Kent Focus 2023

ISSUE: 2023

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Kent Focus Directory, and its sister website www.kent-focus.co.uk. Response has once again been phenomenal and we would like to welcome all our customers and contributors.

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• Useful Information

See Pages: 10-11

• Family Days Out In Kent

See Pages: 12-17

• Book Clubs

See Pages: 18-19

• Running Clubs

See Pages: 20-21

• Kent Theatre Guide

See Pages: 22-25

• Local Events & Food Markets

See Pages: 26-27

PAGES: 5-8

• Electricians.........................................................................................45

• Fencing Contractors.......................................................................45

• Fencing Services...............................................................................46

• Flooring................................................................................................46

• Garage Doors....................................................................................47

• Garden Centre & Landscapers...................................................47

• Hard Landscaping / Driveways / Patios..................................48

• House Clearance..............................................................................48

• Kitchen Design..................................................................................48

• Landscape Gardening.....................................................................48

• Lawnmower & Garden Machinery............................................49

• Locksmiths..........................................................................................49

• Painters & Decorators...................................................................49

• Pest Control.......................................................................................50

• Picture - Framers / Makers / Cleaners / Gilders / Restorers....................................................50

• Plumbing & Heating........................................................................50

• Pond Builders....................................................................................50

• Removals & Storage........................................................................50

• Roofing.................................................................................................51

• Scaffolding / Scaffolding Erectors.............................................51

• Security................................................................................................52

• Worktops............................................................................................52

Motoring, Classics, Cars & Bikes............................................58

• BMW.....................................................................................................58

• Brakes / Brake Parts.......................................................................58

• Breakdown Recovery.....................................................................59

• Car Upholstery..................................................................................59

• Engines / Engineering.....................................................................60

• Garage Services................................................................................60

• Mercedes.............................................................................................60

• Mobile Mechanic..............................................................................61

• Reimo Parts & Accessories..........................................................61

• Repair & Restoration......................................................................61

• Upholsterers......................................................................................61

Music, Dance & Theatre...........................................................63

• Music Lessons....................................................................................63

Outdoor Leisure & Tourism.....................................................64

• Caravan / Camping / Touring.......................................................64

• Travel.....................................................................................................65

Parenting & Childhood.............................................................66

• Children’s Activities........................................................................66

• Fostering..............................................................................................66

• Playgroups & Pre-Schools............................................................67

• Tutoring................................................................................................67

Pets & Animals............................................................................72

• Animal Welfare.................................................................................72

• Catteries..............................................................................................72

• Pet Friendly Accommodation / Hotels / Self Catering.....................................................................73

Sport, Leisure & Entertainment.............................................74

• Adult Art Classes.............................................................................74

• Play Centres.......................................................................................74

Weddings / Special Occasions................................................76

• Caterers...............................................................................................76

• Florists..................................................................................................76

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FOOD & DRINK

Drakes Cork and Cask

Maidstone’s best kept secret. A lively little pub featuring a fantastic beer garden, a new outside stage and bar & recently refurbished inside. Serving food daily.

Tel: 01622 356 849

drakes.orpubsltd@gmail.com www.drakescorkandcaskmaidstone.co.uk

Excellent coffee supplies in Sussex and Kent.

Please call on 01424 202600 for free advice and help www.ryebaycoffee.co.uk

A traditional alehouse dating back to the 1100s, with skewed beams & a quaint balcony, nestled in the heart of Aylesford high street (ME20 7AX).

Telephone: 01622 715 066

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MOTORING, CLASSICS,

OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM

PETS & ANIMALS

Experience clothes free tranquility in 50 acres of private wooded parkland. Just 25 minutes by train from the centre of London Call: 01689 871200 • www.naturistfoundation.org

PARENTING & CHILDHOOD

At The Farningham Day Nursery we recognise the huge importance that parents attach to choosing the best possible care for their children.

www.fdnursery.co.uk - info@fdnursery.co.uk 01322 866880

Family business opened in 1992. Fully licensed by local authorities. Open all year, heated beds, local collection/delivery available. VACS Req. Licence No: 20-01846

T: 01474 812907

www.barnsidecattery.co.uk

The C arpenters Arms

Country Pub and Restaurant

Two huge inglenook fireplaces and good fresh home cooked “pub food” as well as a wide variety of Shepherd Neame beers. Locally sourced foods.

www.carpentersarmseastling.co.uk

Tel: 01795 890 234

Offering tutoring programs based on your child’s specific needs to help build confidence & achieve their full potential.

11+, GCSE, & A Level • 07732 264 001 www.perfectplustutoring.com

Play ‘n Grow Childcare

Good quality care in a small setting, we look after after children aged 0-11 years in our nursery, creche and Holiday Club in Tonbridge.

www.playngrowchildcare.co.uk - 07727 692645

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DaysFamilyOut In Kent

Go Have An Adventure!

Wherever in Kent you are, there are plenty of ways to spend the holidays and make the most of the British countryside, in fair weather or foul. Here is a selection:

Bartons Point Coastal Park

Sheerness

Beaver Waterworld

Tatsfield • www.beaverwaterworld.com

Eagle Heights

Eynsford • www.eagleheights.co.uk

Groombridge Enchanted Forest

Tunbridge Well • www.groombridgeplace.com

Howletts Animal Park Bekesbourne

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

Hythe

The Rare Breeds Centre

Ashford • www.rarebreeds.org.uk

River Hill Himalayan Gardens

Sevenoaks • www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Swanley Park

Swanley • www.swanleypark.co.uk

Wildwood

Herne Common • www.wildwoodtrust.org

Wingham Wildlife Park Wingham, Canterbury www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk

Zoos, Farms, Parks, Nature & Wildlife

There is so much to see & to do... So get out there & explore!!

Museums, Estates & Historical Buildings

Canterbury Roman Museum

Canterbury • www.canterbury.co.uk

Chartwell – Home of Churchill, Westerham

Chiddingstone Castle

Edenbridge • www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Dover Transport Museum

Dover • www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk

The Finchcocks Musical Museum

Goudhurst • www.finchcocks.co.uk

Fort Amherst

Chatham • www.fortamherst.com

Herne Bay Museum

Herne Bay • www.canterbury.co.uk

Hever Castle

Hever • www.hevercastle.co.uk

The Historic Dockyard

Chatham • www.thedockyard.co.uk

Lashenden Air Warfare Museum www.lashendenairwarfaremuseum.co.uk

Leeds Castle Image © www.facebook.com/leedscastle

Leeds Castle

Maidstone • www.leeds-castle.com

Maidstone Museum

Maidstone • www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Powell-Cotton Museum

Birchington • www.quexmuseum.org

Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells

The Shell Grotto

Margate • www.shellgrotto.co.uk

Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum

Ramsgate • www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk

The Wartime Tunnels, Dover

The Shell Grotto Image © www.facebook.com/shellgrotto

Leisure Centres, Swimming & Sports

Belvedere Splash Park Bexley, www.bexley.gov.uk

Bowles Rocks - Skiing, Climbing & More!

Tunbridge Wells • www.bowles.rocks

Bursted Manor Riding

Canterbury • www.burstedmanor.co.uk

Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre

Chatham

Faversham Swimming Pool

Faversham • www.favershampools.com

Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone www.folkestonesportscentre.co.uk

Herons Leisure Pool

Herne Bay • www.activelifeltd.co.uk

Kingsmead Leisure Centre

Canterbury • www.activelifeltd.co.uk

Larkfield Leisure Centre, Aylesford

Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone

Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley www.mytimeactive.co.uk/leisure/pavilion

Polar Adventure and Pool Maidstone • www.maidstoneleisure.com

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre

Hildenborough • www.ridingfarm.co.uk

Silver Blades Ice Rink

Gillingham • www.silver-blades.co.uk

Splashes Leisure Centre, Gillingham

Strand Leisure Pool, Gillingham

Swallows Leisure Centre

Sittingbourne • www.swaleleisure.com

Tenterden Leisure Centre

Tenterden • www.tenterdenleisure.com

Tides Leisure and Indoor Tennis Deal • www.yourleisure.uk.com

Theme

Parks, Play &CentresActivity

Adventure Kidz

Aylesford, www.adventurekidz.co.uk

Canterbury Tales

Canterbury, www.canterburytales.co.uk

Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play

Sidcup, www.crazeebarn.com

Dickens World

Chatham Maritime, www.dickensworld.co.uk

Fun Drum

Gillingham, www.fundrum.co.uk

Gambado

Beckenham, www.gambado.com

Tonbridge Swimming Pool

Tonbridge • www.tonbridgepool.co.uk

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre

Tunbridge Wells • www.fusion-lifestyle.com

West Wickham Leisure Centre West Wickham

White Oak Leisure Centre Swanley • www.sencio.org.uk

Go Bananas

Longfield, www.gobananas-playbarn.co.uk

The Hop Farm Family Park

Paddock Wood, www.hopfarm.co.uk

Imagine play Centre

Ashford, www.imaginethefun.co.uk

Jumpers Rebound Trampoline Centre Gillingham, www.trampoline.co.uk

Jungle Jims Birchington, www.jungle-jims.co.uk

Kent Life Maidstone, www.kentlife.org.uk

Kidz Planet

Folkestone, www.kidz-planet.co.uk

Kikiland

Maidstone, www.kikiland.co.uk

Madplay

Dartford, www.madplay.co.uk

Manic Monsters, Edenbridge

Merry Go Round, Sittingbourne

Monkey Bizz

Rochester, www.monkey-biz.co.uk

Ollies Indoor Play, Margate

Pure Fun Factory

Tunbridge Wells, www.purefunfactory.com

Revolution Skate Park

Broadstairs, www.revolutionskatepark.co.uk

Snappys Adventure Play

Whitstable, www.snappysadventureplay.co.uk

Treasure Island Soft Play

Swanley, www.sencio.org.uk

Treejumpers, Paddock Wood

Walley World Indoor Adventure

Playground,Margate • www.walleyworld.co.uk

Wear M Out Indoor Play

Maidstone, www.wearmout.co.uk

POST COVID RESTRICTIONS

Please check individual websites or call/email them for updated opening times, rules & regulations. Some book clubs are even offering virtual opportunities to join in.

THE BOOK CLUB

Thinking of joining a book club? There is to some, a stereotypical image of book clubs as talking arenas for bookworms, or gaggles of girls discussing the latest ‘chick lit’. Which, of course, to an extent they are, but there are many more reasons for joining a local reading group.

A reading group can, for many, offer an excellent route into an established local social network. Offering the opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, book clubs often also give you the chance to meet people with fairly similar interests, making it an excellent way to get out and meet new people.

Many groups have a focus towards a certain genre or variety of fiction or non fiction, although some are broader than others. Being given a reading list can help you to extend your usual reading, as you will need to keep up with the set texts if you are going to participate in the group, and while many groups decide on titles as a joint decision, the chances are some of the choices will not be your usual favourites. Reading of course will help you to broaden your horizons and vocabulary; the discussion and insights

from other readers give this aspect a whole new dimension.

Reading groups are also an excellent way to help improve your communication skills. Discussion will hopefully naturally improve your listening skills, as you navigate your way through others interpretations of the reading material. Speaking in a group is much less formal and structured than the classroom, but will help you build confidence in talk to new people, and to speak to a wider audience.

Finally, if you have any ambitions to write your own novel, reading groups can be a fantastic resource, giving you a window into others opinion’s, what for them makes a good or bad plot or characterization, and perhaps help you to mature the seed of your idea.

BOOK CLUBS IN KENT:

• Medway Book ClubRochester Coffee Company, Rochester, 4th Monday monthly

• Dartford Books and Culturewww.meetup.com/Dartford-Books-andCulture-Club

• Not Just DessertsTunbridge Wells, www.notjustdesserts.org.uk

Book clubs are often attached to library associations, and most libraries should be able to provide you with a list of relevant local groups.

Running clubs

Running has become a more popular sport

Are you thinking of joining a running club? Perhaps the lingering thoughts behind your New Years Resolution, or shedding some pounds pre holiday? Running clubs have become more common in recent years, and can be found

throughout the county should you be inclined. Running clubs are not just for the fitness fanatics in lycra among us, but also offer a diverse and friendly membership. Joining a club is an

excellent motivational tool, allowing you to adopt a slightly different mindset and take the hobby slightly more seriously.

It also means company and security. Many runners enjoy pounding the streets alone, but company can spice up a run, providing the motivation of someone to pace yourself with. If you are in training for a specific event, say a marathon or Race for Life, then you may be able to team up with another runner who is also competing. If you are simply looking for a fitness activity, the motivation of not letting down a running partner should keep you going; but if you are competing, a group can add a little competition to help you push yourself! They also offer a good opportunity for socializing. Some groups do organize social events, group runs and other such friendly activities.

Finding a partner to run with is also ideal for those nervous of running alone. Both male and female runners can feel unsafe, especially when the evenings draw in again, and using a group can offer safety in numbers, and access to well thought out, properly lit routes.

Another important aspect is access to health information. Running can be a very simple activity, but if you are serious, then coaching advice is crucial to ensure you work up to your goals and avoid injury. A club should also be able to give advice on finding a local physiotherapist, sports massage specialist or any other health professional you may need.

Clubs in Kent:

• Ashford Athletic Club

www.ashfordac.org.uk

• Beckenham Running Club

www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk

• Canterbury Harriers

www.canterburyharriers.org

• Dover Road Runners

www.doverroadrunners.co.uk

• Folkestone Running Club

www.folkestonerunningclub.co.uk

• Jelly Legs Running Club (Canterbury)

www.jelly-legs.co.uk

• Maidstone Harriers

www.maidstoneharriers.co.uk

• Rochester Runners Club

www.rochesterrunners.com

• Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers

www.sevenoaksladiesjoggers.co.uk

• Tunbridge Wells Harriers

www.twharriers.org.uk

Joining a club is an excellent motivational tool to keep running

Presenting the

KENT THEATRE GUIDE

Of course, one of the perks of living in Kent is our proximity to London, with all sights and activities our capital has to offer, and with the West End in close reach of most of the county, there are plenty of shows, musicals and attractions to make the most of, as well as a vast array of professional tribute acts throughout the year.

If however you prefer to support the local community theatre, or simply prefer something a little closer to home, then here is our guide to the theatres in Hertfordshire and a taster of forthcoming productions and events:

Please check individual websites or call/email them to see if there are any COVID rules & regulations

SISTER ACT

MON 6 - SAT 11 FEB

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

QUEENZ  THE SHOW WITH BALLS

FRI 17 FEB

The trailblazing, life affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm. Featuring mind blowing LIVE vocals, and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these deathdropping divas as they slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up the sequinclad pop party we’ve all been gagging for!

THE ROCKET MAN

THU 9 MAR

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. This show has it all!

THE BODYGUARD

MON 27 MAR - SAT 1 APR

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

HAZLITT ARTS CENTRE

Earl Street, Maidstone • www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/Hazlitt-Theatre

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

SAT 25 Feb

A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

WED 1 - SAT 4 Mar

With all of your favourite characters from the classic cartoon ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ in a brand new story, and original music by an amazing array of popular artists including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper and Aerosmith, ‘SpongeBob’ is a show for the whole family to enjoy!

Visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/Hazlitt-Theatre

ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE

Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells • www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

CARMEN SUN 12 MAR

Featuring an impressive cast and a live Orchestra. Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.

Jumping the Shark

Thu 23 - Sat 25 Mar

Five strangers gather in the conference room of a shabby hotel on the outskirts of Farnham. Despite character differences, there is one thing that links Pam, Gavin, Morgan, Dale and Amy… the ambition to realise their dreams through comedy. Jumping The Shark is a celebration of the sitcom and its place in our hearts.

Visit

TRINITY THEATRE

Church Road, Tunbridge Wells • www.trinitytheatre.net

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE - TEEN EDITION

FRI 17 - SAT 18 FEB

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

WED 1 - SAT 4 MAR

A gripping tale of justice, passion and betrayal. Meek and mild Leonard Albert Vole is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. His only alibi is his German wife, Romaine. The stakes are high. Will he be able to convince the jury of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?

Local Events & Markets

Farmers Markets

• Aylesford Farmers Market, the third Sunday of the month from 9:30am - 1:30pm

• Bridge Farmers’ Market, Near Canterbury, the second & forth Saturday of the month from 9am - 12 noon

• Capel-le-Ferne Farmers’ Market, Nr Folkestone, every Tuesday from 10am - 12:30pm

• Cliftonville Farmers’ Market, Palm Bay Avenue, last Sunday every month except December, from 10am - 1pm

• Dartford Farmers’ Market, Dartford High Street, the third Friday of the month from 10am - 2pm

• Deal Saturday Market, High Street, every Saturday from 9am - 2pm

• Dover Artisan Market, Market Square, the third Saturday of the month from 10am - 3pm

• Hildenborough Farmers’ Market, Tonbridge, every Tuesday from 9am - 11am

• HRCS Farmers Market, Tonbridge, the third Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm

• Hythe Farmers’ Market, the second & forth Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm

• Knockholt Farmers’ Market, Nr Sevenoaks, forth Saturday of the month from 10am - 3pm

• Lenham Country Market, Lenham Square, the

second Sunday of the month from 9am - 1pm

• Penshurst Farmers’ Market, Tonbridge, the first Saturday of the month from 9.30am - 12 noon

• Reuthe’s (Sevenoaks) Farmers & Craft Market, Sevenoaks Road, every Sunday from 10am - 3pm

• Rochester Farmers Market, Blue Boar Lane car park, the third Sunday of each month from 9am - 1pm

• Shipbourne Farmers Market, Tonbridge, every Thursday from 9am - 11am

• Staplehurst Food & Craft Market, The Village Centre, the third Sunday of the month from 10am - 1pm

• Tenterden Market Square, Market Square, every Friday from 8am - 2pm

• Tonbridge Farmers’ Market, Sovereign Way, the second Sunday of the month from 9:30am - 1:30pm

• West Malling Farmers Market, Main Street, the 4th Sunday of the month from 9:30am - 1:30pm

• Whitstable Farmers Market, Belmont Road, the second & forth Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm

• Wye Farmers Markets, Village Square, first & third Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm

Food, Festivals, Music & More

ACROSS KENT

• 10th Feb - Circus Zyair, Tonbridge

• 26th Mar - The Kent Wedding Fair, Rochester

• 29th Apr - 1st May - Weald of Kent Country

Craft Show, Tonbridge

• 2nd - 4th Jun - Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender, Margate

• 16th Jun - Black Deer Festival, Tunbridge Wells

• 7th Jul - Pub in the Park, Tunbridge Wells

• 7th - 16th Jul - Deal Festival, Deal

• 17th Jun - Mind Over Muscle Festival, Deal

• 27th Jul - Chickenstock Music Festival, Sittingbourne

• 12th Aug - Pride Party, Margate

• 18th Aug - A New Day Festival, Faversham

• 3rd Sep - Soul Town Festival, Beckenham

LEEDS CASTLE

• 11th Feb - Valentine’s Dinner in the Castle

• 11th - 19th Feb - Outdoor Adventurer

• 25th Mar - Live & Let Dine

• 1st - 16th Mar - Easter at Leeds Castle

• 27th - 29th May - The Queen’s Joust

• 8th Jul - The Leeds Castle Concert

• 1st - 30th Sep - Sculptures at Leeds Castle

• 1st - 30th Sep - Design Month

• 21st - 29th Oct - Halloween

• 4th - 5th Nov - Fireworks Spectacular

MAIDSTONE

• 27th May - Summer Love - Reggae & Ska

• 14th Jul - Revival In The Park

• 22nd July - Maid of Stone Rock Festival

• 6th Aug - Rock The Mote

• 23rd Sep - Soultasis

THANET

• 17th - 19th Feb - Broadstairs Blues Bash

• 7th - 9th Apr - Easter Food Festival

• May - Power of Women Festival

• Spring - Ramsgate Through the Senses

• 16th - 18th Jun - Dickens Festival

• 11th - 18th Aug - Broadstairs Folk Week

• 29th Sep - 1st Oct - Autumn Food Festival

ANTIQUES,

COLLECTABLES & MEMORABILIA

ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & MEMORABILIA

AUCTION HOUSES

CHAUCER AUCTIONS

THE UK’S LEADING ONLINE AUCTIONEERS OF AUTOGRAPHS, MEMORABILIA & COLLECTABLES.

We sell signed photographs, covers, FDCs, Aviation Military and Concorde memorabilia, Paintings and Prints, Stamps, Records, Models, Movie Posters, Bank Notes, Entertainment, Sport and Historic Collectables, Aircraft relics, Coins, Gold and silver, Matchboxes, Magazines, Rare Books & even moon dust!

We have a live online sale every two weeks so you can bid live on the day, leave absentee bids online, Leave us postal or email commission bids to place on your behalf or indeed bid by telephone during the sale.

www.chaucerauctions.co.uk

Tel: 0800 1701314

• Email: sales@chaucercollectables.co.uk

Unit 1, Bowles Wells Gardens, Folkestone, CT19 6PQ

Weekly Auctions at Maidstone on Thursdays

Regular Online auctions at Sheerness on Saturdays

Making us the LARGEST general auctioneers in Kent

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Pay a flat fee of just £3+VAT per sold lot

• Collection & Delivery Service

• Valuations for any purpose

• Competative Rates

• House Clearance

• Online Catalogues

• Computerised System

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

ACCOUNTING & TAX RETURNS

We are an established firm of Accountants and Bookkeepers specialising in the Self Employed and Small Business.We offer a range of services including VAT, Payroll, CIS and Personal Tax’ to accommodate your needs and we are conveniently based at Otford Station. We offer a free first interview and discounts.

If you own a business and are looking for an Accountancy practice, we can help! We aim to provide a friendly and stress-free service that will allow you to concentrate on running your business. Please contact us with any queries or questions.

www.selfemployedaccounts.co.uk

Tel: 01959 524150 - ata.sea@live.co.uk

Magee Gammon Corporate Ltd

Tel No : 01233 630 000

Web Site : www.mageegammon.com

See our main advert on page 34

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ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

Do you need an Accountant?

Company accounts

Personal tax returns

Payroll

Sole trader accounts

VAT Bookkeeping

To help with: Contact our long established local firm for further information and free initial consultation to discuss your requirements

Email: info@afsaccountants.co.uk

Telephone: 01959 562860

Website: afsaccountants.co.uk

Address: First Floor Office, Westerham Garage, 190 London Road,Westerham, Kent TN16 2DJ

TRADITIONAL & CLOUD ACCOUNTING

Kevad Ltd is an established firm of accountants with clients throughout London and the Southeast. We have been supporting small & medium sized businesses, start-ups, personal accounts, contractors & freelancers across a wide range of industries. We provide great services including: Accounting, Taxation, & Business Administration.

www.kevad.co.uk

T: 0207 79936310 • E: info@kevad.co.uk

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYORS

JS Designs (London) Ltd

Suite 3. West Hill House, West Hill, Dartford, Kent. DA1 2EU

Tel No : 01322 286 506

Web Site : www.jsdesignsltd.co.uk

E-Mail : js.designs@btconnect.com

See our main advert on page 33

Architectural & Planning Consultants & Chartered Surveyors

One Stop Design and Planning

BOOK KEEPING

FINANCIAL & SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Established in 2013, Penny Power UK offers individuals and corporates, financial bookkeeping and accounting services, taxation advice and secretarial services.

• BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

• TAX

• PAYROLL AND PENSION

• SECRETARIAL SERVICES

www.pennypoweruk.co.uk

07912 576 406 - 01634 940 900

COURIER SERVICES

Express 21 - International Deliveries

33 Lennard Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 2UX

Tel No : 01732 456 134

Mob No : 07778 791 533

Web Site : www.express21.co.uk

E-Mail : contact@express21.co.uk

Members of Architects Association

SOLICITORS

ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS

British Power Suite 5, Concorde House, Limber Road, Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, DN39 6YP

Mob No : 07931 235 053

Web Site : www.britishpowergroup.co.uk

E-Mail : carl.tooney@britishpowergroup.co.uk

See our main advert on page 35

MARBLE SERVICES

Pigotts solicitors are specialists in conveyancing and serve the Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Sandwich, Thanet and South East Kent area.

• No completion, no fee!

JS DESIGNS (LONDON) LTD

BRITISH POWER GROUP

Helping to drive down your spiralling energy costs

with a wide range of renewable solutions

BPG was formed to offer a range of renewable energy solutions to British companies who wish to reduce their energy overheads and lower their carbon footprint.

Our solutions include solar photovoltaic, voltage optimisation, electric vehicle charging and combined heat & power.

How much can you save my business?

Typical energy savings on our product range are

Solar Pv 15–25% Voltage Optimisation 8–15% CHP 30–40%

These collective savings are available to ALL UK companies

CONTACT CARL TOONEY AT BPG FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION ENERGY TEST TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS

CONTACT BPG TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS

Let us discuss how we can help you to reduce these costs, improve your carbon footprint and help the environment

Let us discuss how we can help you to reduce these costs, improve your carbon footprint and help the environment. We are not energy suppliers, it does not matter who currently sells you energy, you will not have to change your supplier, but we will save you money.

BUTCHERS

ONLINE ORDERING & PHONE ORDERING SERVICE AVAILABLE

Here at Surmans we have a wide variety of fresh meat ranging from roasting joints, to stewing meat, best frying steak and when in season fresh local game. In the summer we sell a vast variety of fantastic BBQ meat and BBQ packs which can be made up fresh to suit your requirements. We have one of the biggest delicatessen in the area selling a wide variety of specialised local and other cheeses, pies, samosas etc.

COFFEE SHOPS

Aldington Fresh Foods

Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DH

Tel No : 01233 721 673

See our main advert on page 39

Independent Trotters have been supplying high-quality meat products to customers in Maidstone and the surrounding areas for more than 13 years.

For great coffee in your Cafe, Restaurant or Office:

Do you want wholesale coffee that offers:

A choice of first grade beans for espresso?

A great variety of Ground coffee for filters? Excellent Italian roasts?

Rye Bay Coffee Company: Excellent coffee supplies in Sussex and Kent.

Please call on 01424 202600 for free advice and help

www.ryebaycoffee.co.uk

If you’re tired of the quality of the meat you get from the supermarket, or you want to ensure that the animals that produce your meat have been well-looked after and reared with care and compassion, contact Independent Trotters. Our gluten-free range is bursting with flavour and every bit as delicious as our other products!

T: 07771 793 705 - davel5143@gmail.com

www.independent-trotters.co.uk

CATERERS

12 High Street Cranbrook TN17 1AG Tel: 01580 211380

For Outside Catering, Light Lunches, Bakery, Homemade Cakes, and a Fresh Assortment of Bread.

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS

Drakes Cork and Cask

Maidstone’s best kept secret. A lively little pub featuring a fantastic beer garden, a new outside stage and bar & recently refurbished inside. Serving food daily. Tel: 01622 356 849 drakes.orpubsltd@gmail.com www.drakescorkandcaskmaidstone.co.uk

A traditional alehouse dating back to the 1100s, with skewed beams & a quaint balcony, nestled in the heart of Aylesford high street (ME20 7AX).

Telephone: 01622 715 066

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The Walnut Tree

A family run traditional local. Kents longest running comedy clubmonthly. Live music every Friday. Quiz Nights. Dog Friendly. Car park for customers

HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY

Be who you’ve always been... a family man

Being a family doesn’t stop when you make the journey into care. Bring your life with you to a place you can call home.

Award winning, person-centred care homes for over 40 years.

If you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one call 0333 060 6744.

Trusted to care.

Foxbridge House, Orpington Invicta Court, Weavering Montfort Manor, Ashford Weald Heights, Sevenoaks careuk.com/kent

AQUARIUM & POND SUPPLIES

G&G Landscape and Fencing supplies is a small family run business based in Northfleet, Kent.

Fence Panels • Concrete Posts • Gravel Boards

Wood Posts • Feather Edge • Gates • Paving Slabs

Sleepers • Timber Merchant

You can visit our shop or simply order your supplies via our online shop and have it delivered direct to your door. We also have a install team if you need your fencing built. Our team of professional fitters are available to supply and fit fencing if required.

BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY SWEEPS

J. BOWEY

Fully insuredEstablished over 40 years -

We are a family run company based in Canterbury. Whether you need a small general repair, loft conversion or complete renovations we have the skills and experience to provide the solution you need. From architectural drawings to the finished product.

Mobile Number : 07767 454 831

Email: jlbowey@hotmail.com

Dennis Huntley

Adding warmth to your home With over 40 years’ experience and a qualified heating engineer, Dennis Huntley supplies & installs wood and multi fuel stoves & fireplaces. CHIMNEY SWEEPING Services for customers in Lyminge, Folkestone, South East Kent.

07850 784 365 • 01303 862 343

www.dennishuntley.co.uk

CLEANING SERVICES

T: 020 7639 7642

M: 07836 325 642

E: info@pmcfoundations.co.uk

W: www.pmcfoundations.co.uk

We are underpinning specialists based in London. We offer a range of different types of underpinning services including:

• Basement Underpinning

• Beam & Pad Underpinning

• New Basements • Retaining Walls

• Groundwork

Office & Commercial Cleaners

Tel: 01634 94 94 00 bluelemoncleaning.co.uk

We offer a broad range of Cleaning and Facilities Services including:

• Deep Clean

• Bioclean

• Fogging

• Environmental Cleaning

• After Builders Clean

• Window Cleaning

• Pigeon Spiking

• Gutter Cleaning

• Pressure Washing

• Building Cleaning

• Hard Floor Scrubbing

• Hard Floor Stripping

• Carpet Cleaning

• Graffiti Removal

• Recurring Cleanings

• Builders Clean

• Window Cleaning

All of this years advertisers & more can be found online at: www.kent-focus.co.uk

CURTAINS, BLINDS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLATION & REPAIR

CALL US NOW 01795 379000 FREE HOME SURVEY

www.theblindcompanykent.co.uk

The Blind Company are specialists in interior window dressing. With over 25 years experience we supply and install Blinds, Shutters, curtains & more throughout Kent. We also fit commercially throughout London.

ENHANCE THE BEAUTY & VALUE OF YOUR HOME

Timber Windows has developed the country’s finest network of specialist, local showrooms dedicated to the supply and correct installation of beautiful timber windows and doors.

Call: 01622 585 170 • www.timberwindows.com Showroom in Maidstone

Why not give your home a new & improved look!

DRY CLEANERS ELECTRICIANS

WHITELEYS CLEANERS

We are a well-established business providing a high-end bespoke dry cleaning & laundry service which has taken us to the forefront of the industry. We offer affordable & good value for money cleaning with timely output & always strive for 100% customer satisfaction

We are a small electrical engineering company which has been established for over 30 years. We have full NICEIC membership for domestic, commercial & industrial electrical installation. 01622 891252

E: essltd1990@yahoo.co.uk

Haymac

Farm, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 8PH Tel No : 01795 424 555

Web Site : www.haymac-goodwithwood.co.uk

E-Mail : office@haymac.org

Web Site : www.sinclairfencing.co.uk

E-Mail : enquiries@sinclairfencing.co.uk

See our main advert on page 54

ALL FENCING WORK UNDERTAKEN

Ace Fencing Kent is a family run business specialising in all kinds of fencing installations and many types of gate installations. We pride ourselves not only on our work, but our friendly, hassle-free service from start to finish.

FENCING & GROUNDWORKS

If you are looking for fencing, groundworks or landscaping services in Faversham, look no further. At Skinner’s Countryside Services, we have over 60 years combined experience in hard landscaping and groundworks.

we have built our business based on strong customer recommendations and a commitment to always providing the best services for our commercial and domestic clients.

>> FENCING

>> GROUNDWORKS

>> LANDSCAPING

www.skinnerscountrysideservices.co.uk

Call - 07984 001340

Email - skinners-countryside@hotmail.com

Call: 07549 215821 • 07947 484501

www.acefencingkent.co.uk

JB Fencing & Landscaping

Tel: 07780436368

jbfencingandlandscaping.co.uk

E: Jbfencingandlandscaping@outlook.com

FLOORING

Quality Domestic & Commercial Flooring

Whether it’s the start of the New Year or part way through, it is never too late to consider changing the flooring in your home. Whether it’s a new carpet or flooring that you are interested in, Edward’s Flooring can cater to all of your needs. Call us today for a new floor in Bromley. 0208 249 7646 • 0208 466 8498

www.edwardsflooring.co.uk

JB Fencing & Landscaping established is a family run business specialising in supply and installation of fencing, sheds, pergolas, gates and security fencing. A strong customer care focus and a willingness to undertake any customer fencing requirements, from the repair of a small broken gate, to a full outdoor project.

GPL Flooring

10 Military Road, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9LG Tel No : 01843 446640

Mob No : 07751 704 154 Web Site : www.gplflooring.co.uk

E-Mail : sales@gplflooring.co.uk

See our main advert on the inside back cover

GARAGE DOORS

ASI Automation Ltd

Tel No : 01622 735 781

Web Site : www.asiautomation.co.uk

E-Mail : sales@asiautomation.co.uk

See our main advert on page 53

Garolla

Tel No : 01732 430 114

Mob No : 07537 149 128

Web Site : www.garolla.co.uk

See our main advert on page 53

UK Roller Doors LLP is a specialist installer of automated garage doors in Kent, East Sussex and SE London. As specialists you can be certain that your door will be installed to the very best engineering and electrical principals meeting all relevant regulations. Call: 0800 955 8950

Email: sales@ukrollerdoors.com www.ukrollerdoors.com

GARDEN CENTRE & LANDSCAPERS

Automated Roller Garage Door Specialists

HARD LANDSCAPING / DRIVEWAYS / PATIOS

With over 14 years experience, we take on all types of jobs from small domestic work to larger commercial projects, all carried out to the highest standards, and at very competitive prices. Contact us today: 07384 385 746

jwandsonsgroundworks@gmail.com

www.jwandsonsgroundworksltd.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE

01689 601862 • www.sevenoakshouseclearance.co.uk

Clearances for Individuals &

Businesses

Full homes, Garages, Gardens, Sheds - we can do it all!

With many years experience, we provide a house clearance & probate valuations service to customers in Sevenoaks Kent and surrounding areas.

KITCHEN DESIGN

Thanet Kitchens

Tel No : 01843 309 314

Mob No : 07515 126 601

Web Site : www.thanetkitchens.co.uk

See our main advert on page 55

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

BC Tree & Garden Services

Offering over 24 years experience in all types of gardening and tree work

• Tree crown reduction and shaping thinning and lifting

• Tree removal section dismantling

• All kinds of pruning undertaken

• Hedges and shrubbery trimmed lowered or removed

• All rubbish will be removed

CALL NOW FOR 0800 191 0147

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Providing

At Globe we can supply baths of numerous sizes, shapes & materials. With designs including p-shape shower baths, double ended & offset quad baths. We also stock heating products from leading manufacturers in the industry, selected to provide the best heating and cost effective systems available.

Over twenty five years of experience in installing commercial and domestic fencing to the highest of standards

L J Sinclair Fencing takes great care of its customers and endeavors to provide the best customer service and quality of workmanship at all times. Contact us today to discuss all of your fencing requirements with our experienced staff who will be more than happy to assist.

We also offer a range of professional hard and soft landscaping Solutions. Our hard landscaping services cover the heavy and bulky work, including projects ranging from patios and paving, retaining walls, fencing, Gates, sleepers and other services that form the foundation of a landscaping project. Our soft landscaping services cover lighter works, such as planting shrubs, turfing and the details that finish your project.

THANET

KITCHENS Is Your Kitchen Outdated and Boring?

THANET KITCHENS Is Your Kitchen Outdated and Boring?

Why go to the trouble and expense of replacing your old kitchen when at a fraction of the cost we can completely transform your existing kitchen, or bedroom, using our award winning collection of 25 door styles and 36 colours. Everything is made to measure i.e. doors, drawers, cornices, plinths and worktops. Our large range of worktops include Quartz real stone overlay Granite, Solid Wood and over 200 laminated patterns all at affordable prices. Hundreds of satisfied customers.

Why go to the trouble and expense of replacing your old kitchen when at a fraction of the cost we can completely transform your existing kitchen, or bedroom, using our award winning collection of 25 door styles and 36 colours. Everything is made to measure i.e. doors, drawers, cornices, plinths and worktops. Our large range of worktops include Quartz real stone overlay Granite, Solid Wood and over 200 laminated patterns all at affordable prices. Hundreds of satisfied customers.

Brighten your home with replacement doors

Can’t be beaten for quality

Brighten your home with replacement doors

Can’t be beaten for quality

Won’t be beaten on price

Won’t be beaten on price

The FIRA gold award is a mark of product excellence within the furniture industry. Call 01843 309314 or 07515 126601 for a free no obligation estimate or visit thanetkitchens.co.uk and download our free 90 page catalogue.

The FIRA gold award is amark of product excellence within the furniture industry. Call 01843 309314 or 07515 126601 for a free no obligation estimate or visit thanetkitchens.co.uk and download our free 90 page catalogue.

Before Before Before After

Wr ight Stone specialise in highest qualit y quar tz, granite and marble wor ktops and tiles across the south-east of the UK

worktops, quar tz worktops and marble worktops in London and surrounding areas with access to both the M25 and A2 within a mile of our factor y

Our company has a combined experience of 30 years within the stone industr y, and being members of the master craftsman and FSB you can rest assured that you’re Granite installation is in safe hands.

MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES

MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES

BMW BRAKES / BRAKE PARTS

We have been servicing, repairing, and restoring BMWs for over 30 years, our staff have over 50 years combined experience, and all have more than 20 years of working with BMWs behind them. All servicing work is undertaken, including diagnostics, mechanical and bodywork repairs, MOT preparation, and also pre-winter / pre-summer / pre-holiday checks.

01622 842012

www bee-emm-workshops co.uk Unit 2 Chart Sutton Business Estate, Plough Wents Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3RY

Please mention the Kent Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES

MOBILE MECHANIC

OFFERING A FULLY MOBILE SERVICE BATTERIES

AND CLUTCHES ELECTRICS

UPHOLSTERERS

Cass Bros are specialists in car upholstery for vintage classic and modern cars, our services include: re-trimming, car seat recovering, seat repairs, convertible hoods repaired, pre-made / tailor-made convertible hoods and rear windscreen replacement.

www.carseatrepairs.com - cassbros@gmail.com

Telephone : 020 8462 2387

153 Hastings Road, Bromley, Kent. BR2 8NQ

& MORE

Tel: 07872 889281

REIMO PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Concept Multi-Car Ltd

CMC Reimo, Unit 1, Pennypot Industrial Estate, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6PE

Tel No : 01303 261 062

Web Site : www.cmccampers.co.uk

See our main advert on page 4

REPAIR & RESTORATION

We undertake all vehicle body repairs, restoration, crash repairs, part & full resprays, mechanical, electrical & trim work www.classic-car-services.co.uk

Tel: 01622 859 944

jbclassiccarsuk@gmail.com

East Peckham MOT@Service Centre

If you’re looking for a reliable car garage in your local area, look no further than East Peckham MOT Service & Tyre Centre, offering a wide range of garage services including Car Servicing, Car Repairs, Air Conditioning, Clutch Replacements and Car Batteries including MOT CLASS 1,2,4, 5 & 7. Established in 2009, we provide an honest and reliable service at all times, proud to be recognised as a highly reputable car garage in our community. Located at 104 Branbridges Road, East Peckham, TN12 5HH . Pop in or give us a call.

See our list of useful numbers you may need on pages: 10-11

OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM

CARAVAN / CAMPING / TOURING

Experience clothes free tranquility in 50 acres of private wooded parkland. Just 25 minutes by train from the centre of London Come for the day or stay longer on our camping meadow. Events for all the family from March through to October.

• Heated covered pool • Outdoor bar • Sauna

• Café serving hot food • Holiday camping

• Woodland walks and much more...

01227 273 694 - primrosecottage33@gmail.com

Golden Hill, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3AR

Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET

Please mention the Kent Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

A small quiet park with Holiday Caravans to Hire, Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents are welcome. Toilets and showers, chemical waste disposal, washing up area, laundry and WiFi available. Calor Gas stockists. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

PARENTING & CHILDHOOD

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES FOSTERING

Play ‘n ChildcareGrow

Welcome to Play ‘n Grow Childcare Ltd. Where you will find good quality care in a small setting. We look after after children aged 0-11 years in our nursery, creche and Holiday Club in Tonbridge. We believe that children are like flowers and they need love, care and attention in order to learn to Play and Grow to the best of their ability. We are open 8-6pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of a year with our holiday club running every Kent Holiday date (these may differ from some schools)

Themed Craft Activities

Lots of fun & games

Outdoor Adventures

Cooking Activities

www.playngrowchildcare.co.uk

Call : 07727 692645

Play ‘n Grow Holiday Club. Angel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1SF Holiday Clubs at Bishop Chavasse Primary School

Chrysalis Care Fostering

Tel No : 0208 298 2800

Web Site : www.chrysaliscarefostering.org

See our main advert on page 69 & see why foster carers are needed on page 70

Kasper Fostering

79 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent. CT5 1DX Tel No : 01227 275 985

Web Site : www.kasperfostering.org

E-Mail : mail@kasperfostering.org

See our main advert on page 68

& PRE-SCHOOLS

At The Farningham Day Nursery we recognise the huge importance that parents attach to choosing the best possible care for their children.

www.fdnursery.co.uk - info@fdnursery.co.uk 01322 866880

Beehive & BUZZ !

FLEXIBLE ALL DAY CHILDCARE FOR 1 - 11 YEAR OLDS

Established for over 30 years we provide pre-school for ages 1 - 4 years, and breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs for children ages 1 - 11 years. Open 50 weeks a year. Beehive playgroup provides your child with the best possible start in their educational early years.

www.beehivecuxton.co.uk

Enquires: 01634 723 085 - Bookings: 01634 715 335

See Pages: 18-19

 Experienced specialist tutors in English & Maths, covering all areas of the curriculum from ages 7-18

 11+ tuition  Homework help

One-to-one lessons or small groups from £17ph

Home schooling specialist

One-to-one tuition in the comfort of your own home by DBS checked tutors & teachers, covering North Kent & Medway areas, & Dartford & Bexley

Contact us for more information on: 0773 226 4001

Email: perfectplustutoring@outlook.com

www.perfectplustutoring.com

Could YOU

Fost

with

Why choose Chrysalis Care?

Excellent financial monthly allowance

Start up grant provided

A wide range of free training

Family owned company since 1997

24/7 professional support

Holiday accommodation in Tenerife and the Kent coast Paid respite

“This is a family run agency who truly care. Its staff are amazing, kind and helpful. If you are considering fostering, give them a call. They are honest and will talk to you openly about the ins and outs, the hardships and the amazing rewards. It’s the best thing I ever did!”

...or know someone who has space in their life and a spare bedroom to help transform a child's life? www.chrysaliscarefostering.org

Foster Carers really needed

Some people may be surprised to know how dire the need for foster carers is. Yet, for many years, there has been a shortfall, which with current economic challenges will no doubt increase. Over the Covid lockdowns, referrals to some local authorities increased by 200%!

The Fostering Network report that over 70,000 children live with almost 56,000 foster families across the UK each day. This is nearly three-quarters of the 97,000 children in social care, on any one day in the UK. For most children and young people in the care system, a foster family can provide the stability and consistency they need.

Foster care provides children with a safe, secure and nurturing family environment, allowing them to keep in contact with their own families, if appropriate.

Of course, in an ideal world, social services and foster care would not be needed. However, for all sorts of reasons, children and young people cannot stay with their birth parents and birth family. For all sorts of reasons, foster carers are really needed.

The Fostering Network estimates that fostering services across the UK need to recruit at least a further 9,300 foster families in the next 12 months. The very least we can do, is to provide a service that means that children and young people are cared for to the highest standard. Thus, it’s crucial to provide opportunities for people who have the heart for helping others, to open their homes to a child who really need them. People who, with the right support, supervision and training, can be the change that children and young people need. Perhaps that person is you?

Editorial supplied by Chrysalis Care fostering agency, founded in 1997 - see their main ad on page 69

Design Driven & Design Led Publishing

We are a successful and long lived media house publishing high quality industry & lifestyle publications & specialised, content heavy websites to engage our readership, enrich the communities we work with and enable our advertisers to create quality dialogue with their target market. We are also offering Web Design, Promotional Videos, & Social Media Marketing services.

PETS & ANIMALS

ANIMAL WELFARE

www.lordwhisky.co.uk

The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund is a lifeline for animals of all kinds. We provide sanctuary to animals who become homeless or who have been injured or abused. We also run two reduced-cost veterinary clinics for people on low incomes.

Donations & legacies gratefully received for the furtherance of our work

Registered Charity 283483 Founder: Margaret G Todd MBE

Call us: 01303 862622 - lord.whisky@btinternet.com

The Sanctuary is open Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm (closed between 1pm-2pm) and Sunday 8am-1pm.

CATTERIES

Family business opened in 1992. Fully licensed by local authorities. Open all year, heated beds, local collection/delivery available. VACS Req. Licence No: 20-01846

T: 01474 812907

www.barnsidecattery.co.uk WWW.KENT-FOCUS.CO.UK

PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION / HOTELS / SELF CATERING

The Carpenters Arms

Call: 01795 890 234

www.carpenterseastling.co.uk

Beacott Cattery

www.beacottcattery.com

Beacott Cattery has been run by the same family for over 30 years and we are fully licenced by Wealden District Council. We are situated just off the Broadwater Warren RSPB Woods. Some of our runs over look fields with some of our horses in. We have 22 units for both singles, doubles and a family unit for 3 or 4 cats.

Telephone: 01892 864401

South Farm Lane, Tunbridge Wells. TN3 9JN

FANCY

A quintessential country pub, The Carpenter’s Arms serves up fine fare and warm hospitality in the Kent village of Eastling. Nestled amid the beautiful countryside of the Kent Downs, The Carpenters Arms is a peaceful place to enjoy food, drink and fresh country air. The fine food and drink can be enjoyed both inside and out, so grab a table in the restaurant, or when the British weather obliges, venture out into the lovely patio garden. The Street, Eastling, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0AZ

They deserve nothing but the best in life!

SPORT, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

ADULT ART CLASSES

The Seasons Art Class Ashford

St Mary’s Community Centre, Ashford.

Tel No : 01233 521 711

See our main advert on page 75

PLAY CENTRES

cheekydino.co.uk

Cheeky Dino, the coolest play center in Kent where the whole family can make joyful memories of spending quality time together.

Have fun in a safe space and take part in a wide selection of fun activities. You can have peace of mind and enjoy some stress-free time, while your little ones make amazing memories!

St Peters Street, Maidstone - 01622 670 055

your NEW course ART CLASS

For absolute beginners to improvers - just like you!

Learn to Paint and Draw People And Places

Over the 14 week course you will explore at least four different mediums: Pencil or other sketching media, Pastels, Watercolour, Acrylics. Discover how to paint faces, figures, beautiful landscapes, animals, still life and much more! Learn artists’ secrets needed to create beautiful pieces of original art.

Have Fun and Make New Friends

Even if you have never picked up a brush before, we will guide you through to make it easy and fun! On completion of the course you will have 12 pieces of original art to cherish forever. This is an extremely enjoyable way to develop your creative side, and really enjoy the next few months. There’s even a couple of free warm drinks on us!

Strictly Limited Places

Our classes are popular, and places are strictly limited to maintain high standards of tuition so hurry... don’t miss out!

Places Limited. Please Call Now

for more details and A friendly chat.

The Worlds Most Romantic Website

Slow cooked to perfection, Hog Roasts, Beef, Chicken, Lamb & Goat Hog roasts are served in a fresh roll with stuffing, crackling and apple sauce, or our fresh cooked American style burgers and hot dogs, additional extras available are sides of your choice for example potato salad or coleslaw and fresh fried chups are some of our optional extras

More than 4000 quality Hubberknuckle personalised greeting cards for all occasions, delivered for you, plus wedding day flowers, birthday balloons and decorations, event planning & event design. Beautiful hand made wedding and celebraion cakes, phone or email us for more information and prices.

IN YOUR AREA

EAST SUSSEX

HASTINGS

COFFEE SHOPS

Rye Bay Coffee Co. 01424 202 600

www.ryebaycoffee.co.uk

RYE

STORAGE

Rastrum Ltd

01797 224 778

www.ryewharf.co.uk

KENT

POND BUILDERS

MYA Mariculture Ltd

www.myamaritech.com

UPHOLSTERERS

Cass Brothers Bromley Ltd.

0208 462 2387

www.carseatrepairs.com

ASHFORD

ACCOUNTING & TAX RETURNS

Magee Gammon Corporate Ltd

01233 630 000

www.mageegammon.com

ADULT ART CLASSES

The Seasons Art Class Ashford 01233 521 711

www.theseasonsartclassashford.com

BUTCHERS

Aldington Fresh Foods

01233 721 673

ELECTRICIANS

Electrical & Security Services Ltd

01622 891252

PEST CONTROL

Goodwin Pest Management

0800 634 2530 / 07973 982 164

www.gpmpest.co.uk

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Stranks Removals & Storage Ltd

0800 019 5525

www.stranks-removals.co.uk

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS

AP Scaffolding

01233 220 318

07977 519 754 / 07776 299 608

www.apscaffolding.com

AYLESFORD

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS

The Little Gem 01622 715 066

www.thelittlegem.bee-online.com

ROOFING

A Triumph Felt Roofing 07796 203 432

BEAN

FENCING CONTRACTORS

L J Sinclair Fencing 01322 635 281 / 07792 053 949

www.sinclairfencing.co.uk

BEXLEY

FLORISTS

Flowers With Sympathy 07549 547 012

www.flowerswithsympathy.com

BEXLEYHEATH

FOSTERING

Chrysalis Care Fostering 0208 298 2800

www.chrysaliscarefostering.org

TRAVEL

Aspire Travel 0208 331 5995 / 07958 602 110 www.aspiretravel.net

BROMLEY FLOORING

Edwards Flooring 0208 249 7646

www.edwardsflooring.co.uk

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS

Active Scaffolding Ltd 0208 460 1914 07931 795 976 / 07956 368 669 www.active-scaffolding.co.uk

CANTERBURY

ANIMAL WELFARE

Lord Whisky @ Park House Animal Sanctuary 01303 862 622

www.lordwhisky.co.uk

BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE

J Bowey 07767 454 831

www.jboweybuilders.wordpress.com

CHATHAM

BOOK KEEPING

Penny Power UK

07912 576 406

www.pennypoweruk.co.uk

FENCING SERVICES

JB Fencing & Landscaping

07780 436 368

www.jbfencingandlandscaping.co.uk

MOBILE MECHANIC

CJL Automotive

07872 889 281

TUTORING

Perfect Plus Tutoring

07732 264 001

www.perfectplustutoring.com

CRANBROOK

CATERERS

Weeks Bakery & Tea Rooms

01580 211 380

GARAGE DOORS

UK Roller Doors 0800 955 8950

www.ukrollerdoors.com

DARTFORD

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYORS

JS Designs (London) Ltd

01322 286 506

www.jsdesignsltd.co.uk

ENGINES / ENGINEERING

Dartford Rebore & Engine Centre 01322 220 634

www.dartfordreboreandengines.co.uk

PLAYGROUPS & PRE-SCHOOLS

Farningham Day Nursery

01322 866 880

www.fdnursery.co.uk

PUBLIC HOUSES

The Stage Door 01322 311 200

www.stagedoordartford.co.uk

DEAL

FARM SHOPS

Algar Lodge Farm Shop & Café 01304 619 290

DOVER

SOLICITORS

Pigotts Solicitors

01304 212 206 / 210 514

www.pigotts.co.uk

EDENBRIDGE

MARBLE SERVICES

Vitruvius Ltd

01732 864 156

www.vitruviusltd.co.uk

FAVERSHAM

FENCING SERVICES

Skinners Countryside Services

07984 001 340

www.skinnerscountrysideservices.co.uk

GARDEN CENTRE & LANDSCAPERS

Edible Culture Ltd

01795 537 662

www.edibleculture.co.uk

PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION / HOTELS / SELF CATERING

Carpenters Arms

01795 890 234

www.carpenterseastling.co.uk

FOLKESTONE

AUCTION HOUSES

Chaucer Auctions

0800 170 1314

www.chaucerauctions.co.uk

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

D.C Huntley

07850 784 365

www.dennishuntley.co.uk

GILLINGHAM

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS

/ AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

Kevad Accounting

0207 993 6310

www.kevad.co.uk

GRAVESEND

ANIMAL WELFARE

Greyhound Trust Harvel

01474 815 273

www.greyhoundtrustharvel.co.uk

HERNE BAY

SECURITY

Cactus Security

01227 365 000 / 07958 180 621

www.cactushomesecurity.co.uk

HYTHE

AUCTION HOUSES

Martello Philatelic Auctions Ltd

01303 269 712

www.martello.bid

REIMO PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Concept Multi-Car Ltd

01303 261 062

www.cmccampers.co.uk

KENT

KITCHEN DESIGN

Thanet Kitchens

01843 309 314 / 07515 126 601

www.thanetkitchens.co.uk

LARKFIELD

MERCEDES

Stevensons

01622 815 227 / 07710 106 120

www.stevensonsmercedeskent.co.uk

GARAGE DOORS

Garolla

01132 205 954

www.garolla.co.uk

MAIDSTONE

BMW

Bee Emm Workshop 01622 842 012

www.bee-emm-workshops.co.uk

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

Silverback Recovery 01622 813 733 / 07740 123 495

www.silverbackrecovery.co.uk

BUTCHERS

Independent Trotter 07771 793 705

www.independent-trotters.co.uk

CARE HOME

Care UK 01622 808556

www.careuk.com

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS

Drakes Cork & Cask 01622 356 849

www.drakescorkandcaskmaidstone. co.uk

The Walnut Tree 01622 727 260

www.thewalnuttreemaidstone.com

DOUBLE GLAZING

INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Timber Windows of Maidstone 01622 585 170

www.timberwindows.com

FENCING SERVICES

Ace Fencing 07549 215 821

www.acefencingkent.co.uk

GARAGE DOORS

ASI Automation Ltd

01622 735 781 / 07850 156 873

www.asiautomation.co.uk

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

BC Tree And Garden Services 0800 191 0147

www.bctreeandgardenservices.co.uk

PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS

Anthony Saward Gallery

01622 676 926

www.anthonysawardgallery.co.uk

PLAY CENTRES

Cheeky Dino 01622 670 055

www.cheekydino.co.uk

REPAIR & RESTORATION

Classic Car Services

01622 859 944

www.classic-car-services.co.uk

ROOFING

LB Roofing 07951 388 840

https://lbroofing-yourlocalroofer. business.site

MARGATE CATERERS

Hubberknuckle Ltd

01843 290 803 / 07931 235 053

www.hubberknuckle.com

ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS

British Power

01652 681 883 / 07931 235 053

www.britishpowergroup.co.uk

MEOPHAM

CATTERIES

Barnside Boarding Cattery 01474 812 907

www.barnsidecattery.co.uk

ORPINGTON

CARAVAN / CAMPING / TOURING

The Naturist Foundation

01689 871 200

www.naturistfoundation.org

FOOD & DRINK

Laura’s Larder

01689 829 128

www.lauraslarder.co.uk

PADDOCK WOOD

CAR UPHOLSTERY

RJ Turner Car Trimming

01892 834 224 / 07860 364 037

www.rjturnercartrimming.com

RAMSGATE

FLOORING

GPL Flooring 01843 446640 / 07751 704 154

www.gplflooring.co.uk

ROCHESTER

BUILDERS MERCHANTS

G & G Fencing & Landscaping Supplies

01322 787 312

www.fencingandlandscapesupplies. co.uk

CLEANING SERVICES

Blue Lemon Cleaning

01634 560 767

www.bluelemoncleaning.co.uk

HARD LANDSCAPING / DRIVEWAYS / PATIOS

JW & Sons Groundworks Ltd

07384 385 746

www.jwandsonsgroundworksltd.co.uk

PLAYGROUPS & PRE-SCHOOLS

Beehive & Buzz Childcare CIC

01634 723 085

www.beehivecuxton.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING

Globe Plumbing & Heating Ltd

01634 730 392

www.globeplumbing.co.uk

SANDHURST

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

Bluebells Groundworks

07753 804 799 (Karl)

07511 116 210 (Nick)

SEVENOAKS

ACCOUNTING & TAX RETURNS

Accountancy & Tax Assistance Ltd

01959 525 520

www.selfemployedaccounts.co.uk

COURIER SERVICES

Express 21 - International Deliveries

01732 456 134 / 07778 791 533

www.express21.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Sevenoaks House Clearance

01689 601 862 / 07940 490 140

www.sevenoakshouseclearance.co.uk

LOCKSMITHS

JCY Locksmiths Services

01732 642 881 / 07405 609 174

www.lockroundtheclock.co.uk

WORKTOPS

Wright Stone Granite Ltd

01732 824 328

www.graniteshowroom.co.uk

SHEERNESS

AQUARIUM & POND SUPPLIES

Cleaner Ponds

01795 668 734 / 07715 661 491

www.cleanerponds.co.uk

AUCTION HOUSES

Frederick Andrews Ltd

01795 662 741

www.frederickandrews.uk

SITTINGBOURNE

BRAKES / BRAKE PARTS

Harrison Billet Ltd

01795 477 752

www.billet.co.uk

CURTAINS, BLINDS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

The Blind Company Kent

01795 379 000

www.theblindcompanykent.co.uk

FENCING CONTRACTORS

Haymac

01795 424 555

www.haymac-goodwithwood.co.uk

SMARDEN

LAWNMOWER & GARDEN MACHINERY

Mower Plant Services Ltd

01622 890 046

www.mowerplantservices.co.uk

SNODLAND

OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES

An Office Option Ltd

020 8689 8080

www.anofficeoption.com

STROOD

CHIROPODISTS / PODIATRISTS

Strood Chiropody & Podiatry

01634 294 884

www.paulmillerpodiatry.co.uk

SWANSCOMBE

GARAGE SERVICES

AutoCentric Ltd 020 8187 8890

www.autocentric.co.uk

TONBRIDGE

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYORS

Ondesign Associates Ltd 01892 722 466

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

Onsite Recovery 07835 559 618

www.onsiterecovery.co.uk

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Play ‘n’ Grow Childcare Ltd

07727 692 645

www.playngrowchildcare.co.uk

CLOCK & WATCHES

RESTORATION / REPAIR

Clock Care Ltd

01732 359 006

www.clockcare.co.uk

FLORISTS

Flowers For All Occasions

01580 712 098

Flowersmiths At The Pavillion

01732 358 339

www.flower-smiths.co.uk

GARAGE SERVICES

East Peckham MOT Service & Tyre Centre

01622 873 279

www.moteastpeckham.com

MUSIC LESSONS

Music Station

01732 350 629

www.musicstation.pro

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

CATTERIES

Beacott Cattery 01892 864 401

www.beacottcattery.com

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

J Frankling Interiors

01892 822 576 / 07900 318 572

www.jfrankling.co.uk

WEST WICKHAM

DRY CLEANERS

Whiteleys Dry Cleaners 020 8777 5512

www.whiteleyscleaners.co.uk

WESTERHAM

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS

/ AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

AFS Accountants

01959 562 860 / 01959 700 200

www.afsaccountants.co.uk

WHITSTABLE BUTCHERS

Surmans Butchers 01227 272 047

www.surmansbutchers.co.uk

CARAVAN / CAMPING / TOURING

Primrose Cottage Caravan Park 01227 273 694

www.primrosecottagecaravanpark. co.uk

FOSTERING

Kasper Fostering 01227 275 985

www.kasperfostering.org

LONDON

PECKHAM

BUILDING & HOME MAINTENANCE

PMC Foundations Ltd 0207 639 7642 / 07836 325 642

www.pmcfoundations.co.uk