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Dear Readers
Well December and Christmas are 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! However, although we will still be printing and distributing a monthly edition, we have had to make the painful decision to cease printing the Maidstone edition. This is due to both family changes and the need to keep a viable business overall. All our advertisers can be found on our website and from February we will be placing copies of the local Oracle at pickup points over the Allington, Barming and Maidstone areas. Houses in the Aylesford and Ditton areas will continue to receive a copy.
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 new advertisers this month and hope they will be able to help you over Christmas and start you off to a great 2023.
As always, a digital copy of each edition can be found on our website and social media pages. Please follow our social media pages where we will announce our pick up points next year. facebook.com/thelocaloracleor Twitter.com/thelocaloracle
We look forward to hearing your feedback. thelocaloracle M C thelocaloracle thelocaloracle Proud members Proud to Partner with Kings Hill Football Club News the local Anna & Jane ORACLE 02 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK ISSUE 163 DISTRIBUTION 15,000HOMES & BUSINESSES DEC/JAN 2022/3 MAIDSTONE CommunityCentreforlocalpeople. Pleaseseebackpageformoreinformationandoffers. Call01622427492 www.hermitagepark.org To see the online version of the local Oracle and advertisers go to...... thelocaloracle.co.uk Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off date for the Malling January 2023 edition is Mon 12th December
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Accountants
− TaxAssist Accountants p14
Aerials
− The Aerial Man p14
Air Ambulance
- Air Ambulance
Bathroom Installations
- Bathrooms Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p19 Blinds
- Penumbra p19
Building Services - M C Construction p17 - Paul Tann Ltd - R Blackman
Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Autospray p20 - Touch Ups Ltd p3* Carers Required - Carers Required Kings Hill p21
Carpentry
- RED Carpentry
Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p17
Classified - Car Registration No. Cleaning Services - Castle Cleaning* Community - Community Connectors Community Centre
- Hermitage Park Community Centre p24*
Computer Support
- KES
Conservatories
- Howard Caine p18
Decorators
- Rathbone Decorating Services
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd
− SOS Window Works p20
Driveways/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd
Electricians
- ASD Electrical Services p16
- ERU Electrics Ltd p16
Fencing
- All Seasons Garden Fencing* Foster Care - Capstone p21
Garage Doors
− Garolla p17
Garden Landscaping
− Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p16
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p16
Handyman
- DME Property Services Health & Fitness
- Larkfield Leisure Centre Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters p5 Hypnotherapy
- DH Wellbeing & Hypnotherapy*
Locksmith
− A Maidstone Locksmith Nightclub - Aura p20
Plasterer
- David Terry Plastering Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing p14 Printers
- Scarbutts Printers p12 Ramblers
- Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing Running Club
- Larkfield AC p21*
Save Money
- Utility Warehouse Security & Electricity
- CPS Ltd*
Solicitors
- Laker Legal p12
Tree Surgery
− MD Tree Care & Landscaping p19
Website/Marketing/Business Support
- FullPivot
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p13
- Isla Law Windows - Acorn Glassline p15
USEFUL NUMBERS P22
EVENTS P23
* New Adverts
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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.
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Category Happy Christmas & Happy New Year from Anna & Jane
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and
plastering,
ACCOUNTANTS TaxAssist Accountants t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14) The Aerial Man t:
883542 01622 871614 (See Colour Ad On Page 14) AERIALS BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS Nightingale Bathrooms t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) BUILDING SERVICES Paul Tann Ltd m: 07873 965231 c: Paul e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and
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Established
BUILDING SERVICES M C Construction t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17) KEEP ME! BLINDS Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk Kent Surrey Sussex Please get in touch today to see how you can help. A-C BUILDING SERVICES R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases. TO ADVERTISE IN MALLING EDITION CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 ISSUE 163 DISTRIBUTION 15,000HOMES & BUSINESSES DEC/JAN 2022/3 MAIDSTONE CommunityCentreforlocalpeople. Pleaseseebackpageformoreinformationandoffers. Call01622427492 www.hermitagepark.org What our customer say..... “As a reader and advertiser in the local Oracle, I would like to thank the local Oracle for the business I receive every month. I have used businesses and workmen alike and it is also a great read, giving information about the local area. Mark Killick, Bramko Ltd 01732 357660 | 07899 894838
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@Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply
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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE 08 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK B - C C C BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 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. CAR BODY REPAIRS CAR BODY REPAIRS Autospray Solutions m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben (See Colour Ad On Page 20) Touch Ups Smart Repairs Ltd t: 01622 710687 m: 07771 621769 www.touchupsltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) CARPET CLEANING Homefresh t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 17) CONSERVATORIES COMMUNITY 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 18) Community Connectors t: 03000 422 065 e: community.connectors@kent.gov.uk www.kent.gov.uk/communityconnectors Championing positive wellbeing for over 65s. Improve your wellbeing. Tackle loneliness. Learn a new skill or participate in a new activity. Increase self-confidence and selfesteem. Achieve a better quality of life. CLASSIFIED Car Registration Number Contact Ian on 07909 975 806 Private plate for sale. CI TYS Offers invited! Call for more details. CARER Carer Required a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830 (See Colour Ad On Page 21) 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. CLEANING SERVICES Castle Cleaning m: 07920 840972 c: Dean Baker e: info@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk Small family run business using state of the art equipment to clean carpets, upholstery, patio, driveways, stone floors, conservatories and caravans. COMPUTER SUPPORT 01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website. Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk D-P TO ADVERTISE IN MALLING EDITION CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 We are changing! COMMUNITY CENTRE Hermitage Park Community Centre a: Allington, Maidstone ME16 9FZ t: 01622 427492 www.hermitagepark.org (See Colour Ad On Back Page) Pick up points from February 2023 See website for details thelocaloracle.co.uk
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Solutions (Kent) Limited Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling
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KEEP ME! We wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2023 GAS & HEATING SERVICES Blaize Services Ltd m: 07581 154499 c: James e: jtr.plumber72@gmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 16) Pick up points from February 2023 See website for details thelocaloracle.co.uk 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.
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(See Colour Ad On Page 16) DECORATORS
t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 c: Robert Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior. Special
for pensioners. Wallpapering and coving.
Friendly personal services.
HYPNOTHERAPY
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.
LOCKSMITH
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS
t: 01622 410057
m: 07837 751611 c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates. 24 hour emergency service. Domestic and Commercial. All types of locks supplied & fitted. UPVC specialists. KCC trading standard approved.
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David Terry Plastering
t: 01622 661780 m: 07971 919694 e: d-j-terry@hotmail.co.uk www.davidterry-plastering.co.uk
All internal plastering. Plaster over Artex,
RAMBLERS
Maidstone
m: 07836 720643 c: Paul Linaker e: linaker3@btinternet.com
We run a number of easy gentle walks every week in the wider Maidstone area, from Mote Park, Town Centre, Headcorn and the Len Valley, all led by trained Walk Leaders, and absolutely free. Gentle walking and social interaction is recognised as an important part of preventative healthcare.
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t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie
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Content strategy session. Search engine optimisation. Lightning-fast website. Custom branded mobile app. Revenue generating eCommerce.
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.
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ISSUE 163 DISTRIBUTION 15,000HOMES & BUSINESSES DEC/JAN 2022/3 MAIDSTONE CommunityCentreforlocalpeople. Pleaseseebackpageformoreinformationandoffers. Call01622427492 www.hermitagepark.org What our customers say...... “We have been using the local Oracle to advertise for over 10 years and continue to do so now. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone as the service they provide is fantastic with great results. I am extremely happy”. Ben Smith Autospray Solutions Ltd www.autospraysolutions.co.uk RUNNING CLUB Larkfield Athletics Club e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk
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Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance. • Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing.
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Aura Tunbridge Wells - your go-to multi-use venue for party bookings, watching the FIFA World Cup, booking your Christmas meal, and celebrating the New Year in style.
Have your office Christmas party with us - or use our venue for your corporate meetings with large LED screens. Private Christmas bookings are available, with a selection of meals from our 3-course menus. Children’s party bookings are available and the venue is open for hire for your private use, or regular workshops/ fitness classes/ youth groups - get in touch to book now.
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Christmas Party
Children’s Party Bookings
VIP Nightclub Packages & Offers Available NYE Packages Available Visit https://auranight.club/ for bookings or call 07556 397230
Available for up to 550 people, seating for 150 Watch the FIFA World Cup
Bookings from £35pp
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week 0-5k will be starting on Tuesday
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 ses sion and will give you 15 months membership to Larkfield AC and registration to England Athletics. Are you looking for a friendly local athletics club to join?
10
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Track sessions
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member
Tuesday evenings: 5 or 10K
Wednesday evenings:
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interest in the 0-5K or become a
larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
01892 835498
AGE UK Maidstone
01622 753618 7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW
COUNCIL
Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk
Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522
DOCTORS
Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880
Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980
The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213
HOSPITAL
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
Maidstone & District 07562 521403
LIBRARY
Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131
LOCAL HALLS
Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473
Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056
Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288
Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749 Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722
St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE stnicsparish@hotmail.com 01622 299715
The Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford ME20 7QR 01622 719366 aylesfordchurch@btconnect.com
Tonbridge Rd. Methodist Church Halls Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone for hire during daytime. Please contact 07856 291121 for further details.
MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB
Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869
MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUBTed Inns 0845 8335735
PHARMACIES
Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386
Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203
POLICE
Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081
RSPCA
RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751
SAMARITANS
48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS FREEPHONE 116 123
SCHOOLS
Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350
Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192
Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341
Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107
Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446
St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School 01622 717335
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford
Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621
Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084
Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008
St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
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MONDAYS
12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.
12.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.
1-3pm Ditton Short Mat Bowls at Dittong Community Centre. moira-batchelor@ hotmail.co.uk
2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715
2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, Weavering St. £2.50. 01732 842765 or 01622 202194.
(3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.15 for 7.30 Barming Horticultural Society. VH, Heath Rd, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341. (2nd Ex. B/H) 7.45 Sept - May, Barming History Society.Barming VH, Heath Rd. Contact, Peter 01622 726512
8pm Maidstone Film Society at The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone. www.maidstone-film-society.org.uk
TUESDAYS
(Last) 2-4pm Whist Club, small and friendly, meets at Detling Village Hall. All welcome.
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Maidstone. Loose Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane. maidstone@tunelesschoir.com
WEDNESDAYS
(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA at Ditton Community Centre. (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club. : 01622 297150 entertainment, games, quizzes. Outings 1.30–4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village Community Centre. Contact Ted 07913 914851
(Alternate) 7.30 - 9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club meets in Tonbridge Rd. Maidstone Methodist Church Hall (Entrance in Bower Mount Rd.) Further details from 01622 761757.
SATURDAYS
(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com
9–10am Ballet Company ballet classes to children 3 years+ at Hermitage Park Community Centre, Allington. Leyla Downton 07832 298780
THURSDAYS
(2nd) 11am Art Society Malling, at Ryarsh Village Hall.
(4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Andrew Shilitto 01622 719830
(2nd & 4th) 3.30-5pm Healing Voices at Ditton Community Centre £2 to include a cuppa. Email healingvoiceskent@gmail.com or just turn up. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAYS
(1st) 2.15-4.15pm Aylesford History Group meet at the Aylesford Community Center. All welcome.
8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
SUNDAYS
(3rd) Aylesford Farmers Market in the grounds of Aylesford Priory
(4th) West Malling Farmers Market in the High Street.
Thursday
Wednesday 14th December 2-3.30pm Aylesford School's Aylesford Christmas Dementia Friendly Cafe. Freshly made scones, floristry workshop, Christmas themed performances and cuddle corner. Everybody welcome to this community event.
Friday 18th December 1-3pm East Malling Centre Christmas Fair, Chapman Way, East Mallling
Tuesday 10th January 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.
Saturday 28th January 9.30am-3pm Annual Postcard & Stamp Fair at St George’s Church Hall, Gravesend. DA11 0TB. Adm. Free
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Saturday 26th November - 31st December
Beauty at the Hazlitt Theatre. www.hazlitttheatre.com
8-20th December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle. www.castlemas.com
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