Looking for something for mum this coming Mother’s Day? Here’s a selection of things to buy and do in Otley this Sunday.
Say it with flowers
A huge bouquet is always a nice way to say thanks to that special lady, and where better to pick one up than the superb Orchard Florist in Orchard Gate. Alishia’s pretty busy sorting everyone out, so do make sure to book as early as poss. Give her a ring on 07485 005 298.
Go potty for mum
Over at Courtyard Planters, the team have put their heads together so you can get mum something is she’s more into her garden than cut flowers. Special Mother’s Day planted pots are available from £8-£30 and to ensure adequate social distancing, you can order online here.
A fragrant surprise
Over in Kirkgate Arcade, Luscious Scents is offering luxury gift boxes for mum from £30 each. They include a Stylish Glass Wax Melter, 2 Handpoured Soy Wax melts in large clamshells, 2 Botanical/Aromatherapy soaps and one fragranced Hemp & Shea butter lip balm. Order online at their website here; local delivery is available.
Beauty that’s skin deep
Bay Horse Court’s Beauty Within is offering a special Mother’s Day gift package that includes a Dermalogica Bergamot & Orange Blossom Skin Replenishing Body Oil. The £25 price includes free vanilla bath bomb and gift wrapping. Other gifts are available too. Call 01943 467191 or see https://www.facebook.com/beautywithinotley
Box of beauty tricks
Boroughgate’s Beauty Box is also offering a range of Dermalogica products in bespoke gift boxes that cost from £40. Gift vouchers are also available. To order, call salon owner Sarah on 07904 160 678, or DM the Facebook page here.
Be card sharp
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to choose for mum, so why not let her pick her own beauty treatments. Beauty salon Winked on Courthouse Street is offering cards in a range of denominations that mum will be able to use once ‘non-essential’ businesses open, hopefully in April. See their Facebook page for details.
Nana knows best
Zero waste shop Like Nana Did has a range of gift boxes to suit all pockets, from chocolate-covered goodies (£6.75) to an Energising Orange selection that features a 100g Tilda Mandarin & Cinnamon Soap, 60ml Cosy Cottage Sweet Orange Hand & Body Cream, a large Cosy Cottage Soy Candle in Sweet Orange & Cinnamon, a Soap Saver/Scrubby bag, a small jar of Herts Delight Strong Tea and an organic cotton reusable tea bag (£42.95). See their website to order; delivery available.
Go with the Flo
Over at Rosie Flo’s in Orchard Gate, you can pick up a host of nice gifts and accessories for mum, from a £4 hanging pendant that says “always my mum, forever my friend” (£4) to a stylish Georgie Crosshatch backpack in dark grey (£35). See their online Mother’s Day collection here.
Wealth of health
Health food and natural beauty specialists Ivy House have some great gift ideas for mum this year. Pick up some lovely Harpers Candles in a range of different fragrances or grab one of their Nepalese foldaway bags made from vibrant recycled materials. Gifts start from around £5. See their Facebook page for more.
Say it with words
Another of Otley’s great independents, The Bookshop on The Square has some great Mother’s Day cards on offer, as well as all the latest best sellers (pictured). See their Facebook page for details and to order.
Tell mum she rocks
If you’re looking for a card for mum that’s not mass produced, get in touch with Tony at Bloomfield Square. He’s been using the downtime since the café has been closed to get crafty with his other love: printing. Several different designs are on offer, we love the simplicity of the Mum You Rock card. £5 each, including P&P. Contact Tony via their Facebook page to order.
Tea time treats … and more
O’Deli and O’Fresh and the rest of the Shop Otley members have a fine selection of goods for mum, including gluten-free afternoon teas, chocolates and wine. Prices range from £2 for a simple brownie, to £35 for an artisan bottle of spiced rum by the White House Distillery. See here to order
Get mumagin
Upmarket sprits shop Rumagin is celebrating Mumagin for Mother’s Day with some great alternatives to a boring old plain flavour. Pick a distinctly Yorkshire flavour such as Cottingley Gnome Rhubarb Gin (£35 for 50cl) or go for something still Yorkshire made but with more exotic aromatics such as Jacqson Star Anise & Chilli (£24.99 for 35cl). See here to order
Say ‘pie love you’
If mum’s a fan of one of our three brilliant butchers, a pork pie embossed with the word ‘mum’ might be just up her street. The pies are available at JB Wilkinson, so pop into the Boroughgate shop or check out their Facebook page to order one. On Facebook, there’s also a Mother’s Day competition where you can win a joint of beef, pork or lamb to serve four, a medley of vegetables, breakfast for four and a special edition Mother’s Day Pork Pie. Head over there and get liking and sharing for the chance to win the prize worth £50.
Spoil her this Sunday
Whoever normally does the cooking, give them this Sunday off so you can celebrate with mum. A number of Otley restaurants are offering Mothering Sunday specials. These include:
The 19th Hole. The restaurant at Otley Golf Club is offering three-course meals for £20pp, including free delivery in a five-mile radius. See here to book.
The Yew Tree has a great Sunday lunch offer with two courses for just £9.95. Text 07392 306 247 for details and to order.
Buon Apps is offering a cook-at-home menu including antipasto selection starters from £21 and mains such as slow-cooked feather blade of beef with a range of veg. See here for the full menu.