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DECEMBERTown 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au Crier PO Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 New Years Eve Community Forum Family Fireworks There will be another Forum to BERRY SHOWGROUND update the Berry community on the progress on the upgrade of the Princes Highway around the Berry A fun night jam packed full Township. of entertainment for the whole family THURSDAY 16TH COMMENCING AT 5PM DECEMBER - 7:30PM Kids games, hot rods display, sausage sizzle & other food stalls, market day variety stalls & a NSW Fire Brigade display. AT THE BERRY COURTHOUSE The sky will light up at 9pm with a magniﬁ cent ﬁ reworks display Entry: Adult $5, Children $2, Family Pass $10 Berry Alliance Forums are open to residents in the Berry area, come Proudly presented by the Berry Gerringong Rotary Club along, and hear the latest status on See page 5 for further details the highway and have your say.

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Carols in the Park ...... page 5 Show Society Ball ...... page 6 Great Community Spirit ...... page 18 The Joy of Giving ...... page 33 Introducing our Business of the month ...... page 36 TheBerry Swim safe in the Shoalhaven With summer approaching, it is time to make Find the fl ags and swim between them - the red sure our backyard pools comply with safety and yellow fl ags mark the safest place to swim laws and that residents and visitors are aware at the beach. of safety measures on and around our beaches Look at the safety signs - they help you identify and waterways. potential dangers and daily conditions Alliance Unfortunately many in Australia die each year Ask a surf lifesaver for some good advice - surf as a result of drowning, but there are steps that conditions can change quickly so talk to a surf can be taken to avoid such tragedies. lifesaver or lifeguard before entering the water Get a friend to swim with you - so you can The Town Crier SWIMMING POOLS look out for each other’s safety and get help if With over 300,000 backyard swimming pools needed. Children should always be supervised INFORMATION in NSW, an understanding of swimming pool by an adult safety is imperative. Stick your hand up for help - if you get into The Town Crier is produced by the Under the Swimming Pools Act 1992, there are trouble in the water, stay calm, and raise your Berry Alliance, Inc. conditions that must be adhered to. The law arm to signal for help. Float with a current or rip The purpose of this publication is to states that if you are the owner of a swimming - don’t try and swim against it communicate to the people of pool you must; And remember – Berry about community activities and to • Ensure that the pool is at all times surrounded Never swim at unpatrolled beaches generate a small income for the Never ever swim at night Berry Alliance to cover by a child resistant barrier which is no less than administrative costs. 1.2 metres in height (1.8 metres if a boundary Never swim under the infl uence of alcohol fence or house wall) Never run and dive into the water Membership of the Berry Alliance Never swim directly after a meal costs $10 pa. • Keep all fences and gates secured and in good It aims to share information condition. The following Shoalhaven Beaches are amongst community groups and patrolled during the holiday period; individuals, and to ensure that • Display a prominently placed warning sign in South Mollymook Beach / 6/12/10 – 25/2/11 the immediate vicinity of the swimming pool. Berry continues to be a Crookhaven Heads Beach / 18/12/10 – 28/1/11 community we are proud of. This sign gives a supervision warning and Tilbury Cove Beach / 18/12/10 – 28/1/11 Membership is open to Berry resuscitation techniques. community groups and individuals. Non-Compliance of these and other regulations Shoalhaven Heads Beach / 20/12/10 – 28/1/11 Warrain Beach / 20/12/10 – 28/1/11 To join the Berry Alliance, write to will result in serious penalties ranging from P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. $550- $5,500. Cudmirrah Beach / 20/12/10 – 28/1/11 Narawallee Beach / 20/12/10 – 28/1/11 EDITOR: 0428 037 572 To check if your pool meets all of the requirements North Mollymook Beach / 20/12/10 – 28/1/11 [email protected] set down in the Act and Regulations you can Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 access these and Australian Standard AS1926.1- Shoalhaven City Mayor , Clr. Paul Green said Email: [email protected] 2007 Swimming Pool Safety Pt 1 “Safety Barriers “ We always look forward to the holiday period Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 for Swimming Pools at Council’s libraries”. and long warm days spent at the beach, but I urge all residents and visitors to be aware of BERRY ALLIANCE beach conditions and other safety measures EDITORIAL BOARD BEACHES, LAKES AND RIVERS prior to heading into the water. Weather they Rick Gainford are swimming in pools, rivers, lakes or beaches, Jennifer Clapham Summer in the Shoalhaven is not complete without visiting one of the 109 pristine beaches we want everyone to have a fun but more Kate Bramley importantly, safe experience in the Shoalhaven in the area. Sharon Dunn over the summer period.” Contributors are those from the Berry It is vitally important though to ensure that all community swimmers are aware of weather conditions and Many of council’s pools and leisure centres run learn to swim programs all year round. For more who have news or views relating to can swim confi dently in open waters. The royal residents of the area. information on swimming programs contact life saving society has these important tips to Councils Aquatics section on 4429 3153 or visit The opinions expressed in the remember. Town Crier are not necessarily those of the the website at www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. Berry Alliance or the Editor. The Town Crier is published every month, with a circulation of 2200.

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Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 Editor’s fi nal message for 2010 Is it just me or did this year go really fast! Editor’s Note... I have thoroughly enjoyed working with only happen through revenue generated Please note: there is no January 2011 the community of Berry in 2010 and I now from our advertising. So in recognition have a true appreciation of how vibrant and of the support of our advertisers, we are issue of the Town Crier. The closing active our small community is. Thank you introducing a new column titled “Business date for our February issue will be and well done to all our community groups of the Month.” Taking part in this promotion th January 2011 for the many 100’s of hours service you give is free of charge to our regular advertisers Wednesday 12 to the Berry community throughout the who have advertised with us for a period of Please submit prior to this date if it is your fi rst submission. year, I hope you all take a well earned break 12 months or more. Business names will be Material can be submitted via over the Christmas period before we do it all drawn out of a hat and contacted by myself e-mail to: [email protected] again in 2011. with every business given the opportunity or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce to take part. I would like to thank John and On a personal note thank you to all of the PO Box 202 Berry 2535 Sue Smith from Rural Bitumen Services for community group representatives who Phone 0428 037 572 working with me in starting up this column. came along to our get together on the 18th Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER November, it was great to meet you all and I have now gained a greater understanding I hope you all have a safe and of the community groups you represented. happy Christmas break Berry Alliance Forum I am very proud that the Town Crier is delivered free of charge to 2,200 homes and Kind Regards th businesses in the Berry Township. This can Sharon Dunn 16 December 2010 Princes Highway Community Forum Upgrade around Berry

Forum on Proposed use of part of showground for The Berry Alliance will be holding a 48 short-term caravan sites (DA10/2186) forum at 7.30pm on 16th December This Forum was held on Thursday 18th November • Income from the camp sites went towards the in the Berry Courthouse to report on and there were approximately 40 community upkeep and improvements to the Showground – not progress on the upgrade of the Princes members present. to Council. Highway around Berry Township. Council staff presented details of the Application • Traffi c issues where campers are entering from and explained the zonings and process. They also Albany Street and travelling around. The entrance Now the date for construction of the said that the Showground in Berry had been used is from Alexandra Street and there will be signage section from Mt Pleasant to Toolijooa for this purpose for decades but Council now fi nd to this effect. If this is not complied with they will Road has been announced the focus consider closing the gates on Albany Street entrance that a Development Approval is required and this is on the design of the section around was formalizing what is already occurring. to restrict drive through traffi c. Berry Township. The Alliance has been The Application is for a maximum of 48 sites and • Noise was an issue raised and it was stated that there in discussion with the RTA in relation is a full time manager living on-site who has already that all 48 sites will be for short term camping with to issues of concern to residents and a maximum stay of 14 nights. The sites would all reduced the amount of vandalism and disruption. be in the same area at the southern end of the Management Committee agreed to put up a sign on there is some good news and some Showground near the horse stables. the fence with the Caretakers telephone number for bad news with respect to the impact of the upgrade on the town of Berry. The procedure is that because the land is Crown community members with noise and other issues. Land and managed by Council then the decision • Suggestion made that they should reduce the max on whether consent is given or not will rest with number to 24 and increase the tariff – this would Come along and hear the latest status a vote of elected Councillors (not Council staff). reduce noise and other impacts and not require on the highway upgrade and have Council staff present were confi dent that the additional work on the amenities block. Management your say. Councillors would approve the D. A. Committee responded saying that they did not feel that charging more than the current charge of $15 A number of questions were put to the Council per night per site was viable. staff and there were also a number of community members present who are, and were on the • Asked if the DA is denied would this mean that there Management Committee for the Showground would be no camping ground at this showground – who also assisted by answering some of the the answer was yes, if denied then camping there questions. would be illegal and should cease. Some of the questions and points raised included: Chairman of the Trust thanked the Alliance for The Berry Alliance and • The application is for max 48 sites and for a max holding the Forum and invited any community member with questions, suggestions or input to stay of 14 days – the Management Committee said attend any Management Committee meetings, they the Berry Town Crier that their policy was for a max stay of 7 days but would be welcome. They only need to telephone the were applying for 14 for those very few occasions Committee (see listing for the Berry Showground wish each and every when an emergency or an extraordinary Management Committee in the Town Crier). circumstance meant that a camper may need community member a to stay a couple of days longer. They also stated Community members have until at least the middle that they did not want to have anywhere near the of December to make any further happy, healthy and safe maximum 48 sites occupied for the majority of the submissions to Council on this DA. time. 48 was to cover those special occasions and Christmas and New Year large groups of campers. Berry Alliance Executive.

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Page 4 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 New Years Eve Family Around Town Fireworks On Again The Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong has Clearing Sale Success Footpaths and been successful in once again gaining funding support from the Shoalhaven City During November the Club held another Council to stage a fi reworks display at Berry successful community fundraising event at the Cycleways Showground on New Years Eve. Berry Showground with the staging of a farm Both the Berry Alliance (Tracks to the clearing sale and trash, trinkets and treasure sale. Following last year’s successful fi reworks night Future) and Rotary (footpath to David and positive feedback from the community the The Club wishes to thank the following sponsors Berry Hospital) have made applications Club will be organizing a similar family oriented for their kind donation of prizes for a guessing through the State Member, Matt Brown competition raffl night. e and advise the winners. for funds in the current round of the Commencing at 5pm on New Years Eve the Berry Prize 1: Nova Patio Heater donated by Bishops Community Building Partnership grants won by J Gregory Showground is sure to be another family fun program. This program may well be night with lots of entertainment, kid’s games, Prize 2: Hereford Hide donated by Tanned Hides able to assist us in getting a good kick hot rods on display, sausage sizzle and other won by N Hartwell food stalls, market day variety stalls and a NSW start on our plans for better footpaths Prize 3: Fire Brigade display. Then, at 9pm the night skies Petrol Trimmer donated by Nowra 4WD & and cycleways in Berry that have been Outdoor Products won by G Weir will light up with a fi reworks display that last year discussed and planned following a was best described as simply magnifi cent. Prize 4: Thomas Cook Unisex Pioneer Raincoat Community Forum on the issue earlier donated by Europa Saddlery won by G Sweeney There will be plenty of good old fashioned games this year. for the kids to play including gum boot tossing, Prize 5: Onsite Veterinary Consult donated by Berry Vet Clinic won by J Moffi catch the water balloon, throw the broom, knock tt Rotary have some great plans for the down the cans and many more. Prize 6: $100 Gift Voucher donated by Glen Henry footpath to the Hospital and already This is an alcohol free event. Families are Motor Cycles won by W Bourke have some State Government funds encouraged to bring a rug and make and the additional funds applied for, a real picnic night of it and enjoy if successful, will see the work funded the beautiful surrounds of the Berry and commenced. The Berry Alliance has Showground. Entry is $5 adults, $2 supported Rotary with this application children or $10 families. Proceeds of the night go towards the community and at the same time made a good activities of the Rotary Club of Berry- case for funding through the same Gerringong. program for a grant to assist in the other For further information: footpaths that are on the Tracks to the Contact David Clark Ph: 4448 7738 Future priority list. This grant funding last year assisted a number of Berry Community groups and we are hopeful of some additional funds Jan Monaghan, wife of Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club President Phi Monaghan in this round. checks out the list of items at the clearing sale registration counter.

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 5 BERRY SHOW SOCIETY SHOW BALL 2011 Berry Show Society will be opening the Show and presenting the 2011 Showgirl entrants at its Show Ball.

Place: ‘The Pavilion’ – Berry Showground Date: Saturday 22nd January 2011 Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm Cost: $35 per person Food & Drinks: Hot/Cold Supper provided BYO Drinks Dress: Black Tie/Lounge Suit Bookings: Berry Pharmacy from Wednesday 29th December 2010 to Monday 17th 2011

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As always we are justiﬁ ably proud of our Showgirls and look forward to their involvement in all our 2011 Show activities.

Hannah Mitchell Miss Berry Showgirl 2010

We would like to thank the following sponsors: • Pure Hair & Beauty • Waddell Family • Coolangatta Estate • South Coast Register • Knickerboxes • Nowra Mazda • The Posthouse • Berry Pharmacy • The Berry Hotel • Haven & Space • The Sourdough Café • Silos • The Great Southern Hotel

Page 6 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 POLICE REPORT FOR BERRY It is really good to be back in my area after a considerable through the window. Between 12/11 and 13/11 It’s Berry time away conducting other duties. For those that Necessary had it’s glass front door smashed and a number saw the news reports regarding the fate of Berry and of items stolen. The alarm was activated at 11:50pm but Kangaroo Valley Stations it appears that all is well and no offenders were located. It appears like a crime wave the stations will remain open at this stage. Thanks to when all these incidents are listed one after the other. It those who voiced their support for Berry Station, it is serves to highlight that Berry is still a target for mainly certainly appreciated by myself and noted by people property offences and is seen as a desirable place to visit up the line. I know your local station is not open all the to steal. During this month Shoalhaven Heads had 20 cars time but my view is that it is important to have an ofﬁ cer broken into on the same weekend. All these vehicles were who is in regular touch with the local community and can unlocked with the thieves simply opening the car doors put time and effort into following up jobs for the Berry and taking whatever that can and leaving the doors open. community. I have had to rely on computer reports for Other areas in the Shoalhaven have had similar problems the month of October regarding crime in the Berry area. so Berry could be next. Some people think that if you Between the 6th and 7th of October Bupa Care Services leave the car open it prevents getting a broken window. from 10 Victoria Street had a staggering 24 plasma TVs This may be so but the thieves will also go through every stolen. The TVs were still in boxes and brand new, valued car in your driveway, your neighbours and the street at over $13,000.00. It is most likely that all the TVs were without much chance of detection. My advice is to lock taken from the area but if anyone is in the area offering up everything and make the thieves make noise to get cheap TVs please let me know. On 7/10 electrical fencing to your property. Leaving even a small amount of cash in valued at over $1000.00 was stolen from a property on your car is also an incentive for the thieves, other items Beach Road. Between 9/10 and 10/10 Berry Inn had a stolen include mobile phones, bags etc. Anyway looking rear window smashed by a bottle. On the 12/10 a house forward to working in the area again and if you have any on 25 acres in Thompson’s Rd Broughton Village was enquires please do not hesitate to pop in to the station or broken into and property stolen. More stealing on Queen leave me a message and I will get back to you. Street on 28/10 when a table and bench were stolen in Senior Constable Paul Nancekivell broad daylight off a person’s veranda. On 3/11 a car was damaged at the rear of the Berry Hotel with a brick thrown Berry Police: 4464 1404 Justin Lill Wines ‘it’s the taste that’ll get ya’

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 7 BERRY BOWLING CLUB Your local family club IN TOUCH With Berry Bowling Club Berry Bowling Club SUPER DECEMBER RAFFLES Presentation and BBQ Day Sunday 5th: 23 BBQ PACKS + 4 x 1/2 Hams will be held on Saturday 11th December. Tickets are Friday 10th: 30 x 1/2 Hams available from the Bar at Sunday 12th: 23 BBQ PACKS + 4 x 1/2 Hams $15.00 each. Friday 17th: SURPRISE HAM DRAW It is also a good time to thank and show our Sunday 19th: 23 BBQ PACKS + 4 x 1/2 Hams appreciation to the Friday 24th: MEGA CHRISTMAS DRAW number of volunteers that give many hours of $1000 worth of vouchers their time doing the tasks Plus $500 GIFT DRAW that assist the club in its continuing success.

Wishing all our members and guests a very Merry NEW YEARS EVE Christmas and a Happy AT THE CLUB New Year. Gather your friends BOWLS together for the party Ladies : Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 am. CHINESE RESTAURANT Men: Wednesday 1.00pm. Lunch - Wednesday to Sunday - 12.00 noon to 2.00pm Mixed: Saturday 1.00pm. Dinner -Wednesday to Sunday - 5.30pm to 8.30pm Berry Bowling Club TELEPHONE:Berry Bowling 4464 2388 Club - For is Bookings proud andto announceTake-Away the opening of their new bistro. Come along Wednesday to Sunday and meet(02) 4464the 2995new team. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Great company. Arch Mackinnon President Men’s Bowling Club BERRY BOWLING CLUB (02) 4464 3457 140On Princes the first Sunday Highway of the Win great Berry Shopping month, while away the winter VouchersPeg in Rutledge the Friday and afternoons with a wonderful Berry NSW PresidentSunday Women’s night Bowlingraffles fromClub blues band. This Fathers Day, 7pm or meat trays at the Sunday 2nd September, treat (02) 4464 3400 Fisho’s raffle Thursday Phone:Dad to an 4464 afternoon 2995with Tony nights from 6pm. Jaggers from 2 until 5. Page 8 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 is in a ‘pantomime’ style and is very colourful and full of whacky humour! Around Town We are putting another performance of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ on at the School of Arts Berry on Saturday 18th December @ 2.30pm. Tickets will Parking in be available at the door from 2pm. So if you missed it the fi rst time around, come along and get into the Christmas Spirit Berry and have a few laughs along the way! Council is re-considering using the We will also be having a reading of Princess Street Park area for angle some Christopher Durang One Act Plays parking. Both the Berry Alliance and which we are looking at performing in April of next year. So if you are a member the Chamber of Commerce hold the or interested in coming along for the opinion that parking would be better The Berry Drama Group has had so much reading it will be after the committee if provided near the Showground’s fun with ‘The Night Before Christmas’ meeting on Wednesday 8th December (and the toilets there) or on North production! For the fi rst time we have @ 8pm in the upstairs room of the Street near the playing fi elds and a School of Arts. We are always looking taken a performance into our local wide, well lit footpath be provided to schools and it has been hugely satisfying for new members and it might just be entertaining the children. The production the right time for you to come along connect these parking areas to town. and see what’s going on in your Parking provided in these two areas community drama group. would have a lot of additional benefi ts for the Showground, the CWA and the On behalf of the Berry Drama Presbyterian Church and the many Group Committee and all of our members I would like to thank sporting groups using the playing the Berry Community for its fi elds and horse facilities on North support with our productions Street. - especially in this year which celebrates 10 years of the Berry The Alliance had some further Drama Group. We wish you a safe discussions with senior Council staff and happy holiday season and in November and we are hopeful that hope to see you at one of our we will be able to stop Princess Street productions in the near future. next to the park / playground from For any further information on the Berry Drama Group, please being used for angle parking. It is too call Rosie on Ph: 44 643 550. narrow and too close to a toddler’s park Rosie Smith and playground in our President opinion.

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Page 10 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 PRINCES HIGHWAY GERRINGONG Around Town UPGRADE MOVING CLOSER Painting of the Pavillion The Gerringong upgrade of the Princes Printed copies are available for viewing The Berry Alliance has been asked “Can you please Highway between Mt Pleasant and at the following locations: advise what is happening with the painting of the Toolijooa Road has been approved and Pavillion at the Showground?” registrations of interest for contractors • Project offi ce: Shop 3/113 Queen “The work has ceased with the external East wall to design and build the project are now Street, Berry, open Fridays 10am to cleaned back and in some places to the bare material. 5pm open. The added on section used for displaying fruit and veg Roads and Traffi c Authority offi ce: • at the Show has not been touched at all.” “With the project now approved the RTA Level 4, 90 Crown Street, Wollongong has started the process of short listing We have asked Council what is happening applicants that will be invited to submit “These are key milestones in a very here and will report the tenders by mid 2011,” Matt Brown said. important upgrade that will signifi cantly outcome in the next Town Crier. improve safety and traffi c effi ciency on Let’s hope it is completed before “This is good news for our growing the highway,” Mr Brown said. the next Annual Show. community and provides certainty for the future with building expected to The Gerringong upgrade will include: begin in 2012”. Around 7.5km of new four-lane Town Crier Costume In June 2010 the RTA displayed a review • divided road with a 100km/h speed of environmental factors (REF) to show limit and central median between the potential environmental and social Free to Hire Mount Pleasant and Toolijooa Road. impacts associated with the upgrade. The Town Crier Costume has played a role in many of Berry’s An interchange at Belinda Street The community was invited to provide • with a service road connecting to community festivities over the last ten years and has feedback and 72 submissions were Willowvale Road also been worn by a few big names around town! received in response to the exhibition of This costume can be hired by any of Berry’s registered the REF. • An interchange at Rose Valley Road community groups free of charge on condition that and service road connecting to Fern Since the display of the REF the RTA has the costume is dry cleaned upon return. Street refi ned the project design in response The Town Crier costume was designed and sewn to issues raised in submissions and • An overbridge replacing the railway by Julee Jones for the Berry Courthouse when the feedback from the community. level crossing in Fern Street Courthouse was fi rst saved by the community from development – over 10 years ago now. Recently the The issues raised and responses to each • An additional third northbound lane Courthouse Committee very kindly donated the issue are provided in the submissions from Rose Valley Road to Mount Town Crier uniform to the Berry Alliance as they felt report which has now been published. Pleasant it was very appropriate given the name of our local The submissions report is now available paper and that the Alliance could look after it. • Improved fl ood immunity on the for viewing or downloading on the Highway. For information on hiring please contact Rick on project website at www.rta.nsw.gov.au [email protected]

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 11 Leprosy Mission Broughton Vale Berry Rural Fire Brigade News Over the past month we have held our Don’t Forget your Fire PERMIT Annual General meeting and we are From the 1st of September everyone in pleased to announce that incoming Be aware that even with a permit, the the Rural Fire Service Area is required committee are as follows President lighting of fi res is prohibited and the to have a permit to light a fi re. An Noel Windsor Vice President Margaret permit is automatically suspended, on inspection, of what is to be burnt, is Binks and Trish Nicholson Secretary / Total Fire Ban Days, days of Extreme required before a permit can be issued. Treasurer. Fire Danger, or when the Environment Permits can be issued for up to 21 days, Protection Authority declares a “No At this meeting we were also pleased depending on the circumstances at the Burn Day.” to be able to give the NSW state time. Everyone is required to give 24 director Ron Dawes another cheque hours notice, before lighting fi res, to Please contact one of the following to go towards the following projects adjoining properties and Shoalhaven permit offi cers to organise fi re permits in Nigeria that is to provide 20 people Fire Control - open 8am to 5pm, Monday John Milne - Captain with specialized boots similar to ugg to Friday on Ph 4424 4424. Mobile: 0427 641 445 boots. Permit issuing offi cers are volunteers Neil Percival- Senior- Deputy Captain In the Congo we have provided so please give them as much notice as Mobile: 0412 352 937 possible. A mutually convenient time schooling of 75 children, as well as Jeff Fahl - Deputy for the inspection will need be arranged assisted with an animal breeding Mobile: 0419 280 673 programme always assisting people and in most cases permits will not be to be come more self suffi cient, it is able to be issued on the day of fi rst Brian Coulthart – Deputy Captain always rewarding when we can hear contact with the offi cers. NO COST is Mobile: 0417 428 284 of the projects that we have worked involved in obtaining a permit but it towards and to learn of the outcomes, does stop local RFS brigades being we look forward to continuing this called out to false alarms. work into the years to come and look During the warmer months, 2 or 3 forward to your ongoing support. brigades can be called out to respond As many groups in our area we are to an incidence, only to fi nd out it is always looking for new members and someone burning a pile of sticks or would welcome your input so please the like that is under control and not causing any problems. Permits can come along and assist us with the Permits and further information can work of Leprosy mission. alleviate these problems and save time and money. Please keep our region also be obtained from the RFS Fire Trish Nicholson: 44646193 or safe and organise for a fi re permit this Control Centre in Nowra [email protected] season. Ph: 44 244 424.

Berry Merry Christmas th 7 year • ALL SIZE LAWNS • ALL SIZE GARDENS • ALL SIZE HEDGES • PLANT SALES Sponsored by the • ADVICE Berry Chamber of Commerce Coordinators: • QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST Jean Sorensen - Berry Shoes, Katrina Owen – Simply Red • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ken Hutt – Berry Jetz Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Based in Broughton Village we service Berry and Surrounding Areas To one and all thank you for coming, participating and supporting this fabulous Christmas event. Call Lawrie Hathaway A special thank you to Peter Lampen, EEPS, Berry for installing the Berry Banners 0411 888 333 A/H : 42 342 900

Page 12 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 BERRY Around Town NETBALL UPGRADE OF QUEEN STREET Works on Queen Street have now The works are mainly on the Southern Berry Netball commenced. They were due to side of Queen Street from the NAB down to the Prince Alfred Street corner and commence on Monday 1-12-2010 but on the opposite side of Queen Street as Club needs were a little delayed - no doubt due to well. It involves: the rain. • paving where there is currently Council contacted the Berry Alliance bitumen, our support following some discussions and • quite a few street trees and small variations to the original plans to say surrounding garden beds, Berry Netball Club is holding an that work was due to commence on • new garbage bins (in the same bin Extraordinary Meeting on the surrounds as we have already), 1-12-2010 and outlined the works to 6th Decmeber, 7:30pm at Berry be completed. The Alliance emailed a • restoration and replacement of the heritage sandstone kerbing Public School Library in an copy and notifi cation to the Chamber of more street benches effort to Save Commerce requesting they inform their • members of what was about to happen. The work was approved for Queen Street Berry Netball Club. We also put a notice on the Notice for the Federal Government funding and Council are saying that they should Committee Nominations fell short Board in Broughton Walk (outside have suffi cient funding to also put a of requirements at the AGM and if the Pharmacy) along with the planes pavement from Queen Street down we cannot get suffi cient committee Council provided us. Alexandra Street to Princess Street. numbers we will have to fold Berry The Alliance was told that the work was Council’s landscape architect Kay Murray Netball Club. Nominations are called for due to commence on Monday 1-11- has described the additional work in an the following positions: 2010. The press release from Council email to the Alliance as: President (below) gives more detail and there Funding is also allowing for some paving works in Alexandra St including: Vice President have been articles about it in the last 2 1. Path on the western side from Queen Secretary Town criers but essentially it is Federal St to Princess St. This will include the Government Stimulus money allocated removal of two/possibly 3 trees and Treasurer that has to be spent by Council before replaced with 4 x Elaeocarpus (one Registrar 31-12-2010, (Council fi rst announced replacement). 2. Infi ll paving adjacent to 14 Alexandra St Umpire Convenor the funding late last year – but there is Importantly, Council says that work is Nominations forms are now a great hurry to planned to be concluded before the available by contacting get the work done). busy Xmas period. the secretary on 0414482999.

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 13 Community input sought – Broughton Creek Floodplain Risk DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL Management Study and Plan Council is seeking the community’s input in the AUXILIARY development of a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for Broughton Creek. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, It was great news at our State The project is being conducted on behalf of safe and jolly Christmas Holidays Conference this year in October when Shoalhaven City Council by a team of consultants to all our Members of David Berry we where told that the State UHA specialising in fl oodplain management. Hospital Auxiliary, Teresa and her staff (United Hospital Auxiliaries) raised The Study will look at various options to reduce at the Hospital and all our wonderful $9,205,749.37 with over 901,459 hours the risks and damages caused by fl ooding. Community who helped us during this worked. The Study’s recommendations will be brought past year reach our goals. together in the Broughton Creek Floodplain Risk In the Illawarra, which we are in, from Bulli in the North to Milton in the South Management Study and Plan which will guide Our Last Street Stall for 2010 is on Council in managing the fl ood prone lands now and Bowral Hospital raised $557,177.68 Saturday 11th December, think of and into the future. with 97684 hours worked. Christmas with craft, cooking, jams, Landowners, residents and businesses are invited How lucky are our Hospitals to have to participate in the Study by expressing their pickles chutney etc. views and providing comment on fl ooding issues Inviting all Town Crier readers to come such hard working Auxiliaries. by fi lling in a survey on council’s website or via along and support us on this day. We have a few TRESSLE TABLES which hardcopy. A wonderful raffl e will be drawn at 12 we would like to give away if you are In the coming month, resident surveys will be noon tickets on sale from 8.30am $1.00 interested please ring Jenny ph:44 642 distributed to all properties located within the Broughton Creek fl oodplain. The survey will also each. 563 they are very old and heavy, too heavy for Members to move. be made available at the local post offi ce and Now is the time before Christmas to online at www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. clean out your bookcases ready for Members don’t forget our Christmas Further opportunity for comment will be provided Lunch at next meeting 13 December via a series of community forums and during the Santa’s new books. Ring Marilyn for public exhibition period which will be advertised pick up 44 485 703 at 1pm after a short meeting at 12.30 on Council’s website and in the local press. please ring Moira if you need more Our big purchase for this year was TV’s Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure information. for 14 beds which should be all up Peter Adams said, “We are looking forward to If you wish to join, we are a Fund raising and running by the New Year. Looking getting public comment on the study and plan group of members who meet 2nd and can use this information to assist us in moving forward to supplying new garden ahead with the project”. Monday of each Month at 12.30 for a furniture as our new big project. light lunch and then our meeting at For more information on the Broughton Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study please Don’t forget to come and wave to us as 1p.m we have a lot of fun doing what contact Matthew Apolo, Project Design Engineer, we will be in the Berry Merry Christmas we enjoy. Shoalhaven City Council on (02) 4429 3145 Parade on Wednesday 1st December at Please ring Moira Harris President for CONTACT: Manager Natural Resources and 5.30p.m. more information. 44 642 776 Floodplain Isabelle Ghetti (02) 4429 3300

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Page 14 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 Berryerry Garden Club My November article mentioned the tree will grow to approximately 10 m, glycinoides, very similar, the latter prefers gardens featured in this year’s Berry narrow when young but spreads with age. more shade. No doubt many people Gardens Festival; what a great success. At The fl owers are attractive to a variety of have seen these climbers when walking the Club’s November meeting cheques honeyeaters. Melaleucas are commonly in bushland in spring. Clematis aristata were presented to representatives of called paperbarks; the generic name was has a few common names, probably the the following organisations - A Taste of given by early botanists. A descriptive term best known is Traveller’s Joy; it provides Paradise, Berry Public School, Broughton mel = black, leuca = white; many trees were a valuable nesting site for birds as the Vale/Berry Rural Fire Brigade, Chesalon seen with the lower trunk burned, but nature of the vine prevents predators from Care, Noah’s Ark Centre of Shoalhaven, higher branches remained white. climbing or supporting their weight and Nowra/Bomaderry Meals on Wheels and Commonly called Snow in summer it is the dense foliage is a protective cover. The Shoalhaven Kids in Need. Money has also native to swamp and creek bed edges in ripe seed is carried by wind. eastern Australia. been set aside for Beautifi cation of Berry. I The non-climber is C. gentianoides, will write a few words regarding the use of Colour blue was much in evidence at our endemic to Tasmania; a rockery plant the Beautifi cation of Berry money when a November meeting, the fi rst Hydrangeas growing to 50 cm. All Australian species decision has been made. of the season making their debut, Salvia, have creamy-white fl owers. And the town is certainly looking beautiful Campanula, Clematis, Iris and many ‘cottage The Garden Club’s fi nal meeting of the year at present, the frequent rainfalls have garden plants’ - Forget-me-not, both the will be a Christmas Party, a break in January, greened the countryside and our gardens. common low growing pale blue and the meetings re-commence February; the third I think of this time of the year as the Blue taller Chinese variety of a deeper colour, Tuesday evening at Berry Masonic Village. Period, no doubt due principally to the Cornfl ower, Love-in-a-Mist, Scabiosa; the The Club welcomed many new members wonderful Jacaranda; a feature of many tables looked wonderful and provided a in 2010, looking forward to more in 2011. temperate areas of the world. great foreground for the photograph of cheque recipients Native to Brazil and northern Argentina, On behalf of Club members I wish Berry other species have white or pink fl owers but Clematis on display were specimens of residents a very Happy Christmas. these are rarely seen, although the white the large fl owering exotic hybrids, native variety is easily obtained. When travelling to to Europe, Asia and North America. Of the Hazel King Dorrigo some years ago I saw two very large approximately 200 species, eight are native pink specimens in a private town garden. to Australia, seven of these are climbers, and Many Sydney residents and visitors spend their climbing mechanism is a petiole. Two a November day on the harbour enjoying species are native to the Sydney Region, Jacarandas planted along its shores. The a botanic area stretching from Newcastle creamy-white fl uffy fl owers of Melaleuca west to Rylstone, south to Taralga, east linariifolia are also much in evidence; this to Nowra; Clematis aristata and Clematis

Merry Christmas Alex Cochrane 0412 081 600 and a Safe New Year! Well, it’s come around very quickly this year, and the staff at Raine & Horne Berry would like to wish all their vendors, purchasers, landlords and tenants a very happy and relaxing Christmas, followed by a prosperous New Year. Penni Wildi 0411 756 602 In our ﬁ rst 12 months in Berry, while people have said it’s been a tough year we have enjoyed more than our share of success in property sales. We thank the community for their support and we look forward to a fantastic year in 2011. Patrick Tynan Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 0418 603 980 From: Penni, Hayley, Alex & Patrick.

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 15 Around Town The Probus POLICE Club of Berry The Probus Club of Berry continues Denise Jones from the Department to be an active and involving of Fair Trading told us about the PRESENCE organisation. Of recent months rights of consumers and who to our members have participated in contact to establish the bone fi des a couple of theatre outings, a trip of tradesmen and vendors. Given IN BERRY? to the Jewish Museum in Sydney, that there have been a few shonky There has been some discussion a coach tour to visit a peach operators in our area of late, this was most timely. and rumour recently about the orchard in Araluen (including lunch at the Araluen Hotel), our 23rd. Members were also enlightened by Police presence in Berry. There Anniversary Dinner at Gabby’s Dr. Alison Wicks, who urged us to was a period recently where our Restaurant, lunches at various be active with both our brains and local policeman, Paul Nancekivell culinary establishments with the bodies in order to remain young. was attached for a time to Nowra. Kitchen and Cellar Group and She was probably preaching to the He is back with us now and there of course, our regular monthly converted, given the energy and vitality displayed by the majority of was never any suggestion that meetings at the Berry Masonic our members. the Berry Police Station was to be Village, on the second Tuesday of each month. closed. In fact, we understand that Probus is all about fellowship and Shoalhaven has just been allocated fun and our Club demonstrates this Our members have been 6 additional offi cers – 4 detectives each and every month. If you are a entertained and educated by and 2 General Duties police. male, retired, or semi retired and our guest speakers, which have would like to make new friends, We take this opportunity to wish included Dusty Jones (the Snake be entertained, and educated and Paul a very happy and incident free Man) who showed us the sort of participate in interesting activities, Christmas and holiday period. snakes we are likely to fi nd in our the Berry Probus Club would love gardens and how to deal with them. to meet you. We know how popular he is Our President even volunteered with our younger to be bitten, so that we could see Enquiries should be directed to members of the fi rst hand how quickly a snake can either the Secretary, Paul Kirk, on community and in strike. He’s alive and well, but we’re 4464 3525 or the President, Bruce fact all of us in Berry. not too sure about the snake. Spender, on 4421 4669

Page 16 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 BERRY MASONIC A Summer of VILLAGE Show Jumping AUXILIARY INC Before our summer of show jumping Geriatric Cup. Fun, laughter and lots of President Mackinnon welcomed those commences there was the Pink Ribbon cheering will help the geriatric riders attending with the good news that the Horse Festival. A huge success! shine in this prestigious event. The number of riders doubled from response for tickets for the Grand Quilt Shortly after Christmas, show jumping Draw was going very well. the previous year, many sponsors came resumes with Twilight Jumping on board and the showground was happening each Sunday evening during pink! pink! pink! Heartfelt thanks to We now look forward to the Hostel the summer months. Avoiding the Residents’ Christmas Party to be held the wonderful sponsors and the many hottest part of the day twilight jumping is participants. Judging from the large proving to be a very enjoyable time to be on 8th December which will start at 2 number positive comments received the out with family and friends. Don’t forget p.m. At this time the Quilt Draw will Pink Ribbon Horse Festival will be even spectators are most welcome. Venue: take place and will be made by our bigger next year! Club Grounds, Berry Sporting Complex, long-time faithful supporter and Hon North St Berry.4.30pm onwards. Berry Riding Club now enters a Member, Joe Miller. “Summer of Show Jumping.” Saturday If you would like to know more about 18th December will see the “oldies” Berry Riding Club give club secretary Karen attended today’s meeting competing for the hotly contested Judy Sweeney a call on 4464 1143. and expressed her thanks for the refurbishment of more of the Respite rooms with new bedspreads, table lamps and pictures. The next Meeting will convene at 10 a.m. on Wednesday 15th December and will be followed by luncheon at The Berry Hotel. We send our best wishes for the festive Season to the Staff, Hostel Residents and to all our friends who help us in our endeavours. Jean Sealy Publicity Ofﬁ cer - 4464 3585

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 17 Great Community Spirit The annual Berry Community Groups Get Town Crier can assist groups with their Berry Community Pre-School; Berry Together was a huge success this year. It recruitment and publicity. There was also Computers for Seniors; Berry Courthouse was held on Thursday 18th November at a folder with all the necessary details as a Conservation Committee; Berry Drama the Berry Courthouse. With record numbers hand out. Group; Berry Landcare; Berry Leprosy attending Community Group leaders took Mission, Berry Masonic Village; Berry the opportunity to network, talk about their A representative from all those community Mens Shed; Berry Riding Club; Berry group, their plans and aspirations, their needs groups present then took it in turns to Show Society; Berry Show Society and their services available. outline some information about their Ladies Auxiliary; Berry Showground group and some called for assistance and Management Committee; Clean Up We started with a small function on arrival others offered assistance. The feedback we Australia; David Berry Hospital Auxiliary; but soon got on with the important business received after the meeting was that people Hands Across NSW; Knit With Love; Meal of the day. President of the Berry Alliance, Rick couldn’t believe the number of active and on Wheels; Probus Club; Rotary Club; Gainford addressed the leaders and described energetic community groups that there Shoalhaven Poultry Group; Zonta Club; what the Berry Alliance can do to assist and were. Berry Netball Club and the Berry Alliance. some guidelines and opportunities available to the Berry Community groups present. Community Groups represented on the night were: Thank you to all those leaders who Editor of the Berry Town Crier, Sharon Dunn took the time to come along and ADFAS; Berry and District Garden Club; then outlined to those present how the participate and once again showing their Berry & District Historical Society; commitment to the Berry community.

Page 18 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL News for Berry - COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY - BERRY ALLIANCE

The following Development Applications, Development The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and Determinations and other items have been notiﬁ ed through the we advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been members can have their say. placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web Ofﬁ ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au and printed site where all details including submissions are displayed for your information. Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA in the next available issue of the Town Crier. Tracking. Applications Received DA10/2215 New Dwelling - Two Storey with loft in roof space DA10/2355 Dwelling additions and garage (4.0m high to eaves) 12 Boran Pl, BERRY – 9 Nov 2010 - Approved 71 Victoria St, BERRY – 28 Oct 2010 DA10/2296 Alterations & Additions to existing Dwelling 5 DA10/2344 Proposed conversion of one dual-occupancy Jennings Lane, BOLONG – 8 Nov 2010 - Approved dwelling to Bed and Breakfast Accommodation 193 Devitts Lane, MEROO MEADOW – 26 Oct 2010

Applications Determined Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community DA10/2171 New Dwelling - Single Storey St Andrews Way, Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Development Applications COOLANGATTA - 26 Oct 2010 - Approved and the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies. SF10169 Rural Boundary Adjustment - SEPP 1 Objection Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be 182-184 Croziers Rd, JASPERS BRUSH 28 Oct 2010 - advertised and that advertising may not commence immediately, Approved particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the DA10/2165 Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant Including a New Deck at First Floor Level and a community associations will be separately notiﬁ ed of the advertising Detached Carport which stands 1.0m From the period and the closing date for xreceipt of submissions. Western Boundary. 722 Kangaroo Valley Rd, BELLAWONGARAH – 3 Nov 2010 - Approved Enquiries If an application on this report is of particular interest to your DA10/1908 Proposed alterations to existing dwelling new Association, or you would like to enquire if the application has been workshop and new detached second dwelling or will be advertised, please contact Council on: (02) 4429 3111. 52 Queen St, BERRY – 1 Nov 2010 - Approved The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on DA10/2140 New Dwelling - Single Storey 19 Boran Pl, BERRY Council Website (DA Tracking) www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au 10 Nov 2010 - Approved

THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN MAGNIFICENT 50 ACRES “LILLY PILLY” A HIDDEN TREASURE LOOKING FOR! 50 acres of 1st class farmland Unique 5 acres of natural Positioned on an acre this Set on nearly 6 acres with protected and bounded by sanctuary, totally private from brick and tiled 3 bedroom, established forest where you National Park, only a couple of the road. 2 generous 5m x 5m option of a fourth bedroom can meander down the minutes to the beautiful bedrooms, library/study and (currently used as a study), 2 pathway and enjoy your own oceanfront at Seven Mile an upstairs timber lined attic bathroom home has warmth private eden. The cottage Beach. A perfect home site with dorma windows this could & charm. There is a double currently features 1 bedroom exists with North East views to be a third bedroom great garage, one side is drive plus sleep out, high ceilings, the mountain range that space for a parents retreat or through to a covered timber flooring and front surrounds Berry. The farm has artist's studio 6"Blackbutt workshop/greenhouse area verandah enjoying aspect an existing stockyard and timber floorboards, 6'cast iron or room for a small boat to towards the mountains. ramp & has a large dam. bath & slow combustion fire. be parked.

TH TH AUCTION 12 DECEMBER AUCTION 12 DECEMBER PRICE: $1,450,000 PRICE: $785,000 WEB ID: NSW5177298 WEB ID: NSW5177304 WEB ID: NSW5177256 WEB ID: NSW5177222

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 19 Advertising Rates Calendar of Events page

1 issue $60 6 issues $276 ($46 each issue) DECEMBER 2010 12 issues $504 ($42 each issue) 1st December – Wednesday – Berry Merry Christmas Shopping Spree, shops open from 10am till late, Santa parade from 5:45pm Come along and paint the town red. One box, no changes, All enquiries: [email protected] one invoice paid up front Contact the Editor on 1st December - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors meets in the Uniting Church Hall, 0428 037 572 For more details 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. 4th December – Saturday- CWA Christmas Street Stall from 8.30am in Broughton Court, items for sale include craft, cakes and preserves – Be early open to grab a bargain, further enquiries to Marcia ph: 44 643 187 25th December - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm

8th December- Wednesday – Berry Drama Group Reading of Christopher Durang one act plays at 8pm - upstairs room, School of Arts, Berry All enquiries to Rosie ph:44 642 700

10th December – Friday - Berry CWA meeting at CWA rooms, Victoria Street, Berry at 1pm Enquires Marcia 4464 3187. • Household & Commercial Storage • Climate Controlled Wine Storage 11th December – Saturday – David Berry Hospital Auxiliary ﬁ nal street stall for 2010 in Broughton • Units individually alarmed Court - lots of goodies for sale – with Christmas craft, cooking, jams, pickles, chutney and a whole • Boxes & Transportation Arranged lot more All enquiries to Moira Harris on ph: 44 642 776 • Free Move in Service 12th December - Sunday - A bicycle ride is held meeting outside the Sour Dough Bakery at 8.00am Enquiries to Will Armitage ph: 44 64 2241. Ph: 4422 1955 Cnr Meroo Rd & Victa Way 15th December - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors meets in the Uniting Church Hall, Bomaderry 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.

16h December – Thursday - Berry Alliance Community Forum at 7.30pm at the Berry Courthouse to report the progress on the upgrade of the Princes Highway around the Berry Township All Berry community members are welcome to attend. All enquiries 0449 569 059 or [email protected]

18th December – Saturday – Berry Drama Group presents “The Night before Christmas” at the Berry School of Arts doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm show, tickets available at the door Adults $10/ Children $5 All enquires to Rosie ph 44642700

24th December – Friday – The Christian Churches of Berry present Carols in the Park 7pm – 8pm Apex Park, Berry. All enquires to George Waddell ph: 0410 025 702 The Emporium Food Company is a gourmet deli and café, sourcing 25th December – Saturday Gabbys at Berry, Christmas Day Lunch, Live Music Fully Air conditioned gourmet fare from all over the globe. $95 per adult Buffet Style Menu & Drinks included. All enquiries to Carolyn ph: 44642349 If there is something you can’t find we will source it for you. 31st December – Friday – Berry Gerringong Rotary Club present - New Years Eve Family Or you can sit in-store and enjoy Fireworks at the Berry Showground, gates open from 5pm, a family fun night with lots of kids a light lunch with Grinders coffee. entertainment. This is an alcohol free event, entry $5 Adult/ $2 Child or $10 per family. All enquiries to David Clark ph: 444 877 38 127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

Page 20 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 JANUARY BERRY 22nd January – Saturday – The Berry Show Society Show Ball 2011, The Pavilion – Berry Showground, 7pm for 7.30pm, $35 per head, tickets can be purchased from the 29th December CRITERIUM at the Berry Pharmacy. The second running of the Berry Criterium was held on the afternoon of FUTURE DATES Saturday 14th November on a “hot dog” course along North St and provided Friday 4th & Saturday 5th February – 123rd Annual Berry Show at the Berry Showground All for fast fi nishes, aggressive attacks, a enquires to Showground Offi ce ph: 44 641 567 or email: [email protected] rider protest and some falls on slippery corners. The weather was also hot and humid with a short shower to make for The Calendar of Events page is on the Web added challenges. See this page at www.berryalliance.org.au – see the latest edition of the Town Crier or go to The race was organized and run by Calendar of Events on the home page. Just $30 (inc. GST) or a display ad gets you a listing in the the Nowra Velo cycling club and Berry Town Crier and on our Web site, please request at Calender entry at the time of booking your ad. Alliance and over 70 entries were received coming from as wide afi eld as For advertising enquiries: Canberra, Orange and Sydney as well call the Editor on 0428 037 572 or [email protected] as many riders from the Shoalhaven Free listing for Berry community groups - must be registered with the Berry Alliance and provide and Illawarra. We were grateful for a contact name and number to be listed. Strongbuild’s sponsorship and Jamie Strong was on hand to make the Berry’s Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Information given here is provided presentations. by event organisers. The Berry Alliance does not accept responsibility for errors, alterations or omissions. The fi ve races had winners from fi ve different clubs. Division 1 - Rene Kolbach, Macarthur Collegians CC RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR BERRY Division 2 - Sam Arnold, Illawarra CC 1, 15, 29 December Division 3 - Andrew Rutty, Nowra Velo Division 4 - Hans Visch, Eastern Suburbs CC & 12, 26 January 2011 Junior U17 - Luke Williams, St. George CC

The Berry Mens shed provided their popular sausage sizzle and as the afternoon progressed there was a heavy demand for cold drinks. We would also like to thank the residents of North Fire Permits in Rural Areas Street for their co-operation in the staging of this event. The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Shoalhaven on 1st September, 2010. All ﬁ res lit in the open from this date require a permit.

Permits can be issued by John Milne (Captain) - 0427 641 445, Neil Percival (Senior 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 Be aware that even with a permit, the lighting of ﬁ permit is automatically suspended, on Total Fire Ban Days, days of Extreme Fire Danger, or when the Environment Protection Authority declares a “No Burn Day.”

State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472.

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 21 If your Berry Community Group is not listed here please return the form Berry Community Groups sent out or contact the Berry Alliance for the form to complete to register.

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059 SPONSORED BY P O Box 202 Berry 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au [email protected] 3rd Thursday Monthly 6.30pm Courthouse Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4464 1250 6 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 Meet Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground P O Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Berry Spinners and Weavers 4446 5813 Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122 P O Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursdays 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall P O Box 216 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berry.org.au Crickadero 4464 1816 or 0405 782 738 Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 3660 P O Box 95 Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 4th Monday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6:30pm Dinner & 7:30 Meeting starts Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. afi [email protected] Australian Red Cross 4464 2612 Broughton Vale / Berry Rural Fire Brigade 4464 1522 P O Box 249 Berry 2535 1st Wednesday each month at 1.30pm, Berry School of Arts 82 Albert Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Last Tuesday monthly at 7:30pm Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392 Meet Thursday Nights at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berry - www.shoalhavenaa.com.au Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187 P O Box 321 Berry 2535 - [email protected] Berry Al Anon Family Group Irene 4448 8231 Second Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms. Meet every Monday at 7.30 CWA Rooms - Victoria Street, Berry David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4448 5703 Berry Apex Club Inc. 4464 2399 P O Box 285 Berry 2535 - [email protected] P O Box 16 Berry 2535 [email protected] Second Monday Monthly at 12.30pm at the David Berry Hospital Conference Room. Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm Hotel Berry Four Seasons Sustainable Housing Forums 4464 1620 Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 2742 C/- 76 Borrowdale Close, Berry 2535 www.sustainablehousingforums.com PO Box 366 Berry NSW 2535 Saturdays 1pm - 4:30pm at Masonic Lodge Community Hall Knit with Love 4464 1058 - Leanne Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4464 1476/4422 1794 At St Lukes Anglican church hall every Friday, 1pm - 3pm. ‘Come along & knit squares for rugs, P O Box 244 Berry 2535 [email protected] & other items for the needy of the world. ‘All welcome.’ First Monday Monthly, 5pm School of Arts. Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm. Masonic Lodge Broughton 131 4464 3894 or 4464 1798 Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267 Lodge Broughton Masonic Rooms Cnr Albany & Victoria Sts P O Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] 7.30 on 1st Wednesday each month except Jan and Feb when 2nd Wednesday. 10am on the fi rst and third Wednesday of the month at Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry. Natures Child Playgroup 4464 1876 - 4234 4860 c/- 35 Croziers Rd Jaspers Brush 2535 Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.30-11.30am Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 4464 1365 Old Council Chambers, Alexandra St, Berry PO Box 218 Berry 2535 - 3rd Monday every 2nd Month at 5pm Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201 Berry & District Garden Club (02) 4464 2009 215 Princes Highway Jaspers Brush NSW 2535. [email protected] P O Box 122 Berry 2535 www.berrygardens.org.au Monthly running day - 1st Sunday monthly - visitors welcome [email protected] - Third Tuesday Monthly, 7.30 Masonic Village Community Room Probus Club of Berry 4421 4669 - 4464 3525 Berry Drama group 4464 2700 PO Box 68 Berry 2535 Second Tuesday each month, 9.30am Meeting Hall at C/- PO Box 423 Berry NSW 2535 Berry Masonic Retirement Village, Albany Lane Meet fi rst Wednesday of each Month at 7.00pm at the Berry School of Arts (except Jan & Dec) [email protected] Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539 PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected] Berry Evening VIEW Club 4464 1236 94 North Street, Berry 2535 [email protected] Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704 Third Wednesday Monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club 165 Kangaroo Valley Road First Tuesday each month St Vincent de Paul Society 4464 2038 Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097 PO Box 77 Berry [email protected] P O Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Third Monday Monthly, 10am at the Berry Museum The Zonta Club of Berry Inc. 4446 1001, 4232 2881 P O Box 302 Berry 2535 - [email protected] Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 2167 Meet 4th Tuesday at 6.30pm Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry Hotel PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club Hands Across NSW Inc ph/fax: 4446 0567 e: [email protected] SPORTING GROUPS PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 w: handsacrossnsw.org meet: Quarterly Jan, Arpi, Jul, Oct at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall Berry Boules and Petanque Club 4464 2446 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry [email protected] Berry Landcare 4464 3391, 4464 3241 1st and 3rd Sunday Monthly at 5pm c/- 35 Houston Place Berry 2535 - 3rd Saturday monthly and last Sunday monthly (Bundewallah) Berry Hockey Club 4464 1992 Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 1693 13 Windsor Drive Berry 2535 [email protected] 17 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027 or 4464 1609 9 Ford Street Berry Play Term 4- Thursdays 4-6pm at Berry Sporting Complex Berry Masonic Village Auxilliary Inc. 4464 3457 Berry Netball Club 0414 482 999 PO Box 435 Berry 2535 3rd Wednesday monthly at 9:30am PO Box 280 Berry Berry Meals on Wheels Inc. 4464 1604 Berry Pony Club 0414 832 100 PO Box 221 Berry 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am P O Box 227 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am. www.berryponyclub.org.au Berry Men’s Shed 4464 2619 PO Box 103 Berry 2535 e: [email protected] Berry Riding Club 4464 1143 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 4, North Street w: www.berrymensshed.com.au 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 [email protected] - www.berryridingclub.com Berry Musicale w: berrymusicale.org 4464 2629 Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 4464 1896 Berry Playgroup 0411 383 573 43 Prince Alfred Street Berry [email protected] www.crlnsw.com.au PO Box 185 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] 4th Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling Club Friday mornings at St Lukes Hall, via Victoria St Berry Tennis Club 4421 3568 Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 PO Box 133 Berry 2535 [email protected] P O Box 143 Berry 2535 www.berrypreschool.org.au 1st Thursday - Bi-Monthly at tennis clubhouse [email protected] Berry Men’s Bowling Club 4464 2995 140 Princes Hwy Berry 2nd Wednesday monthly at 5.00pm Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960, 4421 4981 PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 - [email protected] Berry Women’s Bowling Club 4464 2995 1st Tuesday Monthly at 10.30am 140 Princes Hwy Berry [email protected] 3rd Tuesday monthly at 12.15pm at Bowling Club Berry School of Arts 4422 1794 (See Berry Community Activities Centre Inc.) Thursdays & Fridays 4464 1476 Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc. 4232 2338 25 Gwinganna Avenue, Kiama NSW 2533 Email: [email protected] Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567 P O Box 173 Berry 2535 - [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the Showground Berry Show Society - Ladies Auxillary Committee 4464 1191 EMERGENCY 000 c/-59 Woodhill Mtn Road Berry - Meet 1st Tuesday Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov 7:30 at Committee Rooms at the Showground Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444 Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6053 Berry Police 4464 2175 - Berry Fire Brigade 4464 1008 or 000 60 Strongs Road Jaspers Brush 2535 [email protected] Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522

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Page 24 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 The following businesses have provided Vouchers for the Berry Alliance BERRY RESTAURANTS to provide to Berry Community groups to use for fundraising purposes & CAFES, FUNCTIONS or prizes. If you would like your business listed here (and on the web site) please contact Rick Gainford, Secretary Berry Alliance on 0449 569 059 & CATERING GUIDE or email [email protected] Restaurants & Cafes The Cake Store 39A Kinghorne Street Nowra 2541 - t 4423 0063 - thecakestore.com.au Berrylicious Café Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm Shop 2, 89 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3880 Closed Sunday Open 7 days – 8.00am to 5pm Berry Jetz Café Functions & Catering 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 7 days – 8am to 5pm Berry Courthouse Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café Corner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 4464 2446 23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617 Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens. Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm. www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected] Hedgehogs Coffee Shop Berry Jetz Café 4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 7 days – 8am to 4pm [email protected] Hungry Duck Catering and Functions available 85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323 Berrylicious Café www.hungryduck.com.au Shop 2, 89 Queen Street, Berry t: 4464 3880 Wednesday to Sunday dinner from 6pm Open 7 days – 8am – 5pm. Just Delicious Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry Shop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry – t 4464 3650 78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446 Open 7 days – 9am – 5pm. Weddings, functions and conferences hosted and catered for on site. Pavillion Restaurant www.broughtonmillfarm.com.au 72 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 1074 [email protected] 7 days – 7.30am to 9.30am (10am on weekends) Tuesday to Saturday - Dinner from 6pm Garnish Creative Catering t 0432 559 078 The Berry Tea Shop Catering and Functions Shop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 [email protected] Open 7 days: 10am to 5pm The Silos Restaurant Table Talk Café Princess Hwy Jaspers Brush –t 4448 6160 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry Lunch: Open 7 Days from 12 noon. t 4464 2420 Dinner: Monday to Saturday inclusive. www.silos.com.au Catering and Functions available Table Talk Café 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 2420 7 days – 9am to 4pm

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 25 Red Cross BERRY MENS SHED www.berrymensshed.com.au A project of Berry During October the members of Berry Branch Uniting Church were surprised to hear we had been nominated and awarded the ‘Margaret Waddell Country We are very pleased to announce that Shoalhaven thanks to all members who assisted on the day. Achievement Cup’, being an annual state-wide Council has approved our Development This is the second group to visit us recently and award given by Red Cross for fundraising and Application for the new Men’s Shed. Strongbuild we feel that what we are doing in our Shed is community service. Members of the Berry has already arrived on site with their container seen as a template for other Sheds. community may remember the Australian and will be commencing construction of the new The work at the David Berry Memorial Park is Army Band Concert last year at the Shoalhaven Shed within weeks. We are about to enter a new well underway, this is an unusual project for the Entertainment Centre. The purpose of the concert phase in the history of the Berry Men’s Shed Shed to undertake, however Gordon’s team has was to raise funds for ‘drought relief’ in NSW and made great headway, all posts this fundraising effort was deemed worthy of the have been straightened, fence above award for 2010. The Cup will be housed on palings requiring replacement are under construction and the display by the NAB. remainder have been stream Margaret Waddell was invited to join Red cleaned. We even cleaned the memorial statue of David Berry Cross in 1952 as an Honorary Director with the in the park. The next major responsibility of co-ordinating and organising undertaking is the painting of the branches in NSW. After 22yrs in this position the entire fence. she was elected as NSW Chairman. On retiring in 1981 Margaret donated 2 Cups, city and country. The Men’s Shed held a BBQ th Our members are proud to be winners of the on Saturday 13 November in Country Cup for 2010. conjunction with the annual Berry Criterium. The event raised A second garage sale was also held in November several hundreds of dollars to complete our fundraising for the Red Cross This week to celebrate this important milestone which will be used towards the cost of the Pakistan Flood Appeal 2010. Having conducted we invited Matt Brown our local member to panelling of the internal walls of the new Shed. a variety of fundraisers, in total $3,676.95 was participate in a sod turning ceremony. A number of members of the Uniting Church congregation Peter Johnstone advises that the wooden raised. Thanks again to our members and the frames for the new windows in the Shed have community of Berry. along with members of the Shed attended this signifi cant event in the Shed’s history been fi nished and that we are now awaiting the arrival of the glass to complete this project. On Dec 1 we meet for the last time this year. We Earlier in the month we played host to 18 meet again in Feb, same time same place, 1st Wed members of the Batemans Bay Men’s Shed. On Thursday we received an unusual donation each Month at Berry School of Arts, 1.30pm. New We were pleased to show them through our of approximately 130,000 marbles. At this stage members are always welcomed. Red Cross wishes Shed, discuss our projects, organization and we are trying to come up with a fundraising you a happy and safe Christmas and we will see show them plans of the new Shed. We also had opportunity. All suggestions are welcome. you in the New Year.’ pleasure in providing them with lunch which Richard Wiseman gave all our members the opportunity to mingle Information Offi cer Sandra Eldridge with our friends from down south. A special 4464 2619 Hon Secretary. Red Cross-Berry Branch Phone: 44 64 2612 www.berrymensshed.com.au

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Page 26 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 ZontaAs another fund raising year draws to a close, who have recently undergone Breast surgery. we, the members of Zonta, Berry, refl ect on Nowra Women’s Refuge what a successful year 2010 has been. Members responsible for purchase of basic In March we hosted a Huge Garage Sale. household items plus a few luxuries packed in `Welcoming Baskets’ and delivered on In May we hosted another Barefoot Bowls Day request. Hairdressing vouchers, clothing, and at Berry Bowling Club. vouchers for children’s school requisites are One of our projects this year has been to send little In June we held our fi rst Street Stall which also available on request. knitted and crocheted bonnets to LAMB Hospital was instrumental in raising funds to purchase Sponsorships in North West Bangladesh. Over 45,000 babies die Birthing Kits. Sponsoring a young woman in the YWCA- a year in Bangladesh from conditions relating to In July we hosted The Australian Girls Choir in Y Quest Leadership Program focusing premature birth. (Dhaka Mirror, 14 Nov 2010) The Bomaderry. on nurturing a young woman in the future relatively young age of many fi rst-time mothers through training and mentoring. increases the problems and risks. The bonnets help In October we hosted our fi rst Trivia Night. in the survival of these little ones. Five hundred High School Bursaries was our fi nal count for the year. All these events are necessary to raise funds to We continue to assist Year 10-12 students support our on going fi nancial commitments from three local High Schools by offering to local needs, endorsing our advocacy to sponsorships to help with their studies and, in improve the status of women and girls particular, costed activities, which they might In September we were extremely proud otherwise miss out on. to purchase and organise the assembly of All appeals for fi nancial support from local 2000 Birthing Kits. Successful fund raising residents are considered and given where days plus the generosity of the community, ever possible and we remain open to future both fi nancially and physically made this requests. day possible. The cost of each Birthing Kit is Christmas Break $2.50 and next year it is our hope and aim to The next Zonta dinner meeting will be held assemble 4000 kits. The month of assembly on Tues. 22nd February 2011. Bookings and will depend largely on funds raised throughout information from Pat Collins on 4446 1001 the year but we would gratefully welcome any donations from individuals or clubs to help us Merry Christmas and safe and Happy to raise the $10,000 needed for this lifesaving holidays to all members of Zonta, Berry, In addition, we have sent many knitted garments, project. their families and friends and to all toys and rugs off to the poor and needy in other For any information about this project please countries. contact Mary Seelis on 4464 1191 members of the community who have in any way given help during the year to our The group is always ready to receive donations Much of the monies raised throughout the year organisation enabling us to uphold our are utilised for local projects which you, the of 4, 5 or 8 ply yarn (not white) and new knitters readers, may like to know about. advocacy to improve the status of women are always welcome. Knit with Love group will and girls locally and internationally. be having a well-earned break over December / Breast Cushion and Drainage Bag covers January and will restart on Friday 11th Feb at 1pm Made by Zonta members and friends at regular in St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall. working bees and donated to Hospitals in the Jan Chambers Shoalhaven and Wollongong to assist women PR and Communications Committee Contact person: Lyn Oades (4464 3651) At Last a Local Grower Matt Brown MP Working for at the Berry Country Fair Berry and just near the North West Gate Shoalhaven Heads Fresh local Vegetables grown by Greengold Vegies at 62 Millbank Rd Terara MEMBER FOR KIAMA Also Available at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel Fresh Food Fair every Saturday Morning from 8.00am to 11.30am, Rain, Hail, Wind or Sunshine. Currently Growing CAN I HELP? Beetroot / Cabbages / Leeks / Sweet Corn/ Pumpkins/ Cucumbers/ Zucchini/ Beans / Rhubarb / Spinach / Herbs / Free Range Eggs We also purchase Vegetables and a full range for Fruit direct from the Sydney Markets and this is also available: I will be available 10.15am until 11am Bananas / Strawberries / Spuds/ Lettuce/ Avocados / Tomatoes and seasonal Fruit such as Peaches and Nectarines on Monday 6th December in Broughton Court Berry (outside the pharmacy). Don’t forget our farm gate shop at 62 Millbank Rd Terara is open Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm Saturday until 3.00pm Please contact me at We are just past the Terara Primary School approx 4kms east of Nowra 125 Terralong Street Kiama 2533 Fruit by the box is available eg apples, oranges etc. Order by Wednesda Telephone 4232 1082 Phone 4421 2096 or 0413 205 437 Facsimile 4232 3577 Email: [email protected]

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 27 Berry Berry RSL Sub-Branch Meals on Remembers Wheels Remembrance Day was observed was concluded by the playing of the We are very lucky to have by the Berry Community on Australian National Anthem. Thursday 11th November with a Excellent light refreshments were a great team, that all work good attendance at the Memorial served at the Sub-Branch Hall by the together so well in whatever Park. With Alan Mulley as MC, Bob RSL Women’s Auxiliary, to complete job that needs to be done.190 Creighton led those gathered in the morning’s activity for members, meals were delivered in the opening prayer. In his address, guests and the Berry community. October to 13 clients. All clients Sub Branch President Dick Birds at present are in the town theme this year was on the Western As a footnote, a reminder to all of the centre making delivery time Front of WWI, and the continued Christmas BBQ which will be held service of the men and women of at the Sub-Branch Hall on Saturday quicker and more accessible Australia in subsequent confl icts. 12th December commencing at We would like to thank the He concluded by speaking briefl y 6.00pm. on the current deployment to Masonic Village for cooking Regards the meals and trying hard to Afghanistan where 21 Australian soldiers have lost their lives. Stuart Christmas please our clients, we have very few complaints. The Berry School Captains, Mitchell Ph: 44231960 or Bourke, Gabbie Bamber, Oscar email: [email protected] If anyone would like some Douglas-Make, and Leila Marsh information on becoming a recited the Remembrance Poem. client or a delivery person The wreaths were laid during which please contact John McLeod piper John Morrison played The on ph 44 641 604. Lament. The Last Post was sounded to the lowering of the Flag, one With thoughts to you all for minutes silence observed, and the busy festive time ahead reveille sounded Dick Bird thanked those whose Val Ison efforts had contributed to making Publicity Offi cer a successful service, and the service

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UNDERCOVERRev Brendan Handel BOSS Bill, the boss, was concerned that his before this encounter, seemed to be not be afraid. I bring you good news of employees weren’t giving him enough somebody that neither knew them by great joy that will be for all the people. respect, so he tried and oldWe meet at 34 Alexa fashioned name, knew what theyndra Street, Berry. did, nor knew Today in the town of David a Savoir has method of persuasion: He brought in a some of their story; and was sitting far been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. sign that said “I’m the Boss” and taped away in a different location doing boss This will be a sign to you: You will find a it to hisSunday Service Times 9.30am and 5.30pm. Kidz Church @ door. After lunch, he noticed stuff. baby wrapped in cloths 5.30pm. and lying in a somebody had taped another note manger” [Luke 2:10-12 (NIV)]. Activities: M&Ms (Mums & Munchins), Youth Group,That last sentence is a picture that people Home Groups. under his: “Your wife called. She wants sometimes wrongly carry of what God is It is a good news story because it shows her sign back!” like. Yet at Christmas we remember the us more fully the character and heart Well obviouslyChurch Office: there are34 Alexandra helpful and Street, Berry, NSW 2535 birth of Jesus, the first ‘UndercoverEmail: [email protected] Boss’, of God for us. And it leads about 33 unhelpful ways of trying Mobile:to foster 0419 777963 a and he shattersWeb: www.berrycommunitychurch.org.athat unhelpful picture years later to uanother dramatic event culture of respect within a workplace! I in so many ways. He is not distant, nor that shows even more profoundly the have seen a few episodes on TV of the unknown.A member of the Baptist Churches of NSW The bible puts it like this & - TheACT lengths that the ‘Undercover Boss’ was show ‘Undercover Boss’. An interesting Word [God] became flesh and blood, willing to go to secure friendship with lesson for bosses to see what their and moved into the neighbourhood. us. employeesB r i n g i n g l i f e t o t h e s o u t h c o a s t a n d t h e n a t i o n s actually do and admire We saw the glory with our own eyes, their work ethic. But I suspect the the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like biggest benefit is the fact that they are Son, Generous inside and out, true from God bless from Brendan at Berry no longer just faceless people filling a start to finish [John 1:14 (TM)]. In other Community Church…see advert for role but they have now become real words if you want to know more about details. people with real stories. the character and way God works, then look at Jesus. For the employees what I find interesting is the look on their faces I encourage you to ponder afresh this when they realise the man or woman Christmas season the true ‘Undercover doing the most menial work was in Boss’. The bible puts the birth of Jesus fact the ‘Undercover Boss’. The boss, like this - But the angel said to them, “Do Choosing Life

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community church SpecialisingSpecialising in: in: Specialising in: Accounting SpecialisingAccounting & Financial in: & Financial Services Services Accounting & Financial Services Taxation AccountingTaxation Services Services& Financial Services Self Taxation ManagedTaxation Services Services Superannuation Funds Rev Brendan Handel Self Managed Superannuation Funds BAS Self SelfPreparation Managed Managed Superannuation & Superannuation Lodgement Funds Funds BAS Preparation & Lodgement GST BAS BASAdvice Preparation Preparation & Lodgement & Lodgement GST Advice We meet at 34 Alexandra Street, Berry. Business GSTGST Advice Advice Advice Business Advice Company BusinessBusiness SecretarialAdvice Advice Services CompanyCompany Secretarial Secretarial Services Services Sunday Service Times 9.30am and 5.30pm. Kidz Church @ 5.30pm. All Companyyour compliance Secretarial needsServices AllAll your your compliance compliance needs needs Melissa All your complianceSalway needs Activities: M&Ms (Mums & Munchins), Youth Group, Home Groups. MelissaMelissa Salway Salway Ph.Melissa 0407 Salway 488 583 Ph.Ph. 0407 0407 488 488 583 583 Email:Ph. 0407 [email protected] 488 583 Church Office: 34 Alexandra Street, Berry, NSW 2535 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email:Email: [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 0419 777963 Web: www.berrycommunitychurch.org.au PO BoxPO Box 1175 1175 Nowra Nowra NSW NSW 2541 2541 PO POBox Box 1175 1175 Nowra Nowra NSW 2541 NSW 2541

A member of the Baptist Churches of NSW & ACT

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Berry CWA News WANTED DECEMBER 2010 WANTED No doubt you will be thinking “Where The Berry CWA Christmas street stall has this year gone?” and “What have I will be held on Saturday December 4th People needed urgently to play accomplished?” Broughton Court. There will be craft, that But when you refl ect back on 2010 you note special gift, cakes and preserves. Be an People needed urgently to play that you’ve cared for your family, tended brass instruments in early bird at 8.30 am. to pick the cream of both outside and inside your dwelling brass instruments in the crop. Berry Silver Band place, entertained friends and visitors, and Berry Silver Band so on. What a year we have had! So much ‘10’s milestone we’ve passed along the way to tell! (est.(est. 1897)1897) and the trip’s been fun for our CWA Recently members of our Berry CWA had a with friendship, food, and many a friend very successful coup in the Land Cookery we didn’t want this year to end. Tuition & instruments available in exchange competition, both at local and group levels. With stalls, craft, and sundry competition players participate in band activities Congratulations to the winners! And Well we’ve done it all -we didn’t sit wishin’. done and thank you to all who contributed Thanks, kindest folks, for your support to the overall presentation of cakes, biscuits Why don’t you join us? You really ought- We need : and sauces! Plans are well under way for the annual State May I, on behalf of the Berry CWA wish CWA Conference in May. We are thrilled you all a Happy Christmas and a New Year baritone, trombone, cornet, euphonium, tenor that it is to be held in our heartland, the that is fi lled with love, laughter and happy horn players & ass. drummer Shoalhaven, at the Nowra Entertainment anticipations. Centre. Can you imagine the buzz as many hundreds of women from all over the State get together to discuss and debate issues I close with the fi rst two lines of our CWA anthem: Come & enjoy our friendly band. We perform regularly at that may arise and be put forward to the gathered delegates? Proudly we stand in love to serve, Garden Festivals, Xmas, Anzac Day, Kangaroo Valley Show, th Filling the needs of others where they lie. parties & memorials. On Wednesday 17 November in the Berry CWA rooms some ladies had a cosmetic “makeover,” but the improvement was only For further information contact Marcia We practice Monday nights 7.30—9.30 pm at Berry Agriculture Hall nominal because they were near perfect on 44643187, Marie on 44232164, or visit Showground. Guests welcome. to start with, and how can you improve on the CWA web site at www.cwaofnsw.

perfect? It was a great morning of laughter, org.au or write to Secretary, PO Box 321, Contact Band Master pampering with fellow bon vivants The Ali Berry 2535. Col Escott BH 44641911 AH 44641495 or Hamylton demonstration was a resounding Kaye Johnston 44651240 success! [email protected] 10% of sales were donated to the charity of Jean Stanﬁ eld our Branch’s choice. Publicity Ofﬁ cer

Berry BERRY COURTHOUSE Uniting Albert Street Church Berry Minister: John Brentnall Phone: 4464 1034 Mobile: 0410 650 045 Email: [email protected] church.org.au Sunday Celebrations: 10.30am OFFICE SPACE Groups & activities: Bible study groups Community Garden TO RENT Fellowship groups Prayer groups In wonderful historic Berry Men’s Shed Courthouse with pleasant Social Craft Group Primary Drama Club gardens and excellent parking. Computers for seniors Please telephone Rick on “To know Christ & make him known” 4464 2446 for details or http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au inspection.

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I really love going to Touch Football on Thursday to say who we beat, as they are also Berry friends. afternoons at the Berry Sporting Complex. Now I’m older, I’m able to be a referee for the Shoalhaven Branch Touch is different from playing cricket or Rugby Mini’s. That’s for children ages 5-7. Mum took League for Berry. What I enjoy about Touch is a picture of my friend Lloyd and me, after we of CanAssist opens not only playing in team with my friends from refereed on Thursday. Lloyd’s Mum and Dad, Berry, but every week I also get to play against Jenny and Brett Herron organise Berry Touch. It’s at last! other friends from Berry on other teams. a lot of work and they do such a great job, I’m Berry Touch has 3 different age divisions. The really thankful they organise the competition CanAssist is a network of rural Minis, the Mods and the Seniors. This is my because I just love going to Touch. and regional support for cancer fi rst year in the seniors. This year I am in a team By Daniel Ball patients and their families. The sponsored by Bedroom Bliss, yes! That’s the team Sports Reporter with the nice pink shirts. Our Team manager is Berry Touch Football charity provides practical and Glen Edwards, Oscar and Bianca’s dad. Last week fi nancial help where needed. All was our best game. We won 13 to 4. I don’t want funds raised locally are distributed to local people, and last year the organisation provided $5.5 million in support to patients and families in NSW. In our area, volunteers and businesses have already begun to raise funds, and requests for help such as lawn mowing, grocery shopping, and for fi nancial support are coming in. CanAssist does not Junior Refs: Daniel Ball and Lloyd Herron duplicate services which already Editors Note: exist in the community; rather, it Thanks Daniel for taking part in this column, his team aims to fi ll the gaps in services we will now go in the draw to win $100. This will be drawn at the end of March 2011; the money can be used towards all know there are. purchasing new sporting equipment or an end of season If you know of someone in need, or celebration for his team. Team Photo: Left to Right Standing: Milly, Noah, Josh, Tom If any other Berry junior sporting clubs are interested in you feel you could help (in any way) and Daniel Kneeling: Amy, Bianca, Oscar and Jack. participating in this column please contact the Editor on Please call 0401 253 259 0428 037 572. Berry Books

“Berry’s Secret Bookshop”

We buy and sell Afternoon at the Winery quality-second hand books Sunday 12th December 2:30pm to 6pm We are excited to be hosted for the afternoon by Mountain Ridge Wines, Coolangatta Rd! Come along and taste the wines, buy a bottle in support of CanAssist, and enjoy some local musical talent. Mountain Ridge are kindly donating a door prize and the children are welcome www.berrybooks.com.au Gold Coin Donation For further information, call 0401 253 259 Ph. 44642260

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 31 Welcome again to Berry Evening VIEW Club News BERRY LANDCARE Our speaker at our last meeting on 20th October was Tracy Smith from The Smith The Berry Landcare Annual General Sunday (Broughton Vale on December Family. Tracy is the coordinator for the Learning Meeting will be held on Monday 13 12 at 3 pm); Bong Bong Rd, each 2nd for Life programme for our area. Learning for December at 7 pm, 35 Housten Place Sunday of every month 9-11 am; Life is a concept of The Smith Family to assist Berry. We will review the years work families in the education of their children. Moeyan Hill and David Berry Hospital Each Club sponsors a child for their education discuss our plans and aspirations Rainforest alternate each 3rd Saturday giving them an opportunity to further their for the next year. These include our (David Berry Hospital Rainforest 3 pm studies which they may not have the previous commitment to promoting the on December 18,); Bundewallah the to do so without out help. planting of locally indigenous species last Sunday of each month at 3pm. The At our meeting in November, we welcome 3 and the realisation of green corridors Coolangatta Mountain group meets the around Berry, along with the ongoing new members. Beth Muller, Lyn Host, and Sue 1st Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of each Creamer. We hope you enjoy your time with us. work of the group in weed control at month at 1 pm (With daylight saving, our different sites and the ongoing Our Roving Lunch on 23rd October was a great some afternoon working bees shift their engagement of the local community. success and very much enjoyed by all. Thank starting time to 3 pm.) you to Jean Corlett and Jill Healy for having us We are also always on the lookout for in your homes. We appreciate you hospitality Berry Landcare has a new e-mail address very much. new volunteers, especially younger ones. One opportunity might be a at [email protected] We do have some invitations for Christmas mapping project in which we will work For further information: functions at various Clubs. Firstly, Nowra with Landcare groups in Milton and Evening on 23rd November, Culburra Beach on Kim Dove (4464 3391) for David Berry 1st December and Dapto on 16th December. Bomaderry to explore the use of “spatial Hospital site; Will Armitage (4464 2241) for Then we have our Jamberoo Illawarra Fly Tree mapping” to document our work and Bundewallah; Julia Woinarski (4464 2084) for Top Walk on 23rd November. Please join us at help us to plan more strategically. We Bong Bong Rd; Bill Pigott (4464 3241 or at any of these functions and you will be most started this using a paper map but [email protected]) for Moeyan Hill welcome and guaranteed of some fun. To book are now offered the opportunity to and information on locally indigenous trees; please ring Jill on ph: 44 641 813. computerise this and learn how to Harvey Blue (4464 1880) for Tindalls Lane; A few of our members, Elaine Kellett and Betty use GPS equipment and computer Philip Thorniley (4464 2198) for Broughton Gumley are not well at the moment and we mapping. This may be of interest to wish them all the best. volunteers who might otherwise not be Vale; Ian Parker (4448 6359) for Strongs Rd; and Myke Cunningham (0418 297 435) for Our meeting on 16th. December will be our so keen on just pulling weeds! You can Christmas function. We are having a buffet sign up at any of our working bees or Coolangatta Mountain. Information can also meal with entertainment by Yolanda & Co. through contacts listed below. be found at Berry Landcare on Face book “You’ve got Talent” We do wonder what to expect but we wait in anticipation Please ring Berry Landcare/Bushcare regular Jill if you would like to join us. working bees: Tindalls Lane and Broughton Vale alternate each 2nd BERRY LANDCARE Jean Rolfe - Publicity Ofﬁ cer. PANDORA SALE Final Days Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas

And extending sincere thanks for your enthusiastic support and patronage

The store is a riot of colour, brimming with gorgeous gift inspirations, Simply Red distinctive fashion and jewellery, eclectic accessories and will no longer decorative desirables from around the world. be a stockist of Pandora from the end of December Gift vouchers available and complimentary gift wrapping Loyalty Card Holders – use your pro-rata NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK credit now Cnr Alexandra and Princess Sts. Berry Telephone – 4464 3088 T: 4464 3367

Page 32 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 A Christmas gift that will keep on giving As the school year draws to a close, Berry A portion of the money will also be used to purchase a Public School was proud to present a water tank. “Fresh water will provide a healthier and safer cheque for $1,100 to Major Karen Ross and Major Gary environment for local communities. This also means that Craig for the Salvation Army’s International Development children will no longer have to drink from the same water Program. they wash in and clean water can be used when cooking. As a result, the overall spread of diseases caused by drinking As part of the schools Sesquicentenary celebrations, each unclean water will be greatly diminished” Major Karen Ross class studied a ‘decade in education’. According to Judy of the Salvation Army explained in her thankyou speech at Sweeney, long standing teacher at Berry Public, “My class the whole school assembly. really enjoyed dressing up to resemble students of the past in their study of school life in the 1860’s. And thanks to the creative skills and dedication of one of our parents, Johanna Todd-Wilson, these memories were captured on ﬁ lm and eagerly snapped up by the children’s proud parents.”

Mrs Sweeney’s class and Johanna Todd-Wilson present a cheque for $1100 to Major Karen Ross and Major Gary Craig of the Salvation Army

This is a wonderful Christmas gift for some of our most needy communities in third world countries for further information about the Salvation Army’s International Development program go to: http://salvos.org.au/said/donate/about- the-gift-catalogue/

Mrs Sweeney’s class step back in time A very big thankyou to the Berry community for supporting the schools Sesquicentenary celebrations in 2010, the school will report on the completion of another successful sesqui The money raised will be used towards the purchase project, the engraved pavers, in a later edition of the Town of 50 chickens in one of the many needy communities Crier. of Mozambique, Tanzania, or Kenya. “As part of my class discussions on the purchase of the chicken’s one of my students asked Can we make sure they buy some roosters too, so they can get more baby chickens?

It certainly was wonderful to see the children embracing this program and offering their own insight into how we could maximise its success. The vision of a gift that keeps on giving is also the title of the Salvation Army’s Gift Catalogue, and was the inspiration for our fundraising” Judy explained. This worthwhile project involves not only the purchase of chickens, but also the construction of chicken coups and the training of the local community in poultry breeding, health, and vaccinations.

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 33 BBERRYERRY PPRESCHOOLRESCHOOL The preschool’s family barbecue and The end of the Christmas Party will be held on Friday, year brings with December 3 from 5.30pm to 8pm at it a few thank All the Glitz Apex Park, Berry. The preschool will yous. provide all plates, cutlery, sausages, and First a big thanks to our wonderful, bread, but all families are asked to bring hardworking trainee Sally who will and Glamour be missed immensely. Thanks also The Berry School of Arts sparkled as a salad or dessert. This will be the only parents and friends celebrated a night with Christmas celebration for the preschool to Brad Page who will be stepping down as president at the AGM on the stars. so we hope everyone can ﬁ t this into Tuesday, December 7. A reminder the Congratulations to Cath Philpott, Lee their busy December schedules. meeting will be followed by dinner Healey and their helpers for creating an at the Silos. Finally enormous thanks amazing atmosphere to rival any post- There are many businesses that to Janelle, Jenny, Nicky, and Megan, Oscars party. A wonderful night was had support the preschool and among for keeping the preschool running so by all, including Snow White, Marilyn, Elvis, them is Nelsons Meats who regularly smoothly and creating a wonderful Miss Piggy, Lindsay Lohan of course our donate their award winning sausages environment for our children to learn four Audrey Hepburn’s. We were extremely for many of the preschool’s events and and grow. fortunate to have many businesses excursions. supporting the night. Thanks to Bed Bugz Berry Preschool is a non-proﬁ t for sponsoring the event as well as Hungry December is a busy time of year with community based centre always Duck, Skindependent, Berry Barn and the older children having a number of grateful for the support of the Berry Bedroom Bliss for providing prizes. visits to school in preparation for next community. For more information Congratulations to the fundraising team year. please contact 4464 1764 on a stellar year.

A great night was had by all when Hollywood came to Berry for the annual fundraiser. The Audreysdreys

The Hollywood stars turned out in force for this year’s Berry Berry preschoolers queue for some award winning Preschool Ball. sausages at Nelsons Meats.

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DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 35 Business: Rural Bitumen Services Owners Name: John and Sue Smith Time in Business: 6 years What does your business offer? Rural Bitumen is a local business employing local men and using local materials and services where possible. We specialise in hot bitumen spray sealing on the South Coast, Southern Highlands, and Illawarra providing construction through to the ﬁ nished surface on rural roads driveways car parks and subdivisions. We also Subcontract to Civil Contractors on major works. What are your particular strengths or philosophies? John has over 30 years experience in road construction in the Berry area and can offer expert advice on all aspects of road construction Editors Note: and sealing Thanks John & Sue for kicking off our Business of the Why customers choose to use your business: Month promotion. Rural Bitumen provides a genuine certiﬁ ed product with a service This promotion will be offered to our regular advertisers driven approach to every job. who have supported the Town Crier with their ongoing advertising for more than 12 months. Participation Message to your customers: in the promotion is free and a great opportunity Rural Bitumen prides itself on quality workmanship. to provide potential customers with additional Always obtain a written quote- don’t accept sub standard work for information on the services you offer. A business will be immediate payment from “bitumen bandits “who knock on your door randomly selected each month and contacted by the and often frequent the area. Editor. Please note: Allocation of space may change per issue; Please refer to page 39 of this issue for the Editor reserves the right to reduce information Rural Bitumen Services contact details. provided to accommodate space in the paper.

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Page 38 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au DECEMBER 2010 TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Charlie Bobcat R & J WOTTON Painting, Decorating Just In Trees & General Repairs Justin Van Hoven Giving you good quality, professional & All Earthworks Arborist, Horticulturist reliable workmanship. Experienced in Landscaping federation colours and new works Driveways Specialist climber, diffi cult access, crown • Pension Rates • No job too small Rural Roads shaping and thinning. • Over 40 years experience # Charlie 0418 429 740 0419386550 Ph: 44 64 2488 Mobile: 0421 931 246 Brendan 0408 429 740 ABN: 87214396156 Lic. No: 220018C Country Quilts, Curtains & Blinds $140.00 Shop 4, 97 Queen St Berry (entrance in Alexandra Street) All window fashions and soft furnishings Drapes, Pelmets, Tracks and Rods Blinds: Timber, Roller, Roman Free measure and quote Open Wed to Saturday 10am-3pm Ph: 4464 3776 – Mob: 0414 983 757 Southern Tree Service • Qualifi ed Arborist • Qualifi ed Horticulturist • Tree care and maintenance • Expert trimming and tree removal in confi ned areas • Chipper • Mulch • Advice on replacments Paul Gillen • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured Ph/Fax 4464 2822 • Mobile 0407 405 968 LOOK HAMILTON EARTHMOVERS Excavator GREG LYNCH Bobcat MOBILE FARM SERVICE 12 Tonne Tipper SERVICE AND REPAIR OF: Cut & Fill MOWERS, TRACTORS, 4WD’S, Footings LIGHT TRUCKS & FARM MACHINERY Auger Drills QUALIFIED & LICENCED MECHANICS THAT COME TO YOU!!! Rock Grabs Ph: 4464 1531 0414 800 359 Rubbish Removal Wayne Road Bases 0424 399 094 NOW! CRANE TRUCK HIRE AS WELL Berry Horse Motel rural bitumen services pty ltd Berry Showground Specializing in Private Road Construction & Bitumen Seal. Vicki & Tony Pye • Driveways • Carparks 0427605200 • Decorative driveways Clean, safe, independently locked, • Fully Insured enclosed stables and yards. Contact Offi ce (02) 44 641 555 Long or short term hire. John 0408 160 428 Horse Washing, Farrier & Vet Bay.

DECEMBER 2010 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 39 TTHEHE BERRYBERRY HOTELHOTEL 120 QUEEN STREET BERRY 4464 1011 - Fax 4464 2142 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT 3rd ...... Brett Caldwell 4th ...... Woody 10th ...... Ronnie Wiggins 11th ...... Matt and Steve 17th ...... Ab Fab 18th ...... Impact One Boxing Day ...... Gilberts Mum Everyone at The Hotel Berry would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

In 2010 we were honoured Christmas Take to sponsor and support Away Specials these local groups 6 Pack $11.50 Stella AtroisCase -$44.00 - Berry Hockey Club -Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club Carlton Natural - $35 Case -Zonta Carlton Premium Dry - $37.99 Case -Berry Women’s Touch $32.99 -Noah’s Ark Centre XXXX Gold - $47.99 -Berry Public School P&C Corona - -Berry Pre School -Jumping Jellybeans Childhood Centre Congratulations -Berry First National’s Girls Night In to the Berry Race Day Organisers Raising over $22000 for -Berry Drama Group Noah’s Ark Centre

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.