Malling Mail LOCAL CONTACTS


Trudy Dean, Malling Action Partnership Chairman E: trudy.dean@kent.gov.uk T: 01732 843 119


Debbie Hough, Community & Business Coordinator E: map@thebeatproject.org.uk T: 07824 485 167


Citizens Advice Bureau – T: 01732 637042


Council tax – T: 01732 532779


Housing benefit and general housing advice – T: 01732 637042


Travel Enquiries Trains – T: 08457 484950


Nu-Venture Buses – T: 01622 882288


Arriva Buses – T: 0871 200 22 33


National debtline – T: freephone 0808 805 4000


Heating and insulation grants – T: 01732 637042


First time buyers’ grants – T: 01622 602470


Energy Saving Trust – T: 0800 512 012


Concessionary Travel – T: 0845 247 802


Jobcentre Plus – T: 0800 055 6688


Pothole reporting – T: 08458 247800


Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council main switchboard – T: 01732 844522


MARKETING MALLING – getting more customers in


IN response from the community, Malling Action Partnership and West Malling Chamber of Commerce are working together to help increase visibility and footfall for Malling, promoting what the area has to offer to both visitors and residents


Plans set to take shape in September include:


•The launch of a website dedicated to providing a “virtual hub” for people living, working and visiting Malling; enabling you to access everything you need to know from events, services, and transport to local issues and news.


•Business meeting aimed at gaining local business involvement and ideas into the development of a West Malling visitors map/guide


•Funded social media training workshop to support businesses in reaching their audience.


If you would like to register for FREE on our new improved website, find out more about the events detailed above or are keen to get involved in supporting the community, please register with Malling Action Partnership. To do this, email map@thebeatproject.org.uk or complete the form below and return to Malling Action Partnership, The Beat Project, St James Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent. ME19 6SD


First Name: ............................ Surname: .................................................. Address:...................................................................................................... Postcode: ................................ Phone number(s); ...................................... Email: ........................................................


I would like to register: □ To receive programme and event updates. □ A local business or service on the Malling website** □ To volunteer to take part in the programme □ Other please state:


** To register a business or service on the www.malling.org.uk website you must provide an email address and the business or service must be based within Malling.


Please note your details will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act and will only be used for the required purpose. Please be assured that your details will not be distributed or sold to any third parties.


Full steam ahead for Offham rally


THERE are still a few tables available for the indoor table top sale at Offham Village which takes place on the day of the annual steam and vintage rally on October 23.


Cost of hiring a table will be £10. To book a table, contact Phyllis Jones on 01732 843946


Set up time for sellers will be 8.30am with doors open from 9.30am – 3pm. Free admission to buyers and browsers.


Offham Village Hall committee needs new members


WOULD you like to make a special contribution to life in Offham? The village hall committee is looking for new members to help with managing the village hall. We are particularly hoping to find someone with a little spare time who would be interested in playing a practical part in overseeing some of our regular programme of maintenance and refurbishment. If you enjoy helping in a practical way we would be delighted to hear from you. We would also be delighted to welcome any new members to join our committee.


www.malling.org.uk


The village hall is a registered charity for the benefit of the local community. A team of volunteers help us to organise fund raising events and look after the building. We are proud of the host of activities that are available at the hall and we also have a lot of fun.If you would like to find out more, please contact Valerie Taylor on 01732 521708


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