JUNE 2025 local Oracle

ISSUE 255

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

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News the local

Dear Readers

June already and the longest day on the 20th!

Knowing the incredible work carried out daily by KSSX Air Ambulance, we are pleased to include two of their big events along with many other great events near and far.

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU

Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off date for advertising in the July edition is 15th June Delivery from Friday 4th July

Anna’s dad’s art can be seen at the Malling Art Club Exhibition too! (We’re a little bit proud of him!). the local Oracle is delivered every month to 20,000 homes and businesses in Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Ditton, East Malling, Holborough, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Leybourne Lakes, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Wateringbury and West Malling.

We are proud to include some of the best businesses in Kent, some of them run by families, some start ups and some established over many years. If you are reading this and would like to reach our audience, then please do contact either of us for more information. We have flexible packages to suit all budgets.

As always you can find all our advertisers and the online edition on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We share information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle .

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Have a great month.

Anna & Jane

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Addington | Aylesford | Birling | Ditton East Malling | Holborough Kings Hill | Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth | Offham Ryarsh | Snodland | Wateringbury West Malling

With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.

Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.

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

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

3 Family run business 3 Established 21 years 3 Local advertisers 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 20,000 copies distributed monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising requirements.

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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

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01732 795777/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p4 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p15 - The Accountancy Practice Bathroom Installations - AHM Installations p17 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p23 - Poseidon Bathrooms p23 Beauty Spa - Mischicks Day Spa Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23 Bowls Club - Townsend Hook (Snodland) Bowl Club p25 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p22 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p17 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Care Home - Invicta Care Home p27 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p20 Charity - HOKH p28 - Royal British Legion Industries - Spadework Coin & Bullion Dealer - Kents Premier Coins & Bullion p25* Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p15 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p21 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p20 - Rathbone Decorating Services p24 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p24 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Electricians - Advanced Electrical Services p18* - ASD Electrical Services p18 Event - KSS Air Ambulance Golf p26* - KSS Air Ambulance Ride p26* - Malling Art Exhibition p28* - Nexus Summer Fair p26* - Rotary Club - Pig Racing p26* - South East Open Studios p28* - The Great Big Green Week p28* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing Flooring - K2 Flooring p22 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p19 - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Health & Social Care - Austen Allen Homecare p24 Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling p24 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p20 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Paving - Distinctive Paving p19 Performing Arts - School of Panto*

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Pet Services - Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p18 - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p17 Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe p16 - Tonbridge Repair Cafe p16* Restaurant & Pub - The Yew Tree* Retirement Living - The Landings p3 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - Precise Roofing p23 - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 - Markham Family Law p16 Theatre - Hazlitt Theatre p29* Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22 Upholstery - Interior Decor* Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Windows - The Window Man p24

USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for July 2025 is 15th June 2025

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Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BOWLS CLUB

AHM Installations a: Newnham Court Shopping Village,

Townsend Hook (Snodland) Bowl Club

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Broadband/Phone Sockets

Bearsted Rd, Weavering, ME14 5LH t: 01622 738204 www.ahminstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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

t: 01634 246105 m: 07581 694363 www.townsendhookbowls.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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.

m: 07845 705900 Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring - Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

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

TO ADVERTISE

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Poseidon Bathrooms

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.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

ACCOUNTANTS

Celebrating 21 years!

BUILDING SERVICES

BEAUTY SPA

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

The Accountancy Practice

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll 06

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Mischicks Day Spa

Paul Tann Ltd

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

a: St Andrews Lakes, Halling, ME2 1BA m: 01634 562639 e: hello@mischicksdayspa.co.uk fb: mischicksdayspa www.mischicksdayspa.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

The Small Works Building Company

Homefresh

AA Computer Services

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: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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!

(See Colour Ad On Page 28)

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

West Malling Connect

Royal British Legion Industries

Home Computer Help

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Tuesday 3rd June 5.30pm at The Swan, West Malling Network with other businesses from ME19.

t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk

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

Open Network meeting on 1st July.

a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA t: 01732 870002

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

www.spadework.org.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.

CAR BODY REPAIRS

COIN & BULLION DEALER

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Autospray Solutions

Kents Premier Coins & Bullion

Keeping IT Simple

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

CHARITY

Spadework

(KPCB Ltd) m: 07498 304493 e: hello@kentspremiercoinsandbullion.co.uk www.kentspremiercoinsandbullion.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

CARE HOME

Invicta Court Care Home

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

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CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

Red Carpentry

Gleaming Cleaning

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 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.

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

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15TH JUNE 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.

The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

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CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Impact Decoration

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

THANK YOU for using 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.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

JP’s Decorating

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

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)

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

D-F DECORATORS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

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.

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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.

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

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

SOS Window Works

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Rathbone Decorating Services

Bramko Ltd

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 24 )

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

ELECTRICIANS

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Advance Electrical Services

m: 07908 424091 e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) ELECTRICIANS

ASD Electrical Services

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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EVENTS

See our events page for one off, weekly or monthly events in the local area.

See page 31 EVENTS

KSSX Air Ambulance Golf Day 25 June Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club (See Colour Ad On Page 26) EVENTS

KSSX Air Ambulance Ride 13th July Bilsington Priory Estate, Ashford (See Colour Ad On Page 26) EVENTS

Malling Art Exhibition 21-22 June 10am - 4pm St Benedicts Centre (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

The Great Big Green Week Saturday 7th June 1-4pm West Malling Primary School (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

All Seasons Garden Fencing

A D Landscapes Ltd

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired.

Close boarded.

Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas.

No job too small.

Approved by 3 local Parish Councils.

Free quotations.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

EVENTS

Nexus Summer Fair 14th June 11am - 3pm Tonbridge (See Colour Ad On Page 26) EVENTS

Rotary Club of Kings Hill Pig Racing Saturday 12th July Kings Hill School (See Colour Ad On Page 26) EVENTS

South East Open Studios 6 - 22 June Look out for free art guide.

(See Colour Ad On Page 28)

G-O a: Ightham t: 01732 763114 m: 07790 036871 c: Antony Dartnell www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management.

All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation.

Free consultation and estimates.

Portfolio & references available.

Fully insured.

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

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.

FLOORING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARDEN SERVICES

Viners On The Hill

Complete Garden Services Kent

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)

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m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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Premier Trees & Gardens Treecare & Landscaping

Pruning - Lopping - Felling - Topping Pollarding - Stumps Removed Hedges & Shrubs Trimmed, Lowered, Tidied, Removed etc., All garden work undertaken, including garden maintenance.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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

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H-L HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Austen Allen Homecare

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 18.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

Airbnb - West Malling

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking m: 07939 248983 (See Colour Ad On Page 24) LEAFLETS

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocalorale.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Celebrating 21 years!

15TH JUNE HANDYMAN

LOCKSMITH

RWS & EA Ltd

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

HOLIDAY LET

the local Oracle

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

t: 01634 961120 c: Rhonda Young e: info@aa-homecare.co.uk www.aa-homecare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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

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.

GATES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LOCKSMITH

CPS Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk

ASR Locksmiths

Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

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Take control of your health and book a hearing test today.

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.

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PAVING

PLUMBERS

Logs & Firewood

Distinctive Paving

Hylton Plumbing Services

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

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

Wax fire lighters.

Log splitting service.

Lumpwood charcoal.

Instant light charcoal.

Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.

t: 01795 394265 m: 07525 379214 www.distinctive-paving.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk

www.schoolofpanto.co.uk

Maintenance plumbing Burst pipes Hot water cylinders Blocked drains Radiators Leaking taps New loft tanks

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PET SERVICES

PLUMBERS

Get It Repaired

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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

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PERFORMING ARTS

School of Panto

m: 07749 465877 c: Chris Park e: comedanceonthehill@gmail.com

m: 07590 316603 e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk

Dog Walking - Group and Solo Puppy Pop-ins Cat feeding Puppy and Dog Training classes Agility and Scentwork Classes Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.

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

Scarbutts Printers

t: 01732 870066 e: print@scarbutts.com fb: scarbutts www.scarbutts.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

OVEN CLEANERS

PLASTERERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Oven Wizards

Plastering Solutions

Thain Removals 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 £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

c: David Bartholomew m: 07908 021913

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Townsend Hook (Snodland) Bowls Club Is seeking new members....

If you are looking for a healthy outdoor fun activity at a club with a great social feel, why not come along any Tuesday or Thursday 2-4 pm from 22 April and see if this is the game for you.

No equipment needed, just wear flat shoes or trainers.

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Invicta Court care home, Weavering

Veterans café The fourth Friday of every month, 10.30am - 12.30pm Our Veterans café on the fourth Friday of every month offers a safe and supportive environment and an opportunity for you to meet up with other veterans.

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Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

SAMARITANS

• Citizens Advice 0808 278 7810

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• FREEPHONE 116 123

• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

COUNCIL • Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522

DOCTORS • Aylesford Medical Centre, 01622 885880 • Kings Hill & Leybourne 01732 870212 • Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213 • 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466 • Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

HOSPITAL • Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

LIBRARY • 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm) • Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx • Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com • Ryarsh Church Hall Guy Young 07957 872664 • Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and email bookings@ryarshvillagehall.org • The Brassy Centre Contact: 01622 719366 admin@aylesford-church.org.uk • The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546 • Trottiscliffe Village Hall trottiscliffevh@gmail.com

• West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Shirley Jacobs 07947 924713

PHARMACIES • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 • Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612

• Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473

POLICE

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

• Kent Police 101

• The East Malling Centre 01732 864314 office.eastmallingcentre@gmail.com

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546

• Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers.

Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

• Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Hannah Usher 01732 220919 bookings@kingshillparish.gov.uk • Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546 • Leybourne Chase Community Centre 01732 617 335

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

•K ings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180 •K ings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739 •M ereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569 •M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047

•R yarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600

• Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com

• East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828

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

•O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672

• Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056

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

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

LOCAL HALLS

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

•L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

• Snodland Community Centre Bookings Sectretary 07714 998127 info@snodlandcommunitycentre.org

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

SCHOOLS

•S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912

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

•S t Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061 •T he Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995 • T rottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803 •W est Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

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

7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

(2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808

8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

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

7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

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

10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering. (See Page 27)

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

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

WEDNESDAYS

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

THURSDAYS

9.30am Musical Bumps at Leybourne Chase Sports Pavilion 1-4yr olds. 10.15am for babies (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall

(2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome

10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN

(1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way.

1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Lcub, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.

(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437

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

(1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16

...ALSO THIS MONTH

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

FRIDAYS 11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre 1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705.

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

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW (1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft ((excl. Aug) at West Borough Primary School, Greenway, 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 Mallng in the High Street.

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Tuesday 3 June 5.30pm West Malling Connect meeting at The Swan. (See Page 17) 6-22 June South East Open Studios. (See Page 28) Sunday 8 June, 10am to 3pm, Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Saturday 7 June 1-4pm The Great Big Green Week, West Malling Primary School. (See Page 28) Saturday 14 June 10-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe, St Stephen’s Church. (See Page 16) Saturday 14 June 11am-3pm Nexus Summer Fair, Tonbridge. (See Page 26) Saturday 21 June 10.30-1pm Malling and District Repair Cafe, Larkfield Village Hall. (See Page 16) Saturday 21-22 June 10am-4pm Malling Art Club Art Exhibition, St Benedicts Centre, West Malling. (See Page 28) Wednesday 25 June KSS Air Ambulance Golf Day, Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club. (See Page 26) Thursday 26 June 2-4pm HOKH Charity Flash Sale, Borough Green. (See Page 28) Tuesday 1st July West Malling Connect, Open Networking. (See Page 17) Saturday 12 July Rotary Club of Kings Hill Pig Racing, Kings Hill School. (See page 26) Sunday 13 July KSS Air Ambulance Ride day, Bilsington Priory Estate, Ashford. (See Page 26) Sunday 13 July, 10am to 3pm, Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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