I remember the days when you could only get petrol, oil and bags of coal from the local petrol station.  How times have changed!

Today, most petrol stations are as well stocked up as the supermarkets, which is a blessing in more ways than one for many men, especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner!

The last-minute chocolates, cards and flowers can quite often save a relationship.  Having said that, Welsh men are actually quite lucky – we get St Dwynwen’s Day on the 25th January, which I’m convinced was created as a three-week pre-warning just so we don’t forget.

Last year, I decided to get that special person in my life some lovely flowers for St Valentine’s Day.  The landlord of my local was quite touched and displayed them in a vase on the bar.