00:00Newcastle's charm is undeniable, especially on Valentine's Day. You can't beat the magic
00:05of Tyneside Cinema's Valentineside season. They're screening romantic classics like
00:10Moonstruck and Your Name, along with popcorn and Prosecco screenings for Wuthering Heights.
00:15A perfect way to enjoy a timeless tale of love with a glass of bubbly in hand.
00:20For something creative, Timebank Brewery is hosting a Bob Ross style paint salon on Valentine's
00:25Day, complete with all the paint, canvas and a glass of wine. Perfect for couples
00:29or friends. And for those looking for a bit of romance with a twist, City Swoon is running
00:34speed dating at the Great Northern Hotel. The fun continues with old school bingo at Tap Yard
00:39Studios.
00:40I've got to stop you there. Sunderland surely steals the crown for this. We can talk about
00:44Sunderland's lovers in the air trail. We've got heart painting workshops at Sunderland Museum,
00:49glassblowing at National Glass Centre and interactive art at the Beacon of Light. That is hard to
00:55beat.
00:56Sunderland's got some good options there, but Newcastle's got the goods too. Get cosy
01:01at the Great North Museum, Hancock's Valentine's Treasure Ball, with dancing, drinks and the
01:06chance to dress up in style.
01:08Alright, I'll give you that. But Sunderland's champagne and canapé tasting at Sheepfold Stables
01:15on Sunday is a win for me. The best part? You've got sittings at noon and 1.45pm, so you can
01:21still make it to all the action. Here's what people across the North East had to say about
01:25Valentine's Day plans.
01:26I think it's more of a, it's a day to appreciate the people you love, whether it's your family,
01:32in my case, fiancé, that I now have. I think it's just a day of appreciating them more and
01:40showing them how much you care.
01:41I think we're pretty, both pretty... Yeah, we're miserable the right way!
01:46We're sure it's actually in our own way, so we don't need a day. If we want to go out for dinner,
01:54we go out for dinner. We don't need to walk and pay.
01:57And let's not forget Washington Arts Centre's Latin dance class,
02:01plus fun craft stations at the bridges, perfect for couples, friends or solo adventurers. Sunderland
02:06is bringing the romance to a whole new level this year. Nice try, but Baltic's anti-Valentine
02:11party night is exactly what you need for a more unconventional take on romance. Well,
02:15here's more from people across our region about their versions of Valentine's Day.
02:20Probably take out a nice restaurant, have foods, drinks and then maybe go to some shops and go to
02:28Valentine's Day Fair. Go out for a nice meal maybe, watch a film, have a nice meal together and kind
02:36of just enjoy it to this company I think. I feel like an activity would be fun, like an art gallery
02:43or something, or concert, something like that, and a meal I think it would be good as well.
02:47So from Newcastle's screenings, treasure balls and Bob Ross style painting to Sunderland's champagne
02:53tastings, craft stations and Latin dance classes, with all these events on offer we might just have to
02:58call it a score draw.
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