Valentine's Martin Day

1. Martin's Valentine's Card

Over the days leading up to February 14th, Su and Alex set Martin three challenges. First, design and make a lovely Valentine's card to impress the long-suffering Mrs Day!

2. Martin's Valentine's Card

Martin starts to make his Valentine's card.

3. Martin's Valentine's Card

Martin's Valentine's card is taking shape.

4. Martin's Valentine's Card

Concentration! Martin attends to the finishing touches on Valentine's card.

5. Martin's Valentine's Card

Martin with his finished card.

6. Martin's Valentine's Card

And here it is in all its romantic glory...

7. Learn About Flowers

Next up, a spot of flower arranging for Martin. Bear in mind he's usually to be found rearranging parts on a motorbike engine. Here's florist Christine from 'Christine's of Hockley' with Martin and Su.

8. Learn About Flowers

He's done a bit of research. Martin points out the meaning of certain flowers.

9. Learn About Flowers

Christine from 'Christine's of Hockley' teaches Martin about flowers.

10. Learn About Flowers

The bouquet.

11. Learn About Flowers

12. Learn About Flowers

Martin with the flowers for his wife.

13. Learn About Flowers

14. Martin learns how to Massage

What could be more romantic than a sensual massage? Martin's never attempted one before.

15. Martin learns how to Massage

Our massage teacher Claire shows Martin how it's done on guinea pig Su!

16. Martin learns how to Massage

17. Martin learns how to Massage

Claire shows Martin how to Massage.

18. Martin learns how to Massage

Martin is ready to have a go!

19. Martin learns how to Massage

Martin is trying his best.

20. Martin learns how to Massage

And he's done! Su said, "It was actually quite good!"