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Dear Readers As we put the July edition together, we are experiencing historic extra hot weather! This will apparently continue through the summer, so do keep yourselves and pets safe. Maybe sit down with an ice cold drink and have a flick through these pages.

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Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p15 Electricians - Kent Tech Electrical p15 Events - Kings Hill Music Festival Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking Food Delivery - Hearth & Ladle Flooring - K2 Flooring p18 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Premier Trees & Gardens* Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p3 - G-Tech Plumbing Ltd p16 - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p15 Gym The Summit Gym (RBVE) p21 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling Laundry - Dry Cleaning Xtra Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p14 Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p24 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards

Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p14 Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p19 - Poseidon Bathrooms p18 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p20 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p19 Brand & Marketing - The Hideout* Building Services - Paul Tann p18 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p15 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p20 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p16 Charity - HOKH - West Kent Mind - Royal British Veterans Enterprise - Spadework Clothing - Countryway Gunshop p21 Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Keeping IT Simple p14 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Rathbone Decorating Services p19 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Dog Groomers - Fur Babies Boutique Groomers

Plumbers - All Star Heating Ltd p3 - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p15 - Colin - Semi Retired Plumber - Hylton Plumbing Services p16 Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers Property Agent - Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Retirement Living - The Willowbury p22 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - Robert Flisher Roofing - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p12 & 13 - Markham Family Law p14 Tanning & Red Light Therapy - Sol Society Tanning p21 Tree Surgery - Blackridge Tree Surgery p15 - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p16 Utilities - Utility Warehouse Watches & Jewellery - Hart Time* Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p11 Window Cleaning - Blue Tide Window Cleaning Windows & Doors - Fairdeal Windows* Windows & Repairs - The Window Man p19

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Bathroom Solutions

Paul Tann Ltd

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield

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Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

No obligation quotes.

Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

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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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Malling Accountancy Limited

Nightingale Bathrooms

The Small Works Building Company

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 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

● 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.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

BUSINESS NETWORKING

TaxAssist Accountants

Plum Bro’s Ltd

West Malling Connect

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Poseidon Bathrooms

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

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

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

BLINDS

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Autospray Solutions

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

AIR CONDITIONING

BRAND & MARKETING

CAR BUYING & SELLING

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

The Hideout

VEECAR

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

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

a: The Oast, Church Farm, Ulcombe, Kent ME17 1DN t: 01622 238535 m: 07764 747255 e: sara@thehideout.co.uk www.thehideout.co.uk We create brands, websites and marketing that people remember.

Proudly based in Kent, working with ambitious businesses across the UK and beyond.

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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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Red Carpentry

m: 07896 904056 t: 01622 751447 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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DECORATORS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Homefresh

AA Computer Services

Impact Decoration

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice t: 01622 792220 e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

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!

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.

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

West Kent Mind

Keeping IT Simple

JP’s Decorating

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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)

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

Royal British Veterans Enterprise t: 01622 795900 e: enquiries@rbve.org.uk www.rbve.org.uk

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

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

CONSERVATORIES

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

Spadework

Rathbone Decorating Services

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

Countryway Gunshop

a: 140 Norman Road, West Malling t: 01732 841311 e: megan@countrywaygunshop.co.uk www.countrywaygunshop.co.uk (See Ad On Page 21) 06

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DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

FLOORING

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Bramko Ltd

K2 Flooring

ELECTRICIANS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Kent Tech Electrical

Viners On The Hill

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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)

EVENTS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Tribute on the Hill Music Festival Saturday 18th July 1pm The Spitfire www.kingshilllivemusic.com

DOG GROOMER

Call 07934 757839 Qualified Professional Dog Groomer Also Qualified in Animal First Aid Puppy Groom | Breed Trim Bath and Brush | Full Grooms Hand Stripping | D Shedding Nail Clipping

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

FENCING

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.

GARDEN SERVICES

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.

20% Off First Booking DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

FOOD DELIVERY

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Hearth & Ladle

All Star Heating Ltd

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

t: 07386 519097 c: Valentine Bango e: info@hearthandladle.co.uk Homestyle family meals delivered across Kent.

Fresh mains, sides and desserts.

Hot or frozen options available.

Heat, serve and enjoy.

Order today.

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t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

G Tech Plumbing and Heating Ltd t: 0800 056 4000 e: info@g-techplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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LAUNDRY

Dry Cleaning Xtra

RWS & EA Ltd

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

a: 36 Martin Square, Aylesford ME20 6QJ t: 01732 522221 m: 07772 931041

Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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

GATES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

CPS Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

the local Oracle

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.

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

We offer a collection for dry cleaning and laundry service.

Collection Monday PM Drop off Thursday PM Text Diana for collection service any time!

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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out.

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 15

HOLIDAY LET

LEISURE CENTRE

Airbnb - West Malling

Larkfield Leisure Centre

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

Get set for summer.

Memberships available.

Unlimited gym, pool & spa access across 3 centres.

150+ weekly group classes.

Immersive Spin Studio.

Personalised programme & coaching.

Smart tech to gamify your workouts.

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983

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

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LOCKSMITH

The Summit Gym (RBVE)

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT www.rbve.org.uk/thesummitgym (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: aryejohn074@gmail.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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PLUMBERS

ASR Locksmiths

All Star Heating Ltd

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.

LOGS & FIREWOOD

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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Colin

Logs & Firewood

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.

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Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!

No Call Out Charge Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts

Thain Removals Ltd

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

35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H

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.

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Get It Repaired

Hylton Plumbing Services

The Willowbury

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

Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

TO ADVERTISE Call 07939 248983 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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t: 01732 913857 www.thewillowbury.co.uk Retire differently in West Malling.

At the Willowbury, you set the pace.

Show apartments now open.

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

OVEN CLEANERS

PRINTING SERVICES

ROOFING

Oven Wizards

Scarbutts Printers

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

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.

t: 01732 870066 e: print@scarbutts.com fb: scarbutts www.scarbutts.com PROPERTY AGENT

Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent

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

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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.

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TANNING & RED LIGHT THERAPY

UTILITIES

Robert Flisher Roofing

Sol Society Tanning

Utility Warehouse

44 years experience.

Flat roof specialist.

High performance roofing systems.

Free quote.

TREE SURGERY

a: 6 Sycamore Drive, Aylesford, Kent t: 01622 715802 m: 07734 466191

a: 40 High Street, West Malling t: 01732 617430 www.solsocietytanning.co.uk

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

One award winning provider for all your utilities.

The simplest way to save on your household bills.

Blackridge Tree Surgery

t: 01622 910004 m: 07368 442073 www.blackridgetreesurgery.com

Energy, Broadband, Mobile, Insurance

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WATCHES & JEWELLERY

TREE SURGERY

Hart Time

William Kent & Sons Roofing t: 01732 824059 m: 07778 586865

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01622 910105 m: 07535 157283 e: info@hart-time.co.uk www.hart-time.co.uk

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.

No job too small. Free quotation.

Family run business.

Registered waste carrier.

NPTC qualified and fully insured.

All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TREE SURGERY

WINDOW CLEANING

TLC Scrap Metal

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

Blue Tide Window Cleaning

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection.

Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled.

Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.

www.handetrees.co.uk

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

t: 01732 495 920 e: info@bluetidewindowcleaning.co.uk www.bluetidewindowcleaning.co.uk Reliable 6-weekly window cleaning with text reminders and a clean guarantee.

Instant online pricing and easy booking via our website.

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thelocaloracle.co.uk SOLICITORS

Diligent Law Solicitors

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 12 & 13)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

WINDOWS, DOORS & DOUBLE GLAZING

Fairdeal Windows Ltd

Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

a: Orchard Business Centre, ME16 0JZ t: 01622 683332 e: ellie@fairdealwindows.co.uk www.fairdealwindows.co.uk

SOLICITORS

WINDOWS & REPAIRS

Markham Family Law

The Window Man

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

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

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

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.

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

1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533 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 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 Club, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.

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

7.15 - 8.45pm West Malling Community Choir WM Primary School ccwestmalling@gmail.com 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)

WEDNESDAYS 9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am babies (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA Active Retirement Club.

Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315 1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851 1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist CH (3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7

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

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre 1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139 8-10pm The Phoenix Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Call Mike 07831 201723

SATURDAYS

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

(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd.

THURSDAYS

(2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW

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

(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

Sunday 12 July 11-4.30pm Offham Garden Safari in aid of NSPCC. Tea and cakes, raffle and plant stall.

Sunday 19 July From 8am Classic Car and Sports Car Tour. www.tonbridgelions.org/classic-car-tour Sunday 19 July, 10am to 3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Tuesday 7 July 5.30pm West Malling Chamber of Commerce meeting and talk from Tom Kemp of Music at Malling. (See p15) Thursday 9 July West Malling Chamber of Commerce Quiz Night. (See p15 for website details) Saturday 18 July 1pm Tribute On The Hill Music Festival at The Spitfire, Kings Hill. www.kingshilllivemusic.com Tuesday 4th August 5.30pm West Malling Chamber of Commerce Pimms on The Terrace at The Swan. (See p15) Sunday 16 August, 10am to 3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sunday 6 September, from 9am Tonbridge Dragon Boat Racing www.facebook.com/TonbridgeDragonBoatRace

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