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Designer, maker, and trader of pin badges
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Our badges were confiscated for being too political in Parliament!

Three activists holding protest materials outside Parliament, advocating for disability rights.

On 7th May 2025, DPAC Activists Paula, Sophia and Andy (pictured here went to Parliament to support disability rights activists giving evidence at the DWP Select Committee and then show solidarity to Diane Abbott MP who held the Westminster Hall debate on PIP

There were no problems at security at Portcullis House. But it was a very hostile and horrible experience at Parliament.

Activists had bags searched contents tipped out. Leaflets, badges and a copy of John Pring Book The Department confiscated for being too political

It was a distressing experience. Note books searched. Medication checked and asked what it was for.

We only got these items back when we were escorted from the Parliament estate

Complaints have been lodged.
This article was copied from the DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) Facebook group.
Please join DPAC or support them online or on the streets to protest these cruel cuts to disability benefits! x

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Badgemaking at Clifford Road Tunnels

Rainbow Badges is making the event badges at Clifford Road Tunnels this coming Saturday the 8th of April!
You are welcome to come along to visit and support our local heritage experience…it’s going to be an interesting Grand opening day with lots going on! If you have been before there will be some changes and some exciting new discoveries

The grand re-opening day [Saturday 8th April] is from 11 am until 5 pm…gate opens at 11.00. We are there all day making badges, so drop in at any time!
Lots of people are going in 1940s clothing and there will be dancing and music so be prepared for fun!
Hope to see you there!
Have a fab weekend whatever you’re doing
Ziggy

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Our first event of the year 2022

If you’re in East Anglia this Saturday

12th of March 2022

Here is a nice family event to check out

Spring Gathering 2022

Rainbow Badges are having a BADGE ART Open Workshop for a bit of spring fun!

Really excited to prepare for our first event for over two years! Our old peddle-powered badge stall is currently having a small repair and will be going to the event.

We are taking our 75mm badge press and lots of art materials to turn your artwork into badges, fridge magnets, or cool pocket mirrors!

Lots of good food and vintage and traditional fair games to keep kids away from screens
Lots of cool stuff for adults too.

I hope my workshop won’t be too near the archery practice… He he
The open mic sounds fun! Looking forward to that
Hope to see you there!

Peace and Love Xx
Rainbow Badges

… and here is how it went!



The workshop had a slow start and I drank a much-needed cup of tea after setting up.
There were so many interesting things going on as the village hall started to fill up with people.
Just as I was going to have a quick look at the other stalls and games outside our workshop was filled with eager artists!
The art and the conversations in the workshop were a real treat after being confined to our workshop for so long recently. We had an absolutely fantastic day!
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Badge art workshop and to Joinavision for another totally enjoyable event!

All packed and ready to go home for a cuppa!
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Warning: H.M.Government can damage your health

Rainbow Badges has re-made this vintage badge

The original vintage badge (origin unknown)

We love the subtle subvertising of a government warning on this fabulous vintage pin badge.
It arrived at our workshop a few weeks ago, amongst an interesting collection of vintage pins from the USA.
It appears that the simple yet effective design was inspired by a government health warning added to cigarette packaging.

The cool badge is on its way to a new owner, and we decided to remake it as we will miss seeing it in our collection!

Warning H.M.Government can damage your health - Badges and magnets
Re-made!