Maidstone February local Oracle

ISSUE 131

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MAIDSTONE

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2020

News the local

Dear Readers

Well another year has flown by and it’s our 16th birthday!

How that happened, we really aren’t sure but we certainly wouldn’t still be here without our loyal advertisers, readers and distributors who walk the streets every month. Thank you to you all.

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the March editions are: • Malling 15th February • Maidstone 20th February • Tonbridge 20th February

We welcome new advertisers this month and old advertiser back to us after a short break. the local Oracle has transformed so many local businesses in the past 16 years and we are proud of what it has become and look forward to the next 16 years....actually we will be past retirement age then so who knows!!

If you have a local business and would like to be included, please do get in touch. We are local, friendly and flexible making us the perfect solution for your business.

All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

Anna & Jane

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

ENTERPRISE K Sports Cobdown Station Rd, Ditton Aylesford ME20

Garage Estate/Letting Agent Carpet/Flooring Company Cleaner Gardener/Landscaper Sign Writer Florist Solicitor Call Bella on 07710 209282 to book your space!

the complete printing service 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com St Michaels Close Forstal Road, Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU

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HOME & GARDEN

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

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: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 MAIDSTONE

A. P. S. PLUMBING PLUMBING

All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.

01622 430290 or 07581 154499

GAS

New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.

BLOCKED DRAINS

Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.

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All major credit/debit cards taken.

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HOME & GARDEN

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 NO MESS NO FUSS

BRAMKO LTD

PLEASE CALL Mark Killick 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

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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)

50 DISC % OUN T

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

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HOME & GARDEN

All aspects of carpentry Specialising in Kitchens Bespoke woodwork Refurbishments Restoration Bathrooms Building projects

07884 421650

maddoxcarpentry.co.uk

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill

Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

Weekend cover and occasional overnight cover required.

For more information contact: Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk

Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

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PERSONAL & LEISURE WILLS

LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

PROBATE

Fully Registered Lasting Powers of Attorney from £125 each (plus Court fee).

• Ethical, friendly, family company based in Maidstone.

• Over 10 years’ experience.

• Fully regulated and insured.

• Appointments in your own home or office included in your fixed fee.

• Weekend and evening appointments available.

• Fair, fixed fees agreed in advance (currently no VAT!).

Contact us today to find out more: Telephone: 01622 239766 Mobile: 07825 575826 Email: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Let us put your mind at rest, with no added fuss.

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Leaflet Print & Distribution CBT Therapy ConsuFreltaetion Hypnotherapy Insomnia Sleep Clinic Counselling Dementia Support & Therapy Dementia Needs & Care Assessments Depression & Anxiety Fears & Phobias

Term Short fective Ef Fast &

01732 387 384

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.

01732 525805/6

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has advertised, read and delivered the local Oracle; we couldn’t have done it without you!

When we started the local Oracle we really didn’t know how long it would last. It was actually the same year that Facebook was launched and over time that has affected all forms of advertising. Online advertising has taken many forms and every month it seems a new publication is launched by those who think it’s easy but still we have advertisers who have been with us for 14, 15 and 16 years! There are many more who have been with us for over 10 years so we have to assume the local Oracle works for them all.

A special thank you to the following: 16 years Christopher Marshall - Artist - 01474 813434 Oven Angels - Oven Cleaning - 01892 514552 The Aerial Man - Aerials - 01732 883542 14 years All Clean Windows - - Window Cleaning - 01622 745179 DG Solutions - Double Glazing Solutions - 01732 842691 Extra Hands - Ironing Services - 01732 872159 Goodfellows Removals - Removals - 01732 841841 Haffenden Skip Hire - Skip Hire - 01732 871858 Howard Caine - Double Glazing Solutions - 01732 321050 LT Electrical - Electrician - 07971 552663 We have had advertisers who have left us for a short period of time (maybe to advertise elsewhere) and returned. Sometimes the grass is greener!!

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What can we do for you?

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

15k

Every 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 .

Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

Malling EDITION

16.5k

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

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 ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

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

Anna & Jane

Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p14 Accountants − TaxAssist Accountants p4 Aerials − The Aerial Man p5 Air Ambulance p3 Artist - Christopher Marshall p10 Bathroom Installations - Bathrooms Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Blinds - Penumbria Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p9 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman Business Networking - BNI Enterprise p4 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Autospray p10 Car Service & Repair - Stevensons Carer Carer/PA p10 Carpentry - Maddox Carpentry p9* - RED Carpentry Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p8 Charity Run - Heart Of Kent Hospice p10 Computer Support - KES* Conservatories - Howard Caine p7 Decorators - Gawaine Sutton - Wayne Burvill Dentist − Identics Dental Surgery p11

Double Glazing - Eden Windows p24* Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p9 Driveways/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p6 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p5 - DAR Electrical Services - Gravesham Electrical Ltd - LT Security & Electrical Services Fencing - Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation - Tate Fencing p9 Garage Doors − Garage Door Associates - Garolla Roller Shutter Doors p6 Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p5 - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p6 Ironing Service - Extra Hands* Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Mental Health - Neuro Precision p13 Offices To Rent - Aylesford Business Centre p4 Oven Cleaners − Oven Angels Plumbers - APS Plumbing p5 - DL Plumbing Printers - Scarbutts Printers p4 Removals & Storage − Goodfellows Removals & Storage Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Save Money - Utility Warehouse* Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Skincare - Tropic

Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p10 Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p8 - Qualitree Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p12 - Isla Law p11 Windows - DG Solutions Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows

USEFUL NUMBERS P22 EVENTS P23

* New Adverts

Cut off date for March 2020 is 20th February 2019

ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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AIR AMBULANCE

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Air Ambulance

Nightingale Bathrooms

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

Kent Surrey Sussex Book a free talk about our life-saving work.

Get in touch now to book.

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

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ACCOUNTANTS

ARTIST

BLINDS

TaxAssist Accountants

Christopher Marshall

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Free initial discussion.

Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service at our Larkfield Shop

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

a: 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

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a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films.

(See Colour Advert On Page 9)

AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

Paul Tann Ltd

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installation Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens.

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

t: 01732 871254 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.

t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

the local Oracle advertises local businesses, we are based in local offices in Kings Hill, we live in Malling, we use local printers and use local people for distribution.....

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B-C BUILDING SERVICES

C CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

R Blackman General Maintenance

t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

(See Colour Ad On Page 8)

CARER

CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill

ENTERPRISE

(Formerly Kings Hill) K Sports Cobdown, Station Rd, Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6AU We meet every Thursday morning.

Call Bella to book your place!

07710 209282 (See Colour Ad On Page 4)

Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

For more information contact:

Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 10)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPENTRY

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Maddox Carpentry

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh

t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com

BUSINESS NETWORKING

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m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk All aspects of carpentry Specialising in Kitchens Bespoke woodwork Refurbishments Restoration Bathrooms Building projects (See Colour Ad On Page 9)

CHARITY RUN

MAIDSTONE ROAD RUN 2020 Sunday 8th March Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run www.hokh.org/events (See Colour Ad On Page 10) 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.

Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CARPENTRY

CONSERVATORIES

Autospray Solutions

RED Carpentry

Howard Caine Conservatories

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon

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t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Identics Dental Surgery

SOS Window Works

a: 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent t: 01622 669345 e: info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk Local dental practice now open.

Affordable monthly payment plans.

Relaxed comfortable environment.

Call or pop in for more information (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING

Gawaine Sutton

Eden Windows

t: 01622 863579 m: 07979 757662 25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & Guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service.

Call for a Free Estimate.

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 16,500 homes and businesses from Wateringbury through Larkfield, Leybourne and over to Snodland & Holborough.

Not just Kings Hill & West Malling.

DECORATORS

Wayne Burvill

t: 01732 847335 m: 07989 370722 e: wayneburvill@hotmail.com fb: wayneburvill1972 All aspects of painting & decorating undertaken as well as general DIY and property maintenance.

Professional, tidy and insured.

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a: The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696

e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com

www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk

Double glazing repairs & maintenance, misted units, broken glass, broken hinges and handles, lockouts, emergency entry, door adjustment, child restrictors, patio door rollers, cat flaps, letter boxes and Velux windows.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Gibraltar Farm, Ham Lane, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3JJ t: 01622 805880 www.edenwindows.co.uk Windows and doors Bifolds - Bifolding Doors Conservatories Orangeries Solid Roofs Porches Finance available.

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

Bramko Ltd

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

Free estimate & demonstration.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 6)

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

ASD Electrical Services

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks.

Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

t: 01622 528190 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com No job too small Maintenance and installation Domestic and commercial Repairs and fittings Free quotations No call out fee Family run business.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5) ELECTRICIANS

DAR Electrical Services

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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ELECTRICIANS

GARAGE DOORS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Gravesham Electrical Ltd

Garage Door Associates

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Fully qualified NVQ Level 3 Electrictian.

Up to date with the latest (2018) regulations.

Qualified tester/inspector (C&G2391), Part P certified with NICEIC. Over 15 years experience.

All work guaranteed & insured.

Free quotes. No call out fees.

Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares. Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards

Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

ELECTRICIANS

GARAGE DOORS

L.T Security & Electrical Services

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

m: 07828 199986 c: Spencer e: graveshamelectrical@hotmail.com www.graveshamelectrical.co.uk

m: 07971 552 663 c: Lee Terry e: leeterry4@googlemail.com f/b: @LTSecurity-Electrical-Services

Over 35 qualified years in Sec/Elect work in domestic/commercial premises.

All existing Alarm Systems Serviced or Upgraded. Any small Electrical work undertaken, No Call Out charge.

LED Lighting installed (O/S Lights & D/Lights).

Very quick response with a friendly approach. Experienced working for the elderly. Over 17 yrs working locally.

FENCING

Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation

t: 01732 874487 f: 01732 522359 Mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: Darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected.

ELECTRIC GATES & ROLLER SHUTTERS Gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes.

Over 18 yrs experience.

Visit our new website.

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk

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

(See Colour ad On Page 6)

t: 01622 410 425 m: 07537 149 128

Thermally insulated electric garage doors!

Great for space saving, kerb appeal and easy to use.

Made to measure Limited offer; call us today!

Phone lines open 7 days a week.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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GARDEN LANDSCAPING

IRONING SERVICES

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry

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. major credit/debit cards taken.

a: The Colonnade 10 West Street West Malling ME19 6QX t: 01732 872159 m: 07956 864860 www.extrahandsironing.co.uk Central West Malling Drop Shop Open 8-4 Monday-Fridays Clear pricing Fully insured Free collection & delivery service

FENCING

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

LOCKSMITH

Tate Fencing

Blaize Services Ltd

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com Plumbing, heating and bathrooms.

Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

All major credit/debit cards accepted.

For an immediate response call James.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

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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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MENTAL HEALTH

PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Neuro Precision

APS Plumbing

D. P. Roofing

t: 01732 387 384 e: neuroprecision@gmail.com www.neuroprecision.co.uk CBT Therapy Hypnotherapy Insomnia Sleep Clinic Couselling Dementia Support & Therapy Short Term Fast & Effective Free Consultation.

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

t: 01622 320284

Leaking taps, toilets, radiators.

Blocked sinks and drains.

Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements.

Central heating repairs and servicing.

All aspects of plumbing and heating work.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

t: 01622 808103 m: 07517 106711 All types of roofing renewed and repaired, chimneys, fascias, guttering etc.

All work guaranteed.

Free quotes.

All areas covered.

Trading Standard Approved.

OFFICES TO RENT

PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Aylesford Business Centre

DL Plumbing

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Affordable offices available.

24 hour secure access.

Plenty of additional storage space available for stock.

Fully furnished if require.

Ideal for small businesses.

Dripping taps fixed New taps fitted Leaks fixed Emersion Heater elements replaced New radiators fitted Overflowing loft tanks fixed Dripping toilet overflow fixed 10% Discount on labour costs for Senior Citizens.

t: 01622 715 730

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

OVEN CLEANERS

t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141

PRINTERS

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

Oven Angels

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products.

Now in their 20th year.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.

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Useful Numbers ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

AGE UK Maidstone

01622 753618 7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW

COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522 DOCTORS Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880 Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980 The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213 HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 01622 675556 LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131

LOCAL HALLS Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473 Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288 Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749 Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE. stnicholas1@outlook. com 01622 299715 MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735 PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203 POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton John Newton 07813 712081 RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751

SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS 01622 674444 SCHOOLS Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350 Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192 Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341 Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107 Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446 St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811 St Peter’s Church of England Primary School AND St Peter’s School Nursery Ltd 01622 717335 Mount Pleasant, Aylesford Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621 Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084 Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008 St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995

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Events MONDAYS

7.30-9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club Tonbridge Rd, Meth. Church 01622 761757

SATURDAYS

9.45am Music & movement, babies & toddlers, Beechwood Hall, Barming. 07901 712510

7.30-9.30pm Meditation and spiritual development group. Pam 07891185983

10 - 12 Brassey Centre, Aylesford and Ditton Green 12 - 2pm. www.communigrow.org

10am-11.15am, Over 60’s Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

(3rd) 7.30pm Allington Castle W.I. at Small Hall, St Nicholas Church, Popular Grove.

Diane 01622 721170.

10am-12noon Market at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Tea/Coffee. Contact 01622 717598

12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

2.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield 1 VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level. pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, 2 New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 1.30-2.30pm Medau Classes at Wateringbury VH, ME18 5NU. 1st Class foc £5. 01622 749002 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – Sally Payne 01622 720156 (May–Sep) 3-5pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650 6-7pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724 6.30-8pm Intermediate Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 8pm-9.15pm Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (1st, ex Bank hols) 7 for 7.30pm Barming WI, Village Hall, Heath Road. Mrs. Fiona Plant fplant@mail.com 7-8pm Kick Ass Aerobics £6 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 (1st) 8pm R.N.L.I. meet at Sea Cadets Hall, College Rd, Maidstone. 01622 725435.

(4th) 7.30pm Aylesford & Eccles WI in the Brassey Rooms, Station Rd, Aylesford.

(2nd) 11am-3pm Maidstone Embroiderers’ Guild at Aylesford C.H Catherine 07838 161403

8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at Brookfield Junior School, Joan on 01634 256891.

SUNDAYS

THURSDAYS

10am-12noon, every 2nd and 4th, Zen meditation group, Maidstone ME16, contact Barbara 01622 670587

7.30am Maidstone Dawn Patrol Rotary Club - at Leah’s Bistro, High St. Pat Jeffery Secretary on 07821 784605 for info.

9.45 and 10.45am Musical Playtime, Grove Green Community Centre. 07901 712510 10.15-12pm Buddha Buddies Baby & Tots Yoga, Adventure Kidz, Aylesford 07801948969 10am-11.15am, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

11.20am-12.20pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Wayne Sprigmore on 01622 710734.

(May–Sep) 5-7pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650.

5.15-6.45pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724 6.15-7.15pm Weight Watchers, St Andrews Church Hall, Barming - Judith 01622 683382

TUESDAYS (Term time) 9:30-11:30am Aylesford Parent and Toddler Group, Brassey Centre, Aylesford 1.15-2pm Mayhem music for 0-1yrs Aylesford Community Centre. 07815 775504 (2nd & 4th) 2-4pm. Friendship afternoon.

Brassey Cent. Aylesford. Janet 01622 710083 6-7pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. Info on 07812 096724 6.30pm-7.45pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 7.45pm-9.15pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576

WEDNESDAYS 10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Maidstone YMCA. 07815 775504 11.30-1.30pm Meditation and spiritual development. Aylesford. Pam 07891 185983 (2nd) 1.30-4pm Retired/Semi-Retired meet at Ditton Community Centre. 01732 844195 6.15-7.45pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. 07812 096724

(3rd) 7pm Wateringbury Flower Club, Nettlestead VH, ME18 5ER. 01732 873021 7-9pm Ditton Scouts (10-14 years old) at Ditton Scout HQ. Leader 07812 096724 7-8pm Beginners Pilates £8 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 (1st not May/Jan) Allington Garden Club at St Nicholas CH, Popular Grove. 01622 757319 8-9pm Free Dance exercise class at St Andrews Church Hall, Tonbridge Rd. Barming.

Andrea or Trevor on 01795 843331.

FRIDAYS 10am St Nicholas Church Hall, Allington musical fun for babies/toddlers 07901 712510 10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Aylesford CC. 07815 775504 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – Sally Payne 01622 720156 1.15-2.15pm Medau exercise class at St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Rd, Joan 01634 256891.

(1st) 4.15-6.15pm St Peter & St Paul’s Aylesford host a Messy Church in the Brassey Centre. All the family welcome. 07462 682980

...ALSO THIS MONTH Every Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm The Cafe, Blackthorn Trust, St Andrew’s Road, Barming, ME16 9AN is open for coffees and lunches.

Saturday 22 February 9.30am-3.30pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling VH, ME19 6DD. Call 01474 325507 for info.

Admission Free, Refreshments available.

Thursday 27 February 10am T&M Walks - 7 miles/11.3 km - Leisurely Starts at 10:00: Walkers visiting The Tickled Trout for breakfast before the walk or drinks/lunch afterwards can park in the pub car park. Otherwise there is roadside parking opposite the pub. (ME15 0PE, TQ712526) Contact: Nicola, 07709334871 Sat 7th March 2020 St Peter & St Paul's Craft Fair 11am-3.30pm For further information/ application form please contact Aline at a.ongley@tiscali.co.uk or 07771 636872.

Please note places will only be confirmed upon receipt of completed application and payment of £10 per table.

Saturday 7 March at 7.30pm RNLI Barn Dance on Saturday in Fant Community Hall, Fant Lane, Barming, Maidstone. Dancing to the music of John and Karen Sweeney. Ticket price £10 includes Ploughmans supper, bring your own drinks and nibbles. To book tickets please contact John Ashbolt - 01622 725435 or Alan Cocks 01622 761004.

Sunday 8 March HOKH Maidstone Road Run 2020. See full details on Page 11.

Saturday 21 March 2.30pm - 4.30pm Maidstone Mencap Jumble & Nearly New Sale at Cobtree Hall ME15 8EB. Good quality second-hand and nearly new clothing, books, DVDs, bric-a-brac, toys and much more.

Donations welcomed. Email: fundraising@ maidstonemencap.org.

Please submit your information for the March edition by 20th February 2020 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk