Tonbridge local Oracle for December 2019

ISSUE 179

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

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A support service for adults, young people, children and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

News the local

Dear Readers

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805

Winter and December are finally here but what a wonderful hot Summer and great year we have had. We would like to thank all of our advertisers for putting your trust and business in our safe hands; it has been a pleasure working with you. Thank you to all our brilliant distributors who have delivered month after month in some of the hottest of temperatures; we couldn’t get to our readers without you. Lastly, a big thank you to our readers and users of the local Oracle who make it all worth while and who support local businesses and keep us all going. Please keep the feedback coming in.

Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

Please keep safe over the festive season and we will be back again in January. Please note, our cut off dates are slightly earlier for the January edition.

Cut off dates for advertising in the January editions are: • Maidstone 17th December • Malling 13th December • Tonbridge 17th December

All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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

A. P. S. PLUMBING PLUMBING

All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.

GAS

New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.

BLOCKED DRAINS

Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.

CALL 01732 252127

TREE SURGEONS LTD

‘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: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot The all new 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 NO MESS NO FUSS

BRAMKO LTD

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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 06

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MR CARPENTER

Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

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NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

All plumbing undertaken.

DRAINAGE

Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

HEATING

Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.

GAS

New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill

Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

Support at activity sessions/hydrotherapy.

Full time or job share/rota basis.

Overall rota will include some weekend cover and overnight work.

Summer holiday cover also required.

For more information contact: Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk

Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

Massage Nail Treatments Holistic Treatments Waxing Tinting 10% off for new clients Tel: 07513 205502 Email: mkbeautykent@gmail.com Instagram - m.k__beauty Mobile Therapist - I come to you!

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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.

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What can we do for you?

Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

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 .

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.

Malling EDITION

16.5k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

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This is our business and you will only speak to us!

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Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p14 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p4 Artist - Christopher Marshall p11 Bathroom Installations - Bathe In Safety p5 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Beauty Therapist - Mobile - MK Beauty p11 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p8 Building Services - R Blackman Building Suppliers - Howdens p6 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Service & Repairs - Stevensons p13 Carer - Carer Required p11 Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p8 Charity - Porchlight p1 Chiropractor - Destiny Chiropractic Computer Support - Altone Computers - PW Computer Solutions Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p7 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p11

Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p4 Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Events - Christmas Events p13 + p22 Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p6 - J Harper Fencing - Tate Fencing p9 Financial Advisor - Base Financial p24 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p6 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Silvers Garden & Animal Care - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p6 - Matthew Randle* - Wicks Gas Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance House Clearance - Countryside Clearances Kitchens - Burnhill Kitchens Ltd p5* Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plumbers - APS Plumbing p4 - TNP Nelson Plumbing p9 Printers - Scarbutts p3

Save Money - Utility Warehouse Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p9 Skincare - Tropic Skincare Solicitor - Berry & Lamberts p3 - Laker Legal Solicitors p3 Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p4 - H & E Tree Services Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p12 Windows - DG Solutions - Keith Bunyon - Trade Glaze p10

USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENT LISTINGS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off date for January 2020 is 17th December 2019

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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J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Christopher Marshall

Nightingale Bathrooms

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk 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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This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 16,500 homes and businesses from Wateringbury through Larkfield, Leybourne and over to Snodland & Holborough.

Not just Kings Hill & West Malling.

BEAUTY THERAPIST - MOBILE

M K Beauty Kent

t: 07513 205502 e: mkbeautykent@gmail.com Mobile Therapist Massage, Nail Treatments, Holistic Treatments, Waxing & Tinting.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BLINDS

The Accountancy Practice

Bathe In Safety

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

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

t: 01825 603017 www.batheinsafety.co.uk Easy Access Bathrooms.

Safe, sound and stylish.

Walk-in showers.

Walk-in baths.

Wetrooms.

Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms.

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AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installations 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.

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a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films.

(See Colour Advert On Page 8) BUILDING SERVICES

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.

R Blackman General Maintenance 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.

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B-C BUILDING SUPPLIES

C CARER

Howdens

a: Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6UT t: 01892 202 200 www.howdens.com Trade Only Depot now open in Paddock Wood Kitchens, Joinery, Hardware Flooring, Applicances Open your trade account today.

(See Colour Advert On Page 6)

To provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

For more information contact:

Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPENTRY

Mr Carpenter

m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

DESTINY CHIROPRACTIC

Get better, stay that way longer.

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

Suffering with back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines or just feeling older than your years?

We can help!

Bring this ad with you to get 50% off first consultation Please call 01732 222282 or email: info@destinychiropractic.co.uk www.destinychiropractic.co.uk

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED 01732 525805

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 a: 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)

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

ALTONE Computers Ltd

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

Based in Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mob: 07940 829206 Computer problems?

We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, investigate broadband or internet issues and much more.

Call us for a free assessment.

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill

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

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

C-D

Providing excellent & friendly local service for 20 years.

Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates

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m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

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Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

01732 355623 or 07939 274437 grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk

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DENTURE CARE

CDC Complete Denture Care m: 07758 139306 c: Paul

Broken denture?

- Cracked?

- Broken?

- Missing teeth?

- In need of a clean?

If you can’t come to me, i’ll come to you!

(See Colour Ad On page 11)

ELECTRICIANS

DECORATORS

DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB

Mark Howland

Physically Disabled Social Clubs (Christians Caring)

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs.

Patios and general hard landscaping.

From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation.

Free Estimates.

E-L

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tues & Thurs 10.30am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits. The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church.

Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for Thursday club.

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work all in one place from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

07780 474043

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Spicelin Property Services

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

DAR Electrical Services

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

EVENTS

t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

ADVERTISE HERE 01732 525805

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

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.

Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patios from £45, Block paving from £75.

Free estimate & demonstration.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS See page 13 and our events page.

Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 4) 18

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GARAGE DOORS

Crestala Fencing Centre

Garage Door Associates

a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade.

Est. 1965.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards

G GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Garden Maintenance Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

J Harper Fencing & Landscaping

Checkley Landscapes

Silvers Garden & Animal Care

t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com

t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.com

m: 07887 758183 e: silversanimalgarden@outlook.com Hedge Cutting. Turfing & Seeding Lawn Mowing & Maintenance.

Tree & Hedge Maintenance Fence Construction & Painting Pond Construction & Maintenance Deck/Patio Cleaning & Maintenance Pressure Washing & Greenhouse Cleaning.

Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service.

We supply and install all types of fencing and gates.

Landscaping & garden maintenance.

Free quotation.

For all your installations and complete garden designs.

Patios, driveways, retaining walls in timber or brickwork, steps, decking, all types of fencing, planting designs.

No job too small. Free Quotations.

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN SERVICES

Tate Fencing

Coe’s Landscapes

Summit Gardens

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Base Financial

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured and City & Guilds.

Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

a: 162 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BB t: 01732 240000 m: 07752 350950 c: Adam Edwards Dip PFS e: adam@basefinancial.co.uk www.basefinancial.co.uk Investments, Pensions, Mortgages and Protection.

Personal service and help with your retirement planning.

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small.

Free quotes and will always try to beat other 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.

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care.

Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens.

Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding.

Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEARANCE

OVEN CLEANERS

Matthew Randle

Countryside Clearances

Oven Angels

Kent Clearance Specialists House Clearance Rubbish Clearance Full Licensed and insured Family Business No Job too big or small

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.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

KITCHENS

PEST CONTROL

Wicks Gas

Burnhill Kitchens Ltd

a: Tonbridge m: 07718 614091 e: mrgasenquiries@gmail.com Boiler installations Boiler breakdowns Boiler servicing Gas emergencies General plumbing and heating

t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com

t: freephone 0800 233 8335 m: 07710 678 884 e: countrysideclearances@aol.com

a: Woodgate Business Park, 12-13 Vale Rise, Tonbridge TN9 1TB t: 01732 373515 www.burnhillkitchens.co.uk

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk

HF PEST CONTROL It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source.

Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation.

Gas Safe registered and insured.

A leading independent kitchen company, a go-to for beautiful designs and quality installation projects.

Open 7 days a week (See Colour Ad On Page 5)

hfpestandbirdcontrol.co.uk 01732 446454

HALLS FOR HIRE

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

PLUMBERS

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.

Treatments start from £25 inc VAT per visit. All pests covered inc rats, mice, fleas and pigeons.

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.

APS Plumbing t: 01732 252127 No call out charge 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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

HANDYMAN

PLUMBERS

Dave’s Property Maintenance

TNP Nelson Plumbing

Qualified plumber.

Kitchen/bathrooms fitted.

Taps/radiators replaced/fitted.

Small plastering jobs/painting.

Windows fitted.

Wall/floor tiling. Laminate flooring.

Fully insured & no call out/quote fee.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge. 01732 352907 Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge. 01732 352907

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Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 07527 340113 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS 01892 532323

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

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Events MONDAYS 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at Delarue Hall, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. Call 01732 360265 for more info.

1-45 –3-15pm Line Dancing St Andrews Church PW. Not last Friday in every month.

Easy dances,great fun. 07703 454455.

9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f

7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079

7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284

9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.

7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651

9.45-1pm Paddock Wood Bowls club open to new members. 01892 833402 10.45 12.15pm Line dancing Pembury Baptist Church Hall. £5 Past Experience/Improver. For more Info. please call Maureen 07703 454455 7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969 (3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).

THURSDAYS (Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane.

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser.

10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347

TUESDAYS

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

9am - 12 Refresh at St Stephens Church, Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea.

(1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.

9.30 & 10.40 Pilates classes, Dry Hill Rd, TN9 Please call Emma on 07984 646317 to book.

(3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

2pm – 4.30pm Tea Dance at Six-in-One Club.

Ring Graham for information on 07814645834 6pm - 8pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club open to new members 01892 832747 (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6.

Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212

1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A Sequence Dancing Group at St Andrews CH, PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974.

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours 7 to 8.30pm Ryusui-Ryu Martial Art Schools Angel Centre Tonbridge. 07976 444653

(3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4

7.30-9.30pm Line Dancing at Five Oak Green VH. Great fun, mixed levels. 07703 454455.

(4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666

(1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge.

Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .

(4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre.

WEDNESDAYS

(4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Rd. £5 Maureen 01892 832576

9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall, Paddock Wood Leisha 07860 533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340 10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

7.45pm Insanity Live at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101 (2nd) 8pm, PW Lioness Club, Day Centre Paddock Wood 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101

FRIDAYS

10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.

8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm

(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel.

Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660

10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 PAYG. 07932 023 340

2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969

10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, PW 01892 837617.

7-8pm Pilates Class. All abilities. Hugh Christie School. Call Emma on 07984 646317

9.45-1pm PW Bowls Club open to new members. 01892 833402 call for info.

SATURDAYS 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

SUNDAYS (2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG 3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111 6-9pm PW Archery Club at Mascalls.

...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 7 December 7.30pm The Philomel Singers present A Christmas Cocktail at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane.

Friday 13-15 December The Queen of Hearts Pantomine at the Angel Centre. (See Page 22) Saturday 14 December 7.30pm Paddock Wood Choral Society “Christmas through the Ages”, with carols for choir and audience at St. Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd, PW. (See Page 13) Sunday 15 December 12pm St Mary’s Hadlow Christmas Carol Service (See Page 13).

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