measurements over time. The accuracy of each test instrument will need to be confirmed before any reliance can be placed in such systems. It should be noted that new or repaired test instruments may not be supplied with calibration certificates unless specifically requested.

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ServicesProperty The Sewing Room

Call Elaine 07708 600478Located in Halstead

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THE TIDY GARDENERGeneral Gardening Services

Lawn mowingLawns treated and scarified

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22 Benfield Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 3YSFax-Tel: 01376 323700

SUPPLIERS + INSTALLERS OFUPVC WINDOWS & DOORS

• Misted units replaced• Emergency repairs• Glass cut while-u-wait• Safety glass• Shop fronts• Mirrors & shelving• Fascias, soffits & guttering

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computer/officeDell Printer scanner, photo state, copier £50 Tel: 01376 528449Apple G4 Notebook requires new hard-drive other than that in gwo complete with power cords & handbook, 1.33 GH processor, 512GB memory & Tiger OS & DVD R/W disc drive, cost £950 new, in light of repair will accept £35, Tel: 01376 347001Brother Toner cartridge boxed TN2005, unopened for printer HL2035/2037/2037E £25 Tel: 01376 322625New Argos Slim Line Wall Phone white £3 Tel: 01376 345996Large Office style desk, light wood colour gc £70 ono Tel: 01376 343567Brother Printer/Scanner used about a dozen times pwo £25 Tel: 07764 221202Hans G LCD 15” flat screen monitor vgc £15 ono, HP Photosmart 7700 series printer £15 ono, HP Deskjet 840c printer £5, HP Scan-jet 3300c scanner £5, Epson Stylus sx200 copier & printer vgc £15 ono, EM 150 LCD monitor 15” vgc £15 ono Tel: 01376 346775

Assortment of high quality PC games ex cond Tel: 07880 231730Metroid Prime Hunters Nintendo DS game £1, Sensible Soccer Plus game machine hooks up to TV £2 Tel: 07845 16708915” Flat-Screen computer monitor gc £10 Tel: 01376 334181Computer Chair faux brown leather with chrome base & arms, swivel & tilt £25 Tel: 01376 341445Mobile Phone Nokia 6070 vgc with charger £10 Tel: 01376 567863

deals on wheelsVFR400cc NC30 J-reg project bike £1000 Tel: 07710 0824532 Bike Carrier to fit 4x4 £20 Tel: 07773 577842Black KA Collection 2002 not tax, mot til May13, 60k miles gc £800 ono Tel: 07587 2407212001 VW Caddy SDI 1900cc white, diesel, roof rack, Sony radio/cassette taxed & MOT April 2013 £950 ono Tel: 01376 323673TomTom XL2 Route Finder £80 Tel: 01376 323673

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Mobile Nail Technician

Call Bernadette01376 52866807539830524

UV Gel EnhancementsUV Gel Natural Nail Overlay

Acrylic EnhancementsAcrylic Natural Nail Overlay

Shellac UV Gel PolishManicures

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Let your feet do the talking!Do you have a

Callus - Corn - Fungal InfectionIngrowing Nails - Thickened Nail - Verruca

Do your toe or finger nails need cutting?(MAFHP , MCFHP)

Registered Member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals & Member of the Open College of Foot Health Professionals

Call Carla T : 0788426 50 26

Instruments are sterilized by AUTOCLAVEManicure/Pedicure Waxing and

Tinting Available

W

alking On AirFoot HealthProfessional Care

Renault Kangoo Van reg 2005, rear & side loading doors, new tyres all round, reliable, 12mths mot, 6mths tax £1,650 ono Tel: 01376 3393561970 BSA Bantam B175 red mot & tax til Aug13 just rebuilt all new past vgc £1700 ono Tel: 01376 339426205 55 R16 Tyre, 8mm of tread, only used for 100 miles £20 Tel: 07870 980104

d i y19x Chrome Modern style handles L35cm £10 Tel: 01376 320573Petrol Generator 2HP 2-stroke 50W £30 Tel: 01376 3497062x Used, Hardwood exterior doors £20 each ono Tel: 01376 324663 or 07802 904427Large Long wallpaper table ideal for boot fairs £10, Large Ratchet farm jack 1-m lift capacity very strong £25, Builders 110 volt transformer plus leads £25 Tel: 07963 061482

Garage Door 7ft x7ft white with frame fibre glass door 9-panel made by Wessex £150 ono, 115x Spanners A/F, Whitworth, Metric all different sizes with tool box £55 Tel: 01733 707725

electricalSinger Domestic sewing machine £80 Tel: 07710 0824532 Sgl Lloytron 16” oscillating wall fans, new £10 each Tel: 01376 349706LED Alarm Clock as new £5 Tel: 01376 344986Portable Air Con Unit CED manufactured machine from B&Q £35 ovno Tel: 01376 347001Tall Silver Lamp with long cream shade partly damaged can be replaced £5 Tel: 01376 323335 Portable Air conditioning unit £50 Tel: 07931 664363Morphy Richards Storm Light vacuum cleaner, cleans any floor or carpet, black complete with attachments, 8m of flex vgc £25 ovno,

ROY’SNew and Old - Bought & Sold

ALL TYPES OF GOOD, CLEAN FURNITURE PURCHASED

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SQUEAKYCLEANDomestic Cleaning Service

• Weekly Cleans •• SpringCleans •

• New Home Cleans •Excellent References Available

Call Elaine on01376 32295107904 782965



www.traditionalwoodcraft.co.uk01376 329794 • 07970 390520

Visit Our Showroom 17 Brunwin Road, Rayne Braintree, Essex Cm77 6BU

• 30 years experience in fitted kitchens• Traditional to modern designs• Personal & friendly service• Made to measure replacement doors • All carcasses of rigid construction

• Full range of leading makes of appliances• We operate a deposit guarantee administered by the Consumer Protection Association (terms and conditions apply). • All major credit and debit cards accepted

Quality Kitchens at Competitive prices

Cartec High Pressure Washer gwo £25 ovno Tel: 01376 345996Creda Condenser tumble dryer, only used occasionally £110 Tel: 01376 334017Silver DVD Player with remote gc £10 ono Tel: 07544 120462 or 07885 549186Gold Finish Italian flush fitted 3-light ceiling light, new, boxed £35, Charcoal 3-Stem semi-flush ceiling light new, boxed £35, 2x Light wall bracket cream/gold with glass droplets, brand new, still boxed £25 Tel: 01376 618292 or 07513 045792TV Philips silver 22” + freeview top box gwo £12 Tel: 01376 321065

furnitureBlack CD Unit vgc £5, Mahogany Effect CD/DVD unit £7 Tel: 01376 344426Radiator Cover oak colour, immac cond £30 Tel: 01376 528449Set of 4 bronze & gold painted ornate metal chairs with padded cushions & matching round glass top table vgc £87, Ikea Chair with stool pine colour, very comfortable £48 Tel: 01376 323335Stylish Mirrored bathroom cabinet, white, unused purchased from Bathstore cost £199, will accept £50 Tel: 07931 664363Coffee Table black L90cm W45cm H37cm £5 Tel: 01376 322625Glass Dining Room table with 6x chairs used but vgc £80 ono Tel: 07506 690567Book Case reproduction with leaded light doors immac cond £20 Tel: 07764 221202Dark Brown Leather 2-seater sofa, 2x armchairs + foot stool ex cond £350 Tel: 01376 749489Glass TV Stand with 2 levels, gt cond £20 ono Tel: 07886 006414

Faux Leather brown bean bag ex cond £8, Chocolate Brown faux leather dining chair ex cond £10 Tel: 01376 334181Chest of Drawers beech & white 3-drawers vgc £20 Tel: 01733 707725Pine Ikea stepped Trofast storage unit inc 6x storage boxes gc £45 Tel: 01376 552175

gardenPicnic Garden Table & benches, blue, fits into box, never used £20, White Heavy plastic sun-lounger with adj head-rest £60 Tel: 01376 528449Little Tikes garden playhouse double gates/windows, roof cost over £100, will accept £40 Tel: 07922 784898Draper Garden vaccum/blower/mulcher never been used still boxed £55 ovno Tel: 01376 3306672x Terracotta wall planters shell design £12 the pair, Terracotta Pot patterned with rough brown glaze dia W12” H18” £3, Pair of Grey garden sun beds £50 Tel: 01376 323335Halls Popular 6’ x 6’ Aluminium Greenhouse gc £145 Tel: 01376 551679Leaf Blower/Collector Challenge make, hardly used £25 Tel: 01376 334017Flymo 2200W turbo garden vacuum/blower vgc £20 Tel: 01376 339364Deckchairs Recovered in bright colours £15 each Tel: 01733 707725Ground Force 2 stroke oil Tel: 01376 567863Trampoline 10ft inc ladder gc £45 ono Tel: 01376 552175Trampoline net brand new £25 Tel: 01376 349942

THE FAMILY LANDSCAPE COMPANY

Tel: 01376 529193 Mobile: 07788560267

Large range of Natural and Composite Paving Block Paving, Brickwork, Ponds & Water Features

Decking , Turfing, Fencing, ShedsPergolas , Planting, Low maintenance gardens

A family run local business recommended throughout EssexYOUR IDEAS BROUGHT TO LIFE

We will endeavour to match any like for like quotation.Full Portfolio, Testimonials and Garden Designs Available.

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ACORN BLINDS(Essex Ltd) 01371 851208

All Types of Blinds & AwningsWe now do Curtains Poles & Tracks

Very competitive prices

Choose blinds in the comfort of your own home Family Run Business

[email protected] www.acornblinds-essex.co.uk,

Call 7 Days a week 9am - 8pm

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01371 851208

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Sudbury Road (A131), Little Maplestead, HalsteadTelephone 01787 472243 or 01787 476161

www.littleindiarestaurant.co.uk

Sudbury Road, Little Maplestead

The place to be this Christmas

as ELVIS HHH

Wednesday 12th December £7entryWednesday 19thDecember £7 entry

A La Carte MenuA perfect Christmas Party Experience

Sudbury Road (A131), Little Maplestead, HalsteadTelephone 01787 472243 or 01787 476161

www.littleindiarestaurant.co.uk

health/beautyPortable Bath Spa £50 Tel: 01376 344986

KitchenCandy Floss Machine portable with charger £5 Tel: 01376 349706Aroma Filter Coffee machine yellow with gold filter hardly used £10, Braun Tassimo pod type coffee maker £25 ovno Tel: 01376 347001Bosch Exxcel Maxx Freedom Dishwasher used for 12mths immac cond £80 Tel: 07901 532748Beko Fridge Freezer CDA653FW/1 couple of marks where we moved, inc water dispenser on front door, 4x lge drawers & unit holds 11Cuft A-class & frost free £80 ono Tel: 07788 253213Brabantia cream touch bin 30 litres £15 Tel: 07904 255512Beko Fridge fits under work top W550 D560 H850 ice box at top vgc £50, Beko Silver upright freezer 5-drawers W21” H57” D24” can be seen working £100 Tel: 01733 707725

miscellaneousWheelchair with weather cover & shopping bag £120 ono Tel: 01376 323512

Wheelchair 2-lge & 2-sml wheels hardly used £100, Lightweight Commode £50, Toilet Seat height booster £10 all vgc Tel: 01376 3406022x Christmas Trees 6’6” £5 each Tel: 01376 345015Projector Stand £5, Panasonic Camera C-535 AF £5 Tel: 01376 3449862-pc Pierre Cardin large & medium suitcases, brown & green colour £40 for both Tel: 07729 709675 or 01376 326247Turkish Copper & silver handcraft vase £20, Engraved Ornate white metal tray £24, 3-Glass Shades ivory ceiling light fitting £28 Tel: 01376 323335Plastic sledge £6 Tel: 07931 6643634x Separate Egyptian pictures on papyrus, bought from Egypt all ex cond £10 for all 4 ono, 2x Marilyn Monroe art photos in gold frames 360 by 360 both ex cond £10 each, Chinese Wall Fan ex cond £20 ono, Cinderella Scrap book/photo album, brand new & in original box £5 Tel: 07544 120462 or 07885 549186White Board 36x24” with brackets gc £8 Tel: 01376 334181Missoni Ladies Designer glasses prescription varifocals reactions & thin lenses ex cond cost £280, will accept £28 ono Tel: 07906 118022Card Craft Making equipment, stamps punches, shrink plastic, paper & card etc £1 to £10 Tel: 01376 3405466’ Artificial Christmas tree gc £4 Tel: 01376 346633

music, leisure & booKsMusic Stand fold-up chrome £5 Tel: 01376 349706Books of Knowledge complete set £10, M&S Quiz Game £5,

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Impossible Puzzle £5, Photosaic Puzle £2 Tel: 01376 344986Brunswick Acoustic Guitar & soft case both as new cond, guitar cost £90 new, will accept £65 Tel: 07969 848210Disco Lamp sound activated acoustic lamp, large mushroom shape Soundlab £40, Xylophone antique with rose wood, 2-oc-taves based wooden frame on metal stand £75 Tel: 01376 322625Walt Disney Videos.20x VHS all gc £1.50 each, Complete Set of Talking Classics CDs Pic of Dorian Grey, Lorna Doone, Turn of the screw etc £40 Tel: 01376 322446The War of the Worlds Jeff Waynes musical version, vinyl inc book £10 Tel: 07845 167089Sony Subwoofer can be used as part of surround sound system or plugged into iPod dock £15 Tel: 07775 821408

pets cornerBird Cage H24” L18” £10 Tel: 01376 3497063-Storey Hamster cage H2ft W1ft L19” £5 Tel: 01376 345015Tufa Rock for marine fish tank, 39 individual rocks, total 33kgs £15 the lot, Coral Sand for marine fish tank total 25kg £15 the lot, Coral For marine fish tank 3-pieces £5 the lot Tel: 01376 323335Horsefield Tortoise aged 11 years, with beech vivarium, genuine reason for sale £250 ovno Tel: 07931 664363Extra Tall dog gate as new £30 Tel: 01376 5286814ft x 4ft Vivarium bought for a dragon 1yr ago no longer needed £500 ono Tel: 01376 619455Brand New Rat, Ferret & Chinchilla Cage inc ladder & platform, solid base & caster wheels, still in original packaging, purchased in error £80 ono, Biube Fish Tank inc pump, LED light, centre rock piece, air stone & plastic plants £75 ono Tel: 01371 820908

soft furnishingsBeige Curtains used for 3mths only £30 Tel: 01376 528449Thermal Blackout blind in funky fuchsia W6ft still boxed & unused £10 Tel: 01376 340602Pair of Tufted brown curtains 2.50m x 3.00m £15, Pair of Cotton dark blue curtains 2.50m x 3.00m £10, Pair of New Champagne colour tab top curtain W120cm D137cm, cost £30, will accept £10, Cotton Pale blue double bed throw £6 Tel: 01376 323335Curtains 69” x 64” chocolate brown silk effect £5, Beige Cushion cover x2, brown cushion cover x1 suede effect £1 each Tel: 07968 008053Cream Lined curtains brand new size 66x72 £7 no offers Tel: 01376 332033Dora Explorer all matching pair of curtains with tie backs each H54” W66” bedroom rug 18”x30”, bedside lamp & waste bin £20 for everything, Childs Bedroom Clock fairy design, lilac £3 Tel: 01376 320534

sportsOrbitrek Cross Trainer £20 ono Tel: 07710 0824536’ Snooker Table with cues & balls £20 Tel: 01376 326166York Exercise bike £90 ono Tel: 01376 345015Jetski Yamaha GP800R cover ex cond £60 Tel: 01376 330667V-Fit Stepper reps/min count calories vgc £10 Tel: 01376 322625Golfing Items full size red & black all leather Wilson golf bag, all


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zips & pockets gwo £20, Nike Sumo 2 R/H lucky 13 driver good condition comes complete with head cover, £35, 2x Nearly new putters, 1st Voit V10 series 4, moon shaped head R/H £7, 2nd A Slazenger flat bladed R/H putter £8 both inc head covers Tel: 01376 347001Aerobic Steps 3-heights £8 Tel: 01376 345996Weight Watchers exercise dvd brand new £2 ono Tel: 07544 120462 or 07885 549186Salomon Performa Ski boots size 5-6 black & grey worn once, cost £119.45, will accept £35, Ski/Snowboarding Bundle; womens/girls brand new, never worn Trespass black & silver with pink radium design jacket, cost £129.95 size XL/12-14, brand new, never worn matching Trespass black trousers size L/12-14, Trespass Thermal underwear bottoms x2 size 12-14, cost £16.95 each, Trespass Mus-tard coloured thermal underwear top size 12-14, 2x pairs Thermal socks, Thermal scarf & hat, ski/snowboarding glasses £70 for lot Tel: £30 07845 167089Kirsty Gallagher Exercise bike vgc displays time, speed, distance, calories, pulse & rpm instr manual inc £35 Tel: 01376 327019Size 8 Roces in-line skates hardly used gc £15 Tel: 07775 821408York Workout Bench £30 Tel: 07871 724911

wantedOld Motorbikes broken, rusty or any parts Tel: 01376 391210Records LP’s, EP’s, 45’s & 78’s ideally from 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Tel: 07940 115064Maine Coon grey/silver/white cat or kitten Tel: 01376 332033RD250LC/RD350LC/RD250D/E/C or 400 parts or whole bikes Tel: 01376 334496 or 07883 578365

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BITS & BOBS

A Tribute to the King of PopFriday 14th September7:30pm

A Gala Concert for eachSaturday 15th September7:30pm

Magners FunhouseThursday 20th September8:00pm

DodgyLive in ConcertFriday 28th September7:30pm

box office:01376 556 354 braintreeartstheatre.comtwitter.com/BATheatre facebook.com/braintreeartstheatre

The Canterbury TalesBack by popular demand after a hugely successful open-air tour in 2011, The Pantaloons' unique version of The Canterbury Tales is hitting the road again in November 2012. And now it's better than ever!Tue 13 November Tickets: £12 (£10 conc.)

The Floyd EffectThe Authentic Live Tribute to the Music of Pink FloydSat 24 November Tickets: £17.50

How To Catch a StarOnce there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much… Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided the would try to catch a star......but first he had to think of a plan.Sun 02 December Tickets: £6 (£5 conc)Special Family Ticket of 2 Adults plus 2 Children only £20

The Stones“The Stones” bring to the stage all the energy and excitement of a live Rolling Stones concert. T The greatest tribute band in the world pays tribute to the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World, in a show so close to the original that you will simply not believe your eyes or your ears!! Fri 14 December Tickets: £17.50

A Christmas CarolThe Pantaloons bring this classic Christmas Tale at Braintree Arts Theatre.Sat 08 December Tickets: £10 (£8 conc.)

Hands for Hope Charity ConcertCharity concert featuring Urban Prophecies and They Live!Sat 15 December

Tickets: £10 (£8 conc.) Funhouse Comedy night - Wes Zaharuk & Gerry KDoors and bar open from 7.15pmThu 20 December Tickets: £10 (£12 on the door)

*Offer closes 3oth November 2012. Terms & conditions apply

Xpect Health and FitnessSpringwood Drive, Braintree

Essex, CM7 2YN

Tel: 01376 [email protected]

www.xpecthealth.co.uk

You will never know... until you try!

Unlimited use of gym,classes & pool

• Over 50 classes weekly• 100 piece main gym• Separate free weight gym• Large air conditioned studio• Dedicated indoor cycling studio• 20m indoor Pool, Spa, Steam & Sauna• Crèche, open 7 days per week

5days of fitness for only

£10*

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