NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
To every member of the force, today we say ‘thank you’.
Thank you for keeping our communities safe while so often risking your own.
Thank you to every family member who takes on the worry at home but allows our brave men and women to walk out the door each day.
And today we recognise those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. You will not be forgotten.
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SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: JAYCAR KEMPSEY 📱📺🔋
Great to see a new shopfront on Belgrave Street with the opening earlier this year of JayCar and PhoneTel.
Owners Josh and Carolyn Fairhall are no strangers to the Kempsey Business Community having owned and managed Bi Rite for many years, so it's great to see them back in action!
The shop stocks all things JayCar and can also hook you up with a great value mobile phone and affordable mobile or NBN Plan from PhoneTel. I know from experience that Josh pulls out all stops for his customers and will find the right product for your needs and budget. They even have a 3D printer, and can whip up your designs on site!
Congratulations on the new digs, Josh & Carolyn. Wishing you every success!
📍80 Belgrave St, Kempsey
#chatwithpat #newbusiness #shoplocal #supportlocal #smallbusiness #jaycar #phonetel
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SUNDAY POST - 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
They say time flies when you’re having fun! It does not seem like it, but 25 years ago today I married my best friend, Ilona. I have to say she would have to be the most tolerant, patient, funny, beautiful person (did I mention tolerant and patient 🙄) I have ever met. Anyone who has been married this long knows that it’s not always sunshine and lollipops but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I hope I get another 25 years!❤️
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LOCAL INITIATIVE SHOUT OUT: NAMBUCCA FOODHUB 🍅🍞🥫
I had the pleasure of visiting the Food Hub at 2 Ridge Street in Nambucca to chat to the team of passionate volunteers about the well-loved initiative and the increasing demands on their service.
Established over 14 years ago by the wonderful Nambucca Valley Community Church, the Food Hub offers supermarket essentials at discounted prices to locals holding a pension, health care or concession cards.
With the cost-of-living crisis deepening around the country, services like the Food Hub are so important! A big 'thank you' to Foodbank and Woolworths for supplying the majority of the stock on offer and giving back to the community.
It's wonderful to see that the shop has 14 dedicated volunteers rostered on throughout the week to get everything set up and ready to go on open day.
The shop is open to the public from 9.30am until midday every Friday.
Well done to the entire team. A fantastic initiative run for the community, by the community!
📍2 Ridge Street, Nambucca
⏰9.30am - 12pm every Friday
#nambuccavalleycommunitychurch #foodhub #supportlocal #helpinghands #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteerappreciation
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SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: TOUCHWOOD FLOWERS 💐🌹🌼
Today's small business highlight is the beautiful Touchwood Flowers in Port Macquarie.
Owner Ashley Sargeson took over the business in 2005 and the popular shop has gone from strength to strength under her leadership (or should I say 'bloomed'? Sorry, couldn't resist 😆).
Ashley and her dedicated team create special floral pieces for those moments that deserve a bit of recognition. Friendly, reliable, focussed on sustainability and always professional, it's no surprise that Touchwood has been recognised regularly in both the Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards and Business NSW Regional Awards.
Congratulations on creating a bench-mark local business, Ashley. I look forward to seeing it continue to grow! 🌿
📍4/124 Gordon St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
#portmacquarie #supportlocal #ShopLocal #touchwoodflowers #localflorist #awardwinningflorit #chatwithpat @touchwoodflowers
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🩺HAPPY WORLD PHARMACIST DAY & SMALL BIZ SHOUT OUTS💊👩⚕️
Today is the official day to recognise the important role of pharmacists in meeting healthcare needs across our communities.
Pharmacists are so much more than just medicine dispensers and play a vital part in our health network, particularly in the regions where finding a GP can be tough.
They are our friendly, trusted and knowledgeable faces who step up, often staying late, answering every question, and keeping those in need informed and safe.
To every pharmacist we say thank you for being there when we need you most!
Special shout outs to Coffs Harbour Pharmacist Sam Ledger and Port Macquarie Pharmacist Judy Plunkett. Your updates and advice on the issues effecting your businesses and primary health more broadly have been invaluable. Thank you.
#WorldPharmacistsDay #ThankYouPharmacists #RegnionallHealth #CommunityCare
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