the local Oracle December 2018 Tonbridge

ISSUE 167

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

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Ho Ho Hospice Rumble Santas vs Penguins Festive 5K Run, walk or skip!

16th December 2018 at 11am The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge.

Adults £20 and Children £15 Sign ups & free Santa/Penquin suits available on the day.

https://www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk

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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

Winter and December are finally here but what a wonderful hot Summer and great year we have had. We would like to thank all of our advertisers for putting your trust and business in our safe hands; it has been a pleasure working with you. Thank you to all our brilliant distributors who have delivered month after month in some of the hottest of temperatures; we couldn’t get to our readers without you. Lastly, a big thank you to our readers and users of the local Oracle who make it all worth while and who support local businesses and keep us all going. Please keep the feedback coming in.

Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

Please keep safe over the festive season and we will be back again in January. Please note, our cut off dates are slightly earlier for the January edition.

Cut off dates for advertising in the January editions are: • Maidstone 17th December • Malling 12th December • Tonbridge 17th December

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.

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Anna & Jane

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Brochures • Magazines Stationery • Leaflets Litho & Digital Printing 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com

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A Kent Upholstery & Leather Cleaning Company Part of Rolin Cleaning Services Ltd

Professional, Family Run, Local Cleaning Company Upholstery Cleaning Leather Cleaning & Repair Give the Willson family a call for a free inspection and quotation HOME & GARDEN 04

All Work Fully Insured Contact: Jane Marshall Tel: 01732 521494 jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Telephone: 01732 872 199 www.rolincleaningservices.co.uk Email: info@rolin.cc

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‘THE AERIAL MAN’

01732 252127

Family business - established 30 years

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

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ASCOT Plumbing & Heating

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

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DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot The all new Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs • Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys.

• On board camera for precision cleaning.

• Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.

• Gutter repairs.

Free camera inspection & estimate.

GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50 NO MESS NO FUSS

BRAMKO LTD

PLEASE CALL Mark Killick 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk

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HOMEFRESH

MR CARPENTER

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

£ 26 £ 33 £ 33

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 94 £ 156

£ 47 £ 78

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 84 £ 52

£ 42 £ 26

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Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

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PAUL ANTHONY CARPENTRY

local Oracle discou nt applies

Made to measure sliding wardrobes, cupboards, units & shelving & kitchens.

No job too big or too small.

28 years experience.

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15% o 14th ff until Febr u 2019 ary

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NELSON PLUMBING

NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING

TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

PLUMBING

Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

All plumbing undertaken.

DRAINAGE

Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

HEATING

Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.

GAS

New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.

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Bespoke furniture, kitchens, utility rooms, bedrooms, studies, media rooms, specialist in one off designs.

Your ideas crafted with precision and detail

For all aspects of quality bespoke furniture with a FREE QUOTATION, look no further than Tim Whitfield Joinery.

Friendly service at the best possible level m: 07920 842055 t: 01892 278275 www.timwhitfieldjoinery.co.uk /timwhitfieldjoinery

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Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Award Winning

Natural Beauty you can rely on

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP HOST A PAMPER EXPERIENCE BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

CONTACT ME TO DISCOVER MORE Anna Marshall - Independent Ambassador Mobile: 07939 248983 tropic@anna-marshall.co.uk tropicskincare.co.uk/shop/annamarshall

Paddock Wood Choral Society invites you to join us for “A Family Christmas”, featuring Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols”, and traditional Christmas carols for choir and audience.

With special guests Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School Choir.

Saturday 15th December, 7.30 at St Andrew’s Church, Paddock Wood Tickets: £12.50 (under 19s free) Online from our website www.paddockwood-choral.org.uk From Box Office: 01892 836250 tickets@paddockwood-choral.org.uk 14

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What can we do for you?

Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 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.

Malling EDITION

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 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.

16.5k

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

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

This is our business and you will only speak to us!

Anna & Jane

Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p15 COLOUR ADVERTS Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p4 Artist - Christopher Marshall p12* Bathroom Installations - Bathe In Safety p5 - Nightingale Bathrooms p9 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p9 Building Services - R Blackman Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse p4* Care Solutions - Domus Live In Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p7 - Paul Anthony Carpentry p9* - Tim Whitfield Joinery p12 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p7 Computer Support - Altone Computers - PW Computer Solutions Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p8 Decorators - Andrew Baxter - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Mark Howland - Home Improvements - Robert Salisbury - Spicelin Property Services Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p14 Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs* Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Drainage & Plumbing - Fedurco Solutions Limited p6

Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p6 Electricians - The Small Job Electrical Company Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p6 - Tate Fencing p12 Footcare - A W Foot Healthcare p12 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - Wicks Gas Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance Ironing - Bespoke Ironing Kitchens - Fitted Doors p7 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Money Saving - Utility Warehouse Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plastering - Charlie Skelly Plumbers - Ascot Plumbing & Heating p5 - T Nelson Plumbing p10 Print - Scarbutt Printers p4* Recruitment - Carer/PA Roofing - Aquaguard Roofing Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p10 Skincare - Tropic Skincare p14

Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Ashwood Tree Care p6 - H & E Tree Services Upholstery & Leather Cleaning - A Kent Upholstery & Leather Cleaning p4 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p13 Windows - Acorn Glacier p3 - DG Solutions - Howard Caine Conservatories p8 - Keith Bunyon - Trade2Trade p11 - Trade Glaze p24

* New Adverts

Cut off date for January 2019 is 17th December 2018

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A-B ARTIST

Christopher Marshall

A-C ACCOUNTANTS

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

Fixed Fee.

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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

B-C BUILDING SERVICES

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

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

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Bathe In Safety

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: 01825 603017 www.batheinsafety.co.uk Easy Access Bathrooms.

Safe, sound and stylish.

Walk-in showers.

Walk-in baths.

Wetrooms.

Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

CARE SOLUTIONS

The Accountancy Practice

Nightingale Bathrooms

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

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.

Live-in care is a realistic, affordable alternative to residential care.

The services we provide include: Personal Care | Companionship Social Support | Domestic Support Long-term or Respite

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

Contact us for a free consultation and assessment of your care needs.

Tel: 01892 512961 info@domus-live-in.co.uk

AERIALS

BLINDS

CARPENTRY

The Aerial Man

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

Mr Carpenter

t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installations Free to view channels.

No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc.

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

No call out charge.

All work and equipment guaranteed.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

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 Advert On Page 9)

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m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

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CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Paul Anthony Carpentry

PW Computer Solutions

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

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.

(See Colour Advert On Page 9) CARPENTRY

Tim Whitfield Joinery t: 01892 278275 m: 07920 842055 fb: @timwhitfieldjoinery www.timwhitfieldjoinery.co.uk Bespoke furniture, media rooms, specialist in one off designs.

For all aspects of quality bespoke furniture with a free quotation, look no further. Friendly service at the best possible level.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

a: Based in Paddock Wood t: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 m: 07940 829206 e: info@pwc-solutions.co.uk www.pwc-solutions.co.uk Computer problems?

We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, broadband set ups and much more. Call us for a free assessment.

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

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Mark Howland

New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

General Property Maintenance.

Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs.

Patios and general hard landscaping.

From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation.

Free Estimates.

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 8)

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225

DECORATORS

CARPET CLEANING

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 7)

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS For a free estimate call Sean on Mobile: 07969 658314 Tel: 01892 329389 Plastering Painting and Decorating General Home Improvements

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

ALTONE Computers Ltd

Andrew Baxter

Robert Salisbury

Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices.

Interior and exterior work undertaken.

Call now for a free estimate.

Professional Painter & Decorator.

Time served painter & Decorator with over 20 years experience and professional accreditation available for all interior and exterior works.

All my work is finished to the highest standards and I am fully insured.

For a free estimate or just friendly advice, please give me a call.

t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk

Providing excellent & friendly local service for 18 years.

Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates 18

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t: 01732 358702 m: 07957 277363

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

Spicelin Property Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

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

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks.

Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

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DENTURE CARE

DRAINAGE & PLUMBING

FENCING

CDC Complete Denture Care

Ferdurco Solutions Limited

Crestala Fencing Centre

Broken denture?

- Cracked?

- Broken?

- Missing teeth?

- In need of a clean?

If you can’t come to me, i’ll come to you!

For all your drainage needs.

Fast and reliable service.

Emergency 24 hours.

All blockages.

Domestic and commercial.

All plumbing work.

(See Colour Ad On page 14)

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

m: 07758 139306 c: Paul

DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB

t: 01732 252112 e: enquiries@fedurcosolutions.co.uk www.ferdurcosolutions.co.uk

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits.

If you, or someone you know, is physically handicapped & would like more information contact: Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 01622 871575 for Thursday club.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

Bramko Ltd

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.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 6)

a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade.

Est. 1965.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

FENCING

Tate Fencing

t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

ELECTRICIANS

FOOTCARE

The Small Job Electrical Company

AW Foot Healthcare

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

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

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m: 07734 655 287 c: Adam Williams MCFHP MAFHP awfoothealthcare@gmail.com Registered foot healthcare practitioner for all your routine and continued foot health treatments in the comfort of your own home.

Call or email Adam to arrange an appointment.

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GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Garage Door Associates

Summit Gardens

Dave’s Property Maintenance

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Checkley Landscapes

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

t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care.

Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens.

Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding.

Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com Qualified plumber.

Kitchen/bathrooms fitted.

Taps/radiators replaced/fitted.

Small plastering jobs/painting.

Windows fitted.

Wall/floor tiling. Laminate flooring.

Fully insured & no call out/quote fee.

All the little jobs covered if I can at reasonable rates.

IRONING SERVICES

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

Bespoke Ironing

t: 01732 874 521 m: 07803 788325 c: Claire Dolke e: claire@bespokeironing.co.uk www.bespokeironing.co.uk Your local and reliable ironing service.

I offer a bespoke, professional BUT affordable ironing service.

5 Star rated with Google & Facebook reviews.

Free collection and delivery

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

KITCHENS

Coe’s Landscapes

Wicks Gas

Fitted Doors

Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation.

Gas Safe registered and insured.

Transform tired kitchens and bedrooms in just a few days just by changing the doors, workstops and handles.

HALLS FOR HIRE

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small.

Free quotes and will always try to beat other 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.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Garden Maintenance Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

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t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com

t: 01622 725649 m: 07802 726060 e: sales@fitteddoors.co.uk www.fitteddoors.co.uk

Hadlow Village Hall

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

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

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

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MONEY SAVING

PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Utility Warehouse

Ascot Plumbing & Heating

Aquaguard Roofing

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

t: 01732 252127 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.

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OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

Oven Angels

Nelson Plumbing

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.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

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PEST CONTROL

t: 01732 220443

Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken.

Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired.

Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs.

24 hours - 1 hour response.

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HF PEST CONTROL

Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.

Free no obligation survey.

Local, friendly service.

3 year guarantee.

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PLASTERERS

RECRUITMENT

Charlie Skelly Swift Plastering

CARER/PA REQUIRED

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

SHUTTERS

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

Treatments start from £25 inc VAT per visit. All pests covered inc rats, mice, fleas and pigeons.

t: 07590 262809 c: Charlie Skelly

S-W Stylehouse Shutters

It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source.

hfpestandbirdcontrol.co.uk 01732 446454

a: Unit 3, Drayton Road, Tonbridge t: 01732 770858 e: clive@aquaguard.co.uk www.aquaguardroofing.co.uk Specialists in roofing works.

Upvc fascias, gutters, tiling/slate works Chimney flashing/Repointing High performance Elastomeric felts & Dryseal Fibreglass systems Up to 20yrs guarantee. CORC Reg. Approved Member of ‘Checkatrade. com’.

a: Kings Hill c: Jane m: 07912 878830 e: jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk Required for weekend and/or possible future overnight cover.

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Based on Kings Hill caring for 2 young adults with severe disabilities.

For more information contact Jane or email your cv.

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WINDOWS

A Kent Upholstery/Leather Cleaning Company Ltd

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Call Anna 07939 248983

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

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: HowardCaine@Blueyonder.co.uk

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THEATRE SCHOOL

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

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Humphrey & Scace

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Whether you’re looking for natural, cruelty-free, multi award winning skincare or a little extra income, Tropic has something for you. www.tropicskincare.co.uk/shop/ annamarshall

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

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TREE SURGEON

WINDOWS

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Ashwood Tree Care

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Trade 2 Trade Windows Limited

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk Felling & reshaping Crown reduction Stump grinding Hedges pruned Season logs for sale Family run business - fully insured.

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

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NPTC qualified and fully insured.

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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Events MONDAYS 9.30am Baby Yoga at Peak Fitness, Ton. 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102 9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f 9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.

(3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).

10.30-1pm Paddock Wood Bowls club open to new members. Doug 01892 833402.

7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969

5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969 6-7.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 11-13 year olds 50p.

6.30pm Paddock Wood Ladies Joggers.New beginners Commercial Rd car park, PW. 7-8pm Pilates Class. All abilities. Hugh Christie School. Call Emma on 07984 646317 7.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 14-19 year olds. 50p.

7:30-9:30pm Knitting with Yarns of Anarchy The Clock House, 8 Barden Rd, Tonbridge 7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079 7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651

7.30-9pm Tai Chi at Wesley Centre, PW. Beginners welcome. Jane 07727 011292

THURSDAYS

TUESDAYS

(Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane.

9am - 12 Refresh at St Stephens Church, Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea.

10.30am Insanity Live at St Stephen’s Comm.

Centre, Waterloo Rd, Tonbridge. 07748941101 11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

2pm – 4.30pm Tea Dance at Six-in-One Club.

Ring Graham for information on 07814645834 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Andrew’s Church, M/stone Rd. 07738 681969 6.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for SEN young people. Only £1 (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6.

Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212 (3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666 Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .

WEDNESDAYS

9.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre 9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall Paddock Wood Leisha 07860533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser.

10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12pm Knitting with Yarns of Anarchy Tonbridge Old Fire Station, Castle St, TN9 1BR 10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347

(3rd) 8pm Sennoeke WI, Town Council Chamber, Bradbourne Vale Rd, TN13 3QG 01732 460660 (No meetings in August) 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101

FRIDAYS

8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm 10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340 melody@bydivinedesign.co.uk 10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, Paddock Wood. Enquiries to 01892 837617.

2-3.30pm Line Dancing at Day Centre, PW Beginners Welcome £4. Info 07703 454455 Not the last Friday in every month.

7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284

SATURDAYS (1st) 9.00am-12 Noon PW Flea-Market & collectors fair at St Justus Catholic Church Hall, Mount Pleasant. Joan on 01892 838495 (No event in Dec. Starts again Sat 5th Dec) 9.15am Beginner Yoga & 10.30 Pregnancy Yoga at PW Children’s Centre. 07885 754556.

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

SUNDAYS

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

(2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG

11.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre (1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.

3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111

(3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797

Friday 7-9 December Snow White Pantomime at Angel Centre, Tonbridge.

1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A Sequence Dancing Group at St Andrews CH, PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974.

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours

...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 8 December 10am-12 Midday Christmas Fayre at Nexus School, Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 8AA. Raffle, drinks, cakes, big tombola and stalls.

Saturday 15 December 7.30pm A Family Christmas with PW Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church. (See Ad)

10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340

7 to 8.30pm Ryusui-Ryu Martial Art Schools Angel Centre Tonbridge (Main Hall)Junior & Senior Classes Contact 07976 444653

10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

(1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge.

Saturday 15 December 7.30pm Thank You For The Music presented by The Philomel Singers at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane. (See Ad)

10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.

(13 Dec) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre. £10.

Annual Membership £40. 01732 369471.

16th December 2018 at 11am Festive 5K atThe Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice (See front page)

(4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Road. £5 01892 836932.

Cards for Good Causes; Now Open until Tuesday 18th December.

(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel.

Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660 (Term) 1:15-2:45pm Tots & Co at St Philip’s Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge.

2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

7.45pm Insanity Live at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101

Please submit info for Jan 2019 by 17th Dec 2018 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk