Tonbridge May local Oracle 2020

ISSUE 184

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

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News the local

Dear Reader

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525805 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

Please look out for updates on our website or social media for our next print edition cut off date.

Can you believe we are 5 weeks into the ‘lockdown’ in the UK! Many people will have been bored, many would have been busy with keeping children entertained and trying to keep their business together, many will be doing DIY, many will be struggling financially, mentally and will even have lost loved ones; our thoughts are with you all and we are in this together.

If you work as a nurse, doctor, carer, bus driver, police officer, shopkeeper or any of the thousands or essential key workers keeping the country running right now, then I know we speak for everyone and say a massive THANK YOU. Many of our advertisers are still managing to work online, over the phone or at a safe distance so please give them a call if you require a service.

If you are looking to do jobs around the home or garden once this is all over, then we are sure our advertisers will be in need of your work and happy to advise you.

Please take care of yourselves and remember the rules: Stay home, wash your hands, shop for essentials and exercise every day at a safe distance.

Until next time.....please stay safe.

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FEATURE PAGE Involve to offer ‘Safe and Well’ telephone calls Safe and Well is a free telephone befriending service available for the most vulnerable and isolated members of the community who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus. ​ Members of the Involve team will be offering daily or weekly phone calls, which will be determined by a short telephone assessment. ​ The service will be available to those living in Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling, Borough Green, the Weald, Tunbridge Wells, Dover and Folkestone. ​ Please get in touch to see if you or someone you know would be eligible.

Where we are not able to provide the service we will signpost to an organisation local to you.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMBING

All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.

GAS

New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.

BLOCKED DRAINS

Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.

CALL 01732 252127

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

TREE SURGEONS LTD

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation HOME & GARDEN 04

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE |

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £75 g pavin tio slabs Pa £45. from

BRAMKO LTD

Gutter Cleanin Repair g & s from £50 * Free camera inspec tion

Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition.

Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces.

Established 15 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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

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MR CARPENTER

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.

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

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Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

Call Rod: 07540 896320 Email: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk

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NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

All plumbing undertaken.

DRAINAGE

Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

HEATING

Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.

GAS

New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.

TONY - 01732 220443 STEVE - 01892 800183

We cater for all your plumbing and heating needs giving a friendly and reliable service.

Our engineers are fully qualified and insured to undertake your work.

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

£295+vat

Boiler installations, repairs and servicing Landlord Gas Safety Certification All Central Heating issues Full bathroom replacements Underfloor heating All general plumbing Drainage issues and blockages

10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

Call: 07557 212046 Office: 0800 999 2211 sales@w1plumbers.co.uk

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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£550+vat

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

Open Talks Open Minds Helping clients to move towards realistic and positive results

We are a Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools & colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system.

Experienced in working with anger, depression, behaviour, anxiety, suicide, violence and relationships.

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Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

What can we do for you?

15k

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website.

Malling EDITION

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .

16.5k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling

Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online.

Tonbridge EDITION

You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

15k

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

This is our business and you will only speak to us!

Anna & Jane

Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p13 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice - Tonbridge Accountants p1 Aerials - The Aerial Man p4 Air Ambulance Artist - Christopher Marshall Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - MCL Kent p7 - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Building Services - R Blackman Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Service & Repairs - Stevensons Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p9 Cleaning - Bizzy Lizzy’s p5 Community Help - Involve Kent P3* Computer Support - Altone Computers Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p6 Counsellor - Open Minds Open Talks p10* Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p10 Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs Double Glazing - Eden Windows p24

Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p5 - J Harper Fencing - Tate Fencing p9 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Design - Susan Willmott* Garden Design & Landscaping - Utopian Landscape & Design Ltd* Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p7 - Sandstone Landscapes Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Silvers Garden & Animal Care - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p5 - W1 Plumbers Ltd p9* Gutter Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p5 Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance Homecare - Age UK House Clearance - Countryside Clearances Housing - Rapport Housing & Care Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plumbers - APS Plumbing p4 - TNP Nelson Plumbing p9 Printers - Scarbutts

Property Maintenance - Home & Garden Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p8 Skincare - Tropic Skincare Solicitor - Berry & Lamberts p4 Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p4 - H & E Tree Services Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - DG Solutions - Keith Bunyon Yoga - 108 Yoga

USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENT LISTINGS p23 * New Adverts

Look out for updates on our website and Facebook page for the next edition.

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The Aerial Man

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t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installations Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens.

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

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AIR AMBULANCE

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

J & H Accounting Services Ltd

Air Ambulance

Bathroom Solutions

a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk Kent Surrey Sussex Book a free talk about our life-saving work.

Get in touch now to book.

t: 01732 871254 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.

ACCOUNTANTS

ARTIST

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Accountancy Practice

Christopher Marshall

MCL (KENT) Ltd

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

Wetrooms, Level Access, Showers, Mobility Adaptions, Disabled Toilets.

Est. 1978 Reliable, friendly and professional.

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 ACCOUNTANTS

Tonbridge Accountants

t: 01732 617228 hello@tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk www.tonbridgeaccounts.co.uk It’s definitely time for a change!

- Sole trader and partnership accounts - Personal tax returns - Limited company account - Corporation tax - VAT returns - Tax planning and advice

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

a: Grove Rd, Upper Halling t: 01634 241395 www.mclkent.co.uk

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Nightingale Bathrooms

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

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R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

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Mr Carpenter

m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk

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Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CLEANING

CONSERVATORIES

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Bizzy Lizzys Ltd

Howard Caine Conservatories

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

a: 3 The Granary, Goblands Business Centre, Cemetery Lane, Hadlow TN11 OLT t: 01732 354777 c: Janet Roberts e: enquiries@bizzylizzys.co.uk www.bizzylizzys.co.uk Est. over 30 years, we are a professional cleaning company that prides itself on quality, reliability and a great reputation. We offer spring cleans/ end of tenancy/regular cleans. We also offer gardening and ironing services. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

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COMMUNITY HELP

COUNSELLOR

Involve

Open Talks Open Minds

We offer ‘Safe and Well’ telephone calls.

Safe and Well is a free telephone befriending service available for the most vulnerable and isolated members of the community who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus.

Please get in touch to see if you or someone you know would be eligible.

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

We are a Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools & colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system.

t: 03000 810005 e: office@involvekent.org.uk

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m: 07746 995310 c: Leslie Mitchell

Call to book your free 15 minute online or telephone consultation.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

ALTONE Computers Ltd t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk

Providing excellent & friendly local service for 20 years.

Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates

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DENTURE CARE

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

CDC Complete Denture Care

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

m: 07758 139306 c: Paul

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Broken denture?

- Cracked?

- Broken?

- Missing teeth?

- In need of a clean?

If you can’t come to me, i’ll come to you!

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DECORATORS

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB

ELECTRICIANS

Physically Disabled Social Clubs (Christians Caring)

01732 355623 or 07939 274437 grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tues & Thurs 10.30am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits. The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church.

Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for Thursday club.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING

ELECTRICIANS

Mark Howland

Eden Windows

DAR Electrical Services

Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs.

Patios and general hard landscaping.

From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation.

Free Estimates.

t: 01892 887128 www.edenwindows.co.uk Windows and doors Bifolds - Bifolding Doors Conservatories Orangeries Solid Roofs Porches Finance available.

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DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Spicelin Property Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks.

Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

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A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work all in one place from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

07780 474043

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval.

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

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FENCING

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

Crestala Fencing Centre

a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade.

Est. 1965.

Award-winning garden design, including terraces and courtyards.

Planting design.

Master planning and 3D visualisation.

Free initial consultation.

t: 01622 718340 email: s.willmott@me.com

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com

Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured and City & Guilds.

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For more inspiration visit me at: www.susanwillmott.com

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FENCING

GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

J Harper Fencing & Landscaping t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com

Utopian landscape + design Ltd. Spring is upon us at last.

Now’s the time to get the drawings done and hard landscaping out of the way.

Sandstone Landscapes

m: 07979 751239 e: waynemvidler@gmail.com

Tel: 01892 530180 Mobile: 07811 374319 Contact: Stephen J Johnson www.utopianlandscapeanddesign.com

All aspects of hard & soft landscaping.

Tree & hedge work. Border work.

Lawn/garden maintenance. Turfing.

Decking. Raised beds. Fencing.

Paths & Patios. Brick walls.

Garden clearances.

Pressure cleaning.

Free estimates and advice.

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Tate Fencing

Checkley Landscapes

Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service.

We supply and install all types of fencing and gates.

Landscaping & garden maintenance.

Free quotation.

t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

Full garden design and implementation service with free initial consultation.

Please visit our website

Garden Maintenance

t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.com

Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

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For all your installations and complete garden designs.

Patios, driveways, retaining walls in timber or brickwork, steps, decking, all types of fencing, planting designs.

No job too small. Free Quotations.

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Garage Door Associates

Coe’s Landscapes

Silvers Garden & Animal Care

Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

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t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small.

Free quotes and will always try to beat other 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.

m: 07887 758183 e: silversanimalgarden@outlook.com Hedge Cutting. Turfing & Seeding Lawn Mowing & Maintenance.

Tree & Hedge Maintenance Fence Construction & Painting Pond Construction & Maintenance Deck/Patio Cleaning & Maintenance Pressure Washing & Greenhouse Cleaning.

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G-H GUTTER CLEANING HAIR SALON

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Bramko Ltd

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

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.

Drive and patio cleaning.

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Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HALLS FOR HIRE

HOUSE CLEARANCE

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Hadlow Village Hall

Countryside Clearances

Summit Gardens

t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care.

Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens.

Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding.

Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

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

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

e: office@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk

Registered charity 1088213.

t: freephone 0800 233 8335 m: 07710 678 884 e: countrysideclearances@aol.com Kent Clearance Specialists House Clearance Rubbish Clearance Full Licensed and insured Family Business No Job too big or small

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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.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

HOUSING

W1 Plumbers Limited

Dave’s Property Maintenance

Rapport Housing & Care

m: 07557 212046 t: 0800 999 2211 e: sales@w1plumbers.co.uk We cater for all your plumbing and heating needs giving a reliable service.

Boiler installations, replairs and servicing. Landlord certificates.

All central heating issues.

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m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com Qualified plumber.

Kitchen/bathrooms fitted.

Taps/radiators replaced/fitted.

Small plastering jobs/painting.

Windows fitted.

Wall/floor tiling. Laminate flooring.

Fully insured & no call out/quote fee.

All the little jobs covered if I can at reasonable rates.

t: 01634 729161 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk Meadow View Court Wateringbury Opens Summer 2020 One & 2 bed apartments, alongside excellent communal facilities & on site care and support.

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APS Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 252127

L-P LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

LOFT LADDERS 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.

OVEN CLEANERS

No call out charge Leaking taps, toilets, radiators.

Blocked sinks and drains.

Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements.

Central heating repairs and servicing.

All aspects of plumbing and heating work.

PLUMBERS

SHUTTERS

TNP Nelson Plumbing

Stylehouse Shutters

Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken.

Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired.

Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs.

24 hours - 1 hour response.

Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.

Free no obligation survey.

Local, friendly service.

3 year guarantee.

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t: 01732 220443 Tony 01892 800183 Steve

t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk

PRINTERS

SKINCARE

Oven Angels

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk

Call Anna 07939 248983 Whether you’re looking for natural, cruelty-free, multi award winning skincare or a little extra income, Tropic has something for you.

Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products.

Now in their 20th year.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.

PEST CONTROL

HF PEST CONTROL It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source.

Treatments start from £25 inc VAT per visit. All pests covered inc rats, mice, fleas and pigeons.

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tropicskincare.com/annamarshall

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Home & Garden Property Maintenance Services m: 07538 812565

Trees lopped & topped, Hedges trimmed, Landscaping, Guttering cleaned - moss removal, Roof repairs, Driveways and jetwashing, and many more jobs.

Free estimates.

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SOLICITORS

TREE SURGEON

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Berry & Lamberts Solicitors

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

Humphrey & Scace

Working as a team with clients on individual and business legal matters, helping them achieve the results they seek in their professional and personal lives.

Felling & reshaping Crown reduction Stump grinding Hedges pruned Season logs for sale Family run business - fully insured.

Will Writing and Estate Planning Practitioners.

No pressure and absolutely no obligation.

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THEATRE SCHOOL

TREE SURGERY

a: 185 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BX

t: 01732 355911 f: 01732 355191 e: enquiries@berryandlamberts.co.uk F/b: @berrylamberts www.berryandlamberts.co.uk

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

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WINDOWS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Confidence building, dance, drama and singing lessons for ages 2-18 years.

Free Taster Session Book your place today.

Call 07401 801318 tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk

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

TRIATHLON

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Hadlow and East Peckham over to Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

TREE SURGERY

Acer Tree Services

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk New Installations: FENSA Insurance-backed Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Porches,Bi-folds, Roof-Lights, Secondary Glazing Repairs: Misted Sealed Units, Upgrades, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks. Cat Flaps. Free Quotations and Advice. Over 30 years’ experience.

WINDOWS

Keith Bunyon

Tonbridge Triathlon 25th May 2020 CANCELLED SEE WEBSITE FOR INFO tonbridgetriathlon.co.uk

PLEASE STAY HOME & SAFE

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified MPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

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t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kjjbunyon@aol.com Local Consultant. 32 years exp.

Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Specialist repairs & refurbishments.

GGF Member. FENSA registered. Government Approved Trustmark Co. Guarantee & Deposit Insurance. WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

YOGA

108 Yoga

t: 07864 058456 e: paddockwoodyoga@108yoga.co.uk www.108yoga.co.uk Private yoga studio in Paddock Wood offering affordable, beginner friendly classes. British Wheel qualified teachers will guide you towards better all round wellbeing.

All equipment provided. Free off road parking. For class information please call or see our website.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge. 01732 352907 Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge. 01732 352907

Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS 01892 532323

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655 IS SU

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Events MONDAYS 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at Delarue Hall, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. Call 01732 360265 for more info.

1-45 –3-15pm Line Dancing St Andrews Church PW. Not last Friday in every month.

Easy dances,great fun. 07703 454455.

9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f

7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079

7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284

9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.

7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651

9.45am Paddock Wood Bowls club - come along and try out bowls. 01892 833402 10.45 12.15pm Line dancing Pembury Baptist Church Hall. £5 Past Experience/Improver. For more Info. please call Maureen 07703 454455 7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969

THURSDAYS (Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane.

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser.

(Last) 10am - 12 noon. MAN2MAN, Retired Men’s Fellowship. Tonbridge Baptist Church TN10 3HZ. 07762 304562

SATURDAYS 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

SUNDAYS (2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG

OBVIOUSLY ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE 3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members MOMENT BUT IT WILL CERTAINLY HELP YOUR MENTAL welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111 10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 6-9pm Archery Club at Mascalls.

WELLBEING TO GET OUTSIDE FOR AT LEAST 30PWMINUTES A DAY TUESDAYS 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk ...ALSO THIS MONTH TOatCLEAR YOUR starting MIND AND HAVE A LITTLE EXERCISE. at Hadlow Square.

01732 876347 9am - 12 Refresh St Stephens Church, (3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).

Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea.

9.30 & 10.40 Pilates classes, Dry Hill Rd, TN9 Please call Emma on 07984 646317 to book.

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

GARDENING, WALKING, RUNNING AND (1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, StCYCLING CAN ALL BE Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.

DONE ON YOUR OWN ENSURE YOU KEEP AT LEAST (3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge atANYONE the Baptist Church ELSE IN YOUR PATH. METRE BETWEEN 2pm2 – 4.30pm Tea DanceDISTANCE at Six-in-One Club.

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

Ring Graham for information on 07814645834

Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797

6pm - 8pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club open to new members 01892 832747

1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A

Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212

Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours

Dancing Group Andrews CH, THERE ARE ALSOSequence PLENTY OFat StONLINE WORKOUTS AND PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974.

(2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower CHALLENGES FOR THE 5-9pm Crisis Cafe atINDOORS the West Kent Mind IF YOU PREFER. Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6.

(3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666 Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .

WEDNESDAYS 9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall, Paddock Wood Leisha 07860 533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340

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7.30-9.30pm Line Dancing at Five Oak Green VH. Great fun, mixed levels. 07703 454455.

(1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge.

(4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre.

(4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Rd. £5 Maureen 01892 832576 (2nd) 8pm, PW Lioness Club, Day Centre Paddock Wood

8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101

10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

FRIDAYS

10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.

8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm

(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel.

Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660

10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 PAYG. 07932 023 340

1.30-2.30pm New VivaFit class Pembury VH. Call Nikki on 01892 322095

10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, PW 01892 837617.

5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969

1.45pm Paddock Wood Bowls club - come along and try out bowls. 01892 833402

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