DECEMBER 2010 - PADDOCK WOOD/TONBRIDGE LOCAL ORACLE

Oracle the local

Month 71: December 2010

Distribution 11,000 homes & businesses

Your monthlY guide to local services in and around

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Dear Readers As the Christmas Season is well underway, we hope you are enjoying the various events that have taken place so far. There are many more planned so do check out our events page and support your local groups and Charities.

Just a reminder that you can view all of the local Oracle editions on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk so if this booklet is lost amongst your Christmas cards it will not be the end of the world!!

We are always interested in feedback and would love to hear your news so please do keep in touch.

Have a great Christmas and see you in the New Year.

We thank Rebecca Ebner (Age 10) from Paddock Anna & Jane It may be a bit late to have a Wood who has provided our new kitchen or decorate in front cover this month. time for Christmas but it is never too late to start plan- We would also like to thank ning for the New Year. our readers, advertisers, distributors and printers for supIt isn’t too late though to book port during 2010 and look a log delivery for cold nights forward to continued support in front of the fire! in 2011.

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accountants aerials appliance repair artist Bathrooms Beauty Beauty - mobile Bedrooms Blinds Building services* Business opportunity carpentry* chiropractor cleaning - carpet & upholstery - domestic computer support conservatories curtain maker decorators double glazing education electricians extra income Fencing Foot health

garage doors garden design garden landscaping garden maintenance gas & heating specialists granite Worktops hairdressing handyman ironing services Kitchens* loft ladders logs (Fire Wood) osteopath* oven cleaners Paving Pensions & investments* Plasterer Plumbers Public house/restaurant roofing soul music magazine tree surgeon Wedding car hire Windows UseFUl nUmbers eVents coloUr ads * indicates new advertiser

cut off date for January 2011 is 20 december 2010 could you advertise in other areas too? we have other issues covering the following areas: kings hill west malling larkField leYboUrne & sUrroUnding areas and our new issue in barming ditton allington aYlesFord Jane - 01732 521494 anna - 01732 844246 the local oracle po boX 314 west malling me19 6wn info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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taxassist accountants tel: 0845 5212241 mobile: 07808 896292 contact: gary richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/garyrichards Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises. (see colour ad on page 23)

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auker hutton chartered accountants the stables, little coldharbour Farm tong lane, lamberhurst tunbridge Wells, Kent tn3 8ad tel: 01892 891902 Fax: 01892 891903 contact: neil thomas Fca neil@aukerhutton.co.uk Personal and company accounts and taxation, business start up, company incorporation, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll and vat.

1st For aerials tel: 01732 361174 mobile: 07515 775 662 new digital aerials multi point systems Full tv installs old aerials dismantled Fully insured all work guaranteed special senior citizen rates Free quotes given all work carried out to a high standard at low prices.

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

southern satellite & aerial

Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, vat, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

conradi morrison & co 33 london road, southborough tunbridge Wells tn4 0PB tel: 01892 539267 mobile: 07595 533845 contact: James Bevis acca james@conradimorrison.com www.conradimorrison.com Friendly and reliable service offering a complete business service for an annual fixed fee.

tel: 01892 833007 www.southernsatellite.co.uk installed by your local experts.

Free call out and quotation. senior citizen discount. minimum of 12 month warranty.

Freeview, Freesat & sky installed.

20% off on production of this advert until 2012. (see colour ad on page 17)

the aerial man tel: 01732 883542 01622 871614 mobile: 07910 288086 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. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

a-b aPPliance rePair s&r servicing tel: 0845 4964401 (tonbridge) mobile: 07802 806179 contact: rob www.srservicing.co.uk info@srservicing.co.uk repairs, spares & servicing of washing machines & dryers, dyson cleaners & microwaves. steam generator iron/press repairs. domena - tefal - rowenta Free estimates/no call out charge. *see website for more info*

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. (see colour ad on page 20)

Bathrooms burnhill kitchens ltd tel: 01732 373517 contact: lynsey Free design & Quotation service on all Bathrooms and Bedrooms.

Full Project management service including building works. sliding glass door systems & fixed doors for bedrooms and wet rooms etc. for Bathrooms. call for a free introductory pack on some of our ranges and services offered including customer testimonials. (see colour ad on page 19) kent bathrooms - KB Waste tel: 01634 855565 mobile: 07850 705099 Fax: 01634 852525 info@kentbathrooms.co.uk www.kentbathrooms.co.uk design - supply complete installations Wet room installations Bathrooms, ensuites, cloakrooms, shower rooms, Baths, showers, Fitted Furniture, towel rails, radiators, Whirlpool Baths. all plumbing work undertaken. (see colour ad on page 21)

b BeautY heavenly elements beauty Putlands leisure centre Paddock Wood tel: 01892 835505 helenturner10@googlemail.com Free easy parking. specialising in guinot skin care treatments, new massage treatments introduced. call for more information on treatments available and special offers. (see colour ad on page 20)

BeautY - moBile catherine Fry make-up artist hadlow road, tonbridge, Kent mobile: 07759 925085 contact: catherine Fry kfryuk@btinternet.com Bridal make-up special occasion make-up collagen face mask for more radiant finish. make-up lessons.

Bedrooms bedroom Flair 169 tonbridge road, maidstone Kent me16 8na tel: 01622 729855 www.bedroomflair.com award winning family run business. exceptional quality, made to measure bedrooms, home studies and bathrooms, with modern design and traditional elegance (see colour ad on page 18)

Blinds 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 22)

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artbuild ltd tel/Fax: 01622 817225 mobile: 07981 340893 jeff@artbuild.co.uk www.artbuild.co.uk Federation of master builders. extensions & renovations, hard landscaping, swift approved cladding & guttering, tiled and flat roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrics, flooring and decorating. an established family company. (see colour ad on page 18)

pring & Frier loft conversions, bathrooms & general refurbishment tel/Fax: 01732 508814 mobile: 07917 364461 contact: chris Frier chris.frier@blueyonder.co.uk Federation of master builders & masterbond registered builder. specialising in: Bathroom refurbishment. loft conversions. general refurbishment.

Phone for a complete service. (see colour ad on page 23)

entire home tel: 07957 266112 info@entirehome.co.uk We have everything you need for the inside and the outside of your home. general builders, plumbers, electricians, kitchen and bathroom fitters, gardeners and landscapers.

From changing a bulb to refurbishing your entire home, we have it covered. call or e-mail to organise a free quotation. (see colour ad on page 20)

housemartin homes kent ltd tel: 01732 773407 contact: saul Barnett suzkosterrooke@btinternet.com nhBc registered builder. renovations, modernisations, listed properties, extensions and conversions. complete building project from sourcing plot to final build.

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r blackman general maintenance tel: 01892 838668 mobile: 07887 948430 contact: richard Blackman blackman1@btinternet.com roofing, guttering, Pvc fascias & soffits. interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways, landscaping and conservatories.

Qr construction tel: 01892 730265 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 23)

spicelin property services

tel: 01732 301019 mobile: 07900 647753 contact: luke Jeffrey localsolution@hotmail.co.uk

tel: 01732 352828 mobile: 07712 853583 contact: Kevin lines

- structural alterations/extensions.

- Plastering, decorating and tiling.

- interior/exterior maintenance.

- electrical and plumbing works.

- oddjobs - no job too small. a complete local solution. excellent references available.

Please call for sound, free advise.

interior/exterior decorating, tiling/ laminate floor installation, general maintenance, patios/fencing, annual gutter and/or uPvc cleaning. annual hedge trimming. insured. Free estimates.

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Utility warehouse discount club authorised distributor networking marketing business tel: 01732 521494 contact: Jane marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

rodney Floyd carpentry & general building

major British Plc is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided. call for more information.

all aspects of carpentry. traditional cut and pitch roofs.

1st and 2nd fix. sash window repairs.

Fully qualified with 26 years experience.

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chiropractic clinic 64 commercial road Paddock Wood tel: 01892 834422 www.pw-chiropractic.co.uk dr mandy lock B.sc (doctor of chiropractic) dr Kris Krumins B.sc (doctor of chiropractic) state registered chiropractors Bca/ gcc X-ray on site.

tel: 01732 507462 mobile: 07776 030550 roddersfloyd@googlemail.com

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chatfield carpentry tel: 01732 871449 mobile: 07985 273773 contact: steve Wheeler 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 expereince city and guilds qualified.

castle cleaning tel: 01732 400148 mobile: 07920 840972 contact: dean Baker dean@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk specialist in carpet, upholstery & hard Floor cleaning (sealed Wood, stone, ceramic, terrazzo etc) Patio and driveway cleaning service Powerful truck mounted system carpets dry in 2 hours. spot and stain removal service. no harmful chemicals.

Fully insured and iicrc certified

norris carpentry

honours tel: 01732 364900 mobile: 07919 346113 contact: nick shea www.honourscleaning.com carpet cleaning upholstery cleaning curtain cleaning rug cleaning hard Floors carpet & Fabric Protector treatments (see colour ad on page 17)

tel: 01732 352363 mobile: 07795 677791 contact: stuart norriscarpentry@sky.com no job too big or small. loft conversions, doors, windows, kitchens, flooring, decking etc.

Fully qualified and insured.

Free estimates and a clean reliable service.

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c comPuter suPPort apc manpower tel: 01732 824511 mobile: 07867771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk virus & adware specialist if you think you are infected give us a call.

-dead Pc/ not starting -slow or unresponsive -Wireless & internet setup -virus & spyware removal champ computer services tel: 01732 843659 mobile: 07887 566948 info@champcomputers.co.uk www.champcomputers.co.uk the local Pc experts for: -Pc health/security checks -Wireless & wired networking -virus & spyware removal/protection -complete Pc installation & upgrades -no fix - no fee! (see colour ad on page 19)

J h Flint consultancy mobile: 07904 047558 contact: Julian Flint julesshed2@tiscali.co.uk - complete Pc installation service - upgrades, servicing & repairs, - Wired & Wireless networking - virus/spyware/trojan removal - data transfer & rescue - home tuition - independent advice

pocket techie tel: 02032 862322 support@pockettechie.co.uk mac & Pc installations Pc to mac migrations upgrades and repairs Wired & WiFi network installations data Backup, transfer & recovery home & small Business specialists evening & Weekend appointments Based in tonbridge

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howard caine conservatories tel/Fax: 01732 321050 mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 howardcaine@Blueyonder.co.uk 20 years experience - overhauls - Windows - refurbishments - Porches - minor repairs - doors 10yr guarantee - insurance backed Fully registered with Fensa customer references available. (see colour ad on page 4)

curtain maKer lJ curtains tel: 01622 719079 ljcurtains@btinternet.com www.ljcurtains.co.uk made to measure curtains, all soft furnishings & accessories, valences, pelmets, swags & tails. all blinds venetian, roman, roller and vertical.

Free design & measuring service.

g J services mobile: 07764 684495 contact: guy Williams gjservices@btinternet.com Painting decorating general maintenance Wall papering tiling Free estimates

mark howland tonbridge tel: 01732 359550 mobile: 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.

d-e douBle glaZing apollo trade windows 539 loose road maidstone Kent me15 9uQ tel: 01622 744411 Fax: 01622 744141 mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk www.apollotradewindows.co.uk Windows, doors & conservatories “nobody does it better” (see colour ad on page 3) 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 Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories. top quality products with top quality service. (see back page ad)

decorators andrew baxter Paddock Wood

plh decorating

tel: 01892 459818 contact: andrew Baxter

tel: 01732 773414 contact: Paul hine plh_decor@sky.com

Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices. interior and exterior work undertaken. call now for a free estimate.

interior - exterior Painting and decorating general maintenance Free “no obligation” quotes

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rathbone decorating services

tel: 01892 838991 mobile: 07775 771390 contact: charlie Payne

tel: 01622 721491 mobile: 07753 487796

For all your decorating needs.

Painting - interior and exterior.

Wall papering. tiling - Floor and wall. general all round handyman. gardening.

Free estimates. Fully insured.

Painting and decorating. interior and exterior.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates.

Friendly personal services. special rates for pensioners. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

e-g education Quintain tutoring tel: 01732 845177 contact: Principal mrs K Frankling Bsc(hons), Pgce tutoring for ages 5-15, any subject, giving your child the confidence and understanding that they need, whilst making learning fun. sats, Key stages 1,2 and 3, 11 Plus, common entrance. our tutors are all qualified teachers and crB checked at the higher level.

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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.

JVa electrical 2 the Barn, lomer Farm Wrotham road, meopham Kent da13 0an tel: 01474 814455 Fax: 01474 814794 jva@jvaelectrical.co.uk www.jvaelectrical.co.uk over 30 years experience.

From domestic to large industrial contracts. (see colour ad on page 21) pgs electrical tel: 0800 098 8829 mobile: 07828 977562 pgselectrical@gmail.com inspecting & testing, new installations Fault finding and rewires extra sockets/lighting exterior lighting Fully qualified, clean and tidy, all installations inspected, tested and certified to 17th edition wiring regulations. Free quotations. (see colour ad on page 22) rJg electrical tel: 01732 850706 mobile: 07968 547699 contact: rob email: redrob@orange.net "no shocking Prices" 22 Years experience. all work undertaken.

Fully insured. no job too big or too small. call rob for free and friendly advice.

paddock wood student services Paddock Wood: 01797 227775 tonbridge: 01732 359258 earn up to ÂŁ162 per week hosting French students. monday to Friday; out all day; Paddock Wood pick up point.

Fencing parkers Fencing & gate automation tel: 01732 874487 Fax: 01732 522359 mobile: 07787 157618 contact: darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk all types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected. electric gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes. over 19 yrs experience.

Foot health melanie welbon tel: 01732 852005 mobile: 07500 696567 contact: melanie Welbon mwelbon@live.co.uk Professional foot care in the comfort of your own home. treatments include: nail cutting and reduction corn/hard skin removal nail and skin fungal conditions ingrowing toenails diabetic foot care and advice.

garage doors 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 don’t forget to mention the local oracle

g garden design elaine tunbridge garden design & maintenance east Peckham tel: 07778 580629 elaine.tunbridge@tiscali.co.uk gardens, borders, planters designed.

Part or full gardens. ideas? holiday cover? unsure?

Budget or Pay as You go fees negotiated. any garden maintenance considered.

Qualified and experienced.

Free consultation.

Portfolio & references.

garden landscaPing checkley landscapes tel: 01732 351044 mobile: 07980 821795 contact: eddie checkley ejcheckley@hotmail.co.uk 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.

garden maintenance 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.

gas & electric savings Utility warehouse discount club authorised distributor networking marketing business tel: 01732 521494 contact: Jane marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.save-moneywithme.co.uk uW membership gives you access to the best value utility service in the uK & a host of money-saving member benefits. (see colour ad on page 22)

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wicks gas

tel: 01892 833405 mobile: 07886 306556 gas safe registered. all gas and plumbing work undertaken.

Boiler replacement and servicing, cylinder and pump exchanges, heating system power flushing.

Kitchen and bathroom full installation. emergency call out.

Free estimates. all areas covered.

tel: 01732 883544 mobile: 07748 780811 contact: gerald Wicks wicksgas@btinternet.com 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.

darrel piper tonbridge tel: 01732 357930 mobile: 07902 897468 Friendly and reliable handyman.

For all household repairs, plumbing and all aspects of interior and exterior property maintenance.

granite WorKtoPs geoff hooker gas & heating specialist tel/Fax: 01892 823420 contact: geoff hooker

geoff.hooker@uwclub.net gas safe gas engineer for boiler services/breakdowns and landlords certificates.

henderstone West malling tel/fax: 01622 747040 mobile: 07809 827635 contact: ryan henderson info@granite.me.uk www.granite.me.uk Beautiful granite work tops.

Professionally installed at affordable prices. also natural wall and floor coverings. Free site survey. (see colour ad on page 21)

gas appliance, heating service & repair. cookers, Fires, Boilers, Warm air, hot Water, Pumps, timers, radiators etc. competitive, local & reliable (see colour ad on page 23)

warm & dry tel: 0845 6443678 mobile: 07918 743757 contact: scott reynolds office@warmanddryuk.com www.warmanddryuk.com We are local specialists providing all plumbing services. respectful, tidy engineers. gas safe registered and fully insured.

Free quotations.

mobile: 07867 521771 contact: ray smith rayswu@tiscali.co.uk Patios, garden Walls, re-Pointing, interior and exterior Painting. general maintenance. call for a free quote.

ironing services

samsian ltd tel: 01732 821951 contact: dan service@samsian.co.uk www.samsian.co.uk

ray’s small works Unit hadlow

h-r hairdressing bladerunners hairdressing 43 hastings road Pembury Kent tn24PB tel: 01892 824420 www.bladerunnerspembury.co.uk all staff vidal sassoon trained Wella master colour award see our website for special offers (See Colour Ad On Page 19) don’t forget to mention the local oracle

tina's ironing tel: 01732 872619 mobile: 07891 695908 Free collection and delivery service.

95p per shirt and ÂŁ2.50 per kilo.

Flexible working to suit your needs. discount for your first use when quoting the local oracle.

Kitchens burnhill kitchens ltd tel: 01732 373517 contact: lynsey Free design & Quotation service on all Kitchens.

Full Project management service inc building works.

For a free introductory Pack on some of our ranges, appliances (main distributor for all brands) and services offered including customer testimonials, please call lynsey. (see colour ad on page 19)

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kensington scott ltd 4 tannery road industrial estate tonbridge Kent tn9 1rF tel: 01732 369129 info@kensingtonscott.co.uk www.kensingtonscott.co.uk luxury kitchens. showroom now open 9am to 5.30pm monday to saturday Private viewings available evenings and sundays. (see colour ad on page 5) kitchen Flair 169 tonbridge road, maidstone Kent me16 8na tel: 01622 729855 award winning family run business. replacement doors & Worktops. additional units.

Kitchen makeover of your dreams.

Full kitchens also available. excellent quality and craftmanship. (see colour ad on page 21)

carol michie d.o.

3 clavadel road, Paddock Wood Kent tn12 6eW tel: 01892 836089 c.michie@virginmedia.com gosc/Boa registered osteopath with 25 years of experience.

8.30am, daytime and weekend appointments available.

Free local parking.

oven cleaners oven angels tel: 01892 514552 mobile: 07901 857608 ovenangels@onetel.com www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. now in their 11th year.

Prices from £40. Fully insured. as written in the evening standard & daily telegraph.

loFt ladders loft ladders tel: 01732 840744 (evening) mobile: 07751 256725 (day) contact: michael

tel: 01622 753300 info@ovenhero.com www.ovenhero.com

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.

Will match anY estimate.

Free Quotations.

local independent company.

We clean ovens, grills, hobs, agas, ranges, extractors and microwaves. amazing results.

We use non-toxic products.

Prices from £35. let us do the hard work for you!

p p broad hadlow tel: 01732 850718 mobile: 07710 495238 contact: Philip or debbie ppbroad@btinternet.com seasoned hardwood logs. cut and split to order. supplied loose or in nets.

Kindling wood also available. delivered to your door.

tel: 01732 841398 mobile: 07837 097594 contact: rob rgspaving@aol.com all types of paving undertaken.

Plant hire. call for a free quotation.

Pensions & investments regal consultants ltd the granary, snodland rd, Birling me19 5JF tel: 01732 759430 Fax: 01732 841822 contact: heath Burton pensions@regalbs.co.uk www.regalconsultantsltd.co.uk regal consultants are holding information evenings at their Birling office near West malling. call for details. (see colour ad on page 18)

Plasterers oven hero

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oven wizards tel: 0800 849 7419 mobile: 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 £39. established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000's of local clients. take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

dps plastering tonbridge tel: 01732 369850 mobile: 07852 315007 contact: clive doughty enquiries@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.

PlumBers James plumbing & heating tel: 01732 842143 mobile: 07739 183427 charlie.james@gmail.com www.jamesplumbingandheating.co.uk offers a professional, reliable and friendly service. Whether it’s a tap washer, brand new bathroom suite or a complete heating system, you can rely on us to offer you a great Plumbing experience.

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PlumBers king & country plumbing services tel: 01732 442950 mobile: 07507 977156 24hr emergency call out. oil Boiler servicing & installations Full bathroom & shower installations. drains & blockages cleared.

Pumps & valves. radiators & pipes emersion heaters, leaking taps & burst pipes.

Free estimates & honest advice. specialists in bathroom fitting.

wde bathrooms & kitchens tel/Fax: 01732 872333. mobile: 07802 202666 contact: Warren edwards warren@leybournelakes.fsnet.co.uk www.WdeBathrooms.co.uk Beautiful Bathrooms created by team of professional tradesmen. all city and guilds trained. supply and fit or fit only service. all tiling - inc. natural stone plus normal plumbing services. Work guaranteed and fully insured.

PuBlic house/restaurant the rose & crown pub restaurant/bed & breakfast 87 carpenters lane, hadlow Kent, tn11 oer tel: 01732 850242 mobile: 07882 642833 lillianbeesleyl@yahoo.co.uk open fire place. live music once a month.

Quiz night last sunday of the month.

Food all day everyday. open 12 midday rooms: twin £50 and single £40.

50% discount for oaPs (mon-Fri 12-2pm) outside catering from £3 per head Premier championship & european Football sunday roast £7.95 Please book in advance Xmas menu now available. £16.95 4 courses

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UseFUl local phone nUmbers age concern 5 Bradford street, tonbridge chUrches new life church, hugh christie technology college, White cottage road, tonbridge st andrews church, maidstone road, Paddock Wood st Peter and st Paul, tonbridge Paddock Wood Baptist church st Justus and st anselm roman catholic church citiZens adVice bUreaUX Wesley centre, commercial road, Paddock Wood 3-4 river Walk, tonbridge coUncil tonbridge & malling Borough council doctors church house surgery, church lane, tonbridge dr Jutting & Ptns, 9 higham lane, tonbridge dunorlan 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 Kent & sussex (a&e) maidstone (a&e) Pembury local halls 6 in 1 club, tonbridge delarue hall, delarue close, tonbridge Five oak green united church hall, Badsell road – sandra Forsyth hall, Bradford street, tonbridge (Part of age concern) goldsmid hall, tudely lane, tonbridge hadlow village hall, hadlow - keithandmalnick@yahoo.co.uk matfield village hall - Bev holmans Paddock Wood Function hall, maidstone road - ian st andrews church, maidstone rd, Paddock Wood – elizabeth st Philips, salisbury road, tonbridge – Keith Bourne pharmacies Boots, 9-13 high street, tonbridge clarke & coleman, 140 high 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 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 Woodlands Junior school, hunt road, tonbridge don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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9.30-10.20am socatots at st James church hall, tW (age 3-5) call 07525 760123 or tonbridge@socatots.com 10.30-11.10am socatots at st James church hall, tW (Walking to 3) call 07525 760123 9.30-12 Bumble Bee Parent and toddler goup at hadlow old school hall. contact lorraine 01732 851156 9.45-11.15am little Pickles for mums/carers & toddlers. Winter hall, st andrew's church PW. 01892 837617 9.30-10.30am Yoga in PW. call caroline on 01622 873 380 or laddingford@btinternet.com 2nd mon in month. 1.30pm raF assoc. meet at crabb hall, christ church, hi st. tW. info. 01892 526725 6-7.15pm Body control Pilates in mereworth. contact lisa 07512 932415 1st monday 7-9.30pm good companions club for elderly at rBl, Priory rd, tonbridge. Jan 01732 355676 7.15pm/7.30pm start. tonbridge Bridge club @ Fisher hall, lyons crescent 01892 833278 or 01732 355919 2nd monday. British army association meets at drill hall st. Johns rd. tunbridge Wells 01892 537385 2nd monday 7.30pm PW royal naval assoc. at PW club, behind the masonic hall. John Baker 01892 526850 7.45pm Pilates at capel community centre. chloe 01892 838020 2nd monday PW& district lions club at the gun and spitroast in horsmonden at 8pm. call 0845 833 9564 8-9.30pm Yoga in laddingford. Please call caroline on 01622 873 380 for more details.

9-11.00am hildenborough Farmers' market, st John's church centre, hildenborough 9.15-10.15am Pilates at goldsmith hall, tudeley. chloe 01892 838021 10.30am-3.30pm christians caring disability club - contact eileen 01732 351612 2.15-4.15pm grapevine at st Philip's church, salisbury rd, tonbridge. drop in. contact liz on 01732 353048 5.15pm and 6.45pm slimming World, st andrews church, maidstone road, PW tel 01892 835877 7 - 8pm seniors football training at elm tree ground, contact John 01892 833960 8-9pm Kettlebell fitness class at the teen and twenty in tonbridge £5 per call tim dunn 01732 361578

Folk dancing at tonbridge rd methodist church hall fortnightly. call 01622 761757 for details.

Wed’s 10.45am Body control Pilates in detling (osteoporosis class). contact lisa 07512 932415 Wed’s 11am-1pm (4th Wed) tonbridge stroke club at methodist church, higham lane, robert sawyer 01732 365475 Wed’s 5-6pm Brazilian soccer schools children (5-7) Putlands centre 07525 760123 Wed’s 6-7pm Brazilian soccer schools children (8-11) (as above) 07525760123 Wed’s 7.30-9.30pm PW spiritual group at the day centre, commercial rd, all welcome call Paul 01892 838818 Wed’s 7.30-10pm 1st/3rd Weds. tonbridge camcorder club at Baptist church darenth ave, ton. tony 01892 863271 Wed’s 7.30 - 8.30pm ladies football training at elm tree ground, contact stef 07752 705286 Wed’s 7.45 to 9pm - dance Fitness class - P W Primary school contact gilly on 01892 836079 or 786248 1&3 Wed’s 7-9pm angel indoor Bowls club open evenings. Free entry. all ages welcome. avenue du Puy Wed’s sing & sign baby signing classes in tonbridge - call Katherine on 01342 836743 thursdays 9-11am shipbourne Farmers' market in st. giles' church, shipbourne. thursdays 10-11am over 60’s seated exercise class to music at merryfield court tonbridge £3 Jean 07740 449043 thursdays 10.30am-3.30pm christians caring disability club. contact glen 01732 368824 thursdays (2nd thur) 12.30-2 pm Friends together Bereavement group at mervin hall, st andrew's church PW. 01892 833662 thursdays 1.15-2.45pm totstime at east Peckham village hall. £2 per family. details from Karen 01622 873489 thursdays 2-4pm (3rd thurs) Kent active retirement Fellowship, tonbridge Baptist church hall, darenth ave. 01732 366262 thursdays 6-7.15pm Body control Pilates in mereworth. contact lisa 07512 932415 thursddays 6.30-7.30pm Pilates classes in PW. call Felicity 01622 873432 for details. thursdays 7.30pm 4th thursday of the month. PW Flower club at day centre, commercial rd. maureen 01892 832576 thursdays 8-9.00pm Yoga in PW. contact caroline on 01622 873380 or laddingford@btinternet.com thursdays 3rd thurs 8pm PW historic society at the day centre, commercial road, Paddock Wood. thursdays (1st thurs of month) 7.45pm PW Wi at day centre, commercial road. contact ann 01892 838521 Fridays 12.30-1.30pm Kettlebell fitness class at the teen and twenty in tonbridge. £5 per call tim dunn 01732 361578 Fridays 8.30-11am tonbridge Friday market at lamberts Yard selling local produce. details mrs Pilcher 01732 845295 saturdays 1st sat 9am-12noon tonbridge lions clubs Paper store - newspaper only. little Peppyns Farm, higham lane saturdays 9.30-11am PWFc 5 - 16 yrs, boys & girls football training st andrews field, contact John 01892 833960 sundays 10 -11.30 PW Panthers, disability football for all in mascalls sports hall, contact John 01892 833960 sundays 11am-3pm (1st sun of month) Free Plant doctor service at Broadview gardens, hadlow college. thurs 9 dec 7pm north tonbridge Flower arrangers agm at the medway hall, the angel centre, tonbridge, followed by a demonstration by sophie Beanie entitled "sophie's sparkle"

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