Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU
Jane Accounts/Sales
m: 07912 878830
t: 01732 521494
Dear Readers
In a blink of an eye, December is here!
Apart from the obvious festive celebrations, here at the local Oracle we will be celebrating Jane’s 60th Birthday!! It seems like yesterday that we were playing with our dolls and dressing up! Jelly and ice cream waiting for us along with a birthday cake. As cousins, we have been a constant throughout each other’s lives and I hope you join me in wishing Jane a very Happy birthday.
Cut off date for the January 2026 edition is Friday 12th December.
Delivery from 2nd of January 2026
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Category
the local News p2
CONTACT DETAILS p2
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p4
CATEGORY LISTING p5
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p14
- The Accountancy Practice
Aerials
- The Aerial Man p16
Air Conditioning
- Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited
Bathroom Installations
- Bathroom Solutions p16
- Nightingale Bathrooms p21
- Poseidon Bathrooms p18
Bathroom Showroom
- Plum Bros Ltd p22
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p22
Broadband & Sockets
- Broadband/Phone Sockets
Building Services
- Full Spectrum Construction Services
- Paul Tann p21
Business Networking
- West Malling Connect p15
Business Tourism
- Medway Homestays Ltd p24*
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p23
Car Buying & Selling
- Veecar p25*
Carpentry
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p18
Charity
- HOKH p28 & 29
- West Kent Mind p28
- Royal British Veteran Enterprise
Church Services
- Church Services p29*
Cleaning Services
- Gleaming Cleaning
Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Home Computer Help
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p19
Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC
Decorators
- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Standen Decorating Services p18
- Rathbone Decorating Services p22
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p18
Education
More Park Catholic Primary School p23 Electricians
- Advanced Electrical Services p16
Flooring
- K2 Flooring p20
Funeral Directors
- Viners On The Hill p1
Garden Landscapers
- Coe’s Landscapes
Garden Services
- Goldcrest Gardening
- Premier Trees & Gardening
Gas & Heating Services
- All Star Heating Ltd p17
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20
- MT Plumbing & Heating Services
- RWS & EA Ltd
Gates
- CPS
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p18
Handyman
- Inside Out
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd
Holiday Let
- Airbnb - West Malling p23
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle p4
Leisure Centre
- Larkfield Leisure Centre p3*
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
- Logs & Fireword
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p32
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Plastering & Maintenance
- Smooth Plastering & Maintenance
Services p22*
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p16
- Hylton Plumbing Services p18
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20
- MT Plumbing & Heating Services
Printers
- Scarbutts Colour Printers p15
Removals
- Thain Removals Ltd
Retirement Village
Roofing
- Keeping IT Simple p14 Logs & Firewood
- The Willowbury p26 & p27*
- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd
- William Kent & Sons Roofing
Scrap Metal Clearance
- TLC Scrap Metal
Solicitors
- Diligent Law Solicitors p12
- Laker Legal Solicitors p14
- Markham Family Law p15
Tree Surgery
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p21
Upholstery
- Interior Decor
Virtual Assistant
- Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager *
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p13
USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for January 2026 is 12th December 2025
Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small. Based in Addington near West Mallling. Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works. Polite friendly team, fully insured. CIOB and RICS registered.
Paul Tann Ltd
m: 07873 965231
c: Paul
e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk
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.
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 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
CAR BUYING & SELLING
D D - E
DECORATORS
Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
m: 07877 698948
e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com
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.
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.
GARDEN SERVICES
Goldcrest Gardening
t: 01732 840652
m: 07864 682844
e: info@goldcrestgardening.com
www.goldcrestgardening.net
Our reliable service includes: -Hedge cutting.
-Weeding, mowing, edging. -Autumn/Winter tidy.
-Planting for next growing season. -Seasonal pruning.
-Bed preparation and soil enrichment. -Greenhouse cleaning. Public liability insured.
GARDEN SERVICES
Premier Trees & Gardens
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
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.
GATES
CPS Ltd
t: 01622 202577
HANDYMAN
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
HEALTHCARE/HEARING
Hearing Matters Ltd
We provide a full range of professional tree care and garden services to keep your outdoor spaces safe, healthy, and looking their best. Whether it’s regular maintenance or a one-off job, we have the expertise, equipment, and experience to deliver outstanding results.
Quick hearing test. Full hearing assessment. Aftercare.
FREE Parking
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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GAS & HEATING SERVICES
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Larkfield Leisure Centre
a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH
t: 01622 713225
www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk
Get It Repaired
a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill
ME19 4YU
t: 01732 525818
www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)
(See Colour Ad On Page 3)
LOCKSMITH
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
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.
ASR Locksmiths
m: 07958 301926
e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk
www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk
24 Hour Emergency Service. No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry.
All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.
UPVC windows and doors repaired. Misted units replaced.
LOGS & FIREWOOD
Logs & Firewood
c: Roger m: 07831 499952
e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk
Seasoned hardwood logs delivered to your door.
Log nets, Dumpy bags, bulk loose loads and kindling nets. Wax fire lighters.
Log splitting service. Lumpwood charcoal. Instant light charcoal. Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.
Oven Wizards 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 £65. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services
m: 07713 881960
c: Dew Yingmee
e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)
Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
Hylton Plumbing Services
a: West Malling
t: 01732 843086 m:
e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)
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.
Fully insured Domestic & Commerical moves without the stress. Over 175 Five star reviews. Vetted by Checkatrade. Removals, storage, packing, clearances, man and van services. Competitive quotes.
The Willowbury t: 01732 913857
www.thewillowbury.co.uk
Retire differently in West Malling. At the Willowbury, you set the pace. (See Colour Ad On Page 26 & 27)
SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE
TLC Scrap Metal
t: 07804 057096
c: Tom Calvert
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.
TREE SURGERY
M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping
t: 01634 323960
m: 07748 848598
c: Matthew Dighton
e: matthewdighton@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
ROOFING
Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd
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)
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.
SOLICITORS
Diligent Law Solicitors
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU
t: 01732 316000
e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 12)
SOLICITORS
Laker Legal Solicitors
t: 01732 757071
e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
SOLICITORS
Markham Family Law
a: 43 Swan Street, ME19 6HF t: 01622 234242
e: enquiries@mflaw.co.uk www.mflaw.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
UPHOLSTERY
Interior Decor
t: 01732 870455
m: 07941 155908
e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk
Upholstery recovered and repaired
Tailormade Loose covers Cushion interior replacement service
Fabrics supplied
Local Reliable Service
Over 35 Years Experience City and Guilds Qualified
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager m: 07511 454214
Kirsty Bennett is a seasoned Virtual Business Manager with 35+ years’ experience, offering tailored executive, administrative, and personal support to streamline operations and simplify clients’ business and personal lives.
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.
& Scace
t: 01732 252540
e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
House, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP
Cleaning system prevents costly
• Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys.
• Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.
• ALL GUTTER REPAIRS.
• Independently established over 20 years serving Kent
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
• 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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Quote Oracle for 10% discount on boiler service and safety check.
Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking
Have you got family coming to stay? Not enough room in the house for friends to stay?
Having work done in your house and need to get out but stay close by?
Entire townhouse in West Malling.
2 bedrooms (3 beds)
4 guests
2 bathrooms
Pets welcome
Superhost Anna 07939 248983
Student Hosts Needed in Your Area Would you like a Tax Free Income*
*upto £7500 per year
Become a host family with MHS – Medway Homestays Ltd
After lessons out students enjoying Brighton
MHS are looking for host families for our European short stay students and teachers in your area now! It’s fantastic opportunity to put your spare room to work and make additional income for those extra treats or just to help financially.
Being a host is a totally unique experience and an opportunity for you and your family to meet and learn about different cultures, maybe learn a new language and meet some lifelong friends along the way. You don’t have to be a family to host for MHS you can be single or retired, we are just looking for kind and welcoming homes for our guests.
What does hosting involve?
Guests will require a room to sleep and relax, they can share a room and if you have enough space in your home you can host up to four guests per stay. Guests spend their days either in class or on excursions. They will require breakfast, a packed lunch and evening meal. Guests need to be dropped off at our meeting point by 07:45 and we will require picking up around 19:00, leaving you free to go to work or continue with your day. Most importantly they need to feel welcomed and part of your home life. Our students
Our students are aged between 12 and 17 they are usually travelling with their school as part of a cultural educational trip and want to experience the British way. These stays last normally 3 to 7 nights. We also host students as part of our language immersion stay; these students usually attend language lessons as well as seeing some of our amazing attractions. These stays last between 6 and 14 nights. With both stays, students are out all day.
What we guarantee.
• 24 hr support throughout the stay by your designated local organiser.
• Friendly Welcoming Team
• Confidence that you are working with one of the largest Homestay providers in the South East.
• Member of British Education and Travel Association (BETA)
If you are interested check us out on www.medwayhomestay.com or contact us on: Lisa S - 07971 719114 Megan - 07973 732004 Lisa Y - 07766 720 313
Therapeutic gardening programme returns to Malling with support from Retirement Villages Group
A much-loved community gardening initiative for over-55s has relaunched in Malling, thanks to a new partnership between sustainable food charity Communigrow and Retirement Villages Group (RVG), developer of The Willowbury – a new integrated retirement community coming to West Malling.
The free Gardening to Feel Great programme, run by Communigrow, is designed to boost mental and physical wellbeing by helping people with long-term health conditions, connect with nature and each other. Participants can learn new skills, grow and harvest vegetables in a chemical-free and sustainable way, and enjoy the outdoors in a supportive, social environment at Communigrow’s fields in East Malling.
Joshua Piercey, Development Manager at Communigrow, said: “We’ve always believed in the transformative power of gardening to connect people. Relaunching this flagship initiative is a major step toward helping older members of the Kent community come together, supporting wellbeing and helping to combat isolation and loneliness – issues which can become more prevalent in later life.”
The programme relaunch has been made possible thanks to the support from RVG, who are currently building The Willowbury, as part of its new Thrive Living collection. A series of events and tours will soon be unveiled, with Communigrow expected to take space and provide workshops at The Willowbury when open.
Alice Couchman, Development Manager at The Willowbury, added: “Supporting Gardening to Feel Great reflects exactly what The Willowbury will stand for when it opens in 2026: healthy, sociable, sustainable living that’s open to the wider community, not just our residents. We’re proud to back Communigrow’s incredible work now and look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years to come.”
Opening in 2026, The Willowbury will provide 140 beautifully designed homes for over 65s alongside amenities such as a wellness centre, gym, bar and restaurant - many of which will also be open to the public. The Willowbury will also operate as ‘net zero carbon’ across its lifespan, supporting RVG’s vision to be a market-leader in sustainable later living.
Free gardening sessions are open now for anyone aged 55 and over.
Visit communigrow.org.uk and thewillowbury.co.uk to find out more.
KENT DOWNS AND MALLING CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES
(For more info see www.kentdownsmalling.church)
7 Dec
16:00 Carol Service St Michael’s, Offham
14 Dec
16:00 Carol Service SS Peter & Paul, Leybourne
17:00 Carol Service All Saints, Birling
16 Dec
19:00 Carol Service SS Peter & Paul, Trottiscliffe
17 Dec
19:30 Carol Service St Margaret’s, Addington
21 Dec
17:00 Carol Service St Martin’s, Ryarsh
18:00 Carol Service St Mary’s, West Malling
24 Dec
15:00 Crib & Christingle SS Peter & Paul, Leybourne
15:00 Crib & Christingle SS Peter & Paul, Trottiscliffe
15:30 Christingle St Mary’s, West Malling
16:00 Christingle St Margaret’s, Addington
17:00 Christingle St Mary’s, West Malling
21:00 ‘Midnight’ Mass SS Peter & Paul, Leybourne
23:15 Midnight Mass St Michael’s Offham
23:15 Midnight Mass St Mary’s, West Malling
23:30 Midnight Mass SS Peter & Paul, Trottiscliffe
25 Dec
08:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s, West Malling
09:15 Holy Communion St Michael’s, Offham
09:30 Holy Communion SS Peter & Paul, Trottiscliffe
10:00 Family Service St Margaret’s, Addington
10:00 Family Communion St Mary’s, West Malling
10:00 Family Communion St Martin’s, Ryarsh
10:30 Holy Communion SS Peter & Paul, Leybourne
Useful local phone numbers
• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498
• Citizens Advice 0808 278 7810
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543
• St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
• St Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061
• The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
• Trottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803
• West Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061
TRAINS
• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
Events
MONDAYS
10-11.15am Adult Elementary BalletAddington Village Hall
10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The Sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat.
11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall
12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.
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 Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533
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
9.30am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+ 10.15am for Crawlers and Toddlers
10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall
10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN
1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Lcub, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.
2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767
TUESDAYS Cont.....
7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk
7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH
7.15 - 8.45pm WM Community Choir More Park Catholic School. westmallingcc@hotmail.co.uk
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk
(2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808
7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)
WEDNESDAYS
9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am babies (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA Active Retirement Club. Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315
1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851
1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist CH (3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7
8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9.30am Musical Bumps at Leybourne Chase Sports Pavilion 1-4yr olds. 10.15am for babies (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
...ALSO THIS MONTH
THURSDAYS Cont.....
(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. 07926 088214
(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VHVisitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com
8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934
8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658
FRIDAYS
10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering. 11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre
1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139
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 (3rd) 10.30-1.30pm Malling Repair Cafe. www. mallingrepaircafe.co.uk
(1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft at West Borough School, Maidstone ME16 8TL
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 Malling in the High Street.
Please submit events by 12 Dec for Jan 26 edition
Saturday 6 Dec 12pm West Kent Mind Mental Elf 5k fun run. Racecourse Park Tonbridge. See p28
Saturday 6 Dec 12-3.30pm Discovery School Christmas Fayre. See p28
Sunday 7 Dec 12.30-5pm Christmas Market at West Malling Village Hall. See p28
Sunday 7 Dec 1-3.30pm East Malling Centre Christmas Market. See p29
Sunday 7 Dec 4pm HOKH Light Up A Life. See p28
Sunday 7 Dec 6pm HOKH Christmas Concert. See p29
Monday 8 December 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Come and make your own Christmas decorations in fused glass £60 Book Now @lucyprescott.com
Wednesday 17 December 6pm Dandelion Time Candlelit Christmas at St Augstine’s Chapel, Tonbridge School.
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December 12-5 Larkfield Methodist Church (opp Morrisons) Christmas Tree Festival. See the trees and follow the Nativity story trail. Christmas gifts, cards & refreshments. Plus carol singing Sunday afternoon 3pm SEE PAGE 29 FOR CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES
Wednesday 7 January Admission Open Events at More Park Catholic Primary School. See p23
Tuesday 13 January 9.30-11am 2026 Admissions Open Mornings at West Malling CE Primary School.
