ISSUE 133
DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES
MAIDSTONE
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News the local
Dear Reader
Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806
What can we say about the Coronavirus that hasn’t already be said? We really are all in this together with no exceptions. It will be affecting us all in many different ways and for us here at the local Oracle we had to make the decision not to print until further notice. However, as always, our online version is here to browse through and more information can be found on the website by inserting the type of business you are looking for. Whilst some of our advertisers aren’t able to offer you their services right now, we have many that can offer online services or advice over the phone. We also have a few new advertisers this month who can specifically help you with the current crisis.
info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
If you are looking to do jobs around the home or garden once this is all over, then we are sure our advertisers will be in need of your work and happy to advise you.
Please look out for updates on our website or social media for our next print edition cut off date.
Please take care of yourselves and remember the rules: Stay home, wash your hands, shop for essentials only and exercise every day at a safe distance. If you have anything you would like included on our website or social media, please just email or give us a call. Until next time.....please stay safe.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
ENTERPRISE
Currently running meetings online from home! Call to book your space,
Garage Estate/Letting Agent Carpet/Flooring Company Cleaner Gardener/Landscaper Sign Writer Florist Solicitor
Call Trevor on 07977 429252 or email Trevor.Graham@sjpp.co.uk to book your space!
the complete printing service 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com St Michaels Close Forstal Road, Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU
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HOME & GARDEN
‘THE AERIAL MAN’
Family business - established 30 years
DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES
YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation
Tel: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 MAIDSTONE
A. P. S.
PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMBING
All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.
01622 430290 or 07581 154499
GAS
New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.
BLOCKED DRAINS
Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.
CALL 01622 320284 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
All major credit/debit cards taken.
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HOME & GARDEN
DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST
d h an Was block d . n a res from £75 g pavin tio slabs Pa £45. from
BRAMKO LTD
Gutter Cleanin Repair g & s from £50 * Free camera inspec tion
Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Established 15 years FREE Estimate and advice.
Please call Mark Killick 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk
Leaflet Print & Distribution 5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just
£295+vat
10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just
£550+vat
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We cater for all your plumbing and heating needs giving a friendly and reliable service. Our engineers are fully qualified and insured to undertake your work. Boiler installations, repairs and servicing Landlord Gas Safety Certification All Central Heating issues Full bathroom replacements Underfloor heating All general plumbing Drainage issues and blockages
Call: 07557 212046 Office: 0800 999 2211 sales@w1plumbers.co.uk (Members of Checkatrade & Mybuilder)
Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything! 01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
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LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY
PERSONAL & LEISURE
WILLS
PROBATE
We can offer remote appointments by phone or video to help all our clients stay safe • Ethical, friendly, family company based in Maidstone. • Over 10 years’ experience. • Fully regulated and insured. • Appointments in your own home or office included in your fixed fee. • Weekend and evening appointments available. • Fair, fixed fees agreed in advance (currently no VAT!).
Contact us today to find out more: Telephone: 01622 239766 Mobile: 07825 575826 Email: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Let us put your mind at rest, with no added fuss.
Open Talks Open Minds Helping clients to move towards realistic and positive results
We are a Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools & colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system. Experienced in working with anger, depression, behaviour, anxiety, suicide, violence and relationships. To book your free 15 minute online or telephone consultation please contact Leslie Mitchell 07746 995310 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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Involve to offer ‘Safe and Well’ telephone calls Safe and Well is a free telephone befriending service available for the most vulnerable and isolated members of the community who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus. Members of the Involve team will be offering daily or weekly phone calls, which will be determined by a short telephone assessment. The service will be available to those living in Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling, Borough Green, the Weald, Tunbridge Wells, Dover and Folkestone. Please get in touch to see if you or someone you know would be eligible. Where we are not able to provide the service we will signpost to an organisation local to you. Call 03000 810005 or email office@involvekent.org.uk 12
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What can we do for you? We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.
15k
Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website. We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .
Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone
Maidstone EDITION
Malling EDITION
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Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling
Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online. You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.
East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge
Tonbridge EDITION
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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p14 Accountants − TaxAssist Accountants p4 Aerials − The Aerial Man p5 Air Ambulance p3 Artist - Christopher Marshall p9 Bathroom Installations - Bathrooms Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Building Services - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman Business Networking - BNI Enterprise p4 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Autospray p9 Car Service & Repair - Stevensons Carpentry - RED Carpentry Community Help - Involve Kent p12* Computer Support - KES Conservatories - Howard Caine p7 Counsellor - Open Talks Open Minds p11* Decorators - Gawaine Sutton - Wayne Burvill Dentist − Identics Dental Surgery p11 Double Glazing - Eden Windows p24 Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p8
Electricians - ASD Electrical Services p5 - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation - Tate Fencing p8 Garage Doors − Garage Door Associates Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Gas & Heating Services - Blaize Services Ltd p5 - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p6 - W1 Plumbers Ltd p9* Gutter Cleaning - Bramko Ltd p6 Housing Rapport Housing & Care p13 Ironing Service - Extra Hands Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Offices To Rent - Aylesford Business Centre p4 Oven Cleaners − Oven Angels Plumbers - APS Plumbing & Heating p5 - DL Plumbing Printers - Scarbutts Printers p4 Property Maintenance - Home & Garden Removals & Storage − Goodfellows Removals & Storage Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Save Money - Utility Warehouse Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Skincare - Tropic Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p9
Tree Surgery − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p6 Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p10 - Isla Law p11 Windows - DG Solutions Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows
USEFUL NUMBERS P22 EVENTS P23
* New Adverts
Look out for updates on our website and Facebook page for the next edition.
ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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Air Ambulance
Nightingale Bathrooms
a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk
m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
Kent Surrey Sussex Book a free talk about our life-saving work. Get in touch now to book.
Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms. Raised height toilets. Slip resistant safety flooring. Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.
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ACCOUNTANTS
ARTIST
TaxAssist Accountants
Christopher Marshall
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
Free initial discussion. Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service at our Larkfield Shop
Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.
a: 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk
a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
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(See Colour Ad On Page 4) AERIALS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BUILDING SERVICES
The Aerial Man
Bathroom Solutions
Paul Tann Ltd
t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms. New digital aerials. CCTV Installation Free to view channels. No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc. Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens. No call out charge. All work and equipment guaranteed. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
t: 01732 871254 m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work. All types of floors fitted. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving. Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Established over 20 years. IS SU
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CAR BODY REPAIRS
COMMUNITY HELP
R Blackman General Maintenance
Autospray Solutions
Involve
t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
BUSINESS NETWORKING
a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford. (See Colour Ad On Page 9) CAR SERVICE & REPAIR
(Formerly Kings Hill) Currently running online meetings from home.
Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
CONSERVATORIES
Howard Caine Conservatories
t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 7)
Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.
CARPENTRY
COUNSELLOR
RED Carpentry
Open Talks Open Minds
t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon
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Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website.
We meet every Thursday morning. Call Trevor to book your place! 07977 429252 or email Trevor.Graham@sjpp.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 6)
Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk
We offer ‘Safe and Well’ telephone calls. Safe and Well is a free telephone befriending service available for the most vulnerable and isolated members of the community who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus. Please get in touch to see if you or someone you know would be eligible. (See Colour Ad On Page 12)
01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net
ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
t: 03000 810005 e: office@involvekent.org.uk
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. Kitchens fitted. All types of carpentry work undertaken. Over 30 years experience.
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m: 07746 995310 c: Leslie Mitchell
We are a Counselling service with over 20 years experience of working with children/young adults in schools & colleges, mental health services, youth services and the criminal justice system. Call to book your free 15 minute online or telephone consultation. (See Colour Ad On Page 11) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
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Identics Dental Surgery
SOS Window Works
a: 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent t: 01622 669345 e: info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk Local dental practice now open. Affordable monthly payment plans. Relaxed comfortable environment. Call or pop in for more information (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
a: The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696
e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com
www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk
Double glazing repairs & maintenance, misted units, broken glass, broken hinges and handles, lockouts, emergency entry, door adjustment, child restrictors, patio door rollers, cat flaps, letter boxes and Velux windows.
(See Colour Ad On Page 8)
DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING
ELECTRICIANS
Gawaine Sutton
Eden Windows
ASD Electrical Services
t: 01622 863579 m: 07979 757662 25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & Guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service. Call for a Free Estimate.
This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Ditton and Aylesford through to Allington, Barming and Maidstone.
DECORATORS
Wayne Burvill
t: 01732 847335 m: 07989 370722 e: wayneburvill@hotmail.com fb: wayneburvill1972 All aspects of painting & decorating undertaken as well as general DIY and property maintenance. Professional, tidy and insured.
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Gibraltar Farm, Ham Lane, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3JJ t: 01622 805880 www.edenwindows.co.uk Windows and doors Bifolds - Bifolding Doors Conservatories Orangeries Solid Roofs Porches Finance available. (See Colour Ad On Back Page)
t: 01622 528190 m: 07885 605424 e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com No job too small Maintenance and installation Domestic and commercial Repairs and fittings Free quotations No call out fee Family run business. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
ELECTRICIANS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
DAR Electrical Services
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks. Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience
PLEASE STAY HOME & SAFE
t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval. NAPIT Approved No Call out charge. Free, friendly and honest advice. No hidden extras. FENCING
Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation
t: 01732 874487 f: 01732 522359 Mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: Darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected. ELECTRIC GATES & ROLLER SHUTTERS Gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas. Family run business. Free quotes. Over 18 yrs experience. Visit our new website. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Tate Fencing
Blaize Services Ltd
t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk
m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com Plumbing, heating and bathrooms.
Suppliers of fencing materials. Visit our Tonbridge depot.
All major credit/debit cards accepted. For an immediate response call James.
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G-H GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out. Free camera inspection and estimate. From £50. Drive and patio cleaning. (See Colour Ad On Page 6)
GARAGE DOORS
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Garage Door Associates
F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door. Repairs and Spares. Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards
Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs. All Gas Appliances.
GARDEN LANDSCAPING
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
HOUSING
Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
W1 Plumbers Limited
Rapport Housing & Care
We cater for all your plumbing and heating needs giving a reliable service.
Meadow View Court Wateringbury Opens Summer 2020
Boiler installations, replairs and servicing. Landlord certificates. All central heating issues.
One & 2 bed apartments, alongside excellent communal facilities & on site care and support. (See Colour Ad On Page 13)
a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk
a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk Specialist In Indian Stone Paving. Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience. major credit/debit cards taken.
t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk
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m: 07557 212046 t: 0800 999 2211 e: sales@w1plumbers.co.uk
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H-O t: 01634 729161 e: sales@rapporthc.co.uk www.rapporthousingandcare.co.uk
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Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry
Home & Garden Property Maintenance Services
a: The Colonnade 10 West Street West Malling ME19 6QX t: 01732 872159 m: 07956 864860 www.extrahandsironing.co.uk Central West Malling Drop Shop Open 8-4 Monday-Fridays Clear pricing Fully insured Free collection & delivery service
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Trees lopped & topped, Hedges trimmed, Landscaping, Guttering cleaned - moss removal, Roof repairs, Driveways and jetwashing, and many more jobs. Free estimates.
LOCKSMITH
PLUMBERS
REMOVALS & STORAGE
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
APS Plumbing & Heating
Goodfellows Removals & Storage
a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates. 24 hour emergency service. Domestic and Commercial. All types of locks supplied & fitted. UPVC specialists. KCC trading standard approved.
t: 01622 320284
Leaking taps, toilets, radiators. Blocked sinks and drains. Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements. Central heating repairs and servicing. All aspects of plumbing and heating work.
a: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 5RL t: 01732 841841 f: 01622 753708
Household/office removals. Local professional removal and storage company. Family owned. Established 20 years. Please ring for a free quote.
(See Colour Ad On Page 5)
OFFICES TO RENT
PLUMBERS
ROOFING
Aylesford Business Centre
DL Plumbing
D. P. Roofing
t: 01732 844746 m: 07792 670141
t: 01622 808103 m: 07517 106711
Affordable offices available. 24 hour secure access. Plenty of additional storage space available for stock. Fully furnished if require. Ideal for small businesses.
Dripping taps fixed New taps fitted Leaks fixed Emersion Heater elements replaced New radiators fitted Overflowing loft tanks fixed Dripping toilet overflow fixed 10% Discount on labour costs for Senior Citizens.
All types of roofing renewed and repaired, chimneys, fascias, guttering etc.
PRINTERS
ROOFING
t: 01622 715 730
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OVEN CLEANERS
Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd
Oven Angels
t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 20th year. Prices from £45. Fully insured. As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.
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All work guaranteed. Free quotes. All areas covered. Trading Standard Approved.
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t: 01622 842069 m: 07939 583618 c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed. Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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SOLICITORS
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Utility Warehouse
Graham Colley Solicitor
Isla Law Ltd
Authorised Distributor t: 01732 521494 m: 07912 878830 c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities. Ask me for more info or check out my website.
t: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. Home Visits and Fixed Fees available.
(See Colour Ad On Page 9)
t: 01622 239766 m: 07825 575826 e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Ethical, modern practice specialising in wills, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection and probate services. Over 10 years experience in wills and probate work. We can offer remote appointments by phone or video to help all our clients stay safe. (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
SHUTTERS
TREE SURGERY
WINDOWS
Stylehouse Shutters
M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters. Free no obligation survey. Local, friendly service. 3 year guarantee.
t: 01634 323960 m: 07748 848598 c: Matthew Dighton e: matthewdighton@gmail.com
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All forms of tree work undertaken. We offer a reliable, professional, local and friendly tree care and landscaping service. Family run for 3 generations. No obligation on estimates. (See Colour Ad On Page 6)
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Call Anna 07939 248983 Whether you’re looking for natural, cruelty-free, multi award winning skincare or a little extra income, Tropic has something for you. tropicskincare.com/annamarshall
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk New Installations: FENSA Insurance-backed Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Porches,Bi-folds, Roof-Lights, Secondary Glazing Repairs: Misted Sealed Units, Upgrades, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks. Cat Flaps. Free Quotations and Advice. Over 30 years’ experience.
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SKIP HIRE
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
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Haffenden Skip Hire
Humphrey & Scace
All Clean Windows
2yd to 12yd skips available. Local reliable service. Call for competitive rates.
Will Writing and Estate Planning Practitioners. No pressure and absolutely no obligation.
Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system. We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses. Fully insured. Very competitive prices.
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t/f: 01622 745179 c: Jean Tandy e: jean.tandy@virginmedia.com
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Useful Numbers ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498
AGE UK Maidstone
01622 753618 7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW
COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522 DOCTORS Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880 Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980 The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213 HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 01622 675556 LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131
LOCAL HALLS Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473 Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288 Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749 Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE. stnicholas1@outlook. com 01622 299715 MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735 PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203 POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton John Newton 07813 712081 RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751
SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS 01622 674444 SCHOOLS Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350 Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192 Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341 Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107 Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446 St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811 St Peter’s Church of England Primary School AND St Peter’s School Nursery Ltd 01622 717335 Mount Pleasant, Aylesford Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621 Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084 Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008 St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
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Events MONDAYS
7.30-9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club Tonbridge Rd, Meth. Church 01622 761757
SATURDAYS
9.45am Music & movement, babies & toddlers, Beechwood Hall, Barming. 07901 712510
7.30-9.30pm Meditation and spiritual development group. Pam 07891185983
10 - 12 Brassey Centre, Aylesford and Ditton Green 12 - 2pm. www.communigrow.org
10am-11.15am, Over 60’s Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.
(3rd) 7.30pm Allington Castle W.I. at Small Hall, St Nicholas Church, Popular Grove. Diane 01622 721170.
10am-12noon Market at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Tea/Coffee. Contact 01622 717598
12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners. 2.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield 1 VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.
(4th) 7.30pm Aylesford & Eccles WI in the Brassey Rooms, Station Rd, Aylesford. 8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at Brookfield
(2nd) 11am-3pm Maidstone Embroiderers’ Guild at Aylesford C.H Catherine 07838 161403
SUNDAYS
Junior School, Joan on 01634 256891. OBVIOUSLY ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE 10am-12noon, every 2nd and 4th, Zen THURSDAYS MOMENT BUT IT WILL CERTAINLY HELPmeditation YOUR MENTAL 1.30-2.30pm Medau Classes at Wateringbury group, Maidstone ME16, contact 7.30am Maidstone Dawn Patrol Rotary VH, ME18 5NU. 1st Class foc £5. 01622 749002 Barbara 01622 670587 WELLBEING TO GET OUTSIDE FOR LEAST 30 MINUTES A DAY Club - at Leah’s Bistro, High St.AT Pat Jeffery 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Secretary on 07821 784605 for info. – Sally Payne 01622 720156 TO CLEAR YOUR 9.45 MIND AND HAVE A LITTLE EXERCISE. ...ALSO THIS MONTH and 10.45am Musical Playtime, Grove pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, 2 New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715
(May–Sep) 3-5pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650
Green Community Centre. 07901 712510
10.15-12pm Buddha Buddies Baby & Tots GARDENING, WALKING, RUNNING CYCLING CAN ALL BE Yoga, Adventure Kidz, AylesfordAND 07801948969 10am-11.15am, Beginners Pilates, Capel DONE ON YOUR OWN - ENSURE YOU KEEP AT LEAST Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576. 6.30-8pm Intermediate Yoga, Capel Morris 2 METRE DISTANCE BETWEEN ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR PATH. 11.20am-12.20pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 6-7pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724
8pm-9.15pm Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576
Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the
THERE ARE ALSOAylesford PLENTY ONLINE WORKOUTS AND CC. Wayne OF Sprigmore on 01622 710734. CHALLENGES FOR THE INDOORS IF YOU PREFER. (May–Sep) 5-7pm Westborough Bowls Club,
(1st, ex Bank hols) 7 for 7.30pm Barming WI, Village Hall, Heath Road. Mrs. Fiona Plant fplant@mail.com
(3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.30 for 7.45 Barming Horticultural Society Village Hall, Heath Road, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341. 7-8pm Kick Ass Aerobics £6 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 (1st) 8pm R.N.L.I. meet at Sea Cadets Hall, College Rd, Maidstone. 01622 725435.
TUESDAYS
London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650.
PLEASE STAY SAFE
5.15-6.45pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724 6.15-7.15pm Weight Watchers, St Andrews Church Hall, Barming - Judith 01622 683382 (3rd) 7pm Wateringbury Flower Club, Nettlestead VH, ME18 5ER. 01732 873021
(Term time) 9:30-11:30am Aylesford Parent and Toddler Group, Brassey Centre, Aylesford
7-9pm Ditton Scouts (10-14 years old) at Ditton Scout HQ. Leader 07812 096724
1.15-2pm Mayhem music for 0-1yrs Aylesford Community Centre. 07815 775504
7-8pm Beginners Pilates £8 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101
(2nd & 4th) 2-4pm. Friendship afternoon. Brassey Cent. Aylesford. Janet 01622 710083
(1st not May/Jan) Allington Garden Club at St Nicholas CH, Popular Grove. 01622 757319
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6-7pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. Info on 07812 096724
8-9pm Free Dance exercise class at St Andrews Church Hall, Tonbridge Rd. Barming. Andrea or Trevor on 01795 843331.
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6.30pm-7.45pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 7.45pm-9.15pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576
FRIDAYS 10am St Nicholas Church Hall, Allington musical fun for babies/toddlers 07901 712510
WEDNESDAYS
10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Aylesford CC. 07815 775504
10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Maidstone YMCA. 07815 775504
1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – Sally Payne 01622 720156
11.30-1.30pm Meditation and spiritual development. Aylesford. Pam 07891 185983
1.15-2.15pm Medau exercise class at St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Rd, Joan 01634 256891.
(2nd) 1.30-4pm Retired/Semi-Retired meet at Ditton Community Centre. 01732 844195 6.15-7.45pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. 07812 096724
(1st) 4.15-6.15pm St Peter & St Paul’s Aylesford host a Messy Church in the Brassey Centre. All the family welcome. 07462 682980
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