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If you would like to become a “Friend of The Berry Town Crier” and receive Email updates (Town Crier Breaking News) and an electronic copy of the Town Crier each issue please email us with your name, address, Email and telephone number to [email protected] BBERRYERRY AALLIANCELLIANCE IINFORMATIONNFORMATION An update of things happening in our Town Covid-19 Financial Relief Package from Council Follow this link to see the details on the Council - $300. URGENT – Must be before 30 June 2020! website. In early June Council provided the details on their https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/…/COVID-19- recently announced fi nancial relief ($300) back Financial-Relief-P… for Ratepayers in the Shoalhaven. The Berry Town Apex Park Toilets Update Crier posted this information on our Facebook The work on the toilets continues and when the Page and shared it on Berry Community Pages as long weekend was fast approaching there was well as writing to all registered “Friends of the an expectation of a large number of visitor to Berry Town Crier”. If you have yet to apply and town. This proved to be so. Council agreed to you wish to please do so before 30 June 2020 add a third “Porta Loo” at the site (originally to comply. The Town Crier is produced only 2). Here is what they are saying and how you can They also undertook to have the toilets fully by the Berry Alliance, Inc. choose to obtain the $300 relief: cleaned on Friday before the weekend. The purpose of this publication is From Shoalhaven City Council: The latest timing on when the works will be to communicate to the people of “If you are a Ratepayer in the Shoalhaven you concluded is that Council expect the works to Berry about community activities can apply to Shoalhaven City Council to receive be completed by the end of July (if not delayed and to generate a small income $300 back. for any reason such as bad weather.) for the Berry Alliance to cover The COVID-19 Financial Relief Package is open We thank the Council staff who were very helpful administrative costs and donations. to Shoalhaven City Council ratepayers only and addressing some business and community you must opt-in to receive the fi nancial relief. concerns and desire for information. How do I opt-in? Tourism and businesses opening up again MEMBERSHIP The most effi cient opt-in process is by The Berry Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Membership of the Berry Alliance completing the online form below. has asked that this letter from them be costs $10 pa. It aims to share You will need to know your property ID number, distributed widely to our Berry Community. information amongst community which can be found on your rates notice or To the Berry Community, groups and individuals, and to water account. There is no sugar coating it - the last 12 months ensure that Berry continues to You must opt-in by 30 June 2020 to receive the have been horrendous. Drought, fi res, a brief be a community we are proud of. Financial Relief Package. fl ood and now a global pandemic. Membership is open to Regardless of which services you receive, each Each of these individual events alone Berry community groups property is to receive the full $300 fi nancial would have severely impacted our business and individuals. To join the relief. Berry Alliance, write to The COVID-19 Financial Relief Package is open community however lined up back to back it PO Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 to Shoalhaven City Council ratepayers only and has been devastating. you must opt-in to receive the fi nancial relief. The wonderful support from our amazing ALL BERRY Opt-in and apply community during these stressful and trying ALLIANCE ENQUIRIES If you don’t know your Property ID, then give times has meant businesses have been able to continue to tick along, tread water and not sink. Secretary: 0449 569 059 us a call on 4429 5886 or you can chat with us online. We ask that as the restrictions ease please bear Email: [email protected] a thought for the businesses in town, most have Post Offi ce Box 202 If you own more than one property, you must Berry NSW 2535 submit a new request for each property.” Continued on page 5...
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Page 2 - The Town Crier July 2020 EDITORIAL NOTE: Mental Health is a real issue and touches us all. It is very important for our community. Please read this article concerning what is going on at the Berry Pharmacy to help our community. And perhaps ask the question of friends and family: “Are You OK?”. Berry Alliance Town Crier
Patrick McGorry, the executive director of Let’s pull together as youth mental health organisation Orygen, has a community and talk said the pandemic mental health plan would cost far more to implement than had been about mental health allocated. Over the next few weeks we are aiming He said unless serious action was taken, to raise awareness, start a conversation the deaths and damage caused by mental amongst our community and hopefully illness would overshadow those caused by provide some helpful resources for ourselves COVID-19. and those close to us who may be struggling In March, Australia’s national crisis support with mental health issues during what has service Lifeline answered almost 90,000 been an extraordinary time. calls, an increase of 25 per cent over the We will be focusing on different generations same time last year. each week to highlight specifi cally how Professor Patrick McGorry, the executive News from the COVID has affected different age groups, director of youth mental health organisation some tips for helping with mental health and Orygen, has said while most Australians Courthouse valuable resources. would bounce back from COVID-19 as life You may feel this is not an issue that returned to normal, a signifi cant number As restrictions are being lifted or would fi nd it harder. personally affects you, however it is eased, the bookings for the Courthouse undoubtedly something that may be of “About a third of the Australian population relevance to someone who you know. Maybe are vulnerable or already have mental health are starting to fi rm back up. problems, and in this sort of situation, are someone close to you, a neighbour, a son or We were pleased to be able to assist our at great risk of being tipped over into a new daughter, or a grandchild. Please share the hirers in a number of ways including rent episode,” he said. information with them so they feel supported relief and date changes without any penalty. and able to access help if needed. “We know from previous disasters that at Similar to a lot of the businesses in and The issues surrounding the impacts of COVID least 20 per cent of the population will be at around Berry. on mental health are already being felt and risk of that.” As we said previously, bookings for weddings will continue to be felt for many months and Professor McGorry has said it was the are like a very large ship, they take an age years to come. potential for an economic downturn and to turn after you turn the wheel. Especially Please drop into the pharmacy or give us further job losses that would have the most couples with guests travelling from overseas a call for a chat if any of the information severe impact on Australians’ mental health. or a long way away they have to make a resonates with you. Please also contact your How to access help: decision on a postponement in plenty of time GP or the Beyond Blue help line on 1800 If COVID-19 has you feeling concerned about for people to rearrange their travel plans and 512 348 if you feel you or someone you know your wellbeing, contacting your GP is a great even that is diffi cult as nobody knows what may benefi t from greater or more immediate place to start. restrictions will be in place in the future. support. There are also plenty of other places to go to The gardens are looking beautiful at the for help: moment, particularly after the hedges have all been pruned to shape and some Mental Health and Beyond Blue has a dedicated coronavirus mental wellbeing support service available additional works have been undertaken by COVID-19: any time of the day or night. Anyone can call our Conservation Committee. 1800 512 348 (24 hours a day / 7 days a Please consider this wonderful venue for Some startling week). your small meeting, function or event. There is air conditioning and it is a wonderful They also have a broad range of services statistics location and ambience. available both online, in print, and via email. Australia’s suicide rate could surge by up to We are looking to hold a few more art 50 per cent as the mental health impacts of Check out: https://coronavirus.beyondblue. exhibits as well. These may be able to fi ll the economic fallout from the coronavirus org.au/ some gaps left by postponed functions as pandemic take hold. Based on preliminary Locally, the council have set up the ISLHD they may have a shorter lead time. They are modelling the suicide rate could surpass Mental Health Bushfi re Recovery and also well received and with our art hanging deaths from the pandemic by up to 10 times. COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line on: system already in place it makes it easy to 4424 7888 Hours of Operation: 8:30 - 4:30 Mental health services have already set up. Monday to Friday experienced increased demand due to the Pease email any requests. Check out: https://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov. pressures of coronavirus shutdowns with Rick Gainford for the Berry Courthouse au/displaydoc.aspx?record=D20/112866 predictions the strain will be felt well beyond Conservation Committee. the pandemic. Call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 [email protected] www.berrycourthouse.org.au Sponsored by the Berry Pharmacy and the Berry Alliance Town Crier https://www.facebook.com/berrycourthouse July 2020 The Town Crier - Page 3 The Berry Station Master’s Residence Photo Search wwww.berryforum.org.auww.berryforum.org.au We need your help! Many will have noticed, on passing the Berry Railway Station Department of Planning Refuses Rezoning of 55 Wire Lane (Beach Rd) Precinct that work is progressing well on the restoration of the Berry The Department has refused the Planning Proposal to rezone 40ha Station Master’s Residence. of land off Beach road from rural to residential. In a comprehensive We are looking for early photos of the Residence, taken prior to its existence as Gateway determination, the Department validated all of the the Scout Hall. If you have one could you please contact us at jenniferclapham2@ arguments contained in the Forum’s submission, which was gmail.com discussed in a meeting with Department representatives on 7 May. This timber cottage, dating back to 1892, is part of the State Heritage Listed Berry The Proposal referred to ‘a potential 10-year rural lifestyle land Railway Station group. It was the residence of the Berry Station Master, a man release plan’ that would include the two lots to the south of 55 Wire who held a prominent position locally as Berry was an important rail centre due Lane. In late 2018, Council received an enquiry about the potential to the Berry Central Creamery and the Berry Races. The rail line was built on rezoning of all three lots, which would encompass 450 acres of land land donated by Alexander Berry’s cousin, Sir John Hay, and the Station Master’s between Beach Road and Agars Lane. The Proposal for 55 Wire cottage is a very rare example of an early design railway residence, predating the Lane therefore needed to be considered in this wider context. standard designs of 1899. Edward Street Bridge Sydney Trains’ restoration work on the Residence has been focused on the Council has agreed to the Forum’s request to address the deteriorated interior and exterior timberwork in order to bring the building to incompatibility of the replacement bridge construction with the a secure lock-up stage. An Adaptive Re-Use Study is being prepared for the aesthetics of other bridges in Berry. A concept plan is being prepared Residence, so that Sydney Trains can look into future phases of work needed to complete the restoration. The current phase is due to complete in July, subject to for discussion by 3 July.. Coronavirus impacts. Temporary Function Centre - Tindalls Lane Across the track from the station, restoration repairs are also being carried out At the Development Committee meeting on 2 June, councillors and on the original Goods Shed with an emphasis on its deteriorated timberwork, the CEO voted 12:2 to refuse the development application, which windows, fl oors, doors and goods platform, while the area around it has also been had been lodged in March 2019 under LEP Clause 2.8 ‘Temporary tidied up. Use of Land’. The Forum had supported over 150 residents who had The Conservation Committee for made 85 submissions objecting to the DA. the Berry Railway Station Precinct In October 2018, the Forum Committee had also supported residents in objecting to an application for a ‘pop-up’ temporary function centre at Strongs Rd and had made Council aware of the relevant Land & Environment Court case law pertaining to applications invoking Clause 2.8, which clarifi ed that there needed to be an absence of adverse impact. Council refused the Strongs Road DA in September last year. Further Information - Details of all the above items are available on the Forum website at berryforum.org.au where you can also register to receive regular Forum Newsletters sent to around 1500 Berry residents.
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P: 4464 1055 to make an Appointment PH 4422 8438 58 Queen Street Berry NSW 2535 scooterswholesale.com.au Servicing the Berry District Since 1992 Page 4 - The Town Crier July 2020 Continued from page 2... An update of things happening in our Town BERRY MEN’S SHED just survived one of the hardest professional Garden Waste Disposal Vouchers will enable and personal challenges they have ever faced. ratepayers to dispose of garden green waste While they are very keen to open, the owners at any of Council’s 10 Recycling and Waste MEN’S SHED and employees are still stressed, there is still depots until 31 July 2021. Vouchers can some way to travel on the path back to good also be redeemed as payment for Council’s BACK TO WORK mental and fi nancial health. on-call garden waste pick up service. For They are doing everything they can to adapt Garden Waste Collection Service visit here. The Berry Men’s Shed has returned to work to an ever-changing situation both in business https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/…/Waste-…/ following a long break. During the time away and their family lives. Garden-waste-pick-up from the Shed, member John Brentnall set Everything has been turned upside down and These vouchers should be delivered to all up a ZOOM conference programme that they are yet to work out what is ok, what needs ratepayers, via the mail before the end of operated twice a week for the duration of fi xing and what is broken and needs replacing/ June 2020. the Shed closure. It proved very successful rethinking. All of them are looking forward to with a large number of members calling in to Recycling and Waste Depot Locations some kind of new normal in this changing world discuss what they have been up to during the & Buy Back Centres and thank you for your understanding and period away from the Shed. There will be time and customer limits compassion as they endeavour to be compliant We would like to thank our customers who are to maintain social distancing. Bring your with all of the new rules and regulations that still waiting patiently for the completion of their EFTPOS card as cash cannot be accepted. they have been asked to comply with. jobs and we are hopeful with the resumption Your patience will be appreciated. We thank you for being kind, compassionate of work that we will be able to fi nish those Waste Information Line 02 4429 3374 and patient, we are all in this together and must outstanding jobs as soon as possible. Our Chairman is currently on leave from the continue to respect each other. Berry Waste Depot Friday, Saturday, Sunday Shed and we wish him a speedy recovery. The rebuild has just begun and we ask wherever and Monday 8am – 4pm Social distancing is possible you ‘Buy Local’. Buy Back Centres are open at some Depots. a priority within the Again, many thanks for all your support over Please Note: The Buy Back Centre at the close confi nements the years and the last few months in particular. Berry Waste Depot is currently still closed. of our Shed and we The Berry Business Community is a much have had to hold 2 stronger place due to the caring considerate Waste Disposal Vouchers morning teas each day understanding big-hearted compassionate and The 2019-2020 Waste Disposal Vouchers were due to expire at the end of July 2020. to accommodate all our patient community in and around town. members during the From the Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council have announced that they have extended their expiry date to be the end of morning session. Berry Alliance Town Crier says: We endorse September 2020 to make up for the time lost Our priority will be to the call for our community’s continued during lock down restrictions and closures. fi nish off numerous understanding, patience and compassion and items currently under The Berry Alliance and Town Crier argued that we support local businesses and Buy Local construction for our for this some time ago when we took up the as much as possible. annual garage sale to issue of the Waste Depot being closed. Thank be held on the fi rst you to everyone who helped us to take this Berry Waste Depot Issues Saturday in November. Green Waste – 3 Free issue up with Council. Richard Wiseman - Garden Waste Vouchers Rick Gainford for the Publicity Offi cer Council is issuing ratepayers with THREE Berry Alliance Town Crier $!&")"$ " ") ! "! free Garden Waste Disposal Vouchers. Management Committee $!&! %&'# "! & &
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I daresay many of you have grown weary of hearing about if needed. We are trying to be as self-suffi cient, medically, as COVID. The virus has been chased to page 10 of the daily possible, by providing every service we can under one very clean papers, and even the back pages are spruiking fresh roof. Pathology, accident and emergency, minor procedures, immunisations. Try not to fi nd yourself in another Nowra waiting results. room. Berry is keeping its foot on the throat of the virus. It seems reasonable to want to forget about COVID. I We do now know that the damage from the virus is more about myself am enjoying a simple coffee out again; I fi nd I am our immune response than it itself being a ravaging piranha. The not second guessing every surface, each scratchy throat problem is the immune system speaks in parseltongue, so we or a neighbour’s cough. There is comfort in normality, don’t really get it. Often pitched as three men inside a sealed dark container with an African elephant, trying to describe what returning to routines, listening to the footy and getting in they feel to create a semblance of the whole picture. We are pretty the car to go anywhere and nowhere particular. hopeless at the immune system, just ask anybody with chronic At the risk of sounding like the parent of teenagers, before fatigue syndrome. So far, we are isolating a genetic code for the virus, but that keeps changing, probably to something more benign they head out for the night. but maybe not. We know as the virus becomes rarer in Australia, I have to pass down a warning. (Predictably, here it comes) a positive result is more likely to be a false positive. Somehow, Don’t get complacent. Don’t get drunk. patients who are cleared can br tested positive again late and even if you have the virus you may become unwell again . We have been blessed, probably more due to good fortune than Adequate levels of Vitamin D may help, more to this story great self-denial. Here we stand, with our Kiwi neighbours, as one of the only countries able to enjoy the party. We don’t really know The virus is this multi system behemoth when it turns its gaze to if the threat has passed, we are yet to hit Winter, and so much of the frail and elderly, the world, is yet to face this virus. Remember this virus is new, We know more of what information is missing about the virus, and no one has immunity and this all began at some point with just a that it far greater than what we know for certain. That is how single person. That original malevolent recipe is still there. science works, oddly most Entrepreneurs will say the same thing. There has to be thousands of good ideas before one truth, one We don’t know much more about the virus than when it started. We success. If we are honest (and I don’t want to sow distrust) but know the only thing to make a difference to slow the spread, has every loosening of restrictions is a “best guess,” a “suck it and been social isolation/ distancing /hygiene rules and widespread see”. We fi nd out 2 weeks later if we are wrong. That is just in early testing. We are only trialling treatments and vaccines. The Berry, imagine the size of that bet in big countries of the world. latest studies confi rm that maybe eighty percent of the time infected patients have no symptoms. So, if anyone sounds too confi dent, they are trying to sell you something. I think most people can distinguish what they would As a General Practitioner, we are being asked to test (swab) any like to hear, which is certainty, from what is honest. However, what patient with a cough, a sore throat, or a fever. Anything remotely is true is that we are resilient and resourceful beyond measure, viral. Having been tested up the nose 4 times myself, I can attest and we have a habit of fi nding answers. that the brain tickle does not dissuade paranoia. Oddly, I am Can’t say the same for the economy, which seems to be the psychologically linking every sore throat with a wasabi hit in the most fl ighty and ephemeral of vapours, a beagle chasing a scent nose from the long swab. I remind patients that owning up to a anywhere it goes. Berry might pretty much miss the whole virus viral symptom and putting your hand up to be tested, is a small act but the social upheaval and fi nancial hardship for the unemployed, of social responsibility and of great service. Especially when you for those in vulnerable occupations and self-funded retirees is know rates are so low, you’re taking one for the team. You are ‘our’ considerable. sample in the big experiment and you have every right to stand at one end of Queen St and shout: Thank you for patience, as much as we would like to look away, we will keep you posted. “Hey Berry, you’re clean and I love you.” Cheers Now if you’re name is “Barry” from New Zealand, you might not be the fi rst to fi st pump the air. So we are swabbing patients at Neil Donovan on behalf of Berry Medical Centre the surgery in full gear and we can arrange swabbing in Nowra
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It was wonderful to see the kids get into imaginative and competent they are. the spirit, bringing in a variety of camping During this last month, the children have also goods and looking extra cute in their little shown a real passion for science. We have 2020 VISION? pyjamas. The Friday group enjoyed cooking conducted many science experiments, some some sausages outside in our campfi re for successful, and some not so successful! As we commenced this year 2020 we a sausage sizzle lunch and adding our very Where we haven’t succeeded, the children here at Berry Computers for Seniors own Preschool grown bok choy from the have been brainstorming theories on how to certainly did not. Now as we join garden. The camping hot chocolates were a make the experiment work, and persevered other groups in Berry in commencing huge hit too! until we have succeeded. Last year the Preschool loved venturing out The fun experiences we have at Berry again after Covid 19 we are excited to for Bush Kinder, but because we are limited Community Preschool are endless and offer the following classes in the use in the current conditions, we are bringing often inspired by the children’s interests, and benefi ts of: the bush to Preschool and encouraging conversations, curiosity and skills they want • iPhones, iPads and Apple Computers the children to explore, discover and to perfect as active learners. We believe • Android mobile phones, tablets and use their imagination to create from the that a child must be given opportunities to computers natural environment around them. We are explore, discover and experiment and that • Word processing gathering, with the help of our families, an they learn through play. For the teachers Classes continue to be held in the hall interesting collection of sticks. The children at Berry Community Preschool, it’s a joy to of Berry Uniting Church 9.00 - 10.30am are using them to create various structures watch them grow and develop, whilst having followed by Morning Tea on the 1st and 3rd and are inspired by the work of artist Andy a lot of fun. Wednesday of the month (except December Goldsworthy. The Tuesday group used the and January.) For more information you can call David 0414 982 010 or email berrycfs@ gmail.com or just come in for a look. 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All of the ways we used to operate and relate to each other have needed to be to gain their Bush Fire Fighter qualifi cation re-evaluated and readjusted. We have had to adopt a “new normal” way of life. recommenced in June, with qualifying For many of us this has provided an opportunity to reconsider what is important and what kind assessments in August. of life we want for us and our families. Has this been part of your thinking over the last few Over the past two months, we have had 5 call months? It certainly has been for me. I have found that it has been a time of assessing all of the outs, mostly to motor vehicle accidents and to the things I am involved in and all of the ways that I have related to people and things and working occasional pile burn that has been ‘called in’ as a out what is important and what I want to invest myself into in the future. triple 0 call. For me, the story of Jesus, Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 has been helpful in considering While burn permits are not required during the what the most important thing is for me to be doing. If you haven’t read it, have a read its’ winter months, landholders are reminded that, by pretty short. Martha is busy working and Mary is resting at the feet of Jesus. Jesus says that law, they are required to advise their neighbours Mary has chosen what is best. We all have many great and exciting opportunities of things we and Shoalhaven RFS Fire Control (4424 4424) of can do but I want to challenge you right now to consider what is the best thing you can do with their intention to burn. Notice should be given your time and resources. 24 hours prior to burning. Note: Shoalhaven Fire We as a church value community. We love getting together and under the new easing of Control can only be contacted during business restrictions we can meet together. If you’d like to join us get in contact with us and we can slot hours you into a gathering Burn Permits are required from the 1 September Joel Noonan - [email protected] and until the 31 March. Permits can be obtained by contacting the Shoalhaven Fire Control Centre. Making piles to burn is not rocket science, but there are a few of tips that will ensure your safety. Make the piles in a clear area. The clear space around the pile should be 3 times the height of the pile. Don’t make the piles too big. Make two piles instead of one. Avoid making piles close to structures, under trees or power lines. A fact sheet ‘Standards for pile burning’ is available from the Shoalhaven Fire Control Centre. With everybody’s home heaters going fl at out at this time of the year, it is timely to test and check your smoke alarms. Broughton Vale RFB is available to assist local landholders with their pile burns. They should Katherine Wilson Photography Katherine Wilson contact fi re control if they need assistance” DON’T FORGET TO FILL UP YOUR REUSABLE BAG AT THE HELD EVERY THURSDAY, AT THE COW SHEDS BERRY SHOWGROUND, 3 PM - 5 PM. FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE AVAILABLE, ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND MUCH MORE. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE BERRY ALLIANCE TOWN CRIER July 2020 The Town Crier - Page 11 Community Groups BERRY COMMUNITY GROUPS Country Women’s Association Berry Computers for Seniors 4421 3270 Beaumont Rural Fire Brigade 0416 754 272 Berry Branch - PO Box 321 Berry 2535 - 2nd Friday PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] each month at 12.30pm in the CWA Rooms, Victoria Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street Berry Street. Contact Emily Boorer 0417 423 018 [email protected] Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059 PO Box 202 Berry 2535 David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4464 1774 Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au P.O. Box 285 Berry 2535 PO Box 143 Berry 2535 [email protected] [email protected] Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572 www.berrypreschool.org.au PO Box 202 Berry 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au Probus Club of Berry 4464 3266 [email protected] PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] Mainly Music 0401 151 820 Berry Community Church Hall Australian Labor Party Berry 0429 012 796 Slow Food Berry to Jervis Bay www.slowfoodbjb.org.au Shoalhaven Heads Branch. Meets 2nd Wednesday Marilyn O’Dowd 0416 018 977 GARDENING AND LAND CARE each month, 6.30 pm Hotel Berry email [email protected] Berry & District Garden Club 4464 1191 [email protected] PO Box 474 Berry 2535 Zonta Club of Berry 0412 198 614 PO Box 122 Berry 2535 St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess Street Australian Red Cross 4464 2479 PO Box 302 Berry www.zontadistrict24.org Mary Seelis Secretary www.berrygardens.org.au Honorary Secretary - Margaret Walsh [email protected] 21 Windsor Drive Berry - 1st Wednesday each ARTS Berry Landcare 4464 2241 month at 2.00pm - Berry Uniting Church PO Box 422 Berry NSW 2535 Australian Decorative Fine 4464 2619 [email protected] Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. Arts Societies - Shoalhaven PO Box 216 Berry 2535 4464 2126 PO Box 269 Berry NSW 2535 Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 1482 [email protected] www.berry.org.au [email protected] 543 Wattamolla Rd Wattamolla andrew.fi [email protected] Berry Community Library 0425 220 258 Berry & District Historical Society Inc 4464 3097 [email protected] PO Box 153 Berry 2535 www.berryhistory.org.au Gateway Community Garden [email protected] 141 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee Contact: Laurie Watson 0423 267 957 PO Box 218 Berry 2535 0458 369 266 Berry Spinners and Weavers [email protected] Contact the secretary (Virginia) Berry Public School Plant Propagation Nursery www.berrycourthouse.org.au [email protected] Lyn 02 4464 3911 - [email protected] Berry Evening View Club 4464 1191 Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4465 1240 RECREATION Secretary, PO Box 275 - [email protected] Kaye - [email protected] - Masonic Band Hall Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 2742 Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc 4464 1774 Knit with Love 0404 562 772 PO Box 366 Berry 2535 Mail: 42 Albany Street Berry NSW 2535 St Luke’s Church Hall, 68A Princess Street, [email protected] Contact: Lyn Oades - [email protected] Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1774 Berry Camera Club 0488 031 961 PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 CHURCHES Meetings on 4th Wednesday of Each Month 6:00pm @ Berry Bowling Club Berry Men’s Shed 4464 3956 / 4464 1894 Berry Presbyterian Church 4464 1020 146 North St Berry 2535. Tues and Thurs Isaac Jung - [email protected] SPORT keith.pacifi [email protected] www.presbyterianchurch.net.au Berry Men’s Bowling Club 4464 2995 Berry RSL Sub Branch Berry Uniting Church 4464 2904 PO Box 139 Berry NSW 2535 Club PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 77 Albert Street Berry - [email protected] Berry Tennis Club [email protected] South Coast Life Church 4464 2315 PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 Berry Rotary Club 0404 812 002 8 Schofi elds Lane Berry Email: [email protected] PO Box 81 Berry 2535 www.berryrotary.org.au [email protected] Berry Riding Club 0410 506 143 Email: [email protected] Meroo Union Church 4448 6048 445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 Boomerang Bags Berry 0416 181 543 Corner of Boxells Lane & Princes Hwy, [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com Contact: Katrina Underwood 0416 181 543 Meroo Meadow. Contact Rae 4448 6048 Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Elizabeth Dubbelde 0431 663 189 St. Luke’s Anglican Church 4464 1058 Mackintosh Street Shoalhaven Heads Country Women’s Association - Berry Branch 68A Princess St, Berry 2535 www.berryanglican.org www.headssurf.com.au Facebook: PO Box 321 Berry 2535 offi [email protected] Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club. Contact Emily Boorer 0417 423 018 Phone: 0432 331 915 or EDUCATION AND PLAYGROUPS [email protected] Conservation Committee for the Berry Railway Berry Apple Users Group 0466 717 254 Berry Women’s Bowling Club Station Precinct PO Box 103 Berry 2535 Berry Bowling Club. Contact Heather Fealy janetfi [email protected] 0418 651 787 Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street 4464 3624 or Pam Tulloch: 4464 2284 Berry Community Library 0425 220 258 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Police Assistance Line (Non-Urgent Police Reports) 131 444 Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522 Berry Police 4464 2175 SES For Emergency Help in Floods & Storms 132 500 Fire & Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Page 12 - The Town Crier July 2020 WINTER 2020: COVID EDITION WASTE: The Berry Waste Depot has reopened. At time of publishing, • Cafes have been forced to use disposable coffee cups; think of it as the buy back facility remained closed, but this will likely change too a pandemic necessity. If you are getting takeaway coffee consider and we recommend checking the Council website for updates. if you really need the lid, and when the lockdown’s over remember If you are concerned that Council may consider closing our waste to go back to using your reusable cups! depot permanently, consider sending a letter or email to the General • As tourists return to the area, shops, cafes and restaurants will Manager to express your opinion. Asbestos waste is only accepted by resume business under updated rules; we must not become the West Nowra depot; please check Council’s website for safe work complacent to maintaining social distancing and hand hygiene. practice guidelines. Everybody’s behaviour in the coming weeks will determine how FIRES: Check the Rural Fire Service website; rfs.nsw.gov.au for regional centres such as ours, depending heavily on tourism, updates on fi re bans and bushfi re warnings. will fare. Remember to use the hand sanitizer provided by local Permits for residents are not required from 1 April to 31 August. Fire businesses and wash your hands when you return home. permits are not needed in rural zones but a day’s notice to the Rural RETURN AND EARN: Berry lost its bottle & can recycling facility last Fire Service, Nowra Fire Control Centre (4424 4424 weekdays 9.00 year. The closest ones are located in Gerringong (at Blackwood Oval), am – 5.00 pm) and your neighbours is required. Yard fi res in town Bomderry (Bowling Club) and Nowra (Egan Lane carpark adjacent or residential areas require a permit through Jim Abbott at the Berry Woolworths and Stockland Mall). If you feel strongly that Berry retained fi re brigade. deserves its own facility, write to Gareth Ward voicing your opinion. ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS: Berry has an NRMA charging Some of the larger op shops will accept your bottles and cans to station at the Bowling Club. Tesla Destination charging stations are generate income for charity. located at Bungalay Luxury Villas, Moutain Ridge Wines and Haven at NATIVE ANIMALS: WIRES does not recommend feeding native birds Berry Bed and Breakfast. Destination chargers are intended to fi ll the however native birds appreciate a birdbath in the garden. Most birds car back up at the end of a journey. The charger may be connected eat a balanced diet of insects and nectar, seeds and fruit; feeding the for many hours or overnight. Silos Winery has a Tesla Supercharger. wrong foods can negatively impact their health. Leaving pet food out Superchargers are designed to fi ll the car quickly in the middle of a attracts rats, feral cats and aggressive birds like Indian Mynas. There long journey. The charger will be connected only as long as needed to is a growing population of Indian Mynas in Berry that is pushing out get enough charge to get to the next stopping point, typically 15–40 native birds. minutes. The Tesla chargers can be used by other brands of electric The fox-baiting program has allowed a resurgence of bandicoots vehicles, with the purchase of an adaptor. locally and spotted tail quolls around the Barren Grounds Nature SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING: Reserve and Budderoo National Park. Local land managers who are • The local IGA has been fantastic in keeping us supplied with interested in learning more about the Quollidor can contact Evelyn essentials; if you need home delivery please call 4464 1239 to set Osbourne at the Berry Local Land Service offi ce on 4464 6015. up an account. Orders placed by 12.00 pm will be delivered after MEDICATION AND SHARPS: Medically generated syringes, needles and 2.00 pm on the same day. sharps can be disposed of for free at the Berry Pharmacy. Take your • The Treat Factory will still fi ll your container or glass jar for bulk sharps in a sealed puncture resistant container. The pharmacy will dried fruit, nuts etc., during quiet periods. Keep in mind that this also safely dispose of out of date medication. service is dependent on availability. LOCAL LIBRARIES: Shoalhaven Council’s libraries reopened (with limits • The farmers market continues on Thursday afternoons; with new on capacity and use) on 1 June. By downloading the RBDigital app trading hours are 3 pm to 5.00. The organizers have done a stellar you can access ebooks, audiobooks and popular magazine titles job of setting up the space to allow for responsible queuing. Please through the Council library. If you are not yet a member you can join remember that there are no activities for children; it’s a matter of online. Visit shoalhavenlibraries.com.au/Digital-Library shopping and going. The Berry Farmers’ Market has a plastic-free The community library is now open, with quarantining of books for 48 policy, so you need to take your own bags. hours in place. The street library boxes remain closed, and we are • After four years, and hundreds of bags later, Boomerang Bags currently uncertain when it will be safe to reopen. has closed its doors. Established by Elizabeth Dubbelde and KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit local.berry.org.au/berrycares/ for updated subsequently run by Katrina Underwood, the group helped raise news, as well as Facebook groups Berry Town Crier, Berry Community awareness of our responsibility as shoppers to have our own bag. Facebook Group, and Berry Community Noticeboard. Knitting News Coffee and Friends It is with delight we can announce that Knit with Love has Coffee and Friends and the Third Wednesday Book Group are in restarted in St Luke’s Hall (68A Princess St), every Friday recess at this time. Hoping that we can return a bit later in the year. Take care everyone, Janet 0425 220 258 from 1 to 3pm. All welcome. The Group will observe social distancing and adhere to current hygiene standards. Bring Size 4mm (8) needles, yarn and patterns provided. Berry Community Library Assistance can be given, for people learning to knit. All our It was wonderful to be able to re-open and be back in business on knitting is given to charities. Monday 15th June. Because we encouraged our borrowers to borrow lots of books at the time of isolation, we have lots of work to do, to get Our ladies have been very busy knitting through the isolation period and books back on the shelf. We’ve had some lovely donations of new have been able to deliver a car-load of knitted items to SALT (Bomaderry). books as well, so do come and visit and check out the shelves. Now we are working on garments etc for the Darcy House program in Port Our COVIDSAFE Plan is in operation and returned books are Kembla. They can use any items that we knit. The colder weather has quarantined for 48 hours before being reshelved. There is sanitiser given us incentive to keep knitting. available and a recording sheet if the need arises for contact tracing Also this year, we have agreed to supply small knitted toys to be distributed as well as areas marked for physical distancing. in the Operation Christmas Child program. Like us on Facebook to keep up with all the news Readers might not be aware that we are a drop-off centre for fi nished Open Monday and Wednesday 1pm-4pm. rugs for the Wrap with Love organisation. Rugs can be delivered to our Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-1pm meetings any Friday. 77 Albert Street, opposite the IGA carpark, behind the Uniting Church. Contact person: Lyn Oades - [email protected] - (m) 0404 562 772 For more information contact Janet on 0425 220 258 July 2020 The Town Crier - Page 13 RECENT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION DETERMINATIONS FROM SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL The Berry Alliance and Town Crier are continuing to bring the entire town the Development Applications and those determined over the last few weeks as the Council provides them. Please use the Council’s DA Tracking system by going to their web site: https://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/planning-amp-building/devlopment -application-tracking Now enter the DA number from the left hand column. You can view all the available details there as they arise and you can make a submission on any DA. A number of Development issues that have received a lot of attention and submissions have now been determined: • DA19/2134 - 2-6-2020 – Approved - Tourist Accommodation consisting of three (3) cabins with a total of fi ve rooms, parking with driveway Crossovers - 8 Homestead Lane Berry. • DA19/1133 - 2-6-2020 – Refused - Temporary Use of Land for Events/Functions (including weddings) & Camping - 29 Tindalls Lane Broughton. • In addition, The application to rezone the land off Beach Road - 55 Wire Lane, Berry (approx. 40 Hectares) through the NSW State Department of Planning Gateway Process (Lot 1 DP 1246435) has been unsuccessful. Rick Gainford - Secretary - Berry Alliance Inc and Berry Town Crier APPLICATIONS DA20/1425 - 6-5-2020 - Dwelling Alterations and Additions - 169 Tourist Rd Beaumont. DA20/1420 - 5-5-2020 - Dwelling Additions – Pool Cabana House and Storage Room - 37 Harley Hill Rd, Berry. DA20/1424 - 6-5-2020 - Two Storey Dwelling and In Ground Swimming Pool - 6 Parker Cr Berry. DA20/1435 - 7-5-2020 - Dual Occupancy (Detached 1 New Unit) - 48 Queen St Berry. DA20/1431 - 7-5-2020 - Dwelling Additions and Alterations - 185 Strongs Rd Jaspers Brush DA20/1456 - 14-5-2020 - Detached Building to be used for Equine Veterinary Clinic - 90B Mullers Lane, Berry. DA20/1457 - 14-5-2020 - Dual Occupancy - 3 Tilgman St. Berry DA20/1494 - 22-5-2020 - Change of Use of Shed to Detached Habitable Rooms - 25 Sunnymede Lane, Berry. SF10800 - 26-5-2020 - Strata Title – 2 lot Cubic Space Strata Subdivision - 39 Queen St. Berry. DA201533 - 2-6-2020 - Detached Habitable Rooms & Demolition of Existing Carport - 49 Prince Alfred St. Berry. DETERMINATIONS DA20/1292 - 11-5-2020 - Approved - Two Storey Dwelling - 34 Parker Cr Berry CD20/1204 - 11-5-2020 - Approved - In Ground Swimming Pool - 38 Abernethys Lane Meroo Meadow. DA19/2224 - 13-5-2020 - Approved - Regularisation of Part of Detached Shed as Farm Stay - 9 Devitts Lane Meroo Meadow. DA20/1035 - 19-5-2020 - Approved - Two Storey Dwelling, pool, landscaping plus new tourist accommodation. Existing dwelling converted to tourist accommodation. New AWTS waste water system. 570 Coolangatta Rd Berry. DA20/1140 - 25-5-2020 - Approved - Single Storey Dwelling - 41 Parker Cr. Berry. DA20/1334 - 28-5-2020 - Approved - Retaining Walls to the Front, Side & Rear of property - 72 Parker Cr. Berry. CD20/1230 - 28-5-2020 - Approved - Dwelling Additions - Patio Cover - 3 Ruby Lane Meroo Meadow. DA20/1046 - 29-5-2020 - Approved - Single Storey Dwelling & Detached Garage with Games Room - 9 Devitts Lane Meroo Meadow. DA20/1227 - 4-6-2020 - Approved - Single Storey Dwelling & Conversion of Existing Dwelling - 30A Lidbetter Rd. Back Forest. DA19/2134 - 2-6-2020 - Approved - Tourist Accommodation consisting of three (3) cabins with a total of fi ve rooms, parking with driveway Crossovers - 8 Homestead Lane Berry. SF10800 - 3-6-2020 - Approved - Strata Title - 2 lot Cubic Space Strata Subdivision - 39 Queen St. Berry. DA19/1133 - 2-6-2020 - Refused - Temporary Use of Land for Events/Functions (including weddings) & Camping - 29 Tindalls Lane Broughton. DA20/1239 - 5-6-2020 - Approved - Demolition of First Storey, Construction of the fi rst level with Outdoor Area - 75 Boundary Rd. Broughton Vale. SF10775 - 4-6-2020 - Approved - Residential - 2 Lot Subdivision - Torrens - Bryces Rd. Far Meadow. BROUGHTON VALE / BERRY RURAL FIRE BRIGADE BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD AND FIRE PERMITS The Bushfi re Danger Period offi cially ended on 31 March. From 1 April, the following rules apply: • At least 24 hours before burning, you must notify your local Shoalhaven RFS Fire Control Centre (4424 4424) of your intention to burn • You must also notify any adjoining neighbours (including those separated by a road, lane or waterway) at least 24 hours before burning. • You should always check that there is no Total Fire Ban • Heavy penalties apply if you don’t follow restrictions or rules. Thanks again - for your continued support. We welcome the new volunteers and look forward to them completing their training and becoming valued members of the team. For more information go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fi re-information/BFDP Page 14 - The Town Crier July 2020 AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BERRY BRANCH BERRY RED CROSS - OUR YEAR Our branch has accomplished much this year. Propagating Red olive plum seeds Members assisted with Partners in Recovery which provides items One of the most interesting aspects of propagating plants from seed needed for those returning home from a stay in the Mental Health is learning to understand the requirements for successful germination Unit at Shoalhaven District Hospital so they do not go home to a home of different seed types. without basic food items and toiletries. In the natural course of events, seeds are dispersed by birds, animals Through our patron Edna Watt we have been collecting blankets for and wind, and if conditions are favourable, the seeds may germinate SALT Ministries and The Homeless Hub. Branch members also knit and grow to maturity. Twiddle Muffs and Trauma Teddies. Our Trauma Teddy coordinator However, the majority of seeds never germinate or grow into Edna has just sent some as far as Nepal. Usually they are distributed seedlings, but provide a major food source for native birds, animals more locally. and invertebrates. Through fundraising activities and collections the branch over the last Red olive plum - Elaeodendron australe is an attractive small hardy year has sent: $600 to the Red Cross SAM (Save a Mate) Program; tree that will attract butterfl ies and birds to your garden. $1,200 to the Let’s Talk Program organised through Dubbo Branch It fruits over a long period of time during autumn and winter. for those affected by the drought; $1,000 to the Red Cross Myanmar The ripe fl esh of the fruit is a beautiful jaffa orange colour, but it is not Appeal; $13,400 to the Red Cross Bushfi re Collection; and $2,039 to a plum, nor an olive and it is not edible for humans. Red Cross General funds which is used to support all the Red Cross activities. Propagating As for everyone, at the moment, all our fundraising activities have After removing the fl esh, the hard woody case which contains the stopped. seed can be sown directly into propagating mix, but it will take a very On a more personal note some of our members received awards this long time for the seed to germinate. year. Margaret Mathers received her Long Service Bar, Irene Birks her The method that the volunteers use to extract the very soft seed ready 15 Year Certifi cate of Membership and Edna Watt her 20 Year Long for sowing quite is time consuming, but worth the effort. Service Bar. Congratulations to them for their awards which are all To learn more, visit well deserved. They have all spent many years working as a volunteer www.growingillawarranatives.org for Red Cross and as a member of Berry Branch. PLANT SALES RE-ESTABLISHMENT GRANTS The nursery is open on Wednesdays In addition to the grants already available to those affected by the and Thursdays from 1.00- bushfi res, Red Cross has just launched a new one which is to help 4.00pm, so please come to visit. people rebuild their home, buy or rent another home, move into a Orders can also be made by email and retirement village or for interim housing. packed ready for collection. Find out about all Red Cross Bushfi re Grants on redcross.org.au/ [email protected] grants or call 1800733276. PLANT TUBES BECOMING A MEMBER OR VOLUNTEERING If you have any unwanted square plant If you wish to fi nd out about becoming involved with or volunteering tubes, please bring them to the nursery with the Red Cross contact the Berry Branch of the Red Cross (see for recycling. Community Groups page of Town Crier for contact details), the Nowra Top: Red jaffa coloured fruits of Red olive Red Cross Offi ce (1800621433) in Graham St Nowra or go onto the plum. Bottom: Hard woody capsule containing Red Cross website. soft seeds of Red olive plum. blinds | curtains | shutters | awnings 4237 8280 www.bombo.com.au Visit our beautiful showroom at 7 Johnson Street, Kiama Downs (near the IGA) WE CARRY THE FABULOUS “BLINDS BY PETER MEYER” RANGE • ALL PRODUCTS COMPLY TO CORD SAFETY LAWS July 2020 The Town Crier - Page 15 HOWOURWORLDHASCHANGED… Anewswatheofphraseshaveenteredourvocabularyrecently‘flatteningthecurve’,‘selfͲ isolation’and‘socialdistancing’tonameafew.Thelatterhavingthepotentialtostaywith usforsometime. Proudly,Ihavenoticedthatournationhasbecomemorerespectful,patient,andmindful oftheirindividualpresenceandimpact.Wheninthemarketforrealestate,peoplehave beenmoreopenwiththeirintentionsandrequirementswhichmakesiteasierforusto fulfiltheirhousingneeds. Asanagent,ithasbeendifficultnottogreetclientswiththestandardrespectful handshake.Theappreciativehugfromanexcitedandhappyvendorhasadaptedintoa spontaneoushappydance,whichisjustasmuch,ifnotmorefuntobeapartof. Whatdoesthecurrentsituationmeanforthemarketlocally…? QuitealotasitturnsoutasImentionedinourMaynewsletter.Iftherewaseveratime thatcitydwellerswantedalittlespacebetweenneighbours,yetastrongsenseof community,recenteventshaveprovedtobethecatalystforthatchange.Berryisthe perfectchangeofscenery.Ourrollinghills,ruralviewsorthemooofacowistheanswer tothequestion“Wherewouldweratherbe?” Asaresult,enquirylevelsonpropertiesintheareahavebeen(andremain)currently higherthanusualforthistimeofyear.Recentsalesarealsoevidenceofthepresent mindsetofpeopleseekingsomespace.Blocksofland,smallacreageandaboveaverage sizeresidentialhomesappeartobethetargetforbuyerslookingforachangeintheway theywanttolive. Luckily,Berryandsurroundshasitall. Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreaboutthewaywedobusinessorhowwecanpresentyour propertytothewidestaudienceandachievethebestpossibleresultforyoursale,please don’thesitatetogiveusacall. BelindaZoumis MarkCornish Licensee/Director Director 0428555218 0499599699 5/90QueenStreetBerryNSW2535 Page 16 - The Town Crier July 2020 Church Re-open Doors The Berry & District Historical Society It’s a great relief to be able to say to our community our doors are open and you are welcome back to church. It RACECOURSES IN BERRY does look a bit different, with seating all spaced out and Horse Racing was a popular sport in NSW Berry an overfl ow hall set up. We are carefully following all the and racecourses were found in most country regulations to ensure a safe return, along with special areas. Turf Clubs were in evidence in Berry Museum cleaning taking place before and after each service. But 135 QUEEN STREET BERRY from about 1867 and early meetings were there was a great sense of joy to return. held in a paddock, about 1 mile south I took particular delight in taking down signs saying we are closed and of town, near Wharf Road. It was an oval putting up signs saying we are open! Jesus was always one to welcome course, with a track about 1 mile long, near people, with open arms and open doors. It has been hard to do the the banks of the river. The fi rst race meeting opposite. We have tried to welcome people online, and will continue was held on New Years Day 1868 with a to do so for those who can’t return to church, or for those who are series of races organised and judges and interested in church and want to check it out online. But we are glad stewards appointed. to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to come along on The publican of the Berry Hotel, Mr Flynn, a Sunday. Perhaps this time of isolation has meant sparked a desire provided the food, refreshments and prizes. to think more about spiritual things, perhaps you have a yearning for A fi ddler played, Scottish dancing was enjoyed and there were also fun more community, or perhaps you want to fi nd out what Jesus thinks events like a Donkey Race. At the time the Shoalhaven News reported of all this. We’d love to help you explore these things. that 400 people attended and were ‘well behaved’. The payment of prize We need your help: Food Collection money and settling up of gambling winnings took place at the hotel. Our church has been collecting food for those who are doing it tough However, during the Easter Meeting in 1869 the Shoalhaven News - and there are plenty of those at the moment. To enable us to be reported ‘a fracas of considerable magnitude occurred which brought the able to do this during social distancing we set up a drive through on proceedings to a close’. At future meetings police were present, although Monday mornings. And this is still going to continue in July. this did not make a big difference, as in 1879 another ‘fracas’ took place The food is being distributed in Bomaderry by Bomaderry Anglican. in which the police constable himself was completely knocked out. If you would like to drop something off, we’d love to see you then. The second racecourse was constructed in 1910 by the Illawarra Racing Thanks to those from the community who already have! Company on approx 85 acres on the south side of the railway station in Food Collection: 10-11 am Mondays. Enter church from Victoria St Berry and shares were offered to the public at £1 each (approx $ 1.80). (Prince Alfred end). The oval course, built to the highest standard, was a little longer than a mile in length and even had a starting machine installed. Two special trains ran from Sydney to Berry on race days and the fi rst meeting, held in June 1911, was judged a great success. Unfortunately the venture lost money and the land was put up for public sale with some of the buildings ending up at Kembla Grange where a new track was built in 1912, similar to the Berry track. Berry Race Course in July 1911, showing the judges stand on the left and the frame for displaying the winners. Growing in faith, hope ‘Proclaiming Christ, serving the community and love with love’ Senior Minister Rev. Simon Chaplin Worship Services Activities Sundays • Knit with Love: 1.00 pm, Fridays. Berry Uniting Church 77 Albert Street Berry • Traditional: 8.00 am. • Card Making. P: 4464 2904 • Contemporary: 9.30 am with Kids’ • Exercise Classes. E: [email protected] Church. Great for families. • Lunch on the Verandah: Sunday Celebrations: 9.30am Thursdays 3rd Sunday each month. Groups & Activities: • Holy Communion: 11.00 am on • Bible Study Groups • Fellowship Groups • Prayer Groups 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays. Visit us • Social Craft Group St Luke’s Church • Quiet Prayer: 11.00 am to 11.45 am • Computers for Seniors 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 68a Princess Street Berry • Berry Apple Users Group Phone 4464 1058 • Coffee and Friends Bible Study Groups EmailRႈFH#EHUU\DQJOLFDQDVQDX • Berry Community Library • Women, men, and mixed groups. www.berryanglican.asn.au www.berryuniting.org July 2020 The Town Crier - Page 17 Page 18 - The Town Crier July 2020 The CWA of NSW is a member of the Asso- students bring their projects to the rooms; DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL ciated Country Women of the World which there is a judging followed by afternoon tea Hospital staff and their work never stops and was established in 1933 to bring all rural which the children and staff thoroughly enjoy. neither does the work of the Hospital Auxiliary women’s organisations together with an aim Members of the community are also invited members. We are always looking at ways to of furthering international cooperation. Today to the event. raise funds to be able to provide requests ACWW works in partnership with its members This year the Country of Study is Ecuador, the from the staff for additional equipment and and member societies, offering mutual beautiful South American nation located on items to make the patients stay a comfortable support, friendship and practical help to the Equator; Land of the Galapagos Islands; and successful experience with the best women and communities around the world. the Andes; the Amazon; land of the Panama possible discharge. Each year as part of this international Hat; and most importantly the birthplace With this time of home isolation, we have perspective, the CWA of NSW has a of chocolate. With such a rich diversity of been preparing for our next street stall. nominated Country of Study and holds an offerings for the students to consider for Some knitting, some sewing, some collecting International Day. The fi rst International Day their projects we anticipate some excellent books and bric-a-brac, others making jams was held in 1952 when the chosen country and varying projects this year. Thus, we are and relishes. Nearer the date, others will be of study was Sri Lanka, and this project looking forward to our October event and baking cakes and biscuits of all varieties. I continues to this day. The CWA Berry Branch hoping the Covid-19 restrictions will allow our know you can’t wait... nor can we! has for over 40 years worked in partnership international day. Now that some restrictions are being lifted with Berry Primary School on the Country of If you are interested in joining our Branch; each week, our Auxiliary ladies are looking to Study. would like to fi nd out more about our have a Father’s Day Street Stall in September Each year the students in year 5 undertake a activities; or are interested in updates on (date to be confi rmed). As always, we need project on one aspect of the country of study. events contact us via our Facebook page, your support, we cannot do it without you to These projects are then judged at the CWA email [email protected] or come along and buy your morning tea or a rooms in October by a specialist judge. The phone our President Emily on 0417 423 018. little gift for Dad. Thank you for your past support and looking forward to continue working with locals and visitors to show that this hospital is vitally important to the Shoalhaven for Rehabilitation and Palliative Care. Our Auxiliary meetings have not been able to start again, but hopefully very soon. We meet at the Hospital on 2nd Monday of month at 1230 with light lunch. Call President Marilyn 4464 1774 for enquiries about the Auxiliary. 2019 Year 5 student DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL projects on - YOUR HOSPITAL - Papua New Guinea BERRY’S HOSPITAL CALL BILL OR DEBBIE: 0424 867 994 / 0401 759 241 [email protected] Like us on Facebook! 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