April 2023 local Oracle

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DISTRIBUTION 19,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

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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 2023 edition is Monday 15th April.

Welcome to the April edition which we hope is accompanied by a bit of sun when you receive your copy!

We have a wide range of great new advertisers for you this month; from garden or cleaning services and home signs to lasting powers of attorney. For those struggling with fitness, then the Hermitage Park Community Centre might be just the answer and if you’re at your peak fitness then how about entering the Tonbridge Triathlon? You see, we have something for everyone. Please do have a flick through and see if our advertisers can help you.

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p15 - The Accountancy Practice Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p24 Beauty & Complementary - Gemini Beauty p27 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - M C Construction p23 - Paul Tann - R Blackman General Maintenance - The Small Works Building Company Business Insurance - Westfield Insurance p16 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Discount Club Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Car Sales - Kings Hill Car Sales Car Service & Repairs - Kings Hill Garage Limited Care Homes - Invicta Court Care Home p28 Carers Required - Carers Required Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - EnviroClean p20* - Homefresh p20 Charity - RBLI Chiropody & Podiatry - Sirita Sen Podiatry Cleaning Services - Castle Cleaning - Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning - Gleaming Cleaning Community Centre - Hermitage Park Community Centre p3* Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p22

Decorators - Choice Painting & Decorating - GJ Services - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Howland - Rathbone Decorating Services - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p25 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical Contractor - ASD Electrical Services p16 - P. B. A. Electrical Services Ltd p24 - PDW Electrical Contractor Executive Cars - AA Executive Cars p25 Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - D&T Fencing Ltd* - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p25 Garage Doors - Garolla Roller Shutter Doors p21 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p23 - Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Garden Services - All District Garden Services p16* - Complete Garden Services p19 - Goldcrest Gardening - Sunshine Garden Services p25 Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p18 - FJM Group p20 - Meadow Gas p23 - RWS & EA Ltd Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p18 Hairdressing - mobile - Hair Inspirations p26 - Kelly’s Hairdressing Services Halls for Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services - Inside Out - Kents Handyman - Lee’s Handyman Services Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p29

House Signs - The Bespoke Sign House p18* Housing - Meadow View Court p27 Hypnotherapy - DH Wellbeing & Hypnotherapy Lasting Power Of Attorney - Interpro Solutions* Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering - Charlie Skelly Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p16 - FJM Group p20 - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sones Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Security & Electricity - CPS Ltd p19 Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Graham Colley Solicitor p15 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 Taxi Service - CC Travel Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23 Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon p27* Upholstery - Interior Decor Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Windows - Acorn Glassline p17 USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers Cut off date for May 2023 15th April 2023 (Delivery - 1st week of month)

ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED.

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AIR AMBULANCE

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Air Ambulance

Broadband/Phone Sockets

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk Kent Surrey Sussex Please get in touch today to see how you can help.

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

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

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.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work.

All types of floors fitted.

No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

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.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

M C Construction

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

Celebrating 19 Years!

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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ACCOUNTANTS

BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Gemini Beauty

Paul Tann Ltd

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

t: 01732 842279 m: 07749 589414 e: angela@gemini-beauty.co.uk www.gemini-beauty.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27) BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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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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CAR BODY REPAIRS

CARERS REQUIRED

R Blackman General Maintenance

Autospray Solutions

Carers Required

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

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

* No job too small! Replacing one sbrick or paving slab. * Specialist in brickwork, ragstone, * paving, pointing, extensions, * garages etc. * Fully insured. * Over 30 years experience.

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

SEE PAGE NUMBER BUSINESS INSURANCE

Westfield Insurance

m: 07753 335044 c: Richard Hills e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

CUT OFF DATE

15th April

a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830 Carers required for two young adults who are wheelchair bound, non-verbal and are fully dependant on others.

Includes all personal care and feeding as well as providing sensory activities. Weekday, weekend and occasional night cover available.

Based in Kings Hill.

CAR SALES

CARPENTRY

Kings Hill Car Sales

Red Carpentry

Good quality cars, bought and sold.

Specialist vehicle sourcing.

Company vehicle sourcing.

All makes available.

Please ring for help.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Kings Hill Garage Limited

Enviroclean

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

a: Kings Hill Car Sales North Lodge 584 Malling Road West Malling Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 220540 www.kingshillcarsales.co.uk

a: North Lodge, 584 Malling Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 849322 www.kingshillgarage.co.uk MOT’s while you wait Servicing for all cars and LCV Repairs to all makes and models Fault diagnosis Tyres at competitive prices Aircon regas and repairs

m: 07944 972820 e: kent@enviro-clean.co.uk www.enviro-clean.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARE HOME

CHARITY

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Partner

Invicta Court Care Home

Royal British Legion Industries

t: 07885 167166 c: Carole Wright e: carole.uwclub@gmail.com Customer Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/join Business Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/partner - Free Training - Hours to suit you - More spare time - Extra income - Recession proof - Your own business.

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a: Weavering t: 01622 295973 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

Celebrating 19 Years!

t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk/give Looking after our nation’s heroes in your local community for over 100 years. With your support, we can be here for 100 more.

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CHIROPODY & PODIATRY

COMMUNITY CENTRE

CONSERVATORIES

Sirita Sen Podiatry HCPC registered

Hermitage Park Community Centre

Howard Caine Conservatories

m: 07875 078371 e: sirita.sen@gmail.com www.kingstreettherapyrooms.co.uk www.siritasenpodiatry.com Lunula laser treatments for fungal nails.

Hard skin removal. Verruca treatment.

Orthotics. Diabetic foot assessments.

Ingrowing toenail surgery.

Surgical referrals.

Corn removals and nail cutting.

Health promotion and holistic health advice including exercise referrals.

a: Allington, Maidstone ME16 9FZ t: 01622 427492 www.hermitagepark.org (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

Celebrating 19 Years!

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Castle Cleaning

AA Computer Services

Choice Painting & Decorating

m: 07920 840972 c: Dean Baker e: info@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk

t: 01732 247003 m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

m: 07761 601896 c: Dean Woolterton e: choicedec@outlook.com

City and Guilds qualified Quality internal and external Painting and decorating Clean, reliable service.

Small family run business using state of the art equipment to clean carpets, upholstery, patio, driveways, stone floors, conservatories and caravans.

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!

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Home Computer Help

G J Services

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £15.25 ph Philippa 07841 392953 cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012 CLEANING SERVICES

GLEAMING CLEANING

Always busy? No time for cleaning?

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

Ironing pile getting bigger?

Garden that never stops growing?

Hoovering & dusting getting you down?

Call us to leave your house gleaming!

Need any painting or decorating?

No job too BIG or too SMALL! For a professional 1-2-1 service with A Smile Free quotation 1st clean 10% Off

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

Call Terri: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921

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a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495 t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

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DECORATORS

DECORATORS

ELECTRICIANS

Impact Decoration

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

ASD Electrical Services

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.

DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

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

DECORATORS

Mark Howland

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

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

DECORATORS

Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert

Painting and decorating.

Interior and exterior.

Special rates for pensioners.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates.

Friendly personal services.

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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.

t: 01634 624555 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 16) ELECTRICIANS

P. B. A Electrical Services Ltd t: 01732 247237 e: info@pbaelectrical.com www.pbaelectrical.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

PDW Electrical Contractor

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

m: 07970 712158 c: Paul e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job?

Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation.

Free quotations at a reasonable price.

Reliable service and tidy work.

Local Electrician.

Fully insured service.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

EXECUTIVE CARS

SOS Window Works

AA Executive Cars

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25) 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 18)

t: 01732 874769 m: 07979 654231 www.aaexecutiveweddingcars.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

Classified Adverts

From just £15+vat pm Great for selling larger items

ELECTRICIANS

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors Domestic & Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken Landlord safety inspections EICR t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

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FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Coe’s Landscapes

Goldcrest Gardening

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired.

Close boarded.

Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas.

No job too small.

Approved by 3 local Parish Councils.

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.

FENCING

All types of fencing and gates supplied and erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

GARDEN SERVICES

D&T FENCING LTD Office: 01732 491518 Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net

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Sunshine Garden Services t: 01622 721423 m: 07711 079014 e: skilton99@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

Blaize Services Ltd

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

GARAGE DOORS

SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving.

Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience.

a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors t: 01732 430 273 www.garolla.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01622 913007 e: hello@fjmgroup.co.uk www.fjmgroup.co.uk

Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

Service Plans For All Gas Appliances.

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

A D Landscapes Ltd

All District Garden Services

Meadow Gas

a: Ightham t: 01732 763114 m: 07790 036871 c: Antony Dartnell www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management.

All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation.

Free consultation and estimates.

Portfolio & references available.

Fully insured.

m: 07946 402035 c: Bill e: alldistrictgardenservices@live.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) GARDEN SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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m: 07835 096573 or 07399 975441 e: meadowgasservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HALLS FOR HIRE

HANDYMAN

RWS & EA Ltd

Hadlow Village Hall

KENTS HANDYMAN

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.

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 18.

Online now

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 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.

c: Bruce Martin m: 07584 056821 e: bruce@kentshandyman.co.uk Bathrooms | Kitchens | Fencing Carpentry | Renovations | Tiling Doors & Windows | Paving Painting | Locks & Screens Repairs | Carpet deep cleaning Maintenance & More Only taking ‘safe’ jobs at present DBS CHECKED | INSURED | GUARANTEED

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Lee’s Handyman Services

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.

t: 01622 204491 m: 07894 138224

Fully Insured Painting and Decorating Plastering Tiling Laminate flooring Interior and exterior works carried out No job too small

HANDYMAN

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

DME Property Services

Hearing Matters Ltd

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

m: 07359 532068 c: Anna Le Comte e: anna@hairinspirations.co.uk www.hairinspirations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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.

HAIRDRESSING - MOBILE

HANDYMAN

HOUSE SIGNS

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a: Wateringbury t: 07534 973360 www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

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

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24 hour emergency service.

Domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted.

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Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)

T-W TREE SURGERY

t: 01732 752121 m: 07962 356184 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.

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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.

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

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William Kent & Sons Roofing

Diligent Law Solicitors

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Tonbridge Triathlon 2023

t: 01732 824059 m: 07778 586865

All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted.

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a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

t: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors

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t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

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

a: Decor House, Walnut Tree Farm Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent ME19 5LJ t: 01732 871042 e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk

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Est: over 30 years Highly recommended City and Guilds qualified.

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a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01622 752288 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

t: 0800 083 2483 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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Richard Hills Cert CII 07753 335044 Independent Commercial Insurance Broker I am an appointed representative based near West Malling, so for all your Business Insurance requirements please contact myself today.

e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk

Leaflet Print & Distribution 5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

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ALL DISTRICT GARDEN SERVICES All types of fencing & gates supplied & fitted.

All trellis work & fence repairs undertaken.

Fully insured.

All garden work carried out.

All rubbish cleared.

Call Bill on

07946 402035

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Established 18 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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PLUMBING & HEATING LTD

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Gas Safe Registered Engineers

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• All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements) • Bathroom Installations • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Boiler Services • Gas Safety Checks • Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains) • Drainge CCTV surveys • Gutter Repairs • Chlorination and water hygiene works.

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All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

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Marshalls Landscape Contractors

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Contact us on: 07711 079014 or 01622 721423 Email: skilton99@hotmail.com

Call for your free quote!

Hi, welcome to our gardening business.

We are based in Barming, studied Horticulture at Hadlow and have a number of services available such as....

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Hair Inspirations by Anna Le Comte Specialising in all aspects of Hairdressing Diploma trained by Loreal and Wella, my professional and friendly mobile Hairdressing service offering a range of services at a day and time to suit you.

Fully Qualified, 30 years salon experience.

Creative cutting and specialist colouring services.

As an established salon business for many years , I can now offer a fully professional mobile hairdressing service in your home to cover all age groups.

Tel/Whatsapp: 07359 532068

Email: anna@hairinspirations.co.uk

Please leave a message or email as I might be attending an appointment.

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Covering Kings Hill, Leybourne, West Malling, Wateringbury and surrounding areas.

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Useful Numbers • Ryarsh Church Hall (Anita Parkins) 01732 842232

office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416

COUNCIL

• Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and e mail ryarshbookings@gmail.com

•L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

• Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522

• The Brassy Centre Contact: 01622 719366 admin@aylesford-church.org.uk

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

DOCTORS

• The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546

• Kings Hill, Leybourne and West Malling 01732 870212

• Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630

•K ings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180

• Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213

• Snodland Community Centre Contact: Bookings Sectretary info@snodlandcommunitycentre.org 07714 998127

• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498 • Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466 • Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

HOSPITAL • Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

LIBRARY • 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm) • Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx

•K ings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739 •M ereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552 • West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Shirley Jacobs 07947 924713

PHARMACIES

•M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047 •O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612 • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

POLICE

•R yarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600 •S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 •S t Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ (www.stkatherineskent.co.uk) 01634 240061

• Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)

• Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672

LOCAL HALLS

• Kent Police 101

• Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

RSPCA

•W est Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546

• RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 1230751

TRAINS

• East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828 • Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Hannah Usher 01732 220919 bookings@kingshillparish.gov.uk • Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546 • Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 • Mereworth Village Hall Contact: Rebecca Simmons on 01732875963 and e-mail Mereworth.bookings@hotmail.com • Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

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•T he Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995 • T rottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803

• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

SAMARITANS • FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

COVID VACCINATION HELPLINE

• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

• P hone 0330 320 4444, between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

• Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667 • The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000 • Holmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS

Community Hub • Tonbridge and Malling 01732 876152 Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is offering support to those who are most

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Events MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

SATURDAYS

9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.

(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

9am – 12 noon Woodwork for Wellbeing, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall 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.

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

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, ME14 5JP. £2.50pp Call Peter on 01732 842765 or Anne on 01622 202194 (2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964 (1st) 2.30–4.30pm Memory Café, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002 7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com (3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden

(3rd) 2.30pm – 4.30pm Time Together at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent. ME19 5NA. Meet new people in the café for a cuppa and a chat Tel. 01732 870002

THURSDAYS 9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book (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 (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Roy 01732 846050 (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. Contact Rachel 07816 644010 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

TUESDAYS

8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. New members welcome. www. hartleymorrismen.org.uk or call 07983 107934

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall

9.30am–12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002

9.30am – 12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002

2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church – come and join contact Sylvia 01634 245767 7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk .30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure 7 Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

SUNDAYS 10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, Kings Hill.

FRIDAYS

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement Association meets at Larkfield Village Hall. For membership forms please call Chris Baker, membership secretary on 01732 873705.

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

...ALSO THIS MONTH Sunday 2nd April 10.30am-4pm Spadework Charity Easter Egg Hunt at Teston Rd, Offham, ME19 5NA. £2per person.

Sunday 30th April 8–11am Bluebell Walk – Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, Maidstone ME17 1AP. Help raise funds for the Heart of Kent Hospice www.hokh.org/support-us/events/bluebell-walk-2023/ Tuesday 18th April 8pm Out of Bounds Comedy @ The Moat, Wrotham. Tickets £10 from 07976 637804.

Friday 28th April 8.30pm Out of Bounds Comedy @ The Wheatsheaf, West Malling. Tickets £15 from 07976 637804.

Monday 1st May Tonbridge Coronation Triathlon - www.tonbridgetriathlon.com Sunday 14th May 10am-3pm. Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom. New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sunday 21st May 9am-1.30pm Tonbridge Lions 39th Annual Community Group Walk. Email michael.stout@blueyonder. co.uk to register your interest.

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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