August 2024 local Oracle

ISSUE 245

DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BY HAND TO 20,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES AND ONLINE WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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The Garden of England Homecare

Grand Opening of our Day Centre & Memory Lane Cafe by the Mayor & Mayoress of Maidstone

12 noon on Sunday 8th September at Memory Lane House, 25 College Road, Maidstone ME15 6SX

All welcome, light buffet and refreshments until 3pm.

For more information please contact Allyson on 01622 674733 or email allyson@goedaycare.co.uk

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Dear Readers

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School’s out and the holidays are here! Whether that means time with the kids in the numerous local activities, parks and beaches not too far away, a flight away to sunnier climates or a chance to catch up on home and garden renovations, we hope the following pages will give you some inspiration.

Our team of distributors deliver to 20,000 homes and businesses every month in Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Ditton, East Malling, Holborough, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Leybourne Lakes, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Trottiscliffe, Wateringbury and West Malling. From just £20+vat per month your business can appear in here too.

As always you can find all our advertisers and the online edition on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We share information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle and www.linkedin.com/company/the-local-oracle.

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Residents’ quality of life is at the heart of everything we do, enabling each individual to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

If you’re considering a care home, call 01622 534692 or visit careuk.com/invicta-court

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p16 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p16 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p17 Air Ambulance - KSSX Air Ambulance p25 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - M C Construction p21 - Nightingale Bathrooms p22 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - M C Construction p22 - Paul Tann - R Blackman General Maintenance - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Chamber p16 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Care Home - Invicta Court p3* Carpentry - Maddox Carpentry p19 - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p19 Charity - Spadework - RBLI Citizens Advice - Citizens Advice North & West Kent Cleaning Services - Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning - Gleaming Cleaning - Sapphire Cleaning Services* Community Sports Centre - Kings Hill Football Club Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p15 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p20 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Day Care Centre - Garden of England Day Care Centre p1*

Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - GJ Services - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p21 - Rathbone Decorating Services p23 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p23 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Education - West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP p29* Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical Contractor - ASD Electrical Services p17 - New Wave Electrical - PDW Electrical Contractor Events - Art Exhibition p25* - End of Summer Party p28* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p23 Flooring - K2 Flooring p21 Funeral Directors - Viner & Sons Ltd p25 Garage Doors - Roller Garage Solutions p24 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p21 - Sunshine Landscaping & Gardens p23 Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p18 - MHL Garden Care p22 - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p17 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19 - RWS & EA Ltd - Thermal Efficient Ltd p24 Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p18 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p27 Kitchen Installations - M C Construction p21 - Maddox Carpentry p19

Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p18 Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 My Community Voice - My Community Voice Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Pet Services - Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy* Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17 - Colin the Plumber - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p15 Repair Cafe - Malling Repair & District p25 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sones Roofing Running Club - Larkfield Athletics Club Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 Taxi Service - CC Travel Tennis Club - Trottiscliffe Tennis Club Theatre - Hazlitt Theatre p26 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Window Cleaning - Broadwalk Window Cleaning USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers Cut off date for September 2024 is 15th August 2024 (Delivery - from 30th August)

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BLINDS

The Aerial Man

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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ACCOUNTANTS

AIR AMBULANCE

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Air Ambulance

Broadband/Phone Sockets

a: West Malling t: 01732 792349 e: peter.stevens@mallingaccountancy.co.uk www.mallingaccountancy.co.uk Chartered Accountants.

Free Initial Consultation.

Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships. Accounts, Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Property Landlords & Service Charges.

Self Assessment Tax Returns, Charity Accounts.

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk There are a wide range of ways you can help Air Ambulance.

Visit the website for more information.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

TaxAssist Accountants

Bathroom Solutions

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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

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.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

M C Construction

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

TO ADVERTISE

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 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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m: 07974 572 891 e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk www.fscs-construction.co.uk All jobs considered.

Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small.

Based in Addington near West Mallling.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

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BUSINESS NETWORKING

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

M C Construction

West Malling Chamber of Commerce

Homefresh

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Is your business based in West Malling?

Would you like to network with other local businesses?

Would you like to get involved in creating more opportunites for the businesses of West Malling?

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CHARITY

Spadework

a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA t: 01732 870002 www.spadework.org.uk

BUILDING SERVICES

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

Paul Tann Ltd

Autospray Solutions

Royal British Legion Industries

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

www.rbli.co.uk

m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

CARE HOME

CITIZENS ADVICE

Invicta Court

Citizens Advice North & West Kent

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

R Blackman General Maintenance

Maddox Carpentry

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.

t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk

a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810

a: Weavering t: 01622 534692 www.careuk/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph

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Lisa 07984 412798 cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

Red Carpentry

Gleaming Cleaning

● No job too small or large ● All jobs considered. ● Anything from patios, extensions, garages, chimneys, garden walls, pointing, painting, ● Polite professional service, fully insured ● Based in Addington West Malling. ● Over 35 years experience.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com

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

m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921 c: Terri Always busy? No time for cleaning?

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

Ironing pile getting bigger? Garden that never stops growing? Hoovering & dusting getting you down? Call us to leave your house gleaming!

Need any painting or decorating?

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DAY CARE CENTRE

Sapphire Cleaning Services

Keeping IT Simple

The Garden Of England Homecare

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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m: 07828 092326

www.sapphirecleaning.co.uk

m: 07375 416176 e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk

t: 01622 674733 e: allyson@goedaycare.co.uk www.goedaycare.co.uk

DISTRIBUTORS

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COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB

Kings Hill Football Club.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org

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

Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults.

We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN.

Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

DECORATORS

Decorating & Design by LucyAnne

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior & exterior painting & decorating. Wallpapering.

Colour consultations.

High quality work at competitive prices. Fully insured.

A professional, tidy & reliable service.

References available on request.

Contact for FREE advice & quotation.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Howard Caine Conservatories

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

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

G J Services

Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services.

Microsoft Certified Professional.

From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless) No fix - No fee!

THANK YOU for using the local Oracle

Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

DECORATORS

Home Computer Help

Impact Decoration

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

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

Don’t Just Cope......Live!

Talking can make a difference info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028 70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

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t: 01732 873726 m: 07882 597433 c: Sam Gregory e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk www.impact-decoration.co.uk Kings Hill based, polite and tidy.

Internal and External decoration.

City and Guilds qualified.

Dulux Select Approved Decorator.

Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.

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DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

JP’s Decorating

the local Oracle

For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience.

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

ASD Electrical Services

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

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

ELECTRICIANS

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

Rathbone Decorating Services

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

SOS Window Works

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754 m: 07971 542609/07824 887677 e: m.roast@gmail.com Interior and Exterior Decoration Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp.

Insurance & Commercial work.

References on request.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Celebrating 20 Years!

Mob: 07901 776382 Tel: 01622 817021 info@newwaveelectrical.co.uk www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk Fully Insured, No Job too Small FREE quotations Lighting / Power Consumer unit change Partial or full house re wire Fault Finding and Repairs Testing and Inspection Garden Lighting

EDUCATION

ELECTRICIANS

West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP

PDW Electrical Contractor

t: 01732 842061 e: office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk

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t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928

ELECTRICIANS

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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Domestic & Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken Landlord safety inspections EICR

info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: dgsolutions@hotmail.com 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

DECORATORS

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors

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

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

Free quotations at a reasonable price.

Reliable service and tidy work.

Local Electrician.

Fully insured service.

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Art Exhibition 2024

Viner & Sons Ltd.

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

a: 56 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6LU t: 01732 842485 e: info@vinerandsons.co.uk www.vinerandsons.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

EVENTS

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Kings Hill Parish Council

Roller Garage Solutions

Sunshine Landscaping & Garden Services

3rd August - 11th August Open every day from 10am - 4pm Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, ME14 1QP

Sunday 15th September 12 Midday - 4.30pm Kings Hill Community Centre.

(See Colour Ad On Page 28)

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t: 0800 170 1180 e: enquiries@rollergaragesolutions.co.uk www.rollergaragesolutions.co.uk

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

t: 01622 721423 m: 07711 079014 e: skilton99@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

A D Landscapes Ltd

Complete Garden Services Kent

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

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

Free consultation and estimates.

Portfolio & references available.

Fully insured.

m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) GARDEN SERVICES

MHL Garden Care

t: 01732 822467 m: 07796 416607 e: mhlgardencare@yahoo.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Coe’s Landscapes

Premier Trees & Gardens

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

Close boarded.

Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas.

No job too small.

Approved by 3 local Parish Councils.

Free quotations.

FENCING

Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Treecare & Landscaping

Pruning - Lopping - Felling - Topping Pollarding - Stumps Removed Hedges & Shrubs Trimmed, Lowered, Tidied, Removed etc., All garden work undertaken, including garden maintenance.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Blaize Services Ltd

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

FLOORING

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K2 Flooring

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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RWS & EA Ltd

t: 01732 871458 c: Robert Baron e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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K-L KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

M C Construction

Bramko Ltd

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

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 18.

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

Maddox Carpentry

m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Thermal Efficient Ltd

the local Oracle

m: 07395 949252 c: Max www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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GATES

CPS Ltd

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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£38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) LEISURE CENTRE

Larkfield Leisure Centre Domestic Property Maintenance For All Your Handyman & DIY needs Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering Tiling & Small Carpentry - Shelving Furniture Assembly - Door Hanging Guttering - Hedge Trimming - Gardening Patio and Drive Power Washing Estate Agent Approved. No Job Too Small.

Free Estimates & Friendly Advice Full Public Liability Insurance.

Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 www.tmactive.co.uk Get fit and feel great this summer.

Gym Swim Spa Group Ex Something for all the family this summer.

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LOCKSMITH

Hearing Matters Ltd

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777 10

From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

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.

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PET SERVICES

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ASR Locksmiths

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

Hylton Plumbing Services

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk 24 Hour.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

m: 07590 316603 e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk

Dog Walking - Group and Solo Puppy Pop-ins Cat feeding Puppy and Dog Training classes Agility and Scentwork Classes Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk Maintenance plumbing Burst pipes Hot water cylinders Blocked drains Radiators Leaking taps New loft tanks

PLASTERERS

PLUMBERS

LOFT LADDERS

Plastering Solutions

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES

e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com

c: David Bartholomew m: 07908 021913

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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.

All aspects of plastering Coving Skirting Painting High quality finish Fully insured Free no obligation quotes Over 20 years experience

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

PRINTERS

Get It Repaired

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

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t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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OVEN CLEANERS

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t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!

No Call Out Charge Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts

Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212 35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H

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SOLICITORS

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Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Diligent Law Solicitors

The Hazlitt Theatre

SOLICITORS

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

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.

Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC) ROOFING

William Kent & Sons Roofing t: 01732 824059 m: 07778 586865

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

All exterior decorating.

All work guaranteed.

No job too small. Free quotation.

Family run business.

Registered waste carrier.

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

a: Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL t: 01622 758611 www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ hazlitt-theatre (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

TREE SURGERY

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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.

RUNNING CLUB

TAXI SERVICE

TREE SURGERY

Larkfield Athletics Club

CC Travel

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

Gatwick from £70 Heathrow from £100 Local to long distance

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk

TUESDAYS 7.30pm - Options of 5K or 10K runs.

WEDNESDAYS - Track training for strength & speed THURSDAYS - Coached swimming - Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

m: 07703 803468 c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com

Humphrey & Scace

Licensed & insured to carry 8 people.

FREE onboard Wifi.

Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.

t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TENNIS CLUB

WINDOW CLEANER

TLC Scrap Metal

Trottiscliffe Tennis Club

Broadwalk Window Cleaning

Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection.

Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled.

Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.

LTA Registered Venue Social sessions and Kent League tennis Junior coaching programme and holiday camps Range of courses including Cardio sessions Free trial membership - all standards welcome

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

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m: 07738 298289 c: Rob e: info@broadwalkcleaning.co.uk www.broadwalkcleaning.co.uk Based in East Malling Window cleaning Gutter cleaning Fascia and cladding cleaning Conservatory cleaning Solar panel cleaning Regular & Reliable

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With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.

Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.

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

Addington | Aylesford | Birling | Ditton East Malling | Holborough Kings Hill | Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth | Offham Ryarsh | Snodland | Trottiscliffe Wateringbury | West Malling Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

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Some of the benefits of joining....

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HOME & GARDEN

ASPECTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

• Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance.

• Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.

01634 624555 01622 528190

• Annual gas safety inspections.

• Vented and unvented domestic

hot water cylinders.

Complete bathroom installations.

• General plumbing.

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £95 g pavin tio slabs Pa £75. from

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Block paving, patio slabs, decking & resin driveways restored to original condition. Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces and repairs.

Established 19 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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

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HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 82 Through Room (12x18’) £ 96 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 96

£ 41 £ 48 £ 48

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

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All aspects of carpentry Specialising in Kitchens Bathrooms Bespoke woodwork Refurbishments Restoration Building projects

07884 421650

maddoxcarpentry.co.uk

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

• Mastic Works • Tiling

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Howard Caine The Conservatory People Conservatories - Windows - Doors Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?

Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.

Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.

We also specialise in the following * New Conservatories * Refurbishment * Window/Doors * Overhauls * Soffits/Facia * Misted / broken units * Guttering * Handles/Hinges * Fensa Registered * Fully insured * Garage Doors

See our 5* Google reviews or on Checkatrade.

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K2 Flooring is a trading division of Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961

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Full range of samples in store and available to bring to you

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SHOWROOM: 14-16 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QR

01732 870900

e: k2flooring@live.co.uk www.k2flooring.co.uk YOUR ONE STOP FLOORING SHOP

Domestic and Commercial

For a FREE quotation call Mark on:

07845744911 01622 721428

machstan@blueyonder.co.uk M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com Bathrooms, wet rooms, shower rooms and kitchens; complete refit from supply and fit and fit only. Also tiling, plastering, electrics and carpentry and all general building work.

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

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

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M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds.

Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable.

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Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating.

Interior and exterior.

Special rates for pensioners.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates. Friendly personal services.

Sunshine Landscaping & Gardens

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

Call for your free quote!

Hi, welcome to our gardening business.

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

Ground Clearance, Hedgecutting, General Garden Care, Bedding Maintenance including weeding, Planting and Pruning, Lawn Maintenance including Cutting and Strimming, Hard Landscaping.

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PROOF Emergency repairs.

Full bathroom installations.

Boiler installations and upgrades.

Boiler services and landlord certificates.

Central heating controls.

Central heating and radiator upgrades.

Powerflushing General plumbing.

No call out fee.

Fully insured and gas safe registered.

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Walk to keep your local air ambulance flying!

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends and family. It’s time for Heli Hike in Kent!

3 or 7.5 mile routes available

New for this year!

Mini Medic Mile

Saturday 21 September

10% discount Use code ‘Kent10’

The Friars, Aylesford Be a Heli Hike hero, sign up today!

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Family Run Funeral Directors in Kent Our mission is simply to help family’s in their hour of need. We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country. We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help.

56 High Street

“I cannot speak highly enough of Viner & Sons. I would love them to Kent take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s ME19 6LU how much trust I place in them.

Professionalism, sensitivity, www.vinerandsons.co.uk patience & kindness over and above the call of duty” West Malling

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West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP

2025 Admissions

Open Mornings 9:30-11am 19th November 2024 21st November 2024 14th January 2025

'The school community actively embrace inclusion and flourishing, as a result, pupils express their thoughts and act with certainty.'

SIAMS 2022

For More Information:

01732 842061 office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk

We offer full wraparound care ‘Whatever happens, everyone is always there for you, the teachers and the pupils.’

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Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

SAMARITANS

• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• FREEPHONE 116 123

COUNCIL

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

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

DOCTORS • Aylesford Medical Centre, 01622 885880 • Kings Hill & Leybourne 01732 870212

• Ryarsh Church Hall Guy Young 07957 872664 • Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and email bookings@ryarshvillagehall.org

• Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213

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

• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466

• The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546

• Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

• Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630

HOSPITAL • Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

LIBRARY • 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm) • Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx • Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)

LOCAL HALLS • Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473 • Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 • Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com • Church Farm Hall 01732 844546 • The East Malling Centre 01732 864314 office.eastmallingcentre@gmail.com • East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546 • East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828 • Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Hannah Usher 01732 220919 bookings@kingshillparish.gov.uk • Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546 • Leybourne Chase Community Centre 01732 617 335

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SCHOOLS •B rookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955 •B rookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667 •T he Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000 •H olmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416 •L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

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

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

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

PHARMACIES • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 • Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612

•K ings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180 •K ings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739 •M ereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569 •M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047 •O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

•R yarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600

POLICE • Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672 • Kent Police 101 • TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173 • Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers.

Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

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

•S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 •S t Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061 •T he Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995 • T rottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803 •W est Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

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

7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.

8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

WEDNESDAYS

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

1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 (2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964 3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre 7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com 7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.

(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

TUESDAYS 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN 2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767

(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

FRIDAYS

1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705.

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

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

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

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

8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk

THURSDAYS

(2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW

9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book

SUNDAYS

(1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1

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

(2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome

(3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall & car park, Tonbridge Road ME18 5NU. Local produce, craft and refreshment stalls

(1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437

(4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.

(1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.

Please submit regular or one off events by 15th August to be included in September 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010

...ALSO THIS MONTH 29 June to 30 August Shaun in the Heart of Kent Art Trail, Enjoy the free Shaun the Sheep art trail featuring up to 51 large and 54 small sculptures, placed around parks, town centre and river walks in Maidstone. shaunheartofkent.co.uk Saturday 3-11 August 10-4pm Maidstone Art Society & Malling Art Club Exhibition at Fremlin Walk. (See P25) Tuesday 13 August 5.30pm West Malling Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at the Swan. (See P16) Wednesday 14-24 August Sevenoaks Camera Club Annual Exhibition at The Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ. Mon 10-6, Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4*Closing at 1pm on Sat 24th. Entry is Free.

Saturday 17-25 August The Three Musketeers at The Hazlitt Theatre. (See P26) Sunday 18 August 10am-3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sunday 8 & 15 September 10-3pm Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sunday 15 September 12-4.30pm Kings Hill Parish Council End of Summer Party (See p28) Wednesday 18 September 8pm in Wateringbury Village Hall. Talk to Wateringbury History Society by Janie Ramsay on the Lifestyle of the Windsors (Edward and Wallis).Visitors £7 or join for the 2024/25 season of 8 talks £20 U21s £10 Saturday 21 September KSS Air Ambulance Walk at the Friars, Aylesford. (See P25) Sunday 29 September 2-4pm Jazz Advocates Charity Concert in Wateringbury Church, Tonbridge Road Doors open 1.30pm. Licenced Bar. Tickets £7 on the door.

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