4 Tucked away in the heart of Hope Island, B.Social Café & Wine Bar is quickly becoming the go-to destination for those craving a unique blend of great food, local flavour, and social impact. More than just a beautiful space to enjoy a barista-made coffee or a glass of wine, B.Social is a vibrant social enterprise café that’s changing lives – one coffee at a time. Locals are invited to join the B.Social community through the exclusive Locals’ Loyalty Program – offering discounts, perks, and even the chance to win picnic hampers and charcuterie boards. Simply sign up during your next visit and enjoy the rewards of supporting a business that gives back. B.Social is more than just your new favourite brunch spot. It’s also a charming and versatile event venue – perfect for romantic proposals, boutique birthdays, paint & sip afternoons, or corporate meetings with a cause. Whether you're planning an intimate picnic, looking to book a high tea or hoping to hire the entire space for a private event, Café Manager Kayla and her warm, welcoming team will ensure it’s unforgettable. What truly sets B.Social apart is its purpose. As part of the Wellness Australia Group, the café exists to provide supported training and employment opportunities to people living with disabilities. Every coffee poured and every platter served helps someone gain life-changing skills and confidence in a real-world hospitality setting. By choosing B.Social for your morning coffee, your next team meeting, or your upcoming celebration, you're actively supporting a kinder, more inclusive community. As they say at B.Social, it’s about “changing lives, one coffee at a time.” Come down, say hello, and see for yourself why this little café with a big heart is making a big impact. We are open from 7am-1pm Tue/Wed/Thu/Sun, and 7am to Sunset Fridays and Saturdays - come watch the afternoon sun set over the water and wind down with a wine (ask for our tasting notes!), craft beer and gourmet cheese and charcuterie boards. Location: 1/7-9 Pinnaroo Street, Santa Barbara Bookings & Events: T: 0481 230 866 E: info@wellnessaustraliagroup.com.au Follow Us: instagram.com/santa.barbara.coffee see advert front cover Sip, Savour and Support at B.Social Café & Wine Bar – A Local Gem with a Heart Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Welcome to your October Newsletter. It’s my birthday month, the NRL grand finale at the start of the month and then as many more Australians start to recognise Halloween this will round out month out. It’s very important to stay vigilant during Halloween night, as many unsavoury types become opportunists. They can do this under the cover of darkness or as its Halloween they are brazen enough to come to your front door in disguise. May I suggest, if you are going to participate, you do it during set daylight hours only then secure yourself and your house. Remember to turn off your front light when you are stopping. People look for the front light on, to know if to come to your house and trick or treat. Whilst the night is a celebration for the kids and some adults, it can be very different for others. Please prepare yourself. If you feel unsafe, please organise for someone to come and stay with you, or you go and stay with someone for that night. As you know, I will always give my tid bit on scams each month. The ATO scams are still running hot. Please do not respond to any sms or email you receive, do not click on any links, do not return call or email to the address or number that contacted you. Majority of the time you will be communicating with the scammers directly. Please google ATO phone number and call that directly if you have questions. You can also google ATO sms and email scams to see what is happening. Please stay safe. Final Thoughts Our next Neighbourhood Watch Meeting is on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 7pm. Please arrive early as we start on time. We also have cash ticket raffles on the night which are always great to take part in. If you haven’t already, please join our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Residence - Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/oxenfordresidents. We will have regular updates on this page. Until next month, please look after yourself and your family, I hope to meet you in person soon. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch
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