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Town CrierPO Box 202 Berry NSW 2535 www.berryalliance.org.au NOVEMBER 2011

INSIDE THIS EDITION....Highway design options under review .......Page 5 – 7

Calling for Berry Showgirls .............................. 1

Success at the Australasian Fire-fi ghter Championships ................................................... Page 13

Berry Public School loves its Grandparents................................................................................... Page 15

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Berry Uniting Church andthe Berry Men’s Shed

invite you to view theoffi cial opening of

Berry UnitingChurch Centre

and the new

Men’s Shedby

Her ExcellencyProfessor

Marie Bashir AC CVOGovernor of New South Wales

and the Dedication byRev. Niall Reid

Friday 18th November 2011at 11.30am

Berry Uniting Church Centre77 Albert Street, Berry

All welcome

Tracks to the Future, a community subcommittee of the Berry Alliance,

are building a 2 metre wide footpath / shareway along Alexandra Street from the

railway station, past the Showground to Victoria Street (School of Arts).

To assist with funding we are conducting a

Great Big Raffl e with valuable prizes.The raffl e will be drawn at

Berry Merry Christmas event onWednesday 7th December 2011.

Raffl e tickets are$2 each or 3 for $5

1st prize: (over $900 in value)

2nd prize: (over $250 in value)

3rd prize: (over $100 in value)

See page 9 for more details

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Berry continues to be a community we are proud of.

Membership is open to Berrycommunity groups and individuals.

To join the Berry Alliance, write to P.O. Box 202, Berry 2535.

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BERRY ALLIANCEEDITORIAL BOARD

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Kate BramleySharon Dunn

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Public HearingsDraft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2009

Public Land Reclassifi cations

The draft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2009 proposes to reclassify the following parcels of public land from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’:

• Lot 21 DP 252581, Shoalhaven Heads Road, Shoalhaven Head

• Lot 12 DP 617101, Bolong Road, Coolangatta

• Lot 3 DP 597223, Bolong Road, Coolangatta

• Lot 2081 DP 216860, Lively Street, Vincentia

• Lot 4 DP 550354, Island Point Road, St Georges Basin

• Lot 35 DP226342, Edgewater Avenue, Sussex Inlet

These reclassifi cations are being undertaken consistent with the Department of Planning & Infrastructure’s LEP Practice Note PN 09-003 – Classifi cation and reclassifi cation of public land

through a local environmental plan which can be viewed at www.planning.nsw.gov.au.

In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, the following public hearings will be held as part of the reclassifi cation process.. Any interested persons are welcome to attend.

Any enquires regarding the reclassifi cations and/or the draft LEP can be directed to Council on (02) 4429 5377 or via email to:[email protected] fi le number 33363E.

Location Date Time Land to which thehearing applies

Reception Room Nowra Public Administration Building,Bridge Road, Nowra.

Vincentia Community HallThe Wool Road, Vincentia(rear of Bi-Lo car park)

Wednesday2nd November 2011

6:30pm

6:30pmThursday 3rd November 2011

Lot 21 DP 252581,Shoalhaven Heads Road,Shoalhaven Heads

Lot 12 DP 617101,Bolong Road, Coolangatta

Lot 3 DP 597223,Bolong Road, Coolangatta

Lot 2081 DP 216860,Lively Street, Vincentia

Lot 4 DP 550354,Island Point Road,St Georges Basin

Lot 35 DP226342,Edgewater Ave, Sussex Inlet

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Editor’s Note...The closing date for our DECEMBER issue

will be Wednesday 16th NOVEMBER

Please submit prior to this date if it isyour fi rst submission.

Material can be submitted viae-mail to: [email protected]

or drop box in the Berry Post Offi ce PO Box 202 Berry 2535

Phone 0428 037 572Sharon Dunn - BERRY TOWN CRIER

8th Berry Merry Christmas

Santa ParadeWhen: Wednesday 7th DecemberWhere: Queen StreetTime: 5.45pmEntertainment: 5pm – 7pmProudly sponsored by the Members’Berry Chamber of Commerce

Web based pest reporting service

launchedShoalhaven City Council Senior staff joined Mayor, Paul Green in a recent briefi ng of Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Joe Ludwig regarding Council’s web based pest reporting service. The new program allows residents to log on to Council’s website and report sightings of foxes, wild dogs or one of four high priority weeds including lantana south of Jervis Bay and bitou bush, sea spurge or Madeira vine. Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Paul Green said the new program will allow residents the opportunity to log onto an interactive map on Council’s website and place a mark at the exact site where the pest was seen. “By using ‘crowd sourcing’ technology and enabling volunteers to provide information on the area’s pests, Council will be provided with an accurate picture of these locations,” said Mr Green.“Residents will be able to record the date and time of sighting, the nature of the sighting, the number seen and any comments that are relevant. “Frome here, Council, National Parks and their contractors will be able to use the information to concentrate efforts on those areas where the pests have been sighted.”The briefi ng, which took place at Shoalhaven Heads, allowed the Minister to be shown the diffi culties in protecting endangered species located within close proximity to villages and urban areas.Councillor Green said Minister Ludwig was very impressed with Councils web-based pest mapping program, announcing a two year funding offer to allow Council to continue and expand the program. Residents can log onto the mapping program at http://maps.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Sightings

Shoalhaven City Council has adopted a simpler process for allocating funding towards local community path construction projects. The project allows local organisations to apply for funding and carry out specifi c path construction works throughout the City. Local community groups in Kangaroo Valley, Swanhaven and Bawley Point have previously applied for funding under the program and with the help of local volunteers have already constructed paths within their towns.With a high level of community interest surrounding the community path construction projects Council has created a more concise budget allocation process.Future funding allocations are to be based on several factors including: • Commencement of the project with no

impediments to its continuation.• The project is ready to commence with

appropriate approvals in place.• Commitment to a starting date.• Volunteer commitment to the project.• An alignment with Council’s priorities for the

construction of the path.• Equitable distribution of funds across the City.

Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure and Planning, Peter Adams said the recently adopted budget allocation process would make it easier for community groups to get their volunteer project moving.“The involvement of volunteers in the community path construction projects provides many social, recreational and health benefi ts throughout the City,” said Mr. Adams.“There is already a high level of interest in the project with many community groups undertaking fundraising activities, applying for grant funding and confi rming volunteer assistance in a bid to become involved in the scheme.

Community Path Construction Projects budget allocation

“I would encourage any local organisations who believe they have a pathway project within their town ready to proceed to become involved in this worthwhile project.”This fi nancial year has seen community groups in Woollamia, Kangaroo Valley, Fishermans Paradise and Berry commence work on pathways within their towns. Community groups in Cudmirrah, Kiola, Tomerong and Callala have also expressed an interest in establishing path projects.

Berry Alliance Presidents note:We welcome this increased funding from Council, something we have been lobbying for over a long period of time at Community Consultative Body level and directly with Councilor’s and senior Council staff.We also welcome any further ideas and assistance for our community path projects in Berry – “Tracks to the Future”. Please contact me at the Berry Alliance - [email protected] or on 0449 569 059.

Our community project for a path between the Railway Station and Victoria Street next to the Showground is well under way but still requires additional funds. Please look out for our raffl e (tickets available at the Berry Pharmacy and other locations as well as direct from the Alliance) and our “sausage sizzles” outside the IGA. Donations are also very welcome.

Rick Gainford.

www.berryalliance.org.au - The Town Crier NOVEMBER 2011

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As outlined in the last Town Crier, a Community Review Group (CRG) of 20 Berry residents has been formed by the RTA to refi ne options for the RTA’s “preferred route” for the Princes Highway upgrade around Berry. In a letter to residents the RTA states that this Community Review Group was formed “in response to community concerns and technical studies showing signifi cant measures would be required to maintain noise and visual amenity close to Berry”.

The Review Group consists of residents who live adjacent to the current “preferred route” or who have been active participants in the route selection process to date. BOB (Better Options for Berry) and the Berry Alliance have been given one place each on the 20 person committee and have entered into this process in good faith in the hope that the RTA can come up with the best option for Berry as a whole.

At the meeting of the Community Review Group on 12 October the RTA reported that a review of route options going further north of the “preferred route” indicated that these were not feasible on cost, property severance and environmental grounds. Member for Kiama Gareth Ward, who was present at this meeting, encouraged the Community Review Group to now focus on ways to improve the noise and visual impact of the proposed highway upgrade now that the alignments north of Bundewallah creek have been ruled out (see press release from Gareth Ward on this page and the RTA advertisement on pages 6 and 7).

The RTA’s website for this project:www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb provides full details of the meetings of the Community Review

HIGHWAY DESIGN OPTIONS UNDER REVIEW

Group and how this decision was reached. We urge residents to stay informed of progress through this website. The RTA have also committed to place a two page statement in the Town Crier each month to update the Berry community on progress.

The Community Review Group is now reviewing options which lower the alignment of the “preferred route” along North Street in an attempt to get the road surface below natural ground level at this point thus reducing noise and visual impacts. It is also looking at options which reduce the height of the Berry Bridge but this has been constrained by an RTA requirement to build the road to withstand 1 in 100 year fl ood levels.

BOB would like to acknowledge the work of local resident Bruce Ramsay, who is a member of the Community Review Group, and whose expertise in bridge and road construction has meant he has been able to put a number of design options to the RTA which reduce the environmental impact of the “preferred route”. The RTA has a number of these options under active review.

The RTA has been adamant that this is not a route selection process but a refi nement of the “preferred route” to the north of Berry. Once these refi nements have been fi nalised they will be presented to the broader community for comment at a public meeting probably in November.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today announced work is continuing to develop new design options for the proposed Princes Highway bypass of Berry.

“The RTA continues to work with the community on improving the design in the north Berry precinct and on resolving the issues of noise and visual impact, however further alignments to the north of Bundewallah Creek have now been ruled out,” Mr Ward said. “It is also important to understand how residents feel about the urban spaces in and around the bypass,” he said.“The RTA will hold a series of community workshops focusing on the planning and design of these spaces to ensure they meet the needs of the community. “This work is particularly important for the north Berry and Kangaroo Valley Road areas. This includes design ideas for the streets, public spaces, recreation areas, landscape, fences, noise walls, paths, materials and views,” Mr Ward said.“The RTA is also continuing to work with the community on the design alternatives for the bridge at the eastern end of Berry, especially concerning its look and sound,” he said.“These discussions will continue to ensure the best possible result for Berry and a public meeting set down for next week will be postponed until the results can be put to the rest of the community,” Mr Ward said.

For further information visit the RTA’s website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb or contact the RTA’s community information line on:1800 506 976.

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The Berry bypass community review group held its fourth discussion on 12 October 2011.Member for Kiama Gareth Ward attended the

meeting and clarified the goal of the NSW

Government and the purpose of the group.

He thanked the group for their commitment

to making sure the RTA delivers the best

Berry bypass possible. He affirmed that he

was committed to building the bypass along

the preferred route to the north of town. He

reminded the group that there would be impacts

from the bypass, and this group’s aim is to

mitigate these as best we can.

It was agreed the group was facing several key

project problems:

• the amenity of North Street.

• flooding and management along the

alignment north of North Street.

• the visual impact and amenity of the highway

at Woodhill Mountain Road.

• the current design and aesthetics of the

Berry Bridge.

• noise management and resident impacts,

possible shadowing impacts from the

noise walls and how to manage noise from

bridge deck joints for which we had actions

to investigate, an understanding of some

consequences and some of the mitigation

measures.

The group considered each problem area and

the RTA presented on the actions requested

from previous discussions.

Problem 1: The amenity of North Street. The RTA at the suggestion of members of the

group, has begun exploring the design of a

lowered highway where it runs north of North

Street. This would have implications during

flood times and a mitigation measure would

be to reroute Town Creek. The lowering of the

highway would decrease the height of the noise

walls on the southern side of the highway.

This was considered a viable option and further

investigations will be made.

The RTA investigated moving the alignment

further to the north on the other side of

Bundewallah Creek. This design would require

the construction of bridge or viaduct structures

to cross over the Bundewallah Creek floodplain.

It would create more property severance issues

on rural properties. The rough strategic cost

estimate is $130 million over the current cost of

$170 million (totalling $300 million). This option

around the north of Berry is not considered

economically viable.

Problem 2: Flooding and management along the alignment north of North Street.The RTA confirmed ongoing discussions with

Shoalhaven City Council about flood mitigation

and management in this area. Council had

attended a site visit with group members on

28 September. The rerouting of Town Creek

was discussed and the suggestion to move

the swale through farming property. This is

considered a viable alternative with more

investigations needed. Discussions with Council

and property owners will be ongoing.

Problem 3: The visual impact and amenity of the highway at Woodhill Mountain Road.The RTA has been working with members of

the group on design alternatives to reduce the

visual impact and amenity of the highway at

Woodhill Mountain Road.

To date these have examined how to lower the

bridge with a deeper cutting into the ridge.

One option could lower the height of the bridge

by about 10 metres at the eastern end. The

consequences would be a large environmental

Berry bypassCommunity review group update


impact with the cutting into the mountain and

managing the 540,000m3 of surplus spoil. How

to resolve the excess spoil was debated, with

some to be used on the proposed adjacent

Berry to Bomaderry upgrade. The RTA agreed

more detail was required and this needed to

be looked at further. There was also discussion

around how to reduce the amount of spoil

excavated.

The strategic cost estimate for this option is

$250 million, $80 million over the current cost of

$170 million. This is mostly due to the expenses

associated with the spoil.

Ideas on how to reduce the cost will continue to

be discussed and investigated.

The RTA will:

• work closely with community members on

further options in this area.

• provide the group with more detail on cost

assumptions.

• list and investigate management options for

excess spoil.

Problem 4: The current design and aesthetics of the Berry Bridge.The bridge proportions and how an urban

design approach could improve the proposed

structures was briefly discussed. It was agreed

that the group was not ready for this detail and

that urban design in relation to the bridge be

parked for a future discussion.

Problem 5, 6 & 7: Noise management and resident impacts, possible shadowing impacts from the noise walls and how to manage noise from bridge deck joints.The group viewed a 3D animation showing the

lowered highway and the shadowing that would

be generated over the shortest day in winter.

Shadows from the proposed noise wall began to

impact some properties on North Street about

15 minutes before the sun dipped below

the escarpment.

An action has been to examine the

technology behind:

• bridge deck joints, and

• the type of road surface to assess how noise

can be reduced.

The RTA committed to addressing these

items in the detailed design with the aim of

reducing noise.

Study areaThe group discussed financial feasibility

of options. The group largely accepted the

bypass needs to be economically viable and

understood that the project competes on a

state wide level for funding. Social impacts,

environmental impacts and financial feasibility

are often a trade off.

The group at large advocated for a focus on

the current alignment and the design options

available generally along and in the vicinity

of this alignment. This was noted by the local

member. There will be future meetings to work

to improve design/alignment.

This will involve continuing with two discussions:

• a focus on the bridge to improve its

aesthetics and design. The aim to lower the

bridge and reduce its impacts has not yet

been achieved.

• a focus on reducing the impact of the

highway on the north Berry precinct and

examining appropriate landscape and urban

designs for this newly created space.

Meeting notes and the presentations are on the

community review group documents page on

RTA website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/fbb

For more information:Project information line (free call) 1800 506 [email protected]/fbbBerry project of ce open 10am – 5pm each Friday, Broughton Court Shop 3/113 Queen Street BerryPlaced by the RTA on behalf of the community review group. 13 October 2011


Berry Bowling Club is proud to announce the opening of their new bistro. Come along Wednesday to Sunday and meet the new team. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Great company.

On the first Sunday of the

month, while away the winter

afternoons with a wonderful

blues band. This Fathers Day,

Sunday 2nd September, treat

Dad to an afternoon with Tony

Jaggers from 2 until 5.

Win great Berry Shopping

Vouchers in the Friday and

Sunday night raffles from

7pm or meat trays at the

Fisho’s raffle Thursday

nights from 6pm.

BOWLSLadies : Tuesday and Thursday

9.00 am.

Men: Wednesday 1.00pm.

Mixed: Saturday 1.00pm.

Berry Bowling Club (02) 4464 2995

Jim Abbott President Men’s Bowling Club

(02) 4464 1429

Carolyn Borland President Women’s Bowling Club

(02) 4464 3441

BERRY BOWLING CLUB Your local family club

BERRY BOWLING CLUB140 Princes HighwayBerry NSW

Phone: 4464 2995

CHINESE RESTAURANTLunch - Wednesday to Sunday - 12.00 noon to 2.00pm

Dinner -Wednesday to Sunday - 5.30pm to 8.30pmTELEPHONE: 4464 2388 - For Bookings and Take-Away

SATURDAYBERRY CRICKET CLUBTickets on sale from 6:30pm

Drawn 7:30pm

SUNDAYCLUB RAFFLE - BBQ PACKSTickets on sale from 6:30pm

Drawn 7:30pm

FRIDAYCLUB RAFFLE

Tickets on sale from 6:30pmDrawn 7:30pm

THURSDAYBERRY FISHO’S RAFFLETickets on sale from 5:30pm

Drawn 7:15pm

GREAT VALUE RAFFLES

SOCIAL BOWLSFOR SOCIAL MEMBERS

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2011 AT 10AM - NOONPHONE: KEITH BORLAND - 4464 3441


Tickets are available at Justin Lill Wines, Berry Pharmacy and Berry Mountain Cycles and direct from everyone on the Committee.They will also be sold in town on each Saturday morning, Market day Sundays and at other times – look for our table and please support us on this Community project. There will also be a sausage sizzle outside the IGA including on Sunday 6th November.

Other funding for this project has been received from:

• the NSW State Government through the Community Partnerships Grants announced in February this year,

• Shoalhaven City Council have committed some funds,

Tracks to the Future, a community subcommittee of the Berry Allianceare building a 2 metre wide footpath / shareway along Alexandra Street

from the railway station, past the Showgroundto Victoria Street (School of Arts).

We would appreciate your assistancewith this Community Project which will cost over $40,000.

To assist with funding we are conducting a Great Big Raffl e with valuable prizes. Raffl e tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5

The raffl e will be drawn at Berry Merry Christmas event on Wednesday 7th December 2011.

1st prize: (over $900 in value) Luxury weekend for 2

at Broughton Mill Farm Guesthouse Berry ($550); dinner

for two at an excellent local restaurant ($150); cafe

vouchers to the value of $50 for a lunch or coffees and

teas; 2 bottles of wine from Justin Lill Wines ($60); $100

voucher from Berry Mountain Cycles and a collection of

Berry history books from the Berry Museum.

2nd prize: (over $250 in value)

Dinner for two at an excellent

local restaurant ($150); 4 bottles

of wine ($100) and a collection of

Berry history books from the Berry

Museum.

3rd prize: (over $100 in

value) Dinner or lunch at an

excellent local venue ($100)

and a collection of Berry history

books from the Berry Museum.

• The Berry Alliance has donated funds and we have received some generous donations from others.

We have also approached a number of other Community groups in Berry for support and are confi dent that we will reach our target with your assistance.If you would like to assist us in our projects, please contact us at [email protected]

Work is due to commence in mid November and we are hoping to have this fi rst project completed by Christmas. Berry Tracks to the Future Community Committee


RED CROSS BERRY BRANCH

Remembrance Day11 November 2011Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed confl icts.

The Berry RSL Sub-Branch Remembrance Day Commemoration Service will be observed at the Cenotaph in Alexandra Street on Friday 11 November, commencing at 10.40am with the observance of the silence at 11.00am.

All members of the Berry community are invited to attend the service.

This year, a contingent of former members of 9RAR will be attending on the invitation of the Sub-Branch and a local ex-member Peter Bell (see picture) who was a member of the assault Pioneer Platoon.

The months of September and October have been very busy for Red Cross- Berry Branch. The Australian Army Band Sydney Concert was again an impressive performance. The audience, including some members of Berry Public School Band and Ensemble, were all delighted with the performance. Before the concert the school children were welcomed behind the scene to interact with the Band members as they prepared to perform. To be on both sides of the fence proved an invaluable experience for the children. The Band love to play in the Shoalhaven and are appreciative of our lovely venue. The concert was a Zone 7 Fundraiser involving 6 Branches from Shoalhaven Heads to Ulladulla. A total of $7856.45 was raised for the Red Cross Emergency Services Teams in Disaster Relief and Recovery work.We wish to thank you for attending to make our event a success. Raffl e winners were Mr Gary Hanchard of Shoalhaven Heads, Sandy of Milton as well as Ms Fran Hasford who we found sitting in the audience!

Our October Garage Sale, despite rain was also a success, so much so that there will be an instant replay on the November Fair Day Sunday 6th November at address: 1 Windsor Drive Berry. So, it is not too late to clean that cupboard and/or just come along to buy anything wearable, useable and saleable. Phone Sheila on 44 642 049 for more information.

Members attended the Country Zone 7 Conference with guest Speakers including Di Jay, Executive Director NSW, Paul Ell Learning for Life Program and Sam Hartridge International Humanitarian Law and our Regional Manager Judy Harper. There is no doubt members fl uffed there feathers feeling proud to be a small cog in a very big wheel that turns slowly at the local level as well as internationally.

The new Red Cross offi ce has opened, Level 1/57 Graham Street, Nowra, Phone: 44 230 053, 44 284 900 and 1800 621 433. The offi ce will become the main Offi ce and the administrative base for the Southern Region. Currently in the Southern Region we have established and are providing community based services including; Breakfast Clubs, Junior Red Cross, Youth Challenge, Save A Mate, Telecross, Community Visitors Scheme and Hands on Care, Personal Support Volunteers and the Young Parents Program. The Red Cross Shop remains open in Schofi elds Lane.

Red Cross - Berry Branch meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm, Berry School of Arts. Hope to see you there

Sandra Eldridge - Phone: 44 624 612.


NEW LISTING $1,250,00018 Roxborough Road, Berry

• Exquisite modern home

• Individual design

• Gently rolling 6.2 acre parcel of land

• Inescapable escarpment views

• Separate guest or teenage accommodation

• Property has large dam and jetty

New Listing AUCTION - 3 DECEMBER501 Kangaroo Valley Road, Berry Mountain

• Simply one of the very best properties presented this year

• Classic timber home on 3 Levels sculptured to the property contour

• In ground sun drenched swimming pool amidst structured gardens

• Large Dam, large native bird aviary, covered vegetable gardens

• Rain forest walk and a multitude of serene areas to rest and recharge

• Less than 10 minutes from Berry with views over Berry to the ocean.

FOR ANO OBLIGATION

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PLEASE PHONE4464 1300

Patrick Tynan: 0418 603 980

Alex Cochrane: 0412 081 600

2/65 Queen Street, BerryFax: (02) 4464 2111

NEW LISTING FOR SALE10 Wharf Road, Berry

• Classic 1920’s cottage on ½ acre on the fringe of Berry

• Character fi lled living spaces, kitchen and bedrooms

• A mixture of weathered and polished timber fl oors

• Several outbuildings including working art studio

• Established fruit trees, gardens and grounds

• Walking distance to the cafes and shops of Berry

Shoalhaven City Council is calling for nominations for the 2012 Australia Day Awards. Local residents are being asked to nominate an outstanding community member for their ongoing contribution to the City.

Council will present the 2012 Australia Day Awards in the categories of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Sports person and Junior Sports person.Shoalhaven City Mayor, Paul Green said the annual awards were a way of recognising the contribution and achievements of the Shoalhaven’s leading citizens and sportspeople.

“The Australia Day Awards provide an opportunity for Council to recognise those residents who continue to give tirelessly to the community,” said Clr Green.“Shoalhaven City is extremely lucky to have so many hard working volunteers who dedicate their time towards making this area such a special place in which to reside.“I encourage all residents, community groups and organisations to nominate those tireless workers and sportspeople who are continuing to make a positive difference in the community for an Australia Day Award.”

The Awards are divided into four categories:

• Citizen Award – for a person over 25 years;

• Young Citizen Award – person 25 years or less

• Senior Sports Award – person over 18 years

• Junior Sports Award – person 18 years or less

Nomination forms are available at Shoalhaven City Council Administrative Offi ces and Libraries in Nowra and Ulladulla or by contacting the Executive Support Section on (02) 4429 3264. Alternatively, nomination forms are available for printing and completion on Council’s internet site:http://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/MyCommunity/Awards/AustraliaDayawardsNominations close on Friday 11 November 2011.

Nominations on the appropriate form should be submitted to:The General ManagerShoalhaven City CouncilPO Box 42 Nowra 2541.

The Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards Selection Panel has already been appointed.

Council calling for 2012 Australia Day Award nominations

Calling for Berry ShowgirlsEntries Close 21st Nov 2011

Berry Show Society will be holding its 49th annual Showgirl Competition, at the coming 2012 Berry Show (3rd-4th Feb 2012). This wonderful competition is open to girls from 18 to 24 years of age by 1st May, 2012 who are permanent residence of Australia.

The Showgirl Competition aims to fi nd a young female ambassador for the Berry Show. The winning Showgirl is selected by a panel of three judges and remains Showgirl until the next year’s Show.

The Showgirl Competition is defi nitely not a beauty pageant. Entrants need to have a genuine interest in Berry and an understanding of the rural enterprises that feature in the area.

The Judging Day will be held on the 21st January 2012, and includes a lunch, short interview session and concludes with a gala gathering at the Showground in the evening.

All the Showgirls will be involved in Show activities and will be expected to attend the two days of the Show. The winner of the competition will be announced in the Centre Ring on the fi nal evening of the Show.

The successful entrant becomes ‘the Berry Showgirl’ and holds the title for a year. During this time she will represent the Show Society at a Zone fi nal. If successful at Zone entrants are invited as guests of the Royal Show Society and enjoy a week of dinners, presentations and social occasions in Sydney.

All the entrants receive generous gifts donated by local business and sponsors.

Entries close 21st November.All entrants are asked to attend an Information Day on the 3rd December, so they gain a better understand the Competition.

To enter or to enquire contact Pat Guthrie,Showgirl Co-ordinator on44460439 or 0412521727

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This month’s novel from English author Chris Cleave has all the ingredients for a good contemporary read. It deals with the polarizing subject of asylum seekers and detention centres. It also focuses on exploitation, rampant gang activity and the endemic corruption of contemporary Nigeria; which seem to be so much a part of the fabric of post colonial Africa. It is really a long short story that could be read in two or three sittings though the plot is certainly involved with many twists and turns and an ending that is not necessarily predictable.

It is written through the eyes of the two central characters, “Little Bee” a young refugee girl from Nigeria, and Sarah a magazine editor who is “burning the candle at both ends” while at the same time living in a dysfunctional relationship. Many readers could identify with Sarah who also has to deal with a Batman-obsessed son Charlie. Another subsidiary character is Little Bee’s fellow detention centre inmate from Jamaica, Yevette, who brings a further insight into how the incarcerated deal with their precarious situation in a philosophical and humorous manner.

It has several confronting scenes which were by no means predictable. Each chapter is written alternatively from the perspective of Little Bee and in turn Sarah until the fi nal climactic chapter. It is easy to like the courageous but innocent Little Bee and the much worldlier Yevette, and be critical of the English characters that come across as indulgent and indifferent to the situations of others less fortunate. Is this the inspiration for the title of the novel as it fl ips between the two continents and diverse civilisations?

The story certainly has a ring of truth and is told in an interesting way, with many Jamaican and Nigerian idioms and other regional patterns of speech to add authenticity to the dialogue. Some later research revealed the author had some credibility with the subject matter having worked for a short time in a detention centre, and having also lived in West Africa as a child. In this situation it could have been easy to write the novel as a series of political statements or personal experiences but the author largely avoided this trap.The Berry blokes were pretty much one in terms of the story being a good subject matter on which to base a novel but some of the blokes felt there were several gaps in the storyline and a number of implausible events.

In many respects a lot of plot had been squeezed into a relatively short book and this could have been at the heart of the blokes generally feeling less than satisfi ed and wanting more. This is only the second novel for Cleave, who also doubles as a journalist/contributor for a major English newspaper. This brought another subject into a lengthy debate amongst the Berry blokes as to whether a competent journalist can translate their writing skills from that medium to the longer and more intricate form of a novel.

There are a number of references at the end of the book for those interested in furthering their knowledge on the subject matter and the UK’s nine on-shore detention centres.

Over 1800 submissions were received by Shoalhaven City Council on the draft Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan (SLEP 2009) during the 14 week period the SLEP was open for public comment. Council staff will review the submissions and produce a report which will be presented to Council at a date to be confi rmed. The Berry Alliance and other Community Consultative Bodies are asking Council to make the content of the submissions public so the level of public feeling on specifi c issues can be gauged.The Berry Alliance made submissions on the following issues which are important to Berry and the wider Shoalhaven:

• Height of Buildings

• Moving Land Previously Zoned Rural 1(c) into a Residential Zone R5

• Loss of Large Residential Blocks and Open Space from Huntingdale Park Development as prescribed in DCP 70

• Nomination of Berry Urban Conservation Area as conservation Area in Draft LEP

• Land Uses in Rural Zones Which Compromise Zoning Objectives

• Protection of Habitat Corridors

• Strengthening of Biodiversity Clauses

• Inappropriate Land Uses in Environmental Zones

The feedback from the Community Forum that the Berry Alliance held in September has been overwhelmingly positive and we will endeavour to ensure those who gave us their contact details are kept informed on the issues raised at the Forum. We urge all those who sent in submissions on SLEP 2009 to now follow up with Council to ensure the process in dealing with these submissions is transparent and considers the will of the people.

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LAVENDER VIEWS Located in the historic Berry district, this picturesque 5 acre retreat offers commanding views of Broughton Valley and the escarpments of Cambewarra Mtn. Sleeps 17 Bedding Configuration: Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bedroom 2: 1 Double Bedroom 3: 1 Double Bedroom 4: 2 x Singles Bedroom 5: 2 x Singles Bedroom 6: 5 x Single + Double BERRY GETAWAYS 02 4464 1793

Shoalhaven City Council is currently upgrading a 1.7 kilometre section of Coolangatta Road, Coolangatta as part of its Capital Works Program. The works, between Swamp Road and Agars Lane at Far Meadow, will include the removal of road side hazards, widening and strengthening the pavement, installation of guardrail as well as the provision of sign posting and delineation improvements.Shoalhaven Water has taken the opportunity to upgrade a section of the Coolangatta Road water main, which has been designed to be compatible with the new road works.Shoalhaven City Council Director of City Services and Operations, Bill Paterson said Stage one of the work, which commenced in May, began with the widening of culverts, installation of the water main and relocation of power poles. Mr. Paterson said additional funding had now been provided to implement Stage two of the works including the strengthening and widening of the pavement.“These works will signifi cantly upgrade the highly utilised section of Coolangatta Road, between Swamp Road and Agars Lane and will assist in providing safer driving conditions in this area,” said Mr. Paterson.During the works, the existing road surface condition is being monitored and repairs have been undertaken. “Temporary pavement markers have been installed along the centreline to improve the defi nition of the travel lane and potholes are being repaired as required.”“Council apologises for any inconvenience these necessary works may cause, however I believe the community will be more than pleased with the upgraded road” said Mr. Paterson.Works are expected to be complete by early 2012 depending on favourable weather conditions.

Coolangatta Road upgrade work continues

On the weekend of 13th – 15th October, Rick ‘Gunnery’, Luke Bramley, Ross Goodger, Breeden O’Riley and Aaron Bramley travelled to Port Macquarie for the 2011 Australasia Fire-fi ghter Championships. The team competed against the best fi re-fi ghters in Australia and New Zealand.The weekend started off well with Luke Bramley scoring a personal best time of 8.99 sec. in the ladder event - which placed him 15th out of 60 competitors. The weekend just kept getting better for the Berry t eam with Breeden and Ross winning a bronze medal in the two man hose hydrant event; the boys narrowly missed out on 1st place by one hundredth of a second! The Berry team were placed fi rst in all motorised events on aggregate points, and second in all the hose hydrant events.

At the culmination of the weekend the Berry team brought home fi ve bronze and two silver medals - not to mention being on the podium

Berry team clean up at the Australasian Fire-fi ghter Championships

seven times in the ten events! With 28 teams competing, this was a mammoth effort from the Berry team who narrowly missed out on the top spot by 10 points.

The Berry team were runners up for the entire event, scoring 113 points to Kelso Brigade with 123 points.

Hopefully next year the team can go one better and bring home the state cup.The strong presence and fantastic results of the Berry team has certainly put Berry on the map in Australia and overseas. The team would like to thank the rest of our station crew who are able to stay at home and man the station and protect the town and surrounds in case of an incident while we compete at these events.

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF BERRY RURAL CO-OP

On Tuesday 22nd November the next Historical Society lecture will be held. It will be Robyn Mathers and John Miller giving a presentation in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Berry Rural Coop.

Although the lecture is for members visitors are welcome. Come and hear about the history of an important institution and the place it has had in the development of your town.

The lecture will be at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Berry Masonic Village and will be followed by light refreshments.

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This is the fi rst photo of members of the Berry Men’s Shed in the new building. The photo was taken in September. We are still settling in and one of the biggest jobs is to fi nd a new home for all the equipment and tools moved over from the old Shed. “We were able to get rid of a lot of material from the old Shed before we moved, fi nding a new home in better storage areas, will in the long run be easier for all members” said manager John Hudson.

The Shed has enjoyed a lot of visitors since relocating and members are preparing for a very large group of people to come through the doors following the opening by the Governor of NSW on 18th November. “We plan to have a number of our members show the public the facility and the equipment we use on that day”. “Because of the expected large numbers fi ling through the new Shed on opening day we will not be having any actual demonstrations of the equipment” said Richard Wiseman

Zone friendship Day was held at the Berry School of Arts last month. Friendship Day represents garden clubs from all over the south coast visiting a nominated garden club. The event is held annually amongst the zone. The last time Berry held the function was 6 years ago. Guests

spent the day listening to well known speakers, buying plants and just enjoy everybody’s company. This year it was the turn of the Berry Garden Club and as part of the day the Berry Men’s Shed provided lunch for those who choose not to bring their own. The menu of 3 choices was circulated to the various garden clubs before hand and we ended up serving over 150 meals. This is something we have not attempted before and it was particularly well received.

Opening day 18th NovemberThe Berry Uniting Church centre incorporating the new Men’s Shed will be opened on Friday 18th November. The sub committee has held a number of meetings with the church council and most action points are well underway. Special invitations are being sent out to members of the church congregation, computers for seniors and shed members. This special invitation will include lunch with the Governor. A general invitation to the people of Berry will be placed in the Town Crier along with a direct mailer through the post offi ce. We expect up to 400 people will attend.

Richard Wiseman, Information Offi cer - 4464 2619

KindergartenEnrolment for 2012

We are attempting to fi nalize our kindergarten numbers and get out information to 2012 kinder parents for student orientation days and information sessions. If you, or know of someone, who hasn’t enrolled a child for 2012 kindergarten please do so ASAP (this includes children with siblings already at Berry PS). Information and enrolment forms can be found on the Department Education and Communities website. http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/index.phpPHONE: 4464 1158


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Don’t forget our “Birthday Special” - book a table of 4 or more and the birthday person receives a free meal

Why not join our VIP Club and receive regular updates on happenings at the Pavilion

Our “Meet the Shoalhaven Providore Dinner” is on Wednesday 6th July - for a 6pm start. Our Providore is Carole Ruta from South Coast Providores, and the local winery is Morrellis Wines.

For bookings call 4464 1074

Pavilion Bar and Lounge Opening Times

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday Dinner only

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Next month will see the inaugural Ings Family Encouragement Awards at Berry Public School.

When John and Judith and Grace Ings left our community last year the Alliance and the community were keen to do something in recognition of all their hard work and commitment to our community. We held a function as a farewell and that doubled as a fundraiser.In discussions with John and Judith they made it clear that they would like any funds raised to go to public school education, not to them or for Grace as a scholarship.

We have now finalised the details of these awards and at Berry Public School’s Presentation Evening there will be two “Encouragement Awards”, each of $250 that will be given to two students who are going to be at Berry Public School in 2012. The funds will be administered by the Headmaster of the school and can be used for anything related to the winner’s education.

There will also be an Encouragement Award for a Berry Public School student going on to Bomaderry High School in 2012. This amount will be $500 and administered in a similar way by the Headmaster of Bomaderry High School.

The awards have certain criteria for them and no doubt the school will have the very difficult decision as to who the winners will be. The Alliance is very grateful to Peter Burney and other staff and parents at Berry Public School for their support and assistance in these awards.

We are also particularly appreciative of all those community members who contributed to this very worthwhile cause last year. With this money raised and a contribution from the Berry Alliance we have sufficient funds available to make this an annual award for the next three years and will be looking at finding a way to extend the awards further into the future.

Berry Public School is an extraordinary and vital part of our community and we hope that in this small way we can help.

Go Berry, Go!

Rick gainford, President Berry Alliance and Town Crier

ings family / Berry allianceencouragement awardsFor berry Public school

Grandparent’s Day is an annual event held at Berry Public School where all the students from Kindergarten to Year 2 invite their grandparents to the school for a special performance. This year’s Grandparent’s Day, held on Thursday the 22nd September, was another huge success. Children aged between the ages of 5 and 8 years old sang, danced, recited poetry, played music and read descriptions of their grandparents for the one and a half hour performance. It is estimated that around 500 spectators made up of parents, grandparents and even great grandparents made their way to Berry Public for the show. “It was a fantastic turnout from both parents and grandparents alike and I could tell by the looks on their faces how much they enjoyed the show,” commented Peter Burney, the Relieving Principal. “The students did an amazing job this year and I did have many comments from people about how impressed they were with what they saw which is always nice to hear.”After the performance the children escorted their families to the classrooms to view their school work, read the descriptions they had written about their grandparents and thenhad a picnic lunch.

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BERRY PRESCHOOLBERRY PRESCHOOLTerm four is in full swing at Berry Community Preschool.For the older children, this means a couple of visits to primary school for orientation days - and a sample of the delicious Blueberry Bites summer canteen menu. The second week this term also saw a special return visit to the preschool from some of the class of 2010, who shared with the pre-schoolers some of their experiences at “big school”.

A highlight at the start of this term was the arrival of the new climbing play equipment - which was greeted with enthusiasm. The equipment arrived courtesy of the hardworking fundraising

committee and the community support shown for the annual ball.This month we have a special thank you to the Mini Berry Milko’s Connor and Keanu Clarke. In a lovely gesture the two boys generously donated a percentage of their earnings from last term to the preschool.

This term the preschool is offering extended hours to families if needed. Normal preschool hours are 9am to 3pm, but the preschool is offering additional preschool care from 8.30-9am and between 3-4pm.

Once again there are excursions planned for the fi nal term,

including the ever popular trip by train to Kiama.The preschool’s annual general meeting will be held in December and new recruits are needed so we are asking parents to consider being part of the committee.

If anyone would like more information on what being a committee member involves please talk to Jenny or Janelle or contact the preschool on:4464 1764.

Hudson Scully puts the new climbing equipment to the test.

The new playground equip ment proved an instant hit.

Keira Shannon has fun on the new

climbing equipment.


SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCILNews for Berry - COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY - BERRY ALLIANCE

The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Alliance policy they have been placed on the Berry Alliance Notice Board in the window of the Post Offi ce, posted on our web site www.berryalliance.org.au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The Berry Alliance is the Community Consultative Body in Berry and we advertise all items that we are advised of by council so community members can have their say. Please Note: Council now have DA Tracking available on their web site where all details including submissions are displayed for your information.Go to: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and go to DA Tracking.

Applications 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 may 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.

EnquiriesIf an application on this report is of particular interest to your Association, or you would like to enquire if the application has been or will be advertised, please contact Council on: (02) 4429 3111.

The development and subdivisions applications may be viewed on Council Website (DA Tracking)www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

Applications Received

DA11/2054 Attached Dual Occupancy -First Floor Addition. Outdoor Pavilion & Alterations to existing consisting of Outdoor Living Areas 3 Bailleul Lane (priv), BACK FOREST 16-Sep-11

DA11/2037 New Commercial - Bed & Breakfast addition and proposed detached shed 43 Coomonderry Rge, BERRY 13-Sep-11

DA11/2047 First fl oor addition to existing dwelling 290 Woodhill Mountain Rd, BROUGHTON VALE 15-Sep-11

DA11/2074 Proposed Swimming Pool & Deck Additions 21 Emerald Dr, MEROO MEADOW 22-Sep-11

DA11/2100 Garages & Carports - Attached Garage 7 Prince Alfred St, BERRY 28-Sep-11

CD11/1190 Swimming Pool - Inground 60,000 litres 12A Mount Vista Cl, BERRY 29-Sep-11

CD11/1191 Swimming Pool – Inground 19 The Gables, BERRY 29-Sep-11

DA11/2133 New Four Bedroom dwelling on rural property. Including Swimming Pool, On-Site Waste Water Management. Photo vataic Solar Power System, Wood Burning Boiler, Removal of 3 Trees Tannery Rd, BERRY 6-Oct-11

SF10240 Rural Residential - 3 Lot Subdivision 181 Wire Lane, BERRY 6-Oct-11

DA11/2135 Aboveground Swimming Pool and Deck 39B Turners Lane, JASPERS BRUSH 6-Oct-11

DA11/2152 Alterations and Additions to Dwelling, New Cabana, Decking and

Landscape Wall 30 Borrowdale Cl, BERRY 10-Oct-11

DA11/2160 Alterations and Additions to Dwelling, Decks, Solid Fuel Heater and New Garage. The Deck to the George Street Frontage will stand 2.2m from the boundary and the Deck adjacent the western boundary will stand 450mm from the boundary 21 Queen St, BERRY 12-Oct-11

Applications Determined

DA11/1822 Dwelling Additions - Roof to Existing Roof Terrace 427 Tourist Rd BELLAWONGARAH 12-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1939 Garage/Workshop – Detached 573 Kangaroo Valley Rd BERRY MOUNTAIN 14-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1329 Construction and use of effl uent pond for storage treatment and disposal of dairy effl uent. Bolong Rd BOLONG 13-Sep-11 Withdrawn

DA11/1791 Dwelling Additions including Portico and Covered Outdoor Area 175 Bundewallah Rd BUNDEWALLAH 12-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1429 Commercial additions to the existing Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Development including the addition of a Conference Room and Wine Tasting Area B640 Princes Hwy JASPERS BRUSH 14-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1828 Change of Use of Studio building to one bedroom Bed & Breakfast accommodation 421 Strongs Rd JASPERS BRUSH 12-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1937 Single Storey Split Level Dwelling 20 Huntingdale Park Rd BERRY 22-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1760 New Dwelling - Single Storey Agars Lane BERRY 26-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1702 Proposed alterations to existing verandah of Cellar Door Sales Building including additional toilet and cool room. Use of existing verandah for functions and uses associated with the Cellar Door Sales including the playing of live music in conjunction with the Cellar Door Sales 11 Coolangatta Rd COOLANGATTA 26-Sep-11 Approved

DA10/2554 Proposed conversion of existing machinery shed/hobby studio for use as Bed and Breakfast accommodation development 140F Bryces Rd FAR MEADOW 26-Sep-11 Approved

DA11/1721 New Dwelling - Single Storey 21 St Andrews Way COOLANGATTA 5-Oct 11 ApprovedDA11/1553 New Dwelling - Two Storey & Swimming Pool 20 Pulman St BERRY 11 Oct-11 Approved

DA11/1922 Dwelling Additions & Garden Shed 15 Bundewallah Rd BERRY 10-Oct-11 Approved

DA11/1944 Dwelling Additions including an Attached Garage 2 Raffi a Cl BERRY 12 Oct-11 Approved

DA11/1908 Dwelling Alterations/Additions including New Garage 31 Bryan Cl BROUGHTON VALE 12-Oct-11 Approved

To notify maintenance problems with Roads, Bridges, Footpaths and Parks that require attention (street signs, pot holes, etc.)

Business Hours 9.00 am – 5.00 pmLog on to www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.auGo to the Your Council tab; select Complaints & Compliments and complete the online Maintenance Request.

Telephone: 4429 3821(for the Northern Area.)

Maintenance & Graffi ti Reporting Management of Requests Shoalhaven City Council

After Hours Call the Maintenance & Graffi ti Reporting Line 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and an automated system will record your concern.

Telephone 4429 3506Emergencies: Telephone: 4421 3100

(This number should only be used for emergencies, outside offi ce

hours)

For more complex issues write to Council and your correspondence will be referred to the appropriate person for action. Council staff members are required to respond to general correspondence within 28 days of receipt.

Please address all correspondence: The General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council,PO Box 42, Nowra NSW 2541

St Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry

invites you to

Advent Evensong

A service of readings and music, with items from Handel’s Messiah and Thiman’s Nativity

3pm Sunday, 13 November 2011Enquiries: offi [email protected],

Phone: 4464 1058


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If there is something you can’t find we will source it for you.

Or you can sit in-store and enjoy a light lunch with Grinders coffee.

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NOVEMBER2nd November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list.

6th November - Sunday – Berry Country Fair at the Berry Showgrounds Enquiries to 4464 1476 on Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm

11th November – Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires Marcia 44643187

13th November - Sunday 3pm Advent Evensong – A service of readings and music, with items from Handel’s Messiah and Thiman’s Nativity, at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Princess Street, Berry. Enquiries: 4464 1058, www.berry.anglican.asn.au

15th November – Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting at the Berry Masonic Village Community Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speakers and garden information with a sales table all welcome enquiries 44641191.

16th November - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list.

17th November – Thursday – Berry Alliance AGM commencing at 7pm. All members are welcome. Enquiries to Rick on 0449 569 059 or email [email protected]

18th November – Friday - Offi cial opening of the new Berry Uniting Church Centre and Berry Men’s Shed, by her Excellency the Governor of NSW Marie Bashir. Albert Street Berry 11.30am all welcome. Enquiries John Brentnall 0410 650 045 or Richard Wiseman 4464 2619.

21st November – Monday – Berry Courthouse Annual General Meeting at 5.30 at the Berry Courthouse. All members are invited and welcome. Enquiries to 0458 369 266 [email protected]

22nd November – Tuesday - Berry and District Historical Society Lecture in Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Berry Rural Coop to be given by Robyn Mathers and John Miller. At the Berry Masonic Village Auditorium at 7pm All Welcome. Contact Jennifer Clapham 44642446 [email protected].

24th November - Thursday- Shoalhaven Heads Public School Sesquicentenary - Offi cial Ceremony, opening of time capsule and bush dance for students. For more information please visit www.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or contact the school on ph.: 4448 7174 26th November - Saturday - Shoalhaven Heads Public School “150th Birthday Party” 12-5pm - stalls, giant auction, amusement activities, live music For more information please visitwww.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or contact the school on ph.: 4448 7174

26th November – Saturday - CWA Christmas Street Stall - Broughton Court Enquires Marcia 44643187

FUTURE DATES 3rd December- Saturday – Shoalhaven Lydian Singers present ‘A Bush Christmas’ a celebration of Christmas through Australian music and poetry at the Nowra School of Arts commencing at 7.30pm Bookings call Shoalhaven Visitors Centre on 1300 662 808, Enquiries call Brian ph.: 4448 6076

4th December- Sunday – Shoalhaven Lydian Singers present ‘A Bush Christmas’ a celebration of Christmas through Australian music and poetry at the Nowra School of Arts commencing at 2.30pm Bookings call Shoalhaven Visitors Centre on 1300 662 808, Enquiries call Brianph.: 4448 6076

Advertising RatesCalendar of Events page

1 issue $60 6 issues $276 ($46 each issue)12 issues $504 ($42 each issue)

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Contact the Editor on0428 037 572 For more details

Berry Alliance AGMThe Berry Alliance Annual

General Meeting is to be held on Thursday 17th November

2011 commencing at 7pm at the Berry Courthouse.

All members are invited. Any enquiries to Rick on 0449 569 059 or

email [email protected]


The Calendar of Events page is on the WebSee this page at www.berryalliance.org.au – see the latest edition of the Town Crier or go to Calendar of Events on the home page. Just $30 (inc. GST) or a display ad gets you a listing in the Town Crier and on our Web site, please request at Calender entry at the time of booking your ad.

For advertising enquiries:call the Editor on 0428 037 572 or [email protected] listing for Berry community groups - must be registered with the Berry Alliance and provide a contact name and number to be listed.

Berry’s Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Information given here is provided by event organisers. The Berry Alliance does not accept responsibility for errors, alterations or omissions.

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RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR BERRY2, 16, 30 November & 14, 28 December

7th December - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry - To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list.

9th December – Friday - CWA monthly meeting from 1pm at the CWA rooms Victoria Street. Enquires Marcia 44643187

10th December – Saturday - Leprosy Mission street stall Saturday at Broughton court starting at 7.30 am Your ongoing support is needed. We will have many Christmas items for sale for more information contact Trish on ph.44642693 New Email Address: [email protected]

21st December - Wednesday – Berry Computers for Seniors, Uniting Church Hall, 69 Albert Street, Berry - To assist the mature aged members of our community to use and enjoy the benefi ts of computer technology. Phone Kevin Watson 4448 6267 to add your name to our waiting list.

31st December – Saturday – Berry Gerringong Rotary Club present - New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks at the Berry Showground, gates open from 5pm, a fun family night with lots of kids entertainment. This is an alcohol free event, entry $5 Adult/ $2 Child or $10 per family. All enquiries to Guy Mainsbridge ph.: 0435 766 504

Fire Permits in Rural AreasThe Bush Fire Danger Period in the Shoalhaven has been

in force since 1st September, 2011.

All fi res lit in the open from this date require a permit.

Permits can be issued by John Milne (Captain) - 0427 641 445, Neil Percival (Senior

Deputy Captain) - 0412 352 937, Jeff Fahl (Deputy Captain) - 0419 280 673 and Brian

Coulthart (Deputy Captain) - 0417 428 284. Permits and further information can also

be obtained from the RFS Fire Control Centre in Nowra – 4424 4424.

Be aware that even with a permit, the lighting of fi res is prohibited and the permit

is automatically suspended, on Total Fire Ban Days, days of Extreme Fire Danger, or

when the Environment Protection Authority declares a “No Burn Day.”

State Emergency Services Nowra 4424 4472.

BERRYMUSEUM

“WOMEN’S DAY”Did you know that this year International Women’s Day has been celebrated for 100 years? The Museum has a new exhibition for this event. It tells the story of the three groups in Berry whose aim is to help women. These are the Country Women’s Association, VIEW and Zonta. The Berry Branch of the Country Women’s Association celebrates its 60th birthday this year.

The display also tells the history of International Women’s Day, what has happened in Berry to celebrate it in the past and the activities and support structures that have arisen in Berry and the surrounding area as a result.

135 Queen Street, Berry44643097

www.berryhistory.org.au

[email protected]

OPENING HOURS

Saturday 11am to 2pmSunday 11am to 3pm

Remember also that the museum is open Mon to Fri in School Holidays

from 11am to 2pm.

ALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE HOURS SO CONSIDER A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP.


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.

SPONSORED BY

EMERGENCY 000Police 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 1522

Berry Alliance Inc. 0449 569 059PO Box 202 Berry 2535 3rd Thursday Monthly 5.30pm [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

Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society 4464 3242PO Box 269 Berry 25345 [email protected] Thursday Monthly, 7.30pm at Berry School of Arts

Australian Red Cross 4464 2612PO Box 249 Berry 2535 1st Wednesday each month at 2.00pm, Berry School of Arts

Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 396578 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Tuesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.00pm meeting

Berry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 34 Alexander Street Berrywww.shoalhavenaa.com.au

Berry Al Anon Family Group Irene 4448 8231Meet every Monday at 7.30 CWA Rooms - Victoria Street, Berry

Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 3009PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Saturdays 1pm - 4:30pm at Masonic Lodge Community Hall

Berry Community Activities Centre Inc. 4422 1794PO Box 244 Berry 2535 [email protected] 1st Monday Monthly, 5pm Muir House - 12 Prince Alfred St Berry

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 4464 2563PO Box 122 Berry 25353rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm Masonic Village Community [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au

Berry Drama group 4464 2700PO Box 423 Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday monthly - 7.00pm Berry School of Arts (except Jan & Dec)

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

Berry Evening View Club 4464 1032PO Box 76 Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday monthly, 7pm Berry Bowling Club

Berry-Gerringong Rotary Club 4464 3636PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club

Berry Landcare 4464 3241c/- 35 Houston Place Berry 2535 [email protected] Saturday monthly and last Sunday monthly (Bundewallah)

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 3457PO 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 CWA Hall Berry

Berry Men’s Shed 4464 2619PO Box 103 Berry 2535Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am- 4pm North Street Berrywww.berrymensshed.com.au e: [email protected]

Berry Playgroup 0411 383 573PO Box 279 Berry NSW [email protected] mornings at St Luke’s Hall, via Victoria St

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

Berry RSL Sub Branch 4423 1960PO Box 3307 North Nowra 2541 [email protected] Tuesday Monthly at 10.30am 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 Showground

[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 Tony & Vicki Pye 0427 605 200Berry Silver Band (est. 1897) 4464 12506 Clarence Street Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm, Agricultural Hall, Berry Showground

Berry Spinners and Weavers 4446 43081PO 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.

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 4448 5703PO Box 285 Berry 2535 [email protected] Monday Monthly, 12.30pm David Berry Hospital Conference Room

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

Knit with Love 4464 3651c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535Meets every Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican church hall

Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch 0412 287 706100 Kangaroo Valley Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of Berry

Lodge Broughton 131 4464 1713PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 [email protected] Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts

Penwood Rail Road Inc. 4464 1201B215a Princes Highway Jaspers Brush 2535. [email protected] day - 1st Sun monthly - visitors welcome

Probus Club of Berry 4448 6053PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village Hall

Slow Food Saddleback 0410 289 539PO Box 435 Gerringong 2534 [email protected]

Slow Food Shoalhaven 0400 750 551246b Tindalls Lane Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Wednesday each month at Coach house Restaurant, 6.30pm

Shoalhaven Arts Society Inc. 4422 1794PO Box 240 Nowra 2541Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 1pm Berry School of Arts

Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704165 Kangaroo Valley Road 1st Wednesday each month above [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au

St Vincent de Paul Society 4464 1897PO Box 77 Berry e [email protected] Monday monthly 7.30pm St Patricks Church Hall

Zonta Club of Berry 4446 1001PO Box 302 Berry 2535Meets 4th Tuesday monthly, 6.30pm Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry Hotel

SPORTING GROUPSBerry Hockey Club 4464 199213 Windsor Drive Berry [email protected] www.berryhockeyclub.com.auBerry Junior Mixed Touch Football 4448 6027/ 4464 16099 Ford St 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 25351st Tuesday monthly at the Berry [email protected] www.berryridingclub.com

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 4464 1896 PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday Monthly, 7.30pm at the Berry Bowling ClubBerry Tennis Club 0466 466 122PO Box 133 Berry NSW 2535 e: [email protected] bi-monthly starting in February each year, Berry Tennis Club, North St Berry


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LandcareSpring F loweringNative PlantsThe genus of Solanum contains some of the most important species of plants available to us. These include the Potato and Eggplant. In the 1500 or so species known worldwide there are about 117 in Australia many regarded as weeds. Seen recently in the Strongs Road Landcare site were two species in full fl ower. One was Violet Nightshade (S. brownie). This bushy shrub grows to 3m. high to 3m across with soft grey leaves that are lanceolate to 10 cm with some slender spines on stems and leaf surfaces. Purple fi ve pedal fl owers occur in spring and it grows well in a sunny position. This is truly a great native plant to encounter. The other Solanum was less obvious being the small ground cover plant Eastern Nightshade (S. pungetium). Its leaves are to 10cm with dentate margins. The fi ve petal purple fl owers are on soft curving stalks and these and the leaves are covered in 1 cm spines.

Another local Solanum may be better known to you, the Kangaroo Apple (S. aviculare). This opportunistic shrub, often the fi rst to come up in disturbed soil, grows to 4 m. high and 5 m. across. Its juvenile leaves are easily identifi ed by their three or fi ve lobed margins to 20 cm. Their fl owers in spring are purple with fi ve

joined petals and a yellow centre around the stamen, typical of the Solanum. Their fruit are egg-shaped, orange or red. This plant usually competes with the wild tobacco weed which often dominates. A good specimen of Kangaroo Apple is at the Broughton Vale Landcare site.

These are a small example of the fl owering native plants which have been on display to the observant. Some of the others which have been delighting the writer are along the road sides around Berry. Such as: Travellers Joy (Clematis aristata), a white native clematis climber in the road side trees; Indigofera australis, a 2 m. high 2m. across, sparsely branched with sprays of purple pea-fl owers; False Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), a well-known ground cover – climber with purple pea-shaped fl owers; Yellow Guinea Flower (Hibbertia scandens) a climber which seems to like climbing above the Kikuyu on barbwire fences; Rice fl ower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) is an obvious roadside fl ower, an erect shrub 2.5m. high 2m. wide with 2cm. linear leaves and clusters of ball shaped fl owers. All of these fl owering native plants are road side in Tindalls Lane

The fl owering native trees have given a wonderful display following the wet winter. Most outstanding was the Brown

Kurrajong (Commersonia fraseri). A good example encountered was at the boat ramp on Back Forest Road.

These plants will have fi nished fl owering by the time you read this. Keep in mind their names and identifying features and look out for them next spring. If you want to know more about the fl owering Native Plants of Berry join a Landcare Site work group.

Regular Working Bees for September: Bong Bong Road, 9-11am 2nd Sunday 13th November; Broughton Vale 3-5pm 2nd Sunday 13th November; David Berry Hospital site, 3-5 PM 3rd Saturday 19th November; Bundewallah, The last Sunday 3-5 PM 27th November; Coolangatta Mountain 1pm 1st Saturday 5th and 3rd Sunday 20th November.Email : [email protected]

For further information:Kim Dove (4464 3391) - David Berry Hospital site;Will Armitage (44642241) - Bundewallah;Julia Woinarski - Bong Bong road;Bill Pigott (44643241 [email protected] ) - Moeyan Hill;Harvey Blue (44641880) - Tindalls Lane;Philip Thorniley (44642198) - Broughton Vale;Ian Parker (44486359) - Strongs Road;Myke Cunningham (0418297435) - Coolangatta Mountain.

Information can also be found at Berry Landcare on Facebook.

www.berryalliance.org.auOCTOBER 2011 The Town Crier -

Restaurants & Cafes

Berry Jetz Café1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 33207 days – 8am to 5pm

Berry Sourdough Bakery and Café23 Prince Alfred Street Berry – t 4464 1617Open Wednesday to Sunday – 8am – 4pm.Open for Dinner Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 10pm

Hedgehogs Coffee Shop4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 30517 days – 8am to 4pmwww.hedgehogscoffeeshop.com.au

Hungry Duck85 Queen Street Berry 2535 - t 4464 2323www.hungryduck.com.auWednesday to Monday dinner from 6pm

Just DeliciousShop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry – t 4464 3650Open 7 days – 9am – 5pm.

Pavillion Restaurant72 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 1074All Day Breakfast & Brunch on weekends from 8amTuesday to Saturday - Dinner from 6pmSunday Night Roast - 6.30pm - 8.30pm

The Berry Hotel120 Queen Street - t 4464 1011Open 7 days: Dinner 6pm - 9pm, Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pmBreakfast on weekends 8am - 11am

The Berry Tea ShopShop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218Open 7 days: 10am to 5pmwww.theberryteashop.com.au

The following businesses have provided Vouchers for the Berry Alliance to provide to Berry Community groups to use for fundraising purposes or prizes. If you would like your business listed here (and on the web site) please contact Rick Gainford, Secretary Berry Alliance on 0449 569 059 or email [email protected]

BERRY RESTAURANTS& CAFES, FUNCTIONS& CATERING GUIDE

The Silos RestaurantPrincess Hwy Jaspers Brush – t 4448 6160Lunch: Open Thursday - Sunday. Dinner: Open Thursday - Saturday. www.silos.com.au

Table Talk Café6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 24207 days – 9am to 4pmemail: [email protected]

Berry Courthouse and gardensCorner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 0458 369 266Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens.www.berrycourthouse.org.au, email: [email protected]

Berry Jetz Café1/94 Queen Street Berry - t 4464 [email protected] and Functions available

Broughton Mill Farm guesthouse Berry78 Woodhill Mountain Road Berry - t 4464 2446Weddings, functions and conferences hosted and catered for on site. [email protected]

garnish Creative Cateringt 0432 559 078Catering and [email protected]

Table Talk Café6 / 97-99 Queen Street Berry t 4464 2420Catering and Functions availableemail: [email protected]

137 QUEEN STREET BERRY NSW 2535 TEL: 4464 2444

[email protected]

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The Pavilion caters for all of your Special events. if you’re having a wedding, an engagement party or a Baby showerwhy not let us do the catering for you!Please consider us for your festive events menus start from $32 pp.

we can arrange catering for up to 50-60 people. Menus can be individually crafted to suit your requirements. from a selection of delicious canapés & champagne, to freshly baked desserts and sit down degustation lunch and dinner Menus.

Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment contact us on4464 1074 to discuss a personalised menu

Special Promotion for 2011!Private Parties


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DAVID BERRYHOSPITAL AUXILIARYWell here we are preparing for our Fashion Parade on Thursday 17th NOVEMBER 2011 to be held in St. Patrick’s Hall, NORTH STREET BERRY at 1.30 p.m. $5.00 entry which will also include your lovely scrumptious afternoon tea. Our models will be wearing clothes from ROCKMANS of Stocklands Nowra. A lovely raffl e on the day $1.00 a ticket and some lucky door prizes to given out also. Come enjoy the afternoon with us. RSVP Moira 44 642 776

Our TV’s in the Rehab ward should all be up and running by the time we go to print (hopefully).Our President Moira is off to Ballina for State Conference shortly.Keep the 17th December clear in your diary for our Christmas Street Stall - many Christmas ideas coming up.

New Members are always welcomed at our meetings on the 2nd Monday of each Month at 12.30 for a light lunch then meeting starts around 1.45p.m.

Please ring Moira ph: 44 642 776

An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fi tted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back to the doctor for a test a month later. The doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased you can hear again.” To which the gentleman said, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will three times!”

I like that story, but it reminds me of something. It reminds me of our need to listen to one another. Often in life you fi nd out things you never knew about people, even those you were close to, at their funeral.

As a community of faith we encourage people to share their stories of life and of faith. To share stories of their life’s journey and their stories of God at work through the ups and downs of life. When you do that in a community that ranges in age from 100 years old to newborns you get a big spread of experience. The word we often use for these times is testimony.

Just recently we had three people share some of their life and faith journey at our Sunday services. I was inspired by hearing

what they had come through, what they had experienced of God through it all, and what they had learnt about themselves and God through that process. Sometimes you just need to stop and listen to those around you a bit more.

But it also reminds me to stop and listen to the testimony of Jesus. Just like our friends or family, we can think that we know their story, but when we sit and listen we can realise there was a lot more to it than we fi rst thought. The testimony of Jesus is a lot like that even for those that have followed him for a long time.

So I encourage us all to listen well to one another. But to also take time to hear the testimony of Jesus again. It is put in the bible like this…“This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son”. [1 John 5:11 TM]

If you take time to do this I believe you will get to know and be inspired by others, and get to know Jesus in the life giving way that he intends. God bless from Brendan at Berry Community Church…see advert for details.


Serving Berry & Surounds for 8 years

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- Treatment for acute & chronic conditions

- Pilates & exercise programs

- Foot analysis for orthotics using Gaitscan up to date technology- Using mobilisation, myofascial work and acupuncture- Home visits

Mary PentecostSuite 4, 84 Ph: 4464 2874Queen Street, Berry Fax: 4464 2874

VOLUNTEERSNEEDED

Do you have time on your hands?The St Vincent de Paul retail outlet in Berry,

which is open 7 days a week,is seeking more volunteers to staff its

store especially on weekends.No experience necessary and

training is available.Please contact Jenny on ph: 44487648

Your help will help us to help others.

Shoalhaven Heads Public School is celebrating

its 150th Birthday or Sesquicentenary and invites everybody to

join the staff, students and parents on Thursday

24th and Saturday 26th November 2011 to celebrate

this historical milestone. An Offi cial Ceremony encompassing performances by students, the opening of the new Hall and the raising of the Time Capsule buried in 1986 will be held at the school on Thursday. On the Saturday afternoon, from 12-5pm, the school will host a 150th birthday party. There will be classrooms open and historical displays, while a sideshow alley, face-painting, novelty races, a waterslide, infl atable obstacle course, jumping castle and laser skirmish will keep the children entertained.

The grown-ups will enjoy live music, a variety of stalls and the opportunity to buy or win something special at the giant auction and chocolate wheel. We have received amazing support from local businesses and from Australian and overseas celebrities including Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Lleyton Hewitt, Ian Thorpe, Megan Gale, Tobie Puttock, Graeme Base, Wayne Grady, Liz Ellis and the Australian Women’s cricket team to name a few, so there are some fantastic items going up for auction.

Wristbands allowing unlimited goes on the Infl atable attractions and the Laser Skirmish are available to pre-purchase for $20 (only $10 for each additional sibling or parent) from the School (available on the day for $25). For more information, to view the auction catalogue or purchase a wristband, commemorative wine, booklet or tea towel, please contact the School Offi ce or visit the School website. Ph: 4448 7174 Email: [email protected]: http://www.shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Shoalhaven Heads Public School

150th Birthday PartyBerry Garden ClubBerry Gardens Festival was a great success, weather much better than forecast, indeed very good for walking. Eight very different gardens gave visitors a lot to enthuse them and many were seen noting names for future reference, perhaps to add to their own gardens, perhaps for interest in identifi cation.

Great trees of interest – is a magnifi cent specimen of Quercus, an Asian Oak the seed of which was collected by the owner when plant hunting. A mature specimen of Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, attracted many visitors. This tree is uncommon in this area, however many people will have been attracted to this wonderful tree common in street, parks and gardens in the UK and Europe. It is native to north Greece and Albania. The fruit, commonly called conker, is a source of pleasure to young children, good for throwing at each other!

A very large specimen of a member of the Cactus family, I think it is Pachycerus springlei, was a feature of a garden planted in the 1950’s. The generic name means thick wax taper, a reference to the shape of the erect branches. It is native to Mexico and southern California. Also in this garden, at fi rst sight reminding one of a Banana, was Strelitzia Nicolai, it has white and blue fl owers and grows to a height of approximately 4 m. The common Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise, is now a common feature in local gardens. Both are native to South Africa. The plants in this garden are those now popular in areas of low rainfall.Malus ioensis ‘ Plena’ is a crab-apple native to mid-west USA. The beautiful double pink fl owers cover the tree; it is a lovely sight and suitable to small gardens.

Highly scented white fl owers attracted visitors to a tall shrub Acokanthera oblongifolia (syn. Carissa spectabilis). This native to South Africa bears the common name Bushman’s Poison; liquid from the black berries was used on the tips of arrows to kill prey. It is rarely seen in gardens to-day. Its poisonous status would not be the reason; our gardens contain many plants with poisonous parts.

Patterned trunks attracted me and I am sure many others to the trees in another garden, these lined a section of the garden therefore ensuring shade and peace; a wonderful place to sit in summer.

Colour featured in a garden of Brugmansia, commonly called Angel’s Trumpet, Agapanthus, Canna and Bougainvillea. Not the varieties commonly seen but hybrids bred by the garden owner. This garden had a tropical feel even though one looked out to dairy farming country. A lesson in good design in a town area provided visitors with inspiration. Vegetables, herbs, fruit trees supplied food, outdoor seating was surrounded by lush planting and views over areas of interest.I very much enjoyed my visit to all the gardens; thank you to the owners. I return home with plant lists and great satisfaction of time well spent.

Hazel King.


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Leprosy Mission NewsBERRY CWA NEWSThe majority of Australians believe that leprosy

was eradicated many years ago. We read in a report received this month, from our Head offi ce in Victoria, that nothing could be further from the truth. Six years after the World Health organisation (WHO) declared that leprosy was offi cially eliminated in India, doctors and offi cials are now warning that the disfi guring disease is spreading in poverty-stricken pockets of the country. The Head of World Health in India, Nata Menabde, told AFP in an interview that nearly a third of India’s districts needed urgent attention to address the spread of new infections.

There are approximately 209 out of 640 districts where the number of new cases now exceed the WHO target of less than 10 new cases per 100,00. Ten per cent of the new cases occurring in India involve children; this shows us that the transmission rate is very high.

We, as a committee, who are working towards the eradication or control of Leprosy hear this news with concern and renewed commitment to continue our fund raising to assist those less fortunate that ourselves, and to relieve the suffering of those affected by leprosy. Your ongoing support is always valued.

Trish NicholsonSec/ Treas. Berry Leprosy Mission Aux. New Email Address: [email protected]

The “Awareness Day “ street stall was a huge success with many goodies on offer – designer tea cosies, uniquely designed tea towels, bags etc. and the ‘all important’ scones, cakes, pickles, and delicious lemon butters. The colourful pinnies emblazoned with “Not Just Tea and Scones” were worn for the fi rst time and indeed the “models” wearing them looked very charming. Thank you to all who supported us on this day.

“A dame with apron worn on waistdoth ready one her fare to taste.”

The International Day held recently showed off the hard work of the Berry Primary School. Their charts and models were a credit to them. Prizes were awarded to the appropriate winners but I’m sure that the judges had a very hard time when making their decisions. We will look forward to the International Day in 2012.

Planning for the NSW State 2012 Conference is well under way. The venue at Blacktown Workers' Club will be hosted by the Nepean Group. This will be a momentous occasion as it will mark the CWA, NSW 90th year.

The Berry Branch has held its annual AGM, and offi ce bearers' positions were readily fi lled. Congratulations to all. Interesting reports from the various 2011 offi ce bearers were read and accepted. President Marcia Miller’s report was very complete, and it was encouraging to be reminded at length of what that had been accomplished in the past year. The Secretary's and Treasurer’s reports complemented Mrs Miller's report, and now we realise just how busy we were and diligent in the money-raising area. What a year! But weguess there waits for us, something equivalent in 2012.

Mrs Suzanne Garrett, president of the Wollondilly group, presided over AGM and concluded the afternoon with an interesting talk on her trip to Thailand. She feels very much at home in “the land of smiles” having visited there a number of times. Of special interest to her and the work that she does is the House of Grace (which seeks to rehabilitate girls that were caught up in prostitution), and the House of Love (which cares for orphaned boys). We were very encouraged by a lady whose love for these people is so evident.

A warm welcome to our newest member, Mrs Jean Sealy, we will look forward to her being at future gatherings.

In conclusion I would like to apologise for my error in October's issue. Janine Casey was the second prize winner for the Butterscotch Cake, and not as previously advised.

For further information contact Marcia on 44643187, Marie on 44232164, or visit the CWA web site at www.cwaofnsw.org.au , or write to Secretary, PO Box 321, Berry 2535.

Jean Stanfi eldPublicity Offi cer.

Pictured from left to right are the 2012 offi ce bearers Marie de la Torre (Secretary), Marcia Miller (President), and Jenny Smith (Treasurer).


Minister: John BrentnallPhone: 4464 1034

Mobile: 0410 650 045Email: [email protected] church.org.au

Sunday Celebrations: 9.30am

Groups & activities:Bible study groups

Community GardenFellowship groups

Prayer groupsMen’s Shed

Social Craft GroupPrimary Drama Club

Computers for seniors

“To know Christ & make him known”

http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au

Berry Uniting Church Albert Street

Berry

Thank you to all those people who attended our most recent production of Tennessee Williams ‘A Street Car Named Desire’.

We hope you enjoyed this iconic production! We will be following production week with our regular group night which is held on the fi rst Wednesday of the month.

On Wednesday, 2nd November we will be reading ‘The Scarlet Rose’, a play written by one of our new members, Lisa Perritt. It is based on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. It is also the proposed play for our fi rst production of 2012.

So if you’ve been thinking about becoming involved in the Berry Drama Group, there is no time like the present. The play reading will start at 7.30pm and will be held in the upstairs room of the School of Arts, Berry.

All welcome.

For more information regarding membership or upcoming events please call Rosie on 44 643550.

ROTARYOne of the major community projects currently being undertaken by the Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong is the construction of a concrete community cycleway/walkway linking the town with the Berry Hospital … stage 1 of the Rotary Circuit.

Despite recent wet weather and boggy conditions, Club members have managed to lay a further 25 lineal metres of concrete.

Members are looking forward to working on the next section which will commence at the top of Tannery Rd, adjacent to Pulman St. This will be the fi rst section of the pathway where the Club will be inserting the initial delivery of engraved pavers received from the manufacturers. For those people who applied for an engraved paver some months back, you will soon be able to see your name set in concrete. If your application was made in more recent times, your paver will be included in subsequent pours, hopefully prior to Christmas, conditions permitting.

A number of businesses have also shown their support for the community pathway by purchasing one or more of the large logo style pavers as shown in the accompanying photo. Businesses supporting the project with logo pavers include The Arbour; The Treat Factory; Ray White Berry and Huckleberry Home.

ENGRAVED PAVERS TO BE CEMENTED IN HISTORYA number of other businesses are also supporting this Rotary project with either donation of materials or labour. Rotary thanks everyone for their support.

There is still an opportunity for other businesses, you or your loved ones (or even pet) to have that special engraved paver set into the Rotary Circuit. It’s your unique chance to cement your name in local history. Individual pavers cost $50, whilst double pavers cost $110.

To obtain an Application Form for Engraved Pavers email Grahame Sweeney at [email protected]

New Years Eve Family Fun Night Planning has commenced for the next major fundraising activity by the Club … the annual New Years Eve family fun night at the Berry Showground. It is sure to be another fantastic night with lots of entertainment, displays, good old fashioned kid’s games, food and market day variety stalls. All concluding at 9pm, when the night skies will light up with a magnifi cent fi reworks display.

Potential new members are always welcomed at the Rotary Club’s weekly dinner meeting at the Berry Bowling Club. To fi nd out more, interested persons should contact the Club’s Membership Director David Ensor on 0412 418 515.


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TheBerryTown CrierP.O. Box 202, Berry NSW 2535

or Free Drop Box inside the Berry Post Offi ce

Phone: 0428 037 572

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The Berry Alliance uses Sam Price graphic artist at Berry Printers ph: 44 21 0569 for the layout of the Berry Town Crier.

Sharon Dunn, Editor - Town CrierAny queries concerning advertising please e-mail: [email protected].

Why advertise in the Town Crier?The Town Crier is a community newspaper produced monthly by The Berry Alliance; our current circulation is 2300 copies distributed around Berry and its outer lying areas. Additional copies are given to shops, cafes, hairdressing salons, doctors and restaurants within the township to alert tourists as to what’s happening around Berry.

Advertiser’s investment will go even further now that the Town Crier is live on the web and available to so many more people. The feedback received has been very positive; the Berry community value the enhancements made to our on line services and appreciate being able to access archived copies of the Town Crier on our web site: www.berryalliance.org.au.

The Berry Alliance would like to thank advertisers for their support. It is only through advertising fees, subscriptions and sponsorships that our community paper can continue to provide such communication.

The Town Crier is not funded from any other source. We receive no grants or public funding.

Our advertising rates have remained static for four years; however as of the 1st July2010 the rates had a slight increase.

Berry Alliance Town Crier Board of Editors

Display Advertisements Repeat rate applies to 3 or more issues with no changes and one invoice to be paid up front.

10cm x 1 column ....... $105 / $80 x 3 = $240 (repeat)

10cm x 2 columns .... $133 / $107 x 3 = $321(repeat)

10cm x 3 column ...... $176 / $137 x 3 = $411(repeat)

Full Page .................. $290 / $266 x 3 = $798(repeat)

Trades & Services One box, no changes, one invoice paid up front.

1 issue ...............................................................$48

6 issues ................................. $198 ($33 each issue)

12 issues ........................... $363 ($30.25each issue)

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1 issue .......................................................$60

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Listing in Calendar of EventsFree if the event is listed in your paid advertisement for that issue.

You must request the listing at the time of submitting your advertisement.

Otherwise: $30.00 per listing only.

Please Note• All rates include 10% GST and are payable in 7

days from date on invoice.• New advertisers are required to pay in advance

prior to advertising in fi rst issue.• Advertisements will not be accepted or printed

where there is payment outstanding.• We cannot guarantee the position of your

advertisement on a particular page or side of the paper.

• Your contact name, address and telephone number must accompany your advertisement as well as the size of the advertisement you want and when and how often you want it to appear.

Requirements: Please note:• Our graphic artist sets out your advertisement as they do with the entire paper.• We cannot reproduce your entire advertisement from a “hard copy” by scanning it. • Our graphic artist can lay your advert out to look the same if you provide clean images for us to scan (no text covering the image)

or scanned images and the text for the advertisement.• Not everyone has the same programs (or indeed computer) and we do not use any desktop publishing programs.

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Please note All changes and proofi ng should be done with your graphic artist prior to submitting a fi nal press ready PDF to the editor.


Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club

Wine Dinner at The Hotel BerryWines Supplied by Robert Oatley Vineyards.

Thursday 24th November4 course Dinner with matching Wines

Raffl es, prizes and more...

$60 per person

Phone Brad on 44641966and book your table today.

Berry Silver Band has been in existence since 1897. The band has served the local community, playing at many functions over the years and is still in demand today. We play at numerous events during the year, Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Show, Berry Garden Festivals, Vintage Motor Show, Anzac Day etc.

The band members consist of farmers, professionals, and some retired people and at present one young man. But we are low in numbers and need some more players. We need some young blood. Can you help? Can you read music? Berry Silver Band is a very friendly group which has been playing music for the Berry area continuously for 115 years!

We practice Monday nights 7.30-930 pm. See advertisement this issue of the Berry Town Crier. All levels of musicianship welcome come along and listen or join in.

Berry Silver BandStill Going but

Needs New Members

B E R RY S I LV E R B A N D

BERRY MASONICVILLAGE

AUXILIARY NEWSRFBI have invited any interested Community groups to apply to Berry Masonic Village to use the Activity Hall if they so wish to hold their monthly meetings or special meetings at a small charge to them.

It was lovely to decide our Christmas Party early this year by being invited to Jaspers Valley Winery once again. We look forward to a lovely lunch in December - what a beautiful venue!

Sandra and the Kiosk Manager gave much pleasure in presenting the gold stars and wooden spoons to our busy workers on the Kiosk for the months June, July, August and September - everyone is now in anticipation as to who will be the wooden spooner in coming months!!!

Our Train night on the 24th September may have been WET but what a great night it was, the company was fantastic (thank you all who attended) the food was wonderful and the venue was marvellous - thank you very much to Dennis and Barbara (we will be back later on when we hope it will be hot and sunny).

Currently, new TV’s for the respite rooms are being looked at to be purchase, we have left this task to Karen.New members are always welcome; we meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am in the Activity Hall at the Village in Albany Lane Berry.

Please ring our President Una Graaf for more information ph.: 44 641 713

A sigh of collective disappointment could be heard across the Shoalhaven last Saturday morning as the Berry Riding Club Pink Ribbon Horse Festival was postponed due to the wet weather. The festival is a fun fi lled weekend of dressage and a funkhana and is Berry Riding Club’s annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer and is a great opportunity for riders of all ages to dress-up in pink for a good cause.

The good news is that the club has rescheduled the weekend to the 17th and 18th December 2011. A special thanks though to Berry Trivia @ The Great Southern Hotel for their generous donation towards the weekend, the donation gave Berry Riding Club the opportunity to purchase some much needed pink bunting, that will complement the pink riders and pink decorated horses. This will be a great visual spectacular on the weekend of the 17th and 18th December 2011 so do not hesitate to come along, the dressage and funkhana make a great day out, so come along to the Berry Showground and join us in raising money for this important charity.

Events though continue for the club with our show jumping competition continuing on the 1st Saturday of every month at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St, Berry.

At the December Show Jumping Competition the club will be also holding the Annual Geriatric Cup; this event is only open to the “older” competitor and is a lot of fun.

Saturday 19th November is the club’s presentation night; all members are encouraged to attend.


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We stock a comprehensive range of Gardening Products, Hardware, Agricultural Products, Stockfeed’s,

Hard Yakka Clothing, Rossi & Baxter Boots, Wet Weather Gear andElectrical Fence Equipment.

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MANY PRODUCTS MADE RIGHT HERE ON PREMISES• Gift Box chocolates, rocky road, marshmallow

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Coprice working dog 20kg

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Pure & Healthy Honey 250g, 500g,1kg

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BERRY EVENINGVIEW CLUB Shoalhaven

Poultry GroupVenue: Berry Poultry Pavilion located at the Berry Showground, Alexandra Street Berry NSW

Date: Sunday 20th November 2011

Time: Poultry Shed will open from 8.30am to view the birds and the auction will commence at 9.30am

All buyers must register prior to bidding and payments are by cash only.

All birds will have informational cage labels with breed, gender, age and colour to help you in the buying process. Plus knowledgeable volunteers will be happy to answer all your questions about the birds up for auction. Food and all accessories needed for your new birds will be available for purchase.

All penning fees and profi ts from the day will be donated to Hands Across NSW, a local charity who help fl ood and drought affected families in NSW.

Parking is available inside the showground for a gold coin donation.

Refreshments are available all day including free range egg and bacon rolls and gourmet coffee

For those who would like to sell birds at the auction these are the following conditions:Penning Fee: $3 per pen and up to three birds can be put in each pen. No single cockerels or roosters will be accepted for sale. They all must have at least one girl with them. Commissions: No commissions are charged only the penning fee.Birds who are unwell or carrying mites and lice will not be accepted for sale.Penning: 1-8pm on Saturday and from 7-8am on Sunday. No birds will be accepted outside these times without prior arrangement.All birds must be booked in for auction prior to the 15th of November.

Over 600 birds will be up for auction.

For more information please email Shayne on [email protected] or call on 0410548704

Check out are website on www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au for the latest information on what birds will be available for auction.

See you all there.

Welcome to Berry Evening VIEW Club news. Our Guest Speaker for our meeting on 21st September was Robyn Florance. Robyn is a well-known historian and has written many books on the history of the local area. Robyn spoke on the process and the time required when researching her books. We can only imagine any historical research would be very time consuming. Her current book, Broughton Village in Past Times, will be launched at 2pm, Saturday, 29th October, at the Showground. I am sure she will be delighted to see you at the launch.

Christmas is creeping up on us and we are starting to get Christmas function invitations from VIEW Clubs in our area. On 18th November, St. George’s Basin VIEW will be having their Christmas function; Shoalhaven Heads VIEW will also be having theirs on the same day. This is followed by Nowra Day VIEW with an Aussie Christmas at Bomaderry R.S.L. commencing at 11am. Next will be Culburra Beach Christmas Luncheon, commencing at 11am. This will be held at Culburra Beach Bowling Club.

Then we must not forget our own Christmas dinner, which will be held on 21st. December. More details in the next edition of the Town Crier.

Our Coffee Mornings continue to be a great success. Thursday 3rd November will be our next Coffee Morning and it will be held at Table Talk cafe, commencing at 10.30am. Anyone is welcome to come along and bookings are not required.

PLEASE NOTE; our new postal address is P.O. Box 76, Berry. Would all associations please record this change for future correspondence. Thank you

Pamela ColesPublicity Offi cer.

BERRY COURTHOUSE

The Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee would liketo invite any Berry Community Group to visit

to the Courthouse Gardens.

If your group is interested in a visit please contact

Rick on 44642446.

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The new legislation will require certain hospitality and retail food service businesses to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).

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Program 1: From 09.30 to 15.00

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CongratulationsWe did it!! What a great day Sat 8th October turned

out to be. This was the Zonta Club of Berry’s BIG

day. 4000 Birthing Kits were scheduled to be

packed by members and volunteers at the Berry

School of Arts.

Zonta member Mary Seelis, our co- coordinator, and

a small band of helpers arrived early to organise

the initial set up of tables and components and by

9a.m. members and volunteers began to arrive.

There was a great feeling of excitement throughout

as men, women and children worked together to

get the job done; and what a fantastic job........

4000 Birthing Kits completed by 119 members and

volunteers in less than 3 hours!

There was even time to socialise and to enjoy

morning tea and lunch supplied by attendees.

These simple life saving kits are now on their way

to South Sudan and all that is left to do is to offer a

sincere thank you to everyone who participated in

the preparation and assembly of the kits.

This was such a rewarding day but after everyone

else had gone home, one person was left with the

responsibility of taking several HUGE parcels to

the local Post Offi ce followed by the completion of

reams of forms........many thanks to Mary and Bill

Seelis for all the extra work they contributed to the

success of this project.

Guest SpeakerThank you to guest speaker at our September dinner meeting, Belinda Kassoua who headed RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands) as advisor to the Training Director to set up a women’s network to break down cultural barriers attempting to advance equal opportunities for women in the workplace where most key positions were traditionally male roles.In September the fi rst ever South Pacifi c Regional Women’s Conference was held and Zonta, Berry was able to make a contribution to the women attending of a cloth shopping bag bearing the Zonta Logo and a leafl et containing information about the work of our organisation.

Reluctant good byeAfter 10 years of excellent care and great food, reluctantly, due to growing

numbers, Zonta Berry has had to seek a new venue for the monthly dinner

meetings.

President Gillian Dickinson and members, Barbara Smith and Pat Collins

presented a plaque to Matt and Steve of the Berry Hotel to thank them

and their staff for their generous and supportive service over the years.

A heartfelt thank you from all Zonta members, past and present.

Winding downOur fi nal gathering for 2011 will be held this month for members and guests ....a low key Christmas Party; however, we look forward to welcoming new guests to attend our dinner meetings commencing February 2012. Our new venue will be announced in our December article.

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Sacred Funerals NowraBlue Ladies Funerals

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24 hours, 7 days

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HICAPS now available

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Home Maintenance, Pressure

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Handyman HONEST - RELIABLE - INSURED

CALL COL WHITEHURST0411 251 098

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Mobile service plus professional home salon in Berry. • Cuts • Perms • Colours • Blowdrys & Sets • Formal and Event upstyles • Ladies, Men’s and Children • Flexible hours ~ walking distance from Berry village

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• 24years experience riding.

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Shop 4, 97 Queen St Berry(entrance in Alexandra Street)

All window fashions and soft furnishingsDrapes, Pelmets, Tracks and Rods

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ACCOMMODATION

THE BERRY HOTELTHE BERRY HOTEL120 QUEEN STREET

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Website: www.berryhotel.com.au - Email: [email protected] parking for patrons at the rear of the hotel.

Thirsty?Drop in and try the latest beer from James Squire. The 150 Lashes Pale Ale.

ENTERTAINMENT✭ Woody Double Sat 5th

✭ Michelle Cashman Sat 12th

✭ Matt and Steve Sat 19th

✭ Rhythm in Motion 26th

Restaurant NewsSummer Trading Hours

Weekend Breakfast 8.00-11.00Lunch 7 Days 11.30-2.30Dinner 7 Days 6.00-9.00

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COHOL AN

✭MOVEMBER

WelcomeSouth Coast cricket legend Kerry Penfold.New Club Coachof B.S.H.C.C. The Hotel wishes youall the best this Summer!

Go the Maggies!!!

MOVEMBER

This Movember join the Team at the Berry “MO”tel

and grow a MO!Prizes, End of Month Party and More!

Register at the Bar today and Join with us to fi ght Prostate Cancer.

Berry Shoalhaven HeadsBerry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club Wine DinnerWines supplied by Robert Oatley Vineyards

Thursday 24th November4 Course dinner with matching wines

$60 per personCall Brad on 4464 1966 today and book your table.

Haven’t booked your Christmas Party Yet?

The Hotel can cater for all your festive needs!

Call Dave today and have the burden taken away.

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