Cut off date for advertising in the September edition is 15th August
Delivery from Friday 30th August
Dear Readers
School’s out and the holidays are here! Whether that means time with the kids in the numerous local activities, parks and beaches not too far away, a flight away to sunnier climates or a chance to catch up on home and garden renovations, we hope the following pages will give you some inspiration.
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Category
the local News p2
CONTACT DETAILS p2
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p16
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p16
- The Accountancy Practice
Aerials
- The Aerial Man p17
Air Ambulance
- KSSX Air Ambulance p25
Bathroom Installations
- Bathroom Solutions
- M C Construction p21
- Nightingale Bathrooms p22
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23
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 Networking
- West Malling Chamber p16
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p25
Care Home
- Invicta Court p3*
Carpentry
- Maddox Carpentry p19
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p19
Charity
- Spadework
- RBLI
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice North & West Kent
Cleaning Services
- Cleanhome Domestic Cleaning
- Gleaming Cleaning
- Sapphire Cleaning Services*
Community Sports Centre
- Kings Hill Football Club
Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Home Computer Help
- Keeping IT Simple p15
- KES UK
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p20
Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC
Day Care Centre
- Garden of England Day Care Centre p1*
Decorators
- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
- GJ Services
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Standen Decorating Services p21
- Rathbone Decorating Services p23
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Distributors Wanted
- the local Oracle
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
- SOS Window Works p23
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p18
Education
- West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP p29*
Electricians
- Andy Payne Electrical Contractor
- ASD Electrical Services p17
- New Wave Electrical
- PDW Electrical Contractor
Events
- Art Exhibition p25*
- End of Summer Party p28*
Fencing
- All Seasons Garden Fencing
- Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p23
Flooring
- K2 Flooring p21
Funeral Directors
- Viner & Sons Ltd p25
Garage Doors
- Roller Garage Solutions p24
Garden Landscapers
- A D Landscapes Ltd
- Coe’s Landscapes
- Marshalls Landscape Contractors p21
- Sunshine Landscaping & Gardens p23
Garden Services
- Complete Garden Services p18
- MHL Garden Care p22
- Premier Trees & Gardening
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p17
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19
- RWS & EA Ltd
- Thermal Efficient Ltd p24
Gates
- CPS
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko p18
Handyman
- Inside Out
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd p27
Kitchen Installations
- M C Construction p21
- Maddox Carpentry p19
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle p18
Leisure Centre
- Larkfield Leisure Centre
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
Loft Ladders & Hatches
- Loft Ladders
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p32
My Community Voice
- My Community Voice
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Pet Services
- Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy*
Plastering
- Plastering Solutions
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17
- Colin the Plumber
- Hylton Plumbing Services
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19
Printers
- Scarbutts Printers p15
Repair Cafe
- Malling Repair & District p25
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd
- William Kent & Sones Roofing
Running Club
- Larkfield Athletics Club
Scrap Metal Clearance
- TLC Scrap Metal
Solicitors
- Diligent Law Solicitors p13
- Laker Legal Solicitors p15
Taxi Service
- CC Travel
Tennis Club
- Trottiscliffe Tennis Club
Theatre
- Hazlitt Theatre p26
Tree Surgery
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p14
Window Cleaning
- Broadwalk Window Cleaning
USEFUL NUMBERS p30
EVENTS p31
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for September 2024 is 15th August 2024
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
M C Construction t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
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.
Would you like to network with other local businesses?
Would you like to get involved in creating more opportunites for the businesses of West Malling?
(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 25)
CARE HOME
Invicta Court
a: Weavering
t: 01622 534692
www.careuk/invicta-court
(See Colour Ad On Page 3)
CARPENTRY
Maddox Carpentry
m: 07884 421650
www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
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.
Homefresh
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
CHARITY
Spadework
a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA
t: 01732 870002
www.spadework.org.uk
CHARITY
Royal British Legion Industries
t: 01622 795986
e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk
www.rbli.co.uk
CITIZENS ADVICE
Citizens Advice North & West Kent
a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810
Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph
Lisa 07984 412798
cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012
CLEANING SERVICES
Gleaming Cleaning
m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921
c: Terri
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
Sapphire Cleaning Services m: 07828 092326
www.sapphirecleaning.co.uk
DISTRIBUTORS
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.
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!
Home Computer Help
t: 01732 220467
m: 07966 825265
c: Rob
e: hchelp194@gmail.com
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Keeping IT Simple
m: 07375 416176
e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
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 COMPUTER SUPPORT
DAY CARE CENTRE
The Garden Of England Homecare t: 01622 674733
e: allyson@goedaycare.co.uk
www.goedaycare.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Front Page)
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.
High quality work at competitive prices. Fully insured.
A professional, tidy & reliable service. References available on request. Contact for FREE advice & quotation.
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
Don’t Just Cope......Live! Talking can make a difference info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028
70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk
Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions
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.
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 Standen Decorating Services
t: 01622 721428
m: 07845 744911
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
DECORATORS
Rathbone Decorating Services
t: 01622 721491
m: 07753 487796
c: Robert
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
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.
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
the local Oracle
t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
m: 07939 248983
e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.
Your own area with map and a week to deliver.
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
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling
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.
E - F F - G G
EVENTS
Art Exhibition 2024
3rd August - 11th August
Open every day from 10am - 4pm Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, ME14 1QP
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
EVENTS
Kings Hill Parish Council
Sunday 15th September
12 Midday - 4.30pm Kings Hill Community Centre.
(See Colour Ad On Page 28)
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Viner & Sons Ltd.
a: 56 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6LU t: 01732 842485
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.
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.
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 21)
Vaillant Boiler Specialist. Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.
Fully insured.
40 years knowledge and experience.
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 18
KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS
Maddox Carpentry
m: 07884 421650
www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Thermal Efficient Ltd
m: 07395 949252
c: Max www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
CUT OFF DATE
15th August
GATES
CPS Ltd
t: 01622 202577
m: 07813 925125
e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk
Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance.. Electric gate manufacture.
Remote garden lighting. Call/door entry systems and CCTV.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
H-W
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
24 hour emergency service. Domestic and Commercial. All types of locks supplied & fitted. UPVC specialists.
KCC trading standard approved.
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.
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)
MY COMMUNITY VOICE
My Community Voice
Brought to you by Kent Police
www.MyCommunityVoiceKent.co.uk
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.
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.
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.
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)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
TAXI SERVICE
THEATRE
The Hazlitt Theatre
a: Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL
t: 01622 758611
www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ hazlitt-theatre
(See Colour Ad On Page 26)
TREE SURGERY
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.
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.
Seaplane House, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate,
With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.
Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.
We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.
This is our business and you will only speak to us!
m: 07939 248983
t: 01732 795777
m: 07912 878830
t: 01732 521494
e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
HOMEFRESH
Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?
Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.
Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.
We also specialise in the following
* New Conservatories
* Refurbishment
* Window/Doors
* Overhauls
* Soffits/Facia
* Misted / broken units
* Guttering
* Handles/Hinges
* Fensa Registered
* Fully insured
* Garage Doors
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
m-c-construction@hotmail.com
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
Our mission is simply to help family’s in their hour of need We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country. We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help
“I cannot speak highly enough of Viner & Sons I would love them to take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s how much trust I place in them
Professionalism, sensitivity, patience & kindness over and above the call of duty”
Useful Numbers
• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543
• St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
• St Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061
• The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
• Trottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803
• West Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061
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Events
MONDAYS
9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.
10-11.15am Adult Elementary BalletAddington Village Hall
11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall
12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.
12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.
1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.
1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.
2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715
(2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964
3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre
7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com
7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.
(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE
TUESDAYS
10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall
10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN
2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767
TUESDAYS Cont.....
7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk
7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk
7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)
WEDNESDAYS
(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.
1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851
8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book
(1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way.
(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437
(1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.
(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010
...ALSO THIS MONTH
THURSDAYS Cont.....
(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VHVisitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com
8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934
FRIDAYS
11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre
1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705. 8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
SATURDAYS
(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com
(2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW
SUNDAYS
10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall & car park, Tonbridge Road ME18 5NU. Local produce, craft and refreshment stalls (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.
Please submit regular or one off events by 15th August to be included in September 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
29 June to 30 August Shaun in the Heart of Kent Art Trail, Enjoy the free Shaun the Sheep art trail featuring up to 51 large and 54 small sculptures, placed around parks, town centre and river walks in Maidstone. shaunheartofkent.co.uk
Saturday 3-11 August 10-4pm Maidstone Art Society & Malling Art Club Exhibition at Fremlin Walk. (See P25)
Tuesday 13 August 5.30pm West Malling Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at the Swan. (See P16)
Wednesday 14-24 August Sevenoaks Camera Club Annual Exhibition at The Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ. Mon 10-6, Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4*Closing at 1pm on Sat 24th. Entry is Free.
Saturday 17-25 August The Three Musketeers at The Hazlitt Theatre. (See P26)
Sunday 18 August 10am-3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE
Sunday 8 & 15 September 10-3pm Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE
Sunday 15 September 12-4.30pm Kings Hill Parish Council End of Summer Party (See p28)
Wednesday 18 September 8pm in Wateringbury Village Hall. Talk to Wateringbury History Society by Janie Ramsay on the Lifestyle of the Windsors (Edward and Wallis).Visitors £7 or join for the 2024/25 season of 8 talks £20 U21s £10
Saturday 21 September KSS Air Ambulance Walk at the Friars, Aylesford. (See P25)
Sunday 29 September 2-4pm Jazz Advocates Charity Concert in Wateringbury Church, Tonbridge Road Doors open 1.30pm. Licenced Bar. Tickets £7 on the door.
