Mane Man’s is an old-style barber shop catering primarily for men, but also undertaking women’s and children’s cuts.

Mr Smith said he saw an opening for another shop following the closure of a barber store in the Centre Point Arcade.

“We offer a good service and we thought now was the perfect time to open,” he said.

Mr Smith is working alongside Patrick Hodgson. 

MANDAGERY Creek Venison proved a big hit at the recent Hong Kong Trade Development Council Food Expo by finalising the sale of several containers of its produce.

Owner Tim Hansen said the event provided a good foothold in the food market in Asia.

“If a lot of the promises that were made by buyers come true, it will be excellent,” he said.

“I know I met every one of the contacts I wanted to meet, except one. We had inquiries from Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, Hong Kong and China and a couple of other countries as well. It is a matter of waiting and seeing where things go from here.”

Mr Hansen said the annual Hong Kong expo drew about 20,000 international buyers from more than 50 countries to sample new products for the Asian market.

“It was a chance to show the rest of the world that our local venison from NSW is the king of meats because of low cholesterol, low fat and low calories,” he said.

“China is an established market for venison and our product had a unique taste. They said our meat didn’t have a gamey taste. They had a perception that it would be a very strong taste. But it’s softer and ideally suited to all varieties of Chinese cuisine.”

Mr Hansen, who started his business in 1982 and began processing his own deer in 2002, said he already did 80 per cent of his trade in exports, with 20 per cent consumed domestically.

Mandagery Creek Venison was one of the companies invited to showcase its produce on the NSW stand in Hong Kong, sponsored by NSW Trade and Investment. 

Deputy Premier and Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Stoner also attended the expo to promote NSW produce as part of a trade mission to the region.

“It was a wonderful chance for NSW companies to show they are well placed to meet the growing demand from Asian consumers for quality and varied food,” he said.

CLUB Millthorpe Bistro, at the Millthorpe Bowling Club, has a new chef, Edwin Smith.

Mr Smith has introduced a range of Chinese, European and Thai dishes to the menu. 

Bowling club manager Daniel McAlister said Mr Smith’s cooking had proved a hit with customers.

“His food is good and he offers a big variety of dishes, at great prices,” he said.

“Even though he’s only been here for two weeks most people are pretty happy with what he’s done.”

DISCOUNT Drug Store aims to help people detect the early warning signs of osteoporosis by running bone density clinics.

Discount Drug Store professional services manager Casey Clark said recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data stated one in four Australians were vitamin D deficient.

“We want to help people to take real preventative action against the disease by helping them to make positive lifestyle changes before it’s too late,” she said. 

“You can’t see or feel your bones getting thinner so these tests are important in determining if an individual is at risk before their bones become so brittle that even a small bump or minor fall can cause a fracture.” 

Bone density testing is recommended for people over the age of 50.

North Orange Discount Drug Store’s bone density clinic will be held on October 9 from 10am to 3pm. Cost is $29.99.

Bookings are recommended. For more information visit www.discountdrugstores.com.au.