But in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, many city businesses are bringing Mother’s Day, on March 22, to you. We’ve rounded up ways you can still have your cake and eat it - whilst following Goverment advice.
1. Let There Be Crumbs
This Roker tearoom is a popular spot for afternoon tea on Mother's Day but this year will be offering a take away afternoon tea if you want to drop one off to your mam. They're priced £10 for one and can be ordered, for collection only, on 0191 567 1786. Photo: Let There Be Crumbs
2. The Scullery, Silksworth
If a Mother's Day Sunday lunch is a tradition in your family you can have it delivered this year by The Scullery in Silksworth. Between 10am and 4pm on Mothering Sunday, you can have an afternoon tea for £9.95 or a Sunday lunch for £8.95, for take out or delivery. Call 0191 5235905 to book a slot. Photo: JPI Media
3. A family photo shoot
With many weddings and other family gatherings postponed, many photographers are being flexible with their bookings. Sunderland-based Helen Russell Photography is running an email voucher offer for Mother's Day. The vouchers, which have no expiry date, are priced at £50, you will receive a photoshoot, at a scenic location along the coast. For more information search "Helen Russell Photography" on Facebook or visit www.helenrussellphotography.co.uk Photo: Helen Russell Photography
4. Crumb On In, Holmeside
This city centre tearoom will also be doing afternoon tea deliveries free of charge on Mother's Day. Their home-made sweet and savoury tea is priced £11.50. Tel: 07479 615350 to order or visit their Facebook page by searching "Crumb on In tearooms". Photo: Crumb On In