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Maidstone EDITION
15k
Malling EDITION
16.5k
Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone
Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling
Tonbridge EDITION
15k
East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Paddock Wood Tonbridge
Anna - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 525805 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Jane - Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
thelocaloracle.co.uk
the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p3
Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p12 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p21 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p18 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p17 Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Bug Houses - Woodtec p19 Building Services - R Blackman Building Supplies - Howdens p17 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Sales & Service - Hendy Honda Tonbridge Care Home - Tonbridge House p22 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Charity Bike Ride
- Alzheimers p20*
Charity Run - Hospice In The Weald p24 Clock Repairs
- The Ticking Shed*
Community Help - West Kent Mind Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p16 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - R D Salisbury p17 - Spicelin Property Services Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p14 Electrician - Allview Electrical p14 - DAR Electrical Services Event
- Tonbridge Lions Classic Car Tour*
Fencing - J Harper Fencing Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Fruit Deliveries - Fruit Bag Friday p21 Funeral Services - Abbey Funeral Services p19 Garage Doors - Garolla p15 Garden Design - Susan Willmott Garden Landscape - Marshalls Landscapes p17 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p15
- Rosie Glow p17*
- Wicks Gas Gutter Cleaning & Repair - Bramko Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Health & Fitness
- TM Active*
Homecare - Age UK Housing - Rapport p21 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders p17 Plumbers
- All Aspects Plumbing & Drainage p12*
- No1 PHD p18 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Zone p12 Property Maintenance - All Star Maintenance p14 Recruitment
- Community Car Service p19*
Solicitors - Diligent Law p10 Take Away - Dalchini - East Peckham Kebab & Pizza Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p14 - H & E Tree Services p14 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p13 - Keith Bunyon
USEFUL NUMBERS p23
* New Adverts
Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th July
(Delivery - 2nd week of month)
Malling: 15th July
(Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th July (Delivery - 2nd week of month)
for the August 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.
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ACCOUNTANTS J & H Accounting Services Ltd
a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com
Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
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
AERIALS The Aerial Man
t: 01732 883542 01622 871614
(See Colour Ad On Page 12)
AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance
t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk
www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) Bathroom Solutions
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.
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
BLINDS Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com
www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS
Broadband/Phone Sockets
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.
BUG HOUSES Woodtec
t: 01732 469090 e: connolly142@btinternet.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
TO ADVERTSE
BUILDING SERVICES 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.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES Howdens
t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business
www.make-moneywithme.co.uk
Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.
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Hendy Honda Tonbridge
a: Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TN Sales: 01732 809695 Service: 01732 807535
www.hendy.co.uk/honda/
Looking for a new car, or want to keep yours in great condition, our expert sales team and manufacturer-trained technicians can help.
CARE HOME Tonbridge House
a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
CARPET CLEANING Homefresh
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
COMMUNITY HELP West Kent Mind
westkentmind.org.uk/connect-minds
Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s. Connect and participate for better mental health.
Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district. Go to our website for more details or to sign up.
CONSERVATORIES Howard Caine Conservatories
t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775
e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)
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DECORATORS Mark Howland
a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225
General Property Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting. Decorating and Repairs. Free Estimates
DECORATORS
R D Salisbury
t: 01732 926262 m: 07957 277363
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
CUT OFF DATE 20th JULY
CHARITY BIKE RIDE Charity Bike Ride For Alzheimers
c: Anna e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ anna-marshall27 (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
CHARITY RUN Hospice In The Weald
t: 01892 820547
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
DECORATORS
m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com
Professional, friendly and reliable service.
DECORATORS
Spicelin Property Services
t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net
For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating. Also all general property repairs and maintenance. Many years experience. For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.
CLOCK REPAIRS
The Ticking Shed
m: 07910 557713 e: paulfrench759@btinternet.com
Clock Repairs and Servicing. Call or email Paul for quote and collection.
DECORATORS
Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator
t: 01732 355623 m: 07939 274437 e: grahampollendine@gmail.com
www.grahampollendine.co.uk
Quality & tidiness assured. Fully insured. City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website. Following Government Guidelines
Double Glazing Problems Solved 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
DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS Bramko Ltd
t: 01732 357660 m: 07899 894838 c: Mark Killick
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
ELECTRICIANS
Allview Electrical
t: 01732 361827 m: 07780 474043 e: info@allviewelectrical.co.uk
www.allviewelectrical.co.uk www(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
ELECTRICIANS
DAR Electrical Services
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.
EVENT
Tonbridge Lions Car Rally
The seventh Classic Car Tour has been postponed until Sunday 1 August 2021 The vehicles will start and finish at the Quad, Tonbridge School.
FENCING J Harper Fencing & Landscaping
t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com
Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service. We supply and install all types of fencing and gates. Landscaping & garden maintenance. Free quotation.
FOOD PARCELS
F.E.A.S.T. FRESH
07754 088 833 www.feast.org.uk
Run for families and individuals on a low income Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are unable to, £2 is ideal. Booking is required. One slot per week per household allowed. Please cancel if unable to attend. Tonbridge Methodist Church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30. St Eanswyth’s larder is open Saturdays 10.30 to 12.30
FRUIT DELIVERIES Fruit Bag Friday
a: Paddock Wood m: 07768 553166 e: fruitbagfriday@hotmail.com f/b: @Fruit-Bag-Friday
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
FUNERAL SERVICES Abbey Funeral Services Ltd
t: 01732 360328 c: Jo Parker, Managing Director e: info@abbeyfs.co.uk w: www.abbeyfs.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; all of our advertisers are local and need you.
Garolla Roller Shutter Doors
t: 01732 430 347 m: 07537 149 128
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
CUT OFF DATE 20th JULY
GARDEN DESIGN
Susan Willmott
t: 01622 718340 e: s.willmott@me.com
www.susanwillmott.com
Award-winning garden design, including terraces and courtyards. Planting design. Master planning and 3D visualisation. Free initial consultation.
t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom
www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
TO ADVERTSE
ISSUE 208
DISTRIBUTION 16,500 HOMES & BUSINESSES
MALLING
Garden Maintenance
t: Freephone 0800 511 8081 c: Mark
All garden work undertaken. Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios. Free estimates. Regular maintenance or just a tidy. No job too big or small. References available. City & Guilds qualified. Over 25 years experience.
GARDEN SERVICES Summit Gardens
t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk
www.summitgardens.co.uk
Professional Garden Care. Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens. Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding. Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk
www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk
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(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
GAS & HEATING SERVICES Rosie Glow
m: 07522 967643 e: rosiepottle@hotmail.co..uk f/b: rosieglowengineering
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Wicks Gas
t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com
Service, repair and installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation. GAS SAFE REGISTERED: 212643
HAIR SALON GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS Bramko Ltd
m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
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 14.
HALLS FOR HIRE
Hadlow Village Hall
a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall
www.hadlowvillagehall.org
Large main hall with stage. Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions. Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.
HANDYMAN Dave’s Property Maintenance
m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs. No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.
HANDYMAN
DME Property Services
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.
Leisure Centre Gym Membership
e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk c: Membership Advisors
www.tmactive.co.uk
We offer a range of great Memberships to help you get fit and active your way. All-inclusive option includes gym, group exercise, live streaming and pools. Follow us on Facebook.
HOMECARE
Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge
e: office@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk
Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home.
Registered charity 1088213.
HOUSING Rapport Housing & Care
a: Medway View Court, Wateringbury m: 07534 973360 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk
www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)
LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES Loft Ladders
t: 01732 840744 m: 07751 256725
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
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PLUMBING & DRAINAGE All Aspects Plumbing
t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 12)
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PLUMBERS No1 PHD
t: 01732 651160
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
PLUMBERS Reliable Local Plumber
t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk
www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01)
PLUMBERS
Summers Domestic Plumbers
t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com
Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains. Outside taps fitted. All plumbing jobs.
RECRUITMENT Community Car Service
t: 01892 540131
www.communitycarservice.org.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
SOLICITORS Diligent Law Solicitors
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@dligentlaw.co.uk
www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 10)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
TAKE-AWAY
Dalchini Tonbridge
a: 10 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, TN10 4AE m: 07904 457385 c: Habib e: contact@dalchinitonbridge.uk
www.dalchinitonbridge.uk
Rated 5 Star for Food & Hygiene by TMBC. Awarded Best Chef of 2019. India food cooked fresh to order. Delivery service.
PRINTERS ZONE
t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 12)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE All Star Property Maintenance
t: 01732 252450 c: Adam Kemp
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
TAKE-AWAY
East Peckham Kebab & Pizza
a: 9 Old Road, East Peckham TN12 5AS t: 01622 871918
www.eastpeckhamgrill.co.uk
Free Home Delivery Freshly cooked kebab & pizzas every day. Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00
Acer Tree Services
t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com
Tree surgery & hedge cutting. Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal. Fencing. Free quotes given.
TREE SURGERY Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd
t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com
www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
TREE SURGERY H&E Tree Services
t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com
www.handetrees.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING Humphrey & Scace
t: 01732 252540
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 11)
WINDOWS Acorn Glacier
a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk
www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
WINDOWS
Keith Bunyon
t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp. Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline - Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters. Specialist repairs & refurbishments. GGF Member. FENSA registered. Government Approved Trustmark Co. Guarantee & Deposit Insurance. WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.
