‘Love is all around us’ as the song goes, and Histon & Impington is no exception. Lucy Callington has a round-up of H&I’s top Valentine hot spots for all ages.
Those wishing to mark the day of love in our villages have no shortage of options. Whether you want to keep the kids busy with Valentine-themed craft, or treat that special someone to a beauty treatment or a meal in one of our many pubs and cafes, here are the best places to embrace your romantic side.
Cupid’s little helpers
- Crafty kids aged six and over can visit Histon Library between Saturday 8 and Thursday 13 February to make pop-up Valentine’s Day cards. The team at the library will provide packs containing all the materials and instructions you need to make a pop-up card for your loved ones. Packs cost £1 each and can be made in the library or taken away to assemble at home.
- Play group Kawaii Kubs is holding play sessions on Sunday 9 February from 9am to 11am at the Royal British Legion. Explore Valentine-themed messy and sensory play trays, make crafty keepsakes and even blow a kiss and pose for Valentine photos in the photo booth. There’s even dancing with bubbles… Sessions are suitable for sitting babies, toddlers, and kids up to around six years old and can be booked here.
- For a charitable Valentine’s Day, head to a fundraising stall run by a group of year 9 IVC students at the HILF book sale stand at the Methodist church between 10-12am on Saturday 8 February. The enterprising pupils will be selling kids’ craft kits, Valentine’s Day cards, jewellery, cakes and chocolate treats, all in aid of raising funds for a trip to Tanzania with World Challenge.
The food of love
We are lucky to have so many eateries in the village, so whether you want an intimate meal or a bustling evening out, there’s something for everyone.
From Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 February, The Boot has a special deal offering Lanson Rose Champagne at a 25% saving, and Valentine specials including crab and scallop mousse agnolotti, herb crusted Cornish rack of Lamb and an ‘assiette’ of souffle.
Or, for a quick bite with a loved one, look out for Valentine-themed cakes at the Saint Andrew’s Centre Café in the run up to Valentine’s Day.
Splash the cash
Whether you’ve put weeks of thought into treating your other half, or you’re a last-minute gifter, the village High Street has you covered.
- Gin House Flowers will be open extra hours (8am-6pm) on Friday 14 February and will have lots of flowers and roses available in large and small bunches. They also have chocolate, cards, teddies, gifts and wrapping paper available.
- Topiary tree is also embracing the day of love, with a range of Valentine’s Day cards, chocolate, heart-based gifts, candles and more. It’s open all day on 14 February from 10am-5pm.
Pamper your partner
- In the month of love, Estelle’s and The Cambridge Skin Lounge on Histon High Street would like to help you treat your loved one or even just yourself to a gift voucher for a relaxing massage, a rejuvenating facial and more. Its ‘The Skin Lounge Luxe’ treatment is also on offer for £85 instead of £100 throughout February.
- Or why not embrace Galentines day? A modern invention where girls get their friends round to celebrate and embrace female friendship. Get dressed up, stock up on treats, drinks and snacks; pick a box-set – even exchange a gift basket with your most deserving friend – then settle in for a fun evening celebrating love in all its many forms.
However you spend it, hopefully your H&I Valentine’s Day will be a memorable one this year.