I have to rate this place very highly. They have excellent knowledgeable staff and a huge range and…read morethe desire to order anything they don't have. They even have a window display which will look like junk to the casual observer but to someone like me it gives me plenty of ideas of what to go for. I mean, I often want rare germanium transistors, various IC's. Random sized ceramic and poly caps along with all sorts of trim pots and things. They've got all this in those little draws on the walls and the happy ending is that they are usually priced at 'cost + 2-3p' instead of it is all £1.99 mate. I mean what slightly autistic person with an engineering mind doesn't want to be asked a dozen questions about what type of wire you want when you ask for wire? This place is perfect as it modern retail terms it is like the shop that time forgot. Only complaints is that is gets very busy because of the specialised and sometimes complex help you'll get from them and you've got to put up with it but I don't mind as sometimes I've felt guilty for how much of their time I've used up. As an example I've gone in looking for a certain IC. They've not got it because it is some ancient archaic one which is now covered by a more fully functioned one. They've checked over my badly drawn circuit diagram, checked in a phone book sized book of specification sheets and picked out several alternative IC's based on my current requirements and suggested how some will even be better and have additional functions. Thanks guys I'll take one! How much? 40 pence? Hahaha you must hate my guts!

Cannot praise the staff highly enough, All questions answered, honest opinions given, pride taken…read morein keeping the price as low a s possible. This is a hidden gem of a shop with a Tardis full of all the electrical items anyone could ever need.

My hoover broke recently and I did not hold out too muuch hope for repair. I phoned Andersons, who…read moresuggested that they could fix it. I took it to the shop and they checked they could get the parts and phoned me to say it would be ready in less than 48 hours. Excellent service and a very reasonable price,

was a good little shop must have moved since being put on.read more

I never fail to be impressed with BSC. Located in the Eagle Centre Market, it is a large stall with…read morea huge array of mainly electrical goods on display at the front and round two sides. The range is enormous, and the prices are very cheap. But the really impressive part is what isn't on display I challenge you to go to BSC and ask for any type of battery, cable, lightbulb (yes, even those fiddly little ones from the Christmas lights that you can never find a replacement for) or other electrical bits and bobs - I have never yet been disappointed! The sales assistant will disappear into some magical back room where all these little things are stored, and reappear a couple of minutes later with exactly what you needed. And it will usually only cost you about £1.50. Bargain!

A little gem of a shop for music enthusiasts. It is a tiny little shop but they are like an…read moreAladdin's cave of musical instruments and accessories. The staff couldn't be more friendly and will bend over backwards to help you. Nothing is too much trouble. The prices in there aren't too bad at all. OK the nature of the business means there are no cheapies but certain stores are still well over priced but not here at Music man. The after care service is great, nothing is too much trouble for them and they want their customers to go away happy. My daughter is quite happy to go back here for all her guitar accessories as well as the next time she needs her guitar restrung.

This place has a bunch of stuff. They are willing to order things. They surprise me with their…read morerange sometimes but really they don't seem to understand what I want to do or what I want. They specialise in the cheaper range of gear like behringer and their clones and they strike an uneasy balance between musical instruments and accessories and mobile DJ's and karaoke machines. I get the impression that they started out as a mobile DJ and karaoke machine supplier along with some cheaper PA's and sound systems and branched out into a few of the budget guitars and things and now they've got this uneasy mix. I'm always going for either highly technical queries regarding professional equipment which they can't really help with and would have to order in anyway or I'm on the musical instrument side which they only cover the basics of for the purposes of the beginner. It is nice to see independent businesses though.

I love looking round second hand furniture shops as you never know what gems you will find…read more These guys have served me well over the years. I have had a fridge-freezer from them and computer chairs, wardrobes, chest of drawers, sofas and even a bathroom cabinet. They are all friendly and helpful and eager to please. They will deliver the item for you and you can even haggle on the price from time to time. Well it's worth a try isn't it? They have a lot of really old furniture which comes from house clearances but they do sometimes have some real nice new stuff too. They have a lot of Sofas and suites and beds that must be ex-catalogue or something like that as they look brand new and they are at brand new prices. In theis time of recession we need things to be cheaper so if you are looking for a new suite or any household furniture I would try here first.

This is a really great store for an amazing variety of goods for the garden, for the home and much…read moremore including seasonal goods - it is THE place to go for Christmas decorations for example and the very best Christmas Trees. An enormous variety of goods ranging from souvenirs and neat gifts in the Gift Shop, all sorts of outdoor clothing - not just for in the garden but raincoats, casual gear for men and women and all the seasons, plants, turf, trees, fish, parrots, rabbits and more - and all your needs for your pets. Then organize day trips to a wide variety of places - and not to forget the REALLY good restaurant that does breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas (High Tea) and bargain dinners. Indeed today Mrs G and I had 2 two course dinners for 12 pounds ($16-17 for TWO!!). I had beef bourguignon, while Mrs G had a Quiche Lorraine with chips and peas/salad, and then I had apple pie with custard while she had lemon meringue pie. Served promptly in the clean and bright restaurant - we sat "outside" so that Ricky Martin could sit with us and share in a little with my beef :). Will we be back? Hell yeah!!! Review #44 2018