NEW DATE ADDED!

The Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes!

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out!

Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph.

Door Open 7.00pm and show starts at 7:30pm

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £18 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Ticket holders of the December 4th 2020 event - this is your new date!

Following their Edinburgh Fringe debut and sell out Christmas shows here in Twickenham, the Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes!

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out!

Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph.

Door Open 7.00pm and show starts at 7:30pm

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £18 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Fashion Re:Boot - Buy * Sell * Gather

The fabulous pre-loved fashion sale FASHION RE:BOOT will be back just in time for Summer at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College on Friday 24th July 2021 from 7pm -9.30pm. 

If you love clothes, ethical fashion, carboot sales, depop, eBay or just fancy the idea of a gathering, a night out filled with fashion, bubbles and bargains come join us. It's like a carboot but much more glamorous and without cars! A whole host of bloggers, stylists, boutique owners and fashion junkies will be there selling their pre-loved (and some brand new) wardrobe gems at bargain prices.

TICKETS FOR ENTRY - Just £5!*

If you want to come along to buy clothes or simply get together for a chat and a giggle, entry is just £5* and there will be a well stocked bar, music and a real party atmosphere!

INTERESTED IN HAVING A STALL?

If you would like to join us as a vendor, get in quick as pitches sell fast. Tickets for stalls are just £30* and all you need to bring is your own rail to display your clothes on. Set up is from 4.30pm and stall pitches are available on a first come first served basis.

@fashion re:boot is the brainchild of magazine editor and stylist @ciaraelliot 

Please keep up-to-date on instagram @we_got_this_tw @fash_reboot or in the Facebook event! 

Ciara's advice…..

• Please bring your own rail (no wider than 6ft)

• Please display shoes, handbags & accessories on the floor next to your rail

• Please provide your own float to take cash sales

• Clearly label everything with prices, brand and size so people can see straight away, and your pitch name - if clothes are tried on, we want to make sure they are returned to the right stall

• Make sure everything is clean and 'buyer-ready'

• Feel free to use battery powered fairy lights / display your stall beautifully! 

• Think ahead about the lowest price you'd accept for special pieces and stick to them unless you like a bit of bartering!

Notes from We Got This (sometimes)!

• You can set up from 16:30, pitches will be pre-marked. 

• Shopping will finish at 9.30pm and you can start taking down your rail then, everything has to go

• You don't need to purchase a ticket to the event (your vendor ticket includes entry for 2 people)

Please help us to spread the word of this eco fashion community event by promoting the event on your social media channels, we would be very grateful.

🍤COME HUNGRY! We will sell hot food so you can shop as you eat

🍸BAR OPEN 

🛍BAGS bring your own shopping bags

🎟Tickets shown on your phone are fine, no need to print

💸PAYMENTS all stalls will take cash, some card.  Preferably bring cash.

Any further questions, please ask [email protected]. Please note tickets for this event are non refundable but it is possible to transfer tickets to a friend - please let us know!

Image credits: Love Miss D Photography and @kellybackphoto- hire them! They are brilliant.

We are bringing the festivities to you! Relax with a glass of bubbles and join us at home on Thursday 3rd December, to make a beautiful festive wreath from birch wood craft shapes. Christmas jumpers and festive background music are optional :-)

Prior to the event you will be sent a fabulous box from Artcuts, containing everything you need to create this beautiful wooden wreath, including specialist ink pads, wooden embellishments and glitter glue. You can then join us via zoom on Thursday 3rd December at 8pm, when Caroline and Ellie our hosts from Artcuts, will guide your through the project from start to finish. They will show you techniques for working with the birch wood craft shapes, including stamping onto the wood and shading. This workshop is suitable for everyone, including complete beginners like us!

Your wreath kit will contain everything you need to make the wreath:

1 x Wooden Fir Wreath

7 x Wooden Holly Leaves

3 x Wooden Mini Holly Leaves

3 x Wooden Berry Clusters

3 x Wooden Berry Sprigs

1 x Wooden Robin and Wing

1 x Light Green Ink Pad

1 x Dark Green Ink Pad

1 x Red Ink Pad

1 x Berry Stamp

1 x Stickle Glitter Glue

1 x PVA Glue

1 x Length of Ribbon

1x A4 sheet of branded paper to work on.

You will receive the zoom link in an email from Artcuts one week before the event.

Tickets cost £38.99 (plus a £1.50 transaction fee). Your ticket price includes £3.99 towards postage and packaging, your wreath kit, a discount voucher from Art Cuts and tuition on the night. 

Ticket sales will close on 26th November, in order to allow time for postage. 

Following their Edinburgh Fringe debut and sell out Christmas shows here in Twickenham, the Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes!

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out!

Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph.

Door Open 7.30pm and show starts at 8pm

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £18 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Celebrate the launch of ‘Where’s my Happy Ending’ By Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson a.k.a @mother_pukka & @papa_pukka in association with St Giles Gin

Maybe you’ve just had a first date with ‘the one’ or maybe you’ve been married for ten years. Either way, it’s hard to know if they’re really meant to be by your side until you both wear dentures.

Anna (@mother_pukka) & Matt (@papa_pukka), journalists and authors of the Sunday Times bestseller Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life, have been together for over ten years. They set out to discover what it takes to make it to forever by travelling the world to seek the answers to our greatest questions about love for their new book: How do you know you’ve got a keeper? Are we better off solo? How long does love last? They ask a former sex-worker and her ex-gigolo husband, celibate monks and free-loving hippies. They ask people who never wanted kids and people who have loads of them. They ask porn-makers and feminist academics, neurologists, psychologists and romance novelists. They ask a whelk fisherman and a lollipop lady. They speak to couples, throuples and singles; gay, straight and anywhere in-between.

And in asking these questions, they are forced to confront their own relationship after a decade of marriage. Through tears, laughter, and one improperly discarded toenail clipping. Their new book Where’s My Happy Ending?: Happily ever after & how the heck to get there gets answers for anyone who’s ever wondered ‘what’s next?’🤷‍♀

Join Anna and Matt in Jarrolds on Thursday 13th February at 7pm for an Anti-Valentine’s night and an honest, belly-laugh inducing journey of their experiences in love and marriage, social media and small children as they navigate the muddy waters of modern romance and share the answers with YOU! On the night you can enjoy a welcome G&T from St Giles Gin as you sit back and discover whether love and relationships could be simpler – or more complex than we think. There will be a Q&A and you’ll have your book signed by Anna and Matt.

A copy of Where’s My Happy Ending? (RRP £14.99) is included in the ticket price with a welcome drink from St Giles Gin or a non-alcoholic option. Ticket price is £25 plus £1.50 booking fee.

We also have a very limited number of date night tickets which admit two, so you can bring your partner or a friend! Date night tickets are priced at £40 which includes entrance for two, welcome drink for two and one copy of the book.

Please arrive at 18:45 for 19:00 start via the middle door in Exchange Street opposite Capt Americas, the event is in The Pantry on Floor 3.

• 19:00 – 20:00 In conversation with Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson, inc Q&A

• 20:15 Book signing

• 21:00 Event Closes.

We Got This (Sometimes!) and Jarrold would really love you to join us for the evening and take part in lively discussion on what it really means to find and keep love today.

Unreserved Theatre Seating. Please be prepared to show ID if you look under 18 and would like a gin.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred/sold on if you know someone who would like your ticket. If anybody with tickets finds they cannot attend a sold-out event please email [email protected] and we will attempt to put you in touch with people seeking to buy tickets.

Celebrate the launch of ‘Where’s my Happy Ending’ By Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson a.k.a @mother_pukka & @papa_pukka in association with Real Ale

Maybe you’ve just had a first date with ‘the one’ or maybe you’ve been married for ten years. Either way, it’s hard to know if they’re really meant to be by your side until you both wear dentures.

Anna (@mother_pukka) & Matt (@papa_pukka), journalists and authors of the Sunday Times bestseller Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life, have been together for over ten years. They set out to discover what it takes to make it to forever by travelling the world to seek the answers to our greatest questions about love for their new book: How do you know you’ve got a keeper? Are we better off solo? How long does love last? They ask a former sex-worker and her ex-gigolo husband, celibate monks and free-loving hippies. They ask people who never wanted kids and people who have loads of them. They ask porn-makers and feminist academics, neurologists, psychologists and romance novelists. They ask a whelk fisherman and a lollipop lady. They speak to couples, throuples and singles; gay, straight and anywhere in-between.

And in asking these questions, they are forced to confront their own relationship after a decade of marriage. Through tears, laughter, and one improperly discarded toenail clipping. Their new book Where’s My Happy Ending?: Happily ever after & how the heck to get there gets answers for anyone who’s ever wondered ‘what’s next?’🤷‍♀

Join Anna and Matt in the Winchester Room at The Turks Head Twickenham on Tuesday 11th February at 7.00pm for an Anti-Valentines night and an honest, belly-laugh inducing journey of their experiences in love and marriage, social media and small children as they navigate the muddy waters of modern romance and share the answers with YOU! On the night you can enjoy a welcome drink provided by Real Ale as you sit back and discover whether love and relationships could be simpler – or more complex than we think. There will be a Q&A and you’ll have your book signed by Anna and Matt.

A copy of Where’s My Happy Ending? (RRP £14.99) is included in the ticket price with a welcome drink from Real Ale or a non-alcoholic option. Ticket price is £25 plus £1.50 booking fee.

We also have a very limited number of date night tickets which admit two, so you can bring your partner or a friend! Date night tickets are priced at £40 which includes entrance for two, welcome drink for two and one copy of the book.

Please arrive at 19.00 for 19.30 start via the Winchester Room, at the Turks Head.

• 19.30 – 21.00 In conversation with Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson, inc Q&A

• 21.00 Book signing

• 21.30 Event closes

We Got This (Sometimes!) and The Turks Head would really love you to join us for the evening and take part in lively discussion on what it really means to find and keep love today.

Unreserved Theatre Seating. Please be prepared to show ID if you look under 18 and would like an alcoholic drink.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred/sold on if you know someone who would like your ticket. If anybody with tickets finds they cannot attend a sold-out event please email [email protected] and we will attempt to put you in touch with people seeking to buy tickets.

Doors 7:10pm, Show 7.30pm

Due to popular demand, Helen and Ellie ARE BACK IN NORWICH and we are over the moon to welcome their awesome Christmas Show!! Hilarious even for people who don’t have kids, hot on the heels of their five star reviews and sell out shows at Edinburgh Fringe. Come and laugh until you cry.

Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their Christmas Show back to Norwich with new jokes and new catsuits! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories!

Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK’s No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC’s Woman’s Hour.

Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies of their book and merchandise after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £20 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Best

Some photos of last years show are here 😃

BOOK YOUR GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 👯‍♀️

What happened last year?! 🧐😂

(Doors 7.30pm) Show 8pm

Due to popular demand, Helen and Ellie ARE BACK IN TWICKENHAM!! 

Ho, Ho, Ho…it’s the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their Christmas Show back to Twickenham with new jokes and new catsuits! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK’s No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC’s Woman’s Hour.

Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies of their book and merchandise after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £18 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Best

(Doors 7.30pm) Show 8pm

Due to popular demand, Helen and Ellie HAVE ADDED A NEW DATE FOR TWICKENHAM!! 

Ho, Ho, Ho…it’s the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their Christmas Show back to Twickenham with new jokes and new catsuits! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK’s No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC’s Woman’s Hour.

Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies of their book and merchandise after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

OVER 18s ONLY, TICKET PRICE £18 PLUS £1.50 BOOKING FEE

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Best

We know how much you enjoy getting into the spirit of Christmas! We’re teaming up with Danielle from Richmond Cake School for a night of bubbles, cake decorating and tunes, to kick start your festive season. 

In just one evening you will learn a variety of cake decorating techniques, before decorating your own cupcakes to take home. After the demonstration of sugar craft techniques, Danielle will provide you with four cupcakes, all the icing you need, a variety of tools and some edible paint! 

Come on your own or with a gang for a Christmas get together. Christmas Jumpers are optional attire, but be warned, we WILL enjoy some Christmas tunes! There are limited spaces available though, so don’t hang around. 

Tickets are £40 and include a glass of bubbles, all the tools you need, icing and your cakes to take home. 

About Richmond Cake School

Richmond Cake School is owned and run by Danielle Armstrong formerly of For Goodness Cake! Danielle has been running her cake business for over 15 years and is excited to be passing her experience in sugarcraft onto you. She lives locally in Richmond, is married to the local butcher and has two young children.

We can't wait to see you there!

Join The Unmumsy Mum Sarah Turner and Man Versus Baby Matt Coyne for an evening of humorous and honest parenting chat, as we celebrate Sarah's 3rd book 'The Unmumsy Mum A-Z: An Inexpert Guide to Parenting'.

Local legend and fan of honest parenting Steph Douglas will be interviewing Sarah and Matt about what being a parent to young children is really like! This event is for you if you feel like you are not measuring up or are struggling to 'cherish the moment' (which, lets face it, is all of us!) Sarah and Matt's tales will resonate with you, reassure you and above all you can be sure they will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth! D is for desperation, F is for Fish Fingers, S is for Supermum, V is for Vagina! You will have a good laugh and leave feeling that you are indeed doing a great job.

The Unmumsy Mum was one of the pioneers of honest parenting chat, she is a hilarious and eloquent author, and social media sensation. She has three sons and three best selling books.

Man Versus Baby - Sunday Times bestselling author ("hero for dads everywhere" Daily Mirror) has a toddler and his second book is aptly named Man vs Toddler.

Steph Douglas is all about honest parenting on her social media account steph_dontbuyherflowers. She tries to balance her home-life with her successful business Don't Buy Her Flowers.

You can also snap up a copy of Sarah and Matt's new books on the night and have them signed after the talk. And of course the Turks Head will have a fully stocked bar!

It is all taking place in The Winchester Room at Turks Head Twickenham on Wednesday 13th November. Doors will open at 7.00pm and the talk will start at 7.45.

We have a limited number of 'date night' tickets which admit two for £30. You can bring your friend for a girl's night out or bring your partner for a date night? Single tickets are £17.

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for a day of Interior Design goodness with a range of independent Norwich experts.

Always wondered what the interior design rules are or whether there are things you should or shouldn't be doing? Ever questioned if your home has a personality, what the big picture is or how you can create a unifying theme for your whole house? Have you ever thought of how you could upcycle things you previously loved or wanted to create your own bespoke floral wreath that encompasses your home? If yes, we think this day is for you!

What to expect?

[9:30- 9:45am]   Welcome | Grab a hot coffee, a Bread Source pastry, your new design notebook and take a seat.

[9:45-10:45]   'It all starts with a vision' with Holly from Salt Interiors | Think about your home’s personality and your design vision. 

[10:45- 11:00]   Comfort Break | Move around, stretch your legs, mingle and relax.

[11:00-12:00]   'Making it personal' with Holly from Salt Interiors | Learn about how colour and furnishings can make your house a home. You will learn how colour can impact a room's mood, use, space, light and the question we all want answered: what are the design rules?

[12:00- 12:45]   'Recycle, Reuse, Relove' with David from Todd Designs | Discover how you can repurpose and reuse the things you love through upcycling. David will also share Norwich's hidden artistic gems; great places for inspiration and purchasing both online and in Norwich.

[12:45- 1:45]   Lunch Buffet | A lunch buffet of seasonal and delicious treats for you to enjoy as you continue to work on your home designs. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by emailing [email protected]. 

[1:45- 3:15/3:30]   'Wreath Making Workshop' with Victoria from Petite Verte  | Use a mix of exotic foliage and sundries provided by Victoria, as well as foliage brought from your garden, to make a wreath that embodies your home, all whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine, spiced cider or coffee.

[3:30- 4:00]   Wrap for the day.

Ticket price: £75.00 plus £1.50 booking fee

What to bring?

Some printed images that show the sort of items you aspire to have in your home (Pinterest board images, magazine cutouts, screenshots), some foliage from your garden for the wreaths and your inner interior design master!

Parking.

The nearest car park is St. Andrews Car Park, 2 Duke St, Norwich NR3 3AJ

Tickets.

Tickets shown on your phone are fine, no need to print. Please note that tickets to this event are non-refundable however it is possible to swap them with a friend, please let [email protected] know. Tickets limited to 20 spaces.

And finally...let us know by emailing [email protected] if you have any key questions about your home redesign that you'd like covered and we'll do our best to include them on the day! 

We can't wait to see you there!

Fashion Re:Boot is coming back to Richmond, after a sell-out spring event at the fabulous Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College on Friday 27th September 7pm - 10pm!

Why not start the new season in style! If you love clothes, carboot sales and depop, or just fancy the idea of a gathering for night out of beauty and bubbles, come join us for an evening of bargains. It's like a fashion carboot but with music instead of cars! A whole host of bloggers, stylists, boutique owners and fashion junkies will be there, selling their pre-loved (and some brand new) wardrobe gems at bargain prices. 

TICKETS FOR ENTRY 

If you want to come to buy clothes or simply getting together for a chat and a giggle, entry is just £5*. Food and fizz available to buy on the evening, see our Instagram and Facebook for more.

INTERESTED IN HAVING A STALL? 

If you want to come as a vendor, tickets for stalls are £30* and all you need to bring is your own rail to display your clothes on. Set up from 4.30pm. 

*plus transaction fee £0.50

Previous Fashion Reboot galleries are here (last year) and here (this year). They are fabulous!

Please keep up-to-date on instagram @we_got_this_tw @fash_reboot or in the Facebook event! 

Ciara's advice…..

• Please bring your own rail (no wider than 6ft)

• Please display shoes, handbags & accessories on the floor next to your rail

• Please provide your own float to take cash sales

• Clearly label everything with prices, brand and size so people can see straight away, and your pitch name - if clothes are tried on, we want to make sure they are returned to the right stall

• Make sure everything is clean and 'buyer-ready'

• Feel free to use battery powered fairy lights / display your stall beautifully! 

• Think ahead about the lowest price you'd accept for special pieces and stick to them unless you like a bit of bartering!

Notes from We Got This (sometimes)!

• You can set up from 16:30, pitches will be pre-marked. 

• Shopping will finish at 10:00pm and you can start taking down your rail then, everything has to go

• You don't need to purchase a ticket to the event (your vendor ticket includes entry for 2 people)

Please help us to spread the word of this eco fashion community event by promoting the event on your social media channels, we would be very grateful.

🍤COME HUNGRY! We will sell hot food so you can shop as you eat

🍸BAR OPEN 

🛍BAGS bring your own shopping bags

🎟Tickets shown on your phone are fine, no need to print

💸PAYMENTS all stalls will take cash, some card.  Preferably bring cash.

Any further questions, please ask [email protected]. Please note tickets for this event are non refundable but it is possible to transfer tickets to a friend - please let us know!

Image credits: Love Miss D Photography and @kellybackphoto- hire them! They are brilliant.

Fashion Re:Boot, sponsored by Dipple & Conway Opticians, the pre-loved fashion sale where style obsessives can buy, sell or just gather together IS RETURNING TO NORWICH IN JUNE!!!

What do you need to know? Fashion Re:Boot came to Norwich in February 2018 and September 2018- have a look at the galleries here and here, such an excellent atmosphere and shopping!

Buyers...simply come along, browse, shop and enjoy the vibe! Please share that you are coming on your social media 🙏! Tickets are £5, and include a Norwich Fashion Re:Boot Fair-trade Cotton Tote Bag. Keep up-to-date on instagram @wegotthissometimes or in the Facebook event! 

There will be food, fizz and music - come and enjoy a night off!

Plus the info below:

Ciara's advice…..

• Please bring your own rail (no wider than 6ft)

• Please display shoes, handbags & accessories on the floor next to your rail

• Please provide your own float to take cash sales, and there is no wifi available so please make sure your phone or iPad is fully charged

• Clearly label everything with prices, brand and size so people can see straight away, and your pitch name - if clothes are tried on, we want to make sure they are returned to the right stall

• Make sure everything is clean and 'buyer-ready'

• Feel free to use battery powered fairy lights / display your stall beautifully! 

• Think ahead about the lowest price you'd accept for special pieces and stick to them unless you like a bit of bartering!

Notes from We Got This (sometimes)! (Emma and Tania)

• You can set up from 17:00 on Thursday 6th June, doors open at 19.00pm, pitches will be pre-marked. 

• Come hungry - hot food will be available!

• You can unload outside the venue but need to park at St Andrews Car Park. 

• Shopping will finish at 9:30pm and you can start taking down your rail then, everything has to go

• You don't need to purchase a ticket to the event (your vendor ticket includes entry for 2 people)

Please help us to spread the word of this eco fashion community event by promoting the event on your social media channels, we would be very grateful.

🍤COME HUNGRY! We will sell hot food so you can shop as you eat

🍸BAR OPEN 

🚙PARKING - the nearest car park is St Andrews

🛍BAGS bring your own shopping bags

🎟Tickets shown on your phone are fine, no need to print

💸PAYMENTS all stalls will take cash, some card.  Preferably bring cash.

Any further questions, please ask [email protected]. Please note tickets for this event are non refundable but it is possible to transfer tickets to a friend - please let [email protected] know!

"The perfect girls night out! Shopping, prosecco and quality time to connect with likeminded fashionistas and local biz owners!" Tracey.

Previous galleries:

Do you want to hear about practical tools which you can use in pregnancy, birth and life to help you feel calm and relaxed? Join us as we celebrate Siobhan’s new best-selling book ‘Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better’. Sarah Turner aka 'The Unmumsy Mum' has three children and used Siobhan Miller's techniques in her third birth. In the first half of the event, Sarah will be interviewing Siobhan, founder of The Positive Birth Company about all things hypnobirthing, and how she turned her ideas into a best-selling book. In the second half we will be hearing tales of parenting beyond birth, from Siobhan and Sarah,, followed by a Q&A session. 

This event is for you if you want to learn practical tips which will help you to relax in birth and beyond, you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and want to feel informed, prepared, confident, empowered and even excited about birth, you want to hear funny parenting tales from Sarah and Siobhan, or meet them in real life!

Our events are relaxed, informal and friendly, if you are coming alone and would like us to put you in touch with other people who are attending, please let us know and we will connect you. 

The evening will take place in the fabulous 'roof top' Conservatory at the Exchange and your ticket includes a welcome drink at the Exchange Twickenham on Wednesday 22nd May from 7.30pm. Tickets are available for £15 with a limited number of early bird tickets are £12 and your ticket includes a welcome drink. 

Copies of Siobhan’s and Sarah’s book will be available to purchase on the night - 

We Got This (Sometimes!) would really love you to join us for the evening, and take part in lively discussion about positive affirmations, birthing with confidence, and how hypnobirthing skills help us after our babies are born💆🏽‍♀️✨

Unreserved Theatre Seating. 

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred/sold on if you know someone who would like your ticket. If anybody with tickets finds they cannot attend a sold-out event please email [email protected] and we will attempt to put you in touch with people seeking to buy tickets

I am really pleased to present to you a new wellness event concept created and produced by Liza Koroleva, called SUPERSELF. There are limited tickets available - please don't miss out! 

It's Saturday 6th April at Erpingham House 9:00 - 14:40, and includes mini massages, hatha yoga, mindful meditation, a sensory essential oils workshop, a deliciously nourishing vegan lunch and a motivational chat with personal trainer, fitness blogger and new mum Carly Rowena.

Please join us for an inspiring and empowering day that is all about you, unwind from your routine life and take some time out for yourself.

You told Liza in her survey from my last event that the majority of you only take time out for yourself once a month!! (Which is definitely not enough!) So for this month let your time out be spent discovering your superself.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE DAY? 

9:00am: Doors open. You will receive a morning ginger shot and a wellness manual then join us on the 3rd floor of Erpingham House for a welcome talk.

9:30am-10:30am: A guided 45 minute Hatha Yoga session which is a traditional aproach to yoga that brings health and peace followed by a 15 minute meditation with Atma Gyanam from The Yoga Tree to clear any brain fog, restore focus and clarity before sitting down to enjoy an inspiring motivational talk with Carly Rowena.

10:45pm- 11:45pm: Emma from We Got This (Sometimes!) will be in conversation with Carly Rowena (and Q&A) talking about mental and physical confidence, motivation before and after having children and making it work for you.

12:00pm-1:00pm: A deliciously vegan lunch provided by Erpingham House. (Find out how to make your lunch selection via the ticket page) 

1:00pm-1:40pm: A sensory essential oils workshops talking about the emotional benefits of essential oils and how different blends affect our emotions in different ways with Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach Kristie Becker.

1:40pm- 2:40pm: Afternoon tea tasting & chats- what’s in your wellness wardrobe? Along with mini-massages (hand massages, back or head massages) from a number of qualified therapists.

2:40pm: End of day & you will receive an exclusive goody bag to take home.

Who is the event for?
This event is for YOU and those who are ready to take their self-care to a whole new level.

TICKET PRICE: The ticket cost is £49.84 inc booking fees, ALSO including an exclusive, amazing goody bag (Carly may have had a hand in it 😉) and a bespoke wellness manual⁣.

We will be donating 100% of the event profits to mental health charity - Mind for better mental health here in Norwich so do bring in donations if you would like to support. 

Take some time for yourself! Join us for our first supper club in the glamourous surroundings of The Gate Restaurant, Richmond Harbour Hotel. for an evening of delicious food, brilliant company and wonderful conversation. You will enjoy a welcome cocktail or G&T from Marussa’s Porters Tropical Gin and a delicious three course meal, followed by conversation with Steph Douglas and Deborah James about how they make time to unwind, whilst balancing family, work and everything else.

Steph is all about honest parenting, she coined the phrase 'naps save lives' following the birth of her third child, and is all about pulling up the drawbridge and making time for yourself. She balances her children and relationship with her successful business. 'Don't Buy her Flowers', was founded on the premise of thoughtful gifts for new mums, now catering for a wide range of occasions from birthdays to bereavement, and most recently launched The Unwind Package.

Deborah James, known on instagram as @bowelbabe made the transition from teaching to journalism after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. She gives an honest account of living with cancer in her Sun column 'The Things Cancer Made Me Say', on the podcast You, Me and the Big C and in her book '*uck You Cancer'.

What will happen on the night

• 7.30 Arrival, choose from a Porters Tropical Gin Cocktail or Gin and Tonic from Marussia

• 8.00 Take your seats for dinner. We will be enjoying a delicious three course menu which has been specially selected by chefs at The Gate.

• 9.30 Steph and Deborah will be in conversation about how they make time for family, their relationships and THEMSELVES. There will be Q&A if you have any questions for Deborah or Steph.

Tickets are £49.50 plus booking fee of £1.50 and include a welcome cocktail or G&T, a delicious three course menu and an inspirational talk from Steph and Deborah. 

So many women find their careers and sense of style change when they become a mother. 

In the last decade, 70% more mums have chosen to go freelance. Journalist and founder of The Early Hour Annie Ridout, who has written for the likes of The Guardian, Stylist, Red Magazine and Metro was one of them. In her new book, she shares the tips and tricks that helped her build a better working life for her and her family alongside advice from other Mums who make it work including Cherry Healey, The Scummy Mummies, Sali Hughes, Steph Douglas, Zoë de Pass and Holly Tucker MBE.  

Thousands of us have followed Zoë de Pass as 'Dress Like A Mum' on Instagram, on her mission to prove there is no such thing as 'dressing like a mum'. With over eight years experience working within trend, branding, digital and creative agencies, Zoë set up the Dress Like A Mum campaign and has worked with brands such as Elizabeth Arden, H&M, M&S, ITV and Topshop along the way. 

Come and join us as Annie and Zoë discuss all things freelancing, work, childcare, fashion and confidence.

From choosing a career, how becoming a mother can affect your sense of style, taking the plunge to go freelance, launching a website, getting your name out there, perfecting your brand, the nitty gritty of childcare options and daily routines, how what you wear can impact your confidence in the workplace and out. 

This event is for you if you’re: interested in hearing more about going freelance, interested in work-life balance, interested in fashion, how to build confidence, starting a business, fancy a night out with nice people, want to meet Annie and Zoë or are doing any of these things but want to make it easier.

What's going to happen:

• Come to The Winchester Room at The Turks Head on Tuesday 26th February at 19:30 

• Zoë and Annie will be in discussion on stage from 20:00

• There will be live Q&A session

• There will be a chance to purchase a copy of Annie's new book The Freelance Mum ...and have your book signed by Annie.

Tickets cost £18 each including a glass of fizz plus booking fee.

What they are saying about The Freelance Mum

'An invaluable tool for anyone considering making the leap to freelancing’ @stylistmagazine

‘Essential reading for all working parents…Read it and take the plunge’ @guardian

‘If only this game-changing book had been around when I was on maternity leave!' @rosamunddean, @Grazia

SPEAKERS

Annie Ridout, author of The Freelance Mum

Annie is editor-in-chief of digital lifestyle and parenting magazine The Early Hour and works as a freelance journalist for national news and women’s magazines. She is opening up conversations in the media that didn’t exist before. She lives in London with her husband and two children. Instagram @annieridout 

Zoë de Pass, founder of Dress Like A Mum
Zoë is founder of the Dress Like A Mum campaign and Mother of three. Instagram @dresslikeamum

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU! If you'd like to come, but are worried about coming alone, let us know...there are often people in the same boat we can connect you with.

What previous guests say:

”A fabulous evening sharing experiences together. The laughter, the tears and the swearing! 🤣”

“Brilliantly accessible event, so lovely to have lots of people together with similar interest and goals. A safe and inspiring environment.”

“Fantastically organised, excellent value for money and a fascinating talk - thank you!”

So many women find their careers have to change when they become a mother. In the last decade, 70% more mums have chosen to go freelance. Annie Ridout was one of them. And in her new book, she shares the tips and tricks that helped her build a better working life around her family. Thousands of us have followed Steph Douglas as she left her job in marketing to set up Don’t Buy Her Flowers. Come and join us as we discuss how to make work, work around your family.

From choosing a career and launching a website, to getting your name out there and perfecting your brand, to the nitty gritty of childcare options and daily routines, how to build a social media following and why it’s important. Thanks to our event sponsors Minivino Wines and Ginger Womenswear, this event will be a huge support to setting out on your own path, as well as improving the path you’re already on.

This event is for you if you’re: going back to work after having babies, are changing career, going freelance, starting a business, fancy a night out with nice people, want to meet Annie and Steph or are doing any of these things but want to make it easier…Liz from Minivino Wines will also be on hand from an employed perspective if you’re happy in your role but are trying to make it work better for you.

What's going to happen:

• Come to Bill's (upstairs) on Wednesday 13th Feb at 19:15 (it's lovely)

• Jarrolds will be selling Annies book 'The Freelance Mum' 

• Annie and Steph will be interviewed by me (#goals!)

• Q&A session

• Speed mentoring sessions with Annie*, Steph or Liz (see your email ticket for how to enter a draw for this)

• Take home some Minivino Wine 

• ...and have your book signed by Annie.

• *Annie's sessions will be delayed due to the book signing

Tickets cost £15 each including a glass of fizz plus booking fee.

When you buy your ticket there will be an option to donate to HomeStart Norfolk. Home-Start Norfolk are the only charity providing 1-2-1 support to parents, on a regular weekly basis, in their own homes, through volunteer visits. 

What they are saying about The Freelance Mum

An invaluable tool for anyone considering making the leap to freelancing’ @stylistmagazine

‘Essential reading for all working parents…Read it and take the plunge’ @guardian

‘If only this game-changing book had been around when I was on maternity leave!' @rosamunddean, @Grazia

SPEAKERS

Annie is editor-in-chief of digital lifestyle and parenting magazine The Early Hour and works as a freelance journalist for national news and women’s magazines. She is opening up conversations in the media that didn’t exist before. Instagram @annieridout

Steph Douglas is founder of the gift packages business 'Don't Buy Her Flowers', has three children, is a blogger and Instagram sensation with over 54k followers. Famous for encouraging new mums to pull up the drawbridge and have a nap, she encourages entrepreneurism and realism in equal measure. Instagram @steph_dontbuyherflowers @dontbuyherflowers

SPONSORS

Norfolk based Minivino Wines are bringing every guest a resealable single serve of their Italian vino to take home.  Liz Cobbold, the Marketing Director there, has agreed to do speed mentoring sessions. She has experience at Broadland Wineries and nearly 20 years experience in senior marketing roles for Adnams and Tesco. She has two sons aged 4 and 8. Liz works flexibly and has been through the process of deciding whether to go freelance or not and chose the employed route. (Pic by Emily Gray Photo) Instagram @lizcobbold @minivinowines.  Liz wrote a guest post here.

Ginger Womenswear offers a range of fashionable classic and casual wear including Scamp and Dude, Jumper1234, Paul Smith, Rails, Armani and Marella. Based on Timber Hill, the independent business is run by Beckie Kingsley and prides itself on empowering customer with specialist and in depth knowledge about the collections. Instagram @gingerwomenswearnorwich

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU! If you'd like to come, but are worried about coming alone, let me know...there are often people in the same boat I can connect you with.

RELEVANT BLOG POSTS:

Resources for working motherhood, January 2019

Guest Blog: Why I have chosen employment over freelancing...

An unresolved look at working and motherhood

GUEST POST: A beginner’s guide to Instagram by Vicki Cockerill

Flexible Working and why it means so much to me, by Lydia Rogers in Twickenham

GUEST POST: When Norwich met Mother Pukka by Sally White

Do you have an Idea to Do Now You are a Mama?

SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT

CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF ‘AN EDITED LIFE’ BY ANNA NEWTON

Time - not enough of it, making the most of it, feeling it slip by too fast⏳….this was the biggest challenge facing the women of Norfolk in the recent We Got This survey.

Are you looking for a more serene 2019, where you’ve streamlined and simplified All-The-Stuff? The stuff in your head, home, wardrobe?

Anna Newton (@theannaedit) is a hugely successful UK lifestyle blogger who has been posting on her blog and YouTube channel for the past eight years. Anna’s blog ‘The Anna Edit’ is ranked as the 5th biggest lifestyle blog on Bloglovin’ and she recently launched a podcast with Lily Pebbles which went to #1 on iTunes and stayed in the top charts for 10 consecutive weeks. The podcast named ‘At Home With...’ currently has over 2 million downloads and 45k subscribers on Apple Podcasts. 

Her new book An Edited Life is all about decluttering every aspect of your life so there's less time spent faffing and stressing and more time for you to spend doing whatever makes you happy. Whether that’s cuddling your kids, deep scroll-holing or actually having a bath.

Erica Davies (@erica_davies) is a fashion journalist, mother, stylist and brand consultant, and one of the UK’s leading influencers (recently named by The Sunday Times as an instagrammer to follow) when it comes to fashion, home and style through her site, The Edited. Erica will be interviewing Anna about her new book🙌.

Come to Jarrolds on Thursday 31st Jan at 18:45, enjoy a Norfolk Gin cocktail and hear from Anna and Erica how you can live your best life. There will be Q&A and you’ll have your book signed by Anna and meet Erica.

A copy of An Edited Life (RRP £16.99) is included in the ticket price with a Norfolk Gin cocktail🍹or non alcoholic option. Ticket price is £21 plus £1.50 booking fee.

• Please arrive at 18:45 for 19:00 start via the middle door in Exchange Street opposite Capt Americas, the event is in The Pantry on Floor 3

• 19:00 – 20:00 In conversation with Anna Newton and Erica Davies, inc Q&A

• 20:15 Book signing

• 21:00 Event Closes

• The Gin Temple, Pottergate have agreed to welcome us after the event if you’d like to continue your night out for a bit! (For us, not for Anna or Erica x)

We Got This (Sometimes!) and Jarrold would really love you to join us for the evening, enjoy a Norfolk Gin cocktail - the original Norfolk gin - and take part in lively discussion about how we can declutter every aspect of our lives💆🏽‍♀️✨

Unreserved Theatre Seating. Please be prepared to show ID if you look under 18 and would like a cocktail.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred/sold on if you know someone who would like your ticket. If anybody with tickets finds they cannot attend a sold-out event please email [email protected] and we will attempt to put you in touch with people seeking to buy tickets.

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson have agreed to bring their special Christmas themed comedy show to Twickenham for a SECOND night! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK's No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC's Woman's Hour.

The Scummy Mummies book is out now – Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

OVER 18s ONLY

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Bestival

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Back by popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing a special Christmas themed comedy show to Twickenham. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK's No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC's Woman's Hour.

The Scummy Mummies book is out now – Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Bestival

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Back by popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing a special Christmas themed comedy show to Norwich. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Based on the UK's No.1 Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC's Woman's Hour.

The Scummy Mummies book is out now – Ellie and Helen will be selling and signing copies after the performance, the perfect Christmas gift!

Hilarious Broadway Baby | Very Funny The Guardian | Utterly Brilliant Camp Bestival

She’s been described as one of the most powerful women in beauty, and yes, she is, indeed, visiting Norwich to celebrate her paperback publication of Pretty Iconic! Not only will Britain’s most trusted beauty writer, Sali Hughes be in Norwich, she will also be in conversation with make up artist and one half of beauty bloggers Pixiwoo Sam Chapman!

Pretty Iconic has been described as a ‘beauty mixtape’ by Sali, taking readers on a tour through history recalling the most influential and memorable beauty products made in recent times, with her expert commentary acting as the most informative of guides to separate the fact from the fad.

Sali considers which much-hyped beauty buys are worth the buzz and who they are best suited for, from treasured classics such as Chanel No 5, to life-changers such as Babyliss Big Hair, and the more recent releases from Charlotte Tilbury, Sunday Riley and others that are shaping the beauty industry today.

A copy of Pretty Iconic (RRP £16.99) is included in the ticket price with a glass of wine🍷. Ticket price is £20 plus £1.50 booking fee.

• Please arrive at 19:00 for 19:15 start via the middle door in Exchange Street – opposite Capt Americas, the event is in The Pantry on Floor 3

• 19:15 – 20:15 In conversation with Sali Hughes and Sam Chapman, inc Q&A;

• 20:15 Book signing

We Got This (Sometimes!) and Jarrold would love you to join us for an evening of wine and lively discussion on the Beauty Products that Changed the World 💋✨

Unreserved Theatre Seating. Over 18s only.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred/sold on if you know someone who would like your ticket. If anybody with tickets finds they cannot attend a sold-out event please email [email protected] and we will attempt to put you in touch with people seeking to buy tickets.

‘Sali Hughes has created a universe filled with galaxies of beauty secrets’ Charlotte Tilbury

‘If it’s on my face, it’s because Sali recommended it’ Caitlin Moran

‘Sali is a total joy to read. She writes about beauty with love, authority and honesty. I trust her completely’ Marian Keyes

‘Obey Sali. She knows her stuff’ India Knight

‘Sali decodes beauty for any woman with smart, simple and practical advice’ Bobbi Brown

I mentioned this on an email a few months ago, and Sali coming gives me a reason to bring it up again! If you have unwanted beauty products and toiletries, Sali and Jo Jones set up Beauty Bank back in February to support those in crisis - find out more here...

"So, how can you get involved? Well, all those dinky hotel toiletries you hurriedly sweep up before check-out now have a purpose. You can chuck an extra box of tampons or towels in your Superdrug basket, or click for two tubes of toothpaste instead of one before checking out your online shopping cart. You can ask yourself if you’re ever really likely to use the hand soaps your aunt bought you for Christmas, or whether six shampoo bottles is an entirely wise use of bathroom space. As long as it’s unopened and going spare, we want it, because someone desperately needs it. When you’ve gathered together a decent stash and removed any restricted solvents (perfume and nail polish), pack it all into a box and kindly write “Beauty Banks” on every side of it, then post here:

BEAUTY BANKS
c/o JO JONES
THE COMMUNICATIONS STORE
2 KENSINGTON SQUARE
LONDON W8 5EP

If you’d like to swerve the post office and cut out the middleman (and the P&P; charges), you can buy us anything from our Easho wish list here and get it sent direct to us, no faff, no flannel. Actually, maybe flannel. We’ll have those, too."

Becoming a mother is a life-changing moment, for many reasons. We’ve not met one woman yet who has cracked “it”…relationship, household, babies, kids, work, looking ok, thinking of family, friends…

It can be exhausting trying to hold it all together! We’re bringing two women together for an evening of empowerment to discuss the power of positive thinking and how we can be confident and supported on our journey through motherhood.

Join us as we chat to Hollie de Cruz (you will also know her as @theyesmummum) about her new book Your Baby, Your Birth👏🏽. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie helps women prepare for a positive not 'perfect' birth experience. She also founded the award-winning yesmum affirmation cards for pregnancy, birth and beyond, she's expecting her second child very soon and helps us all to remember the importance of self-care. In fact, her hypnobirthing and mindfulness techniques help even if you're not pregnant - Hollie will share a few tricks with us.

Gemma, Boss of Mutha.hood - you may have seen or bought her iconic Strong Girls Club Tee or giggled at her hilarious Instagram stories. After suffering PTSD following the birth of one of her daughters, Gemma gathered strength and developed a range of products that empower and embody self worth for women. Gemma is a fountain of wisdom, believing self belief is everything and her slogans from 'Mother like no ones judging' and 'fearless female' instill women with confidence.

We are SO thrilled that Gemma and Hollie are coming to Twickenham on 9th October, to chat birth, maternal mental health, motherhood and empowerment. You will be able to ask them any burning questions you have and Hollie's new book will be available to purchase after the chat to be signed.

Please come along, tickets are £15 plus £1.50 transaction fee.