WE WISH to record our grateful thanks to the Barry and District News for organising the "Valentine Competition" - special thanks to the person who drew the winning envelope - Fred's! - and to the participating companies: Safeways, Cwm Ciddy Restaurant and Associated Taxis.

We had a wonderful, magical and romantic evening. The taxi picked us up on time - the driver couldn't have been nicer (there and back).

At the Cwm Ciddy, Julian, the manager, and Jane from Safeways, led us to a private booth, decorated with red heart helium balloons.

The Barry and District photographer arrived to take photographs of our lovely waitress pouring complimentary wine from Cwm Ciddy for Fred, and Jane presenting me with the most gorgeous bouquet.

We also had a bottle of Asti from Safeways.

The three course "Valentine Menu" meal was fabulous, the service excellent - even the other customers around us were great company, taking photos of our own for us together.

We left for home, feeling like royalty - very happy and well fed!

The taxi home, with the same lovely driver, brought the evening to a glowing end.

A night to remember - thank you again.

Fred and Sylvia Davis Dobbins Road Palmerstown Barry