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Well December and Christmas is now here but where did 2022 go? Many local businesses have come and gone and we are pleased to say we are still here and approaching our 20th year in business! We will be making some changes in the New Year that will help keep us focused on this edition of the local Oracle and bring you the very best in local businesses and news from Malling Action Partnership.
We would like to thank you, our readers, for reading and using the services of our advertisers. We thank our advertisers who have supported us through thick and thin....some of them nearly the full 19 years! Scarbutts, our printers, have done a great job every month in bringing the publication to life. Lastly, but certainly not least, our distributors, who walk the streets in rain, shine and sometimes snow; they are true superstars who we couldn’t do without. We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
We have some more great advertisers to entertain you over Christmas and start you off to a great 2023.
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Insured. ACCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTANTS TaxAssist Accountants t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) The Aerial Man t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 (See Colour Ad On Page 18) 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 A A - B B 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.
obligation quotes.
Yrs Exp. Public liability
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS Nightingale Bathrooms t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 23) AERIALS TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk 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. CUT OFF DATE 12th Dec BUILDING SERVICES M C Construction t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 23) BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY Gemini Beauty t: 01732 842279 m: 07749 589414 e: angela@gemini-beauty.co.uk www.gemini-beauty.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 26) 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) BRITISH LEGION We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over. www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/ TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk A-C
Established 2009 25 years
Engineer Fully
No
Over 15
insured.
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
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.
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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Utility Warehouse Discount Club
Authorised Partner
t: 07885 167166 c: Carole Wright e: carole.uwclub@gmail.com Customer Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/join Business Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/partner
- Free Training - Hours to suit you
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CAR BODY REPAIRS
Autospray Solutions
t: 01622 727263
e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
CARERS REQUIRED
a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830 Carers required for two young adults who are wheelchair bound, non-verbal and are fully dependant on others.
Includes all personal care and feeding as well as providing sensory activities. Weekday, weekend and occasional night cover available. Based in Kings Hill.
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 18)
CAR SALES
Kings Hill Car Sales
a: Kings Hill Car Sales
North Lodge 584 Malling Road West Malling Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 220540 www.kingshillcarsales.co.uk
Good quality cars, bought and sold. Specialist vehicle sourcing. Company vehicle sourcing. All makes available. Please ring for help.
CAR SERVICE & REPAIR
Kings Hill Garage Limited
a: North Lodge, 584 Malling Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 849322 www.kingshillgarage.co.uk
MOT’s while you wait Servicing for all cars and LCV Repairs to all makes and models Fault diagnosis Tyres at competitive prices Aircon regas and repairs
CHIROPODY & PODIATRY
Sirita Sen Podiatry
registered m: 07875 078371 e: sirita.sen@gmail.com www.kingstreettherapyrooms.co.uk www.siritasenpodiatry.com Hard skin removal
Verruca treatment
Orthotics Diabetic foot assessments
Ingrowing toenail surgery
Surgical referrals
Corn removals and nail cutting. Health promotion and holistic health advice including exercise referrals.
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HCPC
B B - C C
General Maintenance
Carers Required
CARPENTRY Red Carpentry t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard
Dillon
CARPET CLEANING Homefresh
(See Colour Ad On Page 22) Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available. SEE PAGE NUMBER CUT OFF DATE 12th Dec TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken. Over 30 years experience.
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
CLEANING SERVICES
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 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 though 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.
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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!
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Home Computer Help
t: 01732 220467 m: 07966 825265 c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com
Small family run business using state of the art equipment to clean carpets, upholstery, patio, driveways, stone floors, conservatories and caravans.
Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service. Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation. Internet & email troubleshooting. Training & advice. Fixed prices - no hourly rates.
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CLASSIFIED Car Registration Number Contact Ian on 07909 975 806 Private plate for sale. CI TYS Offers invited! Call for more details. COUNSELLING/THERAPY Lighter Days Counselling m: 07878 259304 (also text/WhatsApp) e: lighterdayscounselling@btinternet.com www.lighterdayscounselling.com Confidential therapy room
and/or
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couples and individuals
relationships, grief, loss, anxiety, depression,
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Please contact Daniella. CONSERVATORIES Howard Caine Conservatories t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk CHRISTMAS EVENTS CHRISTMAS CAROLS CHRISTMAS MARKET CHRISTMAS SERVICES CHRISTMAS SERVICES Castlemas 8th to 20th December 2022 www.castlemas.com (See Colour Ad On Page 3) Carols around the Christmas Tree and Lights switch on a:
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Market at a: The Pavilion, Leybourne Chase 11th December 2022 (See Colour Ad On Page
Services on Kings
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Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website. Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD
Castle Cleaning m: 07920 840972 c: Dean Baker e: info@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk
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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.
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 10 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK 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
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Handles, Hinges, Locks,
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Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’
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CUT OFF DATE 12th Dec E-G DECORATORS Rathbone Decorating Services t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior. Special rates for pensioners. Wallpapering and coving. Free estimates. Friendly personal services. TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 DECORATORS G J Services
Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Free Estimates DECORATORS Impact Decoration
01732 873726 m: 07882 597433 c: Sam Gregory
DECORATORS
Decorating
For
your interior and
a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495 t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com
t:
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.
JP’s
m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk
all
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)
FENCING
All Seasons Garden Fencing
t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553 (New Number)
c: Mark Steward
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.
Complete fencing service. Supply and erecting all types of boundary products. Decking and garden features. Maintenance and up keep. All materials come with guarantee. 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 23)
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
Goldcrest Gardening
t: 01732 840652 m: 07864 682844
e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net
Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging. -Autumn/Winter tidy. -Planting for next growing season. -Seasonal pruning. -bed preparation and soil enrichment. -Greenhouse cleaning. Public liability insured.
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.
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m:
154499 c: James e: info@blaizeservicesltd.com (See Colour Ad On Page 20) Meadow Gas
e:
(See Colour Ad On Page 23) HAIRDRESSING - MOBILE Kelly’s Hairdressing Services m:
202655 c: Kelly Qualified mobile
I am experienced
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colouring and
training
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affordable service
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Landscape Contractors
Ad
CUT OFF DATE 12th Dec
Tree Landscapes Ltd
01622 430290
07581
m: 07835 096573 or 07399 975441
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07951
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in
and
have had advanced
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in the comfort of your own home. I am polite, friendly and reliable. GARDEN
Marshalls
t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour
On Page 22)
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS Yew
a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
A D Landscapes Ltd
FENCING Phoenix Fencing & Maintenance Limited t: 0800 099 6345 m: 07725 439593 c: Fraser Sauerbach www.phoenixfencing.co.uk
HAIR GUTTERSALONCLEANING & REPAIRS Bramko Ltd m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) FOSTER CARE Capstone Foster Care t: 0800 012 4004 www.capstonefostercare.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 25) All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 H-M
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DH Wellbeing & Hypnotherapy t: 01622 320240 e: sally@dhwellbeing.co.uk Hypnotherapy can help most areas of life including anxiety, stress, depression, confidence, overwhelm, worry, panic attacks, low self-esteem, phobias, fears, pain management, sports, exams and work performance. As a qualified hypnotherpist I can help people let go of the things that are preventing them from living the life they want to live - no matter how big or small.
DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 12 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK H H - L L - M 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. Get It Repaired a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU t: 01732 525818 www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page) MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR MORTGAGE & INSURANCE Tracey Copeland - Mortgage & Family Insurance Adviser m: 07895 524612 e: tracey.copeland@financeplanning.co.uk I love helping people with their mortgage and insurance needs, especially when I save my client money. I don’t charge a fee and initial chats can be arranged by phone or email. I look forward to speaking to you. Tracey 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
of locks supplied
UPVC specialists. KCC trading
approved.
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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 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 27) 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 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
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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
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Registered waste carrier. RESTAURANT - Indian 11-12 Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4AU 01732 521 777 info@turmericsquare.com The hottest new Indian restaurant in Kings Hill. Order takeaway or book a table OVEN CLEANERS Oven Wizards t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle
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Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.
no obligation survey. Local, friendly service. 3 year guarantee. (See Ad On Front Page)
Man with flat-bed truck available for
metal collection.
work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled. Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.
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Domestic, commercial and industrial. Electrical installations, house rewires, distribution board upgrades, lighting, garden lighting, remote garden light ing and security. Call/door entry systems, CCTV, Electric gate manufacture, gate automation, intercom entry systems, intruder alarms, access control.
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work guaranteed. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business.
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no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straight away. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website
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TILING
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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
Isla
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e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate. Family business based in Maidstone. Over 10 years' experience. Fully regulated and insured. Contactless appointments available. We do weekend and evening appoints. Fair, fixed fees agreed in advance.
Tree surgery & hedge cutting. Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal. Garden maintenance. Fencing. Free quotes given. WINDOWS
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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.
t: 01732 252540 e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
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CC Travel m: 07703 803468 c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com Gatwick from £60 Heathrow from £85 Local to long distance Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling. WILL WRITING
PLANNING Humphrey & Scace
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Law Ltd t:
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Acer Tree Services 01732 503854 07715 649705 garrygould@me.com
THEATRE Acorn Glassline a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01622 752288 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)
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Reseal UK m: 07943 044118 e: info@resealuk.co.uk www.resealuk.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 24) Hazlitt Theatre t: 01622 758611 www.hazlitttheatre.com (See Colour Ad On
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SOLICITORS Diligent Law
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000 e: info@dligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15) Laker Legal Solicitors t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17) SOLICITORS
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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 20 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK HOME & GARDEN • Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance. • Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing. • Annual gas safety inspections. • Vented and unvented domestic hot water cylinders. • General plumbing. Contact us on 07581 154499 or 01622 430290 info@blaizeservicesltd.com 616517 Finance options available on central heating systems, boiler replacements and associated works. Powered by Kandoo Finance. Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs • Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys. • On board camera for precision cleaning. • Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces. • Gutter repairs. Free camera inspection & estimate. GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50 DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot PLEASE CALL Mark Killick 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews BRAMKO LTD 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 Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 521494 or 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 22 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK HOME & GARDEN 567212 CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 72 £ 36 Through Room (12x18’) £ 86 £ 43 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 86 £ 43 UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite £ 114 £ 57 Leather 3 Piece Suite £ 176 £ 88 CURTAINS Full length £ 104 £ 52 Half length £ 72 £ 36 No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm) Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner 50% DISCOUNT HOMEFRESH • All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements) • Bathroom Installations • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Boiler Services • Gas Safety Checks • Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains) • Drainge CCTV surveys • Gutter Repairs • Chlorination and water hygiene works. • Mastic Works • Tiling Freephone 0800 6894651 contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk kandbplumbing.co.uk K-B-Plumbing-and-Heating-Ltd Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking 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 M C Construction t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com HOME & GARDEN DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK | 23
HOME & GARDEN DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 24 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK www.pbaelectrical.com Commercial and Domestic electrical contractor Fully insured and NICEIC Approved All aspects of electrical work undertaken ● Rewires ● Electric Vehicle Chargers ● Power and Lighting ● Testing and Inspection ● Landlord Safety Inspections (EICR) ● PAT Testing Contact our friendly team today to discuss your requirements. T: 01732 247237 E: info@pbaelectrical.com The Kent Floor & Wall Tiling Specialists Bathrooms Kitchens Hallways Ceramic & Porcelain Natural Stone (Marble, Travertine, Limestone etc.) Mosaics Other services include: Silicone Sealant Application Silicone Sealant Replacement Regrouting Broken Tile Replacement www.resealuk.co.uk info@resealuk.co.uk 07943 044118
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10 week 0-5k will be starting on Tuesday 10th January 2023. Great for beginners or a kick start. Meet in the cafe of Larkfield Leisure Centre from 7pm for registration for week 1 for a prompt 7.30pm start and then 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start the following weeks. The cost of the course is £40 which is payable prior to the second session and will give you 15 months
to Larkfield AC and registration to England Athletics.
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Are you looking for a friendly local athletics club to join? Tuesday evenings: 5 or 10K runs Wednesday evenings: Track sessions Alt. Thursday evenings: Training sessions Thursday evenings: Coached swimming* Alt. Saturday: Social bike ride Weekends: Social runs, races and events. All this for just £40 a year, inclucing England Athletics Registration. *£5 fee for pool applies. Email to register your interest in the 0-5K or become a member larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk
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4 Dec 11.00 Birling, Family Communion
10 Dec 16.00 Birling, Carol Service
11 Dec 16.00 Offham, Christingle
11 Dec 16.00 Leybourne, Carol Service
11 Dec 18.00 Ryarsh, Carol Service
18 Dec 11.00 Birling, Family Service (and a baptism)
18 Dec 18.00 West Malling, Carol Service
20 Dec 20.00 Offham, Carol Service
21 Dec 19.30 Addington, Carol Service
24 Dec 15.30 West Malling, Christingle
24 Dec 16.00 Addington, Christingle Sat 24 Dec 16.00 Leybourne, Nativity Service
24 Dec 17.00 Christingle (Repeat from 3.30pm)
24 Dec 21.00 Leybourne, Midnight Mass Sat 24 Dec 23.15 West Malling, Midnight Communion
25 Dec 08.00 BCP Holy Communion
25 Dec 09.15 Offham, All Age Christmas Communion
25 Dec 10.00 Addington, Family Christmas Service
25 Dec 10.00 West
All-Age Christmas Communion
25 Dec 10.30 Birling, Family Service and Christingle
1 Jan 10.30 Leybourne, Parish Eucharist
1 Jan 11.00 Birling, Holy Communion
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Useful Numbers
• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543
COUNCIL
• Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522
DOCTORS
• Kings Hill, Leybourne and West Malling 01732 870212
• Chaucer Way, Larkfield 01732 841213
• 14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury 01622 814466
• Snodland Medical Centre 01634 240296
HOSPITAL
• Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000
LIBRARY
• 22-24 High Street, West Malling 03000 413131 (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)
• Library Service (Mobile) Call for fortnightly stops. http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_ culture/libraries/services_for_everyone/ mobile_libraries.aspx
• Snodland Library, 15-17 High Street, Snodland, ME6 5DA (Saturday 9am-1pm, Closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-6pm)
LOCAL HALLS
• Addington Village Hall addingtonvillagehall@gmail.com
• Church Farm Hall 01732 844546
• East Malling Village Hall 01732 844546
• East Malling Institute, Mill Street Contact: Roger Roud 01732 840828
• Kings Hill Community Centre (KHCC) Contact: Hannah Usher 01732 220919 bookings@kingshillparish.gov.uk
• Larkfield Village Hall 01732 844546
• Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722
• Mereworth Village Hall Contact: Rebecca Simmons on 01732875963 and e-mail Mereworth.bookings@hotmail.com
• Offham Village Hall Contact: bookingsoffhamvillagehall@gmail.com
• Ryarsh Church Hall (Anita Parkins) 01732 842232
• Ryarsh Village Hall Contact: Booking Secretary Ba Storey Mobile 07891 307833, and e mail ryarshbookings@gmail.com
• The Granary, Larkfield 01732 844546
• Trottiscliffe Village Hall Contact: Jacqui Peachy – 01732 823630
• Snodland Community Centre Contact: Bookings Sectretary info@snodlandcommunitycentre.org 07714 998127
• Wateringbury Village Hall 075 3532 0552
• West Malling Village Hall (WMVH) Contact: Shirley Jacobs 07947 924713
PHARMACIES
• Kings Hill Pharmacy, 6 Liberty Square 01732 845612
• Boots, 85-87 High Street, West Malling 01732 843389
• Paydens Ltd, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203
POLICE
• Police Community Support Officer Kings Hill, Ditton, Offham, Addington, Trottisliffe. Amy.sears@kent.police.uk 07866 229672
• Kent Police 101
• TMBC Community Warden Supervisor Martin Smith 07969 584173
RSPCA
• RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 1230751
SAMARITANS
• FREEPHONE 116 123
SCHOOLS
• Brookfield Infants School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 840955
• Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield 01732 843667
• The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill 01732 847000
• Holmesdale Technology College, Malling Road, Snodland ME6 5HS office@holmesdale.kent.sch.uk 01634 240416
• Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008
• Lunsford Primary School, Swallow Road 001732 843352
• Kings Hill Pre School, 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 840180
• Kings Hill School, Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling 01732 842739
• Mereworth County Primary School, 39 The Street, Mereworth 01622 812569
• Mereworth Pre-school, Mereworth Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth 01732 870456
• More Park RC Primary School, Lucks Hill, West Malling 01732 843047
• Offham Primary School, Church Road, Offham 01732 842355
• Ryarsh Primary School, Birling Road, Ryarsh 01732 870600
• St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
• St Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ (www.stkatherineskent.co.uk) 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
TRAINS
• National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
COVID VACCINATION HELPLINE
• Phone 0330 320 4444, between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Community Hub
• Tonbridge and Malling 01732 876152 Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is offering support to those who are most vulnerable.
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