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lifestyle greater port macquarie issue #21 january 2011 magazine plus your stars trivia all the latest local events restaurant rave food wine garden tips and much much more!

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contents welcome happy new year we hope you are enjoying the holiday season here in the greater port macquarie region this month racing to win moving on 4 there is so much to do a cruise fishing in the river or on one of the deep sea charter boats a surf at one of our beautiful beaches a visit to the many attractions a drive along the coast and up into the hinterland or a meal out at one of the region s ala carte restaurants cafes clubs pubs and bars this is truly god s country and there is no better time to enjoy the best place in australia in this edition of lifestyle magazine we catch up with two of the region s local sport stars ­ 22 year-old apprentice jockey melissa brown and 21-year-old wheelchair rugby player ryley batt melissa is all of 159.5-centremetres and 53.5-kilograms and in 2010 she knotched up an amazing 33 winners across some of the biggest race meetings in country new south wales ryley batt is a paralympian who has represented australia from a very early age playing professionally as a wheelchair rugby player both young locals have had some amazing experiences and significant achievements in their respective sports and it seems that it all gets down to a lot of hard work and commitment two other equally inspiring people are shannon cassar and carolyn fowler shannon and his wife cindy own the local donut king franchise at settlement city and carolyn fowler and her husband rex own denovo at wauchope two people with different backgrounds yet again demonstrate that with a lot of hard work and determination both people are beginning to enjoy the fruits of their success have fun this summer and we hope you enjoy reading the first edition of the greater port macquarie lifestyle magazine for 2011 yours sincerely murderball s main man the juggling donut king 20 30 38 every month style life 6 8 10 11 13 14 15 18 26 28 33 44 45 46 through the lifestyle lens leisa s what s on did you know the natural way barista restaurant rave food wine healthy living sustainable living food for thought garden guru brain strain stars the lifestyle team lifestyle publications australia phone 02 6583 1212 fax 02 6583 6740 e-mail editor@lifestylepublications.com.au mail po box 717 port macquarie 2444 cover photo by kylie biltris www.childishphotography.com.au all original content in this publication is subject to copyright no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher the comments and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor all information is believed to be correct at the time of going to press however no liability will be taken for incorrect information supplied or approved lifestyle magazine is published by lifestyle publications australia a wholly owned subsidiary of australian corporate and marketing services pty ltd © copyright 2009 australian corporate and marketing services pty ltd all rights reserved www.lifestylepublications.com.au 3

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t 4:30am most port macquarie residents are fast asleep their homes and streets are quiet and will remain so for several hours however for 22-year-old apprentice jockey melissa brown this hour of the morning and the hours ensuing are the most active and enjoyable time of her day six days a week from 4.30am brown participates in early morning track work where she puts prominent port macquarie trainer wayne wilkes horses through their paces and she does so with a smile on her face it has always been my passion ever since i was a tiny little girl it was my dream to be a jockey brown explains i would not want to do anything else in the world and with the success brown is enjoying why would she by the end of 2010 the 159.5 centimetre 53.5 kilogram brown had ridden an amazing 33 winners and featured in some of the biggest races in country new south wales she has claimed first and second place prizes on five-year-old horse `mr armstrong in the 2010 muswellbrook and taree-wingham cups and taken the five-year-old `ford to a memorable second in this a it has always been my passion ever since i was a tiny little girl it was my dream to be a jockey i would not want to do anything else in the world photo by kylie biltris 4 lifestyle magazine

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year s port macquarie cup brown is nothing short of proud of such great results riding in races like that is so much more competitive than just the average race it has definitely improved my riding by miles it seems the early starts are paying off for the talented jockey brown s hard work is contributing to a growing reputation on the local racing scene however if her mother sue had her way during brown s younger years the pocket rocket would have been watching the horses past the winning post instead of riding them my mum was like `no way never it scared the hell out of her to think of me going that fast on a horse brown recalls despite her mother s fears it was inevitable brown would eventually saddle up and race these large magnificent animals at break-neck speeds her father glenn is a former apprentice jockey himself he gets out to as many of her races as he can and has always been supportive of his daughter s decision to become a jockey nanna betty and mum sue attend the meetings too and to sue s relief there are yet to be any major spills and only a few bruises on the injuries list although brown has experienced some success in her short career the job has had some downsides being an apprentice jockey is not only physically demanding but mentally consuming brown says training is very big you have to be fit and do large amounts of cardio work as well as be on top of your diet mentally you have to find time throughout the week to have a little `me time so you can chill out and relax for a bit on a social level brown has sacrificed nights out with friends because of her constant racing demands however she accepts the challenges friends are like `come on let s go out and have a few drinks and i have to remind them i m racing in a couple of days despite such a demanding routine the confident brown would not want her life any other way and loves working in her home town the same town where as a teenager she attended westport high school i really enjoy the lifestyle of port macquarie it is laid back yet the town is always growing and becoming more city like every day this is not to say brown does not possess the aspirations to compete against the finest in horse racing later in her career at the moment i know i am not quite up to that standard however it is my dream to be up against the best of them brown not only aspires to race the cream of the racing crop but acknowledges it is well within her grasp if she takes fellow country jockey corey brown as any sort of guide corey brown comes from taree wingham area so i idolize him as a jockey because he has come from a country area and been so successful brown explains for brown to imitate her namesake s success the early starts to the day will need to continue but brown does not mind she is fulfilling a childhood dream and doing so with a smile on her face by tony varapodio mel brown in action orange cap photo by alyson thompson www.lifestylepublications.com.au 5

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style thank you happy new year for your all your support and loyalty throughout 2010 new er n tai con m bali fro just has ved i arr stoneware woodwork furniture paintings water features etc shop 3c quay north building clarence street port macquarie ph 02 6583 3054 plus clothing accessories from bali nepal enquiries 0428 153 515 between crazy maze challenge fitness centre 2/4 albert circuit port macquarie new year new you get $20 off your next style cut colour when you mention this ad port pacific resort shop 8/6 clarence st port macquarie nsw 2444 east coast cosmetic and laser introduces special cosmetic surgeon tel 02 6584 9465 l dr bernard beldholm m.b.b.s,b.sc med fracs dr bernard beldhom is a specialist surgically trained cosmetic and plastic surgeon and is now practising in port macquarie his qualification is the only one that guarantees you re dealing with a highly trained fully qualified surgeon current cosmetic procedures now include antiwrinkle injections and dermal treatments face lift procedures to enhance small large heavy or sagging breast tummy tucks and major body lifts lipo sculpture buttock augmentation thigh lifts and calf implants dr beldholm works closely with all patients to devise personal plans that provide optimal results cassegrain wines pacific highway port macquarie phone 02 6582 8325 give the gift that keeps on giving give that special someone a gift membership to club cassegrain a variety of delivery options are available to suit almost any budget fantastic member benefits including discounts on wine discounts at the restaurant at cassegrain vouchers and special offers cassegrain wines produces a range of soft and elegant wines and membership gives the opportunity to sample a wide range of wines styles from our new releases call mandy on 6582 8325 or visit www.cassegrainwines com.au east coast cosmetic and laser clinic peach tree walk arcade 02 6584 6266 www.cosmeticandlaser.com.au 6 lifestyle magazine

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set an intention this new year instead of a resolution come to spirit yoga and exercise in effort and surrender yoga is simply the best exercise out there to accomplish so many goals at once detox weight loss strength balance flexibility stress reduction focus and coordination call for a free class now recommends you protect yourself in 5 ways · slip on clothing that covers your arms and legs · slap on a broad brimmed or legionnaires hat · slop on 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen · seek shade · slide on wrap around sunglasses cancer council helpline 13 11 20 martine ford 0403 841 685 studio 45 hamlyn drive port macquarie martineford@bigpond.com.au www.findyoga.com.au/studio/spirityoga free glitter gal nail polish mention this ad for a free glitter gal nail polish with every deluxe pedicure nail bling nail beauty studio 1/123 william st pmq · 02 6584 3921 for a free gift go to www.nail-bling.com 10 off lifestyle 75wx95.indd 1 up to 40 off everything william st garden gift centre hurry ends 31st january 2011 january sale 2/12/10 1:31 pm mention this ad and get 10 off your next purchase excluding uniforms cooks concept 76 horton street pmq next to nab 02 6583 3394 6583 1197 125 william st port macquarie www.lifestylepublications.com.au 7

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through the lifestyle lens jemma bridget andrew from port jet boating taking time out for a quick snapshot d ne gray from englan jessica ellliot caroli lly beach she soaking up the sun at jo ander tiger beck about taylar veech joshua newton table water park to take the plunge at the infla larie heath matt croker tryin g their luck for a feed on the hastings troy mountain with chris mansfield at the corner would you like the freshest 8 lifestyle magazine wholesale prices free delivery visit us online at www.paradisefreshport.com.au

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nikki catelyn evans adon nanette greame bentley enjoying a nice morning at cedros heaton on the stuart baily eloise grant ann t s tennis resort courts at afternoon what better way to spend an ony with children amelia carly anth luke morley inez rodriguez dylan ryder corbin da y at settlement point playground kali-rae charlie mae edwards with ahleigh conry and caillen cameron at town park matt tom ofarrell setting off for a spot of fishing from jordons boating centre or call 6583 5998 today to your home l to e oca roduc yl lp bu ca we lo ort p sup www.lifestylepublications.com.au mention this ad to get 10 off our already low prices local produce available 9

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leisa s what s on happy new year may the year ahead bring you good health love laughter and lots of happy moments set some goals be inspired and make the most of all opportunities that come your way the great lego building challenge the great lego building challenge caters for up to 30 contestants with 4 heats per day there s two age groups of 3-7 year olds and 8-14 year olds 1st and 2nd place in each heat join saturday s finals event and there s awesome lego prizes for the winners come see the young brains create some lego magic at port central when monday 17 january ­ saturday 22 january 10.30am 1.30pm where port central shopping centre 40 42 horton street port macquarie price this is a free event more information contact cathy snook on 6584 2988 or email csnook@gowings.com saltwater freshwater festival the saltwater freshwater festival is the largest regional aboriginal cultural event on the mid north coast of nsw australia and showcases the best aboriginal talent in the country and most importantly in the region it is a culmination of a range of arts and cultural activities undertaken by saltwater freshwater arts during each calendar year providing an authentic aboriginal experience for visitors and local communities when wednesday 26 january 11am 9pm where westport park port macquarie price entry by gold coin donation more information contact sharna st leon on 6658 5995 email sharna@saltwaterfreshwater.com.au or visit saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.com.au mums and bubs market at last a place to buy and sell your pre-loved baby gear at the mums and bubs market you will find loads of pre-loved new and handmade products and services for babies and children ­ all under one roof there s a sausage sizzle coffee for mum and dad and activities for the kids you can also book a stall at the market to book a stall call 0435 935 416 your fee will be used to support world youth international s projects in africa when 8am 12pm 2nd saturday every month 12 february 12 march etc where st paul s high school hall off ocean drive port macquarie price entry is a gold coin donation more information contact marilyn on 0435 935 416 disabled surfing at flynns beach the disabled surfing association has had its 2nd event for the season and the next one will be this sunday anyone with a disability is welcome to come and have a go at surfing with trained volunteers helping out on the day when sunday 13th february 10am 2pm future dates 13th march 10th april 2011 where flynns beach tupenny road port macquarie price non members $10 on the day more information contact mellissa roughley at disabled surfing association of aust hastings branch on 0437 812 541 10 lifestyle magazine

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did you know t hat during world war ii thousands upon thousands of bags of peas beans carrots and tomatoes left port macquarie for city markets and army camps excludes jewellery in the early 1940s they were grown on almost every hillside in port macquarie with some with mitch mckay gardens as large as 100 acres 40 ha such was the volume of the town s produce that in july 1940 growers met to form an agricultural bureau the bureau s objective was to have fruit trains stop at wauchope to pick up consignments for the sydney markets in the latter stages of the war a rural co-operative society was established to help with produce handling however from 1949 port macquarie had 15 consecutive years in which rainfall averaged 70 inches just under 1.8 metres crops were destroyed and gardens themselves destroyed and for the growers this spelt ruin by 1957 this co-op had branched into general retailing opening a large store in munster street and another in horton street port macquarie for a period of some 15 years after the war had more cultivated paddocks than it had houses other produce grown in port macquarie during this period were bananas grapes and pineapples the pineapples were of 3 varieties the queen pineapple the hawaiian prickly pineapple and the south sea islands prickly pine between 1922 1939 our pineapples were sent in case lots 18 per case all over nsw by rail for 10 shillings per case while the rural co-operative society closed for business in june 1978 its legacy will long be remembered massive summer sale plus many more for more information contact mitch mckay on 0447 429 016 or visit www.pmheritage.com.au shop 4b quay north clarence street port macquarie www.lifestylepublications.com.au phone 6584 9696 11

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the natural way de-stress and re-balance so we have managed to survive another christmas and enter yet another new year after the lights come down and the christmas tree packed away friends and family have moved on it s time to re-establish some inner peace and balance christmas can be a stressful time and it s not always easy to rebalance when the body is stressed muscles tense and can stop the even flow of blood and removal of toxins this along with overly rich food and a tad too much drink leaves us feeling groggy and depressed when you start thinking about your detox programme this new year consider also a de-stress and re-balance programme for yourself so many of us see our hair stylists or nail technicians regularly or visit the gym for a regular workout so that we look good and feel good too each year we start a detox programme so we can clear our insides of all the rich food we have enjoyed over the festive season ­ and all of this is good but rarely do we stop and be still allowing our body and mind to rest and re-charge when the mind is rested we are able to cope better with stresses that are constantly in our lives some stress is good but stress that remains unchecked becomes unhealthy and is detrimental to the health of our mind body and spirit a healthy diet and regular exercise are important in stress management but we also need to nurture ourselves with massages walks on the beach meditation and gentle exercise practices such as yoga so this year instead of thinking that you are toxic and overweight and need fixing why not consider that you actually are ok ­ you just need some nurturing and begin the year with a programme of relaxation and stress management enquire at trendessence located at trendz 104 horton street where i am from wednesdays to saturdays to discuss a programme that will best suit you throughout the year and make this year a good year ­ as it should be teresa wright massage therapist 0438 827 298 www.lifestylepublications.com.au 13

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barista cafe buzz is proud to offer you the largest range of coffee beans from all over the world freshly roasted for your pleasure three of our estate coffees are australian grown in three different regions they are all organic and that is very important in obtaining the full natural flavours i invite you to sample these coffees at your local café buzz or buy a bag to take home all are very distinctive in their flavour and all are ready right now with harry brady jaques estate coffee is produced at atherton in the tableland above cairns this family owned company produces a big full flavoured coffee in a dark roast it is insecticide and fungicide free and delicious mount tamberine estate coffee grows in the hills above the glittering gold coast this husband and wife team produces an organic coffee which is low in caffeine with a light sweet caramel flavour superb drinking hayward s ridge estate coffee is from a small plantation on the hinterland above byron bay byron has many quality coffee growers this one is again family owned and uses organic principles a fresh and clean flavour makes this yummy for drinking all of these coffees are purchased direct from the grower a real fair trade situation you will also notice help buzz to continue to support the australian coffee industry please send any questions or thoughts to me on harry buzzcoffee.com.au or call me 0412 825 882 enjoy your coffee harry café for sale outstanding cbd opportunity established for 7 years full training and support provided finance to approved applicants ready to grow locally owned · locally run · exclusive buzz coffee franchise opportunities available turn coffee into your lifestyle 14 lifestyle magazine café for more information call harry on 0412 825 882 or visit www.buzzcoffee.com.au

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the winner of las t month s $10 0 voucher to the bre akw all wa s noni collin s of por t macquarie congr atulati ons www.lifestylepublications.com.au 15

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