December 2024 local Oracle

ISSUE 249

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

DEC

2024

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

News the local

Dear Readers

We say this every year.....where did 2024 go? It is Christmas already!

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 date for the January 2025 edition is Wednesday 11th December.

Delivery from the 3rd of January 2025

C thelocaloracle x

As we approach 2025, we would like to thank you, our readers, for reading and using the services of our advertisers.

We thank our advertisers who have supported us through thick and thin....some of them nearly the full 20 years!

Scarbutts, our printers, have done a great job every month in bringing the publication to life. Lastly, but certainly not least, our distributors, who walk the streets in rain, shine and sometimes snow; they are true superstars who we couldn’t do without. We wish you all a safe happy Christmas and New Year.

If you have a list of jobs around the house or garden then we have some more great advertisers to help you as well as lots of entertainment for you and your family over Christmas.

As always, a digital copy can be found on our website and social media pages so if you lose your copy of wish to share it with someone else then please just click on our website - www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We also share additional information on our social media pages which can be found on the following links ...facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle.

If you are a local business and would like to get involved in building and supporting other local businesses, West Malling Connect (formerly West Malling Chamber of Commerce), have a networking event on Thursday 16th January. (See page 17 for details). We’d love to see you there

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

Anna & Jane

ISS UE

249 DIS TR

To see the online version of the local Oracle and advertisers go to......

thelocaloracle.co.uk 02

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

IBU TE

D MO

NT HL Y BY HA ND AN D ON LIN TO 20 ,00 0 E WW W. TH HO ME S & BU ELOC ALOR SIN ES SE AC LE .CO.UKS

DE

C 2024 WE W ISH Y CHR OU A ISTM H APP AS A Y ND N EW Y EAR

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

FEATURE PAGE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

03

Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p28 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p15 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p17 Air Ambulance - KSSX Air Ambulance Bathroom Installations - AHM Installations p18 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p23 - Poseidon Bathrooms p23* Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Graham Wood - Paul Tann - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p17 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p26 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p22 Charity - Rotary Club - Kings Hill p28 - Rotary Club - Malling - Royal British Legion Industries - Spadework Citizens Advice - Citizens Advice North & West Kent Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning - MCJ Cleaning 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 - Life In Hand

Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p22 - Rathbone Decorating Services p24 - Richard’s Painting Services* - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p24 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p17 - New Wave Electrical Estate Agents - Neil Johnson p16* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - D&T Fencing & Decking* - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p24 Flooring - K2 Flooring p21 Funeral Directors - Viner & Sons Ltd p29 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p22 Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p19 - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p18 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services p22* - RWS & EA Ltd - South East Installations p25 Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p27 Kitchen Refurbishment - Chests & Drawers p19 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p24 Life Coaching - Solar Coaching Ltd* Live In Care - Eleanor Live-Well p3 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths

Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders* Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Osteopath - The Osteo Group p29* Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Performing Arts - School of Panto* 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 p21 Printers - Kent Print - Scarbutts Printers Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Running Club - Larkfield Athletics Club Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 - Markham Family Law p16* Taxi Service - CC Travel Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23 Venue Hire - Mereworth Village Hall p29 Watches & Jewellery - Hart Time p25 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Windows - The Window Man p23 EVENTS p30-31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for January 2025 is 11th December 2024

A

A-B AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Nightingale Bathrooms

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

m: 07436 564897 m: 07399 064695

A-C

B

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

CUT OFF DATE

11th Dec

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

ACCOUNTANTS

AIR AMBULANCE

BLINDS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Air Ambulance

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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.

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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

Happy Christmas BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

ACCOUNTANTS

TaxAssist Accountants

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

AHM Installations a: Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Rd, Weavering, ME14 5LH t: 01622 738204 www.ahminstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Bathroom Solutions

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work.

All types of floors fitted.

No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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.

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

05

B

C

BUILDING SERVICES

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Graham Wood

Autospray Solutions

m: 07377 100343 e: wood122@msn.com General building and property maintenance.

C CHARITY

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?

CARE HOME

View online now

thelocaloracle.co.uk

Rotary Club of Malling

Please email to find out how to get involved.

Invicta Court Care Home

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court

Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

CHARITY

Paul Tann Ltd

Red Carpentry

Royal British Legion Industries

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

Spadework

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

CITIZENS ADVICE

The Small Works Building Company

Homefresh

Citizens Advice North & West Kent

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

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

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CHARITY

Thursday 16th January Network with local businesses All welcome.

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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

View online now

thelocaloracle.co.uk CLEANING SERVICES

Rotary Club - Kings Hill

We meet on Mondays at 7.45PM (No meeting on a Bank Holiday.

Once a month we meet at The Old Rectory, Leybourne ME19 5PU ) Spitfire, Liberty Sq. Kings Hill, ME19 4AU Please email for more information. email khrc09@yahoo.com (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

06

CHARITY

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

Celebrating 20 Years!

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

www.rbli.co.uk

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

● 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.

West Malling Connect

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

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

Gleaming Cleaning

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

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

C CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Call Glenn & Jenny 07399 215831 info@mcjcleaning.co.uk www.mcjcleaning.co.uk Trusted cleaning specialist based in Snodland.

We are dedicated to providing superior cleaning solutions for both domestic & commercial spaces.

Contact us today for a free quote and 15% off your first clean.

COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB

Kings Hill Football Club.

C COMPUTER SUPPORT

C-D COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

CUT OFF DATE

11th Dec

Need to Talk?

Face to Face and Online Therapy We offer compassionate support and guidance to individuals navigating challenging life experiences.

Free online telephone consultation 07828 208625 shelley@lifeinhand.co.uk www.lifeinhand.co.uk

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

D

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Howard Caine Conservatories

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk 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!

COMPUTER SUPPORT

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

THANK YOU for using the local Oracle COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Home Computer Help

Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations.

Virtually dust free sanding system.

High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service.

Contact for FREE advice and quote.

References available.

DECORATORS

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.

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.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

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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.

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

07

D

D

E

DECORATORS

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.

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

E-L

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 22)

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

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

Rathbone Decorating Services

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

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Richard’s Painting Service

SOS Window Works

DECORATORS

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

m: 07392 822833 c: Richard Taggart e: taggart50934@gmail.com

All aspects of decorating work undertaken.

Multi-skilled builder of 30 years.

Fully insured.

Free estimates & advice given.

All jobs big or small!

DECORATORS

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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.

08

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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

Happy Christmas ELECTRICIANS

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CUT OFF DATE

11th Dec

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

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

ESTATE AGENT

Bramko Ltd

Neil Johnson

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Block paving, patio slabs, resin & decking restored to original condition.

Weed moss, & grime removal.

Patio slabs from £75, Block paving from £95.

Free estimate & advice.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

a: Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) EVENTS

Christmas Events and Services Monthly Events (See Page 30-31)

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

F FENCING

All Seasons Garden Fencing

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk

G

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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

D&T FENCING & DECKING Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

G GARDEN SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

A D Landscapes Ltd

Premier Trees & Gardens

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.

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

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited

Coe’s Landscapes

Blaize Services Ltd

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Viner & Sons Ltd.

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24) FLOORING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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 29)

Celebrating 20 Years!

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

m: 07771 880291 e: mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

View online now

CUT OFF DATE

thelocaloracle.co.uk

11th Dec

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

09

G GAS & HEATING SERVICES

H-L

L

HANDYMAN

CUT OFF DATE

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.

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

11th Dec LIVE IN CARE

Eleanor Live-Well

t: 01732 441877 www.eleanorhealthcaregroup.co.uk/ live-in-care/live-well/ (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LOCKSMITH

South East Installations

Hearing Matters Ltd

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

t: 01474 249700 www.southeastinstallations.co.uk

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)

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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.

GATES

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

LOCKSMITH

CPS Ltd

the local Oracle

ASR Locksmiths

From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

24 Hour.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

Celebrating 20 Years!

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.

KITCHEN REFURBISHMENTS

Chests and Drawers

a: 102 London Rd, Southborough, Kent t: 01892 458021 www.chestsanddrawers.co.uk

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

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

Call to book your space.

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

LIFE COACHING

Bramko Ltd

Solar Coaching Ltd

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

View online now

thelocaloracle.co.uk 10

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

c: Sandra Smith t: 07813 155608 e: sandra@solarcoaching.co.uk li: linkedin.com/in/sandramadeirasmith www.solarcoaching.co.uk Feeling stuck in your life and career?

Online 1:1 coaching services helping you move from stress and overwhelm to feeling more confident, calm, and in control of your personal and professional life.

Block session discounts.

Member of Life Coach Directory

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.

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

M-P

M-P

P

P

PET SERVICES

PLUMBERS

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

Hylton Plumbing Services

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

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLASTERERS

PLUMBERS

Get It Repaired

Plastering Solutions

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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

The Osteo Group

a: Block 50, Suite 7 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4YU m: 07856 556766 www.theosteogroup.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

c: David Bartholomew m: 07908 021913

e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com

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

OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

Oven Wizards

Aspects Plumbing & Heating

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.

PERFORMING ARTS

WANTED

Kent Print

t: 01622 358915 e: hello@kentprint.co.uk inst: @kent.print fb: Kentprint.co.uk www.kentprint.co.uk PRINTING SERVICES

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Happy Christmas PLUMBERS

RESTAURANT

Colin

m: 07749 465877 c: Chris Park e: comedanceonthehill@gmail.com

DISTRIBUTORS

(See Colour Ad On Page 21) PRINTING SERVICES

t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

School of Panto

www.schoolofpanto.co.uk

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

11

R

S-T

T-W

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TREE SURGERY

TLC Scrap Metal t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

R-W

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.

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.

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

TREE SURGERY

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Diligent Law Solicitors

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

SOLICITORS

VENUE HIRE

Laker Legal Solicitors

Mereworth Village Hall

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

(See Colour Ad On Page 29)

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)

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

SOLICITORS

William Kent & Sons Roofing

Markham Family Law

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: 149 Butchers Lane, Mereworth, ME18 5QD e: mereworthvh@gmail.com

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

ROOFING

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

CUT OFF DATE

a: 43 Swan Street, ME19 6HF t: 01622 234242 e: enquiries@mflaw.co.uk www.mflaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

11th Dec WATCHES & JEWELLERY

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

Hart Time

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01622 910105 m: 07535 157283 e: info@hart-time.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

RUNNING CLUB

TAXI SERVICE

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Larkfield Athletics Club

CC Travel

Humphrey & Scace

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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

12

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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

t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

WINDOWS & REPAIRS

The Window Man

Licensed & insured to carry 8 people.

FREE onboard Wifi.

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

m: 07961 442810 e: johnnytheglass@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

13

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Open for for business s, it is v e m o h s, video link telephone calls

GER

NY LON A F F O IT T U ON’T P

D

Arrange a Single Will today for only Save inc VAT £40

£190.00

Arrange Mirror Wills today for only Save inc VAT £70

£250.00

Ask us about:

• Lasting Power of Attorney • Protective Property Trusts • Vulnerable Persons Trusts • Young Persons Trusts Life Interest •● Nil Rate Band Trusts Trusts • Probate • Equity Release To arrange an appointment call: 01732 252540

01622 320079 • 01892 800198 • 01474 770157

www.humphreyandscace.co.uk email us: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk

| Insurance Partnership 14

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

15

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Network Evening Thursday 16th January 2025 6pm at The Swan, West Malling Come and meet other local businesses with the opportunity to join our business group, working with the community. £5 entry Email to book your space anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

ASPECTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

01634 624555 01622 528190 HOME & GARDEN

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

Call Jamie

01732 671 131 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

17

HOME & GARDEN

DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs

• Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys.

• Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance.

• Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.

• Annual gas safety inspections.

• Vented and unvented domestic

hot water cylinders.

Complete bathroom installations.

• General plumbing.

Contact us on 07581 154499 or 01622 430290 info@blaizeservicesltd.com 18

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

• Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.

• ALL GUTTER REPAIRS. • Independently established 20 years serving Kent

Free camera inspection & estimate.

GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50

BRAMKO LTD

PLEASE CALL Mark Killick 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

HOME & GARDEN

TIRED KITCHEN? We can prepare and spray your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of new!

*Kitchen Refurbishment *Furniture Refurbishment *Bespoke Joinery

102 London Road, Southborough, Kent 01892 458021 chestsanddrawers.co.uk

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

19

HOME & GARDEN

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.

e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk 20

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

Freephone 0800 6894651 contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk kandbplumbing.co.uk K-B-Plumbing-and-Heating-Ltd

HOME & GARDEN

• 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

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

ü

Carpets, Vinyl, LVT, Laminate & Wood

ü

Blinds

ü

Free estimates

ü

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

ü

Professional, family run business

ü

We offer a price match guarantee

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 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

21

HOME & GARDEN

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

£ 124 £ 186

£ 62 £ 93

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 114 £ 82

£ 57 £ 41

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

Domestic and Commercial

For a FREE quotation call Mark on:

07845744911 01622 721428

machstan@blueyonder.co.uk

Also see online copy thelocaloracle.co.uk |

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

50 DISC % OUN T

Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner

22

MT PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

07771 880291 mtboilers66@gmail.com mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk

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.

Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/ DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

HOME & GARDEN

THE WINDOW MAN Sash cords replaced.

Greenhouses repaired. Windows supplied.

Mirrors supplied and fitted.

Broken glass repaired & fitted.

New handles supplied & fitted.

Broken double glazed units repaired & fitted.

Lead light & stained glass repaired.

Established 50 years Call 07961 442810 johnnytheglass@gmail.com

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

23

HOME & GARDEN

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

£345+vat

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

£649+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 521494 or 01732 795777

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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.

24

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

HOME & GARDEN PERSONAL & LEISURE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

25

PERSONAL & LEISURE 26

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

PERSONAL & LEISURE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

27

PERSONAL & LEISURE

What can we do for you?

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!

28

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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

thelocaloracle.co.uk

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

PERSONAL & LEISURE

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

01732 842485 info@vinerandsons.co.uk

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

29

CHRISTMAS EVENTS KENT DOWNS AND MALLING CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES (For more information see: www.kentdownsmalling.church) 8th Dec 16:00 - 17:00 - Carol Service (Leybourne Church) 16:00 - 17:00 - Christingle (St Michael’s, Offham) 10th Dec 19:00 - 20:00 - Carol Service (St Michael’s, Offham) 11th Dec 19:00 - 20:00 - Radio Kent Carol Service (St Mary’s, West Malling) 17th Dec 19:30 - 20:30 - Carol Service (Trottiscliffe Church) 18th Dec 19:30 - 20:30 - Carol Service (St Margaret’s, Addington) 22nd Dec 17:00 - 18:00 - Carols (St Martin’s, Ryarsh)

Happy Christmas 30

|

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

24th Dec 15:00 - 16:00 - Crib Service (Trottiscliffe Church) 16:00 - 17:00 - Crib Service (Leybourne Church) 16:00 - 17:00 - Christingle (St Margaret’s, Addington) 17:00 - 18:00 - Christingle (St Mary’s, West Malling) 21:00 - 22:00 - Midnight Mass (Leybourne Church)

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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.

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. - Coffee and chat. Contact Monica Wilding monicawilding@ outlook.com

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

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

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

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

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

WEDNESDAYS

8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01634 244503

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

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

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

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

1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist Church Hall - £2 per family inc drinks & biscuits First week free. monicawilding@outlook.com

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

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

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. 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

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

THURSDAYS 9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (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 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.

...ALSO THIS MONTH

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717

FRIDAYS

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

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW

SUNDAYS 10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall, ME18 5NU (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.

Please submit regular or one off events by 11th December to be included in January 2025 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Saturday 30 November - 31 December Cinderella at Hazlitt Theatre. www.hazlitttheatre.com Sunday, 1st December 10am-4pm Christmas Makers’ Market Join us for a glass of mulled wine and browse the amazing work of local makers to get into the Christmas spirit. Register to attend via our website: https://www.theceramicstudio.co.uk/christmas-makers-market-registration-2024

See the local Christmas events and services on the opposite page.

Monday 6 January 2025 Closing day for Rotary Young Photographer Competition. (See Page 28) Thursday 16 January 2025 6pm at The Swan, West Malling. West Malling Connect - Networking. £5 (See page 17)

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

|

31

80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU