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Dear Readers
Welcome to the November edition with a poppy to commemorate those who lost their lives to keep their country
It’s been a busy month at the local Oracle so you will find this month’s events at the bottom of this page. We have some great new advertisers and local events for all the family. Grab a hot cuppa and your diary to have a flick through.
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Thank you for reading and su pporting the local Oracle . Have a great month.
Wednesday 6 November – 5.30pm West Malling Chamber monthly meeting at The Swan (See p16)
Sunday 17 November 11am-4pm Tonbridge Vegan Festive Fair. Angel Centre, Medway Hall, TN9 1SF £3 (Under 16 foc)
Sunday 17 November Midday-5pm West Malling Christmas Festival. (See P28)
Sunday 17 November 1-5pm Wateringbury Xmas Market and lights switch on at Wateringbury Village Hall and crossroads. Local produce, handmade craft items, food, drink, light refreshments and entertainment
Wednesday 20 November 8pm Talk on Commonwealth War Graves Foundation by Sarah Nathaniel in Wateringbury Village Hall Members free Visitors very welcome £7.(Free tea or coffee from 7.40pm)
Saturday 23-24 November 10am-4pm Christmas Fayre at The Friars, Aylesford. ME20 7BX. Craft and gift stalls.
Saturday 30 November - 31 December Cinderella at Hazlitt Theatre (See P26)
Category
the local News p2
CONTACT DETAILS p2
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p30
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p15
- The Accountancy Practice
Aerials
- The Aerial Man p16
Air Ambulance
- KSSX Air Ambulance
Bathroom Installations
- AHM Installations p17
- Bathroom Solutions
- M C Construction p21
- Nightingale Bathrooms p23
Beauty & Nails
- Amelias Closet*
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23
Broadband & Sockets
- Broadband/Phone Sockets
Building Services
- Full Spectrum Construction Services
- Graham Wood*
- M C Construction p22
- Paul Tann
- The Small Works Building Company
Business Networking
- West Malling Chamber p16
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p25
Care Home
- Invicta Court Care Home p29*
Carpentry
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p19
Charity
- Rotary Club - Kings Hill
- Rotary Club - Malling
- Royal British Legion Industries
- Spadework
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice North & West Kent
Cleaning Services
- Gleaming Cleaning
- MCJ Cleaning
Community Sports Centre
- Kings Hill Football Club
Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Home Computer Help
- Keeping IT Simple p15
- KES UK
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p20
Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC
- Life In Hand
Day Care
- The Garden of England Daycare p31
Decorators
- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Standen Decorating Services p21
- Rathbone Decorating Services p23
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Distributors Wanted
- the local Oracle
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
- SOS Window Works p24
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p17
Electricians
- Andy Payne Electrical Contractor
- ASD Electrical Services p16
- New Wave Electrical Events
- West Malling Christmas Festival p28 Fencing
- All Seasons Garden Fencing
- Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p23
Flooring
- K2 Flooring p21
Funeral Directors
- Viner & Sons Ltd p30
Garden Landscapers
- A D Landscapes Ltd
- Coe’s Landscapes
- Marshalls Landscape Contractors p22
Garden Services
- Complete Garden Services p18
- Premier Trees & Gardening
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p17
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19
- RWS & EA Ltd
- South East Installations p24
- Thermal Efficient Ltd p24
Gates
- CPS
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p17
Handyman
- Inside Out
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd p27
Hockey
- KSports Hockey Club p25
Kitchen Installations
- ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms p19
- M C Construction p21
Kitchen Refurbishment
- Chests & Drawers p18
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle p22
Leisure Centre
- Larkfield Leisure Centre
Live In Care
- Eleanor Live-Well p3*
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p32
My Community Voice
- My Community Voice
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Pet Services
- Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy
Plastering
- Plastering Solutions
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p16
- Colin the Plumber
- Hylton Plumbing Services
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p19
- ML Plumbing
Printers
- Kent Print*
- Scarbutts Printers
Repair Cafe
- Malling Repair & District
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd
- William Kent & Sons Roofing
Running Club
- Larkfield Athletics Club
Scrap Metal Clearance
- TLC Scrap Metal
Solicitors
- Diligent Law Solicitors p13
- Laker Legal Solicitors p15
Taxi Service
- CC Travel
Theatre
- Hazlitt Theatre p26
Tree Surgery
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p22
Venue Hire
- Mereworth Village Hall p30*
Waste Removal
- Kent Waste Collectors p21
Watches & Jewellery
- Hart Time p25*
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p14
Windows
- The Window Man p22*
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for December 2024 is 15th November 2024
A-C
Malling Accountancy Limited
a: West Malling
t: 01732 792349
AERIALS
The Aerial Man
m: 07436 564897
m: 07399 064695
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
CUT OFF DATE
15th Nov
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
AIR AMBULANCE
Air Ambulance
a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD
BEAUTY & NAILS
Amelias Closet Nails & Beauty
a: Barham Court, Tonbridge Road Teston, Kent ME18 5BZ
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.
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
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Call Glenn & Jenny 07399 215831
info@mcjcleaning.co.uk www.mcjcleaning.co.uk
Trusted cleaning specialist based in Snodland. We are dedicated to providing superior cleaning solutions for both domestic & commercial spaces. Contact us today for a free quote and 15% off your first clean.
COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
Kings Hill Football Club.
a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org
Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults. We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN.
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.
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
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.
Face to Face and Online Therapy We offer compassionate support and guidance to individuals navigating challenging life experiences. Free online telephone consultation 07828 208625 shelley@lifeinhand.co.uk www.lifeinhand.co.uk
DAY CARE CENTRE
The Garden Of England Homecare
t: 01622 674733
e: allyson@goedaycare.co.uk www.goedaycare.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 31) Need to Talk?
DECORATORS
Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
m: 07877 698948
e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com
Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.
Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations. Virtually dust free sanding system. High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service. Contact for FREE advice and quote. References available.
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
Mark Standen Decorating Services
t: 01622 721428
m: 07845 744911
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
DECORATORS
Rathbone Decorating Services
t: 01622 721491
m: 07753 487796
c: Robert
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
DECORATORS
Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB
t/f: 01732 873754
m: 07971 542609/07824 887677
e: m.roast@gmail.com
Interior and Exterior Decoration
Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry
Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp. Insurance & Commercial work. References on request.
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
the local Oracle t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
m: 07939 248983
e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.
Your own area with map and a week to deliver.
DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838
e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
NPTC Qualified
Block paving, patio slabs, resin & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal. Patio slabs from £75, Block paving from £95. Free estimate & advice.
Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling
All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired. Close boarded.
Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas. No job too small.
Approved by 3 local Parish Councils. Free quotations.
FENCING
Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited
a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP
t: 01732 920122
www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
FLOORING
K2 Flooring
a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR
t: 01732 870900
www.k2flooring.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN SERVICES
Complete Garden Services Kent
m: 07958 254090
t: 01732 387347
c: Nick
e: info@cgsk.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
A D Landscapes Ltd
a: Ightham
t: 01732 763114
m: 07790 036871
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
GARDEN SERVICES
Premier Trees & Gardens Treecare & Landscaping
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.
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
Coe’s Landscapes
t: 07944 442442
c: Tim Coe
e: timcoe36@icloud.com
fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work. Free 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.
From production to distribution. We can help you reach new customers for your business.
£38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing. Call to book your space.
All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded. UPVC windows and doors repaired.
LOCKSMITH
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)
MY COMMUNITY VOICE
My Community Voice
Brought to you by Kent Police
www.MyCommunityVoiceKent.co.uk
OVEN CLEANERS
Oven Wizards
t: 01622 616168
m: 07751 833305
www.ovenwizards.com
Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! Our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
PET SERVICES
Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy
m: 07590 316603
e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk
Dog Walking - Group and Solo Puppy Pop-ins
Cat feeding
Puppy and Dog Training classes
Agility and Scentwork Classes
Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.
PLASTERERS
Plastering Solutions
c: David Bartholomew
m: 07908 021913
e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com
All aspects of plastering
Coving
Skirting
Painting
High quality finish
Fully insured
Free no obligation quotes
Over 20 years experience
PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing & Heating
t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
CUT OFF DATE
15th Nov
PLUMBERS
Colin
Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!
No Call Out Charge
Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212
35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H
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)
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.
RUNNING CLUB
Larkfield Athletics Club
e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk
TUESDAYS 7.30pm
- Options of 5K or 10K runs.
WEDNESDAYS
- Track training for strength & speed
THURSDAYS
- Coached swimming
- Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling
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
20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU 01732 316000
e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk
www.diligentlaw.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
SOLICITORS
Laker Legal Solicitors
t: 01732 757071
e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
TAXI SERVICE
CC Travel
m: 07703 803468
c: Colin e: colincooper39@gmail.com
Gatwick from £70
Heathrow from £100
Local to long distance
Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.
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.
• All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements)
• Bathroom Installations
• Boiler Installations
• Boiler Breakdowns
• Boiler Services
• Gas Safety Checks
• Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains)
• Drainge CCTV surveys
• Gutter Repairs
• Chlorination and water hygiene works.
• Mastic Works
• Tiling
Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?
Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution. Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.
Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.
We also specialise in the following
* New Conservatories
* Refurbishment
* Window/Doors
* Overhauls
* Soffits/Facia
* Misted / broken units
* Guttering
* Handles/Hinges
* Fensa Registered
* Fully insured
* Garage Doors
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Leaflet Print & Distribution
5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £345+vat
10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just £649+vat
Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 521494 or 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821
m-c-construction@hotmail.com
All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds. Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable.
Check out our Instagram page mc__construction
THE WINDOW MAN
Sash cords replaced. Greenhouses repaired. Windows supplied. Mirrors supplied and fitted. Broken glass repaired & fitted. New handles supplied & fitted. Broken double glazed units repaired & fitted. Lead light & stained glass repaired.
Established 50 years Call 07961 442810 johnnytheglass@gmail.com
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 www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/
With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.
Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.
We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.
This is our business and you will only speak to us! What can we do for you?
Anna - Artwork/Sales
m: 07939 248983
t: 01732 795777
e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Jane - Accounts/Sales
m: 07912 878830
t: 01732 521494
e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Our mission is simply to help family’s in their hour of need We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help
“I cannot speak highly enough of Viner & Sons. I would love them to take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s how much trust I place in them Professionalism, sensitivity, patience & kindness over and above the call of duty”
THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND HOME CARE
10% Discount when booking 12 sessions quote GOE1
Day Centre
Spend the day smiling!
Enjoy a tranquil environment with activities such as Memory Engaging Quizzes and Games, Gentle Exercises, Arts & Crafts, Music, Singing, Dancing and most importantly Making Memories!
We are taking bookings for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 10am - 2pm £30 per day. Light lunch and refreshments included.
Memory Lane Cafe
We have a lovely safe and calming environment where you can meet new friends and share experiences whilst enjoying cake and refreshements.
We will be taking bookings for Afternoon Teas every Tuesday and Fish Lunch on a Friday. Cream Teas on a Tuesday, prices starting at £5.25. Fish & Chip lunch on a Friday £5. Every 1st Sunday of the month we will be serving a yummy roast dinner! Roast, Dessert & Coffee £15. Roast & Coffee £11.99. Call 01622 674733 to make your booking.
Or simply pop in to enjoy our delicious cakes and snacks. All reasonably priced. Dementia Cafe every Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
We will be also holding fund raising events to help support local charities in Maidstone. If you have a charity you would like to put forward please let us know.
All staff are fully trained and experienced Care Workers and hold an enhanced DBS.
WWW.GOEDAYCARE.CO.UK
Our cafe is open to the public from 8.30am. Our delicious refreshments are all reasonably priced! For information and bookings call us on 01622 674733 or email allyson@goedaycare.co.uk Memory Lane House, 25 College Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6SX
Recruitment
It is a wonderful feeling making someone smile! We are looking for Kind, Caring and Reliable Care Workers to join our friendly GOE Team. Call us today on 01622 674733
