Posted on August 26, 2022 by Ken Banks

News Updates: Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

The Mollymook’s Ocean Swimmers

From the British Isles, Kath gives an update on her retirement travels: Hello Mollymook Ocean swimmers.

Hope you’re all well, how are you going Gary? We arrived on the Faroe Islands Monday afternoon and wow, what a landscape! These pics are from a place called Gasadalur on Vagar Island where the airport is. Lots of tunnels here to get through mountains or from island to island. We are now on Streymoy island. Google translator app has been very helpful, but most people speak English.

Hey Andrew, we loved Scotland, would have liked more time there. And we did go to Glasgow. Well I haven’t swam in this particular area yet, but will definitely be going in the ocean. Love, Kath from Mollymook.

British Isles, Kath gives an update on her travels

Father Peter Hendricks shares this news with the Mollymook Swimmers.

From Peter the Priest: Two pieces of news from me.

My mum passed away last week (Wed 17^th), while very sad, the good news element is that she was ready and it was peaceful. The family were all there for her last two days which was very precious.
Last Saturday, the family gathered for my niece’s wedding, so in the midst of all that was happening, that was indeed a wonderful celebration.

Thanks for keeping everyone connected. God bless.

Outback Queensland

Spent time at the ‘Charlotte Plains’ station, then onto Hebel. The bird life out here is amazing, I’ve taken a few thousand pics. I’m so busy, I haven’t had time to go through them all, but here are a few to give you another view of the outback.

Hebel-Hotel

The Outback, flocks of Galahs and more Galahs

The Outback, flocks of Corellas and more Corellas

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Posted on October 22, 2020August 31, 2023 by Ken Banks

CLOSED Small Town – Food and Wine Bar

CLOSED Small Town Food & Wine Restaurant

Alex Delly and wife Jo Thomas of St Isidore fame have opened their latest venture, ‘Small Town’ in the heart of Milton.

Their reputation alone speaks volumes for their ability to serve quality fine dining meals at affordable prices, having been awarded a ‘Chefs Hat’ by the ‘Good Food Guide’ in 2019, 2018, 2017, & 2016 and being ranked by ‘Gourmet Traveller’ in the top six N.S.W. regional restaurants in 2018, 2017, & 2016 with their previous restaurant, St Isidore.

My wife and I (Ken and June Banks) recently enjoyed the ‘CHEFS SELECTION MENU’ a degustation lunch. The fusion of flavours in each of the eight serving courses was extraordinary, each matched with quality wine that complemented each course. Alex, without a doubt has a unique creative genius in his vision and ability to prepare meal after meal that is amazing.

Some fine dining friends visited ‘Small Town’ two days later and were delighted by the delicate flavours and culinary skills of the chef with quality matching wines. Guests from Mollymook Beach Waterfront have also been unanimous in eloquently describing their experience in regard to quality and variety of flavoursome dishes, service and ambience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Posted on August 20, 2020March 9, 2023 by Ken Banks

Emerson’s on Main Thai Restaurant Ulladulla

Address: 391 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla.

Emerson’s on Main, Thai Restaurant, Ulladulla.

For a delicious Asian style cuisine with a diverse large menu of mouth watering seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, I recommend you try this restaurant where many locals go. Fully licensed.

A review posted on TripAdvisor: What a surprise! “We love eating out in the local Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area, however we had not ventured to south Ulladulla to try this restaurant. By chance, I overheard various people waxing eloquent about ‘Emerson’s On Main’. We were not disappointed. On arrival we were met by the hostess (friendly and attentive to our needs) who took us to a table that captured the outside breeze due to it being such a hot day. She was extremely polite. I chose ‘Salt & pepper Calamari and King Prawns’ and my wife chose the ‘Thai Duck Salad’. I can honestly say that this was the best Thai food we had tasted in a long while. An absolute surprise. Highly recommended for those who love Thai food”.

This Thai Restaurant has a Licensed Bar. At the rear of the premises it sells Bali/Asian Homewares, Outdoor/Indoor Pots, Water Features, imported direct from Jakarta Indonesia.

Trading hours are seasonal: Currently Lunch, Thurs. to Sun.

Bookings: Phone – Mob. 0405 059 634 or (02) 4454 3353

Web site link: Emerson’s on Main Link: Facebook page

Email: emersonsonmain@yahoo.com.au

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Posted on August 19, 2020November 23, 2022 by Ken Banks

Yes I Am Thai Restaurant, Ulladulla

Yes I Am Thai Restaurant, Ulladulla provides both ‘Dine in’ and ‘Take-away’ for the many holiday makers here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

‘Yes I Am‘ Restaurant: Opening hours and details click on their Web link: ‘Yes I Am‘ Restaurant

Address: 5/22-24 Wason St, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4454 2889

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Posted on August 19, 2020November 23, 2022 by Ken Banks

The Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant, Ulladulla

The Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant provides both ‘Dine in’ and ‘Take-away’ for the many holiday makers here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

Opening hours and further details click on their Web page link: Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant

Address: 16 Wason St, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4454 5208

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Posted on August 14, 2020August 24, 2020 by Ken Banks

Eating at home on holiday’s – Asian Cuisine

Enjoy eating at home on your holiday accommodation – Chinese & Thai

Chinese & Thai meal’s for eating at home in your holiday accommodation

During this COVID-19 pandemic period many holiday makers are choosing to eat at home in their holiday accommodation whilst here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

The Harbourside Asian Restaurant offer ‘Take-away’ and ‘Home delivery’ on their Facebook page during this pandemic period.

Opening hours and details click on their Facebook page link: Harbourside Asian Restaurant

Address: 7/22 Wason St, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4455 6959

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Posted on August 13, 2020January 1, 2024 by Ken Banks

Eating at home on holidays: South American

Enjoy eating at home in your holiday accommodation – South American Cuisine

South American Cuisine, eating at home in your holiday accommodation

‘The RUSE’ provides a South American style cuisine for ‘Take-away’ during this COVID-19 pandemic period for the many holiday makers who are choosing to eat at home in their holiday accommodation whilst here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

For more details: Address: 5/84 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla. Web link: The RUSE, Restaurant Phone: (02) 4454 0894

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Posted on August 11, 2020November 23, 2022 by Ken Banks

Eating at home on holidays – Indian Cuisine

Enjoy eating at home in your holiday accommodation – Indian Cuisine

Indian Cuisine, eating at home in your holiday accommodation

The Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant provide ‘Take-away’ during this COVID-19 pandemic period for the many holiday makers who are choosing to eat at home in their holiday accommodation whilst here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

Opening hours and further details click on their Web page link: Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant

Address: 16 Wason St, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4454 5208

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Posted on August 9, 2020August 24, 2020 by Ken Banks

Eating at home on holidays: Thai Cuisine

Enjoy eating at home in your holiday accommodation – Thai Cuisine

Thai Cuisine, eating at home in your holiday accommodation

Thai Cuisine ‘Take-away’ is provided at the ‘Yes I Am‘ and ‘Thailand Only‘ restaurants Ulladulla during this COVID-19 pandemic period for the many holiday makers who are choosing to eat at home in their holiday accommodation whilst here in the Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area.

‘Yes I Am‘ Restaurant: Opening hours and details click on their Web link: ‘Yes I Am‘ Restaurant

Address: 5/22-24 Wason St, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4454 2889

‘Thailand Only‘ Restaurant: For more details, Address: 132 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla. Phone: (02) 4455 1855

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Posted on March 15, 2019June 11, 2019 by Ken Banks

Millhouse 2019 Easter Art Exhibition

MILLHOUSE EASTER ART EXHIBITION at the Ulladulla Civic Centre

OFFICIAL OPENING 3.00 pm Saturday 20^th April

THEN DAILY from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm UNTIL 3.00 pm Friday 26^th April

Millhouse artists will be showcasing an exciting display of artwork in the Ulladulla Civic Centre at Easter. Visitors to the area and locals look forward to this Annual event which is very much part of the Easter festivities at Ulladulla Harbour. Contemporary and traditional paintings in all media will be for sale at reasonable prices.

OFFICIAL OPENING

The public are welcome to come to the official opening at 3.00 pm Saturday 20^th April downstairs at the Ulladulla Civic Centre. Refreshments will be served and admission free.

RAFFLE

Bernice Bryan has kindly donated a raffle painting ‘ON THE ROCKS’ proceeds of which will be donated to Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club.

Bernice has recently joined the Millhouse Art Society after relocating from the mid north coast. She has been painting most of her life and won many prestigious awards for her water colour, oils and acrylics.

The raffle prize will be drawn Friday 26^th April at the close of the exhibition.

PHONE: 02 4455 7211 (10.00 am – 4.00 pm weekends and school holidays)

EMAIL: millhouse_art@hotmail.com – Website: Millhouse Art Society

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Posted on February 20, 2019March 5, 2019 by Ken Banks

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers Book – DRAFT

DRAFT Cover

Email from Graeme Wolfenden last night, and swimmers Garry H. and John L. asking me this morning for a progress update. So I sent an email to Chris who responded with the attached pages of his draft, progress to date. (This draft covers some of the introductory pages in response to Graeme W. kind request). I’m sure we will be happy with his finished product, he is an expert in this field. So here is a brief insight into what we can expect, a book about us Mollymook swimmers. (An error or two in this draft to be corrected).

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Posted on September 20, 2018June 11, 2019 by Ken Banks

ART ON SHOW AT MILTON

Millhouse artists had a very successful opening of their new Spring and Aqua Exhibitions at the Courtyard Galleries Milton. The theme in the newly renovated Little Gallery is ‘Aqua’ and it runs till the end of November along with the exhibition in the main gallery. Artists are excited to have the extra hanging space as there are many talented new members who are keen to display their exciting artwork.

Both galleries are open for the Artfest Milton Gallery Walk from 6pm on Thursday 4th October.

Free admission and wheelchair access.

Everyone welcome to check it out as there’s a great variety of paintings both traditional and contemporary in all media.

Something for everyone!

OPEN: Weekends and school holidays, FROM: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 02 4444 7211 (during opening hours)

Website: Millhouse Art Society

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Posted on July 4, 2018June 11, 2019 by Ken Banks

MILLHOUSE ART GALLERY, Winter Exhibition.

WINTER EXHIBITION MILLHOUSE GALLERY

Visit the Millhouse Gallery Milton (courtyard opp. Milton P.O.). The Winter Exhibition promises over a hundred contemporary and traditional paintings showcasing the work of the Millhouse Artists. There are a number of new very talented artists who have added to the variety of work in all media. There’s something for everyone at reasonable prices as well as stained glass by Mechelina, handpainted cards and children’s books by Cathy Murphy. Helen Caroll has kindly donated a beautiful framed watercolour painting titled ‘Ocean Power’ for the raffle, tickets selling for $1 and drawn 3^rd September. Free admission and wheelchair access.

OPEN: Weekends and school holidays, FROM: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 02 4444 7211 (during opening hours)

EMAIL: millhouse_art@hotmail.com – Website: Millhouse Art Society

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Posted on April 4, 2018August 11, 2020 by Ken Banks

Reviews Tallwood Eatery Mollymook. Phone: 4455 5192

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CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

Tallwood “To sample the food creations that Executive chef Matthew Upson brings to the table is a menu that is sophisticated yet simple, honouring the flavours of each and every ingredient.” wrote Victorian food critic, Nicholas P..

2019 Tallwood were ranked by ‘Delicious’ in the top 100 restaurant’s in the entire state of NSW.

Owner & Executive Chef: Matt Upson phone: (02) 4455 5192

map & address: 2/85 Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook

email: manager@tallwoodeat.com.au

Website: Tallwood Eatery Check their website for opening hours.

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Posted on March 4, 2018August 11, 2020 by Ken Banks

Gift Vouchers – Think Tallwood Restaurant

Highly Recommended, the purchase of a ‘Gift Voucher’ for use at the Tallwood Restaurant for that special person.

Tallwood Restaurant – Owner and Executive Chef, Matt Upson

Some very dear guests visiting Mollymook and staying at the Mollymook Beach Waterfront accommodation became aware of my wife’s recent 70th birthday and graciously purchased a ‘Gift Voucher’ for use at the Tallwood Restaurant, one of, if not their favourite restaurant on their annual visit for holidays each January into this beautiful area.

On their card they wrote: “To the wonderful June, a little something to keep the birthday celebrations going”.

June was overwhelmed, she responded “what gift voucher could you give to someone that would be so useful, appreciated and enjoyed, as an evening at the Tallwood Restaurant.

We waited for the January Holiday rush to subside and then chose a carefree evening to savour the Tallwood Restaurant delights. For starters we chose ‘House sourdough and accompaniments’ an easy choice to enjoy with a recommended Pinot Gris wine. Then the servings began. a) One of our favourites throughout the years since Tallwood opened is their ‘Portuguese fish cakes with saffron mayonnaise. We love this dish, so tasty! b) The twice cooked Duck leg followed with chilli vinegar, fragrant salad was mouth watering, so tender, the only way to serve duck in our opinion. c) Next we chose the market fish of the day, accompanied with eggplant, pomegranate, lemon, sumac. So tasty, the flours that accompanied the fish were nothing short of amazing. d) We were already fully satisfied, the servings had been very generous, nonetheless as is my custom I had another dish on order. It was the beef rump with mushrooms ragout, silver beet and kipfler chips. Fabulous! The beef so tender and the accompaniments along with beans, broccoli, ginger and garlic filled with flavour.

Highly recommended should you be looking to give a gift to someone special that will be truly appreciated.

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