ClassifiedsTrades Thursday February 23 2012

Surf Coast Times & Bellarine Times

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RiparideTaking the hassle out of surf travel

Tourism Ali Deane February 22

Surfing is meant to be a sport of simplicity. Usually all that’s needed is a board, board shorts and a bit of swell.

Body Beaute chocolate wrapWrapped in chocolate for weight loss

Services Lisette Muratore February 21

The hot chocolate body wrap at Body Beaute is a two hour pamper session that leaches the toxins from your body with measurable weight loss results.

Torquay Optus storeA grand opening for Optus

Retail Lisette Muratore February 10

The grand opening of the new Optus store in Torquay on Saturday was a riot of colour.

Daryl Starkey, Karingal CEOKaringal building retirement village

Organisations February 8

Relaxation, expansive native parkland and plenty of green space for garden walks are key features at Barwarre Gardens.

Saltair SpaA Valentine’s Day treat with Saltair Spa Retreat

Services Lisette Muratore February 6

Forget home-made love coupons this Valentine’s Day and go for a professional touch that both you and your partner will benefit from.

Storage KingMoving and storing stress free with Storage King

Services Lisette Muratore February 3

Stress free storage is Dan Mahony’s business, one he’s been in for 12 and a half years running Storage King in Geelong.

Total Tree CareAt home among the trees

Services January 24

With almost 20 years in the tree game Campbell Rae has not ventured far from where he began plying his trade in 1992.

Kobo CaféKobo a go-go

Food & Drink Luke Griffiths January 19

Kobo is a monetary unit in Nigeria, yet a world away from the West African republic lies Kobo Café – near Torquay’s main shopping precinct.

Freedom Bay CruisesCruisey times to be had

Tourism January 12

Craig and Julie Ballinger’s Freedom Bay Cruises has been offering locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy their city from the bay since 2003.

Richo’s Building and Maintenance ServiceBuilding better connections

Trades January 10

Two generations of Richardsons make Richo’s Building and Maintenance Service a longstanding Torquay carpentry business that will set you right.

Otway GardeningPassion for gardening

Services January 3

After buying a property in Buckley, Dean Charman had the idea of creating three acres of gardens, rekindling his love for all aspects of gardening.

Star of the SeaPut your feet up in Torquay

Services Ali Deane December 30

You would be hard pressed to find a nicer place to retire than Torquay, with its beautiful beaches and friendly community vibe.

Stephanie Reed (centre), manager at the newly reopened Villa & Hut Kafe in Torquay, with the front of house crew.Organic coffee and new menu for Villa & Hut

Food & Drink Ali Deane December 28

Villa & Hut Kafe have just reopened at Torquay Central with a fresh new look, a new menu and all organic coffee and tea.

Phil CollinsAn eye for assisting home buy

Services Ali Deane February 21

With thirty years as a registered builder, Philip Collins has an eye for quality workmanship and the ability to foresee structural problems.

Ned Fairlie Landscape GardenerFairlie good at gardening

Trades February 14

Ned Fairlie has been providing reliable landscape gardening to clients on the Bellarine Peninsula for six years.

Anglesea BlueCrossSweet quilts create delight

Organisations February 9

Dulcie Quinlan has a long 50 year history of holidaying – now living – in Anglesea. When she and her husband retired, Dulcie started making quilts.

MowJoeNo worries with MowJoe

Trades Ali Deane February 7

With a background in international development, agriculture and farming, who better to trust with your patch but Joe Remenyi at MowJoe.

Torquay shoots up rental rankings

Tourism Hamish Brooks February 5

With one of the busiest holiday weekends drawing to a close on Sunday, it was revealed Torquay shot up in the rankings of accommodation bookings.

Ocean View Window CleaningTreat yourself to a clearer view

Trades Ali Deane January 31

No job is too small or too big for Ocean View Window Cleaning, catering to residential and commercial clients.

Torquay TintKeep cool this summer with a Torquay Tint

Trades January 24

Whether your home is air-conditioned or not, it might be time to consider window tinting.

Darren LastBig Swedish Store Run keen to go further

Services January 17

The Big Swedish Store Run, which has been in business since June last year, takes orders for Ikea furniture and delivers to houses across the region.

Front BeachFront Beach continues to evolve

Food & Drink Luke Griffiths January 11

There are few more picturesque places along the coast to enjoy a drink or something to eat – or a combination of both – than Front Beach.

Soul Fuel Café BarSoul Fuel so cool this summer

Food & Drink Luke Griffiths January 5

Soul Fuel Café Bar is set to rock 2012 with live music each Saturday night during the holiday period.

Pauline CampbellTour guides ensure good times

Tourism Joanna Carson December 30

Showing tourists around our beautiful region isn’t as easy as you might think, says a Bellarine-based professional tour guide.

Give your kids an awesome time

Retail December 29

Since opening in May, Awesome Playgrounds Geelong has been busy supplying local families with quality outdoor play equipment.

Leura Park EstateThe way to have a winning New Year’s

Food & Drink Joanna Carson December 28

You don’t have to go all French to see in the New Year in winning style, with a Bellarine winery recently winning accolades for its sparkling wine.

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