Melt Into Each Other’s Arms This Valentine’s Day At The Chocolate Boutique Hotel! January 14, 2010

Looking for somewhere to snuggle up this Valentine’s Day? Why not melt into each other’s arms at the world’s first chocolate themed hotel, where they have a special Valentine’s Day package on the menu.

Here at the chic and unique Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth you can treat your loved one to a romantic night of heavenly indulgence followed by a wonderful Belgian chocolate truffle making workshop the next day.

Included in the Valentine’s Day special is a luxurious night for two in a glorious chocolate-themed room, where you’ll be greeted with a cold bottle of bubbly and a cascading chocolate fountain complete with succulent strawberries and luscious marshmallows.

Later you’ll be able to sip deliciously decadent chocolate cocktails such as the Chocolate Martini in the Chocolate Bar with its amazing automated cocktail machine before heading into Bournemouth for a romantic meal or walk along one of the town’s famed beaches.

After breakfast the next day, you and your loved one will be able to take part in top chocolatier Gerry Wilton’s Valentine’s Special Workshop where you will be greeted with a glass of bubbly before learning about the magical history of chocolate.

As well as learning how to make delicious Belgian chocolate truffles by hand from raw ingredients, you’ll also get the chance to pipe a special message to your loved one on a gorgeous chocolate heart.

The Valentine’s Special Package costs £300, which includes one night’s stay for two people, bottle of bubbly, chocolate fountain with dips, two chocolate cocktails, breakfast for two and two places at a Chocolate Delight Valentine’s Special Workshop.

To find out more, ring 01202 556857 or go to www.thechocolateboutiquehotel.co.uk. For information on the Chocolate Delight Belgian chocolate truffle making workshops nationwide, go to www.chocolatedelight.co.uk.

Volupte host The Big V at Ministry of Sound this Valentine’s Day January 8, 2010

The Big V at Ministry of Sound

~ Sunday, 14th February 2010 ~

V is for…Vintage
V is for…Vampires
V is for…Volupte
V is for…Valentine’s
V is for…Vibe
V is for…Verse
V is for…Violence – Let’s Stop It!

On Sunday, February 14th 2010, Volupté heads south of the river to the most famous nightclub in the world – The Ministry of Sound, in a bid to raise money and awareness for the VDay Movement.

Five rooms, bursting to the seams with live entertainment: a full banquet and show in the Main Box, a full live vintage band, swing dance lessons, taxi dancers, spoken word, live guest speakers, DJs, aerial acts to leave you breathless, soul, funk…and much, much more…

“The V-Day movement is growing at a rapid pace throughout the world, in 130 countries from Europe to Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, and all of North America.

“VDay is a charity founded by Eve Ensler (author of “The Vagina Monologues”). VDAY seeks to stop violence against women, and has since become a global movement, having claimed Valentine’s Day as its own.”– www.vday.org

Last year, over £3,000 was raised for VDAY at Volupté’s Voluptuous & Victorious show, which was held at the Café De Paris on Mother’s Day.

Volupte’s Big V will be raising money for the City of Joy in The Congo.

Sexual violence is regarded as the most widespread form of criminality in Congo. In one province alone, local health centres report that an average of 40 women are raped daily.

V-Day and UNICEF, in partnership with Panzi Foundation, are currently building a special facility for the survivors of sexual violence in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The City of Joy will support women to heal and provide them with opportunities to develop their leadership through programming in group therapy, storytelling, dance, theatre, self-defence, comprehensive sexuality education, ecology and horticulture, and economic empowerment.

There are two types of ticket available for this year’s event:

1)    The Volupté Valentine’s Extravaganza – which includes a 3 course meal accompanied by a full, live cabaret show to entertain you whilst you dine, plus entrance to the club. Enjoy your evening in true Volupté style.
Price: £149.00
(Doors open at 5.30pm till 1am)
Tickets are now available from Volupté – 0207 831 1622

2)    Club Tickets – which will include 5 rooms of mind-blowing entertainment.
Price: £25
(Doors open at 7pm till 1am)
Tickets are now available from Volupté – 207 831 1622 OR Ticketweb – 08444 771 000

Sign up to the special database: www.vdayatministry.co.uk and you will also be given the chance to win 2 free tickets to a Volupté show in January or February 2010. Volupté have hundreds of tickets to give away! Winners will be notified in January. (Terms apply).

LittleMissFoodie Says: What a fantastic event for such a good cause. Vintage and Vampires? I’ll definitely be going to this!