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Contents 16, 18 Editor’s Note
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Eden Valley Loyalty Card
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What's On in November
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Puzzle Page
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What’s On in December
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Useful Numbers
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Clubs & Organisations
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CHRISTMAS TREE throughout CHOOSING DAY Look out for News from the Community articles the magazine rd p22 SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2019
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tree and attach your label. The Editor: Laura Lawrence January/February 2020 copy deadline: 07775 682 127 Friday 29- th£ November 2019 Tree prices: £10 30 Printed by: Newman Thompson Print Media Ltd info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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Note from the Editor... Dear Neighbours, I can't believe how quickly we are approaching the year end! I also can't believe that the major disruptions I've been experiencing outside my house might also be coming to an end soon...I'll have to see it to believe it though. Living on Station Road for the past 14 years has been quite an experience but I think these last works have definitely been the most challenging! Of course the Station Road/Four Elms Road junction also forms part of the procession route for the Edenbridge Bonfire Parade, taking place this year on Saturday 2nd November. It's going to be another amazing spectacle with more floats than we've seen in previous years. The big question of the moment is, who will be this year's Celebrity Effigy? The official unveiling of the effigy takes place on Wednesday 30th October and you'll see it announced via social media (@edenbridgebonfire). I love the way our event attracts media attention from all over the world to find out who has chosen and I'm so proud to be a volunteer with the Edenbridge Bonfire Society. In fact, prepare for a very busy November this year as there are lots of events taking place in the area in preparation for Christmas (see page 20). I'm delighted that the Edenbridge Community Christmas Association have organised another event for the whole town to enjoy, taking place on Saturday 30th November. They did a tremendous job last year with bringing a Christmas event back to the town and I'm sure that they will see the event as well supported and talked about as it was last year. Organising any event of this size is not an easy task and all the volunteers who get involved, not just in this but in any of our big events, give up so much of their time but do it to bring something to our wonderful community. It's not just the months ahead which are going to be busy but the months which have just passed us were also equally as busy. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce PLUS all the volunteers who helped out at September's Edenbridge Motor Show and Music Festival. This was the sixth year of the Motor Show and it was another major success and another event I was delighted to be part of again. This year the main stage was dedicated to Paul Dashwood, an active member of not just the Chamber of Commerce but the local community in general. One of my favourite moments of the day was seeing his son, Ollie Dashwood, playing his father's guitar on stage with Paul's band, Don't Ask the Band. 16 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
Where do you start if your parents need care? There have been numerous articles in the national press detailing a lack of knowledge around the care system and what support is available to people in need of care. If your parents are at the stage where it is clear they need care, it can be a fearful, isolating time in which you are not sure which way to turn or who can help you. Many questions will need addressing, such as ‘Do I need to be looking at residential care homes or is there a way mum and dad can stay at home?’ or ‘Are there options of support with the funding of their care?’ People may have lived in their homes for over 40 years and still be an active member of the community, whether it be from supporting the local church or charities, to regular book clubs or coffee mornings with friends and neighbours. reduce the independence and choices of those involved. Even if you are a full time carer yourself, you may be eligible for respite care funding, which would allow you to have a break and time for yourself, in the knowledge that a fully experienced team would be supporting your parents in your absence. The good news is that there are many more options than you might think. Genuine Care may be able to help you and your family with detailed knowledge on what care package might be right for you, as well as what support with funding could be available. In some cases care packages can be fully-funded, Most importantly the choice is always yours: Genuine Care’s core values are to maintain our client’s independence through person-centred care. We tailor our care packages to your needs and wishes and understand that they can change week by week, with them.
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I was given a new lease of life as MC as this year, for the first time, I had a roving mic so I could mingle with the crowds and do on the spot interviews, including one with Charlie Grima, one of the drummers from 70s rock band 'Wizard'.
Interviewing Charlie Grima (Photo credit: Stuart McGregor)
Ollie Dashwood performing with 'Don't Ask the Band
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my advertisers who alerted me to a recent scam that had happened to them when they were targetted by scammers claiming to be working with me on my magazines. They were offering advertisement upgrades or chasing outstanding payments from them and trying to take money. Please can I remind all my advertisers to be vigilant and only make payments in the usual way or directly with myself when paying for advertising. As I'm nearing the end of my editor's note, I'd like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year, your support and feedback for the magazine is always much appreciated. I'm sure I'll be bumping into many of you at the upcoming Christmas events taking place locally. If you're new to the area then I'm sure you will enjoy being part of this wonderful, vibrant community. As always, please do mention ‘The Edenbridge Magazine’ if you are responding to anything you’ve seen in this publication as it helps to secure it’s future. The next deadline is Friday 29th November for the January/February 2020 issue which will be distributed during the last week of Decmeber. Until next time...
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What’s On in November Saturday 2 November - Board Games Café - 10am4pm, New Bean Café at The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Free event for all ages. Bring your favourite games or learn new ones. All welcome. nd
Saturday 2nd November Edenbridge Bonfire Society Annual Torch lit parade and Fireworks Display - Starting 6.30pm with procession through the high street followed by Fireworks Display on the Recreation Ground. Road closures will be in place during this time. Visit www. edenbridgebonfire.co.uk for full information. Tuesday 5th November Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce Members Meeting - 6pm, venue TBC. All local businesses welcome. Visit www.edenvalleychamber. org.uk or email admin@ edenvalleychamber.org.uk. Tuesday 5th November Chiddingstone WI - 7pm, Chiddingstone Village Hall. Talk 'A Woman for All Seasons' by Eliza McClelland. New members welcome. Friday 8th November EdenARA: - 2-4.30pm, Edenbridge W.I. Hall. Speaker: Barbara Stevens - The Trials and Tribulations of being a Public Speaker. New members welcome.
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Tuesday 19th November - Edenbridge Evening WI - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall. Speaker: Sally Dyson & Pat Williams - Make a Christmas Wreath and Christmas Cards. New members welcome. Saturday 23rd November Christmas Fair - 10am-12pm, St Johns Church, Marsh Green. Saturday 23rd November - Christmas Fair at Chiddingstone Castle 10am-4pm. Over 70 stalls selling a wide variety of gifts, decorations, food and drink. chiddingstonecastle.org.uk Saturday 23rd November Markbeech Bazaar- 12-3pm, Markbeech Village Hall, TN8 5NR. Food stalls, gift, toys and lovely lunches. Lots to enjoy. In aid of Holy Trinity, Markbeech. Sunday 24th November - Annual French Market 10am-4pm, Market Yard Car Park, High Street, Edenbridge. Tuesday 26th November - Edenbridge Twinning Association - 8pm, BRIDGES, High Street. AGM & Social
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Evening. All Welcome. Visit www.edta.org.uk or call 01342 850249 for more information. Friday 29th November - Forget-me-not Café 10.30am-12noon, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Rd. For those experiencing memory or cognitive issues. www.forgetmenotcafe.org.uk Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November - Edenbridge Players in 'The Haunting of Hill House' - 7.30pm (curtain up 7.45pm), WI Hall, Edenbridge. Tickets £11 which includes programme. Available online ticketsource. co.uk/edenbridge-players or at Currie Accountancy, High Street,Edenbridge.
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What’s On in December Sunday 1st December - Xmas Fayre - 12-3pm, Cowden Memorial Hall, TN8 7HU. Stalls, gifts, raffles and snacks. £1 adults, children free. Funds to hall and cancer charity. To book a table call Sue on 07929 337 556. Tuesday 3rd December - Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce - 6pm, venue TBC. All local businesses welcome. Visit www.edenvalleychamber. org.uk or email admin@ edenvalleychamber.org.uk. Tuesday 3st December Chiddingstone WI - 7pm, Chiddingstone Village Hall. Christmas Celebration. New members welcome. Saturday 7th December - Board Games Café - 10am4pm, New Bean Café at The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Free event for all ages. Bring your favourite games or learn new ones. All welcome.
Saturday 7th December Marsh Green Christmas Lights Switch on - 6pm, Marsh Green. Come and celebrate with the village and listen to Edenbridge Town Band as they put you in a festive mood. Tuesday 10th December - Edenbridge Evening WI - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall. Members Christmas Meal. New members welcome. Wednesday 11 December - Christmas Concert with Edenbridge Town Band - 7.309pm, St Peter & St Paul's Church, Edenbridge. th
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Sunday 21st December Carols outside of Waitrose with Edenbridge Town Band - 11am-12.30pm. Sunday 22nd December - Four Elms Carol Service 3-4.15pm, Four Elms Church. With accompaniment by Edenbridge Town Band. Wednesday 25th December - WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS! IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT TAKING PLACE IN JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2020, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO:
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Friday 13th December - Hever Carol Concert - 5-6.15pm, Church at Hever. Enjoy Christmas music performed by Edenbridge Town Band.
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Clubs and Organisations Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com Eden Songsters - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com Edenbridge Bellringers - 01732 860234 - richarddyson2014@gmail.com Edenbridge Music & Arts Trust - 01732 862418 Edenbridge Parish Church Handbell Ringers - 01732 862844 Edenbridge Players - 07749 932 269 - edenbridgeplayers.co.uk Edenbridge Town Band - 07766 391766 Folk Song & Music - 01342 850083 Forge Singers Amateur Dramatics - 01732 868327 Informal Folk Music - 01342 850 083 Marlings Morris - 01883 712224 - marlingsmorris.co.uk Parkin-singers - aquarianopera@blueyonder.co.uk
Facilities for Hire BRIDGES Centre - hello@bridgescentre.org - 01732 868186 Cowden Memorial Hall - 01342 850674 - CowdenHall@mail.com Crockham Hill Village Hall - 01732 866408 - clive.folkard1@btinternet.com Edenbridge WI Hall - 01732 865368 Rickards Hall (behind museum) - 01732 865368 Royal British Legion - 01732 863628 The Eden Centre - 03000 414010 The Pavilion (Lingfield Rd) - 01732 862761
Hobbies & Interests Cowden & District Horticultural Soc. - 01342 850174 Edenbridge & District Astronomers - edenbridgeastro.org.uk Edenbridge & District Twinning Association - 01342 850249 - www.edta.org.uk Edenbridge Allotment Gardens - 01732 865287 EdenARA monthly Ramble & Lunch - 01732 864487 Edenbridge Cacti & Succulent Society - 01732 866295
Edenbridge Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society - 01732 700209 Edenbridge Historical Society - 01732 865634 Edenbridge Strollers - 01732 864762 - edenbridgestrollers.org.uk Eden Quilters & Crafts - 01732 862709 Eden Valley Artists - 01732 864203 - edenvalleyartists.com Knitting & Crochet - suepaice70@gmail.com Oxted & Limpsfield Floral Design Club - 01883 714246 - www.olfs.org.uk Painting for Pleasure Art Club - 01732 864266 Riddlesdown Model Flying Club - contactrmfc@gmail.com
Organisations & Societies Crockham Hill WI - 01732 862604 Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus Club - 01732 863 517 - gwenchappell2@tiscali.co.uk Edenbridge & District Probus Club - 01732 862448 Edenbridge & District Rail Travellers Association - 01732 862464 Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club - 07795 447758 Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) - 01342 833595 Edenbridge Bonfire Society - 01732 863120 - edenbridgebonfire.co.uk Edenbridge Branch RNLI - 01732 863826 Edenbridge Community First Responders - 07551 954571 - edenbridgecfr@outlook.com Edenbridge Freemasons - 01892 822910 Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends - 01732 860148 - ehlof.org.uk Edenbridge U3A - 01732 862999 Edenbridge (Afternoon) WI - 01732 667926 Edenbridge (Evening) WI - EdenbridgeEvening@WKFWI.org.uk Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce - 01732 667250 Eden Valley Museum Trust - 01732 868102 - evmt.org.uk Royal British Legion Club - 01732 863628 - 01732 868164 (womens section)
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RNLI Edenbridge - 01732 700310 Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) 01322 664754 - sdsaf@7oaks.net - www.sdsaf.org Stangrove Community - Facebook Sustainable Edenbridge - sustainable.edenbridge@gmail.com Volunteer Centre - 01732 454785 - imago.community
Marlpit Hill Snooker Club - 07977 565208 Nomads Football Club - 07979 508745 Oxted Cycling Club - 07970 507657 - oxtedcc.org Westerham Cycling Club - 07808 141114 - westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk
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National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks & Tonbridge - 01732 300507
Social Groups & Clubs Astor Senior Citizens Club - 01732 863764 Edenbridge Friendz - 01732 864291 Edenbridge Club (The) - 01732 863495
Sports & Games Bingo Club (over 18s only) - 01732 863628 Bough Beech Sailing Club - bbsccomms@gmail.com Cowden Indoor Bowls Club - 01342 850239 Crockham Hill Tennis Club - 01732 866288 Edenbridge & District Rifle Club - 01342 870660 EdenARA Short Mat Bowls - 01883 722064 Edenbridge Chess Club - 01732 864762 Edenbridge Cricket Club - 07973 728593 (juniors) - 07740 075540 (seniors) - edenbridge.hitscricket.co.uk Edenbridge Hockey Club - 01732 505616 Edenbridge Judo Club (5yrs+) - 01342 311011 Edenbridge Mens RFC - blair.clubley@gmail.com Edenbridge Minis RFC - garethdroberts@btinternet.com Edenbridge Piranhas Swimming Club - 01732 864544 - edenbridge-piranhas.org.uk Edenbridge Spitfires FC (6-13yrs) - 01732 866545 - edenbridgespitfires.co.uk Eden Divers - 07738 006051 - eden-divers.com Four Elms Cricket Club - 01732 867636 (seniors) Hurst Green Tennis Club - 01883 714324 - hurstgreentc@gmail.com Lingfield St Piers Badminton - 01732 862035
Young People Brownies & Guides - Sian Leahy – 1stEdenbridgeguides@ gmail.com Children Laser Light Super Heroes Club (up to 11 yrs) - 07757 325152 - info@gcceden.org
• SCOUTS IN EDENBRIDGE • Beaver Colony (6-8 yrs) - fictionmoon@gmail.com Cub Pack (8-11 yrs) - juliemmadden@hotmail.com Scouts (10-14 yrs) - 01732 862587 - contact.edenbridge@sevenoaksscouts.org.uk Beaufighters Explorer Unit (14-18 yrs) - beaufighters@sevenoaks-explorers.org.uk
• YOUTH SERVICES • ECT Youth Club - 07738 232296 - ect.youthworker@gmail.com Edenbridge Youth Forum - 07786 624943 Reachout Youth - 01892 539422- www.twmhr.org.uk
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November/December 2019 • The Edenbridge Magazine
Feature: Edenbridge Community Christmas Association
"1st December 2018 saw us host our first Christmas Extravaganza in Edenbridge High Street following a year of very hard work setting up the Association and organising numerous fund raising events and seeking grants from various local established groups and charitable causes. The first year was made possible by a huge amount of personal effort from the ever-expanding committee together with the financial donations made by Edenbridge Town Council, The Great Stone Bridge Trust and Edenbridge Bonfire Society.
enthusiasm to continue with this event and we have been working throughout the year to again raise funds to improve the Christmas Lights and enhance the actual event on the day, to be held this year on Saturday 30th November 2019. The Association are volunteers who provide their time for the benefit of the community giving up weekends and evenings to plan, prepare and organise the event. There is a huge amount of background work required to allow these types of event to take place. This year we have received financial support from Kent County Council, The Great Stonebridge Trust, Edenbridge Town Council and The Rotary Club of Edenbridge & Westerham, plus various individual donations.
Such was the effort by the team to provide a fun filled day for the local community, we were nominated by Edenbridge Town Council to be recognised in the Sevenoaks District Council “Making It Happen” award scheme. We were thrilled to be included in the final held in St Nicholas Church in Sevenoaks but although we did not win our group we were award with a Certificate of Achievement of which we are all very proud.
TAYLOR Building & Maintenance Services
Est 1982
Improvements • Renovations • Alterations
The success of the day, and the recognition by the community of the effort put in by the committee, has provided us with the
Kitchens and Bathrooms installed
Last month we held our first Quiz Night which in addition to the public donations made earlier in the year for the Christmas Lights through our Facebook page plus the raffle held at Uncorked has meant that we have been able to renovate the old lights and purchase some new ones, which will all appear at various locations in the High Street. We look forward to seeing you again this year on Saturday 30th November 2019 for another fantastic day."
- Edenbridge Community Christmas
Association
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November/December 2019 • The Edenbridge Magazine
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Please do not hesitate to enquire about private parties. (40 guests minimum) Prices start from £35 per person.
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The Edenbridge Magazine • November/December 2019
November/December 2019 • The Edenbridge Magazine
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NEWS
Workshops at Bore Place this November & December 2019
loaf. Christmas Wreath Making – Thursday 28th November, 10.00am-2.00pm
www.stpierrecontractors.co.uk
Price £49. A festive workshop using materials sourced from the grounds of the estate to create a beautiful Christmas wreath for your door. Christmas Artisan Chocolate Making – Saturday 14th December, 10.00am-4.00pm Price £75. Learn how to make a variety of different chocolates such as filled chocolates and piped, rolled Belgian truffles. There will also be a demonstration of how to make blackberry fruit caramels.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Colour and Light – Saturday 9th November, 10.00am-4.00pm Price £75. Use heat to bend and reshape raw glass into two beautiful Christmassy hanging ornaments.
To book any of these workshops, please visit www.boreplace.org./whats-on or telephone 01732 463255 for further information.
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November/December 2019 • The Edenbridge Magazine
Across 1 - Domesticated pigs (4) 3 - Strive (8) 9 - Spring locks for doors (7) 10 - Hit hard (5) 11 - Leap on one foot (3) 12 - Foresee or predict (5) 13 - Command (5) 15 - Turf out (5) 17 - Connection; link (3-2) 18 - Chemical element (3) 19 - Less moist (5) 20 - Oval shape (7) 21 - Longing (8) 22 - Short tail (4)
Sudoku
Down 1 - Unenthusiastically (4-9)
EDEN VALLEY MUSEUM Presents A Guest Exhibition by the
2 - Rise (3,2) 4 - Sampled (food) (6)
EDENBRIDGE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
5 - Unkind; unsympathetic (12)
afternoon group
6 - State of the USA (7) 7 - Amusement (13) 8 - Evergreen shrub (12) 14 - United States (7) 16 - Confine as a prisoner (6) 18 - Theme for a discussion (5)
2nd October - 20th December 2019 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 36 for solution
CROSSWORD ANSWERS: Across: 1) Hogs 3) Struggle 9) Latches 10) Clout 11) Hop 12) Augur 13) Order 15) Evict 17) Tie In 18) Tin 19) Drier 20) Ellipse 21) Yearning 22) Scut Down: 1) Half Heartedly 2) Get Up 4) Tasted 5) Uncharitable 6) Georgia 7) Entertainment 8) Rhododendron 14) America 16) Intern 18) Topic
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Free entry Eden Valley Museum, Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge TN8 5AR OPEN: Wednesday and Friday: 2pm - 4.30pm; Thursday and Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm; and Sundays in June, July and August: 2pm - 4.30pm, other days by appointment. Image: peakpx.com
Registered Charity No. 1065466
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Health Care
Chemists - Boots 01732 863 215 - Paydens 01732 863 211 Edenbridge Medical Practice - 01732 865 055 Edenbridge Hospital - 01732 862 137 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 - 116 123 Volunteer Transport Service 01732 865 353
Transport Bus enquiries -Traveline - 0871 200 22 33 -Southdown Buses - 01342 719 619 National Rail Enquiries - 03457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801
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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
Domestic Suppliers Electricity - 0800 783 8866 Gas, National Grid - 0800 111 999 Water - 01737 772 000
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Index of Advertisers *Indicates special offer for readers
Accountants
Electricians
Pest Control
WBD Accountants ...........................................5 All Aspects Electrical Contractors ...13 RW Lock Pest Control ................................9
Advertising
Entertainment & Events
edenbridgetown.com ...............................24 Dick Whittington - Panto with the Forge Singers .....7 Amateur Dramatics The Forge Singers ..........................................30 Eden Valley Museum .................................35 Edenbridge Bonfire Extravaganza .......2 Architectural Services Edenbridge Christmas Event .................35 KM Creations ..................................................23 Hever Hotel .....................................................31
Business Services
JK Comms Ltd .................................................37
Car Services/Dealers Accelerated Motor Repairs .....................12
Carpenters/Joiners
Food & Drink Edenbridge Untapped ..............................10
Fitness, Sports & Leisure Clare’s Pilates* .................................................14
Garden & Outdoor Services
Pet Services Lucky Cat Sitters ............................................25
Picture Framing Dee-Jay Picture Framing .........................8
Places of Worship Edenbridge Parish Church.......................19
Plumbing & Heating GLS Heating .....................................................21 RGF Plumbing Services ...............................6
Property Maintenance/ Improvements
Detailed Developments .........................10 Howdens ..............................................................3 R.K. Wimble & Sons .....................................14 St Pierre Contractors ..................................33 Christmas Trees Taylor Building & Maintenance Graphic/Web Designers Stone Ness Walled Garden .....................22 Services ...............29 Sarah Medway ................................................25 Causeway Joinery ........................................13 All Seasons Landscaping Copycats .............................................................6 & Design .......8 & 23 Precision Joinery ...........................................36 Holbrook Tree & Land Management ...33
Cleaning Services
Zero Dry Time* .................................................35 Handyman Services Handy Andy ......................................................36 Computer Services TN16 Handyman ............................................9 Calico Computers .........................................23 MR Computing ...............................................15 Health & Beauty PS Tech ..............................................................25 Appearances Aesthetics ...........................37 Eden Beauty Therapy .................................15 Complementary/Holistic Therapies The Foot Works ...............................................13 Acupuncture in Eden ..............................21 Eden Sports Clinic ...........................................6 Home & Interiors Just Shutters ....................................................21
Dentists
Roofing RW Lock Roof Repairs ................................14
Storage Easistore Self Storage ..................................39
Taxi Relyon Cars ..........................................................9
Tiling TM Tiling .............................................................13
Venues
Hever Castle Golf Club ..............................14 Stangrove Court Dental Practice ..........40 Hotel/Spa Hever Hotel .....................................................11
Domicilliary Services
Genuine Care Homecare Services .....17 Local Clubs Home Instead Senior Care ......................11 Edenbridge Freemasons .........................30
Double Glazing
Locksmiths
Drain & Pipe Cleaning
Painting & Decorating
Edenbridge Window Systems ............11 LockRite ................................................................8 Oxted Drain Services ..................................33 Ashley James Chase .....................................29 Caroline Mee ......................................................8 Dry Cleaners Paul Tapper .........................................................6 Eden Clean .....................................................29
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