SEVENOAKS LOCAL ORACLE DECEMBER 2017

ISSUE 31

DISTRIBUTION 12,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

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Thank you to those who rang or emailed us when they received their copy of the local Oracle this month. The winner of the gift vouchers will find out next week but I am afraid you, the reader, will find out next month as we had to go to print before the draw date!

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There will be another chance to win in December so please do give us a call to let us know your address and when you received your copy.

We have some great new advertisers this month and, as you know, our BUSINESS ADVERTISERS are all together, we have a HOME AND GARDEN section and then PERSONAL AND LEISURE. All advertisers have a category box at the back of the publication for quick reference and they can also be found on our website. There is limited space in the printed advert but some advertisers have added additional information on their webpage including before and after images to show their services, testimonials or a full list of services.

All editions can be found on our website each month if you can’t find your copy or wish to share it 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/

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We wish you all a very merry Christmas and prosperous 2018 ahead.

Anna & Jane

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PAUL ANTHONY INTERIORS CARPENTER & JOINER

High Quality Orangeries and Conservatories From compact to prestigious and everything in between.

local Oracle discou nt applies

Available in hardwood, aluminium or PVCu. With over 35 years’ experience within the industry we provide our clients with a high quality product and 1st class service.

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PLUMBING - Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

All plumbing undertaken.

HEATING - Leaking or blocked radiators and boiler breakdowns.

GAS - New boilders installed, boilders repaired and serviced.

24 HOURS DRAINAGE - Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

1 HOUR RESPONSE

Covering Sevenoaks and surrounding areas.

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Tel: 07939 248983

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

BEFRIENDING VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge are looking for befriending volunteers to visit older people in their own homes for a chat and a cup of tea DBS check required.

Time negotiable but must be within weekday office hours.

Contact 01732 454108 or office@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge.org.uk Registered charity 1088213

Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

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Call mobile: 07773 340049 Email: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

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Category the local News CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADVERTS Aerials - Aerial Man p6 - Simply Connected Alarms - Brook Security p3 Architect - Creative Architecture Design Ltd Artist - Christopher Marshall p14 Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p10 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p11 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Discount Club Business Networking - BNI Sevenoaks p5 Car Body Repairs - Autospray Solutions p14 Car Registration Numbers Carpentry - Paul Anthony Carpentry p11 Carpet Cleaning - Deluxe Carpet Cleaning p8 - Homefresh p8 - Kent Carpet Cleaning Co. Ltd p10 Charity - Sevenoaks Lions Club Cleaning - Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd p7 Computer Support - Sevenoaks Computers* - Wrotham Computer Care Ltd p5 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p9 - Orangeries South East Ltd p11 Curtains - Devain Bespoke Curtains Decorator - Adam King - Marlex Decorating

Double Glazing Repairs - Cloudy2Clear p7 - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway & Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p6 Electricians - Andy Payne Electrical - Domestic & Residential Electrical Services* - Fox Electrical - New Wave Electrical Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p7 - Tate Fencing p11 Fitness & Wellbeing - Forever Living Garden Landscapers - Checkley Landscapes - Utopian Landscape & Design Ltd Gas & Heating - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p8 Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance Leaflet Distribution Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Photography - Adrian Clarke Photography p13 Plumbers - A Wilcox Plumbing - Cannon Plumbing & Heating p7* - DL Plumbing - TNP Nelson Plumbing p13 Printers - Scarbutts Colour Printers p12 Property Maintenance - John Ballantyne p8 Psychotherapy - Jungian Psychotherapy Removals - GP Removals Save Money - Utility Warehouse Discount Club p14 Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Tree Surgeon - Ashwood Tree Care p6

Volunteers - Age UK p14 Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey and Scace p24 Windows - Howard Caine Conservatories p9 - The Window Santuary p13 Wood Flooring Specialists - Rolin Cleaning Services p12

USEFUL NUMBERS EVENT LISTINGS * New Adverts Cut off date for January 2018 is 13th December 2017 Could you advertise in other areas too?

We have other issues covering the following areas: Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling Aylesford | Allington Barming | Ditton Maidstone | Ringlestone East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

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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BUILDING SERVICES

Creative Architectural Design Ltd

Paul Tann Ltd

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.

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.

AERIALS

ARTIST

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

The Aerial Man

Christopher Marshall

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

t: 01732 883542

Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials.

Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

Insurance. CCTV Installation.

(Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens.

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

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a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

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AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Simply Connected

Nightingale 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.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

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ALARMS

BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Burglar alarms.

CCTV Access control Contact us now for your FREE consultation.

Better safe than sorry...

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BNI Sevenoaks

Do you want to grow your business?

Call Suzanne on 01732 300064 suzannerice@ct-tonbridge.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

Brook Security

t: 0800 281 249 e: info@brooksecurity.com www.brooksecurity.com

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

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.

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CAR BODY REPAIRS

CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Autospray Solutions

Homefresh

Sevenoaks Computers

m: 07773 340049 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk 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.

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CAR REGISTRATION NUMBERS

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

CI TYS Offers invited!

Call for more details.

t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

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CARPET CLEANING

Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd t: 01732 872199 m: 07874 005 135 e: info@rolin.cc www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk

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 10)

a: 11 London Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 1AH t: 01732 466666 e: sales@sevenoakscomputers.com www.sevenoakscomputers.com Laptops / Computers / Applemacs / Printers sales Onsite Home & Network Engineer Business support services Wireless Setups Printer Installs Email / Broadband / Microsoft Office 365 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)

CARPENTRY

CHARITY

CONSERVATORIES

Paul Anthony Interiors

Sevenoaks Lions Club

Howard Caine Conservatories

m: 07719 117250 e: info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk www.paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk Carpentry and joinery.

Kitchen installations.

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.

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e: sevenoakslions@yahoo.com www.sevenoakslions.org.uk fb: @sevenoakslions Do you want to be part of a charity that puts back into the Sevenoaks community?

Can you spare a few hours each month?

If yes, please visit our website or email us for more information.

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.

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CARPET CLEANING

CLEANING

CONSERVATORIES

Deluxe Carpet Cleaning

Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd

Orangeries Southeast Ltd

t: 01732 887 091 m: 07931 916 783 e: deluxecarpetcleaninguk@googlemail.com www.deluxecarpetcleaning.co.uk Carpet, mattress & upholstery cleaning.

Quick Drying.

Stain and Marks Removal.

Dust Mites Treatment Stain Protection.

(See Colour Ad On Page 8)

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.

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t: 01732 849020 m: 07860 483348 e: info@orangeriessoutheast.com www.orangeriessoutheast.com From compact to prestigious and everything in between.

Available in hardwood, aluminum or PVCu. Quality windows and doors also available. With over 35 years’ experience within the industry we provide our clients with a high quality product and 1st class service.

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Marlex Decorating

Andy Payne Electrical

m: 07783 929657 c: Nikki Crump fb: @marlexdecorating Marlex decorating is a team of male and female decorators who specialise in all aspects of internal and external decorating.

Please call for a no obligation, free quotation.

t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 e: ryarshelectrical@gmail.com Domestic and Commercial Part P Qualified and registered with Napit.

City and Guilds 2330. 2365 Level 3 2391 Inspection and Testing 2382 BS7671 17th Edition.

Full rewires and new fuse boards.

Periodic/Landlords Inspections.

Also new lights, sockets, power into shed’s and gardens.

CURTAINS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Devain Bespoke Curtains

Cloudy2Clear Windows

Domestic and Residential Electrical Services

m: 07974 006146 e: info@devainbespokecurtains.co.uk www.devainbespokecurtains.co.uk Traditional & Contemporary Full measuring, making and fitting service available.

D-F DECORATOR

t: Freephone 0800 61 21 118 www.cloudy2clear.com Service with a smile!

Broken or damaged windows?

Faulty locks, handles, hinges?

Emergency glazing & boarding up service.

All glazing backed by our 25 year guarantee.

Which? Trusted Trader (See Colour Ad On Page 7)

ELECTRICIANS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Fox Electrical Contractors

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. DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Bramko Ltd

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Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home lighting, sockets & switches. Full or Pprt 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.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patios from £45, Block paving from £75.

Free estimate & demonstration.

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t: 01732 387032 m: 07515 159821 e: info@darelectric.co.uk www.darelectric.co.uk

m: 07712 635942 Ben 07778 027947 Patrick

A friendly reliable family business with over 40 years experience.

No job is too big or too small.

Anything from replacing light fittings, switches and sockets, partial and full rewires, outside lights and outside sockets, safety testing.

Free Estimates. No call out charge.

NICEIC Registered.

ELECTRICIANS

Tel: 01732 824458 Mob: 07901 776382 jamesleigh@newwaveelectrical.info www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk Part P, City & Guilds qualified Domestic, Commercial & Maintenance. No job too small, Free quotes, No call out charge House re wires, Garden lighting

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Crestala Fencing Centre

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

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.

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t: 01622 913007 m: 07709 352248 c: Fred Masters e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

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FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

HANDYMAN

Tate Fencing

Checkley Landscapes

Dave’s Property Maintenance

t: 01732 852596 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11)

FITNESS & WELLBEING

Forever Living Products

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.

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

GARDEN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Utopian landscape + design Ltd. Winter is upon us but, we don’t stop.

Now’s the time to get the drawings done and hard landscaping out of the way.

Full garden design and implementation service with free initial consultation.

Please visit our website Tel: 01892 530180 Mobile: 07811 374319 Contact: Stephen J Johnson www.utopianlandscapeanddesign.com

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.

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

the local Oracle

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From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 58,500 leaflets each month in the area of your choice.

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For a chance to win £25 worth of gift vouchers, give us a call and let us know when you have received your copy of the local Oracle.

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Cannon Plumbing & Heating t: 01732 252127

John Ballantyne Property Maintenance

No call out charge Leaking taps, toilets, radiators.

Blocked sinks and drains.

Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements.

Central heating repairs and servicing.

All aspects of plumbing and heating work.

t: 01732 884387 m: 07890 034846 e: j.ballantyne@tiscali.co.uk

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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.

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Oven Angels

DL Plumbing

Jungian Psychotherapy

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 20th year.

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Useful local phone numbers COUNCIL

Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000

Sevenoaks Mencap Hall Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks 01732 458775

Sevenoaks Town Council Offices 01732 459953

Sevenoaks Town Council Chamber 01732 459953

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

DOCTORS

Amherst Medical Practice 01732 459255

Sir Mark Collet Pavilion Heaverham Rd, Kemsing 01732 762865

MIND

St John’s Medical Practice 01732 747203

St Lukes Church Hall 01732 743045

South Park Medical Practice 01732 744200

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

01732 461278

Town Medical Centre 01732 454545

POLICE

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

animalslostandfoundinkent.co.uk 07803 322297

PHARMACIES

Bat & Ball – 133 St John’s Hill 01732 453094

LIBRARY

Boots – 120 High Street 01732 454276

LOCAL HALLS

PARKINSON’S UK

LOST & FOUND PETS

Sevenoaks Hospital 01732 470200

Otford, High Street

West Kent Mind 01732 744950 Jackie Hart 01732 360512

HOSPITAL

Sevenoaks, Buckhurst Lane 0300 041 3131

01892 835498

Day Lewis – 42 Dartford Road 01732 453634 Paydens – 21-23 London Road 01732 454997

RSPCA

Kent-West Branch 01732 866850

SAMARITANS

Bromley & Orpington 01689 833000 Tunbridge Wells 01892 532323

Sevenoaks Community Centre 01732 459953

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Events wMONDAYS

• 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

TUESDAYS

• 01 Dec-07 Jan. Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs panto. Stag Theatre, London Rd, Sevenoaks.

01732 450175 • 02 Dec. 7-10pm. Xmas Crafts Evening.

Baptist Church, Bessels Green. 01959 525110 • 02 Dec. Xmas Bazaar. Amherst School, Worships Hill, Riverhead • 02-23 Dec. Weekends. Father Xmas.

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens near Sevenoaks

• 10 Dec. 2-4.15pm. Screening of The Nutcracker by Royal Ballet. Pamoja Hall, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 467765 • 11 Dec. 10.30am-1.30pm. Xmas Wreath Workshop in aid of Hospices of Hope. Baptist Church, Bessels Green. 01959 525110 • 14 Dec. 1-5pm. Chamber of Commerce Xmas lunch. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens near Sevenoaks

• 8pm Sequence Dance at Seal VH Call on 01732 462538

• 03 Dec. 5-mile walk around Oldbury Hill Caves. Meet 10am Crown Point Inn, Seal Chart. Sevenoaks Ramblers 01732 884712

• 9am: BWY Yoga - Kay Lilley. Mencap Hall, Sevenoaks. 07899 974821

• 04 Dec. Light up a Life service. Chipstead Green. Chevening Parish Council in aid of Hospice in the Weald

• 14 Dec 8pm The Arts Society at Walthamstow Hall. School Main Hall. Talk

by Rupert Willoughby on“Basingstoke and its contribution to world culture” Parking.

Mulled wine & mince pies served after talk.

• 14.30 Dance, Sevenoaks Community Centre Cramptons Road TN14 5DN. Sometimes on Thursday so check with hall on 01732 459953.

• 05 Dec. 6.30pm. Town Partnership Meeting.

Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 459953

• 15 Dec. Abba tribute night. Banana Leaf Indian restaurant, 47 Bethel Rd, Sevenoaks.

01732 465846 www.bananaleafcuisine.com

• 5.30pm and 6.45pm: BWY Yoga - Kay Lilley.

Riverhead Village Hall, Riverhead. 07899 974821

• 15 Dec. Xmas decoration making evening.

Church hall, Seal. 01732 763585

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• 05-09 Dec. 7pm. Great Expectations play performed by Sevenoaks School Theatre Company. Sackville Theatre, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 467765

• 8-9pm: Moves Fitness Aerobics - Mollie Ford.

Bessels Green Baptist Church Hall, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2PS. 07966763919

• 05, 07, 12, 14 Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. Xmas Wreath workshops. Kemsing. Wild Gardener 07902 901514

FRIDAYS

• 06 Dec. 8.30pm. Steelyard Blues gig. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club

WEDNESDAYS

• 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 • 10.30-11am Storytime at Seal library. Free • (3rd) 2.30-4pm The Tea Set with a tea cake and guest speaker at Seal library.

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

...ALSO THIS MONTH • 29 Nov, 06, 13 Dec. 12-2.30pm. Xmas Wreath workshops. Kemsing. Wild Gardener 07902 901514 • 30 Nov-02 Dec. Alice’s Adventures.

Shoreham Players 01959 523765 • 01 Dec. 7.30pm. Sevenoaks School Orchestra concert. Pamoja Hall, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 467765 • 01 Dec. Xmas wreath making evening.

Church hall, Seal. 01732 763585 • 01-09 Dec. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (Thu 8pm, Sat 5pm). Search for Deep Self sculpture exhibition. Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks • 01-23 Dec. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Oil paintings of local views & papercuts exhibition. Portico Gallery, 25 London Rd, Riverhead

• 15-16 Dec. 7.30pm. Xmas Concerts. St Edith Hall, Kemsing. Kemsing Singers • 20 Dec. 8.30pm. Robin Bibi & David Raphael blues gig. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club www. blueswithbottleclub.co.uk

• 06, 13 Dec. 12-2.30pm. Xmas Wreath workshops. Kemsing. Wild Gardener 07902 901514

• 21 Dec. 7.30pm. Rachmaninov Concert performed by Lydian Orchestra. Pamoja Hall, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 467765 www.thespacesevenoaks.co.uk www.lydian.org.uk

• 07 Dec. 6pm. Xmas Lights Switch-On. The Heights, Riverhead

• 27 Dec. 1-4pm. Crib Trail. Assorted churches in Sevenoaks & Otford

• 07 Dec. 7.45pm. Talk on “New Zealand – Birds and natural history endemics” by John Buckingham, Sevenoaks RSPB Local Group.

Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, TN14 5PQ.

• 31 Dec. 8.30pm. Phil Woollett & John Doe blues gig. Anchor pub, London Rd, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club

• 07, 14, 21 Dec. Xmas Party Nights. Raj Bari Indian restaurant, 6 Tubs Hill Parade, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 743315 • 08 Dec. 7.30pm. Crash into Christmas concert. Pamoja Hall, Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 467765 • 08-10 Dec. Xmas Food & Craft Market & Father Xmas. Vine Gardens, Dartford Rd, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Town Partnership 01732 459953 • 09 Dec. Lonnigans Skiffle Xmas Party.

Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. Blues with Bottle Club • 09-10 Dec. Xmas Tree Festival. St Mary’s Church, Riverhead. 01732 450408, 453540, 460110, 762434 • 09-23 Dec. 9am-4pm. Xmas Market. Blighs Meadow shopping area, Sevenoaks. Town Partnership 01732 459953

Cards for Good Causes multi-charity Christmas card shop will be open in Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LQ from Saturday, Oct 21st until Saturday, Dec 16th, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm

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