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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.

Pull up a chair and grab a cup of what you like.....we are certain you will find something useful.

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the local Oracle is the only publication produced and printed on your doorstep and delivered by local people every month. Our team deliver to 20,000 homes and businesses in Addington, Aylesford, Birling, Ditton, East Malling, Holborough, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Leybourne Lakes, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Wateringbury and West Malling. From just £20+vat per month your business can appear in here too.

As always you can find all our advertisers and the online edition on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We share information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle and www.linkedin.com/company/the-local-oracle.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

Have a great month.

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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.

Addington | Aylesford | Birling | Ditton East Malling | Holborough Kings Hill | Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth | Offham Ryarsh | Snodland | Wateringbury West Malling

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 - Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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3 Family run business 3 Established 21 years 3 Local advertisers 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 20,000 copies distributed monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising requirements.

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Contents the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p4 Accountants - Malling Accountancy Limited - TaxAssist Accountants p15 - The Accountancy Practice Art Workshop - Lucy Prescott p26* Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions p19 - Nightingale Bathrooms p23 - Poseidon Bathrooms p24 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23 Broadband & Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - Full Spectrum Construction Services - Paul Tann p23 - The Small Works Building Company Business Networking - West Malling Connect p17 Business Tourism - Medway Homestays Ltd p30 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p26 Car Buying & Selling - Veecar Care Home - Invicta Care Home p25 Carpentry - Red Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Homefresh p21 Charity - HOKH - Royal British Legion Industries - Spadework Cleaning Services - Gleaming Cleaning Citizens Advice - East Malling Outreach Computer Support - AA Computer Services - Home Computer Help - Keeping IT Simple p15 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p20 Counselling & Psychotherapy - Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC

Decorators - Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne - Impact Decoration - JP’s Decorating - Mark Standen Decorating Services p22 - Peter James Decorating - Rathbone Decorating Services p24 - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists Distributors Wanted - the local Oracle p4 Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - SOS Window Works p24 Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p19 Electricians - Advanced Electrical Services p17 - ASD Electrical Services p17 Event - End of Summer Party - Music at Malling p27* Flooring - K2 Flooring p22 Funeral Directors - Stephen P. Gay Funeral Service p3* - Viners On The Hill p1 Garden Landscapers - Coe’s Landscapes Garden Services - Goldcrest Gardening* - Premier Trees & Gardening Gas & Heating Services - All Star Heating Ltd p18 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services - RWS & EA Ltd Gates - CPS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p19 Gym/Health Club - The Summit Gym p27* Handyman - Inside Out Healthcare/Hearing - Hearing Matters Ltd p28 & 29* Holiday Let - Airbnb - West Malling p24 Home Care - Hilton Nursing p26 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p4 Locksmith - A Maidstone Locksmith - ASR Locksmiths

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Logs & Firewood - Logs & Fireword Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs - Get It Repaired p32 Oven Cleaners - Oven Wizards Paving - Distinctive Paving p19 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17 - Hylton Plumbing Services p21 - K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p21 - MT Plumbing & Heating Services Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p16 Removals - Thain Removals Ltd Repair Cafe - Malling & District Repair Cafe p27 - Tonbridge Repair Cafe Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd - William Kent & Sons Roofing Scrap Metal Clearance - TLC Scrap Metal Solicitors - Diligent Law Solicitors p13 - Laker Legal Solicitors p15 - Markham Family Law p16 Tree Surgery - H&E Tree Services - M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22 Upholstery - Interior Decor Watches & Jewellery - Hart Time Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p14 Windows - The Window Man p24

EVENTS p31

* New Advertisers

Cut off date for October is 15th September 2025

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Fused Glass Workshops

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DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED

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.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Malling Accountancy Limited

Bathroom Solutions

Full Spectrum Construction Services 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 (See Colour Ad On Page 19) BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Nightingale Bathrooms

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

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.

Guaranteed Damp Proofing Works.

Polite friendly team, fully insured.

CIOB and RICS registered.

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

TaxAssist Accountants

Poseidon Bathrooms

Paul Tann Ltd

t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTISE Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk 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 06

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t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: poseidon_renovations@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24) BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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 23) BUILDING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company

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

● 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.

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

West Malling Connect

Homefresh

AA Computer Services

t: 01732 795777 m: 07939 248983 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk westmallingchamberofcommerce.co.uk Meet other local businesses in ME19 with the opportunity to join our business group working with the community.

Check our our new website for more information.

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

View online now

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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!

BUSINESS TOURISM

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Medway Homestays Ltd

Heart Of Kent Hospice

Home Computer Help

t: 07971 719114, 07973 732004 07766 720313 www.medwayhomestay.com (See Colour Ad On Page 30)

t: 01622 792220 e: enquiries@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CHARITY

Autospray Solutions

Royal British Legion Industries

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

www.rbli.co.uk

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

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

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.

CAR BUYING & SELLING

CHARITY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Veecar

Spadework

Keeping IT Simple

t: 01622 947338 m: 07834 767771 e: ro@veecar.co.uk www.veecar.co.uk CARE HOME

Invicta Court Care Home

t: 01622 295512 www.careuk.com/invicta-court (See Colour Ad On Page 25)

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

Citizens Advice East Malling Outreach

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Tuesday 10am to 12.30pm

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a: The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD

CARPENTRY

CLEANING SERVICES

Gleaming Cleaning

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

CITIZENS ADVICE

Red Carpentry

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

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

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

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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DECORATORS

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Impact Decoration

Rathbone Decorating Services

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

DISTRIBUTORS

WANTED COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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.

15TH SEPT DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists

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)

Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions

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

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

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.

DECORATORS

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

Mark Standen Decorating Services

the local Oracle

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

t: 01622 721428 m: 07845 744911 (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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

View online now

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Your own area with map and a week to deliver.

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DECORATORS

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne

Peter James Decorating

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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.

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m: 07703 570320 or 07771 933953 e: contact@peterjamesdecorating.co.uk Based in West Malling and servicing surrounding areas in Kent.

All aspects of domestic painting and wallpapering, virtually dust free sanding and no job is too small.

City and Guilds qualified and fully insured.

Offering a professional and reliable service with competitive pricing.

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

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARDEN SERVICES

SOS Window Works

Stephen P. Gay Funeral Service

Premier Trees & Gardens

t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696 e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

a: 39-41 High Street, WM, ME19 6QH t: 01732 780333 e: w.malling@stephengay.co.uk www.stephengayfunerals.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Bramko Ltd

Viners On The Hill

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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)

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

ELECTRICIANS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Advance Electrical Services

All Star Heating Ltd

m: 07908 424091 e: info@advanceelectricalservices.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17) ELECTRICIANS

ASD Electrical Services

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

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t: 01732 440584 e: allstarheatingandplumbing@ ahpinfo.co.uk www.allstarheatingandplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) GAS & HEATING SERVICES

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Coe’s Landscapes

MT Plumbing & Heating Services

EVENTS

GARDEN SERVICES

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Music@Malling

Goldcrest Gardening

RWS & EA Ltd

END OF SUMMER PARTY Sunday 7th September 11am- 4pm Kings Hill Community Centre Live Band, Free Fairground Games Food Vans, Licensed Bar, Ice Cream, Face Painting, Balloon Artists and much more!

19th-27th September 2025 www.musicatmalling.com (See Colour Ad On Page 27) FLOORING

K2 Flooring

a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR t: 01732 870900 www.k2flooring.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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.

t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844 e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net Our reliable service includes: -Hedge cutting.

-Weeding, mowing, edging.

-Autumn/Winter tidy.

-Planting for next growing season.

-Seasonal pruning.

-Bed preparation and soil enrichment.

-Greenhouse cleaning.

Public liability insured.

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m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

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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CPS Ltd

t: 01622 202577 m: 07813 925125 e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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.

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance..

Electric gate manufacture.

Remote garden lighting.

Call/door entry systems and CCTV.

HEALTHCARE/HEARING

LOCKSMITH

Bramko Ltd

Hearing Matters Ltd

ASR Locksmiths

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 19.

Wax removal.

Quick hearing test.

Full hearing assessment.

Aftercare.

GYM/HEALTH CLUB

HOLIDAY LET

LOGS & FIREWOOD

The Summit Gym

Airbnb - West Malling

Logs & Firewood

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified

a: Fair Oak Crescent, ME20 7YT

a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 28 & 29)

www.rbli.co.uk/thesummitgym

Victorian character, cozy home, with free parking m: 07939 248983

(See Colour Ad On Page 27)

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

WANTED HANDYMAN

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 10

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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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 26)

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.

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

the local Oracle

Get It Repaired

HOME CARE

DISTRIBUTORS

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

Hilton Nursing Partners

t: 01233 321110 e: info@hiltonnursingpartners.org.uk

www.hiltonnursingpartners.org.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.

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

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MT Plumbing & Heating Services

OVEN CLEANERS

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 £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.

PLUMBERS

WANTED PLUMBERS

Aspects Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie

(See Colour Ad On Page 17) PLUMBERS

m: 07771 880291 e:mtboilers66@gmail.com www.mtplumbingheatingservices.co.uk We cover all heating and gas works.

New Boiler installation.

Service & repair Landlord safety checks.

Heating controls. Wireless controls.

Hive, nest, Honeywell.

Unvented cylinders.

Service & repair Gas cookers and hobs.

New gas runs.

PRINTERS

Hylton Plumbing Services

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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 (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

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PAVING

PLUMBERS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Distinctive Paving

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Thain Removals Ltd

(See Colour Ad On Page 19)

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t: 01795 394265 m: 07525 379214 www.distinctive-paving.co.uk

Celebrating 21 Years!

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Malling & District Repair Cafe

Diligent Law Solicitors

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

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

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Tonbridge Repair Cafe

Laker Legal Solicitors

t: 07470 141035 e: tonbridgerepaircafe@gmail.com Saturday 13th Sept, 10am - 12.30pm St Stephen‘s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW

t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

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Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd

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Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC) ROOFING

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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.

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

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

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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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Come and meet other local businesses in ME19 with the opportunity to join our business group, working with the community.

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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.

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Free estimates. Friendly personal services.

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Student Hosts Needed in Your Area Would you like a Tax Free Income*

*upto £7500 per year Become a host family with MHS – Medway Homestays Ltd MHS are looking for host families for our European short stay students and teachers in your area now!

It’s fantastic opportunity to put your spare room to work and make additional income for those extra treats or just to help financially.

Being a host is a totally unique experience and an opportunity for you and your family to meet and learn about different cultures, maybe learn a new language and meet some lifelong friends along the way.

You don’t have to be a family to host for MHS you can be single or retired, we are just looking for kind and welcoming homes for our guests.

What does hosting involve?

Guests will require a room to sleep and relax, they can share a room and if you have enough space in your home you can host up to four guests per stay. Guests spend their days either in class or on excursions. They will require breakfast, a packed lunch and evening meal. Guests need to be dropped off at our meeting point by 07:45 and we will require picking up around 19:00, leaving you free to go to work or continue with your day. Most importantly they need to feel welcomed and part of your home life.

Our students Our students are aged between 12 and 17 they are usually travelling with their school as part of a cultural educational trip and want to experience the British way. These stays last normally 3 to 7 nights.

We also host students as part of our language immersion stay; these students usually attend language lessons as well as seeing some of our amazing attractions. These stays last between 6 and 14 nights.

With both stays, students are out all day.

What we guarantee.

• 24 hr support throughout the stay by your designated local organiser.

• Friendly Welcoming Team • Confidence that you are working with one of the largest Homestay providers in the South East.

• Member of British Education and Travel Association (BETA) If you are interested check us out on www.medwayhomestay.com or contact us on: Lisa S - 07971 719114 Megan - 07973 732004 Lisa Y - 07766 720 313

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Events MONDAYS

TUESDAYS Cont.....

THURSDAYS Cont.....

10-11.15am Adult Elementary Ballet Addington Village Hall

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

10-4 (& Wed) The Welcome Hub, The Sycamore Tree Centre Larkfield. Coffee and chat.

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

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. 07926 088214

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

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

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

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

(2nd) 7.30pm Malling Stamp Club at The Clout Memorial Hall, High Street, WM. 01474 394808

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

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

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

8pm-10pm Kits Coty Morris Dancers. Institute Hall, Forge Lane, East Farliegh, 01622 717658

9.15am Musical Bumps at KHCC for children 2 years+, 10am for Crawlers and Toddlers and 10.45am for babies

10.30-12.30pm Veterans Cafe at Invicta Court Care Home, Weavering. (See Page 26)

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. 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

WEDNESDAYS

(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 Lcub, 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

...ALSO THIS MONTH

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717

FRIDAYS

11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre 1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. (3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705.

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

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 (1st) 1.30-4.30pm Maidstone Sugarcraft ((excl. Aug) at West Borough Primary School, Greenway, 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 7 September 9am Tonbridge Lions Dragon Boat Racing.

Sunday 7 September 11am-4pm KHPC presents End Of Summer Party at Kings Hill Community Centre.

Sunday 14 & 21 Sept 10am - 3pm, Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE Wednesday 17 Sept from 7.40pm Talk by Bob Ogley on Doodle Bugs and Rockets in Wateringbury VH. Visitors £7 Thursday 18 September 10.30-1pm Allington Market at St Nicholas Church Hall, ME16 0DE. Crafts & cafe. Free entry.

Friday 19-27 September Music @ Malling. Outstanding music in historic venues. (P27) Saturday 20 September Repair Cafe, Larkfield Village Hall (P27) Saturday 20 Sept 10.30am-4pm Wateringbury Church, Tonbridge Rd. History Society, Heritage and WW2 Display to mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Parish Registers of Baptisms and Marriages will also be on display.

Sunday 21 Sept 2.30pm Terry Bird is leading a History Walk around Wateringbury with an emphasis on the Blue Plaques and WW2. Booking is essential - please email: wateringburyhistorysociety@gmail.com Friday 26 September 10.30-1pm Macmillan Coffee Morning. Stephen Gay Funerals 39-41 High St, West Malling (P3) Sunday 5 October 9am Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K www.runkent.com Sunday 26th October 10am to 3pm, Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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