Books

Syber Books

38 Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria 3181 - 0419 330 268

"Good Value. Good second hand bookshop. Informative and friendly"

Paul

Butchers / Meat Suppliers

Neil's Meats,

Stall 508, Prahran Market, 9827 6574

Kevin's Fresh Poultry

Stall 513, Prahran Market, 9827 3659

"Fabulously fresh produce and cut anyway you like. Been coming back for thirty years so that's how good they are".

Maggie (Restaurant proprietor)

Cafe

PM's Cafe

221 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Vic 3207 - 9646 3092

"Gaza is the man. Good breakfast. Very good value. Opens early - closes late six days a week".

Taximan

Chocolates and Coffee

Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates - 884 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South - 9523 7799

"Hahndorfs are Friendly, make good chocolates and give you a free coffee with every little box of chocolates you buy. Excellent value"

There are also four other stores listed on Hahndorfs website (hahndorfs.com.au):

Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates 149 Bullen Road, North Balwyn

Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates 79 Bright Road, Elwood

Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates 1069 Riverdale Road, Surrey Hills

Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates 970 Mount Dandenong, Montrose

 

Contact Lenses

Eyecontacts.com.au

P O Box 43 -Broadbeach -Queensland -4218 Phone (07) 5538 0144

For my lenses I'm saving roughly 25% of the cost of buying through my Optometrist. I've just ordered for the second time - the first batch of contact lenses being fine. This is their returns policy from their website:

All products are warranted against manufacturing defects. All our products come direct from the manufacturer and NOT from ambiguous sources.

We will allow you to return any product purchased from us within 30 days for exchange or complete refund. However, the lenses you return must be unopened in their original packaging and in good condition or a refund will not be given. Postage will NOT be refunded.

Contact Lenses considered defective should be returned as soon as possible in the original packaging, for inspection and replacement. A copy of the original invoice must be returned with the goods considered defective.

Floors

Timberland Floors, 22 Boundary Road, Mordialloc, VIC 3195, (03) 9588 1452

I just wanted to say a big thank you to the man who sanded my floors from Timberland Floors in Braeside, they did a superb job, everyone comments on my beautiful floors now. They also helped me fix my back step free of charge.

Jackie from Hampton

Food / Restaurant Suppliers

The Chef's Hat, 131 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205, (03)96821441

Huge range. Get anything. Quick, efficient, don't mess about - very professional. Been going for five to six years.

Now open to the public.

Maggie (Restaurant proprietor)

Gyms - Fitness Centres

Melbourne Gyms recommended By Jolan:

Mikes Gym

45-47 Brighton Road, Dandenong, Melbourne, VIC 3175. Phone No. 9701 3355

Freeway Sports Centre

1-3 Doveton Avenue, Doveton, VIC 3177 Phone No. 9791 5777

Muscle and Body Shape Australia [Michael Tabban],

Floor 1, 25 Wangaratta Street, Richmond, VIC 3121 Phone No. 9427 8735

"Michael believes this warm family -environment coupled with the dedication and commitment of his trainers has made his gym a leader in its area of specialisation.

This has also resulted in word-of-mouth spreading quite rapidly"

Health and Wellbeing

HICA - Health Insurance Consultants Australia

About

HICA (Health Insurance Consultants Australia) is a family based, Australian owned company. We are not owned or controlled by any health fund. We've been providing health insurance guidance and advice more than 20 years. In that time, we’ve helped tens of thousands of Australians to secure value for money health insurance.

Review

I used HICA and they saved me heaps. I have hospital cover with one fund and extras with another - i get really good cover and cheap rates - and they (HICA) did the running around for me and sent a recommendation by email. A great service and its free. I figured I had nothin to lose.

Ian

PO Box 1000 Templestowe, Victoria 3106 | P: 1300 732 757

www.hica.com.au

GMHBA Health Insurance

I'd like to say value for money health cover but struggle with that concept when it comes to health insurance. Somebody is making money out this and it isn't me. Sorry, too many price hikes. GMHBA Health Insurance is about as good as it gets. GMHBA are helpful and have excellent customer service. Ring them before you resign with your current health fund. GMHBA are Victorian based but offer cover to non-victorians as long as they aren't grumpy like me

Grumpy old healthy health fund member

GMHBA Health Insurance

60-68 Moorabool Street,
Geelong Victoria 3220
PO Box 761 Geelong VIC 3220
Tel: 1300 446 422 Mon-Frid 8.00am - 6.00pm EST

http://www.gmhba.com.au

Essence of Wellbeing, Factory 3, 24 Carbine Way, Mornington, Vic 3930 - (03) 5975 7686

Aromatherapy, Massage and Natural Skin Care

I discovered this gem of a place, through a friend - the natural skin care range now all I use (I'm a Convert] and the products are great value. Jane

Magazines

Foffle Music Magazine, 8 Derrick Street, Lalor VIC 3075 - (03) 9465-3922

Foffle Music Magazine is a magnificent mag for anyone who wants to know what's going on behind the scenes.

Removalists - Removals

2 Men and a Truck - 1300 880 412

"After seeing this company on your web site this morning, I secured them to move a piece of furniture for me. A couple of hours later, the furniture was safely moved with no issues. They were very polite and helpful - a nice change with removalists! I have already recommended them to a family member" Julie

Restaurants

Curry Charmers Shop 4/78 Nepean St Watsonia Ph 94327473

The food at this restaurant must be the cheapest and best Indian food in Melbourne!

The chef is a 5 star chef trained in one of India's best catering colleges,
according to the menu. There are so many dishes to choose from, and the taste is out
of this world! I've been back several times to eat there. I'm still working my way
through the menu. All different fresh spices and marinations are used and the
Tandoori platter is to die for!!! YUMMMMMMira, regular customer od Curry Charmers Shop 4/78 Nepean St Watsonia Ph 94327473

Lynch's Restaurant, 133 Domain Road, South Yarra, Victoria - 9866 2425

"One of the many reasons Melbourne leaves Sydney for dust when it comes to dinning out - shear heaven, service the way it should be, prompt but not rushed, friendly but not in your space" Gary

Paradise Indian Restaurant, Shop 34 , Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre, 200 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill 3150, (03) 9561 6661

Chicken Masala is my favourite. Been going for a while with a good friend of mine. They will make the curry as hot or as mild as you like. They are friendly, very hospitable.

Mike

Jade Princess Restaurant. Shop 4/68-70 Princes Hwy, Beaconsfield 3807 Victoria, 9796-9188

Been taking the family here for years. Jade Princess is a Malay / Chinese restaurant. I think its the only Asian restaurant in the area. Yet its really friendly, service is excellent but what really blows me away is how cheap it is. Fantastic value. Makes a night out with the family affordable. Dirt Cheap. Extensive menu. All good. Not a flash restaurant. Pretty basic fit out. But doesn't matter. Excellent food and service at great value brings us back time and time again.

Mike

Solicitors

Robert Richter, 224 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, (03) 9670-5681

Solicitor Robert Richter is an excellent solicitor. Robert is based in Melbourne covering virtually all types of legal matters with extreme skill, application and professionalism.

Other

Trade Connect Australia

"Trade Connect offer a smart service to hook you up with trades in your area
for free. Simply tell them what you need done and they send your job details
out to a heap of the tradies in your area as a SMS message.

I was skeptical at first but thought I'd give it a go anyway, and got 2 calls
pretty much straight away and another 2 calls over the next hour or so -
all from people wanting to quote on the job!!

I have now used the service 4 times with good results every time.

Apparently they get their money from the trades as an annual subscription

I highly recommend the service" Dave

Always Perfect Grass - 0412 263 163

I can highly recommend "Always Perfect Grass as a company who supplies and installs artificial grass. The quality of the product and workmanship is excellent