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DORRIDGE - HOCKLEY HEATH - LAPWORTH

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WHAT WE DO: • deep ‘van mounted’ carpet cleaning • stain removal • fabric protection • specialist oriental rug cleaning • hard floor, tile and grout cleaning • upholstery cleaning • leather restoration • end of tenancy cleaning

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All makes and models of garage doors supplied and fitted Up and over, sectional, roller and side hinged doors Free no obligation quote Repair and automation specialist No call out fees Rapid response to repairs 15 years’ experience Find us on yell.com

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f ARDEN DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING LTD • Driveways • Landscaping • Patios • General building

We are a family run driveway and landscaping business, with a back ground in building and ground works, that pride ourselves on quality and safety. We work in the private and commercial sectors so you can be assured from concept to completion we will help you create your vision.

Our qualifications: SSSTS, SMSTS, NRSWA, CPCS, EUSR, BSC Environment

01926 520041 / 0121 277 4871 www.ardendriveways.co.uk / contactus@ardendriveways.co.uk

Mr Winter Tree Care ALL KINDS OF TREES FELLED, REDUCED AND PRUNED • All types of conifer and firs reduced, shaped and felled • All birch, fruit, ash, sycamore reduced, pruned and felled • All hedge and shrub maintenance • Hedges too high for you to manage?

• All waste removed and recycled • All work carried out to customer satisfaction

All your tree and gardening needs ...in just one call FOR A FREE QUOTATION AND ADVICE CALL BILLY:

Direct: 07717 553 707 Tel: 0121 314 9008 www.mrwintertreecare.co.uk

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ROOFING Here at Arden Valley Roofing we’re committed to providing quality workmanship and first class customer service.

For all your roofing and fascia requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us for free, friendly advice and if necessary a no obligation quotation. We specialise in providing solutions to virtually all roofing issues both domestic and commercial.

Our services include: General Roofing Repairs. Complete Re-Roofs. Felt, Rubber & GRP Flat Roofs.

Fascias, Soffits & Guttering. Lead Work. Chimney Pointing & Rebuilding.

Emergency Roofing Work amongst others.

Please call us on – 01926 680032 or visit us at – www.ardenvalleyroofing.co.uk

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Paul Sinton • Tree surgery • Fencing • Landscaping • Hedge Laying (seasonal) • Hedge cutting • Stump grinding

Fully insured All waste removed Free quotations

Tel: 01676 523053 Mob: 07970 895052

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• Domestic & Commercial intruder alarm systems • High Definition CCTV systems with smartphone/tablet viewing facility • New Radio Frequencey Wireless intruder alarm installed from £430 installed • Fully comprehensive service & maintenance scheme...£50 • Upgrade & repairs to existing systems...from £55 • MAINTENANCE TAKE OVERS FOR EXISTING ALARMS • Police & insurance recognised • Redcare installations NSI • Monitored intruder alarm systems Approved • ALL AREAS COVERED Company redcare

• Family business • 20+ years of experience • Supply & fit • Carpets • LVT (Karndean, Amtico etc) • Engineered wood • Vinyl • Laminate

Phil Elwell Office: 0121 247 6563 Mob: 07500 115 651 www.philtechsecurity.co.uk/philelwell@hotmail.co.uk 34 Whitemoor Drive, Monkspath, Solihull B90 4UL.

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BLINDS Celebrating 15 Years of Satisfied Customers For a home measure and quote appointment in

Dorridge and surrounding villages call:-

01564 781356 “ I have been buying blinds from Ashbury for years and the friendly service, price and quality of the blinds has always been fabulous” Alison Minton ROLLER – VERTICAL – VENETIAN – ROMAN – WOOD

Our Promise to you: P FREE home visits / quotes P Great advice, no-obligation P Friendly, no-pressure sales P Best price, first time P Fastest order to fitting time

Call Gas Safe Central Heating!

• Flushing & system cleaning • Safety test on all systems • Qualified technicians • No sub-contract labour • Fast response

Dorridge......01564 718898 Lapworth.......01564 718898 Hockley Heath 0121 607 8897 WWW.GASSAFECENTRALHEATING.COM

AMW Lawn Care 01564 340560 Residential & commercial grass cutting Grounds maintenance

Lawn treatment

Landscaping - fencing, paving, decking, turfing and much more

Adam’s Tree Surgery 01564 898463 All aspects of tree surgery Hedge cutting

Wood chippings

Logs

Stump grinding

office@amw.uk.com 4-6 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 0HT All work fully insured

Man with a Van • Garden and house clearances • House removals • Rubbish removals • Courier service Bought a large item on e-bay?

We can pick it up or drop it off.

Can quote over the phone before you buy or sell an item.

Call Pete on 01564 642035 Mob: 07904 875387

Knowle & Dorridge

WINDOW CLEANING Est. since 2003 Based in Dorridge Local, Friendly & Reliable Service Call Neil

Mobile: 07766 104110

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DELUXE ROOFING

ROOFING AT ITS BEST LTD All your roofing needs from complete new roofs to all roof repairs

• All types of flat roofs • Storm damage • Insurance Work • UPVC Fascias Soffits and Guttering • Ridge tiles re-bedding • All types of lead work • Chimney re-bedding/re-building • Moss removal

OFFICE: 0121 314 9953 FREEPHONE: 0800 747 1461 MIDLANDS BRANCH: UNIT 70, 123 STRATFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, B90 3ND

www.deluxeroofingltd.co.uk

D.A. MANDER & SON Ltd. A family run business since 1986

Professional fitter & supplier of quality carpets EASIER – Than walking round lots of shops ACCURATE – See colours in their true light CONVENIENT – View in the comfort of your own home We can uplift and remove existing carpets and move furniture

or 0121 647 3598 Mobile: 07976 778694 FREE ESTIMATES 91 Longdon Road, Knowle, B93 9HT

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Need a Local, Reliable, Honest and Qualified Plumber?

Trees and shrub work undertaken

Then call “Big Tom’s” on

07774 819 063 for a free quote

Samuel Startin

Phone Mobile: 07505 137108 Home: 01564 778160 www.whitestonegardening.co.uk info@whitestonegardening.co.uk

All plumbing work from leaking pipes, replacement cold water tanks and radiators to complete new bathroom installations.

No call out charges.

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COMP UTER REPAIRS • Virus & Spyware removal • Wireless broadband setup/repair/upgrade , d e • All computer hardware repaired Qualifi l & loca d e r u s in • All email issues resolved out fee No call e te n uara • One to one friendly training 100% g rdware a h ll a on • New computers & laptops supplied

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BASED IN HOCKLEY HEATH

Solihull Door & Gate Suppliers, installers and repairers of Garage Doors E K S SE BOO PLE RK CE AM O FA EX W R UR FO F O O

We are a family run business that have been trading for 30 years who specialise in garage doors and external doors from leading manufacturers offering a fast and efficient service. If you do not need a new garage door, our experienced fitters can provide a repair service from £60.00 including VAT. Free quotations. All makes and styles. Roller doors, sectional and electrically operated

SPECIAL OFFER: Vertical or horizontal lined garage door with a white maintenance free finish, supplied and fitted to existing frame from £600 inc VAT. (Sizes 7' x 7' or 7' 6'6" only)

www.solihulldoorandgate.com Find us on: facebook.com/solihulldoorandgate

Tel: 07956 481602 or 01676 535881

Need a plumber?

All aspects of plumbing & heating services carried out Leaking taps to full bathroom Moving radiators to full central heating installations Boilers 4979166 Landlords gas safety certificates carried out Natural gas & oil DON’T

Call Richard on

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07973 198939 or 02476 463146 email: needaplumber@icloud.com

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AJ DECOR

For a free, no obligation quotation, contact: 11 St. Lawrence Close, Rowington, Warwickshire CV35 7AG

Tel: 01564 782060 Mob: 07836 381632 ROOF DE-MOSSING FROM £400

PAINTING & DECORATING • Free estimates and advice • Reliable and friendly service • Covid secure working practices • Fully insured

For a free no obligation quote call James Hull on:

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• FULLY INSURED • SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT • FAMILY RUN • 5 STAR • LOCAL • GUTTER CLEANING • UPVC FASCIA AND SOFFITS CLEANING • ROOF DE-MOSSING • CONSERVATORY CLEANING • ROOF REPAIRS • WINDOW CLEANING

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• Tarmac Driveways • Indian Sandstone Driveways • Patios Stone Driveways • Block Paving • Landscaping • Walls • Fencing

Driveway & Landscaping Projects from £995 Call now for a FREE, no obligation estimate

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Ashley Plumbing of Knowle All aspects of plumbing work • Burst pipes 24 hou EMERGE r NC • Ball valves, overflows call out Y • Taps, sinks, waste units • Tanks, cylinders, immersions • Toilets, baths, showers • Walk in baths & wet rooms • Blocked sinks and toilets cleared

SAME DAY CALL OUT • ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

Call Fraser on: 07710 916993 or 01564 773015

Hampton Gardening & Landscaping Ltd

• Patios • Landscaping • Fencing • Hedges & Trees Fully Insured, 100% reliable

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Office: 01675 446 174 Mob: 07827 613 168 www.hamptonlandscaping.co.uk

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Aga 4 oven £135

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Double oven £65

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Double Glazed Door specialist

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Jammed doors opened Full locking mechanisms replaced Cylinders replaced Dropped doors re-aligned New handles & letter plates Stuck keys sorted Window handles

Night latches Mortice locks Bolts Key safes Window locks ALL LOCKS OPENED Master key suites Onsite key cutting

Local family firm, giving fixed prices

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Ground Care Boxtrees Farm, Stratford Rd, Hockley Heath B94 6EA

Landscaping Lawn mowing Slabbing Turfing

No sub-contractors • No deposit • All wood removed Recommendations & proles available

WE DO NOT EMPLOY SALES PEOPLE For a FREE estimate and advice call us on:

0121 314 4817 www.procladltd.co.uk

Email: groundcaresolihull@gmail.com

Contact Craig on 07818 088620

TYSOE TREE SURGERY

kevin stiles

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Tel/Fax Paul: 01564 78 3608 Mobile: 07713 776836 Hedge Cutting Pruning

carpentry All aspects of carpentry

Stump Removal

Doors and windows fitted

Dangerous & Dead Trees Removed Felling Reducing

kitchen and bedroom fitting

Qualified Climber

Fully insured

Maintenance and repairs Free estimates

All Aspects of Tree Surgery Undertaken Also Supplier of Logs and Wood Chippings

07787 130 110

Free Estimates & Advice. Fully Insured

01564 784284 (evenings)

Email: paul@tysoetree.co.uk

k.stilescarpentry@btinternet.com Rowington Warwickshire

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BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED FAST Drains Internal/External High Pressure Jetting Manual Rodding Pipe Laying Non Excavation Relining Insurance Work Undertaken

CCTV Surveys No Additional Charges on evenings & weekends Fully Qualied Engineers covering your area Emergency Plumbing Blocked Toilets & Leaks

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Grange Blinds

Many of you already know Russ Fryer of Grange Blinds who, until 2006, worked for a well known national blinds company. Russ saw an opening to provide

customers with a wide range of quality blinds and curtains at realistic competitive prices with a personal belief in ‘top notch’ customer service.

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Crystal Clear Cleaning Services For all your house work and ironing needs Weekly, fortnightly, spring clean Phone or email now for a free quote Tel: 07940 443032 E: crystal-clearcleaning@live.co.uk

Handyman Do you have a DIY disaster that needs fixing?...

You don’t have the tools or the time to decorate or mend those niggling problems in your home & garden...

Rooms are looking tired and dated ...

Or just simply fancy a “Changing Room” experience...

FOR SOME FRIENDLY, HONEST ADVICE CALL DEAN TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE! Expert in property maintenance, repairs and decoration HOME - painting and decoration, bathroom/kitchen refits, plastering, stud walls, tiling, windows & doors, wooden & laminate flooring, skirting, loft access insulation & boarding; GARDENS - fencing, patios, decking, tree pruning, gutter clearing.

07912No570 396 job too small!

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ARDEN HOUSE CLEARANCES All types of properties cleared Full or Part / Old or New • SHEDS • LOFTS • GARAGES • We also offer a light removals service from single items to full van loads

We also buy small items ~ All areas covered ~

Tel: 07956 488 975

FULL SEASONED SMOKELESS COAL BRIQUETTES KINDLING CALL MARTIN: 07747 737377 EMAIL: martin_gough@hotmail.co.uk

Local events This page is FREE OF CHARGE for community based activities. If you would like to place your group’s events on this page then please email the details to events@looklocal.com before 15th of the month.

KNOWLE VILLAGE HALL FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS FAIR - at Knowle Many Village Hall on Saturday, November 27th from 10 a.m - 1p.m. On sale will be Christmas and greetings cards, decorations, gifts, cakes and preserves, books and much more. Coffee, tea and mince pies will be served .Do come along still may and enjoy the Fair ______________________________________________________________________________ not open du be CELEBRATION AT KNOWLE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, Station e to Covid 1 Road. We are celebrating Harvest in our 10.00am service on the 10th 9 restric tions.

October, also an open afternoon with afternoon tea the same day from 2.30 Please c heck till 4.00pm with a small donation to cover costs. Please come and enjoy before fellowship with us and bring friends if you can ______________________________________________________ attendin COTTAGE GARDEN SOCIETY W.M. AND WARWICKS GROUP g!

Meetings start at 2.30 at Bentley Heath Community Centre, Widney Road, Bentley Heath B93 9BQ Second Saturday of the month. Members £2 Non-members £3 Contact Margaret 01564 783475 or Frances 0121 744 1218 _________________________________ KNOWLE MALE VOICE CHOIR rehearsals every Wednesday evening starting 7.30 at Dorridge Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Dorridge. No auditions. Useful but not essential to read music. Come along and join a friendly group of 25+ fellow singers. Contact kmvc14@gmail.com or phone Haydn on 01564 782873 for more information_________________________________________________________________________ ARDEN U3A meet every Monday morning at Solihull Bridge Club. A small, friendly and active group providing a dynamic range of talks and various interest groups plus external visits. See our website www.ardenu3a or phone Carol on 0121 704 2508 for further details _________________________________________ GO EASY! SINGERS Alan Pianosmith has started a singing group in addition to his Go Easy! Trio & Go Easy!

Brass. A kind of Sing-Something-Simple flavour rather Alan 01564 777421. alan@pianosmith.co.uk __ KNOWLE FLOWER CLUB. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join a flower club. We meet first and third Thursday of each month at Knowle Village Hall, Knowle at 2pm. First Thursday you can watch a demonstrator, have a cup of tea and chat – third Thursday you can come to practice class, watch and learn how to arrange flowers with teacher. Further information contact 0121 704 2211/01564 777588___ KNOWLE CAMERA CLUB We are a friendly club who meet about once a fortnight on a Thursday evening at 7.45 pm at the Dorridge Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Dorridge. The first two meetings will be free.

Contact Tony Albutt on 01546 782175 or visit our website www.knowlecamerclub.co.uk _____ DORRIDGE STRIDERS AND STROLLERS meet on Thursdays fortnightly at Dorridge Village Hall for a sociable local walk. New members welcome. Contact Anne 01564 776711 _________________________ BENTLEY HEATH COMMUNITY CENTRE Line Dancing on Thursday afternoons 2.00 – 3.30 pm. £4 per session. Contact Mavis Worth on 07714 771048 ______________________________________________ BIG, BIG MID-WEEK MUSIC NIGHT 3rd Wednesday in the month. Knowle British Legion. Go Easy! Trio + guests. Swing, pops, rock n roll. Newly refurbished dance floor and lounge. Sing with us. Join us. Voluntary donation under no obligation. Alan 01564 777421. alan@pianosmith.co.uk________________________ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meets at 7:30pm on the second Thursday evening of each month at Bentley Heath Community Centre for interesting and enjoyable talks on varied garden topics.

Annual membership only £10. For more info contact David on 01564 777445 _____________________ LAPWORTH RIDING FOR DISABLED GROUP are looking to recruit some additional volunteers. We provide valuable horse riding therapy for children from Springfield House Community School. Wednesdays in term time between 12.45pm and 2.45pm at Lowlands Farm, Shrewley Warwickshire. Horse knowledge is helpful but not essential as full training is provided. If you feel able to help in any capacity...Please phone Alison on 07712 063172 _____________________________________________________________________ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meet at Bentley Heath Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. We are a friendly group, having talks/demos on all aspects of gardening.

Visitors £2. For further info please contact David Noble 01564 777445 or daivdnoble@blueyonder.co.uk _______________________________________________________________

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NEW ROOFS FLAT ROOFS MOSS REMOVAL RE-POINTING SMALL REPAIRS UPVC FACIAS EXTERIOR DECORATING CARPENTRY EST. LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS

32

YEARS IN BUSINESS

1989-2021

www.cstevensroofing.co.uk

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A qualified professional team specialising in: • • • • • • • •

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KNOWLE & CHADWICK END......................................................................................... -CIRC 4,500

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DORRIDGE, LAPWORTH & HOCKLEY HEATH ................................................................ - CIRC 4,500

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SOLIHULL BLOSSOMFIELD........................................................................................... - CIRC 5,000

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SOLIHULL PARKWAY & CATHERINE DE BARNES.......................................................... - CIRC 5,500

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HOLLYWOOD, MAJORS GREEN & SOLIHULL LODGE...................................................... - CIRC 4,500

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BALSALL COMMON, HAMPTON IN ARDEN, MERIDEN & MILLISONS WOOD .................. - CIRC 4,500

10. COLESHILL, WATER ORTON & CURDWORTH ................................................................ - CIRC 4,500 11. BURTON GREEN, WESTWOOD HEATH, TILE HILL VILLAGE & EASTERN GREEN .............. - CIRC 4,500 12. ALLESLEY, ALLESLEY PARK & BROWNSHILL GREEN.................................................... - CIRC 4,500 13. KENILWORTH.............................................................................................................. - CIRC 6,500 14. WARWICK................................................................................................................... - CIRC 6,500 15. LEAMINGTON SPA, MILVERTON & WARWICK GATES................................................... - CIRC 6,000 16. HENLEY IN ARDEN, WOOTTON WAWEN, BEARLEY, SNITTERFIELD, ASTON CANTLOW, CLAVERDON, HATTON, HAMPTON MAGNA. ................................................................. - CIRC 4,000 17. STRATFORD UPON AVON – CLOPTON, TIDDINGTON & TRINITY MEADS ........................ - CIRC 4,500 18. SHOTTERY, STRATFORD OLD TOWN & BISHOPTON ...................................................... - CIRC 5,000

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Deadline for the November edition is 20th October

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