February 2025 local Oracle

ISSUE 251

DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BY HAND TO 20,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES AND ONLINE WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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News the local

Dear Readers Happy Valentine’s month to some, and Happy 21st Birthday to 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 March edition is Friday 14th February.

Delivery from Friday 28th February

Being cousins and the daughters of two sisters, we have been through a fair amount over the past 21 years together.

We moved into a lovely office in Churchill Square after 10 years of being in business and then out again when covid hit the world and never moved back. We’ve had some great business months and some bad ones too when we really weren’t sure we would stay in business but somehow, we pulled through.

We made a conscious decision in 2023 to consolidate our work and coverage to the Malling area and now cover 20,000 homes and businesses in Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Ditton, East Malling, Holborough, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Leybourne Chase, Leybourne Lakes, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Wateringbury and West Malling.

We deliver monthly and are still the number one choice for residents to find a local business. All our advertisers can also be found on our website. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk We’d like to thank you, our readers, advertisers, distributors and printers. We’ll be in our late 70’s if we make it another 21 years!

Talking of ages, we dedicate this edition to Jane’s amazing mum Mary Thomas who will be celebrating her 90th birthday this month!

Have a great February.

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Anna & Jane

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

With a printed distribution of 20,000 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 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.

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

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

3 Family run business 3 Established 21 years 3 Local advertisers 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 20,000 copies distributed monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising requirements.

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 795777/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

thelocaloracle.co.uk

“I’ve been with the local Oracle since the very first publication, and it’s always been a pleasure to deal with Jane and Anna.

Not sure I’ll be around for the next 21 years! The Local Oracle is the only publication I advertise in as it’s direct to potential customers and its delivered on time, every time.

All the very best Mark All Seasons fencing” 07847 717553

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p4 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p16 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p19 Bathroom Installations - AHM Installations p19 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p25 - Poseidon Bathrooms p25 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p18 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p26 Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p27* Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p20 Charity - HOKH p1 & 26 - Royal British Legion Industries p26 - Spadework Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning - MCJ Cleaning - Sapphire Cleaning Services Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p16 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p21 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - Interior Painting and Decorating - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p23 - Rathbone Decorating Services p25 - Richard’s Painting Services - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p25 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p20 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p20 - New Wave Electrical Estate Agents - Neil Johnson p17 Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - D&T Fencing & Decking Flooring - K2 Flooring p23 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p29 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p24 Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p22 - Goldcrest Gardening Services* - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p20 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p22 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services p24 - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Golf - Poult Wood Golf Club p5* Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p20 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p28 Kitchen Installations - IFit Kitchens p23 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p18 Life Coaching - Solar Coaching Ltd Live In Care - Eleanor Live-Well p3 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32

Osteopath - The Osteo Group p29 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Personal Trainer and Coach - Coaching By Katie Pet Services - Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p19 - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p22 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p18 Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe p29 Restaurant - Turmeric Square* Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p14 - Laker Legal Solicitors p16 - Markham Family Law p17 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p24 Venue Hire - Mereworth Village Hall p26 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p15

USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for March 2025 is 14th February 2025

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BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Aerial Man

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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(See Colour Ad On Page 19) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

AHM Installations a: Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Rd, Weavering, ME14 5LH t: 01622 738204 www.ahminstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

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

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

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.

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: 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

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

ACCOUNTANTS

BLINDS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Paul Tann Ltd

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

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

Celebrating 21 years!

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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.

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BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

Homefresh

Sapphire Cleaning

m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com

● No job too small or large ● All jobs considered. ● Anything from patios, extensions, garages, chimneys, garden walls, pointing, painting, ● Polite professional service, fully insured ● Based in Addington West Malling. ● Over 35 years experience.

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

m: 07828 092326 www.sapphirecleaning.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

Residential cleaning Commercial cleaning Airbnb cleaning

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice

Reliable, consistent, trustworthy and great value.

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

Call us for more information.

(See Colour Ad On Page 1 & 26)

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CHARITY

West Malling Connect

Royal British Legion Industries

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Thursday 16th January Network with local businesses All welcome.

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

(See Colour Ad on Page 26) CHARITY

Spadework

a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA t: 01732 870002 www.spadework.org.uk

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Autospray Solutions

Gleaming Cleaning

AA Computer Services

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26) CARE HOME

Invicta Court Care Home

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

CARPENTRY

Red Carpentry

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

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

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

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

Need any painting or decorating?

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

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!

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CLEANING

Call Us Today!

07399 215831 info@mcjcleaning.co.uk www.mcjcleaning.co.uk Trusted cleaning specialist based in Snodland.

We are dedicated to providing superior cleaning solutions for both domestic & commercial spaces.

Contact us today for a free quote and 15% off your first clean.

Home Computer Help

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Keeping IT Simple

JP’s Decorating

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

CUT OFF DATE

14TH FEB 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

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk

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For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience.

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Mark Standen Decorating Services

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations.

Virtually dust free sanding system.

High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service.

Contact for FREE advice and quote.

References available.

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 23) DECORATORS

Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Impact Decoration

Richard’s Painting Service

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

THANK YOU for using the local Oracle COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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.

All aspects of decorating work undertaken.

Multi-skilled builder of 30 years.

Fully insured.

Free estimates & advice given.

All jobs big or small!

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Interior Painting & Decorating

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

t: 07957 485125 c: Paul

Don’t Just Cope......Live!

Talking can make a difference info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028 70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk

m: 07392 822833 c: Richard Taggart e: taggart50934@gmail.com

Interior painting, decorating and wallpaper hanging services.

Very competitive rates.

Fully insured.

Professional and reliable service.

No job too small.

Call for FREE advice and quotation.

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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.

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DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

ELECTRICIANS

the local Oracle

ASD Electrical Services

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

F-G FENCING

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com

Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

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Mob: 07901 776382 Tel: 01622 817021

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

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

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ESTATE AGENT

SOS Window Works

Neil Johnson

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

FLOORING

ELECTRICIANS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

D&T FENCING & DECKING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23) FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

a: 7 Queen Street, Kings Hill, ME19 4DA t: 01732 600400 e: info@vinersonthehill.co.cuk www.vinersonthehill.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

a: Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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Celebrating 21 years!

DISTRIBUTORS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

All Seasons Garden Fencing

A D Landscapes Ltd

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Block paving, patio slabs, resin & decking restored to original condition.

Weed moss, & grime removal.

Patio slabs from £75, Block paving from £95.

Free estimate & advice.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 20) 10

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WANTED t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk 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.

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.

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

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Coe’s Landscapes

Blaize Services Ltd

Poult Wood Golf Club t: 01732 364039 www.poultwoodgolf.co.uk Maximise your Golf membership.

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Bramko Ltd

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24) GARDEN SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

m: 07771 880291 e: mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CUT OFF DATE

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(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

Domestic Property Maintenance For All Your Handyman & DIY needs Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering Tiling & Small Carpentry - Shelving Furniture Assembly - Door Hanging Guttering - Hedge Trimming - Gardening Patio and Drive Power Washing Estate Agent Approved. No Job Too Small.

Free Estimates & Friendly Advice Full Public Liability Insurance.

Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

Goldcrest Gardening

RWS & EA Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

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.

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 28) KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms

m: 07950 210799 c: Paul www.ifitkitchens-bathrooms.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

GARDEN SERVICES

GATES

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Premier Trees & Gardens

CPS Ltd

the local Oracle

Treecare & Landscaping

Pruning - Lopping - Felling - Topping Pollarding - Stumps Removed Hedges & Shrubs Trimmed, Lowered, Tidied, Removed etc., All garden work undertaken, including garden maintenance.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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Solar Coaching Ltd

c: Sandra Smith t: 07813 155608 e: sandra@solarcoaching.co.uk li: linkedin.com/in/sandramadeirasmith www.solarcoaching.co.uk Feeling stuck in your life and career?

Online 1:1 coaching services helping you move from stress and overwhelm to feeling more confident, calm, and in control of your personal and professional life.

Block session discounts.

Member of Life Coach Directory

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LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES

thelocaloracle.co.uk PERSONAL TRAINER AND COACH

Coaching by Katie

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PET SERVICES

Get It Repaired

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

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

Eleanor Live-Well

The Osteo Group

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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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.

LIVE IN CARE

t: 01732 441877 www.eleanorhealthcaregroup.co.uk/ live-in-care/live-well/

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m: 07590 316603 e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk

a: Block 50, Suite 7 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4YU m: 07856 556766 www.theosteogroup.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

Dog Walking - Group and Solo Puppy Pop-ins Cat feeding Puppy and Dog Training classes Agility and Scentwork Classes Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.

LOCKSMITH

OVEN CLEANERS

PLASTERERS

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

Oven Wizards

Plastering Solutions

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Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

SAMARITANS

• Citizens Advice 0808 278 7810

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• FREEPHONE 116 123

• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

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

DOCTORS • Aylesford Medical Centre, 01622 885880 • Kings Hill & Leybourne 01732 870212 • Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213 • 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466 • Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

HOSPITAL • Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

LIBRARY • 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm) • Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx • Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com • Ryarsh Church Hall Guy Young 07957 872664 • Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and email bookings@ryarshvillagehall.org • The Brassy Centre Contact: 01622 719366 admin@aylesford-church.org.uk • The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546 • Trottiscliffe Village Hall trottiscliffevh@gmail.com

• West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Shirley Jacobs 07947 924713

PHARMACIES • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 • Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612

• Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473

POLICE

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

• Kent Police 101

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

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546

• Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers.

Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

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

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

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

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

• Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

• Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056

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

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

LOCAL HALLS

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

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

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

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

SCHOOLS

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

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

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

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.

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

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. - Coffee and chat. Contact Monica Wilding monicawilding@ outlook.com

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

(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

7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

WEDNESDAYS

8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

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

1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist Church Hall - £2 per family inc drinks & biscuits First week free. monicawilding@outlook.com

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705.

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

1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.

1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. 2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 (2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964 3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre 7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com 7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.

(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

TUESDAYS

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN

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

THURSDAYS (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.

2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767

...ALSO THIS MONTH

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717

FRIDAYS

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

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW

SUNDAYS 10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall, ME18 5NU (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.

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Saturday 15 February 10.30am-1pm Repair Cafe at East Malling Village Hall, ME19 6DD (See page 18) Tuesday 18 February 5.30pm Love West Malling with West Malling Connect at The Swan. (See page 18) Wednesday 19 February 7.40pm for 8pm start. The Suffragettes in Kent talk by Jennifer Godfrey in Wateringbury Village hall for Wateringbury History Society. Visitors most welcome at £7 (cash please).

March The Great Tommy Sleep Out for the RBLI. (See page 26) Sunday 2 March HOKH Maidstone Road Run, ME17 4HX (See page 1 & 26) Friday 7 March 10.30am World Day of Prayer service. Prepared by the Christian Women of The Cook Islands. All are welcome. Refreshments afterwards at St Lawrence Church, The Street, Mereworth Kent ME18 5LY. Parking: alongside the church wall, or in The Pavilion car park, The Street, Mereworth ME18 5LU Monday 5 May Tonbridge Triathlon, Booking Open www.tonbridgetriathlon.com

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