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Berwick Show is on again The Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society is set to welcome exhibitors to Akoonah Park this weekend. The society said it was disappointed it was unable to invite the public to enjoy displays of cattle, sheep, poultry, dairy goats, cooking and crafts, show jumping and photography this year. President Noelene King said the society expected next year’s show would return to usual conditions. “We expect 2023 will see us return our annual show to the traditional weekend of fun and competition when we welcome families and people of all ages to enjoy all the sections we have on offer,” she said. “Covid-19 has certainly impacted the run-
Exhibitors at the 2021 Berwick Show sheep event. ning of our iconic event, however, the society has always been aware there was enthusiasm amongst exhibitors to exhibit and shows have always been a place where friends come to-
gether to compare and discuss their particular interest.” Cooking and craft enthusiasts are still invited to enter, with exhibits required to be left at the Jack Rae Centre on Friday 25 February between 1pm and 6pm. Entries can be made on the day. Showjumpers and cattle exhibitors will spend the weekend at the showgrounds whilst the dairy goats and poultry will be judged on one day. The Berwick show dog competition will join with the Pakenham Show Society to stage their judging at KCC Park. The traditional Labour Day Horse Show will again be held on Monday 14 March.
Entries are now open via showday.online Ms King thanked all the committee members who have met during the year to plan the event, along with section chairs and volunteers. “Margaret Boon, our secretary, and Sonia Leahy, our treasurer, are working diligently in the lead up to the show and their efforts are very much appreciated,” she said. “The society is grateful to the sponsors who have shown their support and the judges and stewards who will give their time. “The City of Casey has been a great support this year as one of our major sponsors and even though we cannot attach their name to our traditional evening event they will feature as a sponsor on our three days of showing.”
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti is making a pitch for the Commonwealth Games in Dandenong. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say: Ann Scott: How about worrying about cleaning up Dandenong and getting some decent retail and restaurants in the area! And while you are at it the streets could be cleaned up from all the rubbish that is bumped! Gaye Guest: Here we go again! That site is not the place for a stadium and will bring more problems than it’s worth. Let’s not even talk about the traffic congestion. Can we please start talking about how we are going to preserve our open spaces for everyone not just a select few. Micallef Town Planning: Not sure there are many places in CGD that would be better for a stadium to be honest. Dandenong Station is a short walk away and has direct access to rail services from the city, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Gippsland. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au