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Draft SLEP Do you want this? TheBerry on public Alliance exhibition Town Crier INSIDE THIS EDITION.... 18th July until Food & Wine Fair 14th October The RTA Bridge that just Tickets now on sale...... page 9 keeps getting BIGGER Tracks to the Future For further making progress ...... page 12 Grew some or Gruesome ? information The Rotary circuit see page 2-3 & 7 More details on pages 4 & 5 stage one started...... page 15 Summary of Public meeting June 29th 2011 TheBerry Proposed new DCP for Berry Mountain area.

Held at Berry School of Arts and attended by o These can be changed and varied by council. Councillor Giles, Tim Fletcher head of planning, 5 o They can be challenged in Land & Environment council staff and about 70 local residents. court, BUT if the DCP is well constructed, with Notes by Ralph Stadus public input and applied consistently by Alliance council; then Land & Environment will fi nd with • The meeting was mostly about the changing legal Council. framework for planning across NSW and Shoalhaven. o Shoalhaven being one of the largest Councils in • Very little real discussion about the needs of Berry NSW already has 100 of these (DCPs). The Town Crier Mountain/Beaumont/Bellawongarah. People seem confused by the complexity of Planning Law and ƒ They cover specifi c areas such as Berry INFORMATION changes. village, or projects such as DCP63 for tourist cabins. Council staff are overwhelmed by 2 major projects The Town Crier is produced by the • that are NSW State Govt mandated. Berry Alliance, Inc. ƒ The meeting was supposedly there to discuss one of these for the mountain but • Change to the Local Environment Plan (LEP) across The purpose of this publication is to became bogged down in all this change. communicate to the people of ALL councils in NSW to a standard format. Council only have about 6-12 months to Berry about community activities and to o The LEP is the high level planning document o generate a small income for the that control things like zoning, building consolidate all 100 DCP’s (some 20 years old) Berry Alliance to cover envelopes etc. into a single new document. administrative costs. o This document holds up very strongly in court. ƒ However, this is mainly administrative Membership of the Berry Alliance document simplifi cation. costs $10 pa. o Council have NO power to change this once It aims to share information approved by State Planning Dept. ƒ The real core in each DCP becoming a amongst community groups and separate chapter in the new document. individuals, and to ensure that o Zones are being consolidated into State Wide Berry continues to be a defi nitions. ƒ Common things being covered just once. community we are proud of. ƒ Some changes to 7E( Escarpment protection ƒ However it MUST be fi nished with 6 months Membership is open to Berry zone) of the new LEP commencing. community groups and individuals. ƒ Some changes to 1A (Rural) To join the Berry Alliance, write to • Council are asking for written submissions by July th P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. ƒ In fact some changes to almost all zones. 29 on anything landowners would like to see in the Berry Mountain area DCP. This will then fi nd its EDITOR: 0428 037 572 o This goes on public display shortly and will be way into a chapter in the new overall Shoalhaven [email protected] on public display for 13 weeks. City Council DCP. Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 Email: [email protected] o I highly recommend you look at this when it Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 goes on display to ensure no change to your Editors note: land zoning. Thank you Ralph for your comprehensive report BERRY ALLIANCE on this well attended meeting. This is indicative of EDITORIAL BOARD • Sitting under the LEP legally are local Development how the proposed new SLEP 2009 will affect each Rick Gainford Control Plans (DCP) and every one of our community and we all need to Jennifer Clapham o These get down to detail, such as landscaping engage and participate in the process. Kate Bramley plans, colour schemes, densities for special Sharon Dunn projects such as tourist cabins. etc. Berry Alliance Contributors are those from the Berry community who have news or views relating to residents of the area. The opinions expressed in the Town Crier are not necessarily those of the Berry Alliance or the Editor. The Town Crier is published every month, with a circulation of 2300.

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Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 The Community urges caution with Editor’s Note... The closing date for our SEPTEMBER the release of the draft LEP. issue will be Wednesday 17th AUGUST Please submit prior to this date if it is Today’s release of the Draft of the new Local ratepayers should check notice boards and your fi rst submission. Environment Plan (SLEP2009) for Shoalhaven local newspapers etc, for details. The 13 week City was cautiously welcomed by the SLEP2009 Exhibition period commences on 18 July, details Material can be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected] Review Group. This community group, which are available of the Council web site. or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce PO Box 202 Berry 2535 comprises representatives of 20 community For further information contact: Phone 0428 037 572 ratepayer and resident organisations, Alan Burrows, Convenor SLEP2009 Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER environmental committees and other interested Review Group citizens, has been monitoring the preparation of “Comments on the draft LEP should be made in the draft for the past 21 months. Further details available from; writing before 5pm on Friday 14 October 2011. Graeme Gibson, Chairman; Huskisson & A spokesperson for the Group, Alan Burrows, said Submissions can be made in the following ways: Woollamia Community Voice although the eventual fi nalisation of the plan • Online at www.slep2009.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au , would be welcomed by all, there were serious Brian Saunders, Chairman; Vincentia Residents or concerns about some of the proposed changes and Ratepayers Association • By email to [email protected], or which would irrevocably alter the character of Jan Shalhoub, Secretary; Ulladulla and Districts • Post to: SLEP 2009 Submission, Shoalhaven City the Shoalhaven’s towns and villages. Community Forum Council, PO Box 42 Nowra NSW 2541” “These changes,” Mr Burrows said, “stem from the Rick Gainford, Chairman; Berry Alliance The Berry Alliance has been very concerned basic process elected Councillors have followed. about the process that Council are adopting for In 2006 Council adopted an administrative Keith Learn; Kangaroo Valley Community some time and we support the Review Groups change-over from the existing LEP to the new Association issues as enunciated in the Media Release. format required by the Department of Planning. Peter Hudson, Chairman; Red Head Villages The process was supposed to transfer zones An important thing to remember is that this Local Association and land uses from the old LEP to the new Environmental Plan, once enacted into law, will plan on a like-for-like basis. This process did have a long-lived, potentially detrimental impact not require any community input.” on our towns and villages through inappropriate There will be a Regional Forum developments being approved by Council. “However in July 2008 Council’s General Manager on this issue in September advised Councillors that by including one-off re- Examples include the maximum Heights of zonings and refusing to include height limits for in Berry. This will involve Buildings, changes of permissible activities many areas of the Shoalhaven, they had gone community members from (zonings changes), Environmental protection far beyond an administrative change-over. Those zonings, Heritage protection and many more. changes should have required community input,” Kangaroo Valley, Shoalhaven See page 7 for more information. Mr Burrows said, “but this hasn’t happened.” Heads as well as Berry and Berry Alliance The Draft SLEP2009 that has been put on surrounds. Exhibition from 18 July does not include height restrictions for residential, rural and Look for the details in the environmental zones. “In not setting maximum height limits for these zones, building heights September Town Crier. will effectively increase from the existing 8.5 meters (2 storeys) to the new default limit of 11 Editorial Comment from the Berry Alliance meters (3 storeys). Many people are likely to be We encourage community very apprehensive about these changes.” The above Media Release is from the SLEP 2009 Review Group – made up of the above Community members to utilise the Council “The important thing to remember is that the Consultative Bodies and Community Groups and website to view the proposals Council that was elected in September 2008, supported by many more. All CCBs have been kept and engage in this issue. with eight new Councillors, has continued with informed and involved in the current process. this fl awed process. This new LEP will have far www.slep2009.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au reaching ramifi cations for the future of the Council have announced that “the Draft Also we encourage everyone to Shoalhaven,” Mr Burrows said. “Get it wrong and Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) we will live to regret it.” 2009 will be on public exhibition from Monday attend any forums or meetings Mr Burrows said the Group was encouraging all 18th July 2011 until Friday 14 October 2011 that are held during residents and ratepayers to carefully study the (inclusive) between 9am and 5pm at the City the next 13 weeks. draft LEP and to contact their local Community Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra. Consultative Body (CCBs) if they need advice on “The draft LEP applies to all land within the making submissions to Council. Details of CCBs Council are holding a Shoalhaven Local Government Area (LGA) and can be found on Council’s website. will ultimately replace Shoalhaven LEP 1985. “Drop in Session” on www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. The new draft LEP will control development and Wednesday 10th August In addition to Council’s consultation on the guide planning decisions made by Council, and new LEP, many CCBs, either jointly or separately, will incorporate the strategic direction outlined from 4pm until 7 pm at the will be hosting community forums to help in the Nowra Bomaderry Structure Plan and other Berry School of Arts. people understand the changes. Residents and strategic plans.

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au TheTh TownT w CrierCi - PageP 3 RTA Bridge Just Keeps Getting Bigger and Bigger

The Berry alliance has been in active Last week a member of BOB, the dialogue with the RTA since 2009 in an Alliance subcommittee formed effort to reduce the environmental impact after a public forum in May 2009, of their “Preferred Route” on the township rang the RTA Information Line of Berry. The “Preferred Route” includes (1800 506 976 ) to confi rm the height of the bridge as currently a high level bridge over Broughton Mill designed and was told that it Creek and Woodhill Mountain Road and would be 17 metres above the Alliance has been arguing that the natural ground level not including bridge height can and should be reduced. However, resurfacing the roadway noise barriers fi tted to the sides of the is not considered a ‘feasible option’ When we fi rst discussed this with the RTA bridge AND 25 metres wide AND 600 due to costs. Similarly, noise barriers in May 2009 they stated the height of the metres long!! This was confi rmed by bridge would be around 7 metres above email from the RTA. to be installed in a belated attempt the height of Woodhill Mountain Road We don’t have to tell you what such a to mitigate the high noise levels are to allow truck movement up Woodhill huge bridge would do to the amenity of subject to a ‘Cost Effective Barrier Mountain Road. Our response was that the historic township of Berry due to the Height Analysis’ which puts cost it made more sense to put Woodhill noise and visual impact. before performance. It is obvious that Mountain Road over the Highway rather we will also get the RTA’s ‘least cost’ than vice versa. It still does! A Better treatment unless we work together to insist on better options for Berry. In February 2010 the RTA told us that Solution Proposed the bridge height would go up by 4 The Berry Alliance has been working with metres to 11 metres due to “buildability” Time is Short local resident Bruce Ramsay who has reasons. When we probed deeper we extensive experience in bridge design The RTA has stated that they will found out that this “buildability” increase and construction both in Australia and have concept designs for the section was caused by traffi c management overseas. We met with the RTA in May and around Berry completed by the end during construction and an excess of fi ll. tabled designs to lower the bridge to two of the year. BOB understands that once Both these issues would be signifi cantly metres above natural ground level (fl ood these concept designs are approved by reduced if the RTA moved the easement level) and run Woodhill Mountain Road NSW Department of Planning the RTA a few metres off the ridge to the north of over the new highway. Bruce believes will use these concept designs as the Berry where the existing road climbs out basis for tendering road design and of Berry and used the excess fi ll for earth that these alternative designs will result in cost reductions for the proposed construction. The RTA have refused mounding on either side of the highway to confi rm this, saying that this is “one instead of ugly sound barriers. upgrade rather than cost increases. Bruce also tabled designs for joints possible delivery model”. If this occurs which would prevent the loud residents of Berry will not have an “clack, clack” noise which causes opportunity for further input on the residents in Kiama Downs and bridge design apart from commenting Minnamurra adjacent to the on the Environmental Assessment bridge over Minnamurra River undertaken by the Department of north of Kiama such concern. The Planning early next year which is a very RTA have yet to respond to these “legislative” driven process. designs. This gives Berry residents a limited window until the end of the year to infl uence design. The Berry Alliance Noise Issues encourages residents go to the RTA According to the recent RTA offi ce in Broughton Mall on Fridays The RTA Bridge will be Noise Assessment report (March to fi nd out for themselves what they 2011) for the Kiama section of are proposing for this bridge! Send an BIGGER THAN THIS! the Highway, the noise levels email to the RTA ([email protected]) could have been reduced by 17 metres above ground level and copy [email protected] with 2 to 4 decibels by using Open and 25 metres wide! your submission and the RTA response Graded Asphalt concrete. so we can support your efforts. BERRY HIGHWAY UPGRADE - Better Options for Berry!

Page 4 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 BOB to Meet with Berry Changing the Preferred Route Community Groups in the Berry community thus reducing One of BOB’s key objectives is to ensure Many residents concerned about our infl uence on route selection. that the community is well informed on the the environmental impact of the environmental impact of the Princes Highway Although members of BOB are “Preferred Route” have asked BOB upgrade on the township of Berry. BOB will be opposed to the “Preferred Route” due why we are not calling for a change of writing to every community group in Berry this to its proximity to town and the high route away from the RTA’s “preferred month to offer to make a short presentation level bridge we do not have a mandate route”. BOB (Better Options for Berry) on the Princes Highway Upgrade. We are to pursue alternative route options. hoping to organise a delegation of local was formed after a community forum Others in town are doing this and we Community Groups to meet with the local in April 2009 called after the “Preferred support their right to do this. We are member, Gareth Ward, and hopefully later Route” was announced by the RTA. sharing information with these people with the Minister for Roads. The forum was called to discuss the but we are focussing our resources on environmental impact of the preferred reducing environmental impacts as route and BOB’s mandate was limited defi ned by our mandate. We believe BOB Meeting with to these environmental concerns. Those that this is in the best interests of Berry attending the forum agreed that there as a whole. Member for Kiama were many opinions on the best route and this had caused signifi cant division As reported in the last edition of the Town Crier BOB met with Gareth Ward the member for Kiama on 24 June. We provided Gareth with a background paper outlining the Your Feedback and Alliance’s concerns about the environmental impact of the RTA’s proposals to upgrade the Princes Highway around Berry. He was Submissions to the RTA very supportive of our approach and is endeavouring to set up a meeting for us with The BOBs group recommend that everyone who would like to tell the RTA the NSW Minister for Roads, Duncan Gay, what they think about their proposal for our town, in favour or not, should do when he visits the Illawarra later this month. Gareth said he was committed to ensuring so as soon as possible. the best outcomes for Berry. We also recommend that you write to them with your views and questions and if you visit the offi ce then you should follow your visit up with a letter or email. On Web Site We also recommend that you keep a copy and any response that the RTA Community members have often asked what the history of the RTA project is as well as sends you. A copy to the BOBs group would also be appreciated for the record. what the community knew about it. Email the RTA : [email protected] The Berry Alliance is setting up a special page Phone: 1800 506 976 (Project information line) on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au Berry project offi ce in Broughton Court is open each Friday from 10am until to focus on the RTA project – Realignment of the Princes Highway. 5pm. We have gone through previous issues of Web site: www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb the Town Crier and re-producing relevant sections on this new web page as well as Email BOBs : other important information. [email protected] We recommend you have a look at it and keep engaged in the process as well as knowing Mail to PO Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 the background and history. BERRY HIGHWAY UPGRADE - Better Optionsif for Berry!!

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Page 6 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan Goes on Public Exhibition Shoalhaven City Council has announced a say on the impacts of the new LEP. There Consider the Impact on our Natural Environment that the new Local Environment Plan (LEP) are a number of issues which are of concern. The current LEP defi nes 7 environmental zones. NSW will go on public exhibition for 13 weeks One is the height of buildings which has State Planning LEP template restricts Councils to 4 from 18 July 2011. This is a major planning been increased from 8.5 metres (two storeys) environmental zones, and it appears Shoalhaven will instrument which, when adopted by Council, in the current LEP to 11 metres in the new only utilise 3 of the 4! Since one zone is reserved for will pass into law and will govern the type LEP in areas not covered by a current National Parks and the like that only leaves 2 zones of development allowed on all property in Development Control Plan. This means that for all other ‘high conservation value’ areas. Most the local government area. The LEP will have for most of Berry three storey buildings will important, Council appears to be adding many items far reaching impacts on the future of Berry be allowed. On some sites it may even be of “approved use” to the NSW Planning template. and will dictate such important parameters possible to build four storey buildings. For example it may well be permitted to build an 11 as height of buildings, lot sizes, building Other issues of concern relate to the wide metre high residence on a “Scenic Protection” zoned density, type of development allowed on a range of permissible developments on rural block. Unlike the current LEP all environmental zones particular site and environmental safeguards land. For instance permissible developments permit residential development. that would apply. under the new rural zonings include A further example of potentially unacceptable The council is required to put the LEP on public commercial airports (eg Jaspers Brush) and “approved uses” is the construction of a full exhibition so residents can comment. We heliports. commercial airfi eld on rural zoned land - not just the strongly encourage residents to fi nd out the The Berry Alliance is organising a farmer’s airstrip, but effectively an airport! zonings that will apply to their properties and Forum on the new LEP on Thursday 15 The LEP defi nes what matters Council must consider other properties under the new LEP and the September at the Berry Courthouse to prior to approving a Development Application. Other type of development which will be allowed on inform residents of the impacts of the Council LEP’s recently passed into law have clearly this land. This can be viewed on: new LEP. This will be a joint forum with defi ned these matters and how adverse impacts in www.slep2009.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. Kangaroo Valley and Shoalhaven Heads environmentally sensitive zones should be addressed. Residents have until 14 October 2011 to CCB’s so we can get an understanding of Early versions of the draft LEP do not adhere to the make submissions to council. Shoalhaven wide issues which impact on “maintain or improve” philosophy – they effectively The LEP is not easy to understand and the enjoyment of living in this region. allow Council to approve developments regardless of Council have also organised drop in The new LEP will have a signifi cant impact environmental impacts. sessions for residents to view the exhibition on the future of the Shoalhaven and the The opportunity for Council to rezone land in the material and ask questions of Council staff. Berry Alliance encourages residents new LEP is of major concern. Are our Community The drop in session for Berry will be held to get involved in commenting on the and Heritage properties going to be protected? E.g. on Wednesday 10 August from 4pm to document on public exhibition. Anderson’s Lane Community Land. 7pm at the Berry School of Arts. We urge “Together we can make a difference” Are the wildlife and Riparian corridors so vital to Berry residents to take this opportunity to protect wildlife during global warming going to be familiarise themselves with the details of Berry Alliance protected? Locally of most concern are the east-west the plan. corridors that feed from Seven Mile Beach to the The Berry Alliance has been working with Great Eastern Ranges corridor which extends from other Community Consultative Bodies in the Atherton Tablelands right down to the Snowies the Shoalhaven to ensure residents have in Victoria.

INFORMATION SESSIONS ON THE DRAFT SHOALHAVEN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2009 The draft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2009 is currently on public exhibition until Friday 14 October 2011. The draft LEP and information on the draft LEP can be viewed at www.slep2009.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. A number of public drop-in sessions are planned during the exhibition period. You are invited to drop in at any time during the session to view the exhibition material and to talk to one of the LEP Project team. Location Venue Date Time Berry Berry School of Arts Wednesday 10 August 2011 4pm – 7pm Nowra Reception Room Council Building Monday 15 August 2011 4pm – 7pm Culburra Beach Culburra Beach Community Centre Wednesday 17 August 2011 4pm – 7pm

Huskisson Huskisson Community Centre Monday 22 August 2011 4pm – 7pm Sussex Inlet Sussex Inlet Community Centre Tuesday 23 August 2011 4pm – 7pm Sanctuary Point Sanctuary Point Youth & Community Centre Tuesday 30 August 2011 4pm – 7pm Ulladulla Ulladulla Civic Centre Wednesday 31 August 2011 4pm – 7pm

Enquiries regarding the draft LEP and the information sessions can be directed to Council on (02) 4429 5377 or via email to [email protected], quoting fi le number 38430E.

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The 6th Annual Berry Landcare Artfest will be held at to try out your plant ID skills and some for sale. the Berry School of Arts on Saturday September 3 and Refreshments will be available throughout the Sunday September 4, between 10 am and 5 pm. The Artfest. Wine Fair opening ceremony, with announcement of prizes and For the artists in the community, think about your Celebrating 20 Years in 2011 refreshments, will be at 11 am on Saturday September entry in one of 5 sections: “Photography”, “Painting” 3. All are welcome. Please come. The theme this year (Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic), “Open” (pastel, prints, Celebrating 20 successful years in 2011, the Berry is “Nature as Artist”. drawings), “Installations” (includes Sculptures and Food & Wine Fair is a great social event for lovers of Waste to Art) and “Posters” (A3 or A2 sized poster In addition to the display of entries, there will be food and wine. Held over two nights, the Berry School artwork from the Berry Pre-School and a children’s with illustrated message or slogan). Entry forms corner where children can create their own are available from Leslie Pigott (44643241 and of Arts is transformed into a dining wonderland masterpieces. We will have displays on various aspects [email protected]) and the Landcare Co- where you’ll fi nd an amazing showcase of our local of Landcare and the work we do, as well as local fauna ordinators. Please have entry forms in by Aug. 24. restaurants, cafes, bistro’s and winemakers along Anyy qpqueries please contact Leslie. andnd fl ora. There will be local indigenous trees for you with great entertainment. Wednesday 31 August Live performance from Australian Idol fi nalist Daniel Spillane Thursday 1 September One of Berry’s favourite entertainers, the famous Woody Bookings are essential – book your table early for a great night out. Tickets $20 on sale from 28 July from Cabana Jo’s ph.: 4464 3490 (located in the Albert St Car Park) Proudly sponsored by The Great Southern Hotel, Justin Lill Wines, Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry, Strongbuild, The Arbour and The Grange. As one of the premier fundraising events for Berry Public School, this fabulous social occasion helps contribute to further educational programs for the students. Tickets will sell out fast. Make sure you don’t miss out!

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AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 9 Page 10 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 Berry Garden Club I am writing this article during the period of mauve fl owers. Recently planted these very strong winds of mid-July. Plenty of work beds will look wonderful in late winter/ The annual Berry Camellia to be done in the garden, not much in the early spring, a welcome return to fl ower & Floral Show way of planting principally raking, carrying planting in Sydney’s principal park. On the will be held in Berry School of Arts on Saturday 6th/ and trips to the tip. And watering; winds College Street side of Hyde Park fl owers of Sunday 7th August. This is a very special event in remove moisture from leaf surfaces, the plant Doryanthes excelsa, the Gymea or Spear Lily, the Club year. The Camellia & Floral show has been draws up more water to compensate and are about to bloom with a backdrop of St. held each year at the Berry School of Arts for 49 this process continues. It is very important Mary’s Cathedral. The whole scene is lovely. years, making it the longest continuous Camellia to inspect plants, particularly those in pots Parks are at their best due, of course, to show held at the same venue in Australia. or in the path of winds. Fallen branches rainfall over the summer and autumn period cause problems not only to the tree itself but which has no doubt given impetus to park For many of those years it has been run as a damaging nearby trees and shrubs. and Botanic Gardens staff. fundraiser for various local charities. There are generally between 1200 to 1600 blooms on display, When visiting Sydney last week I walked I entered Royal Botanic Gardens through coming from neighbouring Camellia Societies as through Hyde Park on my way to the the impressive Macquarie Street entrance. well as the Camellia loving general public. Domain and Botanic Gardens. The St. James The Spring Walk, a feature of the Gardens area of Hyde Park has experienced a ‘face a century ago, has been planted with 12 We encourage all Camellia growers to come lift’ following the restoration of Archibald Prunus persica ‘Versicolor’ a fl owering and display their best blooms. Please enter your Memorial Fountain. The fountain, erected peach with red, pink and white fl owers, on Camellias or fl owers taking them to the hall on and willed by John Felton Archibald, was the opposite side of the Walk 11 Standard Saturday between 7-9.30 am. Judging takes place built in memory of ‘Australia and France Wisterias. between 9.30 and 12 noon, when doors are open having fought side by side for the liberties This area is bounded by a wall separating to the public. of the world’. Sculpted by Francois Sicard of planted area from park-like section adjacent Offi cial Opening is at 12.30 pm. Show closes at 4.00 Paris, installed in 1932. Another bequest of to the harbour. Looking wonderful in another pm. Open Sunday between 10am and 2pm. J.F. Archibald is the annual Archibald Art Prize. area of the garden were a few specimens We invite you to visit this wonderfully colourful On Elizabeth Street side of the park are of a very old-fashioned shrub now called display over the course of the weekend, we are sure Tetradenia riparia, common names on mass plantings under mature Ficus trees that you will enjoy the se beautiful flowers shown of Philodendrons. Cycads, Cliveas, Ardisia the label Misty Plume Bush or Musk Bush; at their best. Refreshments, including lunch, are crenata, Mahonia japonica and a very previously known as Iboza riparia, and before available on both days. attractive Scheffl era arboricola ‘Jacqueline’, that Moschosma, and commonly called Enquiries to Carol Hampson this being a variegated form of the dwarf Nutmeg Bush. Native to South Africa and 4464 1504. umbrella tree. On the sunny side of Hyde Madagascar, Zulus used the highly aromatic Park around the Archibald Fountain four leaves for medicinal purposes. Pale pink to formal beds have been established each mauve fl owers are minute but are massed containing hundreds of Polyanthus edged in panicles that can smother the plant, they with Lamium maculatum ‘ Beacon Silver’, have a sweet honey scent. silver leaves with a thin green margin and Hazel King.

The number of properties sold in the Berry region during 2010/11 fi nancial year was 94. Of these 39 were in the village itself. Total value of these 94 properties was just over $85 million Highest price paid for a property 9 Pulman Street, Berry 1a King Street, Berry was circa $5 million Price: O/A $575,000 Price: O/A $600,000 • Modern Brick home on a 528 sq. block Most properties sold in the Berry region • Sought after location by any agency was Raine & Horne Berry • 3 Bedrooms with 2 big bathrooms and • 3 bedroom + offi ce, 3 bathrooms a single car garage with 25% market share • Large block - 2103sqm • 9’ Ceilings, built-ins, big front verandah Best months for sales was March • Quiet cul de sac • Solar heated swimming pool, established easy care gardens followed by December and June • Short walk to town • Reverse Cycle air conditioning, timber kitchen

Alex Cochrane: 0412 081 600 Penni Wildi: 0411 756 602 Patrick Tynan: 0418 603 980 2/65 Queen Street, Berry Ph: (02) 4464 1300 Fax: (02) 4464 2111

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 11 Tracks to the Future Footpath and Cycleway Sub Committee of the Berry Alliance Report following the Community Forum on 19th July 2011

The Tracks Committee held a Forum where their kindly agreed to quote on the project at “community proposal for the fi rst project was presented. This was rates”. This along with volunteer assistance in many an opportunity for members of the community to forms, hopefully some contribution from Council and understand our reasons for selecting this particular hopefully some funds from a few other sources we footpath and to support it, argue for a different are hopeful of fi nalising the project or at least getting priority or fi rst project and to suggest improvements. the majority done before the end of this year.

In proposing this fi rst project we took into account: The Committee has some ideas on other ways to 1. the needs of all the community raise necessary funds but we are also taking into account the Rotary Walk from the Highway to David 2. the submissions we received Berry Hospital – a very important project – and not 3. cost of the project competing directly with them for funds or utilising 4. the Rotary Walk from the Highway to David Berry Hospital similar methods of fundraising.

The Forum heard about the proposed project. The Forum also discussed some of the other projects in Berry and made some suggestions of where paths The recommended proposal coming from the were needed. For example the lack of a footpath Tracks Committee is that our fi rst project be a wide along Kangaroo Valley Road from Queen Street was shareway / footpath from the Railway Station discussed. It is very dangerous as it is unavoidable at along Alexandra Street (next to the Showground) times to walk on the road. Also, there appear to be and connect up to the footpath into town outside more and more children as well as adults walking the School of Arts. this area. It was recommended that the Berry Alliance approach the Council on this as a priority project for The community members present discussed this them. project and unanimously endorsed it. If you are interested in assisting the Committee in A number of suggestions for improvements or any way or have some ideas or suggestions please different aspects of the project were put as well. contact us through the Berry Alliance contact details: For example where the Committee was proposing [email protected] timber bollards in an area to prevent cars driving PO Box 202 Berry 2535. and parking on the footpath near the Showground entrance it was suggested that we should change Tracks to the Future Committee this to a series of gardens planted with local native shrubs that would perform the same function and be a much more attractive option.

This and all other suggestions will be taken into account by the Committee. The fi nal decision will be Stop Press made shortly. The Tracks to the Future The Forum also discussed costs and funds required Committee has now as well as future projects. The proposed pathway is nearly 300 metres in length and would be either 1.8 endorsed the decision to or 2 metres wide. Council have given us a rough cost go ahead with this project. of a footpath / shareway such as this at approximately $150 per metre, this would put the value of the The Alexandra Street project at approx $45,000. project is underway. We were successful in our grant application to the State Government last year for $20,000. We have approached a couple of local builders who have very

Page 12 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 BERRY MENS SHED news from the PROJECT OF THE UNITING CHURCH BERRY MUSEUM

This week we had the pleasure of having Jamie This month we invited Lee Saunders over from IGA Meyer from Michigan University in America join for a special thank you morning tea to acknowledge us as part of her Occupational Therapy studies. all her ongoing support over the years. IGA has Jamie was introduced to the Shed by member always been more than willing to assist us whenever Alison Wicks through the Wollongong campus. we are fun raising for the Shed and members felt Alison felt that the work experience would assist that we needed to thank her offi cially. Chairman Jamie in her studies. Rick Dobbs quickly put Jamie to work in the new Shed and had her painting Tom Darby presented Lee with a Certifi cate of “FIRE FIRE” a variety of timber projects to the satisfaction appreciation. Lee was delighted that we should Fire Season starts soon and the of Rick. Jamie had not been aware of the Men’s make the presentation and went on to tell us about museum is eager to help spread their expansion of the existing IGA store which now Shed movement. “I was very impressed with information to the community that the way they operate and the extensive array of employs over 50 staff. Shed Manager John Hudson equipment available to members. I will certainly showed Lee through the new Shed. “I just wish my will help keep it safe over summer. be taking back to the states the concept of Men’s IGA was as big as your Shed” she said. In September a new display will Shed, particularly in my home city of Michigan”. be opening in the museum called She hopes to return back to the Shed before she Local MP Gareth Ward called into the Men’s Shed this week to see how the new Shed was progressing. “Fire, Fire”. It will give the history and completes her 12 week assignment. Members activities of both our NSW Brigade would love to have her back. After being introduced to members of the Shed, and a cup of tea Tom Darby showed and our Rural Brigade, the need for Gareth through the new Shed both and differences in their areas of highlighting all the wonderful operation. This display will last until new rooms and equipment February 2012. currently being installed. The display will also tell how you can Gareth was very impressed help avoid fi res in your home and on with the size and layout and your rural property and what is the felt that we would soon be the best thing to do if one does start. envy of all other Sheds in NSW. Gareth very kindly offered his fi nancial support towards any fi nancial requirements the Shed may have in the “FIRE, FIRE” coming weeks. Chairman Tom AN OPENING EVENT FOR THIS DISPLAY Darby was delighted with the WILL BE HELD IN THE MUSEUM GROUNDS comment assuring Gareth that ON SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER FROM we always need something for 10AM UNTIL 2PM. COME AND MEET YOUR the Shed and that we will take LOCAL FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERS AND up the offer. WATCH DEMONSTRATIONS OF HOW THEY Gareth Ward MP standing outside the new Shed with some of our members GO ABOUT THEIR WORK.

 

I SPY A GOOD LITTLE BUY TRANQUIL “MOUNTFIELD” HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Recent internal renovations This Federation style quality Mountfield is a 50 acre SOUTH HOUSE have been done on this 3 built 5 bedrooms, 2-bathroom, property with a blend of Whether it is winter or bedroom home set on just 3-car garaged home is in a cleared land. Currently the summer, South House is the under 2 acres. The home class of it's own. Featuring a home consists of 4 bedrooms, place to share a relaxing features new kitchen and sprinkling of an era gone by open plan living area, which time with your family and bathroom, polished timber including a timber & frosted lead to the full wrap around friends. flooring, ample storage and glass parlour door, timber fret bull nose verandah. The Bedding Config: (sleeps 8) neutral colour tones in the formal lounge, dining property features 7 paddocks, Bedroom 1: 1 King throughout. Lock up garage room yet still has all the 4 dams & a pristine creek Bedroom 2: 2 x King Single and double carport with drive modern conveniences you across the property through Bedroom 3: 2 Bunks

through access. desire the rainforest. BERRY GETAWAYS

02 4464 1793 PRICE: $689,000 PRICE: $725,000 AUCTION 21/8/11 at 11am www.berrygetaways.com.au WEB ID: 3573708 WEB ID: 3544414 WEB ID: 3569715

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 13 Bedroom Bliss is turning 10 in August!

We would like to say a big thank you to our beautiful community of Berry for ten years of amazing support that you have all shown us, since the launch of our pj'' shop.

With over 30,000 pairs of pj's sold to you, our customers, in this time, it gives us much pleasure to know we are helping to keep you warm, comfy and stylish in your sanctuary.

By shopping with us all year round, summer and winter, and bringing your divine friends and family into our little boutique when they are visiting. Big thank you's.

Our personal journey since opening our little green store on the 24th August 2001 has featured a beachside wedding, the buying, selling and building of homes, and fi ve little babies have been added to our families, bringing our grand total of children to six.

To the fellow retailers and Berry Chamber of Commerce Members..thank you for advice, support and giggles over the years. We are all helping to make sure Berry continues to delight.

To our lovely group of buddies, who not only listen to our trials and tribulations during our 5:30am walks, gym or cappuccinos, but support our business in such positive ways.

Thank you. Friendship isn't a big thing...but a million little things.

Our parents and siblings...thank you! You have done shifts for us in the store, endless baby sitting, 'tip' runs, advised, helped and aided. Amazing support and guidance. xox

To Lyn, Leonie and Sue, thank you for working as hard for us as you do. Thank you for your loyalty, dedication and commitment that allows us to have family time.

and last but certainly not least... a big hip hip hooray and thanks to our own little families Daniel,Flynn, Maggie and Ivy Armstrong & Jonathan, Milly, Baxter and Hudson Scully without the support and love of these eight little people, we simply wouldn't be where we are today.....

Happy & grateful. THANKYOU Bonnie & Leigh xox

Page 14 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 ROTARY Local Lass to Spend a Year in Canada on First Pour of Berry’s a Rotary Youth Exchange Local Berry student, Samantha Katon, sponsored to help her adapt to her new way of living. She by Berry-Gerringong Rotary, has been selected will also be teaching the people she meets Rotary Circuit from numerous applicants within the Rotary about Australia, our culture, and of course about District to experience the opportunity of a lifetime beautiful Berry. The fi rst pour of concrete by the members of the Rotary Club of Berry- - to live in another country and see the world from Gerringong on the pathway to the Berry Hospital has commenced, as a new perspective through Rotary Youth Exchange. Congratulations Samantha. You’ll be a fantastic can be seen in the photo below. Samantha will spend next year living with host young ambassador for Berry. This is the commencement of Stage One of the Rotary Circuit which families and attending school in Quebec. She Samantha is pictured with her parents Carolyn ultimately will see a walking and exercise pathway completing a full circle has already begun learning the French language and Richard Katon who own Gabbys of Berry. through farmland and alongside beautiful Broughton Creek and returning to Berry via the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. The fi rst batch of engraved pavers has also been received and will shortly be cemented into the pathway as an everlasting record of the support provided by the many individuals and families who have purchased them. Orders for pavers are still being taken as considerably more funds are needed to enable this pathway to the Hospital to be completed. Details of the options and costs of the engraved pavers can be obtained by emailing Grahame Sweeney at: [email protected]

University Scholarships Offered Again Each year the Rotary Club of Berry Gerringong The Club decided that the most worthwhile use awards two undergraduate students with of the funds would be to provide two annual “open gift” scholarships towards the costs of scholarships to local students to help with the their university studies. The scholarships are costs associated with their study. a result of Club member Jack ‘Mo’ Higgins The closing date for scholarship applications is leaving a sum of money in his Will to be used Friday 12 August 2011. Interested students are for the benefi t of local residents and to be encouraged to apply and to fi nd out more should administered by the Rotary Club. contact Past President Jim Stanger on 4464 1665.

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 15 Council Forms a Bushcare Representative Group

We look forward to great things from our newly • Working with the Murray Darling Basin The full Group is: formed Bushcare Representative Group. Commission Bushcare Representative Group Six Bushcare Representatives: The purpose of the group is to act as an advisory panel • Developing agricultural science extension and group on all matters relating to the future directions of education programs Mrs Annie Boutland – Rennies Beach Bushcare Group the Bushcare Policy and Programme. Ms Frances Bray – Lake Wollumboola Bushcare Group Mayor Green assisted in forming the Bushcare The group will be made up of all Councillors, Mr Mike Clear – Cudmirrah- Berrara Bushcare Group Representative Group following a public meeting the General Manager, six community Bushcare Mr Tony Jennings – Grotto Walking Track Bushcare Group held last year which involved many members of the representatives and State Government agencies. Mr Bryan Lenne – Callala Bushcare Group various Shoalhaven Bushcare Groups. The group has a vast amount of Bushcare expertise Mr Bill Pigott – Moeyan Hill Bushcare Group Mayor Green says “I am very pleased to see the with over 50 years of volunteering experience formation of the group which will bring together Plus: amongst the community representatives. a wide range of knowledge and experience from Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority - The Bushcare community representatives will Councillors, community volunteers, qualifi ed staff NSW Department of Environment Climate Change also bring to the table a great deal of experience and other Government agencies. Together we will and Water – and qualifi cations in the fi eld of natural resource be able to provide clear direction for the future management, communication and management skills management of natural areas which has always Council Representatives and experience of working with Government and non been an important feature of the Shoalhaven area.” All available Councillors, Government based organisations. Mayor Green also referred to the enormous input General Manager or his representative Councillors will be able to draw on this to assist them that Bushcare volunteers provide in improving the making informed decisions on managing Council natural areas of the city. natural area reserves in public ownership. “Since 2005, volunteers have registered over 50,000 Examples of some of the qualifi cations and experience hours of ”in-kind” contribution, representing of the Bushcare representatives in the group include; over $1,600,000 worth of improvements to the environment, they have attracted over $800,000 Bachelor Degree in Applied Science majoring in • worth of grants to restore, maintain and improve ecology and natural resource management the Cities natural assets. Let’s hope that this new • Bachelor Degree Geography representative group will be able to grow the Bushcare movement within the city to provide even Bachelor Degree in Education • more improvements into the future for our kids and • Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science their future kids.”

• Diploma in Education Berry Alliance says: • Diploma in Agricultural Extension We welcome the appointment of Berry Alliance Deputy Chair Bill Pigott to this Group. Bills knowledge • Certifi cates in Conservation and Land Management and commitment in this area will assist the entire • Experience managing projects for the World Health Shoalhaven community. Congratulations and thank Berry’s own Bill Pigott appointed to the Organisation in developing countries (WHO) you Bill for your unceasing efforts. Bushcare Representative Group What Advantages and Opportunities will the National Broadband Network Deliver for You? The National Broadband Network is Sunday 14th August coming to the Kiama area very shortly as part of the initial National roll out. 3pm until 5pm (with afternoon tea) The NBN is a wholesale communications Berry Courthouse (cnr Victoria Street and Albany St) Berry network being created to deliver high speed broadband to all Australian Guest speakers are: premises. • Duncan Bremner, a representative from the NBN who has the responsibility of It offers enormous opportunities for engagement with regional and rural stakeholders. regional and country communities – Kiama Council who is very involved with maximising the and the experience in Kiama is a good • Clr Neil Reilly example. opportunities that the early roll out of the NBN in parts of Kiama has created and planning into the future. If you would like to learn more about the advantages of the NBN to our community There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers as well as some you are invited to a presentation handouts. where someone from the NBN and a Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover costs such as advertising, hall and representative of the Kiama Council afternoon tea. will inform us of those benefi ts and 0439 965354 opportunities. Presented by the Berry and Shoalhaven Heads Branch of the ALP. Paid Advertisement Page 16 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011

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

The following Development Applications, Development Applications Determined Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have DA11/1391 Dwelling Additions and New Carport 45 been placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window Housten Pl BERRY 22-Jun-11 Approved of the Post Offi ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org. au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The DA11/1607 Miscellaneous - consent for commercial use Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and we of a footpath 108 Queen St BERRY advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community 22-Jun-11 Approved members can have their say. Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web DA10/2593 New Dwelling Two Storey Broughton Vale Rd site where all details including submissions are displayed for your BROUGHTON VALE 24-Jun-11 Approved information. Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking. DA11/1497 Commercial Additions - construct wastewater treatment plant irrigation system & assoc. Applications Received works 85 Tannery Rd BERRY 4-Jul-11 Withdrawn DA11/1672 Single storey dwelling with garage 8 DA11/1631 Dwelling Additions Inground Swimming Pool Huntingdale Park Rd, BERRY 20-Jun-11 and a Carport to the Rear of the Existing Garage 8 Thomas Cl BERRY 6-Jul-11 Approved CD11/1110 Inground Swimming Pool 4 Boran Pl, BERRY 21-Jun-11 DA11/1672 New Dwelling - Single Storey with Garage 8 Huntingdale Park Rd BERRY 6-Jul-11 Approved DA11/1680 Two storey dwelling with utility shed Tindalls Lane, BROUGHTON VALE 22-Jun-11 Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Consultation Policy for DA11/1702 Proposed alterations to existing verandah Subdivision and Development Applications and the Formulation of Development Guidelines and of Cellar Door Sales Building, including Policies. additional toilet and cool room. Use of existing Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be advertised and that advertising verandah for functions and uses associated may not commence immediately, particularly if important documentation has been omitted from with the Cellar Door Sales, including the the application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant community associations playing of live music in conjunction with the will be separately notifi ed of the advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions. Cellar Door Sales 11 Coolangatta Rd, Enquiries COOLANGATTA 27-Jun-11 If an application on this report is of particular interest to your Association, or you would like to enquire if the application has been or will be advertised, please contact Council on: (02) 4429 3111. DA11/1721 New Single Storey Dwelling 21 The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on Council Website (DA Tracking) St Andrews Way, COOLANGATTA 29-Jun-11 www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

Maintenance & Graffi ti Reporting Management of Requests Shoalhaven City Council

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

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 17 JASPER VALLEY WINES Beautiful location on Croziers Road WINES INCLUDE WHITES, REDS, NON-ALCOHOLIC & FRUIT August TEAS & SNACKS AVAILABLE rd B & B ACCOMMODATION 3 August - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Open Friday, Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. Saturday & Sunday 4th August – Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture - The Magic and Mystery of the Print 152 Croziers Rd Berry - This lecture is about by artists and their print- making Mr. Michael Howard MA Courtauld BA Hons Nadfas starts Ph: 4464 1596 at 7.30pm All visitors welcome - $20 at the door. Light supper included. All enquiries Cecily Hewett - 42344384 - [email protected] 7th August - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm 6th & 7th August - Saturday & Sunday Berry & District Garden Club Camellia & Winter Flower Show, School of Arts Building, Alexandra Street, Berry. Saturday 12noon to 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm Enquiries 44642061 11th August – Thursday – David Berry Hospital Auxiliary Annual General Meeting (AGM) at St Patricks Hall, North Street Berry - starting at 1.30 pm All enquiries Marilyn 44 485 703. 11th August – Thursday Berry Alliance Meeting at 6.30 pm No special topic listed this month. All Berry community members are welcome. All enquiries or to list a topic for future Forum discussion, contact Rick Gainford on 0449 569 059 or [email protected] OFFICE 14th August – Sunday – 3pm – 5pm – Forum “What Advantages and Opportunities will the National Broadband Network Deliver for You as a Regional community member?” Berry Courthouse. Free entry (request donation), afternoon tea. 0439 965 354 for details. FOR RENT 16th August – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, If you are looking for an offi ce 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table. All welcome enquiries 44641191. in a beautiful, historic building th and wonderful gardens then we 17 August - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin have the offi ce for you. Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. Approx. 3.5 metres by 5 metres 17th August – Wednesday – Berry Masonic Village Annual General Meeting (AGM), Activity Hall Berry Masonic high ceilings and two windows. Village, Albany Lane Berry from 10.30am. All welcome enquiries to Iris Mackinnon ph.:44 643 457 Plenty of parking, 18th August – Thursday - Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary meeting at 17 Gwenda ave Berry at 1.30 pm for more shared kitchen. information contact Trish on 44641693. Please contact Rick on 27th August – Saturday – Berry Leprosy Mission street stall in Broughton court starting at 8.00am Orders will be 4464 2446 if you are interested. taken for Christmas cakes at the stall, or call Trish directly. Cost will be small cakes: $25.00 and large: $30.00 All enquiries to Trish Nicholson on 4464 1693 . 31st August – Wednesday – Berry Public Schools 10th Annual Food & Wine Fair at the Berry School of Arts with a live performance by Australian Idol fi nalist Daniel Spilane. Tickets on sale from 28th July at Cabana Jo’s (located in the Albert St car park). All enquiries Renee Betterridge 0410 421 825 Future Dates 1st September – Thursday – Berry Public Schools 10th Annual Food & Wine Fair at the Berry School of Arts with one of Berry’s favourite entertainers, the famous Woody. Tickets on sale from 28th July at Cabana Jo’s (located in the Albert St car park). All enquiries Renee Betterridge 0410 421 825 4th September - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm 7th September - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. 15th September – Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture -The Last Dance: The Dance The Emporium Food Company is Macabre in Medieval & Renaissance Art Dr. Sophie Oosterwijk MA PHD FSA **change of venue*** now being a gourmet deli and café, sourcing held at Nowra Players Theatre, Meroo Street, Bomaderry Starting at 7.30pm all visitors welcome - $20 at the door. gourmet fare from all over the globe. Light supper included. All enquiries Cecily Hewett - 42344384 - [email protected] th If there is something you can’t find 17 September – Saturday – The Berry Historical Society Opening Event “FIRE FIRE” to be held at the Museum we will source it for you. grounds from 10am – 2pm grounds. Further enquiries Jenny Clapham ph. 44642446 18th September- Sunday - Australian Red Cross invites you to attend a performance of the renowned Australian OrOr you you can can sit sitin-store in-store and and enjoy enjoy a light Army Band Sydney at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. Money raised will support Disaster Relief and a lunchlight lunchwith Toby’s with Grinders Estate Coffee. coffee. Recovery Work. Tickets on sale at the Box Offi ce from 5th July, 1300 788 503

th 127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 20 September – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table. All welcome enquiries 44641191. T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

Page 18 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 Advertising Rates 21st September - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Calendar of Events page Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. 2nd October - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and 1 issue $60 Fridays 10am – 3.30pm 6 issues $276 ($46 each issue) 5th October - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the 12 issues $504 ($42 each issue) 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. One box, no changes, 13th October – Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture - The Shakers of North America: Religious one invoice paid up front community in the N.E. States Mr. John Ericson BA (Hons) Cert Ed M.ED Nadfas starts at 7.30pm All visitors welcome - $20 Contact the Editor on at the door. Light supper included. All enquiries Cecily Hewett - 42344384 - [email protected] 0428 037 572 For more details 13th - 16th October, Thursday – Sunday - Berry & District Garden Club Gardens Festival. 8 gardens with gardens open from 10.00am to 4.00pm daily. Tickets available at Apex Park and at all gardens Enquiries Mary Seelis 44641191 BERRY MUSEUM 18 th October – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table. All welcome enquiries 44641191. “WOMEN’S DAY” 19th October - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the Did you know that this year International Women’s mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Day has been celebrated for 100 years? The Museum Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. has a new exhibition for this event. It tells the story of 27th October – Thursday - Annual General meeting for the Berry Leprosy Mission at 17 Gwenda ave Berry at 1.30 the three groups in Berry whose aim is to help women. pm for more information contact Trish on 44641693. These are the Country Women’s Association, VIEW and Zonta. The Berry Branch of the Country Women’s 2nd November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist Association celebrates its 60th birthday this year. the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin The display also tells the history of International Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. Women’s Day, what has happened in Berry to celebrate 6th November - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and it in the past and the activities and support structures Fridays 10am – 3.30pm that have arisen in Berry and the surrounding area as a result. 15th November – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table. All welcome enquiries 44641191. 135 Queen Street, Berry 16th November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist 44643097 the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin www.berryhistory.org.au Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list. [email protected] 20th December – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, OPENING HOURS 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table. All welcome enquiries 44641191. Saturday 11am to 2pm Sunday 11am to 3pm Remember also that the museum is open Mon to Fri in School Holidays from 11am to 2pm.

The Calendar of Events page is on the Web ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE HOURS SO CONSIDER A See this page at www.berryalliance.org.au – see the latest edition of the Town Crier or go to VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. Calendar of Events on the home page. Just $30 (inc. GST) or a display ad gets you a listing in the Town Crier and on our Web site, please request at Calender entry at the time of booking your ad. For advertising enquiries: call the Editor on 0428 037 572 or [email protected] Free listing for Berry community groups - must be registered with the Berry Alliance and provide a contact name and number to be listed. Berry’s Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Information given here is provided by event organisers. The Berry Alliance does not accept responsibility for errors, alterations or omissions.

RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR BERRY 10, 24 August & 7, 21 September • Household & Commercial Storage • Climate Controlled Wine Storage • Units individually alarmed Fire Permits are no longer required • Boxes & Transportation Arranged The regulations still require people to notify the Fire Control Centre, notify neighbouring • Free Move in Service land owners and land management agencies 24 hours prior re so to it burning,doesn’t escape as well and as takingcause appropriate action to ensure containment and control of fi Ph: 4422 1955 damage. Fire Control Centre – 4424 4424. State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472. Cnr Meroo Rd & Victa Way Bomaderry

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

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 SPONSORED BY 3rd Thursday Monthly 5.30pm Courthouse Berry School of Arts 4464 1476 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm. Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 PO Box 173 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the Showground [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122 PO Box 216 Berry 2535 Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6093 [email protected] www.berry.org.au PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 Meet 2nd Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society 4464 3242 24 hour caretakers / bookings Tony & Vicki Pye 0427 605 200 PO Box 269 Berry 25345 [email protected] nd Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4464 1250 2 Thursday Monthly, 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts 6 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Australian Red Cross 4464 2612 Meet Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground PO Box 249 Berry 2535 Berry Spinners and Weavers 4446 43081 1st Wednesday each month at 1.30pm, Berry School of Arts PO Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 2446 Thursdays 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 3rd Tuesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.00pm Dinner/ 7.00 meeting starts 53 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Andrew.fi [email protected] Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392 Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berry Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187 www.shoalhavenaa.com.au PO Box 321 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms. Berry Al Anon Family Group Irene 4448 8231 Meet every Monday at 7.30 CWA Rooms - Victoria Street, Berry David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4448 5703 PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 3009 2nd Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Hands Across NSW Inc 4446 0567 Meets Saturdays 1pm - 4:30pm at Masonic Lodge Community Hall PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 e [email protected] Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4422 1794 Meets 1st Sunday, monthly at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall PO Box 244 Berry 2535 [email protected] Knit with Love 4464 3651 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm Muir House - 12 Prince Alfred St Berry c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267 Meets every Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch 0412 287 706 1st & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 – 12noon Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry. 100 Kangaroo Valley Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] st Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 Meets 1 Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of Berry PO Box 143 Berry 2535 Lodge Broughton 131 4464 3894 [email protected] www.berrypreschool.org.au PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 [email protected] 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 4464 1365 PO Box 218 Berry 2535 Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201 2nd Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry Courthouse B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535. [email protected] Running day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788 Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred St Probus Club of Berry 4448 6053 [email protected] PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village Hall Berry & District Garden Club 4464 1191 Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539 PO Box 122 Berry 2535 PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected] 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm Masonic Village Community Room [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au Slow Food Shoalhaven 0400 750 551 246b Tindalls Lane Berry 2535 [email protected] Berry Drama group 4464 2700 Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at Coach house Restaurant, 6.30pm PO Box 423 Berry 2535 [email protected] Shoalhaven Arts Society Inc. 4422 1794 1st Wednesday monthly - 7.00pm Berry School of Arts (except Jan & Dec) PO Box 240 Nowra 2541 Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097 Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 1pm Berry School of Arts PO Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704 3rd Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum 165 Kangaroo Valley Road Berry Evening View Club 4464 1032 1st Wednesday each month above address 94 North St Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club St Vincent de Paul Society 4464 1897 PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 1532 st PO Box 42 Berry 2535 [email protected] 1 Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall Every Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club Zonta Club of Berry 4446 1001 PO Box 302 Berry 2535 Berry Landcare 4464 3241 Meets 4th Tuesday monthly, 6.30pm Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry Hotel c/- 35 Houston Place Berry 2535 [email protected]. 3rd Saturday monthly and last Sunday monthly (Bundewallah) SPORTING GROUPS Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 1693 Berry Hockey Club 4464 1992 17 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] 13 Windsor Drive Berry 2535 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address. [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.au Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc. 4464 3457 Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027/ 4464 1609 PO Box 435 Berry 2535 9 Ford St Berry 2535 [email protected] 3rd Wednesday monthly, 9:30am Activities Room Berry Masonic Village School term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1604 Berry Riding Club 4464 1143 PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am CWA Hall Berry 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 1st Tuesday monthly at the Berry Hotel Berry Men’s Shed 4464 2619 [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com PO Box 103 Berry 2535 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am- 4pm North Street Berry Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 4464 1896 www.berrymensshed.com.au e: [email protected] PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] 4th Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling Club Berry Playgroup 0411 383 573 PO Box 279 Berry NSW [email protected] Friday mornings at St Luke’s Hall, via Victoria St Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158 EMERGENCY 000 PO Box 222 Berry 2535 [email protected] Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444 Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960 Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 [email protected] 1st Tuesday Monthly at 10.30am Sub Branch Hall-26 Alexandra St Berry Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522

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AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 21 What a busy, windy month July was! Debra Davies ran 




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‘Emotion and State of mind Endowment workshop’ on the IS YOUR TAIL STILL WAGGING fi rst Wednesday of July which was enjoyed by all who A guy walks into a bar and sees a dog playing thinks to himself he might go home and see if his poker. The guy is amazed! “Bartender is that a father would accept him as a hired hand and that participated - she will be running real dog playing poker?” he asks. “Yep, real as can would at least give him a small income and food. the second part on the 3rd of be.” the bartender replies. “Well is he any good?” But the most amazing thing happens. It is written August. Same place and time - the he asks. “Na, every time he has a good hand he down for us like this - He got right up and went upstairs room of the School of Arts wags his tail.” home to his father. “When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he Berry at 7pm. This is offered free to We have dogs, and whilst neither of them can ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son current members or at a cost of $20 play poker, this joke got me thinking. A dog’s tail started his speech: ‘Father, I’ve sinned against tells you a lot about what it is thinking or feeling. to non-members which include one God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be When our dog is coming back after chasing a year’s membership to the BDG. called your son ever again.’ “But the father wasn’t ball his tail is wagging, but when he is coming listening. He was calling to the servants, ‘Quick. back after doing something he shouldn’t his Bring a clean set of clothes and dress him. Put the We also had a General meeting tail is between his legs. The only difference in family ring on his fi nger and sandals on his feet. on Wednesday 27th July - this either scenario is the dog’s perception of my Then get a grain-fed heifer and roast it. We’re attitude and the consequences that can fl ow encourages open discussion with going to feast! We’re going to have a wonderful from that. On the level of a dog and its owner, our members to see what they time! My son is here—given up for dead and within certain limitations that exclude cruelty, would like the Berry Drama Group now alive! Given up for lost and now found!’ And this is an acceptable model of behavior and they began to have a wonderful time. [Lk 15:20- to encompass, i.e. workshops, play consequences. readings, productions etc. 24 TM] However there becomes a problem when we take In this story the father runs to see his child and Our AGM is set for Wednesday that kind of model over to our understanding of embraces him. The son was hoping the father 10th August at 8pm at the School God and how he views us when we come before would just ‘hire him back’ but the father had a of Arts. All members are welcome him. If we think God is always repaying us for much better place of restoration. Over the next what we ‘deserve’ then we come before with our little while as a church we are considering “His to attend and any nominations for ‘tail between our legs’. committee positions should be Character…Our Inheritance”. What is God like, There is a story that Jesus told to illustrate this. and how does that change the way we come given to Rosie no later than Monday He talked about a boy going off after taking his before him? I encourage you to come and join 8th August. share of the inheritance from his father. In other us as we encounter part of that together. For any more information about the words he wished his father dead so he took his half of the inheritance and left, and blew all of God bless from Brendan at Berry Community workshop or AGM please call Rosie his inheritance with a ‘loose’ lifestyle. One day Church…see advert for details. on tel: 44 643 550. the son is eating the scraps from animals and he Choosing Life






 
 


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Page 22 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 The following businesses have provided Vouchers for the Berry Alliance BERRY RESTAURANTS to provide to Berry Community groups to use for fundraising purposes & CAFES, FUNCTIONS or prizes. If you would like your business listed here (and on the web site) please contact Rick Gainford, Secretary Berry Alliance on 0449 569 059 & CATERING GUIDE or email [email protected] Restaurants & Cafes The Cake Store 39A Kinghorne Street Nowra 2541 - t 4423 0063 - thecakestore.com.au Berrylicious Café Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm Shop 2, 89 Queen Street Berry - t 0451 172 743 Closed Sunday email: [email protected] Open Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm and Sat & Sun 8am - 5pm Functions & Catering Berry Jetz Café 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 Berry Courthouse 7 days – 8am to 5pm Corner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 4464 2446 Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens. 23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617 www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected] Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm. Berry Jetz Café Hedgehogs Coffee Shop 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 [email protected] 7 days – 8am to 4pm Catering and Functions available Hungry Duck Berrylicious Café 85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323 Shop 2, 89 Queen Street Berry - t 0451 172 743 www.hungryduck.com.au email: [email protected] Wednesday to Monday dinner from 6pm Open Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm and Sat & Sun 8am - 5pm Just Delicious Shop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry – t 4464 3650 Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry Open 7 days – 9am – 5pm. 78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446 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] All Day Breakfast & Brunch on weekends from 8am Tuesday to Saturday - Dinner from 6pm Garnish Creative Catering The Berry Tea Shop t 0432 559 078 Catering and Functions Shop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 [email protected] Open 7 days: 10am to 5pm The Silos Restaurant Table Talk Café Princess Hwy Jaspers Brush – t 4448 6160 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry Lunch: Open Thursday - Sunday. t 4464 2420 Dinner: Open Thursday - Saturday. www.silos.com.au Catering and Functions available Table Talk Café 6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 2420 7 days – 9am to 4pm

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Please come and sample our new Seasonal Menu (started 14.06.11) ◆ BREAKFAST ◆ 1 course $30, 2 courses $45, 3 courses $60 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9AM - 12PM Make a booking for two on a weeknight and receive a free bottle of wine. ◆ LUNCH ◆ We are now open for Sunday night roast dinners $25.00 per head children under 12 half price THURSDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 2:30PM receive a free glass of wine and tea and coffee - Bookings essential. ◆ DINNER ◆ Don’t forget our “Birthday Special” - book a table of 4 or more and the THURSDAY - SUNDAY 6PM - 8:30PM birthday person receives a free meal Why not join our VIP Club and receive regular updates on happenings at the Pavilion CLOSED MONDAY - WEDNESDAY Our meet the providore dinner is on the 10th August for a 6pm start. Our providore is Keith Marshall of tetra petra truffl es and the local winery is silos Rajarshi and Sophie. 137 QUEEN STREET BERRY NSW 2535 For bookings call 4464 1074 T: 4464 2444 E: [email protected]

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 23 LANDCARE It is quite rewarding to be able to identify Commonly associated with this gum the plants we encounter in the area tree is the Native Cherry (Exocarpos Don’t forget the ARTFEST around Berry and to know which ones are cupressiformis). It is a spreading small tree fi rst weekend of introduced exotics, which are introduced up to 8 metres tall and survives as a parasitic September. Closing date for natives and which are the local natives. plant on the root system of the gums. As th A good starting point for this is to be August. its botanical name suggests it has cypress entries 24 able to identify the most common local like foliage. Excellent specimens are beside native plants. This article will describe Working Bees for August: the characteristics of some of the most Beach Road. Bong Bong Road, 9-11am Sunday 14th common of them and where they can be Another common road side tree along August; found. Future articles will present a variety Beach Road is the Cheese tree (glochidion Tindalls Lane, 2-4pm Sunday 14th August; of classes of plants from large trees to ferdinandi). It is a medium to large tree shrubs, vines and ground covers. Moeyan Hill, 2-4 pm Saturday 20th August; (25M). Leaves to 100mm lush green, The most common tree in this area is lanceolate leaves. Its common name comes Bundewallah, Sunday 2-4 pm 28th August; the Sydney Blue Gum - Bangalay cross from its fruit that is shaped like wrapped Coolangatta Mountain, 1pm Saturday 6th (Eucalyptus saligna -botryoides). This cheese (20 mm diameter). st is the common woodland tree in the and Sunday 21 June. Escarpment and coastal plain area in Continuing with the food theme is the the Southern Illawarra. The Bangalay Coffee Bush (Breynia oblongifolia) is another Email: [email protected] has rough bark on the trunk and lower fi ne bush that thrives in shade along the For further information: branches whereas the Blue Gum has roads. It grows to 2 metres tall and takes its smooth bark except for a short stocking at Kim Dove (4464 3391) - David Berry Hospital site; Latin name from its elliptical shaped leaves. the base. The crossed variety has fl aky bark Will Armitage (44642241) - Bundewallah; up to the start of the crown. The overall There are many examples of this bush in form of the tree depends on its location in shady sections of Tindalls Lane and some Julia Woinarski - Bong Bong road; forest or open grass lands. They are up to along Beach Road. Bill Pigott (44643241 or about 35 m tall and are often associated The anchor vine (Palmeria scandens) is an [email protected] ) - Moeyan Hill; with Blackbutt and Turpentines. interesting climber seen on the trunks of tall Harvey Blue (44641880) - Tindalls Lane; The identifying features are rough trees. It attaches with tendrils resembling fi brous bark up to start of crown, smooth anchors not requiring entwining for Philip Thorniley (44642198) - Broughton Vale; above. Leaves 100-200 long 30-60 wide support. This makes for easy identifi cation Ian Parker (44486359) - Strongs Road; lanceolate drawn out point, often lerp damaged. Many specimens can be seen as it climbs straight up the tree usually on Myke Cunningham (0418297435) - on either side of the highway for the fi rst the shady side. Coolangatta Mountain. few kilometres as you head towards Kiama These plants have been chosen as they can Information can also be found at Berry out of Berry or as the main road side tree be easily identifi ed from your car. on Beach road. Landcare on Facebook. Vale Helen Van Hoven of Kentia Crescent, Berry, passed away on Wednesday, 22 June. She was the President of the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary Make up artist available for many years and received a Now specialising in Brazilian Keratin Treatment, get that smooth frizz free Government of New South Wales hair you have always wanted Community Service award. Her eff orts here were greatly appreciated by many local people. She will be dearly missed by her three sons, her sister and her brother.

Page 24 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 Community Grants Program The Berry Blokes’ Book Club open for nominations Shoalhaven City Council is currently calling on nominations for the Community Grants Program, a scheme designed to Review of “A Single Man” by Christopher Isherwood help local associations build vibrant, safe and active local communities. Christopher Isherwood was an expatriate the attitudes and mores of the day in the The program aims to build diverse and connected Englishman living in California and United States. It is very cynical of the era communities through the promotion of community based deriving a living mostly by writing (the Cold War, Cuban missile crisis, threat projects. screenplays for Hollywood although of nuclear war etc) and quite scathing Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Paul Green called on local he did write essays and novels. He had and at times derisive in its condemnation. associations to nominate for the program saying the scheme spent some years in Germany before Its primary message is that prejudice was designed to encourage a supportive approach to innovative community programs. WW2 and this experience produced two against minorities is mistaken and based “These grants will make a fantastic difference to a community short stories which became a stage play on fear. through the implementation of a number of community then the fi lm “Cabaret” with Liza Minelli What sets the novel apart however is the based projects or schemes,” said Clr Green. “The grants could and Bob Fosse. Isherwood was famous be placed towards a small event or on a program that brings insight that Isherwood brings to bear further value to one the area’s towns and villages. as a gay celebrity in Hollywood. He wrote on modern society, on its foibles and its A Single Man in 1964 and Tom Ford, the “I would encourage any local association that is looking to failings. There are quotable quotes in build social equity and address community needs within their fashion designer, produced his version of almost every paragraph and it is not a local area to apply for funding under the 2011 Community a fi lm with Colin Firth in the lead role as book to be skimmed. He has the ability Grants program.” George Falconer. The fi lm is a sumptuous to say a great deal in few words and to Applications under the 2011 Community Grants program and indulgent delight and a celebration appear wise beyond words in doing so. must include the following: of beauty. It gathered extremely good • A completed application form, ensuring that all details have The prose is a joy to read, every word just reviews and it is recommended viewing. been provided. right. Although the novel is essentially The fi lm prompted me to read the book • The organisation’s latest audited fi nancial statement, or without a plot you never lose touch with where an organisation is not subject to audit requirements, and what an unexpected surprise this what’s going on in George’s head. a statement of income and expenditure over the past 12 was. It is vastly more than the fi lm can months must be provided. hope to be which is not unexpected given The Book Club enjoyed the book • A copy of the organisation’s most recent Annual Report. that most of us seem to prefer any book to immensely. • A copy of the organisation’s constitution or Statement of the movie translation. John Underwood Aims and Objectives if a new applicant, or where these details have changed since a previous application The novel covers one day in the life of Next month: Grants of up to $2,000 are available to all associations and George who is grieving over the loss community groups within Shoalhaven City. of his partner Jim in a car accident. It Me and Mr Booker: Organisations looking to make an application are asked to is ostensibly about dealing with grief by Cory Taylor visit the Council homepage, www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au, and bereavement, laden with despair. A download the application and funding guidelines and submit despondency saturates every chapter but an application. it is not a sad story. Isherwood turns it into Applications will close on 31 August. For more information on the Shoalhaven City a ‘political’ novel and takes pot shots at Community Grants, please contact Community Services on (02) 4429 3446. Sponsored By: HARVEY BLUE

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 25 Leprosy Mission News ADFAS BERRY The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Following our July meeti ng, we are thrilled Society illustrated lecture for August is to be able tell you that we have sent a entitled “The Magic and Mystery of the MASONIC cheque to the mission for work in three Print”. This lecture, by Mr Michael Howard overseas countries. MA BA Hons, will look at some of the greatest and most enduring images ever The money will be used in Kolkata India for made by artists such as Durer, Rembrandt, VILLAGE a community clinic for Doctors fees, travel Goya, Picasso and Hockney who have A reminder to members that hospitality, medicine, diagnosis, treatment made this magical process their very and others cost for pregnant women and own. Artists have always been the Annual Meeting will be families - $1951.00. fascinated by the held later this month. Please Also in Sukura, Dr Congo housing repairs for meeting of the consider nominating for two families at a cost of $833.00. human imagination Committee, working together and technology. The last place is in Nigeria to conduct acti ve Print-making is a truly is an enjoyable and rewarding case fi nding in 5 diff erent areas with an democratic medium way to form friendships while annual cost of $2361.00 that uses a bewildering helping others. All in all, we are amazed that we have been variety of different able to send a total of $10417.00 this year processes. Everyone is in readiness for to support the work of the Leprosy mission Trains, Tarts and Tipples on Visitors are welcome to th overseas. Saturday, September 24 , at ADFAS lectures at a cost of 138 Kangaroo Valley Road. Berry residents, you are amazing and $20 entry which includes extremely supporti ve, when we think of the supper. Come along on Don’t miss this opportunity larger picture of the work of the mission. Thursday August 4th at to enjoy the trains, the home- Keeps an eye out for our next street stall 7.30 pm to the School of cooked food and the odd tipple, coming up in August. Arts, Alexandra St, Berry. everything very reasonably

Trish Nicholson, A reminder regarding the priced – all proceeds to provide Secretary/Treasurer September 15th evening comforts for the residents of Email Address: [email protected] lecture which will NOT the Berry Masonic Hostel where be at Berry but will be the respite rooms have been held in the Nowra Players completely refurbished and Theatre, Meroo Street, Bomaderry. new digital televisions have just been supplied. Help us to keep With thanks, them comfortable. Cecily Hewett ADFAS Publicity

At Last a Local Grower Berry at the Berry Uniting Country Fair Albert Street just near the North West Gate Church Berry Fresh local Vegetables grown by Minister: John Brentnall Greengold Vegies at 62 Millbank Rd Terara Phone: 4464 1034 Mobile: 0410 650 045 Also Available at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel Fresh Food Fair Email: [email protected] church.org.au every Saturday Morning from 8.00am to 11.30am. Sunday Celebrations: 9.30am Currently Growing Groups & activities: Beetroot / Cabbages / Leeks / Sweet Corn/ Zucchini/ Beans / Bible study groups Community Garden Rhubarb / Spinach / Herbs / Free Range Eggs Fellowship groups Prayer groups We also purchase Vegetables and a full range for Fruit Men’s Shed direct from the Sydney Markets. Social Craft Group Don’t forget our farm gate shop at 62 Millbank Rd Terara is Primary Drama Club Computers for seniors open Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm Saturday until 3.00pm “To know Christ & make him known” We are just past the Terara Primary School approx 4kms east of Nowra http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au Phone 4421 2096 or 0413 205 437

Page 26 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 BERRY PRESCHOOL Hot chocolate and marshmallows featured No sooner had the lanterns been put away than marshmallows and singing songs around in the fi nal two weeks of second term at the tents came out for pyjama and camping week. the campfi re. Berry Community Preschool, albeit on The children enjoyed making damper, toasting separate occasions. The Friday children put together a special Italian feast organised by Jo Jorgensen The winter solstice was again marked with a special celebration with parents (Will’s mum), Rob Salmon (Declan’s joining the children in the evening for dad) and Sandra Skoblar (Lara’s mum). a lantern walk and to listen to Pheobe At the end of last term the preschool make a wonderful debut as the received a generous donation of preschool’s resident storyteller. $1207 from Lee Saunders of the Berry Some cold bodies warmed up when IGA for which the preschool is very the hot chocolate was shared around, grateful. complemented by gingerbread and ginger cakes. The next general committee meeting will be held at the preschool on Special thanks to the Fiona Pigott for her efforts in organising the evening Monday, August 15 and also a big thanks to the preschool at 7.30pm. staff who made the night possible All welcome. and for staying back to clean up on a bitterly cold night. My Italian Kitchen: Junior masterchef Darcy Bramley

Pyjama girls: Katie, Darcy, Andie, Isabella, Poppy, Lily, Harriet and Amelia Happy campers: Emily, Hudson, Olivia, Harry and Jarvis inside the tent. WINE, CHEESE & MUSIC NIGHT at SILOS 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 27th August

The Berry Anglican church would like to invite the public to attend a wine, cheese and music night to raise money for our Hall Building Fund. Listen to a quartet from the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra while enjoying good company, good local wine and fi nger food at the cellar door of Silos Winery.

$30 per person Please call either Maurice Barton (4464 2245) or Adrian Bishop 0409 095 001

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 27 NEWS FROM PROBUS BERRY EVENING CLUB OF BERRY VIEW CLUB

Probus is an association for active retirees who are keen to keep Welcome to Berry Evening VIEW Club news. their minds active, expand their interests, enjoy fellowship, and Our meeting on 15th. June – was an evening of absolute delight make new friends and acquaintances. with beautiful harp music. The Probus Club of Berry is an all-male club which meets on the Michelle Spence, a harpist of renown, not only played for us but second Tuesday of each month (except January) at 9.30 am in the Michelle also makes harps and spoke on the work involved in community hall of the Berry Masonic Village. Meetings usually doing so and in her “spare” time, she teachers. A very busy lady. fi nish about midday and consist of a formal agenda, morning tea Thank you very much Michelle for an excellent evening. We do and a visiting guest speaker. appreciate you giving us your time. Speakers are invited to talk on a variety of relevant and interesting Thank you also for our members, Margaret Leece who spoke about topics. our new segment, Who Am I, and also thanks to our hostesses, the Many other activities are arranged by the club, including a kitchen ladies who decorate the tables and propose a vote of thanks. and cellar group who appreciate fi ne food; bush walks, theatre Our fi rst social outing for a coffee morning went very well with 10 parties, one day outings and the ever popular BBQ’s. Four of our members coming along. Very good considering it was the week monthly meetings include a ladies day, after which we adjourn for of the “HUGE” blow and a lot of members not well. Our next social a lunch outing. morning will be on Thursday, 4th. August, at 10.30am. This time we will met at the “Table Talk” Café. Anyone is welcome, bookings are Our June meeting was attended by our ladies who joined the not required and would members please wear your badge. activities in celebrating the 90th birthday of our founding president Mr Warren Britian-George. Our guest speaker was Fr. George We have been invited to the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary’s AGM Condookla who provided us with an insight about life in India and to be held on 11th. August, at the Catholic Hall at 1.30pm works associated with education of under privileged children. Coming up we will be having our VIEW Club 30th. Anniversary Our guest speaker for July is Carmel Krogh, executive of Shoalhaven on 17th. August. We will be entertained by the Berry Dance & Water, and we are looking forward to learning more about the Performing Arts Studio. activities of this group serving our community. The Annual Church service this year will be held on 29th. August, August activities include a “mystery tour” conducted by Shoalhaven 2011 at St. Michaels Catholic Church Nowra with the service City Council after which we will have lunch at a café in Nowra. Guest commencing at11am. Following the service, lunch will be at the speaker for this month will be Lt. Commander Nigel Rowen who Nowra Golf Club. Cost $22. will speak on anti-piracy duties upon shipping in the Middle East. If you care to join us at any of our meetings held on the 3rd If you enjoy the company of other active Wednesday of each month at the Berry Bowling Club, commencing members of our community, and the prospects at 7pm please contact Kate Bowley who will take your bookings. st of interesting events, and would to like to learn Don’t forget our Coffee Social mornings on the 1 . Thursday of more, you are welcome to attend one of our each month – bookings are not required. meetings or make contact with Peter Johnstone Pamela Coles on 44642367 or Hugh McCowatt on 4448 6053. Publicity Offi cer. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have time on your hands? The St Vincent de Paul retail outlet in Berry, which is open 7 days a week, is seeking more volunteers to staff its store especially on weekends. POND CARE: PLANTS & FERTILISING, NATIVE & EXOTIC FISH No experience necessary and training is available. From green to clean Please contact Jenny on ph: 44487648 A sparkling clear pond could be yours, with the right kind of help, Just call Rob Packer your pond, pump & fi ltration specialist. Also available, repairs, cleaning and on going maintenance

Southern Elements Fountains & Sculpture Your help will help us to help others. 0409 550 741 Page 28 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 Shoalhaven City Council launches updated website Zonta Shoalhaven City Council recently launched a new Thank you Women’s Expo refurbished website featuring over 3,000 documents Zonta Club of Berry would like to thank A reminder that we will be looking and 500 functional pages of informatio district Rotary Group 9710 for their very for donations of new or near new The upgraded website features a new modern look generous donation to our advocacy clothing for the Zonta stalls at the and easier to navigate style allowing local residents cause for women and girls. far greater access to a wide range of Council Women’s Expo at Shoalhaven on 20th information. Entertainment Centre Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Paul Green is Upcoming Speakers August. This huge fund raising encouraging residents to get online and have a look event is being organised by Can around the new site saying Council’s homepage Our next dinner meeting is on Tuesday Assist and once again we ask for was redeveloped with the needs of the community the 26th July at the Coach House, your support. in mind. Berry Hotel, (6.30 for 7.00) Cost $27 “A lot of work has gone into the redevelopment of for guests. Guest speaker will be Kate Your donations in good clean Council’s website and I’m very impressed with both Moore from Can Assist Australia. She condition can be dropped off at the look and amount of information this new site th will share with us the great work Can 55 Albert Street, Berry AFTER 17 provides,” said Clr Green. assist does for cancer patients. July. For more information call “Council’s homepage now provides residents with a fl exible one stop shop enabling locals to gain access Guest speaker at our meeting on Tues Jan Chambers: 4464 2181. to a wide range of information without having to 23rd August will be Kate Armstrong Jewellery and accessories are come into one of our Administration buildings. who is co-ordinator for WIPAN (Women also acceptable. “I would encourage residents to provide Council in Prison Advocacy Network). She staff with feedback on the new look and style as the will talk about a mentoring program Congratulations to website is going to continue to grow and evolve over : time. involving the Nowra Correctional Barbara Smith and Mary Seelis Centre. The new site has been locally designed and features who both were awarded the Paul a number of new headers and information pages. Harris award for contributions to the Some of the most notable changes include the community. In 1905 Paul started Rotary President Gillian Dickinson: creation of a ‘My Property’ page, encompassing all International in Chicago. personal property information and the ‘My Council’ 4464 1471 section which provides documents relating to all of Zonta is very proud of this Bookings are Essential to Council’s latest happenings including current public acknowledgement for all the many exhibitions, development application updates and attend the meeting but all deeds Mary and Barb do for the local spaces to comment. guests are welcome. community. For further information on Council’s new website, Please call Pat Collins 4446 1001 please contact the Media Manager or (02) 4429 3595 or visit Council’s new internet site at Zonta – Advancing the status of women and girls locally and internationally. www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.

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AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 29 BERRY SHOWGROUND REVIEW OF SPEED ZONES ON PRINCES HWY Caretakers Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today the RTA will use this information to prioritise welcomed the commencement of an audit of changes.” speed zones across NSW, including stretches Report on the Princes Highway and called on the local The top 100 roads, nominated by motorists, will Well, it’s been a month of Lost Animals. community to have their say on speed limits in be reviewed and this will be completed by 31 We have had 3 different dogs arrive without the local area. March next year. the owners here in the Showground & 3 Mr. Ward said a new policy would be developed Chooks missing in the wind! “A review of some of the State’s most annoying to ensure simpler guidelines are used when To eliminate the chance of these animals speed zones has commenced, delivering on yet setting speed limits. being hit by cars running around on the another election commitment,” said Mr. Ward. Among the options being considered are: roads, we are happy to hold them here until “This gives locals the opportunity to have their • Eliminating 70 km/h and 90 km/h speed zones their owners turn up to pick them up. say on speed zones along the Princes Highway. to make the system simpler for motorists; Although some dogs have had no contact • Introducing a minimum length for speed “This is about getting the balance right zones – so motorists are not forced to number on them, collar “Contact Tags” have between ensuring we have the right speed been very successful for a quick return to constantly change speed over short distances; zone for the road condition and not having an and their owners, so please consider adding one excessive number of speed changes. • Using short speed zone areas only for high to their collar to help everyone concerned. risk areas. If you are missing your furry friend, it is “This will make it safer and simpler for motorists worth a phone call to us on 0427605200 to to stick to the speed limit. “Safety remains our top priority however the see if they have wandered into the ground. “The audit will immediately start reviewing NSW Government is also determined to make On that note, we have also had a lot of Lost stretches of road where there are a number it simpler for motorists to stick to the speed Property handed into the camping offi ce, of speed zone changes and identify what limit,” said Mr. Ward. so if you have left anything behind within changes can be made. “We are not only asking motorists to tell us the grounds, please call us to see if some of where changes should be made but in coming those items are yours. “These roads have long been identifi ed as areas of concern by the community and the RTA. months we will also offer an email alert so they A very big THANK YOU to Sydney Wanderers are advised of when we revise speed limits. Motorhome Club for their wonderful Mr. Ward said a special website with an donation of $330.00 made from the Sale online feedback facility was currently being “The NSW Government is encouraging of Clothes from their Fashion Parade and developed to allow the public to comment on motorists to have a say in prioritising speed donated to Berry’s Karinya Palliative Care speed zones. zone changes across this State. unit. “The RTA website will be up and running “Speed zoning guidelines will be reviewed We are also looking forward to a busy from July 19 and motorists will be invited to in close consultation with key stakeholders camping July & August with every weekend nominate the roads where speed limits and including the NRMA and NSW Police,” Mr. Ward being booked for coming events. signs need to be changed – without putting said. Until next time, safety at risk,” he said. The audit will be carried out by the RTA’s Centre Cheers from Vicki & Tony Pye “The public will be able to use the site to for Road Safety. Showground Caretakers 0427605200 complain about the worst speed limits and BERRY COURTHOUSE

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

Page 30 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 OLDCREAMERYOLDCREAMERY LANE COMPLEX LANEESTABLISHED COMPLEX 1895 OLD CREAMERY LANE • BERRY

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AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 31 WARD CALLS ON NOMINATIONS FOR REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today said that with less than four weeks until nominations close in this year’s NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards, time is running out to nominate our leading community organisations, businesses and groups. Business: Nominations are now open in the WHOLE BODY PHYSIOTHERAPY following categories: What your business offers: • The Crown Lands Crown Reserve Trust Award; Hi my name is Mary I have been practising • The Crown Lands Community of the Year Award; physiotherapy for 30 years, 9 of which • The Offi ce of Trade, Business and Industry Business have been here in Berry. I’ve met many of Development Organisation Award; you around Berry, at school, at football, at Land care or just in the IGA. Wholebody • The Offi ce of Trade, Business and Industry Events and Tourism Award; physiotherapy provides a comprehensive, dedicated, friendly approach to your entire The Salvation Army Employment Plus Business • body. Physiotherapy, as a profession, is and Employment Award; committed to scientifi c research and implementing fi ndings. I have also had training in traditional • The Peabody Environment and Landcare Award; Japanese acupuncture and apply this in a musculoskeletal context, complementing the scientifi c • The Prime Super Regional and Rural basis for treatment. We also provide Gaitscan technology to assess foot issues, and how they Development Award; and affect the whole biomechanical chain. I have had Pilates training and also include specifi c • The Essential Energy Regional Service Award Women’s health and continence issues. Nominate for a chance to win a share in $40,000 What are your particular strengths or philosophies? thanks to the Commonwealth Bank or an With 30 years of experience in assessment and treatment, I am able to listen to your concerns, advertising package on PRIME7. All category and address them with appropriate techniques. I am dedicated to fi nding optimal solutions to your winners will also receive a magnifi cent hand problems. crafted glass trophy. “The Awards are about providing our community Why customers choose to use your business: with the opportunity for recognition, there is a My outlook on health is holistic, being concerned about many facets of well being. My business wealth of talent in our region, so let’s thank our enables me to contribute to the community of Berry and to their wellbeing which gives me great community leaders and nominate them for this pleasure. year’s Awards,” Mr Ward said. Message to your customers: The NSW and ACT Regional Achievement & I know there are some of you out there who automatically improve their posture when they see me Community Awards are proudly supported by in the street. Long may it continue in the interests of better health! The Land Newspaper, The Local Government & For appointments please contact our friendly team Julie, Diane or myself on 4464 2874. My hours Shires Associations of NSW and Sirromet Wines. are Mon, Weds, Thurs am, and Fridays. For more information or nomination forms please contact the Awards Offi ce on 1300 735 445 or for more information see PAGE 2 of this issue for regular advert. visit the website at www.awardsaustralia.com

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academy NOW COMPULSORY! culinaire Food Borne Illness ~ Specialising in gentle, The new legislation will require certain hospitality and retail food service low force techniques ~ businesses to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). SAFE, EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR: NSW Food Authority approved provider No: 24174 ‡$OODJHVIURPEDELHVWKURXJKWRWKHHOGHUO\ ‡+HDGDFKHVPLJUDLQHV The Academy will be running this program on Mondays at the ‡%DFNQHFNSDLQ Berry Village Boutique Motel 72-76 Queens Street BERRY NSW. ‡3RVWXUDOSUREOHPV ‡:KLSODVK Program 1: From 09.30 to 15.00 ‡6FROLRVLV EFTPOS available Program 2: From 15.30 to 22.00 HICAPS now available Bookings on 044 8584 726 Phone: 4464 3414 [email protected]

Page 32 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au AUGUST 2011 TRADES & SERVICES berry physiotherapy dr chambers’ practice alexandra st, berry belinda henry mark burns branch practice of gerringong physiotherapy ph 4234 4666

COW HIDES PROFESSIONALLY TANNED HIDES AVAILABLE SPACE YOUR HIDE OR CHOOSE FROM OUR RANGE AVAILABLE ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME CONTACT THE EDITOR 0409 444 081 M: 0401 571 228 www.tannedhides.com.au e:[email protected] 0428 037 572 Ian’s Interior Linings $140.00 ★ All plasterboard & fi brous plastering SERVICE & REPAIR ALL MAKES AND MODELS CARS NEW VEHICLE LOG BOOK SERVICING ★ Commercial & Domestic TYRES & WHEEL ALIGNMENTS TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY LAWNMOWERS, CHAINSAWS & BRUSHCUTTERS M: 0418 220 751 WATER& IRRIGATION PUMPS PHONE MICK ON E: [email protected]

Sacred Funerals Nowra Handyman W.P. King Carpentry Blue Ladies Funerals HONEST - RELIABLE - INSURED Affordable, personal, caring service Specialising in: Painting, Plastering. Extensions, renovations, decks, Family owned and operated Home Maintenance, Pressure pergolas, maintenance. Cleaning, Flyscreen Replacement Member of 28 yrs experience. L/N 69526C National Funeral Directors Association Selling or renovating your home? 24 hours, 7 days Good Advice & Free Quotes ☎ Wayne 0411639233 Phone: 4421 6009 CALL COL WHITEHURST or 42342948 Mobile: 0410 664 799 0411 251 098

• ALL SIZE LAWNS • ALL SIZE GARDENS • ALL SIZE HEDGES • PLANT SALES • ADVICE • QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST STUDIO + MOBILE • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE facials+tanning+massage+makeup+nails Based in Broughton Village we service Berry and Surrounding Areas $50 Formal makeup Call Lawrie Hathaway 0428 456 018 0411 888 333 A/H : 42 342 900 www.mayaorganicbeauty.com.au

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 33 TRADES & SERVICES Painless Katie Kelly Equestrian Window Specialising in training ponies Cleaning & teaching children • 24years experience riding. Professional • Royal & National Champion in Family Business Hacking & Dressage Since 1982 • Trained to FEI level Dressage. Ph: 4234 4141 • Beginners to Royal Show Level Mob: 0404 473 314 • Will travel ABN:34283316351 www.katiekellyequestrian.com Phone: 0406774820 SPACE AVAILABLE CONTACT THE EDITOR LOCAL • COUNTRY • INTERSTATE Experience a New Level of Professionalism 0428 037 572 Phone 04 2864 3557 or 4464 3557 NN Hartman Hartman BookeepingBookeeping Ian McLean • Payroll Home Handyman • Creditors • Debtors • BAS & IAS • Finance Reports • Computerised or manual • Reasonable rates Nerida: 0427 488 447 Tel: 4464 3267 Mob: 0427 643 267 e: [email protected] $1000 LIMIT TO ANY BUILDING WORK our Legged PET FEEDING riends SERVICE TERMITES! For Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds ▼ Pre purchase termite inspections and reports ▼ Termite barriers new & existing buildings, council approved & all other domestic pets ▼ Thermal imaging and microwave inspection tools Megan White ▼ Termite Baiting Systems dip in animal care FREE QUOTES Call Ph. 4464 2472 / 0407 407 328 [email protected] TERMITE SOLUTIONS- Established: 1995 4448 5444 • FEEDING • EXERCISING • RUGGING • termite experts GARDEN • MAIL • GARBAGE Fully Licensed, Accredited & Insured www.fourleggedfriends.com.au Family Business with over 20 years experience FLOOR SANDING P. O. Box 301 Berry NSW 2535 Electrical Contractor Integral Energy Authorised Level 2 Service Provider Coolangatta Domestic + Commercial + Industrial Design + Installation + Repair + Maintenance Floor Sanding Smoke Detectors Safety Switches Test + Tag Hot Water Systems SPECIALISING IN OLD & NEW FLOORS Fuel Dispenser Repairs Stove Repairs FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE Free Quotes Contact Peter Mob: 0412594907 PHONE GLEN Tel: 44641993 4448 7932 Fax: 44641940 Lic No. 133674C www.coolfl oors.com.au

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LOCAL WALL & FLOOR TILER 20 Years Experience All Earthworks FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Landscaping Wedding Ceremonies and other functions both in Specialising in Ceramic & Driveways the beautiful gardens or inside. All Natural Stone Tiles. Rural Roads Call Rick on 4464 2446 or email functions@ CONTACT: DARREN VASSALLO Charlie 0418 429 740 berrycourthouse.org.au Phone: 0419 487 165 Brendan 0408 429 740 www.berrycourthouse.org.au Email: [email protected] Country Quilts, Curtains & Blinds Shop 4, 97 Queen St Berry Fast, Reliable & Trustworthy (entrance in Alexandra Street) * Weekly Domestic Cleans All window fashions and soft furnishings * Bond and Rental Cleans Drapes, Pelmets, Tracks and Rods * Holiday Home Cleaning with Laundry Service Available Blinds: Timber, Roller, Roman * Fully Insured Free measure and quote CALL GRAHAM FOR A FREE QUOTE Open Wed to Saturday 10am-3pm 0402 576 859 (02) 4446 5000 Ph: 4464 3776 – Mob: 0414 983 757 Email: [email protected] Southern CRISP HOME Tree Service • Qualifi ed Arborist IMPROVEMENTS • Qualifi ed Horticulturist SPECIALISING IN THE DESIGN • Tree care and maintenance AND BUILDING OF COMPLETE • Expert trimming and tree KITCHEN AND BATHROOM removal in confi ned areas RENOVATIONS. • Chipper • Mulch • Advice on replacments ALL OTHER BUILDING Paul Gillen • Stump Grinding REQUIREMENTS • Fully Insured RING STEVE ON 0407203893 Ph/Fax 4464 2822 • Mobile 0407 405 968 BLD/LIC NO. 203648c LOOK HAMILTON EARTHMOVERS GREG LYNCH Excavator Bobcat MOBILE FARM SERVICE 12 Tonne Tipper SERVICE AND REPAIR OF: Cut & Fill MOWERS, TRACTORS, 4WD’S, LIGHT TRUCKS & FARM MACHINERY Footings QUALIFIED & LICENCED Auger Drills MECHANICS THAT COME TO YOU!!! Rock Grabs Ph: 4464 1531 0414 800 359 Rubbish Removal Wayne Road Bases NOW! CRANE TRUCK HIRE AS WELL 0424 399 094

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

AUGUST 2011 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 35 THE BERRY HOTEL 120 QUEEN STREET BERRY 4464 1011 - Fax 4464 2142 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING T ENTERTAINMENT AUGUS ✭ 6th Woody ✭ 13th Glenn Mead ✭ 20th Ricky Lynch ✭ 27th Rhythm in Motion Dicky Knee Social Golf Every 2nd Sunday Bus leaves 1pm SHARP! Call Hotel for details. COCKTAILS Friday Night JACKPOT RAFFLE HAVE ARRIVED is starting to Grow again! Supporting Berry Hockey and Berry Shoalhaven AT BERRY HOTEL Heads Cricket Club Come down and sample some of OVER $3000 IN CASH AND the cocktails now available Friday PRIZES TO BE WON! and Saturday nights. With old school (at time of print) favourites and new school fl avours, kick LTPS/10/06785 back, relax with a cocktail or 2 before dinner or just because you can! With the menu changing regularly be sure to sample the THE GIRLS NIGHT OUT Every Thursday from the 4th of August, goodies.... The Girls Night Out is sure to be the weekly social gathering in Berry. With $10 Cocktails, Sunday Afternoon Raffl e $4 Bubbles and a new Tapas menu where else can you sit back, relax and chat 5 x 1kg Prawn Trays on offer! over yummy food and drink! All money raised going to Local Charities Tickets on sale from midday and drawn at 5.30pm. Having a Birthday or DONT FORGET TO VISIT US special event? We have a number of spaces available ON FACEBOOK! to cater for your special occasion.

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.