HAD TO RUN INTO SAMS FOR SOMETHING YESTERDAY, THE STORE WAS PRACTICALLY CLOSED, BUT THE SHOP ASSISTANT DIDN'T TURN ME AWAY, HE LET ME GRAB MY ITEM AND I DON'T NEED TO GO TODAY. THAT'S OLD FASHIONED CUSTOMER SERVICE RIGHT THERE. THE quality of their product might not be great, they're like a big discount store, but they seem to go the extra mile for their customers, which should still count for something. But it doesn't seem to at other businesses it seems.

Approximate cost: $5

PURCHASED SOME FRUIT HERE YESTERDAY, GOOD RANGE, BETTER QUALITY THAN I SAW IN THE SUPERMARKETS, NICE SPECIALS IN GRAPES, ROMA TOMATOES, AND AVOCADOS. THE SMALL FRUIT STORES SEEM BE MAKING MORE OF AN EFFORT TO STOCK GOOD HIGH QUALITY GOODS AT THE MOMENT, AND TO HAVE ENOUGH REGISTERS OPEN TO GET THE CUSTOMERS OUT AND ON THEIR WAY FASTER. WISH THE SAME COULD BE SAID OF THE BIG SUPERMARKETS

Approximate cost: $18

A DINNER OR LUNCH AT MARINERS HAS BEEN A LONG STANDING TRADITION FOR MANY BAY RESIDENTS, AND EVEN EX RESIDENTS RETURNING ON VISITS. THE SEA BREEZE WHILST YOU EAT AN EXCELLENT MEAL WITH PLEASANT COMPANY CAN TURN A GOOD DAY INTO A GREAT DAY. SERVICE IS ALWAYS GOOD AND QUALITY OF THE FOOD IS GREAT.

Approximate cost: $20

A DYING BREED, A MUSIC SHOP THAT ACTUALLY CARRIES CD MUSIC. SANITY HAS AN IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF MUSIC CD AND DVD, PLUS MOVIES AND TV SERIALS. THEY ARE CURRENTLY HOLDING A SALE, AND I PICKED UP A TV SERIES TODAY FOR JUST $29, MARKED DOWN FROM ALMOST $50. SERVICE CAN BE SO SO, BUT THAT APPEARS TO BE BECAUSE OF REDUCED STAFF THAN THEY USED TO HAVE. NOTHING WRONG WITH HOW THE STAFF HELP YOU WHEN THEY FINALLY GET TO YOU THOUGH.

Approximate cost: $29

The Hay Soldiers Club is one of the principle meeting , event and entertainment venues in Batemans Bay. It's restaurant is one of the best in the area, its gaming lounges are clean and often packed full to capacity and its ability to host large numbers in its hall has made it a premium venue for decades. If your in Batemans Bay, either for a night or a weekend, visit the Bay Soldiers for a great evening.

Approximate cost: $20

WHEN I LIVED IN LIVED IN Batemans Bay, I had my lunch from this establishment once a week on average for ten years. I never got a bad meal. Whenever I return to the area on a visit , I make a point of having at least one meal there. Their lunchtime specials were favoured by many people in town, so order by telephone. Ahead of attending, as you sometimes had to wait twenty minutes due to the number of waiting patrons.

Approximate cost: $10

I QUITE LIKE DOMINOES PIZZA, BUT THE LOCAL STORE AT CAMPBELLTOWN LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED. THE STAFF GET TGE ORDER WRONG, SO YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE THEY REPEAT IT BACK TO YOU. EVEN THEN, DESPITE HEARING THEM READ IT OFF THE DCREEN, YOU GET THE WRONG PIZZA. AND THEY GET STROPPY IF YOUCOMPLAIN. THEY REALLY NEED TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER.

Approximate cost: $10

I'M NOT HAPPY WITH DODO WIRELESS BROADBAND. SIGNED UP A YEAR AGO TO GET A FREE PAD, THE PENDO I WAS GIVEN IS USELESS, THE WIRELESS CONNECTION FAILS MORE TIME THAN IT SUCCEEDS, AND THE PRICE FOR THE INTERNET IS HIGH EVEN AT $9.90 A MONTH, CONSIDERING IT ONLY WORKS OCCASIONALLY. IF YOUR LOOKING INTO THIS SPECIAL OFFER, KEEP LOOKING IS MY ADVICE.

Approximate cost: $2.50

I've recently had some issues with the payment of some fines. The staff at the State Debt Recovery office were very understanding and helped me arrange a payment plan that allows me to pay my fine in small enstallments every month. I feel that they should be thanked for making AJ unavoidable experience as pleasant as possible

Approximate cost: $99

I WAS A CLIENT OF HANDY DAVE HOME HANDYMAN SERVICES WHEN I LIVED IN BATEMANS BAY FOR OVER FIVE YEARS. HE HAS NOW RELOCATED HIS BUSINESS TO WYONG, BUT RECENTLY CALLED IN AND DID SOME REPAIRS FOR ME. I RECOMMEND HIS SERVICES TO ANYONE IN THE WYONG AREA LOOKING FOR. A DECENT, CHEAP BUT QUALITY HOME REPAIR SERVICE.

Approximate cost: $40