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Contents the local News p2 CATEGORY LISTING p4
Electricians - Advance Electrical Services p14 - Kent Tech Electrical p15 Events - Music at Malling p21* Fencing - D & T Fencing & Decking Food Delivery - Hearth & Ladle Flooring - K2 Flooring p17 Funeral Directors - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Premier Trees & Gardens Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p3 - G-Tech Plumbing Ltd p15 - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p14 Gym The Summit Gym (RBVE) p22 Handyman - Inside Out Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p21 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p24 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Plumbers - All Star Heating Ltd p3 - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p14 - Colin - Semi Retired Plumber - Hylton Plumbing Services p15 Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p13 Removals - Thain Removals Ltd
Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p13 Airport & Private Taxi - Ambassador Private Hire* Air Conditioning - Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p18 - Poseidon Bathrooms p18 Bathroom Showroom - Plum Bros Ltd p19 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p18 Building Services - Hudson Carpentry & Building Services* - Paul Tann p17 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p14 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p19 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Clothing - Countryway Gunshop p19 Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Keeping IT Simple p13 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p16 Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Rathbone Decorating Services p18 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Dog Groomers - Fur Babies Boutique Groomers Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p14 Education More Park Preschool p21
Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p10-11 - Markham Family Law p13 Theatre Hazlitt Theatre p20 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p17 Utilities - Utility Warehouse Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p12 Window Cleaning - Blue Tide Window Cleaning Windows, Doors & Double Glazing - Fairdeal Windows Ltd
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Aircool Systems (Southern) Limited
Hudson Carpentry & Building Services
t: 01732 321661 e: sales@acsuk.org.uk www.aircoolsystemsuk.co.uk
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Specialist in: Air-Conditioning, Domestic & Commercial Installation Service Maintenance 32 Years Experience
t: 01622 816818 m: 07838 156170 c: Neil Hudson e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk
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ACCOUNTANTS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BUILDING SERVICES
Malling Accountancy Limited
Bathroom Solutions
Paul Tann Ltd
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.
m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
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. (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
ACCOUNTANTS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BUILDING SERVICES
TaxAssist Accountants
Nightingale Bathrooms
The Small Works Building Company
t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
TO ADVERTISE Call 07939 248983 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk AIRPORT & PRIVATE TAXI
t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Poseidon Bathrooms
t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18) BATHROOM SHOWROOM
BUSINESS NETWORKING
West Malling Connect
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
Tel 07901 521706
Email m.barrie1@btinternet.com Web ambassadorprivatehire.co.uk
● 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.
Plum Bro’s Ltd
t: 01634 300044 e: plumbros19showroom@gmail.com www.plumbroskent.com Kings Hill and West Malling Airport and Cruise Transfers Private Hire London Sporting Events
m: 07703 061572 c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com
m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)
BLINDS
CAR BODY REPAIRS
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
Autospray Solutions
t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)
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Red Carpentry
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Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
m: 07896 904056 t: 01622 751447 c: Richard Dillon Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken. Over 30 years experience.
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.
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.
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
DECORATORS
DOG GROOMER
Homefresh
Impact Decoration
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 15)
CLOTHING
Countryway Gunshop
a: 140 Norman Road, West Malling t: 01732 841311 e: megan@countrywaygunshop.co.uk www.countrywaygunshop.co.uk (See Ad On Page 19)
m: 07877 698948 e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com
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.
Call 07934 757839 Qualified Professional Dog Groomer Also Qualified in Animal First Aid Puppy Groom | Breed Trim Bath and Brush | Full Grooms Hand Stripping | D Shedding Nail Clipping
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DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
AA Computer Services
JP’s Decorating
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk
m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling 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
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!
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)
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DECORATORS
DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON
Keeping IT Simple
Rathbone Decorating Services
Bramko Ltd
m: 07375 416176 e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 18)
CONSERVATORIES
Howard Caine Conservatories
t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) 06
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m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14) EDUCATION
More Park Preschool
t: 01732 843047 e: secretary@more-park.kent.sch.uk www.moreparkprimary.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)
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FOOD DELIVERY
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Advance Electrical Services
Hearth & Ladle
All Star Heating Ltd
m: 07908 424091 e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14) ELECTRICIANS
Kent Tech Electrical t: 01622 910165 c: Darren www.kent-tech.co.uk
t: 07386 519097 c: Valentine Bango e: info@hearthandladle.co.uk Homestyle family meals delivered across Kent. Fresh mains, sides and desserts. Hot or frozen options available. Heat, serve and enjoy. Order today.
FLOORING
K2 Flooring
Music @ Malling 18-26th September 2026 Tickets available online musicatmalling.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)
a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
FENCING
G Tech Plumbing and Heating Ltd t: 0800 056 4000 e: info@g-techplumbing.co.uk
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
RWS & EA Ltd
t: 01732 871458 c: Robert Baron e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com
Viners On The Hill
Central heating. Vaillant Boiler Specialist. Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades. Fully insured. 40 years knowledge and experience.
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GATES
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
a: 7 Queen Street, Kings Hill, ME19 4DA t: 01732 600400 e: info@vinersonthehill.co.uk www.vinersonthehill.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Front Page)
Coe’s Landscapes
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(See Colour Ad On Page 15) EVENTS
t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3)
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. GARDEN SERVICES
D&T FENCING & DECKING Mobile: 07834 068835 dannywardell@btinternet.com All types of fencing, gates & decking supplied & erected. Repairs undertaken. No job too small. Free no obligation quotes.
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CPS Ltd
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.
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. Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 14 WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
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All Star Heating Ltd
a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT www.rbve.org.uk/thesummitgym (See Colour Ad On Page 22)
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a: 38 Church Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1EN t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: ayrejohn074@gmail.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.
m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk 24 Hour Emergency Service. No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry. All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded. UPVC windows and doors repaired. Misted units replaced.
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Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking c: Superhost Anna m: 07939 248983 Have you got family coming to stay? Having work done in your house and need to get out but stay close by? Entire townhouse in West Malling. 2 bedrooms (3 beds) 4 guests 2 bathrooms Pets welcome
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 £65. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 14) PLUMBERS
c: Roger m: 07831 499952 e: roger@gluckpe.co.uk Seasoned hardwood logs delivered to your door. Log nets, Dumpy bags, bulk loose loads and kindling nets. Wax fire lighters. Log splitting service. Lumpwood charcoal. Instant light charcoal. Smoking woodships in Oak, Apple, Cherry and Hickory.
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Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!
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Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212 35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H
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a: West Malling m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)
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PRINTING SERVICES
Scarbutts Printers
t: 01732 870066 e: print@scarbutts.com fb: scarbutts www.scarbutts.com (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
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TLC Scrap Metal t: 07804 057096 c: Tom Calvert
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SOLICITORS
Thain Removals Ltd
Diligent Law Solicitors
t: 07507 343350 c: Alex Thain e: contact@thainremovalsltd.co.uk www.thainremovalsltd.co.uk FB & Inst: @thainremovalsltd Fully insured Domestic & Commerical moves without the stress. Over 175 Five star reviews. Vetted by Checkatrade. Removals, storage, packing, clearances, man and van services. Competitive quotes. ROOFING
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M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17) UTILITIES
Utility Warehouse
Authorised Distributor m: 07909 975806 c: Ian www.save-moneywithme.co.uk www.make-moneywithme.co.uk
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t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 12)
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WINDOW CLEANING
Markham Family Law
Blue Tide Window Cleaning
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)
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TREE SURGERY
a: 43 Swan Street, ME19 6HF t: 01622 234242 e: enquiries@mflaw.co.uk www.mflaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
The Hazlitt Theatre
a: Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL t: 01622 758611 www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ hazlitt-theatre (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
t: 01732 495 920 e: info@bluetidewindowcleaning.co.uk www.bluetidewindowcleaning.co.uk Reliable 6-weekly window cleaning with text reminders and a clean guarantee. Instant online pricing and easy booking via our website.
WINDOWS, DOORS & DOUBLE GLAZING
Fairdeal Windows Ltd
William Kent & Sons Roofing t: 01732 824059 m: 07778 586865
All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted. All exterior decorating. All work guaranteed. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business. Registered waste carrier.
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NPTC qualified and fully insured. All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.
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Events MONDAYS
TUESDAYS Cont.....
THURSDAYS Cont.....
10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall
7-15 - 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh VH
(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717
10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The Sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat. 11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall 12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change. 12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners. 1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level. 1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533 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 9.30am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+ 10.15am for Crawlers and Toddlers
7.15 - 8.45pm West Malling Community Choir WM Primary School ccwestmalling@gmail.com 7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808 7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)
WEDNESDAYS 9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for 2 years+, 10am Crawlers & Toddlers & 10.45am babies (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA Active Retirement Club. Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 07871 335315 1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851 1.30-3pm (term time) Little Larks for babies, Toddlers & preschoolers Larkfield Methodist CH (3rd) 7.45pm Wateringbury Flower Club at East Malling Institute Hall ME19 6DD. £7 8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9.30am Musical Bumps at Leybourne Chase Sports Pavilion 1-4yr olds. 10.15am for babies (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1
10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall
(2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome
10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN
(1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way.
1.30-4pm Short Mat Bowls Club, Capel Morris Hall, Royal British Legion Village.
(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437
2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767
(1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16
(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VH Visitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com 8.30-10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934 8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658
FRIDAYS 10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering. 11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre 1-3.30pm Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club, Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH 07939 975533 (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield VH. Richard Broomfield 01732 642139 8-10pm The Phoenix Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Call Mike 07831 201723
SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW (3rd) 10.30-1.30pm Malling Repair Cafe. www. mallingrepaircafe.co.uk (1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft at West Borough School, Maidstone ME16 8TL
SUNDAYS
10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall, ME18 5NU (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Malling in the High Street.
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Sunday 6 September from 9am Tonbridge Dragon Boat Racing www.facebook.com/TonbridgeDragonBoatRace Tuesday 8 September 5.30pm West Malling Connect at The Swan Meeting & guest speaker from Mind (See p14) Sunday 13 & Sunday 20 September 10am to 3pm, Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE Wednesday 16 September West Malling Connect at The Swan. Social Media Training with Georgia of Pulse Creativ (See p14) Wednesday 16 September 8pm at Wateringbury Local History Society, WVH. Bob Ogley will be telling us about Kent in the 20th Century. Free tea or coffee from 7.40pm. 18-26 September Music at Malling oustanding music in historic venues. Tickets available from musicatmalling.com (See p21) Saturday 19th September KSSX Air Ambulance Heli Hike from The Friars, Aylesford. Choose which walk from 3, 7.5 or 10 miles. Sign up online at aakss.org.uk/hike-kent Saturday 28 November - 31 December Beauty & The Beast at The Hazlitt Theatre. (See p20). Tuesday 6 October West Malling Connect at The Swan. Meeting & guest speaker from Communigrow (See p14)
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