I have always loved singing, but hated the sounds that I made when I tried. For decades I put this down to simply not being blessed with the required talent. But in the back of mind, I began to wonder if I took up tuition to teach me …. could it be remotely possible that I would be able to be better than I was.

Although dubious, I knew that unless I tried I'd never find out the answer to my question and so contact with Julian was made. To cover embarrassment I thought might befall me for even thinking the impossible to be possible, I told Julian I couldn't sing, that I sounded dreadful but that whilst I didn't hold high hopes I wanted to give it a shot. Julian told me, in that first phone call, "if you can talk, you can sing". Julian buoyed my confidence and my spirit and so began my lessons under his tutelage.

Julian spent so much time and patience with me, coaching me and through all this, bringing out in me a voice that could hit notes I never knew or thought possible. He taught me how to 'find' those notes and this experience allowed me to understand how and where to reach to achieve them. Julian's support, encouragement and guidance to this end has been invaluable and afforded me a fantastic experience.

For anyone who likes to sing, I say "sing - let no-one put you down for it". For anyone who likes to sing and wants to sing better than they think they're capable of, I say "give Julian a call". Just having that coaching behind you brings out more than you thought possible and you'll love realising your potential that you might have thought you never had.

Thanks Julian - they were fun times and a period I will never forget and always look fondly back on. And hey …. if I get a chance to get back to it, you'll be hearing from me again :) .

First time I've ordered Pizza from "Pizza e Cucina". The nicest tasting, best cooked pizza I've had in years. Great toppings. Thin bases, which are my favourite - crispy yet not tough. Friendly and prompt service both at the telephone and the delivery end. I now know where I can order and know the taste to be sensational. Thanks, Pizza e Cucina. So glad you're in my neighbourhood.

The somewhat extensive dental work that I require is still ongoing, but to date I have found Dr Nick and Toula at Select Smiles fantastic. All care and attention to detail and working to achieve a result that will bring the best of smiles to all our faces, mine especially. Efficient, helpful, understanding, supportive and confident in their work and the outcome they seek to attain. Thanks, SS Team. So far so good and I'm looking forward to the brilliant smile I anticipate will be mine in the not too distant future.

I've eaten at Shanika's many, many times over many, many years. Last night was the most recent. Shanika's meals and service have never let me down and last night was equally as good as ever - meal was done to a 'T' and the service was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful night, Shanika's. See you again sometime soon!

Approximate cost: $40.00

A fantastic place to buy a gift for someone or for yourself. Management and staff always genuinely friendly and helpful to customers. The huge range of pots and other garden and landscaping features and ideas is fantastic, not to mention the many other great gift ware and general home and house items that can make even busy Christmas time a 'one-stop-shop' to visit.

I love Wilson Botanic Park as well. So beautiful and "textured" with all the different trees, plants and also the different land levels and slopes. I visit it often and I feel lucky to live so close.

I went there with my Dad last November. He was staying with me as his health had declined. He wasn't having a good time of it but on the day agreed for me to help him to his mobile scooter and we went to Wilson Park - we spent a glorious 1.5 hours making our way, Dad on the scooter and me walking beside him with my dog on lead, around the Park - stopping frequently to look at this bird or that duck or pointing out interesting land characteristics along the way. Dad loved nature - and I got that trait from him.

When we got back home Dad said "I feel 300% invigorated".

Nine days later my Dad passed away. I look back at photos and the precious memories in my mind and the memory of spending that time with Dad at Wilson Botanic Park is a very special one. I'm so glad we went there and that the Park was able to provide the diversity, interest and wonder that it does.