Your South Coast Adventure Just Went Digital (and Delicious)
Okay, real talk?
We’ve all asked “What’s happening this weekend?”, “Where’s the good food?”, or “Why didn’t I know about that market before it happened?”
We felt it too. That scroll fatigue. That sense that something magical was happening somewhere nearby – but we just weren’t in the loop.
Well, not anymore.
Food & Fun Digi Mag has officially landed, and it’s about to tie everything together in the most delicious, delightful, hyper-local way possible.
From mouthwatering food spots to unexpected adventures, this mag isn’t just showing you what’s happening – it’s reminding you why you love where you live.
🎯 What Are We Actually Doing?
We’re blending the best of:
🍲 Local food discoveries (that go way beyond the usual takeout)
🎉 Community events you’ll actually want to go to
😍 Feel-good stories that reconnect you to your town
💬 Hang out in our Food and Fun Facebook community group – now 17,000+ strong!
(sister group to Hibiscus Coast Seconds HCS )
This mag is built on your posts, your places, and your people – so every issue feels like home.
🧩 Problems? We Know Them.
Solutions? We’re Printing Them (Digitally)
We’ve seen the gaps:
Local businesses struggling to be seen
Events happening with zero turnout
Community stories left untold
Visitors missing the real flavour of the coast
Locals saying, “There’s nothing to do” – when there’s actually too much, if only they knew where to look
Food & Fun Digi Mag is stepping in as the digital (and magical 😉) glue that brings it all together.
Where curiosity meets connection.
💨 Powered by Passion. Sponsored by Community Champions.
This launch is proudly backed by Comfort Cool Air Conditioning – a top-tier local business that’s not only keeping things literally cool but is also a massive cornerstone of community support along the South Coast. Under the leadership of Stephen Herbst, Comfort Cool has been instrumental in numerous local initiatives, including Tidy Towns Shelly to Margate to preserve our beautiful coastline .
Stephen’s commitment to the community goes beyond business, he embodies the spirit of local collaboration and upliftment.
So What Now?
📲 Sign up for Digi Mag to be sent your email monthly
👀 Share your favourite spot @localfirsthc #thelocalfirstchallenge
🍛 Tag us when your lunch looks too good. @localfirsthc
We’re here to shine a light on the things that make the South Coast worth showing up for—again and again.
And trust us… we’re just getting started.
🌟 What Food & Fun Digi Mag Brings to the Table
(Besides all the flavour and good vibes)
🗓️ Curated Local Calendar
No more “I didn’t know that was on!” moments.
We’re looking for all the exciting, weird, wonderful, and worthwhile events happening along the South Coast – so you can plan weekends like a local legend.
🔦 Local Spotlights
We shine the light where it belongs – on small businesses, passionate creators, local heroes, hidden gems, and the folks doing big things in small towns.
This is where your neighbour becomes your new favourite story.
💛 The Feel-Good Files
Heartwarming stories. Unexpected kindness. Real people doing good, just because.
These are the articles that make you proud to live here.
🎁 Collabs & Giveaways
Fun meets function, because we love giving back.
Partnering with local businesses, we host fun giveaways and promotions.
📣 Hype Without the Hard Sell
We don’t do boring ads.
We tell your story in a way that makes people care. It’s not marketing – it’s momentum.
📲 Cross-Platform Features
From Facebook to Insta to inboxes – your feature doesn’t just live in the mag. It moves.
We cross-post, share, tag, and stir the buzz wherever people are already scrolling.
🧠 Smart Searchable Directory
Find what you didn’t know you were looking for.
Our growing directory connects locals and visitors to trusted spots, cool finds, and off-the-map gems.
🌍 Built from the Community, for the Community
Everything you see in this mag is grown from the ground up – community threads, real conversations, user submissions, and the collective voice of the South Coast.
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