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What's on: Mother's Day in Melbourne

Making mum feel special this Mother's Day has never been easier with this wrap-up of events in and around Melbourne.

Livia Gamble

Grand afternoon tea at The Langham

Treat mum to tea in The Langham's ballroom with chandeliers and silk-lined walls. Hosted by fashion commentator and author Emily Power, the event will include afternoon tea (ribbon sandwiches, scones, and a dessert buffet including fresh-made butterscotch waffles), a fashion parade and a pamper lounge with Oscar stylists. The hotel is also running a Mother's Day lunch and dinner at the Melba restaurant.

Details: Afternoon tea: Sunday, May 12, 2.30-4.30pm, Clarendon Ballroom, Langham Hotel, Southbank. Cost: $125 per adult including a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival, children $75. To book Mother's Day at The Langham, Melbourne and for full menus, visit www.melbarestaurant.com.au, call 1800 641 107 or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com

Japanese high tea, Shepparton

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Enjoy a selection of delicious sweet and savoury samples inspired by Japanese culinary traditions while being taken on a theatrical journey of the history of tea. Tickets also include entrance to The Golden Age of Col-our Prints exhibition at the Shepparton Art Museum.

Details: Sunday, May 12, Shepparton Art Museum, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton, 11am–2pm. Cost: $80 per person, to book a ticket visit their website or call 5832 9861.

Felt restaurant

Combining modern day furnishings and a historical Melbourne landmark, Felt restaurant will be serving a five-course gourmet lunch to spoil your mum with this Mother's Day. Bookings are essential.

Details: Sunday, May 12, 26 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Cost: $70 per person. To make a reservation visit their website or call 9668 1111.

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Fair trade Mother's Day high tea

Moral Fairground has organised a high tea to celebrate women and their contributions to the community. Every mum with receive a rose from Instant Karma Roses and all profits will be donated to women's charity, Seven Women.

Details: Sunday, May 12, Melbourne Town Hall, Supper Room, corner Swanston and Collins streets, Melbourne. Cost: $75, bookings are strictly online. To purchase a ticket visit www.moralfairground.com.au.

High Tea cruise

Cruise Melbourne's waterways on board the MV Mandalay. Enjoy an assortment of cakes, sandwiches and scones while taking in a unique view of Melbourne.

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Details: Sunday, May 12, MV Mandalay, Berth 14 Central Pier, Docklands, 2:30pm–4:30pm. Cost: $58 for adults, $38 for children six to 12 years, to purchase a ticket visit www.boatcruises.com.au or call 9620 5620.

Fund-raiser for East Timorese women's education

Do two good deeds – shout your mum lunch at the lovely Wild Thyme Cafe (Warburton) with 100 per cent of profits from the event going towards the 2014 participants in the Matadalan Ba Malu scholarship program. Local bands Full Fat and the Taylor Project will be dishing up some great tunes.

Details: Sunday, May 12, 1–5pm, 3391 Warburton Highway, Warburton (70 kilometres east of Melbourne). Lunch $50 two courses or $20 children. Or, $10 for music and door prize entry only. Bookings online: see website or contact Amy on 0450 263 925.

Tea at the Convent

Hosted by Bursaria Fine Foods, this morning or afternoon tea will have a vintage flavour with high tea favourites including chicken and almond sandwiches, scones and lemonade.

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Details: Sunday 12th May, 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm, Rosina Function Space, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford.
Adults $85, children up to 12 years $55. Bookings: bookings@bursaria.com.au or phone 9417 7771.

Eureka 89

Enjoy an afternoon of fine food, quality wine and spectacular views from Melbourne's highest restaurant. Eureka 89 is putting on a three-course lunch with drinks included. Bookings are essential.

Details: Sunday, May 12, 12.30-3pm, Lever 89 Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank. Cost: $130 for adults, $95 for children 13-17 years and $45 for children 12 and under, visit www.eureka89.com.au or call 9693 8889 to make a booking.

Seafood buffet at The Gallery

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The Hilton's Gallery restaurant is hosting a seafood buffet lunch. The buffet includes a selection of freshly shucked oysters and king prawns, an internationally-inspired hot buffet, as well as a selection of pates, terrines and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

Details: Sunday, May 12, 192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne. Cost: $70 per adult and $38 for children under 12, to make a booking call 9412 7515 or email restaurant.melbourne@hilton.com.

Royal Saxon

Famous for its fig trees in the outside dining area, the Royal Saxon offers a memorable experience and a large drink menu. For Mother's Day they are offering two courses, a glass of prosecco and dessert, available for lunch or dinner.

Details: Sunday, May 12, 545 Church St, Richmond. Cost: $55 per person, visit www.royalsaxon.com, or call 9429 5277 to book.

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Circa

For a fancy feast head to Circa at the Prince. Choose from a "posh" breakfast or enjoy a three-course set menu for lunch or dinner. All meals come with a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne.

Details: Sunday May 12, 2 Acland St, St Kilda, Melbourne. Cost: breakfast $45 per person, lunch/dinner: $95 per person, visit their website or call 9536 1122 to make a booking.

Bush tour and tasting

For something a little different, Peppermint Farm is offering a bush garden tour and lunch. Start the day with a tour of the gardens and finish with an organic, bush flavoured lunch. All mums will receive an assortment of bush foods to take home and use.

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Details: Sunday, May 12, 12–3.30pm, Peppermint Ridge Farm, 540 Tynong North Road, Tynong North, Cost: $40 per person, to make a booking visit their website or call 5942 8580.

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