Hackney Playbus

We’re looking for a Co-Director! This exciting role involves strategic thinking and financial management, working collaboratively to help make a lasting impact on children and families in Hackney. 🔗 Apply now: buff.ly/3YINTfW ⏰ Closing date: Monday, 3rd March at 12noon

A special artwork hangs in the Hackney Playbus office—these are the spoons we used to mix the colours for painting the outside of the Playbus! 😆 A beautiful piece of community art that we treasure, that reminds us of the collective effort that brought the Playbus to life. 🌈💛

🍽️👶 Not sure what foods to feed your little ones? Start for Life has a handy recipe filter that lets you sort meals by age and mealtime, making it easier to find the right food for your little one at every stage! 🥦🍎✨ Check it out: buff.ly/3CT9IRu

Join the Open Day at Woodberry Down Children & Family Hub for a chance to learn about the free services and activities available for local families. 👶🏽💛🎨 📍 Where? Woodberry Down Children & Family Hub, Spring Park Drive, N4 2NP 📅 When? Thursday, 27th February, 10 AM – 2 PM

At Hackney Playbus, we love seeing children take the lead in play! When one child came up with the idea to create a 🚦Stop & Go🚦sign, it sparked a collaborative game where children zoomed around in their cars, then stopped on cue—turning playtime into a fun physical workout. 🏎️

Have you seen the Start for Life website? Get easy tips and activities to boost your child’s brain development by chatting, playing, and reading together—simple, everyday moments make a big difference! Check it out here: buff.ly/3U7Tda2

Expecting a little one? 🌱 Join the Beyond Birth workshops for expectant parents! Connect with others and get practical tips on infant feeding, safe sleep, newborn behaviour, and more. Look here for upcoming courses: buff.ly/4160JUS 🌟 #BeyondBirth #HealthVisiting

Hackney Playbus is looking for a new Co-Director to join our team! We believe in the power of play and the strength of community, and we thrive on collaboration and creative problem-solving. Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? Go to buff.ly/3YINTfW

Did you know that Hackney Playbus has had 8 buses in its 50 year history? Learn more about our play vehicles here: buff.ly/3CJNYr7

Interested in supporting your child’s early language development? 🗣️✨ Join the free Peep Learning Together programme! 1-hour weekly sessions for 6 weeks at family-friendly venues. Contact Alex for more info: alex.charalambous@hackney.gov.uk 🌱 #EarlyLearning #PeepProgramme

Love the focus of this little one, completely absorbed in play at the mud kitchen – so engrossed in mixing and transporting, and totally in his flow! 🌱👶 #LearningThroughPlay #MudKitchenMagic

We're looking for a new Co-Director to lead the financial and strategic aspects of our small charity ❤️ This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Hackney. Interested? Go to buff.ly/3EuQQsa for more info!

👐 We're about play and much more—Hackney Playbus works closely with other organisations and services to provide a holistic approach to family support, making sure families can access the right help at the right time, with the support of the community around them❤️

"Shout out to the amazing team at @StreetBox for delivering a lovely glut of fruit and veg every week! 🍎🥕 Thanks to StreetBox we're able to provide fresh fruit and snacks at every Playbus session and help families with a little extra support for food costs 🙏💚 #GivingBack"

✨ "Being a volunteer on the Playbus has changed my life—I’m meeting new people and sharing what I know as a mum too!" ✨ So lovely to hear this from one of our amazing volunteers ❤️

Just stocked up on more Bookstart packs for our upcoming community outreach! 📚💙 A huge thanks to @BookTrust for making it possible for us to give the gift of reading when we meet families for the first time — and for providing books in so many languages!

🍼 "I’m learning new ways to keep the kids interested in activities—without having to spend money!" 🍼 We love showing parents fun, free ways to play with their little ones at home. Messy play, silly songs, or even a simple cardboard box—there's magic in everyday moments! ✨

Would you like to help shape the future of Hackney Playbus? We’re looking for a new Co-Director to oversee the financial & strategic aspects of our much-loved charity♥️ For more information head to our website and download the job pack: buff.ly/3EuQQsa

If you've still got any boxes kicking around from the festive period, check-out this cute video from Tiny Happy People for ideas about ways to play with boxes! buff.ly/4gMVFeT

🎉 Every Friday at 11am – Clapton Library! 🎉 Take your toddlers along to Clapton Library for a fun, interactive session with Suezette from Mummy Off Maternity! 🌟 FREE and no need to book! More details here:buff.ly/3D3RlJ4 💫 #ToddlerFun #AfricanHeritage #Storytime