My gran had a frame made here for an old family potrait she had. They were very helpful and she got…read morea lovely fram. quite resonably priced too.

This is hidden at the back of the village book store which itself is hidden at the back of the Art…read moreof Tea. I struggled to find the place and felt I was being led on a wide goose chase. This framing service is run by a gentleman who's name I neglected to take down. Nonetheless he runs a wonderful, tiny cottage industry creating most types of frames for your picture requirements. I was awaiting a frame to be completed - a friend had created an oil painting on canvas he was then to have framed up at this shop. The quality was very high and for the price I couldn't see myself going anywhere else now. The cost was £30 for a bespoke, thick wooden frame which considering other places in Manchester (and online) is very good. Of course whilst waiting to pick the frame up (which he kindly completed earlier than originally agreed due to time constraints) you have the village book store, Zero records and the Art of Tea just behind you. As is often the case, you'll buy a picture/photo somewhere (usually hard to find pictures sourced online) and they often don't tend to come in standard sizes e.g. 5070 etc. With bespoke frames so well made and at a very good price here then you need worry no more. As it happens there is a really good picture/painting gallery right next door.

Absolutely great service and quality…read more I phoned these guys at 3pm looking for a bespoke frame by the end of the day and despite my (very) last minute request, they managed to measure my artwork and make a great quality frame for me within 20 minutes of me arriving at the shop. Great service, friendly staff and reasonable prices, will definitely be back!

From the owner: Bespoke Picture Framing Custom Picture Framing…read moreContract Picture Framing Mount Cutting Sports Shirt Framing Conservation Framing Photography Framing Giclee Printing Fine Art Printing

This is a fantastic gallery owed and run by a small group of local artists. Located on Beech road…read moreit has a lovely sunny aspect and lots of displayed recycled artwork while to the rear there is the gallery shed. There are a number of courses run from here for beginners including ceramics, stained glass and quilting and on the day you can walk away with a finished piece of your very own art. On site there is also a framing service available. The pieces of art on display as well as jewellery are beautiful and you would not imagine they had been created from material that would otherwise go to landfill.

Best photo lab in the country, hands down. They develop fil and print digital, online and in store…read more Their staff are courteous and experienced, their service is top grade and totally professional and not only all that but they are still the cheapest in the country. For any photographic printing or developing I highly recommend them.

This children and adults gift shop on Chorlton Cum Hardy's beautiful Beech Road is a treasure…read moretrove. It stocks everything from retro John Lennon prints to slogan mugs ( I bought one saying Desperate Housewife). If you are an attention to detail addict like moi ( some would say suffering from OCD, but I beg to differ), and you like sending beautifully wrapped pressies then Loop is your shop. My heart stopped beating at the divine fairy wrapping paper and I may just return and buy a sheet to put in a frame. Don't laugh, this isn't just wrapping paper, it is art!! There is also a great selection of gift cards and what I found really handy is Loop sells decade birthday cards; I recently found it an ordeal locating an 80th card but loop has these is abundance. Familiar brands such as Burt Bees and Charlie and Lola litter shelves with sweet Mr Men mugs. Prices are varied but a little on the steep side as leather handbags are priced at £105 and Toby Tiger babygrows start at £21.50. Loop has two room packed full of interesting things and the rear room showcased some seriously funky lighting and black and white photographs. The shop assistant was really nice but I left empty-handed. Loop is perfect for a special birthday gift but it would have to be for someone I really liked if I spent that much!

loop! is one of the only shops on Beech Road that I don't feel a bit embarrassed about going in,…read moredue to the fact that it is the only one that is larger than my bedroom. loop! isn't the kind of shop you'd go into every day, but is great for a browse when looking for gifts. They stock games and puzzles (including fun but educational gift sets for kids), pictures and frames, vases and some children's clothes. Personally I love the Edward Monkton series so this is where I go to pick up EM cards and knick-knacks. So if you've got a birthday coming up and have to buy a gift for the person that already has everything, then loop! would be a good place to start. If, like me, once you've found the perfect gift you get the sellotape stuck to the wrong bit of the wrapping paper and then bodge up the ends, then it might be wise to take advantage of their gift wrapping service too.

Amazing wedding photography for your special day. Michelle's photos are fantastic and really…read morecapture and perfectly frame those moments that are otherwise missed!

Very knowledgeable and helpful guys, the stuff is premium and is a long established independent…read moreshop up Mill Street. They can do passport photos, develop photos, and are happy to give advice. They sell lots of brands and a selection of frames as well. Check out their website http://www.peterrogers-photo.co.uk

From the owner: * Stafford's longest established wedding photographer. *…read moreCompact, SLR, and mirrorless digital cameras. * Passport, driving licence, visa & ID photography. * Portrait photography in our studio or on location. * Photo printing services including instant prints, canvas prints, photo books and photo gifts. * Old media including cine film & video transferred to DVD. * Old photos copied and restored.

Have you ever seen the pottery scene in the film Ghost? Well, I read after this steamy liason…read morebetween the late Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, numbers in pottery classes soared. Ever since then, pottery has been given a new lease of life and although the Pottery Corner is less of a pottery class and more of a place to retreat with the children in half term, it is still a lovely experience (albeit without the steamy scenes). Pottery Corner sells ready made pottery mugs, bowls, plates, egg cups and piggy banks all sitting clean and untouched on shelves waiting to be dressed. You make your choice then select some paint colours and, like an artist with his palate, you squirt your paint onto a little tile and start decorating. When your masterpiece is complete, you have to wave it goodbye for a week while the shop glaze it in their kiln. When you return to collect it you feel a rush of pride as it stands in all its glory. I have taken children here many times and making hand prints on tiles makes for a lovely Christmas present for the Grandparents. Pottery Corner is not just for the children, it is a therapeutic getaway on a rainy Thursday afternoon for grown ups too and the shop has a range of stencils that you can use to create more intricate decorations. I saw a sign in the window recently that said the Pottery Corner was for sale but I hope this is no longer the case and this lovely little den stays open for ever.

This place is a fabulous little find for a day when you want something productive to do with…read morechildren, or without! You can buy a piece of pottery ranging in price from around £2.50 for an egg cup to the more expensive items such as a pig money bank, or a plate. Then you sit in the pleasantly light and airy shop to decorate it with paints. The staff are very friendly and they also provide a party booking where you can bring many children. It is a great way to spend a wet day, and children really get a sense of acheivement from creating such a professional looking piece of artwork. (The pieces are put in the kiln and you collect them a few days later). You don't have to have children to go here. They've examples of wedding plates guests have signed for the couple and pieces that adults have clearly spent a lot of time on. It's great when you go to collect your finished piece as it tends to look better than you remember once it's been glazed and you do get a fleeting glow of "I made that" pride.

STAY CLEAR. Due today to put in our kitchen. Had to go to…read morepremises in Didsbury to confirm our worse fears. They had gone into administration and we have lost all our money. Check out their history in Companies House - wish we had. Not the first time they pulled this stunt. They will of course reply saying that they have no record of us as a customer (check out other reviews). Facebook me and I'll be happy to provide proof. For independent proof contact their administrators Leonard CURTIS (Bury) and they will confirm that they are dealing with their current scam and dealt with their last. The telling thing is that there were no assets left to dispose of among their creditors - a planned exit.

I recently had a new kitchen fitted by Earle and Ginger Didsbury. What can I say? The service was…read moreexcellent, no question too silly and Mike and Vinny managed the project meticulously from the outset. I now have more space than ever - thanks to the magic corners and my pull out pantry is brilliant - I can get to all the jars at the back now! Thank you so much Earle and Ginger, if I ever move house I know who will be doing my kitchen. Keep up the good work!