A Bristol Guide to Mother’s Day: How will locals mark the occasion?

This year Mothering Sunday is on the 10th of march and all around the city there are events on to help celebrate your mother’s or mother figures.

Transcript

00:00 Traditionally, Mothering Sunday is a day honouring mother churches, the church where one is baptised

00:07 and becomes a child of the church. For many, Mothering Sunday is a chance to recognise

00:13 and celebrate mothers and mother figures, as a day of appreciation. But how will locals

00:20 mark the day? Let's find out.

00:22 No, because we're always away at that time of the year, but we celebrate through WhatsApp

00:28 and that. Too commercialised and too expensive. I like simple Mothering Sundays, where children

00:34 just say, "Hi, Mum, love you."

00:36 Falwell is a unique place, and when the weather's good, it's fantastic. The food is a good price,

00:43 and it's imaginative. And the same with the grain barge, it's a novelty, and the staff

00:49 are fantastic in both places. They treat us oldies as very special.

00:55 The Clifton Thai and Bengals down in Stoke Hill. I like the food, Thai food and Indian

01:03 food.

01:04 All over the city of Bristol, there are events to celebrate Mothering Sunday. Summerhouse

01:10 Flowers are hosting a Mother's Day flower workshop. Learn the art of flower arranging

01:16 and create a stunning bouquet using a selection of seasonal, fresh blooms. The workshop leader

01:23 will guide you through the process, from conditioning the flowers to creating your very own hand-tied

01:30 bouquet, sharing tips and tricks along the way.

01:34 Aerospace are hosting a special Mother's Day lunch under Concord. As well as your lunch,

01:40 enjoy the fantastic family day out. Step on board Concord and explore a century of Bristol's

01:46 aviation achievements and learn about the people who made them happen.

01:52 Clifton Observatory is hosting a luxury afternoon tea. Whether the maternal figure in your life

01:58 is your mother, aunt, grandma or that one mum style friend, they all deserve to be celebrated

02:05 with Prosecco and delectable assortment of treats.

02:10 Or, if you like to be outdoors, Westonburt Arboretum is hosting a guided walk where you

02:15 can discover the fascinating world of wildflowers and other flora at Westonburt Arboretum and

02:23 uncover the many uses, stories and traditions associated with each one.

02:28 What does Mothering Sunday mean to the people of Bristol? Let's find out.

02:34 It's a historic festival exported from the UK to the States and they've made a big thing

02:41 of it. It's come back here. I like the sentiment but I don't like the commercialisation of

02:48 it. So I think as a day for all children to make a fuss of their mother and celebrate

02:55 and appreciate her.

02:58 Whatever you do this Mothering Sunday, there is something for everyone in the city of Bristol.

03:03 [BLANK_AUDIO]