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Mother’s Day : Treats for Every Sense

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Under £50

Mother’s Day Sunday, March 15th is the perfect time to treat Mum and the mother figures in your life to something memorable. Here are options to delight every sense:

SEE
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition — For a visual treat, book tickets to the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition. The 19th annual exhibit April 17—May 4 will feature a selection of images from over 430,000 entries from 200+ countries submitted.
Standard tickets £18
BONUS : Use promo code MOTHERS26 for 2 for £30
www.www.worldphoto.org ✆ +44 2073 060055
 SMELL
The Perfume Studio — For a truly unique gift, purchase a voucher for a bespoke fragrance experience at The Perfume Studio. After an introduction to perfume blends created by their Master Perfumer, you’ll sample, test and combine them to design your own signature scent to take home. The fragrance formulas are officially registered to make it possible to order in the future — a thoughtful and personal keepsake.
Starting from £49
www.theperfumestudio.com

TASTE
EL&N Floral Afternoon Tea — Treat Mum to afternoon tea at EL&N's Lowndes location.  The floral afternoon tea includes savoury bites, delicate cakes, and scones complete with unlimited EL&N tea or barista-made house coffee.
Afternoon Tea for 2 for £44.99
Tip : Request one of the Insta-worthy booths downstairs
www.elnlondon.co.uk✆ +44 2073 060055
TOUCH
LEGO Store — For something playful, visit a LEGO store this weekend where kids can build a pink LEGO rose to take home as a handmade Mother’s Day gift. Workshops run Saturday 14 March (10am–12pm) and Sunday 15 March (12–2pm).
£13
Note : First come, first served basis, while stocks last.
 Screenshot by Author
TodayTix — Gift an unforgettable afternoon or evening with tickets to hit musicals like Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Six, and Wicked . Use the TodayTix app to locate and book discounted tickets.
As low as £17
www.todaytix.com

However you celebrate, the best gift is simply spending time together!

Ted Lasso Tour

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Screenshot by Author of Amazon

The award-winning television show, Ted Lasso was first broadcast in 2020. While the second season followed in 2021, there is no date set for the release of the third (and reportedly last) season.
To get your Ted fix in the meantime, take a 2-1/2 hour tour of Ted Lasso filming locations:

Start at Wembley Stadium
London : Richmond vs Manchester City in the FA Cup — Shots of the Richmond vs Manchester City FA Cup pregame were taken at Wembley Stadium.  A vareity of behind-the-scenes tours of the UK's largest sports and entertainment venue can be booked.  
www.wembleystadium.com ✆ +44 2037 639881
South Way, Wembley HA9 0WS

35 minute drive
Hayes : AFC Richmond Training Ground — Hayes and Yeading United Football Club’s training ground serves as AFC Richmond’s training ground in the show.
www.hyufc.com ✆ +44 2085 732075
The SkyEx Community Stadium, Beaconsfield Road, Hayes UB4 0SL

40 minute drive
Richmond : Crown & Anchor — Scenes of the football team's pub and Ted's apartment were taken at The Prince's Head, a 300-year old pub a six-minute walk from Richmond Station.
www.princeshead.co.uk ✆ +44 2089 401572
28 The Green, Richmond, Richmond-upon-Thames TW9 1LX

1 minute walk
Richmond : Ted’s Street — A one-minute walk away is Paved Court, the street that Ted walks down.
Paved Court, Richmond, Richmond-upon-Thames TW9 1LZ

30 minute walk
Twickenham : River Thames — The River Thames scene where Twickenham Rowing Club on Eel Pie Island is in the background can be viewed from Barmy Arms Pub.
www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk ✆ +44 2088 920863
The Embankment, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3D

1 minute walk
Twickenham : Street Scenes — A one-minute walk away is Church Street where shots of Eel Pie Pub, Sheer Laser Clinic and Completely Floored are included in the series. Mojo at 43 Church Street was converted to the Dolls of England Shop.
Church Street, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3NR

35 minute drive
London : AFC Richmond's win in Everton  — Historic Craven Cottage, home of the Fulham Football Club, served as the backdrop for AFC Richmond’s win at Everton. Tours of Craven Cottage are available 11 am – 3 pm.

Can’t wait to BELIEVE again in 2023!

Rail alternative

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As inflation continues to rise and lack of wage increases for workers, rail strikes are likely to continue. Here are some ways to get around London and get some sightseeing in too:

...By air
Emirates Air Line — The temperature controlled cable car 90 metres (300 ft) is higher than than the O2 Arena Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks. The 10-13 minute (5 minutes 7 am - 9 am Monday - Friday) ride offers birds eye views of London and starts at £5 / adult and £2.50 / child. 
www.emiratesairline.co.uk








...By Land
Routemaster Bus — Take the Number 11 bus starting at Liverpool Street Station and ending at Victoria Station. The route takes approximately an hour and goes by many of the major landmarks including Bank of England, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. A fun and affordable way to see London!
www.tfl.gov.uk


Tally Ho! — Take the 3-1/2 hour Landmarks & Gems tour on a traditional British bicycle complete with ding-dong bell and wicker basket. The leisurely ride stops at Lambeth Palace, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Eye and Covent Garden Market to name a few.  Ride up to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard, view the Household Calvary, visit a top historic pub and unleash your inner-Banksy by ‘tagging’ London with spray paint.
www.tallyho.cc

...By water
London Waterbus — The traditional narrow boat on the Regents Canal has is celebrating 60 years of service and stops at Camden Lock and Little Venice. The Waterbus and one way fares from Camden Lock and Little Venice start £14 / adult and £10 / children. Booking online is suggested - especially on the weekends.
www.londonwaterbus.com ✆ +44 2037 639881

Uber Boat — In 2020, Thames Clippers partnered with Uber and officially became Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.  It is the fastest and most frequent boat service on the River Thames with 17-stops starting at Putney Pier to Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier. Major attractions along the route include Big Ben, London Eye, Shakespeare Globe, St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London to name a few. 
www.thamesclippers.com

Last, but not least, while London now covers more than 600 square miles, the original City of London (nicknamed the 'Square Mile') covers just 1.12 square miles. The perfect size to travel . . .

...By Foot
London Loop — This loop with 30 stops begins and ends at Waterloo Station with food stops, free views and countless photo ops along the way. It takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes or 15,000 steps (if you are counting).
www.londonviasurrey.com/2022/04/london-loop.html

Download the Citymapper app and just go!

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day

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September 13

In honor of one of the world’s best storytellers, Roald Dahl Day takes place every year on September 13th. Four fantastical ways to celebrate in London and Surrey:

Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) — Get a glimpse into the life of Roald Dahl and what inspired his fanciful stories and enduring characters (Willa Wonka is 58 years and counting).  Here you will find his Writing Hut left as is — including the ball of foil wrappers from the three bars he ate nearly everyday (consequently he needed false teeth at 21 — also on display!) and part of his hip bone and the handcrafted writing table finished with cloth from a pool table.  Apparently, over his 36 year writing career, he wrote exclusively with US pencils and legal pads of paper.
www.roalddahl.com ✆ +44 1494 892192
81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0AL

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea (London) — Speaking of having a sweet tooth, One Aldwych, located across the street from the Lyceum Theatre features one of the sweetest afternoon teas and is sure to please kids or kids at heart. Special touches include a keepsake illustrated menu featuring different characters on the cover from the book. With Afternoon Tea service Wednesday – Sunday beginning at Noon until 3 pm (weekdays and 4 pm weekends) it is perfectly timed to enjoy before a 2:30 pm Lion King matinee.
onealdwych.com ✆ +44 2073 0010008
1 Aldwych, London 
WC2B 4BZ
Matilda The Musical (London)— Winner of 99 international awards, including seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical (record for the most won by a musical), Matilda The Musical re-opened at West End's Cambridge Theatre September 2021 and recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in London. A Netflix film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda is set scheduled to be released in the UK on December 2nd.
uk.matildathemusical.com ✆ +44 2039 252998
Earlham Street, LondonWC2H 9HU

National Motor Museum (Hampshire) — While Roald Dahl was best known for his book writing, he helped co-write the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang screenplay that was made into a film. The original vehicle is included in a world-famous collection of 280+ vehicles at the National Motor Museum.

BONUS : The Beaulieu Attraction is one of the top visitor's destinations and the all-inclusive ticket includes access to The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House & Gardens, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey, The Secret Army Exhibition and unlimited rides on the monorail.
 www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk ✆ +44 1590 614650
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZN

As Roald Dahl once said 'A little magic can take you a long way.'

Surrey Artists Open Studios

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For over 20 years, Surrey artists open their studios for 16 days in June as part of Surrey Artists Open Studios (SAOS). This year there are over 270 artists in 170 studios participating. Some of the unique taster workshops, include:

Make your own mini mushroom
(June 11, 12, 17-19, 24-26) — FREE
www.theottershawpotter.wixsite.com/ioanna ✆ +44 7709 949819
The Ottershaw Potter, 21a Brox Road, Ottershaw KT16HG

Make a mosaic pot stand or wall hanging
(June 11, 16, 1:30 am – 12:30 pm) — £30
www.heartandhomestudios.com ✆ +44 7947 011822
Reigate Heath, Reigate RH2 8AB
Heat press a wine cooler
Soapstone Miniatures
(June 17, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm) — FREE
www.artmatters-richmondfellowship.org.uk ✆ +44 1737 766212
Art Matters Earlswood Road, Redhill RH16HE

Photos: SAOS — www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk

It is never too late to unleash your inner artist!

Creative Cuppas

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With our summer coming to a somewhat abrupt halt, my thoughts naturally turn towards tea. While you can't go wrong visiting East India Company or Twinings, creative cuppas can be found at the following:

Blends for Friends (Multiple) — Everyone loves a cuppa, but how much do you actually know about what you're drinking? Their Master Tea Blender has tasted over a million cups of tea... and counting — not bad considering that the average person will drink 50,000 cups in their lifetime.  After learning about the history, origin, manufacture and different styles, we tasted a combination of 24 teas, learned the art of slurping and spitting (all in the best possible taste) and took a custom blend home.
www.blendsforfriends.com

T2 (Multiple) — It is hard to walk by this storefront without going in. T2 features rows of beautiful displays of teas along with colorful teapots, cups and countless tea accessories. The staff is friendly, helpful and go of their way for you to feel welcome. With over 200 teas to choose from (and try), T2 is a fun place to visit over and over again.
www.t2tea.com

Yumchaa (Multiple) — As many coffee shops there are, there are not nearly as many tea shops.  Initially, a single market stall, Yumchaa now also boasts locations throughout the London area.  The quaint and cosy tea shops features a wide range of proper loose leaf teas you can smell before you taste - popular flavors that make good gifts include Notting Hill (black tea with apricot and strawberry) and Regent's Park (tropical fruit, strawberries and rose petals).
www.yumchaa.com

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