March 2025 local Oracle

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Dear Readers

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 the April edition is 14th March.

Delivery from 28th March 2025

As Spring and Mother’s Day approaches we bring you the March local Oracle, full of local trades and businesses that are ready and waiting for your call. From home and garden to your business, wellbeing and treats; all can be found in these pages.

It’s a tough time for High Streets at the moment, so local shops and businesses continue to need your custom.

From using local tradesman to local shops please show them your support.

Local activities can be a life line for people of all ages, especially the elderly, so if you have regular or one off local events, please do email them over and we will include them, free of charge, on our events page.

As always, this edition and the advertisers can be found on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk and we will also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or and www.linkedin.com/company/the-local-oracle.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

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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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DISTRIBUTORS WANTED Give us a call or drop us an email.

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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 p16 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p18 Bathroom Installations - AHM Installations p18 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p23 - Poseidon Bathrooms p24 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p24 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p17 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p27 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p19 Charity - HOKH p25 - Royal British Legion Industries p26 - Spadework Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning - MCJ Cleaning - Sapphire Cleaning Services Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p16 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p20 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Day Care Centre - The Garden Of England Homecare p28* Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - Interior Painting and Decorating - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p22 - Rathbone Decorating Services p24 - Richard’s Painting Services

- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle p4 Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p24 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p19 Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p19 - New Wave Electrical Estate Agents - Neil Johnson Event - VE Day Celebration p5* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - D&T Fencing & Decking Flooring - K2 Flooring p22 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p29 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p21 - Goldcrest Gardening Services - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p19 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services p23 - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p19 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling p25* Kitchen Installations - IFit Kitchens p22 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p26 Live In Care - Eleanor Live-Well p3 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Osteopath - The Osteo Group p29

Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards 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 p21 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p17 Property Mainenance - Home Counties p22* Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe p26 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p14 - Laker Legal Solicitors p16 - Markham Family Law p17 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23 Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon p29* Venue Hire - Mereworth Village Hall p26 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p15

USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for April 2025 is 14th March 2025

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BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Aerial Man

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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AHM Installations a: Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Rd, Weavering, ME14 5LH t: 01622 738204 www.ahminstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

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.

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work.

All types of floors fitted.

No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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

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

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

ACCOUNTANTS

BLINDS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Paul Tann Ltd

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

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

Celebrating 21 years!

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m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

Homefresh

Sapphire Cleaning

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

m: 07828 092326 www.sapphirecleaning.co.uk

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Residential cleaning Commercial cleaning Airbnb cleaning

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice

Reliable, consistent, trustworthy and great value.

t: 01622 792220 e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

Call us for more information.

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CHARITY

West Malling Connect

Royal British Legion Industries

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Tuesday 11th March Tuesday 1st April (AGM) Venues to be confirmed Network with local businesses All welcome.

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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Spadework

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

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Autospray Solutions

Gleaming Cleaning

AA Computer Services

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

Invicta Court Care Home

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

CARPENTRY

Red Carpentry

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.

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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

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!

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CLEANING

Call Us Today!

07399 215831 info@mcjcleaning.co.uk www.mcjcleaning.co.uk Trusted cleaning specialist based in Snodland.

We are dedicated to providing superior cleaning solutions for both domestic & commercial spaces.

Contact us today for a free quote and 15% off your first clean.

Home Computer Help

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Keeping IT Simple

Interior Painting & Decorating

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

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14TH MARCH COMPUTER SUPPORT

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net

t: 07957 485125 c: Paul

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Interior painting, decorating and wallpaper hanging services.

Very competitive rates.

Fully insured.

Professional and reliable service.

No job too small.

Call for FREE advice and quotation.

DAY CARE CENTRE

DECORATORS

The Garden Of England Homecare

JP’s Decorating

t: 01622 674733 e: allyson@goedaycare.co.uk www.goedaycare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

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

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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)

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Mark Standen Decorating Services

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

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

THANK YOU for using the local Oracle COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

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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.

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 22) DECORATORS

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

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

Richard’s Painting Service

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.

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m: 07392 822833 c: Richard Taggart e: taggart50934@gmail.com

All aspects of decorating work undertaken.

Multi-skilled builder of 30 years.

Fully insured.

Free estimates & advice given.

All jobs big or small!

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ELECTRICIANS

FENCING

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

ASD Electrical Services

All Seasons Garden Fencing

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.

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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the local Oracle

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

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.

FENCING

Mob: 07901 776382 Tel: 01622 817021 info@newwaveelectrical.co.uk www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk Fully Insured, No Job too Small FREE quotations Lighting / Power Consumer unit change Partial or full house re wire Fault Finding and Repairs Testing and Inspection Garden Lighting

D&T FENCING & DECKING Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ESTATE AGENT

FLOORING

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Neil Johnson

K2 Flooring

Celebrating 21 years!

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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 DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

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

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

Viners On The Hill

a: 7 Queen Street, Kings Hill, ME19 4DA t: 01732 600400 e: info@vinersonthehill.co.cuk www.vinersonthehill.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

EVENT

SOS Window Works

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24) DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) 10

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VE DAY CELEBRATIONS 12.00-1600 Kings Hill Community Centre ME19 4LG 10th May 2025 Free Entry (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GATES

A D Landscapes Ltd

Premier Trees & Gardens

CPS Ltd

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.

Treecare & Landscaping

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

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Coe’s Landscapes

Blaize Services Ltd

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.

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) 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 21) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED GARDEN SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent

MT Plumbing & Heating Services m: 07771 880291 e: mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

14TH MARCH

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Goldcrest Gardening

RWS & EA Ltd

Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

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 19.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified

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

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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HANDYMAN

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 WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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LOCKSMITH

OVEN CLEANERS

Hearing Matters Ltd

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

Oven Wizards

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

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

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

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.

HOLIDAY LET

LOCKSMITH

Airbnb - West Malling

ASR Locksmiths

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking m: 07939 248983 (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

View online now

thelocaloracle.co.uk KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

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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LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

PET SERVICES

ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms

LOFT LADDERS

m: 07950 210799 c: Paul www.ifitkitchens-bathrooms.com

Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES

(See Colour Ad On Page 22) LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

the local Oracle

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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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.

PLASTERERS

OSTEOPATH

Eleanor Live-Well

The Osteo Group

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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.

Plastering Solutions

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

Get It Repaired

14TH MARCH

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

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DATES FOR THE DIARY Tuesday 11th March

Chamber Monthly Meeting 5.30pm at Romano’s Coffee Shop, 51 High Street, West Malling

Tuesday 25th March

Social Media Training

5.15pm for prompt 5.30pm start - 7.30pm at The Swan £20pp including tea & coffee £50pp to non members.

An introduction to Social Media and how it can benefit your business.

Strategic aims and objectives. Good practice - the basics.

Content, Posting and Tools.

Tuesday 1st April

Seaplane House, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP

Chamber AGM

5.30pm at The Swan

We welcome all businesses based in the ME19 postcode area.

Email anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk to book.

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• All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements) • Bathroom Installations • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Boiler Services • Gas Safety Checks • Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains) • Drainge CCTV surveys • Gutter Repairs • Chlorination and water hygiene works.

• Mastic Works • Tiling

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New Boiler installation.

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Foundations & Concrete Works Drainage Brickwork Driveways & Carparks Paving Fencing & Decking

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Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating.

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Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking Have you got family coming to stay?

Not enough room in the house for friends to stay?

Having work done in your house and need to get out but stay close by?

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2 bedrooms (3 beds) 4 guests 2 bathroomsBorough Green Village Hall Pets welcome CHARITY FLASH SALES Borough Green Village Hall, High Street, Superhost Anna Borough Green TN15 8BJ 07939 248983

Borough Green Village Hall

CHARITY FLASH SALES Borough Green Village Hall, High Street, Borough Green TN15 8BJ

27 Feb • 27 Mar • 24 Apr • 22 May • 26 Jun 17 Jul • 25 Sep • 30 Oct • 27 Nov • 11 Dec All sales will run from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Pop into one of our monthly sales and grab yourself some fabulous deals on clothes, shoes, bags, homeware, toys, seasonal items and more – all from our Heart of Kent Hospice shop in Borough Green. The Village Hall is located across from our shop on the High Street. It is free to enter and parking is available next to the Hall.

Raising money to help terminally ill people in our community.

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Kind, Compassionate Care in and around the Maidstone area

Homecare Personal Care Meal Preparation Companionship Overnight Visits Medication Assistance

Memory Lane Café A relaxing environment open to the public, all day breakfast, homemade cakes, reasonable prices.

Open to the public.

Day Care Services

Memory engaging activities and quizzes, Outings and day trips.

Day Centre | Spend the day smiling!

Enjoy a tranquil environment with activities such as memory-engaging quizzes and games, gentle exercise, arts & crafts, music, singing, dancing, and making memories!

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm. £30 per day.

Light lunch and refreshments included. Ample parking available.

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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

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

9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+, 10am for Crawlers and Toddlers and 10.45am for babies (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.

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

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall

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

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

(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

(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.

...ALSO THIS MONTH March The Great Tommy Sleep Out for the RBLI. (See page 26) Sunday 2 March HOKH Maidstone Road Run, ME17 4HX Friday 7 March 10.30am World Day of Prayer service at St Lawrence Church, The Street, Mereworth Kent ME18 5LY. Prepared by the Christian Women of The Cook Islands. All are welcome. Refreshments afterwards Tuesday 11th March 5.30pm West Malling Connect for local businesses. Venue tbc. (See page 17) Wednesday 19 March 8pm Wateringbury History Society in Wateringbury Hall. Talk on The History and Restoration of the Paddle Steamer Medway Queen by Mark and Pam Bathurst. Members free visitors very welcome £7 each.

Saturday 19 April 10am-12 Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (entry £2.50 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult), Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Monday 5 May Tonbridge Triathlon, Booking Open www.tonbridgetriathlon.com (See page 29) Saturday 10 May 12-4pm VE Day Celebrations, Kings Hill Community Centre, ME19 4LG Free Entry (See page 5)

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