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ISSUE 23

DISTRIBUTION 12,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

SEVENOAKS

APRIL

2017

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Dear Readers

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the April editions are: • S evenoaks 15th April • Malling 15th April • Maidstone 20th April • Tonbridge 20th April thelocaloracle thelocaloracle

Firstly, we would like to thank all of you who took the time to check out our brand new website and send over your positive feedback. We have certainly had a lot more enquiries and many of our advertisers have already started to notice the difference to their business. Now that Spring is well and truly here and the weather improving by the day, if you are like us, this is the time to get the Spring cleaning done and plan those jobs around the house to make a beautiful home for the Summer! As you know, we have plenty of advertisers who can help with just about anything so please do have a browse through your copy and our website, which gives more detail in some cases, and see who can help. All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle. We look forward to hearing your feedback. Have a great month.

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What can we do for you? We now have 4 editions with a distribution totalling 58,500 homes and businesses. Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website. We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 58,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target . Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online. You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media. This is our business and you will only speak to us!

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HOMEFRESH

CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 52 Through Room (12x18’) £ 66 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 66

£ 26 £ 33 £ 33

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No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)

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Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner

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HOME & GARDEN

Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Part of Rolin Cleaning Services Ltd

Professional, Family Run, Local Cleaning Company Carpet Cleaning | Rug Cleaning | Upholstery Cleaning | Wood Floor Restoration Leather Cleaning & Repair | Marble & Stone Restoration | Spot and Stain Removal Amtico Floor Care Every Carpet Clean Customer Receives a Free Spot & Stain Remover! Give the Wilson family a call for a free inspection and quotation All Work Fully Insured Telelephone: 01732 872 199 | 07874 005 135 Website: www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk Email: info@rolin.cc

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HOME & GARDEN Driveways | Landscaping | Fencing | Tree surgery Resin bound driveway specialist Tarmac red or black | Masters of block paving

CALL: 0800 233 52 32 www.southeast-contractors.co.uk

Dust free wood floor sanding and refinishing services. Fully trained, qualified and authorised affiliates of The Ultimate Floor Sanding Company. Call 01732 872 199 or 07874 005 135 www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk 10

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HOME & GARDEN l PLUMBING - Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

TNP

All plumbing undertaken.

l HEATING - Leaking or blocked radiators and boiler breakdowns. l GAS - New boilders installed, boilders repaired and serviced. l DRAINAGE - Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

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Our Independent Living Support service provides regular support in your home for light housework, laundry, shopping and outings, with an allocated DBS checked and insured support worker who will visit at the same time and day every week. We also offer tuition at our office on how to use laptops, iPads, smartphones etc. to access the internet for social networking, email etc.

PERSONAL & LEISURE

For more information please call us on 01732 454108 or email us at office@ ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk Registered charity 1088213

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Contact: Anna Marshall

Tel: 07939 248983

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info@annaforeverhealthy.co.uk

PERSONAL & LEISURE

Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything! 01474 813434 | www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

Contact: Jane Marshall Tel: 01732 521494 jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.save-moneywithme.co.uk

Contact: Anna Marshall Tel: 07939 248983 info@annaforeverhealthy.co.uk

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Category the local News CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADVERTS Aerials - Simply Connected Air Conditioning - Ace Services p7* Architect - Creative Architecture Design Ltd Artist - Christopher Marshall p14 Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p9 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p10 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman General Maintenance - Sterling Construction Works Ltd p11 Business Opportunity - Forever Living Products - Utility Warehouse Discount Club Business Networking - BNI Sevenoaks p5 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p13 Car Sales & Servicing - Kings Hill Garage & Car Sales p13 - Car Registration Numbers Carpentry - D&L Carpentry Ltd p8 - Paul Anthony Carpentry p8 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p8 - Kent Carpet Cleaning Co. Ltd p9 Chimney Sweep - James Goldring Chimney Sweep Cleaning - Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd p7 - Mayas Cleaning Community Volunteer - Age Concern p13 Computer Support - Wrotham Computer Care Ltd p5

Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p24* -Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited p12 Decorators - G J Nixon* Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical - New Wave Electrical - R F Edmonds Electrical Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p7 - Tate Fencing p13 Fitness & Wellbeing - Forever Living p14 Garden Landscapers - Acacia Landscapes - Checkley Landscapes - Southeast Contractors p10 - Utopian Landscape & Design Ltd Garden Turf - Tailored 2 Turf* Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p5 Handyman - Daveâ€™s Property Maintenance Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Plasterer - Charlie Skelly Plumbers - DL Plumbing - TNP Nelson Plumbing p11 Pressure Washing - H20 Pressure Washing Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p6 Property Maintenance - John Ballantyne p8 Removals - GP Removals Saving Money - Utility Warehouse Discount Club p14 Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1

Support Workers - Age UK p13 Tree Surgery - Nick Burr Tree Care Wanted Windows - Howard Caine Conservatories p24* - Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited p12 Wood Flooring Specialists - Rolin Cleaning Services p10

ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED.

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ARTIST

BUILDING SERVICES

Christopher Marshall

R Blackman General Maintenance

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

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t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com

AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

Simply Connected

Nightingale Bathrooms

Sterling Construction Works Ltd

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms. Raised height toilets. Slip resistant safety flooring. Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

Extensions, Conservatories, Brickwork, Drainage, Driveways, Patios, Paving, Decking, Kitchens and Bathrooms.

t: 01622 763825 m: 07780 470541 e: info@simply-connected.uk www.simply-connected.uk New Aerials, Extra Points, Satellite Installations, Hidden Dishes, Home Networks, WiFi Problems?, Phone Points, TV Mounting, Home Cinema, CCTV, Fault Finding and much more. FREE Surveys, Fully Insured, Over 15 Years Experience.

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

t: Freephone 0800 689 3968 e: contactus@sterlingconstructionworks.co.uk www.sterlingconstructionworks.co.uk

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AIR CONDITIONING

BLINDS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Ace Services

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Forever Living Products

t: 01622 739749 e: info@aces.uk.com www.aces.uk.com

m: 07939 248983 c: Anna Marshall e: info@annaforeverhealthy.co.uk www.annaforeverhealthy.co.uk

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a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films. (See Colour Ad On Page 10)

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

BUILDING SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Creative Architectural Design Ltd

Paul Tann Ltd

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

ACE are specialists in the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Domestic and Commercial Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating and Solar Energy Systems in London and the South East.

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t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving. Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Established over 20 years.

Uncapped & willable income stream. Flexible - start part-time, and build a full time income. Global franchise operating in over 160 countries worldwide. Unique product range. Est. 33 years. Call for more information today!

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

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Car Registration Numbers

BNI Sevenoaks

Mobile: 07909 975 806 Contact: Ian Number plate for sale.

Do you want to grow your business?

CI TYS

Call Suzanne on 01732 300064 suzannerice@ct-tonbridge.co.uk

Offers invited! Call for more details.

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Homefresh

t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer. 50% discount. Specialist Fabric Treatment. Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)

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CARPENTRY

CARPET CLEANING

D&L Carpentry Ltd

Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd

a: 372 Lunsford Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6HX m: 07850 133143 e: info@dandlcarpentry.com www.dandlcarpentry.com

t: 01732 872199 m: 07874 005 135 e: info@rolin.cc www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk

Loft Conversions completed New Roof and Roofing Repairs Plastering Fascias, Soffits & Guttering All wood works - stair cases, (See Colour Ad On Page 8)

Professional family run local cleaning company. Also upholstery cleaning, Stain removal, Stainguard protection & leather suite cleaning. All work fully insured. NCCA and IICRC Certified. (See Colour Advert on Page 9)

CAR BODY REPAIRS

CARPENTRY

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Autospray Solutions

Paul Anthony Interiors

James Goldring Chimney Sweep

CAR SALES & SERVICING

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CLEANING

a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

Kings Hill Garage & Car Sales a: North Lodge 584 Malling Road West Malling Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 220540 Sales 01732 849322 Garage www.kingshillcarsales.co.uk

m: 07719 117250 e: info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk www.paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk Carpentry and joinery. Kitchen installations. Radiator Covers. Made to measure sliding wardrobes. Cupboards, units and shelving. No job too big or too small. 25 years experience. Call for free, no obligation quote. Discount to local Oracle readers. (See Colour Advert On Page 8)

Good quality cars, bought and sold. Specialist vehicle sourcing. Company vehicle sourcing. Servicing for all makes & models. MOT’s, tyres, exhausts & diagnostics (See Colour Ad On Page 13) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

m: 07738 910962 t: 01892 249008 jamesgoldringchimneysweep.co.uk Fast, clean, reliable & friendly service covering the South East. • Fully insured • Certificates for insurance given • All types of flue swept & vacuumed • Nests removed. We support our local wildlife rescue centre and always rehome birds. Find us on Facebook and Yell!

Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd

t: 01732 887091 m: 07931 916783 e: cinderelladustbustersuk@googlemail.com www.cinderelladustbusters.co.uk Let us take over your house chores. Daily, weekly or fortnightly. Insured, fully flexible & fully trained cleaners. *Cleaning, *Ironing, *Internal Windows, *After Party Cleans, *Private Waitressing, *Housekeeping, *Specialist Carpet cleaning, *Care of the Elderly *Requests welcome. (See Colour Ad On Page 7) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK

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We cherish your Home Hot Offer For Sevenoaks Area Free No Obligation Quotation Home cleaning professionals Regular or one off cleaning Ironing service & Housekeeping Commercial cleaning

mayascleaninguk@gmail.com www.mayascleaningkent.co.uk COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

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

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

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CONSERVATORIES

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

t: 01634 730053 www.t2twindows.com

Energy Efficiency - we can show you how advanced products can help to reduce your energy bills at the right price. 0% Interest Free. Minimum 25% deposit. Free installation with this advert. (See Colour Ad On Page 12)

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Independent Offham Business Double Glazing Problems Solved t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk

Fault Finding, Repairs and Upgrades Windows, Doors, Locks & adjustments Misted Sealed Units, Handles and Hinges. Upgrade to A-rated energy efficient units. New Installation FENSA Insurance backed. Free telephone advice and call out. Over 30 yrs Exp. ELECTRICIANS

Andy Payne Electrical

t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 e: ryarshelectrical@gmail.com Part P Domestic Electrician. Napit Approved No 12146 City and Guilds 2330, 2382 BS7671 17th Edition. 2391 Inspection and Testing. From fitting a new light through to a complete rewire and Periodic/Landlord Inspections. Free quotes.

Registered charity 1088213. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

ELECTRICIANS

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Wrotham Computer Care Ltd

t: 01732 780176 m: 07795 552440 e: support@wrothamcomputercare.com www.wrothamcomputercare.com We are a local service that provides: IT support for business users and home users. Solutions to virus or spyware problems. Installation of wired or wireless networks. (See Colour Ad on Page 5)

Tel: 01732 824458 Mob: 07901 776382 jamesleigh@newwaveelectrical.info www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk

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Part P, City & Guilds qualified Domestic, Commercial & Maintenance. No job too small, Free quotes, No call out charge House re wires, Garden lighting

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

ELECTRICIANS

Howard Caine Conservatories

G J Nixon

R F Edmonds Electrical

m: 07939 620741 or 07860 676858

m: 07930 638320 e: robedmonds@hotmail.co.uk

Over 30 years experience in Painting & Decorating. Internal & external work, domestic, & commercial. Qualified and fully insured, friendly and family run business Call for a free and no obligation quote.

Commercial & domestic electrician. Rewires. Replacement fuseboards. Testing and inspection. Fault finding. Landlords certificates. Extra sockets/lights. Outside lights. Smoke detectors.

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 24) 18

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FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Crestala Fencing Centre

Acacia - Tree & Landscape Services

a: South Farm, off Broom Lane Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk For fencing, decking and gate supplies and so much more. (See Colour Ad On Page 7)

t: 01732 845104 m: 07812 344740 c: Chris Coombs www.acaciatreecare.co.uk

All forms of hard & soft landscaping. Tree Surgery, Hedgework, Clearance, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Sleepers, Raised beds, Patios, Paths, Drainage, Ground works, Fencing, Decking, Turfing and Artificial Grass. Free quotations & fully insured.

G-O GARDEN TURF

Tailored 2 Turf Call Neal on 07909 988995 Tailored to all or any of your garden needs. 20 years experience. Experienced Head Greenkeeper. £15 per hour Free quotes required for larger requirements.

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS

Tate Fencing

Checkley Landscapes

Bramko Ltd

Suppliers of fencing materials. Visit our Tonbridge depot. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

For all your installations and complete garden designs. Patios, driveways, retaining walls in timber or brickwork, steps, decking, all types of fencing, planting designs. No job too small. Free Quotations.

We also offer: Driveway cleaning from £75, wash and resand. Patio cleaning from £45. Free estimates and onsite cleaning demonstration. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

FITNESS & WELLBEING

GARDEN LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN

Forever Living Products

South East Contractors

Dave’s Property Maintenance

t: 01732 852596 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

m: 07939 248983 c: Anna Marshall e: info@annaforeverhealthy.co.uk www.annaforeverhealthy.co.uk Three programmes to help you kickstart your transformation and create good habits for life. Forever have many different products to enhance your life so why not have a party with friends at own home and try some of them. (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.co.uk

t: 0800 233 52 32 e: quotes@southeast-contractors.co.uk www.southeast-contractors.co.uk Driveways - Landscaping - Fencing Tree Surgery - Resin bound driveway specialist. Tarmac red or black - Masters of block paving. (See Colour Ad On Page 10)

GARDEN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Utopian landscape + design Ltd.

G-P

Time to create your ideal outdoor space and give you a garden to love and enjoy ready for this summer. Full garden design and implemetation service, free initial consultation and site visit. Please visit our website. Tel: 01732 773 821 Mobile: 07811 374319 Contact: Stephen J Johnson www.utopianlandscapeanddesign.com

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

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com Qualified plumber. Kitchens/Bathrooms fitted. Taps and radiators replaced/fitted. Plastering and painting. Windows fitted. Laminate flooring, Wall/Floor tiling. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. All the little jobs covered, reasonable rates. OVEN CLEANERS

Oven Angels

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 17th year. Prices from £45. Fully insured. As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.

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PLASTERER

PRESSURE WASHING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Charlie Skelly

H20 Pressure Washing

John Ballantyne Property Maintenance

t: 07590 262809 All aspects of plastering & coving Friendly & professional Internal skimming High quality finish Free estimates City & Guilds fully qualified.

PLUMBERS

DL Plumbing

t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141 All plumbing work undertaken. From a dripping tap to a new bathroom. Including tiling and flooring.

PLUMBERS

t: 01732 355521 m: 07906 585960 e: info@h2opressurewashing.co.uk www.h2opressurewashing.co.uk We specialise in affordable pressure washing external surfaces using the latest pressure washing techniques, methods and ECO friendly products. We safely remove all weeds, moss & algae. All work guaranteed. Free estimates!

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

t: 01732 884387 m: 07890 034846 e: j.ballantyne@tiscali.co.uk All DIY work for reasonable rates. No job too small. Kitchen Fitting, Decking, Fencing, Sheds and all Carpentry work, Painting and Decorating, Flat pack assembly, jet washing. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)

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PRINTERS

REMOVALS

TNP - Nelson Plumbing t: 01732 220443

All aspects of plumbing and drainage. Boiler installations and repairs. Gas and heating Established in Kent for over 20 years. Reliable and trustworthy. (See Colour Ad On Page 11) (See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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W WINDOWS

TREE SURGEON

Utility Warehouse

Howard Caine Conservatories

Authorised Distributor t: 01732 521494 m: 07912 878830 c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk

I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities. Ask me for more info or check out my website. (See Colour Ad On Page 14)

New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 24)

SHUTTERS

WINDOWS

Stylehouse Shutters

Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited

Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters. Free no obligation survey. Local, friendly service. 3 year guarantee.

Energy Efficiency - we can show you how advanced products can help to reduce your energy bills at the right price. 0% Interest Free. Minimum 25% deposit. Free installation with this advert.

t: 01634 730053 www.t2twindows.com

t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Front Page) SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED

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WANTED

WOOD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

t: 01732 454108 c: Jayne Sargeant e: ils@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.co.uk We are looking for support workers to assist older people in their own homes. Own transport essential; mileage paid between clients. DBS check required. Zero hours contract at £8.20 per hour + hours to be arranged to suit. Registered charity 1088213. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)

Rolin Cleaning Services Ltd

t: 01732 872199 m: 07860 100295 e: info@rolin.cc www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk

WINDOW CLEANERS in the Sevenoaks area

Wood floor sanding, oiling and laquering. Trained by Pallmann Technicians. All work fully insured.

Call 01732 525805/6 or info@thelocaloracle.co.uk to advertise

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CALLING ALL LOCAL: Accountants, Builders, Decorators, Computer Support, Electricians, Fencing, Gardeners, Gas & Heating Services, Kitchen Companies, Plumbers and Solicitors. the local Oracle has traditionally worked very well for this type of business.

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Useful local phone numbers COUNCIL

LOCAL HALLS

Sevenoaks Town Council Offices 01732 459953

Sevenoaks Town Council Chamber 01732 459953

DOCTORS

Sir Mark Collet Pavilion Heaverham Rd, Kemsing 01732 762865

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

Amherst Medical Practice 01732 459255 St John’s Medical Practice 01732 747202

St Lukes Church Hall 01732 743045

West Kent Mind 01732 744950

South Park Medical Practice 01732 744200

Riverhead Village Hall (Parish Clerk avail. Mon, Wed & Thurs) leave a message. 01732 461278

Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000

Town Medical Centre 01732 454545

HOSPITAL

Sevenoaks Hospital 01732 470200

LIBRARY

Sevenoaks, Buckhurst Lane 0300 041 3131 Otford, High Street

Sevenoaks Community Centre 01732 459953

Paydens – 21-23 London Road 01732 454997

POLICE

Community Policing – csu. sevenoaks@kent.pnn.police.uk 01892 835498

MIND

PHARMACIES

Bat & Ball – 133 St John’s Hill 01732 453094 Boots – 120 High Street 01732 454276 Day Lewis – 42 Dartford Road 01732 453634

PARKINSON’S UK

Jackie Hart 01732 360512

RSPCA

Kent-West Branch 01732 866850

SAMARITANS

Bromley & Orpington 01689 833000 Tunbridge Wells 01892 532323

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Events MONDAYS • 6.45pm and 8pm BWY Yoga - Kay Lilley. Riverhead VH, Riverhead. 07899 974821 • 7-8pm: Moves Fitness Aerobics - Mollie Ford. Bessels Green Baptist Church Hall, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2PS. 07966763919 • 7:30-8:30pm Circuits - Fiona Sullivan. Sir Mark Collet’s Pavilion, Kemsing. 07737565610

WEDNESDAYS • 9am: BWY Yoga - Kay Lilley. Mencap Hall, Sevenoaks. 07899 974821 • 14.30 Sevenoaks Community Centre Cramptons Road TN14 5DN. Sometimes on Thursday so check with hall on 01732 459953.

• 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Apr. 11am-5pm. India treasure hunt for families. Owletts near Cobham. 01732 810378

• 14-17 Apr. 10am-3.30pm. Easter Egg hunt for families. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. 01732 810378

• 02 Apr. 2pm. Madam Butterfly live screening from Royal Opera House. Pamoja Hall, The Space performing arts centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Book via 01732 467765

• 15 Apr. 10am-12pm. Easter Egg hunt. Village green, Ide Hill. Ide Hill School idehillplayground@gmail.com

• 02 Apr. 4-mile walk around Limpsfield Chart. Meet 10am Smiths Rd/Deanery Rd, Crockham Hill. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 453863 • 02 Apr. 9.30am. Eynsford in Bloom working party. Village car park, Eynsford. 01322 864751 • 03 Apr. Family Fun Day. Brasted. Imago 01892 530330

• 16 Apr. 5 1/2-mile walk around Tonbridge. 10am Tonbridge Swimming Pool car Park Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers 01732 354521 • 16-17 Apr. 2, 2.45 & 3.30pm. Easter bunny storytelling for families. Penshurst Place near Edenbridge. 01892 870307 • 19 Apr. 10 ½ -mile walk around Tonbridge. Meet 9.30am Chaser pub, Shipbourne. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 882327 • 19 Apr. 9pm. Stuart Bligh Duo blues gig. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club

• 5.30pm and 6.45pm: BWY Yoga - Kay Lilley. Riverhead Village Hall, Riverhead. 07899 974821

• 03-16 Apr, 24 Jul-03 Sep. Sun-Tue 11am4.30pm. Vintage bus. Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953

THURSDAYS

• 04 Apr. Family Fun Day. Edenbridge. Imago 01892 530330

• 21 Apr. 7.30pm. Sevenoaks Jazz Club concert. Sackville Theatre, The Space performing arts centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd. Book via 01732 467765

• 05 Apr. Family Fun Day. West Kingsdown. Imago 01892 530330

• 21 Apr. 8-9pm. Gloriator show. Memorial Hall, Otford

• 05 Apr. 8.15pm. Spring Show. Village hall, Ightham. Ightham Gardeners’ Club 07799 002129, 01732 883505

• 22 Apr. 11am-3.30pm. Easter Craft Fair. St Martin’s Church, Eynsford. holysmoke@ talktalk.net

• 8-9pm: Moves Fitness Aerobics - Mollie Ford. Bessels Green Baptist Church Hall, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2PS. 07966763919

FRIDAYS • 9:15-10:15am Boot Camp - Fiona Sullivan. Common Field Recreation Ground, Kemsing. 07737 565610 • 10-11.30am Ahimsa Yoga @ Badgers’ Mount Memorial Hall, Highland Rd, TN14 7AH. Sabine Smith (BWY Dipl) 07900 915134 • 10-10.30am Rhyme time at Seal library. Free

• 05 Apr. 6.30pm. Town Partnership meeting. Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks • 05 Apr. 9pm. David Migden, Joe Gibson & Richard Simmons blues gig. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club

• 10.30-11am Storytime at Seal library. Free

• 06 Apr. Family Fun Day. Halstead. Imago 01892 530330

• (3rd) 2.30-4pm The Tea Set with a tea cake and guest speaker at Seal library.

• 07 Apr. 7pm. Talk on Felix Arabia & Friends AGM. St Mary’s Church, Sundridge

• (1st) 2.30-3.30pm Seal library book group.

• 08 Apr. Spring Horticultural Show. Weald

...ALSO THIS MONTH

• 08 Apr. 2-4pm. Alice’s Eggscellent Adventure Trail for 3-11 year olds. Westerham Green

• 01 Apr. 7.30pm. Sevenoaks Philharmonic spring orchestra & choral concert. Pamoja Hall, The Space performing arts centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Book via 01732 467765

• 08 Apr. 3pm. Craft show. Westerham Green. Horticultural Society • 08 Apr. 4pm. Easter Bonnet Parade. Westerham Green

• 01-16 Apr. 10.30am-6pm. Easter carrot hunt for families. Penshurst Place near Edenbridge. 01892 870307

• 09 Apr. 5-mile walk around Sevenoaks. Meet 9.30am Vine Bandstand, Dartford Rd, Sevenoaks Ramblers 01959 564884

• 01-16 Apr. 12-4pm. Rabbit ear making & riddle writing for families. Penshurst Place near Edenbridge. 01892 870307

• 09 Apr. 10.30am. Guided estate walk for families. Ightham Mote. 01732 810378

• 01-17 Apr. 10am-5pm. Spring bug trail for families. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. 01732 810378 • 01 Apr-23 Dec. The Queen of Ightham – John Singer Sargent exhibition. Ightham Mote near Ivy Hatch. 01732 810378

• 12 Apr. London Walk. Quarry Hill WI, Borough Green marion.stroud@yahoo.co.uk • 14 Apr. 7.30pm. Music & Meditation choral concert. United Reformed Church, St John’s Rd, Sevenoaks. Churches Together 01732 450355 • 14-16 Apr. French Market. Vine Gardens, Dartford Rd, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Town Partnership 01732 459953

• 22 Apr. Up & Running course for women with depression. Hollybush Recreation Ground café, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks • 23 Apr. 5-mile walk around Basted. Meet 10am Ightham village hall. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 884712 • 24 Apr. 6.30pm. Bucket List play. Sackville Theatre, The Space performing arts centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Book via 01732 467765 • 25 Apr. 7.30pm. Alan Adler memorial concert. Pamoja Hall, The Space performing arts centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. Book via 01732 467765 • 27-29 Apr. Rebecca play by Daphne Du Maurier. St Edith Hall, Kemsing. Kemsing Players 01732 762559 • 28 Apr. 10am-2pm. Sevenoaks Business Show. Plaza Suite, Stag Theatre, London Rd. Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953 • 30 Apr. 5-mile walk around Crockham Hill. Meet 2pm Smiths Lane, Crockham Hill. Sevenoaks Society • 30 Apr. 5-mile walk around Otford. Meet 10am Otford village car park. Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers 01892 539987 • 30 Apr. 4-mile walk around Bitchet Green & Stone St. Meet 9.30am Bucks Head pub, Godden Green. 01732 459295 • 30 Apr. 10-mile walk around Romney St & Cotmans Ash. Meet 10am Shoreham station. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 761905 • 30 Apr-01 May. Bushcraft for over-7s. Penshurst Place near Edenbridge. 01892 870307

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