AYLESFORD/BARMING LOCAL ORACLE

Oracle the local

Month 35: February 2012

Distribution 10,000 homes & businesses

Your monthlY guide to local services in and around

allington, aYlESFoRD, BaRming & Ditton

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Dear Readers We got it wrong!! Our January front cover showed a snow scene from 2011 but January 2012 proved to be mild in comparison. Unable to predict February’s weather, we decided to wish you a Happy Valentines Day! It is also our 8th Birthday so a big thank you to all our advertisers, distributors and readers who have supported us over the years.

Remember Valentines Day is 14th February - if you can’t afford a new kitchen then some chocolates or flowers are the next best thing! We’ve got a chocolate shop, a florist, or hair, beauty and nails for treats and many more options if you use your imagination.

Remember, you can see an up to date copy of the local Oracle on line. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Anna & Jane

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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. info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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What can the local oracle do for you?

We cover three areas with over 10,000 distribution in each giving a total of 37,000 homes covered by the local oracle Kings Hill, West malling, larkfield, leybourne, offham, addington, mereworth and Wateringbury and now Halling, Holborough & Snodland.

Paddock Wood, tonbridge, Hadlow, Five oak green, East Peckham, matfield and Southborough. and now aylesford, Barming, allington and Ditton.

We have many options for you to use for your business: Standard advert only in the a-Z section 1/4 page colour advert (including a standard advert) 1/2 page colour advert (including a standard advert) Full page colour advert (including a standard advert) each edition of the local oracle is updated each month and put onto our website which also helps to promote your business.

We can print, supply and deliver 1,000 to 37,000 leaflets across all distribution areas.

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accountants aerials artist Beauty Blinds Building services Business opportunities Business support car service & repairs carpentry carpet cleaner cleaner-domestic community care Computer Support* counselling Decorators* double glazing double glazing repairs Electricians* Facias, soffit & guttering Fencing Florist Foot Care* Fundraising/support Funeral services

gararge doors garden landscaping garden maintenance garden services gas & Heating Services* Handyman* hairdressing hospice leaflets locksmith money saving oddjobs oven cleaners Paving Piano teacher* Plasterer* Plumbers Printing Property services skip hire solicitors soul music magazine sweet shop tiling Windows Window cleaners USEFUl nUmBERS EVEntS ColoUR aDS

cut off date for march 2012 is 25 February 2012 Could you advertise in other areas too?

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Christopher marshall luddesdowne nr meopham tel/Fax: 01474 813434 contact: christopher marshall info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

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accountants taxassist accountants 714 london road, larkfield me20 6Bl tel: 0845 5212241 local: 01732 221960 contact: gary or tina richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/larkfield Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises.

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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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B 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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artisan Developments ltd “the extension specialists” tel: 01622 729424 Fax: 01622 725207 artisandevs@aol.com www.artisandevelopments.com the clean and efficient extension specialists with experience and references in your local area.

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BEAUTY - MOBILE HK Beauty at Fab Spray tanning contact: hayley tel: 01622 203086 mobile beautician treatments available: Waxing, facials, tints, manicures, pedicures, massage, false nails.

Please call for appointments and latest offers.

FHD Property Services tel: 01622 749650 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.

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B Building services Paul tann ltd tel: 01732 842863 mobile: 07956 313287 07834 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 Utility Warehouse Discount Club authorised Distributor networking marketing Business tel: 01732 521494 contact: Jane marshall 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. call for more information.

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C 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 (See Colour ad on Page 19) 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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C carPet cleaning 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

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

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milton Shatner Business Solutions mobile: 07990 853460 business@miltonshatner.co.uk www.miltonshatner.co.uk sales, marketing, Business development operational analysis, recruitment auditing/reporting, crisis management industries healthcare, construction, catering recruitment and retail. need help with your business, just call or email to arrange a free initial consultation!

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.

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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RED Carpentry tel: 01622 751447 mobile: 07896 904056 contact: richard dillon

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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. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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!

C comPuter suPPort 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

C-D counselling Enigma Counselling Services tel: 01732 842963 mobile: 07921 313966 contact: elaine harvey ekharvey@btinternet.com www.counsellorkent.co.uk Providing support when you need it most.......

Professional, affordable, flexible services.

D decorators Her Paint Pot tel: 01634831204 mobile: 07971918619 contact: ren interior and exterior decorating, wallpapering, mural painting, pet (cat, dog, horse) portrait or handmade sculpture, great gift. driftwood and bespoke furniture made to order. tiling. old into new, take away a little, add a little or complete change in your home or garden.

Free estimate. Fully insured.

douBle glaZing KES Computer support 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.

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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.

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 21) Rialto i.t. Services limited allington tel: 01622 370747 mobile: 07557 997462 contact: Jon Burston info@rialto-it.co.uk www.rialto-it.co.uk We provide it support to small and medium businesses. specialise in: proactive monitoring to prevent problems 24/7/365. helpdesk via phone, email and remote support and it project management.

Free consultation available.

apollo trade Windows 539 loose road maidstone Kent me15 9uQ

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decorators F J Rose Professional Painting and Decorating tel: 01622 715685 mobile: 07917 733918 fjrose75@yahoo.com all aspects covered. interior/exterior. experienced, clean and reliable. all work carried out to a high standard. references available.

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Parrish Painting & Decorating tel: 01622 741606 mobile: 07967 190588 contact: mark For all your decorating needs. a friendly, reliable service at competitive rates.

Qualified and fully insured. call for a free, no obligation quote. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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 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)

E-F electricians 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.

Hartwell Electrical Services tel: 01634 309955 mobile: 07711 355336 contact: adrian godfrey addylec@yahoo.co.uk - new Builds, re-wiring - Fuse Board & earthing upgrades - remedial work, Fault finding on - central & underfloor heating systems - Kitchens, Bathrooms & showers - completion certificates issued, - over 30 years’ experience - trust mark, - nic eic Part P approved.

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.

Fascias, soFFit & guttering Fascia Plastics tel: 01732 590290 www.fasciaplastics.co.uk Fascias, soffits, Bargeboards, cladding and guttering. no salesmen. no subcontract labour.

Family run Business.

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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.

Doves Funerals 788 london road larkfield Kent me20 6Be tel: 01732 871188 www.dovesfunerals.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.

FLORIST Lyn’s Floral Designs 44 Martin Square Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6QJ Tel: 01732 844805 www.lynsfloraldesigns.co.uk Local Florist for Fresh & Silk flower arrangements for all occasions including Bridal Accessories, Gifts, Crafts and Partyware.

Local, National and International deliveries arranged from the shop in Martin Square.

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Heel2Toe Mobile Foot Clinic Mobile: 07926 388 799 heel2toe-mobilefootclinic@hotmail.co.uk www.heel2toe-mobilefootclinic.co.uk

Specialising in the treatment of: • Callus • In-growing Toenails • Corns • Fungal Infections • Verruca • Athletes Foot • Care of the Diabetic Foot (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

Fund raising/suPPort Kings Hill Rotary Club tel: 01732 844246 khrc09@yahoo.com We meet upstairs at the spitfire, Kings hill every monday evening.

7 for 7.15pm to organise support and fund raise for local, national and international causes. everyone is welcome to join our new and exciting group.

You don’t need to live in Kings hill to join us. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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 landscaPing the landscapers tel: 01634 850020 mobile: 07711222142 contact: daniel daniel@the-landscapers.co.uk www.the-landscapers.co.uk all aspects of soft and hard landscaping.

From design to installation.

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

Fully insured and qualified.

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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, general garden maintenance.

Free estimates, fully insured. experienced & professional service.

25 years experience.

Samsian ltd

Derek’s Home maintenance 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

tel: 01634 244061 mobile: 07941 172176 derekdhmltd@blueyonder.co.uk

SgS Plumbing & Heating

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tel: 01732 845373 mobile: 07872 985771 email sgs25@fsmail.net www.wix.com/sgs251/sgsplumbing

tel: 01732 871254 mobile: 07908 021913 contact: david

gas safe registered engineer and qualified plumber city and guilds qualified, all aspects of domestic plumbing from replacing a tap to full heating systems & bathrooms.

Plumbing, carpentry, tiling, kitchen fitting, plastering, painting, decorating, bricklaying, fascias, soffits, garden maintenance, all general diY. Free quotes.

Fully insured.

You buy and i fit Kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, taps, guttering, general household repairs, radiators.

Free quotations.

Fully insured.

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

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.

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.

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Cannon Services (UK) ltd tel: 01732 424061 contact: nigel cook office@cannon-services.co.uk Fully gas safe register qualified gas heating engineers carrying out all types of gas heating works including boiler installations, servicing, breakdowns, radiator replacements and landlord gas safety certificates.

Free no obligation quotes.

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Homeland Property Services tel: 01732 321295 mobile: 07922 531765 contact: Kevin general property maintenance with over 30 Years experience carpentry - interior & exterior decorating, Wood & laminate Flooring, ceramic tiling. Fitted Wardrobes, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Plastering, Bricklaying, Pointing, Patios decking, Pergolas, Fencing, Ponds.

Fully insured. no call out fee. Free no obligation quotes.

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Feathers 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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H-l hosPice Heart of Kent Hospice Preston hall, aylesford, Kent me20 7Pu main tel: 01622 792200 Fundraising tel:: 01622 790195 fundraising@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org local hospice for local people.

Please contact for details on care, fundraising, voluntary work or making donations.

leaFlets the local oracle tel: 01732 844246/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 37,000 leaflets each month in the area of your choice. call to book your space.

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l-m locKsmith lockwise contact: chris Wise mobile: 07712817172 www.lockwiseuk.com no call out charge.

24 hour emergency opening & repair. Free quotations insurance approved locks fitted uPvc specialist residential & Business Based in trottiscliffe. store this numBer in Your moBile For use in an emergencY! 10% discount (Quote oracle)

moneY saving 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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o-P 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.

oven cleaning 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.

locKsmith oven Hero

Fairtrade locks and Security

tel: 01622 753300 info@ovenhero.com www.ovenhero.com

tel: 01622 611872 mobile: 07858 187706 contact: chris no call out charge. locksmith & double glazing repairs. hinges, handles, locks replaced/upgraded, uPvc specialist, 24hr emergency door opening.

Fast Friendly service.

JDa locksmiths dixon close, maidstone me15 6ss 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.

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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!

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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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tel: 01622 729350 mobile: 07919 815426 annak72@googlemail.com

tel: 01634 313326 mobile: 07843 881657 contact: Joe Bunting wall2wallplastering@hotmail.co.uk

Piano teacher based in Barming.

Beginners to intermediate. all ages and abilities. adult beginners welcome. crB checked.

Fully qualified Plasterer. internal & external plastering. rendering & pebble dashing. skimming & plaster boarding. coving.

Friendly & tidy service.

Free quotes.

Plasterer Spencer Catmull tel: 01732 321409 mobile: 07808 190795 spencer211@virginmedia.com Fully Qualified plasterer, internal and external plastering,skimming and coving. small Builds and Property maintenance.

Free Quotes given.

gaffney Plastering & Damp Proofing tel: 01634 312034 mobile: 07980 050167 gaffneyplastering@yahoo.co.uk specialists in all forms of: internal Plastering, external rendering, Pebble-dashing & damp Proofing.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for advice or a Free estimate. medway councils trading standards accredited.

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.

P PlumBers K White Plumbing and Heating Based in greenacres, aylesford tel: 01622-715067 mobile: 07905 -838911 34 Years experience Fully qualified Public liability insured gas safe registered no: 531615 no call out charge.

Free estimates. drainage work also undertaken.

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.

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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graham Colley Solicitor

tel: 01622 795910 propertyservices@rbli.co.uk

tel: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors

Flat Pack assembly small Plumbing and electrics gardening decorating no call out Fee no Job too small.

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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the Soul Survivor magazine tel: 01732 844246 info@thesoulsurvivors.co.uk www.thesoulsurvivors.co.uk 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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S-W sKiP hire 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.

Chocolate Umbrella (formerly cloud nine) 42 high st, West malling, me19 6Qr 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 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 (1st/3rd) 10am–12noon, Zen meditation group, maidstone, off Queen’s road, call Barbara 01622 670587. sundays 10.30am Zumba at mandy ellen school of Performing arts, earl st, m/stone. 07881 826226 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 7.30pm slimming World, West Borough Primary school, off Queens rd. call Faye 01622 721588 tuesdays 7.45pm, Beginners Yoga, capel morris centre, aylesford, rose-marie 01622 715576 tuesdays 8pm Zumba at mandy ellen school of Performing arts, earl st, m/stone heather 07881 826226.

Wednesday 10am Pre school cookery club at Beechwood community centre, Barming. children 2.5-5yrs Wednesday 10am music mayhem singing & dancing for 0-5yr olds at maidstone Ymca call 07815775504 Wednesdays 10.45am Body control Pilates in detling (osteoporosis class). contact lisa 07512 932415 Wednesdays 11am Beechwood Babes, Play & chat, 0 - 24 months, Beechwood hall, Barming. 07947 549994 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 Fridays 10am Pre school cookery club at nettlestead vh children 2.5-5yrs. victoria 07790 580111 Fridays 1.30pm. Zumba. classes at Wouldham village hall. contact heather: 07881 826226 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. saturdays 10-12am maidstone utd adult disability football 15+ at Bower grove school, Fant lane, Barming, saturdays 10-12am maidstone utd raiders kids disability football astor of hever school call John 07538580816 saturday 11 February 3-4.30pm speaker Jenny edwards at disabled christians Fellowship, 76a london rd, maidstone. saturday 18 February 7.30pm apple Pie Quiz at cobtree hall, mote Park teams of 8 max. £5ea incl apple pie. call margaret 07903 196333 for tickets saturday 10 march 3pm Jumble sale at cobtree hall mote Park. Bargains galore!

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