March 2026 local Oracle

ISSUE 264

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

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Dear Readers

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Cut off date for the April edition is 13th March.

Delivery from 27th March 2026

As Spring and Mother’s Day approaches (Sunday 15th March), 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.

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.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

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Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p17 - Rathbone Decorating Services p22 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Electricians - Kent Tech Electrical p17 Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking Flooring - K2 Flooring p19 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - MHL Garden Care p20 Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p16 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p17 Gym The Summit Gym (RBVE) Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling Homecare Surecare p22 Kitchen Splashbacks - UK Splashbacks* Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre

Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p14 - The Accountancy Practice Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p20 - Poseidon Bathrooms p20 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p21 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p21 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p21 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p15 Business Services - Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p22 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar Care Home - Invicta Court Care Home p23 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p17 Charity - HOKH - West Kent Mind - Royal British Veteran Enterprise Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Keeping IT Simple p14 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p18

Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p24 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering & Maintenance - Smooth Plastering & Maintenance Services p22 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p15 - Colin - Retired Plumber* - Hylton Plumbing Services p17 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers Property Agent - Neil Johnson Property Agent p22 Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe - Tonbridge Repair Cafe Retirement Village - The Willowbury p3 Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p12 - Laker Legal Solicitors p14 - Markham Family Law p15 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p20 Utilities - Utility Warehouse Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p13

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AIR CONDITIONING

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

Plum Bro’s Ltd

t: 01732 321661 e: sales@acsuk.org.uk www.aircoolsystemsuk.co.uk

t: 01634 300044 e: plumbros19showroom@gmail.com www.plumbroskent.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Specialist in: Air-Conditioning, Domestic & Commercial Installation Service Maintenance 32 Years Experience

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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.

No obligation quotes.

Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

BLINDS

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

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

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Nightingale Bathrooms

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

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The Accountancy Practice

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

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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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.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

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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CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

The Small Works Building Company

VEECAR

West Kent Mind

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.

15 Wren Industrial Estate, Coldred Road, Maidstone ME15 9YT t: 01622 947338 m: 07834 767771 e: ro@veecar.co.uk www.veecar.co.uk We come to you.

Book a no-obligation appointment at your convenience.

All cars and vans considered.

Low to high value vehicles.

Friendly, honest service.

t: 01732 744950 e: hello@westkentmind.org.uk www.westkentmind.org.uk CHARITY

Royal British Veterans Enterprise t: 01622 795900 e: enquiries@rbve.org.uk www.rbve.org.uk

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CARE HOME

CLEANING SERVICES

West Malling Connect

Invicta Court Care Home

Gleaming Cleaning

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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DISTRIBUTORS

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WANTED

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Kirsty Bennett - Virtual Business Manager

Red Carpentry

AA Computer Services

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

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!

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Homefresh

Keeping IT Simple

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

CONSERVATORIES

Autospray Solutions

Heart Of Kent Hospice

Howard Caine Conservatories

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

www.hokh.org

m: 07511 454214 e: kirsty@kirstybennett.co.uk www.kirstybennett.co.uk

Kirsty Bennett is a seasoned Virtual Business Manager with 35+ years’ experience, offering tailored executive, administrative, and personal support to streamline operations and simplify clients’ business and personal lives.

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

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

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

Rathbone Decorating Services

t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: dgsolutions@hotmail.com www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Bramko Ltd

D-F 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.

DECORATORS

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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.

DECORATORS

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

Impact Decoration

the local Oracle

t: 01732 873726 m: 07882 597433 c: Sam Gregory e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk www.impact-decoration.co.uk Kings Hill based, polite and tidy.

Internal and External decoration.

City and Guilds qualified.

Dulux Select Approved Decorator.

Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.

DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience.

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

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.

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17) ELECTRICIANS

Kent Tech Electrical t: 01622 910165 c: Darren www.kent-tech.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 17) EVENTS

SEE ALL EVENT LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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D&T FENCING & DECKING

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com

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FENCING

All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected.

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

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GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K2 Flooring

MHL Garden Care

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

t: 01732 822467 m: 07796 416607 e: mhlgardencare@yahoo.co.uk

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

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

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m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

RWS & EA Ltd

CELEBRATING

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

22 YEARS

Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

G-K GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GATES

Coe’s Landscapes

All Star Heating Ltd

CPS 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.

t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

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

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

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EVENTS PAGE THIS CAN BE FOUND THIS MONTH ON OUR WEBSITE HOME PAGE www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Bramko Ltd

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

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LEISURE CENTRE

Airbnb - West Malling

Larkfield Leisure Centre

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 www.larkfieldleisure.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 17.

Have you got family coming to stay?

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

Entire townhouse in West Malling.

2 bedrooms (3 beds) 4 guests 2 bathrooms Pets welcome

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HOMECARE

LOCKSMITH

The Summit Gym (RBVE)

SureCare

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT www.rbve.org.uk/thesummitgym

t: 01622 925143 e: enquiries@surecaremaidstone.co.uk www.surecare.co.uk/maidstone (See Colour Ad On Page 22) KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS

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UK Splashbacks

t: 0800 232 1149 01622 727697 e: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

HANDYMAN

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a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: aryejohn074@gmail.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.

LOCKSMITH

ASR Locksmiths 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

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk

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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.

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Hearing Matters Ltd

the local Oracle

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

a: Suite 12, Building 70, Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

FREE Parking

t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

£38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

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Logs & Firewood

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

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

Wax fire lighters.

Log splitting service.

Lumpwood charcoal.

Instant light charcoal.

Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.

PLUMBERS

PRINTING SERVICES

No inflated prices!

No Call Out Charge Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts

Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212 35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H PLUMBERS

Get It Repaired

Hylton Plumbing Services

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

Scarbutts Printers

Colin

Semi Retired Plumber

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

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

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K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

t: 01732 870066 e: print@scarbutts.com fb: scarbutts www.scarbutts.com PROPERTY AGENT

Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent

a: 80 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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PLUMBERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Oven Wizards

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

Thain Removals Ltd

t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £65. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 07507 343350 c: Alex Thain e: contact@thainremovalsltd.co.uk www.thainremovalsltd.co.uk FB & Inst: @thainremovalsltd Fully insured Domestic & Commerical moves without the stress.

Over 175 Five star reviews.

Vetted by Checkatrade.

Removals, storage, packing, clearances, man and van services.

Competitive quotes.

REPAIR CAFE

Malling & District Repair Cafe a: East Malling Village Hall, New Road, East Malling, ME19 6DD e: mallingrepaircafe@gmail.com www.mallingrepaircafe.co.uk

Aspects Plumbing & Heating

10am-1pm (Last item accepted at 12.30pm or when capacity reached)

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

Saturday 21st March Saturday 18th April Saturday 16th May

PLUMBERS

t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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REPAIR CAFE

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

Tonbridge Repair Cafe

TLC Scrap Metal

a: St Stephen‘s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW t: 07470 141035 e: tonbridgerepaircafe@gmail.com www.tonbridgerepaircafe.uk 10am-12.30pm (Last repair midday or when capacity reached) Saturday 14th March Saturday 11th April Saturday 9th May

t: 01732 913857 www.thewillowbury.co.uk Retire differently in West Malling.

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

TREE SURGERY

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection.

Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled.

Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.

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.

TREE SURGERY

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

The Willowbury

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