Oracle the local
Month 135 : April 2016
Distribution 12,000 homes & businesses
YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES IN AND AROUND
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PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, HADLOW EAST PECKHAM, FIVE OAK GREEN, MATFIELD AND SOUTHBOROUGH
01732 617 350 / 07765 536 559
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Gas appliance installation, servicing and breakdown – Gas Safe registered Plumbing and heating – from a dripping tap to a full central heating installation Power flushing and boiler filter installations Based in Tonbridge – sensibly priced, big enough to cope, small enough to care
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Dear Readers It looks like Spring is here and we may have escaped the sub zero temperatures that were promised so now is a great time to get back out into the garden and plan for the Summer. We have a few exciting new advertisers and plenty of businesses ready to help you around the home and garden. Why not give them a call today. If you have recommendations or have some testimonials for those that currently advertise then we would love to hear from you. There are lots of events coming up in the new couple of months. More information on pages 7 & 8 and on our events page. Each edition can be found on our website along with more details of advertisers by category and we have a calendar with other events outside your area if you would like to travel further afield. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Anna & Jane
Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU TEL
01732 525805 (Jane) Accounts/Sales 01732 525806 (Anna) Artwork/Sales
info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
CUT OFF DATES FOR ADVERTISING IN THE MAY EDITIONS ARE:
Sevenoaks Kings Hill/West Malling Allington/Barming/Ditton Paddock Wood/Tonbridge
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What can we do for you? We have 4 editions with a distribution totalling 52,000 homes and businesses. Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z standard advert and a page on our website. We can print and supply leaflets for you. Sevenoaks Edition
We can distribute 1,000 to 52,000 leaflets for you. You just tell us which areas you would like to target. Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online. You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ54 which includes 4 photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media. This is our business and you will only speak to us!
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Contact: Anna on 01732 525806 anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Jane on 01732 525805 jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
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Howard Caine The Conservatory People Conservatories - Windows - Doors
Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter? Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.
Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills. We also specialize in the following *New Conservatories *Refurbishment *Window/Doors *Overhauls *Soffits/Facia *Misted / broken units *Guttering *Handles/Hinges *Fensa Registered *Fully insured
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Contact: Jane Marshall Tel: 01732 521494 jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.save-moneywithme.co.uk
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Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2016 Tonbridge School Sports Complex Entry details Whether you are a complete beginner to the sport or a prospective Olympic athlete, Tonbridge Triathlon offers a race for you. Sprint Distance Standard Distance
400m Swim, 25km Bike, 5km Run 800m Swim, 50km Bike, 10km Run Team event Distances as per the Sprint distance, with each of the 3 team members doing one of the 3 events. Enter via the website Enquiries: 07549 949 615 - tonbridgetriathlon@gmail.com - www.tonbridgetriathlon.co.uk
Tonbridge Lions 35th Annual Charity Walk Sunday 15th May 2016 Tonbridge Lions will be holding their 35th annual walk to help raise funds for local charities. The Lions do all the organising and marshalling of the event and supporters of other charities get the sponsorship and do the walking. No fee is charged to participate. The charities keep all the money for themselves. Last year over £4,000 was raised by this event. It will be a pleasant walk with two choices, one a short walk of approximately 5 miles, the other a similar walk but approximately 10 miles. At the finish, walkers will have their sponsor forms officially “stamped” to show that they have completed the walk and James Lark, President of Tonbridge Lions Club will present each walker with a certificate. To register your interest in this walk, please contact John Ruck on 01732 351711 or e-mail john.ruck@btinternet.com.
Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Part of Rolin Cleaning Services Ltd Professional Carpet Cleaning
Looking for a professional, local, family run carpet cleaning company? Then give Chrissy or John a call.
Many companies don’t guarantee their work, we do - 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed
Also Upholstery Cleaning, Stain Removal, Stainguard Protection & Leather Suite Cleaning Safe cleaning process, carpet recolour from bleach marks - All work fully insured Special Offer -
Have your carpets cleaned and we will give you a bottle of spot and stain remover FREE. So for a friendly, professional service please call us now
Telephone: 01732 872 199 M: 07801 561696 - Chrissy or John 07860 100295 info@rolin.cc www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk
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“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 Tel: 01892 834334 or: 01622 871614
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FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST
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Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)
Call Anna on 07939 248983 or email info@annaforeverhealthy.co.uk
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PAULINTERIORS ANTHONY CARPENTER & JOINER
local Oracle Discou nt applies
Carpentry Laminate wood flooring, door hanging. Made to measure wardrobes, cupboards, units & shelving. No job too big or too small. 25 years experience.
Call Paul on 07719 117250 info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 1,000 - 52,000 WE CAN TARGET SPECIFIC AREAS TO SUIT YOU Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 525805/6 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk 12
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PLUMBING - Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks. All plumbing undertaken.
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Covering all Paddock Wood/Tonbridge and surrounding areas.
24 HOURS - 1 HOUR RESPONSE
Plumbing & Heating Specialist 01732 220443
Start-up Advice Fixed Fees agreed in advance Flexible Payments Companies / Partnerships Self Employed / CIS Landlords / Corp. Tax Income Tax / PAYE / VAT Flexible Meetings Call Gary or Tina Richards for a friendly, free initial discussion without obligation on
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INDEX CONTACT DETAILS
Fitness & Wellbeing
COLOUR ADVERTS
Food & Drink Festival*
Accountants
Garage Doors
Aerials
Garden Landscapes
Artist
Garden Maintenance*
Bathroom Installations
Gas & Heating Specialists
Bear Hire
Handyman
Bereavement Support
Homecare
Blinds
Homecare & Volunteers
Building Services Business Opportunity Car Registration No’s Care Services Carpentry Carpet Cleaning
Kitchens Leaflet Distribution
Cut off date for May 2016 is 25th April 2016 Could you advertise in other areas too? We have other issues covering the following areas:
KINGS HILL WEST MALLING LARKFIELD LEYBOURNE & SURROUNDING AREAS
Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners
SEVENOAKS
Plasterers Plumbers Printers
Chimney Sweep
Recruitment
Computer Support
Removals & Storage
Conservatories
Roofing
Decorators*
Save Money*
Doors & Windows
Tree Surgeon
Double Glazing
Website Design
Double Glazing Repairs
Windows
Drainage & Plumbing
USEFUL NUMBERS
Electricians
EVENTS
Fencing
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BARMING DITTON ALLINGTON AYLESFORD
Jane - 01732 525805 Anna - 01732 525806 THE LOCAL ORACLE Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4YU info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
All adverts are placed in good faith and the local O racle takes no responsibility for any issues arising from the use of suppliers who have advertised.
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TaxAssist Accountants
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Tel: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 Contact: Gary or Tina Richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/paddock wood Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises. Paddock Wood office now open. (See Colour Ad On Page 13) The Accountancy Practice Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU Tel: 01732 897929 Contact: Neil Craig 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
AERIALS J & H Accounting Services Ltd 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. Tel: 01892 838916 Fax: 01892 834366 Contact: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
SD Accounting Services Ltd Telephone: 01732 369250 Mobile: 07885 418318 Contact: Steve Draper stevdrap@aol.com Full range of services including: Business start ups, bookkeeping, tax returns, year end statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, VAT, payroll etc. A friendly and professional service at fixed fees.
The Aerial Man Tel: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms. New digital aerials. 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. (See Colour Ad On Page 10)
Nightingale Bathrooms Tel: 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. (See Colour Ad On Page 9)
BEAR HIRE
Giant Bear Hire Tel: 01732 844246 Contact: Anna
Well behaved giant bear for hire. Children’s parties. Fundraising events. School or promotional events.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Friends Together www.friendstogetherbs.org Supporting bereaved people in West Kent. 8 monthly weekday lunch meetings in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Hadlow, East Peckham and Pembury. Also alternate Saturday and Sunday meetings from 2.30pm - 4.30pm
ARTIST Christopher Marshall Luddesdowne Nr Meopham Tel/Fax: 01474 813434 Contact: Christopher Marshall info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints. Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle
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CAR REGISTRATION NUMBERS
CARPENTRY
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd Unit 2 Albans Farm Romford Road Pembury Kent TN2 4BB Tel: 01892 825522 Fax: 01892 823522 Mobile: 07767 326211 Contact: Stuart Munday stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films. (See Colour Ad On Page 12)
BUILDING SERVICES QR Construction Tel: 01892 833736 Mobile: 07914 800599 sales@qrconstruction.co.uk www.qrconstruction.co.uk For your Home Improvements, Maintenance, Extensions, Renovations for both residential and commercial properties call QR Construction for a free, no obligation quote. A family run business. (See Colour Ad On Page 13) R Blackman General Maintenance Tel: 01892 838668 Mobile: 07887 948430 Contact: Richard Blackman rblackman1@btinternet.com www.rb-gm.co.uk Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Networking Marketing Business Tel: 01732 521494 Mobile: 07912 878830 Contact: Jane Marshall www.make-moneywithme.co.uk Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.
Car Registration Numbers Mobile: 07909 975 806 Contact: Ian Limited number of private plates for sale. C1 TYS S44 BVS Offers invited! Call for more details.
CARE SERVICES The KYC Hub is available for you to call Monday - Friday 9-5pm
KYC work with Young Carers from 5-18 years old living anywhere in Kent. To call or get further information: 0300 111 1110 info@kentyoungcarers.org.uk www.kentyoungcarers.org uk
CARPENTRY Norris Carpentry & Construction Limited Tel: 01732 352363 Mobile: 07795 677791 Contact: Stuart norriscarpentry@sky.com Loft conversions, cut and pitch roofs, doors, windows, kitchens, flooring, decking etc. Fully qualified and insured. Free estimates and a clean reliable service. Paul Anthony Interiors Mobile: 07719 117250 info@paulanthonyinteriors.co.uk Carpenter and joinery. Laminate wood flooring. Radiator Covers. Kitchen design and installation. Made to measure sliding wardrobes. Cupboards, units and shelving. No job too big or too small. 25 years experience. Call for free, no obligation quote. Discount to local Oracle readers. (See Colour Ad On Page 12) Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle
RED Carpentry Tel: 01622 751447 Mobile: 07896 904056 Contact: Richard Dillon 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 Homefresh Freephone: 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer. 50% discount. Specialist Fabric Treatment. Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner. (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd Tel: 01732 872199 Contact: Chrissie on 07801 561696 John on 07860 100295 info@rolin.cc www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk Family run carpet cleaning company. Also upholstery cleaning, Stain removal, Stainguard protection & leather suite cleaning. NCCA and IICRC Certified. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)
CHIMNEY SWEEP Matt O’Rourke Chimney Sweeps Tonbridge Mobile: 07547 510165 matt@mattorourke.co.uk www.mattorourke.co.uk Inglenook. Multi fuel stoves CCTV inspection & reports Stove refurbs Wedding ceremonies (See Colour Ad On Page 12)
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DECORATORS
ALTONE Computers Ltd Tel: 01892 835089 Mobile: 07771 707035 Contact: Alan www.altone.co.uk
Andrew Baxter Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 459818 Contact: Andrew Baxter
Providing excellent & friendly local service for 13 years. Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates
Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices. Interior and exterior work undertaken. Call now for a free estimate.
PW Computer Solutions Based in Paddock Wood
Mark Howland Tonbridge
Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mobile: 07940 829206 info@pwc-solutions.co.uk www.pwc-solutions.co.uk
Tel: 01732 359550 Mobile: 07818 404225
Computer problems? We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, broadband set ups and much more. Call us for a free assessment.
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.
Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories. Top quality products with top quality service. (See Back Page Ad)
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Independent Offham Business Double Glazing Problems Solved Tel: 01732 842691 Mobile: 07870 213098 contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Fault Finding, Repairs and Upgrades Windows, Doors, Locks & adjustments Misted Sealed Units, Handles and Hinges Upgrade to A-rated energy efficient units. New Installation FENSA Insurance backed. Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience in industry.
DRAINAGE & PLUMBING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS For a free estimate call Sean on Mobile: 07969 658314 Tel: 01892 329389 Repairs, Patching Painting and Decorating General Home Improvements DOORS & WINDOWS Trade2Trade Windows Limited
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DOUBLE GLAZING Trade Glaze Units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0HD Tel: 01622 725444 Fax: 01622 721111 ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
CONSERVATORIES Howard Caine Conservatories Tel/Fax: 01732 321050 Mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
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Tel: 01634 730053 info@t2twindows.com www.t2twindows.com Doors, windows & conservatories. Fantastic offers available! 45% off until the end of April 2016. Call us today. (See Colour Ads On Pages 10) Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle
Ferdurco Solutions Limited Tel: 01732 252 112 enquiries@fedurcosolutions.co.uk www.ferdurcosolutions.co.uk For all your drainage and plumbing needs. Fast and reliable service. Emergency 24 hours. All blockages. Domestic and commercial. All plumbing work. (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
ELECTRICIANS Domestic and Residential Electrical Services Tel: 01622 870147 Mobile: 07515 159821 Email: info@darelectric.co.uk www.darelectric.co.uk 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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Fox Electrical Contractors Tonbridge Mobile: 07712 635942 Ben 07778 027947 Patrick A friendly reliable family business with over 40 years experience. No job is too big or too small. Anything from replacing light fittings, switches and sockets, partial and full rewires, oustide lights and outside sockets, safety testing. Free Estimates. No call out charge. NICEIC Registered. RJG Electrical Tel: 01732 850706 Mobile: 07968 547699 Contact: Rob Email: redrob@orange.net "No Shocking Prices" 26 Years Experience. All work undertaken. Fully insured. No job too big or too small. From datapoints to doorbells. Call Rob for free and friendly advice.
Crestala Fencing Centre South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN Tel: 01892 864646 info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk
Three programmes to help you kick-start your transformation and create good habits for life. (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
J Harper Fencing & Landscaping
Food & Drink Festival 2016
Tel: 01580 213517 Mobile: 07866 449028 Contact: James Harper j.harperfencing@gmail.com
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2016
FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service. We supply and install all types of fencing and gates. Landscaping & garden maintenance. Free quotation.
Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge. Over 50 stalls, craft beer festival. Live music & children’s entertainment. (See Colour Ad On Page 7)
GARAGE DOORS Tate Fencing Tel: 01732 852596 sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk
Electrical - Telecoms - Security Full and partial rewires. New builds. Phone repairs. WIFI Range boosting CCTV Outside lighting (See Colour Ad On Page 9)
Mobile: 07939 248983 Contact: Anna Marshall anna@foreveranna.co.uk annamarshall.myforever.biz/foreverfit/
Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade. Est. 1965. (See Colour Ad On Page 10)
Tel-Spark Tel: 01732 669929 Mobile: 07756 615849 - Jason 07874 189125 - Owen info@tel-spark.co.uk www.tel-spark.co.uk
Forever Living Products
New Tonbridge depot now open. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
Garage Door Associates Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland Tel: 01732 590085 www.garagedoorassociates.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door. Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice. Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards
Have your own webpage on our website along side other local trusted businesses for just £45 + vat a year! Just go to the website or give us a call on 01732 525806 (Anna) or 01732 525805 (Jane)
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Wayne’s Gardens Tel: 01732 852022 Mobile: 07979 751239 waynemvidler@gmail.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.
Garden Maintenance
Yew Tree Landscapes Larkfield Tel: 01732 848179 Mobile: 07850 175077 Contact: Kevin Kennett yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk 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.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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.
HANDYMAN Dave’s Property Maintenance Mobile: 07873 526169 Davidnwood66@btinternet.com
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.
Qualified plumber. Kitchens/Bathrooms fitted. Taps and radiators replaced/fitted. Plastering and painting. Windows fitted. Laminate flooring, Wall/Floor tiling. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. All the little jobs covered, reasonable rates.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Approved Garden Solutions Tel: 01732 883544 Mobile: 07748 780811 Contact: Gerald Wicks wicksgas@btinternet.com
General garden maintenance. Plant specialist. Tree surgery. Fencing Soft and hard landscaping. RHS and City & Guilds qualified.
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Summit Gardens Tel: 01892 833000 Mobile: 07932 184440 Contact: Jason Large jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk
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Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation. Gas Safe registered and insured.
HOMECARE Audley Care (Kent) Audley Care Tunbridge Wells Willicombe House, Willicombe Park Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UU Tel: 01892 616769 libbyw@audleycare.co.uk www.audleycare.co.uk For care that’s wrapped around you. Special offer available for new customers. (See Colour Ad On Page 3)
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Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge bob@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk
ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk Volunteers wanted for many essential roles in the community. - Helping out in reception/office. - Helping out in our day centres. - Helping to fundraise. Email to find out more information.
Oven Angels Tel: 01892 514552 Mobile: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 17th year. Prices from ÂŁ45. Fully insured. As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.
P PLUMBERS Reliable Local Plumber Ltd Tel: 01732 617350 Mobile: 07765 536559 info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk Plumbing and gas services. From a dripping tap to full central heating and boiler installations. 24 hr Emergency call out. See website for full list of services. (See Colour Ad On Front Page )
KITCHENS Danmar Kitchens 51 High Sreet, West Malling Kent, ME19 6QH Tel: 01732 848333 info@danmarkitchens.co.uk www.danmarkitchens.co.uk Kitchens Bathrooms Studies Come and visit our showroom.
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LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION the local Oracle Tel: 01732 844246/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution. We can help you reach new customers for your business. We can distribute from 1,000 up to 52,000 leaflets each month in the area of your choice. Call to book your space.
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 and Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 20 year exp.
www.servecom.co.uk info@servecom.co.uk tel: 01732 446 744 mob: 07854 766 446 567125 Plumbing, Heating, Drainage, Bathrooms - 24/7 Service Free Quotation, No Call Out Charge Vaillant and Ideal boilers accredited installer (up to 10 yrs parts & labour guarantee) C I P H E and CHECKATRADE and GAS SAFE REGISTERED Competitive rates & quick response.
PLASTERERS DPS Plastering Tunbridge Wells Mobile: 07852 315007 Contact: Clive Doughty enquiries@dps-plastering.co.uk www.dps-plastering.co.uk For all your plastering needs. - Re-skims - New ceilings - Repair work etc. We provide a prompt, reliable, local service and are fully insured.
Tony Nelson Plumbing Tel: 01732 220443 Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken. Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired. Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs. 24 hours - 1 hour response. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
PLUMBERS R. J. Plumbing Tonbridge Mobile: 07590 665525 Contact: Ricky Jones rickyjplumbing@gmail.com Local reliable plumber. All domestic plumbing covered, from changing a washer in your dripping tap, to installing a full bathroom suite, we are the business for you. No job too small, all work guaranteed, no call out charge, 10% discount to over 65's. Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle
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RECRUITMENT
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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS AGE UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge and District 5 Bradford Street, Tonbridge ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY CHURCHES New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA Paddock Wood Baptist Church St Andrews, Tonbridge St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk St Philip’s, Tonbridge saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus Roman Catholic Church St Saviour’s, Tonbridge St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church - Tony Hanson Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP COUNCIL Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council DOCTORS Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge East Peckham Surgery, The Pound, East Peckham Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood HOSPITALS Tunbridge Wells Hospital LOCAL HALLS 6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge East Peckham Club, The Freehold, East Peckham www.eastpeckhamclub.co.uk East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age Concern) Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge Matfield Village Hall - Bev Holmans Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie PHARMACIES Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge Gosrani, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge POLICE SAMARITANS SCHOOLS Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge Capel Community Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd, East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School Fisher Hall, Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge St Stephens Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge
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EVENTS PAGE Mondays Mondays Mondays
9.30am Zumba at the Angel Centre 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood Leisha 07860533102 9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – a parent/grandparent/childminder/other & tod dler group at St Andrew’s Church, Paddock Wood. Enquiries to church office, 01892 837617. Monday 11.30-12.30pm Pilates & Biomechanics at the Ananda Clinic, Tonbridge. 07970 823533 Monday 7.30pm Beginners2Runners at Paddock Wood Primary School. 0-5K in 10 weeks! Mondays 8pm Zumba at Wateringbury Primary School. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 Tuesday 9.30-10.30am Pilates Mat class at the Ananda Clinic, Tonbridge. 07970 823533 Tuesdays 10.30am Insanity Live at St Stephen's Comm. Centre, Waterloo Rd, Tonbridge. 07748941101 Tuesdays 5.30 & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd. Simone 01892 835877 Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for SEN young people. Only £1 Tuesdays 7pm Zumba at Wateringbury Village Hall. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 Tuesdays 7.30pm Play Petanque at the George & Dragon, Tudeley. Beginners welcome/no experience necessary. Call Clive 01732851817. Tuesdays (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, Hadlow, TN11 0EH. All welcome Visitors £6. For more info. ring Shirley 01732 367173 or Mary 01732 851212 Tuesdays (3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI meeting in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. We are a thriving and friendly group where you will be very welcome. Visitors £3. Wednesdays 9.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre Wednesdays 9.30am Slimming World at St Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd. Simone 01892 835877 Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness Masonic Hall Paddock Wood Leisha 07860533102 Wednesdays (1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel. Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660 jazzmans1@aol.com Wednesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 01892 835877 Wednesdays 6-7.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 11-13 year olds 50p. 7.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 14-19 year olds. 50p. Wednesdays 7pm Zumba at Yalding Village Hall. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 (No class 8th of April). Wednesdays 7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079 Thursdays(Term time)9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane. Fun for kids & parents. Thursday 9.30-10.30am Back Care Class at the Ananda Clinic, Tonbridge. 07970 823533 Thursdays 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347 Thursdays 11.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre Thursdays (1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Thursdays (1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI in the Wallis Room, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130. Thursday (3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge Branch at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge. We welcome anybody who has a KCC pension. (01892 526797) Thursdays (4th) 7.30pm Paddock Wood Flower Club at the Day Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, visitors £5. Further information 01892 836932. Thursdays (4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre. £6. 01892 533851. Thursday 7.30pm Beginners2Runners at Paddock Wood Primary School. 0-5K in 10 weeks! Thursdays 7.45pm Insanity Live at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101 Thursdays 8.30pm Morris Dancing. St. Georges Hall, Wrotham, TN15 7AB. New male dancers welcome. Thursdays 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101 Fridays 9.30am Piloxing at the Angel Centre Fridays 9.30am-10.30am Full Body Pilates Class at The Ananda Clinic, 231 Hadlow Road, Tonbridge TN10 4LR. Suitable for every level. Enquiries 01732 850695 Fridays 10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in coffee and chat morning with occasional speakers and lunches at St Andrew’s Church, Paddock Wood. Enquiries to 01892 837617. Wednesday 20 April 7.30pm Tonbridge RSPB at St Philip’s Church, Salisbury Rd, Tonbridge. All welcome. Monday 2 May Tonbridge Triathlon at Tonbridge School Sports Complex. (See Page 8 for details) Saturday 7 May 11am-2pm May Fair at St Justus Church Mount Pleasant Paddock Wood. Saturday 7 May 11-4pm Art Exhibition at Scout Hall, The Ridgeway, Tonbridge. Free adm. Refreshments avail. Sunday 15 May Tonbridge Lions 35th Annual Charity Walk. Contact John Ruck on 01732 351711 Friday 20-22 May Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival at Tonbridge Castle. (See Page 7 for details) Thursday 2 June 7pm Warders Patient Participation Group AGM addressed by Dr Bob Bowes (Chair of the West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group). Upper Room, Tonbridge Parish Church. Saturday 9 July PW & District Lions Club Carnival & Fete 2016. Theme: Rio Fiesta! We want floats and walking groups to join the parade carnival@paddockwoodlions.co.uk Phone: 0845 833 9564 Please submit your classes & events for the May edition by 25th April Email: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk