Ian is a handyman that actually turns up when he says he will and completes any size job. My downpipe leading into my watertank came away from the wall an Ian was able to reattach the pipe in a couple of minutes and even cleaned out the leaf gutter and attached it more firmly.

Ross is a computer support specialist that comes to you to fix any computer problems. He has a no fix no charge (excluding vista) policy with 3 month warranty on work performed. He's fixed my computer when I thought it was for the scrap heap and charged me less than anyone else ever has. Ross really knows his computers.

Approximate cost: $27.50

Great nursery that will order in plants if they don't have it in stock. Plus helped with my rhubarb leaves that were dying and showed me how to get the most from my vegetable garden.

This is a small family run pizza place that only has takeaway at his stage but is planning on putting in some tables for eating in. The pizza's are full of fresh toppings and the bases are natural made by Michelle who once was a personal trainer and nutrionalist. These pizza's are as healthy as you can get.

This is primarily a massage education centre where students learn to massage. I have been going there for 9 years for remedial massages from the students. All masssages are fully supervised and a fraction of the cost of a professional massage. I can't fault them and keep going back regularly.

Ian came and inspected then fixed broken roof tiles and cleaned the gutters and checked the water tank for debris. He was on time, polite and was inexpensive for the work performed.

My friends and I have been going to this restaurant for over 10 years and it has been our favourite mexican restaurant........not any more. The original owners have sold the business and the new owners have kept the old menus but the food is nothing like it used to be. My friend had his usual san antone (chilli con carne) and the meat was just a bolognaise sauce with not a bean in sight. His meal was cold so complained and all they did was microwave it for a minute. Our wrap a dilla used to be a tasty crepe but now it is a fat tasteless brick.

Approximate cost: $20

This fruit shop often has "buy one get one free" on products so is good value. The fruit and vegetables are good quality and they have good a turnover of customers.

I travel out of my way to go to this butcher as their meat is always fresh and at a much lower price than the supermarkets. Rump steak is usually $12.99kg and 2kg of lean gourment mince is $13. My partner claims that they are the best steaks he has ever eaten. The store is clean and the butchers are in full view cutting up the meat.

This gym has recently undergone a total refurbishment with state of the art equipment. If you join as a member it gives you access to the gym as well as all classes. They have pilates, step, pump, spin and all the usual classes but the instructors are friendly and they are a nice mix of people who go there.