FAQs
FAQs
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Yes please! We want our play space to be as calm and enjoyable as possible, to reduce over crowding we ask that you make a booking before visiting.
We may have availability on the day so please contact us via social media or if you're passing look out for the sign in the window!
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Our play space is aimed at ages 0-5, however, older children are always welcome with younger siblings!
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Yes! We have a small menu of wholesome fresh foods. Breakfast bowls, savoury & sweet pastries, cakes and parent and child sharers! We cater for allergies including CMPA & Soya.
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YES! working parents... we see you! We know how tricky it can be to send those emails when your children are bored at home. Please feel free to work from the MZ hub, trusting that your little one is able to roam around a safe space and access our play space! With a small dedicated working area, we have additional USB ports & free 5G wifi
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MZ is not for hire but we'd be honoured to plan & host your little ones birthday party, mothers blessing, baby shower! We are happy to collaborate on events, invite guest speakers and host workshops too!
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Yes! Prices start from £120.
Choose one of our 3 themes for decorations. We can cater you party too!
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Yes! We hold SEN only sessions for parents to find connections with local families on a similar journey. We bring our same offerings of support and empowerment with some adjustments made for sensory requirements. Please get in touch with your child's individual & specific needs.
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Community is at the heart of what we do. From community artists canvases decorating our cafe to the team of local mothers behind every aspect of our company, from branding, to web design & social media, MotherZen honours the local people of Ramsbottom!
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We keep disposables to a minimum. From our sanitary waste system to reusable coffee cups- our planet is our children's' legacy and we want to look after it!
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All of our staff are DBS checked & have undertaken NSPCC safeguarding training. We have a strict policy of No takeaway services to keep our space & children safe.
We are members of the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
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As mothers oursleves, we know how difficult it can be if your child has an allergy or intolerance. We've kept our menu small and simple with good quality whole foods. We aim to cater for all allergies- check out our CMPA picky board!
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We have multiple comfy chairs and breastfeeding support on hand if you need it. Please add a note to your booking or get in touch via social media to ensure a trained member of staff is around for your visit!
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We are MotherZen Family Cafe houses our Non Profit Community Interest Company which is funded by The National Lottery!
We gift our space to local Non profits, charities & groups because supporting our community is the heart of what we do.
Our aim is that postpartum & family support is accessible to all. We host fundraisers, apply for grants and small pots of community money to be able to subsidise our services for those who need them! Please select our "Pay what you can afford" option when booking for access to our support fund and email Motherzencic@gmail.com for access to gifts, donations, baby boxes and more!
Come to our fully funded days courtesy of TNL!
Book Your Visit Today
We look forward to welcoming you at Motherzen. Book your spot or drop in to experience the support, friendship, and calm that our space provides.
What to Expect
When booked onto our AM or PM session, you’re welcome to drop in, any time within the 2.5 hour window.
AM= 09:30-12:00
PM=12:30-15:00
Pop in, park your pram in our gallery & take a breath… you’re in a space created for you!
We kindly request shoes off in our clean spaces!
Pop your bags, coats and shoes in the storage cubes & hooks provided to keep the space clean for our crawlers & cruisers!
Order a coffee & some food, find a table or comfy chair and introduce your little one to our play space.
Aimed at ages 0-5 years, we encourage role play and creativity!
Take advantage of our “parents library” with magazines & books on all things parenthood.
In a celebration of all things creative, you’ll also find the work of local artists displayed on our walls which can be purchased! Just check the sticker or ticket price of each piece!
Flip the wellbeing coaster on your table to help us identify if you’d like some extra support.
From feeding issues to low mood, our peer support service is here to listen & connect you with the local professional service you need.
We have a directory of trusted practitioners within the Greater Manchester area!
"I prayed for a safe space"
I literary prayed for a safe space where I could be myself and be able to take my son. I felt so welcomed, so seen and so many lovely people to talk to and share with.
Thank you so much Tori for creating MotherZen, a beautiful dream come to fruition.