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DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES
MAIDSTONE
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Well she did it! Anna completed her first Sprint Triathlon and raised over £700 for the very local charity, Leybourne Grange Riding School for the Disabled. The school make a huge difference to local children and adults so thank you so much to those of you who supported by donating. It isn’t too late if you wish to make a contribution via this link. gofund.me/8742ee11
Anna with Billy wearing her medal!
We hope you enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations and half term if you have children. Whilst typing this, we’ve had thunder and torrential rain so fingers crossed the sun comes back very soon! If you just feel like relaxing and planning for the Summer, then maybe a browse through the local Oracle will help get some ideas and services to use. As usual 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. All the best to you all and have a great month.
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a: Larkfield t: 01732 848179 m: 07850 175077 c: Kevin Kennett e: yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk Specialist In Indian Stone Paving. Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience. major credit/debit cards taken.
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ELECTRICIANS
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a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS t: 01622 410057 m: 07837 751611 c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates. 24 hour emergency service. Domestic and Commercial. All types of locks supplied & fitted. UPVC specialists. KCC trading standard approved.
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• Annual gas safety inspections. • Vented and unvented domestic hot water cylinders.
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AGE UK Maidstone
01622 753618 7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW
COUNCIL Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522 DOCTORS Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880 Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980 The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213
LOCAL HALLS Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473 Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056 Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288 Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749 Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722 St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE stnicsparish@hotmail.com 01622 299715 The Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford ME20 7QR 01622 719366 aylesfordchurch@btconnect.com Tonbridge Rd. Methodist Church Halls Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone for hire during daytime. Please contact 07856 291121 for further details. MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 07562 521403
PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203
LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131
POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081
HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000
RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751 SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS FREEPHONE 116 123 SCHOOLS Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350 Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192 Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341 Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107 Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446 St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811 St Peter’s Church of England Primary School 01622 717335 Mount Pleasant, Aylesford Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621 Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084 Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008 St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912 The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
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2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield 1 VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners. 12.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level. 1-3pm Ditton Short Mat Bowls at Dittong Community Centre. moira-batchelor@ hotmail.co.uk 2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, Weavering St. £2.50. 01732 842765 or 01622 202194. (3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.15 for 7.30 Barming Horticultural Society. VH, Heath Rd, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341. (2nd Ex. B/H) 7.45 Sept - May, Barming History Society.Barming VH, Heath Rd. Contact, Peter 01622 726512
TUESDAYS
( Last) 2-4pm Whist Club, small and friendly, meets at Detling Village Hall. All welcome. 7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. www.larkfieldac.co.uk (Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Maidstone. Loose Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane. maidstone@tunelesschoir.com
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THURSDAYS
(3rd) Aylesford Farmers Market in the grounds of Aylesford Priory
(4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Andrew Shilitto 01622 719830
(4th) West Malling Farmers Market in the High Street.
(2nd & 4th) 3.30-5pm Healing Voices at Ditton Community Centre £2 to include a cuppa. Email healingvoiceskent@gmail.com or just turn up. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAYS (1st) 2.15-4.15pm Aylesford History Group meet at the Aylesford Community Center. All welcome. 8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
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SATURDAYS (2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com
20th June to be included in July 2022 whether they are in person or via zoom.
9–10am Ballet Company ballet classes to children 3 years+ at Hermitage Park Community Centre, Allington. Leyla Downton 07832 298780
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W E DNES D AY S (2nd) 1-4pm DamARA at Ditton Community Centre. (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club. : 01622 297150 entertainment, games, quizzes. Outings (Alternate) 7.30 - 9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club meets in Tonbridge Rd. Maidstone Methodist Church Hall (Entrance in Bower Mount Rd.) Further details from 01622 761757.
...ALSO THIS MONTH Sunday 5th June 11am-8.30pm Picnic In The Park at East Malling Playing Fields. Live music, family fun, food stalls, arts and crafts, beer tent, hog roast. Sunday 12th June 12noon-4pm Community Fete & Fun Dog Show at Tonbridge Castle. Sunday 11th September 9.30am Larkfield 10K, 2022 at East Malling Research Centre, West Malling, ME19 6BJ. www.larkfield. ac.uk/larkfield-10k (See details on Page 21).
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