Valentine’s Day is here again!
Yes, on Thursday 14th February we
can show our beloved just how much we care, or leave a secret crush guessing
with an unexpected gift or card.
Here at The Market Hall in Durham we can help you out with
everything you need for Valentine’s Day – the special gifts, the
surprises, the cards and the seduction!
If you’re planning to say it with flowers on Valentine’s
Day, then there will be plenty available at the top of the main entrance ramp. Come along and choose from fresh roses and a selection of other flowers.
However, if you’re looking for other ideas, here are our Top
10 ideas to make Valentine’s Day 2013 one to remember!
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| Valentine's cards at Cardtrix |
1 Valentines cards
from Cardtrix, units 32 and 33 and Corner Cards, unit 59
Don’t just say it with a card this Valentine’s Day, say it
with a giant card from Cardtrix! There
are lots to choose from, so you’ll find the perfect one for the one you love
right here. Or why not visit Corner
Cards, where you’ll find a new stock of Hallmark cards … and you’ll like their
prices!
2 Make your own
personalised cards with Crafty Nook, unit 27
Nothing says I love you more than something you’ve made
yourself. Do you fancy giving your
Valentine a completely unique card? Well
pop in to Crafty Nook to pick up all the pieces to make a card that will never
be forgotten.
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| Valentine's bears at Bear Bottom |
3 Valentine’s Bears
from Bear Bottom, unit 21
Be cute and give your Valentine something to cuddle when
you’re not there. A Valentine’s Bear can
say it all for you, come in to Bear Bottom to see the selection from
£1.99. There are cuddly hearts too if a
bear’s not for you.
4 A Hat with Heart
from Pat’s Hats, units 22
It’s been quite cold this week, so why not choose a gift to
keep your Valentine warm. A Valentine’s
hat from Pat’s Hats shows you really care.
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| On special offer at Kirsty's Hampers |
5 Heart picture
frames from Bead Bizarre, units 36 and 37
Buy your beloved a pair of heart photo frames from Bead
Bizarre and make sure you put your favourite photo of the two of you (obviously
in your favourite place in Durham) into one of them! Visit Bead Bizarre for lots of other heart
shaped gifts.
6 Choose the hamper
to pamper your Valentine at Kirsty’s Hampers, unit 39
Does your Valentine like chocolates, or fudge or
biscuits? Or all of them? Visit Kirsty’s Hampers, new to The Market
Hall, and get the perfect hamper gift. As
a special Valentines offer, Kirsty’s giving free Thornton’s chocolates with
each cupcake gift bought.
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| Gifts at Pauline's Health Cabin |
7 A Valentine gift –
that reveals itself to be a facecloth from Pauline’s Health Cabin, unit 49
How about a gift that’s both beautiful and useful and lasts
long after Valentine’s Day. These
cupcakes and roses will surprise, they’re really face cloths.
8 Curry from The
Curry Shop, units 4 to 5
Did you know that many of the spices in curry are
aphrodisiacs? We reckon a curry will
bring flavours and fun to your Valentines.
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| Scallops and Oysters at IK Fish |
9 Oysters and
scallops from IK Fish, unit 53
Our specialist fishmonger has fresh fish and shellfish in
every day. Ask anyone to name an
aphrodisiac, and chances are they will say oyster first. However, did you know that the oyster’s
aphrodisiac qualities are at their strongest at this time of the year? Come in and choose your fresh oysters on the
day!
10 Strawberries from
Durham City Fruiterers, units 18 and 19
If you’re serving your loved one Champagne, then make sure
you’ve got some fresh strawberries to go with it. Pick them up at Durham City Fruiterers.
Remember with more than 50 stalls in The Market Hall,
there’s plenty of choice, so come in and find the perfect gift for your
Valentine.
Maybe you want to celebrate St Valentine’s day with the
whole family, in which case heart shaped biscuits from Akins Family Bakers
especially for Valentine’s Day will be ideal.
Oh, and if you’re thinking of a sexy little number as a
Valentines present, then visit Helen’s Hosiery where you could pick up
something appropriate, in red or black!
Come along and find fabulous food and more this Saturday.
