Hackney Real Nappy Network http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net Events, support and information on real nappies in Hackney Tue, 08 May 2012 20:52:31 +0000 en hourly 1 May events http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2012/05/may-events-nappy-natter-nappuccino-and-a-natural-infant-hygiene-workshop/ http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2012/05/may-events-nappy-natter-nappuccino-and-a-natural-infant-hygiene-workshop/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:15:36 +0000 madlyn http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/?p=432 This month we have a nappy natter, a nappuccino and a natural infant hygiene workshop! Please see below for all the details and booking info.Real Nappy Week was a huge success. We had great fun sewing, chatting, swapping and changing nappies. A big shout out to all the organisers and volunteers for our Real Nappy Week and April events: Su, Hannah, Kimberley, Barley, Anmol, Ander, Hilary, Leo, Soso, Susan. And thanks to the NCT and the Russet Cafe crew for their ongoing support.Next month we will have details of our eco-living/cleaning workshop and our swap, picnic and natural infant hygiene peer group support. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates and competitions and follow us on Twitter.

We hope to see you soon!

 
 
Previous events (from top left): sewing at our Fabrications event, more than real nappies being reused at our swap at The Russet, homemade upcycled wet bags and smiling mums post-swapping!

  • Nappy Natter/ Working lunch
Fri 11 May 12-2pm
Metolino Cafe, 162 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UY
Nappy natter, help prepare publicity materials (stamping, cutting), enjoy a delicious lunch and take a batch of leaflets/ stickers away with you to distribute. Real nappy info and demos available. Little ones welcome.
RSVP essential: madlyn@hackneyrealnappy.net

Nappuccino at Mapledene
Fri 25 May 10-12pm
Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre
Claim your free £54 nappy voucher, learn more about real nappies and meet other parents. Orders can be made to Nappy Ever After in advance and picked up on the day. Register:  http://hackneynappuccino.eventbrite.com
NIH workshop with Rachel Richardson
Thur 31 May 11-1pm
Natural Infant Hygiene (NIH) is the natural way to care for your baby’s toiletting needs, and a growing number of parents are returning to the traditional practice of offering the baby toilet (or potty) opportunities. Learn about the practicalities, ask questions, and meet other parents trying this method. The workshop is subsidised by the network but we ask for a voluntary donation of £5/ £3 concession.
Booking essential: http://nih.eventbrite.com/

    
Our fabulous venues in May (from top left): The Metolino Cafe, Mapledene Children’s Centre and The Russet Cafe. See you there?

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Hackney Downs Studios
Amhurst Terrace
E8 2BT

Friday, 20 April

11:00 to 12:00

Join us at The Russet cafe/ arts space to celebrate Real Nappy Week with a swap! Bring good quality real nappies, maternity and baby wear. No need to bring to take. Real nappy demos and info available. There will also be an informal Natural Infant Hygiene peer group meeting at the cafe after the swap.

]]> http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2012/04/venue-change-swap-at-the-russet-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Real Nappy Week is here! http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2012/04/real-nappy-week-is-here/ http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2012/04/real-nappy-week-is-here/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:28:50 +0000 madlyn http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/?p=419
  • We still have spaces on our workshops at Fabrications this Weds 18th from 10-1pm and 2-5pm. These workshops are subsidised by the network and a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet other like minded parents and make something. Sign up!
  • There will be an informal Elimination Communication/ Natural Infant Hygiene peer group meeting at the picnic after our swap on Fri 20th. All welcome.
  • The Great Cloth Diaper Change in Hackney is merging with the Camden event. Help break the world record for the most real nappies changed at the same time around the world with Real Nappies for London at the Calthorpe Project!
  • There are lots of events all over London this week. Check out the impressive listings on the Real Nappies for London site.

And some dates for your diary:

  • Fri 27 April - Nappuccino
  • Sat 28 April - Volunteers needed to run a real nappy info stall at the NCT nearly new sale. Please get in touch if you can help.
  • Fri 25 May - Nappuccino
  • Thu 31 May - NIH with Rachel Richardson - keep an eye on our website/ facebook/ twitter for details and booking info.

Please read on for full details and booking for all our events and check out our website, Facebook and Twitter for the all the latest news.

Love, the HRNN team

 
Previous events (from top left): lots of laughter at the NIH workshop, post-swapping relaxation at the garden, beautiful wet bags at our sewing workshop.

Not all Nappies are rubbish!
Weds 18 Apr 10-5pm
Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, E8 4PH
Hackney Real Nappy Network are staging a take over of Fabrications on Broadway Market. Find out about washable nappies and learn how to make your own eco-friendly, bespoke baby-wear and nappy accessories from up-cycled textiles.
10-1pm – Make your own washable wet wipes & wet bags 
With Hannah Lamdin from Love & Labour
Transform fabric waste into your own, individual washable wipes and a drawstring wet bag. No previous sewing experience required.
Book: http://realnappysewingworkshops.eventbrite.co.uk/
2-5pm – Make Your Own Upcycled Baby / Toddler Trousers
With Kimberley from Mini Magpie
Turn your old jumper into a cosy and comfy eco-friendly pair of trousers for your little one or as a gift. Basic sewing experience necessary.
Book: http://minimagpieworkshops.eventbrite.co.uk

Real nappy, maternity & baby wear swap & picnic
Fri 20 Apr 11-12pm
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, 13 Dalston Lane, E8 3 
Swap good quality real nappies, maternity and baby wear. No need to bring to take. Real nappy demos and info available. Bring a picnic to enjoy together in the garden afterwards (sheltered pavilion incase of rain).There will also be an informal Elimination Communication/ Natural Infant Hygiene peer group meeting at the picnic.
Register: http://hrnnswap.eventbrite.co.uk/

The Great Cloth Nappy Change
Sat 21 Apr 4-6pm
The Calthorpe Project, 258-274 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8LH
Do you want to help break the record for the most reusable nappies being changed at once? Join Real Nappies for London from 4pm to socialise and enjoy this beautiful community garden. (If the weather is good you can come earlier but if it’s rainy we don’t have the room until 4.15pm). Please note:  this event is being monitored to be entered into the Guinness Book of Records.  You must be willing to be photographed to participate. There is also a Great Cloth Diaper Change in Lewisham.For more info about the Great Cloth Diaper Change visit: http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/
Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3036647695?ebtv=C

Nappuccino at Mapledene  
Fri 27 Apr 10-12pm 
Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre
54 Mapledene Road, E8 3LE
Claim your free £54 nappy voucher, learn more about real nappies and meet other parents. Advance orders can be made to Nappy Ever After and picked up on the day.
Register:  http://hackneynappuccino.eventbrite.com

Real Nappy Info Stall at NCT Nearly New Sale
Sat 28 Apr 2-4pm
Highbury Grove School, Highbury New Park, N5 2EQ
Visit our real nappy info stall to get one-to-one advice, see the different types of nappies available and meet network members. The nearly new sale is also a great opportunity to buy quality pre-loved kids clothes, toys, books, nursery equipment and maternity wear and enjoy tea and homemade cakes! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

  

Our fabulous venues (from left): Fabrications, Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, Mapledene Children’s Centre
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Hi,

thanks to everyone who attended our last nappuccino and fantastic swap.

In March we have a Natural Infant Hygiene workshop, a Flyering and Nappy Natter event and our March Nappuccino. Please see below for more information.

In April it is Real Nappy Week and we are planning a  workshop with Mini Magpie and a great nappy change. Please see our website, facebookand twitter for the latest updates, events and news.

Madlyn, Hayley and the HRNN team
Natural Infant Hygiene with Rachel Richardson
Thurs 22 Mar 11-1pm
The Russet Cafe
Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT

Natural Infant Hygiene is the natural way to care for your baby’s toiletting needs, and a growing number of parents are returning to the traditional practice of offering the baby toilet opportunities. Learn about the practicalities of this method, ask questions and meet other parents trying this method. Only 12 spaces available.
Book: http://nih.eventbrite.co.uk/

Flyering and nappy natter
Fri 23 Mar 1-3pm
Meet outside ‘Lemon Monkey’
188 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7JD
Promote real nappies, meet other local parents and real nappy users and enjoy afternoon tea, cake and nappy nattering! Distribute real nappy info in cafes and shops along Church Street. Stop for well deserved tea, cake and nappy nattering at the Clissold Park Cafe. If you would prefer to only attend the nappy natter then meet at Clissold Park Cafe at approximately 2pm. Real Nappy advice and demos will be available.Sign up: http://nappynatter.eventbrite.co.uk/
Nappuccino at Mapledene
Fri 30 Mar 10-12pm
Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre
54 Mapledene Road, E8 3LE
Come and along to our nappuccino to claim and redeem your free £54 nappy voucher, learn more about real nappies and meet other parents.
Register:  http://hackneynappuccino.eventbrite.com
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Hello,

we are busy here at HRNN HQ, working with Hayley our fantastic new intern, to bring you brilliant real nappy events in the coming months. 

We have a nappuccino tomorrow at Mapledene Children’s Centre (Fri 24 10-12pm) and a real nappy, baby clothes and maternity wear swapnext week at The Russet (Fri 2 Mar 1-2pm) Full details are below.

We are planning a Natural Infant Hygiene workshop on Thur 22 Mar 11-1pm (venue and booking details to be confirmed) and a Real nappy, baby book and toy swap, Mini Magpie workshop and a Great Cloth Diaper Change to celebrate Real Nappy Week 2012 (16-22 April).

Get in touch, check us out on facebook, twitter, yeah! hackney, get involved in the real nappy meet up group and tell us what else we can do to get more parents and nurseries using real nappies.

Madlyn, Hayley and the HRNN team 

P.S.  Have you spotted the sticker (picured above and below) on a baby changing table or nappy bin near you? Request stickers to put up yourself and be sure to ask permission before sticking!

Nappuccino at Mapledene
Fri 24 Feb 10-12pm
Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre
54 Mapledene Road, E8 3LE
Claim and redeem your £54 nappy voucher and learn about real nappies,
or pop in to shop with Nappy Ever After at the start or end of the event.

Booking: 020 8356 7930 Leonor.BarricarteBulnes@Hackney.gov.uk

Real nappy, baby clothes and maternity wear swap
Fri 2 Mar 1-2pm
The Russet Cafe 
Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT
Bring good quality real nappies, maternity and baby wear, no need to bring to take. Real nappy demos and info available.
Booking: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/2943595373
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We are looking forward to a year of exciting events and a huge campaign to raise the profile of real nappies. Look out for the above sticker on a baby changing table near you, or request stickers to put up yourself!

We have a nappy natter coming up next week (Tues 17th 1-3pm) in the lovely Mouse and De Lotz Cafe on Shacklewell Lane, a bibs and bags workshop at the Ihsan Children’s centre (Fri 20th 10-12pm) and a nappuccino at the Mapledene Children’s Centre (Fri 27th 10-12pm). Full details are below.

Get in touch, check us out on facebook, twitter, yeah! hackney, get involved in the real nappy meet up group and tell us what else we can do to get more parents and nurseries using real nappies.

Madlyn and the HRNN team

P.S. Can you help make any of the following events happen?
- Wellbeing sessions with DIY natural cosmetics and therapies
- Natural Infant Hygiene workshops
- Make your own potty training trousers, breastpads and washable wipes
- Learn to sew whilst making washable wipes
- Vegan potluck
- Swapping – baby clothes, mama clothes, real nappies, toys and more
- Awareness raising campaign; flyering, stickering, blogging, social networking, giving talks, telling your friends…
Volunteers, venues, promotion and participants needed!

Nappy Natter
Tues 17 Jan 1-3pm
Mouse and De Lotz Cafe 
103 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EB
Meet local real nappy users and their little ones, discuss ways to promote real nappies, eco parenting and anything else besides, get real nappy advice/ demos and enjoy some afternoon tea!   

Bibs and Bags workshop
Fri 20th Jan 10-12pm
Ihsan Children’s Centre
66-68 Cazenove Road, N16 6AA
Make your own upcycled baby bib or wet bag (for storing nappies or other wet items). Materials and tuition provided. Real nappy demos and advice available. Little ones welcome. Optional £2 donation.
Booking: 020 8806 1147

Nappuccino at Mapledene
Fri 27 Jan 10-12pm
Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre
54 Mapledene Road, E8 3LE
Claim and redeem your £54 nappy voucher and learn about real nappies,
or pop in and visit the Nappy Ever After shop in the reception area.
Booking: 020 8356 7930 Leonor.BarricarteBulnes@Hackney.gov.uk

 

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Real Nappy Information Stall Sun 20th Nov 11-4pm Chatsworth Road Market, Rushmore Primary School Elderfield Road, E5 OLE Get information and advice and look at our selection of demo nappies If you are an experienced real nappy user then volunteer on our stall

Real Nappy, Maternity and Babywear Swap Thur 24th Nov 10.30-11.30am Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH Bring things to swap or just take anything you need Still places available! Booking essential: 020 8356 7930

Leonor.BarricarteBulnes@Hackney.gov.uk Hackney Real Nappy Network Drinks Thur 24th Nov 7-11pm Hackney Green Drinks, The Pembury Tavern 90 Amhurst Road, E8 IJH Join us for some drinks. Connect with others interested in the sustainability Nappuccino at Mapledene Fri 25th Nov 10-12pm, with a short talk at 10.30am Mapledene and Queensbridge Children’s Centre 54 Mapledene Road, E8 3LE Claim and redeem your £54 nappy voucher Learn about real nappies Nappy Ever After shop will be open throughout the event

Booking: 020 8356 7930

Leonor.BarricarteBulnes@Hackney.gov.uk

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Nappuccinos at Mapledene!

Claim and redeem your free £54 nappy voucher and learn more about real nappies.
Visit our ‘nappy ever after’ pop up shop which will be open inthe reception area throughout the event.
10am – 12pm with a short talk at 10.30am on;
- Friday 30th September
- Friday 21st October
- Friday 25th November
- Friday 27th January
- Friday 24th February
- Friday 30th March
- Friday 27th April
- Friday 25th May
- Friday 29th June

Register: 020 8356 7930

Leonor.BarricarteBulnes@Hackney.gov.uk

Upcoming events:

Network meeting
Fri 7th Oct 10.30-12pm
Cafe OTO, 18-22 Ashwin St, Dalston E8 3DL
All welcome!

Info stall at NCT Nearly New Sale – TBC
Sat 8th Oct 2 – 4pm
St Joan of Arc Community Centre, Kelross Rd, N5 2QN
Volunteers needed (if confirmed!)

Info stall at Stoke Newington Farmers market
Sat 12 Nov – 10-2.30pm (TBC)

Info stall at Chatsworth market
Sun 20th Nov – 11-2pm (TBC)

European Week of Waste Reduction Events
19-27th Nov – details TBC
Real nappy, maternity and babywear swap
‘Make you own’ real nappy accessory workshop

]]> http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/09/nappuccinos-and-upcoming-events/feed/ 0 back from the summer! http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/09/back-from-the-summer/ http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/09/back-from-the-summer/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:14:47 +0000 madlyn http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/?p=348 hi, we are back in action after the holidays and busy planning upcoming events. we will be running regular monthly nappuccinos (to get your voucher, nappies and info) from the end of sept (details TBC) and a string of events for the European Week of Waste Reduction in November (including a real nappy, baby clothes and maternity wear swap and a ‘make your own’ sewing workshop). In the meantime do come along to a volunteer training session this thur 15th from 1-3pm at Real Nappies for London to share ideas on how to promote real nappies! Info and registration: http://www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/scheme/volunteers.php

we hope to see you soon!

]]> http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/09/back-from-the-summer/feed/ 0 Join us in June! http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/05/join-us-in-june/ http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/2011/05/join-us-in-june/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 09:52:39 +0000 madlyn http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/?p=344 Check out our June newsletter for upcoming events: a network get-together, nappuccino and a ‘disposable wet wipes are rubbish’ workshop! Please excuse a couple of typos – I wrote the newsletter with a leaking roof whilst packing for camping! the network will be shutting down for half term and back in action the week commencing 6th June. Hope to see you in June!

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