Last Saturday night, Berrigan Football and Netball Club held its annual Patron's Dinner.
The night took on a different approach from other years.
Three guests were invited to be part of a panel in which they were asked questions about their sporting careers.
Berrigan seniors coach Mitch Di Petta, North Albury coach/player Emily Browne and former premiership coach Jamie Robinson were part of the panel.
Nick Arnold was the MC and did a superb job asking questions.
Emily was certainly a crowd favourite. She is an ex-Berrigan netballer who has been a very successful Ovens & Murray player, winning three Toni Wilson Best and Fairests (in 2012, 2017 and 2022).
Emily is having a successful 2024 season with A-grade to play finals, which she said is the culmination of building the netball club over five years.
Jamie Robinson spoke about his time at Berrigan as coach and winning the 2011 premiership, and passed on some advice to our young fourths as they head into finals.
Mitch also answered questions about his first year as coach, and of his time at Mulwala where they won back-to-back premierships in 2022 and 2023.
Mitch has certainly enjoyed the support he has received from players and supporters during the year.
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The Berrigan Amateur and Dramatic Society are well and truly at the pointy end of rehearsals and are looking forward to putting on another fabulous performance for the community.
The production, Clue, is directed by Tyson Peters and brings together both comedy and murder mystery to create a thrilling experience for the audiences.
The first performance will be held this Friday and Saturday evening, with a matinee performance on Sunday.
The final two evening shows will be held next Friday and Saturday.
Tickets prices include some refreshments, and you can bring your own drinks.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite (search Amateur Dramatic Society), or head to the Berrigan Bookshop for any cash sales.
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The Berrigan and District Development Association invites anyone who has moved or returned to the Berrigan region within the past five years to attend a Welcome to Berrigan barbecue lunch.
Locals are also encouraged to attend as hosts for their new neighbours or friends.
The lunch will be held Sunday, August 25 at noon, at the Berrigan Community Club.
Lunch will be provided and drinks can be purchased at bar prices.
To assist with catering, RSVP by Friday, August 16 to Jenna Sawasbrick on 5885 2382 or email mail@dawmac.com.au.
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The next Berrigan Race meeting on August 24 is fast approaching.
It is always a great meeting with three families being featured on the day through the Brain Dorman Memorial, Robbie Saunders Memorial and Bernard Curtin Memorial.
TAB facilities, bar facilities and food available all day.