Tonbridge April 22 local Oracle

ISSUE 206

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

APRIL

2022

News the local

Dear Readers Who would have thought that exactly two years ago we had just gone into lockdown and had no idea what the coming months or years would hold. We feel very grateful that we managed to keep the local Oracle going and we thank you, the reader and our advertisers for that.

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the May editions are: • Maidstone 20th April

Some businesses have grown in the past two years but many of our advertisers have had to work really hard to get through it, so please do support them where you can.

We have a few new advertisers to help you along with your day as well as some events for the future. We hope to see some of you at the Tonbridge Triathlon!

You can find all editions online www.thelocaloracle.co.uk and we will also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/ thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle and www. linkedin.com/company/the-local-oracle.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

All the best

• Malling 15th April • Tonbridge 20th April Proud to Partner with Kings Hill Football Club

Anna & Jane thelocaloracle

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Early May Bank Holiday Monday - Tonbridge School Sports Centre

2nd May 2022 New medal!

Olympic Standard 800m swim 50k cycle 10k run

Sprint

400m swim 25k cycle 5k run

Previous race rated “Excellent” in all categories by the BTF report

Sprint Relay Race as a team!

Enter at tonbridgetriathlon.com

Tonbridge Triathlon is an annual event ran by Tonbridge Lions Club. For more information on our charitable events and the causes we support visit www.tonbridgelions.co.uk PERMITTED EVENT ORGANISER 2022

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p11 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p14 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p20 Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p19 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p19 British Legion Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - M C Construction p18 - R Blackman - YRS Refurbishments Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p16 Charity - Hospice In The Weald p24 - The Rotary Club of Tonbridge Charity Event - Community Fete & Fun Dog Show p21* Coffee Morning - TU3A Community Help - West Kent Mind p20 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Disabled Social Club Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p16 Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services - J Langstaff Ltd

Event - Mental Health Awareness Week p20* - Tonbridge Triathlon p3 Fencing - Phoenix Services & Maintenance Ltd * Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Garage Doors - Garolla p18 Garden Landscape - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p19 Grass Cutting - SMF* Gutter Cleaning - Ben’s Gutter Cleaning Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Health & Wellbeing - Natural Soles Reflexology p20 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p14 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing p16 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Scarbutts Printers p14 Radiator Cabinets - Woodtec Roofing - T&A Roofing & Property Maintenance p20 Solicitors - Laker Legal p12 Take Away - Dalchini Tonbridge Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgens Ltd p16 - H & E Tree Services

Website/Marketing/Business Support - FullPivot p12 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p13 Windows - Acorn Glacier p15 - Keith Bunyon

USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENTS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th April (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 15th April (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th April (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the May 2022 edition.

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A-B AERIALS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Aerial Man

Broadband/Phone Sockets

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

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(See Colour Ad On Page 14) AIR AMBULANCE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

J & H Accounting Services Ltd

Nightingale Bathrooms

a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis ICPA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

ACCOUNTANTS

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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.

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

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BLINDS

BUILDING SERVICES

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

M C Construction

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) BRITISH LEGION

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

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We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/

Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; all of our advertisers are local and need you.

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BUILDING SERVICES

R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BUILDING SERVICES

YRS Refurbishments

m: 07956 430 243 e: yrsrefurbishments@gmail.com General property maintenance, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Tiling, Bathrooms and Kitchens.

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

meets on Thursdays at The Rose & Crown Hotel Join us!

Make a difference to those in need and have fun while supporting your community. tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or 01732 851663.

CHARITY EVENT

CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

COMMUNITY FETE & FUN DOG SHOW

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

Sunday 12 June 2022 12 noon - 4pm Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

SEE PAGE NUMBER CHARITY

Tonbridge Castle (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

COFFEE MORNING

Hospice In The Weald

t: 01892 820502 e: tor.edwards@hospiceintheweald.org.uk www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)

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The Rotary Club of Tonbridge

CUT OFF DATE

20th April

TU3A COFFEE MORNING at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge from 10:30 on the third Friday of every month (18/3/22) NB April’s gathering will be 22nd April.

Come and have a natter or find out more about us.

For further information go to https://tonbridgeu3a.com

What our customers say.....

“I wanted to say thank you to the local Oracle. As a start up business, it has been excellent to utilise your leaflet distribution service to help spread the word and get my name out there to the local communities.

I am already receiving enquiries and booking in appointments on the back of homeowners receiving the latest flyer so wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone and your wonderful distributors. Excited to be handing over to you 11,000 Leaflets for March and the enquiries that I am hopeful will follow.”😊 Stuart Reynolds EXP UK (Estate Agent) 01732 647009 stuart.reynolds@exp.uk.com www.stuart.reynolds.exp.uk.com 06

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West Kent MIND

westkentmind.org.uk Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s.

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

Go to our website for more details or to sign up.

(See Colour Ad On Page 22) CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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DECORATORS

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Spicelin Property Services

Bramko Ltd

t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

All editions online now

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

All editions online now

thelocaloracle.co.uk ELECTRICIANS

ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

Contact Matt Butler 01732 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

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DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB

ELECTRICIANS

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

DAR Electrical Services

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ t: 01732 362407 Tuesday club m: 07599 851852 Thurs­day club The clubs provide an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games, interesting talks, musical entertainment and the occasional outings. Give us a call.

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval.

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Mark Howland

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk 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

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Professional-Reliable-Courteous-Insured All Work Completed to BS7671 Call Jason: t: 01959 525136 m: 07817 733257 e: jmllimited@aol.com WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

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GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors t: 01732 430 274 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

EVENT

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Mental Health Awareness Week

Phoenix Services & Maintenance Limited

Coe’s Landscapes

t: 0800 099 6345 m: 07725 439593 c: Fraser Sauerbach www.phoenixservicesltd.co Complete fencing service.

Supply and erecting all types of boundary products.

Decking and garden features.

Maintenance and up keep.

All materials come with guarantee.

Free quotations.

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.

FOOD PARCELS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

F.E.A.S.T Fresh www.feast.org.uk

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

Wear It Blue

(See Colour Ad On Page 20) EVENT

The Tonbridge Triathlon

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May www.tonbridgetriathlon.com (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Run for families and individuals on a low income. Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are able to - £2 is ideal. Booking via website is required. One slot per week per household allowed.

Please cancel if unable to attend.

Tonbridge Methodist church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 (07340 405879). St Stephens Church larder is open Saturdays 10.30-12.30 (07754 088833).

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

What our customers say.....

“Having been part of the local Oracle now for 18 years, it leaves me only to admire how much simpler advertising to my local clients can be, thanks to Jane and the team. With the reassurance that all the local businesses are constantly monitored by staff at the local Oracle, you get a real sense of trust from clients the moment you walk in the door. Couldn’t be more happy with the service. Keep up the good work please. Many thanks.”

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HANDYMAN

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Are you finding cutting GRASS a chore, or a bit of a struggle, and would like some help, then please call me.

Simon 07974 235336

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs.

No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

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GUTTER CLEANING

HANDYMAN

PLUMBERS

Ben’s Gutters LTD

DME Property Services

Aspects Plumbing

t: 0800 917 3157 m: 07723 709863 www.bensgutters.com “Clean gutters protect your property” Fully Insured.

Established 2010.

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

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 16.

HALLS FOR HIRE

PLUMBERS

HEALTH & WELLBEING

PLUMBERS

Natural Soles Reflexology

Summers Domestic Plumbers

m: 07877 352389 e: edith@naturalsoles.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

the local Oracle

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01)

t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

(See Colour Ad On Page 14) LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

Hadlow Village Hall

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org

t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

m: 07469 202653 e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com inst: DME Property We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance.

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.

LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

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PRINTERS

Scarbutts Printers t: 01732 870066 www.scarbutts.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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TREE SURGERY

WEBSITE/MARKETING/BUSINESS SUPPORT

Acer Tree Services

FullPivot

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

ROOFING

TREE SURGERY

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

T&A Roofing & Property Maintenance

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

Humphrey & Scace

RADIATOR CABINETS

Radiator Cabinets from Woodtec

Made to measure cabinets.

Large choice of grilles.

Fitting & painting service or DIY.

t: 01732 247028 e: dominic@fullpivot.com www.fullpivot.com/dominic

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

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thelocaloracle.co.uk

Telephone:- 01732 469090 www.cabinetmill.com

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk

m: 07884 838056

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

(See Colour Ad On Page 16) SOLICITORS

t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk

Acorn Glacier

Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 12) TAKE-AWAY

(See Colour Ad On Page 13) WINDOWS

TO ADVERTSE

Laker Legal Solicitors

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15) WINDOWS

TREE SURGERY

Keith Bunyon

Dalchini Tonbridge

a: 10 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, TN10 4AE m: 07904 457385 c: Habib e: contact@dalchinitonbridge.uk www.dalchinitonbridge.uk

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

Rated 5 Star for Food & Hygiene by TMBC. Awarded Best Chef of 2019.

India food cooked fresh to order.

Delivery service.

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.

t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Remedial Works and Upgrades.

GGF Member. FENSA registered.

WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

This is a reminder that for one month only TU3A coffee morning at the Rose & Crown will be held on Friday 22nd April. (The third Friday in April is Good Friday.) Come along from 10:30 am and meet prospective members and long time members. Find out more about us, discuss current affairs or family and friends over tea or coffee. If you are retired or semi-retired we will give you a warm welcome.

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Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

15k

Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website.

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .

Malling EDITION

16.5k

Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online.

You can have a page on our website for just £10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

This is our business and you will only speak to us!

Anna & Jane

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Wateringbury | West Malling

Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Jane - Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Brochures • Magazines Stationery • Leaflets Litho & Digital Printing 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com

St Michaels Close, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

Leaflet Print & Distribution

10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 521494 or 01732 795777

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

£295+vat £550+vat

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ASPECTS

TREE SURGEONS LTD

PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more.

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £75 g pavin tio slabs Pa £45. from

BRAMKO LTD

Gutter Cleanin Repair g & s from £50 * Free camera inspec tion

Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces and repairs.

Established 17 years FREE Estimate and advice.

Please call Mark Killick 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

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Only £895 for a fully fitted electric door.

APPROVED

Gotta get a Garolla.

Garolla garage doors are strong and solidly built. They’re made to measure in our own UK factories.

The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically taking up only 8 inches inside your garage.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907 Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

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Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Hobbs Pharmacy, 1 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

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Events MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market at St Giles’ Church next to the Chaser.

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 07599 851852

TUESDAYS

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 01732 362407 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 833232

WEDNESDAYS 2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at St John’s Centre, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HT Call 01732 360265

SUNDAYS (2nd) 9.30am - 1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers Market. Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, TN9 1RG

(3rd) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge meet at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. 01732 353843 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours.

(Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Tonbridge meet at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, New members welcome.: tonbridge@tunelesschoir.com 12.30 for 1pm The Rotary Club of Tonbridge meets at the Rose & Crown Hotel. Email tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or phone 01732 851663

FRIDAYS (3rd) 10.30am TU3A Coffee Morning at the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge

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SATURDAYS

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 2nd and 30th April, 9am–midday Woodwork for Wellbeing, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002 Sunday 10th April from 10.30am Charity Easter Egg Hunt at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA. Friday 22 April 10.30 TU3A coffee morning at Rose & Crown. Have a chat and a cuppa and put the world to rights!

Saturday 23 April 7pm St George’s Day Concert with Royal Tunbridge Wells Orpheus Male Voice Choir with the Tonbridge Community Singers. In aid of the Tonbridge Dementia Friendly Community at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 1DA. Tickets £10 from 07887 553467.

Saturday 23rd April 6-8pm Concert of Favourite Music. An evening of music with Simon Proctor and the Heart of Kent Orchestra at Invicta Grammar School, ME14 5DS. Tickets £12 adults, £4 per child 5-16. Doors open 5.30pm.

Monday 2th May Tonbridge Triathlon at Tonbridge School Sports Centre. www.tonbridgetriathlon.com (See details on page 3) 9-5 May Wear It Blue campaign for Mental Health Awareness (See page 20) Saturday, 28th May 9.30am to 3pm. East Malling Grand Stamp Fair will be held on at East Malling Village Hall, New Road, East Malling, near Maidstone, Kent, ME19 6DD. Refreshments all day and free parking. Covid Restrictions in force.

Sunday 12th June 12noon-4pm Community Fete & Fun Dog Show at Tonbridge Castle. (See details on page 21)

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