Tonbridge November 2022 local Oracle

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ISSUE 213 DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES NOV 2022 www.castlemas.com View all performances and book your experience to guarantee entry at: CASTLEMAS coming to Tonbridge Castle 8th - 20th December 2022 The Igloo Theatre - Santa’s Castle Experience - Snowfall

Welcome to the November edition which is not just bursting

fabulous events for the whole family, but great

in the local area who are ready for your

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some of our advertisers’ services may be considered a luxury by some, but many are able to help you optimise what you have and save you money in these uncertain times.

We have lots of activities and clubs, on our events page

throughout, to help the young and old with both physical

mental health; so do spend some time flicking

the pages and get involved. Lots of them are free!

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Accountants

- J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials

- The Aerial Man p14 Air Ambulance

- Air Ambulance p20 Bathroom Installations

- Nightingale Bathrooms p19

Blinds - Penumbra p18

British Legion

Broadband/Phone Sockets

- Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - M C Construction p18 - R Blackman

Carer Required - Carer Required Kings Hill p20 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Environclean North Kent* - Homefresh p18

Charity

- Rotary Club of Tonbridge Christmas Event - Castlemas p24 - Paddock Wood Lights Up p21 - Tonbridge Rotary Christmas Festival p3*

Classified - Car Registration No. Cleaning Services - Castle Cleaning* - Oneoffcleans Coffee Morning - U3A p6 Community Help - West Kent Mind Conservatories

- Howard Caine Conservatories p17 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services

Disabled Social Club

- Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club p20

Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd Electrician - Allview Electrical Fencing - Phoenix Fencing & Maintenance Ltd Food Parcels

- Feast Fresh Garage Doors - Garolla p16 Garden Landscape - Coes Landscapes - Marshalls Landscapes p18 Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p16

Halls For Hire

- Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Health & Fitness - TM Active Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p5 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Nightclub - Aura p19 Plumbers - Aspects Plumbing p14 Printers - Scarbutts Printers p14 Solicitors

- Laker Legal p12 Take Aways - Dalchini - Kitchen 16 Theatre School - Razzamataz Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgens Ltd p16 H & E Tree Services

Website/Marketing/Business Support - FullPivot p12

Will Writing

- Humphreys & Scace p13 Windows

- Acorn Glassline p15 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENTS p23

* New Adverts

Cut off dates:

Maidstone: 20th November (Delivery - 2nd week of month)

Malling: 15th November (Delivery - 1st week of month)

Tonbridge: 20th November (Delivery - 2nd week of month)

for the December 2022 edition.

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.

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Jason

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BROADBAND/PHONE

Broadband/Phone

m: 07845 705900

Why pay service provider prices for

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.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

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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 ACCOUNTANTS J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t:
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Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
SOCKETS
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(See Colour Ad On Page 14) AERIALS BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS Nightingale Bathrooms t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 20) BRITISH LEGION We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over. www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/ BUILDING SERVICES M C Construction t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18) BLINDS Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18) 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 521494 or 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk CUT OFF DATE 20th Nov A-B TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Enviroclean North Kent m: 07944 972820

c: Owen Messmer e: envirocleankent@gmail.com

Professional and friendly carpet and upholstery cleaning.

Call now for a free quote.

CHRISTMAS EVENT

Castlemas 8th to 20th December 2022 www.castlemas.com

(See Colour Ad On Page 24)

CHRISTMAS EVENT

Paddock Wood Lights Up Sunday 27th November 2-6pm www.paddockwoodlights.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 21)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024

(See Colour Ad On Page 18)

CHRISTMAS EVENT

Tonbridge Rotary Christmas Festival 27th November 2pm-7.15pm www.tmbc.gov.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 3)

CLASSIFIED

All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk

CARER Carer Required

a: Kings Hill t: 07912 878830

(See Colour

CHARITY

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge meets on Thursdays at The Rose & Crown Hotel Join us! Make a difference to those in need and have fun while supporting your community. tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or 01732 851663.

Car Registration Number

Contact Ian on 07909 975 806 Private plate for sale. CI TYS Offers invited! Call for more details.

CLEANING SERVICES

Castle Cleaning m: 07920 840972

c: Dean Baker e: info@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk

Small family run business using state of the art equipment to clean carpets, upholstery, patio, driveways, stone floors, conservatories and caravans.

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Ad On Page 20) Over 55, retired or semi retired? Come and join us. TU3A coffee morning is on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge from 10:30am. Have some light refreshments and meet like minded people. If you wish to find out more go to: tonbridgeu3a.uk (https://www.tonbridgeu3a.uk)
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COMMUNITY

West Kent MIND westkentmind.org.uk

Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s. Connect and participate for better mental health. Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

Go to our website for more details or to sign up.

CONSERVATORIES

Howard Caine

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

DECORATORS

Eugenia’s Decorating ServicesThe Lady Decorator m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com

Professional, friendly and reliable service.

DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB

Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ

m: 07599 851852 or 01732 362407

The clubs provide an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games, interesting talks, musical entertain ment

the occasional outings. (See Colour Ad On Page 20)

DECORATORS

Mark Howland a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225

General Property Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting. Decorating and Repairs. Free Estimates

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

DECORATORS

Spicelin Property Services 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.

DRIVEWAY/PATIO

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CLEANING SERVICES ONEOFFCLEANS (Decluttering and most small chores) Contact: Fran Newton Mobile: 077 453 814 33 My integrity is your assurance for a job well done.
CLEANING & REPAIRS Bramko Ltd Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patio slabs from £45, Block paving from £75. Free estimate & advice. (See Colour Ad On Page 16) What our customers say...... “We have been using the local Oracle to advertise for over 10 years and continue to do so now. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone as the service they provide is fantastic with great results. I am extremely happy”. Ben Smith Autospray Solutions Ltd www.autospraysolutions.co.uk CUT OFF DATE 20th Nov

FOOD

F.E.A.S.T Fresh www.feast.org.uk Run for families and individuals on a low income. Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are able to - £2 is ideal. Booking via website is required. One slot per week per household allowed. Please cancel if unable to attend. Tonbridge Methodist church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 (07340 405879). St Stephens Church larder is open Saturdays 10.30-12.30 (07754 088833).

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Marshalls

01732 807997 m: 07768 911241

Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com

GARAGE

Garolla

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Tim Coe

timcoe36@icloud.com fb: facebook.com/coeslandscapes www.coelandscapes.co.uk

HALLS FOR HIRE

& REPAIRS

Williams Field, Marshall Gardens,

Kent TN11

07399 938059

John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org

Large main hall with stage.

fit, sports and

and bar area. Small meeting

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Roller Shutter Doors t:
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149 128 (See Colour Ad On Page 16)
LANDSCAPERS Coe’s Landscapes t:
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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.
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20th Nov E - F F - G ELECTRICIANS ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome! Contact Matt Butler 01732 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk
Hadlow Village Hall a:
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room. Large free car park. FENCING Phoenix Fencing & Maintenance Limited t: 0800 099 6345 m: 07725 439593 c: Fraser Sauerbach www.phoenixfencing.co.uk Complete fencing service. Supply and erecting all types of boundary products. Decking and garden features. Maintenance and up keep. All materials come with guarantee. Free quotations. F-H To see the online version of the local Oracle and advertisers go to...... thelocaloracle.co.uk GUTTER CLEANING
Bramko Ltd Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out. Free camera inspection and estimate. From £50. (See Colour Ad on Page 16)

HANDYMAN

Dave’s

07873

e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com

City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets

Painting (No Wall

Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs. No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote

or repair. All the little jobs

I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

HANDYMAN

DME

dmepropertyservice@gmail.com

We

and

Internal and external

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.

Aura

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Tunbridge Wells m: 07556 397230 www.auranight.club (See Colour Ad On Page 19) Aspects Plumbing t: 01732 671131 c: Jamie (See Colour Ad On Page 14) NIGHTCLUB PLUMBERS LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES 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. HEALTH & FITNESS Leisure Centre Gym Membership e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk c: Membership Advisors www.tmactive.co.uk We offer a range of great Memberships to help you get fit and active your way. All-inclusive option includes gym, group exercise, live streaming and pools. Follow us on Facebook. PRINTERS (See Colour Ad On Page 14) TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 What our customer say..... “As a reader and advertiser in the local Oracle, I would like to thank the local Oracle for the business I receive every month. I have used businesses and workmen alike and it is also a great read, giving information about the local area. Mark Killick, Bramko Ltd 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION the local Oracle t: 01732 795777/521494 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution. We can help you reach new customers for your business. We can distribute from 1,000 up to 46,500 leaflets each month in the area of your choice. Call to book your space. (See Colour Ad On Page 5) L-S

TREE SURGERY

Acer Tree Services

649705

Tree surgery

grinding, green waste removal.

maintenance.

TREE

Ashwood

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

& Scace

01732 252540

WINDOWS

Acorn Glassline

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01622 752288 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk

WINDOWS

Keith Bunyon t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373

kbunyon@icloud.com

Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. RooflineFascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters. Remedial Works and Upgrades. GGF Member. FENSA registered. WHICH ‘Trusted

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Tree Surgeons Ltd t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)
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www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 13) Laker Legal Solicitors t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 12) SOLICITORS 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. TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk WEBSITE/MARKETING/BUSINESS SUPPORT FullPivot t: 01732 247028 e: dominic@fullpivot.com www.fullpivot.com/dominic (See Colour Ad On Page 12) CUT OFF DATE 20th Nov 16 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, TN10 4AE t: 01732 366000 www.kitchensixteen.co.uk Order online for Burgers, Wings, Doner Kebabs. TAKE-AWAY TAKE-AWAY Awarded best Chef of the year! Phone: 01732 666300 Dalchinitonbridge.uk Order online 10 Martin Hardie Way Tonbridge Kent TN10 4AE THEATRE SCHOOL Confidence building, dance, drama and singing lessons for ages 2-18 years. Free Taster SessionBook your place today. Call 07401 801318 tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk T-W TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE20 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK PERSONAL & LEISURE CARERS REQUIRED 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 If you are interested in finding out more, please contact: Jane 07912 878830 Support your local AirAmbulanceCharity Host it. Roast it. Raise it. Bring together your family, friends or colleagues for a delicious roast this November and raise funds to support our critical care aakss.org.uk/hostaroast Charity no. 1021367 Join us in the fight to save lives, scan to sign up or for more information: Alternatively, call us on: 01634 471900 Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club The Club meets on Thursdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Tonbridge Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, TN10 3HZ. The club provides an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games (such as scrabble and boccia), interesting talks by visiting speakers, musical entertainment and the occasional outing to local places of interest and ten-pin bowling. For more information, please contact Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 or James Hawkes 01732 362407 3 Family run business 3 Established 18 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 ui requirements. Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 795777/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
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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 Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20

Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport. 01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907

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 01892 837617

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

Hobbs Pharmacy, 1 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE

01622 690690

SAMARITANS

FREEPHONE 116 123

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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MONDAYS

(Last) 9.30-10.30 am Roundel Poetry reading poetry group. Nancy’s Tea Room Details: roundeltonbridge@gmail.com

7.15pm Tonbridge Bridge Club at St John’s Church Hall, Hildenborough.

TUESDAYS

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 01732 362407

(4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 833232

WEDNESDAYS

1.30pm Tonbridge Bridge Club, St John’s Church Hall, Hildenborough

2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

(1st) 10-12 am Roundel Poetry writing workshop group. Tonbridge Parish Church. roundeltonbridge@gmail.com

(4th) 2 for 2.30pm Tonbridge Flower Arrangment Club meet at Medway Hall, Angel Centre, Tonbridge

6.30-7.30pm Gentle/Beginner YOGA at the Day Centre, Commercial Rd, Paddock Wood. Call 07885 754556

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at St John’s Centre, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HT Call 01732 360265

THURSDAYS

THURSDAYS

(1st & 3rd) 10.30 - Midday Musical Memories (singing for those with memory issues) Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, 07914 812068

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 07599 851852

(3rd) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge meet at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. 01732 353843 (4th except Dec) 2:30pm Talks followed by tea, at the Medway Hall, Angel Centre, Tonbridge. New members welcome https://theartssociety.org/tonbridge

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 744950 office hours

(Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Tonbridge meet at Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, New members welcome.: tonbridge@tunelesschoir.com

7.45pm Tonbridge Camera Club at Weald of Kent School.

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge meets at the Rose & Crown Hotel. 01732 851663 tonbridgerotary@gmail.com

FRIDAYS

(1st) Free 30 minute Law Clinic for older people and their families to discuss Wills, POA, Estate Planning etc. Call Age UK to book 01732 366100

(3rd) 10.30am TU3A Coffee Morning at the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge. (Page 6) 12.30pm-2pm Breathless & Friends. £3 Wellbeing choir at Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd, PW. 01892 834536

FRIDAYS

7.30pm Tonbridge Scottish Dancers (Term Time) in St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Waterloo Rd, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW. Beginners Welcome.

SATURDAYS

10-12 Open House at St Philip’s Church, Salisbury Rd, Tonbridge. All ages welcome from local community for coffee, cake, chat and more!

10.30-11.45am Pregnancy Yoga at St Andrew’s Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood. Call 07885 754556

(3rd) 2-4 pm Roundel Poetry writing workshop group. Nancy’s Tea Room Details: roundeltonbridge@gmail.com 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) 9.30am - 1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers Market. Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, TN9 1RG

(3rd)10:30-12:00 Quaker Meeting for Worship, Castle Room 3, Angel Centre, Tonbridge

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