Shopping in Windsor in the Hawkesbury


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Shopping in Historic Windsor This icon indicates a website link Windsor Business Group Phone: 0405 352 724 WBG 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. Christmas in July Several of the Mall shops are decorated for Christmas and exciting holiday dinners at Trentino's Restaurant ( 02 4587 7419) and at The Macquarie Arms Hotel (02 4577 2206) on George Street are yours for the asking. Music, candlight and great food. You bring the gifts! See Food & Wine for restaurant details. River Music Address: 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 Address: 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 Address: 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 Address: 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 Address: 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. Windsor Mall Craft Markets Address: 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. Designer Clearance Centre Address: 160 George Street Phone: 02 4577 6258 Hours: Open daily This shop has lots and lots of choices and the stock is constantly refreshed. However, for those of us who are easily overwhelmed with lots of choices, the staff is quite terrific, choosing the right cut, even advising on best colours. We love the European styles and designs. If you are looking for 'Not Your Daughter's Jeans', you've come to the right shop! You'll find both casual and business attire and fabulous evening wear-down-right jazzy! Dinky Di Cleaning Supplies Address: Shop 7 Old Post Office Arcade Phone: 02 4587 8670 Mobile: 0412 790 642 Hours: Daily We were initially drawn to Dinky Di's for her all natural handmade soaps but to our surprise, we found a wonderful shop of smart choices when it comes to cleaning. In the last ten years, we - the broader public - have gained an awareness of toxic products that we often use when cleaning. Dinky Di carries a wide range of safe products and owner, Diane Sherrington can advise you on all the options. Bulk purchase or individual sizes are your options. Also, we were surprised by the large number of vacuums available. We have our eye on a cute light-weight number in red! Along the walls, mops, brooms - every cleaning apparatus you could possibly need - in the store. The Sherringtons are wonderfully customer-centric and down-to-earth friendly. The customer service is terrific and apparent the moment you open the shop door. It shouldn't come as a surprise as they have been in the industry for many years. Get Beaded Address: 155 George Street Phone: 02 4577 2717 If your skill with your hands and fingers is limited yet, you love the thought of beading, a class at get beaded may be perfect for you. Walls in the shop are beautifully line with choices for your next, or first jewellery piece. This year, get beaded has increased its stock, rearranged the displays and brought in some unusual colourful scarves for summer and winter. From the looks of the stock, beading must be an obsession with many. The owners and staff are quite lovely and interested in helping you locate quality beads. We feel very fortunate as the staff has repaired a number of our favourite necklaces. If you need affordable jewellery-making equipment, you are in the right shop! Pet Lovers' Gifts Address: On-line Sales and Sunday Markets Phone: 0402 258 763 Cats, Dogs and Horses are the theme in this shop. Mugs, mouse pads and lots of accessories for your home line the walls the displays. Terrific jewellery is a great way to spoil yourself and always have a reminder of your favourite pet. Items are charming and priced for us who are budget-minded - we love the computer-mouse-pads. Here you will find the perfect birthday gift for another like-minded pet lover! Jewellery by a Farmer's Daughter Address: 127a George Street, The Mall Phone: 02 4587 9013 Eclectic, unique, exquisite and funky - all tastes can be satisfied in this terrific shop. A Farmer's Daughter (vintage-recycled wear, jewellery, housewares) opened in early December 2010. We've known artist, Alicia Goldstien for a number of years and made a few purchases of her fab jewellery as keepsakes. In her shop, all items are "old" (rather vintage) and Alicia has a wonderful eye for creating something new out of something pre-loved from lampshades, curtains, quilts, pillows to great dresses, and of course the jewellery. It is an amazing little shop with such a beautiful display of all her wares! Drop in and browse - many surprises. Always check out the beautiful window display. :: Back to Top :: Search this website! × close	Quick Planner Links Leura Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Tourism A Charming Village Vacation
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