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Voucher gift from Doodles

Dave Houghton is offering e-voucher Xmas prezzies to ensure New Year's mouthpiece resolutions are kept...

Doodles
  The voucher can be used against Dave's services in overhauling and refurbishing

Dave Houghton at Doodles Mouthpiece replating is making sure there will be plenty of customers able to enjoy his services as a Christmas treat this year.

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Over the last few months his order book has been expanding, as word of mouth from players who are already enjoying the benefit of his expertise have been making further recommendations to friends.

He is now providing e-vouchers as the perfect Christmas gift for the person or for friends who need a mouthpiece upgrade.

e-voucher

The e-voucher can be forwarded to a friend or family to redeem at any time against the cost of the upgrade of any mouthpiece — from £35 up to £60.

Find out more:

To find out more about Dave's e-mail: doodlesreplating@gmail.com or go to the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560795664656

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