So soon after setting new year resolutions, Valentine's Day, a time renowned for indulging the senses, can be the first real test for post Christmas calorie counters.

This year, Marks & Spencer has a way to let lovers revel in romance without worrying about piling on the pounds. Over 50 mouth-watering additions have been made to the Marks & Spencer Count on Us range, developed for people who love their food but want to lose a little weight, letting loved ones tantalize each other's taste-buds to their hearts content.

Spice up Valentine's Day with Chicken Laksa (£3.49, 450g) and Thai Chicken Curry (£2.99, 400g). Get steamy with the

latest additions to the hugely popular Count on Us steam cuisine selection healthy ready meals that steam cook in minutes in the microwave. Alternatively choose from Cod and Salmon (£3.99, 400g) or Paprika Chicken (£3.99, 400g). Or you could gaze longingly at your loved one whilst sharing the sumptious but slimming Jaffa Cake dessert (79p, 120g).

By answering the question, two lucky winners could be in with a chance of winning £50 of Marks & Spencer vouchers to spend on the Count on Us food range, for a passionate but poundless Valentine's Day meal.

All you have to do to enter the competition is answer the question, fill in the entry coupon and send it to: The M&S Valentines Competition, South Lakes Citizen, 22 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4NE, to arrive by first post next Tuesday.

Or, you can email your answer to rachel.ryan@kendal. newsquest.co.uk and titled The M&S Valentines Competition to arrive by 9am next Tuesday.

QUESTION: How many new additions have been made to the Count On Us range?

- Employees of Newsquest (Kendal) Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter.

- There is no cash alternative to the prize.

- The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

- Winners must agree to participate in any publicity connected with this promotion.

February 5, 2003 09:00