Paddock Wood/Tonbridge December 2014

Oracle the local

Month 119: December 2014

Distribution 12,000 homes & businesses

YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES IN AND AROUND

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

01732 617 350 / 07765 536 559

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Gas appliance installation, servicing and breakdown – Gas Safe registered Plumbing and heating – from a dripping tap to a full central heating installation Full bathroom installations from start to finish – see website for examples Based in Tonbridge – sensibly priced, big enough to cope, small enough to care

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News the local

Dear Readers Where did 2014 go? The local Oracle was 10 years old and we moved into new offices and I guess that did keep us busy but we have lots of plans for 2015 so watch this space!!

As usual, we have many advertisers who can help you with last minute jobs before the family and guests arrive for Christmas! Many advertisers can provide vouchers for their goods or services so do have a look through to get some inspiration for those difficult partners or friends.

All that remains is for us to say have a very merry Christmas with a safe new year’s eve and healthy, prosperous 2015.

Please see our online calendar along with the latest online version of the local Oracle. www.thelocaloracle.co.uk.

Have a great month!

Anna & Jane

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling Kent ME19 4YU TEL

01732 525805 (Jane) Accounts/Sales 01732 525806 (Anna) Artwork/Sales

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

CUT OFF DATES FOR ADVERTISING IN THE JANUARY ARE:

Kings Hill/West Malling Allington/Barming/Ditton Paddock Wood/Tonbridge

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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 7

We cover three areas with over 12,000 distribution in each giving a total of 40,000 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 40,000 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 525806 (Anna) or 01732 525805 (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

Sunday Service: 1pm-3pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm-9pm Friday Shiloh Night: 7pm-9pm

info@gardenofcovenant.org

Christ Church URC, High Street, Tonbridge Tel: 01732 852385, Mobile: 07961 055203

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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

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MOT (no re-test fee) All makes servicing & repairs Tyre fitting & tracking Collection & delivery FREE Full diagnostic testing Welding & repairs Fleet maintenance Homestart & recovery Electrical repairs Full liability insurance

Tel: 01622 873020 (24 hr) Mobile: 07977 906577 Contact: Ken Leary Unit 3 Woodfalls Industrial Estate Gravelly Ways, Laddingford Maidstone ME18 6DA

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PLUMBING - Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

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HEATING - Leaking or blocked radiators and

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Kitchen design and installation Made to measure wardrobes, cupboards, units & shelving.

No job too big or too small.

25 years experience.

Call Paul on 07719 117250 info@paulanthonycarpentry.co.uk

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GAS - New boilers installed, boilers repaired

Band serviced.

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Covering all Paddock Wood/Tonbridge and surrounding areas.

24 HOURS - 1 HOUR RESPONSE

Plumbing & Heating Specialist 01732 220443

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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

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INDEX CONTACT DETAILS

Gas & Heating Specialists

COLOUR ADVERTS

Handyman

Accountants

Homecare

Aerials

Ironing Services

Artist

Kitchen & Bathrooms

Bathroom Installations

Leaflet Distribution

Blinds

Building Services Business Opportunity Car Servicing* Carpentry Carpet Cleaning Car Registration Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chiropody, Podiatry & Footcare Chocolate Parties

Church Computer Support

Lighting Loft Ladders Mobility* Oven Cleaners Pest Control Plasterers Plumbers* Printers

Recruitment Roofing Soul Music

Conservatories

Sweet Shop

Decorators

Telephone Engineer

Double Glazing

Tree Surgeon

Double Glazing Repairs

Waste Removal

Drainage & Plumbing

Website Design

Electricians

Windows

Fencing Garage Doors

USEFUL NUMBERS

Garden Landscaping

EVENTS

Garden Maintenance

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Cut off date for January 2014 is 18th December 2014 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 525805 Anna - 01732 525806 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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a-b ACCOUNTANTS 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

The Aerial Man Tel: 01892 834334 01622 871614 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.

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ARTIST Christopher Marshall Luddesdowne Nr Meopham Tel/Fax: 01474 813434 Contact: Christopher Marshall

QR Construction Mobile: 07914 800599 sales@qrconstruction.co.uk www.qrconstruction.co.uk

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BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS Nightingale Bathrooms Tel: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

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01732 525805 01732 525806

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.

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Tel: 07957 266112 info@entirehome.co.uk

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

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

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BUILDING SERVICES Entire Home

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.

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

Full range of services for small businesses. Fixed fees. Friendly local service with meetings at your home or premises.

Paddock Wood office now open.

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BLINDS 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.

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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.

Geoffrey Stephen Contracts Tel: 01732 367729 Mobile: 07889 134829 Contact: Craig geoffreystephen63@gmail.com FB: Geoffrey Stephen Contracts Family run Construction company.

All aspects of building work undertaken.

Fully qualified and insured tradesman with excellent service and customer care.

From Design To Build.

Contact us for a free quote/advice.

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CARPENTRY

CAR REGISTRATION NUMBERS

Norris Carpentry

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Networking Marketing Business Tel: 01732 521494 Mobile: 07912 878830 Contact: Jane Marshall www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Tel: 01732 352363 Mobile: 07795 677791 Contact: Stuart norriscarpentry@sky.com

Major British PLC is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of a lifetime. You don’t need experience – all training & support is provided.

Loft conversions, cut and pitch roofs, doors, windows, kitchens, flooring, decking etc.

Fully qualified and insured.

Free estimates and a clean reliable service.

Paul Anthony Interiors

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Mobile : 07719 117250 info@paulanthonyinteriors.co.uk Carpenter and joinery.

Laminate wood flooring.

Kitchen design and installation.

Made to measure sliding wardrobes.

Cupboards, units and shelving.

No job too big or too small.

25 years experience.

Call for free, no obligation quote.

Discount to local Oracle readers.

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CAR SERVICING RED Carpentry Tel: 01622 751447 Mobile: 07896 904056 Contact: Richard Dillon

Tel: 01622 873020 (24 hr) Mobile: 07977 906577 Contact: Ken Leary

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.

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

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.

CHIROPODY, PODIATRY & FOOTCARE

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.

CHOCOLATE UMBRELLA CHOCOLATE PARTIES

Laddingford Garage Services Ltd Unit 3 Woodfalls industrial Estate, Gravelly Ways, Laddingford, Maidstone, ME18 6DA

MOT (no re-test fee), diagnostic repairs, tyre fitting, maintenance.

Collection and delivery FREE Full liability insurance.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

Car Registration Numbers

CARPET CLEANING 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.

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Workshops and parties for lots of fun and lots of chocolatey goodies to take home.

Just £17.50 per head Also, truffle making workshops, hen nights & birthdays at the Chocolate Umbrella

42 High St, West Malling, ME19 6QR 01732 522533 yummy@chocolateumbrella.co.uk www.chocolateumbrella.co.uk

CHURCH The Redeemed Christian Church of God Garden of Covenant (Tonbridge)

Christ Church URC, High Street Tonbridge, Kent Tel: 01732 852385 Mobile: 07961 055203 info@gardenofcovenant.org Sunday Service: 1-3pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7-9pm Friday Shiloh Night: 7-9pm (See Colour Ad On Page 9)

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COMPUTER SUPPORT

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ALTONE Computers Ltd

Spicelin Property Services

Tel: 01732 354812 Mobile: 07771 707035 Contact: Alan www.altone.co.uk

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

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 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!

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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.

DOUBLE GLAZING 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.

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

PW Computer Solutions Based in Paddock Wood

G J Services West Malling

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

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

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 7)

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.

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.

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DG Solutions (Kent) Limited 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 FENSA Insurance backed.

Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in industry.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805 01732 525806

D-E DRAINAGE & PLUMBING Ferdurco Solutions Limited Tel: 01732 252 112 enquiries@fedurcosolutions.co.uk www.ferdurcosolutions.co.uk For all your drainage and plumbing needs.

Fast and reliable service.

Emergency 24 hours.

All blockages.

Domestic and commercial.

All plumbing work.

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F-G FENCING Able Fencing Tel: 07718 065111 Contact: Kane caplekane@gmail.com All types of fencing supplied, erected and repaired.

Old fences cleared and disposed of.

Licensed waste carrier.

Fully insured Free quotations No job too small Competitive rates guaranteed

G GARDEN LANDSCAPING Yew Tree Landscapes Larkfield Tel: 01732 848179 Mobile: 07850 175077 Contact: Kevin Kennett yewtreelandscapes1@tiscali.co.uk SPECIALIST In Indian Stone Paving.

Garden Artificial Grass, Driveways, Block paving, Brickwork, Turfing, Decking, Fencing, Hard and Soft Landscaping. Free estimates, fully insured. Experienced & professional service. 25 years experience.

All major credit/debit cards taken.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE 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.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 525805 01732 525806

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 LANDSCAPING Streetens Ltd Tel: 01892 834097 ed@streetens.co.uk www.streetens.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.

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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.

Summit Gardens Tel: 01892 833000 Mobile: 07932 184440 Contact: Jason Large jason@summitgardens.co.uk www.summitgardens.co.uk Professional Garden Care.

Specialist in maintenance and development of existing gardens.

Expert pruning, plant knowledge & planting. Turfing, lawn maintenance, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding.

Horticulturally qualified.

Over 14 years of experience.

Friendly and reliable service.

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.

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

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.

HANDYMAN Dave’s Property Maintenance Mobile: 07873 526169 Davidnwood66@btinternet.com Qualified plumber.

Kitchens/Bathrooms fitted.

Taps and radiators replaced/fitted.

Plastering and painting.

Windows fitted. Laminate flooring, Wall/Floor tiling.

Fully insured & no callout/quote fee.

All the little jobs covered, reasonable rates.

HOMECARE Audley Care Audley Care Tunbridge Wells Willicombe House, Willicombe Park Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UU Tel: 01892 616769 emmad@audleycare.co.uk www.audleycare.co.uk For care that’s wrapped around you.

Special offer available for new customers.

(See Colour Ad On Page 4)

IRONING SERVICES Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry The Colonnade 10 West Street West Malling ME19 6QX Tel: 01732 872159 Mobile: 07956 864860 www.extrahandsironing.co.uk Central West Malling Drop Shop open 9-3 Monday - Fridays & 9.30-12.30 Saturdays Clear pricing.

Fully insured.

Collection and delivery service.

LOFT LADDERS

Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES 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. 20 year exp.

MOBILITY

l-p LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION the local Oracle Tel: 01732 844246/521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk From production to distribution.

We can help you reach new customers for your business.

We can distribute from 1,000 up to 40,000 leaflets each month in the area of your choice.

Call to book your space.

Alice Mobility 1 Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN91BH Tel: 01732 353146 All mobility products you’ll need under one roof.

New, second hand or hire.

Wheelchairs, mobility scooters.

Bathroom & bedroom aids.

Back care range.

Open Monday - Saturday 9.30-5pm (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

OVEN CLEANERS 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 14th year.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

As written in the Evening Standard & Daily Telegraph.

LIGHTING

PEST CONTROL

Lakes Lighting Company Lighting & Homeware Showroom Unit 10, Centre Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4BQ Tel: 01634 717242 www.lightingcompanyonline.co.uk Suppliers of Astro Lighting, Diyas, Diyas Home, Endon home and Lighting and many more!

Swarovski authorised lighting partner.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

Goodwin Pest Management (GPM) Tel: 0800 6342530 Contact: Simon Goodwin office@gpmpestcontrol.co.uk www.GPMPEST.com Our professional pest control team will work hard to rid you of unwelcomed guests.

- rats & mice - cockroaches - squirrels - fleas/bedbugs - pigeons - wasps - insects State Oracle & receive 10% discount

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P PLASTERING

P PLUMBING

DPS Plastering Tonbridge

Servecom Tel: 01622 230346 Mobile: 07854 766446

Mobile: 07852 315007 Contact: Clive Doughty enquiries@dps-plastering.co.uk www.dps-plastering.co.uk

www.emergencyplumberstonbridge.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.

The service company of distinction.

Heating, plumbing, drainage and bathrooms fitted.

Competitive rates, free estimates, and quick response.

Engineers are certified by Gas Safe Register, fully insured and highly experienced.

Landlord Certificates.

No Call Out Charge.

PLUMBING David Rowe Plumbing & Heating Mobile: 07715 266311 droweph@virginmedia.com Gas Safe Registered For all your domestic requirements: Boiler installation, service & repairs Full heating systems Radiators Hot water cylinders Power flushing Gas fires and cookers Bathrooms

Tel: 01732 220443 Plumbing - all plumbing undertaken.

Heating - radiators and boilers Gas - boilers installed and repaired.

Drainage - cleaning, jetting & repairs.

24 hours - 1 hour response.

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Audley Care Bearsted Tel: 0871 226 3775 recruitment@audleycare.co.uk www.audleycare.co.uk We are now recruiting homecarers in your area to deliver high quality care and domestic support to our customers living in their own homes.

Please call if you are interested in joining our friendly Audley Care Team.

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PRINTER

ROOFING

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Aquaguard Roofing Unit 3, Drayton Road, Tonbridge Tel: 01732 370424 clive@aquaguard.co.uk www.aquaguardroofing.co.uk Specialists in roofing works.

Upvc fascias, gutters, tiling/slate works Chimney flashing/Repointing High performance Elastomeric felts & Dryseal Fibreglass systems Up to 20yrs guarantee. CORC Reg. Approved Member of KCC ‘Buy With Confidence’ Scheme

Tel: 01732 844746 Mobile: 07792 670141 All plumbing work undertaken.

From a dripping tap to a new bathroom.

Including tiling and flooring.

Reliable Local Plumber Ltd

Zone Graphics

Tel: 01732 617350 Mobile: 07765 536559 info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk

Tel: 01892 834001 info@zonegraphics.co.uk www.zonegraphics.co.uk

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Tony Nelson Plumbing

DL Plumbing Addington

Plumbing and gas services.

From a dripping tap to full central heating and boiler installations.

24 hr Emergency call out.

See website for full list of services.

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Established for 18 years, specialising in digital printing from stationery to full colour brochures.

Full studio facilities including artwork and drum scanning, other services include large format printing, book binding and display mounting.

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SOUL MUSIC Join our membership and get the latest news on artists and soul events in the UK.

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All your favourite sweets, party bags & Kebabs made to order with free message tag.

Candy Cakes any size/colour Delicious Luxury English Truffles Macaroons, Nougat & specialities Ice Creams, Sorbets & Slush Drinks 42 High St, West Malling, ME19 6QR 01732 522533 yummy@chocolateumbrella.co.uk www.chocolateumbrella.co.uk

TELEPHONE ENGINEERS

WASTE REMOVAL

PWF Electrical & Telecoms Services 17th Edition (BS7671), Part‘P’ Compliant Fully Insured, BT Trained, City & Guilds

Tel: 01732-490949 Mobile: 07909-441288 Email: paul.faircloth@sky.com For all your Domestic Telephone & Electrical requirements including repairs, upgrades & maintenance to: Telephone points, Electrical sockets & switches, Lighting, Telephone & Electrical wiring including full or part rewires, Broadband. No job too small.

TREE SURGEON Acacia Tree and Garden Care Tel: 01732 845104 Mobile: 07812 344740 (24 hrs) Contact: Chris Coombs acacia.trees@btinternet.com www.acaciatreecare.co.uk NPTC Qualified tree surgeons.

Fully insured. Free written quotations. All tree work undertaken-big or small.

Gardening, mowing, fencing, hedges and garden clear ups.

All landscaping undertaken.

Local resident - on call 24 hours

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A.R.C. Tel: 01892 540421 Mobile: 07789 385123 info@allyourrubbishcleared.co,uk www.allyourrubbishcleared.co.uk Hassle free waste removal and house clearance services.

Cheaper than a skip and we load.

WEBSITE DESIGN Webexpand Tel: 01732 84 24 54 www.webexpand.co.uk Web design Online shops E-Commerce Google promotion Expand your business on the web with webexpand.

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 Colour Ad On Page 7) Keith Bunyon Tel: 01732 357376 Mobile: 07885 644373 kjjbunyon@aol.com Local Consultant. 29 years exp.

Latest technology energy efficient ‘A’ Rated Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Specialist repairs & refurbishments.

GGF Member. FENSA registered.

Government Approved Trustmark Co. Guarantees underwritten. Deposits protected. Free quotations & 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.

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TONBRIDGE LIONS CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME 19th & 20th December at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge Don’t forget to mention the local Oracle

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 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 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 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

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9.30am Zumba at the Angel Centre 10am Zumba at Paddock Wood Masonic Hall. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 8pm Zumba at Wateringbury Primary School. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 6.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for SEN young people. Only £1 7pm Zumba at Wateringbury Village Hall. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 7.30pm Play Petanque at the George & Dragon, Tudeley. Beginners welcome/no experience necessary. Call Clive 01732851817.

9.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre 6-7.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 11-13 year olds 50p.

7.30-8.30pm Mascalls Youth Centre open for 14-19 year olds. 50p.

7pm Zumba at Yalding Village Hall. All welcome! Tanya 07531 839159 7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079 11.30am Body Blast at the Angel Centre 2pm Paddock Wood WI in the Wallis Room, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.

2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge Branch at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge. (Enquiries 01732 366262) 9.30am Piloxing at the Angel Centre

Thursday 4 Dec

7pm PW Flower Club at Matfield Village Hall, Maidstone Road, Matfield, TN12 7LW. Tickets, £8, from Maureen Howard on 01892 832576.

Saturday 6 Dec From 5.30pm Marden. Christmas Sleigh Sunday 7 Dec Christingle services for all the family at: 10am St Peter & St Paul, Church Lane Tonbridge TN9 1HP, 10am St Saviour’s, Dry Hill Park Cres, Tonbridge TN10 3BJ, 10am St Andrew’s, Hadlow Road Tonbridge TN10 4LS, 10am St Philip’s, Salisbury Rd Tonbridge TN10 4PA, 10.30am Wednesday 10 Dec From 5.30pm Horsmonden. Christmas Sleigh Wednesday 10 Dec 7:45pm: Tonbridge RSPB illustrated talk by Tony Morris entitled 'Wildlife of Kent'.

Admission: RSPB members £3.50, member concessions £2.50, non-members £4.

Thursday 11 Dec 7.45pm The North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers in The Medway Hall, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge, TN9 1SF. Visitors welcome £5. Info. 01732 760552 Friday 12 Dec From 4.30pm “The Finches” & Hunter Chase areas. Christmas Sleigh Saturday 13 Dec From 9am OutsideWaitrose, Paddock Wood. Christmas Sleigh Saturday 13 Dec From 4.30pm Warrington Road & Le Temple Road areas. Christmas Sleigh Sunday 14 Dec 4pm Traditional Carol Service at St Saviour, Tonbridge.

Sunday 14 Dec 5.30pm Carol Service at St Philip, Tonbridge.

Sunday 14 Dec From 4.30pm Tutsham Way, Cogate Road, Ringden Avenue areas. Christmas Sleigh Mon/Thur 15/18 Dec From 4.45pm Staplehurst. Christmas Sleigh Tuesday 16 Dec 8pm Hadlow WI at The Old School Hall TN11 0EH.Join us for our Christmas party, including wine nibbles and a surprise event not to be missed. All ladies very welcome £3.

Thursday 18 Dec 12.30pm Lunchtime Carol service at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge.

Friday 19 Dec From 5.30pm East Peckham. Christmas Sleigh Friday 19/20 Dec Tonbridge Lions Pantomime Production - Robin Hood and the Babes In The Wood at The Angel Centre, Tonbridge Box Office 01732 359966 Saturday 20 Dec From 4.30pm Five Oak Green. Christmas Sleigh Sunday 21 Dec 6.30pm Service of Lessons & Carols at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge.

Christmas Eve 4pm Family Carol Service at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge.

4pm Children’s Service at St Saviour’s, Tonbridge.

11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge 10am Christmas Family Service at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge 10am Holy Communion at St Andrew, Tonbridge 10am Christmas Family Communion at St Saviour, Tonbridge 10.30am Family Service with Holy Communion at St Philip, Tonbridge Sunday 28 Dec 10am All-age Service at St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge Sunday 21 Dec From 4.30pm Allington Road, Old Kent Road, The Cedars areas. Christmas Sleigh Please submit your classes and events for the January edition by 18th December Email: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk All events will appear on our website - www.thelocaloracle.co.uk