DECEMBER 2025 local Oracle

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Dear Readers

In a blink of an eye, December is here!

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Cut off date for the January 2026 edition is Friday 12th December.

Delivery from 2nd of January 2026

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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.

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 21 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 or 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.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

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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 - Keeping IT Simple p14

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 & Firewood - 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 - The Willowbury p26 & p27* Roofing - 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

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BATHROOM SHOWROOM

The Aerial Man

Plum Bro’s Ltd

t: 01634 300044 e: plumbros19showroom@gmail.com www.plumbroskent.com

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AIR CONDITIONING

Malling Accountancy Limited

Aircool Systems (Southern) 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

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Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

t: 01732 321661 e: sales@acsuk.org.uk www.aircoolsystemsuk.co.uk

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Specialist in: Air-Conditioning, Domestic & Commercial Installation Service Maintenance 32 Years Experience

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BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Broadband/Phone Sockets

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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

Nightingale Bathrooms

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

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Bathroom Solutions

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Poseidon Bathrooms

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

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.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Paul Tann Ltd

Homefresh

AA Computer Services

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

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

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!

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

Heart Of Kent Hospice

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BUSINESS NETWORKING

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

West Malling Connect

West Kent Mind

Home Computer Help

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15) BUSINESS TOURISM

Medway Homestays Ltd

t: 07971 719114, 07973 732004 07766 720313 www.medwayhomestay.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24) CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

t: 01622 792220 e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

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 CHURCH SERVICES

Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 947338 m: 07834 767771 e: ro@veecar.co.uk www.veecar.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Local Church Services Times and locations See page 29

CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

Red Carpentry

Gleaming Cleaning

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.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

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

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Veecar

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

Keeping IT Simple

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

CAR BUYING & SELLING

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com

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

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

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

Need any painting or decorating?

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

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CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

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Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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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.

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.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

FLOORING

Impact Decoration

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

K2 Flooring

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com

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)

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

28, 29 AND 31 FOR EVENTS LISTINGS 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)

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)

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EDUCATION

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

More Park Catholic Primary School

Coe’s Landscapes

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01732 843047 / 01732 847706 e: secretary@more-park.kent.sch.uk www.moreparkprimary.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

DECORATORS

ELECTRICIANS

Rathbone Decorating Services

Advance Electrical Services

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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.

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Goldcrest Gardening

RWS & EA Ltd

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.

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HANDYMAN

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

GARDEN SERVICES

GATES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

Premier Trees & Gardens

CPS Ltd

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

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.

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

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk HOLIDAY LET

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

All Star Heating Ltd

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Happy Christmas

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Bramko Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking m: 07939 248983 (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

Larkfield Leisure Centre

Get It Repaired

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk Get fit and active your way.

December Festive Offer includes FREE workouts!

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

LOCKSMITH

PLUMBERS

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

Hylton Plumbing Services

a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates.

24 hour emergency service.

Domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted.

UPVC specialists.

KCC trading standard approved.

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a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) PLUMBERS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

LOCKSMITH

OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

ASR Locksmiths

Oven Wizards

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

PRINTERS

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.

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t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £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.

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.

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TREE SURGERY

Thain Removals Ltd

TLC Scrap Metal

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

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.

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.

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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RETIREMENT VILLAGE

SOLICITORS

UPHOLSTERY

The Willowbury

Diligent Law Solicitors

Interior Decor

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)

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Student Hosts Needed in Your Area Would you like a Tax Free Income*

After lessons out students enjoying Brighton *upto £7500 per year Become a host family with MHS – Medway Homestays Ltd 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.

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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.”

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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.

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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

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Useful local phone numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

SAMARITANS

• Citizens Advice 0808 278 7810

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• FREEPHONE 116 123

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473

POLICE

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

• Kent Police 101

• The East Malling Centre 01732 864314 office.eastmallingcentre@gmail.com

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546

• Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers.

Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

• Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Hannah Usher 01732 220919 bookings@kingshillparish.gov.uk • Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546 • Leybourne Chase Community Centre 01732 617 335

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

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

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

• Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672

• East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828

•T he Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000

•O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com

• Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056

•B rookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

LOCAL HALLS

•B rookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

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

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

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

SCHOOLS

•S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912

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

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

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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TUESDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The Sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat.

7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH

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

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

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 VH Visitors 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

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA Active Retirement Club.

Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315

1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533

(2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139

3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre

1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist CH

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

7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com

(3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7

7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.

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

(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

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

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.

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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.

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