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− TaxAssist Accountants p14
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− The Aerial Man p14
Air Ambulance
- Air Ambulance p5
Art Society
- The Malling Art Society p21
Bathroom Installations
- Bathrooms Solutions
- Nightingale Bathrooms p19
Blinds
- Penumbra p19
Building Services
- M C Construction p17
- Paul Tann Ltd
- R Blackman
Business Opportunity
- Utility Warehouse
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray p20
Carers Required
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Carpentry
- RED Carpentry
Carpet Cleaning
- Homefresh p17
Christmas Event
- Castlemas p24
Classified
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- Community Connectors
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- KES
Conservatories
- Howard Caine p18
Distributors Wanted
- the local Oracle*
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Ltd
− SOS Window Works p20
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- Bramko Ltd p16
Electricians
- ASD Electrical Services p16
- ERU Electrics Ltd p16
Football Club Partnership
- KHFC Business Partnership
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- Capstone p21*
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− Garolla p17
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− Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p16
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- Bramko Ltd
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- DME Property Services
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- Larkfield Leisure Centre*
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- Hearing Matters p3*
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- the local Oracle p9
Locksmith
− A Maidstone Locksmith
Nightclub
- Aura p20*
Plasterer
- David Terry Plastering
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing p14
- Summers Domestic Plumbers
PYO Pumpkin Garden
- Spadework*
Printers
- Scarbutts Printers p12
Ramblers
- Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing
Save Money
- Utility Warehouse Solicitors
−Graham Colley Solicitors p14
- Laker Legal p12
Tree Surgery
− MD Tree Care & Landscaping p19
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- FullPivot*
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p13
- Isla Law
Windows
- Acorn Glassline p15
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EVENTS P23
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ACCOUNTANTS
TaxAssist Accountants
t: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960
c: Gary Richards
e: garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
AERIALS
The Aerial Man
t: 01732 883542 01622 871614
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
The Malling Arts Society
www.theartsocietymalling.org.uk
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
BUILDING SERVICES
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Bathroom Solutions
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.
BUILDING SERVICES
Paul Tann Ltd
m: 07873 965231
c: Paul e: paultannltd@btinternet.com www.paultann.co.uk
Specialising in foundations, drainage and all types of paving.
Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Established over 20 years.
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m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17) CUT OFF DATE 20th Oct BLINDS Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance a: Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 9SD t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk
Please get in touch today to see how you can help. (See Colour Ad on Page 5)
(See Colour Ad On Page 21) ARTS SOCIETY Classified Ads from £15pm 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 A-C 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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
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Major British PLC
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.
CARPET
KES
a: Unit 7, Kilnbridge Works, East Farleigh, ME15 0HD t: 01622 721000
e: info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net
CONSERVATORIES
Howard
t/f: 01732 321050
07798 867393
07796
Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
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is offering motivated individuals the opportunity
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CLEANING Homefresh t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 17)
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or
945775 e:
www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 18) Community Connectors t: 03000 422 065 e: community.connectors@kent.gov.uk www.kent.gov.uk/communityconnectors Championing positive wellbeing for over 65s. Improve your wellbeing. Tackle loneliness. Learn
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t: 01732 842691
07870 213098
contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk
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SOS Window
t: 01622 206690
m: 07779 006696
e: soswindowworks@virginmedia.com
Bramko
07899 894838
t: 01732 357660
mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
ELECTRICIANS
ASD
t: 01634 624555
07885 605424
FOSTER CARE
Capstone Foster
t: 0800 012 4004
(See Colour Ad On Page
GARAGE DOORS
Garolla
t: 01622 410 076
07537 149 128
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GARDEN LANDSCAPING
Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd
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. major credit/debit cards taken.
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Roller Shutter Doors
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(See Colour Ad On Page 16) All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk FOOTBALL CLUB PARTNERSHIP KHFC Business Partnership www.kingshillfcpartnership.weebly.com DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS 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 GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS 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. Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 16 TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 CUT OFF DATE 20th Oct
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m: 07469 202653
e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com
inst: DME Property
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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.
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
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David Terry Plastering
t: 01622 661780
m: 07971 919694
e: d-j-terry@hotmail.co.uk
www.davidterry-plastering.co.uk
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PLUMBERS HEALTHCARE/HEARING Hearing Matters Ltd a: 26 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4AE t: 01732 443655 e: info@hearingmattersltd.co.uk www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 3) HEALTH & FITNESS Larkfield Leisure Centre Gym Membership t: 01622 713225 e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk c: Membership Advisors www.larkfieldleisure.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. R-W All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk Aura Tunbridge Wells m: 07556 397230 www.auranight.club (See Colour Ad On Page 20) NIGHTCLUB Saturday 8th October PYO Pumpkin Garden opens until 31st October Spadework, Teston Road, Offham. Kent. ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002 PYO PUMPKIN GARDEN (See Colour Ad On Page 12)
RAMBLERS
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Maidstone
m: 07836 720643 c: Paul Linaker
e: linaker3@btinternet.com
We run a number of easy gentle walks every week in the wider Maidstone area, from Mote Park, Town Centre, Headcorn and the Len Valley, all led by trained Walk Leaders, and absolutely free.
Gentle walking and social interaction is recognised as an important part of preventative healthcare.
ROOFING
Holland and Holland Roofing Ltd
t: 01622 842069
m : 07939 583618
c: Tom Holland office@hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk www.hollandandhollandroofing.co.uk
Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed. Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)
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Utility Warehouse
Authorised Distributor
t: 01732 521494
m: 07912 878830
c: Jane www.save-moneywithme.co.uk
I can show you how to make great savings on your household and business utilities.
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SOLICITORS
Graham Colley Solicitor
t: 01634 838656
www.colley.co.uk/solicitors
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
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www.lakerlegal.co.uk
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TREE SURGERY
M. D. Tree Care & Landscaping
t: 01634 323960
m: 07748 848598
c: Matthew Dighton
e: matthewdighton@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
t: 01732 247028
e: dominic@fullpivot.com www.fullpivot.com/dominic
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Humphrey & Scace
t: 01732 252540
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Isla Law Ltd
t: 01622 239766
m: 07825 575826
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.
WINDOWS
Acorn Glassline
a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR
t: 01622 752288
e: info@acornglassline.co.uk
www.acornglassline.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE14 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK ‘THE AERIAL MAN’ Family business - established 30 years DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS FULLY INSURED Enjoy your free digital channels CCTV Installation Tel: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614 MAIDSTONE ASPECTS PLUMBING & HEATING Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more. Call Jamie 01732 671 131 HOME & GARDEN BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE16 | WWW.THELOCALORACLE.CO.UK HOME & GARDEN DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces and repairs. Established 17 years FREE Estimate and advice. Please call Mark Killick 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk Search Bramko Ltd for 5* reviews Wash and resand block pavingfrom£75. Patio slabs from £45. Gutter Cleaning &Repairs from£50* Free inspectioncamera BRAMKO LTD • Full heating installations, system upgrades and maintenance. • Boiler replacements, breakdowns and servicing. • Annual gas safety inspections. • Vented and unvented domestic hot water cylinders. • General plumbing. Contact us on 07581 154499 or 01622 430290 info@blaizeservicesltd.com 616517 Finance options available on central heating systems, boiler replacements and associated works. Powered by Kandoo Finance.
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Aura Tunbridge Wells - Your local multi-venue providing food and entertainment every week located 46 - 50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells.
Our kitchen is open from 11am, serving must-have continental food. Come for brunch, lunch or dinner and then enjoy an evening of entertainment at Aura Tunbridge Wells. Our venue hosts a number of public social events including themed brunch events, themed cabaret and burlesque show nights and live music nights.
Buy tickets on our website or enquire about your party/ Christmas/ New Year’s booking.
550
Open from 11am
Bookings from £35pp
from £15pp
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Available for up to
people, seating for 150 Kitchen & Restaurant
Christmas Party
Children’s Party Bookings
VIP Nightclub Packages & Offers Available Themed Evenings Monthly Visit https://auranight.club/ for bookings or call 07556 397230
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Useful Numbers
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498
AGE UK Maidstone 01622 753618
7 Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6XW
COUNCIL
Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, Kings Street, Maidstone 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk
Tonbridge & Malling BC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill 01732 844522
DOCTORS
Aylesford Medical Centre, Admiral Moore Drive, British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 885880
Thornhills Medical Practice, Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 849980
The Vine Medical Centre, 13 Tonbridge Road 01622 754898 Dr D Forsythe, The George Holding Centre, Chaucer WaY 01732 841213
HOSPITAL
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone 01622 729000
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
Maidstone & District 07562 521403
LIBRARY
Castle Rd, Allington ME16 0PR 01622 683435
Martin Square, Larkfield 0300 041 3131
LOCAL HALLS
Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road 01622 717473
Aylesford Village Club 01622 716056
Beechwood Community Hall, Marigold Way Barming - Martine Jefferys 07504 622288
Ditton Community Centre, Kilnbarn Road 01732 844749
Leybourne Village Hall 01732 873722
St Nicholas Church Halls, Poplar Grove, Allington Maidstone ME16 0DE stnicsparish@hotmail.com 01622 299715
The Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford ME20 7QR 01622 719366 aylesfordchurch@btconnect.com
Tonbridge Rd. Methodist Church Halls
Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone for hire during daytime. Please contact 07856 291121 for further details.
MAIDSTONE LIONS CLUB
Malcolm Luxton 0845 8339869
MALLING DISTRICT LIONS CLUBTed Inns 0845 8335735
PHARMACIES
Delmergate Oaks Pharmacy, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford 01622 882386
Paydens, 12 Martin Square, Larkfield 01732 843203
POLICE
Maidstone Police Control Centre 101 Neighbourhood Police Officers Community Warden - Ditton Susan Absolon 07813 712081
RSPCA RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, Kent ME19 5HW 0300 123 0751
SAMARITANS
48 Grecian Street, Maidstone, ME14 2TS FREEPHONE 116 123
SCHOOLS
Allington Primary School, Hildenborough Crescent, London Road 01622 757350
Aylesford Primary School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 718192
Aylesford Sports College, Teapot Lane, Aylesford 01622 717341
Ditton Infant School, Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton 01732 844107
Ditton Junior School, New Road, Ditton 01732 843446
St Peter’s & St Paul’s Pre-School, Ditton Community Centre - Jackie Dearden 07729 042811
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School 01622 717335
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford
Ditton Church Pre-School, Church Centre - Wendy Caldicott 07845 921621
Palace Wood Primary School, Talbot Road, Allington 01622 750084
Leybourne St Peter & Paul Primary School, Rectory Lane North, Leybourne 01732 842008
St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
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Events
MONDAYS
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.
1-3pm Ditton Short Mat Bowls at Dittong Community Centre. moira-batchelor@ hotmail.co.uk
2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715
2-4pm Weavering Sequence Dance Club at Weavering VH, Weavering St. £2.50. 01732 842765 or 01622 202194.
(3rd, ex Bank Hols) 7.15 for 7.30 Barming Horticultural Society. VH, Heath Rd, Guests £2, info Julie 01622 726341.
(2nd Ex. B/H) 7.45 Sept - May, Barming History Society.Barming VH, Heath Rd. Contact, Peter 01622 726512
TUESDAYS
(Last) 2-4pm Whist Club, small and friendly, meets at Detling Village Hall. All welcome.
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. www.larkfieldac.co.uk
(Fortnightly) 7.30pm Tuneless Choir Maidstone. Loose Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane. maidstone@tunelesschoir.com
WEDNESDAYS
(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA at Ditton Community Centre. (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club. : 01622 297150 entertainment, games, quizzes. Outings
1.30–4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village Community Centre. Contact Ted 07913 914851
(Alternate) 7.30 - 9.30pm Maidstone Folk Dance Club meets in Tonbridge Rd. Maidstone Methodist Church Hall (Entrance in Bower Mount Rd.) Further details from 01622 761757.
SATURDAYS
(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com
9–10am Ballet Company ballet classes to children 3 years+ at Hermitage Park Community Centre, Allington. Leyla Downton 07832 298780
SUNDAYS
(3rd) Aylesford Farmers Market in the grounds of Aylesford Priory
(4th) West Malling Farmers Market in the High Street.
THURSDAYS
(2nd) 11am Art Society Malling, at Ryarsh Village Hall. (See page 21)
(4th) 2pm AylesARA, over 50s meet in the Aylesford CC. Andrew Shilitto 01622 719830
(2nd & 4th) 3.30-5pm Healing Voices at Ditton Community Centre £2 to include a cuppa. Email healingvoiceskent@gmail.com or just turn up. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAYS
(1st) 2.15-4.15pm Aylesford History Group meet at the Aylesford Community Center. All welcome.
8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
...ALSO THIS MONTH
Please submit regular or one off events by 20th October to be included in November 2022 whether they are in person or via zoom. info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Saturday 8th October, 9am PYO Pumpkin Garden opens until 31st October. Spadework, Teston Road, Offham. Kent. ME19 5NA Tel. 01732 870002
Sunday 9th October 10am Tonbridge Half Marathon at The Judd School, Brook St, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN
Tuesday 15th November 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.
Thursday 17th November 9.30-11am West Malling Primary School open morning.
Sunday 20th November West Malling Christmas Festival
Thursday 8-20th December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle. (See Advert on Back Page).
Sept-May 2023 Mondays 8pm Maidstone Film Society at The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone. www.maidstone-film-society.org.uk
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