Windsor Shopping

Shopping in Historic Windsor

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Windsor Business Group - 2010

Phone: 0405 352 724

Windsor Business GroupWBG is a membership-based group of business women and men who have joined together to preserve and promote Windsor and business in the surrounding communities in the Hawkesbury. The non-profit organisation interfaces with many Hawkesbury groups and individuals, both private and governmental, in a collaborative manner and with common goals. For details about membership call 0405 352 724, Max Jarman, President.

Great Upcoming Events in 2010 sponsored by WBG:

  • EASTER WEEKEND will find members hiding “chocolate eggs” for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Thompson Square.
  • IN MAY, WBG will sponsor a “Power Boat Show” on the Saturday before the big race on Sunday.
  • "TWILIGHT MARKETS" – on the first Friday of each month (Mar - May) the group will host a family fair of fun on The Mall from 5:30pm to 8pm.
  • PROCLAMATION DAY, A big celebration on the first weekend of December 2010. The group hosts the re-inactment of Governon Lachlan Macquarie’s naming of the five Macquarie Towns in the Hawkesbury in 1810.

River Music

River Music WindsorAddress: Corner of George and Bridge streets, Windsor
Phone: 02 4577 3355
Hours: Daily, Thurs ’til 7.30 pm

What do a host of Australian musical icons have in common? They look to River Music, at the top of George and Bridge streets, for service, support and often equipment.

Instruments are on display from every nook and cranny in four large rooms of the beautiful 10 Bridge Street. If it’s manufactured, River Music must have it. Percussion, fiddles, viola and bass, brass or woodwinds, acoustic or electric, you’ll find it here.

Notice the unusual guitar amp behind Alex Lloyd, Shannon Noll or Richard Clapton? It’s a Reynolds Valveart, manufactured on the premises in the building that was once St Katherin’s (1860), the school for Hawkesbury’s young ladies. These amps are of stunning woods – almost a work of art!

Today, Reynolds Valveart amps are used by some of Australia’s leading guitarists and top line artists – Dave Leslie (The Baby Animals), Chris Karmzelas, who plays for Anthony Calea and Tina Arena, and Michael Dolce, playing for Deltra Goodrom and Deni Hines. What a client list!

River Music staff love what they do for the experienced musician or the novice, and musicians love them. Owners and staff are working musicians, performers, sound technicians and teachers. If you ask for musical advice here, you can depend on a professional and qualified answer.

Creative Era

Creative EraAddress: 1 Thompson Square
Phone: 02 4587 7977
Hours:Daily Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5pm;
Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10:30am-3pm

In this recent addition to Windsor, all your scrapbooking and card making needs have been met. A beautiful old building with high ceilings now houses three large rooms of crafts materials. Here you’ll find felt borders, ribbons, pearls, paints – every scrapbook accessory you could possibly desire, including some very nice scrapbook totes. Shelves are stocked, row upon row of goodies and treats. The shop is a joy for browsing – you may even find that absorbing the details of a button or a pearl offers one of those relaxing Zen moments.

Classes for kids are already quite popular and many Friday evenings, Creative Era hosts a “social scrap”. Expansion is already in the air with this owner – materials for special invitations are arriving – and the staff is promising future “Scrap Weekends” with an overnight stay on the premises. “Come in and Spend Some Time Scrapbooking Your History in Ours” seems the perfect tag line for this great old house. With this reincarnation of "The Doctor's House" the proprietor aims to please, so customer service is not an oxymoron with this dedicated staff. Rather, it's the key to happy, returning customers.

English Lolly Shop - Open All Hours

Old English Lolly ShopAddress: 4 Old Post Office Arcade
Phone: 02 4577 6428
Hours:Daily

Who could have imagined that a tiny shop hidden away amongst other shops and cafés down Old Post Office Arcade would become a Windsor attraction? Visitors and locals alike find it as though led by a demanding sweet tooth! Our sense of smell kicks into full gear as we open the door.

Jars and jars and more jars fill the shelves from floor to ceiling — a veritable storehouse of English lollies that will satisfy the sugar cravings of anyone. Yvonne Dickinson also knows well her toffees and chocolates, for shelves of exquisite sweets, boxed as for a perfect gift, set the mouth to watering. Drawn to the lollies we ate as children, even the sight of familiar wrappers brings us joy. This is a shop for lingering.

Note: Don’t overlook the exceptional ice creams at the front of the shop.

Fricker’s Shoes

Frickers ShoesAddress: 133 George Street
Phone: 02 4577 7266
Hours: Daily 9 am – 5 pm

This is one major shoe shop and it is no secret to the locals of The Hawkesbury. A larger display of shoes one cannot imagine – Fricker’s Shoes is a destination shop in Windsor.

A queue often forms as shoppers crowd throughout the store, browsing and pulling shoes off the displays. Occasionally it is hectic – kids underfoot, teenagers giggling – but no one seems to mind, as Peter Fricker’s friendly staff work hard to serve everyone efficiently and quickly.

For men, work boots, sports shoes and stylish dress shoes are a mainstay. Peter has on hand a range of Harley Davidson boots for bikers.

Don’t miss the children’s section near the counter at the rear of the shop – or seasonal handbags displayed high along the walls. Of course, Fricker’s has remarkable shoes for women – great dress shoes, sandals or business shoes, and ‘priced-just-right’ boots – the choices seem limitless. So many shoes, so little time!

KarinaGlen Arts & Crafts Gallery

KarinaGlen Arts & CraftsAddress: Shop 9, Lachlan Court
Phone: 0408 750 306
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am; Closed Monday

Wendy Douglass, artist, teacher and business entrepreneur has brought her talents all together at KarinaGlen.

You’ll find selections of art supplies, paper toles, wood pieces, card making and scrapbooking materials and, great beads to create your own designer jewellery.

Arts and Crafts classes are offered Tuesday through Saturdays for adults and children. Around the long tables, instruction, laughter and jovial chatter are at the heart of these classes whether beginners or award-winning accomplished painters. What a great way to learn! 

When you visit the shop, ask Wendy about the war medals that she mounts and frames – an impressive collection.

The Shop of Lollies

Address: 130 George Street
Phone: 02 4577 2433
Hours: Daily 9am

Traditional sweets are the staple of this well-stocked lolly shop centrally located on The Mall. Parents and kids alike browse, trying to make a difficult choice. Little ones hold out a gold coin to the staff: “How much will this buy?”

Shelves are stocked from floor to ceiling with some of our childhood favourites: chocolates, licorice, rosy apples, warheads, humbugs and bulleyes. Confectionery from England, America and New Zealand are part of the Lolly Shop’s mix. For kids’ parties, there’s a supply of mixed-priced lolly bags – small, medium and perhaps huge!

Wouldn’t you love the owners’ job – sampling all the stock?

Smik Clothing 

Smik ClothingAddress: 107 George Street
Phone: 02 4577 3887
Hours: 8:30am-6pm daily, Thursday till 9 pm

Walking into Smik’s will make you feel like a night on the town. Silks, satins, taffetas – puffy brights or sleek little black numbers – there are far too many options for a quick run-through. Arrive early as the shop fills by midday.

If you’re planning a wedding, formal attire for brides, bridesmaids and mother of the bride is a specialty of Smik. The collection is extensive – almost mind-boggling! It’s safe to say, you’ll surely find a dress you must have. For those who need late night shopping, Smik is open Thursday until 9pm.

For any social occasion, Smik has a great selection. These proprietors believe in providing choice and the perfect outfit for most occasions.

Windsor Mall Craft Markets

Windsor Craft MarketsAddress: Between Fitzgerald and Baker Streets, The Mall
Phone: 0418 869 685
Hours: Sun 9am-3:30pm

Crafts, music, local produce and the turning water paddlewheel are the staples of the Windsor Mall Crafts Markets each Sunday. Every Sunday is special on The Mall, somewhat like a neighbourhood party with tall umbrellas and crafts carts lining George Street for two long blocks and a constant parade of people. Hawkesbury farmers are on hand with corn, strawberries and zucchini. Jams, jellies and honey get a fair display as well. Cafés and restaurants are always open – it’s a big country market fair.

 

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