Cut off date for advertising in the June edition is 15th May.
Delivery from Friday 29th May
Dear Re aders
Those of you who like to walk around the beautiful countryside we are surrounded by, will have seen the amazing bluebells, blossom, wild garlic, primroses and the trees starting to show their leaves. Arguably the best time of year for nature’s colours and now we just need a little more sun!
As always we have some new advertisers, events and services for you along with our usual advertisers who are all waiting for your call!
As housing expands in the local area, 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 .
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With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.
Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.
We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.
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the local News p2
CATEGORY LISTING p4
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p14
- The Accountancy Practice
Air Conditioning
- Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited
Airport Transfers/Minibus Hire/Taxis
- eVenta*
Bathroom Installations
- Bathroom Solutions
- Nightingale Bathrooms p20
- Poseidon Bathrooms p20
Bathroom Showroom
- Plum Bros Ltd p21
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p21
Building Services
- Full Spectrum Construction Services
- Paul Tann p20
- The Small Works Building Company
Business Networking
- West Malling Connect p15
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p22
Car Buying & Selling
- Veecar
Carpentry
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p17
Charity
- HOKH
- West Kent Mind
- Royal British Veterans Enterprise
- Spadework*
Citizen Advice
- Citizens Advice North & West Kent* Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Keeping IT Simple p14
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p18
Decorators
- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Standen Decorating Services p20
- Rathbone Decorating Services p21
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Distributors Wanted
- the local Oracle
Dog Groomers
- Fur Babies Boutique Groomers
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p17
Electricians
- Kent Tech Electrical p17
Events
- Event Listings p23*
Fencing
- D & T Fencing & Decking
Food Delivery
- Hearth & Ladle*
Flooring
- K2 Flooring p19
Funeral Directors
- Viners On The Hill p1
Garden Landscapers
- Coe’s Landscapes
Gas & Heating Services
- All Star Heating Ltd p16
- G-Tech Plumbing Ltd p17*
- MT Plumbing & Heating Services
- RWS & EA Ltd
Gates
- CPS
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p17
Gym
The Summit Gym (RBVE)
Handyman
- Inside Out
Health & Beauty
- KMD Aesthetic Skin Clinic*
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd
Holiday Let
- Airbnb - West Malling
Kitchen Splashbacks
- UK Splashbacks p22
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle p22
Leisure Centre
- Larkfield Leisure Centre p3*
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
Logs & Firewood
- Logs & Fireword
Leaflet Print & Distribution
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p24
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Plastering & Maintenance
- Smooth Plastering & Maintenance
Services p21
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p15
- Colin - Semi Retired Plumber
- Hylton Plumbing Services p19
- MT Plumbing & Heating Services
Printers
- Scarbutts Colour Printers p14*
Property Agent
- Neil Johnson Independent Property
Agent
Removals
- Thain Removals Ltd
Repair Cafe
- Malling & District Repair Cafe
- Tonbridge Repair Cafe
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
Takeaway
- Biriyana*
Tree Surgery
- Blackridge Tree Surgery p17*
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p19
Utilities
- Utility Warehouse
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p13
Windows & Repairs
- The Window Man p22*
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for June 2026 is 15th May 2026
5,000
A A - B B
AIR CONDITIONING
Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited t: 01732 321661
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
LOGS & FIREWOOD
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.
MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR
Get It Repaired
a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU
t: 01732 525818
www.getitrepaired.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Back Page)
TO ADVERTISE
Call 07939
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 £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.
Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services
m: 07713 881960
c: Dew Yingmee
e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing & Heating
t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
PLUMBERS
Colin Semi Retired Plumber 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
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)
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.
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.
CUT OFF DATE 15TH MAY
SOLICITORS
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 12)
SOLICITORS
Laker Legal Solicitors
t: 01732 757071
e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
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 15)
Biriyana
a: 6 Twisden Road, East Malling, ME19 6SA
t: 01732 321018 / 07344 144864
e: biriyanakent@gmail.com
www.biriyana.co.uk
Blackridge Tree Surgery
t: 01622 910004
m: 07368 442073
www.blackridgetreesurgery.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
TREE SURGERY
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.
One award winning provider for all your utilities.
The simplest way to save on your household bills.
Energy, Broadband, Mobile, Insurance
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Humphrey & Scace
t: 01732 252540
e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
WINDOWS & REPAIRS
The Window Man
m: 07961 442810
e: johnnytheglass@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
REPAIR
3rd
DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST
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
ü Carpets, Vinyl, LVT, Laminate & Wood
ü Blinds
ü Free estimates
ü Full range of samples in store and available to bring to you
ü Professional, family run business
ü We offer a price match guarantee
K2 Flooring is a trading division of Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961
THE WINDOW MAN
Sash
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 Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533
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
...ALSO
TUESDAYS
Cont.....
7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH
7.15 - 8.45pm WM Community Choir More Park Catholic School. westmallingcc@hotmail.co.uk
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 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am 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 (3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7
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
THIS MONTH
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. 07926 088214
(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
10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering.
11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre
1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139
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 (3rd) 10.30-1.30pm Malling Repair Cafe. www. mallingrepaircafe.co.uk
(1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft at West Borough School, 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 Malling in the High Street.
Sun 3 May 10-5 Tunbridge Wells Climate & Nature Fair, Calverley Grounds. Free Entry. Mon 4 May From 7am Tonbridge Lions Triathlon at Tonbridge School Sports Centre. www.tonbridgetriathlon.com
Sunday 10th May, 10am to 3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sat 16 May 11am-4pm RSPCA Family Fun Day and Dog Show, Leybourne. Adults £3, Children £2, Under 5’s free.
Sat 20 June From 6.30pm Summer Fundraiser at The Swan from 6.30pm....details to follow.
Sun 19 July From 8am Classic Car and Sports Car Tour. www.tonbridgelions.org/classic-car-tour FULL SIZE ADVERTS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE WHERE AVAILABLE
Please submit events by 15 May for June ‘26 edition Email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
