Oops....did you forget Valentine's?

Never fear - BHF are here to save the day!

There is still time to send your loved one a gift - via Facebook www.bhf.org.uk/facebook and beg for forgiveness!

Or why not make a donation to our appeal and show everyone how big your heart is.

Also there are events happening this weekend - check out some of our previous blog posts to find out more.

Thank for your support - your help is making a difference.

bhf.org.uk/valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!

Spread the love today and make Valentine's mean more...

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been supporting our Valentine Appeal - every little thing you do helps.

There is still time to get involved - you can make a donation, send a Facebook cheeky gift or buy a virutal gift

Please listen to our podcast to find out how we support heart patients across the UK.

Thanks again for all your support.

www.bhf.org.uk/valentine

Get into the groove Valentine lovers..

Not up for a candle lit dinner this Valentine? Check out these events starting from tomorrow and groove the night away with your loved one....

Make sure you have written some soulful poetry to declare your love on the Wall of Love ..and come armed with some loose change as there will be a collection for our appeal.

* I love Urban Nerds Valentine's Special at 93 Feet East (150 Brick Lane, E1 6QL) on Saturday 16 Feb 8pm - 1am, free before 8pm/ £7 after. Find out more here

* SoulBrew Valentines Party, 8pm-1am Thursday 14 February 2008, @ Cargo, Rivington St, London EC2, £7.50 in advance from www.soulbrew.com www.skiddle.com or www.ticketweb.co.uk , £12 on the door. www.soulbrew.com/diary.asp

Last minute gift ideas...

Haven't planned your Valentine gift as yet? Don't worry... we are here to help you plan a gift with a difference and show your Valentine how big your heart is!

Take a look at our last minute gift ideas that will really impress your Valentine:

• Mobile phone greeting cards
  www.lightningcards.co.uk is a greeting card company where you can send your Valentine a special Valentine message via your mobile phone. They will be donating 10% of profits to our Valentine Appeal throughout February and £1 donation to specific BHF card. Visit their website to find out more



• Facebook gift
  Visit bhf.org.uk/facebook and send a cute gift for a minimum of £1 donation - anything from a kiss to a virtual boyfriend or girlfriend - it might be better than the real thing!
  


• Donation
  Show how much you care by making a donation to the Valentine Appeal - you will be helping us support heart patients across the UK. Listen to our podcast to find out more



• Online Valentine Shop
  Last orders for Valentine gifts were yesterday (Monday 11 Feb) however you can still order a gift - take a look at our pamper days, handmade jewellery and other products..
  
  
• Arena Flowers
  It's not too late to order a bouquet of tulips or box of chocolates. Visit Arena Flowers today www.arenaflowers.com
  

Take a look at our site for more information www.bhf.org.uk/valentine

Quick! Last day to order from our online shop....

If you want a guaranteed delivery for your Valentine gifts -take a look now as we have a wide selection of gifts to delight your Valentine.

It isn't too late as long as you shop online today - so be quick!

Remember anything you do helps us reach our target of £1 million - we desperately need your help to fund our Heart Nurses and our Heart HelpLine.

Listen to our podcast to hear how we support heart patients across the UK.

PS Don't forget you can send a cheeky Facebook gift www.bhf.org.uk/facebook

How tight are your purse strings on Valentine's?

How much do Britons really spend on Valentine’s Day? Are we generous to our loved ones, or do we keep our purse strings tight?

Our ICM Poll has just revealed the truth about the battle between our hearts and our wallets. Here are some of the results…

• The average Briton will spend £22 on Valentine’s gifts, including flowers, chocolates and cards, this year

• Our men get a rough deal! Men spend an average of £35 on Valentine’s gifts, whereas women spend only £10

• Two thirds of women spend less than £5 on Valentine’s gifts, while one third of men spend over £20

• The South East is the most generous region, spending an average of £37 on gifts, followed by the North West at £25. London is not too far behind at £23. Wales comes out as the most stingey, spending only £7 on their loved ones!

• We get more miserly as we grow older. 18 to 24 year olds will spend over £50 on Valentine’s gifts this year. By the time we’re 40, that figure drops to £24 and once we hit 65 we’ll only spend £8!

Make your money really count this Valentine's by getting involved in our Valentine Appeal at bhf.org.uk/valentine

You can browse our selection of gifts via our online Valentine Shop, send a cheeky Facebook gift or why not make a simple donation - £24 pays for an hour of a BHF Heart Nurse's time.

Make Valentine's extra special this year..

Sweep your Valentine off their feet...literally!

We have teamed up with Red Letter Days to offer you gifts that will sweep your Valentine off their feet!

Red Letter Day have a wide range of thrilling experiences from Ferrari versus Lamborghini day out to an amazing aerobatic flying sequence in a high-performance training plane.

If you want something a little more relaxing and romantic - why not choose a spa day for two or a beautiful jazz lunch cruise on the Thames.

We have bags of ideas for you so please visit our online Valentine shop today

Only 8 days to go until Valentine's Day!!

But don't panic...we are here to help you make it extra special...

We have tons of ways for you to put a smile on your Valentine:

• Send a facebook gift - a cheeky kiss or maybe a rotten tomato to the anti-Valentine friend - www.bhf.org.uk/facebook
  


• Buy a Valentine gift in our online shops - proceeds coming to our Valentine Appeal www.bhf.org.uk/valentineshop
  


• Organise an event - if someone you know is already having an event, why not see if they want to help our appeal? How you can help

Listen to our podcast and find out what the Valentine Appeal is all about and hear from the heart patients who we have supported over the years.

Any little thing you do for Valentine's can help our appeal so please get involved today.

Make a donation today

Thank you!

Calling all singles!

Dance the night away and find your perfect Valentine? Sound too good to be true...well why don't you leave it up to Dance Parties to help you have a great night out!

Dance Parties are supporting our Valentine Appeal so take a look now at their website and you could find your perfect mate...

www.dance-parties.co.uk/valentines-day-2008.htm

Have fun!

Valentine's events with a difference

Impress your Valentine and do something different this year by getting involved in our Valentine Appeal.


The Swallow Hilltop Hotel on London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria has organised, themed dinners, dances and concerts, starting with three evenings in aid of our Valentine Appeal.

Take a look at their calendar of events:

• February 14- a Harpist will enhance the romantic atmosphere for a three course candle lit dinner.
  


• February 15 - everyone can expect to jazz up their love lives at a dinner dance with a live performance by renowned jazz band , The Gershwin Gang, and disco to follow.
  


• February 16 - “Ho’ Down” with Red River Band, following on from Valentine's this promises reels “grab your partner” lots of jiggin and reeling.

You can also write a special love note, enter a sweepstake and prize draw to win a two night stay, B&B , including dinner at any of the 35 premier hotels throughout the UK.

The Swallow Hilltop has set up a special hotline number, now available, for information about the Valentine evenings and to book tickets T. Margaret 01228 552902 .

You can also e-mail events.hilltop@crerarmgmt.com

Make it a sizzler

There's only so many red roses and chocs a person can deal with. Make your beloved feel special this Valentine's with something a little, well, hotter.

What better than this sizzlin' grill in hot pink?

Not only practical and pleasing on the eye but when you purchase one, those nice people at George Foreman donate £5 towards our Valentine Appeal.

This limited edition gift is one of a range of romantics gifts on sale in our online Valentine Shop.