Malling November 2022 local Oracle

Welcome to the November edition and our first month of publishing the Malling Action Partnership News. We will be including

every other month and it is brought to you by MAP Chairman Trudy Dean. We are only connected

including it here in the local Oracle so if you have any comments to make or would like to be involved in some way, I am sure Trudy would like to hear from you and can be emailed directly at dean.j6@outlook.com.

have some great new advertisers as always including

activities for the family. There are a number of Christmas Festivals planned in the area and if you are in West Malling and have some free time available to help on the day HOKH would love to hear from you. Please email Erica.Snow@hokh.co.uk direct.

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BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

Broadband/Phone Sockets m: 07845 705900

Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring

- Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

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Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

BUILDING

AAPM Construction m: 07884 436279 f: 01634 247682 c: Paul e: info@aapmconstruction.co.uk www.aapmconstruction.co.uk

Roofing and roofing repairs, loft conversions, carpentry, extensions, exterior timberwork. ie. fencing, decking etc. All types of wooden flooring supplied and fitted. Free estimates. As seen on ITV’s 60 minute makeover!

BUILDING SERVICES

Paul Tann Ltd

m: 07873 965231

c: Paul e: info@paultann.co.uk www.paultann.co.uk

Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving. Fully insured.

All work guaranteed. Established over 20 years.

BUILDING SERVICES

R Blackman General Maintenance

t: 01892 838668

m: 07887 948430

c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BUILDING SERVICES

The Small Works Building Company m: 07703 061572

c: Anthony Hale e: anthonynhale@hotmail.com

* No job too small! Replacing one sbrick or paving slab.

* Specialist in brickwork, ragstone, * paving, pointing, extensions, * garages etc.

* Fully insured.

* Over 30 years experience.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Utility Warehouse Discount Club

Authorised Partner

t: 07885 167166 c: Carole Wright e: carole.uwclub@gmail.com Customer Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/join Business Link https://uw.partners/carole.wright/partner

- Free Training - Hours to suit you

- More spare time - Extra income - Recession proof - Your own business.

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Autospray Solutions

t: 01622 727263 e: info@autospraysolutions.co.uk www.autospraysolutions.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CARERS REQUIRED

Carers Required

a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830

Carers required for two young adults who are wheelchair bound, non-verbal and are fully dependant on others.

Includes all personal care and feeding as well as providing sensory activities. Weekday, weekend and occasional night cover available. Based in Kings Hill.

CARPENTRY

Red Carpentry

t: 01622 751447 m: 07896 904056 c: Richard Dillon

Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken. Over 30 years experience.

CAR SALES

Kings Hill Car Sales

a: Kings Hill Car Sales North Lodge 584 Malling Road West Malling Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 220540 www.kingshillcarsales.co.uk

Good quality cars, bought and sold. Specialist vehicle sourcing. Company vehicle sourcing. All makes available. Please ring for help.

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

Kings Hill Garage Limited

a: North Lodge, 584 Malling Road, West Malling, Kent ME19 4PU t: 01732 849322 www.kingshillgarage.co.uk

CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

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CHARITY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

West Malling Christmas Festival t: 01622 790195 e: stalls@hokh.co.uk www.hokh.org

CHIROPODY & PODIATRY

Sirita Sen Podiatry HCPC registered m: 07875 078371 e: sirita.sen@gmail.com www.kingstreettherapyrooms.co.uk www.siritasenpodiatry.com

Hard skin removal

BUSINESS INSURANCE

Westfield Insurance

m: 07753 335044

c: Richard Hills

e: richard.hills@westfieldinsurance.co.uk www.westfieldinsurance.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

MOT’s while you wait Servicing for all cars and LCV Repairs to all makes and models Fault diagnosis Tyres at competitive prices Aircon regas and repairs

Verruca treatment

Orthotics

Diabetic foot assessments

Ingrowing toenail surgery

Surgical referrals

Corn removals and nail cutting. Health promotion and holistic health advice including exercise referrals.

CLASSIFIED

Car Registration Number

Contact Ian on 07909 975 806

Private plate for sale. CI TYS Offers invited! Call for more details.

CLEANING

GLEAMING CLEANING

Always busy? No time for cleaning?

Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned!

Ironing pile getting bigger?

Garden that never stops growing?

Hoovering & dusting getting you down?

Call us to leave your house gleaming! Need any painting or decorating?

No job too BIG or too SMALL!

For a professional 1-2-1 service with A Smile Free quotation

1st clean 10% Off

Call Terri: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921

COMPUTER SUPPORT

AA Computer Services

t: 01732 247003

m: 07904 910400

e: info@aa-computerservices.co.uk www.aa-computerservices.co.uk

Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services.

Microsoft Certified Professional.

From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless)

No fix - No fee!

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Home Computer Help

t: 01732 220467

m: 07966 825265

c: Rob e: hchelp194@gmail.com

Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.

Computer setup. Virus removal Software installation.

Internet & email troubleshooting. Training & advice.

Fixed prices - no hourly rates.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

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

Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website. Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine Conservatories t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See

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DECORATORS

G J Services

a: West Malling t: 01732 850343 m: 07764 684495

t: Guy Williams e: gjservices@btinternet.com

Painting

Decorating

General Maintenance

Wall papering

Free Estimates

DECORATORS

Impact Decoration

t: 01732 873726 m: 07882 597433

c: Sam Gregory e: info@impact-decoration.co.uk www.impact-decoration.co.uk Kings Hill based, polite and tidy. Internal and External decoration. City and Guilds qualified. Dulux Select Approved Decorator. Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.

COUNSELLING/THERAPY

Lighter Days Counselling m: 07878 259304 (also text/WhatsApp) e: lighterdayscounselling@btinternet.com www.lighterdayscounselling.com Confidential therapy room in Aylesford and/or virtual appointments. I am experienced with couples and individuals seeking help with relationships, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, phobias, poor sleep, low self esteem and much more. My approach is down-to-earth, compassionate and non-judgemental. Please contact Daniella.

DECORATORS

Choice Painting & Decorating m: 07761 601896 c: Dean Woolterton e: choicedec@outlook.com

City and Guilds qualified Quality internal and external Painting and decorating Clean, reliable service.

DECORATORS

JP’s Decorating

m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353 c: Phil e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk

For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small. All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience. Kings Hill based. Domestic/Commercial & insurance. (References available on request)

DECORATORS

Rathbone Decorating Services

t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796

c: Robert

Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior.

Special rates for pensioners. Wallpapering and coving. Free estimates. Friendly personal services.

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691

m: 07870 213098

e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories

Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, ad justments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience

DOUBLE

01622 206690

07779 006696

soswindowworks@virginmedia.com

TO ADVERTSE

Call 01732 795777 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

ELECTRICIANS

L.T. Security & Electrical Services m: 07971 552663

e: leeterry4@googlemail.com

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Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP t: 01732 920122 www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com (See Colour Ad On Page 22)

GARAGE DOORS

FENCING Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

t: 01732 430 273 m: 07537 149 128 www.garolla.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

A D Landscapes Ltd

a: Ightham

t: 01732 763114

m: 07790 036871

c: Antony Dartnell www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk

HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management. All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation. Free consultation and estimates. Portfolio & references available. Fully insured.

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Marshalls

t: 01732 807997

m: 07768 911241

c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 21)

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

Yew Tree Landscapes

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.

GARDEN SERVICES

Goldcrest Gardening

t: 01732 840652

m: 07864 682844

e: info@goldcrestgardening.com www.goldcrestgardening.net

Our reliable service includes: -Weeding, mowing, edging. -Autumn/Winter tidy. -Planting for next growing season. -Seasonal pruning. -bed preparation and soil enrichment. -Greenhouse cleaning. Public liability insured.

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Blaize Services Ltd

01622 430290

07581 154499

James

info@blaizeservicesltd.com

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HEATING

Meadow Gas

07835 096573 or 07399 975441

meadowgasservices@gmail.com

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HAIR GUTTERSALONCLEANING & REPAIRS Bramko Ltd m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour

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HANDYMAN

DME Property Services

07469 202653

dmepropertyservice@gmail.com inst: DME Property

We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance. Wall and floor tiling. Internal and external painting. Wallpaper hanging and stripping. Skirting and coving. Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning. We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.

HAIRDRESSING - MOBILE

Kelly’s

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LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

the local Oracle t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 m: 07939 248983 c: Anna or Jane e: info@thelocalorale.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

LOCKSMITH

A.Maidstone Locksmiths

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.

LOCKSMITH

ASR Locksmiths

m: 07958 301926 e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk

24 Hour. No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry.

All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.

UPVC windows and doors repaired.

MORTGAGE & INSURANCE

Tracey Copeland - Mortgage & Family Insurance Adviser m: 07895 524612 e: tracey.copeland@financeplanning.co.uk

I love helping people with their mortgage and insurance needs, especially when I save my client money.

I don’t charge a fee and initial chats can be arranged by phone or email. I look forward to speaking to you. Tracey

PLUMBERS

Hylton Plumbing Services

a: West Malling t: 01732 843086 m: 07970 528822 e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk

Maintenance plumbing

Burst pipes

Hot water cylinders

Blocked drains

Radiators

Leaking taps

New loft tanks

PLUMBERS

K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd t: freephone 0800 6894651 e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk www.kandbplumbing.co.uk

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c: Trudy Dean e: dean.j6@outlook.com

MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR

Get It Repaired

a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill ME19 4YU t: 01732 525818 www.getitrepaired.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)

OVEN

Oven

t: 01622 616168 m: 07751 833305

oven, hob and extractor will sparkle

new! Our non-toxic

uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straight away.

from £49. Established in 2006,

and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local

PUBLIC NOTICE

To: Steven Earl Walters, C/O 44 Braidwood Road, Catford, London SE6, England, UK

Notice that Divorce Petition has been filed by Joy Alison Walters nee Mc Kenzie Petitioner against you, Steven Earl Walters, Respondent in High Court of Justice Grenada as Suit no. GDAHMT2022/0004.

further

notice that by order of the Honourable Justice Raulston Glasgow dated the 3rd March 2022 Notice of this publication shall constitute good notice on you. Should you wish to defend the Petition you should seek the service of an Attorney-at-Law or contact the Court Office at Church Street St. George’s or call 473-440-0870.

ROOFING

William Kent & Sons Roofing

t: 01732 824059

m: 07778 586865

All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted. All exterior decorating. All work guaranteed. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business. Registered waste carrier.

SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE

TLC Scrap Metal

t: 07804 057096

c: Tom Calvert

Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection. Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled. Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.

SOLICITORS

Diligent Law Solicitors

a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU t: 01732 316000

e: info@dligentlaw.co.uk www.diligentlaw.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 14)

SOLICITORS

Laker Legal Solicitors

t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 16)

TAXI SERVICE

CC Travel m: 07703 803468

c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com

Gatwick from £60 Heathrow from £85 Local to long distance

Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.

THEATRE

Hazlitt Theatre t: 01622 758611 www.hazlitttheatre.com

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TREE SURGERY

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425

c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com www.handetrees.co.uk NPTC qualified and fully insured. All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.

UPHOLSTERY

Interior Decor

a: Decor House, Walnut Tree Farm Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent ME19 5LJ t: 01732 871042 e: interiordecor@hotmail.co.uk

Furniture Recovered; Cushion refilling service. Handmade curtains, blinds of all types supplied and fitted.

Est: over 30 years Highly recommended City and Guilds qualified.

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Isla Law Ltd

t: 01622 239766 m: 07825 575826

TILING

Reseal UK m: 07943 044118 e: info@resealuk.co.uk www.resealuk.co.uk

Colour Ad On Page 23)

c: Ruth Pannell MA (Cantab) TEP e: enquiries@islalaw.co.uk www.islalaw.co.uk Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate.

Family business based in Maidstone. Over 10 years' experience. Fully regulated and insured. Contactless appointments available. We do weekend and evening appoints. Fair, fixed fees agreed in advance.

SHUTTERS

Stylehouse Shutters

t: 01732 752121

m: 07962 356184

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 Ad On Front Page)

TREE SURGERY

Acer Tree Services

01732 503854 07715 649705 garrygould@me.com

Tree surgery & hedge cutting. Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal. Garden maintenance. Fencing. Free quotes given.

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 252540

e: info@humphreyandscace.co.uk www.humphreyandscace.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 15)

WINDOWS

Acorn Glassline

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01622 752288 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

Malling Mail

Awards for Music@Malling Raise the

Loud roars of approval and applause greeted the news that Thomas Kemp and Alan Gibbens had been chosen by West Malling Parish Council to receive a Kent Community Award. A packed audience for Ronnie Scott’s jazz pianist James Pearson enjoyed seeing the surprise sprung on the duo who have grown the festival over 12 years.

The Music@Malling Festival was inspired by Tom, a West Malling lad, supported by a volunteer Committee under Alan’s Chairmanship from the outset. The musicians’ work with children in local primary schools composing and playing their own music, and the exceptionally high standard of the festival musicians were especially recognised. The Award Scheme is sponsored by KCC, Kent Association of Parish Councils, and Kent’s High Sheriff.

Sign up for next year’s festival at music@malling

A new start with the local Oracle

Malling Action Partnership (MAP) was set up in 2006 to support the community and business life of West Malling and the eleven surrounding parishes. We are a not-for-profit Ltd Company.

MAP have supported a wide variety of local projects and events in different ways, from applying for funding, providing a temporary banking facility, insurance for volunteers, or ‘monitors’ on behalf of funders like the Lottery. We have supported a number of local projects at East Malling Community Centre, West Malling Farmers’ Market, and the Blue Plaque scheme which won a High Sheriff’s Award. We also continue to support a group of parishes we set up to discuss traffic issues which affect business and residents in this very busy part of Kent.

One of our most important aims is to report on local community issues and projects. Following the loss of Downs Mail, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with Anna and Jane at the local Oracle to carry this four page Malling Mail every other month.

I Iook forward to hearing from local community groups wanting a bit of publicity or other support. We will do our best to help.

Addington Birling East Malling Kings Hill Larkfield Leybourne Mereworth Offham Ryarsh Trottiscliffe West Malling

Alan Gibbins and Thomas Kemp at St Mary’s West Malling

Leybourne and Larkfield Parish Councils are working together to reopen the circular path around Castle Lake. The lake lies behind the Brewers Fayre Castle Lake pub and Premier Inn. Leybourne PC are the new owners and plan to lay a path suitable for wheelchairs in time.

KCC 20mph schemes for East and West Malling are being discussed with local councillors and after amendment, will be published hopefully before Christmas.

The Government has approved new boundaries for the areas to be represented by Borough Councillors from the 2023 elections. Most Parishes will be grouped differently.

West Malling is still awaiting the Borough Council’s decision on

former Age Concern site

Norman Road should be retained for community use, or

approval for housing.

DO YOU THINK?

Around 400 people came to East and West Malling Parish Council meetings in October to discuss plans for local house building until 2040. On a Sunday!

The public questions showed how angry people are about the rate at which our countryside is disappearing under mainly large expensive new houses, whilst our schools, GPs, hospitals and roads are already struggling to cope.

291 sites for housing have been submitted to the Borough Council by owners, house builders and others. They have been published in over 1,000 pages of maps. The Borough Council must now choose which of these sites to put into their Local Plan to meet the Government target of 15, 941 new houses by 2040.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1. You can reply to the 50 question report about broad principles of the plan. Go to ‘TMBC Local Plan Updates’, then ‘Consultation’ and ‘Local Plan’.

2. You can comment on individual sites put forward by emailing localplan@tmbc.gov.uk (If you would like to receive maps just for West Malling with Offham, or East Malling, Larkfield or Leybourne with Birling and Ryarsh, email Trudy Dean at dean.j6@outlook.com) If you want all 291 sites go to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council website and select ‘Local Plan’ then ‘Interim Sustainability Appraisal Annex 1’ and search through for the site you want.

3. You can suggest local green spaces to be included in a list of Protected Green Spaces in the Plan. These can be of any size...a local verge, or corner of an estate, up to greens and play spaces apparently. Email localplan@tmbc.gov.uk

OR write to Reg 18, Local Plan Consultation, TMBC, Gibson Drive, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4LZ

Kings Hill

Bypass

Railway

Broadwater

COMMUNIGROW ‘FOOD FEST’ PULLS IN THE CROWDS

On a perfect autumn day, herbs, vegetables, honey, pumpkins, ice cream, plants, jams, pots, wooden craft ware and lots of cake were being snapped up at Communigrow’s latest ‘Food Fest’ Open Day. Next month, work will start digging a pond with KCC money from Cllr Trudy Dean. Get good and muddy!

Communigrow is a food education charity, teaching people of all ages and walks of life how to grow their own food and reconnect with nature. They offer practical experience in their fields on East Malling Research Station. Young people in schools, adults in community groups or as volunteers, especially anyone facing challenges and with special needs are all welcome. Everybody knows working with the soil and in the outdoors is good for you. So go along and see if you can help. They are a very friendly bunch!

TWO NEW SERVICES FOR YOU

Saturday 19th November 2022 from 1-4pm (last repair accepted at 3pm) Leybourne Chase Pavillion www.mallingrepaircafe.co.uk

The Communigrow site in East Malling

MONDAYS

9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.

10-11.15am Adult Elementary BalletAddington Village Hall

11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall

12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.

12.45pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.

2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715

2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, ME14 5JP. £2.50pp Call Peter on 01732 842765 or Anne on 01622 202194

(1st) 2.30–4.30pm Memory Café, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002

7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com

(3rd) 8 pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE

TUESDAYS

9.30am – 12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002

10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall

2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church – come and joincontact Sylvia 01634 245767

7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk

7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS

(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.

(3rd) 2.30pm – 4.30pm Time Together at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent. ME19 5NA. Meet new people in the café for a cuppa and a chat Tel. 01732 870002

THURSDAYS

9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book

(1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1

1.30-2.30pm Ballet Workout - Tudor Park Hotel, Bearsted

(2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome

(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne Village Hall. Roy 01732 846050

(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010

(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VHVisitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com

FRIDAYS

9.30am–12.30pm Time to Grow, Commnunity Gardening at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, Kent ME19 5NA 01732 870002

(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement Association meets at Larkfield Village Hall. For membership forms please call Chris Baker, membership secretary on 01732 873705.

8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.

SATURDAYS

(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com 9am – 12 noon Woodwork for Wellbeing, Spadework, Teston Road, Offham, ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002

SUNDAYS

10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, Kings Hill.

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Sunday

Tuesday 15th November 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.

Tuesday 15 November 8pm Out of Bounds Comedy @ The Moat, Wrotham. Tickets £10.00 from www.outofboundscomedy.co.uk

Thursday 17th November 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.

Sunday 20th November West Malling Christmas Festival in West Malling High Street. (See Page 25 for details).

Friday 25 November 8.30pm start Out of Bounds Comedy @ The Wheatsheaf, West Malling. Tickets £15 from 07976 637804.

Saturday 26 November 3-5.30pm Light Up Larkfield for Christmas, Martin Square

Saturday 26 November - 31 December Sleeping Beauty at the Hazlitt Theatre (See Page 5 for details)

Sunday 27 November 3-5pm Christmas Cafe at St James the Great Church, East Malling. Refreshments, Crafts and stalls.

Tuesday 29 November 6-9pm Open Evening Spadework, Teston Road, Offham. Kent. ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002

Thursday 8th - Tuesday 20th December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle (See Page 3 for details).

Friday 18th December 1-3pm East Malling Centre Christmas Fair, Chapman Way, East Mallling

Tuesday 10th January 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.