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DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES
TONBRIDGE
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News the local
Dear Readers We have been inundated with Christmas events and you will see a brief note of them in our event listings. It is all very exciting!
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 December editions are: • Maidstone 20th November • Malling 15th November • Tonbridge 20th November
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Christmas is a time for giving so please don’t forget to support the local charities who make a difference to our community at this time. All of our 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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A. P. S. PLUMBING PLUMBING
All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.
GAS
New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.
BLOCKED DRAINS
Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.
CALL 01732 252127
TREE SURGEONS LTD
‘THE AERIAL MAN’
Family business - established 30 years
DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES
YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation
Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE
DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot The all new Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs • Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys. • On board camera for precision cleaning. • Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.
• Gutter repairs.
Free camera inspection & estimate. GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50 NO MESS NO FUSS
BRAMKO LTD
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HOMEFRESH
CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76
£ 31 £ 38 £ 38
UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite
£ 104 £ 166
£ 52 £ 83
CURTAINS Full length Half length
£ 94 £ 62
£ 47 £ 31
No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)
50 DISC % OUN T
Specialist Fabric Treatment Stainshield - Deodorising Treatment Anti-Allergy Treatment - Conditioner
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
MR CARPENTER
Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured. City & Guilds. All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.
Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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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
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NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TNP
NELSON PLUMBING
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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Motorcycle Drawings for the man who has everything! 01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
Massage Nail Treatments Holistic Treatments Waxing Tinting 10% off for new clients Tel: 07513 205502 Email: mkbeautykent@gmail.com Instagram - m.k__beauty Mobile Therapist - I come to you! DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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What can we do for you? 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 .
Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone
Maidstone EDITION
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Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling
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.
East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge
Tonbridge EDITION
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Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p14 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p4 Artist - Christopher Marshall p11 Bathroom Installations - Bathe In Safety p5 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p8 Beauty Therapist - Mobile - MK Beauty p11* Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p8 Building Services - R Blackman Building Suppliers - Howdens p7 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Service & Repairs - Stevensons p11 Carer - Carer Required Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p7 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p7 Chiropractor - Destiny Chiropractic Computer Support - Altone Computers - PW Computer Solutions Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p6 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p11 Digital Marketing - CP Digital Marketing Ltd p3*
Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko Ltd p4 Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p5 - J Harper Fencing - Tate Fencing p9 Financial Advisor - Base Financial p24 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p7 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Silvers Garden & Animal Care - Summit Gardens Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p5 - Wicks Gas Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance House Clearance - Country Clearances Housing/Shared Ownership - Moat Homes p13* Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plumbers - APS Plumbing p4 - TNP Nelson Plumbing p9 Printers - Scarbutts Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p9 Skincare - Tropic Skincare
Solicitor - Berry & Lamberts p3 - Laker Legal Solicitors p3 Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd p4 - H & E Tree Services Vegan Fair - Tonbridge Vegan Fair p1 Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p12 Windows - DG Solutions - Keith Bunyon - Trade Glaze p10
USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENT LISTINGS p23 * New Adverts
Cut off date for December 2019 is 20th November 2019
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
Christopher Marshall
Nightingale Bathrooms
a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
A-D ACCOUNTANTS
J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.
m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms. Raised height toilets. Slip resistant safety flooring. Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s. (See Colour Ad On Page 8)
(See Colour Ad On Page 11)
This space can be yours from just £27+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.
BEAUTY THERAPIST - MOBILE
M K Beauty Kent
t: 07513 205502 e: mkbeautykent@gmail.com Mobile Therapist Massage, Nail Treatments, Holistic Treatments, Waxing & Tinting. (See Colour Ad On Page 11)
ACCOUNTANTS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
BLINDS
The Accountancy Practice
Bathe In Safety
Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd
a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll
t: 01825 603017 www.batheinsafety.co.uk Easy Access Bathrooms. Safe, sound and stylish. Walk-in showers. Walk-in baths. Wetrooms. Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
AERIALS
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
The Aerial Man
Bathroom Solutions
t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms. New digital aerials. CCTV Installations Free to view channels. No subscription fees. ITV2, C5 etc. Insurance (Storm damage jobs undertaken) Special rates for senior citizens. No call out charge. All work and equipment guaranteed. (See Colour Ad On Page 4) 16
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a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films. (See Colour Advert On Page 8) BUILDING SERVICES
t: 01732 871254 m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work. All types of floors fitted. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805/6
C CARER
CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill To provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults. For more information contact:
Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk
BUILDING SUPPLIES
CARPENTRY
Howdens
Mr Carpenter
a: Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6UT t: 01892 202 200 www.howdens.com Trade Only Depot now open in Paddock Wood Kitchens, Joinery, Hardware Flooring, Applicances Open your trade account today. (See Colour Advert On Page 7)
C-D COMPUTER SUPPORT
ALTONE Computers Ltd t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk
Providing excellent & friendly local service for 20 years. Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates COMPUTER SUPPORT
m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work. No job too small. (See Colour Ad On Page 7)
Based in Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mob: 07940 829206 Computer problems? We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, investigate broadband or internet issues and much more. Call us for a free assessment.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
CARPET CLEANING
CONSERVATORIES
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
Homefresh
Howard Caine Conservatories
Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided. CAR SERVICE & REPAIR
t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer. 50% discount. Specialist Fabric Treatment. Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner. (See Colour Ad On Page 7) CHIROPRACTOR
DESTINY CHIROPRACTIC
Get better, stay that way longer. Suffering with back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines or just feeling older than your years? We can help! Bring this ad with you to get 50% off first consultation
(See Colour Ad On Page 11)
t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 a: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available. (See Colour Ad On Page 6) DECORATORS
Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.
Please call 01732 222282 or email: info@destinychiropractic.co.uk www.destinychiropractic.co.uk
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D DECORATORS
Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator Quality & tidiness assured. Fully insured. City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.
01732 355623 or 07939 274437 grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk
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CP Digital Marketing Ltd
t: 01732 608066 e: info@cp-digital.co.uk www.cp-digital.co.uk/oracle Local expert, professional service, 15 years + experience. Online leads. Pay per click. Local SEO. Free review for Oracle readers! (See Colour Ad On Page 3)
ELECTRICIANS
DECORATORS
DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB
Mark Howland
Physically Disabled Social Clubs (Christians Caring)
a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance. Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs. Patios and general hard landscaping. From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation. Free Estimates.
E-L
a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tues & Thurs 10.30am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits. The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church. Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for Thursday club.
A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work all in one place from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!
07780 474043
DECORATORS
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
ELECTRICIANS
Spicelin Property Services
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
DAR Electrical Services
DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS
EVENT GUIDE
t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net
For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating. Also all general property repairs and maintenance. Many years experience. For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.
DENTURE CARE
CDC Complete Denture Care m: 07758 139306 c: Paul
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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
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.
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patios from £45, Block paving from £75. Free estimate & demonstration.
What’s On In Tonbridge A free guide to what’s going on in Tonbridge from Tonbridge Town Team.
Gutter Cleaning from £50 (See Colour Ad On Page 4) DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE
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GARAGE DOORS
Crestala Fencing Centre
Garage Door Associates
a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade. Est. 1965. (See Colour Ad On Page 5)
a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door. Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards
G GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Garden Maintenance Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark All garden work undertaken. Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios. Free estimates. Regular maintenance or just a tidy. No job too big or small. References available. City & Guilds qualified. Over 25 years experience.
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
J Harper Fencing & Landscaping
Checkley Landscapes
Silvers Garden & Animal Care
t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com
t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.com
m: 07887 758183 e: silversanimalgarden@outlook.com Hedge Cutting. Turfing & Seeding Lawn Mowing & Maintenance. Tree & Hedge Maintenance Fence Construction & Painting Pond Construction & Maintenance Deck/Patio Cleaning & Maintenance Pressure Washing & Greenhouse Cleaning.
Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service. We supply and install all types of fencing and gates. Landscaping & garden maintenance. Free quotation.
For all your installations and complete garden designs. Patios, driveways, retaining walls in timber or brickwork, steps, decking, all types of fencing, planting designs. No job too small. Free Quotations.
FENCING
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GARDEN SERVICES
Tate Fencing
Coe’s Landscapes
Summit Gardens
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
GARDEN LANDSCAPERS
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Base Financial
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating. Full landscaping service. Fully insured and City & Guilds.
Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs. All Gas Appliances.
t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk
Suppliers of fencing materials. Visit our Tonbridge depot. (See Colour Ad On Page 9)
a: 162 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BB t: 01732 240000 m: 07752 350950 c: Adam Edwards Dip PFS e: adam@basefinancial.co.uk www.basefinancial.co.uk Investments, Pensions, Mortgages and Protection. Personal service and help with your retirement planning. (See Colour Ad On Back Page)
t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small. Free quotes and will always try to beat other quotes. We cover all of Kent. Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.Large and small turfing and levelling.
t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com
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t: 01892 833000 m: 07932 184440 c: Jason Large e: jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care. Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens. Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding. Horticulturally qualified. Over 14 years of experience.Friendly and reliable service.
t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk
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GAS & HEATING SERVICES
HOUSING/SHARED OWNERSHIP
Wicks Gas
Moat Homes
t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation. Gas Safe registered and insured.
HALLS FOR HIRE
Hadlow Village Hall
a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org Large main hall with stage. Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions. Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.
P PEST CONTROL
HF PEST CONTROL
a: Peters Village www.moat-petersvillage.co.uk A place to call home. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for shared ownership at the new riverside community Peters Village. Deposits from just £3000!
It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source. Treatments start from £25 inc VAT per visit. All pests covered inc rats, mice, fleas and pigeons.
hfpestandbirdcontrol.co.uk 01732 446454
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LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES
PLUMBERS
LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City & Guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.
APS Plumbing t: 01732 252127 No call out charge Leaking taps, toilets, radiators. Blocked sinks and drains. Boiler repairs, servicing and replacements. Central heating repairs and servicing. All aspects of plumbing and heating work. (See Colour Ad On Page 4)
HANDYMAN
PLUMBERS
Dave’s Property Maintenance
TNP Nelson Plumbing
Qualified plumber. Kitchen/bathrooms fitted. Taps/radiators replaced/fitted. Small plastering jobs/painting. Windows fitted. Wall/floor tiling. Laminate flooring. Fully insured & no call out/quote fee. All the little jobs covered if I can at reasonable rates.
Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken. Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired. Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs. 24 hours - 1 hour response.
t: 01732 220443
m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com
HOUSE CLEARANCE
O-W OVEN CLEANERS
Countryside Clearances
Oven Angels
Kent Clearance Specialists House Clearance Rubbish Clearance Full Licensed and insured Family Business No Job too big or small
Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 20th year. Prices from £45. Fully insured. As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.
t: freephone 0800 233 8335 m: 07710 678 884 e: countrysideclearances@aol.com
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t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk
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THEATRE SCHOOL
t: 01732 752121 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk
(See Colour Ad Page 9)
t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
Confidence building, dance, drama and singing lessons for ages 2-18 years. Free Taster Session Book your place today. Call 07401 801318
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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498
CHURCHES
New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619
COUNCIL
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121
DOCTORS
Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge. 01732 352907 Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge. 01732 352907
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Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331
HOSPITALS
Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535
LOCAL HALLS
6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge. 01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 07527 340113 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512
PHARMACIES
Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950
POLICE 01622 690690
SAMARITANS 01892 532323
SCHOOLS
Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655
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Events MONDAYS 9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102
7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at Delarue Hall, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. Call 01732 360265 for more info.
1-45 –3-15pm Line Dancing St Andrews Church PW. Not last Friday in every month. Easy dances,great fun. 07703 454455.
9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f
7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079
7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284
9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.
7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651
9.45-1pm Paddock Wood Bowls club open to new members. 01892 833402 10.45 12.15pm Line dancing Pembury Baptist Church Hall. £5 Past Experience/Improver. For more Info. please call Maureen 07703 454455 7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969 (3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).
THURSDAYS (Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane. 9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser. 10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347
TUESDAYS
11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.
9am - 12 Refresh at St Stephens Church, Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea.
(1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.
11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.
(3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797
2pm – 4.30pm Tea Dance at Six-in-One Club. Ring Graham for information on 07814645834 6pm - 8pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club open to new members 01892 832747 6.15-7.15pm De stress pilates at Medway School of Dancing. Chloe on 07931 978959 (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6. Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212
1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A Sequence Dancing Group at St Andrews CH, PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974. 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours 7 to 8.30pm Ryusui-Ryu Martial Art Schools Angel Centre Tonbridge. 07976 444653
(3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4
7.30-9.30pm Line Dancing at Five Oak Green VH. Great fun, mixed levels. 07703 454455.
(4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666
(1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge.
Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .
(4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre.
WEDNESDAYS
(4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Rd. £5 Maureen 01892 832576
9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall, Paddock Wood Leisha 07860 533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340 10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.
7.45pm Insanity Live at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101 (2nd) 8pm, PW Lioness Club, Day Centre Paddock Wood 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101
FRIDAYS
10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.
8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm
(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel. Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660
10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 PAYG. 07932 023 340
2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.
10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.
5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969
10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, PW 01892 837617.
7-8pm Pilates Class. All abilities. Hugh Christie School. Call Emma on 07984 646317
9.45-1pm PW Bowls Club open to new members. 01892 833402 call for info.
SATURDAYS 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.
SUNDAYS (2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG 3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111 6-9pm PW Archery Club at Mascalls.
...ALSO THIS MONTH Tuesday 12 November 3-4.30pm Diabetes UK Group at Forsyth Hall, 5 Bradford St, Tonbridge, TN9 1DU. Eating Well with Diabetes Sunday 17 November 11am-4pm Tonbridge Vegan Festive Fair at The Angel Centre. Friday 22 November 7pm and Saturday 23 November at 3pm and 7pm. Do You Hear The People Sing!! St. Peter and St. Paul Church Tonbridge. Donations go to West Kent Mind’s Solace Café. Tel: 01732 770962 Ext. 24 Sunday 24 November Tonbridge Christmas Festival in Tonbridge High Street. Sunday 24 November 2-6pm Paddock Wood Lights Up Tuesday 26th November 4-7.30pm Stradbrook Skin Christmas beauty & shopping evening at 17-19 Lyons Crescent TN9 1EX to celebrate 10 years Friday 29 November - 5th December 10am4pm (Sunday 10.30am-4pm) Tonbridge Art Group exhibition and sale at Tonbridge Castle Chamber. Free admission. Saturday 30 November 7.30 “Music Night” Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band, Methodist Church,The Drive, Sevenoaks, TN13 3AE. Concert in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity- Silas Pullen Fund. Tickets £8, £1 (u 18) 01892 725462 Saturday 30 November 11am-7pm East Peckham Community Christmas Market. Saturday 30 November 8pm Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream at The Stag Theatre Plaza Suite. Sevenoaks Saturday 14 December 7.30pm Paddock Wood Choral Society “Christmas through the Ages”, with carols for choir and audience at St. Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd, PW.
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