Dates for Greenwich Market: November

We will be at Greenwich Market on the following days

Dates for October:

Sunday 26th

Dates for November:

Sunday 2nd

Sunday 16th

Saturday 22nd

Saturday 29th

At Greenwich Market you can see all the nappies we have in stock. You can feel the difference between fabrics, compare features and get answers for all things cloth nappies related.

Dates for Greenwich Market: October

We will be changing the dates we open our stall at Greenwich Market. We will no longer be at the market every Saturday. We will try to trade every weekend though sometimes it will be Saturday and sometimes Sunday. Very occasionally it will be neither or we might do both! We will post the dates here in advance so that you know when you can catch us.

Dates for September:
Sunday 28th

Dates for October:
Sunday 5th
Sunday 12th
Saturday 18th (added on 7/10/08: we will not be able to open on this date as previously advertised)
Sunday 26th

Greenwich Car Free Day, Sunday 5 October 2008

photo by Kevin Steele , car free day Toronto


Last year Car Free Day at Greenwich was like this as publicised by us here. This year promises to be just as exciting - Greenwich Council has organised live street entertainment in the town centre to be enjoyed in a traffic-free environment.

Greenwich Car Free Day aims to encourage people to reduce car use, and promote alternative forms of transport. This year will have a strong focus on cycling with a range of cycling themed attractions and activities.

Did you know that Greenwich has a car club? You can find out more at http://www.mystreetcar.co.uk/

These photos illustrate how people enjoy car free day(s) around the world

Waltham Forest Green Fair and the Fellowship Symphony, 20 July

An opportunity to listen to the creative and musical works of young people, learn more about greener living and meet environmental organisations and charities working locally in Waltham Forest. Green Me will be having a stall for parents and parents-to-be to check how modern, soft and simple to use, real nappies are.

Sunday 20 July 2008 at Lloyd and Aveling Park, Walthamstow E17 from 1pm - 7pm

more info: Waltham Forest Green Fair website

The Event at Southwark Park, 12 July

1pm - 10pm, Saturday 12th July 2008

Southwark Park won the prestigious Green Flag Award 2006 to recognise and reward it as one of the best parks and green spaces in England and Wales. This achievement came after it was restored to its former glory - a new bandstand and bowling pavilion were built along with a new children’s play area, and the lake was finally restored to its original pre-World War II size.

Now it is to host a perfect day out for all the family with local environmental organisations on hand to provide you with all kinds of information for you to live a greener and heathier lifestyle. We will be there to talk about - you guessed it - cloth nappies!

Other main attractions will be live performances from the legendary 70s soulsters Heatwave (Boogie Nights) and Madness saxophonist Lee Thompson and his new band The Camden Comboys.

The Green Roadshow, a wind and solar powered circus, will be there to entertain the young ones.

More info: The Event at Southwark Park website

Drawing: The Green RoadShow

Stokefest, 8 June

Stokefest at Clissold Park, London N16, was fantastic with the sun blazing and North Londoners having fun - I mean real fun! (check photos )

We spent the whole day discussing, demonstrating and advising about cloth nappies. Next to us were Hackney Real Nappy Network (HRNN) also giving advice and information to local residents. We were so happy to know that a member of HRNN bought a very good night nappy from us some time ago (babybeehinds) and another member started cloth nappies with us(!), and now actively participates in the network. You see, cloth nappies can become addictive!

If you live in Hackney why not become a member of the Hackney Real Nappy Network. The network is a very welcoming group of mums, dads and carers who use cloth nappies and have loads of experience and tips to share with you.

Stokefest website: http://www.stokefest.co.uk/
Hackney Real Nappy Network: http://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/

Camden Green Fair, 1 June

Camden Green Fair at Regents Park is by far the biggest event of its kind. Green Me are joining the many organisations in promoting greener living. We will have our entire range of cloth nappies and will be demonstrating to you how fun and easy they are to use

If you really want to learn how to live in a greener way, Camden Green Fair is the place to be. It will have a life-sized recreation of an environmentally friendly home where you can walk in and learn all the steps you can take to make your home greener. Then maybe you'll want to try the knitting workshop, or just enjoy world music and local bands on a renewable-energy-powered stage, or even watch a movie at a solar cinema. Your children will love the mini city farm and horse-and-cart rides, and your baby will be happy knowing that mummy is learning how cloth nappies are fun and so easy to use...

You also will have the opportunity to test-drive electric cars - maybe it will be your next car...

more info: Camden Green Fair & Bikefest website

photos: urban 75

The Dulwich Park Fair, 18 May

The Dulwich Park Fair (formerly the Green Fair and Party in the Park) will be held this coming Sunday 18 May, from 12 noon to 6pm.

It will be the third year we are participating in the fair and if it is anything like the previous years will be a wonderfully exciting, positive and inspiring experience for everyone. There will be so much to see and do - the mad hat making workshop, singing performances, bands and rides. The park also offers a fantastic playground, a lovely cafe and cycle hire (great fun!).

more info:The dulwich festival website

photos:urban75

During this weekend we are also open at Greenwich Market on Saturday 17 May

Stall Closed on Saturday 10 May

We apologise again we are not opening the stall tomorrow Saturday 10 May. Probably we will not open the stall during all of May ( we will open as usual at Greenwich Market on Saturdays the 17, 24 and 31 of May ). We will be at The Dulwich Park Fair on Sunday 18 May. Please visit us for more news. We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Dulwich Park Fair website

Stall Closed on Saturday 3 May

Unfortunately, we will not be at our stall in Greenwich Market this Saturday. We will re-open on 10 May with more additions to our cloth nappy range and with the spring & summer organic baby clothes collection. You can also visit us at The Dulwich Park Fair on Sunday 18 May, as part of the Dulwich Festival. We will soon post more information about the fair

The Dulwich Park Fair website

Real Nappy Week 2008 by Lewisham

The Real Nappies for London in Lewisham campaign will be joining in the Real Nappy Week by hosting a number of events over the course of the week, including a Teddy Bears Picnic Nappuccino, and an event at Greenwich Market.

Green Me will provide nappy samples to the Greenwich Market event on Saturday 26 April for parents to check how modern, soft and simple to use, real nappies are. The Green Me stall will also be open as usual on this day, 9.30AM to 5.30PM, when the 10% discount still applies.

The events are not only for people in Lewisham but for parents and parents-to-be who want to know more about real Nappies, regardless of where they live.

Teddy Bears Picnic Nappuccino
Tuesday 22 April
Ladywell Children's Centre, 30 Rushey Mead, London, SE4 1JJ
10am-midday
Come along to find out more about Real Nappies over coffee and cake. All welcome. 'Best Real Nappy Dressed Teddy bear' prize.

Real Nappy Stall
Friday 25 April
Womens' Health Centre, Lewisham Hospital
10am onwards
Information and display

Greenwich Market Real Nappy Event
Saturday 26 April
Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
10am onwards
See demonstrations and get information in the chic surroundings of Greenwich Market. At Midday the event will feature talks from the founder of the Green Baby chain of shops, and Real Nappy Expert Jill Barker and Tamara Rayment of the Women’s Environmental Network. Green Me will provide nappy samples to the event.

For further information contact, Lewisham Real Nappy officer vivienne.thomson@lewisham.gov.uk.

Find out what events will happen near you during Real Nappy Week here .

10% Discount During Real Nappy Week 2008

Green Me will be supporting the 12th Real Nappy Week, Monday 21 April to Sunday 27 April, by offering 10% discount on all purchases - on any order, big or small. The discount also applies to our 10 nappies+1 free packs. The savings are huge.

The Real Nappy Week, co-ordinated by the National Real Nappy Campaign , will this year be concentrating on how parents can help to combat climate change by using Real Nappies. Organisations across the country will be joining together to celebrate the week with hundreds of events such as fashion shows, nappuccinos and teddy toddles.

Sally Gordon, spokesperson for the Real Nappy Campaign said: "We are delighted to be able to reassure parents that by using washable nappies they can reduce their impact on global warming and energy use as we are aware that these are key issues for families. In addition Real Nappy Week gives us the opportunity to promote the additional benefits of nappies including their cost savings, natural fabrics and the choice they represent for parents."

Find out what events will happen near you during Real Nappy Week here .

To find out more about Real Nappy Week or the Real Nappy Campaign contact Rebecca Rapson, Real Nappy Campaign, 0845 850 0606.

The new Fuzzi Bunz now in stock

order fuzzi bunz

London Marathon, Sunday 13th April 2008

The London Marathon will start in Greenwich Park and go through Greenwich town before heading to Central London. Greenwich will be a great place to view the marathon - there are loads of things for all the family to see and do, including a visit to Greenwich Market(!) The London Marathon website has tons of information . http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/

March Lewisham Nappuccino

The next Lewisham Nappuccino will take place on Friday 28 March from 10am-midday at Pistachios in the Park, Manor House Gardens, Brightfield Road, London SE12 8QG.
Even if you have been to a Nappuccino before, it’s a great place to meet like minded parents, and a really nice café in a gorgeous park too!
Real Nappies for London in Lewisham will also be holding a number of promotional events over the course of Real Nappy Week (April 21-27), including a stall at Greenwich Market on Saturday 26 April. Watch this space for details.
Do let Vivienne Thompson, Lewisham Real Nappy officer, know if you can make it along on March 28, by email Vivienne.Thomson@lewisham.gov.uk or phone 020 8314 2128

8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in the U.K
Nappies make up 4 % of the total waste collected by Lewisham Council
The Women’s Environmental Network has calculated that savings from using Real Nappies for a first child alone can amount to £500
Sign up to Real Nappies for London in Lewisham and receive a £30 voucher

Prices for Airflow and Rikki wraps have increased

Prices for Airflow and Rikki wraps, both from Mother-ease, have increased. We were offering them white at £7.75 and print at £7.99. Now they are £8.25 and £8.50. These new prices are still very competitive.

Closed for Easter

We are taking a short break this Easter. We won't be at Greenwich Market this Saturday, 22 March. All online orders received during this period will be dispatched on Tuesday, 25 March

Saturday it is!

added on 26/09/2008: info no longer valid, please see update here

We will no longer be at Greenwich Market on Sundays. From now on, we will be opening on Saturdays only. We hope you can come and visit us on Saturdays.

Opening times: 9.30am - 5.30pm

Womens' Environmental Network needs your support

Women's Environmental Network (WEN) is a national charity and membership organisation which campaigns on environmental and health issues from a women's perspective. It educates, informs and empowers women and men who care about the environment.

The Environment Agency Lifecycle Study of Disposable and Reusable Nappies(LCA) which had concluded that neither disposables or washable nappies had a better or worse environmental performance is currently undergoing review. WEN, who had challenge the report, is dependent on membership and donations and have already incurred a £5000 shortfall in contributing to this review, with their expert consultants putting forward a fair case for reusable nappies. If they are to be enabled to continue the process and address the issue fully when the LCA is published at the end of February, WEN needs substantial donations to cover their costs in providing expert commentary and media representation. All of us, parents, babies, environmentally aware companies, the UK environment and the planet stand to gain from a fair outcome. WEN needs your support.

Please affiliate to WEN and make your donation online For more information email nappies@wen.org.uk

If you would like to become a WEN member from only £20/year(individual) or £35/year (group), please visit their website at:http://www.wen.org.uk/general_pages/support.htm

Lewisham January 'Nappuccino'

Come along to find out more about Real Nappies and Lewisham's £30 voucher, and to speak to experts and parents who use and love Real Nappies. For those of you who have already attended previous events, it's still useful to attend to pick up even more Real Nappy tips, so please do join Vivianne,Lewisham Real Nappy Officer, and team if you can.

The 'Nappuccino' will be held on Friday 25 January from 10am-midday at The M-Eating Place, 127 Rushey Green, Catford.

If you would like to come along please let Vivianne know on 020 8314 2128 or Vivienne.Thomson@lewisham.gov.uk and do pass on the invitation to friends and family. If you would like some copies of the flyer to help promote the event Vivianne can send these on request.

lewisham.gov.uk/environment/
realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/

Green Me stall closed on Saturday 5 January

Due to illness we will not be at Greenwich Market on Saturday 5 January. However, we will be open on Sunday 6 January as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience.
(photo from pose2pose on YouTube)

Mince Pounds

During the Christmas season we will be giving you one 'Mince Pound' for every £10 you spend with us. You can use your mince pounds' full £1 value to put towards the cost of tickets to the pantomine at Greenwich Theatre , the ice rink at the Old Royal Naval College, or visit the new Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory.

Mince pounds are an initiative by Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site to encourage visitors to leave the commercial high streets and shopping centres and head to 'London's Christmas Village' during the festive season.

More stalls at Greenwich Market and shops in Greenwich are displaying the Mince Pound sign and will be handing out one Mince Pound to everyone who spends £10 or more.

Greenwich Market's Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas festivities in Greenwich Town Centre kick off this year with the 'switch on' of Greenwich Market's Christmas Lights on Friday November 30th with the emphasis on entertainment for parents and children running between 3pm – 7pm.

The lights will be switched on at 5pm by the cast of Greenwich Theatre's pantomime 'Dick Whittington' bringing the magic of Christmas to the Market square and the town centre. Other interactive activities include The Arts Collective workshops, craft making and face painting and hair design.

Father Christmas will be taking time out from his busy schedule to be there from 3pm with FREE presents for all the children, but the grown ups need not worry - there will be FREE mulled wine courtesy of the regular market fruit juice stall 'Ye Olde Drink Co' Mince pies have been pledged by Marks and Spencer (tbc).

Bump2Bubba ante-natal classes

Run by Tania, an experienced midwife for mothers-to-be and their partners who want to enjoy labour and not to be frightened by it. Tania will provide honest and realistic information about labour and help parents-to-be to make decisions with confidence. The classes start Friday 9th November and Tuesday 13th November at the Greenwichwest Community & Arts Centre.

Also Tania’s HypnoBirthing course will be on the 18th November and 25th November from 10-4pm.

You can find more information about
Bump2Bubba classes here .

Coming soon: Swaddlebees One Size Organic Velour

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Organic velour is a wonderful fabric for nappies: soft to the touch, very absorbent and fast to dry. And a birth to potty nappy - who could ask for more?

added on 26/nov/2007: they are in stock here

Prices for Baby Beehinds Hemp Nappies have increased

Baby Beehinds has inform us that the price for their hemp nappies have increased from £9.99 to £10.99. They now cost the same as the Baby Beehinds bamboo nappies. However, we offer our customers all natural colours at £10.50

London Councils(.org.uk) is proposing to introduce a London-wide ban, or levy, on throw away shopping bags

photo: teddave

London Councils would like to consult with you on the options available to London for reducing the environmental impact caused by throw away shopping bags. They want to know what you think of their proposals – and are asking you to help them decide one of the key provisions to be contained in the 10th London Local Authorities Bill. This is a chance for Londoners to lead the country in a bold initiative More from London Councils website

greenwich car free day saturday 22 september

Leave your car behind and catch street dance, samba, jive and ballet performances at Greenwich town centre from 1pm to 5pm. There will be a beach on a car-free College Approach, live performances, deckchairs on the river-front, food stalls and environmental displays & information. There will be lots you can do such as decorating a giant sculptural cyclist with hundreds of flowers, or maybe try your hand at soca, hip hop or Cuban dancing. It'll be a fantastic day out for everyone! more info from the organisers

Green Me accepts Real Nappies for London vouchers

We are now a registered supplier for Real Nappies for London and accept vouchers. This means that if the London borough in which you live has joined Real Nappies for London and you have a child under the age of 18 months, you could be entitled to claim an information pack and voucher. You can then use the voucher to purchase cloth nappies (and accessories) with us on-line or directly at Greenwich Market.

Participating boroughs and voucher amounts are
Bexley £40
Camden £54.15
Hackney £54.15
Hammersmith & Fulham £45
Haringey £54.15
Hounslow £50
Islington £54.15
Kensington & Chelsea £45
Lewisham £30
Newham £30
Redbridge £30
Tower Hamlets £50

You can request your voucher by applying online at the Real Nappies for London website, where you can also get more information about the scheme.

craft workshops for children at Greenwich Market

Every Thursday and Friday, from 11.00 am to 4 pm until the end of the summer holidays. Children can try out different crafts with participating stall holders.

website status

Welcome to the new Green Me website. We still have some empty pages (such as the organic baby clothes pages - sorry!) and some links might not yet be working. However, the new website has many more features. There are now blog-pages such as this one, where everyone can post a nappy review, or check what others say about the nappies we stock. We will also provide unbiased information on how best to use and care for cloth nappies with troubleshooting tips. We hope it will help you to make the most of your cloth nappies... and baby carriers.