Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Thingy Cafe is hosting its first makers market on Saturday 18 May!

There will be a mix of local makers and designers - @ahuemlianin @alpha_beta_craft @amatistabooksuk @goodstrangevibes @irisandmecreations @jinnynguidesign @kutulu_london @madleapenergy @navjuice @renee_materials @seronga.art @super.ornament, alongside cocktails and delicious food from @luk_bros_.Thingy Cafe is located in Trowbridge Gardens in Hackney Wick. The cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

This month we are joined by guest host Kerry Secker. Kerry is an infant sleep consultant and founder of Care It Out. She's a professional nanny and mum with 25 years experience supporting families with sleep. She’s on a mission to help families get more sleep without sleep training. And she’s always here to normalise infant sleep, throw reassurance around like confetti and help you to make changes to your sleep situation with care.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

This month we are joined by guest host Niyati Cribbins, Lactation Consultant and Paediatric Occupational Therapist of Nurture & Nourish. Indian-born, US-trained & now London-based, Niyati is a mum of 3 and offers individualized support and education to new and expectant parents focusing on infant feeding, newborn care, child development and parent-infant mental health. Niyati is passionate about empowering families on their feeding and parenting journeys through compassionate, holistic and evidence-based care.

The ‘Creative Reuse of Tiles’ workshop by Renée will take place on the 21st of March, from 6-8pm at Trowbridge Gardens Gallery.

We’ll be crafting coasters and more, so be sure to sign up! Secure your spot at the table by emailing Renee Materials or sending them a DM.
This workshop is facilitated by the Renée Team, using Renée’s materials and supplies, in partnership with @arbeitstudios and it is FREE .

Let’s come together to unleash our creativity with these beautiful tiles we’ve got here waiting for you.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

This month we are joined by guest host Kerry Secker. Kerry is an infant sleep consultant and founder of Care It Out. She's a professional nanny and mum with 25 years experience supporting families with sleep. She’s on a mission to help families get more sleep without sleep training. And she’s always here to normalise infant sleep, throw reassurance around like confetti and help you to make changes to your sleep situation with care.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Julie is an Illustrator at Arbeit Studios!

She will be opening her studio to the public on Saturday the 2nd and 9th of December from 11am-4pm, where you have a chance to buy prints.

There is a wide range of prints to choose from, come along and shop for some gifts in time for Christmas!

For more information click here to view Julie’s website.

Join us for the Celebration of Creativity, Diversity, Anti-Ageism, and Inclusion at the Open Art Club Group Exhibition!

We are thrilled to announce that The Open Art Club will be hosting a fantastic group exhibition that showcases the remarkable talents of the community group members. There will be an Art sale for paintings to drawings!

Mark your calendars for the festive opening event on Friday, 8th December at Trowbridge Gardens Gallery (1 Trowbridge Road, London, E9 5LD) . Starting from 5pm until 7pm, the opening event will be an evening of wonder, filled with art, joy, and a true sense of community. You won't want to miss it.

There will be Drinks, Food, Live performances and Music!

Exhibition dates: 8th to 17th December

The gallery will be open daily from 9am to 4pm

@the_open_art_club

Julie is an Illustrator at Arbeit Studios!

She will be opening her studio to the public on Saturday the 2nd and 9th of December from 11am-4pm, where you have a chance to buy prints.

There is a wide range of prints to choose from, come along and shop for some gifts in time for Christmas!

For more information click here to view Julie’s website.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

This month we are joined by guest host Kerry Secker. Kerry is an infant sleep consultant and founder of Care It Out. She's a professional nanny and mum with 25 years experience supporting families with sleep. She’s on a mission to help families get more sleep without sleep training. And she’s always here to normalise infant sleep, throw reassurance around like confetti and help you to make changes to your sleep situation with care.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

This month we are joined by guest host Lynsey Parkins aka The Fitness Monkey. Lynsey is a fitness coach, helping new mums take back control of their post natal bodies. Using corrective exercise and strength training to ease aches/pain, gain strength and ignite confidence with their new bodies.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

More about your new hosts Dina and Esther -

Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in Hackney Wick and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina aims to make nutrition accessible for busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using healthy shortcuts and practical solutions to help simplify family mealtimes.

Esther runs the Hackney Nappy Network, with the aim is to help parents and carers to see how simple it is to get started using reusable nappies, and how it can save money and waste.  The Hackney Nappy Network run regular free events and demos around Hackney to help parents make a more informed nappy choice and to publicise the free £70 nappy voucher scheme.

Hackney Herbal will be hosting a Garden Open Event, where you can come and hang out in the garden to see the different types of herbs and plants that are grown. There will be tea and cakes available.

Please bring a cup or mug to help avoid disposable cups.

Hackney Herbal will be hosting a workshop called Grow Your Own Herbs Masterclass for beginners and those who already have some gardening or growing experience. This covers:

• Growing herbs in different settings

• Propagation: growing herbs from scratch

• Organic gardening: How to care for the soil and for your plants using organic methods

• Top tips for keeping your herbs happy and healthy throughout the season

• Harvesting: How and when to harvest a variety of herbs

• Preserving your harvest: Tips on how to process and store the herbs you grow

  Tickets include 3-hour in-person workshop, detailed printed handouts and refreshments. You’ll also have freshly sown seeds and herb cuttings to take home.

  This workshop takes places outdoors at our garden in Hackney Wick.

  Max Group size - 8 people.

To purchase a ticket, please visit Hackney Herbals website.

Hackney Herbal will be hosting a workshop called Grow Your Own Herbs Masterclass: Intermediate. This includes:

• Managing pests and diseases of herbs

• Making natural fertilisers 

• A more in-depth look into Soil and growing media (potting compost)

• A holistic approach to gardening

• Different ways to use the herbs you grow

This intermediate workshop is suitable for anyone who attended one of theit other growing workshops, or who is already growing herbs and would like to add to their gardening practice.

Tickets include 3-hour in-person workshop, detailed printed handouts and refreshments. 

This workshop takes places outdoors at our garden in Hackney Wick.

Max Group size - 8 people.

To purchase a ticket, please visit Hackney Herbals website.

Hackney Herbal will be hosting a Garden Open Event, where you can come and hang out in the garden to see the different types of herbs and plants that are grown. There will be tea and cakes available.

Please bring a cup or mug to help avoid disposable cups.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

Core Clapton is an innovative charity that believes everyone deserves to be free of pain, whatever their income.
They therefore provide accessible osteopathy to all within the community. Osteopathy uses
hands on manual therapy techniques to help relieve pain and restore health and function to the body.
Osteopathy views a person as a whole entity with every part of them connecting to and affecting everything else. Osteopaths at Core Clapton are passionate about educating people about health and helping them understand their bodies better.

Please join Core Clapton upcoming talk on Osteopathy with speakers Charlotte and Dominic. 

For more information please visit their website.

Hackney Herbal will be hosting a Communi-tea Party Saturday 24th June 2023 from 2:30 -6pm at Trowbridge Gardens (1 Trowbridge Road, London, E9 5LD).

They will have a mix of free activities for all ages included seed sowing and sun print making, and there will be herbal tea, cold drinks, cake and plants for sale.

Please bring a mug or cup for drinks as they are trying to minimise the use of disposable cups.

The event will take place outdoors in both the Herb Garden (entrance on Trowbridge Road) and the Bug Garden (entrance on Chapman Street).

Event Schedule:
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Garden Opens - Herbal Tea, Cakes, Plant Sale in the Herb Garden

3.00pm - 5.00pm
Drop-in Workshops in the Big Garden:
🌱 Seed Sowing
🌞 Nature Sun Print Making

5.30pm - 6.00pm
Event Closing - Gathering around the fire in the Big Garden for a Solstice celebration

6.00pm Event finishes

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

Alex Fox will be hosting a workshop on Thursday 18th May @trowbridge_gardens from 2- 4pm.

You will learn how artists have turned to others for inspiration. This workshop is free to attend and paper and pencil will be provided.

Please reserve a space through eventbrite.

Also, Alex's solo exhibition ' How We Used to Live' has been extended at Trowbridge until Monday 22nd of May, so you can still attedn. Trowbridge Gardens Gallary (1 Trowbridge Road, London, E9 5LD) is open daily from 9am - 4pm.

Date adjusted due to the Bank Holiday Monday for King Charles III’s Coronation.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

This month we will be joined by local mum and nutritionalist Vitamin Dina. Vitamin Dina is a registered Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC) offering personalised nutrition programmes in east London and worldwide online. As a working mum with a disability, Dina is passionate about making nutrition accessible to busy parents with limited time and energy. Dina provides achievable plans for each unique situation, using easy tips and practical solutions combined with evidence-based nutrition.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick

Date adjusted due to the Easter school holidays.

Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe.

This month we will be joined by Masha from the Hackney Family Centre, which is supported by the charity Little Village. The Hackney Family Centre runs a baby bank, which provides essentials for babies and young children to local families. The centre always welcomes referrals and donations. Masha is coming to join us to discuss how to help as volunteer.

Volunteer hosts will be there to welcome you.

10am - 11:30am

Thingy Cafe entrance is on Chapman Road.

5 minute walk from Victoria Park (Cadogan Gate)

Buses: 30, 276, 399, 488

Overground: Hackney Wick