LADIES, has the man in your life never surprised you with a romantic dinner for two? Or even turned up at your door with a bunch of flowers?

If not, a county pub wants to hear from you.

The Nightingale, in Evesham Road, Spetchley, near Worcester, is on the hunt for the area's least romantic man in a bid to give him lessons in love - by offering a candlelit dinner for two on Valentine's Day.

It is the first time the venue has held the competition, which is also open to those who think their partner is a true romantic.

Landlord Darren Barson said he hoped they would be inundated with scores of amusing anecdotes from long-suffering partners.

So, whether your man is hopeless at remembering your birthday or sending you flowers - or really knows how to pull out the stops - you could do worse than entering.

Partners have to fill in a questionnaire at the pub giving the reasons for why their man is a modern-day Casanova - or completely hopeless.

The pub has already had a few responses in and plans to reveal the winner of both categories the day before Valentine's Day, offering them a three-course meal on the night itself.

"Some of the men we see at the inn could do with a helping hand when it comes to matters of the heart," said Mr Barson.

"We want everyone to enjoy Valentine's Day and not be left disappointed, which is why we're searching for the least romantic man in the area.

"We're also searching for the most romantic man as it's only fair they should be rewarded with a complimentary meal as well."

Anyone interested in taking part can pick up an entry form at the pub.