The creative team at Larne social enterprise AEL has come up with suggestions that allow you to give to mum and give something back to the community at the same time- it supports those with disabilities, health conditions and social disadvantage into meaningful employment, including Lunchbox cafe and Naggy Burn garden centre. Mother's Day biscuits, hamper from the garden centre and gifts through AEL's Create Gifts personalised business are all options for March 10.The creative team at Larne social enterprise AEL has come up with suggestions that allow you to give to mum and give something back to the community at the same time- it supports those with disabilities, health conditions and social disadvantage into meaningful employment, including Lunchbox cafe and Naggy Burn garden centre. Mother's Day biscuits, hamper from the garden centre and gifts through AEL's Create Gifts personalised business are all options for March 10.
The creative team at Larne social enterprise AEL has come up with suggestions that allow you to give to mum and give something back to the community at the same time- it supports those with disabilities, health conditions and social disadvantage into meaningful employment, including Lunchbox cafe and Naggy Burn garden centre. Mother's Day biscuits, hamper from the garden centre and gifts through AEL's Create Gifts personalised business are all options for March 10.

11 ideas for marking Mother's Day with a difference in east Antrim

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Feb 2024, 17:35 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2024, 18:28 BST
East Antrim has no shortage of options for those struggling to come up with something special to mark Mother’s Day.

Whether you are simply planning to take mum out on Sunday, March 10, or hoping to find her a standout gift to remember the annual celebration, here are 11 ideas, from the traditional to the quirky.

The coastal stretch from Carrickfergus to Larne and beyond boasts a feast of attractions and a highly-rated hospitality sector. The retail offer is inspirational too with many independent outlets happy to share their success stories.

This is only a selection of suggestions with other organisations likely to be providing themed events, products and experiences on March 10.

This is only a selection of suggestions with other organisations likely to be providing themed events, products and experiences on March 10.

Staying with the trip back in time theme, Whitehead is home to an important element of industrial heritage, namely Whitehead Railway Museum. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's award-winning attraction also boasts the Platform 3 Cafe. The museum is open every Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 2:30pm. An upcoming event is 'Steam Whitehead - St Patrick's Day' on Saturday, March 16, which includes a short steam train ride.

9. Time Travel

Staying with the trip back in time theme, Whitehead is home to an important element of industrial heritage, namely Whitehead Railway Museum. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's award-winning attraction also boasts the Platform 3 Cafe. The museum is open every Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 2:30pm. An upcoming event is 'Steam Whitehead - St Patrick's Day' on Saturday, March 16, which includes a short steam train ride. Photo: Pacemaker

The gift doesn't have to come at a cost and can still be unique for the inquisitive mum. Discover NI points out that for geologists the area at Larne promenade is one of the most important places in the world when it comes to fossil-hunting and it’s probably one of Larne's best-kept secrets for non-scientists - Northern Ireland's own Jurassic Coast.

10. Fossil Hunting

The gift doesn't have to come at a cost and can still be unique for the inquisitive mum. Discover NI points out that for geologists the area at Larne promenade is one of the most important places in the world when it comes to fossil-hunting and it’s probably one of Larne's best-kept secrets for non-scientists - Northern Ireland's own Jurassic Coast. Photo: Peter RIppon

A timely event which may get double points from an art-loving mum is coming up at Larne Museum and Arts Centre. Larne Art Club's Spring Exhibition and sale of works is running March 4 - 22. Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. An event to enjoy and/or possibly a new painting?

11. Colourful Gift

A timely event which may get double points from an art-loving mum is coming up at Larne Museum and Arts Centre. Larne Art Club's Spring Exhibition and sale of works is running March 4 - 22. Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. An event to enjoy and/or possibly a new painting? Photo: Google

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