Nowra
FRE Danielle Hawley gets dressed for the races.
ISSUE 9 Spring 2011
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Local style gurus tell all...
Where to find the best in fashion, interiors & collectables
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Upwardly Mobile
What’s going on upstairs in the CBD?
Get Physical
Exercise and dance into spring
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Attracting the community to central Nowra, the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre offers a wide range of opportunities.
As part of Council commitment to supporting useable open space, Junction Court is being used as part of a strategy to attract shoppers to the heart of Nowra.
Council has recently engaged a Sustainability Officer under the Business Treading Lightly – Shoalhaven program. Our Officer can support business in creating a sustainable future while reducing energy and waste use and offering National Accredited Sustainability training for staff.
The Economic Development Office team are working to enhance business. Some of the services offered are business development workshops, training courses, advice and assistance.
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The Centre is attracting international acts and world class performers, fast becoming a feature location for touring acts. The Centre is also a leading venue for local School events, local community theatre performances as well as being the place for major trade shows and events offering something for everyone.
Open Space
Council is encouraging activities such as business promotion, community fund raising and socially engaging events. If you are interested in holding or using this space contact the Economic Development Office, 4429 3388.
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ISSUE 9 Spring 2011 COVER photograph of Danielle Hawley by Studio Moda. Make up By Fabulous Faces. Dress from Babylon, earrings from Miscellaneum.
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Shopping: Don’t Leave Home – where the stylish shop in Nowra
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Fashion: Style Secrets – Dessed up, casual cool and vintage chic.
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Beauty: Spring Hair & Beauty
Shopping: New in shoes The cobbler’s big birthday
24 Feature: Things Are Looking Up – businesses on the first floor 28
People: Spring Cleaning
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Feature: Getting Physical – fitness options for exercise and dance
34 People: Men about town 36 Events: Concerts, exhibitions, happenings 38
Shopping: Gifts for men
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hanks for picking up this copy of the Nowra CBD Magazine .
By doing so you are supporting local business and local families from all over the Shoalhaven. We’ve made some big changes to the magazine this issue - it’s a smaller, more practical size to sit on shop counters and a different, premium matt paper stock. We have almost doubled the number of pages so there’s lots more to read! Inside this issue: We asked some fashionable people about town where they shop and in the fashion pages, we asked fashion-conscious locals to style an outfit for us. Jo Willmott gives us tips on how to put the perfect race day outfit together; Mayor Paul Green gives the boys some advice on dressing for special occasions. Two stylish 20 somethings give us their ultimate loutfits for a more casual look and Lynelle Johnson takes us Op-shopping for great vintage fashion. Writer Michelle Thomas takes us upstairs to see what is happening above the streets of Nowra and investigates the many options for getting fit this spring.
Catherine Shields
Chair, Nowra CBD Promotions Committee Email: cbd@shoalhaven.net.au The Nowra CBD magazine is an initiative of the Nowra CBD Promotions Committee, looking at providing information about the excellent facilities and services available in the Nowra CBD and building pride in the town. Our aim is also to ecourage Shoalhaven residents and visitors to support local businesses. Editorial team: Catherine Shields, John Hanscombe, Estée Chanel Davis, Michelle Thomas, Adam Wright, Samantha Keats, Russell Quinn.
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Nowra CBD magazine is published by Regional Publishers Ltd, publishers of the South Coast Register, for the Nowra CBD Promotions Committee of the Shoalhaven Business Chamber. Regional Publishers is a division of Fairfax Media Pty Ltd (ABN 20 000 014 700). For advertising enquiries or more information regarding our publication, please phone 4423 3582. We would appreciate any feedback regarding this edition and emails can be sent to cbd@shoalhaven.net.au
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es, it’s one of the oldest privately owned law firms in Australia and one of the state’s largest but it’s the company’s connections to smaller communities like ours that see it continue to grow. In 2008 RMB Lawyers merged with Morton and Harris in Nowra, bringing access to 100 legal staff over eight specialist divisions to people in the Shoalhaven. RMB Lawyers’ managing partner Craig Osborne is proud of the company’s presence in Nowra, which offers its clients a midsized city firm with the strength and skill-set normally found in Sydney. “Our firm specialises in servicing regional NSW and we’ve all lived in regional NSW,” he says. “We’ve got eight specialist divisions instead of generalist lawyers, but they’re priced like a general lawyer. “Our pricing is really good because we live in the country, so we’re not paying city rents.” The staff at RMB tends to be settled and long-term, which means clients get the benefit of that experience and stability. “Community is why we keep our staff. One of the major reasons they stay is because they love being a part of this community,” he says.
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The Career Woman
Estée wears Liz Jordan pencil skirt, $89.95, from Noni B; ‘Paula’ coral top, $29.99, from Jeans West; stripe cardigan, $39.95, from Jay Jays; Saskia leather briefcase, $159.00, from Strandbags; Osiris spectacles, $249, from Specsavers; Tusk silver and diamante ring, $94, silver bracelet, $179, and steel ball necklace, $219, from Barretts Leading Edge Jewellers.
Estée wears green asymmetric skirt, $119, from Aquatique; lace top, $49, and crochet cardigan, $69.95, from Just Jeans; beige singlet, $12, from Supre; Billabong Roman sandals, $49.90, from Aquatique; floral handbag, $39.99, bracelets, $12 each, floral ring, $16.99 and green beaded necklace, $16.99 from Equip.
The Girl Next Door
Photography Nicky Gordon Styling Penelope Barker Hair Cut Loose, Stockland Nowra Makeup Fabulous Faces, Nowra
Urban Male
Cameron wears Jonathan Adams slimfit jeans, $69.95, long sleeve shirt, $59.95, and vest, $59.95 with black leather belt, $19.95, and black tie, all from Ed Harry. Thomas Sabo watch, $359, from Barretts Leading Edge Jewellers. Enzo Rossi leather satchel, $199, from Strandbags.
EstĂŠe wears Smart Cookie harem pants, $59.95, and floral top, from Katies; beige singlet, $12, from Supre; fedora, $29.95, from Aquatique; floral tote bag, $99, from Strandbags and necklaces, $24.99 each, and turquoise beaded bracelet set, $14.99, from Rockmans.
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Don’t There’s no need to leave Nowra for some fun and funky shopping options. Whether you’re after the coolest clothes, that vintage look or something quirky for your home, there are clever buys for everyone.
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Home We spoke to some homegrown style gurus and serious shoppers about a few of their favourite haunts in the Nowra CBD.
Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
Left, Linda
Lee with budding fash ionistas Palace, Tigerm ia and Gizele. Tara Ellard, right, gets in to her stride at Stockland .
Fashion For All
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inda Lee loves dropping into Melrose Parade (29 Kinghorne Street) to chat with owner Sonia Repin, and never leaves without picking up something lovely for herself, or for her three daughters (since this photo was taken, the bump on Linda’s tummy has turned into a fourth baby girl). “There are not that many shops with clothes for adults as well as kids,” says Linda. “I know Sonia will be relaxed and familyorientated. And I love it being so close – I hate shopping in Sydney.” For this photo, she found it too hard to choose one favourite thing – Linda and her daughters (Tigermia, 7, Palace, 4, and Gizele, 3) are head-to-toe in clothes from the store. Linda wears Ellis and Dewey, All That Glitters and Fabboo, with shoes by Jodi Lee. The girls are in Fabboo and Sunny Girl, with Hay-Nic jewellery. Melrose Parade is well known for its eclectic clothing, shoe and jewellery range
for women, but it’s the children’s collection that is really expanding, as more parents become aware of the unusual variety in the store. Sonia has a passion for supporting fresh, new clothing producers operating in the Shoalhaven. All the children’s clothing is sourced from local designers: Fabboo from Kangaroo Valley, Kitty and Zac from Cambewarra, Beautiful Soles from Nowra, Anne and Sally from Huskisson, and locally-made Granny Yarns, so shoppers can support creativity in their own backyard.
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or Tara Ellard, a 22-year-old assistant restaurant manager, more is more when it comes to handbags, jewellery, shoes and sunglasses. “I like to keep up with the latest trends - what celebrities like Nicole Ritchie are wearing and what’s in the magazines.” she says. “I might not to be able to afford the whole outfit but I can get the look with the newest oversize bag, dress up plain jeans and a big T-shirt with lots of bangles and big sunnies.” Tara heads to Stockland to stores like Equip and Diva for jewellery and hair accessories. “They have just about any style for all ages and its great when you have to get dressed up for a special occasion.” For cool, casual accessories Tara likes Just Jeans and Aquatique. “Strandbags Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
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Don’t Leave
Home
Hannah Harris in her son’s room with his new pillowcase. The freckle rug and flag bunting are both from Mr Pickles and Me. Below, night owl Alison McRae in Kmart, Stockland.
have just so many bags, your’e bound to find the colour or style youre looking for,” she adds.
Homewares
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annah Harris of Nowra, has decorated her two children’s bedrooms in fun, quirky pieces from Mr Pickles and Me (45/53 Kinghorne Street). Her latest acquisition is a sweet pillowcase by Sunday Morning Designs, printed with illustrations reminiscent of oldfashioned children’s picture books. She’s also been to Mr Pickles and Me for bunting from local company Little Black Hen, and a floor mat – made of felt bobbles – from Down to the Woods. “It’s my absolute favourite shop,” says Hannah. “I’d buy everything there if I could.” Hannah thinks the store really fills a niche in Nowra, offering everything from clothes for all ages and very individual homewares to kids’ toys and unusual jewellery. “It’s got a bit of everything in all different price ranges. Some of it’s very affordable, or you can get special stuff there too,” says Hannah. At the moment she’s got her eye on some wisdom tooth stools, but is a bit worried three-year-old Aston would damage them. She’ll have to make do with the striking ornamental tree (made by Venucci) in her dining room instead. Mr Pickles and Me owner Yasmin Lizette says her store is an attempt to bring some individuality back into retail. “Everyone seems to shop at the same places and have the same things in their homes – there’s no signature personality,” says Yasmin. “We wanted more colour and fun.” Whether it’s an Astroturf rug for the lounge room or wall art made from old
records, Mr Pickles and Me has colour and fun in spades.
All Hours Shopping
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very now and then, Alison McRae’s daughter turns to her after dinner, at about 9.30pm, and says, “Hey Mum, let’s go buy some movies.” Lucky they live in Nowra. As one of the few country areas with a 24-hour Kmart, nothing could be easier than popping out for some quality mother-daughter time, cruising the uncrowded aisles of Kmart in Stockland Nowra, feeling safe with the late night security guards on patrol. “I like being able to move around in there with a minimum of fuss, and no queues,” says Alison. The pair usually come in looking for DVDs, but walk out with a whole range of other items. “You can browse a lot more easily,” says Alison. “There are always other customers, but there aren’t the crowds.” Alison, who works full-time and doesn’t have many spare opportunities for window shopping, was excited when Kmart opted for 24-hour opening two years ago. “There’s nothing you can’t get. Manager David Kingsley says the round-the-clock hours are here to stay. “The closest Kmart open 24 hours is at Figtree, which is an hour away, so it’s great to have it here,” he says, citing working mums as the ones he sees most often at odd hours. “They come in at 6am, leave dad at home with the kids, and buy school shoes and things like that,” he says.
Collectables
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ander into High Peformance Diecast Models (90 Kinghorne Street) on any given day, and there’s a good chance you’ll find Sanctuary Point man Ian
little friend would cost about $30,000.
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Davies propping up the front counter, usually having a yarn with owner Shane Atkin. “I’m retired, so I spend a good proportion of my time here,” laughs Ian, who frequently helps out in the shop. He describes himself as a serious collector, “unfortunately”. Over the years he’s collected everything from diecast cars to 1/16 scale remote control tanks. “I’ve stopped now,” he says, referring to the tanks, “because I have 25 of them.” He is always amazed by the detail on the models, some of which imitate trucks, cars or military equipment down to the last clip and bolt. But his brand new prized possession, is a Dalek model, identical in all but size to the ones used in the modern versions of Dr Who. “It’s my only Dalek so far,” he admits, “but I’ve wanted one since I was in the UK in the 60s. They auctioned off the ones from the very first series, but I missed out. They had actual toilet plungers attached to them as levers.” Ian says he is a Dr Who fan from way back, but has also been through collecting phases inspired by Star Trek and Forbidden Planet. Now he has his Dalek, he’s free to keep fantasising about his heart’s desire – Robbie the Robot from Forbidden Planet. “If I win Lotto, I’ll get one,” says Ian, estimating the
he thing that I love about vintage shopping is that you can find things that no one else is wearing,” says Dayle Latham, a 28-yearold journalist from North Nowra, often finds gorgeous items of clothing in Nowra’s second-hand stores in fabrics no one makes anymore, in styles that are authentically retro. “I also love that you can find a bargain, and it’s a fun thing to do with friends.” Hip, cheap and social. What’s not to like? Vintage clothing (what used to be known as second-hand) has enjoyed a resurgence over the past decade. Now even Hollywood stars will happily step out in vintage gear (albeit Dior or Chanel). Lucky for us, Nowra is well set up to cater to the trend. Just in the CBD alone, there are six op shops or second-hand stores in which to prowl around in, looking for that surprising piece of clothing. (In addition to those mentioned in the caption, there is an op-shop behind St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Kinghorne Street). Vintage clothing fits into the recycling vibe, as well as not damaging the hip pocket nerve, still jangling after the global financial crisis. But for Joey Davey, 20, who works as a salesperson in Society Streetwear and Boards, it’s pretty simple really. “I just reckon it’s cool,” he said. “It’s a good way to get a different style, and it’s heaps cheap.” His friend Dani Menzies, who also works in retail, elaborates. “You’re able to get looks from a magazine at an affordable price,” says Dani.
head to toe Joey Davey, d an am ath d-hand Dayle L Nowras’ secon om fr ff u st d key in cool ol ss from Mic wears $10 dre le ay nies D n . Vi es or st s from ction St) shoe un (J Op y or rt ea all ig H &M ndbag from B ha d an t) w S High ay). (Berry t and Princes S e ge ri or W Shop (cnr om shirt $3.50 fr ans $2.50 and je rs The . ea t) w S y n oe J (Junctio op h S y it n tu Wesley Oppor the belt from Vinnies and om fr e m ca jumper Shop. Big Heart Op Ian Davies, top left, and his brand new Dalek, which won’t be coming out of the box any time soon.
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People
Sole kind of feeling
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ot many people could make the transition from welfare worker to owner of one of the most fabulous shoe stores in town, but Hanieh Pullen makes it look a (stiletto-clad) walk in the park. Hanieh and her software engineer husband Tim bought Mojo Sole (now renamed Sole Addiction) in April from Kirsty Ferguson, who also owns fashion store Mojo, just across the street on Schofield Lane. The idea of owning a shoe store had been buzzing around Hanieh’s head for a few years, even while she was throwing herself into the running of the Nowra Youth Centre, where she had worked for six years. “Tim and I were sitting around with friends one night talking about getting into business,” she says. “We all thought Nowra needed another shoe shop – and I love shoes, I love everything about them – but I didn’t think much more about it. “Later on, I heard through the grapevine that Kirsty was looking to find a buyer, and I went home to Tim and said, ‘You’re buying me a shoe shop!’.” With both of them possessing good business nous and having some experience in purchasing investment properties, the couple felt confident they could pull it off. “It’s been hard work but it’s been super fun,” says Hanieh. “I’ve loved buying the stock and setting up the business.” But what she’s loved most has been the overwhelming support she’s felt from the community. “The best thing about 12 Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
buying a business in Nowra has been the sense of community – people have just dropped in to chat or say ‘well done’. It’s really strengthened my appreciation of our town.” Now she buys her coffee every day across the road at Mellie, and runs up the street with a pair of shoes if a Mojo customer needs to complete an outfit. “Kirsty is a great friend and couldn’t have been more helpful. She even helped me pick out stock – I mean, who does that?” laughs Hanieh. Hanieh’s exotic looks come from her Iranian heritage – she speaks fluent Farsi – and her soft accent is Canadian, although she has lived in the Shoalhaven for 13 years, and loves it. Having also worked in real estate and as a case worker for CareSouth, her face is well known around town. Having a shoe store is a bit like being a kid in a lolly shop for Hanieh, who says her 12-yearold daughter, Sienna, also loves it. Stilettos top her list of most beloved shoes, and she is even planning to start stocking some Jimmy Choos. “People will most likely come in just to stare at them, like in an art gallery,” she says with a grin. “A lot of people are too scared to walk in them. But I am loving stilettos at the moment. Now I’ve trained myself to walk in them, I’m making the most of it while I still can.”
Hanieh Pullen in her store Sole Addiction, wearing a killer pair of Siren stilettos.
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Shoe Fits There’s no business like shoe business for Jan Vanarkel who celebrates 30 years in Nowra.
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he owner and sole worker at John’s Shoe Repairs, tucked away in Schofield Lane, has lived in Nowra ever since he and his family moved to the area from Holland. Jan was only 16 when he began learning the cobbler’s trade and hasn’t looked back. When he first arrived in Nowra he anglicised his name to John but jokes that he now prefers Jan “because there are too many Johns”. “Nowra is a great surrounding to live in with friendly people and a great environment,” he says. A keen cyclist, Jan communes with that environment on an almost daily basis when he rides his bike. John’s Shoe Repairs handles all shoe repairs including orthopaedic work, leather goods, ladies’ handbags and some clothing alterations. Stepping into the shop, with its ancient machinery and the delicious aroma of leather and boot polish, is like stepping back in time. “Whatever you need fixing, if you don’t know who to take it to then bring it in and I’ll see what I can do,” he says. With the price to replace shoes being so affordable these days, one would assume that there is a lack of need for a shoe repairer, however Jan says this is not the case. As the only cobbler on the South Coast he is doing more repairs per week then he has ever done. “Often if the shoe is comfortable then it is a lot easier to get it fixed or re-soled than wear in a new pair. Also the older generation values good shoes and comfortable shoes,” he says. Jan says one of the keys to staying in business is to offer fair prices, which suit the area where you are working.
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DANIELLE wears red dress from Babylon, Kinghorne St, belt from Mojo, Schofield Lane. Ruffled bag, fascinator and hoop earrings from Miscellaneum, Morisons Arcade. TIM wears clothes from Hugh Palmer with belt from Stanley Johns Menswear, Junction St.
Style secrets Dont Leave Home:
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day, is a software engineer for a US company who telecommutes from his home office in Nowra. Tim admits his wife Hanieh does most of his clothes shopping, but he gets some fashion cred from working in her shoe store on weekends. “There is lots more variety and more big name brands than there used to be in town,� says Tim.
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Black Dress from Kerry’s, Morisons Arcade. Blue Scarf, necklace and earrings from Miscelaneum, Morrisons Arcade. Shoes from Sole Addiction.
Fascinator from Miscellaneum
Platform shoes from Payless Shoes
Dress from Sugarbabe
Sunglasses from Sole Addiction
Leopard print dress from Sugarbabe
Men’s bowtie from Stanley Johns Menswear
Blue Flower Hair Clip from Diva Gold clutch from Sole Addiction
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Jo Wilmott from accessories store Miscellaneum, styled our dressed up look for Danielle. Jo has been in the fashion industry for many years and says you can’t go past a dress in a solid colour with great accessories for special occasions. “This year fascinators and headbands will be very popular at the racetrack,” says Jo. “They are so much easier to wear than hats and bring the attention back to your eyes.”
Paul Green, Shoalhaven Mayor and now MLC, is a big supporter of his home town and cuts a fine figure at the many offical functions he has to attend. As a regular at black-tie events and the races, he has that “dressed up” look nailed. “We men have no choice but to go with a safe suit but I think you should always add the risk element,” says Paul. “Here, for race day, it’s the hat - it’s a little mysterious, previously outdated but now very trendy.” “Don’t be afraid to add a splash of bright colour with your tie,” he adds. Paul reveals he gets most of his clothes right here in Nowra CBD. “I found a great outfit for the Mayoral Ball from the menswear stores in Junction St and they offer great value too.”
1. Dressy Paul’s selection: Shoes, Studio Italia suit, classic white business shirt , graphic stripe tie and cufflinks, all from Hugh Palmer, Junction St. Top Hat from Stanley Johns Menswear, Junction St. Watch from Nowra Jewellers, Junction St.
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Stamped leather wallets from Aquatique
Boho necklace from Aquatique
Platform sandals from Comfort Shoes
Gold cuff from Mojo
Kim McGregor, 25, who works as
a dispensery tecnician at Priceline Pharmacy, is an avid follower of fashion and beauty trends. But Kim prefers the relaxed, natural style of supermodel Miranda Kerr, which inspired this sporty, casual look she has put together for the CBD Magazine. “It’s so convenient to shop in Nowra as there has never been so much to choose from.” Kim’s selection: Platform cork shoes from Sole Addiction, Schofield Lane. Cargo pants, bracelet, necklace and wallet from Aquatique, Junction St and Stockland. Leather Jacket and black top from Mojo Boutique, Schofield Lane.
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2. Casual G Shock watch from Angus & Coote
RM Williams belt from Hugh Palmer
Boxers & socks from Hugh Palmer
Scott Carter, 22, who works at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, discovered his inner fashionista when he started his job in the box office. “We didn’t have a uniform so I took a basic suit and headed left.” Scott says. “I added bright colours to what would normally be a pretty tame look and now there’s no looking back.” Smart casual is Scott’s personal favourite style. “It’s a little George Clooney with a twist.” Scott styled this outfit from his usual haunts in the Nowra CBD. “You can often find the same labels for less than bigger centres,” he adds. Scott’s selection: Cotton trousers, ginghan check shirt and leather jacket with sheepskin collar from Stanley Johns Menswear, Junction St. Plaid hat from Hugh Palmer, Junction St.
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Lynelle Johnson, who
put these vintage looks together, works for The Smith Family in Nowra has a passion for vintage clothes. “On any given day I will have a vintage piece on and I mix it back with new,” says Lynelle. “There are some great vintage outlets in Nowra and some of the designer clothes I have found are the envy of my city friends!” There are some golden rules for Op shopping, however, Lynelle stresses. “You have to know our size, know what colours suit you, look for quality pieces and have an open mind.” “The great thing is that you are giving to charity, saving the planet by recycling and having an inexpensive outing!”
Lynelle’s vintage selection: White jeans and Chanel style jacket from Vinnies, Berry St. Silk top and crocheted handbag from Mickey & Mallory, Junction St. Bracelet from Miscelaneum, Morrisons Arcade. Shoes from Sole Addiction. Nowra CBD stylist and make-up artist, Estée Chanel Davis, far right, wears top from Sugarbabe, Morisons Arcade.
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Plaited leather belt from Mojo
Vintage Chanel-style jacket from Vinnies
Danielle Hawley,
Wedge boots from Babylon
Pink vintage coat from W.O.S Wesley Opportunity Shop, Berry St. Black dress from Kerry’s, Morisons Arcade. Shoes from Sole Addiction, Schofield Lane.
25, our model, moved to Nowra with navy helicopter instructor husband early this year after living in the UK. She now works as a work placement co-ordinator with Workplace Learning Shoalhaven. Danielle admits to being a closet fashionista and had a great time running around town trying on clothes for this vintage story. “I love getting dressed up and always feel good in heels.,” she says.
Floral handbag from Strandbags
Black platform shoes from Comfort Shoes
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Beauty
A Beautiful Spring As we emerge from our winter cocoons into the spring sunshine this month, some of us might get a bit of a fright. Dry skin, dehydrated after a winter of heaters and airconditioning, could need a little tender loving care - and don’t even mention the weeks we’ve gone without a waxing treatment. And our hair! Tormented by cold winds and neglected while we snuggled in front of the fireplace at home, well, the less said about it the better. Don’t worry – help is at hand. We spoke to the experts about what’s on offer this season...
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are Beauty owner Bree Stevens says her salon’s philosophy is about bringing out the natural beauty of its clients – just the ticket for a gentle spring spruce-up. “We’re not into the fake stuff. Everything we do should be about building up the health of the skin and the body – from the inside out,” says Bree, who opened her salon in the Holt Arcade 18 months ago and now employs six others. “We specialise in derma-cosmeceutical treatment. Most beauty treatments only work the top layer of the skin, whereas we use treatments that go deeper into the dermal layer and actually change the structure of the skin.” Even your makeup can be helpful, rather than harmful, to your skin’s health, says Bree. Spring puts the focus back on our skin, with the return of bright sunlight and harmful UV rays. To look your best and keep your skin healthy, Bree recommends a new range of makeup from Becca, which aims for flawless skin. “But it’s not just about how you look – all the Becca products do something to help improve the health of your skin,” she said. Bree, 30, a busy mum to Ava, 4, has worked as a special effects make-up artist for Napoleon in Paddington, and on Fashion Week and other glamorous productions. But, after returning to Nowra and working from home during maternity leave, she was so in demand she decided her own salon was the way to go. She is passionate about skincare, so it’s natural that she wants all her clients to look their silky, smooth best this spring – and she has a novel way to achieve it. This September, Bare Beauty has been chosen as one of 10 Australian salons to launch a new treatment called sugaring, which replaces painful, messy waxing entirely.
“It’s one of the original forms of hair removal – it’s very popular in the Middle East,” said Bree. “It’s a mix of sugar, lemon and water – you can actually eat it, it’s so natural! And because of that, there’s not a client who can’t have it. It’s much gentler than waxing.” Sugaring involves rubbing the mixture into the skin with a special technique that actually wraps the product around the hair root and removes it in the direction of growth. “It can pull out a hair that’s only 1.5mm long, which means you don’t have to wait ages inbetween treatments,” says Bree. “That’s especially good if you have hair growth in places where you’d rather people didn’t see it.” Bare Beauty’s Bree Stevens helps Elke Stebbings freshen up her skin for spring, using a new Guinot treatment that helps moisture penetrate deep into the dermal layer.
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If your bad hair day has become a bad hair month, it could be time to rethink your style and colour.
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andra Bayer, owner of Scruples Hair on Kinghorne Street, says the look this spring is a softer, more natural one, with the “70s floaty look” one of the big trends emerging from European catwalks. “You don’t have to get your straightener out every day,” says Sandra. “Go with a more natural look.” The 70s flick is re-emerging, albeit in an updated, pared down version, rather than the structured shape some will remember from that era, which required half a can of hair spray to achieve. The other popular style – already noticeable on the streets of town – is the high ballet bun. “I think it’s come from the movie Black Swan,” says Sandra. “It’s very in – the girls are all wearing that.” But for the bun, you need quite a bit of length. Sandra, who has been in hairdressing for many years and has seen countless styles come and go, is thrilled to see young women going for a riskier, shorter look. “I’m loving some of the short hair cuts that the young girls are having,” says Sandra. “Long hair has dominated for the young girls for so long. But I think
the short cuts show that girls are confident enough to have a go at more stylish, modern looks.” Blonde is also a big trend at the moment, according to Sandra. “There are so many more nice tones and shades for blondes, and products especially for them that keep the condition and shine,” she says. “You no longer have to sacrifice texture for colour.” Blonde tones with hints of mauve, pearl and sand are popular, but they are very subtle - not the blue rinse tones of your granny. There are the latest organic treatments will also grow in popularity this season, says Sandra, since technology is constantly improving. “It used to be that if you had environmental concerns, your hair would suffer,” she says. “Now great hair and environmental beliefs can coexist.”
Scruples hairdresser Karlee Waller gives apprentice Kristy Clamor the softest new look for spring – a pretty ballet bun.
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Things Are Looking
Get upwardly mobile and discover a whole new world above street level.
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nly rarely do we lift our gaze and notice the whole other layer of business going on away from street frontages, in the first floor of our town’s buildings. It may only be when we need a lawyer, a medical specialist or some less ordinary product or service that we venture up the stairs. But what we find up there may well surprise us. A case in point is Grant Gleeson, a partner in RMB Lawyers on Kinghorne Street.
“You can perceive the town differently, maybe see the bigger picture and how things interweave,” he says. “I always think about the beginning of The Hobbit, how he climbed a tree and then had a whole new perspective on things!”Grant has been practising in the Shoalhaven for 25 years. He started as an equity principal in long-standing Shoalhaven legal firm Morton and Harris (established in 1938) until it merged with RMB Lawyers in 2008. “As a general legal practice, we have the ability to provide an all-inclusive service,” says Grant, who relishes the variety that a narrowly focussed city firm would not provide. It’s just one of the often-overlooked advantages of working in a country town. “From domestic conveyancing to significant commercial transactions, from advocacy in court on a traffic matter to complex commercial litigation, including matters in 24 Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
the Supreme Court and the lLand and Environment Court... With the range of matters I have to deal with, you never know where things will go.” Soon after Grant arrived here in the late ‘80s, they went all the way to the High Court, in the firm’s most well-known case (Walton Stores vs Maher). So he is aware of all the possibilities of even the most humble Nowra business, as well as the importance of being a person of integrity. “You have to leave your office and deal with these people in your life, because you are all part of the town,” says Grant. “You get out of this town what you put in. If you look for acceptance, people will welcome you.” Growing up in Blacktown, then practising in Newcastle after completing his law degree, Grant has lived in a range of different environments. He believes Nowra does not fit the mould of a “quaint country town”. “It’s more a dynamic regional centre, and should rightly be recognised as a vital economic hub,” says Grant. One business person with a passion for the bird’s eye view is Anita Binnington from Nowra Acupuncture and Natural Therapies Clinic. You may have walked past the
shadowed stairwell in Morrisons Arcade, off Junction Street,
“Nowra is more a dynamic regional centre, and should rightly be recognised as a vital economic hub.� Grant Gleeson, from RMB Lawyers, thinks his spot above Kinghorne Street gives him a better perspective on the town. Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
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Anita Binnington and her little acupuncture friend, high up in her oasis of calm.
many times without paying it any attention. But when you climb them, you find yourself walking into an oasis of calm. Large windows stream with gentle sunlight, and cream carpet, Asian artefacts and soothing music make for a relaxing antidote to the hustle and bustle of town. Anita has been running this practice, in various locations, for 17 years and has been in these current rooms for three of them. Due to her commitment to the area, she has a large, well-established clientele, who consult her for everything from infertility problems to arthritis. he performs acupuncture and treats patients with traditional Chinese medicine, employing herbal-based remedies in use for thousands of years and only now gaining widespread interest and acceptance among the medical fraternity of the West. “Because there are no side effects and it’s so effective, I can treat newborn babies, and people in their 90s, for everything from a common cold to acute or chronic back pain,” says Anita, who regards herself as a secondary practitioner, after people have been screened by their GP for other illnesses. She first learnt about Chinese medicine through her own experience. “I had a very severe infection in my late teens,” she recalls. “I was put on antibiotics and they wiped me out. I got sick again a year later, and a man I knew – who had just returned from a Chinese medicine
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“ You can create a whole environment up here that you couldn’t on street level.” clinic in London – took me to Chinatown to be treated, and within three days the infection was gone and I felt better than I had in years.” That experience led to her studying Chinese medicine, culminating in a Bachelor of Traditional Medicine in Brisbane. By next July, natural therapists will be part of the national allied health register, which will help to protect the public from poorly trained practitioners, a move Anita applauds. For Anita, her practice is “an obsession and a passion” – she is even learning Mandarin so she can study ancient texts in their original language – and she loves seeing how she can integrate it into the culture around her. Another thing she loves is her quiet eyrie on the first floor. “You can create a whole environment up here that you couldn’t on street level,” she says. “It’s central, there’s parking, but I have all this space – you could live up here!” Someone else who has been grateful for the business opportunities Nowra provides is Luisa Ferrari.
Tucked away above Blooms the Chemist on Junction Street, Luisa presides over a dressmaker’s paradise. Sewing machines and a large cutting table dominate the room, and every shelf displays threads and buttons sorted into colours and size. Customers are guided into the room by a screen featuring 26
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Luisa Ferrari in her spacious dressmaking rooms above Blooms the Chemist.
a huge picture of Marilyn Monroe, a feature Luisa loves most (“She’s so gorgeous.”) Luisa does everything from alterations, often for clothing stores in town, to designing and hand-beading bridal dresses. She only opened her premises in town in May but has been operating from her home in Bomaderry as a dressmaker since 2000, when she moved to the Shoalhaven with her husband John from Chipping Norton in Sydney. The move to her current premises was a response to her growing business, and she couldn’t be happier with the result. “There is lots of natural light – it’s a happy room,” Luisa says with a laugh. “It’s a nice atmosphere, and we love our chemist and Lifeline neighbours.” uisa learnt her trade in her native Spain, where she did a diploma in design and dressmaking. She has since refreshed her skills in Australia, doing a course in pattern making and grading. She moved to Australia in 1976, and worked mainly for fashion designers in Surry Hills, learning tailoring from her Italian and South American colleagues. “My skills are very versatile – I can do anything!” says Luisa, in her charmingly accented English. “But for me a hem is as important as a bridal dress. Whatever job I do, it’s all about looking after the customer. I believe that in everything in life, you do it to the best of your ability.” She often marvels at the fact that her thriving business began with the smallest of newspaper classifieds when she first arrived in the region. “A little ad in the paper led to all you can see,” says Luisa. “It’s perfect.”
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t’s the end of winter. The doors and windows are thrown open again to the sweet, spring air. But what’s that musty smell? It could be the doona you huddled under on all those cold, winter nights. Or the woollen jumpers you wore day in, day out. Or the curtains that have quietly been growing mould during the darker months. Dry cleaner Michael King, co-owner of Lyrebird Dry Cleaners on Kinghorne Street, says curtains are sometimes forgotten when it comes to the general spring clean, accumulating a lot of dust in the meantime. “Some people leave their curtains up for years,” says Michael. “They should get cleaned every two or three years. They get exposed to rain, wind or sun, and the rubber backing can discolour and peel.” Because of their size, they are hard to stuff into domestic machines, and even harder to hang over the average Hills Hoist. When not handled correctly, the rubber backing sticks together and tears. Luckily, expert help is at hand. “We go to people’s houses, take the curtains down, clean them, and bring them back,” says Michael, whose van is available for pick-up and drop off three times a week. Most curtains go into huge commercial machines for a gentle warm wash and a spin, then they are aired, tumbled and steamed. Some curtains – particularly woollen ones – must be dry cleaned only, but most respond better to a wet wash.
Underlays and doonas are also too bulky to do at home, particularly in the smaller front loaders. Once again, Michael recommends taking them to a professional every year. “We have a special commercial machine that brings them up beautifully,” said Michael. “The more often you clean it, the better. If something’s left too long, it can become almost impossible to get the marks out.” He warned that natural fibres – wool, silk and cotton – hang onto stains far more firmly than do synthetics. With the cost of water and energy going up, professional dry cleaning seems more affordable, not to mention giving you the advantage of years of experience. That experience sometimes over-rides a care label – for instance, one that said a dress with plastic beads could be dry cleaned (“You can’t put plastic beads in dry cleaning fluid!” says Michael). Michael has been in the dry cleaning business for 36 years and knows his perchloroethylenes from his hydrocarbons. First in his native New Zealand, then in Sydney, and for the last 10 years in Nowra, he has handled everything from industrial contracts to vintage wedding dresses. “I specialise in the restoration of old weddings dresses,” he enthuses, adding that it is an honour to be trusted with such a delicate task. “I did one recently that was 61 years old. It came up a treat.”
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Let’s get physical,
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New in the CBD: Amy Cornish, left, and Julie Baldock are part of The Gym, North Nowra team which is opening a new women’s only version of the popular gym in Kinghorne Street in early September. Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
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Julieanne Johnson with some of the excited 8-10 year olds at her Tuesday afternoon class.
You know the drill. By winter’s end, the hot chips and the warm nights by the fire have taken their toll. It’s time to strip off and head out for some exercise.
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hanks to our local gyms and dancing schools, you can slip a class in before or after work, or in your lunch break. No need to leave the CBD. So what’s on offer? Women-only fitness centre Contours ( Holt Centre, 29 Kinghorne Street) is just for the girls, and is also a circuit gym, set up so that it takes just 29 minutes to work your way around the equipment. “It’s realistic,” says owner Wendy Wilson. “Women can fit it in with all the other things they have in their lives – work, kids, hobbies. There’s no set time to come. We open at 6.30am and close at 7pm, and women can pop in, do their work-out whenever they want. They come and go as they please.” Contours does have classes – 11 of them, in fact, spread over fitball, Zumba and BodyBliss (a combination of yoga and Pilates) – but the day-to-day business of the gym is helping women fit their 29minute workout into their day. “When a member joins, they spend the first three work-outs with a trainer, then after that they can come in whenever they like,” says Wendy. “They also get a basic eating plan, and every term we run a six-week challenge for weight loss, which is supervised, one-
on-one, with a trainer. Then hopefully they can make a lifestyle change so it’s ongoing, and we’ve had some spectacular results.” There are six trainers employed at Contours, including Wendy, who was inspired to buy the business after becoming a client herself. “I had a shoulder injury and needed to do some light weights, but I kept missing classes at my gym because I was too busy,” she says. “So I came here and loved it.” She has since become fascinated by the area of women’s health and enjoys meeting new clients. “Everyone has a story to tell or a different reason for being here. I meet some really interesting ladies,” she says. Contours: Monday-Friday 6.30am-7pm, Saturday 7.30-11.30 Fitness isn’t just for grown-ups. At Julianne’s School of Dance, your kids can learn a new skill, get fit and make friends, all in the most convenient location – right here in town. “Some parents drop their kids off and go and do the shopping,” says owner Julieanne Johnson, indicating the Woolworths car park just outside the door of her North Street premises.“It’s so central and easy to get to Nowra CBD Magazine Spring 2011
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Let’s get physical Zumba leader Julie Martin takes a class of women through their moves at Curves.
Bill and Deb Miles from Firm Fitness are hard at work renovating their new premises.
for everyone. I love it here.” Julieanne grew up in Wollongong, adoring her jazz, modern and tap classes and competing from time to time in the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod in Nowra. After qualifying as a teacher, she realised the market for dance schools in Wollongong was close to saturated and Nowra beckoned as a land of opportunity. “Wollongong is so huge and there are so many dance studios there,” she recalls. “I thought there was an opening here.” The 27-year-old has been teaching for almost 11 years, and her heart still misses a beat when she sees her students on stage. “I love to see their faces on stage, and to see my routines up there,” says Julieanne. “When I was first a student teacher, I hated it! But then I saw what my students could accomplish and I loved it.” Now she runs classes for children from 2-18 years of age in jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, classical ballet and hip-hop, with primary school students paying $9 a class. “They pay as they come, rather than being locked in for a term. We’re the only ones in the area that do that and it’s very appealing for people, particularly people on a lower income,” she says. For class times, call Julieanne on 0418 642 717.
Now, three times a week, the room is full of women of all ages grooving to Latin-inspired beats in what can only be described as a dance-fitness party. Owner Dianne Bowden said Curves wanted to give people their traditional work-out (which involves an alternating circuit and aerobics combination) but with a fun, new twist. Now, participants alternate between the traditional strength training machines and a high-energy burst of Zumba moves. Dianne points out that Zumba has made exercise more fun and Curves wanted to reinvent itself in the same direction. “We wanted to go with the times and give people something different to what we’ve always had,” she says, adding that women of all ages love it. “Some of our ladies are 75 years old and they really enjoy it.” The gym has just had a weight-loss challenge, and one member lost over 6kg in four weeks, with the help of the Curves circuit with Zumba. Curves Circuit with Zumba: Monday 8.45am and 9.15am, Friday 5.15pm and 5.45pm, Saturday 7.30am and 8am
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Firm Fitness owners Deb and Bill Miles are thrilled with their brand new premises, which offer enough room for large groups to hold fitness classes. You couldn’t have been to town any time lately and missed the gigantic writing on the side of what used to be a pet store on the corner of Kinghorne and Worrigee streets. Yes, Firm Fitness has changed premises, moving to a brand new set-up on a prominent corner, with enough room for anyone who wants to get fit
Wendy Wilson gives Contours member Beverly Greenhill a few tips at Contours.
and shed some winter kilos. Owners Bill and Deb Miles say they had expand so they didn’t have to turn people away. After eyeing off the corner property for a while, they finally put their hand up for it and have completely refitted it with a spacious weights area, a huge group fitness room and a new class never before held in the Shoalhaven. The couple are passionate about seeing people achieve their goals and love working together. They met at school in Young, lost touch and only reconnected five years ago. Deb, who trained as a librarian, spends her time on the computer, doing all the administrative side of the business. Bill, who works fulltime as an aerospace engineer for the navy, likes nothing better than getting up in front of a fitness class first thing in the morning and putting them through their paces. He says Firm Fitness is open to anyone – the disabled, the overweight, the very old. In fact, their oldest client is 83 years old, and does four classes a week. “I used to smoke and drink. I weighed 110 kilos,” says Bill. “So I’ve been there. That’s why we care about helping people realise they can do more than they think. It’s not about the pretension here, it’s about having fun.” Firm Fitness: Monday - Thursday 5.30am-8.30pm, Friday 5.30am7.30pm Saturday 7am - 12.30pm, Sunday 3-6pm Every 12 weeks a new weight-loss challenge begins, with prizes such as gym memberships.
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7 Often I Find I Am Naked 8pm, Shoalhaven Ent. Centre 9 River Readings 6pm, Shoalhaven City Arts Centre 9 The Man The Sea Saw 6pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 10 Tommy M & The Mastersounds, Tea Club 13 Dora The Explorer 10.30am, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 16 Suzi Quatro, 7.30pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 18 Australian Army Band, 1.30pm, Shoalhaven Ent. Centre 21 Sautov & Mueller International String Orchestra, Wesley Centre 22 Shaolin Warriors, 7pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 23 My Grandma Lived in Gooliguch, 11.30am, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 23 Creative Moments, 5pm, Shoalhaven City Arts Centre 24 The Delltones, 7.30pm Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 25 Justice Crew, 7pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 28 In The Mood, 7pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 29 Long Live Bon, 7.30pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
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6 Plop by Windmill Theatre 11.30am, Shoalhaven Ent. Centre 11 Leo Sayer 7.30pm, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 18 River Music 7.30pm, Nowra Golf Club 19 Pam Ayres Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 24 A Christmas Carol by Albatross Musical Theatre Co., Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
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Moto Parts on the Move manager Glenn Sommerfield is ready to take a swing at a new era in auto accessories.
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he name may be new but the faces are still familiar at Moto Parts on the Move. Formerly Auto Pro, the store’s recent ownership, name and colour scheme change has been the talk of the town – at least that part of the town that likes to tinker with machinery, be it restoring the old EH station wagon or keeping the trusty old Hyundai on the road. New owners, a wholesale parts business called South Coast Agencies came up with the name Moto Parts on the Move. Apart from the blue and white branding makeover, the business is essentially the same – a weekend mecca for home mechanics. Glenn Sommerfield has stepped up to the manager’s seat, something he was comfortable with after 31 years in the game. Glenn’s been involved with cars most of his life but speed of the fourlegged kind – two young greyhounds, in fact – has his attention when he’s not in a Moto frame of mind. He’s up at 5.30 every morning to train his greyhounds. As a foundation member of the Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club, he’s had plenty of experience in the game. The club recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. “My uncle used to take me to the dogs in Sydney when I was about 12 years old and that’s how I got involved. “We have some excellent dogs in the area and there’s some big money to be made from racing. Greyhounds are wonderful animals and there are a lot of nice people involved in the sport,” he says.
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Boys toys It’s all about mufflers and airtime for Cliff and Shane French from A1 Exhausts. IT seems there’s a natural progression from
working on exhausts and radiators to becoming a gyrocopter pilot – it’s just what you do, reckon Cliff and Shane French from A1 Exhausts. When this father-and-son team isn’t putting pieces on cars in the Kinghorne Street workshop, they’re making escape plans to get airborne in their gyrocopters. “I wanted a gyrocopter when I was about 18 but Dad said no way,” says Shane. “Now that he’s got one, suddenly it’s okay if I get one.” The pair has been working together since 1988, getting along well with the help of a good sense of humour. Cliff is an engineer. He started the Muffler Men with a mate back in the 1970s and had an engineering shop in Nowra from 1972 to 1989. It’s that engineering edge that has kept the business alive through times when it’s becoming harder to customise cars. “We’ve branched out into other things - radiators, welding, mag wheel repairs, heavy machinery maintenance and general engineering - oh, and gyrocopters,” he laughs.There’s often a gyrocopter parked in front of the shop being tinkered with. While Shane is only a few hours’ flying time from being certified, his time out of the overalls isn’t just about getting airborne. He’s always building a project car or bike. His matt black (now white) 68 Pontiac Bonneville can often be seen cruising around town. His latest project is a 1950 Buick that’s up for a complete rebuild.
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Off the cuff: 4 Play cufflinks from Stanley Johns Menswear , Junction St.
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Close shave: Braun Series 3 electric razor from Priceline, Junction St.
Spunky trunks: Gift-boxed boxers from Hugh Palmer, Junction St.
Shoalhaven
Business
Awards Tickets are on sale now for the
2011 ORIGIN SHOALHAVEN BUSINESS AWARDS
Gala Awards Night Date: FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER
Time: Doors open 6.15pm, bar open (auditorium doors closed promptly at 7pm) Venue: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra Dress Code: Formal Early Bird tickets $129 available until 7th September (thereafter $139) Tickets are available from the Shoalhaven Business Chamber Ph: 4423 3582 or download a booking form from the website and email to: info@shoalhavenbusiness.com.au
www.shoalhavenbusiness.com.au
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