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POTown BOX 202 BERRY NSW 2535 Crierwww.berryalliance.org.au Berry Celtic Festival The 7th Annual Berry Celtic Festival to be held on Saturday 25 May is once again featuring the grand street parade of pipe bands down the SLEP2013 main street of Berry. deadline for community submissions is approaching.

Have your say by 10th May and let our community voice be heard about important issues in and around our town.

Your full wrap up from the Berry Alliance Community Forum on page 4-5 of this edition.

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The parade leads the viewing public to The Berry Celtic Festival is a the Berry Showground where a day full fundraising project of entertainment awaits. The Highland of the Rotary Club Warriors are a defi nite highlight of the of Berry-Gerringong Town Crier day as they compete against each other and is proud to to determine the strongest man of the have the support Inside this Edition Festival. Along with lifting the amazing of many other community groups. Fireweed tips and advice ...... Page 9 ‘Stones of Manhood’ they also try to toss the mighty caber, which is not easily Heritage Grants now available ...... Page 13 accomplished. A large number of stalls offer an array of Celtic National Motoring Heritage Day merchandise and food. comes to Berry ...... Page 15 Entry to the Showground is $10 adults, $5 children or $20 a family. Advancing the status of TheBerry women and girls locally Zonta and internationally. Zonta District 24 Achievement Award for Club Elections a Young Indigenous Year 12 Woman Elections for all positions on the Executive We are very excited to announce that were held at the end of April. At the time Alliance Emily Grant from Bomaderry High of this article going to print the election has won the above award! Applicants had not been held and so the newly came from all parts of NSW and the elected members’ names were not ACT, which make up Zonta District 24. available. They will be published in the The Town Crier Congratulations Emily. May edition prior to the Changeover and Her application gave an excellent we wish all members of the new Board, INFORMATION account of the service, leadership and and Committee Chairs, a successful year initiative which she has demonstrated with good fellowship and new initiatives. The Town Crier is produced by the in her life at school. Her determination Berry Alliance, Inc. Celtic Festival Participation to succeed in her HSC studies is an Saturday, May 25th will see the town The purpose of this publication is to inspirational model to other students. abuzz with tartan and bagpipes for the communicate to the people of Berry about We wish her well in her HSC studies and Rotary Club’s Celtic Festival. While you community activities and to generate a future career plans. Emily was one of 23 small income for the Berry Alliance to cover are roaming around, eating haggis and administrative costs. applicants from 20 schools in District 24 watching the Men of Stone, please come and this is the fi rst year such an award over to the Zonta Information Stand MEMBERSHIP has been available to all schools in Membership of the Berry Alliance costs $10 where our members will be distributing pa. It aims to share information amongst District 24. The Awards Committee from brochures and information about community groups and individuals, and Berry Zonta is currently liaising with the Zonta’s work and raising funds by way of to ensure that Berry continues to be a school principal and Emily regarding a tempting raffl e. community we are proud of. presentation details. The Entertainment Book- Bargains for all Membership is open to Berry community Pre-Loved Clothing’s The Zonta Club of Berry is raising funds groups and individuals. Third Year Success to advance the status of women and How satisfying it is to host an event To join the Berry Alliance, write to girls by selling The Entertainment Book PO Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 that people look forward to with high which is crammed with wonderful offers expectations. The Pre-loved Clothing for restaurants and accommodation. CONTACT DETAILS: Sale, held at the April markets, delivered There is a book dedicated to the South ALL TOWN CRIER ENQUIRIES: in many ways. Firstly, proceeds go Coast and it can be purchased on our 0428 037 572 to Zonta’s projects (awards, breast page of the web by going to https:// [email protected] cushions, birthing kits etc.), secondly, www.entertainmentbook.com.au/ customers receive huge bargains, and orderbooks/280346p ALL BERRY ALLIANCE ENQUIRIES: last but not least, Zontians have a very Secretary: 0449 569 059 enjoyable day, meeting and assisting Dinner Meetings are held on the fourth Email: [email protected] purchasers. Our thanks go to everyone Tuesday of the month at Gabby’s, Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 who dropped by and availed themselves 6.30 for 7. of a bargain and also to the many Please call Pat Collins on BERRY ALLIANCE EDITORIAL BOARD members of the community and to 44461001 to book. Rick Gainford Jennifer Clapham businesses who donated goods to sell. Kate Bramley Sharon Dunn We will defi nitely return next year! Check us out on Facebook 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 MAY 2013 Editor’s Note... The closing date for our JUNE issue will be Wednesday 15th May 2013 Come and See the Quilts Please submit prior to this date if it is your fi rst submission. Plans for Berry “Quilts in May”, quilt show and auction, Offi cial Opening and a celebration of Material can be submitted via challenge are progressing well and RedBerry the work of Noahs Shoalhaven and the local e-mail to: [email protected] or drop box Quilters are delighted with the support we are quilting community. Tickets are available in the Berry Post Offi ce PO Box 202 Berry 2535 receiving from both the quilting world and the from RedBerry Quilters, Noah’s Shoalhaven, local community. Nowra and Berry Patchwork Shop, the cost is Phone 0428 037 572 Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER The opening night event for the show will $20 per ticket. be held on Friday 3 May, we are planning We hope you will join us for a fun evening. a festive evening with music by members of Doors will open at 7pm. the Tonnini family, drinks and nibbles, a silent The Berry “Quilts in May” quilt show and Seniors Week challenge is an established and important community event and with the support of wrap up for 2013 local businesses has been outstanding. Pure Our local Seniors Week events and activities Hair and Beauty and Archbury - His and Her were once again well attended by our Berry Style have donated prizes for our guessing Seniors; we do hope you enjoyed your competition. special week. Our special thanks to all those Local businesses are supporting our efforts community groups and businesses who with posters in their windows, offering prizes participated in Seniors Week this year for our silent auction and making contributions The Berry Alliance and Town Crier would like to the opening night event. Together we can to thank the many supporters of this event make a worthwhile contribution back to our including: community through Noahs Ark Children’s Berry Landcare, Berry Men’s Shed, Berry Services in the Shoalhaven. Courthouse Conservation Committee, Berry Support is also coming from the quilting world. Masonic Village Auxiliary, Bupa Berry, Berry We are delighted that Bernina Australia is Preschool, Berry Rural Fire Service, NSW donating two sewing machines as prizes for Police, NSW Ambulance service, Shoalhaven the Junior and High School categories and Community Transport Services Inc., St Luke’s Bernina Representative Ms Kerrie Hay will Anglican Church and The Grange at Berry. be with us to judge these awards. Throughout this issue, you will see some Whether you’re a quilter or not…. we hope photos of the events that took place around you will come and enjoy the beautiful work Berry. TheBerry of our local quilters…. entry to the show is just $5… Alliance Executive Alliance FUNDING FOR STAGE 2 OF THE PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE SECURED Member for Kiama Gareth Ward announced last month that funding was now secured for Stage 2 of the Princes Highway upgrade between Foxground and Berry, following the successful long term lease of Port Kembla. Of the $270 million released to the region from the port transaction, $170 million will go towards the $510 million price tag to upgrade the Princes Highway through Foxground and Berry – the largest ever infrastructure project on the South Coast in dollar terms. “This is excellent news for the upgrade of our Princes Highway,” Mr Ward said.

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 3 Berry Alliance Forum on LEP 2013 TheBerry Alliance Over 50 people came to the Berry Council approach to public submissions the land on the height of buildings map”. Courthouse on 11 April for a forum and the inconsistencies between the draft Based on the new Clause 33 it is possible organised by the Berry Alliance on the new SLEP and other government generated to have a four storey building on certain Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan (SLEP strategic planning documents. This sites which will be less than 11 metres. 2013) which is currently out for public and departmental input resulted in the Following a signifi cant number of exhibition. The purpose of the forum was Minister writing to the Council to express submissions on this issue Council resolved to inform and assist residents in reviewing his concern over the lack of strategic merit to limit the height in low density residential SLEP 2013, and to encourage residents to of certain post exhibition changes to SLEP. land throughout the Shoalhaven to 8.5 make submissions on issues of concern. DoP modifi ed SLEP and sent it back to metres. It also resolved to limit all land in The forum also served as an opportunity Council for consideration. the Berry Urban area and the Berry Town for residents to raise and discuss issues of In the latter half of 2012 a new Mayor Centre to 8.5 metres. However there is still concern and guide the Berry Alliance in and Council was elected. The election of land in Bundewallah Road, Mt Vista Close making submissions on behalf of residents. a new Council has the potential to change and off Pulman Street in Berry which has the way community input into the plan is an 11 metre height limit. What is SLEP 2013 and treated. The new Council has resolved to We recommend that those residents, concerned put the SLEP as amended by DoP on public about land in Bundewallah Road, Mt Vista Close how was it created? exhibition from 3 April to 10 May 2013 and and Pulman Street shown at 11 metres in the The Shoalhaven Local Environment invited public submissions. Residents can height of buildings map in SLEP 2013, should Plan 2013 (SLEP 2013) once completed view SLEP 2013 on a purpose built website write a submission to SCC to request that this and gazetted by the NSW parliament produced by Council at www.slep2013. land be moved from 11 metres to 8.5 metres, will become a legally binding planning shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or visit the Council like the rest of Berry. document and sits at the top of the Chambers in Nowra to view the complete hierarchy of all planning documents document. Zones and Land Uses produced by Shoalhaven City Council SLEP2013 is a complex document which Although Shoalhaven City Council had (SCC). SLEP 2013 will have far reaching has a lot of history of previous town chosen to use a “best fi t administrative impacts on the future of Berry and other planning fi ghts hidden in the detail. We changeover” approach to producing the villages in the Shoalhaven. It will dictate are doing our best to demystify this but the draft SLEP 2009 they had chosen not such important parameters as height devil is in the detail. It is best approached to include a number of zones such as of buildings, lot sizes, building density, by reference to the online mapping RU4 Primary Production Small Lots and and the type of development allowed application. Here residents can enter their E4 Environmental Living. This meant on a particular site, and environmental street address and fi nd out what zones that land zoned as 1(c) Rural Lifestyle in safeguards that would apply. apply to their land, and what planning LEP 1985 was moved into R5 Large Lot The process to create SLEP 2013 started parameters are relevant. They can then Residential zone in LEP 2009. in 2008 in response to a direction from click on adjacent properties, or signifi cant For instance lots previously zoned Rural the NSW Department of Planning (DoP) to property or land features in the area, and 1(c) in Beach Road and Agars Lane Berry bring LEPs in line with a standard template fi nd out how SLEP2013 treats this land. which are suitable for small scale agricul- developed by DoP. The objective was to We strongly encourage residents to fi nd out the tural use were zoned R 5 Large Lot Resi- standardise planning across the state. zonings that will apply to their properties and dential. This land needs the protection The Berry Alliance held a community forum adjacent properties under the new SLEP2013 of rural lots against alienation of valuable on LEP issues back in 2008; however, and the type of development which will be agricultural land. Following submissions when the Alliance approached SCC with allowed on this land. on this matter Council introduced the Pri- issues identifi ed by our community, SCC is encouraging residents to make mary Production Small Lot zoning (RU4) we were told Council will be taking an submissions in writing to SLEP 2013 into SLEP 2013 and moved this land into “administrative best fi t” approach by this zoning. Other lots in Bundewallah converting the current LEP fi rst produced Submission, SCC PO Box 42 Nowra NSW Road Berry currently zoned as 1(c) in 1985, and amended many times, to the 2541 or email to slep2013@shoalhaven. Rural Lifestyle are adjacent to land that template required by DoP. nsw.gov.au or post your comments directly is of high conservation value and need This approach by SCC has severely curtailed on the website above. The number of the protection of Environmental zoning. opportunities for public consultation on the separate submissions is important. Please They did not have such protection in the LEP. The Berry Alliance joined a group of write a separate submission on each issue R5 Large Lot Residential Zoning in SLEP other Community Consultative Bodies of concern to you and encourage your 2009. Following submissions to SLEP 2009 located in the Shoalhaven to form the neighbours to do likewise. Council introduced the Environmental SLEP Review Group with the objective of We have summarised below issues that Living zoning (E4) and moved this land into facilitating community input into the new were canvassed at our forum on 11 April. this zoning. LEP. A draft version of the new SLEP was We recommend that residents, supportive of put out for public comment in 2009 and Height of Buildings the addition of RU4 Primary Production Small Council received over 3000 submissions This is a most controversial issue which Lots and E4 Environmental Living zones into indicating the level of concern over the will impact the pattern of development SLEP2013 and supportive of the movement of draft document. These submissions Shoalhaven wide. land previously zoned as 1(c) Rural Lifestyle in and other matters were considered Clause 33 of the 1985 LEP states “a build- LEP1985 in Agars Lane, Beach Road and Bunde- by a series of Special Development ing must not be erected to a height greater Committee meetings held during 2012 wallah Road Berry into these zones, should than 2 storeys, including car parking make a submission expressing this support. which resulted in changes to the draft space, above natural ground level, without SLEP which was then submitted to DoP consent of council”. SLEP 2013 states in for review. While this was going on the clause 4.3(2)”the height of a building on TheBerry SLEP Review Group met with the Minister any land is not to exceed 11 metres except CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 for Planning to express concern over the where the maximum height is shown for Alliance Page 4 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Huntingdale Park Spot Rezoning of Environmental Zones (DCP 70) Land in Berry and Land Uses Berry residents fought hard to have lot There are a number of spot re-zonings We strongly recommend those concerned sizes and zonings in the Huntingdale Park in Berry made after submissions to SLEP about environment protection to have a development refl ect existing patterns of 2009.These are blocks of land where a look at the long list of additional permitted development. The idea was that lot sizes landowner or agency requested a change land uses that SCC have added to the should gradually increase as you got in zoning to allow a specifi c development standard template. These are shown in red further from town and that water courses not covered by the zoning shown on SLEP in the SLEP written document available on have open space around them for public 2009. These are all listed under “Post www.slep2013.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or recreation. 2011 Exhibition Changes” on the website. at the display at the Council Administrative After considerable consultation and debate We recommend that residents check on the land Centre in Nowra. Whilst all these land uses DCP 70 was passed by Council in zoning maps on www.slep.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au still require consent of Council many of 2004 which refl ected these principles. to make sure they have not been impacted by a these uses may compromise the objectives In particular part of the land designated once off spot rezoning on adjacent land. of these zones. for the Huntingdale Park development was We recommend that residents concerned designated with a minimum lot size of 2000 Some Major about the number of permitted land uses in square metres and there was considerable Environmental Zones outline their views in a land shown as open space around water Environmental Concerns submission to SLEP 2013 courses. This was not recognised in SLEP During the public exhibition of SLEP 2009 where the whole of this land was 2009 a number of Berry residents wrote Land Uses in Rural designated with a minimum lot size of submissions relating to what they regarded Zoned Land 500 square metres and the open space as the weakening of biodiversity clauses Inappropriate land uses in rural zones risk was missing altogether. Whilst the 2000 and mapping of sensitive environmental the alienation of adjacent lands and the square metre lot sizes have been added areas including habitat corridors in SLEP reduction of valuable farming land in the to this land in SLEP 2013 the open 2009 compared to that included in the 1985 Shoalhaven. Like land uses in environ- space around water courses is still LEP. The argument was that biodiversity mental zones Council has added some missing. mapping alerts developers to the presence 48 additional land uses to rural zones. We recommend that if Berry residents of local and regionally signifi cant areas and concerned about the lack of open space zonings There are a number of these additional habitat corridors highlighting the need to land uses in RU1 rural zones such as Air included in SLEP 2013 on the land designated undertake environmental assessment on for the Huntingdale Park development in DCP Transport Facilities, Crematoria, Offensive these areas. Industries and in RU2 zones Caravan 70, they should make a submission asking SCC When considering these submissions to include the open space areas shown in DCP Parks, Crematoria, Hazardous Industries, Council’s professional planning staff recom- Offensive Industries and Freight Transport 70 as open space zoned land in the zoning maps mended that habitat corridors and signifi cant in SLEP 2013. Facilities which are included in SLEP vegetation be mapped in residential, 2009/2013 despite numerous submissions business and industrial zoned land. This by residents during the last exhibition period Heritage Listing of recommendation was ignored by the elected and recommendations to remove them by the Berry Urban members of the previous council and so Council’s professional planning staff. The these areas are not mapped in SLEP 2013. above land uses remain controversial for Conservation Area This is compounded by weak biodiversity rural zones as they will require a strong The National Trust of Australia has listed clauses in SLEP 2013. Not only are the community campaign to overturn an the Berry Urban Conservation area on their biodiversity protection clauses used in inappropriate development application register. They have also recommended Part 7 of SLEP 2013 weaker than those which may still be upheld in the Land and that this area be heritage listed under the contained in LEP 1985 they are also Environment Court. There are also new draft SLEP 2009. The Berry Historical signifi cantly weaker than those in the RU1 land uses such as forestry, airstrips Society, the Berry Alliance and a number LEPs covering adjoining Local Government and helipads which have been added since of Berry residents also supported Areas. For instance they only require the 2009 draft. Also beekeeping, forestry this recommendation with individual impacts to be “avoided/minimised” where and plant nurseries in RU2. submissions. Council have stated that possible, otherwise “best minimised”. This We recommend that residents concerned about due to the level on investigation and puts the onus on planning staff to make the number of permitted land uses in Rural public consultation required this matter diffi cult subjective judgements during Zones outline their views in a submission to should be dealt with after SLEP 2013 the development consent process. Un- SLEP 2013. is fi nalised. However, Council have not doubtedly this will increase costs and gen- Whilst the issues raised by SLEP2013 are provided a timeframe for this investigation erate more community interaction where extremely complex, we would urge you to and consultation and there is concern this neighbouring property owners feel an please understand the vital importance matter will fall between the cracks due to inappropriate application has been made. of submitting YOUR issues before the the heavy planning workload on Council We recommend that residents concerned about deadline of 10th May. staff. the protection of areas of signifi cant vegetation We recommend that if residents are supportive and habitat corridors provide a submission to Within the next few days, draft submissions of the listing of the Berry Urban Conservation protect and enhance environmental and riparian will be developed by the Berry Alliance Area as a heritage item in SLEP2013 they corridors by fully identifying these areas in which can be sent to you by email. If you should make a submission asking SCC to mapping in SLEP 2013 and strengthening are concerned about the issues raised you provide a timeframe for undertaking the the biodiversity protection by requiring have the option of selecting the submission that is of concern to you, edit them as you Environmental assessments to be undertaken necessary investigations and consultation for wish and send them on, electronically or this listing. on developments in mapped areas. by letter. If you wish to receive a copy of these draft submissions please email info@ berryalliance.com.au. Please also pass these draft submissions to your friends and Berry Alliance Forum on LEP 2013 neighbours who may share your concerns.

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 5 Le Tour de Berry (29th June until 21st July 2013) This year’s Tour will have all the great events from our inaugural event last year - plus more!

THERE WILL BE: Remember, this year we will be utilising Facebook and our web site even Bicycle rides (tours) run by Berry Mountain Cycles again this year – many more to keep people updated on events. thanks to Megan and Paul during a very busy time for them. There will be a program or schedule of events in the June Town Crier as Food events based on French infl uence and fresh local produce. well as additional copies available in town, so look for these. There are a Petanque or boules games few surprises and additional events in the planning for this year so keep in touch and set some time aside to get involved in the fun activities. WE ARE ALSO WORKING ON: A Street Parade that will involve our kids as well as everyone in the Update on work outside Berry Public School community who wish to participate. This work has now commenced (at the time of writing this) and by the A Bicycle Celebration (similar to a “Show and Shine”) where the community time the kids go back to school after their holidays it should be completed can get together and celebrate the bicycle and all its manifestations at the (weather permitting).This project is to build a 2 metre wide “shareway” Berry Showground. on Clarence Street outside the school from Victoria Street all the way to These events are designed to entertain and involve everyone in the Berry where the kerb and gutter ends. community as well as attracting many visitors to our town. This is Stage 1 and Stage 2 of this particular project. The Berry Chamber of Commerce are advertising the 3 week event on a Thank you for the input, comments and encouragement from the local series of television commercials. residents in Clarence Street who were asked for their input. We are asking all Berry businesses to dress up their businesses with a Discussions are underway for stage 3 of this – the lower part of Clarence cycling or French theme for the three weeks as well. (Remember all the Street. bikes last year? They were great and this year should be bigger and better. The school community are investigating how to improve the road edges Le Tour de Berry is essentially a celebration of local food, wine, cycling in this area (it currently has an unformed drain by the side of the road in ambience and community with a French infl uence to coincide with the this area.) famous le Tour de France. We felt that it may have caused a problem for them if we had built the There are many opportunities to participate and thank you to those who footpath/cycleway now as it may restrict future improvements so we held have already come on board with the planning, sponsorship and ideas. back until the school community have formalised what they want in this WE ARE PLANNING: a Start dinner, a Close Dinner and a couple of other area. dinners in between to coincide with Bastille Day (14 July). The rides organised by Berry Mountain Cycles are being planned to be Re-stating, our Future projects are: condensed from the well over 20 rides last year to approximately half that 1. Stage 3 of the Clarence Street project number this year and building up to the big fi nish. 2. A footpath/Cycleway along Victoria Street between Albany Street and How can you help? Alexandra Street. (This will link the footpath along Victoria Street currently terminating at the Berry Courthouse with the footpath in − Sponsorship is a great way to assist. This year we will be having the two Alexandra Street in to town (Queen Street) and the new footpath we Sponsorship packages again Polka Dot - $1,000 and Yellow - $500. fi nalised last year along Alexandra Street to the railway station from Businesses or groups or individuals can also be offi cial Supporters for Victoria Street. This will complete another circuit of footpaths. a $250 donation. Businesses or groups can also assist greatly by giving 3. A footpath/Cycleway around the sporting fi elds at Camp Quality Park vouchers to be used as prizes in the raffl e or for an event. on the corner of North Street and Woodhill Mountain Road. Currently − Attend as many events as you can, decorate your business or your there is a wide footpath from the car park on Woodhill Mountain Road home in the mood and style of le Tour. down to the creek and around to the Skate park and car park outside Remember – we are in the business of raising funds to build pathways, the tennis courts. We would like to complete this circuit by building a Shareways in and around Berry. footpath/cycleway around the other section of the oval to join this all up We would also like to promote cycling in our area as a healthy community into a circuit. These three projects have been previously investigated activity. and prioritised by the Tracks to the Future Committee and endorsed You can contact the organising committee through the email address: through Community Forums and we are hopeful that we can get at [email protected] or by posting to PO Box 202 Berry least 2 of the three done during the next 12 to 18 months. 2535. Telephone 0449 569 059 A very exciting prospect so please assist us in any way you can. Please see (and LIKE and SHARE) our Facebook page www.facebook/ Tracks to the Future and TourdeBerry also www.berryalliance.org.au le Tour de Berry Committee Page 6 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Notice of intention to remove a number of poplars along Everybody Tannery Road Can Sing

To improve safety for road users, cyclists and pedestrians, Shoalhaven City Council is proposing Rosalie Fletcher to reposition powerlines that run along the north site of Tannery Road, between the railway fi rmly believes that and Broughton Creek Bridge. The clearances required for the powerlines necessitates the everybody can sing. removal of three poplars within an avenue of trees listed in schedule 7 (heritage items) of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 1985. The three poplars that would be removed are numbered 3, 4, and 5 in Figure 1 below. Very often it is a childhood memory The removal of the poplars is required to satisfy Endeavour Energy requirements regarding the of someone saying: relocation of poles and wires. The relocation of poles and wires is required to make safe the “Oh, you just mime it, dear”, road environment following recent works to accommodate the new community path. that leads us to believe we can’t and The Shoalhaven Heritage Inventory identifi es the signifi cance of the avenue never should sing! of trees as: So, if you feel a longing to sing but have never “When the town of Berry fi rst began, one of the important routes was between dared or thought you could; then come and the old Tannery and Broughton Town. These trees have been planted between let Rosalie prove you can! these two areas and serve as a reminder of this important link” Rosalie had a longing to sing herself and so began her career as an actress/singer In recognition of the heritage status of the trees, Shoalhaven City Council engaged heritage performing in theatre, television, fi lm and consultant John Oultram Heritage and Design, to prepare a heritage impact statement. Whilst radio. She performed with the Queensland identifying no signifi cant issues, the report recommended that “wherever feasible (i.e. within Theatre Co., Nimrod, Old Tote, Q, Marion St., the spatial constraints imposed by powerlines and road reserve boundaries) the entire avenue and Richbrook Theatres. Her performances from Broughton Creek Bridge to Berry shall be restored with Lombardy Poplars including on television include Crawford Productions - the replacement of plants where they have died and/or been replaced with other species.” Matlock, Division Four, Cop Shop, A Country Shoalhaven City Council intends to carry out this recommendation. Practice, Mother and Son and a long-running If you would like further information about this matter, please contact Brett Williams, Strategic character in Certain Women for the ABC. Her Planning and Infrastructure Group on (02) 4429 3142. Please quote Council’s reference fi lms include Picnic at Hanging Rock, Salute 43861E (D13/46910). to the Great MacCarthy and A Hundred A Brett Williams Day. Engineer Transport Rosalie was the fi rst recipient of the Fellowship of Music for Singing awarded by the Australian Music Examiners Board. Editorial note: She has been a singing teacher for 30 years and taught singing at The McDonald College Council are requesting public feedback on this proposed removal of trees. in Strathfi eld and is a member of the Music Anyone wishing to comment on this matter should do so by COB Teachers Assoc. of NSW. Friday 24 May 2013, by email to [email protected] TheBerry As the well-loved Music and Drama Teacher for any enquiries contact Transport Engineer Mr Brett Williams at the Forestville Montessori School, she on 44 293142 Alliance directed and nurtured students in productions of Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan and many more. Parents were surprised and delighted to see their primary- FOR ALL YOUR school children performing challenging roles, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and POND AND DAM CARE Romeo and Juliet. NEEDS Rosalie formed her own Opera Workshop for young trainee opera singers. She staged and directed complete operas by Benjamin Specialist in: Britten, Gian-Carlo Menotti and Dominick • Algae and weed removal incl. Argento at the PACT Theatre in Erskineville. azolla, duckweed, salvinia The project was only halted by the illness of Pond & dam renovation the Musical Director, Stephen Meli. • She recently moved to Berry and has been • Pump & fi ltration systems teaching singing to a group of inmates at • Fish & aquatic plants the Nowra Correctional Centre. This has been a very rewarding experience and she Using: now realises the importance and potency of • Targeted, non-residual people working and learning in a group. Having said that; teaching individuals to sing sprays that are safe for is just as rewarding for its very own reasons. animals & aquatic life Rosalie is establishing a new studio here in • Tried & tested methods the centre of Berry opening on the 9th of May. Please contact her on 4448-6111 or • Follow-up and maintenance 0412321621. Email: [email protected] She would love to talk to anyone who has a Rob Packer Pond & Dam Care 0409 550 741 passion to learn the technical skills to open their heart and sing! MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 7 Great Southern Hotel

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Page 8 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Council urges $465,584 adherence to Fireweed For southern control measures councils Shoalhaven City Council is encouraging local Mr Borrowdale said as Fireweed is a declared landowners to undertake necessary Fireweed noxious weed in Shoalhaven City, all property control measures throughout the area as the owners are required to control Fireweed in group to noxious weed enters the germination season. the control zones of Kangaroo Valley and Fireweed is a highly invasive and opportunistic southern Shoalhaven. help control weed which can quickly colonise overgrazed In all other areas of the City, property owners areas and disturbed pastures. are required to manage Fireweed infestations noxious Native to east Africa, the weed can reduce on their property and to prevent the spread of the grazing capacity of a property, decrease seed to neighbouring properties. weeds pasture potential, reduce livestock growth rates and incur high control costs. CONTACT: Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has announced $465,584 in funding for the With the onset of cooler temperatures, Noxious Weeds Offi ce Southern Councils Group which will assist Fireweed has begun to germinate in many on (02) 4429 3832. local Councils with the control of noxious areas across the City making it important weeds under the NSW Government’s Weeds those local residents undertake necessary Action Program 2012-13. removal measures. “I am extremely pleased that this funding Council Noxious Weed Manager, Ian Borrow- will help local Councils, including Kiama, dale said that removing juvenile Fireweed Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Wingecarribee infestations lessened the likelihood of seeds with the control of noxious weeds across our spreading to neighbouring properties. region,” Mr Ward said. Mr Borrowdale said to correctly control “The NSW Weeds Action Program is a NSW Fireweed infestations, the landowner must Government initiative to reduce the impact of break the seeding cycle and prevent plants weeds under the NSW Invasive Species Plan. from setting future seed. The Program will target these funds directly “It is vital that all landowners undertake at the weed outcomes of this Plan. Fireweed control measures, particularly in “The Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee cases where the new plants have germinated Editorial Note: proposed the program to develop or before the older plants can set seed,” said If removing Fireweed by hand it is partnerships to effectively target weeds; to Mr Borrowdale. strongly recommended to pull the identify and stop new weeds early and to “The spraying of young infestations with fl ower heads off before discarding, or increase community involvement in weed registered chemicals provides an extremely to bag and dispose of the whole plant. management,” he said. successful removal technique as these The discarded plant left with fl ower younger plants are far easier to remove than heads has suffi cient energy to mature Further information of the NSW Weeds more mature plants. the seeds even with its roots Action Program project funding is available “Scattered Fireweed plants are able to be out of the ground. TheBerry on the NSW Department of Primary easily removed by hand, a technique that Industry’s website at: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/ has provided great results in signifi cantly Alliance reducing Fireweed numbers.” pests-weeds/weeds/legislation.

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 9 Raine & Horne Berry is

The New Raine & Horne Berry has doubled in size. Earlier this year the two neighbouring offi ces of Raine & Horne Berry and Harcourts Berry merged into one, under the banner Raine & Horne Berry. Growing The new offi ce now has 3 property sales agents, 2 property management staff and support personnel to make a total staff of 6 people, exactly double the number at the end of last year. The larger staff base ensures we have personnel available at most times for all your property needs, whether that be property appraisals, sales inspections or rental management. This merge has already brought benefi ts to our new offi ce with an expanded buyer database which means that with the greater number of available properties we can offer more cost effective marketing strategies only available through the economies of scale. Our Sales in recent months have given us a comparative boost, and our property management team have been expanding their portfolio of managed properties. If you have a property question, whether sales, purchase, rental or appraisal, call the team at Raine & Horne Berry. We are more than ready to meet your property needs. Patrick Tynan, Danielle Harris, Alex Cochrane, Leanne Pugh, Tim Guest, Chris Newman (absent)

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961a Bolong Road, Kangaroo Valley Berry, contact agent 156D Mackays Road, Berry Road, Berry Price: Circa $850,000 Kangaroo Valley Price: Circa $1,050,000 Price: $590,000 • Private Resort style living with Price: O/A $1,800,000 • Private 5 acre property • 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, generous outdoor Kitchen, Perched high on a private ridge, minutes from the River, 2 garage pool, dining and gardens overlooking Upper Kangaroo Beach and Berry • 1 kilometre from the heart of • One of the leading properties, River and with 180 degree • Large home, large barn, Berry village defi ning the style for the panoramic views from the south horse paddocks plus gardens • Set on a level 1453 m2 village of Berry to the north lays a home of and fruit trees • Backyard features a variety • 4 individual Bedrooms, distinction. The architecturally • 5 Large bedrooms, 3 of established fruit and multiple living areas and designed home takes prime bathrooms, lots of living ornamental trees Kitchen with top tier position on the land to not only spaces appliances maximise its views and aspect • Quiet location, invisible from • Short and level walk to but to ensure the privacy of the Bolong road village centre, showground occupants becomes one of the and train station key features.

Page 10 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Grand Street TAR RO Y DELIVERY I Parade is on Again N L T A E N R N A TIO The 7th Annual Berry Celtic Festival to be held on UPDATE Saturday 25 May is once again featuring the grand Our new contractors have been street parade of pipe bands down the main street of Berry. delivering the Town Crier now for The street parade starts at 9.30am and offers a fantastic opportunity to get close to the a few months. The feedback we bagpipers. The pipe bands in their distinctive colourful kilts typically consist of a number have been receiving has been very of pipers playing the Great Highland bagpipe, a section of snare drummers, several tenor positive. For the residents on the drummers and usually at least one bass drummer. very outskirts of town, some of you The bands are joined in the street parade with various Celtic Clans displaying their banners, will notice you have all of a sudden plus Scottish terrier dogs, vintage cars and hot rods. started to receive a copy of the The parade leads the viewing public to the Berry Showground where a day full of entertainment Town Crier for the very fi rst time awaits. There is a mix of musical items, from pipes to string ensembles, dancing and singing performances of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Galician and Australian Heritage origins plus a unfortunately this may also mean traditional haggis hurling contest. that other residents on the very outskirts are no longer receiving an Highland Warriors are a highlight issue in their mailbox. The reason The Highland Warriors are a defi nite highlight of the day as they compete against each other to for this is that our contractors have determine the strongest man of the Festival. Along with lifting the amazing ‘Stones of Manhood’ set areas they can deliver to and are they also try to toss the mighty caber, which is not easily accomplished. not covered by insurance outside of A large number of stalls offer an array of Celtic merchandise and food. You can even enquire this contracted area. We believe that about your heritage from the many clans and societies in attendance. The Nowra Quilters have only a few residents will be affected again donated a beautiful Celtic quilt to be raffl ed on the day. by this change and remind everyone The Berry Celtic Festival is a fundraising project of the Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong and is that spare copies are available in the proud to have the support of many other community groups and service clubs including Zonta Berry Post Offi ce. Berry, Lions, the Berry Showground Trust, Berry Chamber of Commerce and Shoalhaven City Council. Proceeds from this year’s Festival will go toward the activities of Shoalhaven CanAssist Regards Sharon and other Rotary projects. Entry to the Showground is $10 adults, $5 children or $20 a family. Pathway Offi cially Opened TheBerry The shared pathway from Pulman Street to the David Berry Hospital was offi cially opened on Saturday 20 April. It has been the most recent major community project of the Rotary Club and completes the link from the town to the Berry Hospital. It is a very interesting walk as you can read the many engraved pavers that were purchased Alliance by supporters of the project and cemented into the pathway.

Foxground and Berry bypass update

Submissions report completed

The environmental assessment submissions report has been The submissions report will be considered by the Minister fi nalised by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and submitted for Planning and Infrastructure prior to his decision on the to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure. project. If approved, the NSW Department of Planning and When published, the report will be available at Infrastructure will provide a set of approval conditions to www.rms.nsw.gov.au/fbb. RMS. These conditions will guide the detailed design and construction of the project. A copy of the report will be available for viewing at the project offi ce in Berry, with CD copies available on request. Project website The report: The project website has been updated. To assist in fi nding • Identifi es, summarises and responds to the issues raised in project documents a new project document page has been response to the display of the environmental assessment. added which includes all documentation published for the • Details any additional work and/or design refi nements Foxground and Berry bypass since June 2009. The document carried out since the environmental assessment display. page also includes a link to the Gerringong to Bomaderry (G2B) Princes Highway upgrade library. The library contains all • Includes a revised statement of commitments for published documents up to the announcement of the preferred the project. option and documentation pertaining to previous studies. On publication of the submissions report, RMS will send Please visit the project website at www.rms.nsw.gov.au/fbb. a letter advising of each unique stakeholder identifi cation number, where contact details have been provided. The stakeholder ID numbers enable RMS to protect privacy, yet still allow each individual to track responses to the issues raised in their submission within the report.

For further information on the Foxground and Berry bypass project, please visit the project offi ce at Shop 3/113 Queen Street Berry or call the project information line (free call) 1800 506 976 email [email protected] or visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/fbb.

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 11 Global Contact is excited to offer you to attend

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Page 12 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 $5.9M IN HERITAGE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR Clairvoyant COMMUNITIES Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has marked Heritage Week by announcing $5.9 million in in Berry funding is available to protect local heritage treasures. Mr Ward said that the NSW Heritage Grants program would provide essential funds to help communities bring their local historic buildings and places back to life, fund emergency repairs Judy was born into a family of and care for Aboriginal places. Clairvoyants and Palm Readers “The NSW Government is introducing the fi rst annual Call for Grants, which will make $3 and for generations her family million available for heritage and conservation funding in 2013/14, and another $3 million has been conducting readings available in 2014/15,” he said. that offer the opportunity to look into your past, present and Mr Ward said that the 2013-14 and 2014-15 programs will provide: future life. • $400,000 for Aboriginal heritage places; • $1,036,00 for community, youth and seniors heritage projects; Judy brings all of her skills as a • $2.5 million for State heritage register listed places, including psychic medium, clairvoyant $2.2 million for major works projects and $200,000 and palm reader, as well as her for emergency works; and background in Behavioural • $1.8 million for local heritage places Psychology to your reading in order to offer you a Mr Ward has urged local Councils in particular to apply for funding under the grants program. comprehensive view into what Applications are open until Monday 3rd June 2013. is currently occurring in your life “The Local Heritage Places program will help local Councils manage our local heritage – either through hands on works projects, funding heritage specialists’ advice or carrying out local and where your current choices heritage studies to inform future Council planning,” he said. may lead into the future “The very foundation of our local community is built on collective and shared stories, buildings and their heritage and this funding helps to support and preserve this for future generations If you are looking for guidance, to come. confi rmation or simply a greater “Heritage projects funded through this funding round of the 2013-2-14 NSW Heritage Grants understanding about your life, a program will be announced in July this year. “Applications for the 2014-15 funding round will open later this year in October 2013 and reading with Judy will provide successful projects will be announced in April 2014,” Mr Ward said. you with this. To fi nd out more about the NSW Heritage Grants program, and to apply for Psychic / Clairvoyant grants, people should go to: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/funding/index.htm Palmistry

Judy Wynne-Jones Clairvoyant in Berry

Mob: 0422 234 211

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 13 Harcourts Kangaroo Valley 2/160 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley P: 4465 1996 M: 0418 907 110 Harcourts Kangaroo Valley Comes to Berry Graeme Smith was previously very successful at Harcourts Berry and has for the last 3 years been the Principal of Harcourts Kangaroo Valley. Graeme has now taken over the Harcourts franchise area in Berry.

In his time as owner of Harcourts Kangaroo Valley, Graeme has built the business from around 25% market share to now selling over 70% of all properties in Kangaroo Valley.

Around one third of our sales are made without open marketing, the need for any marketing costs from the Vendors or, exposing the property to the internet. This process prevents the property going stale in this currently, very quiet market. Many of our best prices are achieved during our “Quiet Listing” process which can be converted to normal marketing later if required.

Since taking over the Berry Harcourts franchise area approximately 2 months ago, Graeme has already sold two listings in Berry, via regular marketing and another via this “Quiet Listing” process.

Living in Berry himself, Graeme is very experienced in the Berry market and keeps a close eye on current industry trends and transactions. Graeme deals with many buyers interested in Berry, especially on small to large acreage properties.

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The dedicated team at Harcourts Kangaroo Valley would love to help you sell your property. Please give us a call if you would like an appraisal or just a general chat on the value of your property.

Graeme Smith Principal 2/160 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley P: 4465 1996 M: 0418 907 110 [email protected]

Berry 390 Woodhill Mtn Rd 3 2 2 Berry 20 Housten Place 6 2 4 His & Hers Property! Perhaps the Best 25 Acres in Berry 14.8 acres of well cared for land with views over the treetops to the distant mountains and The 25 acres features rural views including the vast Berry escarpment, pasture coastal glimpses. The house is sympathetic to its wooded surrounds whilst taking full PTWYV]LKWHKKVJRZSHYNLKHTZMVYÄZOPUNHUKZ^PTTPUNHUKLZ[HISPZOLKNHYKLUZ(SS advantage of its beautiful surroundings with enormous windows. With features such as an this adjoining a nature reserve for those lazy afternoon walks or taking your horse for a ride. outdoor dining area, pool, open plan study and a neat galley-style kitchen this is a lovely There is an impressive 1 bedroom residence well positioned to take advantage of the northerly example of family living. Ample shedding is provided in the form of a double carport, large aspect and the outstanding views. This addition of the original home includes a large lounge/ high-roofed farm shed and further double size workshop. Over half the acreage is suitable for dining area, timber kitchen with casual dining and sitting room. All rooms open onto a covered horses or other livestock and the rest is lightly forested tall timbers. entertaining deck area to take full advantage of those fabulous views back to Berry. For Sale $925,000 For Sale $1,390,000 View www.harcourts.com.au/NKV3634 View www.harcourts.com.au/NBR3582

Graeme Smith Graeme Smith P 02 4465 1996 M 0418 907 110 P 02 4465 1996 M 0418 907 110 E [email protected] E [email protected] Harcourts Kangaroo Valley Harcourts Kangaroo Valley

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Page 14 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 National Motoring and Heritage Day - Berry Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle club welcomes all owners of pre-war and classic vehicles to gather and enjoy this day which occurs Australia-wide on this Sunday. This annual event will be held at the Berry Showground from 8.30AM—3.30PM. This year’s theme will be ‘THE BRITS VERSUS THE REST CHALLENGE’. The program includes: • The Challenge—CMC judges • Car Clubs and individuals welcome • Prizes, Best Car, Bike, Original, Judges Prize • Band, Rock ‘n Roll Dancing • Vintage machinery, Racing Mowers • Catering, coffee, Shops Museum Motels B&B, Wineries MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT AT BERRY Entry – a gold coin donation with all proceeds to prostate cancer research. Proudly supported by the Lumsden family, Castrol Distributor Bomaderry and the Council of Motor Clubs NSW.

Berry Showground 8.30AM—3.30PM An Annual Event—for this years theme: THE BRITS VERSUS THE REST CHALLENGE Co-ordinators Patrick Marshall-Cormack 0412 862 460 or 02 4464 1723 Mick Vassallo 02 4464 1150

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Page 16 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Berry Community Pre-School Incorporated

PO Box 143 BERRY NSW 2535 Phone/Fax: (02) 4464 1764 ABN: 52 919 410 285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.berrypreschool.org.au We have enjoyed a wonderful fi rst term at Berry Community Pre- School with the children settling in well for 2013 and forming some great new friendships. Our welcome BBQ was a great success! Thanks to everyone who came along. The weather was beautiful and families had a great time getting to know other families, children and staff. The children had fun dressing in pink or red to support the Berry Babes Pink Week fundraising efforts in aid of Breast Cancer Australia. Our activities during the week followed the pink and red theme with pink play dough, slime and goop being a hit for arts and craft. We also cooked healthy pink foods, fruit kebabs and yummy Berry smoothies! We were excited to contribute $80 to the cause through our gold coin donations. Easter was another fun time at Berry Pre-School with the Thursday group participating in the Easter hat parade at Berry Public School. The children enjoyed visiting ‘big school’ and felt like VIPs with the welcoming cheers and high fi ves of the bigger kids! Our cake stall was another wonderful success with the new addition of selling bulbs. The children took part planting bulbs in the Pre-School garden and we look forward to seeing them in full bloom. In art the children have been learning about Picasso and creating very interesting portraits in the cubism style. Music has also been lots of fun with the children being introduced to Beethoven. We have also enjoyed moving to music with scarves and copying rhythms and different beats with drumming. The children were thrilled to be able to perform some of the songs they had learned at the School of Arts during Seniors Week. Berry Community Pre-School is thrilled to offer children starting The management arrangements for the Berry School of school in 2014 reduced fees of only $18 per day (with thanks to Arts, and FOBSA’s involvement will be determined at the the Government’s initiative for fee reduction). This means that these Shoalhaven City Council Meeting on eligible children are able to receive the quality educational experience Tuesday 23rd, April, 2013. offered at Berry Community pre-School at a reduced cost! Hopefully, the outcome will be on our website Berry Community Pre-School values the ongoing support we receive www.friendsofberry.net by the time you read this. from our local community. VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 17 49 QUEEN STREET BERRY TELEPHONE: 4464 3846 Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. www.berrytraders.com.au

We carry a large stock of Antiques, Collectables Our Best Sellers include: & Homewares. Leather Furniture Range. Our leather range of furniture has proven to be very popular. It is new furniture using the best quality leather and looks and feels wonderful. From 1, 2 or 3 seater Chesterfields to Wing chairs, Club chairs and our most popular seller the Cigar chair. The Cigar chair would have to be the most comfortable chair you will ever try! A big claim for a small chair, but true. Starting from less than $1,000 this range is made from beautiful agedg leather of the highest quality.

Dining Tables, Chairs anddSid Sideboards.Sid We have a great range, either new, antiques or pre-loved for you to choose from. Our French Cafe or Cross Chairs come in either dark or light, look fantastic, very comfortable and of a very high quality as well. They have proven too beb one of our most popularopularpular items,itemstem andd forfor veryve y goodgog reason.

Consuls,l Desksk and Stools.l Metal stools, stacking stools, timber stools, round adjustable height stools as well as a range of desks and consuls. Something for everyone. Our favourite (and best seller) is the round top adjustable stool. It adjusts to suit and the top uses re-cycled timber all on a strong, stable and attractive metal base. Also come and see our “Wing Desk” a fabulous art piece on solid Aluminium legs and the top is clad in aluminium. We also have leather and aluminium clad lounge chairs to go in that special office.e.

We always have a wide variety of consigned and antique items.itt ALBERT STREET PRINCESS HIGHWAY TO An historic boat art piece, desks, sideboards, wardrobes, chairs KIAMA & SYDNEY and tables, cane furniture and day beds. PRINCESS HIGHWAY TO NOWRA These are constantly changing so come and visit often.  QUEEN STREET

Please also look at our web page www.berrytraders.com.au, EDWARD STREET PRINCESS STREET follow us and like us on Facebook - PRINCE ALFRED STREET www.facebook.com/berrytraders ALEXANDER STREET and check out our Ebay store. VICTORIA STREET

Page 18 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL News for Berry COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY - BERRY ALLIANCE The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Offi ce, posted on our web site www. berryalliance.org.au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and we advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community members can have their say. Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web site where all details including submissions are displayed for your information. Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED APPLICATIONS DETERMINED DA13/1203 Urban Dwelling Additions - living, dining & kitchen DA12/2136 Change of use of building to offi ce with associated areas, and new detached garage signage 122 Queen St BERRY 21-Mar-13 - Approved 380 Coolangatta Rd, BERRY - 11-Mar-13 DA12/2299 Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling Demolition CD13/1070 Single Storey Dwelling - 40 Bundewallah Rd, of Existing Sheds and Construction of New Detached BUNDEWALLAH - 14-Mar-13 Shed and New Front Deck - 68 Victoria St SF10329 Boundary Adjustment - SEPP 1 Boundary Adjustment BERRY 20-Mar-13 - Approved 191 Bells Lane, MEROO MEADOW - 13-Mar-13 DA13/1144 Dwelling Additions 38 George St BERRY DA13/1249 Rural Dwelling Additions - Permission to Use Existing 22-Mar-13 – Approved Deck and pergola with Minor DA12/2262 New 2 Storey Dwelling Inground Swimming Pool Encroachment of Building Envelope Cabana & Tennis Court 2Coomonderry Rge BERRY 99B Harley Hill Rd, BERRY - 20-Mar-13 11-Apr-13 - Approved CD13/1081 Swimming Pool & fence construction 40 Bundewallah DA13/1203 Dwelling Additions 380 Coolangatta Rd BERRY Rd, BUNDEWALLAH - 21-Mar-13 9-Apr-13 - Approved DA13/1263 Construction of Detached Colourbond Garage/Shed DA13/1249 Permission to use existing deck and pergola Variation to side boundary 99B Harley Hill Rd BERRY 450 Back Forest Rd, FAR MEADOW - 22-Mar-13 11-Apr-13 - Approved DA13/1295 Rural Dwelling Additions Princes Hwy, BERRY - 2-Apr-13 DA13/1298 Urban Dwelling Additions- Alterations & Additions to Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Existing Dwelling 1350 Bolong Rd, COOLANGATTA - Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Development Applications and 3-Apr-13 the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies. DA13/1329 Garages & Carports - single level lean to garage Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be addition to existing farm shed 10 Borrowdale Cl, advertised and that advertising may not commence immediately, BERRY - 10-Apr-13 particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the CD13/1099 New Urban Dwelling - single storey dwelling application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant with tree removal community associations will be separately notifi ed of the advertising 65E Kangaroo Valley Rd, BERRY - 11-Apr-13 period and the closing date for receipt of submissions. DA13/1337 Commercial Additions - proposed car parking area 140 Princes Hwy, BERRY - 11-Apr-13 ENQUIRIES - 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. The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on Council Website (DA Tracking) www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

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TBWBOOBIDBGFDPNBV MAY 2013 The Town Crier - Page 19 SPACE May AVAILABLE 1st May - Wednesday - Red Cross Meeting 2pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, Alfred Street, join us for a cup of tea! Phone Irene Birks 4464 2612 CONTACT THE EDITOR 2nd May - Thursday - Berry Alliance Community Consultative Meeting at the Berry Courthouse - 6.30pm. All members of the Berry Community are welcome. All enquiries or to list a topic for 0428 037 572 future forum discussion please contact [email protected] or telephone 0449 569 059 [email protected] 3rd May - Friday - RedBerry Quilters Presents ‘Quilts in May’ Opening night at the Berry School of Arts, 7 pm. Tickets $20 from RedBerry Quilters and the Berry Patchwork Shop. Further information please contact Dorothy 0418 282 199 4th - 5th May - Saturday and Sunday - RedBerry Quilters Presents ‘Quilts in May’ Quilt Show and Challenge at the Berry School of Arts, 9.30am – 4 pm. Tickets $5 from RedBerry Quilters and the Berry Patchwork Shop. Further information please contact Dorothy 0418 282 199 5th May - Sunday - Music Shoalhaven presents the ‘Gerard Willems’ at the Nowra School of Arts – 2pm Visit www.music.shoalhaven.net.au for full details and ticket prices Enquiries contact ph. 4464 2245 9th May - Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture: The Fascinating World of Playing Cards Yasha Beresiner. At Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry starting at 7. 30 pm. Enquiries: 4464 1390 16th May - Thursday - Berry Men’s Shed Health Talk 12noon Uniting Church hall – Topic: Looking after your eyes. Further details please call Richard Wiseman ph 4464 2619 21st May - Tuesday - Berry & Districts Garden Club monthly meeting at the Masonic Village Community Room from 7.30pm New members welcome please contact Jenny ph. 4464 2563 10th May - Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires Marie 4423 2164 or Yvonne 4441 6656 or www.cwaofnsw.org.au 19th May - Sunday - Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club presents the National Motoring Heritage Day Berry Showground 8.30am – 3.30pm All inquiries to Patrick Marshall-Cormack 0412 862 460 or 4464 1723 or Mick Vassallo 4464 1150 28th May - Tuesday - Zonta AGM at Gabby’s 6.30 for 7pm. Enquiries Pat 4446 1001 30th May - Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture: Bhutan – the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon Zara Fleming. At Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry starting at 7. 30 pm. Enquiries: 4464 1390 Future Dates 6th June - Thursday - Berry Alliance Community Consultative Meeting at the Berry Courthouse - 6.30pm. All members of the Berry Community are welcome. All enquiries or to list a topic for future forum discussion please contact [email protected] or telephone 0449 569 059 13th June - Thursday - Global Contact Bookshop hosts “Radical Passion” with internationally renowned author Andrew Harvey from 7pm – 9pm tickets $25 each. Bookings essential all inquiries to Global Contact 4464 2121 email [email protected] or visit the store – 131 Queen St Berry. Seats will sell out fast! 13th June - Friday - Global Contact Bookshop hosts “Rumi & the transformation of consciousness” with internationally renowned author Andrew Harvey from 10am – 4pm tickets $100 each. Bookings essential all inquiries to Global Contact 4464 2121 email [email protected] or visit the store – 131 Queen St Berry. Seats will sell out fast! 14th June - Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires Marie 4423 2164 or Yvonne 4441 6656 or www.cwaofnsw.org.au 17th June - Monday - Zonta Breast Cushion Sewing Day at Margot Claringbolds Ph 4464 1441 18th June - Tuesday - Berry & Districts Garden Club monthly meeting at the Masonic Village The Emporium Food Company is Community Room from 7.30pm new members welcome please contact Jenny ph. 4464 2563 a gourmet deli and café, sourcing 25th June - Tuesday - Zonta Dinner Meeting at Gabby’s 6.30 for 7pm Enquiries Pat 4446 1001 gourmet fare from all over the globe. 27th June - Thursday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture: Boyd’s Legacy: 20 years at Bundanon Jim Birkett. At Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry starting at If there is something you can’t find we will source it for you. 7. 30 pm. Enquiries: 4441 7025 3rd July - Wednesday - CWA Soup and sandwich lunch in aid of Can Assist Cancer Assistance OrOr you you can can sit sitin-store in-store and and enjoy enjoy a light Network For further information contact either Marie 4423 2164, Yvonne 4441 6656, a lunchlight lunchwith Toby’s with Grinders Estate Coffee. coffee. the CWA website at www.cwaofnsw.org.au , or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry 2535 3rd July - Wednesday - Red Cross -Berry Branch AGM 1.30 pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 127B Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 Alfred Street Guest Speaker - WIG LIBRARY come along, bring a friend. Phone Irene 4464 2612 T: 4464 1570 F: 4464 3291

Page 20 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 SPACE 4th July - Thursday - Berry Alliance Community Consultative Meeting at the Berry Courthouse - 6.30pm. All members of the Berry Community are welcome. All enquiries or to list a topic for future forum discussion please contact [email protected] or telephone 0449 569 059 AVAILABLE 7th July - Sunday - Music Shoalhaven presents the ‘Ensemble Studies Unit, Sydney CONTACT THE EDITOR Conservatorium of Music’ at the Nowra School of Arts – 2pm Visit www.music.shoalhaven.net.au for full details and ticket prices Enquiries contact ph. 4464 2245 0428 037 572 12th July - Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires [email protected] Marie 4423 2164 or Yvonne 4441 6656 or www.cwaofnsw.org.au 16th July - Tuesday - Berry & Districts Garden Club monthly meeting at the Masonic Village Community Room from 7.30pm New members welcome please contact Jenny ph. 4464 2563 20th July - Saturday - CWA Street Stall, Broughton Walk, Berry from 8:30.For further information contact either Marie 44232164, Yvonne 44416656, the CWA website at www.cwaofnsw.org.au or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry 2535 26th July - Friday - Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society FOCUS DAY and Luncheon Marking Time: mural painting from prehistory. Tom Errington – NADFAS 10:00 am Nowra Players Theatre, Station Street, Bomaderry. Bookings essential 44 417 025 28th July - Sunday 3pm - Choral Evensong – A Tribute to the Book of Common Prayer on its 350th Anniversary, at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry. Enquiries: 4464 1058, www. berry.anglican.asn.au.

Mary’s Book Events and major attractions around Berry - For further information regarding each event please refer to community group listing on the next page. February 1st- 2nd Berry Show Society Annual Berry Show March 17th-24th Berry Alliance host Seniors Week celebrations – Berry March 9th-10th David Berry Hospital Auxiliary Annual Book Sale May 25th Berry Rotary Club presents the Berry Celtic Festival August 3rd-4th Berry Garden Club Annual Camellia Festival October 17th-20th Berry Garden Clubs Annual Garden festival

Fire Permits are no longer required The regulations still require people to notify the Fire Control Centre, notify • Household & Commercial Storage neighbouring land owners and land management agencies 24 hours prior • Climate Controlled Wine Storage to burning, as well as taking appropriate action to ensure containment and control of fi re so it doesn’t escape and cause damage. • Units individually alarmed Fire Control Centre – 4424 4424. • Boxes & Transportation Arranged State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472. • Free Move in Service

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MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 21 If your Berry Community Group is not listed here please return the form Berry Community Groups sent out or contact the Berry Alliance for the form to complete to register. SPONSORED BY

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059 Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) Owen 4464 1250 / Kaye 44651240 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 6 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Meet Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 Berry Spinners and Weavers 4464 3081 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 PO Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au Thursdays 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122 Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 53 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Andrew.fi [email protected] PO Box 216 Berry 2535 Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. [email protected] www.berry.org.au Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187 Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society 4464 3242 PO Box 321 Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 269 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms. Monthly, 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4464 1774 Australian Red Cross 4464 2612 PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 249 Berry 2535 2nd Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room 1st Wednesday each month at 2.00pm, Berry Uniting Church Friends of Berry School of Arts 4464 1313 Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 3965 PO Box 393, Berry NSW 2535 e [email protected] 78 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Meetings TBA www.friendsofberry.net 2nd Tuesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.30pm meeting Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392 Hands Across NSW Inc 4446 0567 Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berry PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 e [email protected] www.shoalhavenaa.com.au Meets 1st Sunday, monthly at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall Berry Al Anon Family Group For family & friends of problem drinkers 4448 8231 Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group Inc. Meet every Tuesday at 7pm CWA rooms - Victoria Street, Berry PO Box 428 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] Meeting – as convened www.takeaction.org.au Berry Bridge Club INC 4422 3343 PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Knit with Love Lyn 4464 3651 Meets Saturdays @ 12.45pm-4.30pm at the Masonic Lodge Community Hall c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 - [email protected] Meets Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall starts 8/2/2013 except Dec/Jan Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4464 1476 Berry Community Craft Cottage 12 Prince Alfred St Berry 2535 Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch 0412 287 706 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm @ Muir House - [email protected] 100 Kangaroo Valley Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Meets 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of Berry Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267 PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] Lodge Broughton 131 4464 1713 PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 [email protected] 1st & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 – 12noon Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry. 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 PO Box 143 Berry 2535 Mainly Music 4464 1693 Berry Community Church hall – for children under fi ve and parent /carers [email protected] www.berrypreschool.org.au Meets Tuesdays during school term 10-11.30am $4 per family Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 0458 369 266 Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201 PO Box 218 Berry 2535 B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535. [email protected] nd 2 Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry Courthouse Running day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788 Probus Club of Berry 4448 6053 Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred Street PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village Hall Berry & District Garden Club 4464 2563 PO Box 122 Berry 2535 RedBerry Quilters 4464 2587 rd PO Box 324 Berry NSW 2535 3 Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm Masonic Village Community Room 4th Friday monthly @ Grandstand Berry Showground 9.30am-1.30pm [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539 Berry Drama group 4464 2941 PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected] C/-51 Victoria Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Slow Food Shoalhaven Rosie 0417 419 909 Facebook: Berry Drama Group 58 Washburn Road, Ulladulla 2539 [email protected] Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097 Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at Coach house Restaurant, 6.00pm PO Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Shoalhaven Arts Society Inc. Linda 0402 279 154 3rd Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum Meets 2nd Thursday each month except Jan 12:30 - 3:30 Berry Showground under the Pavilion Berry Ethics Society 0451 153 332 [email protected] PO Box 363 Berry [email protected] Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club Inc. 4464 1723 Meets 1st Monday of each month at the Berry Hotel PO Box 1, Nowra NSW 2541 [email protected] Berry Evening View Club 4464 1032 Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704 PO Box 76 Berry 2535 [email protected] 161 Kangaroo Valley Road 1st Wednesday each month above address 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 3636 St Vincent de Paul Society 0410 548 704 PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] Every Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club 1st Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall Berry Landcare 4464 2198 Transformers Youth Group 4423 5652 PO Box 422 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected]. St Luke’s Anglican Church 68a Princess St Berry offi [email protected] See monthly article for working bees. Meets every Friday 7-9pm during school term. Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 1693 Contact Grant Abbott, Youth Minister 17 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] Zonta Club of Berry Ph-4464 1471(Gillian) or 4446 1001(Pat) 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address. PO Box 302 Berry 2535 [email protected] Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc. 4464 1774 Meets 4th Tuesday monthly for dinner website-www.zontadistrict24.org PO Box 435 Berry 2535 3rd Wednesday monthly, 9:30am Activities Room Berry Masonic Village SPORTING GROUPS Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1604 Berry Hockey Club 0412 218 704 PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am CWA Hall Berry PO Box 4055, Nowra East NSW 2541 Berry Men’s Shed 4464 3956 / 4464 2619 A.H [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.au PO Box 103 Berry 2535 e: [email protected] Berry Netball Club 0417 285 789 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am- 4pm North Street Berry www.berrymensshed.com.au 1 Barwon St Bomaderry Meets monthly at the Great Southern Hotel [email protected] Berry Playgroup 0415 519 262 PO Box 279 Berry NSW [email protected] Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027/ 4464 1609 9 Ford St Berry 2535 [email protected] Friday mornings at St Luke’s Hall, via Victoria St Facebook: Berry PlayGroup School term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158 Berry Riding Club 4464 1143 PO Box 222 Berry 2535 [email protected] 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 1st Tuesday monthly at the Berry Hotel Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960 [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 [email protected] Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club 0422 688901 1st Tuesday Monthly at 9.30am Sub Branch Hall-26 Alexandra St Berry PO Box 206 Berry NSW 2535 www.bshcc.nsw.cri cket.com.au Berry School of Arts 4464 1476 2nd Monday of each month during cricket season at the Berry Hotel Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm. Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 4464 1896 Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567 PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] PO Box 173 Berry 2535 4th Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling Club Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the Showground Berry Tennis Club 0419 299 234 [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 e: [email protected] Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6093 7.30pm bi-monthly starting in February each year, Berry Tennis Club, North St Berry PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 nd EMERGENCY 000 Meet 2 Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444 24 hour caretakers / bookings Tony & Vicki Pye 0427 605 200 Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522 Page 22 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Take the plunge!

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MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 23 Shoalhaven Poultry Group Details of the next auction Thank you to all those who attended our last YOU’RE ALMOST THERE JANE! Shoalhaven Poultry Auction. Also a big Thank You to our fantastic sponsors, A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl. As they passed the Cafe2U, Berry Street Seed and Product, Harvey cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, “No.” The little girl World Travel Nowra, Strong Build and our immediately began to whine and fuss and the mother said quietly, “Now Jane don’t be upset. volunteers. It won’t be long now.” These are the details of the next Auction Soon, they came to the candy aisle and the little girl began to shout for candy. When told she Venue: Berry Poultry Pavilion located at the Berry couldn’t have any, she began to cry. The mother said, “There, there, Jane, don’t cry - only two Showground Alexandra Street Berry NSW more aisles to go.” Date: Sunday 23rd of June 2013 When they got to the checkout stand, the little girl immediately began to clamor for gum and Time: Poultry Shed will open from 9am to view the burst into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there’d be no gum purchased. The mother said birds. The Auction will commence at 10.30am. serenely, “Jane, you’re almost there; we’ll be through this checkout stand in 5 minutes and Payment: Cash only sales. All bidders must register then you can go home and have a nice nap.” prior bidding. The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. All birds will have informational cage labels with “I couldn’t help noticing how patient you were with little Jane. It’s quite commendable,” he breed, gender, age and colour to help you in the buying process. remarked. The mother replied, “I’m Jane. My little girl’s name is Tammy.” Knowledgeable volunteers will be happy to answer That is a story that I think will bring a smile to most mothers faces as they can relate with Jane’s all your questions about the birds on Auction. Plus story. On Sunday the 12th of May it is Mother’s Day. Whilst we should appreciate people on food and all accessories needed for your new birds every day of the year, it is not a bad thing to be reminded to give a special ‘thankyou’ to our will be available for purchase. Mums every now and again. All penning fees and profi ts from the day will be It is easy in the busyness of life to forget to be thankful to our Mums for the good stuff they pour donated to a local charity. into our lives. If you are a married husband with children, it is easy to forget to be thankful for If you intend on buying a bird or two, please the job of mothering your children your wife does in your family. Saying thank you lets people remember to bring a boxes to take them home in. know again that their efforts are not in vein, and that people appreciate what they have done Over 700 birds will be up for auction including and are doing. pretty backyard layers, bantams, pure breed birds, So to all the ‘Jane’s’ out there – thank you! ducks and more. If you would like to be kept informed on birds that If you want more support generally regardless of gender, whether you are married or not, I have been booked into the auction and further encourage you to come and join with us. But with mother’s day I want to remind you that we auction dates, you can sign up for our newsletter have groups to encourage mothers, activities for mothers and children to connect together with on our website www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au others, and opportunities to learn more about being a mother in a community that realises we For more information contact Shayne on 0410 548 need the support of the ‘whole village’ to raise our children. God bless from Brendan at Berry 704 or [email protected] Community Church…see advert for details. We look forward to seeing you all there.

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Page 24 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 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]

The Berry Tea Shop Restaurants & Cafes Shop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218 Open 7 days: 10am to 5pm Berry Jetz Café www.theberryteashop.com.au 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 7 days – 8am to 5pm Silos Restaurant 640b Princess Hwy Jaspers Brush – t 4448 6160 Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café Lunch: Thursday - Sunday. 23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617 Dinner: Thursday - Friday www.silos.com.au Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm. Open for Dinner Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 10pm www.berrysourdoughcafe.com.au Functions & Catering Hedgehogs Coffee Shop Berry Courthouse and Gardens 4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 3051 Corner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 0458 369 266 7 days – 8am to 4pm Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens. www.hedgehogscoffeeshop.com.au www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected] Hungry Duck 85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323 Berry Jetz Café www.hungryduck.com.au 1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 3320 Wednesday to Monday dinner from 6pm [email protected] Catering and Functions available 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. Mezzadellas Woodfi red Pizza & Tapas www.broughtonmillfarm.com.au email: [email protected] Shop 6/97-99 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 2045 Dinner: Monday to Saturday from 5pm and Sunday from 3pm Garnish Creative Catering excluding public holidays t 0432 559 078 Jo Jorgensen Savannah Café www.garnishcatering.com.au Stan Burt Arcade (shop 5 - in the arcade behind Cuckoo Corner) Open 7 days 9am - 6-pm (8am weekends) Evening Dining Tuesday, Friday & Saturday T: 4464 3880 www.savannahcafebar.com Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcafebar

The Berry Hotel 120 Queen Street - t 4464 1011 Open 7 days: Dinner 6pm - 9pm, Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm Breakfast on weekends 8am - 11am

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 25

JASPERS BRUSH AIRPORT ACTION GROUP

DRAFT SHOALHAVEN LOCAL Shoalhaven City Council is ENVIRONMENT PLAN (DLEP) 2013. continuing to support the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) has now released the Draft Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan (DLEP) 2013 for comment intensifi cation of the Jaspers by the community. Brush airfi eld indicating that: The fi rst time the DLEP was exhibited it attracted over 3000 submissions from the community over what were seen as the • “There has been sky diving from Jaspers Brush for many years many “fl aws” in the draft document. Despite the overwhelming and under existing use conditions there could be again.” public objection to the inclusion of air transport facilities in the The fact is, Skydiving was suspended in 2008 after a DA was RU1 and RU2 rural zonings and despite the professional advice withdrawn following a challenge to information regarding and a preferred recommendation from Council staff, not to include existing use rights. air transport facilities in the DLEP 2013, the previous Councillors • The airfi eld has “potential for further commercial aviation use proceeded with the inclusion. as it is the only airfi eld currently located in the Shoalhaven “. If the DLEP is gazetted in its current form, then air transport The fact is commercial aviation has never been approved on facilities could be built on any rural land zoned RU1 or RU2 this airfi eld. throughout the Shoalhaven subject to Council approval. Further if the O’Farrell Government’s wholesale reform of local government • “Shoalhaven City does suffer from not having a commercial structure and planning laws, which is expected to be released in airport like other regional tourist destinations around the State July, is approved then citizens will have no right to object to any where visitors to our area could travel by aircraft to a recognised development applications so long as they comply with the LGA convenient facility” strategic planning strategy. The history of establishment of this airfi eld and all the future ramifi cations of further development have never been fully Jaspers Brush Airfi eld considered by Council and made public. The land on which the airfi eld operates is currently zoned 1(g) and is an ‘acid soils hotspot’. The land was purchased in year 2000, • “The Club will want to have days where they invite other Clubs by a company controlled by Anthony Boucaut, who owns Sky Dive to participate“ The Beach operations in Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne This intention was not clear in recent approval documentation. amongst others. • The Club has also indicated that they hope to increase the Numerous complaints to Council by residents about the increasing number of members by between 50-60%. intensifi cation and commercialisation of the Jaspers Brush airfi eld How this increase is not likely to also trigger an increase in since that time have been ignored by successive SCC Councillors intensity is hard to understand. and staff. Council then issued a ‘Deferred Commencement” Development Consent for the Jaspers Brush airfi eld site In September 2012. The timing of this consent, 10 days after election of the new Council, meant no current Councillors represented the interests of the local community in this decision. This decision relating to fl ying activities on the site is now subject to a Class 4 legal action with the Land & Environment Court.

Please help the Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group to protect the peace and quiet of the Berry area and the greater Shoalhaven, by letting Council know your objection to the inclusion of air transport facilities in the RU1 and RU2 primary production zones. Submissions relating to the DLEP 2013 must reach Council no later than 5pm Friday, 10th May 2013.

Please participate and do whatever you can to help us in making a difference to our community. Your contribution, no matter how small, can help protect and conserve the beautiful Shoalhaven for future generations. For more information on this important issue, the Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group and contact details for Mayor Gash and Shoalhaven City Councillors, please go to the Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group website on www.takeaction.org.au

THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Page 26 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 27 Hills Win Cricket in Close Finish

The annual Berry Charity Cricket and Bowls captain John Andrews and new comers animated bowler prize was won by Jeanne Day was held on 14 April at the Berry Ian Halls, Mark Allison and Christian Orme Highland. Sporting Complex and Bowling Club. It was struck some mighty blows to give the Flats A memorable day was capped by a a beautiful autumn day and the cricket pitch a competitive total of 158 in 36 overs. The sumptuous feast and presentation in the and bowling greens were in perfect condition players from the Flats actually scored 219 evening at the Uniting Church Hall. The for the competitions. runs but lost 57 runs for being out 17 times. Ray Cleary shield was presented by senior This is the eighth year running that the Best bowlers for the hills were Peter Jirgens umpires Fred Niche and Rory Collins to Hills gentlemen from the Hills have played the who took the fi rst hat trick in the history of captain Peter Dalmazzo who also won the players from the Flats for the Ray Cleary the competition and Gary Reid who opened man of the match award for his memorable Memorial Shield to raise money for local the bowling for the Hills with his legbreaks. innings. Richie Eder won the catch of the Richie Eder, Harvey Blue and Lance Brennan charities. As shown in the photos on this match award. all held memorable catches. page clearly the gentlemen from the Hills The best team bowling award was won by The Hills started the run chase slowly with better understand the dress etiquette for Lyn Povey and Laurie Watson and the most Ted Street bowling accurately for the Flats cricket however the players from the fl ats improved Bowler went to fi rst time player but some but some powerful hitting from were brimming with raw young talent (with Wendy Bloom. Richie Eder and Peter Jirgens saw the Hills some notable exceptions). The annual cricket start to close in on the Flats total. But a spate This year we raised over $6000 in total for match is always tightly contested particularly of wickets from Ted Street and Ian Halls three local charities: Shoalhaven Kids in this year as the Flats had won last year’s made the Flats total almost unreachable until Need, Shoalhaven Women’s Refuge and A game by one run to take the lead four games Hills Captain Peter Dalmazzo produced a Taste of Paradise farm. to three since the Shield was fi rst contested. quick fi re 56 runs which won the match for Our thanks to our sponsors Gary and Sandy A new rule introduced this year gave players the Hills. Solid batting from stalwarts Simon McPake from Ocean Country Furniture, an unlimited number of dismissals but Dollard and Ian Winlaw for the last wicket Juniper Hearth, Archbury, Moss Nest, deducted three runs for each dismissal and resulted in a close win for the Hills. Sourdough Cafe, the Wharf Restaurant, the limited the number of balls each player Meanwhile over at the Berry Bowling Club the Berry Tea House, Huckleberry Home, South faced. This kept umpires and scorers very men and women of the Hills and the Flats Coast Providores, Nowra Farmers Market, busy and resulted in a new cricket paradigm bowling teams were having a very civilised Flavours Shoalhaven, Justin Lill Wines, Berry of a negative score for several batsmen. afternoon. The competition was close and Butchery, Tantallon Bed and Breakfast and The Hills won the toss and sent the Flats some unusual bowling styles exhibited. The Simon and Eileen Dollard. Our thanks also to into bat in perfect conditions. Scoring was matches produced some interesting results Ted Street from the Berry Cricket Club and slow at fi rst but Ted Street and Peter Crick which were the Club stalwarbest bowler Shirley and Mike from the Berry Bowling quickened the rate of scoring before Flats prize was won by David Kerr, and the most Club.

Page 28 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 Berry Garden News MAY 2013 Tibouchinas, in full colour in the middle of April as I write this newsletter, are not plants to hide their light under a bushel. Look for the recently developed hybrids, a wider choice of plant size BERRY AND DISTRICT is now available, some fl owers with white patches on petals. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cooler weather is sending a challenge to Tibouchinas; deciduous trees are beginning to display COMMEMORATES ANOTHER their autumn colour. Group and avenue plantings are always spectacular, ornamental pears in COMMUNITY ANNIVERSARY the forecourt to Berry Court House and Liquidambars in Victoria Street opposite Mark Radium WITH A DISPLAY FOR: Park are worth visiting. Walks and drives in the hills above Berry and the Southern Highlands are popular areas to enjoy the yearly feast. Having just spent a day in Bowral I noticed some species in full colour, others waiting in the wings. If you wish to travel further afi eld, the area to visit is Bright in north eastern Victoria, a wonderful place to enjoy avenues of autumn colour. THE CENTENARY When not away from home enjoying gardens, time should be spent planting for winter and spring fl owering and preparing the soil for deciduous trees, shrubs and roses, and the vegetable OF THE BERRY garden. Cooler weather is an enticement to spend time in sunny areas outdoors. Guest speaker at Berry Garden Club’s March meeting was Roger Tilley, his subject Curtis Park FOOTBALL CLUB Arboretum at Shoalhaven Heads. Planting at the site commenced in 2009; plants grown are native to eastern Australia. An area currently being developed will contain bush tucker food. INCORPORATED The day following the meeting, members met Roger at the Arboretum and were taken on a tour. It is a place of interest and peace well worth a visit at any time of the year, sunny and Visit the Berry Museum to fi nd out what your shady sections, large lawn areas and many seating spots. favorite team has been up to for the last 100 Two trees of interest which were displayed at the March meeting attracted interest of members. years. There will be several generations of Stenocarpus sinuatus, Queensland Firewheel Tree, is native to northern NSW and Queensland. players’ photos as well as other memorabilia There are a few specimens in the Berry area, the largest in the front garden of the original on display. Anglican Manse in Victoria Street. As the common name indicates the fl owers are red and 135 Queen Street Berry Ph.: 44643097 resemble spokes in a wheel. www.berryhistory.org.au Xanthostemon chrysanthus, Golden Penda, is native to Queensland and rarely seen in our [email protected] part of Australia. The fl owers are masses of golden stamens. The specimen brought to the OPENING HOURS meeting is grown in a sheltered spot in a private garden. Saturday 11am to 2pm Berry Garden Club’s May meeting will be held in the Activities Room, Berry Masonic Village on Sunday 11am to 3pm Tuesday, 21st. Meeting commences at 7.30 pm. The Museum is also open Mon to Fri in Members Pauline and Roy Cox will give a presentation ‘Wildfl owers of the Canning Stock Route School Holidays from 11am to 2pm. – Hall Creek in the Kimberleys to Willuna in the Gold Fields’. Also open by arrangement outside these Visitors always welcome. Information – contact Secretary Jennifer Swan 4464 2563. hours so consider a visit to the museum as a Hazel King special event for your group. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Have you considered becoming a member of The Berry Garden Club is seeking a not -for-profi t group to cater light lunches, morning and the berry and district historical society to help afternoon tea for the upcoming Berry Garden Festival to be held from the 17th to the 20th run the museum, attend talks and lectures October 2013. Gardens are open each day from 10.00am to 4.00pm on local and family history and assist with Interested parties are requested to contact Mary Seelis on 44641191 before the 16th May displays and research? As a member you 2013. would receive the chronograph, the historical Berry & District Garden Club Festival Committee society’s news and information bulletin.

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MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 29 AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Berry Leprosy David Berry Auxiliary News Hospital 2 ADFAS Another month has passed and we are thrilled to report another great result from our street stall last Saturday. Many thanks Auxiliary LECTURES again to the folk of Berry and surrounding areas for your ongoing support. The Easter Chicken sale was again a success. As 2013 is the Centenary year for the As always, no one can resist the lovely IN MAY Leprosy mission in Australia, we will chocolate Easter eggs! On May 9 the Australian Decorative and be holding special guest speakers The raffl e was won by Mrs Hazel Ward of Fine Arts lecture is about “The Fascinating tours around Australia. I am pleased to Berry. World of Playing Cards” which surprisingly announce that Berry has been chosen to The staff of the David Berry Hospital will be dates back to 1377 and decks from 1475 have Sunil Anand from New Deli - India holding a Garden Party on May 9th at the still survive. Cards were used as a medium Offi ce to come and tell us about the work hospital, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of of communication, propaganda or education of the mission in India. So keep the date service of the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary and refl ected happenings of the times such of Thursday the 25th of July in your diary in appreciation for all the work that the many as Francis Barlow illustrated cards depicting - this will be held in the Presbyterian hall members have done over the past years. Marlborough’s Victories in 1707. Modern at 2.00 pm. Much of the money raised by cards follow in these old traditions with some the Berry folk has been sent to India and wonderful collectors’ decks of today. it will be good to learn of the benefi ts the On May 30 we have a general introduction country has received by these funds. Mother’s Day Stall to “Bhutan – the Kingdom of the Thunder For more information regarding the work May 11 Dragon”. This lecture explores the history, of the leprosy mission you are invited to art and culture of this tiny Himalayan attend our bimonthly meetings which kingdom, which for centuries has preserved are held in Berry on the third Thursday Mother’s Day Stall will be held in Broughton its traditional Buddhist values. Over the last of the month the next meeting will be Mall on May 11th, so come along and buy the few decades there have been many changes on June the 20th at 1.30 pm .for more great cakes, slices and Jams that are always with the introduction of roads, television information regarding the auxiliary please so tempting. and tourism. Will Bhutan be able contact Trish Nicholson 44641693 or We will also be holding a cake stall at the to maintain the fi ne balance 0401151820 or Celtic Fair that is held in the showgrounds. between tradition and modernity [email protected]. We still need more members so give this a without diminishing its very unique Trish Nicholson NEW thought and come along to our next meeting EMAIL culture? [email protected] ADDRESS to be held at the hospital in the Conference The venue for both lectures is the room at 12.30 on the 2nd Monday of the Berry School of Arts in Alexandra St month. The next meeting will be May 13th. at 7.30 PM. Visitors are welcome at Enquiries can be made to a cost of $25 which includes supper, President Moira Harris on 44642776. but please consider becoming a member as the subscription cost works out at $12 for each lecture and the AGM social gathering in November. Enquiries phone 4465 1390.

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Page 30 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 FREE WORKSHOPS in Home Sustainability, AUTUMN PROGRAM 2013: Home Compost (Stage 1): Shoalhaven residents, who are keen to try composting or already have a compost that just doesn’t seem to work, are invited to come along to a 1 ½ hr workshop on composting. At the end of the workshop, you collect your FREE kitchen scraps/tidy bin for collecting scraps and FREE compost bin. You are encouraged to bring another member of your household. Bookings are essential for all Berry attendees. One set of bins per household. Home Compost (Stage 2): A follow-up to Compost 1 where we look at the next level of Meals on composting & gain a greater understanding of the compost process. Learn about different styles of compost, troubleshooting and how to get better quality compost faster. Participants Wheels must have completed a Compost Stage1 workshop to attend this workshop. Bookings Just to catch up and let you all know we essential. are still active in our community with Natural Cleaning: Interested in replacing chemical based household cleaners with natural the help from our wonderful volunteers alternatives? Conventional, chemical based household cleaners can be harmful to our health, who do a great job delivering hot meals detrimental to the environment and can create toxic waste. to our clients. John would like a few more volunteers, it’s not very time Learn about * potential impacts of conventional cleaners consuming – approximately one hour * natural cleaning ingredients and recipes per week. Please call John if you can * making your own natural cleaners help out 4464 1604. You will also make a natural cleaner to take home! So, if you’ve always been interested in non-toxic, natural alternatives to household cleaners, now is your chance to learn! Bookings essential. Worm Farming: Are you interested in learning how to set up a worm farm? What do you feed JustA Remindera reminder to our volunteers, if worms? What do you do to with worm “wee”?? What is so great about a worm farm anyway? you are unable to deliver on your roster How can worm farms help reduce waste? Come along to a fun and interesting 1 ½ hr workshop day please try and change with another on worm farming and fi nd out! Bookings essential. volunteer – whatever you do, it’s Home Organic Vegetable Growing (Part 1): You asked for it! Be important to let John know. Thanks to introduced to useful concepts that will guide you in creating a the Masonic Village for the meals. We home vegetable garden as well as teach you the practical skills would like all our volunteers to mark in to use your compost and worm castings; make a home veggie their diaries Monday 17th June we will box; make your own potting mix and why & how to build a no dig be having an afternoon tea at Gabbys garden plus more…… Bookings essential. to thank you all. All workshops are free, are 1½ hours duration and will be held in Nowra, Huskisson and Ulladulla. Workshops are offered on various days at various times and include daytime, evening Val Ison and Saturday morning sessions. Publicity Offi cer Council is utilising an on-line event booking service. Go the Council website www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and click on Home Sustainability workshops or simply call the Waste Hotline on ph 4429 3374. Numbers strictly limited EASTCOAST ULTIMATE CUSTOM MADE BUILT IN WARDROBES 14a Cumberland Ave – SOUTH NOWRA (just up the road from the RTA) PHONE: 02 44210543 www.eastcoastultimate.com.au

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MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 31 Seniors Week Red Cross NEWS celebrations As you know March was ‘Red Cross Calling’, one month of the year when Red Cross raises funds for Red Cross Services within Australia and the Asia in Berry Pacifi c Region. Services which reach many people within the Shoalhaven; whether it is through Telecross for the elderly, Breakfast Clubs for Infant and On Monday I took newcomers to Berry on our Primary School children, the Young Parents Program or the Sam Program for young teenagers. Berry Landcare Seniors Walk on Moeyan Hill, Our members collected at the gates of the March Berry Fair and at HMAS Albatross. The other one of our Landcare/Bushcare sites, almost month to raise funds for R.C Services to help our locals is August, Red Cross ‘ BIGcakeBAKE adjacent to where we live. What a beautiful ‘ when members of the community can help by baking a cake for Berry Branch Cake Stall in walk, with coffee, muffi ns and carrot cake at Broughton Court on Saturday August 31st. the end. Red Cross Shoalhaven has commenced a new service in the area. Kevin Robb has joined the Staff operating out of the Nowra Offi ce to commence the ‘Learner Driver Mentor Program’. A program that RC operates in Burnie Tasmania and has recently received funding for Wagga Wagga. Locally RC was approached by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations suggesting the biggest barrier to clients successfully obtaining employment in the Shoalhaven was lack of a licence. Kevin already has 30 clients registered for the program. Kevin is seeking volunteers who are willing to assist clients to gain their hours in a provided vehicle. Interested? ..... Kevin can be contacted at the Nowra Offi ce on phone: 4423 0053 or 4428 4900. Berry Red Cross will be conducting a ‘Garage Sale’ on Fair Day in November/December. Member Sheila Keats has again offered her garage, thank you Sheila! If you are about to have that clean out you The morning sparkled in the early sunlight have been threatening to have just and the forest at times was quite was ring Sheila on phone: 4464 2049 or translucent. All agreed that contact with to organise a ‘pick up’ phone Irene nature was having health benefi ts that day. on 4464 2612. Irene Birks President Red Cross-Berry Branch Phone: 44 642 612

Seniors Week Morning Tea at the The grey fantail who joyfully, but briefl y joined our walk. Courthouse

Tea,T scones and smiles all roundro as generations came together to enjoy the fi ne food, weather and beautiful surroundings of the Berry Courthouse.

This annual event has been a highlight of the Seniors week calendar in Berry for many years. The Berry Alliance would like to thank Berry Preschool, Berry Coffee, muffi ns and carrot cake at the Courthouse Conservation conclusion of the walk. I farewelled them by Committee and the Berry saying “see you next year” to which George Masonic Village replied “Do you do morning coffee here every Auxiliary who each had a role to Monday?” Wouldn’t that be nice! play in the events success. Report from Bill Piggott on behalf on the Berry Alliance and Berry Landcare Page 32 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 BERRY CWA ews forMay “Perfect one day, gorgeous the next”. AprilN has brought many surprises weatherwise. What a grand entry into the softness of a colourful autumn! The crisp mornings, beautiful sunrises and mist in the valleys -this is our Berry! Congratulations to Berry CWA for being sixty two years young, still energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic, and with arms outstretched to welcome those folks who enter the doors of their rooms in Victoria Street. To celebrate their birthday there was an unveiling of the Presidents’ Gallery composed of past presidents’ photos. Relatives and friends of some of the presidents were able to attend, share with us the unveiling, and then partake of a typical CWA afternoon tea of delicious, tantalising delights. Many thanks to Cultural Offi cer, Sandra, for her excellent work in researching the history of each past president and the setting up of the Gallery. A further delight was the birthday cake, a rich and decadent chocolate cake. Why is there such a phrase as: “I must go on a diet?” It was a great afternoon and enjoyed by all. We have had some busy days -a Fashion Parade to raise money for Crohn’s Disease medical research, Wollondilly Handicraft Day, (with one item to go to state judging), a members’ birthday morning tea, deliveries for Meals-on-Wheels, lunch at a Moroccan cafe in Manly, Women Walk the World, helping at the CWA Tea Rooms at the Royal Agricultural Show, an excursion to the Jindy Andy centre, lunch at Greenwell Point, and the State Conference in Moree. Much fun and laughter accompanies the business of Berry CWA. We would like you to join us either on a Wednesday morning at Handicraft or our monthly meeting on the 2nd Friday of each month. Jean Stanfi eld Publicity Offi cer For further information contact either Marie 44232164, URGENT APPEAL Yvonne 44416656, the CWA website at www.cwaofnsw. Happy Birthday Berry! Do you sing? Are you in a org.au or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry 2535 choir? Would you like to join a choir especially if you are an alto or second Berry Drama Group News soprano? A fun evening spent reading the play ‘TWO’ confi rmed that But could you be our next pianist to this would be a good one for the Berry Drama Group to stage accompany us? Our pianist has had to in August this year, with rehearsals through June and July. We leave us and now we are in desperate wish to perform this sharp, salty, quick-fi re evocation of the need for a new one. Can you help us? surface gaiety and underlying melancholia of English pub life We meet on Friday mornings, 9:00- and are seeking a male 30-50yrs-ish to play the rewarding 10:30. Our aim is to entertain at the role of the Landlord. local Nursing Homes. Please contact Marie on 4423 2164. Interested actors please phone Sylvia Pepper on 4464 1313.

Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary We are busy getting ready for another great day at the CELTIC FAIR. We will be under the Grand Stand once again this year selling homemade Scones with fresh whipped cream and jam. Let’s hope for lovely weather this year - remember the winds last time! New Members are always welcome to come along on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to the Activity Hall in Albany Lane at 9.30am. Members can help in our Kiosk in the Village which is very handy for our residents who are unable to go out shopping much, we cook for our Street Stalls with cakes, slices jams pickles etc. etc.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONJoin PLEASE us if RING you PRESIDENT can. UNA 44 641 713

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VIEW CLUB NEWS Correction for last month’s Weed of the Within 12 months of the approval of the Month. Last month’s article on Madeira project it is required that a proposal by RMS Vine stated “Control should be undertaken be put to DOE detailing measures to be Welcome to our Berry by professional weed control agents….. No implemented addressing both terrestrial and VIEW attempt at removal should be attempted.” aquatic biodiversity including arrangements Evening Club This was the case when the Shoalhaven City for ongoing management of offset lands and Council had specifi c funding from the NSW other actions. Offset sites are required to be News for this month protected in perpetuity. Keep in mind our Luncheon to be held Government for Madeira Vine removal. This on Saturday, 18th May, at the Broughton program has now fi nished. It is up to each This requirement by the OEH of the project Club at The Grange. The proceeds from landowner to control Madeira Vine. Carefully could have signifi cant implications for the luncheon will go toward our Learning collect and dispose of the tubers and scrape biodiversity in the Berry area. There needs for Life child. He is now in Year 11. The and paint mature vines. Spraying of foliage to be ongoing consultation by the Berry yearly support has increased by $252 p.a., with Grazeon Extra or Starane is effective community with the RMS as the Proposal for now being $768.p.a. We also send him but needs to be repeated. Plants need to be Off-setting Residual Impacts is formulated. a birthday and Christmas parcel and he monitored for regrowth. Total eradication may We at Landcare believe that there is an oppor- always replies to thank us for our support take years. tunity to make signifi cant improvements to the and to tell us how he is getting on. This is Biodiversity and the Foxground Berry Berry Wildlife Corridor previously mentioned a remarkable program to help children Bypass. At the time of writing the Roads in this column. Anybody wanting to comment from disadvantaged families to further their and Maritime Services (RMS) Environmental as to where 300 ha of new native vegetation education. Assessment Report has been lodged with the might best be sited should contact the RMS On the 20th July, we will be organising a Department of Planning (DOP). Submissions at their offi ce in Broughton Place or contact group to go to the Dusty Springfi eld Concert by the public and Government Agencies Berry Landcare – [email protected] at the Nowra Entertainment Centre. The A Native Plant Identifi cation Service is concert commences at 7.30pm and the cost have been posted on the DOP web site. The Government Agency submissions can available from Landcare. Please contact Bill will be $59.90 or the concession price will Pigott or Harvey Blue. be $54.90. Would you like to join us? If so be viewed at “Department of Planning you can contact Sue Creamer or Jill Healy. Major Projects. Search Projects “Foxground Working Bees for May: Bong Bong Road, The Convention this year will be at the Gold and Berry Bypass” Project Application, 9-11am Sunday 12th May; Broughton Vale, Coast on 13th to 15th. September. The Submissions (7). The submission “FBB 2-4pm Sunday 12th May; Bundewallah - 3-5 booking will close on 28th. June. Agency submission OEH.pdf” is from pm Sunday 26th May. Other work days will be The VIEW Gala day will again be held at the Offi ce of Environment and Heritage advised by co-ordinators. Bateman’s Bay on 1st. July. We are not sure (OEH) and Attachment A provides detailed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - if a bus will be available this time, but do comments on Biodiversity impacts of the David Berry Hospital - Kim Dove (4464 3391); go if you can. Even the drive down is very development. Bundewallah - Will Armitage (4464 2241); enjoyable and it is a very good day. Offsets are required as set out in the RMS Bong Bong Road - Julia Woinarski (4464 Don’t forget our Coffee Meetings on the Biodiversity Offsets Guidelines. Offsets are in 2084); Alexandra Street - Gail Paton (4448 fi rst Thursday morning of each month, effect the replacement for the clearing of native 7915); Moeyan Hill - Bill Pigott (4464 3241 or commencing at 10.30am. Our May Coffee vegetation containing potential habitation for [email protected]); Princess Street Park - Morning will be at Laura’s Café on Queen threatened species. OEH considers 30.4 ha Diana Coxhead (0433 213 219); Mark Radium and all are welcome. We have a very good of vegetation are directly impacted and 26.7 Park - Rodney Cole (4464 1475); Tindalls Lane turnout for our March meeting. ha is indirectly impacted. Vegetation removed - Harvey Blue (4464 1880); Broughton Vale - Until next month. needs to be offset at an average of 5.3:1 in Philip Thorniley (4464 2198); Strongs Road - Pamela Coles - Publicity Offi cer order to achieve the “improve or maintain” Ian Parker (4448 6359); Information can also standard of the Guidelines. be found at Berry Landcare on Facebook. Seniors Week festivities at The Grange

Our two Seniors week functions at The Grange were both a huge success.

A big thank you to Paul Nancekeville from Berry Police, Gavin Richardson from Ambulance Rescue and the guys from the Berry Fire Brigade for their excellent and informative presentations. The warm weather made the perfect setting to host ‘brunch’ in our gorgeous community garden and gave the perfect opportunity to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.

Page 34 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 BERRY MEN’S SHED BERRY A PROJECT OF THE BERRY UNITING CHURCH SHOW SOUTH COAST SHED SOCIETY Membership is now due for 2013/14, CONFERENCE IN BERRY Adults $15 and Children under 16y.o. Last month members from 14 South Coast $5. Members are entitled to vote at our Men’s Sheds attended a special conference AGM, receive a Show Schedule by mail at Berry. The conference was based on in November along with their two day ‘reasons for being’ and was conducted by wrist bands allowing Show entry in 2014. Professor Alison Wicks, Associate Professor This can be paid at the Show Offi ce on in Occupational Therapy at Canberra Tuesdays between 2p.m. to 4p.m. or University. “There was standing room only” mailed to P O Box 173 BERRY 2535, said organizer Richard Wiseman, “we did not include Name, address, for Children anticipate such a large attendance”. Alison (under 16y.o.) DOB and payment. spoke about the importance of both men Payment can also be made as a bank and women joining Shed’s such as the one in deposit by following the instructions on Berry and highlighted the positive side of the our website: www.berryshow.org.au work they do in the community and how they Last year’s members will have received help mainly retired people fi nd new opportunities in their life. Alison also took the opportunity to a letter notifying them of membership identify what each Shed was doing to give the others the opportunity to improve their standing dues and the AGM. in the community. “We were very surprised to see such a large list of ideas coming from the The Annual General Meeting of the Berry fl oor” said Berry Shed Chairman Peter Johnstone. Following the luncheon which was attended Show Society Inc. will be held on Tuesday by 130 people, Alison commenced another presentation this time aimed at the members of the 21st May 2013. This meeting will take local Berry community. Two totally different presentations to two different groups. place at the Presbyterian Church Hall at The promoter of the Janet Seidel concert at the Berry School of Arts is donating a percentage 7.30p.m all are welcome to attend and of the takings to the Men’s Shed. We are getting a group to attend the concert in appreciation will be followed by supper. President, Mr of their contribution. Paul Gibson will give his report on the The next Health Talk will be held On Thursday 16th May commencing at 12noon and the guest 2013 Show, followed by the election of speaker is our own David Merrington, a local optometrist. David will focus his presentation the 2013/14 Committee. on the need to keep your eyes healthy and will discuss the various methods to use to keep your eyes healthy. A BBQ luncheon will follow the presentation. All members of the Berry JIM BIELER, HONORARY SECRETARY community are invited to attend and the cost for the presentation and lunch will be $5. The Men’s Shed has just about completed the refurbishment of the old Shed which will be handed back to the Church Council. If you have any items you would like repaired please bring them into the Shed on Tuesday or Thursday. Richard Wiseman Secretary - Berry Men’s Shed Seniors Week Celebrations in Berry St. Luke’s held a Seniors Service on -Thursday 21st March. We had a wonderful Morning Tea out on the lawn at church followed by a truly inspiring service featuring lots of favourite hymns & 2 beautiful solos by Ona Frazier. A real blessing to us all!

More celebrations! Pictured - Rita Pheeney, Ona Frazier & Shirley Hall all celebrating their birthday – Happy birthday ladies!

Perfect weather and perfect company Reported by Joan Kaehne and Lynne Croker on behalf of St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

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OPEN: MON-FRI buy South 8.00AM-5.00PM AND SAT 8.00AM-NOON Coast Milk OLD CREAMERY LANE, BERRY PHONE 4464 1209 www.southcoastdairy.com.au

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Mountain Echo Landscape & Horticulture

~ Specialising in gentle, - Landscape Design & Construction low force techniques ~ SAFE, EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR: - All Aspects of Garden Maintenance ‡$OODJHVIURPEDELHVWKURXJKWRWKHHOGHUO\ ‡+HDGDFKHVPLJUDLQHV - Fruit & Veg Production ‡%DFNQHFNSDLQ ‡3RVWXUDOSUREOHPV - Broad Acre Property Management ‡:KLSODVK M: 0401 571 228 ‡6FROLRVLV EFTPOS available Katie 0424 236 235 Ryan 0409 743 828 HICAPS now available [email protected] P: 4423 6448 e:[email protected] Phone: 4464 3414 Ian’s Interior Linings Country Quilts, ★All plasterboard & Curtains & Blinds fi brous plastering Shop 4, Berry Stores, 97 Queen St Berry (entrance in Alexandra Street) ★Commercial & Domestic All window fashions and soft furnishings Drapes, Pelmets, Tracks and Rods Blinds: Timber, Roller, Roman M: 0418 220 751 Free measure and quote Open Wed to Saturday 10am-3pm E: [email protected] Mob: 0414 983 757

our Legged PET FEEDING Handyman riends SERVICE HONEST - RELIABLE - INSURED For Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds & all other domestic pets Specialising in: Painting, Plastering. Megan White Home Maintenance, Pressure dip in animal care Cleaning, Flyscreen Replacement Ph. 4464 2472 / 0407 407 328 Selling or renovating your home? [email protected] Good Advice & Free Quotes Established: 1995 • FEEDING • EXERCISING • RUGGING • CALL COL WHITEHURST GARDEN • MAIL • GARBAGE 0400 135 128 www.fourleggedfriends.com.au HAMILTON EARTHMOVERS Excavator Bobcat [email protected] 12 Tonne Tipper Cut & Fill Footings Auger Drills Rock Grabs Ph: 4464 1531 Rubbish Removal Wayne ZZZVQEEXLOGHUVFRP Road Bases 0424 399 094

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Vaughn’s Lawn & FLOOR Garden Service SANDING

Local knowledge Coolangatta Professional service Floor Sanding Fully insured SPECIALISING IN OLD & NEW FLOORS 0408 863 776 FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE PHONE GLEN www.vaughnsgardening.com.au 4448 7932 www.coolfl oors.com.au Page 38 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au MAY 2013 TRADES & SERVICES Directory

All Earthworks Landscaping Driveways Rural Roads Charlie 0418 429 740 [email protected] Lic 244729c BELLETTE ELECTRICAL & AIR CONDITIONING All Electrical work Reverse Cycle Split & Ducted Air Conditioning Sales Service Installation Alex Bellette 0421830261 Lic No 209618C Southern STONEMASONRY Tree Service design I build l restore • Qualifi ed Arborist • Qualifi ed Horticulturist craftsmen in all aspects of traditional • Tree care and maintenance & contemporary stone work • Expert trimming and tree removal in confi ned areas Visit our website for a range • Chipper • Mulch of Natural Stone Solutions • Advice on replacments www.stonehedgemasonry.com.au Paul Gillen • Stump Grinding 50 LIDBETTER RD BERRY NSW 2535 • Fully Insured BRETT HOFMAN: 0402 406 192 Ph/Fax 4464 2822 • Mobile 0407 405 968

MOBILE LOOK Ian Stralow LOOK Blackwood Kitchens & Joinery MECHANIC Cnr Angus Ave & Flinders Lane, South Nowra, NSW, 2541 • ALL SIZE LAWNS AND MACHINERY TRANSPORT • ALL SIZE GARDENS - LAWN MOWERS • ALL SIZE HEDGES • PLANT SALES - TRACTORS & MACHINERY • ADVICE - LIGHT TRUCKS • QUALIFIED HORTICULTURIST - 4WD & UTES • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE p: 02 4423 1113 f: 02 4423 0688 Based in Broughton Village we service Berry and Surrounding Areas 0414 800 359 e: [email protected] Call Lawrie Hathaway www.blackwoodkitchens.com.au GREG LYNCH MOBILE FARM SERVICE 0411 888 333 A/H : 42 342 900

HERE IS HOW TO GET THE BEST KITCHEN, rural bitumen services pty ltd VANITY, FURNITURE, TIMBER WINDOWS, Specializing in Private Road Construction DOORS, FLYSCREENS AND JOINERY & Bitumen Seal. • Driveways • Carparks Rybrook Joinery • Decorative driveways CALL SCOTT OR MICHAEL • Fully Insured Contact Offi ce (02) 44 641 555 4422 4600 John 0408 160 428

MAY 2013 www.berryalliance.org.au The Town Crier - Page 39 THE BERRY HOTEL 120 QUEEN STREET BERRY 4464 1011 - Fax 4464 2142 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING

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.