Malling March 2024 local Oracle

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Cut off date for the April edition is 15th March.

Delivery from 5th April 2024

As Spring, Mother’s Day and Easter 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.

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Oltco Kent Plays Its Part In Recycling The Equivalent Of Over 500 Million Plastic Straws In Driveways Across The UK

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ltco Kent, the leading sustainable resin bound driveway company, led by Jaye Cook and Steve Zoghob, has recently played its part in recycling the equivalent of over 500 million plastic straws in driveways up and down the country.

Using its innovative and award winning Recycle Bound solution, Oltco Kent has been committed towards tackling the issue of plastic waste and has played an integral role in Recycle Bound’s success story which is being used not only for domestic projects, but also at some of the UK’s leading hotels and attractions.

Created in 2019 as a unique solution to help tackle the issue of plastic waste, Recycle Bound is made utilising waste plastic (straws, plastic drink bottles and food packaging) from a plastic recycling point, where it is sorted and then crushed into a more manageable size. This is then granulated and mixed with Oltco’s resin blend to create the innovative product. Each square metre of Recycle Bound consists of the equivalent of 3,000 plastic straws. Therefore, if Recycle Bound was laid on a standard 50 square metre drive, the equivalent of 150,000 plastic straws would be recycled in the process.

Although mainly used on driveways, paths and patios for the domestic market, Recycle Bound has also been used on larger commercial projects such as the Eden Project and the location of the G7 Summit, Carbis Bay Hotel.

To date, Oltco has recycled the equivalent of 882,000 plastic straws at the Eden Project.

Oltco was inspired to develop the product as it had grown increasingly concerned about the devastating impact plastic waste was having on the planet.

Oltco Kent’s Steve Zoghob said ‘Recycle Bound has been extremely successful and we are grateful for all the individuals and local businesses that have come on board. We have installed multiple Recycle Bound solutions across Maidstone, Medway, West Malling and Tunbridge Wells and I’m proud that we can offer such an amazing product to our customers'.

Oltco’s Co-Director, Tom Stringer, adds: “We were so passionate about creating a product that would help to combat the global issue of plastic waste and after many years of testing and trying, Recycle Bound came out on top. After launching over two years ago, it’s amazing to say that the product has recycled the equivalent of over half a billion plastic straws.”

Oltco Director Johnny Pearce comments: “We’re so proud that Recycle Bound has hit this major milestone as it’s a testament to how great the product is. We’re thankful for the customers that have come on board and it’s an amazing achievement that Recycle Bound transformations are taking place across the UK. Please call our team on 01622 278107 or visit oltco.co.uk for more information.

Since it launched, Recycle Bound has seen a resounding success winning accolades including being named runner up for 'Recycled Product of the Year' in the National Recycling Awards.

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p15 Accountants - Friend & Grant p16 - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p18 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p19 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - KG Home Improvements* - M C Construction p22 - Nightingale Bathrooms p24 Beauty - Bare Essential Beauty* Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - M C Construction p23 - Optimise Property Solutions p24 - Paul Tann - R Blackman General Maintenance - Southeast Installations p25 - The Small Works Building Company Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p26 Carpentry - Maddox Carpentry p23 - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p22 Charity - RBLI p28 Citizens Advice - Citizens Advice North & West Kent p28 Cleaning Services - Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning - Gleaming Cleaning Community Centre - Hermitage Park Community Centre p29 Community Sports Centre - Kings Hill Football Club Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p18 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p21 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC - Garry Ebrey Decorators - GJ Services - Impact Decoration

- JP’s Decorating - Rathbone Decorating Services p25 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p25 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p20 Driveways & Patios (Resin Bound) - Oltco Kent p4 & 5* Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical Contractor - ASD Electrical Services p19 - New Wave Electrical - PDW Electrical Contractor Exterior Cleaning - Jobs A Good’n Household Services p22 Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p25 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Leafmark Garden Design - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p23 Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p20* - Goldcrest Gardening - MHL Garden Care p23 - Premier Trees & Gardening* Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p19 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p22 - RWS & EA Ltd - Thermal Efficient Ltd p26 Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p20 Halls for Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p1 & 27 Interior Design - Kate Hudson IT Security - Nexgen Cyber* Kitchen Installations - M C Construction p22 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p20 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths

Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 My Community Voice - My Community Voice p28 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p19 - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p22 - Phoenix Plumbing & Heating Printers - Scarbutts p16 Property Maintenance - B&L Projects Recruitment - Laurien Care Services p26 Repair Cafe - Malling Repair & District p15 * Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sones Roofing Running Club - Larkfield Athletics Club Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p3 - Laker Legal Solicitors p18 Taxi Service - CC Travel Tennis Club - Trottiscliffe Tennis Club* Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23 Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon p28 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p17 USEFUL NUMBERS p30 EVENTS p31

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Accountancy Practice

M C Construction

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

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

ACCOUNTANTS

AERIALS

BEAUTY

Friend & Grant

The Aerial Man

Bare Essential Beauty

A-B a: Suite 28, 80 Churchill Square Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YU t: 01732 442930 (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

Celebrating 20 years!

m: 07436 564897 m: 07399 064695 (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

a: Addington m: 07426 647922 www.bare-essential-beauty.co.uk Home and mobile therapist with over 30 years experience.

All manner of treatments.

Gel nails, manicures, pedicures, massage, waxing plus intimate hot waxing, facials, massage etc.

Book online through Fresha.

New clients £5 off.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BLINDS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control 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.

ACCOUNTANTS

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.

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

TaxAssist Accountants

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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

07903 202727 Specialists in Bathroom Installations Tiling - Plastering Painting & Decorating Entertainment Walls Home Maintenance & Improvements 20 years + experience Public liability insured Free consultation and estimate. kevin.griffin@hotmail.co.uk facebook.com/kghomeservices

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Broadband/Phone Sockets

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.

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CARPENTRY

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

South East Installations

Red Carpentry

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.

t: 01474 249700 m: 07967 158239 e: info@southeastinstallations.co.uk www.southeastinstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICES

M C Construction

The Small Works Building Company

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

* No job too small! Replacing one sbrick or paving slab. * Specialist in brickwork, ragstone, * paving, pointing, extensions, * garages etc. * Fully insured. * Over 30 years experience.

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com

BUILDING SERVICES

Optimise Property Solutions t: 01732 667697 e: info@optimise-build.co.uk www.optimise-build.co.uk

m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com

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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Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

(See Colour Ad On Page 24) BUILDING SERVICES

CHARITY

Paul Tann Ltd

Royal British Legion Industries

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.

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

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CAR BODY REPAIRS

R Blackman General Maintenance

Autospray Solutions

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

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Citizens Advice North & West Kent a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810

(See Colour Ad On Page 28) CLEANING SERVICES

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26) CARPENTRY

Maddox Carpentry

m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph Lisa 07984 412798 cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

Gleaming Cleaning

Home Computer Help

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

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Hermitage Park Community Centre

Keeping IT Simple

Celebrating 20 years!

COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB

Kings Hill Football Club.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

COMMUNITY CENTRE

a: Cranford Road, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 9FZ t: 01622 427492 e: info@hermitagepark.org (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

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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 COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

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a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org

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

Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults.

We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN.

Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

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DECORATORS

G J Services

a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495 t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Howard Caine Conservatories

t: 01732 247003 m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

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

Impact Decoration

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!

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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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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

JP’s Decorating

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

ASD Electrical 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

e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Rathbone Decorating Services

SOS Window Works

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: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25) DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

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Bramko Ltd

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

Celebrating 20 years!

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

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m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

DECORATORS

DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS (RESIN BOUND)

ELECTRICIANS

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Oltco Kent

PDW Electrical Contractor

Leading sustainable resin driveways.

Low Maintenance.

Environmentally Friendly, Porous Surface.

Extrememly Durable and Stong.

Fast Installations.

Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job?

Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation.

Free quotations at a reasonable price.

Reliable service and tidy work.

Local Electrician.

Fully insured service.

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

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.

t: 01622 278107 e: info@oltco.co.uk www.oltco.co.uk

m: 07970 712158 c: Paul e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com

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Andy Payne Electrical Contractors Domestic & Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken Landlord safety inspections EICR t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928

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Jobs A Good’n Household Services m: 07476 756798

info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

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GARDEN SERVICES

Coe’s Landscapes

MHL Garden Care

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 822467 m: 07796 416607 e: mhlgardencare@yahoo.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Leafmark Garden Design

Premier Trees & Gardens

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk

m: 07958 168196 c: Phil Paton e: info@leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk fb: @leafmarkgardendesign www.leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk

Treecare & Landscaping

Pruning - Lopping - Felling - Topping Pollarding - Stumps Removed Hedges & Shrubs Trimmed, Lowered, Tidied, Removed etc.,

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.

Garden design and landscaping, patios and planting.

From initial design to finished build, we create gardens for outdoor entertaining, leisure or play.

Patios, walls, pergolas, tree planting, hedge planting, plant borders.

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

Blaize Services Ltd

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

A D Landscapes Ltd

Goldcrest Gardening

RWS & EA Ltd

a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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.

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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

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All garden work undertaken, including garden maintenance.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

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

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

INTERIOR DESIGN

Thermal Efficient Ltd

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Kate Hudson - Interior Designer

m: 07395 949252 c: Max www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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CPS Ltd

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

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs.

No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

t: 01622 816818 m: 07812 112989 e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/KateHudsonID Home-Styling Consultant; Providing assistance with scheme & colour planning, room layout and product sourcing.

My services are tailored to your individual needs & budget, as your personal Interior Design Assistant.

Free Initial Consultation.

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Nexgen Cyber

t: 0204 566 6000 e: sales@nexgencyber.co.uk

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

www.nexgencyber.co.uk

Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

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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 20.

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Free Estimates & Friendly Advice Full Public Liability Insurance.

Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk

HALLS FOR HIRE

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LOCKSMITH

Hadlow Village Hall

Hearing Matters Ltd

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

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From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business. £38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

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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.

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All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

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All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

All aspects of plastering Coving Skirting Painting High quality finish Fully insured Free no obligation quotes Over 20 years experience

Gas & plumbing breakdowns Boiler/cylinder services & installations Gas safety checks | Power flushing Underfloor & central heating Please see our website for all services.

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

PRINTERS

Get It Repaired

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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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t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Oven Wizards

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t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk Maintenance plumbing Burst pipes Hot water cylinders Blocked drains Radiators Leaking taps New loft tanks

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SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TENNIS CLUB

Lauriem Care Services

TLC Scrap Metal

Trottiscliffe Tennis Club

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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.

LTA Registered Venue Social sessions and Kent League tennis Junior coaching programme and holiday camps Range of courses including Cardio sessions Free trial membership - all standards welcome

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

TREE SURGERY

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Diligent Law Solicitors

t: 01622 716 780

REPAIR CAFE

Repair Cafe Malling & District Saturday 16th March 2024 10.30 - 1.30pm East Malling Village Hall

e: trottiscliffetennis@gmail.com www.trottiscliffetennis.org.uk

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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.

Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC) ROOFING

William Kent & Sons Roofing t: 01732 824059 m: 07778 586865

All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted.

All exterior decorating.

All work guaranteed.

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Family run business.

Registered waste carrier.

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

SOLICITORS

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.

Laker Legal Solicitors t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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Monday 6th May 2024 Sprint & Standard Distance, Aquabike, Aquathlon, Sprint & Standard Relay 07976 261030 (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

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WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Larkfield Athletics Club

CC Travel

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(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk

TUESDAYS 7.30pm - Options of 5K or 10K runs.

WEDNESDAYS - Track training for strength & speed THURSDAYS - Coached swimming - Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling

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t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

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FREE onboard Wifi.

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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.

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HOME & GARDEN

ASPECTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more.

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

• Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance.

• Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.

01634 624555 01622 528190

• Annual gas safety inspections.

• Vented and unvented domestic

hot water cylinders.

Complete bathroom installations.

• General plumbing.

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £95 g pavin tio slabs Pa £75. from

BRAMKO LTD

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

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Established 19 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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

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HOME & GARDEN

Howard Caine The Conservatory People Conservatories - Windows - Doors Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?

Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.

Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.

We also specialise in the following * New Conservatories * Refurbishment * Window/Doors * Overhauls * Soffits/Facia * Misted / broken units * Guttering * Handles/Hinges * Fensa Registered * Fully insured

See our 5* Google reviews or on Checkatrade.

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HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 82 Through Room (12x18’) £ 96 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 96

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t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com Bathrooms, wet rooms, shower rooms and kitchens; complete refit from supply and fit and fit only. Also tiling, plastering, electrics and carpentry and all general building work.

Check out our Instagram page mc__construction

• 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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All aspects of carpentry Specialising in Kitchens Bathrooms Bespoke woodwork Refurbishments Restoration

HOME & GARDEN

Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Building projects

07884 421650

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Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/

M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds.

Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable.

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

Interior and exterior.

Special rates for pensioners.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates. Friendly personal services.

● Plumbing ● Heating ● Gas boiler installations ● Electrical works ● Kitchens ● Bathrooms ● Loft conversions ● All building maintenance ● Commercial washrooms ● School & Public Sector work

www.southeastinstallations.co.uk 01474 249 700 07967 158 239 info@southeastinstallations.co.uk

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PROOF Emergency repairs.

Full bathroom installations.

Boiler installations and upgrades.

Boiler services and landlord certificates.

Central heating controls.

Central heating and radiator upgrades.

Powerflushing General plumbing.

No call out fee.

Fully insured and gas safe registered.

Call 07395 949252 www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk

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Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

SAMARITANS

• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: Rebecca Simmons on 01732875963 and e-mail Mereworth.bookings@hotmail.com

• FREEPHONE 116 123

• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

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

• Ryarsh Church Hall Deb Pellen 01732 873102

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

• Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and e mail ryarshbookings@gmail.com

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

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)

LOCAL HALLS • Aylesford Village Community Centre, 01622 717473 • Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 • Addington Village Hall ``addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com • Church Farm Hall 01732 844546 • The East Malling Centre 01732 864314 office.eastmallingcentre@gmail.com • East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546 • East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828 • 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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• The Brassy Centre Contact: 01622 719366 admin@aylesford-church.org.uk • The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546

SCHOOLS

•H olmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416 •L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

• Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Snodland Community Centre Bookings Sectretary 07714 998127 info@snodlandcommunitycentre.org • Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552 • West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Shirley Jacobs 07947 924713

•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

PHARMACIES • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386

•M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047

• Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612

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

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

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

POLICE • Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672 • Kent Police 101 • TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173 • Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers.

Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081

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

RSPCA

TRAINS

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

• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.

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

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAYS

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. First three sessions free.

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 (1st) 2.30–4.30pm Memory Café, Spadework, Teston Rd, Offham, ME19 5NA 01732 870002 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. Sign up for a free taster session at soulchoirs.com

(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 (3rd) 2.30pm – 4.30pm Time Together at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent. ME19 5NA. Meet new people in the café for a cuppa and a chat Tel. 01732 870002 8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk

THURSDAYS 9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book (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

(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

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

TUESDAYS

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

9.30am – 12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN (P28) 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 0DT (3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010

THURSDAYS Cont.....

(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com 8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

FRIDAYS

9.30am–12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002 11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre 1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.

(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. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com 9am – 12 noon Woodwork for Wellbeing, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002

SUNDAYS

10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, Kings Hill.

(4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.

Please submit regular or one off events by 15th March to be included in April 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

...ALSO THIS MONTH Friday 1st March 10.30am World Day of Prayer service Prepared by the Christian Women of Palestine. All are welcome to service, with refreshments afterwards at Larkfield & East Malling Methodist Church, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, ME20 6PN Sunday 3rd March Maidstone Road Run, Cornwallis, Academy, Hubbards Lane, Maidstone, ME17 4HX. Saturday 16th March 10.30am -1.30pm Repair Cafe at East Malling Village Hall, ME19 6DD (See page 15) Wednesday 20th March 8pm Biggin on the Bump in Wateringbury Village Hall. The story of RAF Biggin Hill talk by Bob Ogley to Wateringbury History Society. £5 per person.

26 & 27th April Music@Malling - SAVE THE DATE Monday 6th May Tonbridge Triathlon, Sprint & Standard Distance, Aquabike, Aquathlon, Sprint & Standard Relay 07976 261030 www.tonbridgetriathlon.com (See page 28) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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