Tonbridge December local Oracle

ISSUE 202

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

DEC

2021

News

the local

Dear Readers What a year we have all had! This time last year we were all in lockdown and Christmas was cancelled for many.

Whilst many people’s lives have changed, it looks like Christmas may be a little more like the ones we are used to surrounded by loved ones.

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the January 2022 editions are: • Maidstone 13th December • Malling 13th December • Tonbridge 13th December thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

We have some exciting events and new advertisers in this December edition so please do have a browse through and start planning some family time aswell as maybe singing for Hospice in the Weald to help people through heartbreaking times.

We want to thank you, the reader, our supportive advertisers who bring the best of the best services, Scarbutt Printers who print and distribute our many boxes and our amazing distributers who walk the streets every month for us.

We wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year with not too many beers or mince pies!

We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/ thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle.

All the best

Anna & Jane

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

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p10 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p15 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p18 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p19 British Legion Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - R Blackman - YRS Refurbishments Building Supplies - Howdens p18 Care Home - Tonbridge House p21 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p16 Charity Volunteers - Paddock Wood Lions p20 Christmas Events - Castlemas p24* - Carols at Christmas p3* - Tonbridge Philomel Singers p20* Clock Repairs - The Ticking Shed Coffee Morning - TU3A Community Help - West Kent Mind Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17

Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - R D Salisbury p18 - Spicelin Property Services Disabled Social Club Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Energy Savings - Utility Warehouse p19 Event - Tonbridge Triathlon p20 Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Garage Doors - Garolla p16 Garden Landscape - Coes Landscapes & Cota Construction - Marshalls Landscapes p18 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p16 Gutter Cleaning - Bramko p15 Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Health & Fitness - Leisure Centre Gym Membership Housing - Rapport p19 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p13 Loft Ladders & Hatches Loft Ladders

Plumbers - All Aspects Plumbing p15 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Scarbutts p12 - Zone p13 Solicitors - Laker Legal p12 Take Away - Dalchini Tonbridge - East Peckham Kebab & Pizza Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgens Ltd p15 - H & E Tree Services Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p14 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENTS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off dates: Maidstone: 13th December (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 13th December (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 13th December (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the January 2022 edition.

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BUILDING SERVICES

Nightingale Bathrooms

R Blackman General Maintenance

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

A-B ACCOUNTANTS

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) BRITISH LEGION

J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis ICPA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

BUILDING SERVICES

General property maintenance, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Tiling, Bathrooms and Kitchens.

www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/

The Accountancy Practice

Broadband/Phone Sockets

m: 07845 705900 Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring - Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

The Aerial Man

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

m: 07956 430 243 e: yrsrefurbishments@gmail.com

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

AERIALS

t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com

YRS Refurbishments

ACCOUNTANTS

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

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AIR AMBULANCE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk

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Howdens

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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Tonbridge House

a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591 (See Colour Ad On Page 21) CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

C COFFEE MORNING

TU3A COFFEE MORNING at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge from 10:30 on the third Friday of every month (except December).

Come and have a natter or find out more about us.

For further information go to https://tonbridgeu3a.com

Paddock Wood & District Lions

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

CHARITY VOLUNTEERS

t: 0345 833 9564 e: enquiries@paddockwoodlions.co.uk

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Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle

Friday 10th - Sunday 19th December www.castlemas.com (See Colour Ad On Back Page) CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Carols at Christmas

Thursday 16 December www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) CHRISTMAS EVENTS

The Tonbridge Philomel Singers Methodist Church, Higham Lane, Tonbridge.

Saturday 11 December (See Colour Ad On Page 20) CLOCK REPAIRS

The Ticking Shed

m: 07910 557713 e: paulfrench759@btinternet.com Clock Repairs and Servicing.

Call or email Paul for quote and collection.

COMMUNITY HELP

DECORATORS

westkentmind.org.uk/connect-minds

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

West Kent Mind

Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s.

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

Go to our website for more details or to sign up.

t: 01732 355623 m: 07939 274437 e: grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

Following Government Guidelines

DECORATORS

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

All editions online now

Mark Howland

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

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DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ENERGY SAVINGS

R D Salisbury

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Utility Warehouse

t: 01732 926262 m: 07957 277363 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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13th Dec DECORATORS

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk 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

Spicelin Property Services t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patio slabs from £45, Block paving from £75.

Free estimate & advice.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

(See Colour Ad On Page 19) EVENT

The Tonbridge Triathlon

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May www.tonbridgetriathlon.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20) FOOD PARCELS

F.E.A.S.T. FRESH

07754 088 833 www.feast.org.uk Run for families and individuals on a low income Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are unable to, £2 is ideal. Booking is required. One slot per week per household allowed.

Please cancel if unable to attend.

Tonbridge Methodist Church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30.

St Eanswyth’s larder is open Saturdays 10.30 to 12.30

ELECTRICIANS

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ t: 01732 362407 Tuesday club m: 07599 851852 Thurs­day club The clubs provide an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games, interesting talks, musical entertainment and the occasional outings. Give us a call.

t: 01892 23 44 55 c: Neil

All editions online now ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

Contact Matt Butler 01732 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

thelocaloracle.co.uk GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors t: 01732 430 274 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

DAR Electrical Services

Coe’s Landscapes & Cota Construction

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval.

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

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t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com 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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TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Marshalls Landscape Contractors t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

H HANDYMAN

HOUSING

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Rapport Housing & Care

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs.

No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

HANDYMAN

Garden Maintenance

DME Property Services

t: Freephone 0800 511 8081 c: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

H-P

m: 07469 202653 e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com inst: DME Property We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance.

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HEALTH & FITNESS

Leisure Centre Gym Membership

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15) HALLS FOR HIRE

Hadlow Village Hall

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

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the local Oracle

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13) LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk .

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

a: Medway View Court, Wateringbury m: 07534 973360 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk c: Membership Advisors www.tmactive.co.uk

We offer a range of great Memberships to help you get fit and active your way. All-inclusive option includes gym, group exercise, live streaming and pools.

Follow us on Facebook.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

P-W PLUMBERS

All Aspects Plumbing

t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 15) PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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Summers Domestic Plumbers t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

TAKE-AWAY

Dalchini Tonbridge

PRINTERS

ZONE

t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Scarbutts Printers (See Colour Ad On Page 12)

TREE SURGERY

TO ADVERTSE

PRINTERS

t: 01732 870066

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a: 10 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, TN10 4AE m: 07904 457385 c: Habib e: contact@dalchinitonbridge.uk www.dalchinitonbridge.uk Rated 5 Star for Food & Hygiene by TMBC. Awarded Best Chef of 2019.

India food cooked fresh to order.

Delivery service.

TREE SURGERY

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.

SOLICITORS

TAKE-AWAY

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Laker Legal Solicitors

East Peckham Kebab & Pizza

Humphrey & Scace

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

CUT OFF DATE

13th Dec MERRY CHRISTMAS

a: 9 Old Road, East Peckham TN12 5AS t: 01622 871918 www.eastpeckhamgrill.co.uk

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

Free Home Delivery Freshly cooked kebab & pizzas every day.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00

WINDOWS

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Acer Tree Services

Keith Bunyon

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Remedial Works and Upgrades.

GGF Member. FENSA registered.

WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

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Acorn Glacier

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

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Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

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

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .

Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online.

You can have a page on our website for just £10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

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

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Malling EDITION

16.5k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Brochures • Magazines Stationery • Leaflets Litho & Digital Printing 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com

St Michaels Close, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU 12

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Exquisite Printing Using classic printing techniques along with traditional methods of finishing, we craft beautiful & memorable pieces of print that will make your Personal Stationery, Invites, Order of Services or Wedding Stationery stand out from the crowd

Call Jamie@zone on 01892 834001 to discuss your requirements

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

£295+vat

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

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

TREE SURGEONS LTD

HOME & GARDEN

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

ASPECTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

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

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

• On board camera for precision cleaning.

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

• Gutter repairs.

Free camera inspection & estimate.

GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50

BRAMKO LTD

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

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HOME & GARDEN

HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76

£ 31 £ 38 £ 38

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 104 £ 166

£ 52 £ 83

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 94 £ 62

£ 47 £ 31

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

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

Only £895 for a fully fitted electric door.

APPROVED

Gotta get a Garolla.

Garolla garage doors are strong and solidly built. They’re made to measure in our own UK factories.

The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically taking up only 8 inches inside your garage.

Our expert installers will fit your new door and take away the old one so there’s no mess.

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely Free.

GOTTA GET A GAROLLA NOW ONLY

£895

CALL US TODAY ON 01732 430 274

WAS £1,354 INC VAT

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR:

MOBILE 07537 149 128

FREE EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING TWO REMOTE CONTROLS ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR

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Offer valid for openings up to 2.6m wide & inc: 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

www.garolla.co.uk

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TRADE ONLY

FREE kitchen design service

DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

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

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances

R D Salisbury

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Professional Painter & Decorator with over 20 years experience plus both City & Guilds and CSCS accreditation.

All my work is finished to a high standard so call me for a free no obligation estimate.

Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/

Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

01732 926262 07957 277363

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PADDOCK WOOD & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB

We are your local charitable organisation which has been serving the community for over 38 years. Our membership of men and women of all ages and walks of life, come together to support the community through our fundraising efforts, and socialise too!

We cover Brenchley, Collier Street, East Peckham, Five Oak Green, Goudhurst, Horsmonden, Lamberhurst, Marden, Matfield, Paddock Wood, Staplehurst & Yalding and our members live throughout the district.

Every year we run a variety of fundraising events including the East Peckham 10k Fun Run and in December, Santa’s sleigh tours the streets of the villages. During the Summer, we hold our big Carnival Weekend. All of this is to raise money for local, worthwhile causes and we donate to individuals, families, clubs, societies and charities which gives us the flexibility to respond to emerging need.

We always welcome new faces so if you are interested in volunteering, or can think of something or someone where help from our Lions Club could be needed, call 0345 833 9564 or email enquiries@paddockwoodlions.co.uk.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907 Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Hobbs Pharmacy, 1 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

Mental Health First Aid Training & Short Awareness Workshops January – March 2022 Making Mental Health Matter StartsTuesday 11 January Adult Mental Health First Aid - Special offer, £150 per person (MHFA England RRP £300) Thursday 25 January, 10-11.30am Understanding Stress & Anxiety, £40 per person Wednesday 2 February, 12-1.30pm Understanding Depression, £40 per person Starts Tuesday 15 March Adult Mental Health First Aid - Special offer, £150 per person (MHFA England RRP £300)

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Events MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market at St Giles’ Church next to the Chaser.

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 07599 851852

TUESDAYS

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 01732 362407 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 833232

WEDNESDAYS 2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at St John’s Centre, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HT Call 01732 360265

SUNDAYS (2nd) 9.30am - 1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers Market. Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, TN9 1RG

(3rd) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge meet at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. 01732 353843 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours

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FRIDAYS 9.15 - 10.30am Network B2B for local businesses via zoom. Call Anna on 07939 248983 for info or to book a space.

13th December to be included in January 2022

(3rd) 10.30am TU3A Coffee Morning at the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge (except December)

whether they are in person or via zoom.

SATURDAYS

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

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...ALSO THIS MONTH Thursday 9 December 7.30pm Christmas pudding and fizz workshop at the Angel Centre.

Friday 10-19 December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle (See Back Page) Saturday 11 December 7.30pm The Tonbridge Philomel Singers present What a Wonderful Life (See Page 20) Saturday 11 December 7.30pm Kemsing Singers A Carol for Christmas, St Edith Hall, Kemsing. Tickets £10. 01959 523752 kemsingsingers.com in aid of slideaway.org a charity supporting bereaved children.

Saturday 16 December 6pm for 6.30pm Carols at Christmas for Hospice in the Weald. (See Page 3) Saturday 29 January 9.30pm-3pm Postcard Fair at St George’s Church Hall, Gravesend, DA11 0TB. Free admission.

Refreshments available.

Saturday 12 February 9.30am-3pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling VH, ME19 6DD. Free admission and car park.

Refreshments available.

Bank Holiday Monday 2 May Tonbridge Triathlon (See Page 20) Sleigh dates for Paddock Wood & District Lions Club Monday 6th December - Thursday 9th December - Staplehurst Friday 10th December - Sunday 12th December - Paddock Wood Monday 13th December - Wednesday 15th December - Marden Friday 17th December - Paddock Wood Saturday 18th December - East Peckham

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