A Valentine’s Day Special from the Heart of Audlem

Love Is in the Air… and Possibly in the Queue at Williams

A Valentine’s Day Special from the Heart of AudlemThis Valentine’s Day, Audlem proves that romance isn’t just for Paris — it’s loitering right here by the canal, armed with a flask, a folding chair, and absolutely no sense of urgency.

The Shroppie Fly, currently undergoing a bit of a glow-up, is temporarily flirting with scaffolding rather than locals, but we’re assured it will soon be back, refreshed, refurbished, and ready to host both first dates and ‘we met here in 1987’ anniversaries.
Meanwhile,

The Bridge is absolutely smashing it in the breakfast department. Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a full English served at 10am — especially when neither of you had to cook it. Relationships have been strengthened over sausages, bacon, and the mutual agreement that yes, hash browns are essential……or are they?

And how about a romantic Valentine’s Day at The Lord Combermere Nothing says romance like dinner by candlelight and the shared fear of knocking the drinks over. This is a pub where everyone knows your name, your usual drink, and who you used to come in with. If it all goes wrong, don’t worry—the whole village will know by Tuesday.

Over at Williams, still the undisputed heart of the village, romance can be found everywhere you look. Whether it’s milk, dog treats, birthday cards, or a toilet plunger — Williams remains the place where many a love story begins with, ‘I only popped in for one thing…’

Oxtail and Trotter continues to supply locally sourced, delicious meat and pies— perfect for those planning a romantic dinner for two, or a ‘quiet night in’. Nothing builds passion like a good joint of beef!

Boots the Chemist, ever dependable, is still providing total healthcare to Audlem residents. Because true love is making sure your other half has picked up their prescription — and maybe some ‘other things’…. just in case you get lucky!

For those ready to crank the charm up to ‘desperate but trying,’ The Flower Divas deliver show
stopping bouquets guaranteed to earn brownie points, forgiveness, or—at the very least—a
suspicious eyebrow raise followed by a reluctant smile.

And to make an added impression, Audlem Dry Cleaners will take care of your creases—romantic
or otherwise.

The Eleventh Hour supplies gifts that are so amazing your beloved may need a moment, a sip of Prosecco, and possibly a chair. Don’t worry though—everything arrives beautifully wrapped, so at least when their jaw hits the floor, it’ll do so in style.

Until technology catches up – I believe AOL have shut down their dating site after realising all the users were the same six people who never logged out in 2005 and they then realised ‘You’ve Got Mail’ is not a pickup line anymore and it was giving residents PTSD. Also, their dating algorithm kept matching people who were just looking for the train timetable!

So until potholes are filled, and everyone agrees on dog-lead etiquette (unlikely), romance in Audlem will continue in its natural habitat, accidental meetings at the Co-op, long conversations that begin with ‘I’m not normally one for gossip but…’, and intense emotional bonding whilst reversing politely for three minutes in a lane clearly designed for one bicycle in 1847.

Love here remains bold, local, and mildly hazardous. It survives on shared opinions about parking, mutual disapproval of every planning application, and the deep trust that comes from lending someone your brown wheelie bin on collection day.
Happy �'� Valentines Day �'�