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POTown Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au CrierNOVEMBER 2011 Berry Uniting Church and BERRY’S GREAT the Berry Men’s Shed BIG RAFFLE invite you to view the Tracks to the Future, a community offi cial opening of subcommittee of the Berry Alliance, are building a 2 metre wide footpath / shareway along Alexandra Street from the railway station, past the Showground to Berry Uniting Victoria Street (School of Arts).

To assist with funding we are conducting a Great Big Raffl e with valuable prizes. Church Centre The raffl e will be drawn at Berry Merry Christmas event on Wednesday 7th December 2011. and the new Raffl e tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 Men’s Shed 1st prize: (over $900 in value) by 2nd prize: (over $250 in value) Her Excellency 3rd prize: (over $100 in value) Professor See page 9 for more details Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of TheBerry and the Dedication by Rev. Niall Reid Alliance Friday 18th November 2011 Town Crier at 11.30am Berry Uniting Church Centre INSIDE THIS EDITION.... Highway design options under review ...... Page 5 – 7 77 Albert Street, Berry Calling for Berry Showgirls ...... Page 11 Success at the Australasian Fire-fi ghter All welcome Championships ...... Page 13 Berry Public School loves its Grandparents ...... Page 15 Public Hearings TheBerry Draft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2009 Public Land Reclassifi cations

The draft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan through a local environmental plan which can (LEP) 2009 proposes to reclassify the following be viewed at www.planning.nsw.gov.au. Alliance parcels of public land from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’: In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, the following • Lot 21 DP 252581, Shoalhaven Heads Road, Shoalhaven Head public hearings will be held as part of the The Town Crier reclassifi cation process.. Any interested • Lot 12 DP 617101, Bolong Road, Coolangatta persons are welcome to attend. INFORMATION • Lot 3 DP 597223, Bolong Road, Coolangatta • Lot 2081 DP 216860, Lively Street, Vincentia The Town Crier is produced by the Any enquires regarding the reclassifi cations Berry Alliance, Inc. • Lot 4 DP 550354, Island Point Road, St and/or the draft LEP can be directed to Georges Basin The purpose of this publication is to Council on (02) 4429 5377 or via email to: communicate to the people of • Lot 35 DP226342, Edgewater Avenue, [email protected] Berry about community activities and to Sussex Inlet generate a small income for the quoting fi le number 33363E. Berry Alliance to cover These reclassifi cations are being undertaken administrative costs. consistent with the Department of Planning Membership of the Berry Alliance costs $10 pa. & Infrastructure’s LEP Practice Note PN 09-003 – It aims to share information Classifi cation and reclassifi cation of public land amongst community groups and individuals, and to ensure that Land to which the Berry continues to be a Location Date Time community we are proud of. hearing applies Membership is open to Berry Reception Room Wednesday 6:30pm Lot 21 DP 252581, community groups and individuals. Shoalhaven Heads Road, Nowra Public 2nd November To join the Berry Alliance, write to Shoalhaven Heads Administration 2011 P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. Lot 12 DP 617101, Building, EDITOR: 0428 037 572 Bolong Road, Coolangatta Bridge Road, Nowra. [email protected] Lot 3 DP 597223, Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 Bolong Road, Coolangatta Email: [email protected] Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 Vincentia Thursday 6:30pm Lot 2081 DP 216860, BERRY ALLIANCE Community Hall 3rd November Lively Street, Vincentia EDITORIAL BOARD The Wool Road, 2011 Lot 4 DP 550354, Rick Gainford Vincentia Island Point Road, Jennifer Clapham Kate Bramley (rear of Bi-Lo car St Georges Basin Sharon Dunn park) Lot 35 DP226342, Contributors are those from the Berry Edgewater Ave, Sussex Inlet community who have news or views relating to residents of the area. The opinions expressed in the Town Crier are not necessarily those of the Berry Alliance or the Editor. The Town Crier is published every month, with a circulation of 2300.

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Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 Web based pest Community Path Construction Note... Projects budget allocation Editor’s reporting service The closing date for our DECEMBER issue Shoalhaven City Council has adopted a simpler will be Wednesday 16th NOVEMBER launched process for allocating funding towards local Please submit prior to this date if it is Shoalhaven City Council Senior staff joined community path construction projects. The Mayor, Paul Green in a recent briefi ng of Federal project allows local organisations to apply for your fi rst submission. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, funding and carry out specifi c path construction Material can be submitted via Joe Ludwig regarding Council’s web based pest works throughout the City. e-mail to: [email protected] reporting service. Local community groups in Kangaroo Valley, or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce PO Box 202 Berry 2535 The new program allows residents to log on to Swanhaven and have previously Phone 0428 037 572 Council’s website and report sightings of foxes, applied for funding under the program and Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER wild dogs or one of four high priority weeds with the help of local volunteers have already including lantana south of Jervis Bay and bitou constructed paths within their towns. “I would encourage any local organisations who bush, sea spurge or Madeira vine. With a high level of community interest believe they have a pathway project within their Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Paul Green surrounding the community path construction town ready to proceed to become involved in said the new program will allow residents the projects Council has created a more concise this worthwhile project.” opportunity to log onto an interactive map on budget allocation process. This fi nancial year has seen community groups in Council’s website and place a mark at the exact Future funding allocations are to be based on , Kangaroo Valley, Fishermans Paradise site where the pest was seen. several factors including: and Berry commence work on pathways within “By using ‘crowd sourcing’ technology and • Commencement of the project with no their towns. Community groups in , enabling volunteers to provide information on impediments to its continuation. Kiola, and Callala have also expressed the area’s pests, Council will be provided with • The project is ready to commence with an interest in establishing path projects. an accurate picture of these locations,” said Mr appropriate approvals in place. Green. Commitment to a starting date. “Residents will be able to record the date and • Berry Alliance Presidents note: Volunteer commitment to the project. time of sighting, the nature of the sighting, • We welcome this increased funding from Council, the number seen and any comments that are • An alignment with Council’s priorities for the something we have been lobbying for over a long relevant. construction of the path. period of time at Community Consultative Body level “Frome here, Council, National Parks and their • Equitable distribution of funds across the City. and directly with Councilor’s and senior Council staff. contractors will be able to use the information Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure We also welcome any further ideas and assistance to concentrate efforts on those areas where the and Planning, Peter Adams said the recently for our community path projects in Berry – “Tracks to pests have been sighted.” adopted budget allocation process would make the Future”. Please contact me at the Berry Alliance - The briefi ng, which took place at Shoalhaven it easier for community groups to get their [email protected] or on 0449 569 059. Heads, allowed the Minister to be shown the volunteer project moving. Our community project for a path between the Railway diffi culties in protecting endangered species “The involvement of volunteers in the community located within close proximity to villages and path construction projects provides many social, Station and Victoria Street next to the Showground urban areas. recreational and health benefi ts throughout the is well under way but still requires additional funds. Councillor Green said Minister Ludwig was City,” said Mr. Adams. Please look out for our raffl e (tickets available at the very impressed with Councils web-based pest “There is already a high level of interest in Berry Pharmacy and other locations as well as direct mapping program, announcing a two year the project with many community groups from the Alliance) and our “sausage sizzles” outside funding offer to allow Council to continue and undertaking fundraising activities, applying the IGA. Donations are also very welcome. expand the program. for grant funding and confi rming volunteer Residents can log onto the mapping program at assistance in a bid to become involved in the Rick Gainford. http://maps.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Sightings scheme. 8th Berry Merry Christmas

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Page 4 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 HIGHWAY DESIGN OPTIONS REFINING THE BERRY UNDER REVIEW BYPASS OPTIONS Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today announced work is continuing to develop As outlined in the last Town Crier, a Community Group and how this decision was reached. We new design options for the proposed Princes Review Group (CRG) of 20 Berry residents has urge residents to stay informed of progress Highway bypass of Berry. been formed by the RTA to refi ne options for the through this website. The RTA have also “The RTA continues to work with the RTA’s “preferred route” for the Princes Highway committed to place a two page statement community on improving the design in upgrade around Berry. In a letter to residents the in the Town Crier each month to update the the north Berry precinct and on resolving RTA states that this Community Review Group Berry community on progress. the issues of noise and visual impact, was formed “in response to community concerns The Community Review Group is now however further alignments to the north of and technical studies showing signifi cant reviewing options which lower the alignment Creek have now been ruled measures would be required to maintain noise of the “preferred route” along North Street out,” Mr Ward said. and visual amenity close to Berry”. in an attempt to get the road surface below “It is also important to understand how The Review Group consists of residents who natural ground level at this point thus residents feel about the urban spaces in and live adjacent to the current “preferred route” or reducing noise and visual impacts. It is also around the bypass,” he said. who have been active participants in the route looking at options which reduce the height of “The RTA will hold a series of community selection process to date. BOB (Better Options the Berry Bridge but this has been constrained workshops focusing on the planning and for Berry) and the Berry Alliance have been given by an RTA requirement to build the road to design of these spaces to ensure they meet one place each on the 20 person committee and withstand 1 in 100 year fl ood levels. the needs of the community. have entered into this process in good faith in “This work is particularly important for the BOB would like to acknowledge the work of the hope that the RTA can come up with the north Berry and Kangaroo Valley Road areas. local resident Bruce Ramsay, who is a member best option for Berry as a whole. This includes design ideas for the streets, of the Community Review Group, and whose At the meeting of the Community Review public spaces, recreation areas, landscape, expertise in bridge and road construction has Group on 12 October the RTA reported that a fences, noise walls, paths, materials and meant he has been able to put a number of review of route options going further north of views,” Mr Ward said. design options to the RTA which reduce the the “preferred route” indicated that these were “The RTA is also continuing to work with the not feasible on cost, property severance and environmental impact of the “preferred route”. community on the design alternatives for the environmental grounds. Member for Kiama The RTA has a number of these options under bridge at the eastern end of Berry, especially Gareth Ward, who was present at this meeting, active review. concerning its look and sound,” he said. encouraged the Community Review Group to The RTA has been adamant that this is not a “These discussions will continue to ensure now focus on ways to improve the noise and route selection process but a refi nement of the the best possible result for Berry and a public visual impact of the proposed highway upgrade “preferred route” to the north of Berry. Once meeting set down for next week will be now that the alignments north of Bundewallah these refi nements have been fi nalised they postponed until the results can be put to the creek have been ruled out (see press release will be presented to the broader community rest of the community,” Mr Ward said. from Gareth Ward on this page and the RTA for comment at a For further information visit the RTA’s website advertisement on pages 6 and 7). public meeting www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb or contact the The RTA’s website for this project: probably in RTA’s community information line on: www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb provides full details November. 1800 506 976. of the meetings of the Community Review

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 5 Berry bypass Community review group update

The Berry bypass community review be to reroute Town Creek. The lowering of the group held its fourth discussion on highway would decrease the height of the noise 12 October 2011. walls on the southern side of the highway. Member for Kiama Gareth Ward attended the This was considered a viable option and further meeting and clarified the goal of the NSW investigations will be made. Government and the purpose of the group. The RTA investigated moving the alignment He thanked the group for their commitment further to the north on the other side of to making sure the RTA delivers the best Bundewallah Creek. This design would require Berry bypass possible. He affirmed that he the construction of bridge or viaduct structures was committed to building the bypass along to cross over the Bundewallah Creek floodplain. the preferred route to the north of town. He It would create more property severance issues reminded the group that there would be impacts on rural properties. The rough strategic cost from the bypass, and this group’s aim is to estimate is $130 million over the current cost of mitigate these as best we can. $170 million (totalling $300 million). This option It was agreed the group was facing several key around the north of Berry is not considered project problems: economically viable. • the amenity of North Street. Problem 2: Flooding and management • flooding and management along the along the alignment north of North Street. alignment north of North Street. The RTA confirmed ongoing discussions with • the visual impact and amenity of the highway Shoalhaven City Council about flood mitigation at Woodhill Mountain Road. and management in this area. Council had • the current design and aesthetics of the attended a site visit with group members on Berry Bridge. 28 September. The rerouting of Town Creek • noise management and resident impacts, was discussed and the suggestion to move possible shadowing impacts from the the swale through farming property. This is noise walls and how to manage noise from considered a viable alternative with more bridge deck joints for which we had actions investigations needed. Discussions with Council to investigate, an understanding of some and property owners will be ongoing. consequences and some of the mitigation Problem 3: The visual impact and amenity measures. of the highway at Woodhill Mountain Road. The group considered each problem area and The RTA has been working with members of the RTA presented on the actions requested the group on design alternatives to reduce the from previous discussions. visual impact and amenity of the highway at Problem 1: The amenity of North Street. Woodhill Mountain Road. The RTA at the suggestion of members of the To date these have examined how to lower the group, has begun exploring the design of a bridge with a deeper cutting into the ridge. lowered highway where it runs north of North One option could lower the height of the bridge Street. This would have implications during by about 10 metres at the eastern end. The flood times and a mitigation measure would consequences would be a large environmental

Page 6 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 impact with the cutting into the mountain and • bridge deck joints, and managing the 540,000m3 of surplus spoil. How • the type of road surface to assess how noise to resolve the excess spoil was debated, with can be reduced. some to be used on the proposed adjacent The RTA committed to addressing these Berry to Bomaderry upgrade. The RTA agreed items in the detailed design with the aim of more detail was required and this needed to reducing noise. be looked at further. There was also discussion around how to reduce the amount of spoil Study area excavated. The group discussed financial feasibility The strategic cost estimate for this option is of options. The group largely accepted the $250 million, $80 million over the current cost of bypass needs to be economically viable and $170 million. This is mostly due to the expenses understood that the project competes on a associated with the spoil. state wide level for funding. Social impacts, environmental impacts and financial feasibility Ideas on how to reduce the cost will continue to are often a trade off. be discussed and investigated. The RTA will: The group at large advocated for a focus on the current alignment and the design options • work closely with community members on available generally along and in the vicinity further options in this area. of this alignment. This was noted by the local • provide the group with more detail on cost member. There will be future meetings to work assumptions. to improve design/alignment. • list and investigate management options for This will involve continuing with two discussions: excess spoil. • a focus on the bridge to improve its Problem 4: The current design and aesthetics and design. The aim to lower the aesthetics of the Berry Bridge. bridge and reduce its impacts has not yet The bridge proportions and how an urban been achieved. design approach could improve the proposed • a focus on reducing the impact of the structures was briefly discussed. It was agreed highway on the north Berry precinct and that the group was not ready for this detail and examining appropriate landscape and urban that urban design in relation to the bridge be designs for this newly created space. parked for a future discussion. Meeting notes and the presentations are on the Problem 5, 6 & 7: Noise management and community review group documents page on resident impacts, possible shadowing RTA website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb impacts from the noise walls and how to manage noise from bridge deck joints. For more information: The group viewed a 3D animation showing the Project information line lowered highway and the shadowing that would (free call) 1800 506 976 be generated over the shortest day in winter. [email protected] Shadows from the proposed noise wall began to www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb impact some properties on North Street about Berry project of¿ ce open 15 minutes before the sun dipped below 10am – 5pm each Friday, the escarpment. Broughton Court Shop 3/113 Queen Street Berry An action has been to examine the technology behind: Placed by the RTA on behalf of the community review group. 13 October 2011

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(over $250 in value) 3rd prize: (over $100 in 1st prize: (over $900 in value) Luxury weekend for 2 2nd prize: Dinner for two at an excellent value) Dinner or lunch at an at Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry ($550); dinner local restaurant ($150); 4 bottles excellent local venue ($100) for two at an excellent local restaurant ($150); cafe of wine ($100) and a collection of and a collection of Berry history vouchers to the value of $50 for a lunch or coffees and Berry history books from the Berry books from the Berry Museum. teas; 2 bottles of wine from Justin Lill Wines ($60); $100 Museum. voucher from Berry Mountain Cycles and a collection of Berry history books from the Berry Museum.

Tickets are available at Justin Lill Wines, Berry Pharmacy and Berry • The Berry Alliance has donated funds and we have received Mountain Cycles and direct from everyone on the Committee. some generous donations from others. They will also be sold in town on each Saturday morning, Market day We have also approached a number of other Community Sundays and at other times – look for our table and please support us groups in Berry for support and are confi dent that we will reach on this Community project. There will also be a sausage sizzle outside our target with your assistance. the IGA including on Sunday 6th November. If you would like to assist us in our projects, please contact us at [email protected] Other funding for this project has been received from: Work is due to commence in mid November and we are hoping • the NSW State Government through the Community to have this fi rst project completed by Christmas. Partnerships Grants announced in February this year,

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 9 Remembrance Day RED CROSS 11 November 2011 BERRY BRANCH The months of September and October have been very busy for Red Cross- Berry Branch. Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the The Australian Army Band Concert was again an impressive performance. armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). The audience, including some members of Berry Public School Band and Ensemble, were all delighted with the performance. Before the concert the school children were Each year Australians observe one minute silence at welcomed behind the scene to interact with the Band members as they prepared to 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who perform. To be on both sides of the fence proved an invaluable experience for the died or suffered in all wars and armed confl icts. children. The Band love to play in the Shoalhaven and are appreciative of our lovely venue. The concert was a Zone 7 Fundraiser involving 6 Branches from Shoalhaven The Berry RSL Sub-Branch Remembrance Day Heads to Ulladulla. A total of $7856.45 was raised for the Red Cross Emergency Services Commemoration Service will be observed at the Teams in Disaster Relief and Recovery work. Cenotaph in Alexandra Street on Friday 11 November, We wish to thank you for attending to make our event a success. Raffl e winners were Mr commencing at 10.40am with the observance of the Gary Hanchard of Shoalhaven Heads, Sandy of Milton as well as Ms Fran Hasford who silence at 11.00am. we found sitting in the audience! Our October Garage Sale, despite rain was also a success, so much so that there will All members of the Berry community are invited to be an instant replay on the November Fair Day Sunday 6th November at address: 1 attend the service. Windsor Drive Berry. So, it is not too late to clean that cupboard and/or just come along This year, a contingent of former members of 9RAR to buy anything wearable, useable and saleable. Phone Sheila on 44 642 049 for more will be attending on the invitation of the Sub-Branch information. and a local ex-member Peter Bell (see picture) who Members attended the Country Zone 7 Conference with guest Speakers including Di Jay, Executive Director NSW, Paul Ell Learning for Life Program and Sam Hartridge was a member of the assault Pioneer Platoon. International Humanitarian Law and our Regional Manager Judy Harper. There is no doubt members fl uffed there feathers feeling proud to be a small cog in a very big wheel that turns slowly at the local level as well as internationally. The new Red Cross offi ce has opened, Level 1/57 Graham Street, Nowra, Phone: 44 230 053, 44 284 900 and 1800 621 433. The offi ce will become the main Offi ce and the administrative base for the Southern Region. Currently in the Southern Region we have established and are providing community based services including; Breakfast Clubs, Junior Red Cross, Youth Challenge, Save A Mate, Telecross, Community Visitors Scheme and Hands on Care, Personal Support Volunteers and the Young Parents Program. The Red Cross Shop remains open in Schofi elds Lane. Red Cross - Berry Branch meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm, Berry School of Arts. Hope to see you there Sandra Eldridge - Phone: 44 624 612.

Page 10 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 Council calling for 2012 Calling for Berry Showgirls Day Award nominations Entries Close 21st Nov 2011

Shoalhaven City Council is calling for nominations for the 2012 Australia Day Berry Show Society will be holding its 49th annual Showgirl Awards. Local residents are being asked to nominate an outstanding community Competition, at the coming 2012 Berry Show (3rd-4th Feb 2012). member for their ongoing contribution to the City. This wonderful competition is open to girls from 18 to 24 years Council will present the 2012 Australia Day Awards in the categories of Citizen of of age by 1st May, 2012 who are permanent residence of Australia. the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Sports person and Junior Sports person. The Showgirl Competition aims to fi nd a young female Shoalhaven City Mayor, Paul Green said the annual awards were a way of ambassador for the Berry Show. The winning Showgirl is selected recognising the contribution and achievements of the Shoalhaven’s leading by a panel of three judges and remains Showgirl until the next citizens and sportspeople. year’s Show. “The Australia Day Awards provide an opportunity for Council to recognise those The Showgirl Competition is defi nitely not a beauty pageant. residents who continue to give tirelessly to the community,” said Clr Green. Entrants need to have a genuine interest in Berry and an “Shoalhaven City is extremely lucky to have so many hard working volunteers who understanding of the rural enterprises that feature in the area. dedicate their time towards making this area such a special place in which to reside. “I encourage all residents, community groups and organisations to nominate those The Judging Day will be held on the 21st January 2012, and tireless workers and sportspeople who are continuing to make a positive difference includes a lunch, short interview session and concludes with a in the community for an Australia Day Award.” gala gathering at the Showground in the evening. The Awards are divided into four categories: All the Showgirls will be involved in Show activities and will be expected to attend the two days of the Show. The winner of the • Citizen Award – for a person over 25 years; competition will be announced in the Centre Ring on the fi nal • Young Citizen Award – person 25 years or less evening of the Show. • Senior Sports Award – person over 18 years The successful entrant becomes ‘the Berry Showgirl’ and holds • Junior Sports Award – person 18 years or less the title for a year. During this time she will represent the Show Society at a Zone fi nal. If successful at Zone entrants are invited Nomination forms are available at Shoalhaven City Council Administrative Offi ces as guests of the Royal Show Society and enjoy a week of dinners, and Libraries in Nowra and Ulladulla or by contacting the Executive Support presentations and social occasions in Sydney. Section on (02) 4429 3264. Alternatively, nomination forms are available for printing and completion on All the entrants receive generous gifts donated by local business Council’s internet site: and sponsors. http://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/MyCommunity/Awards/AustraliaDayawards st Nominations close on Friday 11 November 2011. Entries close 21 November. All entrants are asked to attend an Information Day on the 3rd Nominations on the appropriate form should be submitted to: December, so they gain a better understand the Competition. The General Manager Shoalhaven City Council To enter or to enquire contact Pat Guthrie, PO Box 42 Nowra 2541. Showgirl Co-ordinator on The Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards Selection Panel has already been appointed. 44460439 or 0412521727 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS BERRY SHOWGIRL NOMINATIONS

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 11 1800 Submissions to SCC on New Shoalhaven LEP The Berry Blokes’ Book Club Over 1800 submissions were received by Shoalhaven City Council on the draft Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan (SLEP 2009) during the 14 week THE OTHER HAND period the SLEP was open for public comment. Council This month’s novel from English author Chris Cleave The story certainly has a ring of truth and is told in staff will review the submissions and produce a report has all the ingredients for a good contemporary an interesting way, with many Jamaican and Nigerian which will be presented to Council at a date to be confi rmed. The Berry Alliance and other Community read. It deals with the polarizing subject of asylum idioms and other regional patterns of speech to add Consultative Bodies are asking Council to make the seekers and detention centres. It also focuses on authenticity to the dialogue. Some later research content of the submissions public so the level of public exploitation, rampant gang activity and the endemic revealed the author had some credibility with the feeling on specifi c issues can be gauged. corruption of contemporary Nigeria; which seem to subject matter having worked for a short time in a The Berry Alliance made submissions on the following be so much a part of the fabric of post colonial Africa. detention centre, and having also lived in West Africa issues which are important to Berry and the wider It is really a long short story that could be read in two as a child. In this situation it could have been easy to Shoalhaven: or three sittings though the plot is certainly involved write the novel as a series of political statements or with many twists and turns and an ending that is not personal experiences but the author largely avoided • Height of Buildings necessarily predictable. this trap. • Moving Land Previously Zoned Rural 1(c) into a It is written through the eyes of the two central The Berry blokes were pretty much one in terms of Residential Zone R5 characters, “Little Bee” a young refugee girl from the story being a good subject matter on which • Loss of Large Residential Blocks and Open Space Nigeria, and Sarah a magazine editor who is to base a novel but some of the blokes felt there from Huntingdale Park Development as prescribed “burning the candle at both ends” while at the same were several gaps in the storyline and a number of in DCP 70 time living in a dysfunctional relationship. Many implausible events. readers could identify with Sarah who also has to Nomination of Berry Urban Conservation Area as In many respects a lot of plot had been squeezed • deal with a Batman-obsessed son Charlie. Another conservation Area in Draft LEP into a relatively short book and this could have been subsidiary character is Little Bee’s fellow detention at the heart of the blokes generally feeling less than • Land Uses in Rural Zones Which Compromise centre inmate from Jamaica, Yevette, who brings a satisfi ed and wanting more. Zoning Objectives further insight into how the incarcerated deal with This is only the second novel for Cleave, who also their precarious situation in a philosophical and • Protection of Habitat Corridors doubles as a journalist/contributor for a major humorous manner. English newspaper. This brought another subject • Strengthening of Biodiversity Clauses It has several confronting scenes which were by into a lengthy debate amongst the Berry blokes as • Inappropriate Land Uses in Environmental Zones no means predictable. Each chapter is written to whether a competent journalist can translate their alternatively from the perspective of Little Bee and writing skills from that medium to the longer and The feedback from the Community Forum that in turn Sarah until the fi nal climactic chapter. It is more intricate form of a novel. the Berry Alliance held in September has been easy to like the courageous but innocent Little Bee There are a number of references overwhelmingly positive and we will endeavour to and the much worldlier Yevette, and be critical of at the end of the book for those ensure those who gave us their contact details are the English characters that come across as indulgent interested in furthering their kept informed on the issues raised at the Forum. We and indifferent to the situations of others less knowledge on the subject urge all those who sent in submissions on SLEP 2009 fortunate. Is this the inspiration for the title of the to now follow up with Council to ensure the process matter and the UK’s nine on- novel as it fl ips between the two continents and in dealing with these submissions is transparent and shore detention centres. diverse civilisations? considers the will of the people. Together We Can Make A Difference Sponsored By: HARVEY BLUE

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Page 12 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 Coolangatta Road Berry team clean up at the Australasian upgrade work continues Fire-fi ghter Championships Shoalhaven City Council is currently upgrading On the weekend of 13th – 15th October, Rick seven times in the ten events! With 28 teams a 1.7 kilometre section of Coolangatta Road, ‘Gunnery’, Luke Bramley, Ross Goodger, Breeden competing, this was a mammoth effort from the Coolangatta as part of its Capital Works Program. O’Riley and Aaron Bramley travelled to Port Berry team who narrowly missed out on the top The works, between Swamp Road and Agars Macquarie for the 2011 Australasia Fire-fi ghter spot by 10 points. Lane at Far Meadow, will include the removal of road side hazards, widening and strengthening Championships. The team competed against the The Berry team were runners up for the entire best fi re-fi ghters in Australia and New Zealand. the pavement, installation of guardrail as well event, scoring 113 points to Kelso Brigade with as the provision of sign posting and delineation The weekend started off well with Luke Bramley 123 points. improvements. scoring a personal best time of 8.99 sec. in the Hopefully next year the team can go one better ladder event - which placed him 15th out of 60 Shoalhaven Water has taken the opportunity to and bring home the state cup. competitors. The weekend just kept getting upgrade a section of the Coolangatta Road water The strong presence and fantastic results of the better for the Berry t eam with Breeden and Ross main, which has been designed to be compatible Berry team has certainly put Berry on the map in with the new road works. winning a bronze medal in the two man hose Australia and overseas. The team would like to hydrant event; the boys narrowly missed out on Shoalhaven City Council Director of City Services thank the rest of our station crew who are able 1st place by one hundredth of a second! The and Operations, Bill Paterson said Stage one of to stay at home and manan Berry team were placed fi rst in all motorised the work, which commenced in May, began with the station and protect thehe the widening of culverts, installation of the water events on aggregate points, and second in all the town and surrounds in casese main and relocation of power poles. hose hydrant events. of an incident while wee Mr. Paterson said additional funding had now At the culmination of the weekend the Berry compete at these events. been provided to implement Stage two of the team brought home fi ve bronze and two silver works including the strengthening and widening medals - not to mention being on the podium of the pavement. “These works will signifi cantly upgrade the highly utilised section of Coolangatta Road, between Swamp Road and Agars Lane and will assist in providing safer driving conditions in this area,” said Mr. Paterson. During the works, the existing road surface condition is being monitored and repairs have been undertaken. “Temporary pavement markers have been installed along the centreline to improve the defi nition of the travel lane and potholes are being repaired as required.” “Council apologises for any inconvenience these necessary works may cause, however I believe the community will be more than pleased with the upgraded road” said Mr. Paterson. Works are expected to be complete by early 2012 depending on favourable weather conditions.

 

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 13 news from the BERRY MUSEUM BERRY MENS SHED PROJECT OF THE UNITING CHURCH ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF This is the fi rst photo of members of the Berry Men’s Shed spent the day listening to well known speakers, buying BERRY RURAL CO-OP in the new building. The photo was taken in September. plants and just enjoy everybody’s company. This year it On Tuesday 22nd November the next We are still settling in and one of the biggest jobs is to was the turn of the Berry Garden Club and as part of the Historical Society lecture will be held. It fi nd a new home for all the equipment and tools moved day the Berry Men’s Shed provided lunch for those who will be Robyn Mathers and John Miller over from the old Shed. “We were able to get rid of a lot choose not to bring their own. The menu of 3 choices was giving a presentation in celebration of the of material from the old Shed before we moved, fi nding circulated to the various garden clubs before hand and 100th Anniversary of the Berry Rural Coop. a new home in better storage areas, will in the long run we ended up serving over 150 meals. This is something be easier for all members” said manager John Hudson. we have not attempted before and it was particularly well Although the lecture is for members The Shed has enjoyed a lot of visitors since relocating received. visitors are welcome. Come and hear and members are preparing for a very large group th about the history of an important Opening day 18 November of people to come through the doors following the The Berry Uniting Church centre incorporating the new institution and the place it has had in the th opening by the Governor of NSW on 18 November. “We Men’s Shed will be opened on Friday 18th November. The development of your town. plan to have a number of our members show the public sub committee has held a number of meetings with the The lecture will be at 7pm in the Auditorium the facility and the equipment we use on that day”. church council and most action points are well underway. “Because of the expected large numbers fi ling through of the Berry Masonic Village and will Special invitations are being sent out to members of the the new Shed on opening day we will not be having any be followed by light church congregation, computers for seniors and shed actual demonstrations of the equipment” said Richard refreshments. members. This special invitation will include lunch with Wiseman the Governor. A general invitation to the people of Berry Jennifer Clapham Zone friendship Day was held at the Berry School of Arts will be placed in the Town Crier along with a direct mailer 44642446 last month. Friendship Day represents garden clubs from through the post offi ce. We expect up to 400 people will all over the south coast visiting a nominated garden attend. club. The event is held annually amongst the zone. The last time Berry held the function was 6 years ago. Guests Richard Wiseman, Information Offi cer - 4464 2619 Kindergarten Enrolment for 2012 We are attempting to fi nalize our kindergarten numbers and get out information to 2012 kinder parents for student orientation days and information sessions. If you, or know of someone, who hasn’t enrolled a child for 2012 kindergarten please do so ASAP (this includes children with siblings already at Berry PS). Information and enrolment forms can be found on the Department Education and Communities website. http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/index.php PHONE: 4464 1158

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Family / Berry Allia Berry Public School ngs nce I Encouragement Awards loves its Grandparents

For Berry Public School Grandparent’s Day is an annual event held at Berry Public School Please come and sample our new Seasonalwhere all Menuthe students (started from 14.06.11) Kindergarten to Year 2 invite their Next month will see the inaugural Ings Family Encouragement grandparents to the school for a special performance. Awards at Berry Public School. 1 course $30, 2 coursesThis $45, year’s 3 courses Grandparent’s $60 Day, held on Thursday the 22nd September, When John and Judith and Grace Ings left our community last year was another huge success. Children aged between the ages of the Alliance and the community were keen to do something in 5 and 8 years old sang, danced, recited poetry, played music and recognition of all their hard work and commitmentVIP Member to our community. 30% discount read for descriptions the month of of their July grandparents for the one and a half hour We held a function as a farewell and that doubled as a fundraiser. performance. It is estimated that around 500 spectators made up of In discussionsDon’t forget with Johnour “Birthday and Judith Special” they made - bookit clear a thattable they of 4 orparents, more grandparentsand the birthday and even person great grandparentsreceives a freemade meal their way would like any funds raised to go to public school education, not to to Berry Public for the show. them or for Grace as a scholarship. “It was a fantastic turnout from both parents and grandparents alike We have now finalisedWhy the not details join ofour these VIP awards Club andand at receiveBerry Public regular and updates I could tell on by happenings the looks on theirat the faces Pavilion how much they enjoyed School’s Presentation Evening there will be two “Encouragement the show,” commented Peter Burney, the Relieving Principal. Awards”, each of $250 that will be given to two students who “The students did an amazingth job this year and I did have many are going to be Ourat Berry “Meet Public the School Shoalhaven in 2012. TheProvidore funds will Dinner” be iscomments on Wednesday from people 6 about July how- for impressed a 6pm start. they were with what administeredOur by Providore the Headmaster is Carole of the Rutaschool from and canSouth be used Coast for Providores,they saw which and isthe always local nice winery to hear.” is Morrellis Wines. anything related to the winner’s education. After the performance the children escorted their families to the There will also be an Encouragement Award for a Berry Public School classrooms to view their school work, read the descriptions they had student going on to Bomaderry High School in 2012.For This bookings amount callwritten 4464 about 1074 their grandparents and then will be $500 and administered in a similar way by the Headmaster of had a picnic lunch. Bomaderry High School. The awards have certain criteria for them and no doubt the school will have the very difficult decision as to who the winners will be. The Alliance is very grateful to Peter Burney and other staff and parents at Berry Public School for their support and assistance in these awards. We are also particularly appreciative of all those community members who contributed to this very worthwhile cause last year. With this money raised and a contribution from the Berry Alliance we have sufficient funds available to make this an annual award for the next three years and will be looking at finding a way to extend the awards further into the future. Berry Public School is an extraordinary and vital part of our community and we hope that in this small way we can help. Go Berry, Go!

Rick Gainford, President Berry Alliance and Town Crier

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 15 BERRY PRESCHOOL Term four is in full swing at Berry committee and the community including the ever popular trip by Community Preschool. support shown for the annual ball. train to Kiama. For the older children, this means a couple This month we have a special thank The preschool’s annual general of visits to primary school for orientation you to the Mini Berry Milko’s Connor meeting will be held in December days - and a sample of the delicious and Keanu Clarke. In a lovely gesture and new recruits are needed so we are Blueberry Bites summer canteen menu. the two boys generously donated a asking parents to consider being part The second week this term also saw a percentage of their earnings from last of the committee. special return visit to the preschool from term to the preschool. some of the class of 2010, who shared This term the preschool is offering If anyone would like more with the pre-schoolers some of their extended hours to families if needed. information on what being a experiences at “big school”. Normal preschool hours are 9am to committee member involves A highlight at the start of this term was 3pm, but the preschool is offering please talk to Jenny or Janelle or the arrival of the new climbing play additional preschool care from 8.30- contact the preschool on: equipment - which was greeted with 9am and between 3-4pm. 4464 1764. enthusiasm. The equipment arrived Once again there are excursions courtesy of the hardworking fundraising planned for the fi nal term,

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

The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have DA11/1791 Dwelling Additions including Portico and Covered Outdoor Area been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been 175 Bundewallah Rd BUNDEWALLAH 12-Sep-11 Approved placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Offi ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and we advertise all items that we are DA11/1429 Commercial additions to the existing Bed and Breakfast Accommodation advised of by council so community members can have their say. Development including the addition of a Conference Room and Wine Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web site where all details including Tasting Area B640 Princes Hwy 14-Sep-11 Approved submissions are displayed for your information. DA11/1828 Change of Use of Studio building to one bedroom Bed & Breakfast Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking. accommodation 421 Strongs Rd JASPERS BRUSH 12-Sep-11 Approved Applications Received DA11/1937 Single Storey Split Level Dwelling 20 Huntingdale Park Rd BERRY DA11/2054 Attached Dual Occupancy -First Floor Addition. Outdoor Pavilion & 22-Sep-11 Approved Alterations to existing consisting of Outdoor Living Areas 3 Bailleul Lane DA11/1760 New Dwelling - Single Storey Agars Lane BERRY 26-Sep-11 Approved (priv), BACK FOREST 16-Sep-11 DA11/1702 Proposed alterations to existing verandah of Cellar Door Sales Building DA11/2037 New Commercial - Bed & Breakfast addition and proposed detached shed including additional toilet and cool room. Use of existing verandah for 43 Coomonderry Rge, BERRY 13-Sep-11 functions and uses associated with the Cellar Door Sales including DA11/2047 First fl oor addition to existing dwelling 290 Woodhill Mountain Rd, the playing of live music in conjunction with the Cellar Door Sales 11 BROUGHTON VALE 15-Sep-11 Coolangatta Rd COOLANGATTA 26-Sep-11 Approved DA11/2074 Proposed Swimming Pool & Deck Additions 21 Emerald Dr, MEROO DA10/2554 Proposed conversion of existing machinery shed/hobby studio for use as MEADOW 22-Sep-11 Bed and Breakfast accommodation development 140F Bryces Rd FAR DA11/2100 Garages & Carports - Attached Garage 7 Prince Alfred St, BERRY 28-Sep-11 MEADOW 26-Sep-11 Approved CD11/1190 Swimming Pool - Inground 60,000 litres 12A Mount Vista Cl, BERRY 29-Sep-11 DA11/1721 New Dwelling - Single Storey 21 St Andrews Way COOLANGATTA 5-Oct 11 Approved CD11/1191 Swimming Pool – Inground 19 The Gables, BERRY 29-Sep-11 DA11/1553 New Dwelling - Two Storey & Swimming Pool 20 Pulman St BERRY 11 DA11/2133 New Four Bedroom dwelling on rural property. Including Swimming Pool, Oct-11 Approved On-Site Waste Water Management. Photo vataic Solar Power System, DA11/1922 Dwelling Additions & Garden Shed 15 Bundewallah Rd BERRY 10-Oct-11 Wood Burning Boiler, Removal of 3 Trees Tannery Rd, BERRY 6-Oct-11 Approved SF10240 Rural Residential - 3 Lot Subdivision 181 Wire Lane, BERRY 6-Oct-11 DA11/1944 Dwelling Additions including an Attached Garage 2 Raffi a Cl BERRY 12 DA11/2135 Aboveground Swimming Pool and Deck 39B Turners Lane, JASPERS BRUSH 6-Oct-11 Oct-11 Approved DA11/2152 Alterations and Additions to Dwelling, New Cabana, Decking and DA11/1908 Dwelling Alterations/Additions including New Garage 31 Bryan Cl Landscape Wall 30 Borrowdale Cl, BERRY 10-Oct-11 BROUGHTON VALE 12-Oct-11 Approved DA11/2160 Alterations and Additions to Dwelling, Decks, Solid Fuel Heater and New Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Garage. The Deck to the George Street Frontage will stand 2.2m from Development Applications and the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies. the boundary and the Deck adjacent the western boundary will stand 450mm from the boundary 21 Queen St, BERRY 12-Oct-11 Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be advertised and that advertising may not commence immediately, particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the application. If an Applications Determined application is required to be advertised, the relevant community associations will be separately notifi ed of the DA11/1822 Dwelling Additions - Roof to Existing Roof Terrace 427 Tourist Rd advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions. 12-Sep-11 Approved Enquiries DA11/1939 Garage/Workshop – Detached 573 Kangaroo Valley Rd BERRY MOUNTAIN If an application on this report is of particular interest to your Association, or you would like to enquire if the 14-Sep-11 Approved application has been or will be advertised, please contact Council on: (02) 4429 3111. DA11/1329 Construction and use of effl uent pond for storage treatment and The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on Council Website (DA Tracking) disposal of dairy effl uent. Bolong Rd BOLONG 13-Sep-11 Withdrawn 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

NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 17 St Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry invites you to Advent NOVEMBER Evensong 2nd November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert A service of readings and music, with items Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts from Handel’s Messiah and Thiman’s Nativity of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list.

3pm Sunday, 13 November 2011 th Enquiries: offi [email protected], 6 November - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 Phone: 4464 1058 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm

11th November – Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Berry Alliance AGM Enquires Marcia 44643187 The Berry Alliance Annual 13th November - Sunday 3pm Advent Evensong – A service of readings and music, with items from Handel’s Messiah and Thiman’s Nativity, at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry. General Meeting is to be held Enquiries: 4464 1058, www.berry.anglican.asn.au on Thursday 17th November th 2011 commencing at 7pm at 15 November – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales the Berry Courthouse. table all welcome enquiries 44641191. All members are invited. Any enquiries to Rick on 0449 569 059 or 16th November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert email [email protected] 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. Advertising Rates 17th November – Thursday – Berry Alliance AGM commencing at 7pm. All members are welcome. Enquiries to Rick on 0449 569 059 or email [email protected] Calendar of Events page 18th November – Friday - Offi cial opening of the new Berry Uniting Church Centre and Berry Men’s Shed, by her Excellency the Governor of NSW Marie Bashir. Albert Street Berry 11.30am all 1 issue $60 welcome. Enquiries John Brentnall 0410 650 045 or Richard Wiseman 4464 2619. 6 issues $276 ($46 each issue) 12 issues $504 ($42 each issue) 21st November – Monday – Berry Courthouse Annual General Meeting at 5.30 at the Berry Courthouse. All members are invited and welcome. Enquiries to 0458 369 266 or One box, no changes, [email protected] one invoice paid up front Contact the Editor on 22nd November – Tuesday - Berry and District Historical Society Lecture in Celebration of the th 0428 037 572 For more details 100 Anniversary of the Berry Rural Coop to be given by Robyn Mathers and John Miller. At the Berry Masonic Village Auditorium at 7pm All Welcome. Contact Jennifer Clapham 44642446 [email protected].

24th November - Thursday- Shoalhaven Heads Public School Sesquicentenary - Offi cial Ceremony, opening of time capsule and bush dance for students. For more information please visit www.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or contact the school on ph.: 4448 7174

26th November - Saturday - Shoalhaven Heads Public School “150th Birthday Party” 12-5pm - stalls, giant auction, amusement activities, live music For more information please visit www.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or contact the school on ph.: 4448 7174

26th November – Saturday - CWA Christmas Street Stall - Broughton Court Enquires Marcia 44643187 FUTURE DATES The Emporium Food Company is 3 rd December- Saturday – Shoalhaven Lydian Singers present ‘A Bush Christmas’ a celebration a gourmet deli and café, sourcing of Christmas through Australian music and poetry at the Nowra School of Arts commencing at gourmet fare from all over the globe. 7.30pm Bookings call Shoalhaven Visitors Centre on 1300 662 808, Enquiries call Brian If there is something you can’t find ph.: 4448 6076 we will source it for you. 4th December- Sunday – Shoalhaven Lydian Singers present ‘A Bush Christmas’ a celebration Or Oryou you can can sit sitin-store in-store and and enjoy enjoy a light of Christmas through Australian music and poetry at the Nowra School of Arts commencing at luncha light with lunch Toby’s with Estate Grinders Coffee. coffee. 2.30pm Bookings call Shoalhaven Visitors Centre on 1300 662 808, Enquiries call Brian ph.: 4448 6076 127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

Page 18 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 BERRY 7th December - 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. MUSEUM

9th December – Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires Marcia 44643187

10th December – Saturday - Leprosy Mission street stall Saturday at Broughton court starting at 7.30 am Your ongoing support is needed. We will have many Christmas items for sale for more information contact Trish on ph.44642693 New Email Address: [email protected]

21st December - 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 “WOMEN’S DAY” of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. Did you know that this year International Women’s Day has been celebrated for 100 31st December – Saturday – Berry Gerringong Rotary Club present - New Year’s Eve Family years? The Museum has a new exhibition for Fireworks at the Berry Showground, gates open from 5pm, a fun family night with lots of kids this event. It tells the story of the three groups entertainment. This is an alcohol free event, entry $5 Adult/ $2 Child or $10 per family. All enquiries in Berry whose aim is to help women. These to Guy Mainsbridge ph.: 0435 766 504 are the Country Women’s Association, VIEW and Zonta. The Berry Branch of the Country Women’s Association celebrates its 60th The Calendar of Events page is on the Web birthday this year. See this page at www.berryalliance.org.au – see the latest edition of the Town Crier or go to The display also tells the history of International Calendar of Events on the home page. Just $30 (inc. GST) or a display ad gets you a listing in the Women’s Day, what has happened in Berry to Town Crier and on our Web site, please request at Calender entry at the time of booking your ad. celebrate it in the past and the activities and support structures that have arisen in Berry For advertising enquiries: and the surrounding area as a result. call the Editor on 0428 037 572 or [email protected] 135 Queen Street, Berry Free listing for Berry community groups - must be registered with the Berry Alliance and provide a 44643097 contact name and number to be listed. www.berryhistory.org.au Berry’s Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Information given here is provided by event [email protected] organisers. The Berry Alliance does not accept responsibility for errors, alterations or omissions. OPENING HOURS Saturday 11am to 2pm Sunday 11am to 3pm Remember also that the museum is open Mon to Fri in School Holidays RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR BERRY from 11am to 2pm. ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE 2, 16, 30 November & 14, 28 December HOURS SO CONSIDER A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. Fire Permits in Rural Areas The Bush Fire Danger Period in the Shoalhaven has been in force since 1st September, 2011. 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 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 be obtained from the RFS Fire Control Centre in Nowra – 4424 4424. res is prohibited and the permit Be aware that even with a permit, the lighting of fi • Household & Commercial Storage is automatically suspended, on Total Fire Ban Days, days of Extreme Fire Danger, or • Climate Controlled Wine Storage when the Environment Protection Authority declares a “No Burn Day.” • Units individually alarmed State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472. • Boxes & Transportation Arranged • Free Move in Service

Ph: 4422 1955 Cnr Meroo Rd & Victa Way Bomaderry

NOVEMBER 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 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 SPONSORED BY 3rd Thursday Monthly 5.30pm Courthouse [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6093 Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 Meet 2nd Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au 24 hour caretakers / bookings Tony & Vicki Pye 0427 605 200 Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122 Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4464 1250 PO Box 216 Berry 2535 6 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] www.berry.org.au Meet Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society 4464 3242 Berry Spinners and Weavers 4446 43081 PO Box 269 Berry 25345 [email protected] PO Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Thursday Monthly, 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts Thursdays 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall Australian Red Cross 4464 2612 Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 PO Box 249 Berry 2535 53 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Andrew.fi [email protected] 1st Wednesday each month at 2.00pm, Berry School of Arts Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 3965 Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 321 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.00pm meeting 2nd Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms. Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392 David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4448 5703 Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berry PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.shoalhavenaa.com.au 2nd Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room Berry Al Anon Family Group Irene 4448 8231 Hands Across NSW Inc 4446 0567 Meet every Monday at 7.30 CWA Rooms - Victoria Street, Berry PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 e [email protected] st Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 3009 Meets 1 Sunday, monthly at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Knit with Love 4464 3651 Meets Saturdays 1pm - 4:30pm at Masonic Lodge Community Hall c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4422 1794 Meets every Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall PO Box 244 Berry 2535 [email protected] Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch 0412 287 706 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm Muir House - 12 Prince Alfred St Berry 100 Kangaroo Valley Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of Berry Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267 PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] Lodge Broughton 131 4464 1713 1st & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 – 12noon Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry. PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 [email protected] 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 PO Box 143 Berry 2535 Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201 [email protected] www.berrypreschool.org.au B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535. [email protected] Running day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 0458 369 266 PO Box 218 Berry 2535 Probus Club of Berry 4448 6053 2nd Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry Courthouse PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village Hall Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788 Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred St Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539 [email protected] PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected] Berry & District Garden Club 4464 2563 Slow Food Shoalhaven 0400 750 551 PO Box 122 Berry 2535 246b Tindalls Lane Berry 2535 [email protected] nd 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm Masonic Village Community Room Meets 2 Wednesday each month at Coach house Restaurant, 6.30pm [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au Shoalhaven Arts Society Inc. 4422 1794 PO Box 240 Nowra 2541 Berry Drama group 4464 2700 nd PO Box 423 Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 2 Thursday each month, 1pm Berry School of Arts 1st Wednesday monthly - 7.00pm Berry School of Arts (except Jan & Dec) Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704 165 Kangaroo Valley Road Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097 st PO Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] 1 Wednesday each month above address 3rd Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au Berry Evening View Club 4464 1032 St Vincent de Paul Society 4464 1897 PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] PO Box 76 Berry 2535 [email protected] st 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club 1 Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 3636 Zonta Club of Berry 4446 1001 PO Box 302 Berry 2535 PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 4th Tuesday monthly, 6.30pm Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry Hotel Every Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club Berry Landcare 4464 3241 c/- 35 Houston Place Berry 2535 [email protected]. SPORTING GROUPS 3rd Saturday monthly and last Sunday monthly (Bundewallah) Berry Hockey Club 4464 1992 Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 1693 13 Windsor Drive Berry 2535 17 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.au 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address. Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027/ 4464 1609 Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc. 4464 3457 9 Ford St Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 435 Berry 2535 School term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry 3rd Wednesday monthly, 9:30am Activities Room Berry Masonic Village Berry Riding Club 4464 1143 Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1604 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 1st Tuesday monthly at the Berry Hotel PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am CWA Hall Berry [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com Berry Men’s Shed 4464 2619 PO Box 103 Berry 2535 Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club 0422 688901 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am- 4pm North Street Berry PO Box 206 Berry NSW 2535 www.bshcc.nsw.cri cket.com.au www.berrymensshed.com.au e: [email protected] 2nd Monday of each month during cricket season at the Berry Hotel Berry Playgroup 0411 383 573 Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 4464 1896 PO Box 279 Berry NSW [email protected] PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] Friday mornings at St Luke’s Hall, via Victoria St 4th Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling Club Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158 Berry Tennis Club 0466 466 122 PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 e: [email protected] PO Box 222 Berry 2535 7.30pm bi-monthly starting in February each year, Berry Tennis Club, North St Berry [email protected] Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960 PO Box 3307 2541 [email protected] 1st Tuesday Monthly at 10.30am Sub Branch Hall-26 Alexandra St Berry Berry School of Arts 4464 1476 EMERGENCY 000 Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm. Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567 Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444 PO Box 173 Berry 2535 Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the Showground Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 21 Spring Flowering Landcare Kurrajong (Commersonia fraseri). A good example encountered was at the Native Plants boat ramp on Back Forest Road. joined petals and a yellow centre around These plants will have fi nished fl owering The genus of Solanum contains some the stamen, typical of the Solanum. Their by the time you read this. Keep in mind of the most important species of plants fruit are egg-shaped, orange or red. This their names and identifying features available to us. These include the Potato plant usually competes with the wild and look out for them next spring. If and Eggplant. In the 1500 or so species tobacco weed which often dominates. A you want to know more about the known worldwide there are about 117 in good specimen of Kangaroo Apple is at fl owering Native Plants of Berry join a Australia many regarded as weeds. Seen the Broughton Vale Landcare site. Landcare Site work group. recently in the Strongs Road Landcare site These are a small example of the fl owering Regular Working Bees for were two species in full fl ower. One was native plants which have been on display September: Bong Bong Road, 9-11am Violet Nightshade (S. brownie). This bushy to the observant. Some of the others 2nd Sunday 13th November; Broughton shrub grows to 3m. high to 3m across which have been delighting the writer Vale 3-5pm 2nd Sunday 13th November; with soft grey leaves that are lanceolate are along the road sides around Berry. David Berry Hospital site, 3-5 PM 3rd to 10 cm with some slender spines on Such as: Travellers Joy (Clematis aristata), Saturday 19th November; Bundewallah, stems and leaf surfaces. Purple fi ve pedal a white native clematis climber in the The last Sunday 3-5 PM 27th November; fl owers occur in spring and it grows well road side trees; Indigofera australis, a 2 Coolangatta Mountain 1pm 1st Saturday in a sunny position. This is truly a great m. high 2m. across, sparsely branched 5th and 3rd Sunday 20th November. native plant to encounter. The other with sprays of purple pea-fl owers; False Email : [email protected] Solanum was less obvious being the small Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), a For further information: ground cover plant Eastern Nightshade well-known ground cover – climber with Kim Dove (4464 3391) - David Berry Hospital site; (S. pungetium). Its leaves are to 10cm with purple pea-shaped fl owers; Yellow Guinea dentate margins. The fi ve petal purple Flower (Hibbertia scandens) a climber Will Armitage (44642241) - Bundewallah; fl owers are on soft curving stalks and which seems to like climbing above the Julia Woinarski - Bong Bong road; these and the leaves are covered in 1 cm Kikuyu on barbwire fences; Rice fl ower Bill Pigott (44643241 or [email protected] ) - Moeyan Hill; spines. (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) is an obvious Harvey Blue (44641880) - Tindalls Lane; roadside fl ower, an erect shrub 2.5m. Another local Solanum may be better Philip Thorniley (44642198) - Broughton Vale; high 2m. wide with 2cm. linear leaves and known to you, the Kangaroo Apple (S. Ian Parker (44486359) - Strongs Road; clusters of ball shaped fl owers. All of these aviculare). This opportunistic shrub, Myke Cunningham (0418297435) - Coolangatta often the fi rst to come up in disturbed fl owering native plants are road side in Mountain. soil, grows to 4 m. high and 5 m. across. Tindalls Lane Information can also be found at Its juvenile leaves are easily identifi ed by The fl owering native trees have given Berry Landcare on Facebook. their three or fi ve lobed margins to 20 cm. a wonderful display following the wet Their fl owers in spring are purple with fi ve winter. Most outstanding was the Brown

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Page 22 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au OCTOBER 2011 The following businesses have provided Vouchers for the Berry Alliance BERRY RESTAURANTS to provide to Berry Community groups to use for fundraising purposes or prizes. If you would like your business listed here (and on the web site) & CAFES, FUNCTIONS please contact Rick Gainford, Secretary Berry Alliance on 0449 569 059 & CATERING GUIDE or email [email protected]

Restaurants & Cafes The Silos Restaurant Princess Hwy Jaspers Brush – t 4448 6160 Lunch: Open Thursday - Sunday. Berry Jetz Café 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 Dinner: Open Thursday - Saturday. www.silos.com.au

7 days – 8am to 5pm

Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café Table Talk Café 23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 2420 Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm. 7 days – 9am to 4pm Open for Dinner Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 10pm email: [email protected]

Hedgehogs Coffee Shop 4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 7 days – 8am to 4pm Functions & Catering www.hedgehogscoffeeshop.com.au

Hungry Duck Please come and sample our new Seasonal Menu (started 14.06.11)Berry Courthouse and Gardens 85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323 Corner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 0458 369 266 www.hungryduck.com.au 1 course $30, 2 courses $45, 3 courses $60 Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens. Wednesday to Monday dinner from 6pm www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected] VIP Member 30% discount for the month of July Berry Jetz Café Just Delicious 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 Shop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry – t 4464 3650 Don’t forget our “Birthday Special” - book a table of 4 or more and the birthday person [email protected] a free meal Open 7 days – 9am – 5pm. Catering and Functions available Pavillion RestaurantWhy not join our VIP Club and receive regular updates on happenings at theBroughton Pavilion Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry 72 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 1074 th 78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446 All Day BreakfastOur “Meet & Brunch the Shoalhaven on weekends Providore from Dinner” 8am is on Wednesday 6 July - for aWeddings, 6pm start. functions and conferences hosted and catered for on site. TuesdayOur to Providore Saturday is -Carole Dinner Ruta from from 6pm South Coast Providores, and the local winery is www.broughtonmillfarm.com.auMorrellis Wines. Sunday Night Roast - 6.30pm - 8.30pm [email protected] For bookings call 4464 1074 The Berry Hotel Garnish Creative Catering 120 Queen Street - t 4464 1011 t 0432 559 078 Open 7 days: Dinner 6pm - 9pm, Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm Catering and Functions Breakfast on weekends 8am - 11am [email protected] Table Talk Café The Berry Tea Shop 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry Shop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 t 4464 2420 Open 7 days: 10am to 5pm Catering and Functions available www.theberryteashop.com.au email: [email protected]

Please come and sample our new Seasonal Menu (started 14.06.11) u OPENING HOURS u 1 courseSpecial $30, 2 courses $45,Promotion 3 courses $60 for 2011! u u VIP Member 30% discount for the month of July BREAKFAST Private Parties SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9AM - 12PM Don’t forget our “Birthday Special” - book a table of 4 or more and the birthday person receives a free meal

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Our “Meet the ShoalhavenIf Providoreyou’re having Dinner” a Wis edding,on Wednesday an Engagement 6th July - for parta 6pmy or start. a Baby shower THURSDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 2:30PM Our Providore is Carole Ruta fromWhy South not letCoast us doProvidores, the catering and the for local you! winery is Morrellis Wines. u u PleaseFor considerbookings uscall for 4464 your 1074 Festive Events menus start from $32 pp. DINNER QUALITY ACCOMMODATION THURSDAY - SUNDAY 6PM - 8:30PM We can arrange catering for up to 50-60 people. Menus can be individually crafted to suit your requirements. CLOSED MONDAY - WEDNESDAY From a selection of delicious Canapés & Champagne, to freshly baked Desserts and sit down Degustation Lunch and Dinner Menus. 137 QUEEN STREET BERRY NSW 2535 Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment contact us on 4464 1074 to discuss a personalised menu T: 4464 2444 E: [email protected]

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137 QUEEN STREET BERRY NSW 2535 TEL: 4464 2444 [email protected] DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY       Well here we are preparing for our Fashion Parade on Thursday 17th NOVEMBER 2011 to be held in St. TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN Patrick’s Hall, NORTH STREET BERRY An elderly gentleman had serious hearing what they had come through, what they had at 1.30 p.m. $5.00 entry which will problems for a number of years. He went experienced of God through it all, and what also include your lovely scrumptious to the doctor and the doctor was able to they had learnt about themselves and God afternoon tea. Our models will be have him fi tted for a set of hearing aids that through that process. Sometimes you just wearing clothes from ROCKMANS allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The need to stop and listen to those around you a bit more. of Stocklands Nowra. A lovely raffl e elderly gentleman went back to the doctor for a test a month later. The doctor said, on the day $1.00 a ticket and some But it also reminds me to stop and listen to “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must the testimony of Jesus. Just like our friends lucky door prizes to given out also. be really pleased you can hear again.” To or family, we can think that we know their Come enjoy the afternoon with us. which the gentleman said, “Oh, I haven’t told story, but when we sit and listen we can RSVP Moira 44 642 776 my family yet. I just sit around and listen to realise there was a lot more to it than we fi rst the conversations. I’ve changed my will three thought. The testimony of Jesus is a lot like Our TV’s in the Rehab ward should times!” that even for those that have followed him all be up and running by the time I like that story, but it reminds me of for a long time. we go to print (hopefully). something. It reminds me of our need to So I encourage us all to listen well to one Our President Moira is off to Ballina listen to one another. Often in life you fi nd another. But to also take time to hear the for State Conference shortly. out things you never knew about people, testimony of Jesus again. It is put in the bible Keep the 17th December clear in even those you were close to, at their funeral. like this…“This is the testimony in essence: your diary for our Christmas Street As a community of faith we encourage God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son”. [1 John 5:11 TM] Stall - many Christmas ideas coming people to share their stories of life and of faith. To share stories of their life’s journey up. If you take time to do this I believe you will and their stories of God at work through the get to know and be inspired by others, and New Members are always welcomed ups and downs of life. When you do that in get to know Jesus in the life giving way that at our meetings on the 2nd Monday a community that ranges in age from 100 he intends. God bless from Brendan at Berry years old to newborns you get a big spread of each Month at 12.30 for a light Community Church…see advert for details. of experience. The word we often use for lunch then meeting starts around these times is testimony. 1.45p.m. Just recently we had three people share Please ring Moira ph: 44 642 776 some of their life and faith journey at our Sunday services. I was inspired by hearing Choosing Life

      

  

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Page 24 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 Shoalhaven Heads Public School 150th Birthday Party Berry Garden Club Shoalhaven Heads Public School is celebrating Berry Gardens Festival was a great success, Highly scented white fl owers attracted visitors its 150th Birthday or weather much better than forecast, indeed very to a tall shrub Acokanthera oblongifolia (syn. Sesquicentenary and good for walking. Eight very different gardens Carissa spectabilis). This native to South Africa invites everybody to gave visitors a lot to enthuse them and many bears the common name Bushman’s Poison; join the staff, students were seen noting names for future reference, liquid from the black berries was used on the and parents on Thursday perhaps to add to their own gardens, perhaps tips of arrows to kill prey. It is rarely seen in 24th and Saturday 26th for interest in identifi cation. gardens to-day. Its poisonous status would November 2011 to celebrate Great trees of interest – is a magnifi cent not be the reason; our gardens contain many this historical milestone. An Offi cial Ceremony specimen of Quercus, an Asian Oak the seed of plants with poisonous parts. encompassing performances by students, the which was collected by the owner when plant Patterned trunks attracted me and I am sure opening of the new Hall and the raising of the Time hunting. A mature specimen of Horse Chestnut, many others to the trees in another garden, Capsule buried in 1986 will be held at the school on Aesculus hippocastanum, attracted many these lined a section of the garden therefore Thursday. On the Saturday afternoon, from 12-5pm, visitors. This tree is uncommon in this area, ensuring shade and peace; a wonderful place the school will host a 150th birthday party. There however many people will have been attracted to sit in summer. will be classrooms open and historical displays, to this wonderful tree common in street, parks Colour featured in a garden of Brugmansia, while a sideshow alley, face-painting, novelty races, a and gardens in the UK and Europe. It is native to commonly called Angel’s Trumpet, waterslide, infl atable obstacle course, jumping castle north Greece and Albania. The fruit, commonly Agapanthus, Canna and Bougainvillea. Not the and laser skirmish will keep the children entertained. called conker, is a source of pleasure to young varieties commonly seen but hybrids bred by The grown-ups will enjoy live music, a variety of stalls children, good for throwing at each other! the garden owner. This garden had a tropical and the opportunity to buy or win something special A very large specimen of a member of the feel even though one looked out to dairy at the giant auction and chocolate wheel. We have Cactus family, I think it is Pachycerus springlei, farming country. A lesson in good design in a received amazing support from local businesses and was a feature of a garden planted in the 1950’s. town area provided visitors with inspiration. from Australian and overseas celebrities including The generic name means thick wax taper, a Vegetables, herbs, fruit trees supplied food, Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Lleyton Hewitt, Ian reference to the shape of the erect branches. outdoor seating was surrounded by lush Thorpe, Megan Gale, Tobie Puttock, Graeme Base, It is native to Mexico and southern California. planting and views over areas of interest. Wayne Grady, Liz Ellis and the Australian Women’s Also in this garden, at fi rst sight reminding I very much enjoyed my visit to all the gardens; cricket team to name a few, so there are some fantastic one of a Banana, was Strelitzia Nicolai, it has thank you to the owners. I return home with items going up for auction. white and blue fl owers and grows to a height plant lists and great satisfaction of time well Wristbands allowing unlimited goes on the Infl atable of approximately 4 m. The common Strelitzia spent. attractions and the Laser Skirmish are available to reginae, Bird of Paradise, is now a common pre-purchase for $20 (only $10 for each additional feature in local gardens. Both are native to Hazel King. sibling or parent) from the School (available on the South Africa. The plants in this garden are day for $25). For more information, to view the auction those now popular in areas of low rainfall. catalogue or purchase a wristband, commemorative Malus ioensis ‘ Plena’ is a crab-apple native wine, booklet or tea towel, please contact the School to mid-west USA. The beautiful double pink Offi ce or visit the School website. Ph: 4448 7174 fl owers cover the tree; it is a lovely sight and Email: [email protected] suitable to small gardens. Web: http://www.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 25 Leprosy Mission News The majority of Australians believe that leprosy BERRY CWA NEWS was eradicated many years ago. We read in a report received this month, from our Head The “Awareness Day “ street stall was a huge success Mrs Suzanne Garrett, president of the Wollondilly group, offi ce in Victoria, that nothing could be further with many goodies on offer – designer tea cosies, presided over AGM and concluded the afternoon with from the truth. Six years after the World Health uniquely designed tea towels, bags etc. and the ‘all an interesting talk on her trip to Thailand. She feels organisation (WHO) declared that leprosy important’ scones, cakes, pickles, and delicious lemon very much at home in “the land of smiles” having was offi cially eliminated in India, doctors and butters. The colourful pinnies emblazoned with “Not visited there a number of times. Of special interest to Just Tea and Scones” were worn for the fi rst time her and the work that she does is the House of Grace offi cials are now warning that the disfi guring and indeed the “models” wearing them looked very (which seeks to rehabilitate girls that were caught up disease is spreading in poverty-stricken charming. Thank you to all who supported us on this in prostitution), and the House of Love (which cares for pockets of the country. The Head of World day. orphaned boys). We were very encouraged by a lady Health in India, Nata Menabde, told AFP in an “A dame with apron worn on waist whose love for these people is so evident. interview that nearly a third of India’s districts doth ready one her fare to taste.” A warm welcome to our newest member, Mrs Jean needed urgent attention to address the spread The International Day held recently showed off the Sealy, we will look forward to her being at future of new infections. hard work of the Berry Primary School. Their charts and gatherings. There are approximately 209 out of 640 districts models were a credit to them. Prizes were awarded to In conclusion I would like to apologise for my error the appropriate winners but I’m sure that the judges in October's issue. Janine Casey was the second prize where the number of new cases now exceed had a very hard time when making their decisions. We winner for the Butterscotch Cake, and not as previously the WHO target of less than 10 new cases per will look forward to the International Day in 2012. advised. 100,00. Ten per cent of the new cases occurring Planning for the NSW State 2012 Conference is well For further information contact Marcia on 44643187, in India involve children; this shows us that the under way. The venue at Blacktown Workers' Club Marie on 44232164, or visit the CWA web site at www. transmission rate is very high. will be hosted by the Nepean Group. This will be a cwaofnsw.org.au , or write to Secretary, PO Box 321, th We, as a committee, who are working towards momentous occasion as it will mark the CWA, NSW 90 Berry 2535. the eradication or control of Leprosy hear this year. Jean Stanfi eld news with concern and renewed commitment The Berry Branch has held its annual AGM, and offi ce Publicity Offi cer. bearers' positions were readily fi lled. Congratulations to continue our fund raising to assist those to all. Interesting reports from less fortunate that ourselves, and to relieve the the various 2011 offi ce bearers suffering of those affected by leprosy. were read and accepted. Your ongoing support is always valued. President Marcia Miller’s report was very complete, and it was Trish Nicholson encouraging to be reminded at Sec/ Treas. Berry Leprosy Mission Aux. length of what that had been New Email Address: [email protected] accomplished in the past year. The Secretary's and Treasurer’s reports complemented Mrs Miller's report, and now we realise just how busy we were and diligent in the money- raising area. What a year! But we guess there waits for us, Pictured from left to right are the 2012 offi ce bearers Marie de la Torre something equivalent in 2012. (Secretary), Marcia Miller (President), and Jenny Smith (Treasurer).

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Page 26 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 Thank you to all those people who ROTARY attended our most recent production ENGRAVED PAVERS TO BE CEMENTED IN HISTORY of Tennessee Williams ‘A Street One of the major community projects currently being A number of other businesses are also supporting this undertaken by the Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong is Rotary project with either donation of materials or labour. Car Named Desire’. the construction of a concrete community cycleway/ Rotary thanks everyone for their support. We hope you walkway linking the town with the Berry Hospital … There is still an opportunity for other businesses, you stage 1 of the Rotary Circuit. enjoyed this iconic production! or your loved ones (or even pet) to have that special We will be following production Despite recent wet weather and boggy conditions, engraved paver set into the Rotary Circuit. It’s your unique Club members have managed to lay a further 25 chance to cement your name in local history. Individual week with our regular group lineal metres of concrete. pavers cost $50, whilst double pavers cost $110. night which is held on the fi rst Wednesday of the month. Members are looking forward to working on the next To obtain an Application Form for Engraved Pavers email section which will commence at the top of Tannery Grahame Sweeney at [email protected] On Wednesday, 2nd November we Rd, adjacent to Pulman St. This will be the fi rst section New Years Eve Family Fun Night will be reading ‘The Scarlet Rose’, of the pathway where the Club will be inserting the Planning has commenced for the next major initial delivery of engraved pavers received from the a play written by one of our new fundraising activity by the Club … the annual New manufacturers. For those people who applied for an members, Lisa Perritt. It is based on Years Eve family fun night at the Berry Showground. engraved paver some months back, you will soon It is sure to be another fantastic night with lots the classic tale of Beauty and the be able to see your name set in concrete. If your of entertainment, displays, good old fashioned Beast. It is also the proposed play application was made in more recent times, your kid’s games, food and market day variety stalls. All paver will be included in subsequent pours, hopefully for our fi rst production of 2012. concluding at 9pm, when the night skies will light up prior to Christmas, conditions permitting. with a magnifi cent fi reworks display. So if you’ve been thinking about A number of businesses have also shown their becoming involved in the Berry Potential new members are always welcomed at the support for the community pathway by purchasing Rotary Club’s weekly dinner meeting at the Berry Drama Group, there is no time like one or more of the large logo style pavers as shown Bowling Club. To fi nd out more, interested persons the present. The play reading will in the accompanying photo. Businesses supporting should contact the Club’s Membership Director David the project with logo pavers include The Arbour; The start at 7.30pm and will be held in Ensor on 0412 418 515. Treat Factory; Ray White Berry and Huckleberry Home. the upstairs room of the School of Arts, Berry. All welcome. For more information regarding membership or upcoming events please call Rosie on 44 643550.

Berry Uniting Albert Street Church Berry Minister: John Brentnall Phone: 4464 1034 Mobile: 0410 650 045 Email: [email protected] church.org.au Sunday Celebrations: 9.30am Groups & activities: Bible study groups Community Garden Fellowship groups Prayer groups Men’s Shed Social Craft Group Primary Drama Club Computers for seniors “To know Christ & make him known” http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au

NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 27 TheBerry Town Crier Phone: 0428 037 572 P.O. Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] or Free Drop Box inside the Berry Post Offi ce Alliance www.berryallliance.org.au ABN 86 234 611 252 Advertising Rates & Requirements Why advertise in the Town Crier? The Town Crier is a community newspaper produced monthly by The Berry Alliance; The Berry Alliance would like to thank advertisers for their support. It is only through our current circulation is 2300 copies distributed around Berry and its outer lying advertising fees, subscriptions and sponsorships that our community paper can areas. Additional copies are given to shops, cafes, hairdressing salons, doctors and continue to provide such communication. restaurants within the township to alert tourists as to what’s happening around The Town Crier is not funded from any other source. We receive no grants or public Berry. funding. Advertiser’s investment will go even further now that the Town Crier is live on the Our advertising rates have remained static for four years; however as of the 1st web and available to so many more people. The feedback received has been very July2010 the rates had a slight increase. positive; the Berry community value the enhancements made to our on line services and appreciate being able to access archived copies of the Town Crier on our web Berry Alliance Town Crier Board of Editors site: www.berryalliance.org.au. Display Advertisements Calendar of Events page Please Note Repeat rate applies to 3 or more issues with no One box, no changes, one invoice paid up front • All rates include 10% GST and are payable in 7 changes and one invoice to be paid up front. days from date on invoice. 1 issue ...... $60 New advertisers are required to pay in advance 10cm x 1 column ...... $105 / $80 x 3 = $240 (repeat) • 6 issues ...... $276 ($46 each issue) prior to advertising in fi rst issue. 10cm x 2 columns .... $133 / $107 x 3 = $321(repeat) Advertisements will not be accepted or printed 12 issues ...... $504 ($42 each issue) • 10cm x 3 column ...... $176 / $137 x 3 = $411(repeat) where there is payment outstanding. We cannot guarantee the position of your Full Page ...... $290 / $266 x 3 = $798(repeat) • Listing in Calendar of Events advertisement on a particular page or side of the paper. Trades & Services Free if the event is listed in your paid • Your contact name, address and telephone One box, no changes, one invoice paid up front. advertisement for that issue. number must accompany your advertisement as well as the size of the advertisement you 1 issue ...... $48 You must request the listing at the time of want and when and how often you want it to 6 issues ...... $198 ($33 each issue) submitting your advertisement. appear. 12 issues ...... $363 ($30.25each issue) Otherwise: $30.00 per listing only. Requirements: Please note: • Our graphic artist sets out your advertisement as they do with the entire paper. • We cannot reproduce your entire advertisement from a “hard copy” by scanning it. • Our graphic artist can lay your advert out to look the same if you provide clean images for us to scan (no text covering the image) or scanned images and the text for the advertisement. • Not everyone has the same programs (or indeed computer) and we do not use any desktop publishing programs. Advertisers can choose one of the following options.

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Page 28 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 BERRY MASONIC Berry Silver Band VILLAGE AUXILIARY NEWS Still Going but RFBI have invited any interested Community Needs New groups to apply to Berry Masonic Village to use the Activity Hall if they so wish to hold A sigh of collective disappointment could be Members their monthly meetings or special meetings heard across the Shoalhaven last Saturday at a small charge to them. morning as the Berry Riding Club Pink Ribbon Berry Silver Band has been in It was lovely to decide our Christmas Party Horse Festival was postponed due to the wet existence since 1897. The band has early this year by being invited to Jaspers weather. The festival is a fun fi lled weekend of served the local community, playing Valley Winery once again. We look forward dressage and a funkhana and is Berry Riding at many functions over the years to a lovely lunch in December - what a Club’s annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer and is and is still in demand today. We play beautiful venue! a great opportunity for riders of all ages to dress- up in pink for a good cause. at numerous events during the year, Sandra and the Kiosk Manager gave much Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Show, pleasure in presenting the gold stars and The good news is that the club has rescheduled wooden spoons to our busy workers on the weekend to the 17th and 18th December 2011. Berry Garden Festivals, Vintage the Kiosk for the months June, July, August A special thanks though to Berry Trivia @ The Motor Show, Anzac Day etc. and September - everyone is now in Great Southern Hotel for their generous donation The band members consist of towards the weekend, the donation gave anticipation as to who will be the wooden farmers, professionals, and some spooner in coming months!!! Berry Riding Club the opportunity to purchase some much needed pink bunting, that will retired people and at present th Our Train night on the 24 September may complement the pink riders and pink decorated one young man. But we are low have been WET but what a great night it horses. This will be a great visual spectacular on in numbers and need some more was, the company was fantastic (thank you the weekend of the 17th and 18th December 2011 players. We need some young blood. all who attended) the food was wonderful so do not hesitate to come along, the dressage and the venue was marvellous - thank you and funkhana make a great day out, so come Can you help? Can you read music? very much to Dennis and Barbara (we will along to the Berry Showground and join us in Berry Silver Band is a very friendly be back later on when we hope it will be raising money for this important charity. group which has been playing music hot and sunny). Events though continue for the club with our for the Berry area continuously for Currently, new TV’s for the respite rooms are show jumping competition continuing on the 1st 115 years! being looked at to be purchase, we have Saturday of every month at the Berry Sporting left this task to Karen. Complex, North St, Berry. We practice Monday nights 7.30-930 New members are always welcome; we At the December Show Jumping Competition pm. See advertisement this issue of meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month the club will be also holding the Annual Geriatric the Berry Town Crier. All levels of at 9.30am in the Activity Hall at the Village Cup; this event is only open to the “older” musicianship welcome come along in Albany Lane Berry. competitor and is a lot of fun. and listen or join in. Please ring our President Una Graaf for Saturday 19th November is the club’s presentation more information ph.: 44 641 713 night; all members are encouraged to attend. BERRY SILVER BAND

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Page 30 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011 BERRY EVENING VIEW CLUB Shoalhaven Welcome to Berry Evening VIEW Club news. Poultry Group st Our Guest Speaker for our meeting on 21 September Venue: Berry Poultry Pavilion located at the Berry Showground, was Robyn Florance. Robyn is a well-known historian and Alexandra Street Berry NSW has written many books on the history of the local area. Date: Sunday 20th November 2011 Robyn spoke on the process and the time required when Time: Poultry Shed will open from 8.30am to view the birds and the researching her books. We can only imagine any historical auction will commence at 9.30am research would be very time consuming. Her current book, All buyers must register prior to bidding and payments are by cash only. Broughton Village in Past Times, will be launched at 2pm, th All birds will have informational cage labels with breed, gender, age and Saturday, 29 October, at the Showground. I am sure she colour to help you in the buying process. Plus knowledgeable volunteers will be delighted to see you at the launch. will be happy to answer all your questions about the birds up for auction. Christmas is creeping up on us and we are starting to get Food and all accessories needed for your new birds will be available for purchase. Christmas function invitations from VIEW Clubs in our area. On 18th November, St. George’s will be having All penning fees and profi ts from the day will be donated to Hands Across NSW, a local charity who help fl ood and drought affected families in NSW. their Christmas function; Shoalhaven Heads VIEW will also be having theirs on the same day. This is followed by Parking is available inside the showground for a gold coin donation. Nowra Day VIEW with an Aussie Christmas at Bomaderry Refreshments are available all day including free range egg and bacon R.S.L. commencing at 11am. Next will be rolls and gourmet coffee Christmas Luncheon, commencing at 11am. This will be For those who would like to sell birds at the auction these are the held at Culburra Beach Bowling Club. following conditions: Penning Fee: $3 per pen and up to three birds can be put in each pen. No Then we must not forget our own Christmas dinner, which single cockerels or roosters will be accepted for sale. They all must have at will be held on 21st. December. More details in the next least one girl with them. edition of the Town Crier. Commissions: No commissions are charged only the penning fee. Birds who are unwell or carrying mites and lice will not be accepted for Our Coffee Mornings continue to be a great success. sale. Thursday 3rd November will be our next Coffee Morning Penning: 1-8pm on Saturday and from 7-8am on Sunday. No birds will be and it will be held at Table Talk cafe, commencing at accepted outside these times without prior arrangement. th 10.30am. Anyone is welcome to come along and bookings All birds must be booked in for auction prior to the 15 of November. are not required. Over 600 birds will be up for auction. PLEASE NOTE; our new postal address is P.O. Box 76, Berry. For more information please email Shayne on [email protected] Would all associations please record this change for future or call on 0410548704 correspondence. Thank you Check out are website on www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au for the latest information on what birds will be available for auction. Pamela Coles See you all there. Publicity Offi cer. BERRY COURTHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE

The Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee would like CONTACT THE EDITOR to invite any Berry Community Group to visit to the Courthouse Gardens. 0428 037 572 If your group is interested in a visit please contact Rick on 44642446.

NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 31 Zonta Guest Speaker Congratulations Thank you to guest speaker at our September dinner meeting, Belinda th Kassoua who headed RAMSI We did it!! What a great day Sat 8 October turned (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands) as advisor to the Training Director to set up a women’s out to be. This was the Zonta Club of Berry’s BIG network to break down cultural barriers attempting to advance equal day. 4000 Birthing Kits were scheduled to be opportunities for women in the workplace where most key positions packed by members and volunteers at the Berry were traditionally male roles. School of Arts. In September the fi rst ever South Pacifi c Regional Women’s Conference Zonta member Mary Seelis, our co- coordinator, and was held and Zonta, Berry was able to make a contribution to the a small band of helpers arrived early to organise women attending of a cloth shopping bag bearing the Zonta Logo and the initial set up of tables and components and by a leafl et containing information about the work of our organisation. 9a.m. members and volunteers began to arrive. There was a great feeling of excitement throughout Reluctant good bye as men, women and children worked together to After 10 years of excellent care and great food, reluctantly, due to growing get the job done; and what a fantastic job...... numbers, Zonta Berry has had to seek a new venue for the monthly dinner 4000 Birthing Kits completed by 119 members and meetings. volunteers in less than 3 hours! President Gillian Dickinson and members, Barbara Smith and Pat Collins There was even time to socialise and to enjoy presented a plaque to Matt and Steve of the Berry Hotel to thank them morning tea and lunch supplied by attendees. and their staff for their generous and supportive service over the years. These simple life saving kits are now on their way A heartfelt thank you from all Zonta members, past and present. to South Sudan and all that is left to do is to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in the preparation and assembly of the kits. Winding down This was such a rewarding day but after everyone Our fi nal gathering for 2011 will be held this month for members else had gone home, one person was left with the and guests ....a low key Christmas Party; however, we look forward to responsibility of taking several HUGE parcels to welcoming new guests to attend our dinner meetings commencing the local Post Offi ce followed by the completion of February 2012. Our new venue will be announced in our December article. reams of forms...... many thanks to Mary and Bill Seelis for all the extra work they contributed to the Jan Chambers success of this project. PR and Communications Committee Zonta – Advancing the status of women and girls locally and internationally.

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Licensed Berry hairdresser with over 15 years experience. • ALL SIZE LAWNS Mobile service plus professional home salon in Berry. • ALL SIZE GARDENS • Cuts • ALL SIZE HEDGES • Perms • PLANT SALES • Colours • ADVICE • Blowdrys & Sets • QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST • Formal and Event upstyles • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE • Ladies, Men’s and Children • Flexible hours ~ walking distance from Berry village Based in Broughton Village we service Berry and Surrounding Areas Call Lawrie Hathaway Berry  ~ Kylie 0411 383 573 0411 888 333 A/H : 42 342 900        NOVEMBER 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 33 TRADES & SERVICES Painless Katie Kelly Equestrian Window Specialising in training ponies Cleaning & teaching children • 24years experience riding. Professional • Royal & National Champion in Family Business Hacking & Dressage Since 1982 • Trained to FEI level Dressage. Ph: 4234 4141 • Beginners to Royal Show Level Mob: 0404 473 314 • Will travel ABN:34283316351 www.katiekellyequestrian.com Phone: 0406774820

• Blood & Diagnostic tests • Home Visits • Nursing Home Visits • All patients welcome Monday to Friday LOCAL • COUNTRY • INTERSTATE 7.30am - 4.00pm Experience a New Level of Professionalism Shop 2, 78 Albert Street Phone 04 2864 3557 or 4464 3557 4464 3108 NN Hartman Hartman BookeepingBookeeping Ian McLean • Payroll Home Handyman • Creditors • Debtors • BAS & IAS • Finance Reports • Computerised or manual • Reasonable rates Nerida: 0427 488 447 Tel: 4464 3267 Mob: 0427 643 267 e: [email protected] $1000 LIMIT TO ANY BUILDING WORK our Legged PET FEEDING riends SERVICE TERMITES! For Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds ▼ Pre purchase termite inspections and reports ▼ Termite barriers new & existing buildings, council approved & all other domestic pets ▼ Thermal imaging and microwave inspection tools Megan White ▼ Termite Baiting Systems dip in animal care FREE QUOTES Call Ph. 4464 2472 / 0407 407 328 [email protected] TERMITE SOLUTIONS- Established: 1995 4448 5444 • FEEDING • EXERCISING • RUGGING • termite experts GARDEN • MAIL • GARBAGE Fully Licensed, Accredited & Insured www.fourleggedfriends.com.au Family Business with over 20 years experience FLOOR SANDING Coolangatta Floor Sanding SPECIALISING IN OLD & NEW FLOORS FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE PHONE GLEN 4448 7932 www.coolfl oors.com.au

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LOCAL WALL & FLOOR TILER 20 Years Experience All Earthworks FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Landscaping Wedding Ceremonies and other functions both in Specialising in Ceramic & Driveways the beautiful gardens or inside. All Natural Stone Tiles. Rural Roads Call Rick on 4464 2446 or email functions@ CONTACT: DARREN VASSALLO Charlie 0418 429 740 berrycourthouse.org.au Phone: 0419 487 165 Brendan 0408 429 740 www.berrycourthouse.org.au Email: [email protected] 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 Hair ildrens dressin Tree Service Ch g • Qualifi ed Arborist Berry • Qualifi ed Horticulturist Licensed hairdresser and mum with over 15 years experience. • Tree care and maintenance Mobile service plus professional home salon in Berry. • Expert trimming and tree • All kids cuts $12 (teenagers $15) removal in confi ned areas • Mums & Dads cuts too • Chipper • Mulch • Formal and event upstyles • Advice on replacments • Children’s hair parties (all the kids at once) Paul Gillen • Stump Grinding • Patient and caring expertise with children’s hair • Fully Insured • Flexible hours ~ walking distance from Berry village Ph/Fax 4464 2822 • Mobile 0407 405 968 ☎ Kylie 0411 383 573 HAMILTON EARTHMOVERS MOBILE LOOK LOOK Excavator MECHANIC Bobcat AND MACHINERY TRANSPORT 12 Tonne Tipper - LAWN MOWERS Cut & Fill - TRACTORS & MACHINERY Footings - LIGHT TRUCKS Auger Drills - 4WD & UTES Rock Grabs Ph: 4464 1531 0414 800 359 Rubbish Removal Wayne GREG LYNCH MOBILE FARM SERVICE Road Bases 0424 399 094

rural bitumen services pty ltd AIR CONDITIONING Specializing in Private Road Construction Reverse Cycle Split & Ducted & Bitumen Seal. Air Conditioning • Driveways -Design - Sales • Carparks -Service and Installation • Decorative driveways • Fully Insured Call Alex Bellette Contact Offi ce (02) 44 641 555 0421830261 John 0408 160 428 Lic No 209618C

NOVEMBER 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 ALCOHOLCOHOL ANDAN GAMBLING ENTERTAINMENT MOVEMBER ✭ Woody Double Sat 5th ✭ Michelle Cashman Sat 12th ✭ Matt and Steve Sat 19th ✭ Rhythm in Motion 26th Welcome South Coast cricket legend Kerry Penfold. New Club Coach of B.S.H.C.C. The Hotel wishes you MOVEMBER all the best this Summer! Go the Maggies!!! Haven’t booked your Christmas Party Yet? The Hotel can cater for all your festive needs! This Movember join the Call Dave today and have the burden taken away. Team at the Berry “MO”tel Berry Shoalhaven Heads and grow a MO! Prizes, End of Month Cricket Club Wine Dinner Wines supplied by Robert Oatley Vineyards Party and More! Thursday 24th November Register at the Bar 4 Course dinner with matching wines today and Join with us $60 per person to fi ght Prostate Cancer. Call Brad on 4464 1966 today and book your table. Restaurant News Thirsty? Summer Trading Hours Drop in and try the latest beer from Weekend Breakfast 8.00-11.00 Lunch 7 Days 11.30-2.30 James Squire. The 150 Lashes Pale Ale. Dinner 7 Days 6.00-9.00

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.