DECEMBER 2025 local Oracle

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Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square

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.

Anna Artwork/Sales

m: 07939 248983

t: 01732 795777

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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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

Leaflet Print & Distribution

A A - B B

AERIALS

The Aerial Man m: 07436 564897 m: 07399 064695

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

A-F

ACCOUNTANTS

Malling Accountancy Limited

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.

ACCOUNTANTS

TaxAssist Accountants

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960

c: Gary Richards

e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

ACCOUNTANTS

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited t: 01732 321661

e: sales@acsuk.org.uk www.aircoolsystemsuk.co.uk

Specialist in: Air-Conditioning, Domestic & Commercial Installation Service Maintenance

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Plum Bro’s Ltd

t: 01634 300044

e: plumbros19showroom@gmail.com www.plumbroskent.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

t: 01892 825522

m: 07767 326211

e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Broadband/Phone Sockets

m: 07845 705900

Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

The Accountancy Practice

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

Bathroom Solutions

m: 07908 021913

c: David Bartholomew

e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com

f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

Nightingale Bathrooms t: 01732 652052

www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611

m: 07841 658821

e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring

32 Years Experience BUILDING SERVICES Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd m: 07974 572 891

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

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

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. 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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice

t: 01622 792220

e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

(See Colour Ad On Page 28 & 29)

AA Computer Services

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!

West Malling Connect

m: 07939 248983

e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

Medway Homestays Ltd

t: 07971 719114, 07973 732004 07766 720313

www.medwayhomestay.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

BODY REPAIRS BUSINESS NETWORKING

Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263

West Kent Mind

t: 01732 744950

e: hello@westkentmind.org.uk www.westkentmind.org.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 29)

CHARITY

Royal British Veterans Enterprise

t: 01622 795986

e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk

www.rbli.co.uk

Home Computer Help

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.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk

www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 23) CAR

Veecar

t: 01622 947338

m: 07834 767771

e: ro@veecar.co.uk

www.veecar.co.uk

Local Church Services Times and locations

See page 29

Keeping IT Simple

m: 07375 416176

e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050

m: 07798 867393

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

(See Colour Ad On Page 19) BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

Red Carpentry

m: 07896 904056

c: Richard Dillon

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.

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

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.

DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353

c: Phil

e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk

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)

DECORATORS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

t: 01622 721428

m: 07845 744911

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

DECORATORS

Rathbone Decorating Services

t: 01622 721491

m: 07753 487796

c: Robert

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

DECORATORS EVENTS

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.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling 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

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

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 Page18)

EDUCATION

More Park Catholic Primary School t: 01732 843047 / 01732 847706

e: secretary@more-park.kent.sch.uk www.moreparkprimary.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

ELECTRICIANS

Advance Electrical Services m: 07908 424091

e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

FLOORING

K2 Flooring

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

t: 01732 870900

www.k2flooring.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

a: 7 Queen Street, Kings Hill, ME19 4DA

t: 01732 600400

e: info@vinersonthehill.co.uk

www.vinersonthehill.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Front Page)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Coe’s Landscapes

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.

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.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

All Star Heating Ltd

t: 01732 440584

e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk

www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651

e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

m: 07771 880291

e:mtboilers66@gmail.com

www.mtplumbingheatingservices.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.

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.

a: Suite 12, Building 70, Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU

t: 01732 443655

e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk

Wax removal.

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)

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651

e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

PLUMBERS

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

m: 07771 880291

e:mtboilers66@gmail.com

www.mtplumbingheatingservices.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.

PRINTERS

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

LOCKSMITH
OVEN CLEANERS
OVEN CLEANERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Thain Removals Ltd

t: 07507 343350

c: Alex Thain

e: contact@thainremovalsltd.co.uk www.thainremovalsltd.co.uk

FB & Inst: @thainremovalsltd

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

e: kirsty@kirstybennett.co.uk www.kirstybennett.co.uk

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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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

COUNCIL

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

DOCTORS

• Aylesford Medical Centre, 01622 885880

• Kings Hill & Leybourne 01732 870212

• Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213

• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466

• Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

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

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

• Ryarsh Church Hall Guy Young 07957 872664

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

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

• The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546

• Trottiscliffe Village Hall trottiscliffevh@gmail.com

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

• 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

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

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

SAMARITANS

• FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

• Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667

• The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000

• Holmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416

• Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Kings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180

• Kings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739

• Mereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569

• Mereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456

• More Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047

• Offham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Ryarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600

• 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.

80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU

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