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COUNTYWIDE CLEANING CC Carpet and Upholstery CC CLEANING SPECIALISTS also including
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01622 754853
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Vaughans of Maidstone Fireplace Specialists since 1815
Specialists in solid fuel, gas and electric fires, fireplaces and range cookers Supplying the very best in classic or contemporary fires and stoves. Offering expert installation services for almost 200 years. Taking pride in providing our customers with a truly comprehensive service that meets the highest quality standards, we always go the extra mile to make it easy for you to get a striking centrepiece fire or range cooker installed into your home.
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A PRIVATE AND NHS PROVIDER OF PHYSICAL THERAPIES
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Has your GP suggested you need physical therapy? Ask your GP to refer you to EKTRA today through ‘NHS Patient Choice’ OVER 15 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT EAST KENT CALL EKTRA ON 01227 711519 OR VISIT WWW.EKTRALIMITED.COM Head office: EKTRA Ltd, 5 Exchange House, Lakesview International Business Park, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4NH
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TAKE AWAYS Mandarin Chef Wok Inn Domino Pizza Marino Fish Bar Skewers Kebab And Burger Bar Bhindi Indian Takeaway
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VOLUNTEER CENTRES Voluntary Action Maidstone
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VETS College Veterinary Surgery Bearsted Veterinary Surgery Alphapet Veterinary Surgery Pinebank Veterinary Surgery Coxheath Veterinary Surgery Abbotsley Veterinary Surgery
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“Having had my Naim CD and amp for 6 months now I just wanted to express how delighted I have been with my purchases...” “I would like to thank you again for the time, attention and care that you gave me during my purchases this year (we got there in the end!)”
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Eating and Drinking The Hook and Hatchet Inn is a traditional English country pub set in beautiful countryside high on the North Downs at Hucking. Inside is a large open bar with wide selection of wine in addition to Shepherd Neame’s fine beers. Outside is a large south facing well-maintained garden and terrace, with plenty of seating, a children’s play area, and parking for 100 cars. Showcasing some of the finest artists in the South East
Coffee Shop and Art Gallery
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13 Market Buildings, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1HP
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Set in beautiful countryside with a large open bar traditional and contemporary food south facing garden and terrace
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Traditional English Country Pub Church Road, Hucking Maidstone ME17 1QT
62-63 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1SR
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Warm, friendly and welcoming, The Dragoon is the perfect place to drop off for a pint and relax away from the bustle of the centre of the county town. Sports fans frequent the pub to watch all the big games - football, rugby and golf in particular on Sky Sports. The pub has its own darts and pool teams and visitors can enjoy a game or two as well as traditional pursuits such as cards and board games. Art Lounge has extremely friendly staff and a great selection of food. Showcasing some of the finest artists in the South East. A relaxed atmosphere and family friendly, Art Lounge is the place to be.
01622 763777
The ex Flaming Henry’s head chef, Mike Collins has taken over the restaurant to bring you his menu for Maidstone, with an amazing and enthusiastic carvery for the town centre. There are many different flavours of homemade burgers for you to try and a wonderful a la carte style menu. With vegetarian dishes available, a ‘create your own fish dish’, all at affordable prices, “there’s something for everyone”.
THE DRAGOON
Warm, friendly and welcoming COMMUNITY PUB
40 Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2RF
01622 752620 • Roybarker9@gmail.com
Things To Do A social club for all the family set in nine acres of beautiful family fun quiz every month, special meetings, sports presentations and open grounds, offering a entertainment nights throughout the any other special occasions. The wide range of sports and function room bar has a late licence leisure activities for all ages. year; tribute nights; theme nights Enjoy club price drinks and reasonably priced bar meals in the Members’ Lounge Bar, which are available 12-2pm Monday to Sunday, 6-9pm on Friday evenings and 12-9pm on Saturdays, including a weekly special and Early Bird Menu. There is live entertainment every Saturday night; bingo; a
and Christmas party nights. You can also watch Premier football action on the big screen and see other major sporting events. Our Cedar Suite function room is available for hire, ideal for wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, christenings, funeral wakes, sitdown dinners, training courses,
and excellent catering facilities. Our sports ground facilities cover a wide range including football, squash, hockey, baseball, cricket, bowls and croquet. Plus there are other activities on offer - art club, pigeon club, model engineering, snooker, pool and darts.
www.cobdownsportsandsocialclub.com Car Parking with spaces for over 100 cars
So why not join us? Membership starts from as little as £32 a year - new members are always very welcome Contact us on 01622 717771/2 (Sports Office) or 01622 716824 (Club House Bar) or email cobdownsports@btconnect.com Community Ad
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Things To Do MAIDSTONE’S FIRST YOGA CENTRE welcomes Beginners, Regular and Experienced Students Friendly fully equipped studio Classes from £7.00 Easy online booking system Classes suitable for all levels YOGA STARTS HERE! Contact us to arrange a Free Trial Class
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Welcome to Lilypie, a unique boutique shopping experience in the heart of Kent. Our shop, café and workshop venue is located in the village of Chart Sutton, just ten minutes from Maidstone Town Centre. In this newly renovated Georgian House you will find a wide range of French inspired furniture, home decorations, accessories, paints, fabrics, and bespoke painted furniture all sourced from independent suppliers in the South East and France. It’s the perfect place to meet, eat, shop, and get creative!
Lilypie Café, Warmlake Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3RP 14
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PARAMOUNT AERIALS digital tV aerials and satellite dishes installed Multi Point systeMs · aerial rePairs & storM daMage radio aerials installed · all work guaranteed Family Run Business est 1970
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Bathing a problem? Try a walk in shower! Maidstone 01622 611880 Please visit our showroom at:
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245 Hempstead Road, Chris Clement-Walker Hempstead, Email - medwaybathrooms@gmail.com Gillingham, www.medway-bathrooms.co.uk Kent. ME7 3QH
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Aqua Beauty
07973 914119
Hair removal by Sugaring Male & Female clients welcome
Cleopatra's Solution
11 Panton Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PP
01634 668845 www.cleopatras-solution.co.uk
BEAUTY SPA
Sheldon Spa, see page 11 BLINDS & AWNINGS
01795 AT Blinds 432666
PETE SLOMAN - Y DIY? BUILDING REFURBISHMENT DECORATING & MAINTENANCE All general building work, including Painting and Decorating, Joinery and Tiling, References available. FREE Estimates. Advice on affordable solutions. 01732 842258 / 07748 102320 SW BUILDING & BRICKWORK New Builds, Extensions, Landscaping, Block Paving, Patios All Building Work Undertaken Stuart Woodman: 01622 862448 / 07803 229070 stugun@btinternet.com
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For all your carpentry and building requirements
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• Design & Build • New builds / Refurbishment • Extension / Alterations / Kitchens • Call for advice or a Free Quotation
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Unit A1, St Georges Business Park, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent
Quick Friendly Service at Very competitive prices
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CARPENTRY & JOINERY
RED Carpentry
RICHARD TINSLEY Small Building Works Specialist City & Guilds Qualified Bricklayer Fencing, Patios & Turfing 01622 762119 / 07751 619240
J-Life Property Services
07960 290037
HFD Construction, see page 10 Fastrac Contractors Ltd, see page 10
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows Solid & laminate flooring • Kitchens fitted All types of carpentry work undertaken Over 30 years experience
Tel: 01622 751447 Mobile: 07896 904056
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Camping International, see page 4
GRAEME LEVETT CARPENTRY
CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS
All Internal Carpentry Work Kitchens & Tiling, Real Wood/Laminate Flooring, Internal & External Doors
Kent Air Cooled VW, see page 6 CAR VALETING
Wash n Go
Property Maintenance
07821 370486
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CAR CARE
Scratches and scuffs won’t dent your pocket • Bodywork Damage • Paintwork Scratches • Bumper Scuffs • Alloy Wheels • Free Estimates • Car Care Centre • Mobile Repair Available • Courtesy Car Available
01622 677922
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Free estimates & advice
CARPETS & FLOORING
01634 818209
CARPETS
For the best in Carpets,Vinyls, Wood & Laminate Flooring
DoMeStiC AnD CoMMeRCiAL onLy QUALiFieD inStALLeRS USeD expeRt ADViCe AnD FRienDLy SeRViCe KARnDeAn Designer Showroom
• Stock Vinyls Cut to Order • Quality Laminate Engineered and Solid Wood • Carpets - Budget to Premier Ranges
01622 687197 4 Upper Stone St, Maidstone, Kent
Lazee Carpets is a family-run company, fitting high quality carpets for commercial and domestic customers
CRC Carpets & Beds
·35 years of experience in the industry ·We travel to you for free consultations ·We bring carpet samples to your home ·Amtico & Westex registered fitters
07432 703715 | www.lazeycarpetskent.co.uk 6 Flamboyant House, Union Street, Rochester, Kent ME11XD
Carpet Mills, see page 5
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01634 322019 07757 128632
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Tel: 01634 720411 Artificial grass in stock 2m and 4m wide Carpet, Vinyls, Laminate, All accessories Trade fitting tools
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CLEANING SERVICES
Venue for up to 200 guests · Car park and licensed bar
Countywide Cleaning, see page 4
Celebrating 20 years in business
catering
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The Cornwallis Suite
COMPUTER SERVICES
Catering for all types of funCtions
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CONSTRUCTION
COMPUTER SERVICES
Grovenor Construction Ltd. General building services in Kent
• Groundwork • Renovation • Construction Looking for an honest, reliable and affordable builder covering Maidstone and the surrounding areas?
Phone today for a FREE estimate 07827 371752 or 07971 557832
Fastrac Contractors Ltd, see page 10 20
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Family Run Business 4Misted Units / Broken Glass Est 1989 4Damaged Handles nO CaLL OUT CHaRGE 4Fire Escape Hinges 4Lock Outs / Emergency Entry Tel: 01622 206690 4Multi-Point Door Locks 4Broken Hinges Direct Line: 4Doors Re-adjusted 07779 006696 4Child Restrictors 4Patio Door Rollers The Bounds, aylesford, kent ME20 7Lz 4Cat / Dog Flaps email: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com
DRIVING SCHOOL
IDT
Mock driving tests Nervous driver lessons Refresher driving lessons Taxi and private hire training Driving theory test training Defensive driving lessons Motorway driving lessons Pass plus Intensive driving lessons Driving instructor training
0800 980 3150 www.idt-driving.co.uk DRAINAGE SERVICES
Problems with Drains?
R J Cook offers a complete and professional drainage maintenance service for commercial and residential property owners in Kent and London Drainage Services Include:
Internal and External Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths and Toilets Drain Cleaning • Root Removal • CCTV Surveys Drain De-scaling • High Pressure Jet Washing We will not be beaten on price for our drainage services
01795 841230
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Maidstone DRY CLEANERS
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01634 864008
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ELECTRICIANS
ELECTRICIANS
P Birch, see page 5
L W ELECTRICAL LTD Rewires 24hr CALL OUT Small Repairs Shower Installations
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING Landlords Electrical Safety Reports
Electrical Testing for
✓ Fuse Board Upgrades
✓ Landlords Safety Reports
web: www.lwelectrical.co.uk email: lee@lwelectrical.co.uk
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✓ Free Advice
Dave Burt Fencer, see page 6
Tel: 01634 260711
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FIREPLACES & STOVES
Vaughans of Maidstone, see page 9
FIREPLACES & STOVES
THE FIREPLACE
SHOP OPENING TIMES MON-FRI 9.00 - 4.00 SAT 10.00 - 4.00
2 Castle Court, Castle Road, Eurolink Ind. Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3TD
www.The-Fireplace.net • Tel/Fax: 01795 599234
A small selection of our fires
• Electric, Gas & Solid Fuel Fires • Marble, Wood & Stone Surrounds • Multifuel, Woodburning & Gas Stoves • Made to Measure Surrounds • Qualified Fitters and Service Engineers Available
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ANTI GRAVITY YOGA • POLE FITNESS • PILATES • ZUMBA
KENT GARAGE DOORS No call out charge • 24hr service
Local family business GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS AND AUTOMATION Special offers on insulated electric roller doors 07711 790101 www.heavenlyfitness.co.uk jane@heavenlyfitness.co.uk
Specialist Fitness Classes
Tovil, Maidstone
We can supply and fit or repair any make of up and over, sectional or roller doors
0800 0556093 01622 611680 / 01732 590335 07738 921296 GARAGE SERVICES
FLOORING
edmund collins
01622 620438 07815 891745
Flooring solutions & services
We supply and fit carpet, vinyl and Wood to both commercial and domestic customers
J W Autotech
01622 679233
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FLORISTS
FLOWER UTOPIA
Your friendly, independent florist Weddings, Funerals and Special Occasions 9 Brewer Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RU 01622 678546 | www.flowerutopia.org.uk FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ALL MAKES & MODELS OF CARS & LARGE VANS Tyres • Exhausts • Clutches • Cambelts General servicing • Diagnostic repairs • Air-con re-gassing Mobile service and loan cars available Shingle Barn, Smiths Hill, West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0PH 01622 817755 / 07544 600619 edsgarageservices@btinternet.com www.edsgarageservices.com Specialist for
W | Audi | VW
Mercedes | BM
Independent Family Funeral Service Our aim is to build and Provide a Superior, Professional, Dignified and Quality Funeral Service for all Families in their time of need which can be achieved at a very competitive price, Ensuring also to Honour the life and memory of loved ones. www.angelsfunerals.com info@angelsfunerals.co.uk Facebook: angelsfunerals
01622 741777
VINER & SONS LTD
n Keith Viner n Family run since 1777 n
funeral directors & monumental masons All locations covered
Personal day & night service & private chapel of rest 54 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6LU
01732 842485 www.vinerandsons.co.uk | info@vinerandsons.co.uk
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| Seat | Skoda
Full servicing to dealer level including engine diagnostics, software updates and mechanical repairs for all vehicles Original warranties protected MOT Tests Providing Exceptional Garage Services to Maidstone and Beyond…
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Boilers • Fires • Cookers Ovens • Certificates
HEATING
Heating Systems • Radiators Cisterns • Immersion Cylinders
PLUMBING
Appliances • Bathrooms Taps • Pipework 24 Hour Service Call: 07412
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very professional and very thorough…fast and efficient…exceptionally well done… Checkatrade feedback extracts
Boiler servicing from £60 INC VAT • Boilers fitted from £1200 INC VAT
01622 804561 EMERGENCY CALL OUT SERVICE | BOILER BREAKDOWNS FULL CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATIONS | GAS FIRES COOKERS | WATER HEATERS | POWERFLUSHING GENERAL PLUMBING | FREE QUOTES
no call out charge • no job too small www.solaris-heating.co.uk GLASS & GLAZIERS
S & S Glazing
GYM
01622 741294
GOLD BUYING SERVICES
MEDWAY GOLD & SILVER BUYERS Free valuations | Cash payments 07828 924697 | 08000 988593 17 New Rd Ave, Chatham, ME4 6BA www.damelt.co.uk GRAB HIRE
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Revolution Hair, see page 7
Graphic Design
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HANDYMAN & CARPENTER HANDYMAN & CARPENTER - GARY HUTCHINGS Door Hanging, Laminate Flooring, Cupboard Building, Tiling Etc 07778 488032 / 01634 660066 hutchings352@btinternet.com
HOLIDAYS
INTERIOR DESIGN
Vine House Interiors, see page 11 DOVETAIL INTERIORS Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Carpentry & Joinery. Full Design service available. Supply & fit or just fit. References and photos available. CALL IAN: 01622 210036 / 07870 455776
Plazapain SA, see page 2 HOME IMPROVEMENT
Total Refurbishment Solutions
The Family Company With Family Values.
• Office and Commercial • Retail • Schools and Colleges - KCC Registered • Public Sector • Maintenance
Sims Installations
Double Glazing • Fitted Kitchens • Bathrooms • Bedrooms • Conservatories 80 Wrangleden Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME15 9LJ Tel: 01622 763526 • Fax: 01622 692 689 Mobile: 07843 286815 • www.simsinstallations.co.uk
HOUSE CLEARANCE
A2 B
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Chariots Second Hand Shop 07776 416598 HYDROPONICS
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KART CIRCUIT
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit Ltd, see page 14 LANDSCAPING
Stevens Landscaping, see page 3 LEISURE & RECREATION CENTRES
YMCA Sports Centre
01622 692669
www.maidstonehydroponics.com
Unit 6, Boxmend Ind Est, Bircholt Rd, Maidstone, ME15 9YG
INSULATION
RDL Plastering & Dry Lining, see page 4 Community Ad
01622 749404
LOCKSMITHS FAIRTRADE LOCKS & SECURITY LOCKSMITHS & DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS 24HR Emergency Door Opening - Emergency Car Door Opening - No Callout Charge - UPVC Specialist, Handles, Hinges, Misted Units - Free Estimates 01622 611872 07858 187706
Maidstone
Growing, Lighting & Control Equipment Nutrients, Additives & Ventilation Systems Grow Room Design & Consultancy
Committed to quality
U.P.V.C Specialist Member of the UK Locksmiths Association
01634 351244 07775 423744
24 HOUR
Medway Based www.tauruslocks.vpweb.co.uk LOCKSMITH brianburr@tauruslocks.co.uk
MAIDSTONE LOCKSMITHS UPVC Specialists, all other locks fitted 07837 751611 / 01622 410057 john@maidstonelocksmiths.com 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone, ME15 6SS A & E LOCKSMITHS 07910 044188 24/7 Emergency Locksmiths Lock Fitting: Repair, Replace & Opening No call-out charge
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LOCKSMITH
LOFT LADDERS
STEP UP LOFT LADDERS Covering all Kent
Ladders, Hatches, Flooring & Insulation
Unbeatable prices
A. SHORT LOCKSMITH
ANY MODEL AVAILABLE VIEW SELECTION ON WEBSITE OR CALL MICHAEL MERZA FOR A FREE VISIT, FREE ESTIMATE AND ADVICE
Tel: 07870 559172 0845 0037397
01622 755750 07738 658751
Email info@stepuploftladders.co.uk
www.stepuploftladders.co.uk MOBILE GARAGE SERVICES
3 Plains Ave (off Loose Rd), Maidstone, ME15 7AT
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MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS
UK’s premier iPhone repair company iPhone Repairs & Spares LTD Admirals Offices, The Historic Dockyard Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TZ
Other repair services:
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iPhone Repairs 12 month warranty on all repairs Same day repair service Parts available for DIY repairs iPhone colour conversion Liquid damage repairs iPhone handset exchange service
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MOBILE PHONES SHOPS
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Mobile Phones & Accessories
Compost • Bedding Plants • Cut Flowers
Sim3
Mobile Services
New & Used Phones - Cash Paid for Mobiles Unlock & Repair Specialist Tel: 01622 753516 Mobile: 07946 438161 Unit 7, Market Buildings, The Corn Exchange, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1HP
MOTOR SERVICES
Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda independent specialists
01732 887000 Est 2001, loan cars, honest advice Unit 1, Gasoline Alley, London Road, Wrotham Kent TN15 7RR
www.youngsgarage.biz
Weekdays 8-5 • Weekends 9-12
Meresborough Rd, Rainham, ME8 8PP
01634 231639
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
C & J Decorators Your Local Decorating Specialists
01795 478744 | 07880 860210 andy@candjdecorators.co.uk
www.candjdecorators.co.uk
A.J.F Painting & Decorating Domestic & Commercial.
City & Guilds qualified. Over twenty five years experience. Free quotes & advice. Contact Andy on: 01634 301997 07984 326657 Email: ajf66@hotmail.co.uk PARTY ENTERTAINMENT
Chocolate Raindrops, see page 7 PAVING DRIVEWAYS
PD PAVING LTD Caters for a wide range of makes and model vehicles for servicing and repairs including: Diagnostics:• Engine management including emission control systems • SRS (airbag) control systems • ABS & traction control systems
MOT Services available
BLOCK PAVING TARMACADAM (RED OR BLACK) SLABBING CONCRETE DRIVES NATURAL STONE GRAVEL FENCING FANCY BRICKWORK
Please call for FREE NO OBLIGATION quotation & advice
FREEPHONE: 0800 0837 590 • MOBILE: 07775 502365 Rivers View House, Ratcliffe Highway, Hoo, Rochester ME3 8QB
GW Automotive Unit 2, Granville Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2BJ
PERSONAL HOME CARE
WiiCare, see page 7
Tel: 01622 754950 Fax: 01622 764319 Email: gwautomotive@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.gwautomotive.co.uk Community Ad
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ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED COMMERCIAL OR DOMESTIC FREE ESTIMATES
PICTURE FRAMERS
the Anthony Saward Gallery
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Maidstone PLASTERING
¢ Specialists in insulated render ¢ Reduce energy bills ¢ Transform the appearance of your property ¢ Free quotations & fully insured ¢ All interior and exterior plastering and drylining work undertaken
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Mr Plumber • Five year warranty on boiler installs • Full heating system installation • Landlord gas safety certificates • All brands of boiler repaired • LPG • Oil fired heating systems • Unvented hot water systems • General plumbing
Free estimates
PLUMBING & HEATING K MCCARTHY HEATING & PLUMBING Gas Safe Registered Engineer & Qualified Plumber All Gas & Plumbing Work Undertaken Free Estimates • No Call Out Charge • No Vat Tel: 01732 847363 Mobile: 07851 774726 E-mail: KJM183@Hotmail.com
STEWART MELVILLE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES
All gas, heating and plumbing work undertaken by insured gas qualified engineer. • Boilers and Cookers Serviced, repaired and installed • Breakdowns • Power Flushing • Underfloor heating • Solar heated hot water systems • No call out charge • Landlord Safety Certificates • Free quotations
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
RECRUITMENT
CROWN DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE Plumbing, Kitchen and Bathrooms fitted. Decorating and general maintenance. FREE ESTIMATES. bpdoyle@hotmail.co.uk Call Brian: 01622 862009 / 07914 401757
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Maidstone SWIM SCHOOL
Hook & Hatchett, see page 13
S G Swim School
07730 794424 TILING
The Dragoon, see page 13 RESTAURANTS
Art Lounge, see page 12 Henry’s Carvery & Grill, see page 13
Nikki Warrener
LADY TILER
Floors & Walls • Kitchens, Bathrooms & Conservatories Domestic & Commercial Reliable & Professional • Free Estimates
07886 306222 • Bearsted
Lily Pie Café, see page 14 RIDING SCHOOLS
UPLANDS RIDING SCHOOL Hacking Riding Tuition Samantha Axon B.H.S.A.I. 01233 712289 / 07761 740304 Waterditch Rd, Warren St, Ashford, TN27 0HJ ROOFING SERVICES 01634 326192 07903 581926
www.rochester-roofing.co.uk
• New Roofs & Repairs • Tiling • Lead Work • Chimneys Free quotations, friendly & reliable, fully insured
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SterlingTiles
Specialists in Floor and Wall Tiling
ALL TYPES OF DOMESTIC FLOOR AND WALL TILING Ceramic, porcelain and natural stone Mosaics, underfloor heating, wet rooms Fully insured Call or email for a free quotation
07904 212236
www.sterlingtiles.co.uk info@sterlingtiles.co.uk SHOPFITTING
Matthews Display Ltd
TREE SURGERY
ElitE Arborists trEE surgEon
Feel free to visit our showroom at:
Professional Tree Surgeons All aspects of Tree Surgery Hedging · Stump Grinding · Fencing Site Clearance · Logs & Woodchip supplied
or visit our online shop at:
01795 554188 | 07540 406200
We offer a complete shopfitting service & bespoke joinery 1-3 Shakespeare Road, Gillingham, Kent
www.matthewsdisplay.co.uk Call us now on: 01634 852628 SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
Cobdown Club, see page 13 Community Ad
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Aaron Adams elitearborists@gmail.com 132 Oak Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3PR
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Maidstone TREE SURGERY
WINDOWS DOORS & CONSERVATORIES
PETER FAIRWEATHER TREE SURGEON Felling, Reducing, Topping, Stump Grinding Removal of Ivy & Dead Wood 15 Milsted Road, Twydall, Gillingham, Kent, ME 8 6SU 01634 231688 07856 582879
TV & HI-FI DEALERS
Home Media Ltd, see page 11 UPHOLSTERER
LOCAL UPHOLSTERER
G. Collier
Upholsterers of Modern and Antique Furniture Over 25 Years Experience
Tel: 01622 677406 Mobile: 07913 745357 VEHICLE SALES
UK Vehicle Sales, see page 6 VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIR
MEDWAY Servicing & Repairs MOT’s & Tyres Arranged
Enterprise Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4LY
07709 658809
WORKWEAR
VETS
ANDREWS MARELEN
NEWNHAM COURT VETERINARY HOSPITAL 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Bearsted Road, Maidstone, ME14 5EL T: 01622 734555 / F: 01622 736512 E: enquiries@newnhamvets.com
WINDOW CLEANING
Diamond Window Cleaning 07860 886661 WINDOWS DOORS & CONSERVATORIES
SUPPLIES
01634 815015 / 01634 828028
5 Premier Business Park, Second Avenue, Chatham, ME4 5EQ EMBROIDERED WORKWEAR SPECIALIST COMPLETE WORKWEAR STOCKIST SALES COUNTER OPEN TO ALL
YOGA
Manufacturers & Installers of Double Glazed Replacement Windows
Maidstone Yoga Centre, see page 14
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Michael D Nichols Chartered Accountants 15 The Accounting Group 15
Adult Shop
Secret Pleasures
Aerial Services Kent Aerial Systems Paramount Aerials
Airport Transfer Kent Connections
Animal Welfare
Retired Greyhounds (Sittingbourne)
Bathroom Adaptations AHM Installations
Bathrooms
Balinea Ltd Medway Bathrooms/Wet Rooms Nightingale Bathrooms
Beauty
Aqua Beauty Cleopatra’s Solutions
Beauty Spa Sheldon Spa
Blinds & Awnings AT Blinds Services Ltd
15 15 16 16 16 17 16 17 16 17 17 11 17
Building Services
Artisan Developments 17 Fastrac Contractors & Utilities Ltd 10 HFD Construction 10 J-Life Property Services, 18 Pete Sloman Building refurbishment 17 Pickett & Bosch 17 Richard Tinsley Small Building Specialist 18 SW Building & Brickwork 17
Camping Equipment Camping International
4
Car Care
Chipsaway 18
Car Servicing & Repairs Kent Air Cooled VW
Car Valeting Wash n Go
Carpentry & Joinery Graeme Levett Carpentry RED Carpentry Woodwright Construction
Carpet & upholstery Cleaning GMD Carpet Cleaning
Carpets & Flooring Carpet Mills Carpet Remnant Centre Carpet Sale Centre Family Flooring Lazee Carpets R J Carpets TH Flooring
Catering
Grub ‘n’ Stuff
Children’s Clothing Little Stars
Cleaning Services County Wide Cleaning
6 18 18 18 19
Computer Services
Bearsted Computer Solutions, Compute 4 U Our Tech
Construction
Fastrac Contractors Grovenor Construction
Double Glazing Repairs First Glaze SOS Window Works
Drainage Services R J Cook
Driving School
IDT Independent Driving Tuition
Dry Cleaners Davis Dry Cleaners
Electricians JMC Electrical L W Electrical P Birch Electrical
Embroidered Work wear Semma 4
Fencing
Dave Burt Fencer
Fireplaces & Stoves, The Fireplace Vaughan’s of Maidstone
Fitness
Heavenly Fitness
Flooring
Edmund Collins Flooring
Florists
Flower Utopia
Funeral Directors Angels Funeral Service Viner & Sons Ltd
Garage Doors Kent Garage Doors
Garage Services EDS Garage Services J W Autotech Red Oak Garage
20 20 20 10 20 21 21 21
Glass & Glaziers
Ironworks Gymnasium 20 20 4
Hairdressers Ahead Of Beauty Revolution Hair Ltd The Salon
Handyman & Carpenter Gary Hutchings
Maidstone Hydroponics
Insulation
Interior Design
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit Ltd
Landscaping
22
YMCA Sports Centre
6 22 9 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
23
Damelt 24
Gym
Hydroponics
22 22 5
24
Gold Buying Services
Foord St Designs
A2B House Clearance Chariots Second Hand Shop
Kart Circuit
5 19 19 19 19 19
Graphic design
House Clearance
22
S & S Glazing
Andrews Contractors Ltd
Sims Installations
Dovetail Interiors I-Interiors Ltd Vinehouse Interiors
19
Grab Hire
Home Improvement
21
Solaris 24 M Pire Heating
Plazapain SA
RDL Plastering and Dry Lining
Gas & Boiler Services Gas Engineer
Holidays
Stevens Landscaping
Leisure & Recreation Centres
2 25
25 4 25 25 11 14 3
Mobile Garage Services Premier Vehicle Maintenance
Mobile Phone Shops & Repairs iPhone Repairs & Spares Sim 3 Mobiles
Motor Services G W Automotives Young’s Garage
Nurseries
Meresborough Nurseries
Painters & Decorators AJF Painting & Decorating C & J Decorators
Party Entertainment Chocolate Raindrops
Pavings & Driveways PD Paving Ltd
25
26 26
27 27 27 27 27 7 27
Personal Home Care Picture Framers
The Anthony Saward Gallery
Plastering
RDL Plastering and Dry Lining 24 24 10 7 24 25
Plumbing & Heating
K McCarthy Heating & Plumbing MB Plumbing & Heating Mr Plumber Stewart Melville Plumbing & Heating
Physical Therapy EKTRA Limited
Property Maintenance Crown Domestic Maintenance
Restaurant
Art Lounge Henrys Carvery & Grill Lilypie Café
Riding Schools
Uplands Riding School
Roofing Services Rochester Roofing
Shop Fitting
MDL Matthews Display Ltd
Sports & Social Club Cobdown Club
Swim School S G Swim School
Nikki Warrener Lady Tiler Sterling Tiles
Tree Surgery
Elite Arborists Peter Fairweather Tree Surgeon
TV & Hi Fi Dealers Home Media Ltd
Upholstery G Collier
Vehicle Sales
UK Vehicle Sales Ltd
VEHICLE Service & Repair Mazda Honda Medway
26 27
WiiCare 7
24
Recruitment
Tiling Services
A & E Locksmiths 25 A Short Locksmith 26 Lockrite 25 Maidstone Locksmiths 25 Taurus Locks 25 Step Up Loft Ladders
Hook & Hatchett The Dragoon Interpersonal UK
25 25
Locksmiths
Loft Ladders
Public House
27 28 28 28 28 28 10 28
Vets
Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
Window Cleaning
Diamond Window Cleaning
Windows Doors & Conservatories, Fineline Windows Orchard Windows
WorkWear
Andrews Marelen Supplies
Yoga
Maidstone Yoga Centre
13 13 28 12 13 14 29 29 29 13 29 29 29 29 30 11 30 6 30 30 30
30 30 30 14
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