Allington/Maidstone Oracle May 2014

Oracle the local

Month 62 : May 2014

Distribution 12,000 homes & businesses

YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES IN AND AROUND

ALLINGTON, AYLESFORD, BARMING & DITTON

Photo by Robert Lucas of West Malling

AND MAIDSTONE

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Call for more information.

Anna: 01732 844246 or Jane: 01732 521494

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Dear Readers

Another two Bank Holidays in May and more time to find entertainment for the kids or get those long awaited jobs completed. It’s warmer and we have advertisers in this edition that can help with everything so there really are no excuses! If you have got all the jobs done then we have some great new advertisers to help with your mind, health, body and filling your tummy too!

You will find lots of events listed in both your printed copy and our online calendar.

The latest edition can be found online each month www.thelocaloracle.co.uk.

Have a great month!

Anna & Jane

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

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

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

CUT OFF DATES FOR ADVERTISING IN THE JUNE EDITIONS ARE:

Kings Hill/West Malling Allington/Barming/Ditton Paddock Wood/Tonbridge

20th May 25th May 25th May

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We cover three areas with over 12,000 distribution in each giving a total of 40,000 homes and businesses covered by the local Oracle Kings Hill, West Malling, Addington, Birling, East Malling, Halling, Holborough, Larkfield, Leybourne, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Trottiscliffe and Wateringbury

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Hadlow, Five Oak Green, East Peckham, Matfield and Southborough Aylesford, Barming, Allington, Ditton and parts of Maidstone We have many options for you to use for your business: Standard Category Advert in the A-Z section, Colour Category, 1/4, 1/2 and Full Page Adverts Each edition is updated and put onto our website.

We can print, supply and deliver 1,000 to 40,000 leaflets.

Have your own webpage on our website along side other local trusted businesses for just ÂŁ45 + vat a year!

You know it makes sense.... just go to the website or give us a call on 01732 844246 (Anna) or 01732 521494 (Jane)

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HARRIS’ SPLENDID MEATS

APPROVAL NO UK 2315 EC

24 hr Order Line - 01622 200901 or Mobile - 07970 731164 B.B.Q. SPECIALS 2lb x Breast Chicken Fillets * 2lb x English Lamb Chops in Mint flavour 2lb x Belly Port Rashers * 2lb x Our Finest Hand Made Pork Sausages 2lb x 100% Pure Beef Burgers 4oz (8pcs) 10lb/4.5 kilo packs £26 Delivered Locally

* CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOURING Rosemary & Garlic, Cajun, Chinese, Garlic Butter, Smokey BBQ, Mint, Tandoori, Tikka Masala, Sticky Maple, Thai, Caribbean Jerk, Pepper Steak

Breast of Chicken * £5.95 per kilo Chicken Lolly Pops * 60p each Lamb Loin Chops £9.99 per kilo Succulent Steaks from £14.95 per kilo (Rump, Sirloin, Rib Eye, Fillet) 100% Pure Beef Burgers 4, 6, 8, 10oz from 65p each Pork Steaks * £5.95 per kilo 8

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Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd Professional Carpet Cleaning

Looking for a professional, local, family run carpet cleaning company?

Then give Jordan or Megan a call.

Many companies don’t guarantee their work, we do - 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

Also Upholstery Cleaning, Stain Removal, Stainguard Protection & Leather Suite Cleaning Safe cleaning process, No solvents or bleaching agents used - All work fully insured Special Offer - FREE CARPET CLEAN

- have three carpets cleaned and we will clean the smallest for free So for a friendly, professional service please call us now

Telephone: 01732 872 199 M: Jordan - 0773 888 6900 or Megan - 07874 005 135 E: info@kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk www.kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk M2493

“THE AERIAL MAN” Family business - established 28 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 Tel: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 Kings Hill

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BRITANNIA

MOT & REPAIR CENTRE LTD MOTs

EST. 1982

Now testing Class 4 & 7

Repairs & Servicing Air Conditioning Cars & Light Commercials Family Run Business Tyres, Tracking, Diagnostics

01622 718888

WHY NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR WHILST YOU SHOP AT SAINSBURY’S www.britmot.co.uk Unit 1, Britannia Business Park, Mills Road, Aylesford ME20 7NT

ELECTRICAL & SECURITY SERVICES Oliver: 07795 907849 Mitchell: 07926 878200 Local friendly experienced electricians - no job too big or too small, great rates, free quotes.

Re-wires - Additional lights/sockets Fuse boards - Outside lighting - CCTV Emergency Call out 24/7 New builds - Intercoms Wired/Wireless intruder alarms

FROM THE PAST A PRESENT FOR THE FUTURE DRAWN FROM YOUR FAST-FADING PHOTO AN IMPOSING PORTRAIT IN PENCIL

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

RETIRED AND SINGLE?

THE EPICUREANS

A non-profit making social group for single professionals over 50 years old in Kent and East Sussex (has been running for 17 years).

A monthly printed programme listing weekly events (weekend and midweek).

Visits to theatres, cinemas, galleries, concerts etc. Walks, lunches, play reading and holidays. Wine tasting, B.B.Q's and other events in member's homes.

To enjoy the company of like-minded people please phone for more information.

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Pat 01622813622 Terry 01892890648 Maggie 01622813319

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GET KNOTTED CARPENTRY LTD

Professional, City & Guilds qualified domestic and bespoke carpentry service, at your service.

All aspects of carpentry and joinery catered for.

Free quotiations

Call Peter on 07811 476283

peterthejoiner2k@aol.com www.getknottedcarpentry.co.uk 94 Allington Way, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0HN

WILLS

Have you made a Will?

Graham Colley Solicitor 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 Telephone: 01634 838656 www.colley.co.uk/solicitors

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1 Odiham Drive Allington, Maidstone, Kent Tel: 01622 669345 info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk

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SHOWROOM

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LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 1,000 - 40,000 WE CAN TARGET SPECIFIC AREAS TO SUIT YOU Give us a call or drop us an email.

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WINDOW WORKS

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Broken Hinges 3 Misted Units Broken Glass Doors Re-adjusted Damaged Handles Child Restrictors Fire Escape Hinges Patio Door Rollers Letter Boxes Cat & Dog Flaps Multi-Point Door Locks Velux Windows Lock Outs/Emergency Entry

Family Run Business. Est. 1989

‘The Small Business Champions’ Start-up Advice Fixed Fees agreed in advance Flexible Payments Companies / Partnerships Self Employed / CIS Landlords / Corp. Tax Income Tax / PAYE / VAT Flexible Meetings

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

Call Gary or Tina Richards for a friendly, free initial discussion without obligation on

The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7LZ email: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.co.uk

0845 521 2241 Beside the Banks at Larkfield Free parking at rear

Tel: 01622 206690 On Site Mob: 07779 006696

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INDEX CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADS Accountants Aerials Alarm Systems Appliance Repair Artist Bathroom Installation Blinds Building Regulations Building Services Business Opportunity Butcher* Car Service & Repairs Carpentry* Carpet Cleaning Chocolate Parties Computer Support Decorators Dentist Dog Training Double Glazing Double Glazing Repairs Electricians Fencing Foot Care Garage Doors Garden Landscaping

Garden Services Gas & Heating Services Handyman Homecare Jewellers Letting Agent Lighting Locksmith Oven Cleaners* Plasterer Plumbers Pressure Cleaning Printer Removals Roofing Skip Hire Social Group* Solicitors Soul Music Magazine Sweet Shop Tree Surgeon Website Design Weight Loss Windows Window Cleaners USEFUL NUMBERS EVENTS

* New advertiser

Cut off date for June 2014 is 25 May 2014 Could you advertise in other areas too?

We have other issues covering the following areas: KINGS HILL WEST MALLING LARKFIELD LEYBOURNE & SURROUNDING AREAS and PADDOCK WOOD TONBRIDGE HADLOW EAST PECKHAM FIVE OAK GREEN MATFIELD Jane - 01732 521494 Anna - 01732 844246 THE LOCAL ORACLE PO BOX 314 WEST MALLING ME19 6WN info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

All adverts are placed in good faith and the local O racle takes no responsibility for any issues arising from the use of suppliers who have advertised.

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A-B APPLIANCE REPAIR Appliance Care and Repair

a-b ACCOUNTANT 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: 07840 316376 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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ALARM SYSTEMS Virtus Security Ltd Tel: 01622 616241 info@virtussecurity.co.uk www.virtussecurity.co.uk Intruder alarm specialists in design, service and maintenance.

- Experienced security engineers - Fully insured - Free no obligation quotations - Jobs individually priced - Code resetting available - Residential and commercial - CCTV/Access control and door entry work also undertaken.

Mobile: 07545 044276 Contact: Graham 4appliancecare@gmail.com www.appliancecareandrepair.co.uk Prompt and friendly service.

Repairs and installs to all electric appliances.

Over 10 years experience with a leading manufacturer.

ARTIST 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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BATHROOMS Nightingale Bathrooms Tel: 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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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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BUILDING REGULATIONS Planning DIY this bank holiday?

Check if you need Building Regs first.

Even small projects may need Building Regs approval.

Wilkinson Construction Consultants - the alternative to Local Authority Building Inspectors.

Office@thebuildinginspector.org 01732 523466 www.thebuildinginspector.org

BUILDING SERVICES Any Aspect Builders Ltd Tel: 01622 729536 Mobile: 07407 764555 Contact: Kieron Kieronrobinson5@outlook.com Extensions, Driveways, Patios, Fencing, Refurbishments and more.

Over 20 years experience.

Fully Insured Free Quotes Reference Available

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.

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BUILDING SERVICES R Blackman General Maintenance Tel: 01892 838668 Mobile: 07887 948430 Contact: Richard Blackman rblackman1@btinternet.com www.rb-gm.co.uk Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

Star Construction Tel: 01732 848640 mobile: 07930 244454 contact: Mark Warrington www.starconstruction.net Star Construction can assist you with small, medium and large home maintenance, renovation and improvement projects inside and out. Design to completion of conversions, extensions and new builds. Local examples of high quality work available to view.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Networking Marketing Business Tel: 0800 231 5753 Mobile: 07828 085778 Contact: Fran Boorman fran@minimumbills.co.uk www.income2bankon.co.uk Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

BUTCHER Harris’ Splendid Meats Tel: 01622 200901 (24hr hotline) Mobile: 07970 731164 BBQ Specials 10lb/4.5 kilo packs £26 delivered locally.

Choose your flavouring.

All orders over £25 delivered locally FREE. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)

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Get Knotted 94 Allington Way, Maidstone, ME16 0HN Mobile: 07811 476283 Contact: Peter peterthejoiner2k@aol.com www.getknottedcarpentry.co.uk Professional, City and Guilds qualified domestic and bespoke carpentry service at your service.

All aspects of carpentry and joinery catered for.

Free quotations.

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CAR SERVICE & REPAIRS 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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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.

CARPET CLEANING Absolute Cleaning Kent

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Tel: 01622 672 593 Mobile: 07960 695 088 Contact: Darren absolutecleaningkent@yahoo.co.uk

01732 844246 01732 521494

Carpet and upholstery cleaning specialists.

Friendly, polite & professional service.

CARPENTRY 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.

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Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd Tel: 01732 872199 Contact: Jordan on 0773 888 6900 Megan on 07874 005 135 info@kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk www.kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk Family run carpet cleaning company.

Also upholstery cleaning, Stain removal, Stainguard protection & leather suite cleaning.

NCCA and IICRC Certified.

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CHOCOLATE UMBRELLA CHOCOLATE PARTIES

Workshops and parties for lots of fun and lots of chocolatey goodies to take home.

Just £15.00 per head Also, truffle making workshops, hen nights & birthdays at the Chocolate Umbrella

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42 High St, West Malling, ME19 6QR 01732 522533 yummy@chocolateumbrella.co.uk www.chocolateumbrella.co.uk

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS Parrish Painting & Decorating Tel: 01622 741606 Mobile: 07967 190588 Contact: Mark

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!

For all your decorating needs.

A friendly, reliable service at competitive rates.

Qualified and fully insured.

Call for a free, no obligation quote.

DENTIST Identics Dental Surgery 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent Tel: 01622 669345 info@identicsdentalcare.co.uk www.identicsdentalcare.co.uk Local dental practice now open.

Affordable monthly payment plans.

Relaxed comfortable environment.

Call or pop in for more information (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

DITTON DOG TRAINING DOG TRAINING

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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Tel: 01622 744411 Fax: 01622 744141 mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk www.apollotradewindows.co.uk Windows, Doors & Conservatories

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Tel: 01732 848988 Mobile : 07904 910400 info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

VIRUS Removal Specialists Broadband or WIFI issues SLOW or FREEZING Computer.

PC Not starting. Laptop Screen -repair. Memory Upgrades Network your Home or Setup PC PRINTER setup. No Fix, No Fee

Apollo Trade Windows 539 Loose Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9UQ

“Nobody does it better”

AA Computer Services

APC Manpower Computer Services Tel: 01732 790099 Mobile: 07867 771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk

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Weekly training classes held Monday evenings at Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton.

Kennel Club GCDS classes from Puppy to Gold level.

All dogs are welcome, whatever their age or breed Please call Ron Mills for more info on the courses on 07771 894175

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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 DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Independent Offham Business Double Glazing Problems Solved Tel: 01732 842691 Mobile: 07870 213098 contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Fault Finding, Repairs and Upgrades Windows, Doors, Locks & adjustments Misted Sealed Units, Handles and Hinges Upgrade to A-rated energy efficient units.

New Installation FENSA Insurance backed.

Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience in industry.

SOS Window Works The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ Tel: 01622 206690 Mobile: 07779 006696 soswindowworks@virginmedia.com www.soswindowworkskent.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.

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E ELECTRICIANS ASD Electrical Services Mobile: 07885 605424 Daryl 07885 621188 Shanice asdelectricalservices@gmail.com No job too small Maintenance and installation Domestic and commercial Repairs and fittings Free quotations No call out fee (See Colour Ad On Page 9) 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.

Electrical and Security Services Contact: Oliver 07795 907849 Mitchell 07926 878200 oliver@emergencyelectricianmaidstone.co.uk www.emergencyelectricianmaidstone.co.uk

Local friendly experienced electricians - no job too big or too small, great rates, free quotes.

- Re-wires - Additional lights/sockets - Fuse boards, Outside lighting, CCTV - Emergency Call out 24/7 - New builds - Intercoms - Wired/Wireless intruder alarms\ (See Colour Ad On Page 10) 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/ Existing alarms maintained.

All domestic & commercial work undertaken. Extra Sockets/ Switches/ Lights Fitted. Electrical Testing Competitive Pricing. Fast & very reliable. Free estimates.

No job too small.

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FENCING

Able Fencing

Tel: 07718 065111 Contact: Kane caplekane@gmail.com All types of fencing supplied, erected and repaired.

Old fences cleared and disposed of.

Licensed waste carrier.

Fully insured Free quotations No job too small Competitve rates guaranteed.

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.

ELECTRIC GATES & ROLLER SHUTTERS

Gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas.

Family run business. Free quotes.

Over 18 yrs experience.

Visit our new website.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 844246 01732 521494 FOOT CARE

Mid Kent Foot Health Tel: 01622 673761 Mobile: 07714 304265 Contact: Antony Brecht www.midkentfoothealth.co.uk Quality foot care for the family.

A qualified, insured and registered foot health practitioner providing treatments in the comfort of your own home for all the common foot problems that prevent you living life to the full.

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FOOT CARE

West Malling Podiatry & Chiropody 14-16 Swan Street, West Malling ME19 6LP Tel: 01732 848460 Contact: Marie Thomas Bsc(Hons), MChS westmallingpods@gmail.com HPC Registered Podiatrist Corn & Callous Removal Biomechanics & Orthotics Verrucae Ingrown Toenails Evening, weekend and home visits also available.

g-o 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 LANDSCAPING JOBE Construction Tel: 01732 844842 Mobile: 07866 683569 Contact: Bernard Jobe Specialist in block paving, tarmac driveways, patios and paths.

Garden maintenance.

Garden fencing Call for free advice and estimates

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

HOMECARE

G 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.

Free estimates.

Yew Tree Landscapes Larkfield Tel: 01732 848179 Mobile: 07850 175077 Contact: Kevin Kennett yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving.

Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping.

General garden maintenance.

Free estimates, fully insured.

Experienced & professional service.

25 years experience.

All major credit/debit cards taken.

Cannon Services (UK) Ltd

Audley Care

Tel: 01732 424061 Contact: Nigel Cook office@cannon-services.co.uk

Tel: 01622 633101 www.audleycare.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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Tel: 01622 729661 alistairgard@aol.com Do you want help with the garden?

No time or unsure of what you want?

Why not give me a call?

Fully insured.

13 years experience.

V & S Garden Services Tel: 01732 521224 Mobile: 07958 997336 Contact: Sue or Vince vsgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk 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.

Remember you don’t have to change your routine just to make things easier for us. It’s the other way around.

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

JEWELLERS 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.

GARDEN SERVICES Alistairs Garden Maintenance

For care that’s wrapped around you.

Andrew Smith Jewellers 89 High Street, West Malling Kent ME19 6NA Tel: 01732 843087 www.andrewsmithjewellers.co.uk Competitive pricing for unwanted or damaged gold items.

Professional, friendly advice.

Open 9am-5.30pm Mon to Sat (See Colour Ad On Page 8)

LETTING AGENT

SEE MANY ADVERTISERS AND MORE INFO ON OUR WEBSITE thelocaloracle.co.uk HANDYMAN Derek’s Home Maintenance Ltd Tel: 01634 244061 Mobile: 07941 172176 derekdhmltd@blueyonder.co.uk You buy and I fit Kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, taps, guttering, general household repairs, radiators.

Free quotations.

Fully insured.

Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

We are an experienced Lettings Agency covering Maidstone, West Malling, Aylesford & surrounding areas.

Free market appraisal.

Robust referencing, Viewing feedback.

Fixed low price.

Contact our letting team today!

01622 804816

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L-O LOCKSMITH A.Maidstone Locksmiths 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS Tel: 01622 410057 Mobile: 07837 751611 Contact: John john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates.

24 hour emergency service.

Domestic and Commercial.

All types of locks supplied & fitted.

UPVC specialists.

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P 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

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION 1,000 TO 40,000 TARGET SPECIFIC AREAS

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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OVEN CLEANERS 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 13th year.

Prices from £40. Fully insured.

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P-R PLUMBERS Reactive Plumbing and Heating Ltd

Tel: 01622 691528 Mobile: 07850 233069 Contact: Lewis French www.reactiveplumbingandheating.co.uk Worry free, fixed pricing, guaranteed work by fully insured and qualified engineers.

24hr availibility - No call out fee Gas safe registered.

Boiler breakdowns, Repairs, Maintenance or New installations.

Bathroom installations, Central heating, All general plumbing.

PRESSURE CLEANING Seton Specialist Cleaning Tel: 01622 756017 Mobile: 07443 894580 Contact: Digby Dubois info@seatonspecialistcleaning.co.uk www.seatonspecialistcleaning.co.uk Driveways, paths, patio and decking cleaning our speciality.

Unsightly weeds and moss elminated.

Blockwork drives re-sanded.

Local company.

Very competitive prices.

PRINTERS P & R Installation Co. Ltd (Established 1977) Tel: 0800 345 7000 www.pandr.com If water runs through it, we do it.

Plumbing, gas, bathrooms, boilers.

Our reputation is leaking out....!

Plumb’n’fit Plumbing Services Tel: 01634 243 515 Mobile: 07968 039 354 Contact: Rob or Dawn info@plumbnfit.co.uk www.plumbnfit.co.uk From leaky taps to bathroom suites, Burst pipes, stopcocks, showers, radiators,water cylinders, storage tanks, outside taps, new taps and much more.

No job too small.

Free estimates.

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REMOVALS Goodfellows Removals & Storage Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 5RL Tel: 01732 841841 Fax: 01622 753708 Household/office removals.

Local professional removal and storage company.

Family owned. Established 20 years.

Please ring for a free quote.

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All aspects of roofing and property maintenance work undertaken, from general repair and household DIY work, to complete re-roofs and rebuilds.

We offer affordable prices.

References available on request.

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.

SOCIAL GROUP

Join our membership and get the latest news on artists and soul events in the UK.

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All your favourite sweets, party bags & Kebabs made to order with free message tag.

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Whether you have a lot or a little to lose, Lighterlife has a programme for you.

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TREE SURGEON

The Epicureans

Qualitree Services Ltd

Tel: Pat 01622 813622 Terry 01892 890648 Maggie 01622 813319

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SOLICITORS

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Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills, Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax, updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

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Friendly professional service using both traditional method and/or purified water-fed pole system.

We also clean gutter soffit and fascias, conservatories, inc. roofs and 3 storey houses.

Fully insured.

Very competitive prices.

USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY West Kent Branch - main centre 01732 370330 AGE CONCERN COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone www.maidstone.gov.uk Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill DOCTORS Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield The Vine Medical Centre,13 Tonbridge Road Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer Way HOSPITAL Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone Multiple Sclerosis Society - Maidstone & District LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR Martin Square, Larkfield LOCAL HALLS Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road Aylesford Village Club Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road Leybourne Village Hall St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE. admin@stnic.net MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB - Ted Inns PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre Neighbourhood Police Officers Ditton PC Becky Ballard Ditton PCSO Sally Doherty Community Warden Ditton John Newton RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS SCHOOLS Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden St Peter's Church of England Primary School AND St Peter's School Nursery Ltd Mount Pleasant, Aylesford Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling TRAINS National Rail Enquiries

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EVENTS PAGE Mondays Mondays Mondays

10am-11.15am, Over 60’s Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

11.20-12.20pm, Complete Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – come and try, if you like it you can join. We can supply practice bowls. Socks are permissible if you haven’t got flat shoes.

Mondays 7-8pm Weight Watchers, Brassey Centre, Aylesford - Leader Judith 01622 683382 Mondays 7-8pm Kick Ass Aerobics £6 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 Mondays (3rd excl Aug) 7.30pm Allington Castle W.I. at Palace Wood School (Acorns) Diane 01622 721170.

Tuesdays (term time) 9:30-11:30am Aylesford Parent and Toddler Group, Brassey Centre, Aylesford Tuesdays 6-7.30pm. Aylesford Knitting Group. Aylesford. Tel 01622 792710 Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.45pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 Tuesdays 7.45pm-9.15pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 Wednesdays 11.30-1.30pm Meditation and spiritual development group. Aylesford. Pam 07891 185983 Wed’s (term-time) 1.15-2.45pm Parent and Toddler Group ("Kidzpraise") run by Aylesford Church in The Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford. Charge £1 per family. 01622 717434.

Wednesdays 6-7.30pm. Learn to Knit. Aylesford. Drop in for beginners. Tel 01622 792710 Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm meditation and spiritual development group. Aylesford. Pam 07891185983 Wednesdays 8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at Brookfield Junior School, First class is free to anyone new so you have nothing to lose in giving it a try. For further info please contact Joan on 01634 256891.

Thursdays 10am-11.15am, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576.

Thursdays 11.20am-12.20pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 Thursdays 6.15-7.15pm Weight Watchers, St Andrews Church Hall, Barming - Leader Judith 01622 683382 Thursdays 6-7pm Learn to crochet. Aylesford. Tel 01622 792710 Thursdays 7-8pm Beginners Pilates £8 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 Thursdays 7.30pm Karate Club aimed at the older student 35+ at the Brassey Centre Station Road Aylesford. Small friendly club training in the original Okinawan martial art of Uechi Ryu karate.

Fridays 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – come and try, if you like it you can join. We can supply practice bowls. Socks are permissible if you haven’t got flat shoes.

Fridays 8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Road, Maidstone, First class is free to anyone new so you have nothing to lose in giving it a try. For further info please contact Joan on 01634 256891.

Saturdays 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am Pre Natal Yoga £7 a class at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711 790101 Saturdays 10am-12noon Market at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Wide variety of items for sale.

Tea/Coffee. Contact 01622 717598 Saturdays 2.30-4pm. Learn to sew. Aylesford. Tel 01622 792710 Sundays (2nd & 4th) 10am-12noon Zen Meditation Group, ME16, contact Barbara on 01622 670587 for details.

Saturday 10 May

Fri 30 May - 8 June Saturday 31 May

1-4pm Dandelion Time May Fair - Fun Family Event at Elmscroft House, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, ME15 0NY. Take a tour of the farm and gardens. There will be lots of stalls, games & races, crafting, green woodworking, along with our fabulous plant stall, BBQ and Tea Rooms.

3pm Concert by Innominata Singers in St Peters & St Pauls Church Aylesfrod. Songs from the 1930s, comic songs and more recent songs. Tkts £6 incl. tea/coffee in the interval and can be obtained from Brenda Sladen on 01622 882395 or at the door.

7.30pm Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Concert, Mote Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre.

ME15 7RN. Brian Wright - Conductor, Tom Poster - Piano. Tkts: £25, £20, £10, Students £5 18s & under FREE. 01622 735830 Charity reg. No. 287986 10am-6pm (closed Monday 2nd June) Bazaar, The Pilsdon at Malling Community, West Malling 10.30-3.30pm Malling Stamp Club Mini Fair at the Clout Memorial Hall, West Malling ME19 6QH

Saturday 28 June

1-5pm Ryarsh Village Fete supporting Leukaemia Research. For further info. 01732 872113

Saturday 5 July

10am-5pm Fun Dog Show at Greenways Field, London Road (A20) West Malling 22 classes to enter in the Dog Show, Fun agility, Raffles, tombola, hot food, cakes, stands, face painting and much more! If you would like a trade stand on the day please contact us for more information. tradestands@bethsdogshow.co.uk

Sunday 11 May Saturday 17 May

Please re-submit your classes and meetings for the June edition by 25th May. Email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk All events will appear on our website www.thelocaloracle.co.uk