Molly's Place in Talbragar Street, Dubbo has unexpectedly closed down.
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Owner Therese Porter announced the closure on her social media channels earlier in the week.
"We all need a balanced work/life ratio for our own mental and physical health. Unfortunately the balance for me has become disproportional," she wrote.
"As a consequence I have had to make some decisions and one of those is the closure of my store."
Ms Porter said she was forever grateful for the love, support and loyalty she had received in the past seven years.
Be MPowered
Dubbo will host a business conference designed specifically for mothers next month.
Be MPowered by Mums & Co hopes to build confidence while giving mums the tools they need to succeed, said founder Carrie Kwan.
Buy from the Bush's Grace Brennan is among the keynote speakers. Registrations are now open for the event which includes both in-person sessions at The Exchange and online components that can be accessed anywhere.
Be MPowered will be held on June 2. Tickets are $130 and can be purchased via the Mums & Co website.
What's in a name
Bathurst Regional Security has turned to people power to name its two business mascots - a pair of blue rhinos.
BRS used its stall at the Royal Bathurst Show last weekend to invite showgoers to vote for their favoured names for the rhinos.
Patrons could select from a shortlist of 10 names and, once the votes were counted, the rhinos were officially christened Rocky and Daisy. BRS gave away two four-camera CCTV security systems to two of the people who voted for the winning names.
Three years in business
Bathurst's Greer Films has celebrated three years in business.
Greer Films is described as a creative studio that offers video production, social media solutions and refreshed or new websites, among other services. The business is asking its clients what they would like to see from Greer Films throughout 2021.
Quiet time
Woolworths North Orange is offering a low-sensory Quiet Hour shopping experience designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs.
During Quiet Hour, Woolworths North Orange will lower lights, turn down music or radio and turn off oven buzzers for an hour, every Tuesday between 10.30am and 11.30am.
Following a successful trial in select stores, Quiet Hour will now be rolled out nationally.
Woolworths North Orange manager Peter McCulloch said customers have said there's a need in the community for a low-sensory shopping experience in the area.
"Our team takes great pride in ensuring the store is quieter and less stressful for customers who want to shop during Quiet Hour and we look forward to welcoming them in store," Mr McCulloch said.
The low sensory initiative was developed in consultation with disability service providers at Life Without Barriers.
Temporary changes during Quiet Hour include:
- Turning off bakery ovens or chicken cooker buzzers
- Reducing volume on store phones and registers
- Reducing lighting and in store music and;
- Stopping all PA announcements (excluding emergencies)