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We know mums are not all the same. In this guide, there is something for every mum whether it’s a spa day, a low-key meal or flowers to show your appreciation.
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1. Sunday Social: Mother Tongue Why not try a print workshop celebrating language and phrases? The Pump House Gallery offers a free workshop with artist Helen Bridges to help transform any word into a beautiful art piece. Sutton Masterchef quarterMnalist to deliver Indian cookery masterclass at Wimbledon Park Food Festival
Session: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Battersea, London, SW11 4NJ Visit pumphousegallery.org.uk 2. Pottery Café Go potty for pottery. Choose from a selection of traditional handmade English pottery and learn
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how to design and decorate your own. Find your nearest studio in Fulham, Richmond or Battersea. Visit www.pottery-cafe.com to make a booking. £5.99 per person, per session. 3. The Ideal Home Show Is your mum a domestic goddess or does she like to make a house a home? The AwardWinning Show is a great family day out for mums (and dads), to inspire new ideas and get tips on fixtures and fittings.
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kitchens, bedrooms and gardens. There is also a beauty bar for anyone looking to relax after all that shopping. Make your way to Earl’s Court this Sunday for a chance to see Tommy Walsh, David Domoney and Aldo Zilli.
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4. Gift-Owl For those who aren’t sure what to buy, Gift-Owl your way out of a situation. A card/questionnaire will be sent for mums to fill in her likes and dislikes – then Gift-Owl will
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choose a selection of gifts sent in a parcel. Gift owl card, from £12.99 www.gift-owl.com
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5. The Conran Clinic The infamous homewares shop is launching a new in-store beauty pop up. Offering themed displays, scent diffusers and soothing soundtracks playing in the background. Treat your mum and yourself to deluxe face creams and luxurious soaps. Visit: www.conran.com Chelsea, London, SW3 6RD 6. Prêt-á-Portea at The Berkeley Forget breakfast in bed and book an English Afternoon Tea at this trendy Knightsbridge hotel. Located at the heart of luxury, the hotel offers Burberry trench coat biscuits, Jean Paul Gaultier macaroons and Emporio Armani cassis. Visit: www.the-berkeley.co.uk The Berkeley Hotel, SW1 7RL Price: £39.00 7. Tom’s Kitchen
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For undecided appetites, this is a great place. You’ll be spoilt for choice at Tom’s kitchen as they serve almost everything from Caesar salads, Roast Chicken, Fish, Chocolate hot pot, Baked Alaska and Peanut Butter Ice-cream. Visit www.tomskitchen.co.uk 27 Cale Street. SW3 3QP 020 7349 0202 8. The Flower Yard Every mother deserves a bunch of fresh flowers. Whether its roses or orchids, pop in or place your order online. The florist will arrange them any way you like for any occasion. Visit www.thefloweryard.co.uk 151 Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NT 020 7937 0268 Follow us @SW_Londoner
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