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Life&Style | SUMMER 2023
Discovery Thyme
division. Having participated for
30 years, Ross is an old hand
when it comes to training and
Where Evans getting time in the water before
Head Locals Eat, it all kicks off.
Drink & Socialise “My main training is just getting
out for a surf, whenever I get a
HOTEL ILLAWONG chance,” says Ross.
You can’t go past the inviting In addition to his recent win,
beer garden at the local favourite, over the years Ross has won
Hotel Illawong. Perfect for a long three Australian titles and one
lunch or sundowner they have a Australian Masters title all in
great range of craft beers on tap longboard surfing.
and pub favourites served from
the kitchen. Now in his fifties, Ross has been
surfing since he was five years
Address: Cnr Oak and Park Sts
Hours: 9am till late
SUNNYBOY THE BOWLO
A buzzing new café that serves The deck has recently undergone
specialty coffee by Allpress a facelift and now offers you the
Espresso, cakes & pastries opportunity to enjoy an Aperol
hand-baked just down the road, Spritz and woodfired pizzas
Aboriginal-made products, under the sun or stars on the
Aussie-made ceramics, plants new Sunset Deck. A gelato cart
grown lovingly in the Northern and acoustic guitarist make this Ross with his daughter Samara
Rivers and a pantry stacked with the perfect spot on a Friday or Cribb who received 3rd place in
local produce. Pop in and see Ella Saturday afternoon. the open women’s division.
and Bella and say G’day – you
will not be disappointed. Address: 2 Beech St
Hours: 11am till late old. His passion for the sport
Address: 72 Woodburn St Surf's Up started because he lived so close
STRAY ESPRESSO to the coast.
(opposite the Liberty servo)
Hours: Coffee machine running Summer is the perfect time for a “Back then it was the older guys
from 7:30am, Tues–Sat picnic and Stray Espresso help that took you under their wing,
take the dilemma of what to pack
JK THAI or make. Offering breakfast picnic Evans Head Malibu Classic knocked the cheekiness out
A welcomed new addition to boxes it’s your one stop shop of you and taught you how to
the Evans Head community with before you head down to the behave in the water,” says Ross.
Katie and Jeff and CD serving beach for a bite and catchup with THYME EVANS HEAD was a Thyme community a love of Having moved into Thyme Evans
delicious authentic Thai dishes. friends. Stray also hosts pottery proud sponsor at the Malibu surfing. Head, Ross is looking forward
We love the chicken satay classes by appointment with Classic Surf Competition The Evans Head Malibu Classic to the relaxed atmosphere, safe
skewers and the chicken red Greta and also food vans with live in Evans Head on the 3rd attracts surfers of all ages environment, great amenities,
curry with rice. music. of October. Ross Cribb, a including men, women, and sense of community, and most
homeowner at Thyme Evans
children, and saw Ross take out importantly, the easy quick
Address: Shop 8/6 Oak St Address: 45 Woodburn St Head participated in the
Hours: 10am-9pm, exc Tues Hours: 7am–1pm Tues–Sun competition and brings to the second place in the over 40s access to the beach!
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