✦ Wauchope's very own local renowned author is inspiring others on their own writing journeys Desley Polmear is a local author residing in Wauchope who has become a best-selling author after completing become her calling and she now runs her own writing group where she helps people to find their hidden creativity It is set in Wauchope, Beechwood and Port Macquarie. Shattered tells the story of a family living on a property west of Wauchope.

✦ TG's Child Care swept three awards at the 2023 Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards. Last year they also won Highly Commended for Excellence in Professional Services at the 2022 Wauchope Celebrating a proud moment at the 2023 Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards! 33B Hastings St, Wauchope NSW 2446 Wauchope - High St NSW +61 (02) 6585 3331 | HighStreet@tgschildcare.com.au | tgschildcare.com.au/wauchope-high-st 223A High St, Wauchope NSW 2446 Wauchope - Riverbreeze NSW

Creating small side tables for multiple use throughout the house is a great way of repurposing the trunk Why not create a tree branch hanger for clothes? Similarly you could create a hanger for keys and associated nick-nacks. An especially novel way to use your discarded timber is to create decorative ornaments. extraordinary: ✨ Storytelling that Sells: Share your business journey with the world through authentic, creative

Elsewhere, we catch up with five local fantastic creative experts who showcase their wonderful skills as part of the Wauchope Creative Hub and also look forward to the return of Motofest to the Wauchope

back-stories of local businesses such as Harold Vickery & Son, the Douglas Vale Homestead and Winery, Wauchope My Blue Tea shares a scrumptous recipe for Hot Cross Buns and we check in with Wauchope Creative Hub’

✦ The Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces the return of the 2024 Wauchope and Hinterland Businesses in Wauchope and Port Macquarie are gearing up to be celebrated and to celebrate each other Photo: Business Port Macquarie 2024 Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards Enter the Business Awards | Local Awards Excellence in Accommodation and Hospitality Excellence in Agriculture Excellence in Creative extraordinary: ✨ Storytelling that Sells: Share your business journey with the world through authentic, creative

Executive Officer Nick de Groot said winning Business of the Year, as well as four categories of the Wauchope “Our aim is to create a sense of belonging where staff and members are family, customers are friends Level 1, 9-13 High Street, Wauchope NSW 2446 P. 02 6588 8999 E. admin@hastingscoop.com.au Advertise with

The Ladies Tour of South Africa has rooms available and Robyn Flanagan from Wauchope Travel invites you Cape Town Cost is $3595 pp twin share, Single Room - $4650 Land Only More information: Robyn Flanagan Wauchope Travel Shop 1/31 High Street WAUCHOPE NSW 2446 Ph 02 6585 2288 Email – robyn@wauchopetravel.com.au Website

✦ Paul Witney combines high end technology with intuitive natural creativity via drone photography to Creative Drone Services Australia was born out of Paul’s passion for drone photography, nature, art and creativity. Creative Drone Services also use drones for solar and roof inspections, and the biggest benefit is the Building relationships is his personal creative canvas, and he has painted on it laughter, smiles, great

learn how WickWorming has made sustainable gardening easier with their plant boxes, and meet the latest hubstar at Wauchope Creative Hub CJ Grootenboer to learn about her recycling drive.

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✦ June will start with a burst of creativity at this not-for-profit Pacific Palms Art Festival in local Pacific Palms Arts Inc is a not-for-profit association raising funds for creative arts programmes in Pacific Palms Art Festival is an annual exhibition and sale, raising funds for creative arts programmes extraordinary: ✨ Storytelling that Sells: Share your business journey with the world through authentic, creative and forward-thinking businesses ready to embrace the digital era and make a lasting impact. 💡 Let’s create