On the Coast – Families Issue 97 I December/January 2019 | Page 21

packaging. eg. Fruit, vegetables, home
baked goods, nuts, seeds etc
“Healthy isn't a goal: it’s a way of
living” Alison Zemanek
EXERCISE – Every day we are open there
are a range of jobs that need to be done.
As the children become regulars we have
observed no boundaries between helping
with the work and playing. Often the
children will alternate between the two.
“The child, making use of all that he
finds around him, shapes himself for the
future”. Maria Montessori
MIND IN FLOW – Slowing down is one of
the greatest gifts parents and children
receive in the presence of the garden.
Sometimes mums/guardians get their
hands dirty and enjoy the physical side of
the garden and other times they simply sit
in the conversation pit monitoring their
children enjoy the space. We encourage all
our members to slow down, take a breath.
How many places in your life currently
encourage this?
“Joy comes to us in ordinary moments.
We risk missing out on joy when we get
too busy chasing down the extraordinary”.
Brene Brown
COMMUNITY – Sense of community in the
garden is one of our highest values. When
someone starts to work on a garden bed
whether it be turning the soil, weeding or
harvesting we all ask if a hand is needed and
the children are often just as quick to gather
their own tools to help out in the process.
“Our highest endeavour must be to
develop free human beings, who are able
of themselves to impart purpose and
direction to their lives.” Rudolf Steiner
PLAY – We love to have fun.
"Play is the highest form of research".
Albert Einstein
LOVE – All people from all works of life
are welcomed. “The greatest gift that you
can give to others is the gift of uncondi-
tional love and acceptance”. Brian Tracy
Bateau Bay Community garden is
an ideal place for little people to the
retired and is the perfect environment to
introduce little ones to healthy sustainable
exercise and eating, make new friends all in
a safe and friendly environment.
Currently open Tuesday and Thursday
mornings however if demand increases we
will open more days.
BRING YOUR MOTHERS GROUP
OR COME ALONE AND MEET SOME
BEAUTIFUL MUMS
For more information regarding the garden
contact Rachel on 0434 538 772, Kevin on
0425 854 586 or Nigel on 0421 167 332
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