Body casting (because it beats a bouquet)

If ‘unique’ is the brief, a body casting session absolutely nails it. We’re talking art with attitude. Boobs, bumps, bums; cast and immortalised. Whether it’s an expectant mum wanting to honour that fleeting nine months, or a farewell homage to a pre-surgery pair before an uplift – this is gifting with guts. At Cherish You, the experience is relaxed, confidence boosting and quietly powerful. Amy’s ethos centres around celebrating the female form. No awkwardness, no weird vibes. Just empowerment. And what a talking point for the front room. Not keen on getting your kit off? There’s still magic to be made. Think 3D casts of intertwined hands, delicate fingerprints, or even your pet’s paw print transformed into jewellery.

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A card she’ll keep

Greetings cards don’t have to be dull (or destined for the recycling bin). Enter Maps & Me, where recycled books and vintage maps are transformed into genuinely chic, frame it-don’t bin it cards. Pick a place that means something to mum – where you were born, she grew up, honeymooned, holidayed, or sparks a fond memory. Jane will source the spot from her extensive collection of beautiful old maps to create something utterly personal. These aren’t just cards. They’re keepsakes masquerading as stationery. The sort that earns centre stage on the mantelpiece long after the flowers have wilted.

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For the adrenaline Mamma

Is your mum more Red Bull than herbal tea? No problemo. Strap her in for a 30 minute Raptor ride along the Torbay coastline with Torquay Watersports. Let’s be clear. A relaxing putter around the harbour this is not. The acceleration is punchy, the turns are tight, and believe me when I say you’ll need to hold on. The bursts of speed come in waves; enough to catch your breath before you’re off again. The payoff? A perspective of the coastline you simply don’t get from dry land and, on a lucky day, dolphins can been spotted. Mother’s Day, but make it mildly feral. They tell me the oldest mum they’ve had on board was 92. Scream if you want to go faster.

£42pp

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Gin School, without the ruin

If you’re the Saffy to her Edina, sweetie darling, book the gin tour. The Master Distiller’s Tour at Plymouth takes you deep into the history of ‘mother’s ruin’ over a generous two and a half hour experience. Expect storytelling, tastings (plural) and a master distilling class to pick your own botanicals and craft a blend to take home. If it survives the journey that is. Take the train for this one.

£55pp

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Readymade roll-up knit down jumper by Lauren Aston Designs

The Claudia jumper, because we’re obsessed

We’ve all been low-key obsessed with what Claudia Winkleman wears on The Traitors, and she knows a serious knit when she sees one. Exeter-based studio Lauren Aston Designs supplied one of their now iconic Roll Up, Knit Down jumpers for the last series and sales have gone off the charts. Chunky, joyful, unapologetically cosy and available in well, pretty much any colour you can think of. You can commission the finished jumper, or if Mum is nifty with the needles, gift the Knit Kit and let her channel her inner Claudia.

£275

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Chocolate masterclass at Ground Up cookery school

For the mum with a sweet tooth

Yes, the lady (Mum) loves Milk Tray but what is she could ‘be’ the chocolatier? At Chudleigh-based Ground Up Cookery School, a four-hour artisan chocolate masterclass teaches you how the pros handle the good stuff; from tempering to truffle making. Expect guided tasting (sounds hideous), live demos, hands on sessions and the deeply satisfying moment of boxing up your creations to take home. Or eat immediately. No judgement. Not a chocoholic? They offer everything from basic cookery skills to wild food foraging.

£75

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Mother’s Day gifts, but make it off piste

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