The Rock Bury is calling on shoppers to celebrate Mother’s Day in a heartfelt and creative way by designing a unique card and sharing a meaningful message for their mum.

The initiative encourages all ages to take part and create something personal, thoughtful, and truly memorable.

This year’s activity follows the huge success of The Rock’s Birthday Card Design Competition held last summer, which saw hundreds of talented creatives submit artwork to mark the centre’s milestone 15th birthday. The competition attracted widespread community engagement, with winning designs displayed in a special installation at St John’s Square.

Building on that enthusiasm, The Rock hopes this ‘Messages to Mum’ project will once again inspire residents to get involved, share their creativity, and celebrate the people who matter most.

Laura Beal, Centre Manager at The Rock, said: “Last year’s birthday card competition showed us just how much creativity and community spirit there is here in Bury and the surrounding area. We were overwhelmed by the response, from children, families, and artists of all ages. It felt only right to build on that success and invite everyone to share something equally meaningful this Mother’s Day. We can’t wait to see the beautiful and heartfelt designs people create to celebrate their mums.”

The competition is open until 27^th February.

10 winning entries will be on display at The Rock from 9th – 15th March 2026.

The winning designers will win a £20 gift voucher to spend at The Rock and will be invited to see their design on display in the week running up to Mother’s Day.

Shoppers are encouraged to design a Mother’s Day card in any style they choose hand-drawn, painted or digital along with a personal message dedicated to their mum or mother‑figure.

For full details, including how to submit entries visit: Messages to Mum competition.

The Rock was bursting with love this Valentine’s weekend as dozens of shoppers took part in a romantic gameshow in the heart of the centre.

Visitors were invited to step into a heart-themed booth to take part in You & Yours, a romantic twist on the much‑loved Mr & Mrs game.

On both Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, The Rock’s charismatic gameshow host brought smiles, surprises and plenty of laughter to the mall.

Shoppers arrived with partners, best friends and family members – all eager to put their knowledge of each other to the test.

Crowds gathered throughout both days and more than 100 couples, besties and loved ones took part. Whether they were long‑term partners or new friendships, participants embraced the spirit of the game, sharing sweet stories, celebrating their connections and enjoying a moment of fun together.

Those who answered correctly were rewarded with tokens of love from The Rock and its generous retailers.

“We were thrilled to see so many people getting involved and spreading positivity,” said Laura Beal, Centre Manager at The Rock. “Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating connection, and You & Yours brought that to life in a fun, uplifting way. The mall was full of joy all weekend.”

Keep an eye on The Rock’s social channels for news of upcoming events and even more ways to get involved throughout the year.