Help keep Valentine’s Day rosé

HAS there ever been aValentine’s Day with less romantic potential? Certainly not in recent years. No cosy candlelit meals in a smart local bistro, evening out at the cinema, theatre or social club, or date night with friends in a packed pub with a roaring fire in lockdown Britain.

Which makes it all the more important to create your own romance at home tomorrow.And there’s no better way to get started than with a glass of something special with your other half.A great way to begin a romantic evening in is with a rosé Champagne or English sparkling rosé either as an aperitif or with canapés. Lighter styles go with steamed asparagus and white fish and meat. Fuller styles pair well with lobster, crab, and smoked salmon.And there are some tasty alcohol-free choices too if you’re staying off the booze at the moment.

Duck, salmon, chicken or guinea fowl are all great choices for the main course, and all go well with rosé table wines. New Zealand’s climate is ideal for rosé with their combination of fruit, flavour, and fresh acidity.The perfect ending is a chocolate dessert, maybe with strawberries. Most wines are too dry to drink with this but an off-dry rosé is perfect. Good luck and fingers crossed things are back to normal next year.

DEAF student Georgia Fuller says poor internet connections and small screens make lectures difficult.

The third-year physiotherapist at St George’s, London, said: “Not always being able to see people’s faces well on a small screen makes it hard to understand what’s said.”

Georgia, 23, left, also has vital placements in hospitals.

But she said: “These are really tricky as everyone has to wear face masks, preventing lip reading.”

Some NHS trusts ban clear masks, making it harder. Georgia added: “I’m lucky to work with amazing people who make it possible.”