Dine out whilst Kiama Village closed

Where can locals buy bread & milk these days is the cry of many in the Kiama community.

Seniors particularly have told The Bugle they are concerned about the ongoing Woolworths closure and wonder where and how they can buy the staples locally.

They are unhappy about having to leave Kiama to shop for food and would prefer to “use their money for other things normally purchased locally,” according to one resident.

One elderly local resident, Owen said, “It’s very difficult for the elderly without a food outlet.” He posed the question “I wonder what people visiting Kiama think? and how they expect to stock up on food, especially basics!”

Maybe some of the local coffee shops could sell miilk and bread for the ease of those that can’t travel far?

And of course supporting local eating establishments is always a treat - a holiday from the everyday!

The Woolworths complex remains closed whilst the roof is replaced until 16 August – if all goes to schedule.

Here are a few viable options to be able to get the groceries you need:

Visit your friendly local supermarkets - the IGA in Kiama Downs, Gerringong or Jamberoo, or Foodworks in Gainsborough. There is also Top Shop in Kiama. Who knows it might become a new habit!

There is a courtesy bus service that takes people to Stockland Shellharbour, which operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only, from 11am (departure) to 1:30pm (leaving from Shellharbour to return to Kiama.)

The pick-up location is the bus stop on Terralong Street opposite Kiama Village.

Driving Miss Daisy can also be contacted for shopping trips.

Woolworths intended to have a pop-up shop at BWS Kiama Village, where locals could buy a limited range of