Maidstone August 2022 local Oracle

ISSUE 160

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MAIDSTONE

AUGUST

2022

News the local

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Whilst putting this month’s edition together we have been melting at our desks in the record breaking temperatures!

We are not complaining but hope everyone has been able to manage with the heat and has taken extra care of the vulnerable and also their pets.

We are pleased to welcome a few more advertisers on board this month and encourage you to use our local advertisers. We are sure they will be a lot happier to travel locally than up the motorway in the heat.

Just a reminder that all advertisers have a category box at the front 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.

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Oltco Kent Plays Its Part In Recycling The Equivalent Of Over 200 Million Plastic Straws In Driveways Across The UK

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ltco Kent, the leading sustainable resin bound driveway company, led by Jaye Cook and Steve Zoghob, has recently played its part in recycling the equivalent of over 200 million plastic straws in driveways up and down the country.

Using its innovative and award winning Recycle Bound solution, Oltco Kent has been committed towards tackling the issue of plastic waste and has played an integral role in Recycle Bound’s success story which is being used not only for domestic projects, but also at some of the UK’s leading hotels and attractions.

Created in 2019 as a unique solution to help tackle the issue of plastic waste, Recycle Bound is made utilising waste plastic (straws, plastic drink bottles and food packaging) from a plastic recycling point, where it is sorted and then crushed into a more manageable size. This is then granulated and mixed with Oltco’s resin blend to create the innovative product. Each square metre of Recycle Bound consists of the equivalent of 3,000 plastic straws. Therefore, if Recycle Bound was laid on a standard 50 square metre drive, the equivalent of 150,000 plastic straws would be recycled in the process.

Although mainly used on driveways, paths and patios for the domestic market, Recycle Bound has also been used on larger commercial projects such as the Eden Project and the location of the G7 Summit, Carbis Bay Hotel.

To date, Oltco has recycled the equivalent of 882,000 plastic straws at the Eden Project.

Oltco was inspired to develop the product as it had grown increasingly concerned about the devastating impact plastic waste was having on the planet.

Oltco Kent’s Steve Zoghob said ‘Recycle Bound has been extremely successful and we are grateful for all the individuals and local businesses that have come on board. We have installed multiple Recycle Bound solutions across Maidstone, Medway, West Malling and Tunbridge Wells and I’m proud that we can offer such an amazing product to our customers'.

Oltco’s Co-Director, Tom Stringer, adds: “We were so passionate about creating a product that would help to combat the global issue of plastic waste and after many years of testing and trying, Recycle Bound came out on top. After launching over two years ago, it’s amazing to say that the product has recycled the equivalent of over 200 million plastic straws.”

Oltco Director Johnny Pearce comments: “We’re so proud that Recycle Bound has hit this major milestone as it’s a testament to how great the product is. We’re thankful for the customers that have come on board and it’s an amazing achievement that Recycle Bound transformations are taking place across the UK. Please call our team on 01622 278107 or visit oltco.co.uk for more information.

Since it launched, Recycle Bound has seen a resounding success winning accolades including being named runner up for 'Recycled Product of the Year' in the National Recycling Awards.

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Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p19 - Qualitree Website/Marketing/Business Support - FullPivot p13 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p3 - Isla Law Windows - Acorn Glacier p15

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

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t: 01622 711500 e: kathleen.pryor@swegon.com www.swegon.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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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.

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HANDYMAN

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Patios and paving.

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Gentle walking and social interaction is recognised as an important part of preventative healthcare.

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PLASTERERS

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t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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CARERS REQUIRED Carers required for two young adults who are wheelchair bound, non-verbal and are fully dependant on others.

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Useful Numbers ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

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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

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 stnicsparish@hotmail.com 01622 299715 The Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford ME20 7QR 01622 719366 aylesfordchurch@btconnect.com Tonbridge Rd. Methodist Church Halls Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone for hire during daytime. Please contact 07856 291121 for further details.

MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 07562 521403

PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131

POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

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 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

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Events MONDAY S

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield 1 VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

12.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.

1-3pm Ditton Short Mat Bowls at Dittong Community Centre. moira-batchelor@ hotmail.co.uk 2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, Weavering St. £2.50.

01732 842765 or 01622 202194.

(3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.15 for 7.30 Barming Horticultural Society. VH, Heath Rd, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341.

(2nd Ex. B/H) 7.45 Sept - May, Barming History Society.Barming VH, Heath Rd. Contact, Peter 01622 726512

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( Last) 2-4pm Whist Club, small and friendly, meets at Detling Village Hall. All welcome.

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Maidstone. Loose Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane. maidstone@tunelesschoir.com

THURSDAYS (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Andrew Shilitto 01622 719830 (2nd & 4th) 3.30-5pm Healing Voices at Ditton Community Centre £2 to include a cuppa. Email healingvoiceskent@gmail.com or just turn up. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAYS (3rd) Aylesford Farmers Market in the grounds of Aylesford Priory (4th) West Malling Farmers Market in the High Street.

FRIDAYS (1st) 2.15-4.15pm Aylesford History Group meet at the Aylesford Community Center. All welcome.

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

Please submit regular or SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com 9–10am Ballet Company ballet classes to children 3 years+ at Hermitage Park Community Centre, Allington. Leyla Downton 07832 298780

one off events by 20th August to be included in September 2022 whether they are in person or via zoom. info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

W E DNESDAY S (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA at Ditton Community Centre. (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club. : 01622 297150 entertainment, games, quizzes. Outings (Alternate) 7.30 - 9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club meets in Tonbridge Rd. Maidstone Methodist Church Hall (Entrance in Bower Mount Rd.) Further details from 01622 761757.

...ALSO THIS MONTH August FREE Summer Workshops through Hazlitt Institute. www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre Sunday 14th August 10am to 3pm Open Day at Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE. Ditton Heritage Centre will be hosting an open day 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. Entry is free. Find us on Facebook for more information.

Monday 15th August 11am – 3pm Dementia Services Information Day. Find out more about Spadework Dementia Services and meet representatives from other local organisations that offer services to people affected by dementia. Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002 27th Aug - 4th Sep Hazlitt Theatre Open Air Tour of Robin Hood. www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre Sunday 11th September 9.30am Larkfield 10K 2022 at East Malling Research Centre. (See Page 20 for details).

Saturday 24th September 9.30am-3pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling Village Hall, East Malling, ME19 6DD. Admission free. Light refreshments and free car park.

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