TONBRIDGE LOCAL ORACLE - SEPTEMBER 2019

ISSUE 176

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

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West Kent Mind are marking World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, with a vital community awareness raising event.

For more information visit www.westkentmind.org.uk/suicide-prevention-day

News the local

Dear Readers Now the kids are back to school, sit back, relax for a bit and see what our advertisers can help you with around the house, garden, work or play. They are some of the best in the area for what they do and ready for your calls.

Suite 23, 10 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 Anna Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the October editions are: • Maidstone 20th September • Malling 15th September • Tonbridge 20th September

All advertisers have a category box at the back of the publication for quick reference and they can also be found on our website. There is limited space in the printed advert but some advertisers have added additional information on their webpage including before and after images to show their services, testimonials or a full list of services.

All editions can be found on the website each month if you lose your copy or wish to share with someone else www.thelocaloracle.co.uk. We will be also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/ thelocaloracle.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

Anna & Jane

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BUSINESS SERVICES

A. P. S. PLUMBING PLUMBING

All plumbing jobs: Taps, Showers, Rads, Toilets, Sinks, Leaks, Loft Tanks, Burst Pipes, Cylinders, Saniflo.

GAS

New boilers, Servicing/Repair, Cooker, Installations, Gas Fires, Landlord Certificates.

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BLOCKED DRAINS

Drain Jetting, Blocked Drains, Sinks, Baths, Showers, Saniflos, Descaling.

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HOME & GARDEN

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 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 CCTV Installation

Tel: 01892 834334 PADDOCK WOOD or : 01732 883542 TONBRIDGE

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DRIVE & PATIO CLEANING SPECIALIST

d h an Was block d . n a res from £75 g pavin tio slabs Pa £45. from

BRAMKO LTD

Gutter Cleanin Repair g & s from £50 * Free camera inspec tion

Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition.

Weed, moss & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces.

Established 14 years - serving Kent & Sussex.

FREE Estimate and advice.

Please call Mark Killick 01732 357660 | 07899 894838 mik1969@hotmail.co.uk www.bramko.co.uk

Leaflet Print & Distribution 5,000 x A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

£295+vat

10,000 A6, double sided leaflets, printed and delivered for just

£550+vat

Give us a call or drop us an email.

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HOMEFRESH

CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate Special Rate Single Room (12’x12’) £ 62 Through Room (12x18’) £ 76 Hall, Stairs & Landing £ 76

£ 31 £ 38 £ 38

UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite

£ 104 £ 166

£ 52 £ 83

CURTAINS Full length Half length

£ 94 £ 62

£ 47 £ 31

No Hidden Extras All prices inclusive of VAT. FREE PHONE 0800 6942024 THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH EAST Office Hours: 9am-7pm (Sat 10am-1pm)

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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

MR CARPENTER

Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

Call Rod: 07540 896320 Email: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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PLUMBING

Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks.

All plumbing undertaken.

DRAINAGE

Drain cleaning, jetting and repairs.

HEATING

Leaking or blocked radiators, pumps, central heating repairs and boiler breakdowns.

GAS

New boilers installed, oil boilers repaired and serviced.

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CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill

Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

Support at activity sessions/hydrotherapy.

Full time or job share/rota basis.

Overall rota will include some weekend cover and overnight work.

PERSONAL & LEISURE

NELSON PLUMBING & HEATING FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TNP

NELSON PLUMBING

Summer holiday cover also required.

For more information contact: Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk

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PERSONAL & LEISURE

Massage Nail Treatments Holistic Treatments Waxing Tinting 10% off for new clients Tel: 07513 205502 Email: mkbeautykent@gmail.com Highpoint Personal Training & Nutrition Bridge Business Park, 5 Whetsted Rd, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge TN12 6RS

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What can we do for you?

We now have 3 editions with a distribution totalling 46,500 homes and businesses.

Every 1/4, 1/2 and full page colour advert comes with: A-Z category advert and a page on our website.

We can print, supply leaflets and distribute 1,000 to 46,500 leaflets for you. Just tell us which areas you would like to target .

Aylesford Allington Barming Ditton Maidstone Ringlestone

Maidstone EDITION

15k

Malling EDITION

16.5k

Addington | Birling | East Malling Halling | Holborough | Kings Hill Larkfield | Leybourne Leybourne Lakes | Mereworth Offham | Ryarsh | Snodland Trottiscliffe | Wateringbury West Malling

Each monthly edition can be found on our website where you can flick through the pages online.

You can have a page on our website for just ÂŁ10 per month which includes photos, a video, text and links to your website and social media.

East Peckham Five Oak Green Hadlow Matfield Paddock Wood Tonbridge

Tonbridge EDITION

15k

This is our business and you will only speak to us!

Anna & Jane

Anna - Artwork/Sales t: 01732 525806 e: anna@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Jane - Accounts/Sales t: 01732 525805 e: jane@thelocaloracle.co.uk

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 COLOUR ADVERTS WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p14 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p5 Artist - Christopher Marshall Bathroom Installations - Bathe In Safety p5 - Bathroom Solutions - Nightingale Bathrooms p10 Beauty - MK Beauty p12 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd p9 Building Services - Artbuild - Hudson Carpentry & Building Services - R Blackman - Taggart Building Company* Building Suppliers - Howdens p9 Business Opportunity - Utility Warehouse Car Body Repairs - Calibre Repairs* Car Service & Repairs - Stevensons p12 Carer - Carer Required p11* Carpentry - Mr Carpenter p9 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p7 Computer Support - Altone Computers - PW Computer Solutions Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p8 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services

Denture Care - CDC Complete Denture Care p12 Disability Social Club - Christians Caring Disability Social Clubs Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Education - Rochester Independent College * Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services Fencing - Crestala Fencing Centre p6 - J Harper Fencing - Tate Fencing p11 Financial Advisor - Base Financial p24 Garage Doors - Garage Door Associates Garden Landscape - Checkley Landscapes - Coes Landscapes - Leafmark Garden Design - Marshalls Landscapes p9 Garden Maintenance - Garden Maintenance Mark Apps - Silvers Garden & Animal Care p11 Gas & Heating Services - FJM Plumbing & Heating Ltd p7 - Wicks Gas Gutter Cleaning and Repairs - Bramko Ltd p6 Halls For Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance Kitchens - Dream Doors p7 Loft Ladders & Hatches - Loft Ladders Oven Cleaners - Oven Angels Personal Trainer - Feral Health Coaching p12 Pest Control - HF Pest Control Plumbers - APS Plumbing p4 - TNP Nelson Plumbing p11

Printers - Scarbutts Rubbish Clearance - Country Clearances p6 Shutters - Stylehouse Shutters p10 Skincare - Tropic Skincare Solicitor - Berry & Lamberts p4 - Laker Legal Solicitors p4* - Thackery Williams p3 Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Ashwood Tree Surgeon Ltd p5 - H & E Tree Services Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p13 Windows - DG Solutions - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENT LISTINGS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off date for October 2019 is 20th September 2019

ALL ADVERTS ARE PLACED IN GOOD FAITH AND THE LOCAL ORACLE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ADVERTISED. DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE LOCAL ORACLE

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BEAUTY THERAPIST

Christopher Marshall

M K Beauty Kent

a: Luddesdowne, Nr Meopham t: 01474 813434 e: info@christopher-marshall.co.uk www.christopher-marshall.co.uk

a: C/O Highpoint Personal Training Bridge Business Park, 5 Whetstone Rd, Five Oak Green, Tonbrige TN12 6RS t: 07513 205502 e: mkbeautykent@gmail.com

Pencil portraits from photographs and classic motorcycle prints.

Massage, Nail Treatments, Holistic Treatments, Waxing & Tinting.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BLINDS

J & H Accounting Services Ltd

Bathe In Safety

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd

(See Colour Ad On Page 5)

a: Unit 2 Albans Farm, Romford Road Pembury, Kent TN2 4BB t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 c: Stuart Munday e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com We manufacture, supply & install all types of internal & external blinds & awnings, along with solar control & security window films.

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ACCOUNTANTS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Accountancy Practice

Bathroom Solutions

a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis FCCA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll

t: 01825 603017 www.batheinsafety.co.uk Easy Access Bathrooms.

Safe, sound and stylish.

Walk-in showers.

Walk-in baths.

Wetrooms.

Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms.

t: 01732 871254 m: 07908 021913 c: David Bartholomew e: bathroomsolutionslarkfield@outlook.com f/b: @Bathroomsolutionslarkfield 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.

An established and award-winning family company offering top quality and highly cost-effective extension projects and general building works.

No obligation, detailed fixed-price costings Contact: 07981 340893 www.artbuild.co.uk

AERIALS

BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

BUILDING SERVICES

The Aerial Man

Nightingale Bathrooms

Hudson Carpentry & Building Services

t: 01892 834334 01622 871614 Satellite TV in all rooms.

New digital aerials. CCTV Installations 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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m: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk Easy access showers, baths and wet rooms.

Raised height toilets.

Slip resistant safety flooring.

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

(See Colour Ad On Page 10)

t: 01622 816818 m: 07838 156170 c: Neil Hudson e: hudsoncbs@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/hudsoncbs All aspects of Carpentry and Building including Extensions, Conversions, Kitchens, Bathrooms & more!

Full Project Management Service.

Over 25 years experience. Insured, local and reliable. See our Facebook page for customer feedback.

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B BUILDING SERVICES

R Blackman General Maintenance t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman1@btinternet.com

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BUILDING SERVICES

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CARPET CLEANING

Calibre Repairs

Homefresh

t: 01622 279 794 e: info@CalibreRepairs.co.uk www.CalibreRepairs.co.uk Have you scratched or damaged your car?

Over 30 years of experience.

Fast, Convenient and Cost-Effective.

Free Collection and Drop-Off Service.

Call us for a free quote today.

CAR SERVICE & REPAIR

Taggart Building Company

m: 07763 620575 c: Richard e: taggart50934@gmail.com www.richardtaggart.wix.com/richard-taggart Professional Home Improvement & Planning Services All aspects of building work undertaken.

Multi-skilled builder of 30 years.

Fully insured.

Free estimates & advice given.

All jobs big or small!

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Trade Only Depot now open in Paddock Wood Kitchens, Joinery, Hardware Flooring, Applicances Open your trade account today.

(See Colour Advert On Page 9)

t: Freephone 0800 6942024 Carpet and upholstery cleaning offer.

50% discount.

Specialist Fabric Treatment.

Stainshield, Deodorising Treatment, Anti-Allergy Treatment, Conditioner.

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ALTONE Computers Ltd t: 01634 328266 m: 07771 707035 c: Alan www.altone.co.uk

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Howdens

a: Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6UT t: 01892 202 200 www.howdens.com

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Providing excellent & friendly local service for 20 years.

Desktop and Laptop, Maintenance/ Repairs/Upgrades/Wireless/ Virus Removal/Custom Builds etc Fixed Costs, no hourly rates COMPUTER SUPPORT

CARER/PA REQUIRED Based in Kings Hill Working within a team to provide all day to day care for two young severely disabled adults.

For more information contact:

Jane Marshall 07912 878830 jane@themarshallfamily.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11)

Based in Paddock Wood Tel: 01892 836374 or 01892 576376 Mob: 07940 829206 Computer problems?

We carry out computer health checks, virus removals, upgrades, investigate broadband or internet issues and much more.

Call us for a free assessment.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

CARPENTRY

CONSERVATORIES

Utility Warehouse Discount Club Authorised Distributor Network Marketing Business t: 01732 521494 c: Jane Marshall e: jane.marshall@uwclub.net www.make-moneywithme.co.uk

Mr Carpenter

Howard Caine Conservatories

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

m: 07540 896320 e: rodchp625k@hotmail.co.uk Carpentry, decorating, general property repairs, doors fitted, built in bookcase units, kitchens fitted, decking, general building work.

No job too small.

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t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 a: 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.

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DECORATORS

DENTURE CARE

EDUCATION

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

CDC Complete Denture Care

Rochester Independent College

Broken denture?

- Cracked?

- Broken?

- Missing teeth?

- In need of a clean?

If you can’t come to me, i’ll come to you!

From Year 7 to Sixth Form.

IntervIewIng now.

Call us to arrange an informal visit and campus tour.

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

m: 07758 139306 c: Paul

a: Star Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1XF t: 01634 828115 e: admissions@rochester-college.org www.rochester-college.org

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Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

ELECTRICIANS

DISABILITY SOCIAL CLUB

Physically Disabled Social Clubs (Christians Caring)

01732 355623 or 07939 274437 grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Ave, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ Tues & Thurs 10.30am - 4pm Programmes include indoor games, musical entertainment, visiting speakers & visits. The Tuesday group have the opportunity to attend the lunch club at the Church.

Malcom Barth 01732 773018 for Tuesday club or Jan Fairweather 07599 851852 for Thursday club.

DECORATORS

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

Mark Howland

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

DAR Electrical Services

Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 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 Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Repairs, Upgrades, Misted Sealed Units, Broken Handles, Hinges and Locks.

Cat Flaps New Installations, Secondary Glazing FENSA, Insurance-backed Free telephone advice and call out Over 30 years’ experience

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work all in one place from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

07780 474043

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 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.

DECORATORS

FENCING

Spicelin Property Services

Crestala Fencing Centre

t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

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a: South Farm, Langton Green Tunbridge Wells, TN39 9JN t: 01892 864646 e: info@crestalafencing.co.uk www.crestalafencing.co.uk Suppliers of fencing, gates and decking for DIY or trade.

Est. 1965.

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GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

J Harper Fencing & Landscaping

Checkley Landscapes

t: 01580 213517 m: 07866 449028 c: James Harper e: j.harperfencing@gmail.com

t: 01732 351044 m: 07980 821795 c: Eddie Checkley e: ejcheckley@hotmail.com

G GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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.

Local reliable company providing a friendly and professional service.

We supply and install all types of fencing and gates.

Landscaping & garden maintenance.

Free quotation.

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.

FENCING

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Tate Fencing

Coe’s Landscapes

Silvers Garden & Animal Care

t: 01732 853134 e: sales@tatefencing.co.uk www.tatefencing.co.uk

Suppliers of fencing materials.

Visit our Tonbridge depot.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11)

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 Taking on jobs large and small.

Free quotes and will always try to beat other 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.

m: 07887 758183 e: silversanimalgarden@outlook.com Hedge Cutting. Turfing & Seeding Lawn Mowing & Maintenance.

Tree & Hedge Maintenance Fence Construction & Painting Pond Construction & Maintenance Deck/Patio Cleaning & Maintenance Pressure Washing & Greenhouse Cleaning.

(See Colour Ad On Page 11)

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Base Financial

Leafmark Garden Design

F.J.M Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Investments, Pensions, Mortgages and Protection.

Personal service and help with your retirement planning.

(See Colour Ad On Back Page)

Garden design and landscaping, patios and planting.

From initial design to finished build, we create gardens for outdoor entertaining, leisure or play.

Patios, walls, pergolas, tree planting, hedge planting, plant borders.

a: 162 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BB t: 01732 240000 m: 07752 350950 c: Adam Edwards Dip PFS e: adam@basefinancial.co.uk www.basefinancial.co.uk

m: 07977 809982 c: Julia Keem e: info@leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk fb: @leafmarkgardendesign www.leafmarkgardendesign.co.uk

t: 01622 913007 e: info@fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk www.fjmplumbingandheating.co.uk Plumbing, Heating, Servicing Installation, Breakdown, Repairs.

All Gas Appliances.

(See Colour Ad On Page 7)

GARAGE DOORS

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

GAS & HEATING SERVICES

Garage Door Associates

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

a: Showroom and Head Office 18 Holborough Road, Snodland t: 01732 590085 www.garagedoors4you.co.uk

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com

Wicks Gas

Supply and install all makes and styles of garage door.

Repairs and Spares Automation DIY advice Awnings Recommended by Kent Trading Standards

Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured and City & Guilds.

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.

(See Colour Ad On Page 9)

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t: 01732 883544 m: 07748 780811 c: Gerald Wicks e: wicksgas@btinternet.com

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Bramko Ltd

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk 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.

Drive and patio cleaning.

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PEST CONTROL

LOFT LADDERS

HF PEST CONTROL

Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES

It’s now the time of year when rodents look to gain access to warmer environments and a more readily available food source.

Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

Treatments start from £25 inc VAT per visit. All pests covered inc rats, mice, fleas and pigeons.

hfpestandbirdcontrol.co.uk 01732 446454

HALLS FOR HIRE

OVEN CLEANERS

PLUMBERS

Hadlow Village Hall

Oven Angels

APS Plumbing

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

t: 01892 514552 m: 07901 857608 www.ovenangels.co.uk

t: 01732 252127

Female oven cleaning team using environmentally approved bio degradable, eco friendly products.

Now in their 20th year.

Prices from £45. Fully insured.

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Evangelical Free Church Tony Hanson 01732 359389 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 9 Higham Lane, Tonbridge. 01732 352907 Tonbridge Medical Group, 64 Pembury Road, Tonbridge. 01732 352907

Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 07527 340113 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Quarry Hill Pharmacy, 25 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS 01892 532323

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 St Stephens Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge. 01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655 IS SU

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FRIDAYS

9.30-10.30am Pilates Masonic Hall Paddock Wood. Leisha 07860533102

2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

Resuming on September 4th.

9.30-11.30am (Term time) Little Stars Pre School at Tonbridge Baptist Church. £1.50p/f

5.30pm & 7.30pm Slimming World at St Luke’s Hall, St Luke’s Rd, TW. 07738 681969

10am–12pm New Meditation group in North Tonbridge. £15 PAYG. 07932 023 340

9.45-11.15am term-time only, Little Pickles – St Andrew’s Church, PW. Call 01892 837617.

7-8pm Pilates Class. All abilities. Hugh Christie School. Call Emma on 07984 646317

10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

10.45 12.15 Line dancing Pembury Baptist Church Hall. £5 Past Experience/Improver. For more Info. please call Maureen 07703 454455

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at Delarue Hall, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. Call 01732 360265 for more info.

10.30am-12noon Open House – a drop-in at St Andrew’s Church, PW 01892 837617.

1.45-4.30pm Paddock Wood Bowls club open to new members. 01892 832747

7.45pm Body Moves Dance Fitness, Paddock Wood Primary School, 01892 836079

7.30pm Slimming World. The Mercure Hotel, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury. Simone 07738 681969

7.45-9.45pm Circle Dancing at St Andrews Church, PW. £4. Sue 01892 510651

(3rd) 8pm Hadlow Gardeners Society meet at the Old School Hall, Hadlow TN11 0EH. Visitors are always welcome (£2 entry).

TUESDAYS 9am - 12 Refresh at St Stephens Church, Pembury Rd. All welcome to enjoy cake & tea.

11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

2pm – 4.30pm Tea Dance at Six-in-One Club.

Ring Graham for information on 07814645834 6pm - 8pm Paddock Wood Bowls Club open to new members 01892 832747 6.15-7.15pm De stress pilates at Medway School of Dancing. Chloe on 07931 978959 (2nd) 7.30pm for 8.00pm Hadlow Flower Club, Old School Hall, TN11 0EH. Visitors £6.

Shirley 01732 367173 / Mary 01732 851212 (3rd) 7.30pm Hadlow WI in the Old School Hall, School Lane,TN11 0EH. Visitors £4 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 850666 Paddock Wood Choral Society at St Andrew’s Church rehearsals. Contact 01892 833232 .

WEDNESDAYS 9.30-10.30am Nifty Fifties Fitness at Masonic Hall, Paddock Wood Leisha 07860 533102 10am-3.15 Derwent Day Care Centre meet at Tonbridge Baptist Church. 01732 352824 10am-12noon New Meditation group in North Ton. £15 per session PAYG. 07932 023 340 10-12noon Open House, Tonbridge Baptist Church. Enjoy tea, biscuits and a chat.

10.30-12noon Tots & Co at St Peter & St Paul Church, Tonbridge. Baby club for under 1’s.

(1st) 12noon Jazz Club, Hadlow Manor Hotel.

Sussex Jazz Kings 01403 822 660

8am-1pm The Angel Fleamarket, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge. Free Adm

1.45-4.30pm PW Bowls Club open to new members. 01892 832747 call for info.

1-45 –3-15pm Line Dancing St Andrews Church PW. Not last Friday in every month.

Easy dances,great fun. 07703 454455.

7.30-9.00pm Woods Badminton Club, Putlands. 01892 836284

THURSDAYS (Term time) 9-11am Babes in the Church at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane.

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market next to the Chaser.

10am-Noon Hadlow Seniors Pop In Club at Hadlow Old School Hall. 01732 850516 10.20am T&MBC Healthy Walks. 40 min walk starting at Hadlow Square. 01732 876347 11-4pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge.

(1st) 2pm Paddock Wood WI, Mervin Hall, St Andrews Church, PW. 01892 832130.

(3rd) 2-4pm Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge at the Baptist Church Hall, Darenth Avenue. 01892 526797 1st & 4th Thursdays. 2.30-4.30 U3A Sequence Dancing Group at St Andrews CH, PW. Call Dave Smith 01892 835974.

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours 7 to 8.30pm Ryusui-Ryu Martial Art Schools Angel Centre Tonbridge. 07976 444653 7.30-9.30pm Line Dancing at Five Oak Green VH. Great fun, mixed levels. 07703 454455.

(1st) 7.30pm Tonbridge Winemakers in the Judd Suite, Angel Centre, Tonbridge.

(4th) 7.30pm North Tonbridge Flower Arrangers, Medway Hall, Angel Centre.

(4th) 7.30pm PW Flower Club at Day Centre, Commerical Rd. £5 Maureen 01892 832576 7.45pm Insanity Live at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748941101 (2nd) 8pm, PW Lioness Club, Day Centre Paddock Wood 8.45pm Fitness Yoga at Carroty Wood, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. Info: 07748 941101

SATURDAYS 9.15am Beginner Yoga & 10.30 Pregnancy Yoga at PW Children’s Centre. 07885 754556.

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

SUNDAYS (2nd) of the month 9.30am-1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers’ Market in Sovereign Way, TN9 1RG 3-4pm Walking Football at Tonbridge School Centre. Members and non-members welcome, £3. Turn up or book 01732 304111

...ALSO THIS MONTH Friday 20 September 7.30 - 9.30pm Scottish Country Dancing FREE Taster Session.

St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge TN9 2SW A friendly welcome to all 16+ and no partner required. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. tonbridgescottishdancers.co.uk Saturday 21 Sept - Thurs 3 Oct Sevenoaks Literary Festival 2019 Friday 27th September 9am-noon Macmillan Coffee Morning In the Refresh café, based in the beautiful setting of St Stephen’s Church, Tonbridge. All welcome please come along and support this great cause.

Sunday 6 October Tonbridge Half Marathon organised by Tonbridge Lions and Rotary Clubs.

Saturday, 12th October 10am – 12 noon Paddock Wood WI Autumn Fayre at the Day Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood with free entry.

Saturday 19 October 7pm PW Bowls Club Quiz Night at St Andrew’s Church Hall. £5pp Tables of 6. Call Shirey 01892 834139

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