Tonbridge September local Oracle

ISSUE 199

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

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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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p10 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p12 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p19 Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p17 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p18 Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - R Blackman Building Supplies - Howdens p17 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Sales & Service - Hendy Honda Tonbridge Care Home - Tonbridge House p22 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Charity Bike Ride - Alzheimers Charity Events - Community Fete p20 - Kent Party Night p18 Charity Run - Hospice In The Weald p21 - Tonbridge Half Marathon p24* Chiropody - Fosters Foot-Care* Clock Repairs - The Ticking Shed Community Help - West Kent Mind Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p16

Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - R D Salisbury p17 - Spicelin Property Services Disabled Social Club Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club p21* Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p14 Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Event - Music@Malling p3* Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Fruit Deliveries - Fruit Bag Friday p19 Garage Doors - Garolla p15 Garden Landscape - Marshalls Landscapes p17 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p15 - Rosie Glow p18 Gutter Cleaning & Repair - Bramko Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Homecare - Age UK Housing - Rapport p21 Plumbers - All Aspects Plumbing & Drainage p12 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Zone p12

Radiator Cabinets - Cabinet Mill* Recruitment - Community Car Service p19 Retirement Group - Kent Active Retirement* Take Away - East Peckham Kebab & Pizza Theatre School - Razzamataz* Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p14 - H & E Tree Services p14 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p13 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th September (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 15th September (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th September (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the October 2021 edition.

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

A-B ACCOUNTANTS

J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

ACCOUNTANTS

The Accountancy Practice

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

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BLINDS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Howdens

t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Broadband/Phone Sockets

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

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.

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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AERIALS

BUILDING SERVICES

CAR SALES & SERVICE

The Aerial Man

R Blackman General Maintenance

Hendy Honda Tonbridge

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

Looking for a new car, or want to keep yours in great condition, our expert sales team and manufacturer-trained technicians can help.

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

(See Colour Ad On Page 12) AIR AMBULANCE

Air Ambulance

t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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

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a: Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TN Sales: 01732 809695 Service: 01732 807535 www.hendy.co.uk/honda/

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CONSERVATORIES

Tonbridge House

Hospice In The Weald

Howard Caine Conservatories

a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591 (See Colour Ad On Page 22) CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

t: 01892 820547

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CHARITY EVENT

Tonbridge Half Marathon

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(See Colour Ad On Page 24) CHIROPODY - MOBILE

Fosters Foot-Care

t: 07985 607569 c: Paul Rogers e: fostersfootcarekent@gmail.com A friendly & professional mobile foot-care service in the comfort of your own home: We offer a comprehensive range of foot care, from a simple nail trim to more complex foot conditions: ingrowing toe-nails & removing corns.

Registered & fully insured: S.A.C. dip Foot Health Practice (reg No’ 3218093)

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CLOCK REPAIRS

DECORATORS

Charity Bike Ride For Alzheimers

The Ticking Shed

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

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

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.

m: 07910 557713 e: paulfrench759@btinternet.com Clock Repairs and Servicing.

Call or email Paul for quote and collection.

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

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COMMUNITY HELP

DECORATORS

Community Fete

West Kent Mind

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s.

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Tonbridge Castle Lawn Sunday 12th September Midday to 4pm

CHARITY EVENT

Kent Party Night

2nd October 2021 e: midkentaction@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18) 06

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Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

Go to our website for more details or to sign up.

t: 01732 355623 m: 07939 274437 e: grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

Following Government Guidelines

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

EVENT

Mark Howland

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Music@Malling

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

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

t: 0345 3191043 www.musicatmalling.com (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

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DECORATORS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

FOOD PARCELS

R D Salisbury

Bramko Ltd

F.E.A.S.T. FRESH

t: 01732 926262 m: 07957 277363 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

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DECORATORS

t: 01732 357660 m: 07899 894838 c: Mark Killick (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

FRUIT DELIVERIES

Fruit Bag Friday

Spicelin Property Services t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

07754 088 833 www.feast.org.uk Run for families and individuals on a low income Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are unable to, £2 is ideal. Booking is required. One slot per week per household allowed.

Please cancel if unable to attend.

Tonbridge Methodist Church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30.

St Eanswyth’s larder is open Saturdays 10.30 to 12.30

ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

Contact Matt Butler 01732 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

a: Paddock Wood m: 07768 553166 e: fruitbagfriday@hotmail.com f/b: @Fruit-Bag-Friday (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB

ELECTRICIANS

GARAGE DOORS

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

DAR Electrical Services

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

t: 01732 362407 Tuesday club m: 07599 851852 Thurs­day club (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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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.

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(See Colour Ad On Page 15) GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Marshalls Landscape Contractors t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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HANDYMAN

Garden Maintenance

Dave’s Property Maintenance

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.

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs.

No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HANDYMAN

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

DME Property Services

All Aspects Plumbing

t: Freephone 0800 511 8081 c: Mark

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 15) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Rosie Glow

m: 07522 967643 e: rosiepottle@hotmail.co..uk f/b: rosieglowengineering (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

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.

P-W t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com (See Colour Ad On Page 12) PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01)

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

HOMECARE

PLUMBERS

Bramko Ltd

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

Summers Domestic Plumbers

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

e: office@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk

Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home.

t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com

Registered charity 1088213.

Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

HALLS FOR HIRE

HOUSING

PRINTERS

Hadlow Village Hall

Rapport Housing & Care

ZONE

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.

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

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t: 01892 834001 c: Jamie (See Colour Ad On Page 12)

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RADIATOR CABINETS

Radiator Cabinets from Woodtec

Made to measure cabinets.

Large choice of grilles.

Fitting & painting service or DIY.

TAKE-AWAY

TREE SURGERY

East Peckham Kebab & Pizza

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

a: 9 Old Road, East Peckham TN12 5AS t: 01622 871918 www.eastpeckhamgrill.co.uk

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk

Free Home Delivery Freshly cooked kebab & pizzas every day.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00

TREE SURGERY

THEATRE SCHOOL

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Telephone:- 01732 469090 www.cabinetmill.com

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Community Car Service

t: 01892 540131 www.communitycarservice.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) RETIREMENT GROUP

3rd Thursday of the month

Kent Active Retirement Fellowship Tonbridge meets at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane TN10 4JG

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H&E Tree Services

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com www.handetrees.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

Confidence building, dance, drama and singing lessons for ages 2-18 years.

Free Taster Session Book your place today.

Call 07401 801318 tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk

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Acorn Glacier

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Acer Tree Services

Keith Bunyon

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Specialist repairs & refurbishments.

GGF Member. FENSA registered. Government Approved Trustmark Co. Guarantee & Deposit Insurance. WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

Info. 01732 353843

t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

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Family business - established 30 years

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DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances

Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

R D Salisbury

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Professional Painter & Decorator with over 20 years experience plus both City & Guilds and CSCS accreditation.

All my work is finished to a high standard so call me for a free no obligation estimate.

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/

Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

01732 926262 07957 277363

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We need more drivers!

We transport people who cannot use public transport and we reimburse mileage costs at .45 pence per mile.

You can give a few hours or as much as you want to, it makes a big difference to the disabled, vulnerable and elderly, if you can spare some time and would like to support / help the community.

Please call and join our friendly team of drivers.

You can make a difference! Give the team a call.

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Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club supported by Christians Caring The Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am – 3.30pm The clubs provide an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games (such as scrabble and boccia), interesting talks by visiting speakers, musical entertainment and the occasional outing to local places of interest and ten-pin bowling.

The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church every Tuesday.

If you, or someone you know, is physically disabled and would like more information please contact James Hawkes 01732 362407 for the Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for the Thurs­day club.

If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, please contact either James or Jan.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907 Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Hobbs Pharmacy, 1 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

Come to our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 6th October from 2pm.

Meet group leaders; particularly if you are a new member. We would also love members to become group leaders. The more groups we have then the more activities we can offer the membership.

Remember TU3A is run for the membership by the members. (We hope to be at the Angel Centre)

www.tonbridgeu3a.com membership.u3aton@gmail.com

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