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Issue 79 November/December 2015
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Contents
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Sudoku ........................................................................................................................................................10 Editor’s Note ..........................................................................................................................................14 Local Events in November & December ....................................................................................18 Business Feature: Handelsbanken ...................................................................................................21 Latest News: The Business Innovation Zone .................................................................................22 Community Feature: Nomads Football Club ............................................................................26 Business Feature: Go Vauxhall ...................................................................................................28-29 Business Feature: 24-7 Electrical ........................................................................................................32 Community Page ....................................................................................................................................34 Business Feature: appearances .........................................................................................................36 Business Feature: Magnolias at home ...........................................................................................40 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker ........................................................................................42 Local Clubs and Organisations ....................................................................................................44-46 Sudoku Solution ......................................................................................................................................46 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Assembly Hall Theatre & Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink .....49-50 Useful Numbers .......................................................................................................................................52 Index of Advertisers ..............................................................................................................................54
Next issue deadline: Friday 4th December
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Sudoku
How to Play - Fill the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 46 for solution
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Heating & Plumbing GAS & OIL BOILER INSTALLATION GAS COOKER & FIRE INSTALLATION UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS BATHROOM INSTALLATION POWERFLUSHING GAS LANDLORD SAFETY CERTIFICATES FREE QUOTATION CALL NOW FOR A RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER…
Phone: 01732 866353 Mobile: 07912 654349 EMAIL: jgpenfold@hotmail.co.uk
LO G S Approx 1 m 3 loads £70 (delivered) or by the bag. Kindling and Charcoal Hedgelaying
Mannswood Coppice Products
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Editor’s Note
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Dear Neighbours, With Christmas fast approaching I’m delighted that I have some VERY festive prizes on offer to you in this issue with our regular Prize Crossword competition!
First prize: A family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)
to the Assembly Hall Theatre’s Pantomime CINDERELLA - starring CBBC’s Tracy Beaker
Dani Harmer as Cinderella, Jamie Rickers from
CITV and Nickoldeon as Buttons and Louise Jamieson (EastEnders, Doctor
Who) as Fairy Godmother - on Tuesday 15th December 2015 at 7pm with a post-show meet and greet with the cast!
This prize has been kindly donated by the Assembly Hall Theatre and Cinderella will be running until 3rd January, 2016.
530613 or book online on www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk.)
(Box office 01892
Second Prize: A family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to ice skating in Calverley Grounds, valid until 15th December 2015. Sponsored by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, the
ice rink, with a capacity of up to 250 skaters, will be open
seven days a week (closed Christmas Day) and welcomes skaters of all ages and ability.
So, for your chance to win one of these fantastic prizes, turn to the Prize Crossword on page 50! I am also pleased to announce that there will be another opportunity
to win tickets if you tune in to my radio show, The Community Show, broadcast live from 10-11am Thursdays on www.channelradio.co.uk!
I hope you enjoy this issue and please, don’t forget to mention The Edenbridge Directory if you are responding to anything you’ve seen featured in this magazine
as it helps secure it’s future. The deadline for the January/February 2016 issue is 4th December!
Until then I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my neighbours and advertisers in this magazine a safe and merry festive season!
Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Edenbridge Directory e: info@edenbridgedirectory.co.uk | PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @lburtonlawrence | Facebook: www.facebook.com/edenbridgedirectory
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The friendly, local club for everyone in the heart of Edenbridge High Street. The friendly, local club for everyone in Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday NEW the heart*MEMBER’S of EdenbridgeBENEFITS High Street.
YEAR’S EVE PARTY Thursday 31 December
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LIVE MUSIC “Swingz the Blaze”
£2.50 a pint: Carling, Cider, 1664 & Cobra!
Live Sky Sports and BT Sports Pool Darts Bar Billiards Why not base your Darts or Pool Team here? New League Pool Table arriving soon!
*Member’s Benefits offer is exclusive to Club Members only
New members always welcome. Why not drop in and pick up an application form from a member of Bar staff or Committee Member.
Annual membership £15.00 Senior Citizens £8.00 For enquiries contact David or Derek on 01732 863495 67 High Street (behind Domino’s Pizza), Edenbridge, TN8 5AL
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Local Events November & December
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Saturday 31st October
Halloween Dinner Dance 7-11,30pm, WI Hall Edenbridge. Tickets £15/£12 from 01732 866 444. In aid of High Street Christmas Lights
Wednesday 4th November
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair - 10am-3pm, The Grasshopper Inn, Westerham Road, TN16 2EU. £3 entry. Over 50 stalls of gifts, food and more.
Saturday 7th November
Bonfire Parade & Fireworks - From 6.30pm, Edenbridge High Street.
Friday 13th November
EdenARA: Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry by Chris Sutton - 2.15-4.14, WI Hall, Edenbridge
Saturday 14th November
‘Beat the Christmas Rush’ Winter Fair - 11am-2.30pm, St Peter & St Paul Edenbridge.
Tuesday 17th November
Edenbridge Evening WI: Humorous side of the Ministry by David Skitt 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.
Wednesday 18th November
Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus: British Wildlife by Matt Binstead 10.30am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.
Thursday 19th November
non-members, £9 members (under 15s £5) and includes supper. Call 01892 870 653.
Friday 27th-Saturday 28thNovember
Edenbridge Players presents Cranford 7.45pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. Tickets £9 in advance from Howard Cundey.
Sunday 29th November
French Christmas Market - Edenbridge High St.
Sunday 6th December
Carols by Candlelight - Penshurst Choral Society - 6.30pm, St John the Baptist Church. Tickets £7.50. www.penshurstchoralsociety.co.uk
Tuesday 8th December
Edenbridge Evening WI: Christmas Dinner with Pantomine - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.
Saturday 12th December
Commonwork Autumn Day - 10.30am-2pm, Bore Place, Chiddingstone TN8 7AR. Activities for all ages. £18 adults | £9 children (up to 18yrs). Contact 01732 463 255 or email info@ commonwork.org - www.commonwork.org Edenbridge Town Band perform Carols in Edenbridge High Street - 11am-12.30pm. Eden Valley Country Music Club present ‘Boxcar Kelly & The Railroaders’ 8-11pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. £10 non-members, £9 members (under 15s £5) includes supper. 01892 870 653.
Wednesday 16th December
Edenbridge & District Probus Club: Christmas Panorama by Tim McDonald - 10.45am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.
Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus: Marks & Spencer to Charity by John Tough - 10.30am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.
Edenbridge Stamp & Postcard Club: Open Mtg - 1.30pm, St Paulinus Hall.
Edenbridge Town Band Christmas Concert 7.30-9pm, The Eden Centre.
Saturday 21st November
Thursday 17th December
Laser Light Kids Club - 10.30am12noon. Fun, games, craft activities, bible stories. Refresments provided. Edenbridge Leisure Centre.
Mark Beech Bazaar - 12 noon to 2.30pm, Mark Beech Village Hall, Mark Beech TN8 5NR. Lots of stalls, homemade lunches, please come and enjoy yourselves.
Edenbridge & District Probus Club: Christmas Lunch - 10.45am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.
Friday 18th December EdenARA: Christmas Lunch - from 1pm, Parkwood Golf Club.
Eden Valley Country Music Club present ‘Kalibre’ 8-11pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. £10
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Garden Design ■ Landscaping Garden Maintenance ■ Full Garden Design Service including free initial consultation for concept development and written quotations. Fully detailed plans including plant specification and selection can also be provided. ■ Services provided include the construction of Patios, Paths, Decking, Walling, Fencing and Raised beds. ■ Full Garden Maintenance Services for small gardens to large estates through annual contracts, short-term or one-off arrangements. ■ NOW let us clean your Patio, Deck or Driveway : We use a powerful rotary cleaning system which removes moss, algae, weeds and other debris. Block driveways are re-sanded after cleaning and a sealing service is offered which maintains the appearance of your driveway. ■ Full insurance cover carried. ■ A Buy With Confidence Scheme Approved Trader
Please see our website
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Nick Brooker, Branch Manager of Handelsbanken Sevenoaks, sheds light on this industry-wide service. The Current Account Switch Service was introduced in September 2013 by the UK banking industry. A free service, it enables individuals and many small businesses, small trusts and charities to move their current accounts swiftly and reliably from one participating bank or building society to another. It is supported by the Current Account Switch Guarantee, which ensures your current account will switch on a day of your choice, your payments will be automatically transferred and redirected to your new account, and in the unlikely event anything goes wrong with your switch, your new bank will refund any interest and charges (incurred on your old or new current accounts) as a result of this failure as soon as it is brought to the bank’s attention. So, how does it work? In simple terms, the customer selects and agrees a “switch date” with their new bank, which is at least seven working days away. All of their existing direct debits, standing orders and incoming payments will move across from their old account too. And to ensure nothing falls by the wayside, the switch service will
redirect any payments that go to the customer’s old bank, for a period of 13 months. Not all banks and building societies participate in the Current Account Switch Service, although the majority of mainstream institutions, including Handelsbanken, do; a point worth checking. As the name of the service implies, other accounts such as deposit accounts or currency accounts are not included. Your new bank should, nevertheless, be able to help you move these without difficulty.
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Handelsbanken: Current Account Switching made easy
Finally, I would recommend you take a little time to familiarise yourself with the everyday services available to you from your new bank. For instance, the features of your new debit card, accessing your online and mobile banking services and the functionality available through these channels. That way, you will be in the best position to make the most of your new banking relationship right from the start. For more information about our Handelsbanken here in Sevenoaks and the account switching services we offer, please visit our website. Alternatively, you can contact me on 01732 452920 to arrange a chat about your banking needs.
01732 452920 | www.handelsbanken.co.uk/sevenoaks
1st Floor 50-52 London Road Bligh’s Meadow Sevenoaks TN13 1AS
Registered Office: Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), 3 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1WY. VAT Registration No. GB524 9824 25. Registered in England and Wales No. BR 000589. Incorporated in Sweden with limited liability. Registered in Sweden No. 502007-7862. Head Office in Stockholm. Authorised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) and the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available. Please call 01732 864 878 to feature your business
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Business Innovation Zone Norton House Fircroft Way Edenbridge TN8 6EL
BIZ News... 01732 667 250
info@businessinnovationzone.co.uk
Helping to get our young people into employment
Introducing The BIZ team:
We are absolutely delighted to be able to bring you a new facility in our town, The Business Innovation Zone located on Fircroft Way (known affectionately as The BIZ). Not only is this a fantastic facility for local businesses but it’s also a place where innovation really does take place, with a team of bright, enthuasitc young people working on their own projects and supporting not just local businesses but the community as well.
The all-seeing-eye at The BIZ. She secures funding for the centre, mentors the young people, and provides assistance to business start-ups too. If you need inspiration then Gill is full of it!
GILL HUMBLE
Firstly, it was through the dedication, and belief that Gill Humble of Target Your Potential saw a need for such a service in the Edenbridge area and through endless meetings, working with organisations such as the Kent Foundation, the local Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce and meetings with John Surtees to secure a building that the Business Innovation Zone was launched earlier this year and is a self sustainable social enterprise. Since it’s launch, there have been three young people successfully completing an ‘Employability Skills’ course enabling them to get work in the local area.
NAOMI PARRISH
Naomi is the queen of administration with two regular contracts already in place with the Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Grant Rule Trust. Her duties include: managing emails, writing correspondence, making phone calls and taking meeting minutes. If your business could do with a little help then maybe Naomi could be just the office angel you are looking for.
JOSH CHURCH
Josh is the Trundle Advertising Project Manager who rides and maintains the Trundle Bikes you may have seen about town (espeically on market days, the busiest day for Trundle bookings).
businessinnovationzone.co.uk A large advertising board is attached to the Trundle Bike and Josh rides through Edenbridge to give maximum exposure to your advert. An economical way to advertise your products and services to a local audience.
BEVAN SENE
Bevan is a highly successful online selling site agent. If you’re having a clear out and have good items that could be worth a few pounds, why not drop them off at The BIZ and Bevan can organise the sale of your items through eBay and other site. You can either donate your items or Bevan can sell them on your behalf for a small fee, saving you the hassle of taking pictures, listing the items and finally organising posting once they have been sold.
FACILITIES FOR HIRE
The opening of the centre has been much welcomed already by many local businesses as well as the Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce. There is a conference room available to hire for larger meetings and training (WiFi and projector included) as well as smaller meeting rooms. If you would like to find out more about the facilities and services on offer then just get in touch!
The Edenbridge Directory is a proud sponsor of the Business Innovation Zone - a unique facility supporting young people, businesses and the local community of the Eden Valley area.
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Branding + Identity Delivering distinctive and engaging branding. Memorable logos and corporate identity with a clear, focused message.
Digital + Web Design At the core of my digital design is clear thinking, creative, clean design concentrating on functionality and usability.
Print + Illustration Bringing all the pieces of visual communication into balance, to present a coherent, consistent message. Please visit my web site for examples of work www.smedway.co.uk sarah@smedway.co.uk 01732 863179
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Nomads Football Club - the only Senior club in town in attendance. Although the social side to the club may not be as active as it was originally, the playing side is extremely busy and there are 3 teams training and playing matches regularly, including one under 21s side. Nomads Football Club 1961
It’s hard to believe that when it comes to adult football there is only one senior club left in Edenbridge, Nomads Football Club. The club was formed in 1961 and today there are still 4 out of the 5 founding members still around.
The club’s first ground was Four Elms Packers at Crockham Hill by permission of Mr Denis Greig and they have had to play at various locations over the years but now their home is firmly in place at Mowshurst (corner of Four Elms Road and Swan Lane). The old farm buildings which were originally there were converted by the club members and the existing clubhouse was built following a substantial grant from the Great Stone Bridge Trust. The club was originally set up as the founders wanted a local club which also included a social side, something not available in the area previously, and at their 25th Anniversary dinner there were over 100 people
Following a good season last year, they are keen to maintain the success into this season. The 1st team play in the Kent County Football League and the 2nd and 3rd teams in the Redhill & District League. The club are grateful to team sponsors - The Swan pub in Marlpit Hill for the 1st and 2nd teams and the under 21s (3rd team) are delighted to have received sponsorship from Go Vauxhall, recently receiving their new kit for the season. Members are also looking forward to a 55th Anniversary meal at the end of this current season. The club are always grateful for the support they receive from the local community. Ensuring funding is in place and there are enough volunteers to keep things running is a full time job for committee members in order to secure the club’s future. Nomads FC are always looking for help and volunteers. Perhaps you’d like to run the clubhouse bar on a voluntary basis? For more information contact Ken Cooper on 01732 862 489, email kencooper55@btinternet.com or follow the club on Facebook or Twitter.
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Carpet Fitting Service FREE quote and measuring service. Over 25 years’ experience fitting all types of flooring and carpet. Our service is high quality, professional and friendly.
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Go Vauxhall for all your motoring needs... Station Road in Edenbridge has been home to a local Vauxhall dealership for many years and while there have been a number of changes at the site over the last few of those, such as consolidating the business into a single location, all the same range of services are still available.
Sales Manager Nathan Higginson and Aftersales Manager Mark Cooling are familiar faces to their regular customers having worked at the dealership previously when it was Whitmores of Edenbridge. When Go Vauxhall took over the site three years ago, they kept on many of the same staff who have spent years building their customer relationships and who are still delivering the high standard of service their customers are used to.
• Their highly trained and experienced Go Vauxhall team puts you first and is independently rated to ensure standards are kept high. • Go Vauxhall are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority for your peace of mind. At the showroom in Station Road you’ll find the full range of brand new Vauxhall cars and light vans as well as a large stock of Network Q Approved Used vehicles. If you would like to arrange a test drive in any of their vehicles then it’s easy to arrange and Nathan and his team will be delighted to show you the latest models including the New Corsa, ADAM, Mokka, Astra, GTC, New Viva, Zafira Tourer, Insignia and more.
New Vauxhall Astra
So what do you get when choosing to buy your vehicle from Go Vauxhall?
If it’s a van you’re looking for then the team have all the latest information and deals on the Combo and New Corsavan range.
• Go Vauxhall are the largest Vauxhall dealers in London and the South East with over 220 employees across 8 locations in London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex - other branches are located in Sevenoaks, Crawley, Croydon, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Wimbledon and Lewisham (service only branch).
Whatever your choice of vehicle, the team are happy to discuss various purchasing options available such as hire purchase, leasing and contract hire - helping you spread the cost of your vehicle purhcase.
• Go Vauxhall continually check the market to guarantee the best deals on the entire range of brand new Vauxhall cars and vans.
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...and with a passion for the community Vauxhall range. Collection and delivery of your vehicle can also be organised, or a courtesy car for your use (subject to availability). Go Vauxhall are Vauxhall, Saab and Chevrolet authorised repairers and all repairs are guaranteed for 12 months. Repairs can be while-you-wait and the team are happy to provide no obligation free estimates on request. For Go Vauxhall it’s not just about what they offer in their showroom or service centre but they are keen to support the local community in and around Edenbridge. Nathan and the team hosted a networking event for the Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce over the summer to introduce themselves to other local businesses in the area and the event was a great success.
But it doesn’t end there as when Go Vauxhall first heard about the fantastic Edenbridge Motor Show that took place in September this year, they jumped at the chance to be the main event sponsor - so it was another day out with their vehicles and banners in tow where they had a stand by the motor show entrance - many of you probably remember seeing them.
Since coming to town three years ago, Go Vauxhall are proving to be a real asset to the Edenbridge community, not only as a car dealership, service and MOT centre but also with the support they are actively providing in our community. If you would like to visit the showroom it is open 7 days a week for your convenience.
Go Vauxhall are also proud sponsors of the Nomads Football team and presented the players with their smart new shirts at the start of their season.
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm (until 8.00pm Thursdays) Saturday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm
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Now that the nights are drawing in, Christmas is fast approaching. It is that time of year when adverts tell us that if we order now our new possessions will be with us in time for the festive season. You may already be buying your presents and online gifts. Maybe you have ordered the latest mobile gadget for your teenager, a new Xbox for your hubby, or upgraded your television for family and friends to gather round on Boxing Day. If so, you may have just made a burglar’s Christmas. In the penultimate Christmas week last year JPro Services was called out to several breakins in the local area. Christmas preparations for these families were turned upside down when thieves broke into their homes to try and steal cash, car keys, jewellery and other personal items. An attempted or successful break-in is an incredibly upsetting experience. We often find members of the public come to us for help after an attempted break-in, wanting the reassurance of installing an alarm or other security deterrents such as CCTV or security lights. We will always help anyone in this unthinkable scenario, but we would rather help you prevent it from happening in the first instance. JPro is here to help, providing you with the opportunity to protect your home and belongings and, more importantly, prevent your preparations for the 2015 festive season being thrown into disarray. Perhaps you have an alarm and you just don’t bother setting it anymore, or maybe you have been put off by the cost of installation and maintenance. A basic alarm kit can start from as little £600.00, with annual fees for most domestic properties costing just £99.00inc VAT. We are offering Edenbridge Directory readers an additional 5% discount when quoting EDEN. Don’t grant the burglars their Christmas wishes this year. The only person who should be coming down your chimney is Santa! Call the JPro Services team on 01732 356242 or visit www.jproservices.co.uk for more information. JPro Services Ltd, your local fire and security specialist, helping to keep you and your property secure this Christmas.
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24/7 Electrical - passionate about business • property inspections and certificates • complete property rewiring
Local tradesman, Steve Green of 24/7 Electrical Contractors Ltd, made the move to Edenbridge several years ago after deciding to leave London and start up his own business here.
Following a successful career working for large construction companies as an electrical estimator, Steve wanted to move away from all that to work more locally and Edenbridge, with it’s good connections to the South East and near where his partner Gemma grew up, was the ideal location to not only grow his business but also his family. Originally starting out as a one-man-band, Steve now employs a team of electricians covering not just Edenbridge and Kent but Sussex and Surrey too! 24/7 Electrical provide services to both domestic and commercial clients and the company adhere to all the necessary industry regulations. He and his team are fully certified so you can be rest assured for a professional service if you book them in. All 24/7 employees are CRB checked as well as Kent Trading Standards Approved for your peace of mind. 24/7 Electrical are happy to take on large or small jobs, anything from: • installation of sockets or lights
new
• PAT testing • fuse box replacements • appliance installations (e.g. cooker, extractor fans etc.)
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They are also able to undertake work for commercial clients and already hold contracts with care homes, shops and offices who pay a monthly fee for regular servicing and maintenance of their buildings in order that they are compliant. The 24/7 team are experts in their field and when working on larger projects they will use their expertise to come up with ways to help their customers save money. When it comes to carrying out electrical inspections, the 24/7 team use the latest iPad software and certifications can be produced and emailed the same day they are carried out.
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0800 002 9041 24/7 Electrical also provide a 24hr Emergency Service and are the major contractor for the local area in providing emergency electrical services. Their rapid response emergency electrician will get to your premises as quickly as possible to repair, rewire or replace whatever it is that presents a danger. If you would like to speak to a member of the team at 24/7 Electrical, they look forward to hearing from you. Call 01732 864 651 or visit the website at:
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Edenbridge Rugby Club celebrate refurbished Pavilion Just in time for the start of this year’s Rugby World Cup, the Edenbridge Rugby Club were delighted to show off their newly refurbished clubhouse, aka the Pavilion at the Lingfield Road Recreation Ground, with the help of funding from the RFU England 15 Legacy Funding. The club hope that the excellent facilities will encouarge more groups in the local community to look at the Pavilion as a venue for their business meetings, social gatherings or whatever else a space may be required for. As well as WiFi throughout the facility, there is new AV equipment including a projector and monitors and plenty of power sockets. There is also a fully fitted kitchen (more than twice the size of the previous one). If you would like to find out more about hiring or to book the facility contact John Martin on 01732 862 761.
Come and join Edenbridge RFC • Three Senior sides (including vets) • Girls Rugby (under 15s & 18s)
• Youth Rugby (under 13s to 18s) • Mini Rugby (under 7s to 12s)
• ‘Bridge Broncos (rugby for under 6s) For more information visit www.edenbridgerfc.co.uk or email info@edenbridgerfc.co.uk
The Edenbridge Galleries and Friends of Edenbridge Hospital serve up a winner of a fundraiser! At a special Valuation Day at the Edenbridge Galleries last month, Antiques expert Lennox Cato invited members of the public to bring along their items to be valued for a small charge in aid of the Edenbridge & District War Memorial Hospital. With a little help from the Friends of Edenbridge Hospital who ran a vintage style pop-up tea room at the Galleries, a total of £809.95 was raised from the valuations, tea room sales and donations on the day. Community Pages - sponsored by: www.edenbridgetown.com
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appearances - Transforming the way we look Pt 8 Aesthetic Therapist Gillian Huntley of award winning appearances celebrates 30 years in the industry next year and her treatments can really transform the lives of her clients by boosting their confidence through the nonsurgical procedures she offers.
As well as specialist treatments such as mole removal, mesotherapy, thread vein/ pigmentation removal, skin peels using the Image Skincare range, skin tag removal, Gillian also delivers semi-permanent cosmetic treatments such as eyebrow and eyeliner tattooing, areola reconstruction, receding hairlines and medical tattooing. Many of Gillian’s clients over the years have been the victims of cancer and after receiving chemotherapy treatment have suffered hair loss or required reconstructive surgery. Gillian not only treats cancer survivors but also regularly visits hospitals where she gives talks about how treatments such as those she provides can help patients regain their confidence.
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If you have had an operation for breast cancer and need to replace your nipples or areola this can be done using a permanent tattoo which is colour matched to tone with your skin. Gilian has her own clinic in Chislehurst, but sees many of her local clients at Options Beauty Salon in Edenbridge High Street. If you would like to arrange a consultation with Gillian or book an appointment for any of the treatments she offers, call 07711 067 789 or email her at appearances4u@ me.com. You can also find out much more information about the treatments at appearances and details of special offers and a full price list on the website at www.appearances4u.co.uk /appearances4U appearances4u
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Odd job / handyman Indoors: Decorating Tiling Laminate flooring Flat pack assembly Carpentry
Outside: Fencing Pruning Decking Hedging Planting
All general maintenance jobs undertaken Call Peter to arrange for a quotation on
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It’s all handmade at Magnolias at home Local business couple, Di and Peter Kingham, have been an integral part of the local business community since they first launched their business, Magnolias, in Edenbridge over five years ago.
Of course one of the big advantages of having your furnishings handmade is that you can really coordinate your home’s interior. It’s not just the huge selection of fabrics Di has access to but you can also select the most complimentary curtain poles or tracks for your window space at the same time. Part of the service also covers the fitting and hanging of your window dressing and this will all be detailed in your quote.
Since then they have both become familiar faces around town, not just from having a shop but through the local activities they have become involved in. Di can regularly be found in fancy dress on stage at the WI Hall Now that your where she performs with popular local windows look amateur dramatics group The Forge great, you might Singers. Peter on the other hand has want to have chair been featured frequently in the local covers or cushions to match, something which newspapers in his capacity as Chairman of the of course Di can make for you as she is a whizz Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce. on the sewing machine and can create just about anything. Many readers will remember the treasure trove of gifts, toys, furniture, ornaments and Magnolias at home also provide a furnishings that would fill their old shop in furniture painting service so you can Edenbridge High Street, and it certainly has match your current furniture to fit in been missed since closing earlier in the year. with your new fabrics. There is a free The change has been a positive one though for collection and delivery service (within Before painting Di and Peter, especially due to the increase in a set distance) so you don’t have to demand for the handmade curtains, blinds and worry about transport of these items upholstery it has meant they can now focus on yourself. delivering these services One of the regular activities which without having the Di started at the shop was the additional work involved ‘Knatty Knitters’ group - enthusiasts After painting of running a shop. who would knit (or crochet) while enjoying With the same extensive tea and biscuits together, sharing tips and range of fabrics to choose providing help and advice to one another. Di from, appointments are has continued the group who now meet on now made in your home and Di will turn up Wednesday mornings at the BRIDGES Centre with her swatch books, tape measure and will in the High Street. At BRIDGES you’ll also find a be able to help you choose the most suitable haberdashery cabinet so you can still purchase fabric for your requirements. Whether you’re wool, cotton and other items locally for your after a new set of curtains for the lounge, chair projects. covers for your dining room or a new blind for If you would like to make an appointment your bathroom, Di is able to turn up with a wide with Di or find out more about the services selection to choose from. She can also work on offer, call 01732 866 444. with fabric you provide if it is suitable.
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The Barrister Broker - reducing your legal costs We’re now in October and Christmas isn’t too far away – my how this year has flown by! I have attended plenty of local events since my last article, most notably the Fun Day at Stangrove Park and the hugely successful Edenbridge Motor Show last month. What a great event that was with so many magnificent cars on display, a real party atmosphere and the sun was shining too – fantastic! I hear that next year’s show is going to be even bigger!
But back to my day job as The Barrister Broker and how I help people significantly reduce their legal costs…
take longer than the person who is experienced and works efficiently! “Fixed Fee” services are slowly becoming more available throughout the legal profession although I would say this is predominantly down to consumer demand rather than anything else. If you are offered a fixed fee service you need to know exactly what you are getting for your fixed fee. Don’t be shy about asking questions of the legal advisor you are dealing with. For example, is the legal advisor a qualified solicitor or legal executive? Will the legal advisor do the work him or herself or will it be done by a trainee? If your matter is likely to be contested, i.e. following the breakdown of a marriage/ relationship you and your spouse/ex-partner can’t agree how the assets of the marriage/ relationship will be split (who gets what), ask the legal advisor what experience they have in dealing with these types of disputes? If your case is likely to go to court, will this person represent you in court? If not, why not? If they will, ask them what trial experience they have as an advocate? You need to know who you are dealing with before you commit to putting your case and investing your money in this person’s hands. Do not assume that just because a person is a qualified lawyer that makes them right for your case. Do your due diligence and ask the right questions!
I regularly receive enquiries from people who either have or have had a solicitor acting for them but who have become disillusioned with the legal process because of a lack of progress, increasing legal costs or no end in sight. By this point they are becoming emotionally exhausted, frustrated with the legal profession and feeling at a loss as to how they can regain control of their situation and make the most of any additional legal spend. This is precisely where I can help so if this sounds like you or someone you know, make a note of my number at the bottom of this page and give me a call! I help people avoid the cost of solicitors by providing them with an alternative way to If you are contemplating using a legal advisor, deal with their legal issues as quickly and costbeware of “free” consultation offers. “Legal effectively as possible; by facilitating the direct expertise” does not come free nor is it cheap services of Barristers - the legal experts. so don’t be hoodwinked into thinking you are going to get expert legal advice for nothing or I am based in Edenbridge and can be contacted on the cheap! Many legal advisors still charge on 01732 866 562. for their time by hourly rate (often after the “free” meeting!). The obvious flaw with hourly rate billing is that the inexperienced and www.thebarristerbroker.com inefficient cost more because they undoubtedly
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Causeway Joinery Ltd Tel: 01342 850170
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Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella Ladies’ Choir jacky.hintze@outlook. com / 01732 503 606 Sundays - 7.45-9pm at Edenbridge Parish Church. Edenbridge Bellringers Richard Dyson - 01732 860 234 or rjdyson@ tiscali.co.uk Tuesdays 8pm, St Peter’s and St Pauls, Edenbridge Edenbridge Music & Arts Trust Annual programme Contact - 01732 862 418 Edenbridge Parish Church Handbell Ringers Contact: 01732 862 844 Meet: Every Thurs, 8pm, the Bell Tower, St.Peter & Paul. (Min age 15)
Edenbridge Players Get involved on-stage | back-stage. Kirsty Hintz - 07749 932 269 www.edenbridgeplayers.co.uk/ Edenbridge Town Band Lucy Gibb - 07766 391 766 Meet: Wed 7.30pm-9.45pm at Bandroom, Market Yard Car Park Folk Song & Music Singers, musicians & listeners Terry & Stephanie - 01732 864 487 Meet: Every 2nd Tues, 8.30pm at Queens Arms, Cowden Pound Forge Singers Amateur dramatics | pantos | musicals Denise Goodhew - 01732 868 327 Meet: Every Monday, 8pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge. Informal Folk Music Players, singers & listeners welcome Ron Meads - 01892 740 407 Meet: Every 2nd Sun, 8.30pm, Kentish Horse, Mark Beech Marlings Morris Gill Bilsland - 01883 712224
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Ladies North West Clog dancing. Monday evenings, autumn, winter & spring at the Eden Centre. www.marlingsmorris.co.uk Sequence Dancing Club Judy Cutler - 01732 700 533 Thursdays 7.45-9.45pm & Saturdays 7-10.15pm, Four Elms Village Hall Songsters ‘Singing for fun’ drop-in for adults. Jacky - 01732 503 606 or jacky. hintze@outlook.com Meet: Weds 2-3.30pm, Eden Centre
Arts & Crafts Eden Quilters Joyce Staplehurst - 01732 700 559 Every fortnight on Mondays, 1.303.30pm at the Eden Centre. Eden Valley Artists (EVA) Mary - 01732 864 203 info@ edenvalleyartists.com or www. edenvalleyartists.com Painting for Pleasure Art Club Tina - 01732 867 280 Monthly every 1st & 3rd Friday, 2-4pm at St Paulinus Church Centre, Hillcrest Rd.
Facilities for Hire Cowden Memorial Hall Bookings - 01342 850 532 or cowdenhall@moonboom.com Crockham Hill Village Hall Bookings - 01732 866 408 clive.folkard1@btinternet.com WI Hall (Edenbridge) Bookings - 01732 865 368 Royal British Legion Bookings - 01732 863 628
Games Bingo Club (over 18s only) Secretary: 01732 863 628 Meet: Every Weds from 8pm at The Royal British Legion, Edenbridge Cowden Indoor Bowls Club The team play in a league John Crittenden - 01342 850 894 Meet: Every Tuesday at 8pm,
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Cowden Memorial Hall Edenbridge Chess Club Ian Falkner - 01732 864 762 Meet: Every Friday from 8pm at The Royal British Legion, High Street, Edenbridge Hurst Green Tennis Club Tel: 01883 714 324 hurstgreentc@ gmail.com
Hobbies & Interests Air Cadets - 340 (Edenbridge) Squadron ATC Meet: Every Monday and Thursday, 7.15 – 9.30pm on the playing fields adjacent to the Eden Centre on Four Elms Road (opp. Fircroft Way) www.edenbridgeaircadets.co.uk Brownies Terri Scanes - 01732 862 198 Meet: Every Monday 5.30-7pm, Rickards Hall, Edenbridge Cowden & District Horticultural Society Andrew Coulter - 01342 850 174 Shows: 6th Apr, 6th Jul, 7th Sep 2.30pm, Cowden Memorial Hall Edenbridge & District Astronomers Regular mtgs/ viewing evenings edenbridgeastro@gmail.com www.edenbridgeastro.org.uk Edenbridge & District Rifle Club JG Atherton - 01732 863 000 Edenbridge & District Twinning Association Exchanges with Mont St Aignan Jean Cust - 01342 850 249 www.edta.org.uk Edenbridge Allotment Gardens Michael Wort - 01732 865 007 Edenbridge Cacti & Succulent Society Geoff Southon - 01732 866 295 Meet: 4th Tues each mth (3rd Tues Dec), 7.30pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall Edenbridge Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society Lorraine - 01732 700 209 or Chris 01732 865 475 Meet: 2nd and/or 4th Thursday from www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk
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Edenbridge Historical Society Chrissie Stevens - 01732 865 634 Meet: 1st Thurs each month from 8pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge
Al-Anon Family Groups Lynda - 01342 870 664 Meet: Tuesdays, 8-9.30pm, Allison Room, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre. Close friends & relatives of alcoholics.
Edenbridge Stamp & Postcard Club Derek Hamilton - 01732 862 561 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month from Sep-Jun (excl. Dec) from 8.15pm at St Paulinus Hall, Hillcrest Road Eden Divers Claire - 07738 006 051 Meet: Every Weds, 8pm at The Old Eden. info@eden-divers.com www.eden-divers.com Scouts In Edenbridge Beaver Colony (6-8 yrs) Chris Barrow - fictionmoon@gmail. com Mondays (term time) 5.30-6.45pm Cub Pack (8-11 yrs) J Madden - juliemmadden@ hotmail.com Thursdays (term time) 6.15-8pm Scouts (10-14 yrs) Andy King - 01732 862 587 / scouts@1stedenbridgescouts.org.uk Fridays (term time) 7.15-9pm Explorers (14+ yrs) Andy King - 01732 862 587 Every Weds (term time) 7.309.30pm Youth Services ECTreme Youth Club Varied activities for 11-18 year olds Anthony - 07738 232 296 ect_youthworker@btinternet.com Every Fri, 7.30-9.30pm, former Eden Church (term time) | £1 pw Edenbridge Youth Forum Keith Rowell - 07786 624 943 Meet: 1st Mon each month, 6:309pm at HOUSE in The Eden Centre.
Organisations & Societies Age UK Helen Vicary - 03000 422 882 Meet: Tues & Thurs, 9am-3pm, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Chiropody service every two
Alcoholics Anonymous Meet: Every Thurs, 7.45-9.15pm at BRIDGES Centre, Edenbridge High St. First meeting each month ‘open’, other meetings ‘closed’. Autism All Stars ASD Support Group Alison or Andrew - 01732 867 402 Meet: 1st Thursday each month (including school holidays) from 1-2.30pm in hall 2 at The Eden Centre, Edenbridge. www.thesparkleandshineasdsupportgroup.co.uk Registered Charity No: 1152681 Crockham Hill WI Mrs Linda Brown - 01732 862 604 Meet: 1st Weds each month, 2.30pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus Club Lesley Dix - 01732 865 287 Meet: 3rd Wed. each month at The Kent & Surrey Golf Club. Edenbridge & District Probus Club Bob Greenland - 01732 862 448 Meet: Third Thurs each month at the Kent & Surrey Golf Club, Crouch House Road, Edenbridge Edenbridge & District Rail Travellers Association Working to safeguard, retain and improve local rail services Geoff Brown - 01732 862 604 or Ray Tatnall - 01732 862 849 Edenbridge Bonfire Society Charles Laver - 01732 863 120 info@edenbridgebonfire.co.uk Meet: 07/11/2015, Lingfield Rd Edenbridge Branch RNLI Andrew Varney - 01732 863 826 Edenbridge Community First Responders David Turner - 07551 954 571 edenbridgecfr@outlook.com
Edenbridge Freemasons Stephen Marshall 01892 822 910 (evenings) Meet: Four Elms Village Hall Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends Jo Naismith - 01732 860 148 www.ehlof.org.uk Edenbridge U3A C Byrne - 01732 862 999 Last Tues each month, 2-4pm at Crockham Hill Village Hall. Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club Jim Burbridge - 01732 866 787 Tuesdays 7pm, Pavillion, Lingfield Rd Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service Edenbridge Hospital, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, TN8 5DA Contact - 01732 865 353 10am-12.30pm Mon-Fri
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8pm, Rickards Hall
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Edenbridge (Afternoon) Women’s Institute Mrs Pat Crocker - 01732 863 894 Meet: 2nd Tues each month from 2pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge Edenbridge (Evening) Women’s Institute M Kuell - 01732 863 022 3rd Tues each month, 8pm, WI Hall Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce Peter - 01732 866 444 1st Tues each month at 6.30pm Eden Valley Museum Trust Alex Paton - 01732 868 102 | www. evmt.org.uk Family Action Building Bridges Support for those caring for children 01732 860 560 Weds 9-10.30am (term time only), Childrens’ Centre, High Street
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November/December 2015 The Edenbridge Directory Headway Drop in 01892 619 001 Every Weds - 1.303.30pm, The Eden Centre. Hever Bullen WI Mrs J Smithson - 01342 850 472 2nd Weds each month, 8pm, Hever Village Hall. MIND Day Services Advice and support 01732 743 902 Last 2 Tues each month, 10-11.30am, Edenbridge Hospital. Royal British Legion Club Contact: 01732 863 628 Women’s Section: 01732 868 164 RNLI Edenbridge John Proctor - 01732 700 310
Sustainable Edenbridge s u s t a i n a b l e . edenbridge@gmail.com Meet 2nd Thurs each mth, 7.30pm, Old Eden Volunteer Centre 01732 454 785 | volunteering@ vawk.org.uk Tues 9.30am-12.30pm at the BRIDGES Centre Voluntary Care for the Elderly Funding to help the elderly Mary Grieve - 01732 862 526
Outdoors Edenbridge Strollers Ian Falkner - 01732 864 762 Monday mornings for ½ day walks www.edenbridgestrollers.org.uk
Parents & Toddlers National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Edenbridge and Westerham Rep: Louise Jones 01732 300 507 Meet: regularly for chat & support
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Toddler Clubs at The Eden Church - Sparkling Fishes Contact: 07799 130 557, or www. edenchurch.edenkent.org Mon 9.30-11.30am (term time). Free play for 0-4 yrs, storytime, songtime and crafts | £1 per family - refreshments & childrens snack
Social Groups Astor Senior Citizens Club Joan Clements - 01732 865 011 Every Tues. 1.30-3.30pm at the Fircroft Association, Spitals Cross - just come along! Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) Mrs S King - 01732 864 487 2nd Fri each month, 2.15-4.15pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge Edenbridge Friendz Pauline Collins 01732 864 291 or John Froud 01732 862 917 Weds social club for adults with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, hft, Phillippines Close | Fridays for swimming 6-7pm, Leisure Centre.
Edenbridge Mens RFC Contact: blair.clubley@gmail.com Edenbridge Minis RFC Gareth Roberts: garethdroberts@ btinternet.com Edenbridge Piranhas Swimming Club Bruce Robertson - 01732 864 544 www.edenbridge-piranhas.org.uk Edenbridge Spitfires FC (6-13yrs) Robert Johnson 01732 866 545 www.edenbridgespitfires.co.uk Four Elms Cricket Club Stuart Bradley 01732 867 636 (seniors) / Pauline Crowhurst 01732 357 170 (juniors) Lingfield St Piers Badminton Brenda or Peter: 01732 862 035 Fridays from 8pm. Marlpit Hill Snooker Club John Hale - 07977 565 208 Nomads Football Club Nigel Ship: 07979 508 745 Wednesdays from 7pm
Edenbridge Club (The) Contact: 01732 863 495
Oxted Cycling Club Russell - 07970 507 657 www.oxtedcc.org
Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) Roger Bryan - 01322 664 754 sdsaf@7oaks.net | www.sdsaf.org
Westerham Cycling Club Mark Brewer - 07808 141 114 mark@westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk www.westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk
Talk Time Make friends and share activities Edenbridge Library: 01732 862 600 Meet: Every Weds - 10.30-12.30
Sports Clubs
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Edenbridge Cricket Club Darryl Easton 07973 728 593 (juniors section) / Jon Woodman 07740 075 540 (seniors section) www.edenbridge.hitscricket.co.uk Edenbridge Hockey Club Julie Partridge 01732 505 616 Tuesdays 7-8.30pm, Leisure Centre Edenbridge Judo Club (5yrs+) Sensei Dave Mansi 01342 311 011
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Helpful Friendly Service No Job Too Small Please call Adrian on:
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Tree pruning Tree surgery and felling Stump removal Logs and woodchip mulch available • Suppliers of trees, hedges and shrubs • Fully qualified and insured Contact: Jonathan Holbrook Bsc Hons, RFS Cert. Arb t: 01342 833811 m: 07889 093460
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Send in your completed entry by 4th December for your chance to WIN one of two prizes*: • A family ticket (2 adults/2 children) for the Panto Press Night at the Assembly Hall Theatre on Tuesday 15th December, 7pm show with a post meet and greet with the Cinderella cast . • A family ticket (2 adults/2children) for Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink (valid until 15th Dec 2015). Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ
NAME: ................................................................... TEL: ....................................... ADDRESS: ............................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................... Closing date for entries is Friday 4th December 2015. Winner and crossword solution to be announced in the next issue of The Edenbridge Directory. First correct entry drawn will win. Judges decision is final.
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*Competition is running jointly with The Crowborough Directory.
The easy SOLUTION to getting your message ACROSS. The ANSWER is to get your business details DOWN here. Could you or your business sponsor a future Prize Crossword? Call Laura on 01732 864 878 for more details.
September/October winner! CONGRATULATIONS to: Vanessa Norman of Edenbridge who wins a Cut & Blow Dry courtesy of Options Hair Salon, 35 High Street, Edenbridge TN8 5AD - 01732 500 353.
September/October Crossword Solution
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Fill in your details on the form on the previous page and send in your completed entry to PO Box 142, Edenbridge, TN8 9AQ by Friday 4th December for your chance to WIN one of two prizes*:
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• A family ticket (2 adults/2 children) for the Panto Press Night at the Assembly Hall Theatre on Tuesday 15th December, 7pm show with a post meet and greet with the CINDERELLA cast .
• A family ticket (2 adults/2children) for Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink (valid until 15th Dec 2015). *Competition is running jointly with The Crowborough Directory
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Health Care Chemists - Boots 01732 863 215 - Paydens 01732 863 211 Edenbridge Medical Practice 01732 865 055 Edenbridge Hospital 01732 863 164 Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (Pembury Hospital) 01892 823 535 Hospice in the Weald 01892 820 500 NHS Direct (free from landline/ mobile) - 111 Support Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697 555 Citizens Advice Bureau 03000 422 888 Childline 0800 1111 Community Safety 01732 227 000 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111
Dog Control Service 01732 227 000 N.S.P.C.C. (help & advice) 0808 800 500 Police - Non-emergency 101 R.S.P.C.A. (cruelty & advice) 0300 1234 999 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Volunteer Transport Service 01732 865 353 Transport Bus enquiries -Traveline 0871 200 22 33 -Southdown Buses 01342 719 619 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801 Domestic Suppliers Electricity 0800 783 8866
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Gas, National Grid 0800 111 999 Water 01737 772 000 Local Services | Information Clean Kent - 0845 345 0210 Council Emergencies - 9am-5pm 01732 227 000 - After 5pm 01732 462 222 Edenbridge Children’s Centre 01732 864 045 Edenbridge Leisure Centre 01732 865 665 Edenbridge Town Council 01732 865 368 Library (at the Eden Centre) 03000 41 31 31 Post Office 0845 722 3344 The Eden Centre (Four Elms Rd) 03000 414 010 Volunteer Centre 01732 454 785
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HEALTH INSURANCE Paying too much for your cover? Looking for a new Policy? We work with the major health insurance companies and have some excellent affordable options for clients in this area As independent Health Insurance Specialists we give impartial advice We may be able to change your insurer and still cover you for conditions for which you have had treatment We may be able to negotiate for you with your current insurer, which could result in a lower premium with them We charge no fees as we receive a standard fee from the insurer We provide a free annual review of your policy to ensure that you continue to have the most competitive cover Call Julie Defago on Freephone
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Photographers
WBD Accountants ...........5 Edenbridge Players - “Cranford” .....19 Sharon Turner Photography ..........7 Eden Sounds .........................................23 Picture Framing Advertising edenbridgetown.com ......34 Forge Singers - “Snow White” ......35 Dee-Jay Picture Framing ....................12 Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink ..............9 Framing by David ................................27 Architectural Services Km Creations ...................48 Estate & Letting Agents Places of Worship LeGrys Independent Estate Agents ...56 Edenbridge Parish Church ...............39 Banks
Handelsbanken .............21 Fashion Designer Plasterers Fiona Dashwood ...................................24 Steve Nixon ............................................27 Barbers Hair For Men ...................12 Fitness & Leisure Clare’s Pilates* .....................................48 Car Services Edenbridge Leisure Centre ..............17 Accelerated Motor Repairs ........33 Foot Health Alfred Coker & Sons .....6 The Foot Works .....................................38 Go Vauxhall* .......................3 RB Autos ...........................8
Carpenters/Joiners
Plumbing & Heating
A A L Heating & Plumbing ...............7 Colin Lutley ............................................41 Eden Plumbing ......................................47 Evans Plumbing & Heating ............10 J Penfold Heating & Plumbing .......12 Garden Services AG Garden Care ...................................47 Kent Heating Solutions .....................15 All Seasons Landscaping & Design ..20 Printers Arbormedic Tree Services ...............48 Buzz Digital ...........................................26 Well Kempt Gardens ...........................43 Property Maintenance/Improvements
Causeway Joinery .........43 Copycats .............................20 John Simmons ................11 Gifts Cedar Contracts .....................................10 Precision Joinery ..........51 Something Special ..............................13 Eden Projects ...........................................8 Edenbridge Roofing ............................23 Carpet Fitters Graphic Designers Robbies Carpet Buzz Digital ...........................................38 Odd Job / Handyman ...........................38 Fitting Service .....27 Sarah Medway ......................................23 RW Lock Roof Repairs .......................27 RK Wimble & Sons .............................16 Children’s Activities Health & Beauty Sovereign Construction ....................27 Laser Light Kids Club ....24 appearances .........................................36 Southern Property Support .............37 Eden Beauty Therapy .........................30 Chimney Sweeps Stephen J Johnston .............................12 Mr Jolly Home & Interiors True Build .................................................11 Chimney Sweep ....51 Magnolias at home ...............................30
Computer Services
Insurance
Safety & Security
JPro Services Ltd .........................31 & 41 BlackDog Microsystems ...................15 Flexible Health ......................................53 Social Clubs Calico Computers ................................52 Language Tutors The Edenbridge Club ..........................16 Consumer Services French Lessons ........................................7 Taxis The Barrister Broker ..............................42 Locksmiths Relyon Cars ...............................................1 Complementary Therapies Lockrite .....................................................51 Tiling Acupuncture in Eden .........................51 Logs TM Tiling ..................................................6 Counselling & Psychotherapy Mannswood Coppice Products ...12 Vehicle Hire Helen Eckersley .....................................10 Marble Specialists Practical Car & Van Rental ..................23 Domestic Services Bowerland Stone ................................13 Venues for Hire Magiclean ................................................20 Mortgage Advisors Royal British Legion .............................47 Double Glazing Just Mortgages ....................................6 Vets Edenbridge Window Systems ........55 Painting & Decorating Portland Vets ............................................2 Drain Cleaning Ashley James Chase ..........................10 Website Designers Oxted Drain Services ............................8 Caroline Mee ...........................................6 Buzz Digital ..........................................51 Paul Tapper ..........................................27 Dry Cleaners Eden Clean ............................................16 Pest Control RW Lock Pest Control ......................38 Electricians 24/7 Electrical .....................................25 Pet Services All Aspects Electrical Contractors ..7 Lucky Cat Sitters .................................11
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