APRIL 2026 local Oracle

ISSUE 265

DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BY HAND TO 20,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES AND ONLINE WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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Thinking of selling your car?

Go local. VEECAR offers a quick, discreet and professional way to sell your car—no pressure, no fees.

We come to you. Book a no-obligation appointment at your convenience. > All cars and vans considered > Low to high value vehicles > Friendly, honest service Why VEECAR? Founded by Richard Obee, VEECAR is built on a lifetime of experience in the automotive industry. We offer a personal, one-to-one service that puts sellers first.

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Category the local News p2 CATEGORY LISTING p4

- Rathbone Decorating Services p21 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Dog Groomers - Fur Babies Boutique Groomers* Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Electricians - Kent Tech Electrical p17 Events - Event Listings p23* Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking Flooring - K2 Flooring p19 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p16 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Gym The Summit Gym (RBVE) p22 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare - Compassion Healthcare Services* Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling Homecare Surecare p22 Kitchen Splashbacks - UK Splashbacks Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p19 Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre Lifestyle - Loc Creative*

Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p14 - The Accountancy Practice Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p20 - Poseidon Bathrooms p19 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p21 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p20 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p20 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p15 Business Services - Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p21 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar p3 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p17 Charity - HOKH - West Kent Mind - Royal British Veteran Enterprise Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Keeping IT Simple p14 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p18 Construction - Struvalis* Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p17

Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p24 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering & Maintenance - Smooth Plastering & Maintenance Services p21 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p15 - Colin - Retired Plumber - Hylton Plumbing Services p17 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers Property Agent - Neil Johnson Property Agent p22 Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe - Tonbridge Repair Cafe Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p12 - Laker Legal Solicitors p14 - Markham Family Law p15 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p19 Utilities - Utility Warehouse Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p13

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AIR CONDITIONING

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

Plum Bro’s Ltd

t: 01732 321661 e: sales@acsuk.org.uk www.aircoolsystemsuk.co.uk

t: 01634 300044 e: plumbros19showroom@gmail.com www.plumbroskent.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Specialist in: Air-Conditioning, Domestic & Commercial Installation Service Maintenance 32 Years Experience

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Broadband/Phone Sockets

a: West Malling t: 01732 792349 e: peter.stevens@mallingaccountancy.co.uk www.mallingaccountancy.co.uk Chartered Accountants.

Free Initial Consultation.

Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships. Accounts, Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Property Landlords & Service Charges.

Self Assessment Tax Returns, Charity Accounts.

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

No obligation quotes.

Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

BLINDS

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

m: 07845 705900 Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring - Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

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The Accountancy Practice

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 07939 248983 or 01732 521494

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m: 07974 572 891 e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk www.fscs-construction.co.uk All jobs considered.

Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small.

Based in Addington near West Mallling.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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The Small Works Building Company m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com

● No job too small or large ● All jobs considered. ● Anything from patios, extensions, garages, chimneys, garden walls, pointing, painting, ● Polite professional service, fully insured ● Based in Addington West Malling. ● Over 35 years experience.

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

Autospray Solutions

Heart Of Kent Hospice

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

www.hokh.org

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

West Malling Connect

VEECAR

West Kent Mind

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager m: 07511 454214 e: kirsty@kirstybennett.co.uk www.kirstybennett.co.uk

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

15 Wren Industrial Estate, Coldred Road, Maidstone ME15 9YT t: 01622 947338 m: 07834 767771 e: ro@veecar.co.uk www.veecar.co.uk We come to you.

Book a no-obligation appointment at your convenience.

All cars and vans considered.

Low to high value vehicles.

Friendly, honest service.

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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Royal British Veterans Enterprise t: 01622 795900 e: enquiries@rbve.org.uk www.rbve.org.uk

AA Computer Services

m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

07939 248983 or 01732 521494

Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services.

Microsoft Certified Professional.

From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless) No fix - No fee!

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Red Carpentry

Keeping IT Simple m: 07375 416176 e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk

m: 07896 904056 t: 01622 751447 c: Richard Dillon

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

Kirsty Bennett is a seasoned Virtual Business Manager with 35+ years’ experience, offering tailored executive, administrative, and personal support to streamline operations and simplify clients’ business and personal lives.

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Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

(See Colour Ad On Page 14) CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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DECORATORS

Struvalis Group Ltd Carpentry, Electrical & Plumbing

Mark Standen Decorating Services

e: struvalis@gmail.com www.struvalis.co.uk

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DOG GROOMER

Call 07934 757839

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 17) DECORATORS

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Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Qualified Professional Dog Groomer Also Qualified in Animal First Aid Puppy Groom | Breed Trim Bath and Brush | Full Grooms Hand Stripping | D Shedding Nail Clipping

20% Off First Booking

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations.

Virtually dust free sanding system.

High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service.

Contact for FREE advice and quote.

References available.

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

t: 01732 873726 m: 07882 597433 c: Sam Gregory e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk www.impact-decoration.co.uk Kings Hill based, polite and tidy.

Internal and External decoration.

City and Guilds qualified.

Dulux Select Approved Decorator.

Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.

a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754 m: 07971 542609/07824 887677 e: m.roast@gmail.com Interior and Exterior Decoration Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp.

Insurance & Commercial work.

References on request.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 07939 248983 or 01732 521494

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Kent Tech Electrical t: 01622 910165 c: Darren www.kent-tech.co.uk

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JP’s Decorating

the local Oracle

For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience.

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: dgsolutions@hotmail.com www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience

ELECTRICIANS

DECORATORS

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

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EVENTS

SEE ALL EVENT LISTINGS PAGE 23 AND www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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D&T FENCING & DECKING Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Coe’s Landscapes

RWS & EA Ltd

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work.

Free quotes. We cover all of Kent.

Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.

Large and small turfing and levelling.

t: 01732 871458 c: Robert Baron e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

FLOORING

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GATES

K2 Flooring

All Star Heating Ltd

CPS Ltd

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

a: 7 Queen Street, Kings Hill, ME19 4DA t: 01732 600400 e: info@vinersonthehill.co.uk www.vinersonthehill.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Front Page)

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk

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Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

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m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out.

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 17.

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LEISURE CENTRE

The Summit Gym (RBVE)

Airbnb - West Malling

Larkfield Leisure Centre

a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT www.rbve.org.uk/thesummitgym (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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Domestic Property Maintenance For All Your Handyman & DIY needs Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering Tiling & Small Carpentry - Shelving Furniture Assembly - Door Hanging Guttering - Hedge Trimming - Gardening Patio and Drive Power Washing Estate Agent Approved. No Job Too Small.

Free Estimates & Friendly Advice Full Public Liability Insurance.

Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983 Have you got family coming to stay?

Having work done in your house and need to get out but stay close by?

Entire townhouse in West Malling.

2 bedrooms (3 beds) 4 guests 2 bathrooms Pets welcome

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk LIFESTYLE

Loc Creative

m: 07352 914185 e: contact@loccreative.co.uk www.loccreative.co.uk

HOMECARE

LOCKSMITH

SureCare

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

t: 01622 925143 e: enquiries@surecaremaidstone.co.uk www.surecare.co.uk/maidstone (See Colour Ad On Page 22) KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS

UK Splashbacks

t: 0800 232 1149 01622 727697 e: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: aryejohn074@gmail.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates.

24 hour emergency service.

Domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted.

UPVC specialists.

KCC trading standard approved.

HEALTHCARE

LOCKSMITH

Compassion Healthcare Staffing Services

ASR Locksmiths

t: 01622 804026 e: admin@compassionhealthcare.co.uk carecoordinator@compassionhealthcare.co.uk

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk

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24 Hour Emergency Service.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

Misted units replaced.

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Hearing Matters Ltd

the local Oracle

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 07939 248983 a: Suite 12, Building 70, Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

FREE Parking

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

07939 248983 or 01732 521494

£38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

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Logs & Firewood

c: Roger m: 07831 499952 e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk Seasoned hardwood logs delivered to your door.

Log nets, Dumpy bags, bulk loose loads and kindling nets.

Wax fire lighters.

Log splitting service.

Lumpwood charcoal.

Instant light charcoal.

Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.

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PRINTERS

Colin

Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!

No Call Out Charge Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts

Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212 35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY AGENT

Get It Repaired

Hylton Plumbing Services

Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent

a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU t: 01732 525818 www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)

TO ADVERTISE Call 07939 248983 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

Oven Wizards

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £65. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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a: 80 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 07939 248983 or 01732 521494

R-W REMOVALS & STORAGE

Thain Removals Ltd

t: 07507 343350 c: Alex Thain e: contact@thainremovalsltd.co.uk www.thainremovalsltd.co.uk FB & Inst: @thainremovalsltd Fully insured Domestic & Commerical moves without the stress.

Over 175 Five star reviews.

Vetted by Checkatrade.

Removals, storage, packing, clearances, man and van services.

Competitive quotes.

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REPAIR CAFE

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

Malling & District Repair Cafe

TLC Scrap Metal

10am-1pm (Last item accepted at 12.30pm or when capacity reached)

Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection.

Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled.

Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.

a: East Malling Village Hall, New Road, East Malling, ME19 6DD e: mallingrepaircafe@gmail.com www.mallingrepaircafe.co.uk

Saturday 21st March Saturday 18th April Saturday 16th May

a: St Stephen‘s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW t: 07470 141035 e: tonbridgerepaircafe@gmail.com www.tonbridgerepaircafe.uk 10am-12.30pm (Last repair midday or when capacity reached)

TREE SURGERY

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com

www.handetrees.co.uk

NPTC qualified and fully insured.

All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.

TREE SURGERY

REPAIR CAFE

Tonbridge Repair Cafe

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The Sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat.

7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall 12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

7.15 - 8.45pm WM Community Choir More Park Catholic School. westmallingcc@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808 7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

THURSDAYS Cont.....

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. 07926 088214 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com 8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934 8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

FRIDAYS

1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.

WEDNESDAYS

1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533

9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am babies

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA Active Retirement Club.

Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315

1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533

(2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139

3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre

1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist CH

8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.

7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com

(3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7

7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.

8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk

(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

TUESDAYS 9.30am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+ 10.15am for Crawlers and Toddlers 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN 1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Lcub, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.

2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767

THURSDAYS

9.30am Musical Bumps at Leybourne Chase Sports Pavilion 1-4yr olds. 10.15am for babies (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16

10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering.

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW (3rd) 10.30-1.30pm Malling Repair Cafe. www. mallingrepaircafe.co.uk (1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft at West Borough School, Maidstone ME16 8TL

SUNDAYS

10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall, ME18 5NU (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Malling in the High Street.

...ALSO THIS MONTH

Saturday 4 April 10-12:00 - Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (£2.50 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult), Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE 6-18 April Easter Egg Hunt West Malling - Collect your sheet from CWB Property, Mill Yard. £1 per entry Wed 15 April 7.40 for 8pm Wateringbury History Society talk ‘What the Victorians did for us’ with by Ian Bevan.

Wateringbury Village Hall starting at 8pm with free tea or coffee from 7.40pm Visitors welcome £7 (cash).

Sat 25 April 10-12 Spring Fair at Tonbridge Methodist Church Higham Lane TN10 4JG. Proceeds for Uganda Projects Sun 3 May 10-5 Tunbridge Wells Climate & Nature Fair, Calverley Grounds. Free Entry.

Tues 5 May West Malling Chamber of Commerce Golf Day at West Malling Golf Club (See page 15) Fri 15 May West Malling Festival Fundraiser at The Swan. (See page 15) Sat 16 May 11am-4pm RSPCA Family Fun Day and Dog Show, Leybourne. Adults £3, Children £2, Under 5’s free.

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