Malling October local Oracle

ISSUE 211

DISTRIBUTION 16,500 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MALLING

OCT

2021 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY

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Dear Readers

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU 01732 525805 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 dates for advertising in the November editions are: • Maidstone 20th October • Malling 15th October • Tonbridge 20th October

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You would have seen that Anna recently completed a 320 mile bike ride in aid of Alzheimer’s Society as her mother had been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. Anna has dedicated her time over the past two years to looking after her and raising awareness of this awful disease.

It is with much sadness that Anna’s mum, Margaret Marshall, passed away peacefully on 12th September.

We would like to dedicate this edition to Margaret as she played a big part in supporting us when we first started out. She will be sorely missed.

We postponed the events page until next month so if you have regular events or Christmas Fayre’s coming up, please do email the information over.

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We look forward to hearing your feedback.

Have a great month.

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Category the local News p2

Electricians*

Window Cleaning

CONTACT DETAILS p2

Fencing

* New Advertisers

WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p4

Financial Services

Accountants Aerials Air Ambulance Artist Competition* Bathroom Installations Beauty & Complementary Blinds Broadband & Sockets Building Services Building Supplies Business Insurance Business Opportunity

Garage Doors

USEFUL NUMBERS p31

Garden Design Garden Landscapes*

Cut off dates:

Garden Services

Maidstone: 20th October (Delivery - 2nd week of month)

Gas & Heating Services Grave Tending Gutter Cleaning

Malling: 15th October (Delivery - 1st week of month)

Hair Salon

Tonbridge: 20th October (Delivery - 2nd week of month)

Handyman

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Housing Ironing Services Locksmith Logs & Firewood

Car Body Repairs

Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs

Car Sales

Oven Cleaners

Car Service & Repairs

Photography Competition*

Carpentry

Plumbing & Drainage

Carpet Cleaning

Plumbers*

Cats Protection

Printers

Charity Clubs

Roofing

Chiropodist

Save Money

Cleaning

Scrap Metal Clearance

Community Help

Skip Hire

Computer Support

Solicitors*

Conservatories

Taxi Service

Decorators

Tree Surgery

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Double Glazing Repairs

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Education

Windows

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Nightingale Bathrooms

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t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY

Gemini Beauty

t: 01732 842279 m: 07749 589414 e: angela@gemini-beauty.co.uk www.gemini-beauty.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

ACCOUNTANTS

AIR AMBULANCE

BLINDS

TaxAssist Accountants

Air Ambulance

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

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 Please get in touch today to see how you can help.

SEE PAGE NUMBER

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

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ACCOUNTANTS

ARTIST COMPETITION

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Accountancy Practice

Rotary Young Artist Competition 2021

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Express yourself and share your creative talents by taking part in the Kings Hill Rotary Young Artist Competition.

Entrants must be aged 7-10.

To nominate and/or get our info pack contact: khr09@yahoo.com Kings Hill Rotary Club.

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.

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Bathroom Solutions

AAPM Construction

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.

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m: 07884 436279 f: 01634 247682 c: Paul e: info@aapmconstruction.co.uk www.aapmconstruction.co.uk Roofing and roofing repairs, loft conversions, carpentry, extensions, exterior timberwork. ie. fencing, decking etc. All types of wooden flooring supplied and fitted.

Free estimates.

As seen on ITV’s 60 minute makeover!

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BUILDING SERVICES

Hudson Carpentry & Building Services

YRS Refurbishments

t: 01622 816818 m: 07838 156170 c: Neil Hudson e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/hudsoncbs All aspects of Carpentry and Building including Extensions, Conversions, Kitchens, Bathrooms & more!

Full Project Management Service.

Over 25 years experience. Insured, local and reliable. See our Facebook page for customer feedback.

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

t: 01732 842863 m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk

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m: 07956 430 243 e: yrsrefurbishments@gmail.com General property maintenance, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Tiling, Bathrooms and Kitchens.

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Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

CAR SALES

R Blackman General Maintenance

Howdens

Kings Hill Car Sales

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com

a: Kings Hill Car Sales North Lodge 584 Malling Road West Malling Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 220540 www.kingshillcarsales.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 24) BUSINESS INSURANCE

Westfield Insurance

m: 07753 335044 c: Richard Hills e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

BUILDING SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The Small Works Building Company

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business

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

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

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t: 07885 167166 c: Carole Wright e: carole.uwclub@gmail.com https://uw.partners/N34752/join on the customer info https://uw.partners/N34752/partner on the business info - Free Training - Hours to suit you - More spare time - Extra income - Recession proof - Your own business.

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Specialist vehicle sourcing.

Company vehicle sourcing.

All makes available.

Please ring for help.

All editions online now

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Kings Hill Garage Limited

a: North Lodge, 584 Malling Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 849322 (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

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Chatfield Carpentry

t: 01732 871449 m: 07985 273773 c: Steve Wheeler e: mail@chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk www.chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk Kitchens/wardrobes designed & fitted Internal/External doors supplied and fitted. Skirting/Architraves/Solid wood & Laminate floors.

Quality workmanship at competitive prices. Over 17 years experience City and Guilds qualified.

Lions Club of Malling District

CARPENTRY

CHARITY CLUB

Please call to find out how to get involved.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

CARPET CLEANING

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

Rotary Club - Kings Hill Please email to find out how to get involved. email khrc09@yahoo.com

CHARITY CLUB

Rotary Club of Malling

Corn and callus removal Verrucae Ingrown toenails Diabetic / High Risk care Home visits available CLEANING

m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921 c: Terri (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

Please email to find out how to get involved.

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Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com

a: Maidstone Homing Information Centre, Newnham Court Shopping Centre, 1 Bearsted Road, ME14 5LH t: 0345 371 2758 e: coordinator@midkent.cats.org.uk fb: www.facebook.com/CPMidKent www.cats.org.uk/maidstone Our Centre consists of separate areas for admissions, isolation, rehoming and maternity. We have a veterinary room where a vet health checks, vaccinates and microchips every cat.

a: Reshape House, 2-4 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6QR t: 01795 667850 m: 07882 638990 c: Marie Thomas BSc(Hons), MCPod, HCPC reg

Gleaming Cleaning

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Cats Protection

CHIROPODIST

West Malling Podiatry HAVE MOVED

Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?

CATS PROTECTION

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Telephone Richard (the lionheart) 01732 670556

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

‘Mauling’ Lions do visit www.mallinglions.club or

Red Carpentry

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

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CLEANING

Lovells Housekeeping Service

m: 07984 662 494 c: Nicola e: lovellshousekeeping@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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COMMUNITY HELP

Larkfield Community Group m: 07563 196479 e: larkfieldcommunitygroup@gmail.com If you or someone you know has to go into isolation and needs supplies or help in any way please call or email us.

There are people willing to help....just call!

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Community Hub

Tonbridge and Malling t: 01732 876152 Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is offering support to those who are most vulnerable.

Open 08:30-17:00 Mon - Fri & 10:00 - 16:00 at weekends.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

KES

Impact Decoration

t: 01622 721000 e: info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net (See Colour Ad On Page 28) CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

DECORATORS

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

JP’s Decorating

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

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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)

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Choice Painting & Decorating

t: 01732 247003 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!

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.

m: 07761 601896 c: Dean Woolterton e: choicedec@outlook.com

City and Guilds qualified Quality internal and external Painting and decorating Clean, reliable service.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Home Computer Help

G J Services

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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.

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

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.

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EDUCATION

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

West Malling CE Primary School

c: Anna 01732 795777 Jane 01732 521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk We are looking for distributors who can deliver in the Maidstone, Malling and Paddock Wood areas.

Give us a call to find out more.

a: Cricket Ground, Norman Rd, ME19 6RL t: 01732 842061 e: office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

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ELECTRICIANS

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 16,500 homes and businesses from Wateringbury through Larkfield, Leybourne and over to Snodland & Holborough.

Not just Kings Hill & West Malling.

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors

t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 e: info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 20) ELECTRICIANS

ASD Electrical Services

t: 01634 624555 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

FENCING

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

DAR Electrical Services

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk 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

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.

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward 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.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SOS Window Works

L.T Security & Electrical Services

Brewin Dolphin

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27) DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

m: 07971 552 663 c: Lee Terry e: leeterry4@googlemail.com f/b: @LTSecurity-Electrical-Services

Over 35 qualified years in Sec/Elect work in domestic/commercial premises.

All existing Alarm Systems Serviced or Upgraded. Any small Electrical work undertaken, No Call Out charge.

LED Lighting installed (O/S Lights & D/Lights).

Very quick response with a friendly approach. Experienced working for the elderly. Over 17 yrs working locally.

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t: 01892 739580 e: louise.shaw@brewin.co.uk

www.brewin.co.uk/royal-tunbridge-wells

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors t: 01732 430 347 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk GARDEN DESIGN

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

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Blaize Services Ltd

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

Meadow Gas

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk .

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

m: 07835 096573 or 07399 975441 e: meadowgasservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving.

Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GRAVE TENDING

A D Landscapes Ltd

Complete Garden Services Kent

AJG Grave Tending

South East Installations

t: 01474 249700 www.southeastinstallations.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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.

m: 07958 254090 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING HAIR SALON

Coe’s Landscapes & Cota Construction

Goldcrest Gardening

Bramko Ltd

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com 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.

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m: 07450 597 477 c: Andy Gardner fb/Inst: AJG Grave Tending www.ajggravetending.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

All editions online now

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Graves overhauled, headstones and kerbsets deep cleaned, Grave gardening, one offs and maintenance plans, special ocassions catered for and more.

See website for details.

“Caring for when you can’t be there”

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk 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 21.

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Inside Out

m: 07726 525633 c: Bob e: insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk

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HANDYMAN

HAIR SALON

OTF

a: 1 Littlemarket Row, Leybourne ME19 5QL t: 01732 840439 www.otfhair.com (Colour Ad On Page 30)

KENTS HANDYMAN

I-L IRONING SERVICES

Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry

a: The Colonnade 10 West Street West Malling ME19 6QX t: 01732 872159 m: 07956 864860 www.extrahandsironing.co.uk Central West Malling Drop Shop Open 8-4 Monday-Fridays Clear pricing Fully insured Free collection & delivery service LOCKSMITH

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

DBS CHECKED | INSURED | GUARANTEED

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.

HANDYMAN

HOUSING

LOGS & FIREWOOD

DME Property Services

Rapport Housing & Care

Logs & Firewood

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

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m: 07469 202653 e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com inst: DME Property We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance.

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.

c: Bruce Martin m: 07584 056821 e: bruce@kentshandyman.co.uk Bathrooms | Kitchens | Fencing Carpentry | Renovations | Tiling Doors & Windows | Paving Painting | Locks & Screens Repairs | Carpet deep cleaning Maintenance & More Only taking ‘safe’ jobs at present

a: Medway View Court, Wateringbury m: 07534 973360 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

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

c: Roger m: 07831 499952 t: 01732 521693 e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk Seasoned logs, Firewood and kindling delivered to your door Mobile log splitting service Fallen trees cleared.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Get It Repaired

Rotary Young Photographer Competition 2021

a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU t: 01732 525818 www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 32)

P-R PRINTERS

Express yourself by putting your photography skills to the test in our annual competition.

CUT OFF DATE

15th OCT

Entrants must be aged 11-17.

To nominate and/or get our info pack contact: khr09@yahoo.com Kings Hill Rotary Club.

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

PRINTERS

Oven Wizards

All Aspects Plumbing

ZONE

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

We craft beautiful and memorable pieces of print that will make your Personal Stationery, Invites, Order of Services or Wedding Stationery stand out from the crowd.

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.

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t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com

PLUMBERS

Hylton Plumbing Services

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

a: Paddock Wood t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie

PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Summers Domestic Plumbers

William Kent & Sons Roofing

t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

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.

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Utility Warehouse

Authorised Distributor t: 01732 521494 m: 07912 878830 c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk

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V-W VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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e: volunteeringteamleader@ kentesussex.cats.org.uk www.cats.org.uk/support-us/ volunteeropportunities (See Colour Ad On Page 28) WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities.

Ask me for more info or check out my website.

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TAXI SERVICE

WINDOWS

TLC Scrap Metal

CC Travel

Acorn Glacier

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.

m: 07703 803468 c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com Gatwick from £50 Heathrow from £80 Local to long distance

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) WINDOWS

The Window Man

Licensed & insured to carry 8 people.

FREE onboard Wifi.

Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.

m: 07961 442810 e: johnnytheglass@gmail.com

SKIP HIRE

TREE SURGERY

WINDOW CLEANING

Haffenden Skip Hire

H&E Tree Services

Abbi Window Cleaning

a: East Malling t: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 m: 07850 049246

2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com www.handetrees.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

SEE PAGE NUMBER

(See Colour Ad On Page 27)

m: 07938 524223 www.abbiwindowcleaning.co.uk We provide a quality reliable service.

Pure Water fed pole system.

Pole System ensures privacy.

We clean with hot pure water all year round. Reduced liability, no ladders means no nasty accidents.

Windows above conservatories no problem.

Domestic and commercial.

Police checked operator.

Call now for your free estimate.

SOLICITORS

UPHOLSTERY

WINDOW CLEANING

Diligent Law Solicitors

Interior Decor

All Clean Windows

SOLICITORS

Furniture Recovered; Cushion refilling service. Handmade curtains, blinds of all types supplied and fitted.

Est: over 30 years Highly recommended City and Guilds qualified.

Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system.

We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses.

Fully insured.

Very competitive prices.

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@dligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

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

a: Decor House, Walnut Tree Farm Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent ME19 5LJ t: 01732 871042 e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk

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Richard Hills Cert CII 07753 335044 Independent Commercial Insurance Broker I am an appointed representative based near West Malling, so for all your Business Insurance requirements please contact myself today.

e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors Domestic and Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken Landlord safety inspections EICR Please see website for prices and information.

Call 07830 456928 or 01732 843661 info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

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

Tel: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 Kings Hill

All Aspects Plumbing Plumbing and Drainage

01732 671 131 allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@outlook.com

HOME & GARDEN

Plumbing, Heating, Leaks, Showers, Taps, Bathrooms & Kitchens

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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

01622 430290 or 07581 154499

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 16 years NPTC Qualified FREE Estimate and advice.

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

All major credit/debit cards taken.

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GLEAMING CLEANING Always busy?

No time for cleaning?

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 Call Terri: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921

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.

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HOMEFRESH CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76

£ 31 £ 38 £ 38

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 104 £ 166

£ 52 £ 83

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 94 £ 62

£ 47 £ 31

No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)

50 DISC % OUN T

Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner

TRADE ONLY

FREE kitchen design service

DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

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

Hylton Plumbing Services Tel: Mobile:

01732 843086 0797 0528822

Email: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk

Contact Hylton Reliable Qualified Plumber with 20 years experience Public Liability Insured No Call Out Fee

www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk

Maintenance Plumbing Burst Pipes Hot Water Cylinders Blocked Drains Radiators Leaking Taps New Loft Tanks

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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 www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/

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

£295+vat

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

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 521494 or 01732 795777

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

THE WINDOW 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

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Call 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 TO ADVERTISE HERE

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

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Useful Numbers • Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498 • Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543

COUNCIL • Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522

DOCTORS • Kings Hill, Leybourne and West Malling 01732 870212 • Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213

• Ryarsh Church Hall (Anita Parkins) 01732 842232 • Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and e mail ryarshbookings@gmail.com • The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546 • Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630 • Snodland Community Centre Contact: Bookings Sectretary info@snodlandcommunitycentre.org 07714 998127

• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

• Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

• West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Ann Turner 01732 844824

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)

PHARMACIES • Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612 • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • 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

LOCAL HALLS

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• Addington Village Hall 01732 843180

RSPCA

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

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

• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546 • East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828 • Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Morgan Fuller khcc@kingshillparish.gov.uk 01732 220919 • Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546 • Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 • Mereworth Village Hall Contact: Rebecca Simmons on 01732875963 and e-mail Mereworth.bookings@hotmail.com • Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com

•L eybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008 • Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352 •K ings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180 •K ings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739 •M ereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569 •M ereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456 •M ore Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047 •O ffham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355 •R yarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600 •S t James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 •S t Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ (www.stkatherineskent.co.uk) 01634 240061 •T he Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995 • T rottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803 •W est Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

SAMARITANS • FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

COVID VACCINATION HELPLINE

• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

• P hone 0330 320 4444, between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

• 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

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