That loving feeling (From The Northern Echo)

That loving feeling

10:49am Friday 5th February 2010 in

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Looking for inspiration this Valentine’s Day? Here are some ideas for delights and temptations to treat your loved one.

ADD a personal touch with a bottle of champagne, right, labelled with your own message, £29.95, or choose prosecco, £19.95.

Orders received by next Wednesday will have guaranteed delivery before Valentine’s Day. For details, call The Original Gift Company 24-hour order line on 0844-482-1717 or visit theoriginalgift.co.uk

BRING some romance to the bathroom. Put up the “do not disturb” sign and envelop your body with rose-scented products.

"The appeal of rose dates back to Cleopatra’s time when she was said to seduce Mark Anthony with her bedroom knee-deep in petals,” says Geraldine Howard, of Aromatherapy Associates. Try Renew Rose Massage and Body Oil, £33.75. Visit aromatherapyassociates.com

Naughtily nice

CHOCOLATE expert Robineau, of Darlington, is offering something just a little bit special for Valentine’s Day.

Along with its usual hand-made delights, it is offering a a box of chocolates with aphrodisiac centres. “They are dark chocolate with a basil ganache centre, both well-known aphrodisiacs which make a really delicious combination to tempt the love of your life,” says master chocolatier Frederic Robineau.

Robineau will also be making other delights to share, including a chocolate fondue set, left, for two (£16.50) with profiteroles, fresh strawberries and chocolate brownies to dip into the hot chocolate sauce. They are available from the shop in West Auckland Road, Darlington.

For other Robineau products, visit robineau.co.uk or call 01325-489129.

WIN A BOX TO SHARE We have a box of the Robineau aphrodisiac chocolates, worth £17.50, to give away. Just complete the following quote: "If music be the food of love **** **". Answers to Robineau Competition, Features, The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington DL1 1NF. The closing date is Wednesday, February 10. Usual Newsquest competition rules apply.

GALA Casino Aintree Oval Teesside, is providing couples with a chance to enjoy a Valentine’s treat with a difference.

Until February 16, it is offering a Valentine’s three-course set menu for two, with a bottle of white or red wine for £45 (or 4,500 loyalty card points) and £10 worth of gaming, per couple. To book, call 01642-603030.

Sport Relief 2010 T-shirt

With the launch of Sport Relief 2010 comes the news that the official T-shirts have been designed by the Beckham family, including children Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, who helped with the aid of spray cans. Above, model Abigail Clancy wears one of their designs, which cost £14.99, with at least £8 going to Sport Relief.

Your chance to relax and unwind together

COUPLES can relax side-byside this Valentine’s Day in the dual-treatment room at Bannatyne’s Spa, Darlington.

The specially-equipped room allows loved ones to enjoy treatments designed to either invigorate or relax the mind, body, and soul. Couples can also enjoy heated loungers in the relaxation room, to unwind their muscles as they enjoy a refreshing and healthy drink.

The Darlington Spa is open to all, including non-members, and has free parking. It offers a range of routine, exotic and specialist treatments from Elemis, which will cleanse people of everyday stresses and strains.

Two-for-One Pamper Day

BANNATYNE’S Spa, Darlington, is offering readers the chance to experience the dual treatment room and luxurious relaxation room with a pamper day for two for only £59, a saving of up to £51.

It includes either an Elemis facial or a Swedish back and shoulder massage, complimentary use of slippers and robes, plus use of the health club, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and relaxation room.

For details visit bannatyne.co.uk or call 0131-225-8384. To claim your Pamper Day for Two for £59 quote Darlington15 when booking. All bookings must be made before February 27.

Vintage style that doesn’t cost a fortune

The Affordable Vintage Fair, the largest and longest-running vintage shopping event in the UK, is coming to the region.

Venues are The Ballroom, Durham University Student Union, Dunelm House, Durham, on Saturday, February 13 and Northumbria University Student Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle, on Sunday, February 14.

As well as vintage clothing from the Twenties onwards, shoppers can also find re-worked and handmade clothes and jewellery, crafts, homewares and haberdashery, exclusively discounted items from vintage dealers, wholesalers, local shops and up-and-coming designers.

For more details, visit vintagefair.co.uk

Bouquet of the Week

GILL SHEA, of Bishop Auckland, would like to nominate her milkman Mr J Short. Throughout all the horrendous snow and ice he never once failed to deliver her milk, even though she was his only customer in Compton Grove.

During the really bad days, he even walked to deliver his round as his vehicle could not negotiate the small roads on the estate.

She wishes more people would make use of Mr Short, who never fails to greet her with a smile.

■ If you want to say a public thank you for good service or to a helpful neighbour, kind stranger or efficient business, write with all the details to Jenny Nedham, Bouquet of the Week, The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NF, or email jenny.needham@nne.co.uk