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Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU
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m: 07912 878830
t: 01732 521494
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m: 07939 248983
t: 01732 795777
info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
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the local News p2
CONTACT DETAILS p2
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p16
- The Accountancy Practice
Bathroom Installations
- Bathroom Solutions
- Nightingale Bathrooms p23
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p24
Broadband & Sockets
- Broadband/Phone Sockets
Building Services
- Full Spectrum Construction Services
- M C Construction p22
- Paul Tann
- R Blackman General Maintenance
- The Small Works Building Company
Business Insurance
- Westfield Insurance p16
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p26
Carpentry
- Maddox Carpentry p22
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p19
Charity Club
- Rotary Club - Kings Hill
- Rotary Club - West Malling
Childcare
- St Helens Montessori
Chiropody & Podiatry
- Sirita Sen Podiatry p27
Cinema
- Silent Cinema - Top Gun: Maverick*
Cleaning Services
- Castle Cleaning
- Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning
- Gleaming Cleaning
Community Centre
- Hermitage Park Community Centre p30
Community Sports Centre
- Kings Hill Football Club
Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Design Magic p15
- Home Computer Help
- KES UK
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p21
Counsellor
- Zoe Revell Counselling
Decorators
- Eugenia’s Decorating Services
- GJ Services
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Howland
- Rathbone Decorating Services p22
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
- SOS Window Works p24
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p19
Electricians
- Andy Payne Electrical Contractor
- ASD Electrical Services p18
- CPS Ltd
- New Wave Electrical
- P. B. A. Electrical & Renewables Ltd p23
- PDW Electrical Contractor
Event
- Wellbeing Fair p31*
Fabrication
- Tate & Tonbridge Fencing p25*
Fencing
- All Seasons Garden Fencing
- Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p25
Florist
- West Malling Flowers p25
Fostering
- Affinity Fostering p26
Garage Doors
- Garolla Roller Shutter Doors p20
Garden Landscapers
- A D Landscapes Ltd
- Coe’s Landscapes
- Marshalls Landscape Contractors p22
- Mr Mower p23
- Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
Garden Services
- All District Garden Services p16
- Sunshine Garden Services p24
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p19
- Rogas Ltd
- RWS & EA Ltd
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko p19
Hairdressing - mobile
- Hair Inspirations p28
- Kelly’s Hairdressing Services
Halls for Hire
- Hadlow Village Hall
Handyman
- Dave’s Property Maintenance
- DME Property Services
- Inside Out
- Kents Handyman
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd p29
Kitchens
Bedroom & Kitchen Flair p18
Dream Doors p3
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
Loft Ladders & Hatches
- Loft Ladders
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p32
Mortgage Advisor
- Urban Sticks Mortgage Solutions Ltd p16
Osteopath
- Oliver Wellbeing p27
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Plastering
- Plastering Solutions
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p18
- Hylton Plumbing Services
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20
Restaurant
- Desh p27
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd
- William Kent & Sones Roofing
Running Club
- Larkfield Athletics Club
Scrap Metal Clearance
- TLC Scrap Metal
Shutters
- Shutup Shutters p24*
- Stylehouse Shutters p1
Solicitors
- Diligent Law Solicitors p13
- Laker Legal Solicitors p15
Taxi Service
- CC Travel
Technical Support
- Keeping IT Simple p15*
Theatre
- Hazlitt Theatre p27
Tree Surgery
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22
Upholstery
- Interior Decor
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p14
Windows
- Acorn Glassline p17
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for September 2023 is 15th August 2023
(Delivery - 1st week of month)
Category
A-F
ACCOUNTANTS
Malling Accountancy Limited
a: West Malling
t: 01732 792349
e: peter.stevens@mallingaccountancy.co.uk
www.mallingaccountancy.co.uk
Chartered Accountants. Free Initial Consultation. Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships. Accounts, Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Property Landlords & Service Charges. Self Assessment Tax Returns, Charity Accounts.
ACCOUNTANTS
TaxAssist Accountants
t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960
c: Gary Richards
e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
TO ADVERTSE
Call 01732 795777 or email
info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
ACCOUNTANTS
The Accountancy Practice
a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU
t: 01732 897929
c: Neil Craig
e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk
www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk
Free 1 hour consultation
Fixed Fee Quotes
Limited companies
Sole Traders/Partnerships
Self Assessment/Tax Returns
Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Bathroom Solutions
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.
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
BLINDS
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
t: 01892 825522
m: 07767 326211
e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com
www.penumbrablinds.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS
Broadband/Phone Sockets
m: 07845 705900
Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?
- New phone/broadband extentions.
- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.
- Cat 5 wiring
- Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.
Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.
BUILDING SERVICES
Full Spectrum Construction Services Ltd
m: 07974 572 891
e: tom@fscs-construction.co.uk
www.fscs-construction.co.uk
All jobs considered.
Anything from patios, extensions, barn conversions, new build, warehouses etc. No job too small. Based in Addington near West Mallling.
Polite friendly team, fully insured. CIOB and RICS registered.
BUILDING SERVICES
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
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BUILDING SERVICES
Paul Tann Ltd
m: 07873 965231
c: Paul
e: info@paultann.co.uk
www.paultann.co.uk
Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving. Fully insured.
All work guaranteed. Established over 20 years.
BUILDING SERVICES
R Blackman General Maintenance
t: 01892 838668
m: 07887 948430
c: Richard Blackman
e: rblackman040665@gmail.com
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.
Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
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BUILDING SERVICES
The Small Works Building Company
m: 07703 061572
c: Anthony Hale
e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com
* No job too small! Replacing one sbrick or paving slab.
* Specialist in brickwork, ragstone, * paving, pointing, extensions, * garages etc.
* Fully insured.
* Over 30 years experience.
Classified Ads from
£15pm
BUSINESS INSURANCE
Westfield Insurance
m: 07753 335044
c: Richard Hills
e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
CAR BODY REPAIRS
Autospray Solutions
t: 01622 727263
e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 26)
CARPENTRY
Maddox Carpentry
m: 07884 421650
www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
CARPENTRY
Red Carpentry
t: 01622 751447
m: 07896 904056
c: Richard Dillon
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken.
Over 30 years experience.
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Homefresh
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
Rotary Club of Malling
Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?
Please email to find out how to get involved.
Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com
Rotary Club - Kings Hill
We meet on Mondays at 7.45PM
(No meeting on a Bank Holiday. Once a month we meet at The Old Rectory, Leybourne ME19 5PU ) Spitfire
Liberty Sq. Kings Hill ME19 4AU
Please email for more information. email khrc09@yahoo.com
CHILDCARE
St Helens
CHIROPODY & PODIATRY
Sirita Sen Podiatry HCPC registered
m: 07875 078371
e: sirita.sen@gmail.com
www.kingstreettherapyrooms.co.uk
www.siritasenpodiatry.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 27)
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
CINEMA
SILENT CINEMA at Kings Hill Sports Park
TOP GUN:MAVERICK
12th August 8.30pm
Price £12.50 pp BOOK TODAY 01732 872271 OR 01622 719345
CLEANING SERVICES
Castle Cleaning
m: 07920 840972
c: Dean Baker
e: info@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk
Small family run business using state of the art equipment to clean carpets, upholstery, patio, driveways, stone floors, conservatories and caravans.
CLEANING SERVICES
Ofsted Outstanding Nursery
Ages 2 - 5
Beautiful rural setting
Early Years Funding 01622 721731
www.sthelensmontessori.co.uk
Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph
Philippa 07841 392953
cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012
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Montessori
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CHARITY CLUB
CHARITY CLUB
CLEANING SERVICES
GLEAMING CLEANING
Always busy? No time for cleaning?
Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!
Ironing pile getting bigger?
Garden that never stops growing?
Hoovering & dusting getting you down?
Call us to leave your house gleaming!
Need any painting or decorating?
No job too BIG or too SMALL!
For a professional 1-2-1 service with A Smile
Free quotation
1st clean 10% Off
Call Terri: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Hermitage Park Community Centre
t: 01622 427492
Meopham Leisure Centre
t: 01474 814199
(See Colour Ad On Page 30)
Celebrating 19 Years!
COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
Kings Hill Football Club.
a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP
fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org
Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults. We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN. Kings Hill FC are proud to be celebrating our 20 year anniversary in 2023.
COMPUTER SUPPORT
AA Computer Services
t: 01732 247003
m: 07904 910400
e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk
Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services.
Microsoft Certified Professional.
From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless) No fix - No fee!
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Design Magic
t: 01732 222142
www.designmagic.net
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
CUT OFF DATE 15th August
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Home Computer Help
t: 01732 220467
m: 07966 825265
c: Rob
e: hchelp194@gmail.com
Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service. Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation. Internet & email troubleshooting. Training & advice. Fixed prices - no hourly rates.
COMPUTER SUPPORT
01622 721000
info@kesuk.net
www.kesuk.net
Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website.
The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX
CONSERVATORIES
Howard Caine Conservatories
t/f: 01732 321050
m: 07798 867393
e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
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COUNSELLOR
Zoe Revell Counselling
m: 07809 555728
e: zoe@zoerevellcounselling.com
www.zoerevellcounselling.co.uk
Insta: zoe_revell_counselling
Counselling for those 14 and above.
Working with:
Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Addictions, Self Harm
Trauma/Childhood Trauma
Long term, short term and single session therapy.
Working online or face to face.
DECORATORS
Eugenia’s Decorating ServicesThe Lady Decorator
m: 07887 936846
e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com
Professional, friendly and reliable service.
DECORATORS
G J Services
a: West Malling
t: 01732 850343
m: 07764 684495
t: Guy Williams
e: gjservices@btinternet.com
Painting
Decorating
General Maintenance
Wall papering Free Estimates
DECORATORS
Impact Decoration
t: 01732 873726
m: 07882 597433
c: Sam Gregory
e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk
www.impact-decoration.co.uk
Kings Hill based, polite and tidy. Internal and External decoration. City and Guilds qualified.
Dulux Select Approved Decorator. Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.
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DECORATORS
JP’s Decorating
m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353
c: Phil
e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk
For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small.
All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience. Kings Hill based.
Domestic/Commercial & insurance. (References available on request)
DECORATORS
Mark Howland
a: Tonbridge
t: 01732 359550
m: 07818 404225
General Property Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting. Decorating and Repairs. Free Estimates
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling
t: 01732 842691
m: 07870 213098
e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations. Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
SOS Window Works
t: 01622 206690
m: 07779 006696
e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
HAIR SALON DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS
Bramko Ltd
m: 07899 894838
t: 01732 357660
c: Mark Killick
e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
ELECTRICIANS
CPS Ltd
t: 0800 083 2483
m: 07813 925125
e: sales@cpskent.com
www.cpskent.co.uk
Domestic and commercial.
Industrial installations. Maintenance and service.
Electrical installations and rewires. Remote garden lighting. Call/door entry systems.
CCTV, Electric gate manufacture. Gate automation.
ELECTRICIANS
Mob: 07901 776382
Tel: 01622 817021
info@newwaveelectrical.co.uk
www.newwaveelectrical.co.uk
Fully Insured, No Job too Small FREE quotations
Lighting / Power
Consumer unit change
Partial or full house re wire
Fault Finding and Repairs
Testing and Inspection
Garden Lighting
DECORATORS
Rathbone Decorating Services
t: 01622 721491
m: 07753 487796
c: Robert
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
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DECORATORS
Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB
t/f: 01732 873754
m: 07971 542609/07824 887677
e: m.roast@gmail.com
Interior and Exterior Decoration
Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp. Insurance & Commercial work. References on request.
ELECTRICIANS
Andy Payne Electrical Contractors
Domestic & Commercial Electrician
Registered with Napit
Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken
Landlord safety inspections EICR
t: 01732 843661
m: 07830 456928
info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk
ELECTRICIANS
ASD Electrical Services
t: 01634 624555
m: 07885 605424
e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
ELECTRICIANS
PBA Electrical & Renewables Ltd
t: 01732 247237
e: info@pbaelectrical.com
www.pbaelectrical.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
CUT OFF DATE
15th August
ELECTRICIANS
PDW Electrical Contractor
m: 07970 712158
c: Paul
e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com
Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job?
Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation. Free quotations at a reasonable price. Reliable service and tidy work. Local Electrician.
Fully insured service.
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Celebrating 19 Years!
EVENT
Wellbeing Fair
Saturday 12th August 10am-5pm
The Friars, Aylesford Priory www.bluepoolnetwork.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 31)
FABRICATION
Tate & Tonbridge Fencing
Local Steel fabrication services
t: 01732 853130
e: steelyard@tt-fencing.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
FENCING
All Seasons Garden Fencing
t: 01732 844634
m: 07847 717553 (New Number)
c: Mark Steward
www.allseasonsgardenfencing.co.uk
All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired. Close boarded. Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas. No job too small. Approved by 3 local Parish Councils. Free quotations.
FENCING
Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited
a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP
t: 01732 920122
www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
FLORIST
West Malling Flowers
t: 01732 874874
www.westmallingflowers.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
FOSTERING
Affinity Fostering
t: 01245 237158
e: info@affinityfostering.com
www.affinityfostering.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 26)
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GARAGE DOORS
Garolla Roller Shutter Doors
t: 01732 430 273
www.garolla.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 20)
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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
A D Landscapes Ltd
a: Ightham
t: 01732 763114
m: 07790 036871
c: Antony Dartnell
www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk
HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management. All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation. Free consultation and estimates. Portfolio & references available. Fully insured.
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Coe’s Landscapes
t: 07944 442442
c: Tim Coe
e: timcoe36@icloud.com
fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes
www.coelandscapes.co.uk
Friendly family company Est.1970
All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work. Free quotes. We cover all of Kent. Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting. Large and small turfing and levelling.
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
t: 01732 807997
m: 07768 911241
c: Tom
www.marshallslandscapes.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Mr Mower
m: 07796 200081
c: Carl
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
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.
GARDEN SERVICES
All District Garden Services
m: 07946 402035
c: Bill
e: alldistrictgardenservices@live.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
CUT OFF DATE
15th August
GARDEN SERVICES
Sunshine Garden Services
t: 01622 721423
m: 07711 079014
e: skilton99@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Blaize Services Ltd
t: 01622 430290
m: 07581 154499
c: James
e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
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GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Rogas LTD
m: 07545 310636
c: Charles Rhule
e: info@rogas.co.uk
www.rogas.co.uk
A local plumbing and heating company with 15 years experience in the local area.
Installation, service and maintenance of all gas appliances. We also undertake general plumbing work.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
RWS & EA Ltd
t: 01732 871458
c: Robert Baron
e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com
Central heating. Vaillant Boiler Specialist. Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades. Fully insured. 40 years knowledge and experience.
HAIRDRESSING - MOBILE
Kelly’s Hairdressing Services
m: 07951 202655
c: Kelly
Qualified mobile hairdresser. I am experienced in cutting and colouring and have had advanced training in L’Oreal colour
Professional and affordable service in the comfort of your own home. I am polite, friendly and reliable.
HALLS FOR HIRE
Hadlow Village Hall
a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ
m: 07399 938059
c: John Clark
e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org
f/b: @hadlowvillagehall
www.hadlowvillagehall.org
Large main hall with stage. Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions. Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.
HANDYMAN
Domestic Property Maintenance
For All Your Handyman & DIY needs
Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering
Tiling & Small Carpentry - Shelving
Furniture Assembly - Door Hanging
Guttering - Hedge Trimming - Gardening
Patio and Drive Power Washing
Estate Agent Approved. No Job Too Small. Free Estimates & Friendly Advice
Full Public Liability Insurance. Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk
HANDYMAN
KENTS HANDYMAN
c: Bruce Martin
m: 07584 056821
e: bruce@kentshandyman.co.uk
Bathrooms | Kitchens | Fencing
Carpentry | Renovations | Tiling
Doors & Windows | Paving
Painting | Locks & Screens
Repairs | Carpet deep cleaning
Maintenance & More
Only taking ‘safe’ jobs at present
DBS CHECKED | INSURED | GUARANTEED
GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838
e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
NPTC Qualified
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. Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 19
HAIRDRESSING - MOBILE
Hair Inspirations
m: 07359 532068
c: Anna Le Comte
e: anna@hairinspirations.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 28)
Celebrating 19 Years!
HANDYMAN
Dave’s Property Maintenance
m: 07873 526169
e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com
City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs. No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.
HANDYMAN
DME Property Services
m: 07469 202653
e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com
inst: DME Property
We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance. Wall and floor tiling.
Internal and external painting. Wallpaper hanging and stripping. Skirting and coving. Patios and paving. Jet washing & other external cleaning. We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.
HEALTHCARE/HEARING
Hearing Matters Ltd
a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE
t: 01732 443655
e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk
www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 29)
KITCHENS
Bedroom & Kitchen Flair
t: 01622 729855
e: bedroomflair@hotmail.com
www.bedroomflair.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
KITCHENS
Dream Doors
t: 01622 801548
www.dreamdoors.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 3)
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LOCKSMITH
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
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.
LOCKSMITH
ASR Locksmiths
m: 07958 301926
e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk
www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk
24 Hour.
No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry.
All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.
UPVC windows and doors repaired.
LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES
LOFT LADDERS
Tel: 01732 840744
Mobile: 07751 256725
FREE ESTIMATES
Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City & Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR
Get It Repaired
a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill
ME19 4YU
t: 01732 525818
www.getitrepaired.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Back Page)
MORTGAGE ADVISOR
Urban Sticks Mortgage
Solutions Ltd
t: 0800 612 8322
e: enquiries@urbansticks.co.uk
www.urbansticks.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
OSTEOPATH
Oliver Wellbeing
a: Maidstone
t: 07821 152212
e: info@oliverwellbeing.co.uk
www.oliverwellbeing.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 27)
OVEN CLEANERS
Oven Wizards
t: 01622 616168
m: 07751 833305
www.ovenwizards.com
Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
PLASTERERS
Plastering Solutions
c: David Bartholomew
m: 07908 021913
e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com
All aspects of plastering Coving Skirting
Painting
High quality finish
Fully insured Free no obligation quotes Over 20 years experience
PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing & Heating
t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
PLUMBERS
Hylton Plumbing Services
a: West Malling
t: 01732 843086
m: 07970 528822
e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk
www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk
Maintenance plumbing
Burst pipes
Hot water cylinders
Blocked drains
Radiators
Leaking taps
New loft tanks
PLUMBERS
K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: freephone 0800 6894651
e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk
www.kandbplumbing.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 20)
RESTAURANT
Desh
a: West Malling High Street
t: 01732 845600
e: info@deshrestaurants.co.uk
www.deshrestaurants.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 27)
ROOFING
Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd
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)
ROOFING
William Kent & Sons Roofing
t: 01732 824059
m: 07778 586865
All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted. All exterior decorating. All work guaranteed. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business.
Registered waste carrier.
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RUNNING CLUB
Larkfield Athletics Club
e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk
www.larkfielac.co.uk
TUESDAYS 7.30pm
- Options of 5K or 10K runs.
WEDNESDAYS
- Track training for strength & speed
THURSDAYS
- Coached swimming
- Running strength & speed (alt. weeks)
Group cycling
SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE
TLC Scrap Metal
t: 07804 057096
c: Tom Calvert
Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection.
Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled.
Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.
SHUTTERS
Shutup Shutters
t: 0800 634 9640
m: 07385 840820
e: contact@shutup-shutters.co.uk
www.shutup-shutters.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
DISTRIBUTORS
SHUTTERS
Stylehouse Shutters
t: 01732 752121
m: 07962 356184
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.
(See Colour Ad On Front Page)
SOLICITORS
Diligent Law Solicitors
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU
t: 01732 316000
e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk
www.diligentlaw.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
SOLICITORS
Laker Legal Solicitors
t: 01732 757071
e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk
www.lakerlegal.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
TAXI SERVICE
CC Travel
m: 07703 803468
c: Colin
e: colincooper39@gmail.com
Gatwick from £70 Heathrow from £100 Local to long distance
Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Keeping IT Simple
m: 07375 416176
e: dan@kisIT.co.uk
www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
THEATRE
Hazlitt Theatre
t: 01622 758611
www.hazlitttheatre.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 27)
TREE SURGERY
t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425
c: Amanda & Mathew Everest
e: handetrees@outlook.com
www.handetrees.co.uk
NPTC qualified and fully insured. All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.
TREE SURGERY
M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping
t: 01634 323960
m: 07748 848598
c: Matthew Dighton
e: matthewdighton@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
Celebrating 19 Years!
UPHOLSTERY
Interior Decor
a: Decor House, Walnut Tree Farm
Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent ME19 5LJ
t: 01732 871042
e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk
Furniture Recovered; Cushion refilling service. Handmade curtains, blinds of all types supplied and fitted.
Est: over 30 years
Highly recommended City and Guilds qualified.
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Humphrey & Scace
t: 01732 252540
e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
WINDOWS
Acorn Glassline
a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR
t: 01622 752288
e: info@acornglassline.co.uk
www.acornglassline.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
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Fencing, Driveways,
Paving,
and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured. City & Guilds. All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee. Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/ All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds. Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable. Check out our Instagram page mc__construction Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior. Special rates for pensioners. Wallpapering and coving. Free estimates. Friendly personal services. M C Construction t: 01732 642611 m:
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Hair Inspirations by Anna Le Comte
Specialising in all aspects of Hairdressing
Diploma trained by Loreal and Wella, my professional and friendly mobile Hairdressing service offering a range of services at a day and time to suit you.
Fully Qualified, 30 years salon experience. Creative cutting and specialist colouring services.
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Please leave a message or email as I might be attending an appointment.
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