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Sunday 6th March 9am till lunchtime Meet at the Apex Park to register All ages welcome. Do your bit for the environment Enquiries to: Maurice Pepper on 4464 1313 6th March is

Red Cross is calling on people around Berry to show their support for our day-to-day work by digging deep. Funds raised during Red Cross Calling support the everyday work of Australian Red Cross including emergency services and disaster preparedness and response. For full details see page 16 of this issue

TheBerry Town CrierAlliance INSIDE THIS EDITION.... Your guide to events and activities in your local community Supermarket DA Withdrawn ...... page 2 inside this issue. Proudly supported by the Draft SLEP on Public Exhibition ...... page 3 Berry Alliance and Berry Town Crier Calling all Quilters ...... page 5 TheBerry Supermarket Development Proposal Withdrawn Council have received a new Development The DA number is DA12/1582 and as always Alliance Application for 91 Queen Street and 58 the DA can be viewed in detail on Council’s Albert Street stating: website under Development Application “Modifi ed Development application Tracking. Go to Councils website and follow The Town Crier comprising an amended two lot boundary the links, it is not diffi cult. adjustment, demolition of six motel units As a result of this application the issue of the INFORMATION and the manager’s residence. Princess Street Park having formalised angle “The modifi ed application includes a minor parking alongside it is no longer a part of The Town Crier is produced by the alteration to the existing Alexandra Street the DA. The discussions with Berry Alliance, Inc. crossover and the provision of nineteen (19) Council will continue The purpose of this publication is to car parking spaces on the hotel site. on whether this park is communicate to the people of Berry about community activities and to “The modifi ed application no longer includes an appropriate place for generate a small income for the the development of a Supermarket.” formalised parking. Berry Alliance to cover administrative costs. Membership of the Berry Alliance costs $10 pa. Around Town It aims to share information amongst community groups and individuals, and to ensure that Lights at the Playing Fields The enhancement works included: Berry continues to be a Following a Community Partnership Building grant • Removal of bitumen pavement and enhancement community we are proud of. through the State Government last year the Junior of heritage streetscape, including paving in Queen Membership is open to Berry Rugby League, with the assistance of Council, are St, Berry [on the south side] from Prince Alfred community groups and individuals. having lights installed at the Playing Fields off Street to the NAB Bank building Woodhill Mountain Road and North Street. You • Paving works on the north side of Queens Street To join the Berry Alliance, write to may have seen the light poles that have now been P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. delivered and they will be installed soon. This will • Additional paving works in Alexandra Street EDITOR: 0428 037 572 greatly assist the sporting groups using this facility. • Council also completed a footpath in Princes Street [email protected] The works involved about 380 square metres of Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 Queen Street Upgrade Email: [email protected] Shoalhaven City Council has completed a $265,000 paving, supply installation of street furniture, tree Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 upgrade to the streetscape and footpaths around the planting and garden beds and restoration of heritage centre of Berry. sandstone kerbing. BERRY ALLIANCE EDITORIAL BOARD Funding for the project came from a $265,000 Federal Contractor for the street paving and other works for Rick Gainford grant under the Regional and Local Community the Queen Street enhancement project were RJ and Jennifer Clapham Infrastructure Program. PS Smith, of South Nowra, while contractor for the Kate Bramley Shoalhaven City Mayor Paul Green said the project works in Alexandra and Princess Street was Ferncroft Sharon Dunn has brightened Berry and provides easy walking Rural and Landscape Management, of Berry. Contributors are those from the Berry access around the town centre. Shoalhaven City Council. community “Council has also planted some wonderful evergreen who have news or views relating to Alliance Note: We are confi dent that the community residents of the area. Magnolia ‘Little Gems’. They complement the existing street planting in the village and will provide shade welcomes these improvements. There is still a little The opinions expressed in the and perfume when in fl ower,” Clr Green said. more work to be completed such as a better balance Town Crier are not necessarily those of the of street furniture (seats and bin surrounds) and “The works have also included additional seating Berry Alliance or the Editor. additional trees on the North side which will allow visitors and Berry citizens to sit, relax The Town Crier is published every of Queen Street as well as some month, with a circulation of 2200. and enjoy the wonderful streetscape we now have in the village.” sign post issues. I would like to subscribe to the Berry Alliance Town Crier for twelve months. Myrtle Rust I ENCLOSE MY CHEQUE FOR $55.00 INCL. GST. A Christmas visitor we don’t want PLEASE POST MY COPY TO: Shoalhaven City has recently been included in the list Where Myrtle Rust is suspected in your backyard, NAME: ...... of areas affected by Myrtle Rust. treatments include: Myrtle Rust is a plant fungal disease that was found • apply fungicides or ...... in NSW in April 2010. Since then it has spread to an • destroy host plants area from Shoalhaven City to the Queensland border. ADDRESS: ...... To identify Myrtle Rust on plants: Myrtle Rust can be spread by people moving infected plant material, contaminated equipment, clothing and • Do not move the plant as this will spread the ...... vehicles. It can also spread by wind, insects and other fungal spores • Refer to the photos on the Myrtle Rust internet site PHONE: ...... animals. Myrtle Rust has been identifi ed on plants in RETURN TO: nurseries, residential properties, and bushland. • Take a photo of the infected plant to your local PO Drop Box or PO Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 The Department of Industry and Investment nursery or send a photo to I&I NSW at email address requests that people help limit the spread of the [email protected] Printed by Berry Printers disease by following measures outlined on their QUEEN STREET, BERRY PH: 4464 1100 internet site: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/ CONTACT: Strategic Planner Elizabeth Dixon PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER pdf_fi le/0003/370074/Myrtle-Rust-in-my-backyard.pdf. (02) 4429 3491

Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 Shoalhaven City Council Draft Local Environment Plan Editor’s Note... Shoalhaven City Council are about to under the LEP from 2 stories under the The closing date for our commence the public consultation previous LEP to 11 meters. The Berry process for the draft 2009 Shoalhaven Alliance has joined with most other APRIL issue will be Wednesday Local Environment Plan (LEP). Community Consultative Bodies in the th Shoalhaven to object to this provision 16 MARCH 2011 The draft plan was drawn up last year by and request that Height of Building Council according to NSW Department Please submit prior to this date if it is Maps for each separate town and village of Planning guidelines. It is a city wide be included to refl ect their individual your fi rst submission. LEP and will cover zonings for land and character. guidelines for future development of land Material can be submitted via in all towns and villages of the Shoalhaven. The Berry Alliance letter on this issue e-mail to: [email protected] The LEP once adopted will be one of the is shown below. There undoubtedly or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce most far reaching planning documents will be many more PO Box 202 Berry 2535 ever to be produced by Council as it will contentious issues control the future development of land to be covered as we Phone 0428 037 572 and buildings throughout the City become more aware of Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER the details of the LEP. The draft LEP will be on public exhibition

for 13 weeks at Council’s Administration Building in Nowra. It is hoped Council Mr Brett Whitworth will also provide an opportunity for Berry town and district. In the past we have Regional Director Southern Region residents to view the draft LEP for some endeavored to work with Council to Department of Planning of the exhibition period at a temporary develop a specifi c LEP for Berry. PO Box 5475 Wollongong NSW 2520 stall and community drop in sessions in a

suitable location in Berry. Consistent with this approach we join Subject: Shoalhaven City Council Draft with other CCBs in calling for Height of LEP 2009 and Height of Buildings Council will advertise the locations and Building Maps for each village and town dates for viewing this document in local in the City to be included in the LEP to Dear Sir, and national newspapers. The documents ensure the individual form and scale will also be able to be viewed on Councils The Berry Alliance joins with other of each village and town is considered website but it is anticipated that interested Community Consultative Bodies (CCBs) in in development decisions. Consistent parties will also want to view the detailed the Shoalhaven to express our concern at with the South Coast Regional Strategy maps and overlays which accompany the the process being followed by Shoalhaven and Shoalhaven City Council’s own LEP to get a full appreciation of the impact City Council in developing the 2009 Strategic Plan 2010 which states that of the document. Public hearings will Shoalhaven LEP and in particular the way we “develop an economy that is based also be held in Nowra on public land to the Draft SLEP 2009 deals with Height of on Shoalhaven’s distinct characteristics, be reclassifi ed (a particularly contentious Buildings. advantages and natural qualities” it is vital issue) at the end of the exhibition period. The Shoalhaven City Council are using that the existing vibrant communities The Berry Alliance held a forum in June the draft LEP process to signifi cantly vary of the Shoalhaven continue to develop 2008 when the LEP process was fi rst raised planning instruments rather than use without adverse impact on the amenity by Council to determine which issues Berry the “best fi t” process from the existing of the towns and villages of the City. community members wanted covered. LEP1985 as amended. The Berry Alliance is The approach currently being adopted by At that time the Berry community stated particularly concerned that Council have Council with respect to the introduction they were comfortable with the existing specifi ed that a maximum Building Height of a new LEP signifi planning instruments relating to Berry and of 11 meters will apply to Berry and other cantly varies height of buildings from that which exists in wanted to protect the scale and landscape towns and villages in the Shoalhaven rather than the two story limit contained existing planning instruments and will around the township whilst maintaining in the 1985 LEP and 8.5 meters contained have a signifi employment opportunities in Berry cant negative impact on in other existing planning documents. such amenity and is not supported by the particularly for youth. They also supported Berry Alliance. the objectives of the South Coast Regional The Berry Alliance held a Community Plan and wanted the new LEP to refl ect Forum on 12 June 2008 to seek community Yours Sincerely input into the proposed 2009 LEP. At this these objectives. Rick Gainford forum the community expressed a desire President The Berry Alliance encourages all residents to protect the existing historical character interested in the future of Berry and the of the town, continue the protection of the Shoalhaven to put aside some time to get escarpment as exists in the current LEP, Cc: Mr Russ Pigg General Manager familiar with the ramifi cations of this plan. and provide fl ora and fauna habitat and Shoalhaven City Council The Berry Alliance will endeavor to raise green spaces in and around the township. contentious issues as we become aware of It recognised the need for continuing Shoalhaven City Councillors: them. to develop employment opportunities Mayor Paul Green, Clr’s Amanda particularly for young people. The outcome Findley, Andrew Guile, Bob Proudfoot, One contentious issue to arise in the of this forum was that Berry residents are drafting of the LEP even before the Bohdan Brumerskyj, David Bennett, generally supportive of existing zonings exhibition period is Height of Buildings. John Ferguson, Gareth Ward, Gary in and around Berry and the planning Council has chosen to increase the Kearney, Greg Watson, Josi Young, instruments that currently apply to the maximum height of buildings possible Nigel Soames, Robert Miller.

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Bistro Menu at Bistro Prices Mon to Thurs—Lunch & Dinner $12.95* incl. a Beer, Wine or Soft Drink Live Music Being Local means Saturday Afternoons 2.00 — 6.00 pm being able to be part of on the Deck the Community. Great to see old friends Catching up Thanks to the after the Show and a good time had Show Society for by all ! Fantastic to see Margaret Mathers letting us contribute to celebrating her birthday over dinner another with family recently Successful Berry Show Don’t always feel like a Beer Bulmer’s Cider is Now on Tap too !!

Friday Nights Live it is happening here 4 Mar. too! Billy Wallace 11 Mar Check out In-store in the Ian King & Co—Funky Reggae Rock Bottle Shop for changing 18 Mar. Weekly Specials Matt Schlam 25 Mar. Check out what is in stock Penny & the Mystics Just and you may be surprised!

Page 4 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 or styles must be conformed to as well as exploring the challenge theme.” Prizes include quilting books, fabric Calling all Quilters packs and sewing equipment. Sewing machine giant Bernina has sponsored A patch of enchantment is coming to town for Sharon Thomson. “Maggie employs a number of the show for the past two years. Due to the high the annual Berry Quilt and Craft Show on April unorthodox techniques to surprise and delight us. quality and number of junior entries last year, they 30 and May 1. This year’s “Featured Quilter” is Children and quilters alike will be captivated by the are offering two machines to award this year. A Nowra textile artist Maggie Deudney - renowned works. Come to the show and fi nd out how she does it.” Bernina Bernette H70 worth $699 will go to the best for her magnifi cent story-telling quilts. Maggie And right now you can almost hear the hum of high-school-age entry, and a Bernette 46 worth $199 will, for the fi rst time, display all eight quilts in her sewing machines around the district as quilters get will go to the best primary-school, or younger, entry. pictorial series based on the children's book The cracking on the 150 or so other works that will be Enchanter's Daughter by Antonia Barber. Entry forms and challenge packs are available from on display. www.berryquiltshow.com.au or Berry Patchwork, The quilts tell the story of a girl who longs to see Sharon expects competition to be hot in the 4464 3387. More information: Sharon Thomson the world, but every time she asks her “father”, a Challenge section, where the task this year will be to 0405 516 267 or at www.berryquiltshow.com.au sorcerer, to go some place, he simply conjures make a bag or container that refl ects the question: up that view from their castle window. The girl What have women done for you? The theme is eventually tricks him into turning her into a bird, drawn from the Berry Museum's planned exhibition and she promptly fl ies away to fi nd her mother. on this year's Centenary of International Women's If you’re wondering how you could tell such a Day. So get down to the museum, be inspired, and Tracks to the Future story on a series of bedcovers, you’ll just have to get quilting. The committee has been meeting, discussing come to the School of Arts to see for yourself. “It is the section of the show where we challenge quilters and walking the various proposed routes for new “The quilts are magnifi cent examples of what can to apply their skills and imagination to a particular footpaths in Berry following the receipt of a $20,000 be achieved when fearlessly manipulating fabric, theme and push the limits of fabric and thread,” says grant from the State Government to assist us. Along thread, inks, ppaints and braids,” saysyg show organiser Sharon. “It is supposed to be a challenge. There are with volunteer work, careful budgeting, assistance rules: certain fabrics must be used, certain dimensions from Council (and perhaps some fund raising) we are confi dent that we will get a great “bang for our buck” . When a proposed priority is established and costed we will call a Community Forum to present our proposals and to seek community feedback and view. This will Mon to Thurs—Lunch & Dinner probably be done in April. We will also be advising the community though the Berry Town Crier. The Tracks Committee has received some requests $12.95* incl. a Beer, Wine or Soft Drink and views from the community already and these are being considered as well. We are fortunate to have some dedicated and committed volunteers and we will need some more when the work is to commence so if you are able to assist, with expertise / experience or not, please contact us at [email protected]

Berry Alliance Tracks to the Aisha May hand fi nishing her work in a children’s Future Steering Committee. Gemma Thomson under instruction from Sophie class at Berry Patchwork Moyle at a Berry Patchwork children’s class Now open for Dinner! thursday-saturday 6pm-10pm

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MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 5 BERRY BOWLING CLUB Your local family club GREAT VALUE RAFFLES THURSDAY FRIDAY BERRY FISHO’S RAFFLE CLUB RAFFLE Tickets on sale from 5:30pm Tickets on sale from 6:30pm Drawn 7:15pm Drawn 7:30pm SATURDAY SUNDAY CLUB RAFFLE - BBQ PACKS BERRY CRICKET CLUB Tickets on sale from 6:30pm Tickets on sale from 6:30pm Drawn 7:30pm Drawn 7:30pm BOWLS Ladies : Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 am. CHINESE RESTAURANT Men: Wednesday 1.00pm. Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday - 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Mixed: Saturday 1.00pm. Dinner -Wednesday to Sunday - 5.30pm to 8.30pm Berry Bowling Club TELEPHONE:Berry Bowling 4464 2388 Club - For is Bookings proud andto announceTake-Away the opening of their new bistro. Come along Wednesday to Sunday and meet(02) 4464the 2995new team. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Great company. Arch Mackinnon President Men’s Bowling Club BERRY BOWLING CLUB (02) 4464 3457 140On Princes the first Sunday Highway of the Win great Berry Shopping month, while away the winter VouchersPeg in Rutledge the Friday and afternoons with a wonderful Berry NSW PresidentSunday Women’s night Bowlingraffles fromClub blues band. This Fathers Day, 7pm or meat trays at the Sunday 2nd September, treat (02) 4464 3400 Fisho’s raffle Thursday Phone:Dad to an 4464 afternoon 2995with Tony nights from 6pm. Jaggers from 2 until 5. Page 6 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 Hazelberry and David Berry Parks Management Committee. Alliance Response Thank you to Rob, the Berry Alliance welcomes the details Showground DA for short term camping. provided. As a volunteer group that represent the desires of all showground As the Council appointed Community Consultative Body for user groups. I would like to address recent articles from the Berry Berry the Alliance has the dual role of informing and consulting Alliance concerning the proposed DA, to council for short term the community over matters that affect Berry. camping at Berry showground. Traditionally and historically showgrounds across NSW and Australia The Berry Alliance Policy is to have an informed discussion on have provided short term camping facilities in a safe haven for issues as they arise and our strong view is that a well-informed many travellers. Berry showground in particular has played host to community will make better decisions. countless travellers over the years in the same way. When the Development Application for the proposed use The requirement now for a DA to council is designed to formalise of part of the Showground for 48 short-term caravan sites such arrangements in order to provide acceptable standards of facilities and comply with duty of care issues. was sent to the Alliance by Council they asked for it to be publicised and any submissions made. As a necessary part of The showground management trust has put forward the following proposals based on a long history of serving the travelling that consultation the Berry Alliance held a Forum on the topic community and experience in managing the Berry showground site; to raise any issues and to hear the details and the facts about the Development Application. A number of our community • The DA refl ects the need for a full time showground caretaker which has been implemented. members did have concerns and issues that they wanted discussed and considered. • Our policy is for a maximum stay of seven days however, we have applied for fourteen days to cater for exceptional circumstances This Forum was held in November last year and senior Council and hardship cases. These are dealt with on a case by case basis. staff as well as many members of the Parks Management Committee attended and all these issues were discussed freely • It is our desire to restrict all camping to a designated area at the and responses and opinions were also given. southern end of the showground on the ‘old hockey fi eld’ space. Our intention in our short term plans is to provide an all weather The Berry Alliance then wrote to Council with the issues that foundation for the grassed area to properly facilitate all manner were arrived at by consensus at the Forum. A copy of this of camping in all weather. submission was also sent to the Parks Committee for their Currently we have had some diffi culties in very wet conditions. consideration. Our strong desire is for the grassed surface to remain. Two major requests were submitted for consideration: • The management committee is very comfortable with our recommendation for a maximum of forty-eight campers at one 1) The maximum stay period be 7 days refl ecting the Parks time based on past experiences. Currently we average between Management Policy as stated twenty and twenty-fi ve campers and range from to six to forty on occasions. 2) Adequate signage showing the contact details of the Managers be displayed around the outside fence. (This has With a full time caretaker on the showground, we are more than confi dent about the orderly nature and disciplines of our campers. now been done as offered at the Forum).

• The Alliance has suggested we halve our occupancy rate and Three further requests were submitted: double the cost of camping. 1) That the guidelines in the DA be applied immediately for the We believe this to be a contradiction in terms in that the greater the benefi t of surrounding neighbours. (That is, keeping the camp charge the greater the expectation of our visitors for showground facilities and potentially the more exclusive our clientele could site where proposed in the DA on the old hockey fi eld area) become which we believe is contrary to the spirit and character of 2) Parks Management consider altering the DA by reducing Rural showgrounds casual camping. the maximum number from 48 to something closer to 24 and • Regardless of what funds are raised through camping and other suggesting that $15 per night could be increased and that a showground activities the funds are all returned back into the business plan with this in it be considered showground along with volunteer labour. 3) Advertise meeting dates, times and venue so that community We will always strive to improve our facilities for casual campers members who are interested can attend. This was a welcome and the township community as a key responsibility we accept. suggestion from the President of the Parks Management Our showground management committee meetings are open to the Committee at the Forum. This has now been implemented. whole Berry community as users of this wonderful town asset. Our regular meeting date is the second Monday of every even month of All of the issues above are issues and concerns raised by the year in the showground committee rooms. members of the Berry community, and the Berry Alliance as the Community Consultative Body, is the correct forum to do this. It is the showgrounds management committee’s strong resolve that we work with the community of Berry to provide an even better facility at the showgrounds for the community of Berry. We very much welcome as much information as we can get on important issues to Berry so that Robert McIntosh we avoid misunderstandings and any President possible resentment. Hazelberry and David Berry Parks Management committee Berry Alliance Committe

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 7 MATT BROWN MP ܂Local ܂Experienced ܂Delivers

It has been a pleasure working for Berry. Look at what we have already achieved:

܂Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior Rugby League ($20,000) ܂Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee Inc ($15,000) ܂Bomaderry Community Preschool ($44,614) ܂Berry Mens Shed ($15,890) ܂Berry Anglican Church ($15,500) ܂Penwood Railroad Jaspers Brush ($10,000) ܂Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong ($15,000) ܂Berry Show Society ($12,000) ܂Berry Alliance ($20,000) ܂Berry & District Historical Society ($10,000) ܂Berry Community Preschool ($37,074) ܂David Berry Auxiliary ($16,000) ܂New hall and covered outdoor areas for Berry Public School ($2,125,000) ܂Security fencing, road flashing lights and a new gym for Bomaderry High School ($3.5 million) ܂New Broughton Vale RFS tanker ($300,000) ܂Major building upgrade for Berry Sport & Rec Centre ($3 million) ܂Cancer Treatment Centre is in design for Shoalhaven Hospital ($34.8 million) ܂Building upgrade completed at Shoalhaven Hospital ($34 million) plus major equipment upgrades to emergency, oncology, dialysis, orthopaedics, and a new stroke unit ($3.5 million)

There is more to do. With your support I will continue to work with you to strengthen our community.

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Page 8 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 The sub-branch is fortunate to have the assistance of a number of individuals and local organisations, in particular Alan Mulley Rotary, Apex, and the BERRY RSL Shoalhaven SES. The 2011 Berry RSL Sub-Branch AGM occurred on Tuesday In concluding his report to members, President Dick Bird thanked the offi ce 1st February at the Sub-Branch Hall, with a good attendance. bearers for their efforts and felt the Sub-branch could look forward to 2011 and The meeting commenced with President Dick Bird tabling wished all members and their families’ good health and happiness. his annual report, and he was once again pleased to report a successful year’s activities, during which the happy and friendly relationships Election of offi cers was then conducted with President Dick Bird, Senior Vice- in our membership had been maintained and the important place in the President Ray Strong, Junior Vice-President Ray Larder, Treasurer Bob Creighton, community continued. Secretary Stuart Christmas, Welfare Offi cer Noel Windsor, and Auditor Alan Ramsay being returned to these positions for 2011. The sub-branch was most gratifi ed by the attendances at ANZAC DAY and Remembrance Day Commemoration Services for 2010, and the general Preparations for this year’s ANZAC day Commemoration Service are underway nd response to these special days, now indicates a greater appreciation by the Berry and the sub-branch continues to hold its monthly BBQ on the 2 Saturday of community. The President spoke of the continued pleasing association with the the month. Staff and pupils of the Berry Public School. The Principal, Mr. Wayne Courtney Finally the sub-branch is mindful of the continued service of members of the had maintained the close connection established over many years. Australian Defence Force and in particular to local personnel serving. If any The school ANZAC Service conducted by the children, was of its usual high members of the Berry community are aware of local members or relatives standard and a goodly representation of the school attended at the main serving, particularly on overseas deployments, we would like to know so that we commemoration service. Again last year during the ANZAC service, pupils sang can make contact with them and offer our support. the rendition “Lest We Forget”. The ladies of our Auxiliary continue their wonderful efforts cheerfully and effi ciently throughout the year in support of the sub-branch. This wonderful band of ladies contributed in the preparation of the monthly BBQs, ANZAC and Remembrance Days and their fundraising for the Sub- Branch and the wider Returned Services community.

The Sub-Branch is most grateful to Mr. Les Crosby for his conducting of the Musical Extravaganzas in 2009 and 2010, to the local artists who donated their talents to produce an excellent performance in the School of Arts Hall and the Berry community for their support. Sadly Les has recently passed away and will be sorely missed, along with Jack Stallworthy another of our regular attendees. Also Rev Ted Brooker is retiring and will be leaving the district in the near future. The continued efforts of the Berry Garden Club in renovating the Berry Memorial Park is starting to “bear Seated: Frank Harris, Ray Strong, Dick Bird, Bruce Guppy, Ray Rutledge, Alan Ramsay. fruit” particularly in the Spring when the Azaleas were in full Standing: Alan McGrath, Peter Cox Stuart Christmas, Norm McManus, Pat Marshall-Cormack, bloom and their help is most appreciated. Tony Madden, Alex Mearns Fred Barnes, Hilton Harris. Clean Up Australia Day Berry If you enjoy living in Berry please come and help clean it up Sunday 6th March is Clean Up Australia Day Come to the Rotunda in Apex Park to sign on at 9am We will give you gloves and a bag and tell you where to go! Any queries phone Maurice Pepper 4464 1313 (The aim is to fi nish by lunch time) Please make a note in your diary now so you don’t forget Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday, 6th March 2011

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 9 Page 10 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 DAVID BERRY The Berry Blokes’ Book Club HOSPITAL AUXILLIARY At the February meeting of the Berry It tells the story of a shepherd's long Blokes Book Club we discussed two and successful effort to plant trees in a Please come to short works, “The Uncommon Reader” by deforested valley in the foothills of the th Alan Bennet and “The Man Who Planted Alps in Southern France in the fi rst half our 15 Annual Trees” by Jean Giono and talked about of the 20th century. It is quite short and books we had read over the holiday available on the internet. Members of Book Sale period. the book club enjoyed the story, some “The Uncommon Reader” has been being quite inspired. For two, it was a real There will be many, many Books th read and enjoyed by other Berry Book “let down” to discover it was just a story. for sale at our 15 Annual Book Groups and received good reviews, as It perhaps provoked more thought and Sale. From children’s books to a witty portrait of the Queens discovery refl ection than the Bennet. housekeeping, love stories to the of the transformative power of literature One spoke about the connections the greatest murder mysteries. Books and the distress and disruption this story had with his family members. start from $1.00 mainly small soft caused her minders and ministers, Her With two translations from the French covers and then they vary in price Majesty and her corgis having stumbled available, we also discussed the role of depending on the book. Don’t upon the local mobile library parked the translator in bringing us stories from forget our Great Raffl e on the day in the palace grounds. The story is also another language. Some preferred one about books and authors. Described as tickets are only $1.00 each kindly version, while others liked the alternate, a novella or a long short story, it was a donated by DYMOCKS and you confi rming that we all approach reading quick read for most of the blokes. As could be the lucky winner of a Great from our own unique frame of reference. usual, there was a range of responses, Gift voucher. from “tedious”, through “interesting”, Books read by members over the holiday Our Big Chicken day is coming up “pleasant”, “dated but wicked with a period were varied and numerous, on Wednesday 20th April, if you are twinkle”, “entertaining and enjoyable”, including some 28 titles, both fi ction and one of our Happy knitters and you “amusing”, “irreverent” and “allegorical” nonfi ction. to “a gem – with brilliant writing”. have chickens for us please ring The book for March is Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Moira 44 642 776 Come buy your The Man who planted trees by Jean new memoir, Nomad. chicken for Easter from us, a little bit Giono was published in 1954 by Vogue of fun. magazine, as The Man Who Planted Bill Pigott Hope and Reaped Happiness, having New members are always welcome been rejected earlier by another US 2nd Monday of each month at magazine because it was not about a Hospital 12.30 for light lunch real person. It also known as The Story meeting starts at 1.p.m of Elzéard Bouffi er, The Most Extraordinary Character I Ever Met. Any queries to President Moira: 44 642 776 Sponsored By: HARVEY BLUE BERRY MEDICAL CENTRE

St Luke’s Anglican Church, IT’S INFLUENZA TIME AGAIN Princess Street, Berry The 2011 seasonal infl uenza vaccine will be available in March. invites you to The vaccine is free to everyone aged over 65 years, and between 6 months to 64 years in a Meditation on Good Friday an ‘at risk of severe outcome’ category such as those with a chronic condition, or pregnant. Passiontide Readings We will not be running a clinic this year, due to uncertainty of vaccine supply, but our Practice Nurses will be available to administer the vaccinations most days once the and Choral Music vaccines have arrived. 3pm Good Friday, The vaccines should be available by mid-March, but as a precise despatch date from NSW 22 April 2011 Health is uncertain at this stage, please phone before you come in to ensure the availability of both the vaccines and the Practice Nurse. Enquiries: 22 Prince Alfred Street, Berry offi [email protected], Phone: 4464 1577 4464 1058

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Change of Date ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Berry Annual ‘Hills v Flats’ BEGINS ON FOXGROUND Cricket/Bowls Day Due to the success of the Berry Cricket Club the date for the annual AND BERRY BYPASS Hills v Flats cricket/bowls day has had to be changed. The RTA has started an Environmental Assessment process for So, set aside Sunday 10 April for a day of sporting fun, followed by the Foxground and Berry bypass of the Princes Highway, in order a convivial get together with friends, fi ne food and drink, all in aid to seek planning approval for the project. of raising much needed funds for local charities. Member for Kiama Matt Brown said the Environmental th The 6 annual Hills v Flats cricket match, which will be played at Assessment, which has been listed with the Department of the Berry cricket oval, will start at 10am with players asked to arrive Planning, would outline the proposal, its potential impacts and at 9.30am to help with set up. Players must be over 45 and bowling the proposed environmental controls. run-ups will be limited to fi ve metres. Sledging is permitted and boxes are recommended. "The proposed Foxground and Berry bypass would provide a four lane highway with median separation for around 11.5 kilometres The bowls event, which was successfully introduced last year, will on the Princes Highway between Toolijooa Road and Schofi elds be played at the Berry Bowling Club and commence at 11am. This Lane." will be an opportunity for the ladies to demonstrate again to the gentlemen the art of the gentle touch. The proposal will investigate a range of issues, including property, environmental, fl ooding and access; and key issues identifi ed as The sporting activities will be followed by a Balinese fl avoured important by the Department of Planning and other agencies. buffet dinner in the beautiful surrounds of the Berry Court House. Drinks will be served from 5pm and we will be regaled with the Mr. Brown said this proposal is part of the continuing Princes traditional summaries of the highlights of the day’s games. Prizes Highway upgrade - delivering safer roads and cutting travel for Catch of the Day, Gutter King/Queen and Best & Fairest player times. will be awarded, with festivities coming to a close around 8pm. "The concept design will continue to be developed with input Player donations this year will be $40 per head (collected before from further fi eld studies and of the community during the the game) and donations for the evening function (including food Environmental Assessment. and drinks) will be $50 per head. "The Department of Planning has consulted with various public Please email/phone Stuart/Felicity Coughlan indicating which agencies before providing the RTA with a list of requirements for game you wish play and whether you wish to attend the evening the Environmental Assessment. function. Alternatively, please request attendance at the evening function only. "Community consultation will continue and once the Environmental Assessment has been placed on display by the Offers to help make the day a success with respect to the games Department of Planning, the community and stakeholders will or catering would also be appreciated. Please contact one of the have an opportunity to make submissions." organisers below Mr. Brown said at the end of the display, the RTA would respond to Stuart & Felicity Coughlan - [email protected] - 4464 3790 any issues raised and consider possible changes to the proposal. Peter Spillane - [email protected] - 4464 3536 "The RTA would then seek planning approval under Part 3A of Will & Barbara Armitage - [email protected] - 4464 2241 the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act," Mr. Brown said.

Page 12 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 ROTARY Berry Open Rotary Sponsors Nowra Gardens for Police Offi cer to Germany SECET The Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong is sponsoring team will make presentations at a number of Constable Hayley Kimball on a Rotary International German Rotary Club meetings, talking about Sat. 2 April 2011 - 9.30am-4.30pm Group Study Exchange team to visit Germany in Australia, the Shoalhaven and their individual 3 Berry Gardens open in May 2011. professions. support of SECET Constable Kimball is attached to the Police Crime As part of her preparation Hayley said that they are Prevention Unit in Nowra and recently updated the learning the German language as they are required Shoalhaven Employers of Club on her preparations for the trip and received to make their presentations in German. Christian Education Teachers. a quantity of Berry-Gerringong Club banners and The Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong has Entry Cost: $10 for all 3 gardens other Rotary gifts to pass on to the various Rotarians sponsored a number of people on Group Study acc. children under 15 free. that she will meet during the 4 week trip. Exchanges over the years. The Club meets at the No single entry, nor concessions. The Exchange Team consists of four team members Berry Bowling Club on Thursday evenings and Garden 1. Tony & Carol Hampson - 3 Queen St: plus a team leader, who is the only Rotarian on the welcomes everyone interested in fi nding out more sale of craft items, jams, etc. exchange. Applicants throughout Rotary District about Rotary. Contact Club Membership offi cer 9710, which includes the area from Gerringong to Narelle King on 4423 4461. Garden 2. Ken & Susan Wade - 49 George St: Eden and takes in the Southern Highlands, Canberra M.T., A.T. & cold drinks. and the Southern High Country, contested the four available team positions. Garden 3. Bob & Lynne Croker – 28 Victoria St: In Germany, the Exchange Team will be sale of assorted plants. hosted in the Rotary District centred around Parking: Visitors from the South and Kangaroo Dusseldorf where the team will be exposed to Valley Rd are advised to initially visit Garden 1 a variety of industry, landscapes and lifestyles. and then turn right into George St and park During the month they spend in Germany there to visit Gardens 2 & 3. Visitors from the the team members are hosted by German North (and locals) Rotarian families, whilst The Rotary Foundation are advised to park in covers all transportation costs. All team George St (between members will be given ample opportunity to Queen & Victoria study their individual vocations and Hayley Streets) - all gardens said she is anxious to gain exposure to the should then be within crime prevention techniques employed by her walking distance. German counterparts. President of Berry-Gerringong Rotary Phil Monaghan is pictured presenting Hayley with Further Details: please see the SECET the Club banners at the recent Club meeting website - www.secet.org.au that she attended. Enquiries: Ken or Sue Wade: tel. 4464 2564; mob. 0408 644 063 Whilst in Germany the Group Study Exchange

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MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 13 BERRY JUNIOR TOUCH FOOTBALL On Sunday, 30th January, three doing the refereeing duties, our Berry Junior Touch Football teams team managers and the parents participated in the Kiama Stingrays of the children involved. Gala Day. The Under 14’s will now represent Teams represented in Boys Under our club at the State Cup being 14, Under 12 & Under 10’s. This is held at Wollongong on 19th & 20th a totally different game than our February. own competition, by playing in a Last year our local mixed team consisting of all boys their competition consisted of 28 teams own age. (each sponsored by a local business) Each team played four games on in three age groups ranging from 6 a very warm day. All three teams to 15 years old, a total of 240 players. were very competitive against We play on a Thursday afternoon at some tough opposition from clubs the Berry Sporting Complex over ranging from Ulladulla to Sydney. school term 4. It was a great experience for the For more information please contact boys and a great day was had by all. Jenny on 44 486027 or Debbie on Under 10s team A big thank you to Blake & Joel for 44 641609.

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Page 14 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 BERRY LANDCARE The council has been very active in weed Ground covers are worth special Regular Working Bees for March: control along many of the roads around Berry consideration as with more canopy trees Bong Bong Road, 9-11am 2nd Sunday over the last year or so. This can be seen with maturing in the Berry district ground covers 13th March; the dead Lantana along side the lanes and that survive in heavy shade will become Broughton Vale 3-5pm 2nd Sunday 13th roads. The landcare groups have also been more desirable. The most common ground March; active in this way. Following this we should covers of course are the sun loving pasture rd see the growth of other plants in these areas. grasses that are an important part of the David Berry Hospital 3-5pm 3 Saturday th These will inevitably be both exotic and agricultural industry around Berry. Native 19 March; native plants grasses are very different and will grow in Bundewallah, The last Sunday 3-5 pm th The initial growth usually consists of shaded areas. The most popular of these 27 March; opportunistic rapid growing saplings and is the Lomandra but there are others like Coolangatta Mountain 1pm 1st Saturday shrubs, plants such as Two Vein Hickory, the fl ax lilies Dietes and Thelionema and 5th and 3rd Sunday 20th March. Black wattle, Brown Kurrajong, Sweet Kangaroo grass. Email: [email protected] Pittosporum, Native Peach, Coffee Bush and In shaded areas we fi nd many weeds such For further information: Kangaroo Apple (all Natives). Also there as Mist Flower, Honeysuckle, Fleabane, Kim Dove - 4464 3391 will be a resurgence of non natives such as Cobblers Pegs and the ubiquitous David Berry Hospital site; Lantana, Crofton Weed, Privets, Camphor Wandering Jew. This runner type plant laurel, Wild Olive, Wild Tobacco plant and resembles a number of native plants that Will Armitage - 44642241 - others. If you are interested in identifying are often removed when they are a very Bundewallah; these various types of plants talk to one of viable native alternative for shade loving Julia Woinarski - Bong Bong road; the site co-ordinators mentioned below ground cover. The fl ower of the Wandering Just as interesting as these larger trees and Jew has a distinctive three pointed white Bill Pigott - 44643241 or shrubs are the ground cover plants and petal form. One of the look alike common [email protected] creepers. There are many beautiful natives natives has blue fl owers and another has Moeyan Hill; that come up but are often swamped by grass like fl ower. The leaves are thinner than Harvey Blue - 44641880 - Tindalls Lane; more aggressive introduced species. The the non native. These natives will cohabit Philip Thorniley - 44642198 with the native violet as an effective shade native creepers include Wonga Wonga Vine, Broughton Vale; Yellow Climbing Guinea Flower, Travellers lawn able to be mown. Joy (Native Clematis), Dusky Coral Pea and Most of the plants mentioned are easy to Ian Parker - 44486359 - Strongs Road; Hardenbergia violacea. There are also others fi nd and simple to identify. When you are Myke Cunningham - 0418297435 that confusingly resemble weed species, such able to pick them out from the invaders Coolangatta Mountain. as Moth vine (like natives Silkpod or Milk they become like friendly faces. Why not Information can also be found at Berry Vine), Baloon Vine (like native slender grape), join a Landcare working group and get to Landcare on Facebook. Bridal creeper (like native Wombat berry). know these fellow Australians.

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A NEW LOCATION On Sunday March 6 The Town Crier himself will be walking the streets to notify all, that it is RED A new business was opening and one of the Last month I was trying to remind us that God’s CROSS CALLING day in Berry. Don’t be surprised if owner’s friends wanted to send fl owers for the plans for our lives are good plans, “For I know the he points you in the direction of Broughton Court occasion. They arrived at the new business plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to to buy a Milk Shake, a raffl e ticket and to have a site and the owner read the card. It said, “Rest prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give guess in the Children’s Guessing Competition. in Peace”. The owner was angry and called the you hope and a future”. [Jeremiah 29:11]. fl orist to complain. After he told the fl orist of You never know who you may see in the crowd It is important to make time to take stock of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the having a ‘shake’.... we heard ELVIS is BACK IN TOWN! life. What we would like spoken about at our fl orist said, “Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, but Anyone who is anyone is a supporter of Red Cross funeral is how we must be living life today. God rather than getting angry you should imagine Calling- yeah! encourages us to take time to consider him, this: somewhere there is a funeral taking place what he is like, and how our lives are panning Over the past few weeks Raffl e tickets have today, and they have fl owers with a note saying, out often. been available, from Ross Hobson’s Chemist, for “Congratulations on your new location”. a beautiful quilt made by MRS PAM MACLEOD. Thank you to Pam for all the time and expertise In the week before I wrote this article I had the Have a read of the following from the Bible… given to support Red Cross Calling. Monies raised privilege of taking a lovely funeral. It was the Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants during March are for everyday services that Red kind of funeral in which there were as many fl owers and trees all over the earth…»Step out Cross provides in Australia and the Asia Pacifi c laughs as there were tears. There were the tears of the traffi c! Take a long, loving look at me, your Region. of grief from loosing a loved one, but the laughter High God, above politics, above everything» [Psalm 46:8-11 TM]. Let’s take a good look at During January Red Cross-Berry collected $1059.45 that fl ows from the stories remembering our interactions with somebody who was full of the way we’re living and reorder our lives under for the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal, thanks God. Let’s lift our hearts and hands at one and to Berry residents and visitors to our town. As a laughter and joy. There is an old saying that ‘nothing is certain but death and taxes’. And the same time, praying to God [Lamentations small Branch, when disasters strike at home and/ 3:40-41 TM]. or overseas, for an Appeal it is often diffi cult to fi ll whilst some people try to avoid paying taxes, the a roster to sit at a table in town to collect funds. To former can never be avoided. The point of raising this is because I was inspired by what people I encourage you to join with us as we together collect with Red Cross for an Appeal people need make time to consider God and his good plans to be a Red Cross member. For $5pa you could wanted to share about my elderly friend at her funeral. The question I was left asking myself is for our lives. God bless from Brendan at Berry assist the Berry Branch by being on our Appeals Community Church…see advert for details. Roster. If you feel you could help in this way please what would I like said about me at my funeral? ring Sandra on Ph.: 44 642 612. What would you like said about you? It is easy in Red Cross is People helping People. the business of life to get swept up in a direction that you never intended or wanted to go. And Sandra Eldridge if we are not careful we can end up many years Hon Secretary down the road still not living the life that we Phone: 44 642 612 might have intended to. Choosing Life

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SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL News for Berry - COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY - BERRY ALLIANCE

The following Development Applications, Development The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the we advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been members can have their say. placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web site Offi ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au and printed in where all details including submissions are displayed for your information. the next available issue of the Town Crier. Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking.

Applications Received SF10158 Boundary Adjustment Between Two Lots 11-Feb-11 14 Kangaroo Valley Rd BERRY Approved DA11/1072 Alterations and Additions to Dwelling. Demolition of existing Garage and Carport with Games Room and SF10176 Two (2) Lot Subdivision of Special Use Land 10-Feb-11 Facilities at First Floor Level. New Porte Cohere with 69 Albert St BERRY Approved 28.56 m front building line. 51 Lamonds Lane, MEROO MEADOW – 24 Jan 11 SF10177 Neighbourhood Title - 2 Lot Neighbourhood Title Subdivision 10-Feb-11 76 Borrowdale Cl BERRY Approved SF10197 Boundary Adjustment - 53 Victoria St, BERRY – 2 Feb 11

DA11/1085 Inground Swimming Pool- 27 St Andrews Way COOLANGATTA-31 Jan 11 Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Development Applications and SF10200 Two Lot Residential Subdivision the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies. 9 North St, BERRY 9-Feb-11 Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be advertised DA11/1125 Dwelling extensions including carport located 600mm and that advertising may not commence immediately, particularly if from the side boundary 37 Albany St, BERRY, 10-Feb-11 important documentation has been omitted from the application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant community Applications Determined associations will be separately notifi ed of the advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions. DA10/2100 Proposed Private Burial Ground - Edward Wollstonecraft Lane COOLANGATTA - 11-Jan-11 - Approved Enquiries DA10/2195 Merchandise Display - Broughton Court, Queen St BERRY - 21-Jan-11 – Approved If an application on this report is of particular interest to your Association, or you would like to enquire if the application has been or will be DA10/2312 Dwelling Additions including Two Storey Section advertised, please contact Council on: (02) 4429 3111. 8-Feb-11, 15 Coolaroo Pl, (priv) BERRY Approved DA10/2553 Use of already constructed front awning 9-Feb-11 The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on 23 Prince Alfred St BERRY Withdrawn Council Website (DA Tracking) www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au Maintenance & Graffi ti Reporting Management of Requests Shoalhaven City Council

To notify maintenance problems with Roads, After Hours Bridges, Footpaths and Parks that require Call the Maintenance & Graffi ti Reporting Line 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and an automated system will record your concern. attention (street signs, pot holes, etc.) Telephone 4429 3506 Emergencies: Telephone: 4421 3100 Business Hours 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (This number should only be used for emergencies, outside offi ce Log on to www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au hours) Go to the Your Council tab; select Complaints & For more complex issues write to Council and your correspondence Compliments and complete the online Maintenance will be referred to the appropriate person for action. Council staff Request. members are required to respond to general correspondence within 28 days of receipt. Telephone: 4429 3821 Please address all correspondence: The General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, (for the Northern Area.) PO Box 42, Nowra NSW 2541

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 17 March 2nd March - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. 6th March – Sunday – Clean Up Australia Day – Berry, meet at Apex Park at 9am all enquiries to Maurice Pepper ph: 4464 1313 6th March – Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showground Enquiries to 44 64 1476 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm 6th March - Sunday – Berry Red Cross will be selling Milk Shakes in Broughton Court. Buy a ticket in our beautiful quilt raffl e, don’t miss out! March is Red Cross Calling. Phone Sandra on 44 642 612. 10th March – Thursday ADFAS Lecture titled “Queen of Sheba- Empress or Enigma” Berry School of Arts at 7.30 pm. Visitors cost $20 includes a light supper. Contact 4464 2918 or visit www.adfas.org.au/shoalhaven 10th March – Thursday - Berry Alliance Meeting at 5.30 pm No special topic listed this month. All Berry community members are welcome. All enquiries or to list a topic for future Forum discussion, contact Rick Gainford on 0449 569 059 or [email protected] 11th March – Friday - Berry CWA meeting at CWA rooms, Victoria Street, Berry at 1pm Enquires Marcia 4464 3187. 12th March – Saturday David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 15th Annual Book Sale Berry School of Arts from JASPER VALLEY WINES 9am – 4pm all enquiries and book donations to Moira Harris 4464 2776 or Marilyn Kellett 4448 5703 Beautiful location on 13th March – Sunday David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 15th Annual Book Sale Berry School of Arts from 9am – 3pm all enquiries and book donations to Moira Harris 4464 2776 or Marilyn Kellett 4448 5703 Croziers Road 16th March - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry WINES INCLUDE WHITES, REDS, To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer NON-ALCOHOLIC & FRUIT technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. TEAS & SNACKS AVAILABLE th B & B ACCOMMODATION 18 March – Friday Gabbys at Berry Jazz Dinner Show featuring ‘Janet Seidel Trio’ from 7.30pm onwards, $75 per head for bookings call Carolyn ph.: 4464 2349 Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 20th – 27th March - Seniors Week – Berry a number of activities have been planned for this week 52 Croziers Rd Berry see our 4 page insert in this issue. All enquiries to the Editor, Sharon Dunn 0428 037 572 or email [email protected] Ph: 4464 1596 26th March – Saturday Jumble Sale at St Luke’s Anglican Church Grounds and Hall from 8am onwards located on Princess St Berry All enquiries to Bob Crocker – 4464 3430 or Bill Shields – 4448 6320

Future Dates 2nd April - Saturday - Berry Open Gardens for SECET from 9.30am - 4.30pm See Advert in this issue for further details or visit SECET website: www.secet.org.au Enquiries: Ken or Sue Wade: tel. 4464 2564; mob. 0408 644 063 3rd April – Sunday - Zonta Club of Berry Pre-Loved Garage Sale at the Pavilion Hall Berry Showground from 9am till 3pm All enquiries to Jan Ph.: 4464 2181 or Mary Ph:.4464 1191 8th April – Friday Elegant Afternoon Tea celebrating Berry CWA 60th birthday. 10th April – Sunday 6th Annual Berry ‘Hills v Flats Cricket Day starting at 10am at the Berry Cricket oval, players to arrive at 9.30am All players must be over 45 years of age, players are being asked to donate The Emporium Food Company is $40 All enquiries Stuart or Felicity Coughlan ph.: 4464 3790 a gourmet deli and café, sourcing 10th April – Sunday ‘Hills v Flats Bowls Tournament starting at 11am at the Berry Bowling Club Senior gourmet fare from all over the globe. men & women are encouraged to participate all players must be over 45 years of age, players are being If there is something you can’t find asked to donate $40 in aid of local charities All enquiries Stuart or Felicity Coughlan ph.: 4464 3790 we will source it for you. 14th April – Thursday ADFAS Lecture “The Colour of Light – Contemporary Stained Glass”. Berry School of Arts at 7.30 pm. Visitors cost $20 includes a light supper. Contact 4464 2918 or visit Or you can sit in-store and enjoy Or you can sit in-store and enjoy a light www.adfas.org.au/shoalhaven a lunchlight lunchwith Toby’s with Grinders Estate Coffee. coffee. 21st April - Thursday Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary meeting at 17 Gwenda Ave Berry 1.30 pm for 127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 more information contact Trish on 44641693 T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

Page 18 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 22 April – Good Friday 3pm A Meditation on Good Friday, Passiontide Readings and Choral Music, at St BERRY MUSEUM Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry. Enquiries: 4464 1058 www.berry.anglican.asn.au. 29th April – Friday - Gala Opening Night Berry Quilt and Craft Show Doors open at 7.30pm - 10pm Tickets $20 available at Berry Pharmacy and Berry Patchwork All enquiries Sharon Thomson ph.: 0405 516 267 or website: www.berryquiltshow.com.au 30th April – Saturday - Berry Quilt & Craft Show, at the Berry School of Arts, doors open at 9.30am till 4pm. Entry $5 at the door, children under 12 years free - come and admire the quilts. All enquiries Sharon “WOMEN’S DAY” Thomson ph.: 0405 516 267 or website: www.berryquiltshow.com.au Did you know that this year International Women’s Day has been celebrated for st 1 May – Sunday - Berry Quilt & Craft Show, at the Berry School of Arts, doors open at 9.30am till 4pm. 100 years? The Museum has a new Entry $5 at the door, children under 12 years free - come and admire the quilts. All enquiries Sharon exhibition for this event. It tells the Thomson ph.: 0405 516 267 or website: www.berryquiltshow.com.au story of the three groups in Berry whose 1st May – Sunday CWA Trash and Treasure stall at the CWA rooms, Victoria Street Berry aim is to help women. These are the Country Women’s Association, VIEW and 12th May – Thursday ADFAS Lecture “The Magical Art of Rosaleen Norton”. Berry School of Arts at Zonta. The Berry Branch of the Country 7.30 pm. Visitors cost $20 includes a light supper. Contact 4464 2918 or visit Women’s Association celebrates its 60th www.adfas.org.au/shoalhaven birthday this year. 16th June - Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary meeting at 17 Gwenda ave Berry AT 1.30 p.m. for more The display also tells the history of information contact Trish on 44641693. International Women’s Day, what has 18th August Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary meeting at 17 Gwenda ave Berry at 1.30 pm for more happened in Berry to celebrate it in the past and the activities and support information contact Trish on 44641693. structures that have arisen in Berry and 27th October Annual General meeting for the Berry Leprosy Mission at 17 Gwenda ave Berry at 1.30 pm the surrounding area as a result. for more information contact Trish on 44641693. 135 Queen Street, Berry 44643097 The Calendar of Events page is on the Web www.berryhistory.org.au See this page at www.berryalliance.org.au – see the latest edition of the Town Crier or go to [email protected] Calendar of Events on the home page. Just $30 (inc. GST) or a display ad gets you a listing in the Town Crier and on our Web site, please request at Calender entry at the time of booking your ad. OPENING HOURS Saturday 11am to 2pm For advertising enquiries: Sunday 11am to 3pm call the Editor on 0428 037 572 or [email protected] Free listing for Berry community groups - must be registered with the Berry Alliance and provide a Remember also that the museum is contact name and number to be listed. open Mon to Fri in School Holidays Berry’s Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Information given here is provided by event from 11am to 2pm. organisers. The Berry Alliance does not accept responsibility for errors, alterations or omissions. ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE HOURS SO CONSIDER A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR BERRY 9, 23 MARCH & 6, 20 APRIL Fire Permits in Rural Areas The Bush Fire Danger Period began in the Shoalhaven on 1st September, 2010. All fi res lit in the open from this date require a permit.

Permits can be issued by John Milne (Captain) - 0427 641 445, Neil Percival (Senior • Household & Commercial Storage Deputy Captain) - 0412 352 937, Jeff Fahl (Deputy Captain) - 0419 280 673 and Brian Coulthart (Deputy Captain) - 0417 428 284. Permits and further information can also • Climate Controlled Wine Storage be obtained from the RFS Fire Control Centre in Nowra – 4424 4424. • Units individually alarmed res is prohibited and the permit • Boxes & Transportation Arranged Be aware that even with a permit, the lighting of fi is automatically suspended, on Total Fire Ban Days, days of Extreme Fire Danger, or • Free Move in Service when the Environment Protection Authority declares a “No Burn Day.” Ph: 4422 1955 State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472. Cnr Meroo Rd & Victa Way Bomaderry

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 19 If your Berry Community Group is not listed here please return the form Berry Community Groups sent out or contact the Berry Alliance for the form to complete to register.

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059 SPONSORED BY P O Box 202 Berry 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au [email protected] 3rd Thursday Monthly 5.30pm Courthouse Berry Showground Management Committee Secretary 4448 6093 PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 24 hour caretakers / bookings Tony & Vicki Pye Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 [email protected] 0427 605 200 (24hrs) P O Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4464 1250 Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122 6 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] P O Box 216 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berry.org.au Meet Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 3660 Berry Spinners and Weavers 4446 5813 [email protected] P O Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursdays 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall 4th Monday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6:30pm Dinner & 7:30 Meeting starts Crickadero 4464 1816 or 0405 782 738 Australian Red Cross 4464 2612 P O Box 95 Berry 2535 [email protected] P O Box 249 Berry 2535 1st Wednesday each month at 1.30pm, Berry School of Arts Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392 Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. afi [email protected] Meet Thursday Nights at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berry - www.shoalhavenaa.com.au Broughton Vale / Berry Rural Fire Brigade 4464 1522 82 Albert Street Berry 2535 Berry Al Anon Family Group Irene 4448 8231 [email protected] Last Tuesday monthly at 7:30pm Meet every Monday at 7.30 CWA Rooms - Victoria Street, Berry Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187 Berry Apex Club Inc. 4464 2399 P O Box 321 Berry 2535 - [email protected] P O Box 16 Berry 2535 [email protected] Second Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms. Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm Hotel Berry David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4448 5703 Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 2742 P O Box 285 Berry 2535 - [email protected] PO Box 366 Berry NSW 2535 Saturdays 1pm - 4:30pm at Masonic Lodge Community Hall Second Monday Monthly at 12.30pm at the David Berry Hospital Conference Room. Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4464 1476/4422 1794 Four Seasons Sustainable Housing Forums 4464 1620 P O Box 244 Berry 2535 [email protected] C/- 76 Borrowdale Close, Berry 2535 www.sustainablehousingforums.com First Monday Monthly, 5pm School of Arts. Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm. Knit with Love 4464 1058 - Leanne Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267 At St Lukes Anglican church hall every Friday, 1pm - 3pm. ‘Come along & knit squares for rugs, P O Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] & other items for the needy of the world. ‘All welcome.’ 10am on the fi rst and third Wednesday of the month at Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry. Masonic Lodge Broughton 131 4464 3894 or 4464 1798 Lodge Broughton Masonic Rooms Cnr Albany & Victoria Sts Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 4464 1365 7.30 on 1st Wednesday each month except Jan and Feb when 2nd Wednesday. PO Box 218 Berry 2535 - 3rd Monday every 2nd Month at 5pm Natures Child Playgroup 4464 1876 - 4234 4860 Berry & District Garden Club (02) 4464 1191 c/- 35 Croziers Rd Jaspers Brush 2535 Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.30-11.30am P O Box 122 Berry 2535 www.berrygardens.org.au Old Council Chambers, Alexandra St, Berry [email protected] - Third Tuesday Monthly, 7.30 Masonic Village Community Room Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201 Berry Drama group 4464 2700 215 Princes Highway Jaspers Brush NSW 2535. [email protected] C/- PO Box 423 Berry NSW 2535 Monthly running day - 1st Sunday monthly - visitors welcome Meet fi rst Wednesday of each Month at 7.00pm at the Berry School of Arts (except Jan & Dec) [email protected] Probus Club of Berry 4421 4669 - 4464 3525 PO Box 68 Berry 2535 Second Tuesday each month, 9.30am Meeting Hall at Berry Evening VIEW Club 4464 1236 Berry Masonic Retirement Village, Albany Lane 94 North Street, Berry 2535 [email protected] Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539 Third Wednesday Monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected] Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097 P O Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704 Third Monday Monthly, 10am at the Berry Museum 165 Kangaroo Valley Road First Tuesday each month St Vincent de Paul Society 4464 2038 Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 2167 PO Box 77 Berry [email protected] PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club The Zonta Club of Berry Inc. 4446 1001, 4232 2881 P O Box 302 Berry 2535 - [email protected] Hands Across NSW Inc ph/fax: 4446 0567 e: [email protected] Meet 4th Tuesday at 6.30pm Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry Hotel PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 w: handsacrossnsw.org meet: Quarterly Jan, Arpi, Jul, Oct at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall Berry Landcare 4464 3391, 4464 3241 SPORTING GROUPS c/- 35 Houston Place Berry 2535 - 3rd Saturday monthly and last Sunday monthly (Bundewallah) Berry Boules and Petanque Club 4464 2446 Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 1693 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry [email protected] 17 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] 1st and 3rd Sunday Monthly at 5pm 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm Berry Hockey Club 4464 1992 Berry Masonic Village Auxilliary Inc. 4464 3457 13 Windsor Drive Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 435 Berry 2535 3rd Wednesday monthly at 9:30am Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027 or 4464 1609 Berry Meals on Wheels Inc. 4464 1604 9 Ford Street Berry Play Term 4- Thursdays 4-6pm at Berry Sporting Complex PO Box 221 Berry 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am Berry Netball Club 0414 482 999 PO Box 280 Berry Berry Men’s Shed 4464 2619 PO Box 103 Berry 2535 e: [email protected] Berry Pony Club 0412 751 355 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 4, North Street w: www.berrymensshed.com.au P O Box 227 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am. www.berryponyclub.org.au Berry Musicale w: berrymusicale.org 4464 2629 Berry Riding Club 4464 1143 Berry Playgroup 0411 383 573 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 PO Box 185 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] [email protected] - www.berryridingclub.com Friday mornings at St Lukes Hall, via Victoria St Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 4464 1896 Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158 43 Prince Alfred Street Berry [email protected] www.crlnsw.com.au PO Box 222 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] 4th Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling Club Berry Tennis Club 4421 3568 Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 PO Box 133 Berry 2535 [email protected] P O Box 143 Berry 2535 www.berrypreschool.org.au 1st Thursday - Bi-Monthly at tennis clubhouse [email protected] Berry Men’s Bowling Club 4464 2995 Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960, 4421 4981 140 Princes Hwy Berry 2nd Wednesday monthly at 5.00pm PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 - [email protected] 1st Tuesday Monthly at 10.30am Berry Women’s Bowling Club 4464 2995 140 Princes Hwy Berry [email protected] Berry School of Arts 4422 1794 3rd Tuesday monthly at 12.15pm at Bowling Club (See Berry Community Activities Centre Inc.) Thursdays & Fridays 4464 1476 Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567 P O Box 173 Berry 2535 - [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au EMERGENCY 000 Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the Showground Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444 Berry Show Society - Ladies Auxillary Committee 4464 1191 c/-59 Woodhill Mtn Road Berry - Meet 1st Tuesday Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov 7:30 at Committee Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Rooms at the Showground Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522

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MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 21 Berry Garden ClubCluub Berry Show was a happy event and in spite of the In my article in the February edition of Town in paper bagsgs in a crisper. In other thantha very very hot days prior to and on the two show days Crier I mentionedmentione that Crepe Myrtles were cold districts theseese bulbsb b lastt the one season,se many pepeople entered the fl ower, pot plant, fruit, bursting into bloom; I was writing this, of not only due to the warmer condconditions vegetable and produce sections. Berry Garden course, in the middle of January.uary. I am sure that but summermer rains rot the bulbs. EaEasier to Club members were very happy to see the seven residents have enjoyed the spectacular display grow bulbs are those from warmewarmer climes, entries in the Club’s inaugural Betty Miles Award over the weeks of late January and February. particularlyarly South Africa, and many of these Best Container of Pentas. Congratulations to the Garden Club meetings feature a chosen plant naturalise. The bestt known are Freesias, Spraxis, winner Chris Hallahan whose vase contained - Crepe Myrtle for the February meeting - and Babiana, Ixia - check your garden book for others. a selection of lovely colours. Thanks too to the the display table was a great sight; I noted that Australia’s Open Garden Scheme - March. Check other entries, a tribute to Betty’s memory. Many many members have quite a few specimens. the website www.opengarden.org.au. plants and items of produce were damaged in If you would like more information about this ‘Casita del Mar’ Wombarra Saturday 5th/ the very hot days experienced in the week prior tree I refer you to my February article. Sunday 6th 10 am - 4.30 pm. to the show and this problem was noticeable in Many attractive perennials are fl owering at the fewer number of entries. Congratulations to ‘Permaculture at Millpost Farm’ Bungendore. present - Penstemons, Salvias, Phytostegia, all winners and exhibitors. Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th 10am - 4.30pm. Achillea (common name Yarrow), Hemerocallis Specialist Tours available. When mentioning heat damaged plants, I would (common name Day Lilies) to name a few. remind gardeners to retain affected leaves until When visiting a friend in Mittagong last There are a number of activities at the Royal cooler weather arrives; they protect the growth weekend I returned with a piece of Eryngium Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic below from suffering a similar fate should we commonly known as Sea Holly. Native to the Garden Mt. Annan and the Blue Mts. Botanic experience a recurrence of above average heat. Mediterranean area it needs a well drained Garden Mt. Tomah. During times of extreme temperature, hot or position and dislikes humidity and summer Website rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/friends cold, it is worthwhile to closely examine your rain therefore rarely seen in eastern coastal Berry Garden Club meets at the Masonic garden and indeed nearby areas. Surprisingly gardens. Its thistle-like blue fl owers are very Village Hall, Albany Lane at 7.30 pm third some plants characterised as tender often fare attractive, in fact the young stems are blue Tuesday of the month. New members and well; this information is very useful to those coloured. Has it any faults? Yes it is very prickly. visitors are welcomed. with large gardens where ease of maintenance is important. Make note of these plants when During the weeks ahead many gardeners will Hazel King requiring replacements. A shrub recently be perusing bulb catalogues. Often the dream returned to popularity is Abelia, often used as and the reality are far apart, but this does not a hedge plant. Hard to give the exact colour interfere with the yearly schedule. The highly of the small tube shaped fl owers, most garden desirable tulips, daffodils and crocus are articles say mauve-pink. The shrub fl owers for native to very cold areas of Europe and Asia, many months of the year; when the fl owers fall particularly areas of hot, dry summers and cold, the sepals remain a feature. Certainly a shrub wet winters. Cold, no very cold. Purchase early that requires very little attention. to select the best quality stock and refrigerate

Matt Brown MP At Last a Local Grower Working for Berry and at the Berry Country Fair Shoalhaven Heads just near the North West Gate MEMBER FOR KIAMA Fresh local Vegetables grown by Greengold Vegies at 62 Millbank Rd Terara Also Available at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel Fresh Food Fair every Saturday Morning from 8.00am to 11.30am, Rain, Hail, Wind or Sunshine. Currently Growing Beetroot / Cabbages / Leeks / Sweet Corn/ Pumpkins/ Cucumbers/ Zucchini/ Beans / Rhubarb / Spinach / Herbs / Free Range Eggs We also purchase Vegetables and a full range for Fruit direct from the Sydney Markets and this is also available: Bananas / Strawberries / Spuds/ Lettuce/ Avocados / Tomatoes and seasonal Fruit such as Peaches and Nectarines Don’t forget our farm gate shop at 62 Millbank Rd Terara is open Monday to Friday 9.00am- Please contact me at 5.00pm Saturday until 3.00pm 125 Terralong Street Kiama 2533 We are just past the Terara Primary School approx 4kms east of Nowra Telephone 4232 1082 Fruit by the box is available eg apples, oranges etc. Order by Wednesda Facsimile 4232 3577 Phone 4421 2096 or 0413 205 437 Email: [email protected]

Page 22 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 The following businesses have provided Vouchers for the Berry Alliance BERRY RESTAURANTS to provide to Berry Community groups to use for fundraising purposes & CAFES, FUNCTIONS or prizes. If you would like your business listed here (and on the web site) please contact Rick Gainford, Secretary Berry Alliance on 0449 569 059 & CATERING GUIDE or email [email protected] Restaurants & Cafes The Cake Store 39A Kinghorne Street Nowra 2541 - t 4423 0063 - thecakestore.com.au Berrylicious Café Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm Shop 2, 89 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3880 Closed Sunday Open 7 days – 8.00am to 5pm Berry Jetz Café Functions & Catering 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 7 days – 8am to 5pm Berry Courthouse Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café Corner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 4464 2446 23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617 Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens. Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm. www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected] Hedgehogs Coffee Shop Berry Jetz Café 4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 7 days – 8am to 4pm [email protected] Hungry Duck Catering and Functions available 85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323 Berrylicious Café www.hungryduck.com.au Shop 2, 89 Queen Street, Berry t: 4464 3880 Wednesday to Sunday dinner from 6pm Open 7 days – 8am – 5pm. Just Delicious Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry Shop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry – t 4464 3650 78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446 Open 7 days – 9am – 5pm. Weddings, functions and conferences hosted and catered for on site. Pavillion Restaurant www.broughtonmillfarm.com.au 72 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 1074 [email protected] 7 days – 7.30am to 9.30am (10am on weekends) Tuesday to Saturday - Dinner from 6pm Garnish Creative Catering t 0432 559 078 The Berry Tea Shop Catering and Functions Shop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 [email protected] Open 7 days: 10am to 5pm The Silos Restaurant Table Talk Café Princess Hwy Jaspers Brush – t 4448 6160 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry Lunch: Open Thursday - Sunday. t 4464 2420 Dinner: Open Thursday - Saturday. www.silos.com.au Catering and Functions available Table Talk Café 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 2420 7 days – 9am to 4pm

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MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 23 BERRY MASONIC VILLAGE BERRY PRESCHOOL Pancakes are on the menu at Berry new friends and AUXILIARY INC Community Preschool on March 8 as the the satisfaction kids don their aprons to celebrate Pancake that comes with President MacKinnon welcomed a Day. contributing to a non-profi t community preschool is guaranteed. good attendance at our fi rst meeting of Also on the preschool calendar in March, is the year to discuss plans for the future. a visit from the children’s librarian from the This year the preschool has been fortunate Nowra Library to mark World Storytelling to secure the services of Jo Jorgensen Mention was made of the good sales Day, which is usually held around the time as fundraising coordinator. Jo can be performance of the Kiosk which is of of the March equinox. This year’s storytelling contacted on 4464 2424 or by email great value to the Hostel Residents. day has a water theme. [email protected] Special thanks go to Sandra for The preschool’s dental health education Berry Preschool is a non-profi t community the effi cient stocking of essential program is being run this month. based centre, grateful for the assistance requirements and to the helpers who There were plenty of cheers and a few tears from the local community. attend on Mondays, Wednesdays and at the start of February as the new children For more information the preschool Fridays. settled in and the older children returned. director can be contacted or by phone We shall make our presence felt, as in In the fi rst week the preschool kids between 3:30pm and 4pm Monday past years, at the Celtic Fair with the welcomed our trainee for 2011, Berry to Friday on 4464 1764 or by emailing provision of our very special home- resident Phoebe Benney who settled in [email protected] very quickly. So quickly it was almost like made Devonshire Cream Teas for those Phoebe had been there attending. This has become a welcome before... annual tradition and much appreciated and we enjoy supporting the Fair in this In mid-February the way. preschool welcomed art educator Meg Karen, the General Manager, reported Dover who now that all the Hostel beds were now attends on Thursdays, while music educator occupied and she would be considering Helen Greenacre will what extra care requirements should be be at the preschool listed for consideration by the Auxiliary. on Fridays, and some Tuesdays. The next meeting will be held on 16th March at 9.30 a.m. in the Activities Hall At a committee level the preschool’s Jean Sealy fundraising committee Publicity Offi cer is on the lookout Berry Community Preschool’s trainee for 2011 Phoebe Benney Ph.: 4464 3585 for volunteers. Fun, received a warm welcome.






 
 


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Page 24 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 Berry CWA News After we were welcomed to a new year of look at an Arctic desert, CWA by President Marcia Miller we were volcanoes, glaciers, given a challenging and insightful talk geysers, hot springs and by Mr Tim Francis from Taste of Paradise. many waterfalls. We His visionary enterprise which began peeped into this land of locally in 1985 helps young people build the magnifi cent Aurora relationships in a farm environment. They're Borealis, a natural laser light display kept busy caring for chickens, alpacas, cattle visible from September to March. and goats; and they have to deal variously Plans are well advanced for two special with produce of the land, machinery and The Berry Drama Group is currently building projects. It involves daily activities events, Berry CWA's 60th. birthday for 365 days a year. Tim and his family love which will be celebrated in style with rehearsing for our next production the work and are rewarded by seeing the an “Elegant Afternoon Tea” on the 8th of one act plays by Christopher progress in the lives of these young people. April, and the State CWA conference Durang. They will be performed 15-18th May. The State conference will during the week commencing 16th 2011 promises to be a busy year. Wednesday be hosted by the Wollondilly Group at morning craft began early in January, while the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, May and as always will be very sandwich making at the Berry Show gave us Nowra. It will a wonderful opportunity entertaining. There will be more practice for the Royal Agricultural Show over to show off our beautiful South Coast to information on venue, dates, times many interstate visitors. the Easter period. The Information and Craft and ticket sales in the April issue of stall kept members busy during the “melting moments” on the very hot days at the Berry The Combined CWA choir began on a the Town Crier. high note and they are set for a busy and Show. Congratulations to Lorna Knapp for We are a small, friendly group and her winning entries in the cookery section entertaining year under a baton held by and to Sandra Berner for her entries in the our very capable conductor, Marie de la always welcome new members. We photographic section. And well done to all! Torre. There is room in the choir for are currently looking at boosting more ladies, so won't you join us and our membership and extend an treble our number? Already we have had a tantalising look invitation to anybody who feels at the “country of study”, the Republic of Iceland, peopled by a homogeneous For further information contact Marcia on they would like to be involved in mixture of the descendants of Nordic and 44643187, Marie on 44232164, or visit the some way with their local drama Celtic settlers. Have you visited there? I'm CWA web site at www.cwaofnsw.org.au , group, whether it be on the stage or write to Secretary, PO Box 321, Berry 2535. not sure how many kronas you will need to or behind the scenes, to contact reach its shores. However Mrs van der Lubbe gave us a vicarious experience, whetting Jean Stanfi eld Rosie on 44 643550 for more our travelling appetites by a descriptive Publicity Offi ce information.

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MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 25 ADFAS Garage Sale The Australian Decorative and Fine We’reZonta back!! We kick off our fund raising with a `Pre- Arts Society entertaining monthly 2011 promises to be another big loved Garage Sale’ to be held on Sun 3rd lectures begin again for 2011. Our fi rst fund raising year for Zonta Club of April in the Pavilion Hall on the corner of rmly fi xed lecturer is Mr Chris Bradley speaking Berry, with our sights fi the Berry Showground open from 8.30a.m. on ‘The Queen of Sheba- Empress or on organising another Birthing Kits This is also Market day so we are hopeful Enigma’. By looking at the Christian, assembly day later in the year. of a great day. Goods on sale will be ladies’ Jewish and Islamic texts we uncover As mentioned in our December and children’s clothes in new or near new where she came from, when she ruled article, we are aiming high this year condition plus shoes and accessories. and why she is so famous. We look at with the hope and expectation of Many fashion labels will be available at the real evidence of the Kingdom, the raising $10,000 which will purchase bargain prices so come along and bring all ruins of its capital Marib and see what 4000 kits. your friends! the queen really looked like - and it isn’t Following last year’s success and Maybe some of our readers may have Gina Lollobrigida! Her the enthusiasm received from the good quality clothes which may have story encapsulates community to `do it again – bigger shrunk or may have been an impulse buy!! the history of Ancient and better’, we have already received These clean and ironed items would be Yemen, Ethiopia and several monetary donations but we gratefully accepted for our sale. Please the Ark of the Covenant. rely heavily on ongoing community contact Jan Chambers on 4464 2181 or support to achieve our goal. Maryy Seelis on 4464464 1191. This lecture is at the . Berry School of Arts Birthing Kits on Thursday, March 10 Dinner Meeting Monetary donations, however small, at 7.30 pm. Visitors are Our next dinner meeting will be held for the Birthing Kits can be made at nd March at the Coach most welcome at a cost on Tues. 22 any time by contacting Pat Collins House, Berry Hotel. 6.30pm for 7.00. of $20 which includes on 4446 1001. a light supper after the Guests $25 for dinner. Our thanks to illustrated lecture. No Judith Reardon from Y Quest, Nowra, need to book but any guest speaker for February. enquiries can be made Working Bee Our next Breast Cushion and Drainage Bookings:k Pat Collinslli 4446 1001 by phoning 4234 4384. bag cover working bee will be held on Membership: Lorna Wardle 4232 2881 However, membership is Mon 7th March from 10a.m. at the home of recommended as for $105 Margot Claringbold on 4464 1141. Jan Chambers (or $200 for a couple) you PR and Communications Committee Guests are welcome for a social sewing will have eight fascinating day but no sewing ability is necessary. lectures during 2011. Zonta – Advancing the status of women Please bring a small plate of food to share. and girls locally and internationally.

International Women’s Day Tuesday 8 March 2011

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements and accomplishments, as well the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. In many countries International Women's Day is a national holiday. 2011 is the 100th anniversary of this special day. The Berry Alliance and the Town Crier would like to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women in our community, as participants, key members of the community, volunteers, carers, teachers, nurses, mothers, entrepreneurs, business women, primary producers, artists, leaders and as nurturers of the generation that is the future of Berry.

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Off we go again on another fun fi lled year jam- Once again the Berry Men’s Shed This year, major fund raiser for packed with craft, stories, playdoh, toys, water play, had pleasure in sponsoring the the Men’s Shed will be held on fun and laughter at Berry Playgroup! th Woodwork section at this years Berry the State Election Day, 26 March. We invite all the families with children under fi ve Show. This gave our members the Unfortunately due to the Uniting from beautiful Berry and the surrounding areas opportunity to show off their talents Church area being declared a to join us each Friday morning from 9.30am – construction site the voting will 11.30am next to St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Berry. as well as giving other members of be relocated to the School of Here we can all paint ‘till our heart’s content, create the community the opportunity to Arts. However the School of Arts masterpieces from egg cartons and cardboard submit entries. The winner of the committee has been very generous tubes, learn social skills and watch as the pumpkins major trophy was a coffee table in allowing us to use the area to hold grow in our new “Pumpkin Patch”. Our Playgroup made by Alison, Tom and Chris. The a BBQ and sales table on the day. provides a fun, safe and supportive environment for our children as well as the opportunity for Parents, table was admired by many people The coffee table and other winning Grandparents & Carers to meet other families, relax attending the show and it has been entries from the Berry Show will be and enjoy fun activities with their children. decided to put it up for sale. We are on display and for sale. The Berry Community Spirit is very alive and looking for offers over $800. This Once again the Berry Men’s Shed Berry Playgroup sends our sincerest thanks to coffee table has been made from one will be opening its doors for Seniors Bill Hutchence from “The Village Forge” and Mick single piece of recycled macrocarpa Cosgrove from “Hargrove’s” for generously giving Week. On Thursday 24th March their time and expertise with the upright poles for pine with distinctive ebony “bowties” between 10.00am and 1.00pm which are designed to strengthen our shade cloth. The Children now have a shaded members of the public are welcome area for their sandpit. We would also like to take this the top. to call in and look at what we are opportunity to thank Bakers Delight & Woolworths doing. So if you are new to the at Stockland Nowra, and Coles Supermarket Anyone driving along North Street area or have been thinking about for their contributions towards our wonderful would have noticed that the new working with a great group of men Christmas Party last year. Please give your support Shed is well underway with the wall and women making and repairing to those who so willingly support us. and roof frames in position. Members things for the community, please call As Berry Playgroup is a not for profi t community of the Shed are now in the process of in and see us at work. organisation we rely on volunteers and the cleaning out the old Shed. However assistance of our wonderful community for our Richard Wiseman success, our children are the future of Berry and we are more than happy to welcome Information Offi cer we thank you. In return we give our warmest new projects from the community. 4464 2619 appreciation to all who attend Berry Playgroup. Berry Playgroup Committee www.berrymensshed.com.au 0411 383 573 RENTAL ACCOMMODATION WANTED Serving Berry & Surounds for 8 years PROUD SUPPORTER OF B.S.H.R.L.F.C & JUNIOR TOUCH FOOTBALL - Treatment for acute & chronic conditions - Pilates & exercise programs - Foot analysis for orthotics using Gaitscan up to date technology Mature professional Lady looking for - Using mobilisation, myofascial work and acupuncture accommodation on property e.g. cottage for moderate rent or work such - Home visits as cleaning/gardening or caretaking. Mary Pentecost Previous period in Rental for 12 years References supplied Suite 4, 84 Ph: 4464 2874 Queen Street, Berry Fax: 4464 2874 Please contact Rhonda Khoury ph: 0416 609887

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 27 BERRY SHOWGROUND CARETAKER’S REPORT Leprosy Mission Auxiliary news January proved to be an interesting month with over 200 caravans & Motorhomes & Campers coming in and enjoying our Well another year has rolled around and we are pleased shops and surrounding areas. to report that we held our fi rst meeting for the year on Well, another Show has come & gone. Although we didn’t have 17/02/11. We were thrilled to have in attendance at this the rain we had last year, it was still a hot one keeping us all meeting a worker for the Leprosy mission in Nepal. Elise ducking for shade. outlined her work in the area that she lives and works and gave us such an informative talk regarding her role We were disappointed to see the rubbish left behind by some of and issues she and those who suffer with Leprosy have the travelling carnival people. You can be assured that a letter is to deal with. She told us of families who live so far away already on its way to their guild to ensure that next year - they leave our grounds as they found them …lovely & clean! from water that they need to allocate a member of the family to go daily to collect water ,it takes them up to 7 It was amazing to see that even given the high temperatures, hour each day just to get the water for their needs , the nearly every event went ahead. The other thing that was lovely plan is to build a water resource closer to those homes, to see was the wonderful crowd support! the things we take for granted. She also informed us March looks like being another busy month with several clubs about the many issues that the children and those who booked in for a short stay. suffer from the stigma of having a family member with Leprosy. We as a group were thrilled to have had Elise We are also looking forward to coming events such as our ever come and give us such a personal view of her work. popular Poultry Auctions, Celtic Festival, Garden Shows etc throughout the year. I am pleased to report that we were also able to give the mission a cheque for $5.000.00 to go towards the work Please be sure to give us a call if you would like to confi rm any of of the mission $3.000.00 of that will go to Nepal and your coming events, or enquire about the facilities here within the Showground, to avoid any disappointment with bookings $2.000.00 will go to south KIVU. If you would like to assist etc. with the work of the mission we would be thrilled to pass on your donation. Also, although we try to keep on top of things, we are bound Contact Trish Nicholson on 44641693 for more to miss some things, so please, if you see anything that needs information . doing or to report any broken glass or graffi ti etc, call us so we can see to it right away….all the requested signs are now on Thank you and God Bless. the gates. Trish Nicholson New Email Address: [email protected] Until next month, Cheers from Vicki & Tony Pye Onsite Caretakers 0427605200

BERRY COURTHOUSE Berry Uniting Albert Street Church Berry Minister: John Brentnall Phone: 4464 1034 Mobile: 0410 650 045 Email: [email protected] church.org.au Sunday Celebrations: 10.30am The Berry Courthouse Conservation Make up artist available Groups & activities: Bible study groups Committee would like to invite any Berry Community Garden Fellowship groups Community Group to visit to the Prayer groups Courthouse Gardens. Men’s Shed Social Craft Group If your group is interested in a visit Primary Drama Club please contact Computers for seniors “To know Christ & make him known” Rick on 44642446. http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au

Page 28 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 Brogers Creek Land Care BERRY PROBUS NEWS The Berry Probus Club kicked off 2011 with a BBQ at Berry’s Beach Picnic Area on the day after Australia update + book launch. Day. This was well attended and gave members and their spouses a chance to catch up after the Christmas/ Our 13th Annual Wattamollan June Kellett,, Julia Johnston, John New Year’s break in a convivial atmosphere. Judging Community Picnic was held in the Martin, Peter and Bernie Condon, by the buzz of chattering voices interspersed with grounds of the Old Wattamolla , Louise Matheson, Stuart Priddle, much laughter, the occasion was enjoyed by all. School House on Australia Day. Over Janice Bruen, Mavis Parker, Roslyn Our fi rst formal meeting was held at our usual 130 current and former residents Pollard, Greg Thompson, Wes venue, the Meeting Room at the Berry Masonic were able to attend. Good food and Mc Pherson from the Lands Retirement Village, on the 8th February. This too, was good company were the order of the Department, the Kangaroo Valley well attended and the members were entertained day. The community forum raised a Historical Society, the Valley VOICE and and educated by Geoff Chalmers who regaled his audience with his tales of daring do, as he and wife, number of issues of general concern; the South Coast Register.g Annita, traversed the top of Australia. state of roads, mail boxes, increasing The Club’s Annual General Meeting and Election of rabbits, rubbish and recycling services Offi cers occupied our March meeting and in April. etc. These will be put before council in Karen Baldwin, Shoalhaven City Council’s Offi cer due course. for the Aged and Disabilities, will be talking to A 2011 schedule of likely working bees us concerning her job and the services/ facilities [last Saturday of the month] has been available to the elderly of our community. evolved and will be published shortly. Upcoming activities include a visit to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Flight Museum at Albion Wattamollan elders, Mr. John Park and subsequent to that, a visit to ANSTO at Lucas Walker and Mr. Pat Barrett proudly Heights. The Club’s Caravan and Touring Group are launched our land care group’s unique off to South Durras for a four day break, whilst the publication; ‘VIEWS AND VISIONS’ Kitchen and Cellar has lunches organised at a variety Stories of Woodhill and Wattamolla.’ of fi ne eating establishments. The experts tell us that remaining mentally and physically active is the secret This excellent read details the lives and to keeping old age at bay. If this is the case, and I adventures of those who have lived believe it is, then I would expect to see the members along the Brogers Creek catchment of the Berry Probus Club around for many a year yet. over the past decades. Some amazing The Berry Men’s Probus Club meets on the second pictures are included in the 263 pages. Special thanks to Ray Price for his Tuesday of each month at the Berry Masonic Village at Over the past 12 months, local writer, competent compilation of the stories 9.30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome and a morning Joan Bray has worked tirelessly with and photographs and to Laurelle tea is provided. If you would like further information on a group of dedicated volunteers to Price for her historical research. the Club and its activities a research and assemble these stories. Copies can be obtained from Ray Price, telephone call to either Bruce Thanks are due to; John Davis, Rob tel:44 642685 - Cost $30. Spender on 4421 4669 or Griffi ths, Janet Walker, Alan and Less than 100 copies left! Paul Kirk on 4464 3525

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Page 30 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 News From the BERRY EVENING VIEW CLUB BERRY MUSEUM Welcome to Berry Evening VIEW Club news. We have some interesting outings coming up. RENOVATIONS UPDATE The Berry Branch of the Country Women’s Firstly, on Monday the 7th March, Women’s The painting of the walls and fi nishing of Association has its 60th Birthday this year and International Day – 100 years – will be held the beautiful hardwood fl oors has now been the display will tell the history and work of this at Bateman’s Bay. Buses have been arranged completed in all but one room and the kitchen. group in its support of women and the history to take us there but are fi lling up fast. Please The displays have been updated as each room and work of the other two groups in Berry who put your name down at our next meeting so has been completed. This work has been able to work to support women, VIEW and Zonta. this can be arranged. Also on Tuesday, 22nd be done thanks to the Community Partnerships 135 Queen Street, Berry March, we will be going on a Mystery Trip. Grant obtained through local member Matt 44643097 Our guest speaker in November was Brown and the State Government and the www.berryhistory.org.au Avalynne Wilby from the Shoalhaven City Shoalhaven City Council who matched the grant. [email protected] Council. Avalynne spoke about rubbish and Whilst the renovations were necessary to recycling and mentioned that a Mystery Bus reverse the deterioration of the building and Opening hours: trip can be arranged to inspect Council’s to protect its fabric they also now allow the Saturday 11am to 2pm sites. If we can get 38 people Avalynne will beauty of this State Heritage Listed building to Sunday 11am to 3pm have a bus pick us up and return us to Berry be seen in all its glory. The building provides Remember also that the museum is open Mon to – also lunch will be supplied. I am sure you a wonderful backdrop which enhances the Fri in School Holidays from 11am to 2pm. will remember Avalynne’s talk. It all sounded displays contained within. ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE fun so get your friends, husbands, boyfriends HOURS SO CONSIDER A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A etc. together and join us for the day. SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. During March the Bomaderry Theatre will be NEW DISPLAY doing a performance of Romeo and Juliet This year is the 100th and on the 1st. April, 2011, Sussex South will year that International be having their 10th Anniversary. Please Women’s Day has been note all in your diary Ladies. celebrated. In honour of Thank you to all the Ladies who helped this event the museum with the Christmas Wrapping at Stocklands has a new display telling Nowra. The monies donated will go toward the history of this day, the Learning for Life program for children’s the celebrations held in education. It is a lot a fun, Ladies, so maybe Berry and the activities more helpers next time – only 9 months and women’s support away and in that time you can practise structures that have wrapping a large ball or a fi shing rod. been set up in Berry and the surrounding area as Jean Rolfe a result. Publicity Offi cer.

years & is qualifi ed with the “Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association LTD”. I was honoured in December by winning the schools top award. The award covers sportsmanship, a willingness to learn, court craft as well as improvement in playing ability. TENNIS IS TOPS! The plaque was engraved with my name as the winner for 2010 & I get to keep it for a My name is Jack & I have been learning whole year. I have it hanging in my bedroom. tennis for about 2 years with Mr O’Connor Mr O has been coaching for over 35 years Mr O’s school operates in 9 locations from commencing at various centres in the Sydney Currajong to Shellharbour. His main centre is area. He moved to Milton in 1985 & then Berry at Berry where classes are held n Mondays 18 years ago. & Tuesdays after school. Pupils are aged from 5 to teenagers. I really enjoy my tennis. I have lessons at Berry Public School with Mr O as well, & one On Tuesday 5.30pm, after lessons, a day I hope to fi nd a place in my future by competition is run for all ages with trophies either competing or coaching in the sport that being awarded at the conclusion of the term for singles & doubled winners. I love so much. On Monday at 6pm, 5 top players are invited By Jack Ovens to participate in squad coaching under the Do you play sport in Berry and would leadership of the head coach Aaron Johnson. like to write a sports column? Call the Aaron has been with the school for over 15 editor on 0428 037 572

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 31 New name better refl ects roles of the fi re and rescue service Fire-fi ghters from Berry Fire Station welcome the change of name of the NSW Fire Brigades to Fire and Rescue NSW. “The new name refl ects that fi refi ghters do far more than just fi ght fi res. “We are the largest provider of rescue services across NSW. Last year fi refi ghters attended more Business: Ian McLean than 9800 non fi re related rescues, around one rescue every hour, every day, 365 days per year, Home Handyman said the Fire and Rescue NSW Station Commander. “These rescues have included helping people Owners Name: Ian McLean in car accidents, industrial, confi ned spaces or height rescues, building collapses and animal rescues. Time in Business: 13 years Station Commander Jim Abbott advised: “Fire and Rescue NSW is now a multi functional emergency What your business offers: service that in collaboration with other agencies provides rapid responses to a range of urgent As a ‘Jack of all trades’ (though master of none), for the past 13 years situations across the state. Ian has provided home and property maintenance and improvement “Last year NSW we responded to around 135,000 services to residents of the wider Berry community, and beyond. emergency calls ranging from fi res in buildings, bushfi res, helping the SES with fl oods and storms, That has included all manner of: carpentry, painting, plaster-boarding, chemical emergencies, all types of rescues, even hangings, insect screening, guttering cleaning, demolition, rubbish of cats up trees. On average every four minutes a fi re and rescue crew is helping someone in the removal, paving, glazing, rural plumbing, fabricating/assembling, community in their time of need.” fi tting out, turfi ng, installing, fl oor fi nishing, tiling, concreting, “Changing our name to Fire and Rescue NSW bricklaying, fencing, landscaping, roofi ng, room remodelling … better refl ects that we offer far more than just fi refi ghting and fi re prevention services. This will also help people better understand that they can call Please refer to page 34 of this issue for on our help in a wider range Ian McLean contact details. of situations,” said Station Commander Jim Abbott.

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Page 34 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MARCH 2011 TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Charlie Bobcat R & J WOTTON Painting, Decorating Just In Trees & General Repairs Justin Van Hoven Giving you good quality, professional & All Earthworks Arborist, Horticulturist reliable workmanship. Experienced in Landscaping federation colours and new works Driveways Specialist climber, diffi cult access, crown • Pension Rates • No job too small Rural Roads shaping and thinning. • Over 40 years experience # Charlie 0418 429 740 0419386550 Ph: 44 64 2488 Mobile: 0421 931 246 Brendan 0408 429 740 ABN: 87214396156 Lic. No: 220018C Country Quilts, Curtains & Blinds Shop 4, 97 Queen St Berry Fast, Reliable & Trustworthy (entrance in Alexandra Street) * Weekly Domestic Cleans All window fashions and soft furnishings * Bond and Rental Cleans Drapes, Pelmets, Tracks and Rods * Holiday Home Cleaning with Laundry Service Available Blinds: Timber, Roller, Roman * Fully Insured Free measure and quote CALL GRAHAM FOR A FREE QUOTE Open Wed to Saturday 10am-3pm 0402 576 859 (02) 4446 5000 Ph: 4464 3776 – Mob: 0414 983 757 Email: [email protected] Southern Tree Service • Qualifi ed Arborist • Qualifi ed Horticulturist • Tree care and maintenance • Expert trimming and tree removal in confi ned areas • Chipper • Mulch • Advice on replacments Paul Gillen • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured Ph/Fax 4464 2822 • Mobile 0407 405 968 LOOK HAMILTON EARTHMOVERS GREG LYNCH Excavator Bobcat MOBILE FARM SERVICE 12 Tonne Tipper SERVICE AND REPAIR OF: Cut & Fill MOWERS, TRACTORS, 4WD’S, LIGHT TRUCKS & FARM MACHINERY Footings QUALIFIED & LICENCED Auger Drills MECHANICS THAT COME TO YOU!!! Rock Grabs Ph: 4464 1531 0414 800 359 Rubbish Removal Wayne Road Bases NOW! CRANE TRUCK HIRE AS WELL 0424 399 094 Berry Horse Motel rural bitumen services pty ltd Berry Showground Specializing in Private Road Construction & Bitumen Seal. Vicki & Tony Pye • Driveways • Carparks 0427605200 • Decorative driveways Clean, safe, independently locked, • Fully Insured enclosed stables and yards. Contact Offi ce (02) 44 641 555 Long or short term hire. John 0408 160 428 Horse Washing, Farrier & Vet Bay.

MARCH 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 35 THE BERRY HOTEL 120 QUEEN STREET BERRY 4464 1011 - Fax 4464 2142 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING GREAT ENTERTAINMENT THIS MARCHMARCH Sat 5th and Fri 18th A Woody double with our #1 man

Sat 12th Chalkie White Returns

Sat 19th - Rhythm in Motion featuring Priscilla NRL is Back Gauci.. a better act you won’t see anywhere! The Footy Season is fast approaching! Make sure you get Sat 26th Michelle Cashman your name in Berry’s Biggest NRL tipping Comp. Last year’s 1st Prize was $1500, 2nd $500 and paid all the way down to 6th. Prizes for Leading Lady, Mid-Season leader and more... So pop down to the Bottom Pub Monday Night Footy Meal Deal. and have a great night out! Only $20 for dinner and drinks Berry Showgirl 2011 Friday Night It was great to see all the showgirls kicking up their heels and having a great night after the show at the Hotel! Jackpot Draw Congratulations to the Berry Hotel Show Girl Entrant Alycia Targa for taking Supporting Berry Hockey and Berry out Berry Showgirl 2011 Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club Alycia is a valued employee of the hotel and is currently studying at Uni. Over $6400 in cash and LTPS/10/06785prizes to be won! (at time of print) - We wish her all the best in the Regional Judging. - Do Berry Proud!

Looking for something nice Kitchen News Congratulations to Matt and the team scoring 15.5 out to eat on a Budget? of 20 and a great write up in the SMH Good Pub Food Mid-week Dinner specials Tues, Wed, Thurs $16.50 Guide 2011. A great achievement for the Hotel. Sunday Night Roast only $15 A small footnote: Many hotels were judged, but if you Mon-Fri lunchtime specials $10 didn’t score more than 12 you were not included. Well Done! Great Food Great price!

RESTAURANT - FUNCTIONS - WINE TOURS - it can only ACCOMMODATION happen here Website: www.berryhotel.com.au - Email: [email protected] Off-street parking for patrons at the rear of the hotel.