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Berry School of ArtsBerry School of ArtsAlexandra Street, BerryAlexandra Street, Berry

Saturday July 30th & Sunday July 31stSaturday July 30th & Sunday July 31stDoors openDoors open

Sat 12 - 4pm & Sun 10am - 2pmSat 12 - 4pm & Sun 10am - 2pmPresentation of Trophies, Saturday 12.30pmPresentation of Trophies, Saturday 12.30pm

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With a host of dinners, Petanque, Wine and Food events, Trivia Night and the Berry Rotary “Cyclothon” July is full of French style and cycling. Get out and support it and enjoy it.We encourage you to:

· attend as many events as you can;

· ride your pushbikes (individually, as a family, in a group),

· celebrate French cuisine, wine and culture as well as our own local fresh and beautiful produce.

· “Put out your Bikes”Remember, this event raises money to allow us to build footpaths and cycleways in and around Berry. This year we are looking at supporting the Berry Rotary Circuit and the Berry Trails Project.

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The Town Crier is produced by the Berry Alliance, Inc.

The purpose of this publication is to communicate to the people of Berry about community activities and to generate a small income for the Berry Alliance to cover administrative costs.

MEMBERSHIPMembership of the Berry Alliance costs $10 pa. It aims to share information amongst community groups and individuals, and to ensure that Berry continues to be a community we are proud of.Membership is open to Berry community groups and individuals.To join the Berry Alliance, write to PO Box 202, Berry NSW 2535

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WILDLIFE CORRIDORSLandcare and particular committed individuals successfully campaigned the RMS to have wildlife corridors incorporated in the design of the bypass. The fauna corridors under and over the new road are designed to connect the highest value habitats on either side of the road, and to maintain movement corridors for animals throughout the landscape. Habitat fragmentation impacts the biodiversity of species. Successful corridors allow native fauna to move further in search of food, mates, and breeding sites. Fauna corridors aim to minimise interactions between motor vehicles and animals, to reduce death of fauna, which is best achieved when exclusion fencing is used in conjunction with underpasses. The fencing guides animals to dedicated underpasses that are located in areas of important habitat. Canopy rope bridges and additional landscaping are used to enhance connectivity for arboreal mammals (e.g. sugar gliders and possums) between the escarpment and the coast.Successful wildlife corridors on other projects in Australia depend on one or two bold members of a species to make the fi rst crossing, which then encourages other more timid individuals. Research on the Pacifi c Highway highlighted the use of large concrete box-cell culvert underpasses by a variety of fauna groups including kangaroos, koalas,

micro bats, birds, possums, reptiles and frogs. Recent research on the canopy rope bridges installed on the Hume Highway has shown that gliders and possums use them to cross safely above the new road. Worldwide, there are mixed studies on the effectiveness of these corridors, but short corridors of 100 metres or so through largely natural landscape may be the most successful. Landcare members and all those involved should be commended for their efforts to ensure that wildlife corridors were included in the construction of the bypass.

CREEK PROTECTIONDuring construction of the bypass, Fulton Hogan has taken steps to protect local creeks and reduce sediment runoff. During normal rainfall events, site runoff is captured within sediment basins. Up to 80 basins have been built throughout the 12.5 kms of road upgrade to prevent runoff entering creeks. After rain the dirty water is treated with gypsum and is pumped out into the local creeks once the water quality meets Environmental Protection standards. Water retained in sediment basins is also recycled for dust suppression and irrigation and used during earthworks to achieve optimum moisture content for compaction of embankments. Once areas of completed work have stabilised, sedimentation basins are removed, as the restored vegetation is able to prevent erosion.At Broughton Creek,

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Editor’s NoteEditor’s NoteThe closing date for our Augustissue will be Wednesday 13 July at 5pm. Please submit prior to this date if it is your fi rst submission. Material can be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]. Phone 0428 037 572. Town Criers can be downloaded for free from www.berryalliance.org.au or our Facebook Page: Berry Town Crier.

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13where clearing was required for bridgework over creeks, you may have seen the large stumps retained from felled trees. Tree roots in the stumps provide important stability for the creek banks. Newly cleared banks are protected by the installation of biodegradable matting and organic cloth, with rounded rocks chosen specifi cally to complement the existing river stones. These large rocks are installed to prevent creek bank scour erosion, and locally salvaged plants are used to replant creek lines. Landscaping around the creeks includes plants suited to the creeks’ natural ecosystem. Temporary bridges have been built over creeks to reduce the impact of crossing the waterways during the works. Temporary creek diversions have also been built to maintain water fl ow and fi sh passage whilst work continues in the watercourses for bridge works and drainage installation. This enables clean water to continue to fl ow naturally and isolates the impact to contained work zones.

EMBANKMENT PROTECTIONDriving alongside the new road works gives a good view of the earthwork embankments taking shape, however the storm event of early June damaged areas of the embankments that were not well enough established, and these require remediation.Topsoil is installed before landscaping, which then has a “spray-grass” fi lm applied

to promote early revegetation. This helps reduce erosion, dust and water quality impact. The spray-grass mix includes various grass seeds, recycled newspaper mixed with wood fi bre, sugar cane mulch and water along with green dye. The dye is an easy reference for which areas have been sprayed. The seed mix contains cover crops of Rye Corn or Japanese Millet, depending on the season. These are infertile and grow very quickly to protect the topsoil. They die off after one growing season to make way for other seeds in the mix, which take longer to establish. Perennial ryegrass, clover, native grasses, shrubs and trees are all included in the seed mixes. Bark chip mulch from used

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throughout the project also contains seeds of locally felled trees, indigenous species that will re-establish in conjunction with other plantings. Thanks to Shannon Chisholm and Sam Leigh from Fulton Hogan and Cameron Bell from RMS for their time and information.

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Sixty-seven people attended the Forum meeting held on 9 June at the Showground Pavilion, including Councillors Lynne Kearney and Patricia White. Good presentations provided updates on activities in and around Berry. Residents sought clarifi cation on issues and also expressed their views on important matters.

Berry Bypass ProgressShannon Chisholm from Fulton Hogan described progress and upcoming changes, including signifi cant work around and under Kangaroo Valley Road Bridge. His presentation was again engaging and informative.

Strategic Plan for Berry• The focus is now on prioritizing the content of the key theme

groupings and determining which areas residents consider to be the most important. We are investigating ways for those unable to attend the Workshop to submit their views online. More details will be available on the website - berryforum.org.au

• In terms of setting expectations, it was emphasized that we are aiming to establish strategic priorities, not develop implementation plans.

LEP Loophole – a Threat to Berry• The Mt Hay appeal at the Land & Environment Court was upheld

and councilors’ refusal of the DA was overturned. Committee members who attended the hearing believed this occurred primarily because Council’s lawyer did not provide the Court with critical photographic evidence. The lawyer had also appeared unprepared and sometimes confused.

• A local planning fi rm is using a generic description ‘tourist and visitor accommodation’ to obtain LEP land use permissibility for DAs, where the genuine land use is farm stay, which requires the income from tourist accommodation to be secondary to farm income. The Committee believes this represents a loophole allowing DAs to circumvent LEP provisions.

Berry Playgroup is a locally run, non-for-profi t community organisation for young kids to interact and play as well as develop valuable social skills. All families are welcome to join us every Friday during the school term.Playgroup is the perfect environment for new families to the area to meet other parents and kids. It is a great social experience for kids and parents, with a welcoming group of mums, dads and grandparents!We have a range of fun activities and programs, including both inside and outside play. From soft play for babies to cars, slides, trucks, train sets, balls, musical toys, a tunnel, seesaw, a sandpit, and so much more, all under a big shade tree! Cost is $5 per entry, per family. This covers arts and craft (perfect for those rainy days) and the general running of the Playgroup. Like our Facebook page- The Berry Playgroup- for what is coming up next! First entry is free, so try before you buy.Come and join us every Friday from 9:30am to 11:30am at Berry Community Church, 8 Schofi elds Lane, Berry. We are located around the back of the building, so follow the sign down the path. Any enquiries please call Joanna on 0417 796 401.

• The Committee has written to the Planning Minister, raising the matter as a statewide issue.

Council Recycling & Waste Facilities Review• Council staff spoke to the Review being undertaken. The operations

at seven recycling and waste transfer facilities, including Berry, are being assessed. Council is seeking the community’s views on the provision of services in each local area. Survey forms are available through the Forum website.

Berry District Park• The revised schematic for the Berry District Park Master Plan,

including the addition of a Criterium cycle track, toilets, and long vehicle parking will go back on public exhibition. Concern was expressed about the cycle track and potential restrictions on public access to the park.

• A Forum sub-committee to coordinate communications for the District Park is proposed.

Kerb Ramps The Committee has asked Council to install more kerb ramps at road intersections around Berry. Residents are asked to email the Forum with suggestions for suitable locations.Next meeting of the Forum is Thursday 11 August 7.30pm at the Pavilion in the Showground.All Berry residents and ratepayers are automatically Forum “members”, entitled to participate at meetings and send comments and questions [email protected].

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BERRY BRIDGE CLUB INCThe following statement was made when our club formed 16 years ago and still applies “Our aims are simple: to provide a friendly afternoon of d uplicate play where friendships and partnerships in bridge may be formed, to welcome visitors, help in providing partners and all in a non-profi t making manner.” So if you are a Bridge player visiting Berry perhaps wondering how to fi ll in a Saturday afternoon but you need a Bridge partner then please phone Lee Ann Roberts on 44642742 we would be happy for you to join us. We meet at the Masonic Village Recreational Hall in Albany Lane Berry every Saturday and players are asked to be there 12.45pm for a 1.00pm start.The Annual Inter Club Bridge Competition between Bowral, Berry, Goulburn, Kiama and Southern Highlands commenced on the 13th April when Southern Highlands Club hosted the fi rst game. Our representatives were Margaret Ann Crossley, Maggie Elderfi eld, Lorraine Gilmore and Helen Thornbury as the fi rst team and Harriet Champain, Winsome Kish, Lorraine Penhall and Peter Muller the second team.The event runs from April to October; the fi nals played at Kiama where the overall winners are announced and presented with the perpetual Trophy.Participants at these sessions can expect a friendly day as they mix socially and meet up with new and regular competitors over a welcome cuppa and later during lunch but once the game starts there is a competitive atmosphere as each player concentrates to do well. Team games are approached more cautiously with bidding contracts and players take fewer risks in play as they are trying to defeat just one team at a time. Scoring also differs from the usual pairs game which makes it interesting in itself. Whether one plays social or competitive Bridge it is a good exercise for the brain and provides the opportunity to enjoy the friendship of others.

Submitted Joy Webster, President

Library RebuildIt has been a busy time at Berry Public School P&C. The plans for the rebuild of the library are coming along well, with the concept drawings now transitioning into draft phase. The Berry P&C would like to extend a large ‘thank you’ to Natasha Marshall and Robyn Graham for their efforts in helping to develop these concept designs – we are very much looking forward to the end resul t. We are still looking to secure full funding for our new Library – we have raised approximately $150,000 so far but still require more. If you could help towards the rebuilding of the Library please donate through out Everyday Hero account. All donations can be anonymous and tax deductible. https://give.everydayhero.com/au/berry-public-school-p-c-committee

‘Kidsmatter’ Program and Learning SupportKidsMatter is an Australian mental health and well-being initiative set in primary schools and early childhood education services. It is a framework that helps these places take care of children’s mental health needs by:• creating positive school and early childhood

communities• teaching children skills for good social and

emotional development• working together with families• recognising and getting help for children

with mental health problems.KidsMatter was developed by mental health professionals and education and childcare staff in response to the high rates of school-age children with mental health diffi culties and the problems they face getting help. It is

a partnership between education and health sectors and is funded by the Australian Government and beyondblue.(see more at https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/about-kidsmatter)

Berry Public School is being supported in implementing this program by a Parent Representative who will be giving regular feedback on its development to the Berry P&C. Berry P&C is committed to working alongside Berry Public School to improve communication with parents with regards to student learning and wellbeing, which includes a diverse range of learning and support issues. As such, the P&C has approved the use of funds to initiate a program for communication with parents that will be developed in consultation with the learning support teachers within the school and the Kidsmatter parent representative. More details will be available soon – watch this space!

Plant Prop – Growing Plants, Growing CommunityAt Plant prop we believe that with the school and community working together, young and old, the fabric of our community can be strengthened, and Berry Public School will have a legacy that will have an impact for years to come. As such, Plant prop is providing plants for Berry Bypass to Fulton Hogan to ensure that Berry’s beauty does not suffer at the hands of development. In return, Fulton Hogan will assist in the building of the new Plant prop area to be built between the BPS school hall and Clarence Street. Plant


Berry Uniting Church

‘Proclaiming Christ, serving the community

with love’

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Phone: 0434 977 123Email: [email protected] church.org.au

Sunday Celebrations: 9.30amRev. Dr. David Millkan

Groups & Activities:• Bible Study Groups

• Fellowship Groups • Prayer Groups• Social Craft Group

• Young People’s Drama Club• Computers for Seniors

• Apple Devices Users Group

http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au

Serving the Berry community since 1873

Senior Minister Rev. Neil Percival

Join us for Sunday services8:00 am (Traditional) or 9:30 am (Families)

or the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at 11:00 am (Communion)Phone 4464 1058 or EmailFor information on activities

Join us for Sunday services8:30 am (Traditional) or 10:00 am (Families)

or the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at 11:00 am (Communion)

Phone 4464 1058 or Email offi [email protected]

For information on activities www.berry.anglican.asn.au

The Berry area is the ideal location for cycling, with gentle rises and scenic vistas for both locals and tourists, as well as mountains and testing tracks for more serious bike riders.Along with other community groups, the Rotary Club of Berry supports the vision to create more shared pathways around our beautiful surrounds. The Club has already completed the fi rst stage of the Rotary Circuit, with a pathway from Pulman Street to the Berry Hospital. The full Rotary Circuit is intended to create a loop, continuing from the Hospital, up to and through the Sport and Recreation Centre, along the edge of Broughton Creek to Coolangatta Road and then back into Berry. If you own a bicycle and would like to participate in a fun community family day to help raise monies to fund further shared pathways around Berry then put Sunday 31 July in your diary now.

The Cyclothon is open to all adults, teenagers and children. There will be two tracks to cater for riders of all abilities. The more serious riders will have a 1.18km track on half-closed streets and pathways around the outside of the Showground, whilst those looking for a more leisurely ride can enjoy the pace of a half kilometre roadway within the Showground. Activities include time and endurance trials, best decorated bike, obstacle courses and more. The day will have a family picnic atmosphere with food and coffee stalls available. All participants are encouraged to gain sponsorship for either the number of laps they complete or an amount for simply taking part. There is a registration fee for all participants, being $10 adults and $5 for under 15 year olds.Come and enjoy a ‘fun’ Sunday riding for a purpose. You can ride any bike you wish but safety will be paramount, so check your brakes, tyres, wheels and you must wear a helmet.To register and obtain full details, along with your Sponsor Sheet go to the web site www.berrycyclothon.com.

Prop is also very grateful to the Berry Garden Club, who has generously donated $5000. Plant Prop will also be fundraising on Election Day at Berry Public School so make sure you bring along some money to take home some wonderful greenery!

Election Day BBQ, Cake Stall and Plant Prop SaleCome along to Berry Public School on Election Day and we will fi ll your tummies with yummies and send you home with beautiful plants! Make sure you bring some cash with you so you don’t’ miss out! If you would like to help by manning the BBQ or Cake Stall then please email [email protected] you would like to donate some yummy cakes then please drop them off at the school at 8am on the morning of the Election!

Upcoming Events!July 2nd – Election Day BBQ, Cake Stall and Plant Prop Sale

August 25th - Berry Public School Open Day & Grandparent’s Day

TBC – Comedy for a Cause – Berry P&C are hosting a night of fundraising hilarity which feature some of the best comedians from both the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Date, venue and ticketing details to come.

Cyclothon to RaiseFunds for Pathways

On 31 July, the inaugural Rotary Club of Berry Cyclothon is being held at the Berry Showground from 9am to 2pm in celebration of the completion of the 2016 Tour de France.


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THE GREEN PLAQUE PROJECTThe Berry & District Historical Society is planning to put circular bronze green plaques on certain historical buildings in Berry. We feel that the adding of plaques to these beautiful historical buildings is an excellent way of retaining and recognising Berry’s rich and unique history. It will not only add gravitas and credibility to Berry as a town of historical and cultural importance, but will certainly enhance the tourism amenity of the town as a heritage destination. The project is being coordinated by committee member Annette FrohlingThe buildings that have been selected are, for the most part, ones that have been built in the 1800s and still have a large part of their original exterior visible. The bronze plaques will resemble the green roundel style of plaque, found on historical buildings in Sydney, which has now become generally accepted as the appropriate form for a commemorative historic plaque in NSW. The selected Berry buildings include:The C.B.C. Bank, the E. S. & A. Bank (The Berry Museum), Wilson’s Stores, the Post & Telegraph Offi ce, and the Berry Hotel in Queen Street.

An example of the type of plaque.

BERRY MUSEUMBerry Museum is run by the Berry and District Historical Society Inc.

The Uniting Church in Albert Street and the Anglican Church in Princess Street.The Berry Court House, Agricultural Pavilion, Presbyterian Manse, and the CWA Building, in Victoria Street. The Railway Station in Station Street.The Old Council Chambers and the School of Arts in Alexandra Street. Many of the buildings selected are on land actually set aside for the purpose by David Berry.We feel that this plaque project will be a very worthwhile one for Berry, historically and culturally, as our town has a unique history and so much of that history is still visible.

BERRY LANDCARE AND BERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL PLANT PROPAGATION UNITThe current special display about the Berry community is about the Berry Landcare Group and the Plant Propagation Unit at the Berry Public School so come and learn about things that people in your community are doing to help make it the great place it is to live in. You may wish to help by joining these active and extremely worthwhile groups.

135 Queen Street, Berry 4464 [email protected]

Opening hours: Saturday 11am to 2pmSunday 11am to 3pm - Mon to Fri in School

Holidays from 11am to 2pmALSO OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT OUTSIDE THESE HOURS FOR A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR YOUR GROUP. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE BERRY AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HELPING RUN THE MUSEUM, ATTEND LECTURES ABOUT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU LIVE ANDOTHER HISTORICAL TOPIC OF INTEREST AND OPENINGS OF NEW DISPLAYS. AS A MEMBER YOU WOULD RECEIVE “THE CHRONOGRAPH” ABOUT MUSEUM ACTIVITIES.

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Each Friday (and sometimes Tuesdays) I have the pleasure of implementing a music program with the preschool children. This year the program is progressing way above my expectations. The children are extremely enthusiastic, which is very rewarding.The program includes elements of:• Instrument playing – drumming; untuned

percussion; tuned bells and glockenspiels; tuned percussion; xylophones and ukuleles. Recently the children made their own instruments.

• Listening – each week we included listening, encouraging the children to use their imagination and recognise the form of music. At present we are studying Vivaldi’s “Spring”.

• Singing – action and sequencing songs; pitch matching; and songs from different cultures.

• Musical stories – applying instrument playing to story. Each element emphasises beat and maintains the joy and excitement of music. We reinforce musical concepts – dynamics, form, beat, pitch, identifying individual instruments or voices.

• Movement – we teach dances using scarves and movement to express imagination and reinforce beat and rhythm.

Some exciting news for local children is that they can go to Shoalhaven Art Gallery in Berry Street, Nowra, and experience the virtual Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Virtual. They can become empowered by altering the volume of each instrument standing on a podium surrounded by the music of Bach,

LANDCARE BERRYBerry Landcare: from three or four members in 2003, to more than 100 members in July 2016 and another hundred on our E-mail contact list; from one site then to 10 work sites where members undertake regular working bees, including SCC supported Bushcare and new Parkcare groups for Princess Street and Alexandra Street Parks; projects including: tree plantings in memory of Landcare founders and the establishment of an arboretum of locally indigenous tree species in Mark Radium Park; a “plant local” campaign, with plant identifi cation training and services and seed collection; participation in Berry Shows and Small Farms Field Days; the organisation of seven Artfests from 2006 to 2012, with involvement of children and displays; support for Plant Prop at BPS, Seniors Week Landcare Walks; work on the Berry Wildlife Corridor since 2006; management of the Boundary Rd Link under an Agreement with Department of Lands; dendrochronology for a slice of the “bum tree” removed from Gerroa Road; involvement in landscape planning for the highway realignment . Berry Landcarers have also participated in the Landcare movement at district, regional, state and national levels, on committees and in fora; an acti ve group which welcomes new members.An invitation to attend a free workshop “FROM SEEDS TO TREES”, with Guest speaker Richard Scarborough ( Landcare Illawarra) on Saturday 16 July from 12 noon to 4 PM, at the Berry Public School Plant Propagation Nursery and then Moeyan Hill Reserve, with a tour of the nursery, a barbecue lunch and talks about plant identifi cation, seed collection, cleaning and storage; propagation techniques. For catering purposes, please RSVP by Monday 11 July (Lyn Clark at 4464 3911).

Working Bees for July 2016:Alexandra Street Parkcare: 9-11 am Friday 15th July: Gail Paton 4448 7915.Bong Bong Road: 9-11am Sunday 10th July: Julia Woinarski 4464 2084.Bundewallah Bushcare: 2-4pm Sunday 31st July: John Clark 4464 3911.Camp Quality: 9-11am Sunday 17th July: Jeanne Highland 4464 1271.David Berry Hospital: 2-4 pm Saturday 23rd July: Leslie Pigott 4464 3241 or [email protected].

Mark Radium Park: 9-10 am Friday 22nd July: Rodney Cole 4464 1475.Mount Coolangatta: 1-3 pm Saturday 16th July: end of Roxbrough Rd, Far Meadow.Be on time for lift to site: Myke Cunningham 0418 297 435 or [email protected] identifi cation service: Contact Harvey Blue 4464 1880 or Ian Parker, 4448 6359.

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Visit our pages at: www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/berry-landcare for more on Berry Landcare and late changes to working bee details.

Greetings from Berry Prescmessage from Helen Greenfor her ongoing teaching of

Contact: Contact: Janine 0422 207 332 orJanine 0422 207 332 [email protected]@gmail.com

Yoga is for everyone. Not only does itYoga is for everyone. Not only does itprovide a great workout but is designedprovide a great workout but is designedto help achieve a more positive outlookto help achieve a more positive outlookon life and a focused, permanent senseon life and a focused, permanent sense

of serenity and peace.of serenity and peace.

Where: St Luke’s Church BerryWhere: St Luke’s Church BerryWhen:When:

Mon 9am - 10.30amMon 9am - 10.30amTues 6pm - 7.30pmTues 6pm - 7.30pm

Beginner’s Class:Beginner’s Class:Starts Wednesday 21st October Starts Wednesday 21st October

9am-10.30am - 8 weeks.9am-10.30am - 8 weeks.

hythm at Berry Preschoolchool! This month we start with a nacre, to whom we are extremely grateful f our preschool music program:

Grieg and Roger Smalley. The exhibition is open 10am-4pm Tues to Fri and Sat 10am-2pm for a limited time. This experience could inspire our little potential musicians. Richard Tognetti, who leads the ACO, was a Wollongong boy and the ACO is celebrated worldwide. The children have listened, danced and drawn to the Bach Brandenberg Concerto No 3 as preparation for an excursion to the Art Gallery.“Tuning In” classes are now conducted in Berry and Nowra by Allison Cameron for children 2-7 years. Toddler and 4 & 5s classes are also held by Helen in Nowra. There is a Junior Musicians Program for children 8-9 years in which they experience playing a range of instruments to determine which they are most suited to. For more information contact [email protected]. My wish is that making children enthusiastic about music will encourage them to learn more and grow with music learning in their lives.

Helen Greenacre, Music Educator

We would like to let the Berry community know how much we value your support with our fundraising. As a result we have had a new shade sail installed this month and we have also been able to replace our large, outdoor foam shapes, which the children love to play with. We also feel it is important for us as a community preschool to support other worthy causes. This month we have dressed up in purple and yellow, and hosted a StarBQ, in support of the Starlight Foundation.Among our other activities, the Thursday children have started a soccer program and this has been hugely popular, as well as being important for promoting fresh air and exercise.Happy holidays to all our children, families and staff; we look forward to seeing you back at preschool for a fun-packed Term 3.

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Berry & District Garden Club NewsSECRETARY - GAIL PATON ON 0413 893 508 OR VISIT US ON www.berrygardens.org.au

We now have dirt! Lots of it!! We weren’t expecting anything to hap-pen in the Garden Club’s proposed George St Park just yet. As is clear-ly evident, RMS and Fulton Hogan have been very busy building roads and bridges. We were pleasantly surprised then, when Fulton Hogan delivered stockpiles of dirt and the area was cordoned off as a work site. There is now enough topsoil to raise the ground level and to allow for some mounding. CKB Civil have volunteered to clear the weedy veg-etation along a former water channel to allow planting of trees and native beds there. This is an ambitious club project and we are most grateful for any such offers of help.We are still working on a landscaping plan. We want this park to be an attractive, restful haven for the people of Berry. We don’t know when the topsoil will be levelled but we need to be ready. Go down to the bottom end of George St and have a look! It is exciting that such a large area will help form a green belt running from the sporting fi elds to the Kanga-roo Valley Road Bridge.

There will be a built feature in the park but, at the moment, an outdoor sculpture as well seems quite “out of reach”. Modern materi-als and mass production have made garden art easily available for the home garden but original sculptures which lend a distinctive el-

ement to garden design are less accessible. Visitors to our Gardens Festival in October will enjoy such sculpture in three of our gardens.

Lighting can also be used to add drama and interest at night. VIVID Sydney, which we en-joyed on a recent club trip, was a spectacular demonstration of the power of light. Scenes of large bugs scuttling up a Moreton Bay fi g, snakes slithering over the sails of the Opera House and paint oozing down the MCA re-main memorable.

Our Guest Speaker for July, Beth Packer, will address the topic, “Sculpture in the Garden”.

Well known as the creator of the garden store, “Pottering Around”, Beth also organised sev-en annual exhibitions encouraging local orig-inal outdoor art. It is interesting to note that it was Beth who started The Town Crier around 20 years ago, editing it for its fi rst two years.

Visitors are most welcome to join us for Beth’s interesting presentation. Our next meeting will be held in St Luke’s Church Hall in Prin-cess St on Tuesday, 19 July at 7.30pm. To fi nd out more about our club,please contact our secretary, Gail Paton, on 0413 893 508 or visit us on www.berrygardens.org.au


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SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCILNews for Berry

THE BERRY FORUM IS THE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE BODY

The following Development Applications, Development Determinations and other items have been notifi ed through the month and in accordance with Berry Forum 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.berryforum.org.au and printed in the next available issue of the Town Crier. The Berry Forum 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 JUNE not commence immediately, particularly if important documentation has been omitted from the application. If an application is required to be advertised, the relevant community associations will be separately notifi ed of the advertising period and the closing date for receipt of submissions.

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Development Applications Received Address Lodged

DA16/1585 Single Storey Dwelling 24 Womack Cl 11-May

DA16/1592 Detached Garage, Swimming Pool, Store Room & Outdoor Area 116A Moeyan Rd 13-May

DA16/1584 Dwelling Addition & Covered Deck 34 Little Crk, J Brush 10-May

DA16/1625 New Rural Dwelling - single storey dwelling 220B Strongs Rd 24-May

DA16/1692 Urban Dwelling Additions - detached Garage, Carport & Habitable Room 201 Beach rd 8-Jun

Development Applications Determined

DA16/1151 Dwelling Alterations & Additions 89B Mt Hay Rd 12-Feb

DA15/2502 Dwelling Additions 5 Kangaroo Vy Rd 18 Nov

DA16/1366 Single storey Dwelling with Attached Garage 10 Connors View 29-Mar

DA16/1255 New Split Level Dwelling House with attached Garage 22 Womack Close 8-Mar

DA16/1482 Change of Use - Retail space mixed use for Food & Beverage 97 Queen St 20-Apr

Application Withdrawn

DA16/1429 Temporary use of property as a wedding function centre up to 8 days per year 741 Wattamolla Rd 11-Apr

JUNE/JULY23 June - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture At Berry Uniting Church Hall at 7.30pm. Presentation: Play Time: Contemporary Theatre Design.25 June - Saturday - Street stall to be held in Broughton Court. This stall will have many special sale items as well as other goods. Starting at 8.00 am so come along and support the work of the Leprosy Mission Auxiliary. 28 June - Tuesday - Zonta monthly meeting, The Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm. Enquiries to Mary Seelis 4464 1191.8 July - Friday- CWA Monthly Meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.9 July - Saturday - Hugh Mackay; One of Australia’s most respected authors is coming to Berry to speak about Beyond Belief: How we fi nd meaning with or without religion. 2pm-4pm. Cost $25 ($20 concession). Contact Global Contact for details 02 4464 2121.12 July - Tuesday - Berry Apple Users Group monthly meeting 7.00pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street, Berry. Enquiries: Kevin Watson 02 4448 6267.13 July - Wednesday - “Dancing for JOY” 9.30am Berry Uniting Church Hall. Contact Marilyn 0412 244 73516 July - Tuesday - Zonta monthly meeting, The Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm. Enquiries to Mary Seelis 4464 1191.18 July - Sunday - 2pm Meroo Union Church Service (non-denominational) followed by Afternoon Tea with time to chat. Cnr. Boxells Lane & Princes Hwy. Meroo Meadow. Contact Brian Outen. 4464 2842 or 0418 486 076.19 July - Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club meeting, 7.30pm in St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess Street Berry.20 July - Wednesday - Berry Evening VIEW Club monthly meeting, 6.30 p.m. at Berry Bowling Club. For bookings please phone Patricia on 4464 3966.21st July - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at Berry Uniting Church Hall at 7.30pm. Presentation: Art, Power and Money: The Life and World of Matthew Boulton, an 18th Century visionary.27 July - Wednesday - “Dancing for JOY” 9.30am Berry Uniting Church Hall. Contact Marilyn 0412 244 7350pm. Presentation: Art, Power and Money: The Life and World of Matthew Boulton, an 18th Century visionary.30 & 31 July - Berry & District Garden Club Annual Camellia and Floral Show Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street. Saturday 12-4pm Sunday 10am-2pm

FUTURE DATES9 August - Tuesday - Berry Apple Users Group monthly meeting 7.00pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street, Berry. Enquiries: Kevin Watson 02 4448 6267.11 August - Thursday - Berry Forum public meetings in the Pavilion Hall at the Showground at 7.30pm.12 August - Friday - CWA Monthly Meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 216415 August - Sunday - 2pm Meroo Union Church Service (non-denominational) followed by Afternoon Tea with time to chat. Cnr. Boxells Lane & Princes Hwy. Meroo Meadow. Contact Brian Outen. 4464 2842 or 0418 486 076.16 August - Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club monthly meeting, 7.30pm in St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess Street Berry.17 August - Wednesday - Berry Evening VIEW Club monthly meeting, 6.30 p.m. at Berry Bowling Club. For bookings please phone Patricia on 4464 3966.23 August - Tuesday - Zonta monthly meeting, The Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm. Enquiries to Mary Seelis 4464 1191.25 August - Thursday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at Berry Uniting Church Hall at 7.30pm. Presentation: Gender and the Body: Kept Behind Curtains, the Story of the Nude.26 August - Friday - The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Full Focus day at Nowra Players Theatre, Bomaderry at 10.00am. Presentation: Design, Invention, Creation: The Multiple Lives of Leonardo da Vinci.26 August - Friday - TAIZE 6pm for light sharing tea or 7pm start - Berry Uniting Church phone Rev John Brentnall 0410 650 045 or Maree Watson 0407 803 810 for enquiries.8 September - Thursday - CWA Monthly Meeting 6 pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.13 September - Tuesday - Berry Apple Users Group monthly meeting 7.00pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street, Berry. Enquiries: Kevin Watson 02 4448 6267.


Rangers reminding community to report illegal dumpingShoalhaven City Council Ran-gers are again reminding the community that heavy on the spot fi nes can be issued to any-one found illegally dumping waste in front of local businesses or elsewhere.The warning follows the dumping of half a car body at the entry to Sell and Parker on Yalwal Road, West Nowra.Rangers Services Manager, Michael Jarman said a white utility vehicle was observed by Ranger services staff removing half a car body off the back of the ute at approximately 6:50pm on Monday 22 February.“The half car body was later observed to have been left partway across the access road to the business,” said Mr Jarman.“The area where this occurred is a combination of Council and Crown land and has been a traditional ‘dumping’ area for scrap material of all kinds after hours of the local business operation.”“While the business may be a metal recycling facility, local residents cannot use the premises as a waste disposal site outside of business hours and when the gates are closed.”As a result of frequent dumping in front of the West Nowra business, Council, with the assistance of Crown lands has installed signage at the location advising ‘Take it inside… or take it to the tip’.”“There are also signs warning that the area may be under surveillance.”“Illegal dumping not only impacts the environment, it cost the community, local businesses and Council a signifi cant amount of money each year to remove.”“For example, just this week, Rangers cleaned up over eight cubic metres of waste from two dump sites in Kangaroo Valley.”“As is often the case, the dump site was full of recyclable material, and on this occasion, the tip was only 500 metres away.”Mr Jarman said both cases are currently under investigation and he is confi dent they have enough evidence to prosecute. Persons found committing an illegal dumping offence are liable for prosecution and can be issued on the spot Penalty Infringement Notices, which start at $2,000.

JANE SHELDON Sunday 28 August RIVERSDALE

JAMES WANNAN & JACK SYMONDSWITH

SITEWORKS 2016 - GHOSTINGS Saturday 24 September BUNDANON

BUNDANON OPEN DAYEvery Sunday BUNDANON


Fire Permit UpdateThe statutory Bush Fire Danger Period in the

Shoalhaven Local Government Area ended on 31 March 2016. From 1 April 2016, fi re permits will no longer

be required for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. Although fi re permits are no longer required, property owners must still

exercise caution and follow guidelines regarding the use of fi re.Residents must notify neighbouring land owners and their local fi re

authority at least 24 hours before burning, as well as taking appropriate action to ensure containment and control of their fi re

so it doesn’t escape and cause damage. Penalties still apply for failing to notify that you are lighting

a fi re and for allowing fi res to escape.

19 September - Sunday - 2pm at Meroo Union Church Service (non-denominational) followed by Afternoon Tea with time to chat. Cnr. Boxells Lane & Princes Hwy. Meroo Meadow. Contact Brian Outen. 4464 2842 or 0418 486 076.20 September - Tuesday - Berry & District Garden Club monthly meeting, 7.30pm in St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess Street Berry.21 September - Wednesday - Berry Evening VIEW Club monthly meeting, 6.30 p.m. at Berry Bowling Club. For bookings please phone Patricia on 4464 3966.27 September - Tuesday - Zonta monthly meeting, The Coachhouse Restaurant, Berry, 6.30 for 7pm. Enquiries to Mary Seelis 4464 1191.11 October - Tuesday - Berry Apple Users Group monthly meeting 7.00pm at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street, Berry. Enquiries: Kevin Watson 02 4448 6267.14 October - Friday - CWA Monthly Meeting 1pm CWA rooms Victoria Street. Contact Marie De La Torre 4423 2164.

Annual Events Guide for Berry 2016For more information regarding each event please

refer to the community group listing on the next page.

Registered Community Groups organising annual events are welcome to contribute and advise of

further information or changes to listed information.

MONTH EVENT

RECURRING MONTHLYEVENTS

First Sunday of the Month• Penwood Railroad Inc, a scenic miniature railway open from

10:30am till mid afternoon. 215A Princes Highway - Jaspers Brush NSW - Ph: 02 4464 1201

• Berry Country Fair (Berry Markets). Approximately 200 stalls selling handmade products, arts and crafts, fresh produce and more. - Berry Showground (not held in February).

JULY Tour de Berry - July 2 – July 31Annual Camellia and Floral Show - 30th & 31st July

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER Berry Small Farm Field Day

OCTOBER Berry Garden Club’s Annual Garden Festival - 13, 14, 15 & 16th October

NOVEMBER Remembrance Day - 11th November

DECEMBER

Berry Merry ChristmasCarols in the Park , Apex ParkRotary’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks - December 31st, Berry Showground

• Household & Commercial Storage• Climate Controlled Wine Storage• Units individually alarmed• Boxes & Transportation Arranged• Free Move in Service

Ph: 4422 1955Cnr Meroo Rd & Victa Way

Bomaderry


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

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

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

Amnesty International Berry Local Action GroupPO Box 397 Berry NSW 2535 4464 2879Meets 2nd Wednesday each month 5.30pm to 6.30pmSt Luke’s Anglican Church, 68A Princess Street, [email protected] http://berryamnesty.happenings.id.au

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

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

Australian Labor Party Berry Shoalhaven Heads Branch 4464 396578 Woodhill Mountain Rd Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday Monthly, Hotel Berry, 6.30pm meetingBerry Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 903 392Meets every Thursday Night at 7.30pm 8 Schofi elds Lane, Berrywww.shoalhavenaa.com.au

Berry Al Anon Family Group For family & friends of problem drinkers 4448 8231Meet every Monday at 6.30pm Berry Uniting Church Hall, Albert Street Berry

Berry Apple Users Group 4448 6267P.O. Box 103, Berry, 2535 Meets at 7.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (except January) at Berry Uniting Church Hall, 77 Albert Street, Berry. Email: [email protected]

Berry Bridge Club INC 4464 3009PO Box 366 Berry 2535 [email protected] Saturdays @ 12.45pm-4.30pm at the Masonic Lodge Community Hall

Berry Camera Club 0488 031 961Meets Monthly on the 2nd Wed 6:00 pm @Berry Bowling ClubInfo: www.berrycameraclub.com fb:BerryCameraClub

Berry Forum (Community Consultative Body) www.berryforum.org.au. 2nd Thursday bi-monthly 7.30pm at the Showground Pavilion - Berry

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

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

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

Berry Courthouse Conservation Committee 0458 369 266PO Box 218 Berry 2535 - 2nd Monday Bi-monthly at 5.30pm at the Berry [email protected] www.berrycourthouse.org.au

Berry Crafters & Quilters 4464 3788Meets each Wednesday 10am – 4pm at Muir Cottage, Prince Alfred StreetBerry & District Garden Club 0413 893 508PO Box 122 Berry 2535 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 7.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall, Princess StreetGail Paton - Secretary - [email protected] www.berrygardens.org.au

Berry & District Historical Society Inc. 4464 3097PO Box 153 Berry 2535 3rd Monday Monthly, 1pm at the Berry Museum

Berry Ethics Society 0451 153 332PO Box 363 Berry Meets 1st Monday of each month at the Berry HotelBerry Evening VIEW Club 4464 1657Secretary, 13 Pepper Farm Drive, Berry [email protected] 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6.30 p.m. at Berry Bowling Club

Berry Landcare 4464 2241PO Box 422 Berry NSW 2535 [email protected] monthly article for working bees.

Berry Leprosy Mission Auxiliary 4464 169317 Gwenda Avenue Berry 2535 3rd Thursday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug etc.) 1.30pm above address.

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

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

Berry Playgroup 0417 796 401Berry Community Church Hall Schofi elds Lane, Berry. Fridays 9.30-11.30Facebook: The Berry Playgroup Email: [email protected]

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

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

Berry Rotary Club 4464 3636PO Box 81 Berry 2535 [email protected] Thursday 6pm for 6.30pm at Bowling Club www.berryrotary.org.au

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

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

Berry Showground Management Committee 4464 3753PO Box 443 Berry NSW 2535 Meet 2nd Monday Bi-monthly 7.30pm Old Council Chambers24 hour Caretakers / Bookings - Caretakers 0427 605 200

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

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

Brogers Creek Landcare 4465 148253 Wattamola Rd Wattamola NSW Last Saturday of each month 2.30-4.30pm.

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

Country Women’s Association – Berry Branch 4423 2164PO Box 321 Berry 2535 2nd Friday each month at 1pm in the CWA Rooms, Victoria StreetContact Marie De La Torre

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

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

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

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

Jaspers Brush Airport Action Group Inc. www.takeaction.org.auPO Box 428 Berry NSW 2535 - Meeting – as convened Knit with Love Lyn 4464 3651c/- 34 Princess St Berry 2535 - [email protected] Every Friday 1pm – 3pm St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall

Liberal Party of Australia – Berry Branch Meets 1st Monday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Gabbys of BerryLodge Broughton 131 PO Box 2092 Bomaderry NSW 2541 1st Wednesday monthly Agricultural Hall cnr Albany & Victoria Sts

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

Probus Club of Berry 4422 9340PO Box 68 Berry 2535 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday monthly, 9.30am Berry Masonic Village HallRedBerry Quilters 4464 2587PO Box 324 Berry NSW 2535 - 4th Friday monthly www.redberryquilters.org4th Friday monthly Berry 9.30am-1.30pmSewing Days 2nd Friday monthly 9.30am-2.30pm both at St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Princess Street

Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club Inc. 4464 1723PO Box 1, Nowra NSW 2541 Shoalhaven Poultry Group 0410 548 704161 Kangaroo Valley Road 1st Wednesday each month above [email protected] www.shoalhavenpoultry.com.au

St. Vincent de Paul Society Client Help Line: 4421 0390PO Box 77 Berry Vinnies Boutique Shop 117b Queen St Berry Ph 44643940Conference meets every 1st Mon. 7pm St. Patrick’s Hall

Zonta Club of Berry Ph 4448 5959 (Robyn Prowse) or 4464 3648 (Lorraine Montgomery)PO Box 302 Berry 2535 [email protected] 4th Tuesday monthly for dinner. Website-www.zontadistrict24.org CHURCHESBerry Community Church 8 Schofi elds lane Berry. 4464 2315Services 9:30am and 5:00pm - [email protected]

Berry Uniting Church Albert Street Berry Rev Dr David Millikan 0434 977 123Services at 9.30am http://berry.unitingchurch.org.au

St. Luke’s Anglican Church 4464 105868A Princess Street, Berry 2535 - offi [email protected] www.berry.anglican.asn.au

St. Patricks Catholic Church Ph 4423 1712Albert St. Berry - Normal Mass times: Sunday 8am Tuesday 5.30pmCommunity Group PO Box 304 Berry meets 2nd Monday 7pm St. Patricks Hall

Scots’ Presbyterian Church in Berry M. 0405 139 031E. [email protected] H. 81 Victoria St Berry

SPORTING GROUPSBerry Hockey Club 0412 218 704PO Box 4055, Nowra East NSW 2541 www.berryhockeyclub.com.auBerry Netball Club 0417 285 7891 Barwon St BomaderryMeets monthly at the Great Southern Hotel [email protected] Men’s Bowling Club David Armstrong 44641543PO Box 139, Berry NSW 2535 Ph: 0488 729 229 Harry Harrop on 44643043Berry Junior Mixed Touch Football 0431 530 5437 Boran Place Berry 2535 [email protected] term 4 – Thursday 4pm till 6pm at the Berry Sporting Complex, North St Berry

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

Berry Shoalhaven Head Rugby League Football ClubPO Box 282 Berry - Meet every 4th Wednesday, 7pm Great Southern Hotel, Berry. Email: [email protected] Berry Shoalhaven Heads Cricket Club 0422 688901PO Box 206 Berry NSW 2535 www.bshcc.nsw.cri cket.com.au2nd Monday of each month during cricket season at the Berry HotelBerry Shoalhaven Heads Junior League 0414 973 795 PO Box 162 Berry 2535 [email protected] Wednesday of the month, 7pm at the Berry Bowling Club

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

Diamond Calisthenics Club Jodie Dearsley 0414 655 129community dance sport. Classes for ages 3-100 held Monday at St Lukes Church Hall, 68a Princess St Berry. www.diamondcalisthenics.com [email protected]


RESTAURANTS & CAFES

HEDGEHOGS COFFEE SHOP4/98 Queen Street, Berry - t 4464 30517 days - 8am to 4pmwww.hedgehogscoffeeshop.com.au

FIG BIRD CAFÉ AND DELIPhone: 44642283 fi [email protected] www.fi gbirdcafe.com.auOpening Hours 8 am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday8 am to 9.30 pm Thursday to Saturday8am to 4.30pm Sundays

JUST DELICIOUSShop 3 / 62 Albert Street Berry t 4464 3650Open 7 days - 9am - 5pm

MEZZADELLAS WOODFIRED PIZZAShop 6/97-99 Queen St, Berry Entrance via Alexandra St or Albert St Car Park t 4464 2045Open 7 days from 5pm, (Closed Public Holidays & Mondays)Sensational woodfi red pizzas and Spanish tapas featuring local south coast seafood. Bookings essential | www.mezzadellas.com.auFind us on Facebook @ Mezzadellas - Instagram @ MezzaDee

THE BERRY TEA SHOPShop 1, 66 Albert Street, Berry - t 4464 1218Open 7 days: 10am to 5pmwww.theberryteashop.com.au email: [email protected]

If you would like your restaurant listed here -please contact Nancy Davies - 0428 037 572 or Email [email protected]

Berry Restaurants & Cafes, Functions & Catering Guide

BERRY COURTHOUSE AND GARDENSCorner Victoria and Albany Streets, Berry - t 0458 369 266Functions, weddings, meetings inside and in gardens.www.berrycourthouse.org.auemail: [email protected]

SAVANNAH CAFÉStan Burt Arcade (shop 5 - in the arcade behind Cuckoo Corner)t 4464 3880 www.savannahcafebar.com Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcafebar

FUNCTIONS & CATERING

SAVANNAH CAFÉStan Burt Arcade (Shop 5 - in the arcade behind Cuckoo Corner)Open 7 days during summer 9am – 3.30pm. Evening dining: Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm. Closed Wednesdays during winter. t 4464 3880 www.savannahcafebar.com Facebook: facebook.com/savannahcafebar


Alex Cochrane

Patrick Tynan

Jacqui Crapp

Sandra Knight


The Lookout Cambewarra Mountain

new menu same glorious views

open 7 days Sat & Sun - breakfast 8:00-10:30am

Cambewarra Lookout Rd, off Tourist Rd 4465 1321

THE AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (ADFAS)

We are halfway through our ADFAS Lecture Program for the year and it has been a most interesting and varied progra m thus far. Our recent charity fi lm event was so enjoyable, we are planning another for the 29th July. We hope to see many fi lmgoers who would relish watching a fi lm in the comfort of The Nowra Players’ Theatre in Bomaderry, followed by a warming lunch and friendly company.

Following on from last month’s stunning lecture on Contemporary Theatre Design, we will be taken back to 18th Century England for our July lecture. Martin Ellis, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, presents a talk celebrating the achievements of Matthew Boulton, an extraordinary fi gure of the 18th Century. Boulton was a visionary who changed the nature of manufacturing. He stood at the very centre of the Industrial and Intellectual Revolution, laying the foundations of the Modern world. He developed the steam engine with James Watt, and created exquisite silver with John Fothergill. He built the Soho Manufactory and established the world’s fi rst mechanised mint.

Topic:

Art, Power and Money: the Life and World of Matthew Boulton


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The upcoming Federal Election has got me thinking about the kind of nation I’d like Australia to be. I’m drawing these thoughts from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy because God knows what he’s talking about when it comes to building a nation. None of what I want to say is about good economic management and balanced budgets. I’m not denying that these are important, but other things are too.I’d like us to be a nation where we are free to disagree with one another. As Australians, we like to think of ourselves as tolerant people. We pay lip service to that idea that we are free to worship any God, or no god, if that’s what we choose. But we seem to have reached a place where it’s unacceptable to express a view about God in the public arena if it goes against the thinking of the majority. I think that is a great loss to everyone’s personal freedom.Secondly, I’d like us to be a loving nation. One of the criteria being used in this election campaign to measure whether or not a policy is a good one is that of “fairness.” Fairness is one of the national qualities that we take great pride in. Australia is the land of the “fair go” for all. I looked up fairness in the

Thoughts on Australia and the Federal Election

dictionary. Fairness means to be free from injustice, unbiased or even-handed. The God of the bible takes a dim view of injustice and uses a very strong word to describe what should be our response – love. I call “love” a strong word because it’s more than just a feeling or emotion. It demands that we take action. Legislation doesn’t bring about fairness. People are treated fairly when we take responsibility for how we treat others and apply our energy and focus to seeking their well-being. A positive thing about Berry is the number of people and community groups committed to doing just that.Thirdly, I think we should be a grateful nation. We can complain about diffi cult economic times, and they are certainly harder than at any point in my memory. But let’s not forget that we are a wealthy nation. We are blessed with natural, social and economic resources. We didn’t have to do anything to acquire them. They have been given to us. That could create an unhealthy sense of entitlement, but only if we let it. A spirit of gratitude and appreciation can set us free to be generous towards those in our nation and in our wider region who are not nearly as well off as ourselves.We can learn a lot from the God of the bible about being a great nation. Freedom, love and gratitude are just a few of the building blocks to greatness.

Neil Percival

The Berry Camera Club are a Group of Local Photographers, that

includes Hobbyists, Enthusiasts and Professionals.

We all share the passion for being behind the lens, sharing our

knowledge and improving our photography skills.

We meet monthly, and have regular outdoor photoshoots. Our club is growing and we

invite anyone with an interest in Photography to join us.

Meetings are held monthly: When: 2nd Wednesday of each

month, 6:00pm Where: Berry Bowling Club

For more information please visit our website or Facebook page:

Web: http://www.berrycameraclub.com/membershipcontact.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BerryCameraClub/

THE BERRY CAMERA CLUB


NORMA McMURDOIt was with much sadness that on 12th April we learnt of the passing of one of our members after a long fi ght with illness.Norma McMurdo joined Berry Branch in 2009 and was always at meetings and eager to put up her hand to assist in appeals or fund raising events.Norma was a valued member of our group and ‘starred’ on two pages of our Centenary calendar, even donning the old nurse’s uniform at the Museum for the occasion. It fi tted perfectly! We miss her quiet presence, a Gentle Lady in every sense of the word.

REST IN PEACE NORMA

ANZAC DAYOn 24th April 2016, thanks to the generosity of the community and the bakers of the biscuits, over one thousand dollars was raised by Berry Red Cross branch to help the Red Cross Young Parents Program, in particular to teach driving to enable access to work and education.

JEANETTE GALBRAITH - OUR NEW PATRONJeanette Galbraith, a well-known and respected member of the Berry Community, joined Berry Branch of Australian Red Cross in 1994. For the last 15 years Jeanette has been the face of Berry Red Cross Trauma Teddy’s. She is responsible for the quality inspection, stuffi ng, adding a face or sometimes she will knit from scratch depending on supply and demand. Since 2001, at least 600 of the little dears have had to face the rigours of a Galbraith inspection!

Most have survived!

ELECTION DAYOnce again Berry Branch will be collecting at the polling booth in Berry. Donations received will be to support Red Cross’s “Doing It Tough” appeal.Please look out for us.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOur Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th July at 2pm, at the Uniting Church Hall in Albert Street Berry. It will be followed by afternoon tea.

RED CROSS ZONE 7 CONFERENCE This is a conference for all branches within our Zone for coordination and communication between the branches. It is always very informative to hear what other branches are doing and about current and new Red Cross initiatives. It is to be held on Tuesday 26th July 2016 at Bomaderry Bowling Club and will be hosted this year by Shoalhaven Heads branch.

Norma McMurdo

BECOMING A MEMBER OR VOLUNTEERINGIf you wish to fi nd out about becoming involved with or volunteering with the Red Cross contact the Berry Branch of the Red Cross (see Community Groups page of Town Crier for contact details), the Nowra Red Cross Offi ce (1800621433) in Graham St Nowra or go onto the Red Cross website.

Thank you to all for helping us with the Celtic Fair. Not as busy as previous years but the rain came down at the wrong time. The winner of our raffl e prize came from Bawley Point and was very pleased with her local vouchers to the value of $100. Thanks to the two Brians for their help in setting up our tent and taking it away into to storage. I don’t know what we would do without them.Thank you again to our Sunday paper girl, Judy and to our Pink Lady who visits the patients with her trolley to supply any needs, mainly it would seem, sweets.Unfortunately, we had to cancel our Friendship Day that was to have been held on Thursday 16th. June due to lack of numbers. It is very disappointing that we had to do this, but the numbers booked in only came to 9 and was wasn’t viable to run it. We try very hard to raise money for our Hospital and it is sorry that we don’t get support for our functions. Again, we will be catering for the Camellia Show to be held in the Berry School of Arts on the 30th and 31st July, so come along and enjoy our delicate hot soups, sandwiches and slices.Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the hospital, commencing at 10.30 for a light lunch with our meeting to follow. We would welcome new members, both ladies and gentlemen, at any time. As with most groups, we could do with more helping hands. Give it a thought.

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The Club is in for another busy period with commitments to State play, Club Championships and the second match for the Triangular Cup.Due to commitments to the District the 2016 Club Championship Pairs fi nal between the Rod Loosemore/ Peter Delamont combination and David Badger/ Adam Rigney pairing is still to be played and gives every indication of being a match worth watching. In addition entries are now being taken for the 2016 Club Champion Triples and the Major Minor Pairs. The second round of the Triangular Cup is set down to be played at Shoalhaven Heads on 20th July. Berry won the fi rst match for 2016 which was played at Gerringong and accordingly a strong showing on 20th July is being hoped for.In addition to the above commitments the Club will over the weekend commencing 30th July in conjunction with the Bomaderry Men’s Bowling Club be hosting the Grade 4 State Pennants Final. The timetable will see play commencing at both Berry and Bomaderry at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm on the Saturday and the Sunday and the fi nals will be played at Bomaderry on the Monday at 9.00 am. State fi nals are being played on that weekend at various locations over the State spread from Kingscliff in the north to Leeton in the west. Social bowls will during the cooler months still be played on Wednesday and Saturday at 1.00 pm with bookings to 0488 729 229 by 12 noon day of play.

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Clairvoyant in BerryJudy was born into a family of Clairvoyants and Palm Readers and for generations her family has been conducting readings that offer the opportunity to look into your past, present and future life.

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Crochet isNew againWith all the new, modern crochet patterns available, and a resur gence in popularity of Granny Square Blankets, the Berry Spinners and Weavers are going to be honing their crochet skills in June and July. A workshop for everyone from complete beginners to experienced crochetters will be held on 23 June. Last month the group took a road trip to Goulburn to view the international exhibition - ‘The ART of WOOL’. The outfi ts designed to show off the properties of wool were amazing. They also did a tour of the House of Alpaca - a factory that produces garments, blankets, etc from locally grown Alpaca. The professional processes and machinery used were really interesting for the hand spinners and weavers. The day was topped off with a tour of the St Clair Villa Museum, a heritage home with fascinating exhibits including old sewing machines.The Hall was open for Berry Celtic Day and hosted lots of people who found the whole process of turning fi bre into fabric interesting and informative. Many bought warm accessories to beat the winter chill.The Biggest Morning Tea (incorporating our Crazy Raffl e) held recently was a success, with locals joining in and helping to raise money for a cause close to our hearts. The group are currently working towards exhibits and items for sale for the upcoming South Coast Fibre Muster - Saturday 13th/Sunday 14th August at Gerringong Town Hall.The group now have a functional and informative website - berryspinnersandweavers.com. It is now really easy to fi nd out news, events and where to fi nd us. Contact the secretary Alison through the website.Weekly hands on workshops are held on Thursday mornings - 09:30 until Lunchtime at the Hall at the Albany Street entrance to Berry Showground. A very welcoming bunch of men and women, with amazing skills and knowledge about ancient and modern ways with wool and other fi bres.They are always happy to share, teach, learn and have fun with visitors and new members. Email [email protected] or just pop in to say Hi.

Di Knoll

It is very exciting to see the Berry highway realignment progressing so quickly, and many of us in the community are looking forward to a quieter Queen Street without the trucks thundering through the middle of town. As the main representative body for businesses and tourism operators in Berry, the Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism committees is working hard to minimize the likely impact on tourism and ensure that its members and the whole business community are prepared.

The committee’s current activities include:• working with the RMS and Shoalhaven Council to identify appropriate

sites along the highway for signage to encourage drivers to take a break, and attend events, in Berry and designing that signage;

• creating marketing campaigns which are targeted to particular demographics who will come to Berry as a destination in itself;

• budgeting for increased marketing spend immediately after the opening of the Berry Highway realignment;

• working with organisers of events in Berry to ensure that those events continue to attract people to Berry;

• working with the Berry Forum to ensure that Berry remains a unique ‘offering’ for tourists and visitors;

• passing the concerns and ideas of our members about the highway realignment to appropriate bodies including Shoalhaven Council, the Berry Forum and the RMS/ Fulton Hogan;

• keeping our members updated on the progress of the works to assist them to plan for business life after the opening of the highway realignment;

• advising our members on how they can best manage the likely changes to visitation numbers and patterns.

Previously, we have also advocated on behalf of our members in the design of the North Street Precinct.

The Chamber committee will continue to work with our members and the community to ensure that the highway realignment has a positive effect for our local businesses and tourist operators. We welcome input from our members, and any other community members.



Hazel Noreen Ward(nee HERBERT)

The family of Hazel Ward, would like to thank all the wonderful doctors and nurses of theShoalhaven Hospital, the special helpers, Father Pat for your support, the Berry Bowling Club Ladies,

to all Hazel’s friends, thank you for your kind words and wonderful stories, they have been greatly appreciated.

HAZEL, TOTHE WORLD

YOU WERE BUT ONE,TO US, YOU WERE

THE WORLD.TODAY, TOMORROW OUR WHOLE LIVES THROUGH,

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU.

Peace Perfect Peace

Hazel was born on the 6th of May 1932 in Nowra to her parents Roy and Lena Herbert.Hazel was one of eighteen children.Hazel met her one true love, Robert “Rus” Ward whilst she was working at the David Berry Hospital. They fell in love and were married on October 22, 1949.During their married life they lived on various farms around the local area. “The Cedars” on Berry Mountain was home where they raised eight children, Hazel, Peter, Raymond, Pauline, Patrick, Kevin, Diane and Sandra.After the sudden death of her husband Rus in 1968, Hazel and her eight children moved into Berry onto Albert Street. As a single parent she had various positions within the work force to provide for her children.Over the years Hazel has cared for many children within the community.She loved her Family, Friends, Bowls, Bingo, reading, frogs and making scones. She was a lifetime member of the Berry Bowling Club and for years had volunteered her time assisting staff every week with the Friday and Sunday night meat raffl es at the Berry Club. She often volunteered to supply her scones to friends and family when needed for a large gathering and her generosity and scones were loved and appreciated by many people.Hazel is survived by her children and their partners, her eighteen grandchildren and twenty fi ve great grandchildren.

Hazel passed away peacefullyon her 84th Birthday at the

Shoalhaven Hospital.

The Berry Men’s Shed continues its Scholarship programme in 2016 with another important award being made at TAFE Illawarra College at Bomaderry. The Scholarship award in conjunction with the Berry Uniting Church was awarded to Angus Ritchie, a year 3 student undertaking a certifi cate course in Carpentry.The Scholarship award for $1,000 was presented to Angus at the major awards night held at the Bomaderry Bowling Club last month. Shed members Case Graaf and Phil Reid, represented the Shed at the ceremony. “I am delighted to win this award and the money will go to my further education expenses and tools needed for my course. I would also like to thank the members of the Berry Men’s Shed for making this award available” said Angus.Phil Reid from the Shed said that due to the signifi cant amount of money involved, the Berry Men’s Shed award was recognised fi rst in the 40 awards presented on the evening.The Berry Men’s Shed will continue during 2016 to make available Scholarships to colleges in the Shoalhaven area. We have already awarded Scholarships to Bomaderry High School and will soon be making awards to Shoalhaven and Nowra High Schools as part of our commitment to assisting students further their education said Secretary Richard Wiseman.The bollards for the Kangaroo Valley over pass have been fi nished and will be erected on the bridge this month. The 36 bollards cut to size by the Men’s Shed has been a diffi cult undertaking but they were delivered to Fulton Hogan on timeThe Shed has lots of items for sale and you are welcome to visit the Shed on Tuesday and Thursday to see what we have available.

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In May, Berry Branch introduced an evening meeting in place of the monthly afternoon time. This was indeed a happy time where folks mixed and chatted. Following this success we have planned the next evening meeting for September 8th at 6pm for 6:30 pm start. Many thanks to those who supported us at the rather wet and cold Celtic Festival. Despite the weather we enjoyed seeing and hearing the wonderful pipe bands and the cars on parade while we successfully disposed of the goodies that we had on display. A number of our members (and the brave men who came with us) spent the day as guests of Gareth Ward MP at NSW Parliament House, exploring the premises and gaining insights into its history. NSW has Australia’s oldest Westminster System of parliament with a history of responsible government dating back to 1856. The oldest part of the building, completed in 1816, was originally part of a hospital in the early colony. Our afternoon was completed by an excitable word exchange at Question Time. Travelling to and home by rail was not in the designated quiet carriages. I wonder why?Congratulations to our member Julie on her 20 year service to the Girl Guide movement. She was excusably excited when her Gumnuts received a thank you letter from the Queen in response to their good wishes on Her Majesty’s birthday.Emily, our Ag and Environment Offi cer, reported that NSW Farmer of the Year Ed Fagan spoke at the CWA Cowra Conference on the needs for farmers to embrace new technologies, innovation, environmental sustainability, and management skills which he exemplifi es on his Mulyan Farm in Cowra.He is the only commercial baby spinach grower in NSW. There will be a boom in green smoothies, no doubt! One new technology being used in NSW farming practice is the drone that will give vital information back to the farmer on crop health, for example. It is hard to believe that

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