MAY 2011 - PADDOCK WOOD/TONBRIDGE LOCAL ORACLE

Oracle the local

Month 76: May 2011

Distribution 11,000 homes & businesses

Your MonthlY guide to local services in and around

Photo by Brian Yard of West Malling

paddock wood, tonbridge, hadlow east peckham, FiVe oak green & matField

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Dear Readers We hope you had a good April with lots of Bank Holiday family time or DIY! With another Bank Holiday in May, there is still plenty of time to get those garden and house jobs done whilst maybe thinking about some lifestyle changes too. We have something for everyone here in the local Oracle this month so please do have a good look through.

The Tonbridge Summer Carnival and Party on the Lawn is taking place on Sunday 12th June raising money for local causes then Music on the Hill brings Katherine Jenkins, McFly along with Stacey Solomon, ABC and many more to Kings Hill for a family weekend in aid of Demelza House. It is all for a good cause and great entertainment at the same time.

We are featuring two major fund raising events this month with something for everyone.

We are now covering 36,500 homes and businesses in this local area and always keen to

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help new or established businesses to grow with advertising or networking. Whatever your requirement, please do give us a call for a no obligation chat.

We live and work locally to help you.

Have a great month.

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What can the local oracle do for you?

We cover three areas with over 10,000 distribution in each giving a total of 36,500 homes covered by the local oracle kings hill & west malling, addington, birling, east malling, halling, holborough, larkfield, leybourne, mereworth, offham, ryarsh, snodland, trottiscliffe & wateringbury paddock wood, tonbridge, hadlow, Five oak green, east peckham and matfield and now aylesford, barming, allington and ditton.

We have many options for you to use for your business: standard advert only in the a-Z section 1/4 page colour advert (including a standard advert) 1/2 page colour advert (including a standard advert) Full page colour advert (including a standard advert) each edition of the local oracle is updated each month and put onto our website which also helps to promote your business.

We can print, supply and deliver 1,000 to 36,500 leaflets across all distribution areas. call now for information 01732 844246 or 01732 521494 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk 4

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accountants aerials appliance repair artist Bathrooms Beauty Blinds building services* business opportunity* carpentry charity events chiropractor cleaning - carpet & upholstery computer support conservatories curtain Maker decorators double glazing electricians extra income garage doors garden design garden landscaping

garden Maintenance garden nursery* gas & electric savings gas & heating specialists granite Worktops hairdressing handyman house clearance loft ladders osteopath* oven cleaners Paving Plasterer Public house/restaurant roofing rubbish clearance soul Music Magazine tree surgeon Web design Wedding car hire weight loss/nutrition* will writing* Windows Windscreens UseFUl nUmbers eVents coloUr ads * indicates new advertiser

cut off date for June 2011 is 25 May 2011 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

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a accountants 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.

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 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 colour ad on page 23)

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1st For aerials tel: 01732 361174/01892 836909 01622 813277 Mobile: 07515 775 662 new digital aerials Multi point systems Full tv installs old aerials dismantled Fully insured all work guaranteed special senior citizen rates Free quotes given all work carried out to a high standard at low prices. southern satellite & aerial tel: 01892 833007 www.southernsatellite.co.uk installed by your local experts.

Free call out and quotation. senior citizen discount.

Minimum of 12 month warranty.

Freeview, Freesat & sky installed.

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 colour ad on page 20)

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(see colour ad on page 19) the aerial man tel: 01892 834334 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 colour ad on page 19)

BathrooMs kent bathrooms - KB Waste tel: 01634 855565 Mobile: 07850 705099 Fax: 01634 852525 info@kentbathrooms.co.uk www.kentbathrooms.co.uk design - supply complete installations Wet room installations Bathrooms, ensuites, cloakrooms, shower rooms, Baths, showers, Fitted Furniture, towel rails, radiators, Whirlpool Baths. all plumbing work undertaken. (see colour ad on page 21)

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s&r servicing tel: 0845 4964401 (tonbridge) 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*

heavenly elements beauty 51-53 commercial road Paddock Wood tel: 01892 833506 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 colour ad on page 17)

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b 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. (see colour ad on page 22)

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Business oPPortunitY

local solution tel: 01732 301019 Mobile: 07900 647753 contact: luke Jeffrey localsolution@hotmail.co.uk - structural alterations/extensions.

- Plastering, decorating and tiling.

- interior/exterior maintenance.

- electrical and plumbing works.

- oddjobs - no job too small. a complete local solution. excellent references available.

Please call for sound, free advise.

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.

Building services dr construction tel: 01732 365944 Mobile: 07768 213534 contact: duncan rapley all building and landscaping works including: Kitchens, bathrooms, extensions, refurbishments, drives, patios, fencing and much more. all scope of work undertaken.

Free estimates Please call with your enquiries. (see colour ad on page 20)

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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.

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Qr construction

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 colour ad on page 21)

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. (see colour ad on page 23)

hpr limited

spicelin property services

tel: 01622 299676 Mobile: 07721 365630 www.hprenovations.co.uk extensions. garage conversions. renovations. general Building.

Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Plastering. reliable and professional service. (see colour ad on page 21)

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.

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car sale saab city tel: 0207 480 7540 www.saabcity.com don't miss the saab city sale with savings across the range of up to £9,000 and contract hire from £299pm. there's never been a better time to drive a saaB.

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 expereince city and guilds qualified.

c carPentrY norris carpentry tel: 01732 352363 Mobile: 07795 677791 contact: stuart norriscarpentry@sky.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. 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.

charitY events hospice in the weald tel: 01892 820527 contact: Philippa www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk challenge yourself in 2011!

May - south downs trekathon May or sept - sky dive June, July or august - london to Paris Bike ride sept - around the clock sailing challenge

music on the hill charity event in Kings hill tel: 0844 873 7339 www.musiconthehill.org.uk 24-26th June 2011 Katherine Jenkins McFly stacey solomon and many more (see colour ad on page 16)

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tonbridge lions summer carnival and party on the lawn www.tonbridgelions.co.uk 1pm Procession & Fete on the castle lawn 6pm Kathryn Buck and Bloco Fogo samba Band.

Box office - 01732 359966 (see colour ads on page 19)

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.

cleaning - carPets 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

deluxe carpet cleaning tel: 01732 887091 Mobile: 07932 044050 deluxecarpetcleaninguk@googlemail.com www.deluxecarpetcleaning.co.uk Quick drying. stain and mark removal. dust mite treatment. stain protection.

Fully qualified and safe. (see colour ad on page 20) don’t forget to mention the local oracle

apc manpower computer services tel: 01732 824511 Mob: 07867771078 service@pcmanpower.co.uk virus & Malware specialist if you think you`re inFected give us a call Pc not booting or Blank screen slow or unresponsive adsl setup/Wireless/router issues no FiX then no Fee 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 colour ad on page 20)

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

sYsk computer services tel: 01732 773805 Mobile: 07881 836567 info@sysk.co.uk www.sysk.co.uk small Business server specialist.

Whatever your it requirements, we can help.

Microsoft certified, fully insured. server and Pc maintenance. antivirus solutions, networking and remote access. iPhone and Blackberry integration.

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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 colour ad on page 18)

andrew baxter Paddock Wood tel: 01892 459818 contact: andrew Baxter

tel: 01622 719079 ljcurtains@btinternet.com www.ljcurtains.co.uk Made to measure curtains, all soft furnishings & accessories, valences, pelmets, swags & tails. all blinds venetian, roman, roller and vertical.

Free design & measuring service.

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tel: 01622 721491 Mobile: 07753 487796

Professional and reliable service at reasonable prices. interior and exterior work undertaken. call now for a free estimate.

Painting and decorating. interior and exterior.

Wallpapering and coving.

Free estimates.

Friendly personal services. special rates for pensioners.

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apollo trade windows 539 loose road Maidstone Kent Me15 9uQ

curtain MaKer lJ curtains

rathbone decorating services

douBle glaZing Mobile: 07764 684495 contact: guy Williams gjservices@btinternet.com Painting decorating general Maintenance Wall papering tiling Free estimates

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)

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.

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. (see back page ad)

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e 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.

pgs electrical tel: 0800 098 8829 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 colour ad on page 22) 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.

e-g eXtra incoMe paddock wood/tonbridge student services Paddock Wood/Kings hill tel: 01797 227775 tonbridge/hildenborough tel: 01732 359258 earn up to ÂŁ165 per week hosting French students.

Monday to Friday; out all day; Paddock Wood/tonbridge/hildenborough & Kings hill pick up points

g-l 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

g 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. purple arbour – garden design 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

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.

tonbridge scarecrow trail - 14 - 15 may 2011 tonbridge rotary club announces that this year's scarecrow trail event will take place during the weekend of saturday 14 and sunday 15 May. the theme will be nurserY rhYMe characters. the route will be the same as last year. competition forms will be available from the Watergate in tonbridge high street and all funds raised will be donated to carers' First.

For more details, please contact gordon court at tonbridge rotary club on 01732 358784 or via email at gordon.court301@btinternet.com don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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samsian ltd

Freephone: 0800 511 8081 contact: Mark

tel: 01732 821951 contact: dan service@samsian.co.uk www.samsian.co.uk

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 nurserY cromar nursery tel: 01622 812380 cromarnursery@aol.com www.cromarnursery.co.uk For plants‌try us!

We are your local family run Plant nursery with a wide choice of fruit trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs, ornamental trees, fruit bushes, vegetable plants and lots of summer colour. Find us next to the north Pole Pub & restaurant, between Wateringbury & east Malling. open every day except Wednesdays 9.30am - 5pm (10.30am-4.30pm sunday)

gas & electric savings 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.

gas & heating sPecialists apollo plumbing 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.

gas appliance, heating service & repair. cookers, Fires, Boilers, Warm air, hot Water, Pumps, timers, radiators etc. competitive, local & reliable (see colour ad on page 23)

warm & dry tel: 0845 6443678 Mobile: 07918 743757 contact: scott reynolds office@warmanddryuk.com www.warmanddryuk.com We are local specialists providing all plumbing services. respectful, tidy engineers. gas safe registered and fully insured.

Free quotations.

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.

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 colour ad on page 21) don’t forget to mention the local oracle

bladerunners hairdressing 51-53 commercial road Paddock Wood tel: 01892 833506 www.bladerunners2.co.uk all staff vidal sassoon trained Wella Master colour award see our website for special offers (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

handYMan homeland property services tel: 01732 321295 Mobile: 07922 531765 contact: Kevin general property Maintenance with over 30 Years experience carpentry - interior & exterior decorating, Wood & laminate Flooring, ceramic tiling. Fitted Wardrobes, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Plastering, Bricklaying, Pointing, Patios decking, Pergolas, Fencing, Ponds.

Fully insured. no call out fee. Free no obligation quotes.

house clearance tis best house clearances tel: 01634 242712 (evenings) Mobile: 07757 016275 contact: terry info@tisbesthouseclearance.co.uk www.tisbesthouseclearance.co.uk a Professional & Friendly service tailored to your needs. Full & Partial house clearances undertaken. including sheds, garages & gardens. reliability & discretion guaranteed Free estimates – competitive Prices Fully insured e.a. registered Waste carrier

loFt ladders loft ladders tel: 01732 840744 (evening) Mobile: 07751 256725 (day) 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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3 clavadel road, Paddock Wood Kent tn12 6eW tel: 01892 836089 gosc/Boa registered osteopath with 25 years of experience.

8.30am, daytime and weekend appointments available.

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oven cleaners

Plasterers

oven hero

dps plastering tonbridge

tel: 01622 753300 info@ovenhero.com www.ovenhero.com

tel: 01732 369850 Mobile: 07852 315007 contact: clive doughty enquiries@dps-plastering.co.uk

local independent company.

We clean ovens, grills, hobs, agas, ranges, extractors and microwaves. amazing results.

We use non-toxic products.

Prices from £35. let us do the hard work for you! oven wizards tel: 0800 849 7419 Mobile: 07751 833305 www.ovenwizards.com Your oven, hob and extractor will sparkle like new! our non-toxic process uses in-van cleaning tanks, no caustics in your home, makes no smell or mess, leaves your oven gleaming and ready to use straightaway. Prices from £39. established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000's of local clients. take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.

Paving the Village osteopath tonbridge, Kent

r g stevens paving

tel: 01892 723530 Mobile: 07896 240297 contact: nicola leonard (B.ost)

tel: 01732 841398 Mobile: 07837 097594 contact: rob rgspaving@aol.com

local osteopath, offering home visits for treatment of new born babies to adults using structural and cranial osteopathy.

all types of paving undertaken.

Plant hire. call for a free quotation. (see colour ad on page 23)

For all your plastering needs.

- re-skims - new ceilings - repair work etc.

We provide a prompt, reliable, local service and are fully insured.

rooFing 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 registered

ruBBish clearance delay & son tel: 01892 514439 Mobile: 07525 418183 contact: Bobby delay bdelay@hotmail.co.uk cheaper than a skip. house clearance.

Plus we load.

Free quotes.

7 days a week. contracts accepted.

charity event taking place at hadlow college, tn 11 0al on sunday 26 June 2-4pm take a conducted tour around the 10 acre Broadview gardens with head gardener alex rennie, and enjoy traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones jam and cream and pastries, all for a remarkable £10! this event is being run to benefit the high Five club (regd. charity number 1134901) and Perennial (regd. charity number 15408r – originally the gardeners’ royal Benevolent society). hadlow college’s delightful 10 acre Broadview gardens with its multiplicity of styles and themes is open to the public Free oF charge 360 days of the year. tickets for this guided tour will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Booking is essential. telephone 01732 853211 or apply by post, sending a cheque made payable to hadlow college, plus a sae to: Pat crawford, hadlow college, hadlow, tonbridge, Kent, tn11 0al. don’t forget to mention the local oracle

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Vintage car hire tel: John 01892 835344 (evening) 07946 553334 Mick 01892 549929 07791 204756 austin ascot 1935 vintage car to convey you on your special day. chauffeur resplendent in suit & hat. call for personal, friendly service.

soul Music

Weight loss/nutrition

the soul survivor magazine tel: 01732 844246 info@thesoulsurvivors.co.uk www.thesoulsurvivors.co.uk the info. provider for the soul survivor. interviews with top soul artists including: smokey robinson, Mica Paris, cameo, Brand new heavies, incognito and many more. check out the website to see our online magazine. (see colour ad on page 22)

pecknutrition tel: 01732 525 822 Mobile: 07724 938 145 contact: Katie Peck registered & insured Professional www.pecknutrition.com dietary Management for Weight loss & good health Want a flat tummy? sick of following diets? always tired? on a budget?

We will show you how to manage your diet. it will change your life.

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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

WeB design webexpand tel: 01732 842454 info@webexpand.co.uk www.webexpand.co.uk new office is West Malling.

Free google survey. e-commerce/online shops.

Personal service.

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Mondays 9.30-10.20am socatots at st James church hall, tW (age 3-5) call 07525 760123 or tonbridge@socatots.com Mondays 9.30-10.30am new impact, high energy Keep Fit workout at east Peckham sports hall 07981 831745 Mondays 10.30-11.10am socatots at st James church hall, tW (Walking to 3) call 07525 760123 Mondays 9.30-12 Bumble Bee Parent and toddler goup at hadlow old school hall. contact lorraine 01732 851156 Mondays 9.45-11.15am little Pickles for Mums/carers & toddlers. Winter hall, st andrew's church PW. 01892 837617 Mondays 9.30-10.30am Yoga in PW. call caroline on 01622 873 380 or laddingford@btinternet.com Mondays 2nd Mon in month. 1.30pm raF assoc. meet at crabb hall, christ church, hi st. tW. info. 01892 526725 Mondays 6-7.15pm Body control Pilates in Mereworth. contact lisa 07512 932415 Mondays 1st Monday 7-9.30pm good companions club for elderly at rBl, Priory rd, tonbridge. Jan 01732 355676 Mondays 7.15pm/7.30pm start. tonbridge Bridge club @ Fisher hall, lyons crescent 01892 833278 or 01732 355919 Mondays 2nd Monday. British army association meets at drill hall st. Johns rd. tunbridge Wells 01892 537385 Mondays 2nd Monday 7.30pm PW royal naval assoc. at PW club, behind the Masonic hall. John Baker 01892 526850 Mondays 7.45pm Pilates at capel community centre. chloe 01892 838020 Mondays 2nd Monday PW& district lions club at the gun and spitroast in horsmonden at 8pm. call 0845 833 9564 Mondays 8-9.30pm Yoga in laddingford. Please call caroline on 01622 873 380 for more details. tuesdays 9-11.00am hildenborough Farmers' Market, st John's church centre, hildenborough tuesdays 9.15-10.15am Pilates at goldsmith hall, tudeley. chloe 01892 838021 tuesdays 10.30am-3.30pm christians caring disability club - contact eileen 01732 351612 tuesdays 2.15-4.15pm grapevine at st Philip's church, salisbury rd, tonbridge. drop in. contact liz on 01732 353048 tuesdays 5.15pm and 6.45pm slimming World, st andrews church, Maidstone road, PW tel 01892 835877 tuesdays 7 - 8pm seniors football training at elm tree ground, contact John 01892 833960 tuesdays 7.30-9pm 17th tonbridge scout & guide Band practices at hayesbrook school, Brook st. bandmaster@17th.org.uk tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm new Bump & grind high energy dance workout at east Peckham sports hall 07981 831745 tuesdays 8-9pm Kettlebell fitness class at the teen and twenty in tonbridge £5 per call tim dunn 01732 361578

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