We are opening a community Play Café & Family Centre in Ulverston in 2025!
(About time right?)
Our Story
Temple of Mumma was inspired by my own journey as a mum in Ulverston. My name is Ylana, and like many parents, I’ve faced the challenges of early motherhood. When I became pregnant, I was new to the area, far from family, and often navigating parenthood alone due to my partner’s work commitments. After giving birth, I experienced post-partum depression, overwhelm and isolation.
I strived to build connections with other parents in aquanatal classes and playgroups, and these connections were life-saving, but I acutely felt how difficult it was to find one place to access resources, find community and just take a breath. With a lot of hard work from myself, other local mums and my best friend and fellow young mum, Rhian, Temple of Mumma CIC is now ready to become a cornerstone of family life here in Ulverston.
More than a café, it will be a modern-day village where parents can connect, children can play, and families can thrive. We aim to combat parental isolation by bringing the community together to celebrate the joys and messes of family life, all while enjoying a hot cup of coffee!
The Vision
Back in the Summer, we sent out a survey to hear your ideas & what was important to you. We had amazing feedback from you all and we have honed the vision to make sure your voices were heard.
And this is just the beginning.
State-of-the-art Play
We’re teaming up with an award-winning play designer to craft a stunning, eco-friendly indoor play space. Using carbon-neutral materials, we ensure fun, whatever the weather, without harming the planet.
Really Good Coffee
You no longer have to choose between great coffee and your kids having fun! We’ve partnered with local roastery, Podda & Wren, to bring you a delicious cup every time you visit. There will be cake too!
Workshops & Community Events
We’ll offer a range of workshops for kids and parents alike on topics like parenting, self-care, and crafts. Plus, we’ll host community events to connect and have fun together year-round, including during school holidays!
Childcare & Supervised Play
We know how hard it is to find childcare in Ulverston. That’s why we plan to offer childcare services for under-2s and supervised play for parents who just need an hour to focus on themselves.
SEND Play & Community
Equality is essential to us. With many SEND families in the area, we want to work with you to offer designated playtimes and family meet-ups, giving you space to connect, unwind, and feel supported.
Information Hub
We’ll be your go-to hub for all local family information -playgroups, support groups, health providers, and family services - all in one place, saving you time and helping you find what you need.
We've launched a crowdfunder!
To help bring our vision to life, we’re raising funds to get the play area & café designed, and to secure a building that will house all the magic to make this space special for us and our little people.
Have a suggestion?
If you or your children have any ideas that you think would be a great addition to the centre, we want to hear from you!
Want to get involved? Fill out our volunteer form & let us know your skills. Teamwork makes the dream work.
