Malling September local Oracle

ISSUE 210

DISTRIBUTION 16,500 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MALLING

SEPT

2021

News the local

Dear Readers Firstly a massive thank you to those who sponsored Anna on her 320 mile cycle ride in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.

Anna and Leslie raised just over £3,000 for essential dementia research. You can still donate if you wish.

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the October editions are: • Malling 15th September • Maidstone 20th September • Tonbridge 20th September

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www.justgiving.com/fundraising/anna-marshall27 Just like this time every year, the kids will be going back to school this month and lets hope the academic year will be a full year this time and normality resumes for us all.

We are not Covid free as a country and some businesses are affected more than others, so please do try and support our advertisers in these strange times. Every advertiser has an entry on our website and many have testimonials from their happy customers. You might like to send in a testimonial too? Just email it over and we will add to their page.

A digital copy of each edition can be found on our website and social media pages so if you lose your copy of wish to share it with someone else then please just click on our website - www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We also share additional information on our social media pages which can be found on the following links ...facebook.com/ thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

Anna & Jane

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Gas & Heating Services* Grave Tending*

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Gutter Cleaning

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

Hair Salon Handyman

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Health Care/Weight Management

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

Housing

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Nightingale Bathrooms

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t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY

Gemini Beauty

t: 01732 842279 m: 07749 589414 e: angela@gemini-beauty.co.uk www.gemini-beauty.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 28)

ACCOUNTANTS

AIR AMBULANCE

BLINDS

TaxAssist Accountants

Air Ambulance

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk Kent Surrey Sussex Please get in touch today to see how you can help.

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 25) BROADBAND

trooli

www.trooli.com (See Colour Ad On Front Cover and Page 3)

SEE PAGE NUMBER ACCOUNTANTS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Accountancy Practice

Creative Architectural Design Ltd

Broadband/Phone Sockets

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Bathroom Solutions

AAPM Construction

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t: 01732 824354 c: Graham Jones Improve your home creatively and cost effectively.

Full design services.

Porches & Conservatories.

Extensions & internal alterations.

Individual dwellings.

Planning & building regulations.

Applications submitted on your behalf. Listed building applications.

Free initial consultation.

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only.

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

All types of floors fitted.

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

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m: 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.

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

Free estimates.

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BUILDING SERVICES

Hudson Carpentry & Building Services

YRS Refurbishments

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

Full Project Management Service.

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

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

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

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

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Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 27)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

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BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

CAR SALES

R Blackman General Maintenance

Howdens

Kings Hill Car Sales

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 24) BUSINESS INSURANCE

Westfield Insurance

m: 07753 335044 c: Richard Hills e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

BUILDING SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The Small Works Building Company

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business

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

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

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Please ring for help.

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Kings Hill Garage Limited

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

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CARPENTRY

CHARITY BIKE RIDE

Chatfield Carpentry

Charity Bike Ride For Alzheimers

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

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

c: Anna e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ anna-marshall27

CARPENTRY

CHARITY CLUB

A massive thank you to everyone who sponsored me. Between Leslie and I, we managed to raise just over £3,000 that will go towards research to cure and prevent Dementia in the future.

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

CARPET CLEANING

Please call to find out how to get involved.

‘Mauling’ Lions do visit www.mallinglions.club or Telephone Richard (the lionheart) 01732 670556 CHARITY CLUB

Rotary Club - Kings Hill

to get involved. email khrc09@yahoo.com

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

m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921 c: Terri

CLEANING

Lovells Housekeeping Service

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

CHARITY CLUB

COMMUNITY HELP

Larkfield Community Group

Cats Protection

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 22) Please email to find out how

CATS PROTECTION

CHIROPODIST

Gleaming Cleaning

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

West Malling Podiatry HAVE MOVED

Lions Club of Malling District

Homefresh

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

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Red Carpentry

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

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Rotary Club of Malling

m: 07563 196479 e: larkfieldcommunitygroup@gmail.com

Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?

If you or someone you know has to go into isolation and needs supplies or help in any way please call or email us.

Please email to find out how to get involved.

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

Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com

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DECORATORS

Community Hub

John Green Décor Ltd

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

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

t: 0800 783 1916 e: sales@johngreendecor.co.uk www.johngreendecor.co.uk Dulux Approved Decorators undertaking: - All aspects of painting & decorating - Interior/exterior/insurance work - Domestic & Commercial work - Wall coverings & paint effects - Specialist spray finishes - Small refurbishment projects - Free consultation service

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

AA Computer Services

Choice Painting & Decorating

JP’s Decorating

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

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)

t: 01732 247003 m: 07904 910400 e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services.

Microsoft Certified Professional.

From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless) No fix - No fee!

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

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Home Computer Help

G J Services

t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com

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

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

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

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting.

Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

KES

t: 01622 721000 e: info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net (See Colour Ad On Page 27) CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23) 10

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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.

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

Insurance & Commercial work.

References on request.

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EDUCATION

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

West Malling CE Primary School

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

Give us a call to find out more.

a: Cricket Ground, Norman Rd, ME19 6RL t: 01732 842061 e: office@west-malling.kent.sch.uk www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 30)

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DOG WALKER

ELECTRICIANS

Kent Dog Walker

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors

m: 07742 059430 c: Charlie www.kentdogwalker.co.uk Off Lead Group Exercise Dog Walking Puppy Visits Luxury Home Boarding

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

Not just Kings Hill & West Malling.

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

www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) ELECTRICIANS

ASD Electrical Services

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

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

FENCING

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

DAR Electrical Services

All Seasons Garden Fencing

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

SOS Window Works

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

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval.

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number) c: Mark Steward All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired.

Close boarded.

Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas.

No job too small.

Approved by 3 local Parish Councils.

Free quotations.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick (See Colour Ad On Page 21) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

Brewin Dolphin

t: 01892 739580 e: louise.shaw@brewin.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd

Meadow Gas

t: 01732 430 347 m: 07537 149 128

(See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

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

m: 07835 096573 or 07399 975441 e: meadowgasservices@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving.

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

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Complete Garden Services Kent

South East Installations

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

Rosie Glow

m: 07522 967643 e: rosiepottle@hotmail.co..uk f/b: rosieglowengineering (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

GRAVE TENDING

A D Landscapes Ltd

Goldcrest Gardening

AJG Grave Tending

Our reliable service includes: - Weeding, mowing, edging.

- Spring/Winter garden tidy.

- Pruning shrubs.

- Vegetable/flower bed preparation.

- Planting up.

Public liability insured.

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

See website for details.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Blaize Services Ltd

Bramko Ltd

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.

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t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net

t: 01622 430290 m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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“Caring for when you can’t be there”

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

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out.

Free camera inspection and estimate.

From £50.

Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 21.

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Inside Out

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

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HANDYMAN

HAIR SALON

OTF

a: 1 Littlemarket Row, Leybourne ME19 5QL t: 01732 840439 www.otfhair.com (Colour Ad On Page 29)

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

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KENTS HANDYMAN

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

H-L HOUSING

Rapport Housing & Care

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

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

Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry

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

HANDYMAN

HEALTH CARE/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

LOCKSMITH

DME Property Services

Slimmons

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

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

m: 07866 066626 c: Peter e: p.slimmons@live.com www.slimmons.info Lose weight: - feel great - more healthy.

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

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the complete printing service 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com St Michaels Close Forstal Road, Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU

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

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

Andy Payne Electrical Contractors

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‘THE AERIAL MAN’

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THE WINDOW MAN Sash cords replaced.

Greenhouses repaired.

Windows supplied.

Mirrors supplied and fitted.

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For additional services see our website.

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

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

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

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

• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466

• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552

• Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296

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

HOSPITAL • Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000

LIBRARY • 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm) • Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx • Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)

PHARMACIES • Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612 • Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389 • Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203

POLICE • Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672 • Kent Police 101

LOCAL HALLS

• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173

• Addington Village Hall 01732 843180

RSPCA

• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546

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

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

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

TRAINS • National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

SAMARITANS • FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

COVID VACCINATION HELPLINE

• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955

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

• Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667 • The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000 • Holmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416

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