ISSUE 237
DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BY HAND TO 19,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES AND ONLINE WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
MALLING
DEC
2023
News the local
Dear Readers
Well December and Christmas is now here but where did 2023 go? The months seem to fly by faster as the list of things to do gets longer! Or is that just us?
Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
Cut off date for the January 2023 edition is Wednesday 13th December.
As we approach 2024, we would like to thank you, our readers, for reading and using the services of our advertisers. We thank our advertisers who have supported us through thick and thin....some of them nearly the full 20 years! Scarbutts, our printers, have done a great job every month in bringing the publication to life. Lastly, but certainly not least, our distributors, who walk the streets in rain, shine and sometimes snow; they are true superstars who we couldn’t do without. We wish you all a safe happy Christmas and New Year. If you have a list of jobs around the house or garden then we have some more great advertisers to help you as well as lots of entertainment for you and your family over Christmas. As always, a digital copy can be found on our website and social media pages so if you lose your copy of wish to share it with someone else then please just click on our website - www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We also share additional information on our social media pages which can be found on the following links ...facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle.
We look forward to hearing your feedback.
Delivery 1st week of January 2024
C thelocaloracle x thelocaloracle thelocaloracle
Anna & Jane Proud to Partner with Kings Hill Football Club
Proud members
To see the online version of the local Oracle and advertisers go to......
thelocaloracle.co.uk 02
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
FEATURE PAGE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
03
Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p26 Accountants - Friend & Grant p14 - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p16 - The Accountancy Practice Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p19 Bathroom Showroom - Allbits Plumbing p3 Beauty - Essence of Beauty* Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p20 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Hudson CBS* - M C Construction p19 - Optimise Property Solutions p20* - Paul Tann - R Blackman General Maintenance - The Small Works Building Company Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p21 Carers - Carers Required Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p18 Cats Protection - Bredhurst Kent Adoption Centre Charity - RBLI p26 Chiropody & Podiatry - Sirita Sen Podiatry p22 Cleaning Services - Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning - Gleaming Cleaning Community Centre - Meopham Leisure Centre p27 Community Sports Centre - Kings Hill Football Club Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p16 - KES UK Counselling - Garry Ebrey* Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Decorators - GJ Services - Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating - Mark Howland - Rathbone Decorating Services p20 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p20 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Education - West Malling CE Primary School p23 Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical Contractor - ASD Electrical Services p17 - New Wave Electrical - PDW Electrical Contractor Event - Christmas Events p27-29* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p20 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Leafmark Garden Design* - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p18 - Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Garden Services - MHL Garden Care p19* Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p17 - RWS & EA Ltd - Thermal Efficient Ltd p21* Gates - CPS * Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p17 Halls for Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p24 & 25 Healthcare/Personal - Have A PainFree Body Clinic p22* Health & Wellbeing - Beacon Mind, Body & Soul* Interior Design - Kate Hudson* Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Marketing - MetaPixels Ltd p1*
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17 - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p18 - Phoenix Plumbing & Heating* Printers - Scarbutts p14 Recruitment - Laurien Care Services p21 Repair Cafe - Repair Cafe Malling & District p22* Restaurant - Greedy Goose* Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sones Roofing Running Club - Larkfield Athletics Club Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p16 Taxi Service - CC Travel Theatre/Pantomime - Hazlitt Theatre p29 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p19 Upholstery - Interior Decor Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p15 USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31
* New Advertisers Cut off date for January 2024 is 13th December 2023 (Delivery - 1st week of month)
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED CALL 01732 795777
A
A-B
B
ACCOUNTANTS
BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS
The Accountancy Practice
Broadband/Phone Sockets
ACCOUNTANTS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BUILDING SERVICES
Friend & Grant
Bathroom Solutions
Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd
A-D a: Suite 28, 80 Churchill Square Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YU t: 01732 442930 (See Colour Ad On Page 14)
In our 20th year!
a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll
m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work. All types of floors fitted. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
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.
m: 07974 572 891 e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk www.fscs-construction.co.uk All jobs considered. Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small. Based in Addington near West Mallling. Polite friendly team, fully insured. CIOB and RICS registered.
ACCOUNTANTS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BUILDING SERVICES
Malling Accountancy Limited
Nightingale Bathrooms
Hudson Carpentry & Building Services
t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
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.
BATHROOM SHOWROOM
(See Colour Ad On Page 3)
t: 01622 816818 m: 07838 156170 c: Neil Hudson e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/hudsoncbs All aspects of Carpentry and Building including extensions, conversions, kitchens, bathrooms and more! Full Project Management Service from design to completion. 30 years experience. Insured, local and reliable.
ACCOUNTANTS
BEAUTY
BUILDING SERVICES
TaxAssist Accountants
Essence of Beauty
M C Construction
t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)
TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
Allbits Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating t: 01634 712816 www.allbitsplumbing.co.uk
t: 01634 920868 m: 07783 203787 e: treatments@essenceofbeautysalon.co.uk www.essenceofbeautysalon.co.uk
t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)
BLINDS
BUILDING SERVICES
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
Optimise Property Solutions
t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
t: 01732 667697 e: info@optimise-build.co.uk www.optimise-build.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
05
B-C
C
C
BUILDING SERVICES
CARERS REQUIRED
CATS PROTECTION
Paul Tann Ltd
Carers Required
Bredhurst Kent Adoption Centre
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.
BUILDING SERVICES
R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com
a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830 Carers required for two young adults who are wheelchair bound, non-verbal and are fully dependant on others. Includes all personal care and feeding as well as providing sensory activities. Weekday, weekend and occasional night cover available. Based in Kings Hill.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
a: Matts Hill Rd, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7XA. t: 01634 232471 e: bredhurst@cats.org.uk www.cats.org.uk/bredhurst
Our centre consists of separate areas for admissions, rehoming and maternity. Every cat receives exceptional care and all are microchipped, vaccinated and neutered before rehoming. CHARITY
Royal British Legion Industries
t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk/give
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
Looking after our nation’s heroes in your local community for over 100 years. With your support, we can be here for 100 more. (See Colour Ad On Page 26)
BUILDING SERVICES
CARPENTRY
CHIROPODY & PODIATRY
The Small Works Building Company
Red Carpentry
Sirita Sen Podiatry HCPC registered
* No job too small! Replacing one sbrick or paving slab. * Specialist in brickwork, ragstone, * paving, pointing, extensions, * garages etc. * Fully insured. * Over 30 years experience.
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken. Over 30 years experience.
DISTRIBUTORS
m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com
t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon
CAR BODY REPAIRS
Autospray Solutions
t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)
thelocaloracle.co.uk 06
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
WANTED CLEANING SERVICES
CUT OFF DATE
13th DEC CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
View online now
m: 07875 078371 e: sirita.sen@gmail.com www.kingstreettherapyrooms.co.uk www.siritasenpodiatry.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)
Homefresh
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)
Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph Lisa 07984 412798 cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
C CLEANING SERVICES
GLEAMING CLEANING
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
C COMPUTER SUPPORT
C-D COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Home Computer Help
t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com Don’t Just Cope......Live! Talking can make a difference
Call Terri: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921
Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service. Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation. Internet & email troubleshooting. Training & advice. Fixed prices - no hourly rates.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
COMPUTER SUPPORT
DECORATORS
Meopham Leisure Centre
Keeping IT Simple
G J Services
t: 01474 814199
(See Colour Ad On Page 27)
m: 07375 416176 e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
In our 20th year! COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
Kings Hill Football Club.
a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults. We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN. Kings Hill FC are proud to be celebrating our 20 year anniversary in 2023. COMPUTER SUPPORT
CUT OFF DATE
13th DEC COMPUTER SUPPORT
01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website. The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX
COUNSELLING
AA Computer Services
t: 01732 247003 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! DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028 70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk
a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495 t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates
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)
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
07
D
D-E
DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
Mark Howland
SOS Window Works
a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting. Decorating and Repairs. Free Estimates
E ELECTRICIANS
t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
CUT OFF DATE
13th Dec DECORATORS
Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
View online now
thelocaloracle.co.uk
Domestic & Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken Landlord safety inspections EICR t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk
DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS
ELECTRICIANS
ASD Electrical Services
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.
t: 01634 624555 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
In our 20th year!
Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 17) ELECTRICIANS
DECORATORS
Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754 m: 07971 542609/07824 887677 e: m.roast@gmail.com Interior and Exterior Decoration Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp. Insurance & Commercial work. References on request.
Andy Payne Electrical Contractors
Mob: 07901 776382 Tel: 01622 817021 info@newwaveelectrical.co.uk www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk Fully Insured, No Job too Small FREE quotations Lighting / Power Consumer unit change Partial or full house re wire Fault Finding and Repairs Testing and Inspection Garden Lighting
E-O
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
EDUCATION
ELECTRICIANS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
West Malling CE Primary School & the McGinty Speech & Language SRP
PDW Electrical Contractor
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 08
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
t: 01732 842061 www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)
DISTRIBUTORS
WANTED
m: 07970 712158 c: Paul e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job? Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation. Free quotations at a reasonable price. Reliable service and tidy work. Local Electrician. Fully insured service.
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
E-G EVENTS
G
G
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN SERVICES
Coe’s Landscapes
MHL Garden Care
t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work. Free quotes. We cover all of Kent. Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting. Large and small turfing and levelling.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
All Seasons Garden Fencing
Leafmark Garden Design
RWS & EA Ltd
All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired. Close boarded. Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas. No job too small. Approved by 3 local Parish Councils. Free quotations.
Garden design and landscaping, patios and planting. From initial design to finished build, we create gardens for outdoor entertaining, leisure or play. Patios, walls, pergolas, tree planting, hedge planting, plant borders.
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
Thermal Efficient Ltd
CHRISTMAS EVENTS (See Pages 27-29)
t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk
a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777
m: 07958 168196 c: Phil Paton e: info@leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk fb: @leafmarkgardendesign www.leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk
t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)
View online now
t: 01732 822467 m: 07796 416607 e: mhlgardencare@yahoo.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)
Blaize Services Ltd
t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
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.
m: 07395 949252 c: Max www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)
CUT OFF DATE
13th Dec
thelocaloracle.co.uk
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GATES
A D Landscapes Ltd
Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
CPS Ltd
a: Ightham t: 01732 763114 m: 07790 036871 c: Antony Dartnell www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management. All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation. Free consultation and estimates. Portfolio & references available. Fully insured.
a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving. Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience.
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
t: 0800 083 2483 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.
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
09
G-H GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON
H-I
L
HANDYMAN
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION
Bramko Ltd
m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
the local Oracle
t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777
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
HALLS FOR HIRE
HEALTHCARE/HEARING
LOCKSMITH
Hadlow Village Hall
Hearing Matters Ltd
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24 & 25)
From production to distribution. We can help you reach new customers for your business. £35+vat per 1,000. Call to book your space.
a: King Street, West Malling m: 07739 386155 e: info@haveapainfreebody.com www.haveapainfreebody.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)
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.
HANDYMAN
HEALTH & WELLBEING
LOCKSMITH
Dave’s Property Maintenance
Beacon Mind Body & Soul
ASR Locksmiths
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.
HEALTHCARE/PERSONAL
Have a PainFree Body Clinic
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.
m: 07894 519738 www.beaconmbs.co.uk
HANDYMAN
INTERIOR DESIGN
DME Property Services
Kate Hudson - Interior Designer
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. 10
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
Elevate Your Mind Embark on a 12 month self-guided personal development book subscription aimed at helping you attain a higher level of balance and clarity in six key areas of your life.
m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk 24 Hour. No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry. All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded. UPVC windows and doors repaired.
LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES
t: 01622 816818 m: 07812 112989 e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk fb: katehudson-interiordesigner
LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES
View online now
thelocaloracle.co.uk
Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City & Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
M-O
P
MARKETING
PLASTERERS
MetaPixels Ltd
Plastering Solutions
a: Innovation Centre Maidstone, Gidds Pond Way, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5FY t: 01622 371188 e: info@metapixels.co.uk www.metapixels.co.uk
P-R PLUMBERS
c: David Bartholomew m: 07908 021913
e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com
Gas & plumbing breakdowns Boiler/cylinder services & installations Gas safety checks | Power flushing Underfloor & central heating Please see our website for all services.
(See Colour Ad On Front Page)
All aspects of plastering Coving Skirting Painting High quality finish Fully insured Free no obligation quotes Over 20 years experience
MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR
PLUMBERS
PRINTERS
Get It Repaired
Aspects Plumbing & Heating
B2B Digital Marketing Web Design Web Development
a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU t: 01732 525818 www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)
DISTRIBUTORS
www.phoenixphsolutions.co.uk office@phoenixphsolutions.co.uk 01622 585169
t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
CUT OFF DATE
13th Dec
WANTED
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
OVEN CLEANERS
PLUMBERS
RECRUITMENT
Oven Wizards
Hylton Plumbing Services
Lauriem Care Services
t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk
t: 01622 716 780
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
Maintenance plumbing Burst pipes Hot water cylinders Blocked drains Radiators Leaking taps New loft tanks
REPAIR CAFE
PLUMBERS
RESTAURANT
Repair Cafe Malling & District Saturday 20th January 10.30 - 1.30pm East Malling Village Hall
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk
P-W
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
View online now
thelocaloracle.co.uk
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
10 Liberty Square, Kings Hill
01732 605726
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
11
R-S
S-T
ROOFING
SOLICITORS
Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd
Diligent Law Solicitors
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)
T-W TREE SURGERY
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com
www.handetrees.co.uk
SOLICITORS
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
NPTC qualified and fully insured. All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.
ROOFING
TAXI SERVICE
TREE SURGERY
William Kent & Sons Roofing
CC Travel
M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping
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.
Laker Legal Solicitors t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk
t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)
m: 07703 803468 c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com Gatwick from £70 Heathrow from £100 Local to long distance Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.
In our 20th year!
RUNNING CLUB
UPHOLSTERY
Larkfield Athletics Club
Interior Decor
e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk
TUESDAYS 7.30pm - Options of 5K or 10K runs. WEDNESDAYS - Track training for strength & speed THURSDAYS - Coached swimming - Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling
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.
12
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
View online now
thelocaloracle.co.uk THEATRE
Hazlitt Theatre
t: 01622 758611 Peter Pan Panto 25th November - 31st December www.hazlitttheatre.com (See Colour Ad On Page 29)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
a: Decor House, Walnut Tree Farm Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent ME19 5LJ t: 01732 871042 e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk Furniture Recovered; Cushion refilling service. Handmade curtains, blinds of all types supplied and fitted. Est: over 30 years Highly recommended City and Guilds qualified.
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Humphrey & Scace
t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)
CUT OFF DATE
13th Dec
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
13
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Open for for business s, it is v e m o h s, video link telephone calls
GER
NY LON A F F O IT T U ON’T P
D
Arrange a Single Will today for only Save inc VAT £40
£190.00
Arrange Mirror Wills today for only Save inc VAT £70
£250.00
Ask us about:
• Lasting Power of Attorney • Protective Property Trusts • Vulnerable Persons Trusts • Young Persons Trusts ● Nil LifeRate Interest • Band Trusts Trusts • Probate • Equity Release To arrange an appointment call: 01732 252540
01622 320079 • 01892 800198 • 01474 770157
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk email us: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk
| Insurance Partnership DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
15
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
HOME & GARDEN
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.
• Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance. • Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.
• Annual gas safety inspections. • Vented and unvented domestic
hot water cylinders. Complete bathroom installations.
• General plumbing.
Contact us on 07581 154499 or 01622 430290 info@blaizeservicesltd.com DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
• 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 WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
17
HOME & GARDEN
HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 72 Through Room (12x18’) £ 86 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 86
£ 36 £ 43 £ 43
UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite
£ 114 £ 176
£ 57 £ 88
CURTAINS Full length Half length
£ 104 £ 72
£ 52 £ 36
No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)
50 DISC % OUN T
Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner
Freephone 0800 6894651 contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk kandbplumbing.co.uk K-B-Plumbing-and-Heating-Ltd
18
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured. City & Guilds. All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee. Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/
• 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
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
HOME & GARDEN
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds. Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable. Check out our Instagram page mc__construction
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
19
HOME & GARDEN
Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior. Special rates for pensioners. Wallpapering and coving. Free estimates. Friendly personal services.
20
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
HOME & GARDEN
PROOF Emergency repairs. Full bathroom installations. Boiler installations and upgrades. Boiler services and landlord certificates. Central heating controls. Central heating and radiator upgrades. Powerflushing General plumbing. No call out fee. Fully insured and gas safe registered.
● Excellent rates of pay ● Employee Assistance Programme ● Employee benefits
PERSONAL & LEISURE
Call 07395 949252 www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk
● 40p per mile ● Free DBS ● Flexible shifts
‘Care’ to join us? Apply on Indeed or give us a call on 01622 716 780 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
21
PERSONAL & LEISURE
Have a PainFree Body Clinic Are you suffering with BACK PAIN? A Back Pain specialist experienced in resolving long-term back pain, using; ** Revolutionary soft tissue therapy techniques ** A holistic approach to address the source of the Back Pain Is it time you had a PAINFREE body?
*No surgery *No medication *No injections
An effective and innovative way to manage; **ARTHRITIS **FIBROMYALGIA and associated Anxiety and Depression symptoms Bespoke treatment using combined therapies, based on individual needs ** Clinical Electrotherapy methods ** Pain therapy ** Specific soft tissue therapies ** Other therapies *No surgery *No medication *No injections
Call to book a consultation or to find out more 07739 386155 Email: info@haveapainfreebody.com
Now available at Sirita Sen Podiatry King Street Therapy Rooms, West Malling, Please call 07875 078371 for further information or to book for a consultation.
22
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
PERSONAL & LEISURE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
23
PERSONAL & LEISURE 24
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
PERSONAL & LEISURE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
25
PERSONAL & LEISURE
What can we do for you? With a printed distribution of 19,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers. Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website. We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 19,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target. This is our business and you will only speak to us!
26
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
Addington | Aylesford | Birling | Ditton East Malling | Halling | Holborough Kings Hill | Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth | Offham Ryarsh | Snodland | Wateringbury West Malling Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Jane - Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
thelocaloracle.co.uk
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
CHRISTMAS DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
27
CHRISTMAS 28
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
CHRISTMAS DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
29
Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498
• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722
SAMARITANS
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543
• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: Rebecca Simmons on 01732875963 and e-mail Mereworth.bookings@hotmail.com
• FREEPHONE 116 123
• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com
•B rookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955
• Ryarsh Church Hall Deb Pellen 01732 873102
•B rookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667
• Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and e mail ryarshbookings@gmail.com
•T he Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000
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
30
|
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
• The Brassy Centre Contact: 01622 719366 admin@aylesford-church.org.uk • The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546
SCHOOLS
•H olmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416 •L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008
• Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630
• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352
• 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
•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
PHARMACIES • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386
•M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047
• Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612
•O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355
• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203
•R yarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600
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
•S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 •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
RSPCA
TRAINS
• RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 1230751
• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
Events MONDAYS
TUESDAYS Cont.....
FRIDAYS
9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk
9.30am–12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002
10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall 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. 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 (1st) 2.30–4.30pm Memory Café, Spadework, Teston Rd, Offham, ME19 5NA 01732 870002 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 (3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE
TUESDAYS 9.30am – 12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN (P28) 2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767 7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk -15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh 7 Village Hall – All are welcome.
11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre
WEDNESDAYS (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info. 1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851 (3rd) 2.30pm – 4.30pm Time Together at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent. ME19 5NA. Meet new people in the café for a cuppa and a chat Tel. 01732 870002 8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement Association meets at Larkfield Village Hall. call Chris Baker on 01732 873705. 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. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com 9am – 12 noon Woodwork for Wellbeing, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002
SUNDAYS 10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, Kings Hill. (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.
(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.
Please submit regular or one off events by 13th December to be included in January 2024
(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Roy 01732 846050 (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. Contact Rachel 07816 644010 (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
info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 25th November - 31st December Peter Pan Panto at Hazlitt Theatre (See Page 29) Sunday 3rd December West Malling Christmas Festival Saturday 9th December 4pm Carols and lights switch on in Kings Hill (See Page 28) Saturday 16th December 9.30am-12.30pm HOKH Merry Little Christmas Party (See Page 28) Saturday 16th December 3pm Musical Memories Christmas Concert at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. Refreshments available. Brought to you by Tonbridge Dementia Friendly Community and Tonbridge Lions Club. Friday 22nd December 12.30pm Cinderella at Meopham Leisure Centre (See Page 27) Christmas Services in Kings Hill (See Page 28)
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
|
31
80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU