Dates for Greenwich Market: November

We apologise for cancelling all dates in November, including the 30th of November. We apologise for any inconvenience. We will be back at Greenwich in December.

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 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

photo by currybet

Which nappy is more suitable for my child?

The most important features to look for when choosing a nappy are:

- type;
- size;
- fastening; and
- fabric


- type:the main different types of shaped modern nappies are: two-part nappy system, is a nappy which requires a separate waterproof wrap over the top of it; all-in-one nappy, where the waterproof bit and absorbent bit are all part of the nappy; pocket nappy, where the nappy has a slot opening to where an absorbent insert can be placed. Usually pocket nappies have a waterproof layer so does not need a wrap.
Other older type of nappies are: square terries, square muslins and prefolds. Nappy laundry services usually uses prefolds, because they dry quicker when unfolded. The most inconvenient aspect of using these older types of nappies is that they don't fit well around the legs and so leaks can happen.

- size: different types of nappies can be designed to fit a baby all the way from birth to potty or in several sizes. Birth-to-potty nappies usually are designed to fold on themselves when they are being used for a newborn baby. Because of this folding some parents find these type of nappies a bit bulky for their newborn baby and would prefer the best fit from the start. Sized nappies have the advantage of fitting better but you will have to buy a new set of nappies each time the size changes. With sized nappies, there are normally only two sizes to consider. Extra sizes might be available for premature babies and for toddlers.

- fastening: Velcro fastening or poppers? For the nappy to continue to fit as baby growns, almost all nappies have several poppers or velcro fastening across the tummy, and some have poppers by the legs. Velcro gives you more flexibility for the fastening so there's a perfect snuggle. With the nappies that fasten with poppers you might find that the nappy is a bit tight and the next popper the nappy is loose. Some parents don't like velcro because sometimes nappies stick together when they go through the wash. Some nappies are fasten-free, such as Contour nappy from Imse Vimse.


- fabric: Cotton terry is a good absorbent fabric to use for nappies. It also drys quickly. Cotton flannelette on the other hand is not as aborbent as terry but is more economical. Using a flannelette nappy with a terry booster is the most economical and yet effective nappy system. Both terry and flannelette can be unbleached or organic. Unbleached cotton do not use bleaching chemicals to make it white and organic cotton is produced in accordance with environmental guidelines. There are new fabrics entering the market such as hemp and bamboo - we will post more information regarding these fabrics.

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