February 2026 local Oracle

ISSUE 263

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

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Dear Readers Happy Valentine’s month to some, and Happy 22nd 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 13th February.

Delivery from Friday 27th February

We started the local Oracle in our late 30’s and honestly thought it would be a 5 year business (if we were lucky!).

22 years later and now 60, we are still surprised but grateful to be here! We’ve made many changes over the years both area wise and the publication itself. We have had 3 website makeovers and countless distributors who have delivered as a family, as a form of getting fit, earning extra income or making friends with people on their rounds. We’ve seen startup businesses flourish and retire. Thank you, our readers for making this possible. Without you putting trust in us and using the local Oracle, it really would not be possible.

We consolidated our work and coverage to the Malling area in 2023 and 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 readers, advertisers, distributors and printers. We’ll be in our 70’s if we make it another 10 years!

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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 22 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

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“We have been using the local Oracle to advertise for over 15 years and continue to do so now.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone, as the service they provide is fantastic with great results.

I am extremely happy”.

Ben Smith Autospray Solutions Ltd www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 INFORMATION PAGE p4 CATEGORY LISTING p5 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p15 - The Accountancy Practice Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p22 - Poseidon Bathrooms p21 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p23 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p22 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p22 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p16 Business Services - Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager Business Tourism - Medway Homestays Ltd p25 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p23 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar p28* Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p24 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p17 Charity - HOKH - West Kent Mind - Royal British Veteran Enterprise Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Keeping IT Simple p15

Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p19 Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p20 - Rathbone Decorating Services p23 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Electricians - Advanced Electrical Services p17 - Kent Tech Electrical p20* Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking Flooring - K2 Flooring p21 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Goldcrest Gardening - MHL Garden Care p21 - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p18 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Gym - The Summit Gym p26* Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling p26 Homecare Surecare p26* Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle

Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering & Maintenance - Smooth Plastering & Maintenance Services p23 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17 - Hylton Plumbing Services p20 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p16 Property Agent - Neil Johnson Property Agent* Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe* - Tonbridge Repair Cafe* Retirement Village - The Willowbury p29* Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 - Markham Family Law p16 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p21 Utilities - Utility Warehouse p27 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14

USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31 * New Advertisers

Leaflet Print & Distribution

5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £345+vat 10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £649+vat Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 521494 or 01732 795777

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AIR CONDITIONING

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

Plum Bro’s Ltd

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

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

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

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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.

No obligation quotes.

Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

BLINDS

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED ACCOUNTANTS

The Accountancy Practice

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 06

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Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

m: 07974 572 891 e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk www.fscs-construction.co.uk All jobs considered.

Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small.

Based in Addington near West Mallling.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

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

CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

The Small Works Building Company

VEECAR

West Kent Mind

● 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.

15 Wren Industrial Estate, Coldred Road, Maidstone ME15 9YT t: 01622 947338 m: 07834 767771 e: ro@veecar.co.uk www.veecar.co.uk We come to you.

Book a no-obligation appointment at your convenience.

All cars and vans considered.

Low to high value vehicles.

Friendly, honest service.

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BUSINESS NETWORKING

CARE HOME

CLEANING SERVICES

West Malling Connect

Invicta Court Care Home

Gleaming Cleaning

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

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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DISTRIBUTORS

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WANTED

t: 01732 744950 e: hello@westkentmind.org.uk www.westkentmind.org.uk CHARITY

Royal British Veterans Enterprise t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager

Red Carpentry

AA Computer Services

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

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!

BUSINESS TOURISM

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Medway Homestays Ltd

Homefresh

Keeping IT Simple

m: 07511 454214 e: kirsty@kirstybennett.co.uk www.kirstybennett.co.uk

Kirsty Bennett is a seasoned Virtual Business Manager with 35+ years’ experience, offering tailored executive, administrative, and personal support to streamline operations and simplify clients’ business and personal lives.

t: 07971 719114, 07973 732004 07766 720313 www.medwayhomestay.com

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

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

CONSERVATORIES

Autospray Solutions

Heart Of Kent Hospice

Howard Caine Conservatories

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

www.hokh.org

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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

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t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

Rathbone Decorating Services

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

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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DECORATORS

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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.

Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations.

Virtually dust free sanding system.

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

Contact for FREE advice and quote.

References available.

a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754 m: 07971 542609/07824 887677 e: m.roast@gmail.com Interior and Exterior Decoration Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp.

Insurance & Commercial work.

References on request.

DECORATORS

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

ELECTRICIANS

Impact Decoration

the local Oracle

Advance Electrical Services

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com

t: 01732 873726 m: 07882 597433 c: Sam Gregory e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk www.impact-decoration.co.uk Kings Hill based, polite and tidy.

Internal and External decoration.

City and Guilds qualified.

Dulux Select Approved Decorator.

Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.

DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

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

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

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

Free estimate & advice.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

m: 07908 424091 e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17) ELECTRICIANS

Kent Tech Electrical t: 01622 910165 c: Darren www.kent-tech.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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D&T FENCING & DECKING

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com

FENCING

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

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

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FLOORING

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K2 Flooring

Goldcrest Gardening

All Star Heating Ltd

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

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

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net Our reliable service includes: -Hedge cutting.

-Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-Bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

MHL Garden Care

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

t: 01732 822467 m: 07796 416607 e: mhlgardencare@yahoo.co.uk

m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Coe’s Landscapes

Premier Trees & Gardens

RWS & EA Ltd

We provide a full range of professional tree care and garden services to keep your outdoor spaces safe, healthy, and looking their best. Whether it’s regular maintenance or a one-off job, we have the expertise, equipment, and experience to deliver outstanding results.

Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work.

Free quotes. We cover all of Kent.

Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.

Large and small turfing and levelling.

t: 01732 871458 c: Robert Baron e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

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HEALTHCARE/HEARING

CPS Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

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

Electric gate manufacture.

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Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

FREE Parking

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

HOLIDAY LET

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Bramko Ltd

Airbnb - West Malling

the local Oracle

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983 Have you got family coming to stay?

Having work done in your house and need to get out but stay close by?

Entire townhouse in West Malling.

2 bedrooms (3 beds) 4 guests 2 bathrooms Pets welcome

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business. £38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

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HOMECARE

LEISURE CENTRE

The Summit Gym (RBVE)

SureCare

Larkfield Leisure Centre

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk

a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT www.rbve.org.uk/thesummitgym (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777 HANDYMAN

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.

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t: 01622 925143 e: enquiries@surecaremaidstone.co.uk www.surecare.co.uk/maidstone

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

LOCKSMITH

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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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PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

PRINTING SERVICES

ASR Locksmiths

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

Scarbutts Printers

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

t: 01732 870066 e: print@scarbutts.com fb: scarbutts www.scarbutts.com (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY AGENT

Aspects Plumbing & Heating

Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk 24 Hour Emergency Service.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

Misted units replaced.

t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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LOGS & FIREWOOD

PLUMBERS

Logs & Firewood

Hylton Plumbing Services

c: Roger m: 07831 499952 e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk Seasoned hardwood logs delivered to your door.

Log nets, Dumpy bags, bulk loose loads and kindling nets.

Wax fire lighters.

Log splitting service.

Lumpwood charcoal.

Instant light charcoal.

Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) PLUMBERS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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

a: 80 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk

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MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Get It Repaired

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

Thain Removals Ltd

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

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

Oven Wizards

t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £65. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

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Join our ‘Big Dementia Conversation’ event Staying connected: A guide to dementiafriendly conversations Thursday 12th March, 2pm - 3.30pm Join us as we explore how to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.

Together, we’ll learn simple, practical ways to stay connected - helping to build understanding, ease frustration, and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.

You’ll also be able to pick up a free copy of our new guide, full of practical tips to help you communicate more easily and confidently with your loved ones.

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

After lessons out students enjoying Brighton *upto £7500 per year Become a host family with MHS – Medway Homestays Ltd MHS are looking for host families for our European short stay students and teachers in your area now!

It’s fantastic opportunity to put your spare room to work and make additional income for those extra treats or just to help financially.

Being a host is a totally unique experience and an opportunity for you and your family to meet and learn about different cultures, maybe learn a new language and meet some lifelong friends along the way.

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Guests will require a room to sleep and relax, they can share a room and if you have enough space in your home you can host up to four guests per stay. Guests spend their days either in class or on excursions. They will require breakfast, a packed lunch and evening meal. Guests need to be dropped off at our meeting point by 07:45 and we will require picking up around 19:00, leaving you free to go to work or continue with your day. Most importantly they need to feel welcomed and part of your home life.

Our students Our students are aged between 12 and 17 they are usually travelling with their school as part of a cultural educational trip and want to experience the British way. These stays last normally 3 to 7 nights.

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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)

SCHOOLS

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

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

• 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

•M ereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569

• 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

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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•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

•M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456

•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

•K ings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180 •K ings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739

PHARMACIES

• Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473

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

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

LOCAL HALLS

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

•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

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

•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

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

•T he Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995 • T rottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803 •W est Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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TUESDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

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

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

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall 12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

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

7.15 - 8.45pm WM Community Choir More Park Catholic School. westmallingcc@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808 7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

THURSDAYS Cont.....

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. 07926 088214 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com 8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934 8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

FRIDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

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

9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am babies

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

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

Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315

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

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

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAYS 9.30am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+ 10.15am for Crawlers and Toddlers 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN 1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Lcub, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.

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

THURSDAYS

9.30am Musical Bumps at Leybourne Chase Sports Pavilion 1-4yr olds. 10.15am for babies (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16

10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering.

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW (3rd) 10.30-1.30pm Malling Repair Cafe. www. mallingrepaircafe.co.uk (1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft at West Borough School, Maidstone ME16 8TL

SUNDAYS

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

...ALSO THIS MONTH

Saturday 14th February 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe, St Stephen‘s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW (See page 12) Tuesday 17 February 5.30pm West Malling Connect at The Swan. Monthly meeting. All ME19 based businesses welcome. (See page 16) Saturday 28th February 10am-1pm Malling & District Repair Cafe, East Malling Village Hall, New Road, East Malling, ME19 6DD (See page 11) Saturday 12 March 2-3.30pm Big Dementia Conversation at Invicta Court, Weavering. (See page 24)

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