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TREAT YOUR MOTHER THIS MOTHERING SUNDAY WITH THESE OUTINGS IN THE CAPITAL THAT SIMPLY SAY 'THANK YOU'

Make sure you spoil the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day with an experience to remember. Whether she prefers a grand gesture or a more relaxed day, there’s something for every mum’s taste, with the capital providing everything from crafting to concerts.

There’s always time for a special tea with your favourite lady, so why not samplean immersive sitting in the Maison Lounge of The Cadogan Belmond Hotel in the heart of Chelsea? Blending literary and exquisite flavours , enjoy three culinary chapters inspired by much-loved novels and curated by head pastry chef, Pierre Morvan, and e xecutive chef, Chris Hill. Starts from £65 pp (belmond.com).

At Chelsea Physic Garden,green-fingered mums can cultivate something to remember ata family Kokedama workshop, designed for ages seven and up. You’ ll learn about a Japanesegarden art that ’s centuries old and decorate koke dama s (moss balls) with seasonal flowers such as pansies. Tickets are £25 pp (chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk).

KEEPING MUM

Clockwise from top left: Kokedama making at Chelsea Physic Garden; create a spring floral arrangement at Petersham Nuseries Covent Garden; go on a literary tasting journey with The Cadogan's afternoon tea; see the awardwinning production Woolf Works at the Royal Opera House

Meanwhile, Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden’s Floral Court is hosting a vase arrangement workshop a week early, on 11 March. Led by Petersham florists, the masterclass will teach you both how to make a showstopping seasonal arrangement , and take care of your creations. Tickets are £100 pp ( petershamnurseries.com/whats-on/ ).

If mama is a music lover, check out Alice Sara Ott & Friends: Schubert’s Trout Quintet, featuring the award-winning pianist alongside baritone Benjamin Appl at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 19 March , to hear Beethoven and Schubert works extolling the joys of the countryside. Tickets are £15-£45 (southbankcentre.co.uk).

Finally, the award-winning ballet triptych Woolf Works, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, Mrs Dalloway and The Waves is one to see for anyone who is a fan of the books, ballet or both. With an original score by Max Richter, this show is not to be miss ed , (also see p18). Running until 23 March, tickets range from £5-£115 (roh.org.uk). L