The Motherhood Society is taking a break from regular meetings-ups.
You can still find us on Instagram – @the_motherhood_society where we share local info, family-friendly events and details of our events.
Past events
It was nearly three years in the making, but in June 2021 Dani Seatter released pre-orders for her debut children’s book – ‘Away – a beautiful book filled with enchanting woodland animals who find a ‘something’ in their patch of woodland. Dani hopes that the book will “help us all to start having those conversations [about the environment and waste] and to begin to build an understanding in our little ones.” We were delighted when Dani agreed to join us for an interactive book reading and suggested that illustrator Anna lead the children in some crafting too! So, on Saturday 9th October at School House Café, we created our very own cosy reading corner for storytime and then Anna and Dani led a fun and creative craft activity based on the woodland characters of the book. You can buy your copy of ‘Away’ direct from Eco-able.
From the seed of an idea on a rainy walk around the park with Busy Lizzy Cheltenham, to a fully fledged event filled with wonderful talks, tasters and treats for beautiful pregnant women in no time at all. So many women we’ve spoken to have commented how they would have loved an event like this when they were expecting, and we really hope that it helped the mums-to-be there today feel a little more informed and prepared to meet their babies.
It was wonderful to be joined by John Lewis and their ALL THINGS BABY advisors as well as the lovely Daphne and Margot and Judith Humphreys with her Bloom Baby Balm. The women who received massages from Poppy from the Holistic Hideout floated back into the room!All our experts were incredible and there were so many amazing tips and takeaways. It was an absolute joy to hear them speak so passionately and for them to share their expertise. We sent the lovely mums on their way with some amazing goodie bags, packed with not only the usual gifts and vouchers, but information from a hand-picked selection of local businesses that can support them on their journey into parenthood. Days like today are why we started the Motherhood Society and they are why women and their well-being will always be at the heart of everything we do