May 2026 local Oracle

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Dear Readers

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!

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off date for advertising in the June edition is 15th May. Delivery from Friday 29th May

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.

You can find all our advertisers and the online edition on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We share information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook. com/thelocaloracle.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

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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

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

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

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AIR CONDITIONING

BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited

Plum Bro’s Ltd

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

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

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

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

ACCOUNTANTS

AIRPORT TRANSFERS/MINI BUS/TAXI

BUILDING SERVICES

Malling Accountancy Limited

eVenta

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

a: West Malling t: 01732 792349 e: peter.stevens@mallingaccountancy.co.uk www.mallingaccountancy.co.uk Chartered Accountants.

Free Initial Consultation.

Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships. Accounts, Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Property Landlords & Service Charges.

Self Assessment Tax Returns, Charity Accounts.

m: 07831 167111 t: 01622 477775 e: eventa@goeventa.com www.goeventa.com

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BLINDS

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

m: 07974 572 891 e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk www.fscs-construction.co.uk All jobs considered.

Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small.

Based in Addington near West Mallling.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Bathroom Solutions

Paul Tann Ltd

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

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

No obligation quotes.

Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Accountancy Practice

Nightingale Bathrooms

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

m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk

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

Poseidon Bathrooms

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page20)

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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.

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CARPENTRY

CITIZENS ADVICE

West Malling Connect

Red Carpentry

Citizens Advice North & West Kent

If your business is in the ME19 area, then why not come along to our next meeting.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk

Contact Anna or go to the website to book your space (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810

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

Advisers are available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Homefresh

AA Computer Services

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

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

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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!

CHARITY

Heart Of Kent Hospice t: 01622 792220 e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 07939 248983

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

West Kent Mind

Keeping IT Simple

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

t: 01622 795900 e: enquiries@rbve.org.uk www.rbve.org.uk

CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

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Royal British Veterans Enterprise

VEECAR

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

Book a no-obligation appointment at your convenience.

All cars and vans considered.

Low to high value vehicles.

Friendly, honest service.

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

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

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 18)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

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.

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 17) DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 e: info@thelocaloracle.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)

If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.

DECORATORS

DOG GROOMER

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

Mark Standen Decorating Services

Call 07934 757839

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Bramko Ltd

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

the local Oracle

Rathbone Decorating Services

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Kent Tech Electrical

JP’s Decorating

DECORATORS

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

ELECTRICIANS

DECORATORS

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

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

Qualified Professional Dog Groomer Also Qualified in Animal First Aid Puppy Groom | Breed Trim Bath and Brush | Full Grooms Hand Stripping | D Shedding Nail Clipping

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SEE ALL EVENT LISTINGS PAGE 23 AND www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

FENCING

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

Repairs undertaken.

No job too small.

Free no obligation quotes.

20% Off First Booking

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Hearth & Ladle

Coe’s Landscapes

RWS & EA Ltd

t: 07386 519097 c: Valentine Bango e: info@hearthandladle.co.uk Homestyle family meals delivered across Kent.

Fresh mains, sides and desserts.

Hot or frozen options available.

Heat, serve and enjoy.

Order today.

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 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.

FLOORING

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GATES

K2 Flooring

All Star Heating Ltd

CPS Ltd

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Viners On The Hill

G Tech Plumbing and Heating Ltd

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

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)

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

t: 0800 056 4000 e: info@g-techplumbing.co.uk

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

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

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GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

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

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

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 17.

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LEISURE CENTRE

The Summit Gym (RBVE)

Airbnb - West Malling

Larkfield Leisure Centre

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

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Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983 Have you got family coming to stay?

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

Entire townhouse in West Malling.

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

HANDYMAN

LOCKSMITH

View online now 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

a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH t: 01622 713225 Get set for summer. *3 month gym membership for £135!

Unlimited gym, pool & spa access across 3 centres.

150+ weekly group classes.

Immersive Spin Studio.

Personalised programme & coaching.

Smart tech to gamify your workouts. *T&Cs apply.

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thelocaloracle.co.uk KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS

UK Splashbacks

t: 0800 232 1149 01622 727697 e: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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

24 hour emergency service.

Domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted.

UPVC specialists.

KCC trading standard approved.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

LOCKSMITH

KMD Aesthetic Skin Clinic

ASR Locksmiths

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE m: 07538 673953 e: info@kmdaesthetics.com www.kmdaesthetics.com

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

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24 Hour Emergency Service.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

Misted units replaced.

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Hearing Matters Ltd

the local Oracle

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 07939 248983 a: Suite 12, Building 70, Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

FREE Parking

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

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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

Call to book your space.

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Logs & Firewood

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

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

Wax fire lighters.

Log splitting service.

Lumpwood charcoal.

Instant light charcoal.

Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.

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PRINTERS

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

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MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY AGENT

Get It Repaired

Hylton Plumbing Services

Neil Johnson Independent Property Agent

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 248983 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

Oven Wizards

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

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

PLASTERING & MAINTENANCE

Smooth Plastering and Maintenance Services

m: 07713 881960 c: Dew Yingmee e: smooth_plastering@outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

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a: 80 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 752001 e: neil@nj-pa.co.uk www.nj-pa.co.uk

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

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

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R-W REMOVALS & STORAGE

Thain Removals Ltd

Anna - 07939 248983 or Jane - 07912 878830

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.

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REPAIR CAFE

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

Malling & District Repair Cafe

TLC Scrap Metal

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

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.

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

Saturday 16th May

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

TREE SURGERY

t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

NPTC qualified and fully insured.

All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.

TREE SURGERY

REPAIR CAFE

Tonbridge Repair Cafe

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717

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

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

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. 07926 088214 (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 8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

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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

8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk

(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd.

THURSDAYS

(2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW

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

(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.

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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

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