LOVE is in the air. Big time. Our beloved Prince William is set to marry that very tidy bird, Kate Middleton, good luck to him I say, despite his royal standing he is obviously punching well above his weight, as do all men. We are made of rocks, hops, trivia and bacon whilst the undoubtedly much fairer sex is put together with sunshine, violins, waterfalls and overproof rum.

I hear that the street party celebrations are a tad low-key for this event, and I can forgive you for that. The systematic destruction of our country’s economy has got you all putting away tins of ham and worrying whether you still have to pay National Insurance if you take up prostitution and piracy.

Back to the wedding.

A lot of us are a tad indifferent with regard to royal proceedings and affairs of the nation. Some even going so far as to declare themselves ‘Scouse not British’. This is all very well, be proud of your city, but remember – it was British soldiers and not The Zutons who provided you with the freedom and safety to declare yourselves anything you desire.

So, if you do find a spare sovereign lurking down the back of the couch whilst you’re hunting for weevils to cook up for breakfast, now would be the time to splash out on a spot of English wine. For Queen and country, and that.

We are making good wine in England and Wales, really good wine. The southern counties are knocking out sparkling wine that can, at its best, knock spots off some top Champagne houses. Thanks to some very clever growing and a spot of global warming we’re even making decent reds, mostly from Dornfelder and Pinot Noir and very much in a light, German style but full of herby action.

If you really want to get the full belt from our wine you need to save up a few groats, sell a pig or two and get your sunburned faces down to The English Wine Centre.

It’s like somebody to a look inside my war torn mind and saw my own personal heaven, if I find out it serves Guinness and has dippy eggs on the menu I’m moving in tomorrow.

The menus look amazing, all rustic and seasonal and the collection of around 150 English wines would make for excellent liquid adventures.

Check out www.englishwine.co.uk and marvel at a suave bit of paradise. Ace wines, brilliant food and the opportunity to stay in a lovely room, falling slowly in love with the world all over again.

So I’ll leave you with a brief mention to the much loved Everyman Bistro.

I’ve read that closing time has officially been posted and the building is being demolished in early July.

I’m not sure what exciting plans Paddy, Dave and Tim have for the Bistro but I can only hope that the venue finds another home soon.

For the next few weeks you have a duty as honourable people with wholesome intent to spend every last penny enjoying the Bistro’s excellent, organic food and getting wellied on its super wine.

The Bistro will be missed, I hope it’s not for too long.