ISSUE 181
DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES
TONBRIDGE
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2020
News the local
Dear Readers
Well another year has flown by and it’s our 16th birthday! How that happened, we really aren’t sure but we certainly wouldn’t still be here without our loyal advertisers, readers and distributors who walk the streets every month. Thank you to you all. Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the March editions are: • Malling 15th February • Maidstone 20th February • Tonbridge 20th February
We welcome new advertisers this month and old advertiser back to us after a short break. the local Oracle has transformed so many local businesses in the past 16 years and we are proud of what it has become and look forward to the next 16 years....actually we will be past retirement age then so who knows!! If you have a local business and would like to be included, please do get in touch. We are local, friendly and flexible making us the perfect solution for your business. All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle. We look forward to hearing your feedback.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
the complete printing service 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com St Michaels Close Forstal Road, Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU
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HOME & GARDEN
A. P. S. PLUMBING PLUMBING
All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.
GAS
New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.
BLOCKED DRAINS
Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.
CALL 01732 252127
TREE SURGEONS LTD
‘THE AERIAL MAN’
Family business - established 30 years
DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES
YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation
Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE
DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs
• Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys. • On board camera for precision cleaning.
• Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.
• Gutter repairs.
Free camera inspection & estimate. GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50 NO MESS NO FUSS
BRAMKO LTD
PLEASE CALL Mark Killick 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk 04
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HOMEFRESH
CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76
£ 31 £ 38 £ 38
Leaflet Print & Distribution
UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite
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5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just
CURTAINS Full length Half length
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Marshalls Landscape Contractors
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MR CARPENTER
Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured. City & Guilds. All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.
Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TNP
PLUMBING
Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks. All plumbing undertaken.
DRAINAGE
Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.
HEATING
Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.
GAS
New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.
CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill
Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults. Weekend cover and occasional overnight cover required. PERSONAL & LEISURE
NELSON PLUMBING
For more information contact: Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk
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Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything! 01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
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What can we do for you?
Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone
Maidstone EDITION
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We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses. Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website. We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .
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Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online. You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.
Tonbridge EDITION
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East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge
This is our business and you will only speak to us!
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Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p13 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice - Tonbridge Accountants p1* Aerials - The Aerial Man p4 Air Ambulance Artist - Christopher Marshall p10 Bathroom Installations - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p9 Building Services - R Blackman Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Service & Repairs - Stevensons Carer - Carer Required p9 Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p7 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p7 Computer Support - Altone Computers - PW Computer Solutions Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p6 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p10 Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs Double Glazing - Eden Windows p24*
Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p4 Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Event - Shake It Up p10* Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p5 - J Harper Fencing - Tate Fencing p9 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p7 - Sandstone Landscapes* Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Silvers Garden & Animal Care - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p5 - Matthew Randle - Wicks Gas Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance House Clearance - Countryside Clearances Kitchens - Burnhill Kitchens Ltd p5 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plumbers - APS Plumbing p4 - TNP Nelson Plumbing p9 Printers - Scarbutts p3 Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p8
Skincare - Tropic Skincare Solicitor - Berry & Lamberts p3 - Laker Legal Solicitors p3 Theatre - Lamps p10 Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services* - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p4 - H & E Tree Services Triathlon - Tonbridge Triathlon p12 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - DG Solutions - Keith Bunyon Yoga - 108 Yoga*
USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENT LISTINGS p23 * New Adverts
Cut off date for March 2020 is 20th February 2020
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AERIALS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
The Aerial Man
Bathroom Solutions
t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms. New digital aerials. CCTV Installations Free to view channels. No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc. Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens. No call out charge. All work and equipment guaranteed. (See Colour Ad On Page 4)
t: 01732 871254 m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work. All types of floors fitted. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
ACCOUNTANTS
AIR AMBULANCE
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
J & H Accounting Services Ltd
Air Ambulance
Nightingale Bathrooms
a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk Kent Surrey Sussex Book a free talk about our life-saving work. Get in touch now to book.
ACCOUNTANTS
ARTIST
The Accountancy Practice
Christopher Marshall
a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll
a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms. Raised height toilets. Slip resistant safety flooring. Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints. (See Colour Ad On Page 10)
ACCOUNTANTS
BLINDS
Tonbridge Accountants
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
t: 01732 617228 hello@tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk www.tonbridgeaccounts.co.uk It’s definitely time for a change! - Sole trader and partnership accounts - Personal tax returns - Limited company account - Corporation tax - VAT returns - Tax planning and advice (See Colour Ad On Front Page)
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a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films. (See Colour Advert On Page 9) WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK
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R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
C CARER
To provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults. For more information contact:
Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 9)
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
CARPENTRY
Mr Carpenter
m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work. No job too small.
CAR SERVICE & REPAIR
Based in Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mob: 07940 829206 Computer problems? We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, investigate broadband or internet issues and much more. Call us for a free assessment.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
(See Colour Ad On Page 7) CARPET CLEANING
CONSERVATORIES
Homefresh
Howard Caine Conservatories
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
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COMPUTER SUPPORT
CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill
Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk
Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.
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Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer. 50% discount. Specialist Fabric Treatment. Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner. (See Colour Ad On Page 7)
t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 a: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 6)
COMPUTER SUPPORT
ALTONE Computers Ltd t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk
Providing excellent & friendly local service for 20 years. Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates
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DENTURE CARE
Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator
CDC Complete Denture Care
m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.
m: 07758 139306 c: Paul
Broken denture? - Cracked? - Broken? - Missing teeth? - In need of a clean? If you can’t come to me, i’ll come to you! (See Colour Ad On page 10)
DECORATORS
Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator
DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB
D-E DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patios from £45, Block paving from £75. Free estimate & demonstration. Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 4) ELECTRICIANS
Physically Disabled Social Clubs (Christians Caring)
01732 355623 or 07939 274437 grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk
a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tues & Thurs 10.30am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits. The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church. Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for Thursday club.
DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING
ELECTRICIANS
Mark Howland
Eden Windows
DAR Electrical Services
Quality & tidiness assured. Fully insured. City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.
a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance. Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs. Patios and general hard landscaping. From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation. Free Estimates.
t: 01892 887128 www.edenwindows.co.uk Windows and doors Bifolds - Bifolding Doors Conservatories Orangeries Solid Roofs Porches Finance available. (See Colour Ad On Back Page)
DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
Spicelin Property Services
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net
For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating. Also all general property repairs and maintenance. Many years experience. For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks. Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience
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A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work all in one place from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!
07780 474043
t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval. NAPIT Approved No Call out charge. Free, friendly and honest advice. No hidden extras. EVENTS
SHAKE IT UP Shakespeare 21 & Scotts Project Friday 27 March 7.30pm (See Colour Ad On Page 10)
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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Garage Door Associates
Sandstone Landscapes
Crestala Fencing Centre
Checkley Landscapes
(See Colour Ad On Page 5)
All aspects of hard & soft landscaping. Tree & hedge work. Border work. Lawn/garden maintenance. Turfing. Decking. Raised beds. Fencing. Paths & Patios. Brick walls. Garden clearances. Pressure cleaning. Free estimates and advice.
Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door. Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade. Est. 1965.
m: 07979 751239 e: waynemvidler@gmail.com
a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk
FENCING
a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk
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Garden Maintenance
t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.com
Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark
For all your installations and complete garden designs. Patios, driveways, retaining walls in timber or brickwork, steps, decking, all types of fencing, planting designs. No job too small. Free Quotations.
All garden work undertaken. Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios. Free estimates. Regular maintenance or just a tidy. No job too big or small. References available. City & Guilds qualified. Over 25 years experience.
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
J Harper Fencing & Landscaping
Coe’s Landscapes
Silvers Garden & Animal Care
t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com
Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service. We supply and install all types of fencing and gates. Landscaping & garden maintenance. Free quotation.
t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small. Free quotes and will always try to beat other quotes. We cover all of Kent. Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.Large and small turfing and levelling.
m: 07887 758183 e: silversanimalgarden@outlook.com Hedge Cutting. Turfing & Seeding Lawn Mowing & Maintenance. Tree & Hedge Maintenance Fence Construction & Painting Pond Construction & Maintenance Deck/Patio Cleaning & Maintenance Pressure Washing & Greenhouse Cleaning.
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN SERVICES
Tate Fencing
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
Summit Gardens
Suppliers of fencing materials. Visit our Tonbridge depot.
Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured and City & Guilds.
t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk
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t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 7)
t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care. Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens. Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding. Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.
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F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs. All Gas Appliances.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
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GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Matthew Randle
a: Tonbridge m: 07718 614091 e: mrgasenquiries@gmail.com Boiler installations Boiler breakdowns Boiler servicing Gas emergencies General plumbing and heating
Countryside Clearances
t: freephone 0800 233 8335 m: 07710 678 884 e: countrysideclearances@aol.com Kent Clearance Specialists House Clearance Rubbish Clearance Full Licensed and insured Family Business No Job too big or small
KITCHENS
Hadlow Village Hall
Burnhill Kitchens Ltd
a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
HANDYMAN
Wicks Gas
Dave’s Property Maintenance
m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@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 and insured.
HOUSE CLEARANCE
HALLS FOR HIRE
Large main hall with stage. Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions. Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.
t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com
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Qualified plumber. Kitchen/bathrooms fitted. Taps/radiators replaced/fitted. Small plastering jobs/painting. Windows fitted. Wall/floor tiling. Laminate flooring. Fully insured & no call out/quote fee. All the little jobs covered if I can at reasonable rates.
a: Woodgate Business Park, 12-13 Vale Rise, Tonbridge TN9 1TB t: 01732 373515 www.burnhillkitchens.co.uk A leading independent kitchen company, a go-to for beautiful designs and quality installation projects. Open 7 days a week (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from Paddock Wood and Five Oak Green to Hadlow and Tonbridge.
Leaflet Print & Distribution 5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £295+vat 10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £550+vat Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 525805/6 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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APS Plumbing t: 01732 252127
L-P LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES
LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City & Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 30 years exp. OVEN CLEANERS
Oven Angels
t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 20th year. Prices from £45. Fully insured. As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.
PEST CONTROL
No call out charge Leaking taps, toilets, radiators. Blocked sinks and drains. Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements. Central heating repairs and servicing. All aspects of plumbing and heating work. (See Colour Ad On Page 4) PLUMBERS
SHUTTERS
TNP Nelson Plumbing
Stylehouse Shutters
t: 01732 220443
Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken. Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired. Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs. 24 hours - 1 hour response.
(See Colour Ad On Page 9)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters. Free no obligation survey. Local, friendly service. 3 year guarantee. (See Colour Ad Page 8) SKINCARE
Call Anna 07939 248983 Whether you’re looking for natural, cruelty-free, multi award winning skincare or a little extra income, Tropic has something for you. tropicskincare.com/annamarshall
PRINTERS
SOLICITORS
HF PEST CONTROL
Berry & Lamberts Solicitors
It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source.
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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498
CHURCHES
New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619
COUNCIL
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121
DOCTORS
Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge. 01732 352907 Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge. 01732 352907
Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331
HOSPITALS
Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535
LOCAL HALLS
6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge. 01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512
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Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950
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Events MONDAYS 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102
7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at Delarue Hall, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. Call 01732 360265 for more info.
1-45 –3-15pm Line Dancing St Andrews Church PW. Not last Friday in every month. Easy dances,great fun. 07703 454455.
9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f
7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079
7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284
9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.
7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651
9.45-1pm Paddock Wood Bowls club open to new members. 01892 833402 10.45 12.15pm Line dancing Pembury Baptist Church Hall. £5 Past Experience/Improver. For more Info. please call Maureen 07703 454455 7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969 (3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).
TUESDAYS 9am - 12 Refresh at St Stephens Church, Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea. 9.30 & 10.40 Pilates classes, Dry Hill Rd, TN9 Please call Emma on 07984 646317 to book. 11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 2pm – 4.30pm Tea Dance at Six-in-One Club. Ring Graham for information on 07814645834 6pm - 8pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club open to new members 01892 832747 (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6. Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212 (3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666 Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .
WEDNESDAYS 9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall, Paddock Wood Leisha 07860 533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340
THURSDAYS (Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane. 9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser. (Last) 10am - 12 noon. MAN2MAN, Retired Men’s Fellowship. Tonbridge Baptist Church TN10 3HZ. 07762 304562 10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347 11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. (1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130. (3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797 1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A Sequence Dancing Group at St Andrews CH, PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974. 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours 7.30-9.30pm Line Dancing at Five Oak Green VH. Great fun, mixed levels. 07703 454455. (1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge. (4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre. (4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Rd. £5 Maureen 01892 832576 (2nd) 8pm, PW Lioness Club, Day Centre Paddock Wood 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101
SATURDAYS 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.
SUNDAYS (2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG 3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111 6-9pm PW Archery Club at Mascalls.
...ALSO THIS MONTH Sunday 16 February 10:30am T&M Walks5.5 miles/8.8 km - Leisurely Shipbourne Round Starts at 10:30: Park in the layby on Upper Green Road if possible. (TN11 9PQ, TQ594522) Contact: Neil, 07392 110772 Saturday 22 February 9.30am-3.30pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling VH, ME19 6DD. Call 01474 325507 for info. Admission Free, Refreshments available. Sunday 23 February 10am - T&M Walks 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate. Starts at 10:00: Park in road on Long Mill Lane or in Brook Lane, Plaxtol. (TN15 0RQ, TQ611536) Contact: Graham 07716 170900 or 01732 446101 Friday 27 February. 8.30pm Out of Bounds Comedy @ The Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. Starring Stefano Paolini. Tickets available from £10 richard@ outofboundscomedy.co.uk or 01892 511188. Sunday 8 March HOKH Maidstone Road Run 2020. Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. www. hokh.org/events 01622 790195 Saturday 14 March 7pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club Quiz Night at St Andrew’s Church Hall. Tables of 6, individuals welcome. Cost £5.00 per person. Reserve table with Shirley 01892 834139 or Derek 01892 832965.
10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.
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Wednesday 1-4 April Tommy at EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge. (See Page 10 for details)
10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.
8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm
Monday 25 May Tonbridge Triathlon. (See Page 12 for details)
(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel. Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660
10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 PAYG. 07932 023 340
2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.
10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.
Friday 27 March 7.30pm Shake It Up at Delarue Hall, Scotts Project, Tonbridge TN11 9NN (See Page 10 for details)
5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969
10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, PW 01892 837617.
7-8pm Pilates Class. All abilities. Hugh Christie School. Call Emma on 07984 646317
9.45-1pm PW Bowls Club open to new members. 01892 833402 call for info.
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