SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: DONOVANS 🍽️☕️🍸
If you're a Coffs local or a regular visitor, then chances are you've been to the much loved Surf Club space at least once or twice.
Executive Chef Matt Donovan first opened the doors to the Surf Club Restaurant & Bar in 2008, taking the opportunity to capitalise on the venue with views to Muttonbird Island. Since then, the venue has expanded not only its team and its menu but also its offering, easily accommodating large events and weddings.
What you may not know is that Chef Matt opened his second venue, Donovans Link Eatery & Grounds two years ago. Nestled in a manicured garden setting, the latest venue is quickly becoming as popular as its seaside counterpart. In the ever-changing and increasingly demanding small business environment that we have seen over the past few years, the fact that the brand is growing is testament to the team's ability to understand the local market.
Donovans Link is marking its 2 year anniversary at the end of the month (Sunday September 27) with a 'Long Lunch' 2 hour ticketed event including a cooking demonstration on the Paella pan by Chef Matt. If you're interested in checking out the latest venue from the Donovans Group, tickets are on sale now at donovansvenues.com.au.
Congratulations to Matt and the team on creating a brand that Coffs can be proud of. Here's to many more years to come!
📍631 Hogbin Dr, Toormina NSW 2452
#donovans #coffsharbour #shoplocal #supportlocal #smallbusiness @donovanslink
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SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: RICARDOES TOMATOES 🍓🍅
A huge congratulations to Tony and Carole Sarks on marking 25 years of Ricardoes Tomatoes this year!
For a quarter of a century now, the Sarks family have been bringing to freshest tomatoes to the Port Macquarie region and beyond. From humble beginnings in 2001, the tomato farm quickly expanded to meet demand and prompted Carole to introduce Café Red to the Ricardoes mix, keeping visitors comfortable and bellies full. The now renowned "U-Pick" strawberries were introduced in 2008, quickly propelling the family run enterprise into a top tourist destination. Ricardoes remains a family favourite for locals and visitors alike, particularly during school holidays.
With the business currently up for sale, I wanted to thank the Sarks family and the wider Ricardoes team for creating a much loved experience that our region can be proud of.
If you are looking for a family friendly activity this weekend, the team are offering half price strawberries! Well worth the visit.
📍221 Blackmans Point Road, Blackmans Point, NSW 2444
#shoplocal #supportlocal #ricardoestomatoes #portmacquarie #touristattraction
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SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT: VELOCITY GOLF ⛳🏌️♂️
As many of us start to think of things to do with friends and family this weekend, it's the perfect time to give a brand new Coffs Harbour business a quick shout out.
Created by Coffs locals Mitchell Cox and Rik FrieVelocity GolfGolf opened it's doors earlier this year with a simple idea; golf should be fast, fun and accessible to everyone in any weather — no dress codes, no pressure, just pure enjoyment.
Powered by cutting edge simulator technology, Velocity delivers an immersive experience that blends sport and entertainment. With a range of courses with varying degrees of difficulty, there's something for everyone.
📍3/1 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour, N#shoplocal##supportlocalp#SmallBusinessShoutouts#chatwithpath#velocitygolfl#allabilitieslabilities @velocity_golf_2450
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Absolutely bizarre denials after a clear case of funding bias through a ‘grant’ stream that was in reality over half a BILLION dollars worth of pork barelling to Labor seats.
The MLCI funding platform was ‘invite only’ with 30% of all federal electorates not even receiving an invitation to apply. That’s right, almost 1 in every 3 electorates across the country didn’t even get a look in. Cowper was one of those that missed out.
Enough is enough. This government needs to go.
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LOCAL INITIATIVE SHOUT OUT: SELF SEEN PORT MACQUARIE 💪🤝
Over 3/4 of suicides recorded annually in Australia are men, with the highest risk age bracket ranging from 25-64. And of those, regional and rural residents far outpace our metro brothers.
So, with today being both RU OK? Day and Suicide Prevention Day, I'd like to highlight and celebrate an impressive local initiative dedicated to men's mental health.
Founded in 2020 by local legend Ben Cudmore, Self Seen is a mental health and healing group offering Port Macquarie blokes a range of activities that help break down stereotypes around masculinity and provide a support network in safe spaces.
There are men’s circles, men’s meetups, men’s exercise training and even ice baths on our beautiful beaches.
Run entirely by volunteers, the initiative understands and promotes the fact that healthy men make healthy communiti#mensmentalhealth #selfseena#PortMacquariee#MenSupportingMen #mensupportingmen
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Today is officially R U OK?Day, but check‑ins shouldn't only happen once a year.
If you've noticed a change in someone and you’re thinking about reaching out, just do it - whether that's today, tomorrow, or Any Day. A conversation could save a l#ruokdayu#ruokanydayanyday
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