2014-02-14

If you’re a fan of February 14th, then you’ve lots of choice in Didsbury if you fancy getting all loved up. If you’re not a fan, don’t worry – you won’t be left out in the cold as there are still plenty of things to do if red roses don’t float your boat…



Our many independent restaurants can be relied upon to put on a bit of a show on Valentine’s Night. This year, it falls on a Friday, so if you’re thinking of making a booking you need to go onto it pronto, as many places will be booked up.

FOOD AND DRINK

Fish Bait Fish Bar, Burton Road, West Didsbury – Take Out Special “Two in a Love Boat” – 2 x Fish & Chips, 2 sides and 2 mini bottles of Prosecco £18.50

Pomegranate Restaurant, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 445 7171 – see menu here

Azzurro Restaurant, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 448 0099 – see menu here

The Metropolitan, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 438 2332 – see menu here (Available evenings Friday 14th & Saturday 15th Feb 2014)

Volta, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 448 8887 – see details here

Pinchjo’s, Burton Road, West Didsbury – FULLY BOOKED on Friday 14th, but to make up for the disappointment, Joe will be doing a special deal on Thursday 13th – 2 dishes for £9.00

The Rose Garden, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 478 0747 – see menu here

Greens, Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury – 0161 434 4259 – see menu here

Afternoon Tea & Brownie Post deliveries (last date for posting 12th February) at And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 637 5517 – details here

Chocolate Afternoon Tea (eat in or take away) at Cocoa Cabana, Burton Road, West Didsbury – 0161 283 0775</b> – plus the return of the “Not So Lonely Hearts Club” window where you can leave a message…



GIFTS & TREATS

The Flower Lounge, Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury – order your Valentine’s flowers now to guarantee delivery on Valentine’s day. Order online here, call in to the shop or call 0161 446 2556 to place your order. The Flower Lounge also stocks a range of cards, designed by local independents, Belly Button.



Should the question be popped, don’t forget that right on our doorstep, we have the award winning bridal boutique, The White Closet on Burton Road.

Evie’s Retreat, Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury – 0161 434 4400 – vouchers are available for any of the special Valentine’s packages listed below, which are available until Friday 28th February 2014 -

Luxury Hot Stone Back Massage £36.00/ upgrade to Full Body for £50.00 or come as a couple (Back £73.00/Full Body £100.00)

Decleor Facial & Men’s Skin Fitness Essential Facial  £71.00 plus 10% off products

Glamglow Facial & Orly Gel FX Manicure or Pedicure (foot treatment for men) £55.00

Eyelash & Eyebrow tint and shape, half leg wax & high bikini Lycon strip £64.00

Men’s Deep Tissue Back Massage & Decleor Skin Fitness Essential Facial £65.00

You don’t even need to leave the house if you don’t want to – Didsbury’s Claire Louise Mobile Beauty will come to you, with her special Valentine’s offer – a back, face and scalp aromatherapy luxury massage for two people for just £39.00. Email claire@clairelouisebeauty.com or call 07792 554 259 to make a booking.

New independent business on Lapwing Lane (directly above Evie’s Retreat), Cosmetic GPs, are offering gift vouchers to the value of £20.00, £50.00, £100.00 and £200.00. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.

ALTERNATIVE VALENTINE’S EVENTS

Share the love at Withington Baths with the Valentine’s Special from 4pm – 7pm – balloos, inflatables in the pool, cakes & crafts

Ceremony returns to the West Didsbury Club, on Burton Road – free entry before 9.30. The place to be if you’ve “Ever Fallen In Love (With Someome You Shouldn’t Have)”…

And, if you’re a fan of the rom-com, you might want to head over to Cineworld, Didsbury where there’s a scrrening of Norah Ephron’s “Sleepless in Seattle“, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan at 8.30pm…

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