Maidstone January 2021 local Oracle

ISSUE 142

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MAIDSTONE

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WE WISH YOU A A HAPPY NEW YEAR

News the local

Dear Readers Happy New Year!

Who would have thought we would be starting 2021 in virtually the same position as last March!

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the February 2021 editions are: • Maidstone 20th January • Malling 15th January • Tonbridge 20th January thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

Sadly for many it is worse with loss of life and business but we sincerely hope that for most of you reading this online (as we have chosen to not put our distributors at any unnecessary risk), you will be safe.

This really is the time to pull together, support those businesses that can operate and stay safe at the same time. With the vaccine approved and on it’s way let’s hope some kind of normality will resume in the next couple of months.

At the moment we are unclear if it will be safe to distribute in February but we will keep you updated.

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

Thank you for bearing with us.

All the best

Anna & Jane

St Peter & St Paul's Church Aylesford FOOD BANK is now open in Aylesford as follows:Tues 5-7pm, Thurs 2-4pm and Sat 10.00am-12pm in the Brassey Centre Station Road Aylesford. ME20 7QR If you need food contact Aline 07771 636872, email a.ongley@tiscali.co.uk or fill in the form at aylesford-church.org.uk/foodbank to arrange a food parcel which you can pick up when the food bank is open or delivery can be arranged.

If you can donate food please drop it in when the food bank is open.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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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

3 Family run business 3 Established 16 years 3 Local advertisers 3 3 editions 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 46,500 copies PRINTED monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising ui requirements.

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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01622 430290 or 07581 154499

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

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

£295+vat

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

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 525805/6

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

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

£295+vat

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

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 525805

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Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

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

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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.

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

Anna & Jane

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

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

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

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p16 Accountants − TaxAssist Accountants p4 Aerials − The Aerial Man p6 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p25 Artist - Christopher Marshall p13 Bathroom Installations - Bathrooms Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Blinds - Penumbra p10 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Autospray p13 Car Sales - Maidstone Audi p3 Car Service & Repair - Stevensons Carpentry - RED Carpentry Charity - Heart Of Kent Hospice p15 Computer Support - KES Conservatories - Howard Caine p9 Curtains & Blinds - Shutters - Shutter Me Up p11 Decorators - Gawaine Sutton - Wayne Burvill Dentist - Identics Dental p13

Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p10 Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p7 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p6 - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation Flooring - Wood & Stone Floors p11 Garage Doors − Garolla p7 Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p6 - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p7 - Rosie Glow Handyman - DME Property Services Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p12 Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Office To Rent - Aylesford Business Centre p4 Plasterer - David Terry Plastering Plumbers - DL Plumbing - No1 PHD p10 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p4 - Zone p15 Property Maintenance - Home & Garden Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Save Money - Utility Warehouse Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p13

Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p8 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 - Isla Law p15 Windows - Acorn Glacier p5 Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows

USEFUL NUMBERS P24

Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th January (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 15th January (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th January (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the February 2021 edition.

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

Book a talk.

We can offer virtual or in person talks which will adhere to government guidance.

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

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

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

(See Colour Ad On Page 8)

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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(See Colour Ad On Page 4) AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

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 6)

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.

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 and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; they are your friends and neighbours!

Give them a call or email.

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BUILDING SERVICES

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Paul Tann Ltd

Autospray Solutions

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.

BUILDING SERVICES

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 13) CAR SALES

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Maidstone Audi Order your next Audi online through our Click & Collect Service Now fully open for Service & MOT bookings 01622 528963 www.motorline.co.uk/audi (See Colour Ad On Page 3) CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

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

CHARITY

JAN-U-FIT Your can choose to run, walk, row or cycle to help

HEART OF KENT HOSPICE (See Colour Ad On Page 15) 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

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

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

CARPENTRY

CURTAINS & BLINDS - SHUTTERS

RED Carpentry

Shutter Me Up

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.

Plantation Shutters Supplied & Fitted.

Handmade shutters fitted to fit any window.

Express delivery.

Either visit our showroom or book a home visit (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

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

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t: 01622 277100 www.shuttermeup.co.uk

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

​ G Solutions (Kent) Limited D ​ ouble Glazing Problems Solved D

ASD Electrical Services

Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors, Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks Misted Sealed Units, Cat Flaps Small New Installations Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-Backed Guarantee Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

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 6)

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Gawaine Sutton

SOS Window Works

DAR Electrical Services

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.

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.

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

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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.

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING

FENCING

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.

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. Patio slabs from £45, Block paving from £75.

Free estimate & advice.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 7)

DENTIST

Identics Dental Surgery

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.

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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.

FLOORING

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Ditton and Aylesford through to Allington, Barming and Maidstone.

Wood and Stone Floors

a: Design Studio Unit 1, Linton Hill, ME17 4AL t: 01622 743399 www.woodandstonefloors.co.uk From the latest technologies to the most traditional methods, all of our design studios carry the product ranges that will suit your needs.

Showrooms open 6 days a week.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11)

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GARAGE DOORS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Garolla

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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 7) GARDEN LANDSCAPING

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

(See Colour ad On Page 7)

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

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.

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HANDYMAN

DME Property Services

07522 967643 rosiepottle@hotmail.co..uk facebook.com/rosieglowengineering Engineer of Oil, L.P.G. and Natural Gas. There is no job too small for us!

Covering your heating, hot water, cold water, oil, gas and L.P.G. installations, services and repairs in Kent.

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

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

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

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Blaize Services Ltd

the local Oracle

Plumbing, heating and bathrooms.

From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 46,500 leaflets each month in the area of your choice.

Call to book your space.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com

All major credit/debit cards accepted.

For an immediate response call James.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; some of them may be able to help you with advice over the phone or offer online services.

Email or give them a call.

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L-P 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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P PRINTERS

STAY SAFE & KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

(See Colour Ad On Page 4) PRINTERS

OFFICES TO RENT

Aylesford Business Centre t: 01622 715 730

Affordable offices available.

24 hour secure access.

Plenty of additional storage space available for stock.

Fully furnished if require.

Ideal for small businesses.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Ditton and Aylesford through to Allington, Barming and Maidstone.

ZONE

t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie We craft beautiful and memorable pieces of print that will make your Personal Stationery, Invites, Order of Services or Wedding Stationery stand out from the crowd.

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DL Plumbing

Home & Garden Property Maintenance Services

t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141

m: 07538 812565

Dripping taps fixed New taps fitted Leaks fixed Emersion Heater elements replaced New radiators fitted Overflowing loft tanks fixed Dripping toilet overflow fixed

Trees lopped & topped, Hedges trimmed, Landscaping, Guttering cleaned - moss removal, Roof repairs, Driveways and jetwashing, and many more jobs.

Free estimates.

PLASTERERS

PLUMBERS

David Terry Plastering

No1 PHD

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

P-R t: 01622 661780 m: 07971 919694 e: d-j-terry@hotmail.co.uk www.davidterry-plastering.co.uk All internal plastering.

Plaster over Artex, coving, plaster boarding and re skims.

Painting and decorating.

Free Estimates.

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t: 01622 616348 Open for business during Coronavirus.

Drains internal & external High pressure jetting Manual rodding Emergency plumbing, blocked toilets and leaks.

Non excavation relining.

CCTV surveys.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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ROOFING

SKIP HIRE

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

D. P. Roofing

Haffenden Skip Hire

Isla Law Ltd

t: 01622 808103 m: 07517 106711

2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

t: 01622 239766 m: 07825 575826 e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Ethical, modern practice specialising in wills, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection and probate services. Over 10 years experience in wills and probate work.

We can offer remote appointments by phone or video to help all our clients stay safe.

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

WINDOWS

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Graham Colley Solicitor

Acorn Glacier

All types of roofing renewed and repaired, chimneys, fascias, guttering etc.

All work guaranteed.

Free quotes.

All areas covered.

Trading Standard Approved.

t: 01622 842069 m: 07939 583618 c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed.

Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)

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a: East Malling t: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 m: 07850 049246

t: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

Home Visits and Fixed Fees available.

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

Rehau, Windows, Doors, Bifolds, Patios, Coloured GRP Doors, Porches, Conservatories.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

TREE SURGERY

WINDOW CLEANERS

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

All Clean Windows

All forms of tree work undertaken.

We offer a reliable, professional, local and friendly tree care and landscaping service.

Family run for 3 generations.

No obligation on estimates.

(See Colour Ad On Page 8)

Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system.

We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses.

Fully insured.

Very competitive prices.

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com

SAVE MONEY

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Utility Warehouse

Humphrey & Scace

Authorised Distributor t: 01732 521494 m: 07912 878830 c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities.

Ask me for more info or check out my website.

a: Unit 3, Heronden Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk

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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 07562 521403 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 FREEPHONE 116 123 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

TRAINS National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Businesses are trying their hardest to put in measures to keep us safe and stay in business.

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