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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.
Exterior & interior doors & frames supplied and fitted. All types of windows. Solid & laminate flooring. All types of carpentry work undertaken.
Over 30 years experience.
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Homefresh
t: Freephone: 0800 6942024
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
CHARITY
Spadework
a: Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NA
t: 01732 870002
www.spadework.org.uk
CHARITY
Royal British Legion Industries
t: 01622 795986
e: fundraising@rbli.co.uk
www.rbli.co.uk
CITIZENS ADVICE
Citizens Advice North & West Kent
a: East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling t: 0808 278 7810
CLEANING SERVICES
Weekly/fortnightly cleaning from £16.25 ph
Lisa 07984 412798
cleanhomeuk.com/westkent Local since 2012
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.
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Keeping IT Simple
m: 07375 416176
e: dan@kisIT.co.uk www.kisit.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
CUT OFF DATE 15th July
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
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
DECORATORS
Decorating & Design by LucyAnne m: 07877 698948
e: lucyannesdecorating@hotmail.com
Fully qualified female decorator with over 20 years experience. Interior & exterior painting & decorating. Wallpapering. Colour consultations.
High quality work at competitive prices. Fully insured. A professional, tidy & reliable service. References available on request. Contact for FREE advice & quotation.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
Domestic & Commercial Electrician Registered with Napit
Fully insured and C&G qualified All aspects of electrical work undertaken
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.
Friendly family company Est.1970 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.
GAS & HEATING SERVICES Premier Trees & Gardens Treecare & Landscaping
K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: freephone 0800 6894651
e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk
www.kandbplumbing.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
GAS & HEATING SERVICES
RWS & EA Ltd
t: 01732 871458
c: Robert Baron
e: robert.baron4@btinternet.com
Central heating.
Vaillant Boiler Specialist. Servicing, repairs and systems upgrades.
Fully insured.
40 years knowledge and experience.
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
KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS
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 19)
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 July
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
H-O
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.
(See Colour Ad On Page 18)
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
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.
ASR Locksmiths
m: 07958 301926
e: asrlocksmiths@aol.co.uk
www.asrlocksmiths.co.uk
24 Hour.
No call out charge. Free estimates. Gain entry.
All locks repaired, replaced or upgraded.
UPVC windows and doors repaired.
LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES
LOFT LADDERS
Tel: 01732 840744
Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES
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.
MOBILE PHONE & TABLET REPAIR
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.
P-W
PLASTERERS
Plastering Solutions
c: David Bartholomew
m: 07908 021913
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 July
PLUMBERS
Colin Semi Retired Plumber No inflated prices!
No Call Out Charge
Property Maintenance (Small works)
PLUMBERS
Hylton Plumbing Services
a: West Malling
t: 01732 843086
m: 07970 528822
e: hylton@hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk
www.hyltonplumbingservices.co.uk
Maintenance plumbing
Burst pipes
Hot water cylinders
Blocked drains
Radiators
Leaking taps
New loft tanks
PLUMBERS
K&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd
t: freephone 0800 6894651
e: contact@kandbplumbing.co.uk
www.kandbplumbing.co.uk
(See Colour Ad On Page 19)
View online now
PRINTERS
(See Colour Ad On Page 15)
REPAIR CAFE
Repair Cafe Malling & District
Dates and venues change throughout the year so please see colour advert.
(See Colour Ad On Page 25)
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
SCRAP METAL CLEARANCE
TLC Scrap Metal
t: 07804 057096
c: Tom Calvert
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.
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)
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL
01732 795777 or 01732 521494
THEATRE
The Hazlitt Theatre
a: Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL
t: 01622 758611
www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ hazlitt-theatre
(See Colour Ad On Page 29)
TREE SURGERY
t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425
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.
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.
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
M C Construction
t: 01732 642611
m: 07841 658821
m-c-construction@hotmail.com
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
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”
Useful local phone numbers
• Alzheimer’s Society 01892 835498
• Multiple Sclerosis Society - SE Kent Branch 08453 970543
• St James the Great Primary School, Chapman Way, East Malling 01732 841912
• St Katherine’s School, St Katherine’s Lane, Snodland, Kent ME6 5EJ 01634 240061
• The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling 01732 840995
• Trottiscliffe C of E Primary School, School Lane, Trottiscliffe 01732 822803
• West Malling C of E Primary School, Norman Road, West Malling 01732 842061
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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 July to be included in August 2024 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk
29 June to 30 August Shaun in the Heart of Kent Art Trail, Enjoy the free Shaun the Sheep art trail featuring up to 51 large and 54 small sculptures, placed around parks, town centre and river walks in Maidstone. shaunheartofkent.co.uk
Thursday 4 July 3pm Spadework Talking Bees with Vince Bray. Booking essential Tel. 01732 870002
Friday 12 July 7.30pm Spadework Gin and Spirit Tasting with Greensand Ridge. Booking essential. Tel 01732 870002
Saturday 13 July 9.30-6pm Oasis Retreat Day at Bradbourne House, East Malling. (See Page 3)
Sunday 14 July 10am-3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE
Sunday 14 July 11-4.30pm Offham Garden Safari for NSPCC. Adults £8, Children under 14 FOC. (See Page 25)
Thursday 18 July 5.30pm West Malling Chamber of Commerce meeting. (See page 16)
Saturday 17-25th August The Three Musketeers at The Hazlitt Theatre. (See page 29)
Sunday 18 August 10am-3pm Open Day, Ditton Heritage Centre & Victorian Classroom, New Road, Ditton, ME20 6AE
