We hope you had a great Summer and enjoyed time with the family or relaxing in your own space. We have some great new advertisers whether you are considering working on the home or yourself. Music@Malling is back along with many other events to enjoy and raise money at the same time. Pull up a chair and grab a cup of what you like.....we are certain you will find something useful.
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the local News p2
CONTACT DETAILS p2
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? p16
Accountants
- Malling Accountancy Limited
- TaxAssist Accountants p16
- The Accountancy Practice
Aerials
- The Aerial Man p17
Air Ambulance
- KSSX Air Ambulance p25
Bathroom Installations
- Bathroom Solutions
- M C Construction p21
- Nightingale Bathrooms p22
Blinds
- Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p23
Broadband & Sockets
- Broadband/Phone Sockets
Building Services
- Full Spectrum Construction Services
- M C Construction p22
- Paul Tann
- The Small Works Building Company
Business Networking
- West Malling Chamber p16
Car Body Repairs
- Autospray Solutions p25
Care Home
- Invicta Court p3
Carpentry
- Maddox Carpentry p21
- Red Carpentry
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Homefresh p18
Charity
- Rotary Club - Kings Hill p25*
- Rotary Club - Malling*
- Royal British Legion Industries
- Spadework
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice North & West Kent
Cleaning Services
- Gleaming Cleaning
Community Sports Centre
- Kings Hill Football Club
Computer Support
- AA Computer Services
- Home Computer Help
- Keeping IT Simple p15
- KES UK
Conservatories
- Howard Caine Conservatories p19
Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Amadea Counselling & Psychotherapy CIC
Decorators
- Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
- GJ Services
- Impact Decoration
- JP’s Decorating
- Mark Standen Decorating Services p21
- Rathbone Decorating Services p23
- Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
Distributors Wanted
- the local Oracle
Double Glazing Repairs
- DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
- SOS Window Works p23
Driveway/Patio Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p18
Education
- West Malling CE Primary School & McGinty Language SRP p30
Electricians
- Andy Payne Electrical Contractor
- ASD Electrical Services p17
- New Wave Electrical
- PDW Electrical Contractor
Events
- HOKH Moonlit Memory Walk p28*
- Music at Malling p29*
- West Malling Christmas Festival p29*
Fencing
- All Seasons Garden Fencing
- Tate & Tonbridge Fencing Limited p23
Flooring
- K2 Flooring p20
Funeral Directors
- Viner & Sons Ltd p29
Garage Doors
- Roller Garage Solutions p24
Garden Landscapers
- A D Landscapes Ltd
- Coe’s Landscapes
- Marshalls Landscape Contractors p22
Garden Services
- Complete Garden Services p18
- Premier Trees & Gardening
Gas & Heating Services
- Blaize Services Ltd p17
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20
- RWS & EA Ltd
- Thermal Efficient Ltd p24
Gates
- CPS
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
- Bramko Ltd p18
Handyman
- Inside Out
Healthcare/Hearing
- Hearing Matters Ltd p27
Hockey
- KSports Hockey Club p29*
Interiors
- Lucia Victoria Interiors p1*
Kitchen Installations
- ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms p21*
- M C Construction p21
- Maddox Carpentry p21
Leaflet Distribution
- the local Oracle
Leisure Centre
- Larkfield Leisure Centre
Locksmith
- A Maidstone Locksmith
- ASR Locksmiths
Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs
- Get It Repaired p32
My Community Voice
- My Community Voice
Oven Cleaners
- Oven Wizards
Pet Services
- Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy
Plastering
- Plastering Solutions
Plumbers
- Aspects Plumbing & Heating p17
- Colin the Plumber
- Hylton Plumbing Services
- K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd p20
- ML Plumbing*
Printers
- Scarbutts Printers p15
Repair Cafe
- Malling Repair & District
Roofing
- Holland & Holland Roofing Ltd
- William Kent & Sones Roofing
Running Club
- Larkfield Athletics Club
Scrap Metal Clearance
- TLC Scrap Metal
Social Walking
- Sociability West Malling*
Solicitors
- Diligent Law Solicitors p13
- Laker Legal Solicitors p15
Taxi Service
- CC Travel
Theatre
- Hazlitt Theatre p26
Tree Surgery
- H&E Tree Services
- M.D. Tree Care & Landscaping p23
Waste Removal
- Kent Waste Collectores p21
Will Writing & Estate Planning
- Humphrey & Scace p14
Window Cleaning
- Broadwalk Window Cleaning
EVENTS p31
* New Advertisers
Cut off date for October 2024 is 15th September 2024
Complete bathroom installs, supply and design or fit only. Plumbing, tiling, splash panels, plastering, electrical work. All types of floors fitted. No obligation quotes. Over 15 Yrs Exp. Public liability insured.
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
M C Construction t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
Nightingale Bathrooms
t: 01732 652052
www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 22)
BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS
Broadband/Phone Sockets
m: 07845 705900
Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?
- New phone/broadband extentions.
- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.
- Cat 5 wiring
- Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.
Rotary Club - Kings Hill We meet on Mondays at 7.45PM
(No meeting on a Bank Holiday. Once a month we meet at The Old Rectory, Leybourne ME19 5PU ) Spitfire, Liberty Sq. Kings Hill, ME19 4AU
Please email for more information. email khrc09@yahoo.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
(See Colour Ad On Page 21) CARPENTRY
www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk
Rotary Club of Malling
Like volunteering and having fun at the same time?
Please email to find out how to get involved.
Contact for information rcomalling@gmail.com
CARPENTRY
Red Carpentry
t: 01622 751447
m: 07896 904056
c: Richard Dillon
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted.
All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken.
Over 30 years experience.
● Over 35 years experience. Homefresh
West Malling Chamber of Commerce
t: 01732 795777
m: 07939 248983
e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Is your business based in the West Malling area?
Would you like to network with other local businesses?
Would you like to get involved in creating more opportunites for the businesses of the West Malling area?
(See Colour Ad On Page 16)
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
CHARITY
Royal British Legion Industries t: 01622 795986
e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk
www.rbli.co.uk
CHARITY
Spadework
a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA
t: 01732 870002
www.spadework.org.uk
Citizens Advice North & West Kent
a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810
CLEANING SERVICES
Gleaming Cleaning
m: 07486 860647 or 07769 996921
c: Terri
Always busy? No time for cleaning? Ovens NEED to be deep cleaned! Ironing pile getting bigger? Garden that never stops growing? Hoovering & dusting getting you down? Call us to leave your house gleaming! Need any painting or decorating? No job too BIG or too SMALL! For a professional 1-2-1 service with A Smile. Free quotation 1st clean 10% Off
COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
Kings Hill Football Club.
a: Kings Hill Sports Park, ME19 4QP fb: kingshillfootball www.kingshillfc.org
Providing football for boys and girls from age 5 through to adults. We offer football for all abilities including, boys, girls, men’s, women’s, frame football, walking football and disability football inc. SEN.
Complete Home and Small Business computer and network services. Microsoft Certified Professional. From PC advice, repairs & installations to websites and networks (including wireless) No fix - No fee!
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Home Computer Help
t: 01732 220467
m: 07966 825265
c: Rob
e: hchelp194@gmail.com
Experienced IT Professional providing an in-home service.
Internet & email troubleshooting. Training & advice. Fixed prices - no hourly rates.
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Keeping IT Simple
m: 07375 416176
e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
COMPUTER SUPPORT
01622 721000 info@kesuk.net www.kesuk.net
Computer support, repairs & upgrades. Virus and malware removal. Complete business and home connectivity service. For additional services see our website.
The Friars, Aylesford Kent ME20 7BX
CONSERVATORIES
Howard Caine Conservatories t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393
Don’t Just Cope......Live! Talking can make a difference info@amadeacounselling.co.uk 07412 819028
70 Churchill Square, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU www.amadeacounselling.co.uk
Quote First5 to get 5% off first 5 sessions
DECORATORS
Decorating & Design by Lucy-Anne
m: 07877 698948
e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com
Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience.
Interior painting, decorating, wallpapering and colour consultations. Virtually dust free sanding system. High quality work at competitive prices. Tidy, reliable service. Contact for FREE advice and quote. References available.
Kings Hill based, polite and tidy. Internal and External decoration. City and Guilds qualified. Dulux Select Approved Decorator. Fully insured. Domestic & Commercial clients.Virtually dust free sanding. Paper hanging.
DECORATORS
JP’s Decorating
m: 07956 874044 or 07944 126353
c: Phil
e: jpcookies4@yahoo.co.uk
For all your interior and exterior painting, no job too small. All quotes guaranteed to beat the rest. I have many years experience. Kings Hill based.
Domestic/Commercial & insurance. (References available on request)
DECORATORS
Mark Standen Decorating Services
t: 01622 721428
m: 07845 744911
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
DECORATORS
Rathbone Decorating Services
t: 01622 721491
m: 07753 487796
c: Robert
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
DECORATORS
Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists
a: 1 Hawkridge Grove, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JB t/f: 01732 873754
m: 07971 542609/07824 887677
e: m.roast@gmail.com
Interior and Exterior Decoration
Plastering, Wood repair-care trained (ideal for rotten joinery) Carpentry Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling. City & Guilds Approved, 18 yrs exp. Insurance & Commercial work. References on request.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
the local Oracle
t: 01732 795777 or 01732 521494
m: 07939 248983
e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
If you like walking and fancy earning a little extra money, we’d love to hear from you.
Your own area with map and a week to deliver.
ELECTRICIANS
Andy Payne Electrical Contractors
t: 01732 843661
m: 07830 456928
info@andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk
www.andypayneelectricalcontractors.co.uk
ELECTRICIANS
ASD Electrical Services
t: 01634 624555 or 01622 528190
e: asdelectricalservices@gmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
DG Solutions (Kent) Limited
Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691
Partial or full house re wire Fault Finding and Repairs Testing and Inspection
Garden Lighting
ELECTRICIANS
PDW Electrical Contractor
m: 07970 712158
c: Paul
e: pdwelectricalcontractor@gmail.com
Do you find it difficult to find someone to come and do a small job? Extra lights, additional sockets, new fuse board or new installation. Free quotations at a reasonable price. Reliable service and tidy work. Local Electrician. Fully insured service.
All types of garden fencing & gates. supplied, erected and repaired. Close boarded.
Panel, post & rail, decking & pagodas. No job too small.
Approved by 3 local Parish Councils. Free quotations.
FENCING
Tate + Tonbridge Fencing Limited
a: Court Lane Farm, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DP
t: 01732 920122
www.tateandtonbridgefencing.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 23)
FLOORING
K2 Flooring
a: 14-16 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QR
t: 01732 870900
www.k2flooring.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 20)
m: 07790 036871
c: Antony Dartnell www.adlandscapesltd.co.uk
HND Garden Design and HND Landscape Management. All aspects of hard and soft landscape works undertaken from design to implementation. Free consultation and estimates. Portfolio & references available. Fully insured.
All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work. Free quotes. We cover all of Kent. Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting. Large and small turfing and levelling.
Central heating. Vaillant Boiler Specialist. Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades. Fully insured. 40 years knowledge and experience.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
Thermal Efficient Ltd
m: 07395 949252
c: Max
www.thermalefficientltd.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 24)
CUT OFF DATE
15th Sept
GATES
CPS Ltd
t: 01622 202577
m: 07813 925125
e: sales@cpskent.com www.cpskent.co.uk
Gate automation, gate repairs, installation and maintenance.. Electric gate manufacture.
Remote garden lighting. Call/door entry systems and CCTV.
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
HANDYMAN
Domestic Property Maintenance
For All Your Handyman & DIY needs Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering Tiling & Small Carpentry - Shelving Furniture Assembly - Door Hanging Guttering - Hedge Trimming - Gardening Patio and Drive Power Washing Estate Agent Approved. No Job Too Small. Free Estimates & Friendly Advice Full Public Liability Insurance. Call Bob on 07726 525633 or email insideoutproperties@hotmail.co.uk
From production to distribution. We can help you reach new customers for your business.
£38+vat per 1,000 including a category listing. Call to book your space.
LEISURE CENTRE
Larkfield Leisure Centre
a: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RH
t: 01622 713225
www.tmactive.co.uk
Get fit and feel great this summer. Gym Swim Spa Group Ex
Something for all the family this summer.
LOCKSMITH
A.Maidstone Locksmiths
a: 27 Dixon Close, Maidstone ME15 6SS
t: 01622 410057
GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS
Bramko Ltd
Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838
e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk
NPTC Qualified
Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys using Skyvac, accesses above conservatories and extensions. All areas cleaned out. Free camera inspection and estimate. From £50. Also see my drive and patio cleaning advert on page 18
(See Front Page Advert)
ifit Kitchens & Bathrooms
m: 07950 210799
c: Paul www.ifitkitchens-bathrooms.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS
Maddox Carpentry
m: 07884 421650
www.maddoxcarpentry.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 21)
m: 07837 751611
c: John e: john@maidstonelocksmiths.com www.maidstonelocksmiths.com Free estimates.
24 hour emergency service. Domestic and Commercial. All types of locks supplied & fitted. UPVC specialists. KCC trading standard approved.
24 Hour. No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry.
All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.
UPVC windows and doors repaired.
PLASTERERS
PLUMBERS
Plastering Solutions
c: David Bartholomew
m: 07908 021913
M-W
Get It Repaired
a: 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill
ME19 4YU
t: 01732 525818
www.getitrepaired.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Back Page)
MY COMMUNITY VOICE
My Community Voice
Brought to you by Kent Police
www.MyCommunityVoiceKent.co.uk
OVEN CLEANERS
Oven Wizards
t: 01622 616168
m: 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 £49. Established in 2006, used and trusted by 1000’s of local clients. Take a look at our website to see reviews from local customers.
PET SERVICES
Leading Paws Dog Walking and Training Academy
m: 07590 316603
e: Lizzie@leadingpaws.co.uk www.leadingpaws.co.uk
Dog Walking - Group and Solo
Puppy Pop-ins
Cat feeding
Puppy and Dog Training classes
Agility and Scentwork Classes
Home boarding and Pet Sitting Services.
e: plasteringsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com
All aspects of plastering
Coving
Skirting
Painting
High quality finish
Fully insured
Free no obligation quotes
Over 20 years experience
PLUMBERS
Aspects Plumbing & Heating
t: 01732 671131
c: Jamie
(See Colour Ad On Page 17)
CUT OFF DATE
15th Sept
PLUMBERS
Colin
Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!
No Call Out Charge
Property Maintenance (Small works) Price given before work starts Call Colin the Plumber 07790 967212
35 Years Experience City & Guilds Advanced Craft Member of the Institute of Plumbing 022985H
Flat Roofing Specialists - Installers of high performance flat roofing systems. Our quotes are free of charge and arranged at a time that’s convenient for you. All work is insuranced backed guaranteed. Members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. (CORC)
ROOFING
William Kent & Sons Roofing
t: 01732 824059
m: 07778 586865
All roof work undertaken: roofing repairs, renewals, flat roofs, new roofs, lead work, slate, tiles & chimneys. UVPC fascias & soffits & guttering. Lofts insulated fitted. All exterior decorating. All work guaranteed. No job too small. Free quotation. Family run business. Registered waste carrier.
RUNNING CLUB
Larkfield Athletics Club
e: larkfieldac@gmail.co.uk www.larkfielac.co.uk
TUESDAYS 7.30pm
- Options of 5K or 10K runs. WEDNESDAYS
- Track training for strength & speed THURSDAYS
- Coached swimming
- Running strength & speed (alt. weeks) Group cycling
SOCIAL WALKING
Sociability West Malling
m: 07939 248983
c: Anna
New to the area?
Looking to make new friends? Need some gentle exercise? Looking for others to walk & talk with?
Our next walk is 10.30am on Sunday 8th September from West Malling. It will be a gentle walk of around 3 miles with a coffee stop. Text or call to book your space.
SOLICITORS
Diligent Law Solicitors
a: 20 Churchill Square, ME19 4YU
t: 01732 316000
e: info@diligentlaw.co.uk
www.diligentlaw.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 13)
SOLICITORS
Laker Legal Solicitors
t: 01732 757071
e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk
www.lakerlegal.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
TAXI SERVICE
CC Travel
m: 07703 803468
c: Colin
e: colincooper39@gmail.com
Gatwick from £70
Heathrow from £100
Local to long distance
Licensed & insured to carry 8 people. FREE onboard Wifi. Reliable, friendly, door to door service based in East Malling.
TREE SURGERY
t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425
c: Amanda & Mathew Everest
e: handetrees@outlook.com www.handetrees.co.uk
NPTC qualified and fully insured. All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.
Man with flat-bed truck available for free metal collection. Clearance work undertaken 90% of rubbish recycled. Fully licensed to remove and transport scrap and rubbish.
Seaplane House, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate,
With a printed distribution of 20,000 homes and businesses and an online copy we reach in excess of 50,000 readers.
Every 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category listing and a page on our website.
We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 20,000 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target.
This is our business and you will only speak to us!
t: 01732 795777
m: 07912 878830
t: 01732 521494
e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk
DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST
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 specialise in the following
* New Conservatories
* Refurbishment
* Window/Doors
* Overhauls
* Soffits/Facia
* Misted / broken units
* Guttering
* Handles/Hinges
* Fensa Registered
* Fully insured
* Garage Doors
Freephone 0800 6894651
contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk kandbplumbing.co.uk
K-B-Plumbing-and-Heating-Ltd
• All aspects of plumbing works (leaks, tap replacements)
• Bathroom Installations
• Boiler Installations
• Boiler Breakdowns
• Boiler Services
• Gas Safety Checks
• Drain Jetting (Blocked Drains)
• Drainge CCTV surveys
• Gutter Repairs
• Chlorination and water hygiene works.
• Mastic Works
• Tiling
K2 Flooring is a trading division of Kevin Karpets Ltd Est. 1961
ü Carpets, Vinyl, LVT, Laminate & Wood
ü Blinds
ü Free estimates
ü Full range of samples in store and available to bring to you
ü Professional, family run business
ü We offer a price match guarantee
Marshalls Landscape Contractors
Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.
Full landscaping service. Fully insured. City & Guilds. All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.
Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/
All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds. Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable. Check out our Instagram page mc__construction M C Construction
t: 01622 721491 m: 07753 487796 Painting and decorating. Interior and exterior.
Family Run Funeral Directors in Kent
Our mission is simply to help family’s in their hour of need We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help
“I cannot speak highly enough of Viner & Sons. I would love them to take care of every future funeral my family will one day need - that’s how much trust I place in them Professionalism, sensitivity, patience & kindness over and above the call of duty”
19th
21st
14th January
Events
MONDAYS
9.30-11am Platt Stay & Play at Platt Memorial Hall. plattstayandplay@hotmail.com to book.
10-11.15am Adult Elementary BalletAddington Village Hall
11.15-12.30 Adult Improvers Ballet - Addington Village Hall
12-2pm Community Cosy Club at Kings Hill Community Centre. Free of change.
12pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane for beginners.
1pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Easy level.
1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.
2pm Over 50s line dancing at Larkfield VH, New Hythe Lane. Adv dancers 01732 870715 (2nd) 2-4pm Mothers’ Union meets at St. Mary’s Church, West Malling. 01732 843964
3.15-4.45pm After School Club at The East Malling Centre
7.30pm Kings Hill Rotary Club. Contact to find out more. khrc09@yahoo.com
7.30pm Kings Hill Soul Choir at Kings Hill Community Centre.
(3rd) 8pm Malling Lions meet at The Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield, ME20 6DE
TUESDAYS
10-11am Ballet Workout - Addington Village Hall
10-12.30pm Citizens Advice at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way. ME19 6BN
2-3.30pm Sycamore Tree Craft Group at Larkfield Methodist Church Sylvia 01634 245767
TUESDAYS Cont.....
7pm Malling Rotary Club. Contact for more info: www.malling-rotary.org.uk
7-15 to 9-45pm Short Mat Bowls at Ryarsh Village Hall – All are welcome.
7.30pm Group running from Larkfield Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.larkfieldac.co.uk
7.45-10pm Malling Photographic Society, West Malling Village Hall (Sept-April)
WEDNESDAYS
(2nd) 1-4pm DamARA (Ditton & Malling) Active Retirement Club meet at Ditton Community Centre. Tel: 01622 297150 for info.
1.30-4pm Aylesford Short Mat Bowls Club. Aylesford Village CC. Call Ted 07913 914851
8.30-9.30pm DanceFit with Lucy at Leybourne Village Hall. hello@Lrsd.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9:30-10:30am Yoga at Addington VH, 3/118/12. Call Machelle on 07540433892 to book (1st & 3rd) 10am-12pm The Hub from St Gabriel’s Kings Hill at Cricket Pavilion £1 (2nd) 11am to 12 noon. The Arts Society host Lectures at Ryarsh VH. Guests welcome (1st & 3rd) 12.30-2.30pm Silver Lunch Club at The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way.
(2nd) 2pm Leybourne Active Retirement Assoc. meet at Leybourne VHl. Linda 01732 522437 (1st&3rd) 2-3.45pm Over 60s Get together Allington Baptist Church, 76A London Rd, ME16 0DT 01622 692683. Up to 4th July.
(3rd) 2-4pm Kings Hill Active Retirement Assoc. meet at KHCC. Call Richard on 01732 845717
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield WI at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. Contact Rachel 07816 644010
...ALSO THIS MONTH
THURSDAYS Cont.....
(Last) 8-10pm Malling Art Club, Offham VHVisitors welcome. Jackiehart011@gmail.com
8.30 - 10.00pm Hartley Morris Men practice at Wrotham. Call 07983 107934
FRIDAYS
11am Health Walk from The East Malling Centre
1-3.30pm Ditton Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH. First three sessions free.
(3rd) 2-4pm Larkfield Active Retirement meets Larkfield Village Hall. Chris Baker 01732 873705. 8-10pm The Heath Players at East Malling Institute, Mill Street. Lewis on 07703 813100.
SATURDAYS
(2nd) Mid Kent Embroidery & Textiles Group meet at Aylesford Village Hall, Forstal Rd. For info, contact Karin, mketgroup21@gmail.com (2nd) 10am-12.30pm Tonbridge Repair Cafe at St Stephen’’s Church, Tonbridge TN9 2SW
SUNDAYS
10am St Gabriel’s, Kings Hill Church of England Holy Communion/Eucharist at DiscoverySchool, (3rd) 10.30-1pm Wateringbury Community Market, Wateringbury Village Hall & car park, Tonbridge Road ME18 5NU. Local produce, craft and refreshment stalls (4th) 9.30-1.30pm Farmer’s Market West Mallng in the High Street.
Please submit regular or one off events by 15th September to be included in October 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
Sunday 8 & 15 September 10-3pm Open Days, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Rd, Ditton, ME20 6AE
Sunday 8 September 10.30 Sociability West Malling Walk. (See Social Walking)
Sunday 15 September 12-4.30pm Kings Hill Parish Council End of Summer Party
Wednesday 18 September 8pm in Wateringbury Village Hall. Talk to Wateringbury History Society by Janie Ramsay on the Lifestyle of the Windsors (Edward and Wallis).Visitors £7 or join for the 2024/25 season of 8 talks £20 U21s £10
Friday 20 -28 September Music@Malling (See P29)
Saturday 21 September KSS Air Ambulance Walk at the Friars, Aylesford. (See P25)
Tuesday 24 September 2-4pm ‘Adjusting to a diagnosis of dementia’ at Invicta Court Care Home (See P3)
Sunday 29 September 2-4pm Jazz Advocates Charity Concert in Wateringbury Church, Tonbridge Road Doors open 1.30pm. Licenced Bar. Tickets £7 on the door.
Saturday 5 October HOKH Moonlit Memory Walk, Aylesford. (See P28)
Sunday 17 November West Malling Christmas Festival. (See P29)
Saturday 30 November - 31 December Cinderella at Hazlitt Theatre (See P26)
