Powys
Local Agents
Brecon - For information and advice from a local Mum who uses washable nappies please contact Toni Borgia on 0777 970 4259.
Mid and South Powys - Roanna Lawler www.babykind.co.uk - gives impartial information and advice and sells a wide selection of nappies (01597) 829448
Ystradgynlais - Melanie Johnson - A Lollipop nappy agent based in Bridgend who offers free home demonstrations in Bridgend and the surrounding area along with advice over the phone or by email. Call 01656 749690/07739370470 email: demo@little-lion.co.uk for demo or information or sales@little-lion.co.uk
To order online please go to www.little-lion.co.uk
Sam Murray - Real Nappy Advisor covering North Wales. Call Sam for home demonstrations and details of Nappuccinos on 01492 642275/07858 697870 or e-mail samjmurray@hotmail.com
Knighton - Clare Unitt www.babykind.co.uk - (01547) 529339 or e-mail clare.unitt@tiscali.co.uk
North Powys - Suzanne Galliers - tel. 01691-610936, mob.07974 152022, email suzanne.galliers@btinternet.com website www.teamlollipop.co.uk
For information and advice in Machynlleth you can call into:
Ty Bro Ddyfi
52 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DT.
phone: 01654 703965
e-mail: info@ecodyfi.org.uk
Dyfi Valley - Grace Bailey can visit people in their homes or at Eco Dyfi 01970 871462
Independent Stockists
Pink or Blue
30 High Street
Welshpool
Powys
(01938) 555586
Stockists of Bambino Mio nappies and accessories.
Play and Learn (PAL) Ltd
38 Broad Street
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2BQ
(01686) 626235
Stockists of Bambino Mio, shaped nappies, trainer pants, Junior Joy covers, Terry and Muslin squares (birth to toddler range), and accessories.
Sarah Jane Plant - Daizy Babies Limited visit www.daizybabies.com, telephone 01773 318 068 or e-mail info@daizybabies.com
Lynsey Kimber - BabyBots visit www.babybots.co.uk, telephone 0845 269 5472 or e-mail Lynsey@Babybots.co.uk
Laundry Services
South Wales Nappies
48 Lapwing Avenue
Caldicot
NP26 5RN
01291 427262
Parts of South and East Powys are covered by South Wales Nappy Laundry Service. For further information please visit www.southwalesnappies.org.uk:80/laundry.htm
Incentive Schemes
Powys Council have re launched their real nappy incentice scheme. Every new baby born in the Borough of Powys will recieve a free Cotton Little Lamb nappy and wrap this will be given out by the midwives at the 36 week visit. This gives parents a chance to see how much real nappies have changed and to try a washable nappy for free. For more information on the cotton little lamb nappy see www.littlelamb.co.uk and see http://www.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=5170 for more information about the council scheme.
Real Nappy Friendly Hospitals
Ystradgynlais, Brecon, Builth Wells, Landrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Knighton, Machynlleth, Newtown and Welshpool hospitals are approved 'Real Nappy Friendly Hospitals' you will be able to use your own real nappies during your stay there if you have already bought your nappies, if not you can view a display pack of nappies which is kept on the ward for parents to see. The pack contains 1 Swaddlebees prefold nappy, 1 Bamboo Little Lamb nappy, 1 Real Easy nappy, 1 Minky pocket nappy, 1 Nature Babies waterproof wrap, 1 washable wipe and some printed nappy and fabric guides and contact details of a local real nappy supplier.
Credit Union Schemes
Real nappies will save you money in the long run but it is money up front, a great way of avoiding this up front cost is to borrow from your local credit union. They supply low cost loans for any purpose and it’s a great way of buying all the real nappies you need without breaking the bank. Loans are repaid weekly or monthly whatever suits you best.
Robert Owen Montgomeryshire Credit Union Ltd
To be eligible for a loan from the credit union you must live or work within Montgomeryshire. You can be eligible for an instant access loan of £150 to buy real nappies. The loan will be paid back at £3 a week, plus a condition that the customer saves an additional £2 per week (total of £5 a week).
Free life insurance if provided with all savings and loans.
There are several collection points in the area where you can pay your weekly or monthly payments you can also pay by standing order, have you benefits paid in directly or by using a Pay Point card.
For more details please contact Robert Owen Montgomeryshire Credit Union Ltd, 26 Market St, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2PD. 01686 623741
Brecon Credit Union
To be eligible to apply for a loan from the credit union you must live or work within the district of Brecon. You must save for a minimum of 12 weeks you can then borrow up to three times the amount you have saved.
A typical unsecured loan of £100 loan paid off over a year will cost around £8.88 a month.
Life insurance is available on credit union savings and loans at no extra cost.
There are several collection points in the area where you can pay your weekly or monthly payments.
For more details please contact Brecon Credit Union. 9 Cwrt Afon, 15/16 Castle St, Brecon. LD3 9BU. 01874 620104 or e-mail breconcu@btconnect.com www.brecon-credit.org.uk
Red Kite Credit Union
To be eligible to apply for a loan from the credit union you must live or work within central Powys (see website for geographical area). You must also pay £1 to become a member.
A typical unsecured loan of £200 loan paid off over a year will cost around £4.09 a week.
Life insurance is available on credit union savings and loans at no extra cost.
There are 7 collection points in the area where you can pay your weekly or monthly payments.
For more details please contact Red Kite Credit Union. 20, Market St, Builth Wells, LD2 3EA. 01982 551000. enquiry@redkitecreditunion.co.uk www.redkitecreditunion.co.uk
