heBerr T y $3 Alliance POTown Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au CrierFEBRUARY 2011 ALEXANDRA 2011 STREET EXIT Alexandra Street Exit Dumped by RTA Following strong representations from the Berry DUMPED BY RTA communityBERRY and Shoalhaven City Council the RTA team Following strong representations from the working on the Upgrade of the Princes Highway have Berry community and Shoalhaven City Council announced they will not be progressing the exit into the RTA team working on the Upgrade of the Alexandra Street. Princes Highway have announced they will not SHOW be progressing the exit into Alexandra Street. Over a thousand people signed a petition opposing Over a thousand people signed a petition this option, whichFriday was presented 4th February to the Member for opposing this option, which was presented to Kiama MattSaturday Brown. The petition 5th was February organised by a the Member for Kiama Matt Brown. The petition subcommittee of concerned residents working under was organised by a subcommittee of concerned residents working under the auspices of the the auspices of theSome Berry of Alliance. this year’s Berry Alliance. Committee entertainmentChairman Will Armitage includes: said “the scrapping Committee Chairman Will Armitage said “the of theStunt Alexandra Bikes, Rodeo, Street Double exit is a Dan victory – Trick for Riding,common Whip scrapping of the Alexandra Street exit is a victory for common sense and demonstrates the power senseCracking, and Dressagedemonstrates Exhibition, the power Beaut of Utes, a coordinated Showgirls, Hay of a coordinated community action. We now communityStacking, our action. Heritage We now Parade, will The be workingGreat RACE to ensure ??? and of will be working to ensure other unsatisfactory other unsatisfactory courseaspects Fireworks. of the proposed highway aspects of the proposed highway upgrade are upgrade are addressed.”(See page 5 for further Details). addressed.” Program on pages 11 & 12 Back to back so you can cut it out The Show Society Offi ce is now open everyday. (See page 5 for further Details). Call 44641 567 for more information. TheBerry Town CrierAlliance INSIDE THIS EDITION.... 15th Annual Book Sale .................................................page 5 Success for Tracks to the Future ...........................page 9 Clean Up Australia – Berry ....................................page 16 Seniors Week .................................................................page 17 TheBerry Devastating Floods in Queensland At the time of going to press the Donations can also be made at most Banks devastating fl oods in Queensland and the including NAB, Westpac, Commonwealth, people of Queensland are foremost in our and ANZ. They will issue a receipt for any thoughts. donations made. Any donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Alliance The Alliance has contacted a number of Berry community groups and considered Donations can also be made at the post offi ce and a receipt will be issued there as what best we can do to assist as a well. community. The Town Crier Cheques can be made out to the Premiers’ Red Cross will be collecting donations for Disaster Relief Appeal. INFORMATION “The Premiers’ Disaster Relief Appeal” as this is their policy if they do not have a Also, at the Berry Show the Berry Historical The Town Crier is produced by the Society have kindly agreed to accept Berry Alliance, Inc. specifi c appeal launched themselves. Red Cross volunteers will be setting up a table donations for the appeal. Their tent will be The purpose of this publication is to adjacent to the Grandstand. communicate to the people of in Berry and if you would like to assist Berry about community activities and to them as a volunteer they would welcome There will be many other opportunities generate a small income for the the additional help. They would have one to assist in the future including during Berry Alliance to cover Seniors Week in March the annual cricket administrative costs. of their Red Cross volunteers (who are registered to collect funds) sitting with game and bowls day “Hills versus Flats” Membership of the Berry Alliance an additional volunteer. In this way they have agreed to donate funds raised to the costs $10 pa. Flood Appeals. It aims to share information can extend their time that they are able to amongst community groups and collect. We are sure that there will be many more individuals, and to ensure that opportunities so please let the Editor Berry continues to be a If you would like to assist them please community we are proud of. know so we can assist in promoting them contact them directly by calling Sandra to our community. Membership is open to Berry Eldridge on 4464 2612 or Rick at the Berry community groups and individuals. Alliance on 0449 569 059 and we can Rick Gainford, To join the Berry Alliance, write to assist you. P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535. President, Berry Alliance EDITOR: 0428 037 572 [email protected] Alliance Secretary: 0449 569 059 Email: [email protected] Flexibility to Vary Berry Pool Post Offi ce Box 202, Berry 2535 BERRY ALLIANCE EDITORIAL BOARD Rick Gainford Hours Due to Weather Conditions Jennifer Clapham Kate Bramley Council have announced that there will This provision to vary hours of Sharon Dunn be a trial period of fl exibility of opening operation is a trial period and will be for Contributors are those from the Berry the 2010/2011 season. Feedback on the community hours for a number of Council pools who have news or views relating to including Berry. trial is to be reported to Council. residents of the area. The Berry Alliance recommends that The opinions expressed in the In the event of extreme heat: Town Crier are not necessarily those of the you make your views known to Council Berry Alliance or the Editor. 1. If the temperature remains above 28 either directly to Council or through the The Town Crier is published every degrees at 5pm, and over 30 patrons Berry Alliance or both. month, with a circulation of 2200. are in the pool at this time, the hours of The Aquatics Manager at Council can I would like to subscribe to the operation be extended from 6pm for a be reached on 4429 3538 or by email Berry Alliance Town Crier for further hour, to 7pm [email protected] twelve months. 2. If patronage is above 20 at 7pm, the I ENCLOSE MY CHEQUE FOR $55.00 INCL. GST. The Berry Alliance can be contacted on pool will remain open to 8pm. No further [email protected] PLEASE POST MY COPY TO: extension will be considered after 8pm. Berry Alliance Committee NAME: ................................................................... In the event of cooler weather: .................................................................................. Thanks Caroline 1. If the ambient temperature drops ADDRESS: ............................................................ A heart felt thank you to Caroline Hickling below 17 degrees, with no patrons for being the co-ordinating of Clean Up .................................................................................. utilising the pool, the pool will close. Australia Day – Berry for the past 3 years, PHONE: .................................................................. your time and enthusiasm for this event RETURN TO: In the event of prolonged rain periods: PO Drop Box or PO Box 202, Berry NSW 2535 in our local community has seen it grow 1. During rain periods sustained for 3 from strength to strength Printed by Berry Printers hours and no patrons utilising the pool, each year. QUEEN STREET, BERRY PH: 4464 1100 pool will close. The Berry Alliance PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Page 2 - The Town Crier www.berryalliance.org.au FEBRUARY 2011 Community Groups Thank you to all those community groups the forum the information pack was sent Editor’s Note... who have completed their current out via the post. registration with the Berry Alliance. The closing date for our If these forms have not been received MARCH issue will be Wednesday Community groups need to send in a by 28th February, the Editor will assume 16th FEBRUARY 2011 current Community Group Registration that the group no longer wishes to be form no later then 28 February 2011 to registered and they will not appear on the Please submit prior to this date if it is your fi rst submission. remain listed on the Community Groups Community Group Page and no longer be Material can be submitted via page of each Town Crier. eligible for submissions and articles in the e-mail to: [email protected] Town Crier. or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce This form was included in the information If your group requires a Registration form PO Box 202 Berry 2535 pack handed out at our Community please email Sharon: Group Leaders forum late last year. For Phone 0428 037 572 [email protected] community groups that could not attend Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER PROPOSED USE OF PART OF SHOWGROUND FOR 48 SHORT-TERM CARAVAN SITES The following submission was made by the had to leave to attend a funeral and in the Management Committee not Berry Alliance to Council regarding this DA. overstayed the 7 days because of this. being required to go to the expense of improving the facilities as they outlined At the time of printing the February edition 2. The Management Committee provide at the Forum. of the Town Crier this DA is still under active adequate signage in prominent consideration. positions around the outside fence 3. The Alliance welcomes the Management Russ Pigg of the Showground displaying clearly Committee’s Presidents offer of General Manager the contact details of the on site advertising meeting dates, times and Shoalhaven City Council management in case of problems or venue and welcoming any members issues arising from the activity. of the community who would like to Re: DA 10/2186 – Proposed use of part of attend.