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Inside this Edition ...

Red Cross Update ...............................................................................Page 3Big birthing kit day - Zonta Needs Your Help! .......................................Page 7 “Joining the Club” - A Member’s Perspective on Berry Riding Club ......Page 28Alliance

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Editor’s Note...

The Jumble& Car Boot Sale - 5th October 8am-2pm SEE PAGE 11

ADFAS ShoalhavenIllustrated Lecture - Marilyn A ElmA Brazilian Odyssey: the works of

Artist and LandscapeDesigner, Roberto Brule Marx

Roberto Burle Marx (1909 – 1994) was Latin America’s most infl uential twentieth century landscape architect and an internationally renowned fi gure in the modern arts.

BERRY SCHOOL OF ARTS - ALEXANDER STREET, BERRY23 OCTOBER - 7.30PM - $25.00 VISITORSSEE PAGE 29 FOR MORE INFORMATION

A change of email address to [email protected] – Until November 20. Thereafter, all emails to be sent to [email protected]

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DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

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Pre-LovedClothing Sale

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Saturday 4 October SEE PAGE 27

Children’s CornerKids at Church - SEE PAGE 12

Preschool Update - SEE PAGE 13

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONELots of toys and furniture

in the grounds of theUniting Church

Albert Street BerrySEE PAGE 15

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Thanks to the talents of the spinners, knitters and weavers of the Berry Spinners and Weavers group, they took out fi rst prize in the group category of the ‘Tealicious Tea Cosy Competition’ at the 5th South Coast Fibre Muster held at Gerringong Town Hall last month. The Berry Spinners and Weavers went all out in creating not just a tea cosy, but a huge morning tea tray fi lled with delicious-looking cupcakes, chocolate roll, biscuits, sandwiches and cocktail frankfurts – all made from knitting or weaving. They looked good enough to eat, but unfortunately were totally not edible. Even the milk jug and sugar bowl were knitted, as well as the plates, cutlery and a cup of tea. For a touch of humour, there were a few knitted mice lurking around the food. It was an enjoyable, though at times a challenging group project that culminated in their run-away win in the competition.The hosts of the Fibre Muster this year, the Illawarra Feltmakers , agreed that they had ‘hard shoes to fi ll’ in following on from the four years that the Berry Spinners and Weavers were the organizers. With a well organised and very enjoyable and successful two days of all things to do with fi bre crafts, the Feltmakers ‘raised the bar’ once again.

The Berry Spinners and Weavers meet every Thursday morning from 10am to 12 noon at the Hall at the Albany Street Gate of the Berry Showground. Visitors are always made very welcome.

The Berry Spinnersand Weavers take out First Prize

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Berry groups, businesses and residents are invited to join Santa in the Parade to celebrate

our local community. Have an idea for a float? Are you a performer? Do you have

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BERRY MERRY CHRISTMASWed 3rd Dec 2014

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Editor’s Note...The closing date for our NOVEMBER issue will be Wednesday 15th OCTOBERPlease submit prior to this date if it is your fi rst submission.Material can be submitted via e-mail to:[email protected] or drop boxin the Berry Post Offi ce PO Box 202 Berry 2535, Phone 0428 037 572. For subscriptions contact the Editor or visit http://www.berryalliance.org.au/subscription.html

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Your guide to events andactivities in your local community.Proudly supported by theBerry Alliance and Town Crier.

Sunday 2nd MarchMeet at the Apex Park at 9amDo your bit for the environmentEnquiries to Bob Fitzell 4464 3528For more info – see page 3

Inside this EditionCCB Forum – Pedestrian Safety ..................................Page 2

Zonta celebrates International Women’s Day. ...............Page 8

Competition winners from the Berry Show .......... Page 9 & 24

The Red Cross celebrate 100 years ...........................Page 22

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Got Kids?Playgroup in Berry makes a welcome return ..............Page 11The Open Door: Ceilidh Play Circle ............................Page 11Drama Group seeks young actors ..............................Page 16Preschool is in full swing! ..........................................Page 21

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Centenary DinnerOn Saturday the 18th August Berry Branch held a dinner to celebrate its one hundred years of service. It was a wonderful night and thank you to all who came to help us celebrate.The Berry Public School Ensemble, who are sponsored by Berry Red Cross, entertained us before dinner and Michelle for Michelle for Harps entertained us during dinner. Our Master of Ceremonies was one of our Patrons, Gareth Ward MP.The guest speaker for the evening was one of the ambassadors for Red Cross, Bob Hanby. He gave a fascinating talk about his years working for Red Cross establishing water and sanitation schemes in places such as East Timor. Another interesting talk was given by Glenn Kolomeitz, who worked as an

Australian Army lawyer in some of the same places, on the application of the Geneva Conventions in war.It was a very enjoyable and interesting evening.Red Cross Display at Berry MuseumThe display is still on show. Come and look at it in order to see the wonderful contribution your local branch of the Red Cross has been making in the community continuously for 100 years.Also learn about Australian Red Cross and its contribution to humanity for the 100 years of its existence.The Berry Museum held a very enjoyable morning tea to launch the display.

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The Berry Gardens Festival is over and it’s back to business for the Garden Club and the new committee headed up by Denis Simond. While Denis’ team will certainly be building on the progress of the past two years, they will have their own ideas about the future direction for the Club which they will introduce over the next 12 months to the keen interest of the 200+ membership. Hazel King, one of the recently appointed committee members, has been in the limelight recently. Hazel has been awarded Life Membership of the Garden Club for her commitment and contribution to the Club over the past 15 years and, just to top it off, Hazel has also been recognised by the Garden Clubs of Australia who have issued her with an individual award for her contribution to horticulture. While it was all a bit overwhelming for Hazel at the announcement, everyone is delighted about this well-deserved accolade for one of our gardening favourites. If you have ever wondered how you could possibly fi t an orchard into your garden, Jonathon Gamer probably has the answer. Jonathon is an expert on Espalier, the art (and skill) of training plant growth into fl attened two-dimensional forms. This highly decorative and practical pruning technique is ideal for small gardens as well as an interesting way to break up larger areas. Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 21 October at 7.30pm in St Luke’s Church Hall in Princess Street, Berry to fi nd out more about this fascinating

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gardening style. If you would like to know more about the Garden Club, visit www.berrygardens.org.au or phone Gail Paton on 4448 7915.Our new website is fi lled with garden-related

Hazel King’s Gardening TipsIt’s time to prune Spring fl owering shrubs as soon as the fl owers have fi nished and apply fertiliser for future nourishment. You can start to prepare your pots for Summer annuals while seeds such as Cosmos can be scattered straight onto your garden for a beautiful display in the months to come. There are some old-fashioned annuals such as Clarkia and Cleome returning to favour for gardens this year with Blue Lobelia always popular. Check planting times for vegetables and herbs; fertilise your established fruit trees. It’s a good idea to spray weeds in paths and gravel areas before the warmer temperatures encourage rapid growth. And remember to take some ‘time out’ to visit the many Open Gardens.

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BIG BIRTHING KIT DAY - WE NEED YOUR HELP!Saturday, 18 October is the day we plan to assemble 4,000 birthing kits! These kits help ensure a safe birth for mothers and babies in many poorer countries, and recent statistics show a staggering reduction in mother/infant mortality rates. We have held these assembly days before and we all have a fun, communal day. Anyone is welcome to come and help, any time from 9am ‘till we fi nish. This year there will be a second ‘assembly line’ for fi nishing off the making of our breast cushions to be given to breast cancer patients at local hospitals. So come along, fold, stuff, stitch, chat – eat even, and contribute to a really worthwhile cause. Venue is the Berry School of Arts in Alexander Street and we ask that you contact the co-ordinator, Val Kennedy-Clark, on 0428 882 064 to book. And if you could please bring a plate of something for morning tea, that would be greatly appreciated.

MORE MORNING TEAOnce a month the Zonta Club of Berry holds a very informal meeting at Our Book Shop in Queen Street, Berry, as a social ‘get to know you’ opportunity. These mornings are proving to be very popular both within the club and for interested members of the community. The next meeting will be at 10am on Thursday, October 16, so come along and fi nd out just what it means to be a Zontian – you will be most warmly welcomed!

MARY SEELIS AWARDEDTasmania has its Mary and we have ours – not quite a royal but an extremely hard-working volunteer who has been nominated as a recipient for the prestigious Shoalhaven Medal Award which aims to recognise high-achievement community members who have made a difference to our city, helping to make communities stronger and more vibrant, while helping to promote a true community spirit for this and future generations. We await the fi nal outcome – and keep our fi ngers crossed that ‘our’ Mary will win!

BIRTHDAY DINNERWhile we are always delighted to welcome guests to our monthly dinner meetings, Tuesday, September 24 will be quite special for us as we celebrate 14 years of Zonta in Berry. Yes, there will be cake and candles, so do join us. Call Mary Seelis on 4464 1191 before Sunday 22 September to book for dinner at Gabby’s in Princess Street. 6.30 for 7pm.

MEETING DETAILSDinner meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Gabby’s Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm. Please call Mary Seelis on 4464 1191 to book. Visitors are most welcome.

STATUE GALLERY NOW OPENNOW OPENUnreal Rocks Statue Gallery has opened its doors at The Lazy Gardener on Coolangatta Road. Call in and experience the craftsmanship of individually, original handcrafted features situated throughout the gardens.

All pieces are manufactured on-site. Custom made pieces can be produced on request, ‘Let your imagination become our creation.’

Location: 16 Coolangatta Road,Shoalhaven HeadsEmail: [email protected]: Grant 0411 670 593 Scott 0410 026 297

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A recent fi eld day at Bundewallah on Subtropical Rainforest regeneration was well attended. Some of the attendees were recent arrivals to the area having recently purchased acreage outside the urban area of Berry. Some questions were asked of the speakers. One was “How can we turn our pasture back into the type of native fl ora that was on our property before European settlement?”Firstly the property should be assessed to get some idea of what the vegetation would have been 200 years ago. This will depend on the geology and geomorphology. The Berry area’s soils are Alluvial on the river and coastal fl ats, Berry Siltstone in the lower part of the foot hills and Gerringong Volcanics in the foothills up to the escarpment cliffs. (See Berry Geological Map). The other factor determining vegetation type is the form of the land, steepness and orientation. The areas where these characteristics meant that the forest was too moist to burn would have been Subtropical Rainforest. Where it could dry out and was able to catch fi re, Eucalyptus forest would dominate. These areas were also subject to fi re-stick farming by the local Wodi Wodi people. This would have given rise to open Eucalyptus -Turpentine Forest. The pasture that at present dominates the area was introduced to all those areas fl at enough to cultivate by Europeans. The beginner might think that if the land is not grazed the bush will return. This will however result in the establishment of vast swathes of Lantana, Crofton Weed and other non- natives. The seed stock for native regeneration still exists in the soil. It is also

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replaced continually by natural processes. The presence of Lantana or Kikuku grass in the pasture will also prevent these seedlings from successful germination and regrowth. The method that can overcome these restraints has been proved in recent years. Firstly a canopy of quick growing opportunistic trees such as Black Wattle, Two Vein Hickory or Sweet Pittosporum should be planted. These will require protection and for the fi rst year or two until they grow above the grass. When they shade the pasture other plants will emerge from the seed stock in the

soil and from bird droppings from perching in the trees. It is necessary to winnow out the non-native seedlings. This should be done by hand once every month or so. This will require knowledge of which seedlings are native and which are not. This is where Landcare can help with plant recognition by our experts. In seven to ten years the Wattle canopy trees will start to die but there should by that time be a canopy to suit the area tailored by nature to match what grows well for that area. This procedure is not labor intensive.

Continued ...

Pasture to Bush regeneration:


WEED AND NATIVE OF THE MONTH:The above article suggests a strategy for getting rid of plants that once were commercially important and not regarded as weeds. This gives credence to the adage -“A weed is the right plant in the wrong place or the wrong plant in the right place”. It seems to be appropriate to nominate Kikuku grass as the weed of the month. This concept is given stronger evidence when Black Wattle is nominated as Native on the Month. This borer infested prolifi c tree often falls over and blocks roads or damages our property. In uncultivated areas when it falls, it forms a frame work for Lantana or Moth Vine to take over. It can however be important in the landscape of Berry. The fallen trees are quickly taken back into the soil and form an important part of recycling of the Native fl ora.

WORKING BEES FOR OCTOBER 2014:Daylight Saving commences on 5th October.Broughton Vale: 3 - 5 pm. Sunday 5 th OctoberBong Bong Road: 9 - 11am. Sunday 12 th OctoberTindalls Lane: 3 – 5 pm Sunday 12th October.Mount Coolangatta: 1 - 3 pm. Saturday 18 th OctoberCamp Quality: 9 -10 am. Sunday 19 th OctoberMark Radium Park: 9 - 10 am Friday 24 th OctoberBundewallah Bushcare: 3 - 5 pm. Sunday 26th October Princess Street: 9 – 10 a.m. Tuesday 28th October (please note change of day)There will be no working bees at either Moeyan Hill or David Berry Hospital in October and November, as key members of those groups are away.Other work days will be advised by co-ordinators.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:Bong Bong Road - Julia Woinarski (4464 2084)Broughton Vale - Philip Thorniley (4464 2198)Bundewallah Bushcare - Will Armitage (4464 2241)Camp Quality - Jeanne Highland (4464 1271)Mark Radium Park - Rodney Cole (4464 1475)Princess Street - John Cullity 0414 362 609, 4464 3327Strongs Road - Ian Parker (4448 6359 or <[email protected]>Tindalls Lane - Jim Jefferis (4464 2988)

INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT BERRY LANDCARE ON FACEBOOK

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Berry Men’s Bowling ClubAfter the very dry spell that was testing players due to the very fast greens the players are now fi nding the opposite with the recent rain slowing the greens down considerably. The change in speed of the bowling green requires players to amend both their speed of delivery and the delivery width of the bowl and these changes can add considerably to the challenge of the game and to the enjoyment.The 2014 Club Championships will conclude in the next month or so and from that point onward the main emphasis prior to Christmas will be on social play and preparation for the 2015 District Pennant Competition which will involve Clubs from Gerringong in the north to Ulladulla in the south.Social bowls will continue to be played at 1.00 pm Wednesday and Saturday and anyone who would like to observe the game of Lawn Bowls are welcome to call in. Those wishing to return to the game of bowls or give the game a try are invited to contact on telephone 0488729229 or telephone the Club President David Armstrong on 44641543 or any member of the Berry Men’s Bowling Club.y g

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September has been an exciting month. Spring sunshine poked her head out between the showers and graced us with a few bright, cheerful, warm days.The book launch featuring the latest book of Deb Hunt, “Love in the Outback”was an outstanding success. Deb was a delight to listen to and you were caught up with the stories of her life and the feeling that you must read the book. Defi nitely a must read! All had a pleasant afternoon, a chance to catch up with friends, topped off by a beautifully prepared High Tea that Berry Branch does so well. Lace cloths, posies of fl owers, fi nger sandwiches, miniature scones with jam and cream, and cupcakes, peti fours , brownies were the order of the day. One could expatiate at length with the wonders laid on the taste buds.A little more down to earth was the trip to the Robotic Dairy at Pyree. This demonstrated the vast change from the hand milking done 100 years ago. The cows wander in when they please and are milked by modern technology, namely, a robot. They can be milked at any time of day and there is no getting up at 4 am to hand milk. They just come when they are full, even at midnight, and uniquely the robot will call the owner’s mobile in the event of a problem. After their demonstration the owners had no time to rest as they needed to look after the other animals and farm matters. The day ended at the dairy with a fresh glass of milk, and then the folk were off to Greenwell Point for a lunch of fi sh and chips. On Wednesday 10th the Wollondilly CWA groups met at Kiama for a “Cultural Excursion.” The Combined CWA Choir

BERRY CWA 2014News For further information contact either Marie 4423 2164, Sandra 4464 2836, the CWA website at www.cwaofnsw.org.au,or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry 2535

opened the day with a song from “Anything Goes” (in tune with the day’s theme of the same name). The day included a photo exhibition, fl oral arrangements in a tea cup, a variety of crafts, skits, public speaking, all judged by coin voting for exhibits. The day ended on a musical note with the CWA choir joining in with the guest choir, The Men’s Probis, to sing “Music has Brought us Together.”

IMPORTANT DATES TO PUT IN YOUR DIARY:THE JUMBLE AND CAR BOOT SALE 5th October 8am-2pmCWA rooms, Victoria Street Contact Marie 4423 2164

BERRY BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING 10th October 1pm CWA rooms, Victoria Street Contact Marie 4423 2164

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For further information contact either Marie 44232164, Sandra 44642836, the CWAwebsite at www.cwaofnsw.org.au or the Secretary PO Box 321 Berry NSW 2535


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•••Holiday Kid’s Club- in school holidays for children in Years 3ii -6 at school. Program includes singing,craft, games, Bible teaching and morning tea.ccContact: CC Ollie Abbott, 44235652/ 0400 879 800

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CATHOLIC CHURCH, CC HOLIC CHURCH St Michael’s Nowra• Children’s Liturgy during 9.30am Sunday Mass• Sacramental Program also available for children@@ COMMUNITY CHURCHCC (Baptist)888 Schofields Lane, Berry••• BerryKids: from 1-12 years, during 9.30 am Sunday serviceSS for families and friends.

••• Mainly Music: Tuesdays 10.00am in school term forff children aged 0 to 5 years and their carers.Contact:CC Trish – 0401 151 820

••SHINE Girls Group: for Yrs 3 – 6. Every second Frid F @ 4pm Contact: Sally 0432 619 930

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHP Cnr C Alexandra and Victoria Sts • Church & Sunday School at 10am ContactC : Rev Isaac Jung 4464 1020

Sunday service times 9.30 am (with kids church) and 5.00pm


What a fantastic Term 3 we have enjoyed at Berry Community Preschool. Early in the term the Tuesday children journeyed on an excursion to the Berry Town Fire Brigade. The following week the Monday children were delighted and surprised to have the fi re truck visit us at Preschool. Arriving with sirens blaring, the fi re fi ghters proceeded to extinguish our pretend fi re in the preschool poplar tree demonstrating how high the water in the fi re hoses can actually reach. The children loved the spectacle and were able to benefi t from learning or reinforcing what they already know about fi re safety and what to do in the event of a fi re. It was great to see the children engaging with our community helpers – a big thank you to our fi re fi ghters.This Term the children have also participated in the fun and fi tness of Zumba. We have been fortunate to have energetic Zumba teacher Vicki visit us each week to put us through the paces of a total body workout. Not only has this been fun and entertaining but has also had a huge learning outcome for the physical development, balance, fl exibility and coordination of the children (and staff too!).

Berry Community PreschoolIn Week 3 we hosted a Teddy Bears’ Picnic inviting Grandparents or special visitors to join us for the morning. During this week, Monday children and visitors were entertained by Mazza the Clown with singing, face painting, making balloon animals and going on a Bear Hunt where much to our surprise we met a bear (aka Pete in his bear costume). It was great to learn that our donation to Mazza was going to a very good cause - The Shoalhaven Hospital, Children’s Ward. On our other picnic days we demonstrated our Zumba moves and sang and played percussion instruments to entertain our guests.

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In late August we celebrated Book Week with an excursion to the Nowra Library. Of course dressing up for Book Week as our favourite book characters was another fantastic highlight of this special literary week. Throughout Book Week we also enjoyed reading special books that the children brought along to share with their preschool friends. What a well-read bunch we are!!

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18 October – 7 December 2014SHOALHAVEN CITY ARTS CENTRE in collaboration with

COUNCIL’S WASTE SERVICES SECTION

The need for awareness of the mounting issue of waste management facing the Shoalhaven drives this exhibition, which creatively reconfigures waste into resource. Features artwork from the Dingle-Hughes Collection and selected artists, including Kurt Brereton, Meagan Jacobs, Warwick Keen and others.

Peter Gardiner. debris field VI (detail) 2003

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18 October – 7 December 2014Access & East Galleries – Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, Nowra02 4429 5444 www.shoalhavenartscentre.com.au

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Free worKshopsWEAVING WITH SILAGE TIES,WIRE AND STRINGSAT 25 OCT10AM–1PMLearn how to twine to make functional and non-functional fibre sculptures.

STRING MAKING & COILING SAT 1 NOV 10AM–1PMLearn how to make string from a number of materials including paper, plastic and cloth.

RANDOM WEAVINGSAT 15 NOVEMBER 10AM–1PMLearn how to make a functional basket or non-functional form through random weave technique.

CREATIVE SCULPTURE WITH ‘RUBBISH’SAT 29 NOV 10AM–1PMLearn ways to weave, re-view and renew your waste in creative and fun ways.

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Detail of textile work by Fay Kelly, St Georges Basin Creative Craft Group,

A RECYCLING ADVENTURE Samuel Elyard:Shoalhaven Landscapes in Textile

Come to the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre to see Shoalhaven landscapes by artist Samuel Elyard interpreted in recycled textiles. This exhibition will be on show to coincide with the SAMUEL ELYARD: OF TIME AND PLACE exhibition in the Main GalleryThis inventive project, created by Shoalhaven City Council Waste Services, highlights the concern around the 1000 tonnes of textiles disposed of each year in the Shoalhaven. The members of the St Georges Basin Creative Craft Group and the G6 group of artists have worked on interpreting a number of landscape works by Elyard.

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVEDDA14/1984 Detached Garage/Workshop 34 Alexandra St, BERRY - 18-Aug-14DA14/2009 Single Storey Dwelling 14 Brangus Cl, BERRY - 21-Aug-14DA14/2047 Dwelling Additions & Request to vary S88B instrument to reconfi gure building envelope 400B Coolangatta Rd, BERRY - 28-Aug-14

APPLICATIONS DETERMINEDDA14/1715 Dwelling Additions 30 George St BERRY - Approved - 15-Aug-14DA13/2102 Single Storey Dwelling - 18 Brangus Cl BERRY Approved - 19-Aug-14DA13/2105 Single Storey Dwelling - 6 Brangus Cl BERRY Approved - 18-Aug-14DA14/1771 Single Storey Dwelling - Huntingdale Park Rd BERRY Approved - 19-Aug-14DA13/2101 Two Storey Dwelling - 19 Brangus Cl BERRY - Approved - 28-Aug-14DA13/2103 Single Storey Dwelling 17 Brangus Cl BERRY - Approved - 27-Aug-14SF10377 SEPP1 - Demolition of Existing Dwelling and 2 Lot Rural Subdivision and building envelope. 110 Tindalls Lane BROUGHTON - Approved - 29-Aug-14DA14/1703 Permission to Use Existing Rear Deck & Storeroom - 411 Coolangatta Rd FAR MEADOW Approved - 29-Aug-14

The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accor-dance 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.

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Applications are advertised in accordance with Council’s Community Consultation Policy for Subdivision and Development Applications and the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies.

Please note, however, that not all applications on this list will be advertised and that advertising JUNE not commence immediately,particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the application.

If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant community associations will be separately notifi ed of the advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions.


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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER25th September - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at The Berry School of Arts at 7.30pm. Presentation: Ivories-Sources and Uses.26th September - Friday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Focus Day at Nowra Players Theatre, Bomaderry, at 9.30am. Presentation- Gems from Life- Amber, Pearl and Tortoiseshell.28th September - Sunday - Muir House Art Gallery Artists in Action Day 10am-3.30pm 10 Prince Alfred St Berry-Enq: 4464 1476.28th September - Sunday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park,102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.1st October - Wednesday - Berry Computes for Seniors - contact Kevin Watson 4448 6267. 2nd October - Thursday - CCB Meeting, Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.4th October - Saturday - Berry Men’s Shed giant garage sale - enq 4464 2619.5th October - Sunday - Berry Markets, 8am-2.30pm Berry Showground - Enq 4464 1476.5th October - Sunday - Jumble sale and Car boot sale. 8am-2pm Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216410th October - Friday - CWA Monthly Meeting 10:31am CWA rooms Victoria Street Berry Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216410th October - Friday - Branch Annual Meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street Berry Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216411th October - Saturday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park,102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.15th October - Wednesday - Berry Computes for Seniors - contact Kevin Watson 4448 6267. 16th October - Thursday - Berry Men’s Shed Health Talk - Local Pharmacist Ross Hobson and his staff will talk about managing heart attacks.They will also have testing equipment to check your cholesterol, blood sugar levels, blood pressure. Members of the local community are all welcome - 12 noon presentation followed by lunch - cost $5. Enq 4464 2629.18th October - Saturday - Zonta Birthing Kit Assembly Day @ Berry School of Arts. Register with Mary on 4464 1191.19th October - Sunday - Ludwig Treviranus (piano). Works by Haydn, Chopin, Grainger and Mussorgsky. Nowra School of Arts 2pm.19th October - Sunday - Meroo Union Church -2pm. Revd.Vern James (Uniting) followed by After-noon Tea and Fellowship.(cnr Boxsells Lane& Princes Hwy.Meroo Meadow)Brian Outen 4464 2842.20th October - Monday - Wollondilly Group Conference Avoca Hall Sheepwash Road 9:30am. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164. 21st October - Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club, St Luke’s Hall, Princess St, Berry. Gail Paton, Secretary: 0413893508/[email protected]. 23rd October - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society at the Berry School of Arts, at 7.30pm. Presentation: A Brazilian Odyssey: the works of Artist and Landscape Designer, Roberto Brule Marx.26th October - Sunday - Muir House Art Gallery Artists in Action Day 10am-3.30pm 10 Prince Alfred St Berry - Enq: 4464 1476.26th October - Sunday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park,102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.

FUTURE DATES2nd November - Sunday - Berry Markets, 8am-2.30pm Berry Showground - Enq 4464 14765th November - Wednesday - Berry Computes for Seniors - contact Kevin Watson 4448 62676th November - Thursday - CCB Meeting, Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.8th November - Saturday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park,102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.


Events and major attractions around Berry - For further informationregarding each event please refer to community group listing on the next page.

January 30th-31st 2015 Berry Show Society Annual Berry ShowJune 17th-24th Berry Alliance host Seniors Week celebrations – Berry June 24th Berry Rotary Club presents the Berry Celtic Festival AUGUST Each Year Berry Alliance presents a three week event:AUGUST 5th-27th Le Tour de Berry For more information, Contact: [email protected] (m) 0449 569 059 or writing to P O Box 202 Berry 2535.

August 2nd & 3rd Annual Camellia & Floral ShowSeptember 5th-6th Berry Small Farm Field DaysSeptember 11th-14th Berry Garden Clubs Annual Garden Festival

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13th November - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lectures for 2014, at the Berry School of Arts at 7:30 PM, Annual General Meeting and Party at Berry Court House14th November - Friday - CWA Monthly meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street Berry. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164. 16th November - Sunday - Meroo Union Church-2pm.Pastor Barry Lawrence (Baptist)followed by AfternoonTea and Fellowship.(cnr Boxells Lane& Princes Hwy. Meroo Meadow) Brian Outen 4464 284218th November - Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club, St Luke’s Hall, Princess St, Berry. Gail Paton, Secretary: 0413 893 508/[email protected]. 19th November - Wednesday - Berry Computes for Seniors - contact Kevin Watson 4448 6267.23rd November - Sunday - Muir House Art Gallery Artists in Action Day 10am-3.30pm 10 Prince Alfred St Berry-Enq: 44 641 47623rd November - Sunday - Berry Produce Market held 8am to 2pm in Andrew Place Park,102 Queen Street. Providing fresh produce every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month. Enquires: contact Tricia on 0425 842 909.3rd December - Wednesday - Berry Computes for Seniors - contact Kevin Watson 4448 6267.3rd December - Wednesday - Berry Merry Christmas. 5.45pm Grand Santa Parade, late night shopping ‘til 8pm. Berry groups, businesses and residents are invited to join Santa in the Parade to celebrate our local community. Have an idea for a fl oat? Are you a performer? Do you havea quirky bike or vehicle? Email [email protected] to join in the fun.4th December - Thursday - CCB Meeting, Berry Courthouse, 6.30pm.


BERRY COMMUNITY GROUPS If your Berry Community Group is not listed here please return the form sent out or contact the Berry Alliance for the form to complete to register.

Police Assistance Line (non-urgent Police reports) 131 444Berry Police 4464 2175 - Fire and Rescue NSW 4464 1008 or 000 Rural Fire Brigade (Broughton Vale) 4464 1522SES - For Emergency help in fl oods and storms 132 500

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059PO Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au

Berry Alliance Town Crier 0428 037 572PO Box 202 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berryalliance.org.au

Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4464 3122PO Box 216 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berry.org.au

Amnesty International Berry Local Action GroupPO Box 397 Berry NSW 2535 4464 2879Meet - 3rd Thursday each month at 5.30pm, St Luke’s Anglican Church, 68A Princess Street, [email protected] www.berryamnesty.happenings.id.au

Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society - Shoalhaven 4423 5588PO Box 269 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected], 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts

Australian Red Cross 4464 2612PO Box 249 Berry 2535 1st Wednesday each month at 2.00pm, Berry Uniting Church

Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 396578 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.30pm meetingBerry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berrywww.shoalhavenaa.com.au

Berry Al Anon Family Group For family & friends of problem drinkers 4448 8231Meet every Tuesday at 7pm Berry Uniting Church Hall, Albert Street, Berry

Berry Bridge Club INC 4422 3343PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Saturdays @ 12.45pm-4.30pm at the Masonic Lodge Community Hall

Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4464 1476Berry Community Craft Cottage 12 Prince Alfred St Berry 2535 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm @ Muir House - [email protected]

Berry Computers for Seniors 4448 6267PO Box 103 Berry 2535 [email protected] & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 – 12noon Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street Berry.

Berry Community Pre-school 4464 1764PO Box 143 Berry 2535 [email protected] www.berrypreschool.org.au

Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 0458 369 266PO Box 218 Berry 25352nd Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry Courthouse

Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred [email protected]

Berry & District Garden Club 0413 893 508PO Box 122 Berry 2535 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess StreetGale Paton - Secretary - [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au

Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097PO Box 153 Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum

Berry Ethics Society 0451 153 332PO Box 363 Berry [email protected] 1st Monday of each month at the Berry HotelBerry Evening View Club 4464 1032PO Box 76 Berry 2535 jeanrolfe125.me.com3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling ClubBerry Rotary Club 4464 3636PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club www.berryrotary.org.au

Berry Landcare 4464 2198PO Box 422 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] monthly article for working bees.

Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 169317 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address.

Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary Inc. 4464 1774PO Box 435 Berry 25353rd Wednesday monthly, 9:30am Activities Room Berry Masonic Village

Berry Meals on Wheels 4464 1604PO Box 221 Berry NSW 2535 3rd Monday monthly at 9am RSL Hall BerryBerry Men’s Shed 4464 3956 / 4464 2619 A.HPO Box 103 Berry 2535 e: [email protected] and Thursdays 10am- 4pm North Street Berry www.berrymensshed.com.au

Berry PlaygroupSt Luke’s Church 68a Princess St, Berry. Fridays 9.30-11.30 Ph: 0400 879 800Facebook: The Berry Playgroup Email: [email protected]

Berry Public School P&C Association 4464 1158PO Box 222 Berry 2535 [email protected]

Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 [email protected] Tuesday Monthly at 9.30am Sub Branch Hall-26 Alexandra St Berry

Berry School of Arts 4464 1476Offi ce open Thurs and Fri 10am till 3pm.

Berry Show Society Inc. 4464 1567PO Box 173 Berry 2535Meet 1st Tuesday monthly at Committee Rooms at the [email protected] www.berryshow.org.au

Berry Showground Management Committee 4448 6093PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 Meet 2nd Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers24 hour Caretakers / Bookings - Caretakers 0427 605 200

Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) Owen 4464 1250 / Kaye 446512406 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground

7pm Great Southern Hotel, Berry. Email: [email protected] Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club 0422 688901PO Box 206 Berry NSW 2535 www.bshcc.nsw.cri cket.com.au2nd Monday of each month during cricket season at the Berry HotelBerry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 0438 342 722 PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] Tuesday of the month, 7.30 pm at The Top Pub.

Berry Tennis Club 0419 299 234PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 e: [email protected] bi-monthly starting in February each year, Berry Tennis Club, North St Berry

Berry Spinners and Weavers 4448 7575PO Box 377 Berry 2535 [email protected] 10-12noon at Berry Showground Hall

Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 148253 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Andrew.fi [email protected] Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm.

Cantares: Community ChoirMonday 7.30 - 9.00 pmScots’ Presbyterian Hall, Alexandra Street BerryContact: Peter Dalmazzo 4448 6164

Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4464 3187PO Box 321 Berry 2535 [email protected] Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms.

David Berry Hospital Auxiliary 4464 1774PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room

Freemasons Lodge Broughton No. 131PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 4421 7346Secretary: John Dyason [email protected]

Gateway Community Garden,141 Woodhill Mountain RdAll welcome, plots available. Contact: Tony Hampson 44641504

Hands Across NSW Inc 4446 0567PO Box 162 Cambewarra NSW 2540 [email protected] 1st Sunday, monthly at Broughton Lodge, Berry Agriculture Hall

Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group Inc.PO Box 428 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] – as convened www.takeaction.org.au

Knit with Love Lyn 4464 3651c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 - [email protected] Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall starts 8/2/2013 except Dec/Jan

Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch 0412 550 480121 Kangaroo Valley Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of BerryLodge Broughton 131 PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts

Mainly Music 4464 1693Berry Community Church hall – for children under fi ve and parent /carersMeets Tuesdays during school term 10-11.30am $4 per familyPenwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535 [email protected] day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome

Probus Club of Berry 4422 9340PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village HallRedBerry Quilters 4464 2587PO Box 324 Berry NSW 2535 4th Friday monthly @ Grandstand Berry Showground 9.30am-1.30pmShoalhaven Arts Society Inc. Hazel Hensler 4422 1794Meets every 2nd Thursday, 12:30 - Berry School of Arts [email protected] Historic Vehicle Club Inc. 4464 1723PO Box 1, Nowra NSW 2541 [email protected] Poultry Group 0410 548 704161 Kangaroo Valley Road 1st Wednesday each month above [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au

St Vincent de Paul Society 0410 548 704PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall

Transformers Youth Group 4423 5652St Luke’s Anglican Church 68a Princess St Berry offi [email protected] every Friday 7-9pm during school term. Contact Grant Abbott, Youth MinisterZonta Club of Berry Ph-0411318193(Jean) or 42322881(Lorna)PO Box 302 Berry 2535 [email protected] 4th Tuesday monthly for dinner. Website-www.zontadistrict24.org

SPORTING GROUPSBerry Hockey Club 0412 218 704PO Box 4055, Nowra East NSW [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.au

Berry Netball Club 0417 285 7891 Barwon St BomaderryMeets monthly at the Great Southern Hotel [email protected] Men’s Bowling Club David Armstrong 44641543PO Box 139, Berry NSW 2535 Ph: 0488 729 229 Harry Harrop on 44643043

Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 0431 530 5437 Boran Place Berry 2535 [email protected] term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry

Berry Riding Club 4464 1143445 Coolangatta Road Berry 2535 1st Tuesday monthly at the Berry [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com

Berry Shoalhaven Head Rugby League Football ClubPO Box 282 Berry - Meet every 4th Wednesday,


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The showgirl committee is seeking expressions of interest from entrants and sponsors for the 2015 Berry Showgirl competition. The objective of the competition is to fi nd a young woman to act as an ambassador for the Berry Show Society at the Zone and State fi nals. Each entrant will be a special guest at the 2015 Berry Show and will perform duties such as presenting prizes, sashing livestock, speaking with media and generally being in the public eye. It is not a beauty

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P id R b M I h S Vpageant; the girls must demonstrate a genuine interest in and knowledge of our local area and rural NSW.Our 2014 Showgirl, Mikhaela Grey was fortunate enough to make it to the State fi nals and was a special guest at this year’s Royal Easter Show. Mikhaela’s Showgirl experience was something she will remember for the rest of her life. “The Showgirl competition has given me so much more than I could have ever expected.

Not only was the week in Sydney a great way to observe the show from a different angle, it has also given me the opportunity to meet and network with people that I would not have had the chance to ordinarily” she said.

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The third annual Berry Small Farm Field Days staged by the Rotary Club of Berry on 5 and 6 September at the Berry Showground had less than perfect conditions but those who attended enjoyed the many exhibits and activities on display.Field Day Coordinator Paul Andersen reported that everyone’s patience and ingenuity were tested by this year’s event. “The very wet conditions leading up to the event gave us a surface on the oval which was quite soft but had we had no further rain we would have had another good year. However the heavy showers on Thursday night and Friday resulted in a sodden surface which turned to mud and slush with the vehicular traffi c involved in getting exhibits onto the site. Everyone dealt with the trying conditions and despite the situation which was best described as “gumboot territory” the

Small Farm Field Days – a great ‘country’ day out in challenging conditions

majority of exhibitors reported a reasonably good result given the circumstances. Crowd numbers were a bit down as you would expect, but it seems the ones that were keen on getting information and checking out the farming and garden equipment etc still came out.”The fashion parades gained a lot of attention and the fashion organiser Deb Mainsbridge is pictured modeling one of the great looking outfi ts from the Berry Barn. The many children who attended enjoyed the Carefl ight helicopter simulator, the animal nursery and all of the farm animals and chooks that were on display.

The Rotary Club of Berry thanks all of the sponsors including Gold Sponsor Berry Vet Clinic; Silver Sponsors Millpaca and the Local Land Services; Bronze Sponsors Berry Barn, South Coast Cruise and Travel, and Shoalhaven City Council; and Supporters Ray White Berry, IGA, Strongbuild, Elders Berry, and Aussie Pro who donated a chainsaw as the prize in the Raffl e.The raffl e was won by local farming contractor Anthony Warr who said it would come in very handy. Anthony is pictured together with the Village Vets stars James and Anthony.

Deb Mainsbridge is pictured modeling one of the great looking outfi ts from the Berry Barn.

Anthony Warr pictured together with the Village Vets stars James and Anthony.


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Thanks to the foresight of the founding members of Berry Drama Group, our Constitution specifi ed the disposal of assets in the event of the group being disbanded.As a result, we were pleased to hand over cheques for $670.49 to both the David Berry Hospital Auxiliary and to Berry Public School, the latter for use by their Drama Department.Both organisations have thanked us for those donations as has Nowra Players who were the recipients of some props, scripts and set construction materials.Many thanks again to the Berry community and all the local businesses who have supported us over the years.We received the following letter from Berry Drama Group Life Member Susan McMurdo who expresses so well what the group meant to her.“It has taken me some time to put my feelings and thoughts together about the end of the Berry Drama Group. As I was packing up at Jamberoo to move to Wollongong I came across all of the photos, scripts, cards of encouragement, some costumes, programmes etc. I have lovingly packed them all in a box. It was an amazing opportunity to reminisce on the years I spent with the group, the incredible productions I was a part of, the amazing dedication of Rosie and Gus in the early days and then Feargus and of course Rosie’s ongoing incredible dedication to the Berry Drama Group and then the remaining committee who kept it alive till the end.The group brought me so much - the opportunity to fi nd that I could act. That

was the most amazing experience for me as I had never done it before I joined the BDG. Being part of the drama group was such a solace for me as I travelled through the most diffi cult time of my life personally, it gave me the opportunity to play some amazing roles and bring everything I had to those roles and to bring stories and move people and touch hearts and souls with joy, laughter, tragedy and poignancy. To bring quality theatre to the Berry Community and to form amazing bonds and friendships with other members has been such an honour and a joy. Thankyou to everyone I have acted with, been directed by, who have been behind the scenes with set construction and stage managing and making tea and being front of house. Special thanks to Rosie for encouraging me to be in my fi rst play and letting me fl y, for your patience and constant commitment, to Gus for your inspiration and love and incredible artistic talent, to dearest Rodney for your costumes and your support of Gus and his vision, to Anne Brien as stage manager who always borrowed my watch and was an amazing friend, to Jean for her passion and being our matriarch, to Shelley, John Underwood and all the other front of house people who have supported us year in, year out, to Mark for your constant smile and all the work you did as secretary, to Bruce Whatley for your long suffering support and incredible work on set design and construction, programme design and photography as well as directing, to James Barkway-Jones for your set construction and some amazing roles, to Will Hodgson for your acting ability and inspiration, to Feargus for a wonderful relationship and more great roles,

to Maurice for your steady guiding, dedication and fi nancial wizardry, to Lesley and Deb for keeping the fi re burning when it was hard to keep it alight and trying so hard to keep the group afl oat, to Bruce Martin for wonderful catering and giving us all a laugh.I know not everyone I have mentioned will read this and there are so many more to mention. Thankyou to all for bringing so much to my life. For such a wonderful opportunity to fl ower and fi nd something in myself that I always wanted to discover and was nurtured and encouraged to discover by each one of you. I treasure those years, I treasure that room upstairs in the school of arts - twas my second home. Thankyou all.LoveSusan McMurdo”

DEBRA DAVIES - Outgoing SecretaryBERRY DRAMA GROUP INC

BERRY DRAMA GROUPFINAL CURTAIN CALL


At our Annual General Meeting last month, several Certifi cates of Application were awarded.Firstly, Lachlan Price from the Berry Bowling Club for his very willing help to us in setting up the Club for many of our larger functions.Mick Rigg for his willing help in being “teller” at our fund raising eventsCathy Howard our Pink Lady volunteer. Cathy takes her trolley around to all the patients in the hospital, selling items they may need e.g. toiletries, sweets etc. Cathy is a very welcome visitor to the wards.Judy McMillan. Without fail, Judy collects the Sunday papers from the newsagent and takes them to the hospital so the patients have them to read. I am sure they appreciate having them.The Auxiliary and the patients really appreciation Cathy and Judy’s commitment for the patients and a big Thank You to you both.Also on the day, a surprise for Moira Harris, who was made a Patron of the Auxiliary joining Betty Ireland who is also a Patron. Congratulations to Moira and very well earn. People who go to our main events would have noticed the decorations etc. on our table. These have been the work of Moira. She has also been our President and put her hand to anything needed. Congratulations Moira and well done.Upcoming events include a Melbourne Cup day on Tuesday, 4th November, at the Berry Bowling Club. The day will commence at 11.30am for lunch at 12.30pm During the day, prizes will be awarded for the most stylish hat, best dressed male and female. There will also be a sweep, lucky door prizes and a raffl e. The cost will be $28 for a 2 course luncheon and entertainment. Booking must be made to the Berry Bowling Club or Marilyn Kellett by 28th. October.

DAVID BERRY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETING NEWS

On Saturday 4th October, we will be having a Pre-Loved Clothing sale at the Berry Showground Pavilion commencing at 9am. Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing will be accepted. If you can spare us anything for the sale, you can leave them with Pam Coles or Marilyn Kellett by 1st. October or we can collect them if need be. All monies raised at our functions go directed to the hospital. The hospital give us a “Wish List” each year and we do our best to purchase all items as they are for the patients’ needs, care and comfort and also the staff.I am sure that like the rest of the town, we were very sorry to hear the Berry Drama Group has closed. They have provided the town with entertainment for a long time and

it is sad to hear they will not be ongoing. We would like to sincerely thank the group for their donation of $670.49 for the David Berry Hospital. Our sincere thanks to the Group for your gift.Please keep in mind, we will be holding a street stall on Saturday, 13th December. All items and help will be greatly appreciated.Early next year will be holding a Book Sale but on a smaller scale then previous years. The reason is our Auxiliary members, like a lot of committee, are getting smaller.If you care to join our Auxiliary, you will be must welcome. We meet on the second Monday of each month at the David Berry Hospital at 12.30pm with a light lunch.

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“Joining the Club”

A Member’s Perspective on Berry Riding Club

I’m one of those people with a life long passion for horses and riding and over the years I’ve tried many equestrian disciplines but the lack of a multi discipline organisation has been a limiting factor. All those membership fees add up. A few years ago I heard from a friend about Berry Riding Club. I had just started a new young horse. We were a colourful pair ... she was green and I was rusty. The membership was very reasonably priced and included insurance and there was a regular mid week get together called GG’s which seemed a good place to start. There is something very pleasurable about sharing coffee, cake and riding time with like minded people but GG’s soon led to other things. Berry Riding Club has regular “Skills Development” and “Come and Try” days with qualifi ed and very supportive instructors so my little mare and I got to try dressage and jumping in a non competitive atmosphere. In 2014 the club has embraced the new discipline of Working Equitation. “Dressage with obstacles” seemed like my kind of challenge so off we went to a clinic and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. My little mare was learning, so was I, and our partnership was developing nicely. BRC also offers regular competition days so we went to our fi rst dressage competition and plan to attend more as we progress. We are so fortunate

to have a club which allows adult and child riders to develop their skills, to compete and enjoy their horses in so many different ways. In April, BRC participated in the Berry Anzac Day March. I was a bit worried about horses and crowds but the horses seemed to understand the solemnity of the occasion, behaved impeccably, and drew many favourable remarks from the public. I’m now planning to dress my horse and I in pink and attend the “Pink Day” the club holds each year to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. Berry Riding Club has the philosophy “Riding Fun For Everyone” and that is true: but it is also a club with a strong community spirit. Anyone want to come riding? www.berryridingclub.com

Police Assistance Line (131444)The Police Assistance Line (131444) operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.If you are a victim of a crime, other than life threatening or time critical emergency situations, you should contact the Police Assistance Line (131 444).Phoning 131 444 allows you to report crime over the phone. Once your report is completed by a customer service representative, your information is immediately available to your local police.If the crime you wish to report can not be taken over the phone, due to its serious nature, the operator will assist you by advising where you can go to make the report, or by arranging for police to come and see you.Types of crime you can report to Police Assistance Line (131 444) include:• Break and Enter• Fail to Pay for Fuel (Service Stations Only)• Motor Vehicle/Vessel Theft• Stealing• Malicious Damage, including Graffi ti• Minor Motor Vehicle Crashes*• Lost Property• Taxi Fare Evasion

When a police response is required, Police Assistance Line (131 444) will arrange for police offi cers to attend.Police Assistance Line (131 444) can also assist you with general police inquiries. By phoning Police Assistance Line:(131 444), rather than your local police station, you are freeing up Police Offi cers who could otherwise be on the street actively preventing and investigating crime in your community.

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ADFAS ShoalhavenIllustrated LectureBerry School of Arts Alexander Street, Berry23 OCTOBER 7.30pm$25.00 Visitors

Marilyn A ElmA Brazilian Odyssey: the works of Artist and LandscapeDesigner, Roberto Brule Marx

Roberto Burle Marx (1909 – 1994) was Latin America’s most infl uential twentieth century landscape architect and an internationally renowned fi gure in the modern arts. A multitalented artist, he was witness and contributor to a broad form of expression. Trained as a painter and musician, he practiced simultaneously in diverse media, including drawing, painting, etching, sculpture, tile mosaics, tapestry, printmaking and landscape design. As an amateur botanist and expert horticulturalist, he also gathered an important collection of plant species. He collaborated with most of the Brazilian architects then on the national and international scenes, including Oscar Niemeyer, Rino Levi and Lucio Costa, and associated with Marcel Breuer and Le Corbusier. This talk traces his fl amboyant and colourful legacy, from Rio de Janeiro to the iconic Brasilia.

CantaresCantares, the local Berry choir conducted by Dr Carlos Alvarado, is hoping for a fi ne Spring day to perform at the upcoming Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival on Saturday 18th October.As the choir has performed on numerous occasions in Kangaroo Valley, a brand new repertoire is currently being prepared. This will include spirituals and folk songs. Along with other local choirs, Cantares will perform between 12.30-3.15 in the Pavilion and again at the Catholic Church at 5.15pm. The choir will enjoy welcoming guest members from the Manly-Warringah community choir, also conducted by Carlos. Members of both choirs continue to love the experience of singing with others under Carlos’ enthusiastic and brilliant expertise. Dedicated new voices are always welcome at Cantares. We rehearse weekly, with sheet music provided and, generally, a rehearsal CD for each voice part. For the more challenging pieces, sections often choose to get together during the week to work on the pronunciation and music, and polish our parts in a social setting. In addition, private lessons with Carlos and Bethany are available by arrangement.

Cantares meets at 7.30pm each Monday during school terms, in Scots’ Presbyterian Hall, Alexandra Street, Berry. Please come along and join us. Enquiries to Teresa 0432 631 612.


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If any Ladies out there are wondering what to do on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, come and join the ladies of Berry Evening VIEW club. We meet at 6.30 for 7.00 at Berry Bowling Club, for a pleasant meal and friendly company. Our guest speakers are varied, and often leave us wanting more information. Our guest speaker for September is Donna Rogers, programme coordinator for Learning For Life. This will be very interesting, because it will give us an insight as to how our donations are used, and how the recipients benefi t from the help given to the View clubs of Australia and the Smith Family, who work tirelessly to raise money to help disadvantaged families, and sponsor students helping them to reach their goals in education and future careers. They do this in many ways, one of them being Smith Family opportunity shops. The Smith family operates 20 retail outlets in NSW and the ACT. These shops provide a dual benefi t, a source of affordable clothing for low income families, plus all income is returned to the charity, helping many people. The nearest store in this area is at 283/285 Keira Street, Wollongong .Everything donated to this charity is used in one way or another, nothing is wasted, and that is very good to know in these “throw away” days. For those who would like to come to our September coffee morning we will be at DELICIOUS, in Albert Street, on Sept 4th at 10 30 , we look forward to seeing you.

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