Here’s our gift guide to some locally-made gifts and products which will help make Valentine’s special even in Lockdown, from ordering a romantic meal from the new Fat Unicorn deli to giving the gift of some Mackem merchandise from Pop Recs.
9. Kohji candles
New Sunderland-based candle company Kohji Candles offer a great range of hand poured candles made with plant-based ingredients. Poured with soy and coconut wax, with cotton wicks in amber glass jars, the products are natural and cruelty free. You can order a limited edition Love candle for the light of your life this Valentine's. Donations from each sale are given to Sunderland Mind. Visit kohjicandles.com. Photo: JPI Media
10. Valentine's afternoon tea, Little Cakery by the Sea, Stack Seaburn
Little Cakery by the Sea will be doing special Valentine's-themed afternoon teas available from February 11-14 for delivery and collection. Priced £30 for two, the boxes include a good choice of wraps and sandwiches, pastries and sweet treats. Visit their social media pages for more details. Photo: JPI Media
11. Heart-shaped glass, National Glass Centre
Give the gift of some Sunderland-made glass. National Glass Centre has an extensive range of gifts on its online shop, including a range of heart-shaped items such as this tealight holder priced £20. Visit https://shop-nationalglasscentre.com/ Photo: submitted
12. Strawberries & Cream gin, Poetic License
Although Poetic License bar at the Roker Hotel is closed for the time being, its award-winning distillery is still producing gin. It's running a Valentine's offer on its online shop of two bottles of strawberry & cream gin for £39.95 instead of £69.90. Visit https://www.poeticlicensedistillery.co.uk/ Photo: submitted