January 2026 local Oracle

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Dear Readers Happy New Year!

We hope you had the Christmas you wanted with those who mean the most to you and are ready for a brand new year.

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This month we are celebrating Anna’s 60th Birthday and I hope you join me in wishing her a very happy birthday!

It’s the time when people look for a new job, house, hobby or just a fresh start. We like to think our advertisers can help with pretty much all of those and much more. Our advertisers are local people too so it is in their interests to provide you with a good service so why not give them a try.

Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777

We 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.

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 CATEGORY LISTING p4

Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p18 - Rathbone Decorating Services p21 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p15 Electricians - Advanced Electrical Services p15 Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking* Flooring - K2 Flooring p19 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Goldcrest Gardening - MHL Garden Care p18* - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p16 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p18 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p15 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p4 & 20 Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre p3

Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p13 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p14 Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p20 - Poseidon Bathrooms p20 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p21 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p20 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p19 - The Small Works Building Company* Business Networking - West Malling Connect p14 - Synergy Networking Events* Business Tourism - Medway Homestays Ltd p23 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p21 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p22* Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Charity - HOKH - West Kent Mind - Royal British Veteran Enterprise Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p13

Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p24 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering & Maintenance - Smooth Plastering & Maintenance Services p21 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p15 - Hylton Plumbing Services p18 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p18 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p11 - Laker Legal Solicitors p13 - Markham Family Law p14 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p19 Upholstery - Interior Decor Utilities - Utility Warehouse* Virtual Assistant - Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p12

* New Advertisers See event listings on our website: www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off date for February 2026 is 15th January 2026

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The Aerial Man

Plum Bro’s Ltd

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Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

ACCOUNTANTS

AIR CONDITIONING

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

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.

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

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

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

Bathroom Solutions

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

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.

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.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Nightingale Bathrooms

Paul Tann Ltd

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DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED 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: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk

Poseidon Bathrooms

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com

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CARE HOME

CLEANING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

Invicta Court Care Home

Gleaming 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: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

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 NETWORKING

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

West Malling Connect

Red Carpentry

AA Computer Services

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Synergy Networking Events

m: 07769 943756 e: linda@synergynetworkingevents.co.uk

m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon

www.synergynetworkingevents.co.uk

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!

BUSINESS TOURISM

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Medway Homestays Ltd

Homefresh

Home Computer Help

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

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com

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CHARITY

Autospray Solutions

Heart Of Kent Hospice

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

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 21) CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

VEECAR

West Kent Mind

Keeping IT Simple

CHARITY

CONSERVATORIES

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

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

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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DECORATORS

Mark Standen Decorating Services t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 18) 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

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Rathbone Decorating Services

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

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.

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

ELECTRICIANS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Advance Electrical 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.

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

Impact Decoration

the local Oracle

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.

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 15)

m: 07908 424091 e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ALL EVENTS thelocaloracle.co.uk FENCING

D&T FENCING & DECKING Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

FLOORING

JP’s Decorating

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

K2 Flooring

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

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

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

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

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a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) 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) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Coe’s Landscapes

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.

All Star Heating Ltd

Bramko Ltd

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Goldcrest Gardening

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

HANDYMAN

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.

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

MHL Garden Care

RWS & EA Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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.

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

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

a: Suite 12, Building 70, Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

FREE Parking

GARDEN SERVICES

GATES

HOLIDAY LET

Premier Trees & Gardens

CPS Ltd

Airbnb - West Malling

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.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

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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.

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

Not enough room in the house for friends 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

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PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

ASR Locksmiths

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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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.

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

LOGS & FIREWOOD

PLUMBERS

the local Oracle

Logs & Firewood

Hylton Plumbing Services

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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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.

LEISURE CENTRE

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

Larkfield Leisure Centre

Get It Repaired

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

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.

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

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) PLUMBERS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.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.

LOCKSMITH

OVEN CLEANERS

PRINTERS

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

Oven Wizards

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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15TH JAN 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.

TO ADVERTISE

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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REMOVALS & STORAGE

SOLICITORS

UPHOLSTERY

Thain Removals Ltd

Diligent Law Solicitors

Interior Decor

Fully insured Domestic & Commerical moves without the stress.

Over 175 Five star reviews.

Vetted by Checkatrade.

Removals, storage, packing, clearances, man and van services.

Competitive quotes.

SOLICITORS

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

UTILITIES

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Markham Family Law

Utility Warehouse

t: 07507 343350 c: Alex Thain e: contact@thainremovalsltd.co.uk www.thainremovalsltd.co.uk FB & Inst: @thainremovalsltd

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) ROOFING

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

Laker Legal Solicitors t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk

t: 01732 870455 m: 07941 155908 e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk Upholstery recovered and repaired Tailormade Loose covers Cushion interior replacement service Fabrics supplied Local Reliable Service Over 35 Years Experience City and Guilds Qualified

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

a: 43 Swan Street, ME19 6HF t: 01622 234242 e: enquiries@mflaw.co.uk www.mflaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Authorised Distributor m: 07909 975806 c: Ian www.save-moneywithme.co.uk www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

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One award winning provider for all your utilities.

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All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted.

All exterior decorating.

All work guaranteed.

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Family run business.

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Howard Caine The Conservatory People Conservatories - Windows - Doors Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?

Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.

Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.

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K2 Flooring is a trading division of Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961

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SHOWROOM: 14-16 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QR

01732 870900

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From domestic projects through to larger commercial contracts, our small team of highly skilled professionals can deliver a whole host of services.

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PLUM BRO’S LTD PLUMBING & HEATING MERCHANT WITH BATHROOM SHOWROOM UNIT 3 BALLARD INDUSTRIAL CENTRE REVENGE ROAD CHATHAM KENT ME5 8UD plumbros19showroom@gmail.com 01634 300044 www.plumbroskent.com

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OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-5PM & SATURDAY 8AM-1PM

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Interior and exterior.

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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.

You don’t have to be a family to host for MHS you can be single or retired, we are just looking for kind and welcoming homes for our guests.

What does hosting involve?

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.

We also host students as part of our language immersion stay; these students usually attend language lessons as well as seeing some of our amazing attractions. These stays last between 6 and 14 nights.

With both stays, students are out all day.

What we guarantee.

• 24 hr support throughout the stay by your designated local organiser.

• Friendly Welcoming Team • Confidence that you are working with one of the largest Homestay providers in the South East.

• Member of British Education and Travel Association (BETA) If you are interested check us out on www.medwayhomestay.com or contact us on: Lisa S - 07971 719114 Megan - 07973 732004 Lisa Y - 07766 720 313

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