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Dear Readers

We hope you had a great Summer and enjoyed time with the family or relaxing in your own space. We have some great new advertisers whether you are considering working on the home or yourself. Music@Malling is back along with many other events to enjoy and raise money at the same time.

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Contents the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p16 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p16 - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p17 Air Ambulance - KSSX Air Ambulance p25 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - M C Construction p21 - Nightingale Bathrooms p22 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - M C Construction p22 - Paul Tann - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Chamber p16 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p25 Care Home - Invicta Court p3 Carpentry - Maddox Carpentry p21 - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p18 Charity - Rotary Club - Kings Hill p25* - Rotary Club - Malling* - Royal British Legion Industries - Spadework Citizens Advice - Citizens Advice North & West Kent Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Community Sports Centre - Kings Hill Football Club Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p15 - KES UK Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p19 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - GJ Services - Impact Decoration

- JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p21 - Rathbone Decorating Services p23 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p23 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Education - West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP p30 Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical Contractor - ASD Electrical Services p17 - New Wave Electrical - PDW Electrical Contractor Events - HOKH Moonlit Memory Walk p28* - Music at Malling p29* - West Malling Christmas Festival p29* Fencing - All Seasons Garden Fencing - Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p23 Flooring - K2 Flooring p20 Funeral Directors - Viner & Sons Ltd p29 Garage Doors - Roller Garage Solutions p24 Garden Landscapers - A D Landscapes Ltd - Coe’s Landscapes - Marshalls Landscape Contractors p22 Garden Services - Complete Garden Services p18 - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p17 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 - RWS & EA Ltd - Thermal Efficient Ltd p24 Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p18 Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p27 Hockey - KSports Hockey Club p29* Interiors - Lucia Victoria Interiors p1* Kitchen Installations - ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms p21* - M C Construction p21 - Maddox Carpentry p21

Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle Leisure Centre - Larkfield Leisure Centre Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 My Community Voice - My Community Voice Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Pet Services - Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy Plastering - Plastering Solutions Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17 - Colin the Plumber - Hylton Plumbing Services - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20 - ML Plumbing* Printers - Scarbutts Printers p15 Repair Cafe - Malling Repair & District Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sones Roofing Running Club - Larkfield Athletics Club Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Social Walking - Sociability West Malling* Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 Taxi Service - CC Travel Theatre - Hazlitt Theatre p26 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23 Waste Removal - Kent Waste Collectores p21 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Window Cleaning - Broadwalk Window Cleaning EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers Cut off date for October 2024 is 15th September 2024 (Delivery - from 4th October)

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BLINDS

The Aerial Man

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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ACCOUNTANTS

AIR AMBULANCE

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Malling Accountancy Limited

Air Ambulance

Broadband/Phone Sockets

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

Free Initial Consultation.

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

Self Assessment Tax Returns, Charity Accounts.

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk There are a wide range of ways you can help Air Ambulance.

Visit the website for more information.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

TaxAssist Accountants

Bathroom Solutions

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield

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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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

Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work.

All types of floors fitted.

No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

M C Construction

Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd

TO ADVERTISE

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

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

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

Based in Addington near West Mallling.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

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CAR BODY REPAIRS

M C Construction

Autospray Solutions

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25) CARE HOME

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

Invicta Court

a: Weavering t: 01622 534692 www.careuk/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

Paul Tann Ltd

Maddox Carpentry

m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

Rotary Club - Kings Hill

We meet on Mondays at 7.45PM (No meeting on a Bank Holiday.

Once a month we meet at The Old Rectory, Leybourne ME19 5PU ) Spitfire, Liberty Sq. Kings Hill, ME19 4AU Please email for more information. email khrc09@yahoo.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25) CHARITY

m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk

Rotary Club of Malling

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?

Please email to find out how to get involved.

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Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPENTRY

CHARITY

The Small Works Building Company

Red Carpentry

Royal British Legion Industries

● No job too small or large ● All jobs considered. ● Anything from patios, extensions, garages, chimneys, garden walls, pointing, painting, ● Polite professional service, fully insured ● Based in Addington West Malling. ● Over 35 years experience.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

Spadework

BUSINESS NETWORKING

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

CITIZENS ADVICE

West Malling Chamber of Commerce

Homefresh

Citizens Advice North & West Kent

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

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk Is your business based in the West Malling area?

Would you like to network with other local businesses?

Would you like to get involved in creating more opportunites for the businesses of the West Malling area?

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t: 01622 795986 e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk

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

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

Celebrating 20 Years!

www.rbli.co.uk CHARITY

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

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Gleaming Cleaning

Keeping IT Simple

m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921 c: Terri Always busy? No time for cleaning?

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

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 COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB

Kings Hill Football Club.

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

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a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net

Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults.

We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN.

Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX

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Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.

Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations.

Virtually dust free sanding system.

High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service.

Contact for FREE advice and quote.

References available.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Howard Caine Conservatories

t: 01732 247003 m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

G J Services

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!

THANK YOU for using the local Oracle

Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

DECORATORS

Home Computer Help

Impact Decoration

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.

a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495 t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com

Don’t Just Cope......Live!

Talking can make a difference info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028 70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

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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.

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DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

ELECTRICIANS

JP’s Decorating

the local Oracle

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors

For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.

All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience.

Kings Hill based.

Domestic/Commercial & insurance.

(References available on request)

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

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Mark Standen Decorating Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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

Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

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

ASD Electrical Services

t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17) ELECTRICIANS

Mob: 07901 776382 Tel: 01622 817021

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling

Rathbone Decorating Services

t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: dgsolutions@hotmail.com www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

SOS Window Works

PDW Electrical Contractor

DECORATORS

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754 m: 07971 542609/07824 887677 e: m.roast@gmail.com Interior and Exterior Decoration Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp.

Insurance & Commercial work.

References on request.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23) DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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m: 07970 712158 c: Paul e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job?

Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation.

Free quotations at a reasonable price.

Reliable service and tidy work.

Local Electrician.

Fully insured service.

EDUCATION

EVENTS

West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP

Heart of Kent Hospice

2025 Admissions Open mornings 9.30-11am 19th November 2024 21st November 2024 14th January 2025

EVENTS

t: 01732 842061 e: office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk

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info@newwaveelectrical.co.uk www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk Fully Insured, No Job too Small FREE quotations Lighting / Power Consumer unit change Partial or full house re wire Fault Finding and Repairs Testing and Inspection Garden Lighting

Moonlit Memories Walk Saturday 5 October 2024 www.hokh.org/moonlit (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

Music@Malling

20th-28th September 2024 www.musicatmalling.com (See Colour Ad On Page 29) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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F-G FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARDEN SERVICES

Viner & Sons Ltd.

Complete Garden Services Kent

WEST MALLING CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

a: 56 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6LU t: 01732 842485 e: info@vinerandsons.co.uk www.vinerandsons.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 29)

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GARAGE DOORS

SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

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Roller Garage Solutions

t: 0800 170 1180 e: enquiries@rollergaragesolutions.co.uk www.rollergaragesolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

m: 07958 254090 t: 01732 387347 c: Nick e: info@cgsk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

A D Landscapes Ltd

Premier Trees & Gardens

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.

Treecare & Landscaping

Pruning - Lopping - Felling - Topping Pollarding - Stumps Removed Hedges & Shrubs Trimmed, Lowered, Tidied, Removed etc., All garden work undertaken, including garden maintenance.

0800 023 5690 0774 825 4715

www.premiertreesandgardens.co.uk

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Coe’s Landscapes

Blaize Services Ltd

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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.

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work.

Free quotes. We cover all of Kent.

Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.

Large and small turfing and levelling.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

RWS & EA Ltd

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk

a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

FLOORING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

t: 01732 871458 c: Robert Baron e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com Central heating.

Vaillant Boiler Specialist.

Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.

Fully insured.

40 years knowledge and experience.

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LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

Thermal Efficient Ltd

m: 07395 949252 c: Max www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CUT OFF DATE

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the local Oracle 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

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

We can help you reach new customers for your business. £38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing.

Call to book your space.

GATES

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LEISURE CENTRE

CPS Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

Larkfield Leisure Centre

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

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

KSports Hockey

Get fit and feel great this summer.

Gym Swim Spa Group Ex

(See Colour Ad On Page 29)

Something for all the family this summer.

INTERIORS

LOCKSMITH

Lucia Victoria Interiors

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

HOCKEY

e: membership@ksportshockey.co.uk www.ksportshockey.co.uk

m: 07988 621107 e: tracey@luciavictoriainteriors.co.uk www.luciavictoriainteriors.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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.

KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

LOCKSMITH

M C Construction

ASR Locksmiths

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

24 Hour.

No call out charge.

Free estimates.

Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

(See Front Page Advert) KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms

m: 07950 210799 c: Paul www.ifitkitchens-bathrooms.com

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out.

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

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t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com

KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

Maddox Carpentry

m: 07884 421650 www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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

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K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

c: David Bartholomew m: 07908 021913

e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

All aspects of plastering Coving Skirting Painting High quality finish Fully insured Free no obligation quotes Over 20 years experience

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

PLUMBERS

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Get It Repaired

Aspects Plumbing & Heating

ML Plumbing

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

t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 17)

MY COMMUNITY VOICE

My Community Voice Brought to you by Kent Police

CUT OFF DATE

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OVEN CLEANERS

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Supply and fit or fit only for all Bathrooms Wet rooms En-suites Cloakrooms And all house renovations

Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!

No Call Out Charge Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts

Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212 35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H PLUMBERS

Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy

Hylton Plumbing Services

Dog Walking - Group and Solo Puppy Pop-ins Cat feeding Puppy and Dog Training classes Agility and Scentwork Classes Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: mlplumbing-renovations@hotmail.com

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m: 07590 316603 e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk

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Colin

Oven Wizards

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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a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk Maintenance plumbing Burst pipes Hot water cylinders Blocked drains Radiators Leaking taps New loft tanks

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Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

Sociability West Malling

t: 01622 842069 m: 07939 583618 c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed.

Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)

T-W TREE SURGERY

m: 07939 248983 c: Anna

New to the area?

Looking to make new friends?

Need some gentle exercise?

Looking for others to walk & talk with?

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

www.handetrees.co.uk

Our next walk is 10.30am on Sunday 8th September from West Malling.

It will be a gentle walk of around 3 miles with a coffee stop.

Text or call to book your space.

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.

ROOFING

SOLICITORS

TREE SURGERY

William Kent & Sons Roofing

Diligent Law Solicitors

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

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.

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

SOLICITORS

DISTRIBUTORS

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

WANTED

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

RUNNING CLUB

TAXI SERVICE

WASTE REMOVAL

Larkfield Athletics Club

CC Travel

Kent Waste Collectors

e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk

TUESDAYS 7.30pm - Options of 5K or 10K runs.

WEDNESDAYS - Track training for strength & speed THURSDAYS - Coached swimming - Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling

m: 07386 718722 e: info@kentwastecollectors.com www.kentwastecollectors.com

m: 07703 803468 c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Gatwick from £70 Heathrow from £100 Local to long distance

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Humphrey & Scace

Licensed & insured to carry 8 people.

FREE onboard Wifi.

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

t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

THEATRE

WINDOW CLEANER

TLC Scrap Metal

The Hazlitt Theatre

Broadwalk Window Cleaning

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.

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LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 01732 795777

m: 07738 298289 c: Rob e: info@broadwalkcleaning.co.uk www.broadwalkcleaning.co.uk Based in East Malling Window cleaning Gutter cleaning Fascia and cladding cleaning Conservatory cleaning Solar panel cleaning Regular & Reliable

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What can we do for you?

With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.

Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.

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

Anna & Jane

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Jane - Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Some of the benefits of joining....

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ASPECTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more.

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

• Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance.

• Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.

01634 624555 01622 528190

• Annual gas safety inspections.

• Vented and unvented domestic

hot water cylinders.

Complete bathroom installations.

• General plumbing.

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £95 g pavin tio slabs Pa £75. from

BRAMKO LTD

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Block paving, patio slabs, decking & resin driveways restored to original condition. Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces and repairs.

Established 19 years FREE Estimate and advice.

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

Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews

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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 specialise in the following * New Conservatories * Refurbishment * Window/Doors * Overhauls * Soffits/Facia * Misted / broken units * Guttering * Handles/Hinges * Fensa Registered * Fully insured * Garage Doors

See our 5* Google reviews or on Checkatrade.

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Freephone 0800 6894651 contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk kandbplumbing.co.uk K-B-Plumbing-and-Heating-Ltd

• All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements) • Bathroom Installations • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Boiler Services • Gas Safety Checks • Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains) • Drainge CCTV surveys • Gutter Repairs • Chlorination and water hygiene works.

• Mastic Works • Tiling

K2 Flooring is a trading division of Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961

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SHOWROOM: 14-16 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QR

01732 870900

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For a FREE quotation call Mark on:

All aspects of carpentry Specialising in Kitchens Bathrooms Bespoke woodwork Refurbishments Restoration Building projects

07884 421650

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machstan@blueyonder.co.uk M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com Bathrooms, wet rooms, shower rooms and kitchens; complete refit from supply and fit and fit only. Also tiling, plastering, electrics and carpentry and all general building work.

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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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M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds.

Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable.

Check out our Instagram page mc__construction

Leaflet Distribution £38+vat per 1,000

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Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating.

Interior and exterior.

Special rates for pensioners.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates. Friendly personal services.

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PROOF Emergency repairs.

Full bathroom installations.

Boiler installations and upgrades.

Boiler services and landlord certificates.

Central heating controls.

Central heating and radiator upgrades.

Powerflushing General plumbing.

No call out fee.

Fully insured and gas safe registered.

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Walk to keep your local air ambulance flying!

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends and family. It’s time for Heli Hike in Kent!

3 or 7.5 mile routes available

New for this year!

Mini Medic Mile

Saturday 21 September

10% discount Use code ‘Kent10’

The Friars, Aylesford Be a Heli Hike hero, sign up today!

aakss.org.uk/kent-hike Registered Charity No. 1021367

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Family Run Funeral Directors in Kent Our mission is simply to help family’s in their hour of need. We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country. We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help.

56 High Street

“I cannot speak highly enough of West Malling Viner & Sons. I would love them to Kent take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s ME19 6LU how much trust I place in them.

Professionalism, sensitivity, www.vinerandsons.co.uk patience & kindness over and above the call of duty”

WEST MALLING CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER

01732 842485 info@vinerandsons.co.uk

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West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP

2025 Admissions

Open Mornings 9:30-11am 19th November 2024 21st November 2024 14th January 2025

'The school community actively embrace inclusion and flourishing, as a result, pupils express their thoughts and act with certainty.'

SIAMS 2022

For More Information:

01732 842061 office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk

We offer full wraparound care ‘Whatever happens, everyone is always there for you, the teachers and the pupils.’

OFSTED 2023

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.

7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.

8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre

12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.

7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)

12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

WEDNESDAYS

1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.

1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 (2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964 3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre 7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com 7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.

(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

TUESDAYS 10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall 10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN 2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767

(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

FRIDAYS

1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705.

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.

8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.

1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club.

Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851

SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com

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

THURSDAYS

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

9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book

SUNDAYS

(1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1

10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool,

(2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome

(3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall & car park, Tonbridge Road ME18 5NU. Local produce, craft and refreshment stalls

(1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. (2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437

(4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.

(1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.

Please submit regular or one off events by 15th September to be included in October 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010

...ALSO THIS MONTH Sunday 8 & 15 September 10-3pm Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE Sunday 8 September 10.30 Sociability West Malling Walk. (See Social Walking) Sunday 15 September 12-4.30pm Kings Hill Parish Council End of Summer Party Wednesday 18 September 8pm in Wateringbury Village Hall. Talk to Wateringbury History Society by Janie Ramsay on the Lifestyle of the Windsors (Edward and Wallis).Visitors £7 or join for the 2024/25 season of 8 talks £20 U21s £10 Friday 20 -28 September Music@Malling (See P29) Saturday 21 September KSS Air Ambulance Walk at the Friars, Aylesford. (See P25) Tuesday 24 September 2-4pm ‘Adjusting to a diagnosis of dementia’ at Invicta Court Care Home (See P3) Sunday 29 September 2-4pm Jazz Advocates Charity Concert in Wateringbury Church, Tonbridge Road Doors open 1.30pm. Licenced Bar. Tickets £7 on the door.

Saturday 5 October HOKH Moonlit Memory Walk, Aylesford. (See P28) Sunday 17 November West Malling Christmas Festival. (See P29) Saturday 30 November - 31 December Cinderella at Hazlitt Theatre (See P26)

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