Dobbies Garden Centre in Lisburn is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea Club.

This hands-on event takes place on Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25, offering a beginner-friendly, cosy and mindful experience.

During the 90-minute afternoon workshop attendees will get the chance to try their hand at a punch needle kit.

The kit is a wildlife design, with everything you need to get started, whether trying a new hobby for the very first-time, or honing skills.

Get creative at the Crafternoon Tea Club at Dobbies in Lisburn. Pic credit: Stewart Attwood Photography

placeholder image — Get creative at the Crafternoon Tea Club at Dobbies in Lisburn. Pic credit: Stewart Attwood Photography

During the crafting experience, there will be a delicious three tier afternoon tea. The first tier includes a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, on a mix of white and grain bread, with soft cheese and cucumber, ham, rocket and red onion chutney, prawn, and egg and watercress. Dobbies’ famous scones can be enjoyed on the second tier, with plain and fruit options, served with Cornish clotted cream and a mini pot of jam. The top tier offers a delicious selection of sweet treats including a mini Victoria sponge, lemon mousse, meringue kisses and coconut and cherry macaroons. Customers will also get a pot of tea or coffee with unlimited refills.

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Ayesha Nickson, Events Programme Manager at Dobbies, said: “This brand-new Crafternoon Tea Club at our Antrim and Lisburn stores is aimed at bringing people together to slow down and get creative.

"We’ve designed the workshop to be a relaxing, beginner-friendly experience and it’s a great way to spend time with friends and family members.

“Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, or gift an experience this Christmas, our Crafternoon Tea Club is the perfect present.”