We walked in and we were greeted by Janet who was super helpful. We picked out lots of items for…read moreour 4 month old, we wanted lots of keepsakes for family and friends. Once we had picked everything out Janet helped us straight away she make my baby laugh and smile which helped make it fun, quick and enjoyable for all The finished pieces are beautiful it is clear Janet takes great care in the art work, we are so happy. The items were ready when earlier than anticipated. I would recommend this place to anyone it was great thank you!!

Highly recommended location where children and grown-ups can immerse themselves in different art…read moretechniques and receive expert coaching. Hands-on Art Adventures is a well chosen name that describes the wide variety of things available to do at this centre. Although just opened (in Jan11), there are already many different experiences on offer - organised at various times of the week. Within the last month, I've now been twice with my children. At one session we chose pottery painting and were provided with a selection of designs, lots of colours and painting tools to add interesting touches to the models. There's a professional kiln installed on site which is run after your work is dipped in glaze, then a few days later the finished figurines looked great. At our second visit, we tried acrylic painting on canvas with the theme of copying an abstract style. This was a clever approach to introducing a particular art movement and artist to my children who were encouraged to create their own interpretation of the style. Grown-ups are encouraged to join in, but this was when I realised my children are much better artists than I am!

I remember when M&S used to be in Canada. As a kid I hated the place, the food and treats reminded…read moreme of things at my grandmothers house and my mom was always trying to put me in would be church clothes there. Then they left, and like a mistreated spouse who dumps you, you didn't realise what you had until it was gone. Fast forward to my most recent trips to the UK I was pleased to discover that M&S was alive and well, and for some reason, what I previously resented about them, I now loved! Great clothes for all occasions for the adult ME, a full out grocery store with lots of convenient options for the busy person, an extensive war chest of boozy treats (complete with spirits, wines and great local UK craft beers). Excellent all around! I only wish NOW that M&S would bring their fancy re-branded selves back to Canada so I didn't have to travel to the UK to get my fix!

Usual M&S quality in the cafe. Clean and presentable with actively engaged staff. The…read morepredictability of the M&S Cafe no matter where you go is comforting.