Tonbridge June local Oracle

ISSUE 196

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

JUNE

2021

News the local

Dear Readers Wooohooo we can sit in a restaurant and hug again! It seems an eternity so let’s all eat and hug in a safe way.

The restaurants have worked so hard to get this far and stay in business; let’s not muck it up!

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

It has been great to see the high streets buzzing again and we are trying our best to buy local in every sense.

Many of you will be booking holidays but if you’re not and have decided to spend your money on the home, then look no further. We have every trade and service to help you around the house and garden.

Every advertiser can be found on our website and those with larger adverts have their own page on our website along with additional images where possible.

All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle.

All the best to you all and have a great month.

• Tonbridge 20th June thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

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Supporting the local businesses has never been more important; all of our advertisers are local and need you.

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Category 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 p14 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p21* Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p18 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p18 Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Bug Houses - Woodtec p19* Building Services - R Blackman Building Supplies - Howdens p16 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Sales & Service - Hendy Honda Tonbridge Care Home - Tonbridge House p22 Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p18 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p16 Charity - Hospice In The Weald p24 Community Help - West Kent Mind Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - R D Salisbury p19 - Spicelin Property Services Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p15 Electrician - Allview Electrical p14 - DAR Electrical Services Event - Paddock Wood Carnival p20* Fencing - J Harper Fencing Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Fruit Deliveries - Fruit Bag Friday p21 Funeral Services - Abbey Funeral Services p20 Garage Doors - Garolla p15 Garden Design - Susan Willmott Garden Landscape - Marshalls Landscapes p16 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p15 - Wicks Gas Gutter Cleaning & Repair - Bramko Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Homecare - Age UK Housing - Rapport p21 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders p16 Plumbers - No1 PHD p19 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Scarbutts p12 - Zone p12 Property Maintenance - All Star Maintenance p14 - Home & Garden

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 p16 Weight Loss - Slimming World* Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p13 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p23 * New Adverts

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

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BUILDING SERVICES

Bathroom Solutions

R Blackman General Maintenance

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.

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

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

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

J & H Accounting Services Ltd

Nightingale Bathrooms

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.

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t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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

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BLINDS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Howdens

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

ACCOUNTANTS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The Accountancy Practice

Broadband/Phone Sockets

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

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

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.

AERIALS

BUG HOUSES

The Aerial Man

Woodtec

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

t: 01732 469090 e: connolly142@btinternet.com

AIR AMBULANCE

TO ADVERTSE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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

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

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CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

Hendy Honda Tonbridge

Howard Caine Conservatories

R D Salisbury

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.

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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t: 01732 926262 m: 07957 277363 (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

CUT OFF DATE

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CARE HOME

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Tonbridge House

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

Spicelin Property Services

a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591 (See Colour Ad On Page 22) CARPENTRY

Mr Carpenter

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com

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.

Professional, friendly and reliable service.

m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) CARPET CLEANING

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Homefresh

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

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

CHARITY RUN

Hospice In The Weald t: 01892 820547

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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

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

COMMUNITY HELP

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

West Kent Mind

Mark Howland

Bramko Ltd

General Property Maintenance.

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

ELECTRICIANS

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.

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a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225

t: 01732 357660 m: 07899 894838 c: Mark Killick (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

Allview Electrical

t: 01732 361827 m: 07780 474043 e: info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk www(See Colour Ad On Page 14) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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FOOD PARCELS

GARDEN DESIGN

DAR Electrical Services

F.E.A.S.T. FRESH

Susan Willmott

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

t: 01622 718340 e: s.willmott@me.com www.susanwillmott.com

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FRUIT DELIVERIES

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Paddock Wood Carnival

Fruit Bag Friday

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

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.

a: Paddock Wood t: 0345 833 9564 e: enquiries@paddockwoodlions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

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 20)

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 16)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

FENCING

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

J Harper Fencing & Landscaping

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

Garden Maintenance

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.

t: 01732 430 347 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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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.

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HOMECARE

Summit Gardens

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

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 .

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home.

Registered charity 1088213.

HALLS FOR HIRE

HOUSING

Hadlow Village Hall

Rapport Housing & Care

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.

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 16)

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

PLUMBERS

Wicks Gas

Dave’s Property Maintenance

No1 PHD

t: 01732 651160

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber.

Taps/Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/fitted. Plastering/Painting (No wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/Floor tiling. Fully insured and no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair and all the little jobs covered if I can at reasonable rates. I will only take on what I can do or try and recommend someone if I’m not capable.

PLUMBERS

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

HANDYMAN

PLUMBERS

Bramko Ltd

DME Property Services

Summers Domestic Plumbers

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

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 15.

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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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01)

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.

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TREE SURGERY

Scarbutts Printers

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk

t: 01732 870066

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PRINTERS

ZONE

t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie (See Colour Ad On Page 12)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

All Star Property Maintenance t: 01732 252450 c: Adam Kemp

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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(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 16)

TAKE-AWAY

WEIGHT LOSS

Dalchini Tonbridge

Be Inspired by Slimming World

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.

Join your local friendly group at: Pembury The Mercure Hotel Tonbridge Road, Pembury Monday evenings Paddock Wood St Andrews Church Maidstone Road Tuesday evenings Wednesday mornings Call Simone 07738 681969

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TAKE-AWAY

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Home & Garden Property Maintenance Services

East Peckham Kebab & Pizza

Humphrey & Scace

m: 07538 812565

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

Free estimates.

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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)

a: 9 Old Road, East Peckham TN12 5AS t: 01622 871918 www.eastpeckhamgrill.co.uk

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

Free Home Delivery Freshly cooked kebab & pizzas every day.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00

WINDOWS

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Acer Tree Services

Keith Bunyon

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

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.

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

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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)

t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

St Michaels Close, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU

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

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HOME & GARDEN

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

Family business - established 30 years

YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

Contact Matt Butler 01732 361827 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

In print, in the local area, supporting local businesses for 17 years!

TREE SURGEONS LTD

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £75 g pavin tio slabs Pa £45. from

BRAMKO LTD

Gutter Cleanin Repair g & s from £50 * Free camera inspec tion

Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition.

Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces.

Established 16 years FREE Estimate and advice.

Please call Mark Killick 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews

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HOME & GARDEN

HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

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.

TRADE ONLY

FREE kitchen design service

DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76

£ 31 £ 38 £ 38

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 104 £ 166

£ 52 £ 83

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 94 £ 62

£ 47 £ 31

No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)

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Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner

Marshalls Landscape Contractors Call 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 TO ADVERTISE HERE

LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch.

Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

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Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

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Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

Call Rod: 07540 896320 Email: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk

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01732 651160 Excellent - April 21 Headoffice; Suite 11, Branksome Park House, Bourne Valley Road, Poole, BH12 1ED

WOODTEC

Beautiful Rustic Timber Bug Houses A safe, dry home for hibernating insects A project to support wildlife in your garden Sizes – 950mm high - £80 & 1120mm high - £120 Also benches, bird boxes and plant shelves.

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R D Salisbury 01732 926262 07957 277363

Professional Painter & Decorator with over 20 years experience plus both City & Guilds and CSCS accreditation.

All my work is finished to a high standard so call me for a free no obligation estimate.

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Paddock Wood Lions 2021 Carnival Weekend is back!

Rockin’ in the Rec Friday 9th July 17:30-21:00 St Andrews Recreation Ground Bring your picnic blankets and chairs for live music, bar and food stalls!

Carnival Saturday 10th July Fete: 12pm-5pm & the Funfair at St Andrews Recreation Ground If you would like to request a stall or be an entertainment group in the arena contact: enquiries@paddockwoodlions.co.uk, find us on Facebook at Paddock Wood & District Lions or call 0345 833 9564

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

£295+vat

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

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Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 521494 or 01732 795777

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907 Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

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

This is a testing time for us all so please respect the rules and support them.

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