Parish of St George’s
The advertisement for the playgroup
A new playgroup is being launched in Battery Point.
A great opportunity to get out of the house, relax with a coffee and chat with other parents, grandparents and caregivers while the kids listen to stories, sing songs and join in structured and free play.
Mondays 10am-12pm St George's Church during school terms. $4 per family and a piece of fruit. Call Jo Chew on 0406 968 157 for more information.
One particular source of good news over the last year has been the Playgroup that Jo and I started last September. A diocesan new ministry grant got us a fence built and a bit of green thumbing transformed our secret garden into a place that looked welcoming. Playgroup at St George's is now largely self-sufficient - Playgroups Tasmania, our posters and flyers, and word of mouth keep new people coming along every week and the $3 from each family covers our basic running costs.
Our Playgroup has two concerns that shape its existence. On the one hand, we want to assist mums, dads and caregivers to stave off cabin fever as they work at caring for little ones; providing a context for them get out of the house and share with others in their situation. On the other hand, we want to help the kids and the parents feel comfortable around St George's to help them cross the bridge to the kids' church we run on Sundays.
To me it is a great encouragement that since we began we have had contact with more than 30 families who wouldn't otherwise have stepped foot at St George's.
Paul Chew
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