Community & Business
22 September, 2021
Much loved ice cream man serves last scoop
NO ONE knows ice cream like Cliff Timmins. For nearly 30 years locals and tourists alike have lined up to sample his yummy array of ice-creams in the centre of town.
NO ONE knows ice cream like Cliff Timmins. For nearly 30 years locals and tourists alike have lined up to sample his yummy array of ice-creams in the centre of town.
But now, after close to 29 years, four months and 11 days on the job the Kuranda icon has closed the freezer door for the final time after serving his final scoop of ice-cream on September 13.
After its establishment in May 1992 cliff said the business “gave him his life back,” following a prior stint in the NAVY.
“I have plenty of fond memories over the years but mainly I’ve simply enjoyed having fun talking to beautiful people every day,” he said.
“It’s been an absolute highlight to do this for so long, I will definitely miss everyone.”
Last Monday afternoon just moments before the sun set on his career, Cliff was still doing a roaring trade with many locals taking one last opportunity to buy an ice-cream and to say goodbye to the local legend.
So what does the popular local personality plan to do with his newly acquired free time? “Earth therapy,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to doing a bit of mowing, brush cutting and chain sawing.” Since his retirement news Kuranda residents in their droves have paid tribute to the much-loved ice-cream man.
A family member led the chorus of online well wishes.
“Dad, enjoy your retirement you deserve it, enjoy it, enjoy the new adventure that’s coming your way,” daughter Michelle Timmins said. “Farewell “Cliffy” Kuranda won’t be the same without your fantastic yummy ice-cream,” a local resident wrote.
“Oh farewell “Cliffy”. You’re a legend that’ll live on long after the van’s gone – you deserve a good retirement,” wrote another.
“An amazing man and an honour to get to talk to,” a third person said.
