New ice cream business

A business selling ice creams, salads and juices has opened in Umina.

After living in Umina for more than two years, Walter and Elizabeth Panczyna opened for business as Gemini's Gelati in late March.

Gemini's Gelati also sell sorbets, frozen yogurt, fruit salads, other salads, freshly squeezed juices and smoothies, as well as ice creams.

It also sells hot beverages and both hot and cold snacks.

As an introductory offer free vitamin supplements are offered with all smoothies.

The business trades from 8.30 am to 6pm and will extend its hours in summer.

According to the owners, response from the general public has been good especially with the smoothies, fresh juices and ice cream.

"Australians love to try new things," Ms Panczyna said.

"Particularly the young people.

"It's been really encouraging and we are looking forward to the warmer weather".

Cec Bucello, May 13