Scenes form 2022 gala event.
Hawkesbury’s local businesses showcased
HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars and the music industry has the Grammys – but for Hawkesbury businesses, the annual night of nights is October 25 at Hawkesbury Race Club. That’s the date of the 2023 Hawkesbury Local Business Awards.
Precedent Productions Managing Director and Awards founder Steve Loe said: “There’s no doubt that local business owners and their staff work hard to provide the best possible service to their customers.
That’s why the annual Hawkesbury Local Business Awards presentation night is always such a popular event.
“It’s a glittering event that gives finalists a chance to dress up and take a break so they can enjoy an evening
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Sitting in Comfort has never been so easy!
If you’re looking to nd your dream lounge head on over to Known For Lounges, they are Family owned and operated with 3 generations now a part of the Business. With over 50 years combined experience in the furniture industry and design of Australian Made Lounges and Sofas in full Leathers and Quality Fabrics.
“It is our aim to provide customers with our furniture expertise and make to measure quality lounges at an a ordable price. Let us create your dream lounge today!”
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Thank you to all of our customers who voted for us in this years local business awards and helped us become a nalist!
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Wilberforce OOSH provides, Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care to Wilberforce and surrounds.
50% of children that attend OOSH spend as much time in OOSH as they do in school.
We are a small not for profit, community-based organisation who's educators have been with the organisation for between 14 and 28 years. One of who was the founder of National OOSH Educators Day.
Wilberforce OOSH is rated Exceeding the National Quality Framework and prides itself on being an extension of its families lives.
Wilbeforce out of hours school care Macquarie Rd / P.O. Box 7139, Wilberforce, 2756 wilberforceoosh@hotmail.com (02) 457 51860
Gourmet Herbs grown in Hawkesbury
HORTICULTURIST Jane Vasallo is known for her range of succulent herbs she grows on her Hawkesbury farm.
Restaurants in Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra are among the clientele in her specialty business called Gourmet Herbs.
The company is winner of the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Award 2022 and Hawkesbury Local Business Award winner 2022. Also the Winner of the Australian Small Business Award 2022 and the Sydney Market Fresh Awards 2021.
Starting with fancy lettuce, Jane trialed growing micro-herbs and was surprised by the huge demand across Australia.
She now grows up to 23 kinds of herbs which chefs and households use as ingredients in their menus.
“Our main purpose is to produce and provide fresh, high-quality herbs and edible flowers to complete and complement any plate as it is served,” she said.
“We can offer a range of cut herbs, an assortment of Asian herbs, including the basic herbs for everyday cooking and edible flowers such as zucchini and violas.
“Our values and principles are carried out equally to include ethical behaviour and core values are utmost important for our company.
“We start with our employees right through to our clients and business associates.
“By following guidelines, this enables us to achieve our best product to satisfy customers.
“Visit our farm and meet our people, we’ll show you where your food comes from.
Visit www.gourmetherbs.com.au or contact jane@gourmetherbs.com.au for enquiries.
Pembe is making inspiration flow BEAUTY experts enhance the way we look, including the way we feel about ourselves.
Beauty therapist Pembe of In2Skin & Brows in Windsor says they make inspiration flow so that customers achieve confidence, one skin at a time.
When Pembe opened her beauty therapy business in 2016, she chose to specialise in creating radiant skin and brow silhouettes that suit a customer’s personal journey.
“Supporting the customer’s journey to have glowing skin and beautiful brows is our promise, with highest level of care, giving confidence and vibrant beauty deep within,” Pember said.
“I have created a space where customers can feel at home while having treatments with our latest skin therapies available.”
While working at a day spa, Pembe studied for her Diploma of Beauty Therapy accredited not only in Australia but also internationally.
She is a mother of four children and with ample support from her husband, Pembe has grown her business employing qualified skin therapists she has trained herself.
After working for many years with several beauty salons and skin clinics, Pembe picked up her unique treatment style in skin and brows.
“I made the decision to teach my passion on beauty therapy and came to the realisation my true calling was to be in a skin therapy clinic,” she says.
Whether you want to improve the appearance of your skin type or transform the way you look, Pember and her team are the skin and brow beauty experts to call on, and they are more than happy to help.
They offer skin treatments and correction, laser hair removal, brows and lashes, spray tan, tinting, waxing, facials, and peels among others, and customers can browse on best products to maintain skin appearance.
In2Skin & Brow caters for everyone’s needs to achieve their desired look.
To book an appointment or learn more about their services, visit www.in2skinandbrows.com
Focus on gym members
It’s easy to be swept up in the latest trends and fads in the fast-moving fitness industry.
Covid restrictions, floods and bushfires also disrupted the fitness routines of local members hitting their usual workout routine at Plus Fitness 24/7 McGraths Hill.
But gym franchisee Kirsten Young says having a deep bond with members and the community is the main reason Plus Fitness 24/7 McGraths Hill remains the local “go-to” option when it comes to keeping fit and healthy.
Offering reliable and affordable membership programs and maintaining the basics of fitness services with regular improvements such as online workouts and fresh approaches to meeting client expectations has kept the gym’s doors open and thriving since 2012.
The McGrath’s Hill franchisee attributes the gym’s longevity to being adaptable to trends while maintaining consistency with core service, meeting the market needs and what client’s want in their gym.
Along with smart consistent management the key their success is the forming of strong and loyal relationships with the gym’s growing clientele, Kirsten says.
Exciting changes are ahead as Plus Fitness 24/7 McGraths Hill celebrated its 11th year last August.
“We are currently in the planning stages to complete our clubs rebrand, which will elevate the experience for our clients,” Kirsten says.
“Plus Fitness 24/7 McGraths Hill has always supported the employment of Hawkesbury locals.
“We aim to incorporate local talented staff into the business. Many of them have kickstarted their careers in the fitness industry under my guidance.
“I am happy to see them grow and move on to bigger things.”
Plus Fitness McGraths Hill has recently improved its services with a focus to be an all-inclusive community of health and fitness-minded members.
To join Plus Fitness 24/7 McGraths Hill as you get ready this spring and summer, visit https://www. plusfitness.com.au/gyms/mcgraths-hill\
Half-price Wednesday treatments
THE prestigious Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) has recognised Skin Fitness Hair & Beauty operating in Richmond as NSW Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year and Australian Salon Manager of the Year.
These awards, including as winner of the Hawkesbury Business Awards Beauty Salon of the Year for several years in a row, are testament to the skills and dedication of hair and beauty therapy staff to look after you, and make one feel and look good.
The salon offers professional skin pigmentation, correction and tightening treatments including the popular natural lift without needles, skin brightening and getting rid of those wrinkles and spider veins.
For ageing skins, they offer solutions to restore firmness and radiance such as the high-intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU which produces collagen without risk of infection or scarring and the result is a very natural instant lift.
Acne-prone skin is also the salon’s specialty – offering ways to clear out blackheads and reduce breakouts which included tips on going make-up free and still be confident with how you look.
Mums with babies can come in on Wednesdays when creche is available, including half price treatment days for anyone which you can check by visiting www.skin-fitness.com.au Skin Fitness Hair & Beauty is located at 1/47 March St, Richmond NSW 2756. You can book online or by calling (02) 4578 3796 open Monday to Saturday.
For the love of lounges
SITTING in Comfort has never been so easy! If you’re looking to find your dream lounge, head to Known For Lounges showrooms in Vineyard and Minchinbury.
The Kohnertz family – Marc and his wife Toni, and their children Bridgette and Ben – have been in Western Sydney for over 50 years now and their family of three generations have been providing customers with Quality Australian made Lounge & Sofas for all these years.
Marc’s interest in creating beautiful furniture was apparent from a young age.
“Now I have myself, my wife Toni and my children Bridgette and Ben also involved in the business. If a situation arises in which a client can’t find exactly what suits them in their showrooms, our team of expert designers will turn a unique request into reality,” Marc said,
The company’s showrooms display some of the best quality Australian-made sofas and lounges with competitive prices compared with trending brands in the market and they also specialise in custom made lounges and sofas to be made into any size, configuration, comfort and colour!
Visit www.knownforlounges.com to view a range of designs offered in their showrooms. Open 7 days
Delicious meals takeaway or delivery
ACROPOLIS Yeeros at South Windsor offers a selection of everyone’s favourite takeaways starting with a range of delicious Greek foods that you can mix and match with what’s on the long menu list.
Specialties include fish and crispy chips, burgers, BBQ beef and lamb, yeeros, Vietnamese pho and vermicelli noodles and the must try handmade potato scallops.
It’s our family-owned business employing six local staff and promising hot, fresh, and tasty meals you can purchase at the George Street shop or online and delivered to you as fast as orders are carefully cooked and packed.
“If you’re looking for a no-fuss dinner at any day of the week, click our website and choose from our menu and tell us what’s best time to deliver so you have more time doing other things as we make dinner for you and your family or friends,” a team member said.
“We are open seven days and delivery is available at Llandillo, Hobartville, Richmond, Londonderry, Bligh Park, Windsor Downs, Clarendon, Cornwallis, Freemans Reach, McGraths Hill, Mulgrave, South Windsorm Berkshire Park, Box Hill, Marsden Park, Oakville, Riverstone, and Vineyard.
“Our range of menu includes Dinner Meal Deal with all kinds of meat, chicken, seafoods, vegetables and entrees, desserts to choose from to make sure you enjoy a great meal from us.
“We always improve our service to better serve our customers, bring you better value and most of all, we maintain hygiene in food preparation and service.”
Click order online and see range of menu for delivery by visiting www.menulog.com.au/restaurantsacropolis-yeeros/menu. For enquiries, email acropolisyeerossouthwindsor@gmail.com or call (02) 4577 8400.
Tavern the popular choice for many
Clarendon Tavern is perfect spot for diners and beer lovers, and of course wine and Margarita lovers!
The owners beautifully refurbished the popular pub located at 244 Hawkesbury Valley Road, to become one of the sought after dining and entertainment destinations in northwest Sydney.
“Our spacious venue caters all special occasions on the social calendar, whether a birthday party for a small group, a big family with a throng of friends, or large corporate celebrations, we accommodate,” a team member said.
“The sumptuous menu is second to none since we transformed the pub’s offerings with emphasis on top quality food.
“Our region is known for artisan beer makers, 58 taps available at the bar, mostly award-winning concoctions by Aussie brewers, many of them our pride.
“We aim to please, so we offer an awesome dining experience, with music and entertainment on the house.”
While at the bistro, eating, drinking and having a great time, the children can enjoy the playground and arcade to keep them entertained.
The exclusive second level function room overlooks Hawkesbury and RAAF Base.
For an ideal venue to host your special event consider the Clarendon Tavern. Visit www. clarendontavern.com to book functions, or get in touch on (02) 9055 7700 or functions@ clarendontavern.com.
Hearing support locally available
ANYONE experiencing hearing loss has readily available local support at Total Hearing and Health at George Street, Windsor.
The clinic opened in 2015 as an independent family-owned hearing testing and advisory covering the Hawkesbury district to assist residents manage hearing loss.
“We recognise the responsibility to ensure we are unwavering in our commitment to empower individuals, enhance their lives and make a positive impact on the community,” a team member said.
“We believe in integrity, transparency, and dedication to our clients. Our purpose is clear – to be a beacon of hope and support for those facing audiological challenges.
“We exist to restore the gift of hearing, to help individuals reconnect with their world, and to enrich their quality of life.
“We take pride in our role as advocates for hearing health, educating and empowering our community to make informed decisions about their auditory well-being.
“With our values as our compass, we are not just a business, we are a lifeline, a partner in your hearing health journey, and a force for positive change in the lives we touch.”
Enquiries in person at 265 George Street, Windsor NSW 2756, by email on windsor@totalhearinghealth. com.au or call (02) 4577 3358. Visit www.
totalhearinghealth.com.au
Look your best with Viktoria
IF pampering yourself is top of mind after busy days, visit Viktoria’s Hair & Beauty Salon located at North Richmond.
Whether it’s a hair colour transformation or a beauty treatment you’re after, Viktoria’s experienced team welcomes you.
Business owner, Victoria Micallef, a hair colour specialist and bridal hair stylist opened her doors in 2010. With 13 years in business and over 20 years’ experience, her popular salon has won awards that reflect the high-quality, professional, and affordable services the team provides to her customers.
“We pride ourselves on the pure passion we have for our craft.
“Achieving the best results always with each colour transformation. Our team’s knowledge and experience is of high standards, using high end quality products like Keune Hair Cosmetics to help achieve these high expectations for each and everyone who visits our store.
“My experienced staff are trained to ensure you look your best and feel amazing,” says Victoria.
“We offer a professional bridal hair styling and makeup services tailored to your bridal party, we also offer mobile services for bridal hair and makeup within the Hawkesbury and outer areas
“Come in to enjoy some pampering to relax and unwind, contact us for an appointment today… Call (02) 4571 3302 or book online at www.viktorias. com.au or email enquiries@viktorias.com.
