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2 Antique Buyers in the Area In today's trend of downsizing and decluttering our homes, it's the perfect time to go through those drawers and cupboards and turn those unwanted items into cash. Antique Buyers, and father-son duo, Mike and Nate, will be travelling the Gold Coast from September 22nd to 27th. See page 3 for full details. "We are enthusiastic buyers, particularly interested in gold jewellery, whether broken or intact, antique jewellery, gold and silver coins, collectibles including military medals, and banknotes, as well as mechanical watches.” “Everyone has something we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!" says Mike Cornish, the company's chief buyer. If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal. No appointment is needed. Gold and Silver still at high prices With the gold price still at higher than traditional levels, right now is an opportune time to explore your jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings, and brooches, to turn them into cash. Mike emphasizes, "This is an ideal time to sell. We will buy anything made o f gold – old jewellery, coins, virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need silver in any form, including coins, and bars of any size." Old coins can toss up a rarity Check those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. Bags, tins, folders, however they come, we will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up!” Rolex and mechanical watches wanted Mechanical watches are needed urgently by the buyers. “Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, and Seiko, just to mention some. These brands can command good prices depending on the model and condition.” Mike explains. "If you are unsure, bring your watches in for an appraisal." Home visits are offered for those unable to make it to a venue, or those with too much to carry. For more details, please see the advertisement on page 3, and for the full schedule, please see www.heritageint.nz.
3 Mike and Nate Cornish will be travelling the Gold Coast for 6 days only from September 22nd to the 27th. We want to buy your unwanted items listed below. Please visit us at one of the venues shown below for an ‘on the spot’ appraisal. If you live outside the area or have too many items to bring in, and would like a home visit, phone Nate on 0426 820 646 NOW to arrange a time. These events are often compared to the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ on TV, but without the long queues. Don’t miss this opportunity. Fully Licensed Antique, Numismatic, and Precious Metal Buyers with over 45 years Industry Experience. Security Supplied by Security International Limited. Mike Nate Buying Now Bank Notes (Aust. & World) • Decimal World Notes • Predecimal World Notes • Error and Misprint • Private & Trading Bank Notes • Specimen & Cancelled Notes • Star Notes • All World Notes Military Medals • Australian Military Medals • All Other Military Medals • Orders & Decorations • Bravery & Long Service Medals • Stars & Crosses • Groups & Accumulations • Collections Gold & Silver Jewellery All Worn or Broken Jewellery. All Modern, Vintage & Antique Jewellery, Rings, Chains, Bracelets, Earrings, Brooches, & Pendants. Gold Coins Full and Half Sovereigns, Nuggets, Bullion, $200 Aust. Coins, Commemorative Coins, World Gold Coins, Holed or Worn, Gold Medals & Fobs Silver Coins Aust. – Crowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences, Threepences, all coins from NZ, Great Britain, Fiji, South Africa, USA, Canada, Misc Silver Coins & Tokens, and all Other World Silver Coins Silver Sterling Silver: Tea Sets, Cutlery, Trophy Cups, Trays, Baskets, Vases, Jugs, Cigarette & Card Cases. Silver Bars of any size. Australian Proof & Uncirc. Gold, Silver, Proof, Uncirculated, C-Mint, Old or Modern Coins and Sets, Collections & Accumulations. All RAM and Perth Mint. Any tins, bags, folders of coins. Silver & Gold Bars, Pendants • Any size or weight, even unspecified • All brands including ABC, Perth Mint, Harrington, Engelhard, JM, MG, and all other brands • Any condition • Also Platinum & Palladium coins/ bars Jewellery Watches (Modern & Vintage) Any Condition – working or not, Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Seiko, Longines, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Cartier and Other Watches, Gold, Silver, and all Pocket Watches. Watchmaking spare parts and tools. All Jewellery, Rings, Diamond and other stones, Brooches, Pendants, Lockets, Bracelets & Bangles, Gold Cuff Links, Necklaces, All Broken or Worn Jewellery Are you moving or downsizing? Are you worried about security? Unwanted coins? Any jewellery, incl damaged? Do they sit in a drawer or cupboard? Are you no longer collecting? Are the family not interested? Would the money be more of use to you? Heritage International www.heritageint.nz No appointment necessary. No need to sort or clean coins. We’ll buy 1-10,000 items. WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPT THURSDAY 25TH SEPT FRIDAY 26TH SEPT MONDAY 22ND SEPT TUESDAY 23RD SEPT SATURDAY 27TH SEPT Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Boardroom) 11:30am – 2:30pm 2 Gerrard Street Nerang RSL (Kapyong Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 69 Nerang Street, Nerang Tugun Bowls Club 8:30am – 11:00am Kaleena Street, Tugun Club Helensvale (Glass Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 20-28 Discovery Drive, Helensvale Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Boardroom) 9:00am – 12:00pm 2 Gerrard Street Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 3:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League Club (Function Room) 9:00am – 1:00pm 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit SOPO (Room 3) 10:00am – 2:00pm 36 Scarborough St, Southport Home Visits 2:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Club Mermaid (Function Room) 1:00pm – 3:00pm 2418 Gold Coast Hwy
4 Gullivers celebrates 50 years When Terry Gulliver started teaching the Gold Coast to swim in 1975, the Pacific Fair shopping centre was still a swamp, the Crown Casino a caravan park and the Coast had just one shopping centre. How things have changed in those 50 years. One thing has not changed however and that is the reputation and recognition Gullivers has earned as the Nation leader in teaching little people to swim. Terry Gulliver pioneered the modern-day baby teaching methods that over time have been refined and developed to ensure that little people who come to Gullivers really learn to swim and swim better than anyone else. No wonder “the lessons are so much better at Gullivers”. Numerous TV segments, newspaper and magazine articles attest to this fact. People were amazed by a one-year-old swimming 100 metres, a two-year-old swimming 600 metres and three-year-olds swimming 1500 metres. What makes Gullivers lessons and results so special? Gullivers own unique methods backed up by 50 years experience, and a team of passionate, committed and enthusiastic teachers who have been with Gullivers, some as long as 20 years. Another reason for Gullivers success is that they just have one centre and can focus fully on maintaining the standard they have built their reputation on. Some people mistakenly think all swim schools are the same, that is until they come to Gullivers and experience the difference. At Gullivers we can guarantee your kids will learn to swim faster and better than anywhere else. We are just a short drive from anywhere on the northern Gold Coast. You will find its worth the effort. 4,000 FREE SWIM LESSONS FOR GULLIVERS AFTER SCHOOL CARE PUPILS In 2003 Gullivers opened their own unique After School Care programme featuring free swim lessons, free gymnastics and free cooking classes as well as a host of physical activities so popular with the kids. As part of the programme over 4,000 free swimming lessons are provided annually. The programme has grown to the stage we now need a fleet of twelve buses to collect the children from a host of northern Gold Coast schools. In 2005 the success and quality of the programme was recognised by the Federal and State Governments who chose Gullivers as the pilot programme to launch the now Australia wide Active After School Care programme. Wait there’s more. Gullivers also provides Before School and very popular and innovative Vacation Care programmes. Book a no obligation FREE TRIAL LESSON Phone 5561 7733 www.gulliverscoomera.com.au See advert page 3 THE EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST APP IS LIVE The best of the Gold Coast is now available in the palm of your hand. Experience Gold Coast is excited to share that our app is now live on the App Store and Google Play. Created as an experience to transform every moment on the Gold Coast into a lifelong connection, the Experience Gold Coast app inspires, engages and elevates by curating personalised pathways into the city’s arts, culture, events, festivals, and visitor experiences. It welcomes and empowers visitors and champions locals to rediscover their own backyard. Users will even be able to seek real time guidance and build tailored itineraries with the help of Goldie – the trusted lorikeet and in-app chat assistant designed to answer visitor-related questions. Among its features are a real-time events calendar, curated ‘what’s on’ listings and access to exclusive offers on experiences, dining and accommodation. The free app also allows users to share their own Gold Coast stories through written or video-style submissions, with content linked to specific places and events. Smart personalisation tools tailor suggestions based on a user’s location and preferences and activity. 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5 Gullivers Coomera 5561 7733 Hargraves Rd & Fawn St, Upper Coomera www.gulliverscoomera.com.au WHY SWIM LESSONS ARE BETTER at GULLIVERS COOMERA 3 OUR EXPERIENCE -Gullivers have been teaching the Gold Coast to swim since 1975 3 OUR RENOWNED RESULTS speak for themselves 3 OUR TEACHERS enthusiastic, caring and passionate 3 OUR METHODS ensure real results real quick It’s worth the drive! We invite you to come and experience the difference BOOK A FREE TRIAL 5561 7733 Exciting OSHC Programmes FREE* Swimming Lessons FREE* Gymnastics FREE* Cooking Classes FREE* Pick Up from Northern GC Schools AFTER SCHOOL CARE GOLD COAST BEST! VACATION CARE BEFORE SCHOOL CARE from 6am Hargraves Rd & Fawn St Upper Coomera PH: 5561 7733 Mention this ad to receive FIRST 2 LESSONS FREE *
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7 Aging Eyes: Common Issues *Excludes Maui Jim, Zeal and Oakley Sun RX $150 OFF PARIS MIKI OPTICAL Shop 18, 12 Sir John Overall Drive Helensvale Plaza, Helensvale Phone 5580 5010 | www.paris-miki.com.au See the world with clarity! With stylish frames to suit everyone, we ensure your vision is crystal clear. Experience exceptional service and precise prescriptions at ParisMiki. Your eyes change as you age. Some problems become more common as you get older, although they can affect anyone at any age. Presbyopia is when you can’t clearly see close objects or small print. It’s a normal process that happens slowly over your lifetime. You may not notice any change until around age 40. It’s easy to correct with reading glasses and contacts. Floaters are tiny spots or specks that drift across your field of vision. You’ll probably notice them in well-lit rooms, when looking at a bright screen, or outdoors on a bright day. They’re mostly normal, but they can signal a more serious eye problem, especially if their onset is sudden and dramatic. If you see them along with flashes of light, your retina might be detached from the back of your eye. If you notice a sudden change in the type or number of spots or flashes you see, visit your eye doctor as soon as you can. Dry eyes happen when your tear glands can’t make enough tears or produce low-quality tears. Your eyes might itch, burn, or turn red. It’s rare, but if you don’t take care of it, you could lose some vision. Your eye doctor may suggest a humidifier in your home or special eye drops that simulate tears. Doctors treat severe cases with tear duct plugs, prescription eye drops, or surgery. Tearing, when your eyes make too many tears, or the tears aren't draining properly, can happen if you're sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes, or if your tear duct drainage systems are blocked. Shield your eyes and wear sunglasses. If that doesn't help, you may have a more serious problem, like an eye infection or blocked tear duct. Your eye doctor can treat both. Cataracts are cloudy areas that cover all or part of the lens of your eye. In a healthy eye, the lens is clear like a camera lens; light passes right through it and hits tissue at the back of your eye. That’s the retina, and it processes images. Cataracts block the lens and make it hard for you to see. They often form slowly, without pain, redness, or tearing. Some stay small and don’t affect your sight. If they cause problems, your doctor can remove them with surgery and replace your lens with an artificial version. Glaucoma is a disease that affects the eye's optic nerve. It typically results from too much pressure inside your eye. If the normal flow of the watery fluid between your cornea and lens is blocked, the fluid and pressure from it build up. If you don’t catch it early, it can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness. You may not have symptoms or pain early on, so get your eyes checked regularly. Treatment ranges from prescription eye drops and oral medications to surgery. Retinal disorders affect this thin lining on the back of the eye. It’s made up of cells that collect visual images and pass them on to your brain. Problems with your retina affect this image transfer. They include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vessel occlusions, and detached retina. Early diagnosis and treatment will help you keep your vision. Paris Miki Optical’s Store Manager Michael has over 31 year’s experience as a qualified Optical technician and has been working in the area for over 23 years. There is an onsite workshop for quicker spectacle making, so you don’t have to be without your own frames for weeks if we are using your own frame for new lenses; repairs can be done onsite and same day service is available on in store stock lenses. Call 5580 5010 to make an appointment. 3 Bulk Billed Eye Tests 3 Most Health Funds Accepted 3 External Prescriptions Welcome COMPLETE PAIR Book your appointment today!
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9 Call us on 5529 8253 Find us on Facebook www.studiovillage.com.au STUDIO PARK, 87 VILLAGE WAY, OXENFORD SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER Come down and support local community market stalls. Vendors will be selling plants, arts and craft, jewellery and much more! CLAY MAKING FACE PAINTING TIE-DYING OVER 20 STALLS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8AM - 1PM 9AM - 1PM BARTER - SELL - SWAP - DONATE SOCIAL PRESCRIBING’S • Live Music • Face Painting • Tie Dye Station • The Coffee Bean • Ice Cream Dreamy Van • Clay Activities • Seamstress Onsite To book in contact linkworker@studiovillage.com.au admin@studiovillage.com.au STUDIO VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE
10 PETS OF THE MONTH Kimiko Animal ID:142938 | Domestic Short Hair | Female | 4 Years 1 Month | Small Tabby Kimiko is a quiet beauty with a heart full of love-she’s just waiting for the right person to help her shine. This lovely girl is about 2 years old and has a gentle, shy nature that makes her extra special. She may take a little time to come out of her shell, but once she trusts you, her affection is deep and sincere. Kimiko enjoys quiet spaces, soft blankets, and peaceful routines. She’s the kind of cat who will quietly keep you company while you read, work, or relax. Her big, expressive eyes say more than words ever could, and her presence brings a calming energy to any room. Kimiko, Chippie and more wonderful pets are waiting to meet you at AWL Coombabah on Shelter Road, Coombabah. Chippie Animal ID:140668 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female 1 Year, 2 Months | Medium | Tan Hi there! I’m Chippie, Your soon-to-be best fur-end! I’m a tail-wagging, treat-loving, belly-rub enthusiast with a huge heart. I’ve been paws-itively dreaming of a forever home where I can chip in some love, laughter, and loyalty. If you’re looking for a pup who’s all that and a bag of bark-ritos, I’m your gal. Let’s make some un-fur-gettable memories together! Despite my name, I’m sweet not salty I promise. I adore people, cuddles, long walks on the beach and running around with my own 4 legged friends. I am currently waiting to meet my forever person, someone patient, into cuddles on the couch as well as long walks in nature. I would love to learn some new tricks if they have the time to teach me. If this sounds like you, please call my people and come down so we can have a kiki face to face. FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU OR CALL 5509 9000 COMMUNITY NOTICES THE COOMERA RADIO YACHT CLUB welcomes persons wishing to learn to sail Radio Controlled Yachts in our sailing venue at Damian Leeming Lake at Oxenford, Wednesdays from 1pm. Open to seniors, college aged young people plus those with physical disabilities. We provide help and advice using members boats. Offers excellent hand eye coordination, enjoyment, meet new people in friendly, competitive environment. PH: 0450 176 522 or ronbrown6511@gmail.com QJA GOLD COAST UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS. Calling all JPs and CDecs, the next Professional Development meeting will be held on Tuesday 9 September at 6:30pm at the Southport Surf Life Saving Club, Main Beach. Come along and be in the members’ draw for JP stamps valued at $50. A half-day Educaton Forum is being held on Saturday 11 October at the Southport Community Centre. Non QJA members welcome to both events. Contact the secretary at: goldcoast@qja.com or phone Joan on 0477 510 517 SOUTHPORT MILITARY MUSEUM opens first Sunday of every month from Feb to Dec, 9am-12pm except Father’s Day. Museum located Qld Naval Brigade Drill Hall, Owen Park, 210 Queen St, Southport, next to Southport Primary School. Entry and parking is free. Contact Noel 0437732575. SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. There are 16 meetings per year. Gain more info on FB, search@sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0419 642 225, e: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, garden group, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/ Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 11am till 2pm at the Pimpama Church hall, 246 Creek Street, Pimpama. SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale.Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun non-profit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www.gcsbs. au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/ GCSBS/. PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail. com for information. New members always welcome. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 THE ROTARY CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY meets weekly at the Wattle Hotel, Reserve Road Coomera for dinner 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We work hard in our community to make a difference. If you would like to find out more, join us for a meeting. Contact via email, coomeravalleyrotary@gmail.com . We will respond via phone with details. Follow us on FB. Our major fundraising project involves collection of books, CD’s and DVD’s. These are sold at our annual 3 day book fair. We also hold monthly mini book fairs. OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Southport, from February to December on the last Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or PH: Ann 0434 915224 or Robert 0427 795570. Tea and coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! 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