I have suffered with back pain, neck pain and various RSI pains which prompted me to try Nick at Holistic Health. He developed my case history and treated me accordingly. He has created a wonderful ambience with music and fragrance and treats his patients with respect. The soft tissue massage is very professional, relaxing and therapeutic. If I could afford to, I would see him every week.

Approximate cost: $80

Alex Dong is a very friendly dentist and great with the kids. I have a severe phobia of dentists and he makes me feel at ease and treats me with respect and kindness. He treats the children the same and my kids have no problem going to the dentist as it is a pleasant experience.

I love this little book shop - nothing is too much trouble for the business owner. If you need something copied or ordered, it is done instantly and without fuss. You are not watched like a hawk while perusing the books in the store. He carries all the old classic children books which provokes a lot of memories.

The renovation to this hotel is fabulous! Great layout, classy decor with prices to match. My husband and I took the family for lunch on a weekend to the bistro. Plenty of seating and very comfortable. Polite and quick service. The food was well presented and tasty yet a bit pricey for a hotel bistro.

Approximate cost: $25

A friend and I decided to try this club for lunch on a Saturday - what a glorious view! We are organising a reunion next year and wanted to have a look as a possible venue. We asked a staff member and she immediately contacted the Functions Coordinator who talked to us immediately which was fantastic. The bistro meal was delicious - my lamb skewers were "melt in the mouth". This is truly a hidden gem of the Shire.

Approximate cost: $15

Being a local, I have often used this store and the staff are always friendly. Even when busy on Friday nights, they are never too busy to smile and have a chat. They do not have a large selection of wines but there is something to suit every palate. They always remember their regulars and often have a chat

We patronised this restaurant for my birthday lunch with my family. It is a small restaurant with modern decor. They were happy to accommodate my group of 6 people without a booking. They offer a $12 set lunch menu which is great value for money. The lasagne was tasty, filling and beautifully presented. The waitress was very friendly and was happy to have a chat. I could not fault them at all.

Approximate cost: $12

I am currently in the process of organising a school reunion and had an appointment with the Functions Coordinator of this club. He was very professional, dressed immaculately and offered us a coffee prior to touring the club. He explained the packages in easy-to-understand language and answered all our questions. He patiently showed us every function room they had available and handed us his business card and a comprehensive package. At no time was he persistent in selling his venue package which made us feel very comfortable.

As I frequent the complex containing Aldi, Base Warehouse, I have purchased take-away from KFC on several occasions. The service is terrible, the young kids that work there spend more time chatting up their friends than serving customers. My order has been incorrect every time and I have not discovered it until I got home. After having complained several times, I have received vouchers for a free meal, etc, but it has not been worth it because the service I receive the second time is just as bad if not worse! I have even been told off by a young kid behind the counter because I did not do what he wanted me to do. I then tried the drive through hoping this would be better but once again, just as bad. This place has the worst service I have ever received and I will never ever go back!

Club Menai is great for families. We have two young children and they have a kids play area that you can take them to while you spend some time alone. Usually we will have lunch with the kids, take them to play for an hour or so while the adults play. It is tastefully decorated and spacious inside, brightly lit and not depressing inside as some clubs can be. The food is fantastic for the price especially at lunch time. The girls and I will often meet there for lunch or the family will have lunch on the weekends.