heBerr T y $3 Alliance POTown Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au CrierAPRIL 2012 Berry Drama Groups Quilt Show Diamond production of TheT Scarlett Rose Anniversary a huge success. Gala Opening Night Fri May 4, 7.30pm including: Fashion Parade showcasing the work of Berry Public School and fashion degree graduate Ingrid Steinmetz. Berry Harcourts Diamond Auction (limited tickets) and other eclectic auction items. Great jazz, food, wine and fun. More details see page 13 of this edition More details see page 3 of this edition TheBerry ANZAC DAY Alliance Wednesday 25th April Town Crier March commences at 10.30 from the Inside this Edition Queen Street CBD, with service to Berry Bypass – latest updates from the RMS .....page 4&5 commence on arrival at the Memorial Park. Road Safety around Berry Public School ...................page 9 All Ex-service personnel are invited to Our local community united .......................................page 10 march and to wear medals Policing – past & present in Berry ..............................page 11 TheBerry Berry Garden Club The sun is shining and gardens the Silver Fern, which appears on the are beginning to dry out after the jersey of the All Blacks rugby team; Alliance period of continuous rain. In most dealbata means whitened, covered circumstances I would be looking with a white powder. forward to spending many hours in The Garden Club’s Camellia Show my garden, however at present my The Town Crier is celebrating 50th Anniversary in job is to clean up after damage caused August. A display featuring the history INFORMATION by the fall of one of the three trunks of this event is on show at Berry The Town Crier is produced by the of my huge Liquidambar. Not too Museum until August. The Museum is Berry Alliance, Inc. much cleaning up though because open every Saturday 11.00 am – 2.00 The purpose of this publication is to the remainder of the tree has to be communicate to the people of pm and Sunday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. removed. This will be a huge loss Berry about community activities and to It is also open in school holidays from generate a small income for the emotionally this tree was a deciding Berry Alliance to cover 11.00 am – 2.00 pm. This display will factor in the purchase of my home. administrative costs. be launched on Monday 19th March The Liquidambar is the largest in the Membership of the Berry Alliance some of the invited guests were costs $10 pa. area, its branches covering an area of It aims to share information present at the fi rst Show others have 20m x 17 m, the circumference of two amongst community groups and contributed to its success over the individuals, and to ensure that trunks 1.5 m, the third 2.00 m. Growth Berry continues to be a years. community we are proud of. rate over the last few months, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Membership is open to Berry weight of water on foliage and the community groups and individuals. softening of soil all contributed to - Botanica 2012 – exhibition of To join the Berry Alliance, write to the tree’s demise. Triple trunks from Australian Botanical Artists: Saturday P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. the base of the tree contributed to 31st March to Sunday 22nd April, 10.00 EDITOR: 0428 037 572 the problem as this meant that each am – 4.00 pm daily - Free entry. [email protected] trunk was heavily supported by roots Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 Open Gardens Australia - Autumn Email: [email protected] on its outer area. The area will now be Plant Fair and Open Garden: ‘Silky Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 exposed to northern sun, therefore Oaks’, 140 Russell Lane, Oakdale (14 BERRY ALLIANCE requiring replanting. A gardener’s km from Picton). Well known native EDITORIAL BOARD work is never fi nished! An event such garden, sale of native plants. Rick Gainford as this also reinforces the need to Jennifer Clapham Kate Bramley ensure adequate depth of soil when Friends of Southern Highlands Sharon Dunn planting large trees thus allowing Botanic Gardens - Town & Country Contributors are those from the Berry establishment of a deep root system, Gardens Weekend: Saturday 28th – community th who have news or views relating to and to ensure establishment of one Sunday 29 April 10.00 am – 4.00pm. residents of the area. trunk. The opinions expressed in the For more information visit: Town Crier are not necessarily those of the On a happier note, my tree ferns www.shbg.com.au or telephone Berry Alliance or the Editor. are looking wonderful. Tree ferns Ted Duncan 4862 3163, The Town Crier is published every month, with a circulation of 2300. from New Zealand and Australia are Judy Keast 4862 5444. enjoying popularity in UK; in 19th Visitors are welcome to the Club’s I would like to subscribe to the century these were used as ballast Berry Alliance Town Crier for in ships returning to that country. monthly meetings, third Tuesday 7.30 twelve months. This ‘ballast’ was placed in some pm, Activities Room, Berry Masonic I ENCLOSE MY CHEQUE FOR $55.00 INCL. GST. well-known Cornwall gardens and Village. PLEASE POST MY COPY TO: the result is a notable attraction. The Enquiries to Secretary NAME: ................................................................... current interest has been fostered Jenny Swan 4464 2563. by leading designers featuring .................................................................................. tree ferns at garden shows; a New ADDRESS: ............................................................ Zealander has established a UK nursery and importing ferns from Hazel King. .................................................................................. his home country. The biggest of PHONE: .................................................................. New Zealand’s tree fern nurseries RETURN TO: PO Drop Box or PO Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 is Fronds, near the central North Island town of Cambridge. The most Printed by Berry Printers recognisable of New Zealand’s ferns QUEEN STREET, BERRY PH: 4421 0569 is Cyathea dealbata, better known as PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au APRIL 2012 Quilt Show Diamond Editor’s Note... Anniversary The closing date for our MAY issue will be 4, 5 & 6 May, School of Arts Wednesday 18th APRIL 2012 Please submit prior to this date if it is Happy Birthday to Berry Quilt and Craft Show appreciate the fusion of art, craft, passion your fi rst submission. as the event heads into its 10th year. Things and talent. are getting a little bit fancy at the School of Material can be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected] Arts this May with a diamond, a fashion show, Challenge theme “Ten” open to adults & or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce Picasso and internationally recognized artists. children’s entries – themed around the PO Box 202 Berry 2535 ‘10 years’ - will be judged and the ‘best in Local quilters and craft gurus – plan your Phone 0428 037 572 show children’s entry’ awarded a Bernina Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER entries and join the work of not one but sewing machine, with commendations four feature quilters that will be on display. and other minor prizes also awarded. Quilt/craft entries and more information: Caroline Sharkey, Linda Steele, Deborah Purchase locally produced items at a www.berryquiltshow.com.au or call Louie and Julie Haddrick, all unique and truly variety of craft stalls and the ever-popular Sharon Thomson 0405 516 267 exceptional artists in their fi eld, will showcase Quilt Show café is open both Saturday and the very best of their superb collections. Come Sunday. For those who appreciate modern Tickets for the Quilt and Craft Show (May and see their multi-award winning work and art, there is no need to travel to Sydney – 5&6) at The School of Arts are available see our Picasso (inspired) Art Installation at the door over the weekend, $5 and snap up an original for $10. adults, children free. Organiser of the inaugural event in 2002, Ann Long, says she is “Delighted with the on-going success of the event – it’s Get your Friday May 4 absolutely fantastic, I’m so pleased.” Ann Champagne began with a successful formula as the show has now raised funds for Berry Opening Night Tickets! Public School for a decade and become a wider community event. Look out for • Fashion parade. the 10 years 10 windows 10 quilts display • Harcourts Diamond in shops around town. raffl e-limited tickets • Jazz A diamond to the value of $2000 is • Exquisite crafts coming to the Friday 4 May Opening • Gourmet nibblies Night auction party, thanks to Harcourts • Eclectic auction items Berry – who will be the lucky recipient? • Champagne and beer. And don’t miss the gorgeous local models wearing Ingrid Steinmetz’s retro- Tickets $20 - available inspired dresses at the fashion show – Monday April 2, Berry Patchwork they may even outshine the diamond. 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