the local Oracle Maidstone

ISSUE 114

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MAIDSTONE

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News the local

Dear Readers Now the kids are back to school, sit back, relax for a bit and see what our advertisers can help you with around the house, garden, work or play. They are some of the best in the area for what they do and ready for your calls.

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the October editions are: • Maidstone 20th September • Malling 15th September • Tonbridge 20th September

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the reader, for using our advertisers and giving your feedback. Some of our advertisers have been with us for over 14 years and would not remain here if you didn’t call them! THANK YOU. Please do continue to use them and tell them you found them right here!

Just a reminder that all advertisers have a category box at the back of the publication for quick reference and they can also be found on our website. There is limited space in the printed advert but some advertisers have added additional information on their webpage including before and after images to show their services, testimonials or a full list of services.

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.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

Anna & Jane

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‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

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: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 MAIDSTONE

01622 320284

Ascot Plumbing & Heating

Leaking Taps, Toilets, Radiators Blocked Sinks and Drains HOME & GARDEN

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Allergies, Eczema, Coughs, Respiratory problems, Watery eyes..

Fully Qualified and Safe

Full price lists available online

07931 916 783 01732 887 091

Email: deluxecarpetcleaninguk@googlemail.com www.deluxecarpetcleaning.co.uk

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CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 52 Through Room (12x18’) £ 66 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 66

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NELSON PLUMBING

NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING

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NELSON PLUMBING

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

PLUMBING

Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

All plumbing undertaken.

DRAINAGE

Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

HEATING

Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.

GAS

New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.

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Rob Edmonds Commercial & Domestic Electricians Rewires Replacement fuseboards Testing & Inspection Fault finding Landlord’s certificates Extra sockets/lights Outside lights Smoke detectors ●

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WILLS

LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

PROBATE

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• Over 10 years’ experience.

• Fully regulated and insured.

• Appointments in your own home or office.

• Weekend and evening appointments available.

• Fair, fixed fees agreed in advance (currently no VAT!).

Contact us today to find out more: Telephone: 01622 239766 Mobile: 07825 575826 Email: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Back to school offer - 10% off all our Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney if you arrange your appointment in September. Book today quoting SEPTEMBER10

TUNBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent. ME5 9HY WE NEED YOUR HELP! Vacancy: Co-opted Governor Tunbury Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their Governing Body. As a co-opted Governor you would be a key part of the Governing Body and you would contribute towards the Governing Body’s vision to provide high quality governance and strategic oversight over the school’s activities and operations.

The main role of the Governing Body is to establish the school’s strategic direction by: • Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school • Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets • Meeting statutory duties The main attributes that we are looking for from the newly co-opted Governor are: • The ability to work in a team • An interest in education and a commitment to the school • Enthusiasm for taking on an active role on the Governing Body • Availability to attend Governing Body meetings and carrying out monitoring visits to the school • A willingness to listen, learn and to undertake training If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please feel free to contact the school office on 01634 863085 or headteacher@tunbury.kent.sch.uk Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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We are now recruiting care workers for Maidstone, Coxheath, Yalding, Wateringbury, East and West Malling and other surrounding areas.

Must be able to drive with the use of own car.

Experience is not necessary as a full training programme including induction training will be provided. * Full and part time positions (minimum 16 Hours) Guaranteed Hours and Fixed shifts available. * Wages start at £8.75 P/H after probationary period WITH NO EXPERIENCE increasing for weekends * Mileage payments * 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata * All uniforms and other protective items supplied * Continued in house training provided and an opportunity to take advanced NCFE training certificates in various aspects of care. * Employment subject to Proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. * We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like us to send you an application form please contact our office on: 01622 792845 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Maidstone EDITION

Aylesford | Allington Barming | Ditton Maidstone | Ringlestone

15k

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

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

Malling EDITION

16.5k

We can print, supply and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .

Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online.

You can have a page on our website for just £10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow | Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

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

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Category the local News CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADVERTS Accountants − AIMS − TaxAssist Accountants p3 Aerials − Simply Connected − The Aerial Man p3 Appliance Repair − Appliance Care & Repair Art Classes - Seasons Art Classes Bathroom Installations - Bathe in Safety p5 - Bathrooms Solutions − Nightingale Bathrooms p9 Blinds − Penumbria Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p8 Building Services − Any Aspect Builders Ltd − Paul Tann Ltd − R Blackman - Strongbuild Construction* Car Body Repairs - Autospray p11 Carpentry − RED Carpentry Carpet Cleaning - Deluxe Carpet Cleaning p5 − Homefresh p6 Cleaning - Cinderella Dustbusters p5 Coffee Bar - Baskerville Coffee House p12 Computer Support - Kent Electronic Services Conservatories - Acorn Glazier p4* - Howard Caine p7 Curtains - Aquarius Soft Furnishings* Decorators - Gawaine Sutton − Parrish Painting & Decorating - Wayne Burvill Dentist − Identics Dental Surgery p14

Double Glazing − Trade Glaze p24 Double Glazing Repairs − DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p9 Education - Rochester Independent College* Electricians - Andy Payne - ASD Electrical Services p3 - R F Edmonds Electrical p9 - The Small Job Electrical Company Fencing − Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation - Tate Fencing p11 Footcare - AW Footcare p12 Garage Doors − Garage Door Associates - Garolla p6 Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Garden Services − V&S Garden Services Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p6 Kitchen Splashbacks - UK Splashbacks p11 Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Osteopath - The Garden Clinic p14 Oven Cleaners − Oven Angels Plasterer − Wall 2 Wall Plastering Plumbers - Ascot Plumbing & Heating p3 - DL Plumbing − Nelson Plumbing p8 Recruitment - Tunbury Primary School p14 - Xtracare Ltd p15* Removals & Storage − Goodfellows Removals & Storage Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1

Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p12 Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p8 - Qualitree Will Writing - Isla Law p14 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p13 Windows - DG Solutions - Trade 2 Trade p10 − Trade Glaze p24 Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows

EVENT LISTINGS P23 * New Adverts

Cut off date for Oct 2018 is 20th Sept 2018

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installation Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens.

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

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m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: barti1@hotmail.com

Complete bathroom installs, supply and design.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work and waste removal.

Free estimates.

Public liability insured.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Appliance Care and Repair

Nightingale Bathrooms

Prompt and friendly service.

Repairs and installs to all electric appliances.

Over 16 years experience.

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

m: 07545 044276 c: Graham e: 4appliancecare@gmail.com www.appliancecareandrepair.co.uk

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

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ACCOUNTANTS

ART CLASSES

BLINDS

TaxAssist Accountants

The Seasons Art Class Maidstone

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

a: 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk Free initial discussion.

Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service at our Larkfield Shop

a: Oakwood House Hotel, Maidstone ME16 8AE t: 01622 534074 c: Sarah Edwards e: sarah@artclassmaidstone.co.uk fb: theseasonsartclassmaidstone www.artclassmaidstone.co.uk

a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films.

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A friendly and relaxed art course designed for budding artists at all levels. Learn new skills. Make new friends. Enjoy being creative!

AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Simply Connected

Bathe In Safety

Any Aspect Builders Ltd

New Aerials, Extra Points, Satellite Installations, Hidden Dishes, Home Networks, WiFi Problems?, Phone Points, TV Mounting, Home Cinema, CCTV, Fault Finding and much more.

FREE Surveys, Fully Insured, Over 15 Years Experience.

Easy Access Bathrooms.

Safe, sound and stylish.

Walk-in showers.

Walk-in baths.

Wetrooms.

Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms.

t: 0330 113 2644 e: info@simply-connected.uk www.simply-connected.uk

t: 01622 962108 www.batheinsafety.co.uk

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t: 01622 729536 m: 07407 764555 c: Kieron e: info@anyaspectbuilders.co.uk www.anyaspectbuilders.co.uk Extensions, Driveways, Patios, Fencing, Refurbishments and more.

Over 20 years experience.

Fully Insured.

Free Quotes.

CHAS approved.

Reference Available.

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CARPENTRY

COFFEE BAR

Paul Tann Ltd

RED Carpentry

Baskerville’s Coffee House

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

We are a cosy, dog friendly coffee house in the heart of Allington, Maidstone serving delicious food and drinks with lots of vegan options.

Check us out on trip advisor!

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

R Blackman General Maintenance

Deluxe Carpet Cleaning

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

Carpet, mattress & upholstery cleaning.

Quick Drying.

Stain and Marks Removal.

Dust Mites Treatment Stain Protection.

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

CONSERVATORIES

Homefresh

Acorn Glacier

t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com

STRONGBUILD CONSTRUCTION

All aspects of brickwork Block paving, Patios, Driveways & Extensions All building work undertaken.

Tel: 07809 124209 or 01634 316693 Ring for free quotation.

a: Appledore Court, Hildenborough Cresent, Maidstone, ME16 0PA m: 07786 637947

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon

t: 01732 887 091 m: 07931 916 783 e:deluxecarpetcleaninguk@googlemail.com www.deluxecarpetcleaning.co.uk

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t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

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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.

Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

a: Unit 3, Heronden Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk Rehau, Windows, Doors, Bifolds, Patios, Coloured GRP Doors, Porches, Conservatories.

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CAR BODY REPAIRS

CLEANING

CONSERVATORIES

Autospray Solutions

Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd

Howard Caine Conservatories

a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford.

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t: 01732 887091 m: 07931 916783 e: cinderelladustbustersuk@googlemail.com www.cinderelladustbusters.co.uk Let us take over your house chores.

Daily, weekly or fortnightly. Insured, fully flexible & fully trained cleaners. *Cleaning, *Ironing, *Internal Windows, *After Party Cleans, *Private Waitressing, *Housekeeping, *Specialist Carpet cleaning, *Care of the Elderly *Requests welcome.

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t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

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DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Aquarius Soft Furnishings

Wayne Burvill

SOS Window Works

a:Clockhouse Farm, Coxheath, ME17 4PB t: 01622 744265 e: sales@aquariussoftfurnishings.co.uk www.aquariussoftfurnishings.co.uk Made to Measure Curtains Blinds Tracks & Poles Measuring & Fitting Service Upholstery, Cushion Replacements & Loose Covers. Paint & Wallpapers Large Fabric Book Library Wool & Haberdashery Shop FREE PARKING

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t: 01732 847335 m: 07989 370722 e: wayneburvill@hotmail.com fb: wayneburvill1972 All aspects of painting & decorating undertaken as well as general DIY and property maintenance.

Professional, tidy and insured.

a: The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696

e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com

www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk

Double glazing repairs & maintenance, misted units, broken glass, broken hinges and handles, lockouts, emergency entry, door adjustment, child restrictors, patio door rollers, cat flaps, letter boxes and Velux windows.

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EDUCATION

Identics Dental Surgery

Rochester Independent College

Local dental practice now open.

Affordable monthly payment plans.

Relaxed comfortable environment.

Call or pop in for more information

From Year 7 to Sixth Form.

IntervIewIng now.

Call us to arrange an informal visit and campus tour.

a: 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent t: 01622 669345 e: info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk

a: Star Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1XF t: 01634 828115 e: admissions@rochester-college.org www.rochester-college.org

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DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING

ELECTRICIANS

Gawaine Sutton

Trade Glaze

Andy Payne Electrical

t: 01622 863579 m: 07979 757662

a: Units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0HD t: 01622 725444 f: 01622 721111 e: ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories.

Top quality products with top quality service.

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t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 e: ryarshelectrical@gmail.com Domestic and Commercial Part P Qualified and registered with Napit.

City and Guilds 2330. 2365 Level 3 2391 Inspection and Testing 2382 BS7671 17th Edition.

Full rewires and new fuse boards.

Periodic/Landlords Inspections.

Also new lights, sockets, power into shed’s and gardens.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Parrish Painting & Decorating

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

ASD Electrical Services

25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & Guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service.

Call for a Free Estimate.

m: 07967 190588 c: Mark

For all your decorating needs.

A friendly, reliable service at competitive rates.

Qualified and fully insured.

Call for a free, no obligation quote.

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks.

Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

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t: 01622 528190 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com No job too small Maintenance and installation Domestic and commercial Repairs and fittings Free quotations No call out fee Family run business.

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FOOTCARE

GARDEN SERVICES

RF Edmonds Electrical

AW Foot Healthcare

V & S Garden Services

Registered foot healthcare practitioner for all your routine and continued foot health treatments in the comfort of your own home.

Comprehensive range of garden services.

One off or full regular maintenance.

Complete year round lawn care.

Professional licensed weed control.

Hourly rates.

m: 07930 638320 e: robedmonds@hotmail.co.uk NIC EIC approved contrator.

Commercial & Domestic electrician.

Rewires. Replacement fuseboards.

Testing & Inspection. Fault finding.

Landlord’s certificates.

Extra sockets/lights.

Outside lights. Smoke detectors.

m: 07734 655 287 c: Adam Williams MCFHP MAFHP awfoothealthcare@gmail.com

t: 01732 521224 m: 07958 997336 c: Sue or Vince

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Call or email Adam to arrange an appointment.

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ELECTRICIANS

GARAGE DOORS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

The Small Job Electrical Company

Garage Door Associates

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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.

FENCING

Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation

t: 01732 874487 f: 01732 522359 Mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: Darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected.

ELECTRIC GATES & ROLLER SHUTTERS Gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes.

Over 18 yrs experience.

Visit our new website.

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoorassociates.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice.

Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards

t: 01622 913007 m: 07709 352248 c: Fred Masters e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

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GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors t: 01622 410 425 m: 07537 149 128

Thermally insulated electric garage doors!

Great for space saving, kerb appeal and easy to use.

Made to measure Limited offer; call us today!

Phone lines open 7 days a week.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPING

KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS

Tate Fencing

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

UK Splashbacks

t: 01732 852596 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

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a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk Specialist In Indian Stone Paving.

Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience. major credit/debit cards taken.

t: 01622 727697 freephone: 0800 2321149 e: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com Glass Splashbacks, the popular, modern and hygienic wall finish in your kitchen or bahtroom - seamless, with no grout lines.

We design, measure, fit and finish in any colour.

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RECRUITMENT

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

Ascot Plumbing & Heating

Xtracare Ltd

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.

t: 01622 320284

Leaking taps, toilets, radiators.

Blocked sinks and drains.

Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements.

Central heating repairs and servicing.

All aspects of plumbing and heating work.

t: 01622 792845 ‘When Service Matters’ We are now recruiting care workers for Maidstone, Coxheath, Yalding, Wateringbury, East and West Malling and other surrounding areas.

Call our office for an application form.

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OSTEOPATH

PLUMBERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

The Garden Clinic

DL Plumbing

Goodfellows Removals & Storage

Dripping taps fixed New taps fitted Leaks fixed Emersion Heater elements replaced New radiators fitted Overflowing loft tanks fixed Dripping toilet overflow fixed

Household/office removals.

Local professional removal and storage company.

Family owned. Established 20 years.

Please ring for a free quote.

a: Ash Close, Aylesford, ME20 7RG t: 07402 124852 c: Shelley James e: shelley.gardenclinic@mail.com fb: @kentsgardenclinic www.thegardenclinic.wordpress.com Gentle osteopathic techniques applied as well as stronger forms of movements.

Clinic also provides crystal healing and personal counselling services.

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t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141

a: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 5RL t: 01732 841841 f: 01622 753708

Complete bathrooms fitted including design & tiling if required.

OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Oven Angels

Nelson Plumbing

D. P. Roofing

t: 01622 232962

t: 01622 808103 m: 07517 106711

Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken.

Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired.

Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs.

All types of roofing renewed and repaired, chimneys, guttering etc.

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products.

Now in their 20th year.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.

All work guaranteed.

Free quotes.

All areas covered.

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PLASTERER

RECRUITMENT

ROOFING

Wall 2 Wall Plastering

Tunbury Primary School

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Fully qualified Plasterer.

Internal & external plastering.

Rendering & pebble dashing.

Skimming & plaster boarding.

Coving.

Friendly & tidy service.

Free quotes.

Tunbury Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their Governing Body.

t: 01634 313326 m: 07843 881657 c: Joe Bunting e: wall2wallplastering@hotmail.co.uk

Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent ME5 9HY t: 01634 863085 e: headteacher@tunbury.kent.sch.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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SHUTTERS

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Stylehouse Shutters

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.

Free no obligation survey.

Local, friendly service.

3 year guarantee.

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk New Installations: FENSA Insurance-backed Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Porches,Bi-folds, Roof-Lights, Secondary Glazing Repairs: Misted Sealed Units, Upgrades, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks. Cat Flaps. Free Quotations and Advice. Over 30 years’ experience.

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All forms of tree work undertaken.

We offer a reliable, professional, local and friendly tree care and landscaping service.

Family run for 3 generations.

No obligation on estimates.

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SKIP HIRE

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Haffenden Skip Hire

Qualitree Services Ltd

Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited

a: East Malling t: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 m: 07850 049246

2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

t: 01622 208426 c: Gary or Caroline Everest e: hello@qualitree-services.co.uk www.qualitree-services.co.uk Tree Surgery, Felling & Removal Hedge Cutting & Trimming Qualified, Experienced & Reliable Fully Insured & Value for Money

t: 01732 449093 www.t2twindows.com

Windows Doors Conservatories Roofs Commerical & Residential

Call Today For Your Free Quotation

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SOLICITORS

WILL WRITING

WINDOWS

Graham Colley Solicitor

Isla Law Ltd

Trade Glaze

t: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

Home Visits and Fixed Fees available.

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t: 01622 239766 m: 07825 575826 e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Ethical, modern practice specialising in wills, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection and probate services.

Over 10 years experience in wills and probate work, brought direct to your home or office at a time that suits you.

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a: Units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0HD t: 01622 725444 f: 01622 721111 e: ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories.

Top quality products with top quality service.

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WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

WINDOW CLEANERS

Humphrey & Scace

All Clean Windows

t: 01622 320079 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

t/f: 01622 745179 c: Jean Tandy e: jean.tandy@talktalk.net

Will Writing and Estate Planning Practitioners.

No pressure and absolutely no obligation.

Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system.

We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses.

Fully insured.

Very competitive prices.

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Events MONDAYS IYengar Yoga classes all day, every day at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre 9.30 to 5.30pm 5 classes at Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham St. 9.45am Music & movement, babies & toddlers, Beechwood Hall, Barming. 07901 712510 10am-11.15am, Over 60’s Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

1.30-2.30pm Medau Classes at Wateringbury VH, ME18 5NU. 1st Class foc £5. 01622 749002 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – Graham Jackson 01732 843336.

(May–Sep) 3-5pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650 6-7pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724 6.30-8pm Intermediate Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 8pm-9.15pm Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (1st, ex Bank hols) 7 for 7.30pm Barming WI, Village Hall, Heath Road. Mrs. Fiona Plant fplant@mail.com 7-8pm Kick Ass Aerobics £6 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 (1st) 8pm R.N.L.I. meet at Sea Cadets Hall, College Rd, Maidstone. 01622 725435.

7.30-9.30pm Meditation and spiritual development group. Pam 07891185983 (3rd) 7.30pm Allington Castle W.I. at Small Hall, St Nicholas Church, Popular Grove. Diane 01622 721170.

(4th) 7.30pm Aylesford & Eccles WI in the Brassey Rooms, Station Rd, Aylesford.

Ann-Marie on 01622 756960.

8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at Brookfield Junior School, Joan on 01634 256891.

THURSDAYS 7.30am Maidstone Dawn Patrol Rotary Club - at Leah’s Bistro, High St. Pat Jeffery Secretary on 07821 784605 for info.

9.45 and 10.45am Musical Playtime, Grove Green Community Centre. 07901 712510 10.15-12pm Buddha Buddies Baby & Tots Yoga, Adventure Kidz, Aylesford 07801948969 10am-11.15am, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

11.20am-12.20pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Wayne on 01622 710734.

(May–Sep) 5-7pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650.

5.15-6.45pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724

TUESDAYS

6.15-7.15pm Weight Watchers, St Andrews Church Hall, Barming - Judith 01622 683382

(Term time) 9:30-11:30am Aylesford Parent and Toddler Group, Brassey Centre, Aylesford

(3rd) 7pm Wateringbury Flower Club, Nettlestead VH, ME18 5ER. 01732 873021

1.15-2pm Mayhem music for 0-1yrs Aylesford Community Centre. 07815 775504

7-9pm Ditton Scouts (10-14 years old) at Ditton Scout HQ. Leader 07812 096724

(2nd & 4th) 2-4pm. Friendship afternoon.

Brassey Cent. Aylesford. Janet 01622 710083

7-8pm Beginners Pilates £8 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101

6-7pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. Info on 07812 096724

(1st not May/Jan) Allington Garden Club at St Nicholas CH, Popular Grove. 01622 757319

6.30pm-7.45pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576

7.30pm Karate Club 35+ at the Brassey Centre Station Rd, Aylesford. Okinawan martial.

7.45pm-9.15pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 8pm Yoga in Church Farm Hall, ME20 6ST

8-9pm Free Dance exercise class at St Andrews Church Hall, Tonbridge Rd. Barming.

Andrea or Trevor on 01795 843331.

WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAYS

10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Maidstone YMCA. 07815 775504

10am St Nicholas Church Hall, Allington musical fun for babies/toddlers 07901 712510

11.30-1.30pm Meditation and spiritual development. Aylesford. Pam 07891 185983

10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Aylesford CC. 07815 775504

(2nd) 1.30-4pm Retired/Semi-Retired meet at Ditton Community Centre. 01732 844195

1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – come and try, if you like it you can join.

2.30-4pm Over 50s Get Together Club at Allington Baptist Church, 76a London Rd,

1.15-2.15pm Medau exercise class at St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Rd, Joan 01634 256891.

6.15-7.45pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. 07812 096724 7.30-9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club Tonbridge Rd, Meth. Church 01622 761757

(1st) 4.15-6.15pm St Peter & St Paul’s Aylesford host a Messy Church in the Brassey Centre. All the family welcome. 07462 682980

SATURDAYS 9-10am Basics at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre, Unit 3, The Broadway, Maidstone.

10am Musical Bumps The Old School Hall, Lower Rd, East Farleigh, ME15 0JL 10 - 12 Brassey Centre, Aylesford and Ditton Green 12 - 2pm. www.communigrow.org 10am-12noon Market at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Tea/Coffee. Contact 01622 717598 10.15-11.45am Intermediate at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre, Unit 3, The Broadway.

(2nd) 11am-3pm Maidstone Embroiderers’ Guild at Aylesford C.H Catherine 07838 161403

SUNDAYS 10am-12noon, every 2nd and 4th, Zen meditation group, Maidstone ME16, contact Barbara 01622 670587

...ALSO THIS MONTH Every Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm The Cafe, Blackthorn Trust, St Andrew’s Road, Barming, ME16 9AN is open for coffees and lunches.

Movement Explorers - 10am ages: 18mths3yrs and 10.45am ages 3-4yrs Burham Old School Community Centre ME1 3SY for more info: www.sterondalls.co.uk or call Natalie on 07484 894453.

Saturday 22 Sept 9.30am to 3.30pm Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling Village Hall, New Road, East Malling, ME19 6DD. Further info from 01474 325507.

Tuesday 4 Sept 7.30-10pm at Kings Hill Community Centre Ladies north west morris ‘Have a Go’ workshops. Free tuition on the night. Contact Val 07876 194375 Friday 14 Sept 7.30-10pm at Ditton Community Centre Ladies north west morris ‘Have a Go’ workshops. Free tuition on the night. Contact Val 07876 194375 Saturday 15 Sept 7pm St Peter & St Pauls Church Quiz night in the Brassey Centre Station Rd, Aylesford. £5 pp. Aline on 07771 636872 Tuesday 25 Sept 8-10pm at St Nicholas, Allington. Ladies north west morris ‘Have a Go’ workshops. Free tuition on the night. Contact Val 07876 194375 Friday 12 Oct 7.30pm Lifeboats Fundraising Quiz in Fant CH, Fant Lane, Barming. Max 8 players per team. Ticket £10 incl. fish & chip supper. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.

John Ashbolt - 01622 725435

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