Tonbridge August 2022 local Oracle

ISSUE 210

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

AUGUST

2022

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 Proud to Partner with Kings Hill Football Club

Proud members

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.

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. thelocaloracle

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p11 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p14 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance Alarms/Electrician - CPS Kent p16* Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p19 Blinds - Penumbra p20 British Legion Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - M C Construction p18 - R Blackman Carer Required - Carer Required Kings Hill p20 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p18 Charity Event - Hospice In The Weald p3 - Rotary Club of Tonbridge - Tonbridge Lions - Tonbridge Lions Dragon Boat Race p24* Classified - Car Registration No. Cleaning - Oneoffcleans Coffee Morning - U3A p6 Community Help - West Kent Mind p22 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Decorators - A.Lea Painting & Decorating p14* - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services

Disabled Social Club - Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club p20 Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p16 Electrician - Allview Electrical Fencing - Phoenix Services & Maintenance Ltd* Festival - Tonbridge Calling 2022 p21* Food Festival - Tonbridge Food & Drink Festival p24* Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Garage Doors - Garolla p18 Garden Landscape - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p19 Grass Cutting - SMF Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Health & Fitness - TM Active Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p5 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing p14 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p14 Restaurant - Turmeric Gold* Running Event - Larkfield 10K p20 Solicitors - Laker Legal p12 Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgens Ltd p16 - H & E Tree Services

Website/Marketing/Business Support - FullPivot p12 Weight Loss - Slimming World p21 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p13 Windows - Acorn Glacier p15 - Keith Bunyon

USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENTS 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 2022 edition.

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The Aerial Man t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

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AIR AMBULANCE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk

ACCOUNTANTS

ALARMS/ELECTRICIAN

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

Fixed Fee.

CPS Kent

t: 0800 083 2483 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Accountancy Practice

Nightingale Bathrooms

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

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

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over. www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/ BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Broadband/Phone Sockets

m: 07845 705900 Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring - Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

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BLINDS

BUILDING SERVICES

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

M C Construction

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

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

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BUILDING SERVICES

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

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20th August CARER

Dragon Boat Race Sunday 4th September (See Colour Ad On Back Page) CLASSIFIED

Carer Required

Car Registration Number Contact Ian on 07909 975 806 Private plate for sale.

CI TYS Offers invited!

Call for more details.

a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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CARPET CLEANING

This space can be yours from just £29+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

Tonbridge Lions

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

CHARITY EVENT

Hospice In The Weald

Hospice Run Sunday 18th September www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) CHARITY EVENT

CLEANING

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge

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

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

ONEOFFCLEANS (Decluttering and most small chores)

Contact: Fran Newton Mobile: 077 453 814 33 My integrity is your assurance for a job well done.

TU3A coffee morning is on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge from 10:30am. Come and join us.

Have some light refreshments and meet like minded people.

If you wish to find out more go to:

tonbridgeu3a.uk (https://www.tonbridgeu3a.uk)

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West Kent MIND

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

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

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DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB

Mark Howland

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

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

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 22) CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

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

A. Lea Painting & Decorating Services t: 01622 817865 m: 07776 243279 www.aleadecorating.com (See Colour Ad On Page 14) DECORATORS

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Spicelin Property Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Professional, friendly and reliable service.

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

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 16)

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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 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

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Tonbridge Calling 2022

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13th August 12.00 - 7.30pm at Tonbridge Park

20th August

FESTIVAL

Free Live Music Kinetic Circus Spoken Word Workshops Food from around the World www.tonbridgecalling.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) FOOD FESTIVAL

GARAGE DOORS

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Coe’s Landscapes

Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival

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Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September 11.00 to 18.00 at Tonbridge Castle (See Ad on Back Page)

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

FOOD PARCELS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Phoenix Services & Maintenance Limited

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

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

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

Supply and erecting all types of boundary products.

Decking and garden features.

Maintenance and up keep.

All materials come with guarantee.

Free quotations.

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

Please cancel if unable to attend.

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

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

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DME Property Services

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

Simon 07974 235336

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out.

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 16.

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.

HEALTH & FITNESS

PLUMBERS

Leisure Centre Gym Membership

Aspects Plumbing

e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk c: Membership Advisors www.tmactive.co.uk

We offer a range of great Memberships to help you get fit and active your way. All-inclusive option includes gym, group exercise, live streaming and pools.

Follow us on Facebook.

TO ADVERTSE This space can be yours from just £29+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

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t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 14) PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Plumber

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

the local Oracle

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

HANDYMAN

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

Dave’s Property Maintenance

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.

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

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

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PRINTERS

Scarbutts Printers t: 01732 870066 www.scarbutts.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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R-S RESTAURANT - Indian

Crockhurst St, Tudeley, Tonbridge, TN11 0NT 01732 361772 or 01732 359325 info@turmericgold.com We are into the fine art of cooking - blending those authentic herbs and spices to produce an intoxicating surge on the senses.

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TREE SURGERY

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

Acer Tree Services

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

01732 503854 07715 649705 garrygould@me.com Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

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

Garden maintenance.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

TREE SURGERY

WEBSITE/MARKETING/BUSINESS SUPPORT

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

FullPivot

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

(See Colour Ad On Page 16) RUNNING EVENT

Larkfield 10K - 2022

www.larkfield.ac.uk/larkfield-10k (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

WEIGHT LOSS

TO ADVERTSE

Slimming World

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

Call your local Consultant. www.slimmingworld.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

TREE SURGERY

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

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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.

SOLICITORS

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

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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 15) WINDOWS

This space can be yours from just £29+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

Keith Bunyon

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

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

Remedial Works and Upgrades.

GGF Member. FENSA registered.

WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

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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 1/8, 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 £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!

Anna & Jane

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

15k

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

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge

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

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Female painter and decorator.

I offer both interior and exterior painting and decorating services.

With over 10 years experience in the industry, I guarantee a quick turnaround and a professional finish.

Fully insured, City and Guilds Qualified,

t: 01622 817865 m: 07776 243279 www.aleadecorating.com Instagram: a.lea_decorating

‘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 14

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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

Call Jamie

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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 and repairs.

Established 17 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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

Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial Installations, Maintainance & Service.

Electrical installations House rewires Distribution board upgrades Lighting, Garden lighting Remote garden lighting Call/Door Entry Systems CCTV, Electric Gate manufacture Gate Automation Intercom Entry Systems Intruder Alarms, Access Control Security lights Pay via Card, Bacs or lease.

0800 083 2483 OR 07813 925125 sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space.

Our expert local installers will fit your new door and they’ll take away the old one too, so there’s no mess.

From

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Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely FREE of charge.

for a fully fitted electric garage door.

Gotta get a Garolla.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR: • EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING • 2 REMOTE CONTROLS • ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION • FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR • AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS

CALL US TODAY ON:

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07537 149 128 *Offer valid for openings up to 2.4m wide & including 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 72 Through Room (12x18’) £ 86 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 86

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All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

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CARERS REQUIRED 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

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact: Jane 07912 878830

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club The Club meets on Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Tonbridge Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, TN10 3HZ.

PERSONAL & LEISURE

The club provides an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games (such as scrabble and boccia), interesting talks by visiting speakers, musical entertainment and the occasional outing to local places of interest and ten-pin bowling.

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MONDAY

Pembury The Mercure Hotel Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QL Tel: Simone 07738 681969 5:30pm and 7:00pm

TUESDAY

Paddock Wood St Andrews Church Maidstone Road Kent TN12 6DZ Tel: Simone 07738 681969 5:30pm and 7:00pm

TUESDAY

Tonbridge 1st Tonbridge Scout Hut, Lamberts Yard Kent TN9 1ER Tel: Jesse 07710 549334 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY 9:30am

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Tonbridge Woodlands Primary Access via Higham School Road Hunt Road Kent TN10 4BB Tel: Jennie 07985 750933 5:30pm

Tonbridge Tonbridge Angels Football Club Darenth Avenue Kent TN10 3JF Tel: Jennie 07985 750933 9:00am, 10:30am, 5:30pm and 7:30pm

SATURDAY

Tonbridge The Judd School Brook Street Kent TN9 2PN Tel: Lorraine 01622 729890 8:00am and 9:30am

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

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

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

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

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

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Events MONDAY S

TUESDAYS

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

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

6.30-7.30pm Gentle/Beginner YOGA at the Day Centre, Commercial Rd, Paddock Wood. Call 07885 754556 7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at St John’s Centre, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HT Call 01732 360265

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

(1st & 3rd) 10.30 - Midday Musical Memories (a sing along group for those with memory issues) Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, Tonbridge . 07914812068

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

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

10.30-11.45am Pregnancy Yoga at St Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood. Call 07885 754556

(3rd) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge meet at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. 01732 353843

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

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

(Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Tonbridge meet at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, New members welcome.: tonbridge@tunelesschoir.com The Rotary Club of Tonbridge meets at the Rose & Crown Hotel, Tonbridge.

Why not join us and make a difference. tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or phone 01732 851663

FRIDAYS (1st) Free 30 minute Law Clinic for older people and their families to discuss Wills, POA, Estate Planning etc. Call Age UK to book 01732 366100 10am-12 noon ReFresh Café in St Stephens Church, Tonbridge. Tea, coffee, cake and a chat.

(3rd) 10.30am TU3A Coffee Morning at the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge. Light refreshments with like minded people. https://www.tonbridgeu3a.uk/

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

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

...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 13th August 12.00 to 7.30pm Tonbridge Calling 2022 at Tonbridge Park. Live music and food from all around the world.

(See Page 21) Saturday-Sunday 3/4th September 11am - 6pm Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival at Tonbridge Castle. (See Page 24) Sunday 4th September 9.30am - 4pm Tonbridge Lions Club presents Dragon Boat Race on the River Medway by Tonbridge Castle. (See Page 24) Sunday 11th September 9.30am Larkfield 10K, 2022 at East Malling Research Centre, West Malling, ME19 6BJ. www.larkfield.ac.uk/larkfield-10k (See Page 20).

Sunday 18th September Skydive at Headcorn Aerodrome for the Bridge Trust. Call 07547 404886 for info.

Sunday 18th September Hospice Run starting at the Lower Cricket Ground, Tunbridge Wells. (See Page 3) Thursday 22 September 9am-1pm Become Mental Health Aware: Call 01732 744950 or call hello@westkentmind.org.uk 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.

Sunday 9th October 10am Tonbridge Half Marathon at The Judd School, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-tonbridge-half-marathon

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