Oracle the local
Month 63 April 2010
Distribution 10,500 homes & businesses
YOuR mONthLY guIDE tO LOCAL sERVICEs IN AND AROuND
paddock wood, tonbridge, hadlow east peckham, FiVe oak green & matField
EILEEN VERONICA KIDD (1908 - 2010)
F RO M C O N C E P T TO C R E AT I O N
Visit our showroom with the latest display kitchens. Kitchen design, installation and all aspects of building works available with a single call to our designers, Philip, Sam or James.
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Inspiring design together with fabulous value, our designers provide creativity and style to suit all your needs.
Woodgate Business Park, 13 Vale Rise TN9 1TB Opposite Tonbridge Sorting Office
Tel: 01732 373515 www.burnhillkitchens.co.uk NEW SHOWROOM EXTENSION NOW OPEN Open Mon – Fri 9 to 5, Sat 10 to 4. Sun 11 to 3
ENJOY PERFECT PROPORTIONS, ELEGANT MATERIALS AND CLEAN LINES – EXCLUSIVELY PRONORM – YOUR FIRST CHOICE IN GERMAN STYLE
“THE AERIAL MAN” Family business - established 28 years
DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES YOUR LOCAL TV/RADIO AERIAL SPECIALIST SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS NO CALL OUT CHARGE, XTRA POINTS
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Enjoy your free digital channels Tel: 01892 834334 or: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614
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Experience the difference, nobody does it better. Tel: 01622 744411 www.apollotradewindows.co.uk
We are open Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm Sat 9am - 1pm
539 Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9UQ Email: mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk
Bedroom Flair -
Fitted by our professional fitters Made to measure Home visits & FREE quotations 5YEAR guarantee on all furniture Bespoke furniture Free expert design service (available evenings and weekends Est 31 years
01622 729855 169 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8NA www.bedroomflair.com
Award winning family run business!
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IN A CONSUMER PROTECTION ASSOCIATION SURVEY OF ALL OUR CUSTOMERS OVER THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OUR CUSTOMERS RATED US EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD SATISFACTORY BAD
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TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS TOP QUALITY SERVICE YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR THE COMPANY THAT DOES DO IT BETTER EXCELLENCE IS NOT AN ACCIDENT
FOR YOUR WRITTEN QUOTATION (NO SALESMEN) SIMPLY CALL 01622 725444 www.trade-glaze.co.uk
10 YEAR INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE
UNITS 8 & 9 KILNBRIDGE WORKS, LOWER ROAD, EAST FARLEIGH, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 OHD Phone: 01622 725444 Fax: 01622 721111 Email: ad2000@btconnect.com
Installation and Maintenance of Residential and Commercial Audio Visual Equipment With 20 years experience, look no further for all your Audio Visual needs
FROM THE PAST A PRESENT FOR THE FUTURE
Audio Projectors Flat screen Displays/Plasmas Control systems Home Cinema/media Rooms PC set up Video Conferencing
All works guaranteed
DRAWN FROM YOUR FAST-FADING PHOTO AN IMPOSING PORTRAIT IN PENCIL USING MUSEUM QUALITY MATERIALS
Visit us at www.enterpriseav.co.uk or call our office 0208 304 8401 mobile 07809 685509/07595 388713
01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
We are waiting to assist you with your Audio Visual needs
R G STEVENS PAVING
PRIVATE & CONTRACT All types of paving undertaken Driveways Pathways Highways Patios Brickwork Block paving Slab work Hard landscaping Tarmac Concrete Brickwork PLANT HIRE Street works registered & fully insured Working to a very high standard
Free estimates Call Rob Office: 01732 841398 mobile: 07837097594 email: rgspaving@aol.com WWW.RGSPAVING.COM
THE BIBLE IS TRUE WHO KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING? GOD KNOWS. If you would like to know as well then all the answers are in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word, the Bible. So why not pick it up today and start reading the Bible for yourself to find out. For a free Bible reading planner please contact: The Christadelphians, Freepost MID30912, Birmingham B27 6BR or email Twchristadelphians@hotmail.com or telephone 01622 728026 for a free recorded Bible message or come along to Matfield Village Hall on a Sunday at 4pm to hear a free Bible talk. TUNBRIDGE WELLS CHRISTADELPHIANS
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indeX Update Accountants* Aerials Amateur Dramatic show* Appliance Repair Artist Audio Visual Bathrooms Beauty* Bedrooms Blinds Book Keeping Building Consultant Building services Business Opportunity Business Networking Carpentry* Chiropractor Christian Worship Cleaning - Carpet & upholstery - Domestic Computer support Conservatories Curtain maker Decorators Diet/health Double glazing* Electricians Fencing garden Design*
garden Landscaping garden maintenance garden services gas & heating specialists gifts granite Worktops handyman hypnotherapy Interior Designer Ironing services Kitchens Loft Ladders money saving music-Drum tuition Oven Cleaners Paving Piano teacher* Plasterer Plumbers Printers Public houses/Restaurant Roofing sewing/tailoring solicitors soul music tree surgeon Volunteers Wanted Windows* UseFUl nUmbers eVents
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Cut off date for may 2010 is 25 April 2010 could you advertise in other areas too? we have other issues covering the following areas: kings hill west malling larkField leYboUrne & sUrroUnding areas and our new issue in barming ditton allington aYlesFord Jane - 01732 521494 anna - 01732 844246 the local oracle po boX 314 west malling me19 6wn info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk
Update Dear Readers Welcome to the April issue of the local Oracle packed with local businesses, some new additions and exciting new ventures. We have changed our layout slightly and would welcome your feedback. cut off dates for advertising or free event listings are as follows: kings hill/west malling edition: 18th of the month ditton, aylesford and allington edition: 25th of the month paddock wood/tonbridge edition: 25th of the month You may remember our grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th birthday when we featured a pencil drawing of her as a child on the front cover. sadly at the age of 101 she peacefully passed away. We are dedicating this issue to her as she has been an influence on both of our lives and are sharing with you a photo of her as a young woman. Anna & Jane
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FREEPOst RLtA-RhgB-LXsZ PO Box 314 West malling mE19 6WN Jane tel: 01732 521494 Anna tel: 01732 844246 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk 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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taxassist accountants tel: 0845 5212241 mobile: 07808 896292 Contact: gary Richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/garyrichards Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises. (see 1/4 page ad)
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auker hutton chartered accountants the stables, Little Coldharbour Farm tong Lane, Lamberhurst tunbridge Wells, Kent tN3 8AD tel: 01892 891902 Fax: 01892 891903 Contact: Neil thomas FCA neil@aukerhutton.co.uk Personal and company accounts and taxation, business start up, company incorporation, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll and VAt.
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J & h accounting services ltd 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent tN12 6BQ. tel: 01892 838916 Fax: 01892 834366 Contact: Jason Dennis FCCA, mAAt, Att. jadacca@hotmail.com
the aerial man tel: 01892 834334 01732 883542 01622 871614 mobile: 07910 288086 satellite tV in all rooms. New digital aerials. 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 1/4 page ad)
Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAt, personal and company tax returns. Fixed Fee.
tel: 01892 834289 or 01622 729350 mobile: 07796 422283 Digital Aerial services. Fully insured. special rates for senior citizens No call out charge. All work guaranteed. multipoint system to hotels, flats. Family run business. (see 1/4 page ad)
Year End Accounts. management Accounts. tax Returns. Bookkeeping, Payroll and VAt. Business start ups. specialist in working with smaller businesses. Fixed Fee.
Box Office: 01892 530613 www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk tWODs present an amateur production. www.twods.org (see 1/4 page ad)
APPLIANCE REPAIR s&r servicing tel: 01892 838870 mobile: 07802 806179 Contact: Rob www.srservicing.co.uk info@srservicing.co.uk Repairs, spares & servicing of washing machines & dryers, Dyson cleaners & microwaves. steam generator iron/press repairs. Domena - tefal - Rowenta Free estimates/no call out charge. *see website for more info*
ARtIst christopher marshall Luddesdowne Nr meopham tel/Fax: 01474 813434 Contact: Christopher marshall
info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk
Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints. (see 1/4 page ad)
AuDIO VIsuAL
sd accounting ltd tel/Fax: 01732 369250 mobile: 07885 418318 Contact: steve Draper stevdrap@aol.com
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enterprise audio Visual ltd
the local oracle is distribUted to oVer 30,000 homes eVerY month
tel: 0208 304 8401 mob: 07809 685509/07595 388713 www.enterpriseav.co.uk Installation and maintenance of Residential and Commercial Audio Visual Equipment. With 20 years experience, look no further for all your Audio Visual needs. All works guaranteed. (see 1/4 page ad)
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burnhill kitchens ltd tel: 01732 373517 Contact: Lynsey Free Design & Quotation service on all Bathrooms and Bedrooms. Full Project management service including building works. sliding glass door systems & fixed doors for bedrooms and wet rooms etc. for Bathrooms. Call for a free introductory pack on some of our ranges and services offered including customer testimonials. (see 1/2 page ad)
penumbra blinds & solar control ltd unit 2 Albans Farm Romford Road Pembury Kent tN2 4BB tel: 01892 825522 Fax: 01892 823522 mobile: 07767 326211 Contact: stuart munday stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply and install all types of internal and external blinds and awnings along with solar control and security window films. (see 1/4 page ad)
artbuild ltd tel/Fax: 01622 817225 mobile: 07981 340893 jeff@artbuild.co.uk www.artbuild.co.uk Federation of master builders. Extensions & renovations, hard landscaping, swift approved cladding & guttering, tiled and flat roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrics, flooring and decorating. An established family company. (see 1/4 page ad)
s k renovations Ryarsh tel: 01732 321317 mobile: 07737775044 Contact: stuart info@skrenovations.co.uk www.skrenovations.co.uk Bathrooms/Wet rooms Kitchens Cellar tanking/Waterproofing garage Conversions All work fully insured References available Free design & accurate quotation Family run business
diamond accounting services tel: helen Court ACA 07984 571789 Yvonne trusty mAAt 07984 571579 info@diamondaccountingservices.co.uk www.diamondaccountingservices.co.uk • Book-keeping • VAt • management Accounts • Payroll • Year end accounts & returns • self Assessment tax returns Based in maidstone, we offer a personal, flexible & affordable service tailored to suit your needs.
BEAutY heavenly elements beauty Putlands Leisure Centre Paddock Wood tel: 01892 835505 helenturner10@googlemail.com Free easy parking. specialising in guinot skin care treatments, New massage treatments introduced. Call for more information on treatments available and special offers. (see 1/4 page ad)
BEDROOms bedroom Flair 169 tonbridge Road, maidstone Kent mE16 8NA tel: 01622 729855 www.bedroomflair.com Award winning family run business. Exceptional quality, made to measure bedrooms, home studies and bathrooms, with modern design and traditional elegance (see 1/4 page ad)
BOOK KEEPINg
entire home tel: 07957 266112 info@entirehome.co.uk We have everything you need for the inside and the outside of your home. general builders, plumbers, electricians, kitchen and bathroom fitters, gardeners and landscapers. From changing a bulb to refurbishing your ENtIRE hOmE, we have it covered. Call or e-mail to organise a free quotation. (see 1/4 page ad)
BOOK KEEPINg women who count ltd tel: 01622 817496 mobile: 07887 724371 Contact: sarah Palmer AICB sarah@womenwhocount.co.uk - Full/part bookkeeping service. - management accounts - Vat, CIs and Payroll - Free online submissions for regular - clients. - special rates for start ups. - Discounted rates on sage software. Collection & delivery service available if required.
BuILDINg CONsuLtANt home project design tel: 01732 351534 mobile: 07756 948655 Contact: Kenneth L Packer mciob Project coordination and drawings for planning/building regulations approvals for house extensions, alterations and loft conversions. member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
r blackman general maintenance tel: 01892 838668 mobile: 07887 948430 Contact: Richard Blackman blackman1@btinternet.com Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias & soffits. Interior and exterior painting. Patios & driveways, landscaping and conservatories.
Qr construction tel: 01892 730265 mobile: 07914 800599 sales@qrconstruction.co.uk www.qrconstruction.co.uk For your home Improvements, maintenance, Extensions, Renovations for both residential and commercial properties call QR Construction for a free, no obligation quote. A family run business
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BuILDINg sERVICEs spicelin property services tel: 01732 352828 mobile: 07712 853583 Contact: Kevin Lines Interior/exterior decorating, tiling/ laminate floor installation, general maintenance, patios/fencing, annual gutter and/or uPVC cleaning. Annual hedge trimming. Insured. Free estimates. BNI member.
BusINEss OPPORtuNItY need an extra income? tel: 01622 337311 (24 hours)
£50-£250 per week? home Based - totally Flexible. Working in your local area. Call For FREE information.
Utility warehouse discount club authorised distributor networking marketing business tel: 01732 521494 Contact: Jane marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided. Call for more information. (see 1/4 page ad)
BusINEss NEtWORKINg bni weald Valley tel: Neil hart: 07747 781155 neil.hart@sjpp.co.uk Want more new business referrals? Like the idea of a team of people passing work to each other? Every Friday BNI Weald Valley meets at the hop Farm for a breakfast meeting to do just that. Why not join us? Plasterers, florists, hairdressers, tree surgeons, travel agents, flooring contractors and funeral directors especially welcome.
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p.d.h. carpentry tel: 01732 356113 mobile: 0775 4418266 paul@hobbs7083.fsnet.co.uk All aspects of carpentry. Loft Conversions, Extensions, Kitchens, Wardrobes, staircases. supplied and fitted. All internal joinery. 20 years experience. Fully insured.
CELLAR CONVERsIONs s k renovations - Ryarsh tel: 01732 321317 mobile: 07737775044 Contact: stuart info@skrenovations.co.uk www.skrenovations.co.uk Cellar tanking/Waterproofing Bathrooms/Wet rooms Kitchens garage Conversions All work fully insured References available accurate quotation Family run business
ChIROPRACtOR chiropractic clinic 64 Commercial Road Paddock Wood tel: 01892 834422 www.pw-chiropractic.co.uk Dr mandy Lock B.sc (Doctor of Chiropractic) Dr Kris Krumins B.sc (Doctor of Chiropractic) state Registered Chiropractors BCA/ gCC X-ray on site.
ChRIstIAN WORshIP
norris carpentry
tunbridge wells christadelphians
tel: 01732 352363 mobile: 07795 677791 Contact: stuart norriscarpentry@sky.com
tel: 01622 728026 twchristadelphians@hotmail.com
No job too big or small. Loft conversions, doors, windows, kitchens, flooring, decking etc. Fully qualified and insured. Free estimates and a clean reliable service.
You are welcome to come and listen to what the Bible says about you and what is going to happen when Jesus Christ’s imminent return to this earth happens as he promised. Call, email or come along to matfield Village hall on sunday at 4pm to hear a free Bible talk. (see 1/4 page ad)
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castle cleaning tel: 01732 400148 mobile: 07920 840972 Contact: Dean Baker dean@castle-cleaning.co.uk www.castle-cleaning.co.uk specialist in Carpet, upholstery & hard Floor Cleaning (sealed Wood, stone, Ceramic, terrazzo etc) Patio and Driveway Cleaning service Powerful truck mounted system Carpets Dry in 2 hours. spot and stain Removal service. No harmful Chemicals. Fully Insured and IICRC Certified
CLEANINg - DOmEstIC molly maid tel: 01732 780935 CONsIstENt CAREFuL CLEANINg • Cleaned to Your satisfaction 100% guaranteed • highly trained and Vetted staff • spring Cleans, moving in/out Cleans • Regular Cleaning at a Frequency to suit You • Carpet Cleaning and Oven cleaning • We use All our Own supplies and Equipment • No Contract to tie you Down • Domestic and Commercial Cleaning WE DON't Cut CORNERs, WE CLEAN thEm
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J h Flint consultancy mobile: 07904 047558 Contact: Julian Flint julesshed2@tiscali.co.uk - Complete PC installation service - upgrades, servicing & repairs, - Wired & Wireless networking - Virus/spyware/trojan removal - Data transfer & Rescue - home tuition - Independent advice
c p improvements Paddock Wood tel: 01892 838991 mobile: 07775 771390 Contact: Charlie Payne For all your decorating needs. Painting - Interior and exterior. Wall papering. tiling - Floor and wall. general all round handyman. gardening. Free estimates. Fully insured.
CONsERVAtORIEs howard caine conservatories tel/Fax: 01732 321050 mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 howardCaine@Blueyonder.co.uk 20 years experience - Overhauls - Windows - Refurbishments - Porches - minor repairs - Doors 10yr guarantee - Insurance backed Fully registered with FENsA Customer References Available. (see Full page ad)
g J services mobile: 07764 684495 Contact: guy Williams gjservices@btinternet.com Painting Decorating general maintenance Wall papering tiling Free Estimates
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louise Jackson’s curtains
tel: 01732 824511 mobile: 07867771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk
quote@louisejacksoncurtains.co.uk www.louisejacksoncurtains.co.uk
tel: 01732 773414 Contact: Paul hine plh_decor@sky.com
made to measure curtains, all soft furnishings & accessories, valences, pelmets, swags & tails. All blinds venetian, roman, roller and vertical.
Interior - exterior Painting and decorating general maintenance Free “No Obligation” quotes
VIRus & Adware specialist If you think you are infected give us a call. -Dead PC/ not starting -slow or unresponsive -Wireless & internet setup -Virus & spyware removal
champ computer services tel: 01732 843659 mobile: 07887 566948 info@champcomputers.co.uk www.champcomputers.co.uk the local PC experts for: -PC health/security checks -Wireless & wired networking -Virus & spyware removal/protection -Complete PC installation & upgrades -No fix - no fee! (see 1/4 page ad)
plh decorating
tel: 01622 719079
FREE design & measuring service.
DECORAtORs andrew baxter Paddock Wood tel: 01892 835508 Contact: Andrew Baxter Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices. Interior and exterior work undertaken. Call now for a free estimate.
rathbone decorating services tel: 01622 721491 mobile: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior. Wallpapering and coving. Free estimates. Friendly personal services. special rates for pensioners.
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Queen of diets suite 12A 70 Churchill square Kings hill West malling KENt mE19 4Yu Contact: Katie Peck, Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist tel: 01732 525 822 mobile: 07724 938 145 info@queenofdiets.com www.queenofdiets.com Weight loss for life Diet therapy for medical conditions Expert advice you can trust, menu plans and more. Call for free chat now
domestic and residential electrical services tel: 01622 870147 mobile: 07515 159821 Email: info@darelectric.co.uk www.darelectric.co.uk 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.
DOuBLE gLAZINg apollo trade windows 539 Loose Road maidstone Kent mE15 9uQ
JVa electrical 2 the Barn, Lomer Farm Wrotham Road, meopham Kent DA13 0AN
tel: 01622 744411 Fax: 01622 744141 mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk www.apollotradewindows.co.uk
tel: 01474 814455 Fax: 01474 814794 jva@jvaelectrical.co.uk www.jvaelectrical.co.uk
Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Over 30 years experience. From domestic to large industrial contracts. (see 1/4 page ads)
“Nobody does it better” (see Full page ad) trade glaze units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh maidstone Kent mE15 0hD tel: 01622 725444 Fax: 01622 721111 ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories. top quality products with top quality service. (see Full page ad)
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pgs electrical tel: 01732 871235 mobile: 07828 977562 pgselectrical@gmail.com Inspecting & testing, New installations Fault finding and Rewires Extra sockets/lighting Exterior lighting Fully qualified, clean and tidy, all installations inspected, tested and certified to 17th edition wiring regulations. Free quotations. (see 1/4 page ad) rJg electrical tel: 01732 850706 mobile: 07968 547699 Contact: Rob Email: redrob@orange.net "No shocking Prices" 20 Years Experience. All work undertaken. fully insured. No job too big or too small. Call Rob for free and friendly advice.
s F electrical mobile: 07793 557814 Contact: steve Experienced and qualified electrician. All electrical work undertaken including tv/aerial installations. Available weekends and evenings. Please phone for free estimates.
FENCINg parkers Fencing & gate automation tel: 01732 874487 Fax: 01732 522359 mobile: 07787 157618 Contact: Darren Parker www.parkersfencing.co.uk All types of fencing - wooden and metal supplied and erected. gates, railings, barriers, on site welding; landscaping, block paving, patios, decking, pergolas. Family run business. Free quotes. Over 18 yrs experience.
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gARAgE DOORs garage door associates showroom and head Office 18 holborough Road, snodland tel: 01732 590085 www.garagedoorassociates.co.uk supply and install all makes and styles of garage door. Repairs and spares Automation DIY advice. Awnings Recommended by Kent trading standards
gARDEN DEsIgN elaine tunbridge garden Design & maintenance East Peckham tel: 07778 580629 elaine.tunbridge@tiscali.co.uk gardens, borders, planters designed. Part or full gardens. Ideas? holiday cover? unsure? Budget or Pay As You go fees negotiated. Any garden maintenance considered. Qualified and experienced. Free consultation. Portfolio & references.
tel: 01732 355205 mobile: 07801 596726 Contact: Vanessa Foster-Crouch vanessa@purplearbour.com www.purplearbour.com
Complete Design & Landscaping service -Designs and planting schemes -Ponds and water features -Decking and Paving -tree surgery and clearance -trained horticulturalists Free consultations
tel: 01622 817243 Contact: Jane Johnson Dip gD Is your garden under-achieving? scruffy, boring, too much work? Friendly advice, plants and creative designs for real budgets. Construction service or DIY.
tel: 01892 833405 mobile: 07886 306556 gas safe Registered. All gas and plumbing work undertaken. Boiler replacement and servicing, cylinder and pump exchanges, heating system power flushing. Kitchen and bathroom full installation. Emergency call out. Free estimates. All areas covered.
gARDEN LANDsCAPINg checkley landscapes tel: 01732 351044 mobile: 07980 821795 Contact: Eddie Checkley ejcheckley@hotmail.co.uk 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.
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geoff hooker gas & heating specialist tel/Fax: 01892 823420 Contact: geoff hooker
geoff.hooker@uwclub.net gas safe gas engineer for boiler services/breakdowns and landlords certificates.
garden maintenance
wicks gas
Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: mark
tel: 01732 883544 mobile: 07748 780811 Contact: gerald Wicks wicksgas@btinternet.com
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.
gARDEN sERVICEs ladybird garden design
apollo plumbing
small loads limited Willow Lane, Paddock Wood, Kent tN12 6NL tel: 01892 833325 corkeali@aol.com www.smallloads.co.uk grow your own veg/planter. No more back ache. (see back page ad)
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.
gRANItE WORKtOPs henderstone West malling tel/fax: 01622 747040 mobile: 07809 827635 Contact: Ryan henderson info@granite.me.uk www.granite.me.uk Beautiful granite work tops. Professionally installed at affordable prices. Also natural wall and floor coverings. Free site survey. (see 1/4 page ad)
h-i hAIRDREssINg bladerunners hairdressing 43 hastings Road Pembury Kent tN24PB tel: 01892 824420 www.bladerunnerspembury.co.uk All staff Vidal sassoon trained Wella master Colour Award see our website for special offers on Keratin Complex smoothing therapy Cloud Nine hair straighteners 20% Cut and Colour Offer (See 1/4 Page Ad)
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loft ladders tel: 01732 840744 mobile: 07751 256725 Contact: michael Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring. Qualified City and guilds carpenter. Fully insured for your peace of mind. All work guaranteed. WILL mAtCh ANY EstImAtE. FREE QuOtAtIONs.
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burnhill kitchens ltd tel: 01732 373517 Contact: Lynsey Free Design & Quotation service on all Kitchens. Full Project management service inc building works. For a free introductory Pack on some of our ranges, appliances (main distributor for all brands) and services offered including customer testimonials, please call Lynsey. (see 1/2 page ad)
Utility warehouse discount club authorised distributor networking marketing business tel: 01732 521494 Contact: Jane marshall jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.save-moneywithme.co.uk uW membership gives you access to the best value utility service in the uK & a host of money-saving member benefits. Contact me for more info.
kitchen Flair 169 tonbridge Road, maidstone Kent mE16 8NA tel: 01622 729855 Award winning family run business. Replacement Doors & Worktops. Additional units. Kitchen makeover of your Dreams. Full kitchens also available. Excellent quality and craftmanship. (see 1/4 page ad)
musIC/DRum tuItION maplewood studio tel: 01622 872577 mobile: 07825 708575 Contact: Paul paulannis@paulannis.com www.paulannis.com Drumming taught following the Drumsense syllabus in a fully equipped & air conditioned studio in East Peckham. All ages and ability welcome. Fully equipped recording studio also available.
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oven angels tel: 01892 514552 mobile: 07901 857608 ovenangels@onetel.com www.ovenangels.co.uk Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products. Now in their 11th year. Prices from £40. Fully insured. As written in the Evening standard & Daily telegraph. oven wizards tel: 0800 849 7419 or 01233 210662 www.ovenwizards.com Do you hate oven cleaning? We can make your oven sparkle like new using our custom made in-van cleaning tanks. the process makes no smell, mess and the oven can be used straightaway! Prices from just £39. A locally based, friendly, efficient and fully insured service. take a look at our website for more information and reviews.
r g stevens paving tel: 01732 841398 mobile: 07837 097594 Contact: Rob rgspaving@aol.com All types of paving undertaken. Plant hire. Call for a free quotation. (see 1/4 page ad)
PEt sERVICEs east peckham pet services tel: 01622 872318 mobile: 07881951745 Dog Walking Pet Boarding Pet sitting Feeding and cleaning out All services tailored to your needs Call for full details and prices
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Qualified teacher tel: 01732 353709 Piano/Keyboard - all levels. guitar - beginners of all levels. English (Literacy) & maths Coaching for primary school children by experienced teacher.
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dps plastering tonbridge tel: 01732 369850 mobile: 07852 315007 Contact: Clive Doughty enquiries@dps-plastering.co.uk For all your plastering needs. - Re-skims - New ceilings - Repair work etc. We provide a prompt, reliable, local service and are fully insured.
p-r PLumBERs king & country plumbing services tel: 01732 590228 or 01892 822721 mobile: 07939 667871 24hr emergency call out. Oil Boiler servicing & installations Full bathroom & shower installations. Drains & blockages cleared. Pumps & valves. Radiators & pipes Emersion heaters, leaking taps & burst pipes. Free estimates & honest advice. specialists in bathroom fitting.
wde bathrooms & kitchens tel/Fax: 01732 872333. mobile: 07802 202666 Contact: Warren Edwards warren@leybournelakes.fsnet.co.uk www.WDEBathrooms.co.uk Beautiful Bathrooms created by team of professional tradesmen. All City and guilds trained. supply and fit or fit only service. All tiling - inc. natural stone plus normal plumbing services. Work guaranteed and fully insured.
PuBLIC hOusE/REstAuRANt the rose & crown pub restaurant/bed & breakfast 87 Carpenters Lane, hadlow Kent, tN11 OER tel: 01732 850242 mobile: 07882 642833 lillianbeesleyl@yahoo.co.uk Beer garden, open fire place. Live music once a month. Big screen tV - Live sport Quiz night last sunday of the month. Food all day everyday. Rooms: twin £50 and single £40. 50% discount for OAPs (mon-Fri 11-3pm) Outside catering from £3 per head
ROOFINg aquaguard roofing unit 3, Drayton Road, tonbridge tel: 01732 770858 clive@aquaguard.co.uk www.aquaguard.co.uk specialists in roofing works. upvc fascias, gutters, tiling/slate works Chimney flashing / Repointing high performance Elastomeric felts & Dryseal Fibreglass systems up to 25yrs guarantee FmB & CORC Registered
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sOuL musIC the soul survivors magazine tel/fax: 01732 844246 info@thesoulsurvivors.co.uk www.thesoulsurvivors.co.uk Do you remember the soul events at greenways, Flicks, stage 3, the goldmine, Caister etc? still like the music but don’t know where to hear it?
acacia tree and garden care tel: 01732 845104 mobile: 07812 344740 (24 hrs) Contact: Chris Coombs acacia.trees@btinternet.com NPtC Qualified tree surgeons Fully insured Free written quotations All tree work undertaken-big or small gardening, mowing, fencing, hedges and garden clear ups Local resident - on call 24 hours
VOLuNtEERs WANtED hospice in the weald tel: 01892 820527 Contact: Philippa If you would like to join a new volunteers list aimed at younger/active roles, please do contact us. You would not have to commit to anything regular but would be OK with getting phone calls to see if you can help out occasionally. (see 1/4 page ad)
WINDOWs apollo trade windows 539 Loose Road maidstone Kent mE15 9uQ tel: 01622 744411 Fax: 01622 744141 mail@apollotradewindows.co.uk www.apollotradewindows.co.uk Windows, Doors & Conservatories “Nobody does it better” (see Full page ad)
w WINDOWs howard caine conservatories tel/Fax: 01732 321050 mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 howardCaine@Blueyonder.co.uk 20 years experience - Overhauls - Windows - Refurbishments - Porches 10yr guarantee - Insurance backed Fully registered with FENsA Customer References Available. (see Full page ad)
keith bunyon tel: 01732 357376 mobile: 07885 644373 kjjbunyon@aol.com Consultant with 26 years experience. Windows, Doors, Conservatories & Porches. Roofline - Fascias, cladding, bargeboards and gutters. specialist repairs & refurbishments. ggF and FENsA Registered. All guarantees underwritten. Deposits Fully Protected. Free Quotations & Professional advice.
trade glaze units 8&9 Kilnbridge Works Lower Road, East Farleigh maidstone Kent mE15 0hD tel: 01622 725444 Fax: 01622 721111 ad2000@btconnect.com www.trade-glaze.co.uk Your very best choice in windows, doors and conservatories. top quality products with top quality service. (see Full page ad)
paddock wood stUdent serVices earn up to £162 per week hosting French students. monday to Friday; out all day; paddock wood pick up point call paddock wood student services on 01797 227775 tonbridge centre 01732 359258
UseFUl local phone nUmbers age concern 5 Bradford street, tonbridge chUrches New Life Church, hugh Christie technology College, White Cottage Road, tonbridge st Andrews Church, maidstone Road, Paddock Wood st Peter and st Paul, tonbridge Paddock Wood Baptist Church st Justus and st Anselm Roman Catholic Church citiZens adVice bUreaUX Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood 3-4 River Walk, tonbridge coUncil tonbridge & malling Borough Council doctors Church house surgery, Church Lane, tonbridge Dr Jutting & Ptns, 9 higham Lane, tonbridge Dunorlan medical group, 64 Pembury Road, tonbridge East Peckham surgery, the Pound, East Peckham medical Centre, hadlow Old school, school Lane, hadlow trenchwood medical Centre, 264 shipbourne Rd, tonbridge Warders medical Centre, 47 East street, tonbridge Woodlands health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood hospitals Kent & sussex (A&E) maidstone (A&E) Pembury local halls 6 in 1 Club, tonbridge Delarue hall, Delarue Close, tonbridge Five Oak green united Church hall, Badsell Road – sandra Forsyth hall, Bradford street, tonbridge (Part of Age Concern) goldsmid hall, tudely Lane, tonbridge hadlow Village hall, hadlow matfield Village hall - Bev holmans st Andrews Church, maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – Elizabeth st Philips, salisbury Road, tonbridge – Keith Bourne pharmacies Boots, 9-13 high street, tonbridge Clarke & Coleman, 140 high street, tonbridge Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham g Currie, 4 York Parade, shipbourne Road, tonbridge gosrani, 11 martin hardie Way, tonbridge hadlow Pharmacy, the square, hadlow Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood Quarry hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry hill Road, tonbridge police samaritans schools Cage green Primary school, Cage green Rd, tonbridge Capel Community Primary school, Five Oak green Rd, East Peckham Primary school, 130 Pound Road Longmead school, Waveney Road, tonbridge Paddock Wood Primary school, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood st margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, trench Rd, tonbridge st stephens Primary school, Royal Rise, tonbridge slade Primary school, the slade, tonbridge Woodlands Infant school, higham school Rd, tonbridge Woodlands Junior school, hunt Road, tonbridge
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9.30-12 Bumble Bee Parent and toddler goup at hadlow Old school hall. Contact Lorraine 01732 851156 9.45-11.15am Little Pickles for mums/carers & toddlers. Winter hall, st Andrew's Church PW. Contact 01892 837617 10-11.30 am YOgA in East Peckham. Please call Caroline on 01622 873 380 for more details. 2nd mon in month. 1.30pm RAF Assoc. meet at Crabb hall, Christ Church, hi st. tW. Info. 01892 526725 6-7.15pm Body Control Pilates in mereworth. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 1st monday in month. 7-9.30pm good Companions Club for Elderly at RBL, Priory Rd, tonbridge. Jan 01732 355676 7.15pm/7.30pm start. tonbridge Bridge Club @ Fisher hall, Lyons Crescent 01892 833278 or 01732 355919 2nd monday in month. British Army Association meets at Drill hall st. Johns Rd. tunbridge Wells 01892 537385 2nd monday 7.30pm PW Royal Naval Assoc. at PW Club, behind the masonic hall. Details John Baker 01892 526850 7.45pm Pilates at Capel Community Centre. Chloe 01892 838020 2nd monday PW& District Lions Club at the gun and spitroast in horsmonden at 8pm. Call 0845 833 9564 8-9.30pm Yoga in Laddingford.Please call Caroline on 01622 873 380 for more details. 9.15-10.15am Pilates at goldsmith hall, tudeley. Chloe 01892 838021 10.30am-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Club - contact maggie 01732 362478 2.15-4.15pm grapevine at st Philip's Church, salisbury Rd, tonbridge. Drop in. Contact Liz on 01732 353048 5.15pm and 6.45pm slimming World, st Andrews Church, maidstone Road, PW tel 01892 835877 9-10pm PWFC men's seniors team training mascalls 3g pitch, contact John 01892 833960 10.45am Body Control Pilates in Detling (osteoporosis class). Contact Lisa 07512 932415 11am-1pm (4th Wed) tonbridge stroke Club at methodist Church, higham Lane, george Carey 01732 366494 7.30-9.30pm PW spiritual development group at Dowding house, Commercial Road, beginners welcome call Paul 01892 838818 or Jan 01892 835890 for more details. 7.30-10pm 1st/3rd Weds. tonbridge Camcorder Club at Baptist Church Darenth Ave, ton. tony 01892 863271 7.45 to 9pm - Dance Fitness Class - P W Primary school Contact gilly on 01892 836079 or 786248 9-11am shipbourne Farmers' market in st. giles' Church, shipbourne. 9.30 & 10.45am Body Control Pilates in Aylesford. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 10.30am-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Club. Contact glen 01732 368824 (2nd thursday) 12.30-2 pm 'Friends together', a bereavement support group, meet for lunch. No commitment or obligation. mervin hall, st Andrew's Church PW. Contact Peter Brookes 01892 833662 1.15-2.45pm totstime at East Peckham Village hall. £2 per family. Details from Karen 01622 873489 2-4pm (3rd thurs) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, tonbridge Baptist Church hall, Darenth Ave. 01732 366262 3:45-4:30pm Brazilian soccer schools children (5-7) Putlands Centre www.icfds.com/tonbridge 07525 760123 4:30-5:30pm Brazilian soccer schools children (8-12) (as above) www.icfds.com/tonbridge 07525760123 6-7.15pm Body Control Pilates in mereworth. Contact Lisa 07512 932415 7.30pm 4th thursday of the month. PW Flower Club at the Day Centre, Commercial Rd. 3rd thurs 8pm PW historic society at the Day Centre, Commercial Road, PW. Doreen 01892 833135 (1st thurs of month) 7.45pm PW WI at Day Centre, Commercial Road. Contact Doreen 01892 833135 8.30-11am tonbridge Friday market at Lamberts Yard selling local produce. Details mrs Pilcher 01732 845295 8-9pm PWFC Ladies team training in mascalls sports hall, contact stef 07752 705286 1st sat of the month – 9am -12noon tonbridge Lions Clubs Paper store - Newspaper only collection. Little Peppyns Farm, higham Lane, tonbridge. 9.30-11am PWFC 5 - 16 yrs, boys & girls football training st Andrews field, contact John 01892 833960 10 -11.30 PW Panthers, disability football for all in mascalls sports hall, contact John 01892 833960 11am-3pm (1st sun of month) Free Plant Doctor service at Broadview gardens, hadlow College. hadlow.ac.uk
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8pm Rose & Crown hadlow - Live Cajan Band - Jumbo gumbo PW Lioness Club Annual Cow Pat Competition. Plots for sale at PW garden Centre. 7.45pm tonbridge RsPB meet at st Philip’s Church, salisbury Rd, Cage green, tonbridge with a talk on Birdwatching in Australia with John Britten. All welcome. Non members £4. thursday 22 April 7-7.30pm PW Flower Club meet at Day Centre, Commercial Rd, PW. talk on Japanese garden with Jack Wheeler. guests welcome. Contact maureen howard on 01892 832576. thursday 22 April 7.30pm for 7.45pm North tonbridge Flower Arrangers meet at the medway hall, Angel Centre, tonbridge. Demo by Julie Brownlee entitled "glorious Riches". Visitors very welcome. Please phone 01732 350335 for further information. tuesday 27 Apr-1 may singing in the Rain at the Assembly hall theatre Call 01732 355363 for tickets. (see Advert) tuesday 27 April 7.30-9.30pm PW Choral Open Rehearsal Evening at Wallis Room, st Andrew’s Church PW monday 3 may 10-4pm grand Annual Plant sale Church of st John the Baptist, tonbridge Rd, Wateringbury Very good quality plants, cream teas, refreshments. Further information 01622 813032 saturday 8 may 10.30-3.30pm spring Exhibition of Paintings. Ridgeway Art group. scout hall, the Ridgeway, tonbridge. Free Admission. Refreshments. saturday 15 may 10.15-11.45 National Childbirth trust nearly new sale at hugh Christie school, tonbridge. Details at www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/sevenoaks/events. £1 donation entry fee to NCt
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