Tonbridge August local Oracle

ISSUE 198

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

AUGUST

2021

News the local

Dear Readers

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 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 let’s keep it going at the same time as being mindful of others and the lengths the businesses 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.

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p3 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p12 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p19 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p17 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p18 Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Bug Houses - Woodtec p18 Building Services - R Blackman Building Supplies - Howdens p17 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Sales & Service - Hendy Honda Tonbridge Care Home - Tonbridge House p22 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Charity Bike Ride - Alzheimers p20 Charity Events - Community Fete p24* - Dragon Boat Racing p21* - Kent Party Night p18* Charity Festivals - Food & Drink Festival & Art Fair* - ShelbyFest p3* Charity Run - Hospice In The Weald p21 Clock Repairs - The Ticking Shed Community Help - West Kent Mind

Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p16 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - R D Salisbury p17 - Spicelin Property Services Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p14 Electrician - Allview Electrical p14 - DAR Electrical Services Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Fruit Deliveries - Fruit Bag Friday p19 Funeral Services - Abbey Funeral Services p18 Garage Doors - Garolla p15 Garden Landscape - Marshalls Landscapes p17 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p15 - Rosie Glow p18 - Wicks Gas Gutter Cleaning & Repair - Bramko Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Homecare - Age UK Housing - Rapport p21 Plumbers - All Aspects Plumbing & Drainage p12 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Zone p12

Recruitment - Community Car Service p19 Take Away - East Peckham Kebab & Pizza Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p14 - H & E Tree Services p14 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p13 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p23 * New Adverts

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 2021 edition.

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BUILDING SERVICES

Bathroom Solutions

R Blackman General Maintenance

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.

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield

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 FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

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

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BLINDS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Howdens

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

ACCOUNTANTS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The Accountancy Practice

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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

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

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.

AERIALS

BUG HOUSES

The Aerial Man

Woodtec

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

t: 01732 469090 e: connolly142@btinternet.com

AIR AMBULANCE

TO ADVERTSE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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

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

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CHARITY EVENT

CONSERVATORIES

Hendy Honda Tonbridge

Kent Party Night

Howard Caine Conservatories

a: Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TN Sales: 01732 809695 Service: 01732 807535 www.hendy.co.uk/honda/ Looking for a new car, or want to keep yours in great condition, our expert sales team and manufacturer-trained technicians can help.

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) CHARITY FESTIVAL

ShelbyFest

a: Bush, Blackbird & Thrush 194 Bush Road, East Peckham, TN12 5LN www.shelbynewstead.com (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

CARE HOME

CHARITY FESTIVAL

Tonbridge House

Food and Drink Festival

a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591 (See Colour Ad On Page 22) CARPET CLEANING

5th September

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

CHARITY BIKE RIDE

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

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Art Fair on River Walk

Hospice In The Weald

TO ADVERTSE

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Tonbridge Castle Lawn 4th and 5th September

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

2nd October 2021 e: midkentaction@gmail.com

t: 01892 820547

CLOCK REPAIRS

DECORATORS

The Ticking Shed

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

m: 07910 557713 e: paulfrench759@btinternet.com Clock Repairs and Servicing.

Call or email Paul for quote and collection.

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

Charity Bike Ride For Alzheimers c: Anna e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ anna-marshall27 (See Colour Ad On Page 20) CHARITY EVENT

COMMUNITY HELP

DECORATORS

Community Fete

West Kent Mind

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Tonbridge Castle Lawn Sunday 12th September Midday to 4pm

CHARITY EVENT

Dragon Boat Racing

Tonbridge Sunday 5th September (See Colour Ad On Page 21) 06

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Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

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

t: 01732 355623 m: 07939 274437 e: grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

Following Government Guidelines

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Mark Howland

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

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

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F-G FOOD PARCELS

F.E.A.S.T. FRESH

07754 088 833 www.feast.org.uk 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 unable to, £2 is ideal. Booking 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.

St Eanswyth’s larder is open Saturdays 10.30 to 12.30

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

FRUIT DELIVERIES

R D Salisbury

Bramko Ltd

Fruit Bag Friday

ELECTRICIANS

FUNERAL SERVICES

Allview Electrical

Abbey Funeral Services Ltd

20th AUGUST

t: 01732 361827 m: 07780 474043 e: info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk www(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

DECORATORS

ELECTRICIANS

GARAGE DOORS

Spicelin Property Services

DAR Electrical Services

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

t: 01732 926262 m: 07957 277363 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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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.

t: 01732 357660 m: 07899 894838 c: Mark Killick (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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.

a: Paddock Wood m: 07768 553166 e: fruitbagfriday@hotmail.com f/b: @Fruit-Bag-Friday (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

t: 01732 360328 c: Jo Parker, Managing Director e: info@abbeyfs.co.uk w: www.abbeyfs.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01732 430 347 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

CUT OFF DATE

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

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Marshalls Landscape Contractors

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

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t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

HALLS FOR HIRE

HOMECARE

Garden Maintenance

Hadlow Village Hall

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

t: Freephone 0800 511 8081 c: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

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.

e: office@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk

Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home.

Registered charity 1088213.

GARDEN SERVICES

HANDYMAN

HOUSING

Summit Gardens

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Rapport Housing & Care

t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care.

Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens.

Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding.

Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.

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.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

DME Property Services

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Rosie Glow

m: 07522 967643 e: rosiepottle@hotmail.co..uk f/b: rosieglowengineering (See Colour Ad On Page 18) GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick 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 £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 14.

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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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

a: Medway View Court, Wateringbury m: 07534 973360 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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All Aspects Plumbing

t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 12) PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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TAKE-AWAY

TREE SURGERY

Summers Domestic Plumbers

East Peckham Kebab & Pizza

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

a: 9 Old Road, East Peckham TN12 5AS t: 01622 871918 www.eastpeckhamgrill.co.uk

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

Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

Free Home Delivery Freshly cooked kebab & pizzas every day.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00

TREE SURGERY

PRINTERS

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

ZONE

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com

t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

H&E Tree Services

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com www.handetrees.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11) WINDOWS

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

Acorn Glacier

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 13)

SEE PAGE NUMBER RECRUITMENT

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Community Car Service

Acer Tree Services

Keith Bunyon

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

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

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

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

Specialist repairs & refurbishments.

GGF Member. FENSA registered. Government Approved Trustmark Co. Guarantee & Deposit Insurance. WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

t: 01892 540131 www.communitycarservice.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

CUT OFF DATE

20th AUGUST

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

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

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Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

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

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 .

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.

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

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Malling EDITION

16.5k

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

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

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

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

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Exquisite Printing Using classic printing techniques along with traditional methods of finishing, we craft beautiful & memorable pieces of print that will make your Personal Stationery, Invites, Order of Services or Wedding Stationery stand out from the crowd

Call Jamie@zone on 01892 834001 to discuss your requirements

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

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 HOME & GARDEN 12

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All Aspects Plumbing Plumbing and Drainage

01732 671 131 allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@outlook.com

Plumbing, Heating, Leaks, Showers, Taps, Bathrooms & Kitchens

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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 361827 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

NPTC qualified and fully insured.

All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business.

We offer a professional service from start to finish.

All our quotes are free.

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

£295+vat

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

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 521494 or 01732 795777

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

DRIVE & PATIO TREE SURGEONS LTD

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.

Established 16 years NPTC Qualified FREE Estimate and advice.

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

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HOME & GARDEN

HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76

£ 31 £ 38 £ 38

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 104 £ 166

£ 52 £ 83

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 94 £ 62

£ 47 £ 31

No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)

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FREE kitchen design service

DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances

Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

R D Salisbury

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Professional Painter & Decorator with over 20 years experience plus both City & Guilds and CSCS accreditation.

All my work is finished to a high standard so call me for a free no obligation estimate.

Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/

Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

01732 926262 07957 277363

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My beautiful mum was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia 3 years ago so I signed up to cycle from London to Paris in 2020 to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Sadly this event has been cancelled 2 years running now, so when you read this, I will have cycled 320 miles over 4 days instead!

From West Malling, around the South Coast to Portsmouth and back.

I know it will have tested every part of me but nothing compared to the pain of having dementia.

If you have/have had a family member affected by this devastating disease you will want to find a cure too. Please help me to raise awareness and money to help with support and funding for research.

Let’s help take the pain away for so many. x Thank you for all your donations; I am so grateful and know it will make a difference.

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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 Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 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.

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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

PHARMACIES

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

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

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