Show your Love for London this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day is going to be a little different as Covid19 restrictions continue, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a special occasion.
Read on for ways you can celebrate a special someone this February 14th, while celebrating London’s life-saving charity. Everyone we care for is somebody’s loved one - with your support we can continue to be there when our loved ones need us the most.
It's really simple to support us while celebrating the special people in your life:
1. Visit our Valentine’s Day collection
2. Make your life-saving donation and leave a special message
3. Download one of our digital Valentine Cards and send it to the person to whom you have dedicated your donation
Exclusive Valentine’s Day Menu
Together with former London's Air Ambulance paramedic and talented home chef Richard, we have created a stunning restaurant style menu for you to create a special night of your own at home.
Whether it is a meal for you and your partner, or your family or support bubble, our downloadable three-course recipe instructions will help you create a wonderful evening, while supporting us to continue our work across the capital.
As well as the three-course meals, you are treated to a masterclass in making a special Valentine’s cocktail courtesy of Alessandro from Dukes Bar
Valentine's Day Vegetarian Delight menu
Starting with Sweet Potato Harissa Tacos followed by a Spinach and Feta Filo Tart accompanied by a Moroccan Carrot and Avocado Salad finished with Baked Cardamom Pears.
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Vegetarian Delight menu (.pdf)
Valentine's Day Succulent Seafood menu
Starting with Piri Piri Prawns followed by a Salmon and Leek Gratin Pie finished with Rhubarb and Apple Crumble.
Exclusive Valentine's Day Cocktail
Alessandro Palazzi, the legendary bar manager of Duke’s Bar London, demonstrates how to make our exclusive Valentine's Day cocktail.
For an amazing selection of Valentine’s Day Mocktails please visit https://homemaderecipes.com/10-valentines-day-mocktails/
Send an E-card to a special someone
Send an E-Card to someone special this Valentine’s Day and help support London’s Air Ambulance Charity. Whether you’d like to thank friends who have supported you during these challenging times or let loved ones overseas know that you are thinking of them, our e-cards are a great way of sending messages to those people you care about.
Sending a card is really simple. Click the secure link, make a donation of your choice and send e-cards and messages to your special people.
Loneliness during the pandemic
These are challenging times for us all and the current health measures and restrictions have made it much more difficult to be with those people we care about. Sometimes events like Valentine’s Day can make the situation seem even harder.
If you or a loved one are feeling lonely or isolated at any time, then there is help and guidance available. Please see the links below to find out how you can access support:
Coping with loneliness - Coping with loneliness during the coronavirus outbreak | Every Mind Matters | One You (www.nhs.uk)
Accessing support - Mental health charities and organisations - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Online community - Side by Side: our online community | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems