Letters of Love workshop

For some, this could be a pass-the-bucket event. However, we wouldn't dare judge the hopeless romantics out there in need of assistance. According to host John Lewis, around 60 per cent of women and 50 per cent of men say that receiving a Valentine's card is very important to them – which means that summoning the right words (that aren't already printed in the card) is crucial. Luckily, help is an hand, as best-selling authors Katie Fforde and Sue Moorcroft (together with the store's stationary buyer Clare Northwood) will be offering a masterclass in romance, from choosing and writing a meaningful card to drafting the perfect proposal.