I am yours forever Big R. with the love handles - hugs and hugs from Fluffy Pink Toes

Do you want to send your loved one a Valentine's message to appear on this site on February 14th? E-mail the message (not too long, and keep it clean please) to: yate@thelocalpeople.co.uk.

To get you in the mood, and to get your creative juices flowing, here is a poem by local poet Teresa Blackwell:

What do you see as you walk down the street?

A number of people that you'd like to meet?

Then screw up your courage and ask them on a date,

Maybe you'll find your match, in the little town of Yate.

Take them to dinner, or for a walk through the park,

Or even a picnic on the common, tis' such a lark!

Although the common may be cold, with the rain, snow and sleet.

So instead, to a restaurant, on Chipping Sodbury's High Street.

You may fall in love, find your partner for life,

The romance may blossom, a new husband or wife,

And with this loving message, I will be on my way,

May you find love and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

I you're thinking of booking a romantic meal the Siam Thai are putting on an extra sitting on the 14th www.siamthai.info. The Portcullis are offering a free glass of bubbly all weekend and a set 3 course meal for £14.95 www.portcullis.co.uk. The New Inn Westerleigh have got a Valentine's dinner on Sat. 13th at £22.95, call C/S 273381. Stanshaws have got a Valentine's party on the 12th with entertainer Dave Dean, call C/S 313233. Or if you want to push the boat out with a night of passion away from home, The Compass Inn Tormarton has a special one night package with Valentine's menu, www.compass.inn.co.uk