MATURE males pining for a Valentine sweetheart need look no further than Mrs Wright.

The Lancashire Dining Club, run by Tottington councillor and businesswoman Yvonne Wright, is desperately seeking eligible bachelors in their 40s and 50s to meet ladies looking for love.

Despite running countless adverts, Yvonne has had little luck in attracting men to the dining evenings.

She thinks the problem may be simply down to men being men.

"Women are naturally good organisers in their own and their children's lives, but men can be creatures of habit and may be set in their ways," said Yvonne.

Interesting

"I can guarantee a great night surrounded by ladies from various career backgrounds, all eager to meet interesting men."

Arrangements for the evenings are made by Yvonne, who owns Bury fashion boutique "Irresistible". Diners then are then left to their own devices, with no pressure placed on them for a relationship to blossom.

Yvonne said: "If they wish to have eye to eye contact over the salt pot and both have a yen for oysters then that's their business.

"We enjoy good food and conversation, and romances can develop. Although I am no matchmaker, I do have red hair and much better taste in hats than Cilla Black."

Gentlemen wishing to join the club should ring Yvonne after 7pm on 01706 823536.