Maidstone August local Oracle

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DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

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Dear Readers

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01732 525805 Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the September editions are: • Malling 15th August • Maidstone 20th August • Tonbridge 20th August

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Having talked to many of our advertisers, it is great to see business is getting back to normal for many of them. Obviously trades people are a little ahead of the shops, restaurants and beauty businesses but whilst the working environment has changed for the future, we hope everyone will get back to a thriving business again. It is great to see the local support taking place in our High Street shops so lets keep it going at the same time as being mindful of others and the lengths the shops have had to go to!

Just a reminder that all advertisers have a category box at the back of the publication for quick reference and they can also be found on our website. There is limited space in the printed advert but some advertisers have added additional information on their webpage including before and after images to show their services, testimonials or a full list of services.

All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

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‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Heritage Open Days Ditton Heritage Centre Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Open Talks Open Minds Helping clients to move towards realistic and positive results

A Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools and colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system.

Focusing on working with anger, depression and anxiety.

To book your free 15 minute online or telephone consultation please contact Leslie Mitchell 07511 940783 www.opentalksopenminds.co.uk

New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Ditton Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of events as part of Heritage Open Days and we invite you to come along and step back in time to find out more about us and the history of Ditton.

Our volunteers will welcome you to our Victorian classroom and introduce you to our collection of local historical resources.

We have books, documents, photographs, costumes and lots of other fascinating objects.

Entry is free.

Find us on Facebook for more information. www.facebook.com/DittonHeritageCentre

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Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

What can we do for you?

15k

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

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

Malling EDITION

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 .

16.5k

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

Tonbridge EDITION

You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

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

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

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Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 525805 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Jane - Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p15 Accountants − TaxAssist Accountants p4 Aerials − The Aerial Man p6 Air Ambulance Artist - Christopher Marshall p12 Bathroom Installations - Bathrooms Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Blinds - Penumbra p10 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Autospray p10 Car Leasing - Maidstone Audi p11 Car Service & Repair - Stevensons Carpentry - RED Carpentry Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p8 Commercial Cleaning - Pro-Sweep p9 Computer Support - CyberSonix p4* - KES Conservatories - Howard Caine p8 Counsellor - Open Talks Open Minds p14 Decorators - Gawaine Sutton - Wayne Burvill Dentist - Identics Dental p12

Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p10 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p6 - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation Garage Doors − Garolla p7 Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p6 - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p7 Gutter Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p7 Handyman - DME Property Services* Housing - Rapport Housing Care p14* Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p10 Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Office To Rent - Aylesford Business Centre p4 Plumbers - APS Plumbing & Heating p6 - DL Plumbing - M&R Plumbing Services - No1 PHD p3 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p4 Property Maintenance - Home & Garden Removals & Storage − Goodfellows Removals & Storage Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Save Money - Utility Warehouse Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Skincare - Tropic Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire

Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p12 Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p8 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p13 - Isla Law p12 Windows - Acorn Glacier p5 Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows

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Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th August (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 15th August (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th August (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the September 2020 edition.

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AIR AMBULANCE

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Air Ambulance

Nightingale Bathrooms

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: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

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ACCOUNTANTS

ARTIST

BLINDS

TaxAssist Accountants

Christopher Marshall

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Free initial discussion.

Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service at our Larkfield Shop

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

a: 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installation Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens.

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

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t: 01732 871254 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.

a: Unit 2 Albans Farm Romford Road Pembury Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805

Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; they are your friends and neighbours!

Give them a call or email.

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BUILDING SERVICES

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CARPET CLEANING

Paul Tann Ltd

Autospray Solutions

Homefresh

t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

BUILDING SERVICES

a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford.

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t: 01322 228302 e: customerservices@prosweepservices.co.uk www.prosweepservices.co.uk

Maidstone Audi We’re back in business.

Please contact Kieran on 01622 607000 to find our how the Audi range can be good for your business - including our all new Hybrid and Electric models.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

www.motorline.co.uk/audi (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

a: Maidstone m: 07979 006793 e: enquiries@cybersonix.co.uk www.cybersonix.co.uk One stop shop for all digital and technology requirements for small businesses and community.

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CARPENTRY

RED Carpentry

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

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CyberSonix IT Consulting

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

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Your property at its best.

We operate 24/7 365 days a year and can be with you withing 4 hours in the event of an emergency.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

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Pro-Sweep

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805

Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

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

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

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CONSERVATORIES

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ELECTRICIANS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Wayne Burvill

ASD Electrical Services

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

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t: 01732 847335 m: 07989 370722 e: wayneburvill@hotmail.com fb: wayneburvill1972 All aspects of painting & decorating undertaken as well as general DIY and property maintenance.

Professional, tidy and insured.

t: 01622 528190 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com No job too small Maintenance and installation Domestic and commercial Repairs and fittings Free quotations No call out fee Family run business.

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COUNSELLOR

DENTIST

ELECTRICIANS

Open Talks Open Minds

Identics Dental Surgery

DAR Electrical Services

m: 07746 995310 c: Leslie Mitchell

We are a Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools & colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system.

Call to book your free 15 minute online or telephone consultation.

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a: 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent t: 01622 669345 e: info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk Local dental practice now open.

Affordable monthly payment plans.

Relaxed comfortable environment.

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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, Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks Misted Sealed Units, Cat Flaps Small New Installations Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-Backed Guarantee Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Gawaine Sutton

SOS Window Works

t: 01622 863579 m: 07979 757662 25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & Guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service.

Call for a Free Estimate.

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.

FENCING

Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation

t: 01732 874487 f: 01732 522359 Mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: Darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected.

ELECTRIC GATES & ROLLER SHUTTERS Gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes.

Over 18 yrs experience.

Visit our new website.

a: The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696

e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com

www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk

Double glazing repairs & maintenance, misted units, broken glass, broken hinges and handles, lockouts, emergency entry, door adjustment, child restrictors, patio door rollers, cat flaps, letter boxes and Velux windows.

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GARAGE DOORS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HOUSING

Garolla

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Rapport Housing & Care

Thermally insulated electric garage doors!

Great for space saving, kerb appeal and easy to use.

Made to measure Limited offer; call us today!

Phone lines open 7 days a week.

Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

t: 01622 410 425 m: 07537 149 128

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Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk 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. major credit/debit cards taken.

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk

t: 01634 729161 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk Meadow View Court Wateringbury Opens Summer 2020 One & 2 bed apartments, alongside excellent communal facilities & on site care and support.

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GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk 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 ÂŁ50.

Drive and patio cleaning.

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the local Oracle

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 46,500 leaflets each month in the area of your choice.

Call to book your space.

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

LOCKSMITH

Blaize Services Ltd

DME Property Services

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com Plumbing, heating and bathrooms.

All major credit/debit cards accepted.

For an immediate response call James.

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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.

a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.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.

the local Oracle advertises local businesses, we are based in local Kings Hill and West Malling, we use local printers and use local people for distribution.....

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M & R Plumbing Services m: 07979 444275 e: mrooth0301@gmail.com

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City and Guilds qualified.

General plumbing guaranteed and insured.

Aqualisa shower installer and repairs.

Radiators, cylinders and pumps.

Good customer skills.

Clean and tidy.

Professional.

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PLUMBERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Aylesford Business Centre

No1 PHD

Goodfellows Removals & Storage

t: 01622 715 730

t: 01622 616348

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

Open for business during Coronavirus.

Drains internal & external High pressure jetting Manual rodding Emergency plumbing, blocked toilets and leaks.

Non excavation relining.

CCTV surveys.

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PLUMBERS

PRINTERS

Affordable offices available.

24 hour secure access.

Plenty of additional storage space available for stock.

Fully furnished if require.

Ideal for small businesses.

a: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 5RL t: 01732 841841 f: 01622 753708

Household/office removals.

Local professional removal and storage company.

Family owned. Established 20 years.

Please ring for a free quote.

ROOFING

D. P. Roofing

APS Plumbing & Heating

t: 01622 808103 m: 07517 106711

t: 01622 320284

Leaking taps, toilets, radiators.

Blocked sinks and drains.

Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements.

Central heating repairs and servicing.

All aspects of plumbing and heating work.

All types of roofing renewed and repaired, chimneys, fascias, guttering etc.

All work guaranteed.

Free quotes.

All areas covered.

Trading Standard Approved.

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ROOFING

DL Plumbing

Home & Garden Property Maintenance Services

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141 Dripping taps fixed New taps fitted Leaks fixed Emersion Heater elements replaced New radiators fitted Overflowing loft tanks fixed Dripping toilet overflow fixed

m: 07538 812565

Trees lopped & topped, Hedges trimmed, Landscaping, Guttering cleaned - moss removal, Roof repairs, Driveways and jetwashing, and many more jobs.

Free estimates.

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t: 01622 842069 m: 07939 583618 c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed.

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SKIP HIRE

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Haffenden Skip Hire

Isla Law Ltd

2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

t: 01622 239766 m: 07825 575826 e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Ethical, modern practice specialising in wills, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection and probate services. Over 10 years experience in wills and probate work.

We can offer remote appointments by phone or video to help all our clients stay safe.

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Ask me for more info or check out my website.

a: East Malling t: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 m: 07850 049246

t: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

Home Visits and Fixed Fees available.

a: Unit 3, Heronden Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk

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Rehau, Windows, Doors, Bifolds, Patios, Coloured GRP Doors, Porches, Conservatories.

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SHUTTERS

TREE SURGERY

WINDOW CLEANERS

Stylehouse Shutters

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

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All forms of tree work undertaken.

We offer a reliable, professional, local and friendly tree care and landscaping service.

Family run for 3 generations.

No obligation on estimates.

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Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system.

We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses.

Fully insured.

Very competitive prices.

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Humphrey & Scace

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

Free no obligation survey.

Local, friendly service.

3 year guarantee.

Call Anna 07939 248983 Whether you’re looking for natural, cruelty-free, multi award winning skincare or a little extra income, Tropic has something for you. tropicskincare.com/annamarshall

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805

Will Writing and Estate Planning Practitioners.

No pressure and absolutely no obligation.

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Useful Numbers ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

AGE UK Maidstone

01622 753618 7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW

COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522 DOCTORS Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880 Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980 The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213 HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 01622 675556 LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131

LOCAL HALLS Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473 Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288 Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749 Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE. stnicholas1@outlook. com 01622 299715 MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735 PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203 POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton John Newton 07813 712081 RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751

SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS FREEPHONE 116 123 SCHOOLS Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350 Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192 Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341 Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107 Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446 St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811 St Peter’s Church of England Primary School AND St Peter’s School Nursery Ltd 01622 717335 Mount Pleasant, Aylesford Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621 Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084 Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008 St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995

TRAINS National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Businesses are trying their hardest to put in measures to keep us safe and stay in business. This is a testing time for us all so please respect the rules and support them.

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