MAIDSTONE JULY 2018

ISSUE 112

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

MAIDSTONE

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2018

News the local

Dear Readers

As we finalise this issue we seem to be at the start of this summer’s heatwave and it is certainly as hot as many holiday destinations. All you need is a paddling pool, deck chair and your suntan lotion!

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 August editions are: • Malling 15th July • Maidstone 20th July • Tonbridge 20th July

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Just a reminder that all advertisers have a category box at the back of the publication for quick reference and they can also be found on our website. There is limited space in the printed advert but some advertisers have added additional information on their webpage including before and after images to show their services, testimonials or a full list of services.

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.

Anna & Jane

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

ENTERPRISE K Sports Cobdown Station Rd, Ditton Aylesford ME20

Garage Estate/Letting Agent Carpet/Flooring Company Cleaner Gardener/Landscaper Sign Writer Florist Computer Support Call Anna on 01732 525806 to book your space!

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HOME & GARDEN

‘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: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 MAIDSTONE

01622 320284

Ascot Plumbing & Heating

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 DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

3 Family run business 3 Established 14 years 3 Local advertisers 3 3 editions 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 46,500 copies distributed monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising uirequirements.

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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Cannon Commercial Services For all your plumbing and central heating needs, including : ● New boiler installations ● Boiler servicing and breakdown ● Boiler maintenance plans ● Gas Safety checks and certificates

Your local and trusted plumbing & heating company Please contact 01732 430140 or email office@cannon-commercial.co.uk www.cannon-commercial.co.uk 06

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Get rid of: Bacteria, Fungal Mould and House Dust Mites associated with:

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Fully Qualified and Safe

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TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING

TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

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.

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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

PAUL ANTHONY CARPENTRY

local Oracle discou nt applies

Made to measure sliding wardrobes, cupboards, units & shelving & kitchens.

No job too big or too small.

28 years experience.

Call Paul on 07719 117250 info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk www.paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk 10

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Rob Edmonds Commercial & Domestic Electricians Rewires Replacement fuseboards Testing & Inspection Fault finding Landlord’s certificates Extra sockets/lights Outside lights Smoke detectors ●

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HOME & GARDEN

Leaflet Print & Distribution Are you promoting a new service?

Do you have a special offer running next month?

Do you have a new menu to be circulated?

Do you have a newsletter for your local development you would like to distribute to?

We can print and distribute or just distribute your leaflets in specific areas within our distribution area if you wish.

We can tell you how many you will need.

From 1,000 to 46,500 OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFER 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

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Distributors Wanted Call Anna on 01732 525806 anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything!

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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Stressing about upsetting your fur babies?

PERSONAL & LEISURE

Going on holiday?

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Leave them in the comfort of their own surroundings and we will come in and feed, clean out and cuddle.

Call Anna 07939 248983

Fully insured.

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

MISSING CAT - REWARD

JASPER

LAST SEEN IN WATERINGBURY ON 6TH MARCH 2018 3 Family run business 3 Established 14 years 3 Local advertisers 3 3 editions 3 Leaflet distribution 3 User friendly website 3 46,500 copies distributed monthly 3 Flexible for all your advertising uirequirements.

Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 525805/6 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

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

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Natural Beauty you can rely on

WHO IS TROPIC? A UK-based natural and cruelty free beauty brand, devoted to creating a beauty range using only the purest ingredients, with a core skincare range that is 100% natrually derived.

Empowering beauty is at the heart of everything Tropic does, from inspiring their 7,000 Ambassadors to be their own boss and work hours that fit around their lifestyle, to protecting the environment and animals with their unwavering ethics, to simply giving you the skin confidence you’ve always wanted.

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP With twice yearly product launches and exclusive monthly offers, there’s always a reason to shop as a Tropic customer!

HOST A PAMPER EXPERIENCE As a Hostess, you can expect to receive an average of £40-£60 to spend on products for FREE! A night in with the girls has never looked so beautiful!

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR Success is loving yourself, loving what you do and loving how you do it.

With a basic commission rate of 25%-35% from the day you join as a Tropic Ambassador, you can earn the salary you deserve on your terms.

CONTACT ME TO DISCOVER MORE Anna Marshall - Independent Ambassador Mobile: 07939 248983 tropic@anna-marshall.co.uk www.tropicskincare.co.uk/shop/annamarshall DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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What can we do for you?

Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

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 .

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.

This is our business and you will only speak to us!

Anna & Jane

Malling EDITION

16.5k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

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 CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADVERTS Accountants − AIMS − TaxAssist Accountants p3 Aerials − Simply Connected − The Aerial Man p5 Appliance Repair − Appliance Care & Repair Artist - Christopher Marshall p15 Bathroom Installations - Bathe in Safety p6 - Bathrooms Solutions − Nightingale Bathrooms p11 Beauty Salon - Beautica Blinds − Penumbria Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p11 Building Services − Any Aspect Builders Ltd − Paul Tann Ltd − R Blackman Business Networking - BNI p4* Business Opportunity - Tropic Skincare p19 - Utility Warehouse p3 Car Body Repairs - Autospray p14 Carpentry − Paul Anthony Interiors p10 − RED Carpentry Carpet Cleaning - Deluxe Carpet Cleaning p7 − Homefresh p7 Cleaning - Cinderella Dustbusters p7 Coffee Bar - Baskerville Coffee House p15 Computer Support − APC Manpower Computer Services - Kent Electronic Services Conservatories - Howard Caine p8

Decorators - Gawaine Sutton − Parrish Painting & Decorating - Wayne Burvill Dentist − Identics Dental Surgery p17 Double Glazing − Trade Glaze p32 Double Glazing Repairs − DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd − SOS Window Works p13 Electricians - Andy Payne - ASD Electrical Services p5 - NDR Electrical - R Edmonds Electrical p11 - The Small Job Electrical Company Events - Maidstone Art Society p18 Fencing − Parkers Fencing & Gate Automation - Tate Fencing p13 Footcare - AW Footcare p14 Garage Doors − Garage Door Associates - Garolla p9* Garden Landscaping − Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd Garden Services − V&S Garden Services Gas & Heating Services - Cannon Commercial Services p6 - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p7 Hypnotherapy - Buzzing Minds Ironing Services - Iron Maids p17 Kitchen Splashbacks - UK Splashbacks p13 Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p10 & p12 Locksmith − A Maidstone Locksmith Missing Cat - Jasper p18 Money Saving - Utility Warehouse p18

Oven Cleaners − Oven Angels Pet Services - Fur Babies At Home p17 Plasterer − Wall 2 Wall Plastering Plumbers - Ascot Plumbing & Heating p5 - DL Plumbing − Nelson Plumbing p9 Pressure Cleaning - Seton Specialist Cleaning Printer - Scarbutts Printers p3 Removals & Storage − Goodfellows Removals & Storage Roofing − DP Roofing - Holland & Holland Roofing Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p1 Skincare - Tropic p19* Skip Hire − Haffenden Skip Hire Solicitors −Graham Colley Solicitors p17 Tree Surgery - Acacia Tree Care − MD Tree Care & Landscaping p10 - Qualitree * Will Writing - Isla Law Will Writing & Estate Planning - Humphrey & Scace p16 Windows - DG Solutions − Trade Glaze p32 Window Cleaners − All Clean Windows

USEFUL NUMBERS P30 EVENT LISTINGS P31 * New Adverts

Cut off date for August 2018 is 20th July 2018

ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

The Aerial Man

Bathroom Solutions

t: 01732 883542 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installation 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 5)

m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: barti1@hotmail.com

Complete bathroom installs, supply and design.

Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work and waste removal.

Free estimates.

Public liability insured.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

Appliance Care and Repair

Nightingale Bathrooms

Prompt and friendly service.

Repairs and installs to all electric appliances.

Over 16 years experience.

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

m: 07545 044276 c: Graham e: 4appliancecare@gmail.com www.appliancecareandrepair.co.uk

m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

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ACCOUNTANTS

ARTIST

TaxAssist Accountants

Christopher Marshall

a: 714 London Road, Larkfield ME20 6BL t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 c: Gary Richards e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk Free initial discussion.

Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service at our Larkfield Shop (See Colour Ad On Page 3)

BEAUTY SALON

caroline@beautica.me www.beautica.me 07590 034338

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

•Lash lifting inc tinting •All Waxing-hot & warm wax •Pedicures/manicures •Extensions Acrylic/builder gel •Gel bottle/gelish hands & feet •Gelish dip nails (acrylic dip) •Nouvatan Spray tanning •Eyebrow shaping & tinting •Callus peel hard skin removal

AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BLINDS

Simply Connected

Bathe In Safety

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

New Aerials, Extra Points, Satellite Installations, Hidden Dishes, Home Networks, WiFi Problems?, Phone Points, TV Mounting, Home Cinema, CCTV, Fault Finding and much more.

FREE Surveys, Fully Insured, Over 15 Years Experience.

Easy Access Bathrooms.

Safe, sound and stylish.

Walk-in showers.

Walk-in baths.

Wetrooms.

Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms.

t: 0330 113 2644 e: info@simply-connected.uk www.simply-connected.uk

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t: 01622 962108 www.batheinsafety.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 6)

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 11)

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B BUILDING SERVICES

Any Aspect Builders Ltd

B-C BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

C CARPENTRY

Paul Anthony Interiors

t: 01622 729536 m: 07407 764555 c: Kieron e: info@anyaspectbuilders.co.uk www.anyaspectbuilders.co.uk Extensions, Driveways, Patios, Fencing, Refurbishments and more.

Over 20 years experience.

Fully Insured.

Free Quotes.

CHAS approved.

Reference Available.

Call Anna 07939 248983

BUILDING SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPENTRY

Paul Tann Ltd

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

RED Carpentry

t: 01732 842863 m: 07956 313287 or 07834 810453 c: Paul Tann e: 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.

Success is loving yourself, loving what you do and loving how you do it. With a basic commission rate of 25%-35% from the day you join as a Tropic Ambassador, you can earn the salary you deserve on your terms.

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

m: 07719 117250 e: info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk www.paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk Carpentry and joinery. Laminate wood flooring. Kitchen installations.

Radiator Covers. Made to measure sliding wardrobes. Cupboards, units and shelving. No job too big or too small. 25 years experience.

Call for free, no obligation quote.

Discount to local Oracle readers.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: 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.

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

R Blackman General Maintenance

Deluxe Carpet Cleaning

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.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

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K Sports Cobdown, Station Rd, Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6AU We meet every Thursday morning.

Call Anna to book your place!

01732 525806 (See Colour Ad On Page 4)

Carpet, mattress & upholstery cleaning.

Quick Drying.

Stain and Marks Removal.

Dust Mites Treatment Stain Protection.

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Autospray Solutions ENTERPRISE

t: 01732 887 091 m: 07931 916 783 e:deluxecarpetcleaninguk@googlemail.com www.deluxecarpetcleaning.co.uk

a: Unit 18, Lake Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7TQ m: 07773 340049 t: 01622 727263 c: Ben Award winning Kent based service and tradesmen for all your bodywork repair needs. Carried out at your convenience at home, work or our brand new unit in Aylesford.

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

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This space can be yours from just £25+vat per month and go to 16,500 homes and businesses from Wateringbury through Larkfield, Leybourne and over to Snodland & Holborough.

Not just Kings Hill & West Malling.

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CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

DECORATORS

Homefresh

APC Manpower Computer Services

Gawaine Sutton

t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

t: 01732 790099 m: 07867771078 e: service@pcmanpower.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

VIRUS Removal Specialist Broadband WIFI issues SLOW Unresponsive PC PC Dead / Windows Issue IPAD Tuition & Setup New PC setup Printer & Email issues Fixed

CLEANING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Cinderella Dust Busters Ltd

t: 01732 887091 m: 07931 916783 e: cinderelladustbustersuk@googlemail.com www.cinderelladustbusters.co.uk Let us take over your house chores.

Daily, weekly or fortnightly. Insured, fully flexible & fully trained cleaners. *Cleaning, *Ironing, *Internal Windows, *After Party Cleans, *Private Waitressing, *Housekeeping, *Specialist Carpet cleaning, *Care of the Elderly *Requests welcome.

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6

t: 01622 863579 m: 07979 757662 25 years experience Complete decorating service Interior & exterior Painting & decorating City & Guilds qualified Friendly and reliable service.

Call for a Free Estimate.

DECORATORS

Parrish Painting & Decorating

01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net

m: 07967 190588 c: Mark

Computer support, repairs & upgrades.

Virus and malware removal.

Complete business and home connectivity service.

For additional services see our website.

For all your decorating needs.

A friendly, reliable service at competitive rates.

Qualified and fully insured.

Call for a free, no obligation quote.

Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

CONSERVATORIES

DECORATORS

Howard Caine Conservatories

Wayne Burvill

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: 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 8)

t: 01732 847335 m: 07989 370722 e: wayneburvill@hotmail.com fb: wayneburvill1972 All aspects of painting & decorating undertaken as well as general DIY and property maintenance.

Professional, tidy and insured.

COFFEE BAR

DENTIST

Baskerville’s Coffee House

Identics Dental Surgery

a: Appledore Court, Hildenborough Cresent, Maidstone, ME16 0PA m: 07786 637947 We are a cosy, dog friendly coffee house in the heart of Allington, Maidstone serving delicious food and drinks with lots of vegan options.

Check us out on trip advisor!

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a: 1 Odiham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent t: 01622 669345 e: 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 17) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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DOUBLE GLAZING

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RF Edmonds Electrical

m: 07930 638320 e: robedmonds@hotmail.co.uk

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NIC EIC approved contrator.

Commercial & Domestic electrician.

Rewires. Replacement fuseboards.

Testing & Inspection. Fault finding.

Landlord’s certificates.

Extra sockets/lights.

Outside lights. Smoke detectors.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11)

ELECTRICIANS

ELECTRICIANS

Andy Payne Electrical

The Small Job Electrical Company

Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories.

Top quality products with top quality service.

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

t: 01732 843661 m: 07830 456928 e: ryarshelectrical@gmail.com Domestic and Commercial Part P Qualified and registered with Napit.

City and Guilds 2330. 2365 Level 3 2391 Inspection and Testing 2382 BS7671 17th Edition.

Full rewires and new fuse boards.

Periodic/Landlords Inspections.

Also new lights, sockets, power into shed’s and gardens.

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.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

EVENTS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

ASD Electrical Services

Trade Glaze

a: Units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0HD t: 01622 725444 f: 01622 721111 e: ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk

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: The Bounds, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LZ t: 01622 206690 m: 07779 006696

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FENCING

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GAS & HEATING SERVICES

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Suppliers of fencing materials.

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AW Foot Healthcare

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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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V & S Garden Services t: 01732 521224 m: 07958 997336 c: Sue or Vince

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Comprehensive range of garden services.

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m: 07376 290943 c: Michael Wright Control Practitioner/Hypnotherapist e: buzzingminds1@gmail.com Let’s Change Habits, Phobias & Fears.

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LOCKSMITH

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Iron Maids

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t: 01622 870111 www.iron-maids.co.uk

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Authorised Distributor t: 01732 521494 m: 07912 878830 c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities.

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PRESSURE CLEANING

ROOFING

Wall 2 Wall Plastering

Seton Specialist Cleaning

D. P. Roofing

t: 01634 313326 m: 07843 881657 c: Joe Bunting e: wall2wallplastering@hotmail.co.uk Fully qualified Plasterer.

Internal & external plastering.

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Free quotes.

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t: 01622 756017 m: 07443 894580 www.setonspecialistcleaning.co.uk High Pressure Exterior Cleaning Driveways, Patios, Paths, Decking We can pressure clean them all!

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PRINTERS

t: 01622 842069 m: 07939 583618 c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed.

Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)

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.

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Complete bathrooms fitted including design & tiling if required.

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REMOVALS & STORAGE

SHUTTERS

Nelson Plumbing

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Stylehouse Shutters

Household/office removals.

Local professional removal and storage company.

Family owned. Established 20 years.

Please ring for a free quote.

Based in West Malling, supplying and fitting the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters.

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t: 01622 232962

Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken.

Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired.

Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs.

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a: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 5RL t: 01732 841841 f: 01622 753708

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Call Anna 07939 248983 Host a pamper experience with your friends.

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WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Acacia Tree Care

Humphrey & Scace

NPTC C&G Qualified, Fully insured.

Will Writing and Estate Planning Practitioners.

No pressure and absolutely no obligation.

t: 01732 845104 m: 07812 344740 www.acaciatreecare.co.uk

Tree work, Hedging, stumpgrinding, hard and soft landscaping, fencing and garden clear ups.

t: 01622 320079 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

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SKIP HIRE

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Haffenden Skip Hire

M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

2yd to 12yd skips available.

Local reliable service.

Call for competitive rates.

All forms of tree work undertaken.

We offer a reliable, professional, local and friendly tree care and landscaping service.

Family run for 3 generations.

No obligation on estimates.

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SOLICITORS

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS

Graham Colley Solicitor

Qualitree Services Ltd

Trade Glaze

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

Home Visits and Fixed Fees available.

Tree Surgery, Felling & Removal Hedge Cutting & Trimming Qualified, Experienced & Reliable Fully Insured & Value for Money

a: East Malling t: 01732 871858 or 01732 840116 m: 07850 049246

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

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Over 10 years experience in wills and probate work, brought direct to your home or office at a time that suits you.

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t/f: 01622 745179 c: Jean Tandy e: jean.tandy@talktalk.net 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.

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Useful local phone numbers ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

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 HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 0845 1551000 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Maidstone & District 01622 675556 LIBRARY Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435 Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131

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. stnicholas1@outlook. com 01622 299715 MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869 MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Ted Inns 0845 8335735 PHARMACIES Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386 Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203 POLICE Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton John Newton 07813 712081 RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751

SAMARITANS 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS 01622 674444 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 AND St Peter’s School Nursery Ltd 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

TRAINS National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

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Events MONDAYS IYengar Yoga classes all day, every day at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre 9.30 to 5.30pm 5 classes at Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham St.

7.30-9.30pm Meditation and spiritual development group. Pam 07891185983 (3rd) 7.30pm Allington Castle W.I. at Small Hall, St Nicholas Church, Popular Grove. Diane 01622 721170.

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

(4th) 7.30pm Aylesford & Eccles WI in the Brassey Rooms, Station Rd, Aylesford. Kay on 01622 718353.

8-9.15pm Medau exercise class at Brookfield Junior School, Joan on 01634 256891.

1.30-2.30pm Medau Classes at Wateringbury VH, ME18 5NU. 1st Class foc £5. 01622 749002

THURSDAYS

9.45am Music & movement, babies & toddlers, Beechwood Hall, Barming. 07901 712510

1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – Graham Jackson 01732 843336.

(May–Sep) 3-5pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650 6-7pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724 6.30-8pm Intermediate Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 8pm-9.15pm Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (1st, ex Bank hols) 7 for 7.30pm Barming WI, Village Hall, Heath Road. Mrs. Fiona Plant fplant@mail.com

9.45 and 10.45am Musical Playtime, Grove Green Community Centre. 07901 712510

11.20am-12.20pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 (4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Wayne on 01622 710734.

(May–Sep) 5-7pm Westborough Bowls Club, London Road, Allington, behind The Pippin pub. Contact Steve 01622 725650.

TUESDAYS

(3rd) 7pm Wateringbury Flower Club, Nettlestead VH, ME18 5ER. 01732 873021

6.30pm-7.45pm, Beginners Pilates, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 7.45pm-9.15pm, Beginners Yoga, Capel Morris Centre, RBLI, Aylesford, 01622 715576 8pm Yoga in Church Farm Hall, ME20 6ST

WEDNESDAYS 10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Maidstone YMCA. 07815 775504 11.30-1.30pm Meditation and spiritual development. Aylesford. Pam 07891 185983 (2nd) 1.30-4pm Retired/Semi-Retired meet at Ditton Community Centre. 01732 844195 2.30-4pm Over 50s Get Together Club at Allington Baptist Church, 76a London Rd, 6.15-7.45pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. 07812 096724 7.30-9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club Tonbridge Rd, Meth. Church 01622 761757

10am-12noon Market at the Brassey Centre, Aylesford. Tea/Coffee. Contact 01622 717598 10.15-11.45am Intermediate at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre, Unit 3, The Broadway.

(2nd) 11am-3pm Maidstone Embroiderers’ Guild at Aylesford C.H Catherine 07838 161403

SUNDAYS

6.15-7.15pm Weight Watchers, St Andrews Church Hall, Barming - Judith 01622 683382

6-7pm Ditton Cubs (8-10 years) at Ditton Scout HQ. Info on 07812 096724

10 - 12 Brassey Centre, Aylesford and Ditton Green 12 - 2pm. www.communigrow.org

10am-12noon, every 2nd and 4th, Zen meditation group, Maidstone ME16, contact Barbara 01622 670587

(1st) 8pm R.N.L.I. meet at Sea Cadets Hall, College Rd, Maidstone. 01622 725435.

(2nd & 4th) 2-4pm. Friendship afternoon.

Brassey Cent. Aylesford. Janet 01622 710083

10am Musical Bumps The Old School Hall, Lower Rd, East Farleigh, ME15 0JL

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

7-8pm Kick Ass Aerobics £6 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101

1.15-2pm Mayhem music for 0-1yrs Aylesford Community Centre. 07815 775504

9-10am Basics at Maidstone Iyengar Yoga Centre, Unit 3, The Broadway, Maidstone.

10.15-12pm Buddha Buddies Baby & Tots Yoga, Adventure Kidz, Aylesford 07801948969

5.15-6.45pm Beavers (6-8yrs) at Ditton Scout HQ, New Rd, Ditton. Ross King 07812 096724

(Term time) 9:30-11:30am Aylesford Parent and Toddler Group, Brassey Centre, Aylesford

SATURDAYS

7-9pm Ditton Scouts (10-14 years old) at Ditton Scout HQ. Leader 07812 096724 7-8pm Beginners Pilates £8 at Heavenly Fitness in Tovil Maidstone 07711790101 (1st not May/Jan) Allington Garden Club at St Nicholas CH, Popular Grove. 01622 757319 7.30pm Karate Club 35+ at the Brassey Centre Station Rd, Aylesford. Okinawan martial.

8-9pm Free Dance exercise class at St Andrews Church Hall, Tonbridge Rd. Barming.

Andrea or Trevor on 01795 843331.

(1st) 8pm Casino Card Games evening at Thai Orchid, Maidstone with Click Singles.

FRIDAYS 10am St Nicholas Church Hall, Allington musical fun for babies/toddlers 07901 712510 10-11am Music Mayhem childrens music 0-5yrs Aylesford CC. 07815 775504 1-4pm Ditton Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club – come and try, if you like it you can join.

1.15-2.15pm Medau exercise class at St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Rd, Joan 01634 256891.

(1st) 4.15-6.15pm St Peter & St Paul’s Aylesford host a Messy Church in the Brassey Centre. All the family welcome. 07462 682980

...ALSO THIS MONTH Every Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm The Cafe, Blackthorn Trust, St Andrew’s Road, Barming, ME16 9AN is open for coffees and lunches.

Movement Explorers - 10am ages: 18mths3yrs and 10.45am ages 3-4yrs Burham Old School Community Centre ME1 3SY for more info: www.sterondalls.co.uk or call Natalie on 07484 894453.

Sat 21st July St Peter & St Pauls Church Music In The Park in the walled garden at Aylesford Priory. Gates open at 6.30pm.Music starts at 7pm - 10pm. Tickets £5 adults £2 children. Bring your own tables chairs, food drink etc. Contact Aline 07771 636872 Sunday 22 July, Malling District Lions Club Prostate Cancer Charity Walk at East Malling Research Centre. ME19 6BJ. Registration from 9-11am. For details call 01732 841078.

Dogs welcome.

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