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Life&Style | SUMMER 2023

to the resort. The Stray and “But what I love most of all is they literally lived across the road
Sunnyboy cafes are lovely and we’re able to walk to the beach in Bottle Brush Crescent.
a new Thai restaurant has just every day and that kind of
“We used to laugh about getting
opened which has beautiful convenience you can’t put a price
food. The Bowlo and the RSL, on!” adds Sue. a shopping trolley and moving
across the road,” says Robyn.
are great for more of a casual
vibe and a bit of a dance.” Robyn and John Hagan didn’t have “A family member lives in a
as far to move as the Hepples, as
Local Thyme the advantages of downsizing
lifestyle community, and we saw
and decluttering. What appealed
to us most is being able to just
lock up and go travelling knowing
our home is secure and safe.
What New Homeowners It’s been a game changer for us,
offering us newfound freedom.
Love About Evans Head
“But we love being at home as
well. We know Evans Head is a
friendly town and here at Thyme
Lifestyle Resort there is such a
warm and welcoming community.
What’s great is that we are all on
Moving house for many can seem like too much of the same page in life, so it makes
a challenge but for both Sue and John Hepple and connecting with others easy. We
just love it here.”
Robyn and John Hagan they wish they had taken the
plunge earlier. It’s called rightsizing for a reason.

SUE AND JOHN Hepple moved and be part of different groups,
from Newcastle in New South with shared interests all while
Wales to Thyme Evans Head and making friends in the process. We
have thrown themselves into can’t wait for the Clubhouse to be
activities and the community. up and running as that will add
more activities for us to enjoy.”
“We have made so many friends, products. There is also a divine
Evans Head is just the most Sue admits it took John a couple waterfall near Clune which has
welcoming and warm community, of years to convince her to make a fabulous store where you can
and the Serenitas team have the move, and while packing up buy local produce. Mullumbimby
been incredible and so supportive the home is not easy, she regrets also has great food and quirky
throughout the move,” says Sue. not doing it earlier. stores with exquisite hand-made
products. There really are so many
“We joined different activities “There is so much to do here and towns surrounding Evans Head,
as soon as we could. I joined so many beautiful spots up in the
that have so much to offer, and
the mahjong group and aqua Hinterlands to visit. We went for a they are just a stone's throw away.
aerobics, and John joined the pool drive last weekend to Bangalow to
club and the local Evans Head walk around the markets, and the “We really love Evans Head with
Golf Club. It just feels so good to boutique shops which showcase its beach, beautiful waterways,
be able to connect with people some of Australia’s best-made and walks, all of which are close

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