● ​Fudges' limited edition range of Giant Florentine’s are an ideal gift for Mother’s day. The limited edition giant dark chocolate Florentines are available at an RRP of £8.99 exclusively from the Fudges online shop at www.fudges.co.uk

● Mother's day treats will be served up at The Sands venue in Gainsborough. Food and musical entertainment from the Nicola Farnon Trio is on offer on Sunday.

Nicola is an accomplished and excellent double bass player, providing beautiful vocals, and accompanied by great Jazz musicians.

A three-course meal for adults costs £16.99, including entry to the show.

Under-12s can enjoy the jazz trio and a three-course meal for £8.99.

Tickets are available from the box office at The State Club in Church Street, Gainsborough.

See contact details for the box office by clicking here or by visiting www.the-sands.co.uk

Other upcoming shows at The Sands include a tribute night to Michael Jackson on Friday. Tickets for this cost £12.50.

● Nestle Cereal Flower Pops are made up of wholegrain favourites such as Cheerios, Shreddies, oats and more and this Mother’s Day say I Love You with a cereal food-art creation designed by renown food artist Prudence Staite. Recipes and instructions can be downloaded at www.wholegrain.co.uk

● Thorntons has Mother’s Day all wrapped up with its range of tempting chocolate treats. “I love Mum cups” (RRP £2.99) are just the right thing for those pocket money gifts, and are made with Thorntons finest milk and white chocolate, and filled with smooth truffle centre. Or spoil your mum rotten with this gorgeous heart shaped box containing a scrumptious selection of chocolates. It is packed with truffles, mousses and pralines, smothered in milk, white and dark chocolate (RRP £9.99).

● The Lincolnshire Wolds Steam Railway 2011 season kicks off on Sunday with a Mother’s Day special event, when organisers will be giving a red rose to every mum.

First train from Ludborough is at 10.45am, then every hour until 15.45pm. Ticket prices have been held at 2010 rates: Adults £6, Seniors: £4, Children: £3, Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children): £15. Tickets allow unlimited travel on the day of purchase. For more information, call 01507 363881 or visit www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough Station, Station Road, Ludborough, Lincolnshire. Just off the A16 between Louth and Grimsby – take turning for Fulstow, not Ludborough village. For Sat nav users – enter post code DN36 5SH.

● A charming collection of floral tea treasures will make this Mother’s Day extra special. From the fine bone China range, made in the UK and specifically for Whittard Of Chelsea, the Summer Blossom series features delicate and classic floral designs – the perfect tea treat for Mothering Sunday. Teapot (RRP £26) and cup and saucer (RRP £14)

● Scunthorpe United fans have been invited to treat their mums to a slap-up meal at Glanford Park on Mothering Sunday, April 3.

The cost of a three-course meal from noon onwards is £17.95 per head and the package includes a gift for mum. The football club has asked fans to book their places by calling 01724 47684.

● Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day?

Paul and Ann Gee, who run the Cottage Beck Snooker Club, Scunthorpe, believe they have the answer.

The ideal gift would be to book in mum at a £5 a time for a session in their doctor fish foot spa for a pedicure.

Bookings have to be made in advance and there is also a chance for mum to brush up on her snooker.

● The White Horse at Brigg is offering mums a free meal on Mothering Sunday if they bring along three other members of the family.

That works out at £9 per head for a three-course meal.

Not too far behind is the £12.95 per head package being offered at Howden’s Lodge, Scunthorpe

The April 3 dinner at The Cocked Hat is mpre expensive at £15.95, but Mum can swoon to the songs of Frank Sinatra, courtesy of Morgan Perkins.

● A special quiz night with prizes has been organised at the White Horse, Brigg, to celebrate Mothering Sunday. For further details, 01652 653763.