Be My Valentine

February 14th, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day!

So, how many red envelopes dropped through the letter-box this morning? Any chocolates waiting patiently on the breakfast table? Did a huge bunch of flowers appear on the door-step?

Worry not if you can’t answer a hearty “YES” to any of the above….. there’s still time to surprise your loved one with the delicious Valentine’s menu at the Oakeley Arms. Click here for a sneaky peek……

and in the meantime, you can impress and awe your valentine with some of these fascinating Valentine’s Day facts….

 It’s thought that there was more than one St Valentine (14 of them in fact) – all of them were martyred saints in Ancient Rome; but not very much is known about the Saint whose feast is celebrated on the 14th February, other than that he was buried in Rome.

    • Valentine’s Day was first linked to romantic love by the poet Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century.

    • But it wasn’t until the 19th century that the tradition of sending Valentine’s cards really took off. In Victorian times, the cards were surprisingly racy!

    • It is an ancient tradition that a young girl should marry the first eligible man she sees on Valentine’s Day… be careful who you bump into ladies!

    • Don’t forget your pampered pooch or spoilt moggy – about 3% of pet owners will send their pet a card or present on Valentine’s day. Woof

    • Encountering different birds on Valentine’s Day can apparently predict your future… spot a goldfinch and you’ll marry a millionaire; spot a robin and you’ll marry a crime-fighter, and spot a dove and your marriage is sure to be a happy one. Dust off those binoculars girls!

    • To be awoken with a kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to be extremely fortuitous. Pucker up!

    • In a recent survey, the wild and rugged Welsh coastline was voted as one of the most romantic locations in the country, so why not surprise your loved one with a trip to the beach, and you’ll have to snuggle close together to stay warm.

Whatever you get up to, we’d like to wish all our customer and friends a very happy Valentine’s Day, from all of us at the Oakeley Arms!