Upcoming Swaps
The Wee Swap - Lisburn
Swap Drop Days:
Saturday 7th February 2pm-5pm
Sunday 8th February 2pm-5pm
Event Day:
Sunday 15th February
Swapping [for those who attended a Swap Drop day]: 1.30pm - 3pm
Tot’s Hour: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Location: Bow Street Mall Shopping Centre
Register for a Swap Drop Day
We only accept items for The Wee Swap in advance and to do this, we run Swap Drop days in the run up to the main event.
Our Swap Drops are very popular (approx. 80 spots) so to prevent being overwhelmed with items, we require people to register.
If you'd like to attend The Wee Swap event day but didn’t get a Swap Drop slot, you're still very welcome to join us during Tot’s Hour – no registration needed for that part!
Want to know how it all works? Check out our How It Works page for all the details!
Have a question? Our FAQ page has you covered.
What’s Happening at the Lisburn Wee Swap?
Big Art & Wee Crafts with Ro Owens
Hi I’m Ro, a Belfast based artist and performer with over a decade of facilitation experience. My work focuses on community, mental health and societal matters.
I’m excited to be making art at the wee swap. Join me in using all recycled and preowned materials to make something special!
Kids Drop in N’ Stitch with Re:Pear
Angeline Murphy is an award-winning textile artist, Sewing Bee finalist, and founder of re:pear - a brand championing textile sustainability and sewing skills. With national TV features, creative workshops, and the NI Big Community Sew initiative, she inspires communities to repair, reuse, and rediscover the joy of making - one stitch at a time.
Kids can drop in and learn sewing skills with Angeline and her Re:Pear team at The Wee Swap.
Face Painting with Just Peachy
Just Peachy is back at The Wee Swap and will be offering free facepainting for children throughout the afternoon. This is a relaxed, drop-in activity, perfect for little ones who want to add a bit of colour and fun to their visit. No booking needed, just come along and join in.
Storytelling with PlayMakeBelieve
Eithne the Adventurer at back for The Wee Swap!
Eithne is an intrepid adventurer with a colossal imagination! She’ll take your little ones on a magical journey through storytelling, exploring the wonders of swapping, sustainability, and making new friends.
Bring the kids along to meet Eithne and spark their curiosity for adventure and sustainability!
Eithne the Adventurer is brought to you by PlayMakeBelieve
Mum & Baby Yoga with Jessica
I am originally from Tucson, Arizona. Now, I live in Northern Ireland with my husband, our son (born Sept 2015) and daughter (born April 2018).
I love yoga. It keeps me connected: to my breath, to this moment, to a community. I love to share my passion for yoga with everyone. I try to encourage people in my classes to approach their practice with curiosity and playfulness, to find the edge and discover something new about themselves, to bring them back to themselves and remind them that we are already always enough.
I completed my Vinyasa Flow TT with Flow Studio Belfast in March 2017 and before that I completed my Hatha Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, and Mum and Baby Yoga TT with YogaBellies Glasgow in March 2013. I have been teaching yoga since May 2013 and my teaching and practice are always evolving. I teach Vinyasa Flow, Pregnancy Yoga, and Mum and Baby Yoga
Jessica will be running sessions at 1:45pm & 3pm (lasting approx. 30mins). Mats will be provided, just bring yourself and your baby!
Family Yoga with Anna
Join Anna for a joyful Family Yoga session full of stories, movement, and plenty of silliness! This playful class brings yoga to life through a story, with fun poses, big stretches, little wriggles, and a gentle relaxation to finish. It’s all about moving together, laughing together, and having fun as a family.
The session is suitable for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups to enjoy side by side. Expect imagination, simple poses, and lots of opportunities to explore movement in a relaxed, friendly way - no yoga experience needed at all.
You don’t need to bring anything except yourselves! Yoga mats will be provided, and Anna will guide you every step of the way. Come along for a feel-good moment to stretch, play, and unwind together.
This session will start at 2.30pm (lasting approx. 30mins).
Sling Demos & More with All About Birth
All About Birth CIC offer comprehensive, tailored support to families navigating the life-changing experience of pregnancy to parenthood.
Leslie and Emma are qualified doulas and antenatal practitioners who've been supporting families across NI for 7 years. They're passionate about giving parents the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices and feel in control of their journey.
Offering everything from birth preparation sessions and hypnobirthing courses to birth doula support and babywearing consultations, their expertise and practical guidance will ensure that you feel supported, nurtured and empowered as you prepare for birth and beyond!
Stop by to see them at the Wee Swap where they'll be giving sling demos, can do a quick fit check or chat all about hypnobirthing!
Dame Names-A-Lot
Meet Dame Names-A-Lot, the most official (and most fun) name giver in all the land!
This year at The Wee Swap, Dame Names-A-Lot will be presiding over a very important task: helping little ones welcome their new-to-them stuffies and toys with a proper Naming Ceremony. With a sprinkle of silliness and a whole lot of imagination, children will get to choose the perfect name for their cuddly companion and make it official certificate and all!
From 1:30–3:30pm, families are invited to stop by, take part in the ceremony and leave with a freshly named friend and a keepsake certificate to prove it.
Whether the stuffie is brave, shy, sparkly, or silly, Dame Names-A-Lot is ready to help find just the right name. It’s a joyful little ritual celebrating reuse, creativity, and the magic of giving beloved toys a brand-new chapter.
Sonas
Sonas Cooperative Lisburn is delighted to invite you to Sonas Pop Up at the Wee Swap.
We'll have eco-friendly household products from Miniml and organic and local grocery items.
Talk to us about organic vegetable options including the veg box scheme from Helens Bay Organic which can be collected in store.
We can't wait to see you!
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
A member of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Waste Education team will be on hand to chat about waste reduction, including the benefits of reusable nappies and the support available through the Council’s Reusable Nappy Scheme
