Reviews by kathy1965

This review is for Leisure Coast Fruit Market, Fairy Meadow NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

I go past many other fruit and veg places to shop here. They have the best prices and a great range of products.

I love the way you can choose the quality of the fruit and pay accordingly, so you can buy a bucket of peaches for now cheaply, and a bucket that will last longer to eat later in the week.

The Deli is amazing, so much variety to choose from, many things I had never heard of. I love that they have the cheapest chicken breast anywhere.

The only hassle is how crowded it gets and parking can be a problem, you really need to choose the right time to shop.

This review is for Fire Phoenix Martial Arts, Woonona NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Fire Phoenix is a mixed martial arts centre catering to all ages.

I have 2 children attending and both can't wait to get there each day.

The teachers are friendly and inspiring.

Membership is a little pricey, but works out to be good value if you attended at least 2 sessions a week.

It is a greatself-development program for kids, and I can imagine would be of benefit to adults as well.

This review is for Art Effects Studio, Corrimal NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Art classes for Adults and Children. Run by Audrey an artist of many talents.

My teenage daughter has been attending art class here for over a year and her improvement is amazing. She has been introduced to a variety of styles of art and is nearing completion of her first artbook showcasing all the new skills she has learnt.

Audrey teaches traditional, contemporary, abstract, mixed media or charcoal. At each lesson, she provides Art, material, drink and snacks.

Audrey also runs Children's Birthday Art Parties and school holiday art and craft activity sessions.

I fully recommend art classes by this lovely artist.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Vina Bakehouse, Woonona NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Really nice little bakery. The bread tastes great and the bread rolls are even better.

The sausage rolls are the best I have ever tasted.

Possibly pay a little more than other places, but it is well worth it.

Only hassle is parking, you can't just pull up out the front and run in as it is a bus stop, and spots are limited on the highway, however you can park around the back in Franklins car park.

This review is for Beauty By Beck, Bellambi NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Nice clean salon, very friendly staff.

Katie is the best, she puts my teenage girls at ease for their waxing and they come out looking great.

My only issue is that they are sometimes hard to contact as they are so busy. Plus they close on a Monday - but I guess people are allowed a day off occasionally :)

This review is for Purely Mechanical, Woonona NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

This is a small business and I have only ever dealt with 1 person on phone and in person - Chris.

Chris is always friendly and polite and a pleasure to deal with.

I have been having my cars services there for 2 years now with no problems at all. It is fairly easy to get in at the times I need.

As a bonus, it is really nice seeing all the letters of appreciation from various sports, school and charities showing that they actively support the community.

This review is for Pioneer Fitness, Russell Vale NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Ian Gibson runs Pioneer Fitness out of a converted garage at his home. Not that you'd know it, you step into an airconditioned, well equipped gym.

I have been doing the small group training for nearly 2 years now and I am has taken me from couch potato to competing in the National Rowing Championships and the Pan Pacific Games as well as doing fun runs for the first time in my life.

Ian goes above and beyond in his duty to his clients. He organises team events and social events as well as getting the kids involved so mum can still train during school holidays.

I can't recommend this business highly enough.

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, Woonona NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

This is a new Hog's breath cafe in a grat location - really lovely sitting up on the open air balcony on a nice night.

Service was great, we never waited long before a waiter/waitress was at our table to make sure that all was going well and if we needed anything.

Unfortunately the food was disappointing. I ordered a steak and ribs combo. The steak was as thin as minute steak and full of fat and gristle. I was picking onion skin out of my salad.

Husband's meal was the avocado steak, he enjoyed it. It was cooked as he asked.

Prices were a discouragement, my meal was over $31, I expected a lot more for that, especially after trying the 4 ways grill and Seafood in Wollongong last month, ordering the same meal for $26 and the quality was outstanding.

I wont go back.

This review is for Hangdog Climbing Gym, Wollongong NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Great place for a party or just a wet weather activity. Staff are very pleasant and hlepful in teaching you what to do. Only issue is knowing what times to avoid as it can be very busy when they have groups in.

This review is for Officeworks, Fairy Meadow NSW

verified email - 08 Mar 2012

Good range of products, staff are very helpful when they are not overloaded (like back to school time), but they don't have enough staff to cope with peak periods.

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