small boat seeks to be a community of people deeply connected with its community – locally and globally. We are interested in social justice, the environment, arts, and people. Using the resources that we have, we undertake a number of projects to this end.
Playtime
Small Boat also runs a local PlayTime groups for pre-schoolers and their carers. Presently catering for up to 150 parents/carers plus their children who use the playgroup each week at William Street Studios. There is a giant playroom filled with toys, books, costumes and other activities, and an outdoor playground and kitchen facilities. There is a story time and music time with instruments and parachute. The kids love the huge trike, scooter collection, painting each week, play dough and drawing activities
PlayTime runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-12pm. Cost $6 one child, $10 for two or more children. More…
Contact us if you want any further details.
Habitat for Humanity house building project
In October 2010 Small Boat community pitched in to help Habitat for Humanity build a house in the West of Sydney for a family from Sudan, and with lots of help from family and friends we also raised $5,000 towards the building materials.
The Arts
Small Boat values the arts and artists. We seek to provide opportunities for artists and creativity to be expressed and affirmed. Each year we host two art exhibitions – the stations of the cross exhibition at Easter and another exhibition celebrating life to coincide with the Manly Arts Festival (held in spring).
Late night street chaplaincy
Some of our crew are engaged in a new venture to bring peace late at night into the often violent pub district of Manly. It’s called being a street pastor. The objective is to care, listen and help people. It’s simple but we are hoping it will have an effect on alcohol related violence on the Manly Corso as it has in the UK.
Neighbourhood Party
Neighbourhood Party – each December we have a street party with a barbecue, cool drinks, ice cream and a jumping castle right in the middle of the street. Check here in November for details.
