MAY 2025 local Oracle

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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 advertising in the June edition is 15th May.

Delivery from Friday 30th May

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Dear Re aders

We have taken the opportunity to honour those who gave their lives for the freedom of this country. May 8th marks the end of World War II and people around the country will be celebrating. Many villages will be putting on celebrations and the West Malling businesses will be holding a Tommy Trail around the shops from Saturday 3rd May to the 10th. All are welcome to join in and the money raised will go to RBLI, a charity on our doorstep, who support all those who have fought for their country. (See page 29 for details).

As always we have some new advertisers and services for you along with local events to keep you entertained. Grab a cuppa and have a flick through...you just never know what you might find!

Our friendly distributors deliver 20,000 local Oracles every month to Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Ditton, East Malling, Holborough, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Leybourne Lakes, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Wateringbury and West Malling .

All advertisers can be found on our online edition on the website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk We share information on our social media pages.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle .

Anna & Jane

Category

the local News p2

CONTACT DETAILS p2

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p4

Accountants

- Malling Accountancy Limited

- TaxAssist Accountants p15

- The Accountancy Practice

Bathroom Installations

- AHM Installations p17

- Bathroom Solutions

- Nightingale Bathrooms p22

- Poseidon Bathrooms p23

Beauty Salon

- Avenue Beauty Bar*

Beauty Spa

- Miss Chick Day Spa*

Blinds

- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23

Bowls Club

- Townsend Hook (Snodland) Bowl Club p27

Broadband & Sockets

- Broadband/Phone Sockets

Building Services

- Full Spectrum Construction Services

- Paul Tann p23

- The Small Works Building Company

Business Networking

- West Malling Connect p16

Car Body Repairs

- Autospray Solutions p24

Care Home

- Invicta Care Home p25*

Carpentry

- Red Carpentry

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

- Homefresh p18

Charity

- HOKH

- Royal British Legion Industries p29

- Spadework

Cleaning Services

- Gleaming Cleaning

Computer Support

- AA Computer Services

- Home Computer Help

- Keeping IT Simple p15

- KES UK

Conservatories

- Howard Caine Conservatories p19

Counselling & Psychotherapy

- Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC

Decorators

- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

- Impact Decoration

- JP’s Decorating

- Mark Standen Decorating Services p18

- Rathbone Decorating Services p23

- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

Double Glazing Repairs

- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

- SOS Window Works p24

Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs

- Bramko Ltd p18

Electricians

- ASD Electrical Services p18

Event

- Dandelion Time p28*

- HOKH p28*

- Kent Sings p28*

- VE Day Challenge p29*

- VE Tommy Trail p29*

Fencing

- All Seasons Garden Fencing

- D&T Fencing & Decking

Flooring

- K2 Flooring p21

Funeral Directors

- Viners On The Hill p1

Garden Landscapers

- A D Landscapes Ltd

- Coe’s Landscapes

Garden Services

- Complete Garden Services p20

- Premier Trees & Gardening

Gas & Heating Services

- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21

- MT Plumbing & Heating Services p22

- RWS & EA Ltd

Gates

- CPS

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs

- Bramko Ltd p18

Handyman

- Inside Out

Healthcare/Hearing

- Hearing Matters Ltd

Health & Social Care

- Austen Allen Homecare p24*

Holiday Let

- Airbnb - West Malling p24

Leaflet Distribution

- the local Oracle p28

Leisure Centre Gym & Spa

- Larkfield Leisure Centre p3*

Locksmith

- A Maidstone Locksmith

- ASR Locksmiths

Loft Ladders & Hatches

- Loft Ladders

Logs & Firewood

- Logs & Fireword

Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs

- Get It Repaired p32

Osteopath

- The Osteo Group p27

Oven Cleaners

- Oven Wizards

Paving

- Distinctive Paving p20

Pet Services

- Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

Plastering

- Plastering Solutions

Plumbers

- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17

- Hylton Plumbing Services

- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21

Printers

- Scarbutts Colour Printers p17*

Property Mainenance

- Home Counties p18

Removals

- Thain Removals Ltd

Repair Cafe

- Malling & District Repair Cafe p16

Retirement Living

- The Landings p26

Roofing

- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd

- Precise Roofing p23

- William Kent & Sons Roofing

Scrap Metal Clearance

- TLC Scrap Metal

Solicitors

- Diligent Law Solicitors p13

- Laker Legal Solicitors p15

- Markham Family Law p16

Tree Surgery

- H&E Tree Services

- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22

Will Writing & Estate Planning

- Humphrey & Scace p14

Windows

- The Window Man p23*

USEFUL NUMBERS p30

EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for June 2025 is 15th May 2025

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

AHM Installations

a: Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Rd, Weavering, ME14 5LH

t: 01622 738204

www.ahminstallations.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

t: 01892 825522

m: 07767 326211

e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com

www.penumbrablinds.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

BOWLS CLUB

Townsend Hook (Snodland)

Bowl Club

t: 01634 246105

m: 07581 694363

www.townsendhookbowls.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 27)

Malling Accountancy Limited

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

TaxAssist Accountants

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960

c: Gary Richards

e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTISE

Call 01732 795777 or email

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS

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

Bathroom Solutions

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.

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052

www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611

m: 07841 658821

e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

Avenue Beauty Bar

a: Regus, 26 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, ME19 4AE

m: 07481 831521

inst: avenuebeautybar.kent www.avenuebeautybar.co.uk

Mischicks Day Spa

a: St Andrews Lakes, Halling, ME2 1BA

m: 01634 562639

e: hello@mischicksdayspa.co.uk

fb: mischicksdayspa www.mischicksdayspa.co.uk

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

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.

BUILDING SERVICES

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

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.

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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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BUILDING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

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.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

West Malling Connect

t: 01732 795777

m: 07939 248983

e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Tuesday 6th May

5.30pm at The Swan, West Malling Network with local businesses

All welcome.

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263

e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CARE HOME

Invicta Court Care Home

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court

(See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice

t: 01622 792220

e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

CHARITY

Royal British Legion Industries

t: 01622 795986

e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk www.rbli.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 29)

CHARITY

Spadework

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE

AA Computer Services

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!

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.

Keeping IT Simple

m: 07375 416176

e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk

CLEANING SERVICES

Gleaming Cleaning

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

Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website.

Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050

m: 07798 867393

e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk

www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

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

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

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)

DECORATORS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

t: 01622 721428

m: 07845 744911

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

DECORATORS

Rathbone Decorating Services

t: 01622 721491

m: 07753 487796

c: Robert

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

DECORATORS

Decorating & Design by

Lucy-Anne

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

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

SOS Window Works

t: 01622 206690

m: 07779 006696

e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

HAIR SALON DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838

t: 01732 357660

c: Mark Killick

e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

ELECTRICIANS

ASD Electrical Services

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190

e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

FENCING

All Seasons Garden Fencing

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.

Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com

All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected. Repairs undertaken. No job too small. Free no obligation quotes.

FLOORING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR

t: 01732 870900

www.k2flooring.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Viners On The Hill

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)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

A D Landscapes 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.

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Coe’s Landscapes

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.

GARDEN SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent

m: 07958 254090

t: 01732 387347

c: Nick

e: info@cgsk.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

Pruning

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838

e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

NPTC Qualified

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 18

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Austen Allen Homecare

t: 01634 961120

c: Rhonda Young

e: info@aa-homecare.co.uk www.aa-homecare.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

HOLIDAY LET

Airbnb - West Malling

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

LEAFLETS

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

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

m: 07771 880291

e: mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 22) GAS &

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

RWS & EA Ltd

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.

GATES

CPS Ltd

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.

HANDYMAN

the local Oracle

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

m: 07939 248983

e: info@thelocalorale.co.uk

www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 28)

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

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

Hearing Matters Ltd

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.

LEISURE CENTRE

Larkfield Leisure Centre Gym & Spa t: 01622 713225

www.larkfieldleisure.co.uk

Get set for summer.

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

LOCKSMITH

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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.

ASR Locksmiths

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.

Tel: 01732 840744

Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES

Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City & Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

LOGS & FIREWOOD

Logs & Firewood

c: Roger

m: 07831 499952

e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk

Seasoned hardwood logs, kindling and waxlings delivered to your door.

Mobile log splitting service. Fallen trees cleared.

Get It Repaired

a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU

t: 01732 525818

www.getitrepaired.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

OSTEOPATH

The Osteo Group

a: Block 50, Suite 7 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4YU

m: 07856 556766

www.theosteogroup.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 27)

OVEN CLEANERS

Oven Wizards

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.

Distinctive Paving

t: 01795 394265

m: 07525 379214

www.distinctive-paving.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

CUT OFF DATE

15TH MAY

PET SERVICES

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

m: 07590 316603

e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk

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.

PLASTERERS

Plastering Solutions

c: David Bartholomew

m: 07908 021913

e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com

All aspects of plastering

Coving

Skirting

Painting

High quality finish

Fully insured

Free no obligation quotes

Over 20 years experience

Aspects Plumbing & Heating

t: 01732 671131

c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

PLUMBERS

Hylton Plumbing Services

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

PLUMBERS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651

e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk

www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Scarbutts Printers

t: 01732 870066

e: print@scarbutts.com

fb: scarbutts

www.scarbutts.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 17) Home Counties Property

Maintenance & Development

m: 07721 495562

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Thain Removals Ltd

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.

Malling & District Repair Cafe

e: mallingrepaircafe@gmail.com

www.mallingrepaircafe.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

RETIREMENT LIVING

The Landings

a: Kings Hill, Kent t: 01732 913211 www.the-landings.org.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

ROOFING

Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

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. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business. Registered waste carrier.

SOLICITORS

Markham Family Law

a: 43 Swan Street, ME19 6HF

t: 01622 234242

e: enquiries@mflaw.co.uk

www.mflaw.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

TREE SURGERY

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425

c: Amanda & Mathew Everest

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TLC Scrap Metal

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.

SOLICITORS ROOFING

Precise Roofing

m: 07581 300752

e: cooperjustin392@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

Diligent Law Solicitors

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU

t: 01732 316000

e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk

www.diligentlaw.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

SOLICITORS

Laker Legal Solicitors

t: 01732 757071

e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk

www.lakerlegal.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

t: 01634 323960

m: 07748 848598

c: Matthew Dighton

e: matthewdighton@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540

e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk

www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

The Window Man

m: 07961 442810

e: johnnytheglass@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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

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

* Garage Doors

• 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

Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961

MAN

Sash cords replaced. Greenhouses repaired. Windows supplied. Mirrors supplied and fitted. Broken glass repaired & fitted. New handles supplied & fitted. Broken double glazed units repaired & fitted. Lead light & stained glass repaired.

Established 50 years Call 07961 442810 johnnytheglass@gmail.com

roofing specialist

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?

Entire townhouse in West Malling.

2 bedrooms (3 beds)

4 guests

2 bathrooms

Pets welcome

Superhost Anna 07939 248983

Living at The Landings is so much more than owning a beautiful, high-specification 1 or 2-bedroom apartment exclusively for residents aged 55+.

Included in the monthly service charge is Anchor’s award-winning Be Well 360 service. It’s tailored to each resident’s needs and abilities, akin to having a personal trainer or life coach onsite.

“I feel fitter, happier, and more connected than ever. This programme has transformed my daily life”

10.30am –

5,000

Tommy Trail in West Malling

Saturday 3rd - 10th May

Fun for all the family for just £2.50 per sheet (cash)

Collect your trail sheet from:

Dressed by Dee Clays

Chocolate umbrella Post office

Complete the word puzzle around West Malling and take your completed sheet to Romanos for the lucky dip.

Useful Numbers

• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498

• Citizens Advice 0808 278 7810

• 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)

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

• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722

• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: mereworthvh@gmail.com

• 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

• 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

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

• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

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

RSPCA

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

SAMARITANS

• FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

• Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667

• The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000

• Holmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416

• Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008

• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352

• Kings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180

• Kings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739

• Mereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569

• Mereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456

• More Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047

• Offham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355

• Ryarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600

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

• St Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061

• The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995

• Trottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803

• West Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

TRAINS

• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Events

MONDAYS

10-11.15am Adult Elementary BalletAddington Village Hall

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat.

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

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

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

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

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall

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

1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Lcub, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.

2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767

TUESDAYS Cont.....

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

7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

(2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808

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

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 Active Retirement Club. Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315

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 (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16

...ALSO THIS MONTH

May 2025 VE Day Challenge - Walk, run or wheel 80 miles in May (See page 29)

Saturday 3-10th May Tommy Trail in West Malling (See page 29)

THURSDAYS Cont.....

(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 (Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VHVisitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

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.

Sunday 4 May 10am in Wateringbury Church. Songs of Praise for VE80. A chance to give thanks for the sacrifices made by so many, not only the fallen, but those who carried the memories of those life-changing 5 years all their days.

Sunday 4 May 5pm The Spitfire, Kings Hill, Live music with Brothers From Another Cover.

Thursday 8 May at 9.30pm Wateringbury Parish Council Lighting of the Village Beacon at the Playing Fields. Join with others across the nation as beacons are lit to symbolise the Light of Peace after the darkness of War.

Saturday 10 May 11am-3pm Dandelion Time May Fayre. £3 entry (See page 28)

Saturday 10 May 12-4pm VE Day Celebrations, Kings Hill Community Centre, ME19 4LG Free Entry

Saturday 10 May 6pm VE Day Celebration Concert at St Lawrence’s Church, Mereworth, ME18 5LY nelsonss1@outlook.com

Sunday 11 May 10am to 3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE

Sunday 18 May 2.30-4.30pm Concert by Innominata Singers in Wateringbury Church. Tkts OTD £8 incl. tea/coffee & cake

Thursday 22 May 2-4pm HOKH Charity Flash Sale at Borough Green Village Hall. (See page 28)

Saturday 24 May 10am-1pm Annual Plant Sale in the Wateringbury Churchyard. Beautiful plants to fill your garden.

80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU

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