Paddock Wood/Tonbridge December 2013

Oracle the local

Month 107: December 2013

Distribution 12,000 homes & businesses

YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES IN AND AROUND

Rebecca Age 9

PADDOCK WOOD, TONBRIDGE, HADLOW EAST PECKHAM, FIVE OAK GREEN, MATFIELD AND SOUTHBOROUGH

Your logo and company details can go here.

Call for more information.

Anna: 01732 844246 or Jane: 01732 521494

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News the local

Dear Readers

We hope you had a good start to Christmas at the Tonbridge Christmas Festival.

Please see adverts for details of the Tonbridge Pantomine and timings for the Christmas Sleigh in the Paddock Wood area.

With Christmas now upon us please note our amended cut of dates for January advertising and event inclusion which is much earlier than usual.

Don’t forget to support your local businesses when thinking of present ideas as you never know what goodies they can provide!

We wish you all a safe merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Anna & Jane

FREEPOST RLTA-RHGB-LXSZ PO BOX 314, WEST MALLING, ME19 6WN

TEL

01732 521494 (Jane) Accounts/Sales 01732 844246 (Anna) Artwork/Sales

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

CUT OFF DATES FOR ADVERTISING IN THE JANUARY EDITIONS ARE: Kings Hill/West Malling Allington/Barming/Ditton Paddock Wood/Tonbridge

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LIGHT UP YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION Tonbridge Lions Club is again running a competition for Christmas lights outside domestic residences in the Tonbridge area. The club is offering three ÂŁ200 prizes, to be given to the local charities nominated by the owners of the best Christmas lights displays.

Three prizes will be awarded for the best installations in the Tonbridge, Hildenborough and Hadlow area.

In addition the winners will each receive a Christmas gift for themselves.

Entries are limited to private domestic residences and photographs of the lights will be required (either by post or email) for the initial assessment.

The judges will then visit the short-listed installations before picking the three winners.

The judging panel will include the President of Tonbridge Lions, Keith Bourne and local sculptor, Guy Portelli KBA, ARBS. Closing date for entries is 14th December 2013 but the entry form can be completed and submitted in advance of the actual installation of the Christmas lights.

The photographs can be sent in once the installation is operational. www.tonbridgelions.co.uk

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Howard Caine The Conservatory People Conservatories - Windows - Doors

Conservatory too Hot in the Summer? or too Cold in the Winter?

Here at Howard Caine Conservatories, we are able to offer an all year round solution.

Why not replace your existing roof glass or polycarbonate with the latest climate control heat-guard materials.

Go green and make your existing windows more energy efficient with less heat loss and lower heating bills.

We also specialize in the following *New Conservatories *Refurbishment *Window/Doors *Overhauls *Soffits/Facia *Misted / broken units *Guttering *Handles/Hinges *Fensa Registered *Fully insured

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Tel/Fax 01732 321050 Mobile 07798 867393

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We cover three areas with over 12,000 distribution in each giving a total of 39,500 homes and businesses covered by the local Oracle Kings Hill, West Malling, Addington, Birling, East Malling, Halling, Holborough, Larkfield, Leybourne, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Snodland, Trottiscliffe and Wateringbury

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Hadlow, Five Oak Green, East Peckham, Matfield and Southborough Aylesford, Barming, Allington, Ditton and parts of Maidstone We have many options for you to use for your business: Standard Category Advert in the A-Z section, Colour Category, 1/4, 1/2 and Full Page Adverts Each edition is updated and put onto our website.

We can print, supply and deliver 1,000 to 39,500 leaflets.

Have your own webpage on our website along side other local trusted businesses for just ÂŁ45 + vat a year!

You know it makes sense.... just go to the website or give us a call on 01732 844246 (Anna) or 01732 521494 (Jane)

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Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd Professional Carpet Cleaning

Looking for a professional, local, family run carpet cleaning company?

Then give Jordan or Megan a call.

Many companies don’t guarantee their work, we do - 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

Also Upholstery Cleaning, Stain Removal, Stainguard Protection & Leather Suite Cleaning Safe cleaning process, No solvents or bleaching agents used - All work fully insured Special Offer - FREE CARPET CLEAN

- have three carpets cleaned and we will clean the smallest for free So for a friendly, professional service please call us now

Telephone: 01732 872 199 M: Jordan - 0773 888 6900 or Megan - 07874 005 135 E: info@kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk www.kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk M2493

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“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

FULLY INSURED

Enjoy your free digital channels Tel: 01892 834334 or: 01622 871614

FROM THE PAST A PRESENT FOR THE FUTURE DRAWN FROM YOUR FAST-FADING PHOTO AN IMPOSING PORTRAIT IN PENCIL

01474 813434 www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

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LEAFLET PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION

All aspects of Plumbing and Drainage Gas and Heating Established in Kent for over 20 years Reliable and trustworthy.

Call 01732 590827 www.johnascotplumbing.co.uk

FROM 1,000 UP TO 39,500 Give us a call or drop us an email.

01732 844246/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Call us on 01622 725681 or 07967 985979

“FACT

98% of businesses rely on referrals to gain new business”

A bi-monthly magazine jam packed with news, views and interviews for the Soul Scene.

KINGS HILL Kings Hill Golf Club

Previous interviews with: Smokey Robinson Jocelyn Brown Omar John Legend Mica Paris Jeffrey Daniel Larry Blackmon of Cameo Chaka Khan Brand New Heavies Bluey of Incognito Teena Marie Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson Steve Arrington Mary Davis of SOS Band and many more.......

Every Thursday 6.30am

We are specifically looking for the following to give business to.....

SOLICITOR SIGN WRITER TRAVEL AGENT ESTATE/LETTING AGENT DOUBLE GLAZING CO. PAINTER & DECORATOR CLEANER IT SUPPORT GARDENER CARPET/FLOORING CO. Come and visit us to find out more....... or call Anna on 01732 844246

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“FACT

3% of businesses have a strategy for referrals”

Changing the Way the World Does BusinessTM

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‘The Small Business Champions’

07914 800599

Start-up Advice Fixed Fees agreed in advance Flexible Payments Companies / Partnerships Self Employed / CIS Landlords / Corp. Tax Income Tax / PAYE / VAT Flexible Meetings Call Gary or Tina Richards for a friendly, free initial discussion without obligation on

0845 521 2241 New offices in P addock Wood

Join the Parish of St Peter & St Paul Tonbridge, for Christmas Week

Christmas services leading up to 22nd December

Sunday 22nd Dec

Christmas Carol Service St Peter & St Paul, Church Lane, 6.30pm

Christmas Eve

Family Carol Service St Peter & St Paul, 4pm Children’s Carol Service St Saviour, Dry Hill Park Crescent, 4pm

Sunday 1st Dec

Sunday 8th Dec

Sunday 15th Dec

Midnight Holy Communion St Peter & St Paul, 11.30pm Christmas Day

Holy Communion St Peter & St Paul, 8am

Thurs 19th Dec

Christmas Family Service St Peter & St Paul 10am Holy Communion St Andrew, Hadlow Road 10am

After Christmas.....

Sunday 29th Dec

All age service with Holy Communion, St Philip, Salisbury Road 10am Christmas Family Communion St Saviour 10am See tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk or 01732 770962 for all services during December Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

Christingle St Peter & St Paul, Church Lane, 10am Christingle St Philip, Salisbury Road 10.30am Traditional Service of Lessons & Carols St Peter & St Paul, 4pm Candlelit Christmas Service St Philip, 5.30pm Lunchtime Carol Service followed by light seasonal lunch St Peter & St Paul, 12.30pm Holy Communion St Saviour, Dry Hill Park Cres, 8am Whole Parish all-age service St Peter & St Paul, 10am Evening Service St Peter & St Paul, 6.30pm 13

INDEX CONTACT DETAILS COLOUR ADVERTS

Garden Design Garden Landscaping

Accountants

Garden Maintenance

Aerials

Gas & Heating Specialists

Appliance Repair

Genealogy

Artist

Handyman

Bathroom Installation

Kitchen Fitting

Blinds

Kitchen & Bathrooms

Building Services

Leaflet Distribution

Business Networking

Loft Ladders

Business Opportunity

Logs

Carpentry

Physiotherapist

Carpet Cleaning

Plasterers

Car Registration Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Plumbing*

Chiropody & Podiatry

Printers

Cleaning

Roofing

Computer Support

Solicitor

Conservatories

Soul Music Magazine

Decorators

Tree Surgeon

Double Glazing

Tuition

Double Glazing Repairs

Website Design

Electricians

Windows

Fencing

USEFUL NUMBERS

Furniture

EVENTS

Garage Doors

* Indicates new advertiser

Cut off date for January 2014 is 20th December 2013 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 other 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

All adverts are placed in good faith and the local O racle takes no responsibility for any issues arising from the use of suppliers who have advertised.

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AERIALS

BLINDS

The Aerial Man Tel: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Mobile: 07840 316376 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 Colour Ad On Page 10)

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 Colour Ad On Page 11)

ACCOUNTANTS

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BUILDING SERVICES

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.

S&R Servicing Tel: 01892 544231 Mobile: 07802 806179 Contact: Rob www.srservicing.co.uk info@srservicing.co.uk Repairs, spares & servicing of washing machines & dryers, Dyson cleaners & Dualit Toasters.

Steam generator iron/press repairs.

Domena - Tefal - Rowenta Free estimates/no call out charge. *See website for more info*

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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 Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee. TaxAssist Accountants Tel: 0845 5212241 or 01732 221960 Contact: Gary or Tina Richards garyrichards@taxassist.co.uk www.taxassist.co.uk/paddock wood Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises.

Paddock Wood office now open.

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

ARTIST

Chestnut Construction Tel: 01732 773140 Contact: Ben Bennyunderhill@yahoo.co.uk Extension, loft conversions, Alteration, kitchens, conservatories, porches, driveways, patio's, fencing and turfing.

From design to completion.

Call now for a free quotation.

Entire Home

Christopher Marshall Luddesdowne Nr Meopham

Tel: 07957 266112 info@entirehome.co.uk

Tel/Fax: 01474 813434 Contact: Christopher Marshall

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 Colour Ad On Page 10)

info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

BATHROOMS Nightingale Bathrooms Tel: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

Discounts for SSAFA, British Legion, Ex service personnel & Over 60s.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to mention the local Oracle

LOCAL SOLUTION

Refurbishment/Building/Maintenance Kitchens / Bathrooms Renovations/Structural Alterations Plumbing/Electrics Project Management + ALL ASSOCIATED TRADES Fully insured/ Guaranteed/ excellent references. A complete Local Solution.

Please call for a free quotation

01732 301019 or 07900 647753 Luke Jeffrey luke@local-solution.co.uk www.local-solution.co.uk

B BUILDING SERVICES QR Construction 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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

R Blackman General Maintenance Tel: 01892 838668 Mobile: 07887 948430 Contact: Richard Blackman rblackman1@btinternet.com www.rb-gm.co.uk Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPENTRY

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Networking Marketing Business Tel: 0800 231 5753 Mobile: 07828 085778 Contact: Fran Boorman fran@minimumbills.co.uk www.income2bankon.co.uk Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

CARPENTRY

RED Carpentry Tel: 01622 751447 Mobile: 07896 904056 Contact: Richard Dillon Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.

All types of windows.

Solid & laminate flooring.

Kitchens fitted.

All types of carpentry work undertaken.

Over 30 years experience.

Tel: 07760 387224

Rodney Floyd Carpentry & General Building Tel: 01732 507462 Mobile: 07776 030550 roddersfloyd@gmail.com

Over 30 years’ experience All carpentry, doors, decks, kitchens, kitchen worktops, stairs, bathrooms, tiling, plastering, decorating, patios, brickwork and gutters.

A chance to sort out those little jobs that never get done.

All aspects of carpentry.

Fitted kitchens and cupboard wardrobes.

Traditional cut and pitch roofs.

1st and 2nd fix.

Sash window repairs.

Fully qualified with 30 years experience.

Carpentry Service & Property Maintenance

CARPET CLEANING Tel: 01732 352828 Mobile: 07712 853583 Contact: Kevin Lines

Chatfield Carpentry Tel: 01732 871449 Mobile: 07985 273773 Contact: Steve Wheeler mail@chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk www.chatfieldcarpentry.co.uk

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.

Kitchens/wardrobes designed & fitted Internal/External doors supplied and fitted. Skirting/Architraves/Solid wood & Laminate floors.

Quality workmanship at competitive prices.

Over 17 years experience.

City and Guilds qualified.

Spicelin Property Services

CAR REGISTRATION NUMBERS

BUSINESS NETWORKING BNI Kings Hill Kings Hill Golf Club, Kings Hill Call Anna on 01732 844246 We are specifically looking for the following to give business to: Solicitor - Sign Writer Travel Agent - Estate/Letting Agent Double Glazing company Painter/Decorater - Cleaner IT Support - Gardener Carpet/flooring company.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

Kent Carpet Cleaning Company Ltd Tel: 01732 872199 Contact: Jordan on 0773 888 6900 Megan on 07874 005 135 info@kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk www.kingshillkentcarpetclean.co.uk Family run carpet cleaning company.

Also upholstery cleaning, Stain removal, Stainguard protection & leather suite cleaning.

NCCA and IICRC Certified.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

Norris Carpentry Car Registration Numbers Tel: 01732 352363 Mobile: 07795 677791 Contact: Stuart norriscarpentry@sky.com Loft conversions, cut and pitch roofs, doors, windows, kitchens, flooring, decking etc.

Fully qualified and insured.

Free estimates and a clean reliable service.

Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

Mobile: 07909 975 806 Contact: Ian Limited number of private plates for sale.

C1 TYS 65 AAB S44 BVS C4 SCV Offers invited!

Call for more details.

C CHIROPODY & PODIATRY West Malling Podiatry & Chiropody 14-16 Swan Street, West Malling ME19 6LP Tel: 01732 848460 Contact: Marie Thomas Bsc(Hons), MChS westmallingpods@gmail.com HPC Registered Podiatrist Corn & Callous Removal Biomechanics & Orthotics Verrucae Ingrown Toenails Evening, weekend and home visits also available.

C COMPUTER SUPPORT ALTONE Computers Ltd Tel: 01732 354812 Mobile: 07771 707035 Contact: Alan www.altone.co.uk Providing excellent & friendly local service for 13 years.

Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates Champ Computer Services

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

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 Colour Ad On Page 10)

CLEANING

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d DECORATORS Andrew Baxter Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 459818 Contact: Andrew Baxter Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices.

Interior and exterior work undertaken.

Call now for a free estimate.

Maid 2 Shine

PW Computer Solutions Based in Paddock Wood

G J Services West Malling

Tel: 01732 852707 Mobile: 07976 867088 maid_2shine@btinternet.com www.maid-2-shine-cleaning.co.uk

Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mobile: 07940 829206 info@pwc-solutions.co.uk www.pwc-solutions.co.uk

Mobile: 07764 684495 Tel: 01732 872125 Contact: Guy Williams gjservices@btinternet.com

Tailored packages to comply with your needs.

Hours & days to suit you.

Free quotation service.

Fully insured & vetted staff.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be satisfied or your dirt back free!

Computer problems?

We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, broadband set ups and much more.

Call us for a free assessment.

Painting Decorating General Maintenance Wall papering Tiling Free Estimates

COMPUTER SUPPORT APC Manpower Computer Services Tel: 01892 257057 Mobile:07867771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk VIRUS Removal Specialists Broadband or WIFI issues SLOW or FREEZING Computer.

PC Not starting. Laptop Screen -repair. Memory Upgrades Network your Home or Setup PC PRINTER setup. No Fix, No Fee

CONSERVATORIES Howard Caine Conservatories Tel/Fax: 01732 321050 Mobile: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk New Conservatories, Refurbishment, Windows/Doors Check us out at Checkatrade.com Fully registered with FENSA Customer References Available.

(See Colour Ad On Page 6) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to mention the local Oracle

Mark Howland Tonbridge Tel: 01732 359550 Mobile: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and exterior painting, decorating and repairs.

Patios and general hard landscaping.

From a leaking tap and tiling to full kitchen and bathroom installation.

Free Estimates.

D DECORATORS Pots Of Paint Tel: 01622 725681 Mobile: 07967 985979 enquiries@potsofpaint.co.uk www.potsofpaint.co.uk Free no obligation quotations Interior and exterior decorating Wall paper hanging Plastering services General Maintenance (See Colour Ad On Page 12)

D-E DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS DG Solutions (Kent) Independent Offham Business Double Glazing Problems Solved Tel: 01732 842691 Mobile: 07870 213098 contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Fault Finding, Repairs and Upgrades Windows, Doors, Locks & adjustments Misted Sealed Units, Handles and Hinges Upgrade to A-rated energy efficient units.

New Installation Quotations.

Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience in industry.

External and internal decoration undertaken and a professional, friendly service always given.

Fully insured for all private and commercial work.

Please call for a free no obligation quotation.

DOUBLE GLAZING 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 Colour Ad On Page 3) 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 Back Page Ad)

EMAIL YOUR EVENTS IN FOR THE NEW YEAR info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

FENCING

Wright & Son Tel: 01892 834402 Mobile: 07889 285769 Contact: Andrew Wright www.wrightandson.co.uk

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J Harper Fencing & Landscaping

e-k ELECTRICIANS 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.

RJG Electrical

Tel: 01732 850706 Mobile: 07968 547699 Contact: Rob Email: redrob@orange.net "No Shocking Prices" 22 Years Experience.

All work undertaken.

Fully insured.

No job too big or too small.

Call Rob for free and friendly advice.

Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

Tel: 01580 213517 Mobile: 07866 449028 Contact: James Harper j.harperfencing@gmail.com Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service.

We supply and install all types of fencing and gates.

Landscaping & garden maintenance.

Free quotation.

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 Conifers Are Me Tel: 01732 850195 Mobile: 07785 294007 Contact: Bernard Clemmitt b.clemmitt@btinternet.com Garden design using conifers for all year round, colour, shape and form.

Full or part gardens down to stone troughs.

Supply and planting out.

Free consultation.

Qualified and experience.

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GAS & HEATING SPECIALISTS

HANDYMAN

Streetens Ltd

John Ascot Plumbing

Tel: 01892 834097 ed@streetens.co.uk www.streetens.co.uk

Tel: 01732 590827 or 01634 865277 www.johnascotplumbing.co.uk

Local, family run business.

FREE estimates with highly competitive rates.

References available.

Patios & Driveways, Fencing, Decking, Garden Landscaping & Re-design.

Friendly & reliable service.

All aspects of plumbing and drainage Gas and heating Established in Kent for over 20 years Reliable and trustworthy.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE 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.

Garden Maintenance Freephone: 0800 511 8081 Contact: Mark All garden work undertaken.

Lawns, hedges, borders, decking, fencing and patios.

Free estimates.

Regular maintenance or just a tidy.

No job too big or small.

References available.

City & Guilds qualified.

Over 25 years experience.

GAS & HEATING SPECIALISTS Cannon Services (UK) Ltd Tel: 01732 430140 Contact: Nigel Cook office@cannon-services.co.uk Fully Gas Safe Register qualified gas heating engineers carrying out all types of gas heating works including boiler installations, servicing, breakdowns, radiator replacements and Landlord Gas Safety Certificates.

Free no obligation quotes.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

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Dave’s Property Maintenance Mobile: 07870 602395 07825 168046 Davidnwood66@btinternet.com david.harman1@sky.com Kitchens/Bathrooms fitted.

Plastering/ Coving & Painting Windows fitted. Plumbing, taps and radiators replaced.

Laminate flooring, Wall/Floor tiling.

Fully insured and no callout/quote fee. All the little jobs covered, reasonable rates.

KITCHEN FITTING

Samsian Ltd Tel: 01732 885882 Contact: Dan www.samsian.co.uk Twitter: @samsiangas Facebook: samsiangas

Evening Tel: 01634 249675 Mobile: 07808 667394 Contact: Phillip Apps

Central Heating & Gas Boiler Service, Installation & Repair Competive rates.

All work guaranteed.

See our website or call for details of our 2012 special offers.

Gas Safe Registered - 508441

Kitchen fitting services and full house and office renovations.

Free quotations.

Fully insured.

Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/JGPropertyMaint enance.

JG Property Maintenance,

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Wicks Gas Tel: 01732 883544 Mobile: 07748 780811 Contact: Gerald Wicks wicksgas@btinternet.com Service, repair & installation of central heating, boilers, cookers, fires, warm air units. Power flushing, plumbing, landlord certificates, free advice/quotation.

Gas Safe registered and insured.

Streetens Ltd Tel: 01892 834097 www.streetens.co.uk ed@streetens.co.uk Local, family run business.

FREE estimates with highly competitive rates.

References available.

Providing all manner of Kitchen and Bathroom installations and re-design services.

Friendly & reliable service.

GENEALOGY Another Branch in your Tree Family History Research Tel: 01892 802020 (Please dial FULL area code, incl from the 01892 area) Contact: Carol www.anotherbranchinyourtree.co.uk Friendly, professional, local company with a passion for genealogy!

Trace your ancestors back to at least 1837.

Copies of original certificates & census returns. Pay-as-you-go service to suit your requirements & budget. **Initial discussion and first ½ hour research FREE ** Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

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USEFUL LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS AGE UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge and District 5 Bradford Street, Tonbridge ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY CHURCHES New Life Church, Hugh Christie Technology College, White Cottage Road, Tonbridge Paddock Wood Baptist Church St Andrews, Tonbridge St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk St Philip’s, Tonbridge saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus and St Anselm Roman Catholic Church St Saviour’s, Tonbridge St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church - Tony Hanson Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP COUNCIL Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital LOCAL HALLS 6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge East Peckham Club, The Freehold, East Peckham www.eastpeckhamclub.co.uk Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – Sandra Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age Concern) Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge Matfield Village Hall - Bev Holmans Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Ian St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane PHARMACIES Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge East Street Pharmacy, 47 East 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 Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School Fisher Hall, Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge 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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Saturday 20-21 Dec Mon 23 December

Fri 3 January

5-7.30pm Friends of Hugh Christie Christmas Extravaganza, Hugh Christie School, TN10 4PU 10.30am Service at St Philip, Salisbury Road, TN10 4PB Let There be Light, Hilbert Woods LNR, Tunbridge Wells (TN2 3SF) www.khwp.org.uk for info Path to Glory, TN2 Community Centre, Sherwood (TN2 3LZ) www.khwp.org.uk for more info Southborough Common. (TN4 0RU) Invasive laurel cutting www.khwp.org.uk Winter Warmer Xmas Task TN2 Community Centre, Sherwood (TN2 3LZ) Our last task of the year and time to celebrate with a cracking bonfire and mince pies all round. Ring in the festive sea son with some practical conservation, some yuletide wreath making, and a little Christmas cheer! www.khwp.org.uk for more info Tonbridge Lions present The Sleeping Beauty at Angel Centre, Tonbridge (See page 5 for details) Leaf it Out! Barnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood LNR, Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9DT) Take a breather from Christmas shopping on your Local Nature Reserve. Fun family activities with all things leafy! BOOKING ESSENTIAL, 10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 3.30pm. www.khwp.org.uk for more info Track and Field, Cinderhill Woods, Matfield (TN12 7EF) Fun family activities where you can learn about tracking animals in the wild and much more! BOOKING ESSENTIAL, 10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 3.30pm. www.khwp.org.uk for more info

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