I was able to purchase a whole eye fillet, not the normal small bit butcher's sell, but the real big full one. It was delicious. The service was very personal and caring and nothing was too much trouble. I wanted a nice duck and he had that as well and I thought I would try his sausages. very nice too.

Approximate cost: $98.00

I was looking for something different for my card making. Luckily I stumbled over this shop. The card making here is exceptional. I have never seen such ideas and such beautiful work. The instructor here is sensational.

Approximate cost: $80.00

A lot of people have no understanding of a hearing impediment. A person with such a problem can often be quite nervous admitting that they have a hearing problem. These people are very kind and spend time talking to you to make you comfortable before conducting hearing tests. The receptionist is just great. She calls you to remind you of your appointment and recognizes you when you arrive at the surgery.

Approximate cost: $3,000.00

This is a fun way to get your beer. Julie and Ron are the proprietors and make it fun to brew your own beer. The taste is something else. There are hundreds of varieties of beer you can choose from. Just put all the ingredients into the kettle and leave it for 2 weeks. Ron looks after the brew moving it through a series of cold rooms. Then you go down and bottle it and take it home and drink it. I forgot - you always get to sample it as you bottle. Yummy, even if it is 8.00 a.m. One brew makes 6 cartons of stubbies.

Approximate cost: $160.00

Purchasing necessities for the farm. When looking for a not much used item, there is never a problem. The shop assistant has always made himself available to find it for me. Very friendly and helpful staff

Approximate cost: $30.00

Our dog has her annual checkup here. The dog gets a letter each year reminding us to take her. I think that is cute. She never complains when she gets her injections.

Approximate cost: $120.00

Shopping here is a pleasure. The butchers are very friendly and make jokes with you. If you need something specially cut, that is no trouble, no matter how busy they are. The meat is always fresh as the turnover is huge.

Approximate cost: $100.00

This newsagency has delicious Darrell Lea chocolates. Who can pass that up. With Easter just down the track, I will be back to get my special Easter eggs. It is great to be able to get them locally and not have to travel to the city. This agency has sold two first prize lotto wins so it is a great feeling to buy my lotto there and you never know, I might be the lucky third. It is said that it comes in threes.

Approximate cost: $8.00

My friend is an avid book collector and loves Bryce Courtney. In his early days he wrote two very small stories and my friend wanted one of them in particular. I requested they track one down and lo and behold just days before Christmas they obtained it. Not only that, delivered it personally to me as they knew how important it was to me for my friend. That is service. Since then I have shopped there regularly. It is always the same joy. Nothing is too much trouble.

Approximate cost: $12

wE HAD A MACHINERY BREAKDOWN AND AIRCONDITIONING IS ESSENTIAL IN A CLOSED IN TRACTOR. ONE PHONE CALL AND WE WERE ATTENDED TO IMMEDIATELY. TOTALLY TRUSTWORTHY, WE DID NOT EVEN NEED TO BE HOME. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, WE WERE INVOICED WITH A SEVEN DAY PAYMENT.

Approximate cost: $900