Best value personal shopping service out there, offered by someone who really knows her stuff. I've…read moreused Laura C to source birthday gifts when I haven't had the time, to find me an outfit for my 30th birthday party and she even 'decluttered' my wardrobe (read: removed the 1000 pairs of identical black work trousers and helped me find something a bit more flattering/interesting).

The place feels like it has got left behind. I prefer the Trafford Centre or Liverpool ONE.read more

Over priced £1 for pva glue what on earth caused such money…read moregreed not to mention is maze like structure and the so called reusable bags that I'm sure are recycled condoms

I pass Bicycle Boutique on my way to eatGoody, so although I haven't bought anything or had a…read moreservice/repair by Bicycle Boutique I've looked in a few times. According to staff here, Bicycle Boutique is one of only two places in Manchester which does cycle hire and you can have a good look at their hire fleet which is chained up outside the front of the shop on the edge of the plaza in front of the Sudgen Sports Centre. If you are reading this as a tourist planning a visit to Manchester, definitely consider hiring a bike for the day as there are some great traffic-free routes on canal paths, in parks and also the Fallowfield Loop cycle path - to name just a few. Piccadilly to Chorlton (on the Ashton Canal and Fallowfield Loop) with a short detour to Gorton Reservoir I can personally recommend. Pick up a Manchester cycle routes map from the Visitor Information Centre in Piccadilly. Repairs and resprays seem to be emphasised at Bicycle Boutique, and the workshop has always been busy when I've looked in. Other than that, it's a small bike shop. Personally, I always try to have repairs and servicing done by the bike shop nearest to home (Lancashire), allowing me to drop in for quick fixes or easily drop off/collect when it's not a while-you-wait repair. This cycle shop could be handiest for you, especially if you are a student, and all you really need - so give it a look.

Went to the shop for the flat tire of my bike around 1pm on 28 March 2015. Kindly inquired the…read morestaff if there are any discounts for students. The staff replied to me in a very rude manner and kept on mocking me if I would want him to call his boss for a discount in for a good several times. VERY IRRITATING and poor mannered. Not recommended at all

This is such a fun way to shop! A friend of mine had a Style Advisor appointment booked for her…read morebirthday so I went along for fun and to partake in the styling glory. I said I wouldn't spend any money... that was a silly thing to say... £80 later... Our advisor was called Sarah and she was so lovely, really friendly and easy to chat to, plus she really knows what she's talking about. She asked what our style was and whether we were looking for anything in particular then as we chillaxed with a drink she browsed for us. Amazing! 15 minutes later a rail was filled with Topshop goodies - some items we were very unsure of to begin with but after being encouraged to try them on we loved them. That's the serious benefit of personal shopping - you try clothes on that you'd normally walk straight past but find that they do suit you. Sarah was also very honest, if something didn't suit one of us she said so you don't feel like you're under a hard sell. She usually works in the city centre Topshop so I'd go back there to see her though I'm sure the other advisors in the Trafford Centre are fab.

This place is a little treasure trove of wonderfully useful gadgets for the kitchen…read more Half the time you never realised that there was a solution to a particular problem until you come across it in Lakeland, and then once you've bought it and taken it home you quickly realise that you just can't live without it. Items are always particularly well made and generally made to last. Prices are also very good and it is worth getting on their mailing list to get info on their latest offers.

This Lakeland Store in Chester is a hidden gem, it is located in the beautfiul area of victorian…read morebuilding in Chester. Lakeland is one of those shops that unless you go in it, you didnt realise you wanted or could use that product, its the same principle as Tupperware, no house is without it. This store is frequented by the 30+ generation, who appriciate the quality of the items. The store has a much wider range that the catalogue, and all the items are extremely well presented. The staff are really helpful and it is a pleasure ot shop in here.

I have never liked betting shops and I probably never will. I just do not see the attraction. After…read moreyears of walking past here, I went in to put my first ever bet on the Grand National for my mum. I felt really out of my comfort zone in here and had no idea where to start. Some people were quite rude and you can tell that they actually live in this place. SAD! But the staff were helpful and not impatient with me which was a nice relief. So if you are a betting person, this shop has everything you need, it is quite big and loads of people will help if you need it.

I thought this would be too trendy for an old codger like myself. Definitely wrong there and glad I…read morechecked it out. There is an excellent variety of choice to suit most people, the prices are quite reasonable and the staff attentive although I have to agree with lou2497; sometimes too persistent! I particularly like the fact that I wasn't made to feel out of place in a young person's shop which, after all, is what River Island is.

This branch of River Island is absloutely brilliant as it is based centrally in the centre right…read morenext to Debenhams. You can rely on River Island to be right up to the minute fashion wise and have amazing items. It is a fantastic place for teenagers and young people as well as having some sophisticated pieces for older people. The staff are reasonably friendly and will approach you to ask if you need any help (sometimes a little too mithering). A good selection of gimmicky gifts in store at the moment, just in time for Christmas. great!!

Always my go-to when in need of essentials. Nice affordable…read moreclothing selection (at select stores) Food is very reasonably priced and good selection.

In keeping with our pattern of behaviour on our tour of England it's M&S cafes for great coffee and…read morecake, WiFi, clean toilets, iced drinking water and air con which was useful today as the weather improved a tad. Another two weeks touring ahead. Hey ho.