AUGUST 2011 - AYLESFORD/BARMING LOCAL ORACLE

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Month 29: August 2011

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Dear Readers As always we have some new and exciting advertisers with us this month so plenty to keep you occupied and give you some ideas on projects for the home, garden or yourself.

andy Jones

We wish you all a great Summer and hope the sun shines wherever you are.

1968 - 2011

Anna & Jane

R.i.P.

FREEPOST RLTA-RHGB-LXSZ PO BOX 314, WEST MALLING, ME19 6WN TEL

Andy passed away in July leaving family and friends who will miss him dearly.

01732 521494 (Jane) Accounts/Sales 01732 844246 (Anna) Artwork/Sales

We would like to pay tribute to Andy as when we set up the local Oracle in 2004, it was Andy who designed our logo and set up the format of our directory which has now become a recognised brand of which we are grateful.

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CUT OFF DATES FOR ADVERTISING OR FREE EVENTS LISTINGS FOR THE AUGUSTEDITIONS ARE: Kings Hill/West Malling Allington/Barming/Ditton Paddock Wood/Tonbridge

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Andy was a close friend of Anna’s brother Jamie.

They met at The London College of Print and remained friends for many years, working with each other, travelling abroad and socialising.

His funeral is being held at 11am on the 10th August at the Vinters Park Crematorium and if you knew him, you will be welcome to attend.

Rest in Peace Andy; you will be missed.

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We will continue with our event listings page but if you have a big charity event in the local area, we want to hear from you.

have you got some local news about the area? have you got local photos for our front cover?

Are you a member of a local group that needs members?

We want to hear from you... info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Are you a local charity group? do you know a local person that deser ves some recognition for services to our local community?

We want to hear from you... info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Accountants Aerials Artist Beauty Salon* Blinds Building Services Business Opportunities Car Sales Car Service & Repairs Carpentry Carpet Cleaner Charity Event Cleaner - domestic Community Care Computer Support Counselling Decorators* double glazing double glazing Repairs driving Instructor Electricians Facias, Soffit & guttering Fencing Funeral Services gararge doors garden design garden Landscaping

garden Maintenance garden Services gas & heating Services hairdressing Leaflets Locksmith Money Saving Oddjobs Osteopath Oven Cleaners Paving* Plastering Plumbers Printing Property maintenance* Property Services Rubbish Clearance Skip hire Solicitors Soul Music Magazine Sweet Shop Taxi Service Web design Windows Window Cleaners USEFUl nUmBERS EVEntS ColoUR aDS

Cut off date for September 2011 is 25 August 2011 Could you advertise in other areas too?

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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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Beautybank 30 high Street, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BA Tel: 01622 716355 www.beautybank.co.uk Summer offers.

Payot clear skin with Complimentary Massage.

Jessica manicure & mini pedicure.

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ACCOuNTANTS taxassist accountants 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL Tel: 0845 5212241 Mobile: 07808 896292 Contact: gary Richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/garyrichards Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises.

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BLINdS Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control ltd unit 2 Albans Farm Romford Road Pembury Kent TN2 4BB Tel: 01892 825522 Fax: 01892 823522 Mobile: 07767 326211 Contact: Stuart Munday stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films.

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AERIALS the aerial man Tel: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Mobile: 07910 288086 Satellite Tv in all rooms.

New digital aerials.

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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BuILdINg SERvICES

B BuILdINg SERvICES FHD Property Services Tel: 01732 870220 Mobile: 07767 355563 Contact: Ray May www.fhdpropertyservices.co.uk Extensions - renovations Kitchens and bathrooms Ceramic tiling - Painting Fitting of wooden & laminate floors Repairs & home Maintenance For complete service and guaranteed satisfaction.

All work fully insured.

HPR limited Tel: 01622 299676 Mobile: 07721 365630 www.hprenovations.co.uk Extensions. garage Conversions.

Renovations. general Building.

Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Plastering.

Reliable and professional service.

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Paul tann ltd Tel: 01732 842863 Mobile: 07956 313287 0 7834 810453 Contact: Paul paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.

Fully insured.

All work guaranteed.

Established over 20 years.

BuSINESS OPPORTuNITY

artisan Developments ltd “The Extension Specialists”

Utility Warehouse Discount Club authorised Distributor networking marketing Business

Contact: Christopher Marshall info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

Tel: 01622 729424 Fax: 01622 725207 artisandevs@aol.com www.artisandevelopments.com

Tel: 01732 521494 Contact: Jane Marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

The clean and efficient extension specialists with experience and references in your local area.

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Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime.

You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

Call for more information.

Christopher marshall Luddesdowne Nr Meopham Tel/Fax: 01474 813434

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C CAR SALES Saab City Tel: 0207 480 7540 www.saabcity.com get ready for the Summer.

Fantastic offers across the range with new Saab Convertibles from £299 per month.

Limited availability.

CAR SERvICE & REPAIRS autocraft 778 London Road Larkfield Kent Tel: 01732 840892 Contact: John Podd main@autocraftlarkfield.co.uk Book on line and receive annual reminders via text or email at www.autocraftlarkfield.co.uk MOT’s - Servicing & Repairs diagnostics Air conditioning Body repairs and resprays Britannia mot & Repair Centre ltd unit 1, Britannia Business Park Mills Road, Aylesford ME20 7NT Tel: 01622 718888 Contact: Jill Crayford info@britmot.co.uk www.britmot.co.uk Family run business offering MOT’s and Full mechanical repairs, including Servicing, Tyre replacement and Tracking, Air conditioning and diagnostic analysis.

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Chatfield Carpentry Tel: 01732 871449 Mobile: 07985 273773 Contact: Steve Wheeler mail@chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk www.chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk Kitchens/wardrobes designed & fitted Internal/External doors supplied and fitted. Skirting/Architraves/Solid wood & Laminate floors Quality workmanship at competitive prices.

Over 17 years expereince City and guilds qualified.

RED Carpentry Tel: 01622 751447 Mobile: 07896 904056 Contact: Richard dillon Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

ChYps Nettlestead Place ME18 5hA

Open gardens Sunday 11 September 2-5pm £5, Children Free.

Special attractions.

CLEANINg - dOMESTIC time For You Tel: 01277 263984 Mobile: 07590 543848 Contact: Kathrine kathrine.branton@timeforyou.co.uk www.timeforyou.co.uk Local cleaners all personally vetted and reference checked.

Friendly, honest and reliable providing a thorough professional cleaning and ironing service.

Same dedicated cleaner each week.

Typical rate £9.50ph

CARPET CLEANINg

COMMuNITY CARE

Castle Cleaning Tel: 01622 769990 Mobile: 07920 840972 Contact: dean Baker dean@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk Specialist in Carpet, upholstery & hard Floor Cleaning (Sealed Wood, Stone, Ceramic, Terrazzo etc) Patio and driveway Cleaning Service Powerful Truck Mounted System Carpets dry in 2 hours.

Spot and Stain Removal Service.

No harmful Chemicals.

Fully Insured and IICRC Certified

Unity Care Solutions ltd Larkfield, Aylesford Tel: 01732 529591 Fax: 01732 529697 www.unitycaresolutions.co.uk We are a kent based organisation providing Nursing and homecare services to many areas across Kent and East Sussex.

Whether you require a couple of hours assistance or a full 24 hr service, we can arrange an individual package for you.

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C COMPuTER SuPPORT aa Computer Services Tel: 01732 848988 Mobile : 07904 910400 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!

aPC manpower Computer Services Tel: 01732 824511 Mob: 07867771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk vIRuS & Malware Specialist If you think you`re INFECTEd give us a call PC not booting or Blank screen Slow or unresponsive AdSL Setup/Wireless/Router issues NO FIX then NO FEE

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Tel: 01622 721000 www.kes.uk.com Computer repairs and upgrades for home and Small Business users. virus & Spyware removal.

Internet setup & home networking. how can we help you today?

10% off your first job with this ad.

(See Colour ad on Page 21) SYSK Computer Services Tel: 01732 773805 Mobile: 07881 836567 Info@Sysk.co.uk www.Sysk.co.uk Whatever your requirements, we can help. Small Business Server specialist; networking, anti-virus & remote access solutions. Server & PC maintenance in the office & at home. iPhone & Blackberry integration. From supply & installation to maintenance, we provide a fully comprehensive service.

Microsoft certified, fully insured.

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Enigma Counselling Services

Parrish Painting & Decorating

Tel: 01732 842963 Mobile: 07921 313966 Contact: Elaine harvey ekharvey@btinternet.com www.counsellorkent.co.uk

Tel: 01622 741606 Mobile: 07967 190588 Contact: Mark

Providing support when you need it most.......

Professional, affordable, flexible services.

For all your decorating needs.

A friendly, reliable service at competitive rates.

Qualified and fully insured.

Call for a free, no obligation quote.

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apollo trade Windows 539 Loose Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9uQ Tel: 01622 744411 Fax: 01622 744141 mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk www.apollotradewindows.co.uk Windows, doors & Conservatories “Nobody does it better” (See Colour ad on Page 3)

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Choice Painting & Decorating Tel: 01732 875507 Mobile: 07761 601896 Contact: dean Woolterton City and guilds qualified Quality internal and external Painting and decorating Clean, reliable service.

trade glaze units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0hd Tel: 01622 725444 Fax: 01622 721111 ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories.

Top quality products with top quality service.

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dOuBLE gLAZINg REPAIRS gawaine Sutton Tel: 01622 863579 Mobile: 07979 757662 25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service.

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SoS Window Works The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ Tel: 01622 206690 Mobile: 07779 006696 soswindowworks@tiscali.co.uk double glazing repairs & maintenance, misted units, broken glass, broken hinges and handles, lockouts, emergency entry, door adjustment, child restrictors, patio door rollers, cat flaps, letter boxes and velux windows. FENSA (See Colour ad on Page 23)

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Steve Painter Tel: 01732 849259 Mobile: 07860 444505 steve@steve-painter.co.uk www.steve-painter.co.uk Manual and automatic cars.

Fully qualified dSA instructor.

Patient, friendly and experienced.

One-to-one tuition.

Free online official Theory Test training.

Competitive rates.

First lesson FREE.

ELECTRICIANS

Fascia Plastics Tel: 01732 590290 www.fasciaplastics.co.uk Fascias, Soffits, Bargeboards, Cladding and guttering.

No Salesmen.

No Subcontract Labour.

Family Run Business.

FENCINg Fernleigh Fencing ditton, Aylesford

l t Security & Electrical Services Braeburn Way, Kings hill, West Malling Tel: 01732 522788 Mobile: 07971 552663 Contact: Lee Terry leeterry4@googlemail.com Experienced & qualified electrician & security engineer. Alarms Installed/ serviced/maintained. All domestic and commercial work undertaken, no job too small. Extra sockets/switches / Lights fitted Competitive prices,Fast and very reliable,Free estimates In assoc. with Kent Lighting Ltd.

Parkers Fencing & gate automation Tel: 01732 874487 Fax: 01732 522359 Mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected. gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes.

Over 18 yrs experience.

Inspecting & testing, New installations, Fault finding and Rewires. Extra sockets/lighting Exterior lighting Fully qualified, clean and tidy, all installations inspected, tested and certified to 17th edition wiring regulations. Free quotations.

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Domestic and Residential Electrical Services Tel: 01622 870147 Mobile: 07515 159821 Email: info@darelectric.co.uk www.darelectric.co.uk 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.

PgS Electrical Tel: 0800 098 8829 Mobile: 07828 977562 pgselectrical@gmail.com

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Tel: 01732 872747 Mobile: 07903 523764 Contact: Lee All types of fencing supplied and erected. gates, decking, Pergolas and Trellis.

All repair work undertaken to fences and sheds.

Free no obligation estimate and advice.

Over 25 years experience.

FuNERAL SERvICES

gARAgE dOORS garage Door associates Showroom and head Office 18 holborough Road, Snodland Tel: 01732 590085 www.garagedoorassociates.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares Automation dIY advice.

Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards

gARdEN dESIgN Purple arbour – garden Design Tel: 01732 355205 Mobile: 07801 596726 Contact: vanessa Foster-Crouch vanessa@purplearbour.com www.purplearbour.com Complete design & Landscaping Service -designs and planting schemes -Ponds and water features -decking and Paving -Tree surgery and clearance -Trained horticulturalists Free consultations

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Tel: 01732 871188 www.dovesfunerals.co.uk

the landscapers Tel: 01634 850020 Mobile: 07711222142 Contact: daniel daniel@the-landscapers.co.uk www.the-landscapers.co.uk

Professional Funeral directors 24 hour service Pre paid funeral plans Monumental masonry Floral tributes & mourning stationery horse-drawn hearse & other specialist vehicles available.

All aspects of soft and hard landscaping.

From design to installation.

Patios, decking, retaining walls, block paving, turfing, planting & fencing.

Fully insured and qualified.

Free estimates.

Doves Funerals 788 London Road Larkfield Kent ME20 6BE

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Yew tree landscapes Larkfield Tel: 01732 848179 Mobile: 07850 175077 Contact: Kevin Kennett yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk general building work. driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, decking, Fencing, hard and Soft Landscaping, garden Maintenance.

Free estimates, fully insured.

Experienced & professional service.

25 years experience.

gARdEN MAINTENANCE gPm garden Services ltd Tel: 01732 841904 (Answerphone) Mobile: 07801 440994 Contact: Peter Roberts gpmpete@btinternet.com Full maintenance grass cutting and hedge cutting Lawn treatment garden clearance

Samsian ltd Tel: 01732 821951 Contact: dan service@samsian.co.uk www.samsian.co.uk gas Appliance, heating Service & Repair.

Cookers, Fires, Boilers, Warm air, hot Water, Pumps, Timers, Radiators etc.

Competitive, Local & Reliable

Wicks gas Tel: 01732 883544 Mobile: 07748 780811 Contact: gerald Wicks wicksgas@btinternet.com Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation. gAS SAFE REgISTEREd.

H-l hAIRdRESSINg & BEAuTY Feathers formerly on the Fringe 1 Little Market Row Leybourne West Malling Kent Tel: 01732 840439 onthefringe@btconnect.com Open Tuesday - Saturday Beauty service also available.

Friendly and personal service.

Free ample parking.

Paul Mitchell stockist.

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gARdEN SERvICES V & S garden Services Tel: 01732 521224 Mobile: 07958 997336 Contact: Sue or vince All garden maintenance/clearance. hedge cutting/weeding.

Lawn mowing. Pressure washing patios or driveways.

Either as a one off job or on a regular basis.

Fully insured & own tools supplied.

Free estimates. very reasonable rates.

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We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 36,000 leaflets each month in the area of your choice.

Call to book your space.

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RECommEnD a nEW tRaDESPERSon/BUSinESS We will give you a ÂŁ5 m&S voucher when you introduce a new advertiser to the local oracle and they advertise for a minimum of 3 months.

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LOCKSMITh JDa locksmiths Kent Tel: 01622 410057 Contact: John john@johnayre.wanadoo.co.uk www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates.

24 hour emergency service. domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted. uPvC specialists. lock Rite Tel: 01622 611872 Mobile: 07858 187706 Contact: Chris No call out charge. hinges, handles, double glazing repairs.

Locks replaced/upgraded, uPvC specialist, 24hr Emergency door opening.

Fast Friendly service.

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oven angels Tel: 01892 514552 Mobile: 07901 857608 ovenangels@onetel.com www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products.

Now in their 12th year.

Prices from £40. Fully insured.

As written in the Evening Standard & daily Telegraph.

OddJOBS the oddjobs Company (SE) ltd Tel: 01732 848640 Mobile: 07930 244454 Contact: Mark Warrington www.oddjobscompany.co.uk The Oddjobs Co can assist you with small, medium and large home maintenance, renovation and improvement projects, inside and out. Complete design and completion on conversions and extensions.

Local examples of high quality work available to view. Call now for a free quote and helpful, friendly advice.

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Utility Warehouse Discount Club authorised Distributor networking marketing Business Tel: 01732 521494 Contact: Jane Marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.save-moneywithme.co.uk uW Membership gives you access to the best value utility service in the uK & a host of money-saving member benefits.

Contact me for more info.

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John Stewart & associates Suite 4 10 Churchill Square Kings hill ME19 4du Tel: 01732 523441 Over 10 years experience in treating long term aches & pains to acute sprains & strains. Each treatment tailored for the individual, from the newborn to the elderly.

Early morning, evening & Saturday appointments available.

The majority of major insurance companies accepted.

Free & convenient parking, with treatment room on ground floor.

oven Hero Tel: 01622 753300 info@ovenhero.com www.ovenhero.com Local independent company.

We clean ovens, grills, hobs, agas, ranges, extractors and microwaves.

Amazing results.

We use non-toxic products.

Prices from £35.

Let us do the hard work for you!

PAVING JoBE Construction Tel: 01732 844842 Mobile: 07866 683569 Contact: Bernard Jobe Specialist in block paving, tarmac driveways, patios and paths drop kerbs - KCC registered. garden Fencing Call for free advice and estimates

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P PAvINg R g Stevens Paving Tel: 01732 841398 Mobile: 07837 097594 Contact: Rob rgspaving@aol.com All types of paving undertaken.

Plant hire.

Call for a free quotation.

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PLASTERER Wall 2 Wall Plastering Tel: 01634 313326 Mobile: 07843 881657 Contact: Joe Bunting wall2wallplastering@hotmail.co.uk Fully qualified Plasterer.

Internal & external plastering.

Rendering & pebble dashing.

Skimming & plaster boarding.

Coving.

Friendly & tidy service.

Free quotes.

PLuMBERS aJS Plumbing Services Mobile: 07702 408948 Contact: Amanda ajsplumbingservices@blueyonder.co.uk www.ajsplumbing-services.co.uk Fully qualified female plumber.

All domestic plumbing repairs, maintenance and new installation work undertaken. Taps, leaks, overflows, basins, sinks, wc’s, full bathroom suites and much more.

No job too small.

Free estimates and advice.

Hylton Plumbing Services West Malling Tel: 01732 843086 Mobile: 07970 528822 Contact: hylton visser ahmail@btinternet.com www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk Qualified plumber with 20 yrs exp.

Public liability Insured. No call out fee.

Maintenance plumbing, burst pipes, hot water cylinders, blocked drains, radiators, leaking taps, new loft tanks.

24hr Emergency Call Out.

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Quality Plumbing Tel: 01634 861801 Mobile: 07764 792046 Contact: dave or Tim Friendly & reliable family run business C.I.P.h.E. registered Free estimates and advice dripping taps to Bathrooms Wall and floor tiling Shower specialists (Aqualisa/Mira etc.)

All hot Water Systems incl. unvented.

Public liability insured.

No vAT on labour.

WDE Bathrooms & Kitchens Tel/Fax: 01732 872333.

Mobile: 07802 202666 Contact: Warren Edwards warren@leybournelakes.fsnet.co.uk www.WdEBathrooms.co.uk Beautiful Bathrooms created by team of professional tradesmen. All City and guilds trained. Supply and fit or fit only service. All tiling - inc. natural stone plus normal plumbing services. Work guaranteed and fully insured.

PRINTER Scarbutts Colour Printers Windsor Works, London Road West Malling, Kent ME19 5AN Tel: 01732 870066 Fax: 01732 844879 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com design work, Brochures, Magazines Stationery, Leaflets, digital Printing.

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Crown Domestic maintenance Tel: 01622 862009 Mobile: 0791 440 1757 Contact: Brian doyle bpdoyle@hotmail.co.uk Plumbing, kitchen and bathrooms fitted. decorating and general maintenance.

Free estimates.

Please call Brian.

PROPERTY SERvICES Property Services Tel: 01622 795910 propertyservices@rbli.co.uk Flat Pack Assembly Small Plumbing and Electrics gardening decorating No Call Out Fee No Job Too Small.

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RuBBISh CLEARANCE Delay & Son Tel: 01892 514439 Mobile: 07525 418183 Contact: Bobby delay bobby@delayandson.com www.delayandson.com Cheaper than a skip. house clearance.

Plus we load.

Free quotes.

7 days a week.

Contracts accepted.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ashted interiors ltd Tel: 01622 729944 Mobile: 07778 317526 07958 466310 Property Maintenance.

Office & home Improvements.

For offices & industrial areas.

Public Liability Registered Company.

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Haffenden Skip Hire East Malling Tel: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 Mobile: 07850 049246 2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

SOLICITORS graham Colley Solicitor Tel: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. home visits, Evening Appointments and Fixed Fees available.

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Tel: 01622 791400 01622 791500 place2place@btconnect.com www.place2place.biz Smart reliable taxi company NO EXTRA ChARgE AFTER MIdNIghT (except bank holidays) Experienced Taxi drivers Wanted.

OTE £800 Per Week, Corporate and Cash Work, Owner drivers or Taxi hire Facility.

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the Soul Survivor magazine Tel: 01732 844246 info@thesoulsurvivors.co.uk www.thesoulsurvivors.co.uk

Web Expand

The info. provider for the Soul Survivor.

Interviews with top Soul artists including: Smokey Robinson, Mica Paris, Cameo, Brand New heavies, Incognito and many more.

Check out the website to see our online magazine.

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New office is West Malling.

Free google Survey.

E-Commerce/Online Shops.

Personal service.

Tel: 01732 842454 info@webexpand.co.uk www.webexpand.co.uk

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SWEET ShOP Cloud nine Abbey Arcade 98 high Street West Malling Kent Tel: 01732 522533 Contact: Suzanne www.cloudninesweets.co.uk All your favourite sweets, party bags & sticks made to order NEW Candy Cakes any size/colour New chocolate counter with delicious Luxury English Truffles and Chocolate now available.

A full range of gifts.

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EVEntS PagE Sundays Morning market at Staplehurst, station car park Sundays 10am-Midday Table Tennis practise at Beechwood hall £2 beginners & advanced 01622 790465 Sundays 10am Worship at holy Trinity, Larkfield Parish Church.

Sundays 10-11.15am Football Training u13s at ditton Community Centre Sundays 10.30am Larkfield Community Church in Lunsford School hall, Swallow Rd, Larkfield.

Sundays 8pm BINgO Allington Community Association Monday 10-11am Exercise Classes at St Andrews Church hall, Barming Mondays 10am Yoga & Pilates Fusion, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Mondays 12.40 Beginners and Easy Line dancing Class for over 50’s. Larkfield village hall 01732 870715 Mondays 2pm Intermediate Line dancing Class for over 50’s. Larkfield v.h. 01732 870715 Mondays 6-7.15pm Body Control Pilates in Mereworth. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 Mondays 6.30pm, Intermediate Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Mondays 7-8pm Weight Watchers Brassey Centre Aylesford - Judith 01622 683382 Mondays 8pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 3rd Monday Allington Castle WI at Palace Wood School, Talbot Rd, Allington. Joyce Foster 01622 675448 Mondays 8.30pm Pilates & Stretch for beginners/returners. Jane 07711 790101 fitnessfriends@aol.com Tues/Sats/Sundays 8pm Outdoor & Social group, various activities, walking/theatre/cycling Peter on 07980 538 941 Tuesdays 1-2pm Music Mayhem at St Andrew’s hall, Barming. Music & dancing for children 6 wks-5yrs Tuesdays 5-6pm Light Factory a free club for 5-7 year olds at Allington Baptist Church 01622685552 Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm & 8pm-9pm Exercise classes at Tonbridge Road, Methodist Church hall Tuedays 6.30pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Tuesdays 6-7.30pm Aylesford Knitting group. All skills levels welcome Call Sue on 01622 792710 Tuesdays 7.45pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Wednesday 10am Pre School cookery club at Beechwood Community Centre, Barming. Children 2.5-5yrs Wednesdays 10.45am Body Control Pilates in detling (osteoporosis class). Contact Lisa 07512 932415 Wednesdays 1.30 - 3.30pm Little Larks Toddlers’ Club at Larkfield Methodist Church hall, New hythe Lane Wednesdays 2.15-3.45pm Over 50's friendship group @ Allington Baptist Church ring Cilla 01622 676944 Wednesdays 6pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Wednesdays 7pm Pilates Level 2 Contact Jane 07711 790101 fitnessfriends@aol.com Wednesdays 7.15pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Wednesdays 7.30pm Circuit training and indoor football at Aylesford Sports College. Paul 01732 841358 Wednesdays (1st Wed)7.30 for 8pm British Cactus & succulent Society at Barming Parish hall Tonbridge Rd Maidstone.

Wednesdays (4th Sed)7.30pm Aylesford & Eccles W1at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Info. hazel on 01622 718902 Wednesdays 8pm Yoga all levels Contact Jane 07711 790101 fitnessfriends@aol.com Wednesdays 8.30pm, Sorokin Method Back Care, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Thursdays 9.30 & 10.45am Body Control Pilates in Aylesford. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 Thursdays 10am, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Thursday 10.15am Pre School cookery club at Offham vh, West Malling Children 2-5-5yrs. 07790 580111 Thursdays 11.15am, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Thursdays 6-7.15pm Body Control Pilates in Mereworth. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 Thursdays 7-8pm Weight Watchers Beechwood Community hall, Barming - Judith 01622 683382 Thursdays 7.15pm, Yoga dance Fusion, Malling School, East Malling, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Thursdays 7.45pm Co-dependants Anonymous (CodA) at the ditton Church hall, New Rd, Aylesford.

Thursdays 8pm BINgO Allington Community Association Thursdays 8.15pm, Beginners Pilates, Malling School, East Malling, Rose-Marie 01622 715576 Thursdays 8-9pm Exercise classes at Loose Pavillion, Walnut Tree Lane Friday 10am Pre School cookery club at Nettlestead vh Children 2.5-5yrs. victoria 07790 580111 Fridays 6pm Zumba. classes at Leybourne vIllage hall. All welcome - call Kate 07843277519 Fridays 8-10pm The heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street - Peter on 01622 717491.

Fridays 8.30pm Badminton at Snodland vh, Contact Paul on 01732 841358 2nd Saturday 11am-4pm Embroiderers' guild, Aylesford village Community Centre, Forstal Rd, Aylesford Saturdays 10-12am Stars Theatre School, dance & drama @ WMvh 07981 831745 Saturdays 10am-12noon Market at Brassey Centre Aylesford. great variety of stock. Tea/coffee.

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