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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 Cleaning
- Homefresh p18
Charity
- Rotary Club of Tonbridge Charity Event
- Mind Silent Auction p8
Christmas Event
- Castlemas p24
- Paddock Wood Lights Up p21*
Classified
- Car Registration No.
Cleaning
- Oneoffcleans
Coffee Morning
- U3A p6
Community Help
- West Kent Mind
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p17
Decorators
- A.Lea Painting & Decorating p14
- 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 p16
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
Halls For Hire
- Hadlow Village Hall Handyman
- Dave’s Property Maintenance
- DME Property Services
Health & Fitness
- TM Active Kitchens
- Phil’s Kitchens p18
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle p5 Loft Ladders & Hatches
- Loft Ladders
Nightclub
- Aura p19*
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing p14
- Summers Domestic Plumbers
Printers
- Scarbutts Printers p14
Restaurant
- Turmeric Gold
Running Event
- Tonbridge Half Marathon p3
Shutters
- Stylehouse Shutters p1
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 October (Delivery - 2nd week of month)
Malling: 15th October (Delivery - 1st week of month)
Tonbridge: 20th October (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the November 2022 edition.
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ACCOUNTANTS
J & H Accounting Services Ltd
a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ.
t: 01892 838916
f: 01892 834366
c: Jason Dennis ICPA, MAAT, ATT.
e: jadacca@hotmail.com
Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
ACCOUNTANTS
The Accountancy Practice
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
AERIALS
The Aerial Man
t: 01732 883542 01622 871614
t: 01634 471900
hello@aakss.org.uk
www.britishlegion.org.uk/
BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS
Broadband/Phone Sockets
m: 07845 705900
Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?
- New phone/broadband extentions.
- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.
- Cat 5 wiring
- Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.
Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
t: 01732 652052
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Nightingale Bathrooms
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 19) AIR AMBULANCE Air Ambulance
e:
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.
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 Oct A-B TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
01892 838668
07887 948430
c: Richard Blackman
Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.
Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.
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.
CHARITY EVENT
Hill
07912 878830
December
27th November 2-6pm
CLASSIFIED
Number
Contact Ian on 07909 975 806
Private plate for sale. CI TYS Offers invited! Call for more details.
814 33
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CLEANING
ONEOFFCLEANS (Decluttering and most small chores) Contact: Fran Newton Mobile: 077 453
My integrity is your assurance for a job well done. BUILDING SERVICES R Blackman General Maintenance t:
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Car Registration
CARER Carer Required a: Kings
t:
(See Colour 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) CUT OFF DATE 20th Oct CHRISTMAS EVENT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Castlemas 8th to 20th
2022 www.castlemas.com (See Colour Ad On Page 24) Paddock Wood Lights Up Sunday
www.paddockwoodlights.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 21) C-E TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
COMMUNITY HELP
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 Conservatories
t/f: 01732 321050
m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775
e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
DECORATORS
Mark Howland
a: Tonbridge
t: 01732 359550
m: 07818 404225
General Property Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting. Decorating and Repairs. Free Estimates
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 and the occasional outings. (See Colour Ad On Page 20)
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.
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
Eugenia’s Decorating ServicesThe Lady Decorator
m: 07887 936846
e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com
Professional, friendly and reliable service.
HAIR SALON DRIVEWAYS/PATIO CLEANING &
Bramko
07899 894838
357660
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c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16) All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk DECORATORS A. Lea Painting & Decorating Services t: 01622 817865 m: 07776 243279 www.aleadecorating.com (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
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
FOOD PARCELS
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).
CUT OFF DATE 20th Oct
GARAGE DOORS
Garolla Roller Shutter Doors
t: 01732 430 274 m: 07537 149 128
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
01732 807997
07768 911241
Tom
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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.
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.
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838
e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
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
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.
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HANDYMAN
Dave’s Property Maintenance
m: 07873 526169
e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com
City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wall papering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs. No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.
HANDYMAN
DME Property Services
m: 07469 202653
e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com
inst: DME Property
We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance. Wall and floor tiling. Internal and external painting. Wallpaper hanging and stripping. Skirting and coving. Patios and paving. Jet washing & other external cleaning. We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Leisure Centre Gym Membership
e: leisurecentres@tmactive.co.uk
c: Membership Advisors www.tmactive.co.uk
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.
KITCHENS
Phil’s Kitchens
m: 07773 723646
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION
the local Oracle
t: 01732 525805/6
e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
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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.
NIGHTCLUB
Aura Tunbridge Wells
m: 07556 397230
www.auranight.club
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing
t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 14)
RUNNING EVENT
Tonbridge Half Marathon Sunday 9th October 2022 www.nice-work.org.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 3)
in West Malling,
and
the highest quality, bespoke window plantation shutters. Free no obligation survey. Local, friendly service. 3 year guarantee.
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Summers Domestic Plumbers Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains. Outside taps fitted. All plumbing jobs. 01732 400630 or 07530 360200 Lee Marshall-Summers leesummers74@outlook.com PLUMBERS RESTAURANT - Indian Crockhurst St, Tudeley, Tonbridge, TN11 0NT 01732 361772 or 01732 359325 info@turmericgold.com We are into the fine art of cooking - blending those authentic herbs and spices to produce an intoxicating surge on the senses. All editions online now thelocaloracle.co.uk TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494 PRINTERS (See Colour Ad On Page 14) SHUTTERS Stylehouse Shutters t: 01732 752121 m: 07962 356184 e: hello@stylehouseshutters.co.uk www.stylehouseshutters.co.uk Based
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TREE SURGERY
Acer Tree Services
01732 503854 07715 649705 garrygould@me.com
Tree surgery & hedge cutting.
Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal. Garden maintenance. Fencing. Free quotes given.
TREE SURGERY
Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd
t: 0808 139 1553
e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk
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dominic@fullpivot.com
WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING
Humphrey
01732 252540
www.humphreyandscace.co.uk
WINDOWS
Acorn Glassline
a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01622 752288
e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk
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WINDOWS
Keith Bunyon
t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373
e: kbunyon@icloud.com
Local Consultant. 38 years exp. Energy 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 Trader’ free quotations and advice.
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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: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE HOME & GARDEN BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASPECTS PLUMBING & HEATING Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more. Call Jamie 01732 671 131 Female painter and decorator. I offer both interior and exterior painting and decorating services. With over 10 years experience in the industry, I guarantee a quick turnaround and a professional finish. Fully insured, City and Guilds Qualified, t: 01622 817865 m: 07776 243279 www.aleadecorating.com Instagram: a.lea_decorating
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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.
Available for up to 550 people, seating for 150
Open from 11am
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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 uirequirements. Give us a call or drop us an email. 01732 795777/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
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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 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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Events
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
10am-12 noon ReFresh Café in St Stephens Church, Tonbridge. Tea, coffee, cake and a chat.
(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
...ALSO THIS MONTH
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
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 1st October 5pm Visit of The Messenger Gospel Choir to Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane TN10 4JG followed by tea and cake. Donations welcome for our Uganda Projects.
Friday 7-16 October Silent Auction for Mind West Kent www.westkentmind.org.uk/auction (See page 6)
Sunday 9th October 10am Tonbridge Half Marathon at The Judd School, Brook St, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN (See Page 21)
Saturday 29 - 30 October 10am – 4pm Leigh Art & Craft Fair, Leigh Village Hall. Refreshments available. Admission Free. 01732 364 521
Saturday 22nd October 10am - 12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe sessions at St Stephen’s Church Tonbridge. Info. 07470 141035
Sunday 6th November 5pm Gates open. Charity Fireworks Display, Tonbridge Park. www.tonbridgefireworks.co.uk
Sunday 27th November 2-6pm Paddock Wood Lights Up. www.paddockwoodlightsup.co.uk (See Page 21).
Sunday 27th November 2-7.30pm Tonbridge Rotary Christmas Festival
Saturday 3rd December 10am - 12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe sessions at St Stephen’s Church Tonbridge. Info. 07470 141035
Thursday 8th - Tuesday 20th December Castlemas at Tonbridge Castle. (See Page 24)
9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market at St Giles’ Church next to the Chaser.
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