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Community Activities

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead


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As part of the agreement between the council for the use of

 The Slab Hut we maintain an active involvement with 

the community. Since 1998 our members have supported 

and encouraged community involvement in the arts 

through a range of activities.

 ASSISTING AT LOCAL EXHIBITIONS AND 


 EVENTS

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Sponsoring and assisting with the organisation of the art, craft and photography sections at the 
Samford Show provides local 
artists a venue to exhibit their 
work in a public space for 
little expense, while providing 
exposure and experience in exhibition work.

 PARTICIPATING AT LOCAL FUNCTIONS

Slab Hut members thanked for community work
 The Association's members enjoy  Christmas in the   Park and other functions held by local groups in   John Scott Park and have raffled works of art to   raise funds for charity.  
 They regularly assist with functions at the 
 school community as well and some organize craft   for school fetes.



 ASSISTING WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
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 REPRESENTATIVES

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Members have volunteered for local
government committees e.g. Arts 
Advisory Committee, Art Gallery 
Volunteers Group, Regional Arts 
Development Fund (RADF)
 
We keep in close contact with our local member for Moreton Bay Region.

 ASSISTING WITH ACTIVITIES 

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 Assisting with enrichment activities at the
local Pine Rivers Gallery is another activity where members enjoy participation. 

The members of the association assisted with painting the flags for the 'Celebrate Samford' project in September, 2014.. 

QUIRKY QUILTERS FROM THE SLAB HUT OFFER SKILLS TO

HELP CHARITIES

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Some of the fibre arts folk have joined
together and formed the Quirky
Quilters group which regularly sees them donating hours of their time sewing, knitting and crocheting for charity. 
To date they have made and 
distributed many articles to the Mater
Children's Hospital, various Cancer Councils, Love and Care, Animal Welfare Groups, Careflight, Dept. Family Services, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Wildcare, Smith Family, Abused Women groups and individuals suffering from failing health issues. Their skills have been used to make some amazing patchwork quilts which are often raffled by the receiving group to assist with fund raising.
We proudly supported Hummingbird House, the first children's hospice in Queensland in it's beginnings.
The Quirky Quilters were also nominated for Pride of Australia, 2015.

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The little band of helpers is assisted  financially by the Association but the hours of donated time and their skills are given freely by the members. Trauma teddies, cot blankets, crochet rugs, knitted toys, chemo covers, premature baby pillows, patchwork quilts, muslin wraps ​and booties see their way to various destinations to assist in bringing joy and relief where possible. An Association member was recognised by the Pillowcases for Oncology Kids group for the donations she has made to that group. This group also makes protective foot covers for wheel chairs which are given to the elderly.

SITUATED NEXT TO THE TOURIST CENTRE
   

Tourist info service at the slab hut
The locality of The Slab Hut is conveniently sited next to the  Community  tourist information service.  
Members roster on a once 
a month  to staff the 
Slab Hut and they have all become aware of the many attractions of the area and what they don't know they can refer visitors to the Information Centre next door.

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 SAMFORD AND SURROUNDS ARTS TRAILS

The Slab Hut participates in the Samford and Surrounds Arts Trails every year and are proud to see that people are keen to visit the area for this artistic endeavor. 

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