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                                                                                                                               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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