The meaning of Mother's Day to our community

Mother’s Day is a special occasion that means something different to every one of us, and this year, we spoke with some people at Hospice in the Weald about the significance of this day. Here, they share their Mother’s Day memories, traditions, and ways to celebrate – read on to find out more and watch the full video below.

“I have both girls over with their families and we do a roast, which is our favourite. Then we take the mickey out of each other, talk about what we’ve done for the year, and just laugh until tears roll down our faces,” said Lana, Catering Assistant at the Hospice.

Emma, a supporter whose mum died last year, with the support of the Hospice at her own home, said: “I suppose it’s bittersweet not having my mum here, but it’s a good time to reflect on my memories with her, all the things we did together, how she was a mum for me and how I’ve based my mothering skills on how she brought me up.”

“I’ve kept a lot of the things my children made when they were younger, so those are the special memories for me,” said Kathy, a mother of six who attends Living Well.

“When they were little, it was just the usual: little handmade things and a bunch of daffodils, which is so nice, but when they’re older, you get treated,” added Nursing Assistant, Nicola.

However you choose to spend Mother’s Day, we wish you a peaceful and happy Sunday and thank you for your continued support.