Great place, friendly staff,prices ok, pp plants good, carpark small but if only they had a cafe it…read morewould be perfect.

It's little nursery tucked in the corner of the M60 junction near Sale. Chances are, driving past,…read moreyou don't even know it's there. Not sure what they do the rest of the year but this is the simplest, most organised christmas tree shopping I have ever done and I was well pleased with the product and the experience. You got 3 types of trees and 4 - 5 ranges of height, organised in rows. Bloody simple, and the trees look pretty good too. I don't know what are the prices but we paid £37 for a 5-6ft Nordman. Job done !

TL;DR - Small but perfectly formed garden centre…read more First thing I want to say is that you can't compare Bud to other garden centres. It's tiny, so don't come here expecting to see a huge range of plants and supplies. But that said, they make wonderful use of the space available to offer a good range of well chosen and curated products. In fact it's remarkable how much they've managed to cram in here. For such a tiny plot in a residential area they've got a wide range of plants, including some growing in a tiny greenhouse. There's also a range of gardening supplies and a beautiful range of small flowerpots - actually nicer than I've seen in many big garden centres. Staff are friendly and clearly very knowledgeable but also gave us space to browse in peace. Parking can be a bit of an issue since you'll need to find space on the road nearby.

This is a hidden gem. If you want a small but well curated selection of perennials, good quality…read moretrees & shrubs or an interesting houseplant, this is the place for you! It is tiny, really tiny, but packs a horticultural punch. There's also a fantastic selection of glazed pots in all sizes & cute garden related gifts. All ethically sourced & well priced. Definitely worth a visit, the staff are really knowledgeable & helpful.

I love Golden Days Garden Centre, I love sitting in the cafe and wandering around the plants…read more I always pick up a good book and nice smelling candles along with my bird food

Visited this weekend purely for the purposes of buying a Christmas tree and it did the job…read moreperfectly. There were loads to choose from and we even got a complimentary mince pie and glass of gluhwein. Not exactly cheap, but there were lots of lovely decorations in the shop and also there was a greyhound pulling a small sleigh outside. What more can you ask for, really?

So there I was, wandering round the Northern Quarter looking for something new, and POOF it…read moreappeared! In a shadowy doorway near Leo's gross Fish Bar, is a little staircase, lined with cool music posters and a couple of outfits on hangers. To be honest, I didn't hold out much hope as I descended the stairs. The sign above the door isn't the best (though it gets kudos for being simple) and, let's face it, vintage shops are ten-a-penny nowadays, and Manchester's NQ selection is already so good, it'd be hard to live up to that. But, I am glad to report, Bratt's does it admirably. Located in a cellar, basically, Bratt's takes advantage of the exposed brick work and low ceilings, and the arched alcoves in the wall are used as features; one of them houses much of the homewares selection (more on that later) and the other has been curtained off as a fitting room, which is almost too cool for words. It's the best fitting room I've seen since Rags to Bitches' silky tent. In terms of stock, Bratt's has really got it. Endless racks of good quality, well-cared-for vintage merchandise line the tardis-like cellar, organised, by style and material. So you'll find all the cricket jumpers together, offset by a great collection of retro trackie-tops and a bunch of good-looking furs (faux, or no? I dunno.) There's a multitude of jolly good womenswear, from all eras and epochs, and a seriously decent selection of knitwear. There's also a fantastic array of upcycled dresses and skirts by Love Me Again. I love upcycling, and you should too! The homewares, though mainly concentrated in one area, are scattered round the shelves. The awesomeness is too much to list, and I'm sure it's changed since last week, but expect to see vintage telephones, Atari consoles, the odd coffee table and some very nice mirrors. The perfect addition to any bijous dwelling, and the sort of thing I yearn for, but cannot have, in my modernist gaff. Sigh. Anyway, if you've got a kitsch aesthetic going on, you could do a lot worse than to pop to Bratt's for a vintage milk jug. (£3!) Not only is the stock great, the people here are fab too. The manager was more than happy to have a wee chat about the place, and told me that originally he'd planned to open a bar there. Thank God he didn't; this vintage shop is far too good to miss out on. As well as Mr Bratt (j'assume) there's a lovely female shop assistant who wafted around being the epitome of vintaahhhge styyyyle, dahhhhling, making it look totally effortless. She's hard to hate, though, because she's so damn lovely. Considering the instant awesomeness of Bratt's, only two weeks after opening, I think this place is one that will go quickly from hidden gem to firm fave, and rightly so.

What a really cool vintage addition. Downstairs you go and explore and be fascinated and prepared…read moreto shell out on some very amazing pieces. Fancy a batman mobile telephone? A very old sewing machine? Listening to Rock FM and admiring the brickwork, the poster work and breathing in that vintage smell? Get yourself down to Bratts. Brilliance.

The hardware store GT Blagg, a West Didsbury institution, is an amazing local gem. They offer a…read morehuge range of products, and the owners are incredibly helpful and absolutely lovely - they've just helped me this afternoon with a bearing I desperately needed for my wheelchair, taking time to ensure it was the right fit. Their patience, knowledge and expertise is invaluable, and they've very kind. Thank you!

There's something about hardware stores. I'll never have any use for the majority of goods they…read moresell but I love browsing and always manage to come away with something useful. GT Blagg has been around since 1871. It supplies the usual hardware staples, tools, nails, a range of items I'll refer loosely as 'things to mend stuff with' and various cleaning products. And then there are wellies, brooms, flower and vegetable seeds and bedding plants. There's an electrical section too with plugs and extension leads and also toasters and kettles. They also sell calor gas, smoke free coal and kindling. True to form I came away with a new mop and mop bucket.

cannot recommend Affordable & Stylish on Barlow Moor Road highly enough! From the moment I walked…read moreinto their showroom, I felt confident I'd chosen the right place. The team were warm, approachable, and genuinely listened to what I wanted for my home. They didn't just try to "sell" me something - they guided me through different options, explained the pros and cons clearly, and helped me stick to my budget while still achieving a really stylish finish. I recently had my kitchen and bathroom renovated, and the entire process was handled with professionalism and care. The showroom is beautifully laid out with a wide range of choices, which made it easy to visualize how everything would look together. Their designers came up with clever solutions for storage and layout that I'd never have thought of myself, and it has transformed how I use the space day to day. The installation team were equally impressive - punctual, tidy, and very respectful of my home. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really sets them apart. Even the little things, like neatly finishing edges and making sure everything was cleaned and polished before handing the space back to me, made such a difference. One thing I really appreciated was how transparent and supportive they were throughout the whole project. Any questions I had were answered straight away, and I was kept updated at every stage so I always knew what was happening. Now that everything is finished, I honestly couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a company that offers both great value and a truly stylish finish, all delivered with outstanding customer care, then Affordable & Stylish is the place to go. They've earned every bit of this 5-star review, and I'll definitely be using them again for future projects.

Wonderful service, always ready to help, any problems are solved , boug products for 14 years and I…read morewould never shop anywhere else, excellent

As my friends will tell you, I love a bargain. I have been known to buy things I don't need or even…read morelike, because they've been cheap. I always get a good feeling when I grab a bargain, more so when it's something I actually want. And when it's for charity, well that makes it even better! The Wes, as it is affectionately known by locals, runs entirely on donations and voluntary work and aims to help those who might not be able to afford to furnish their homes by offering everything they sell at incredibly low prices. A fridge will set you back £25, a washing machine £35 and you can pick up a double bed for £20. It's a great place to go if you're just setting up house; me and the boyf got a dining table with four chairs, and a bedside table, for £60. The dining set is incredible quality, and the chairs are very similar to ones sold in M&S for £150 a pair. Needless to say, I was pretty chuffed with that particular bargain. As well as a fantastic furniture section, the Wes has a great section of bric a brac, where we picked up two camping chairs for festival season for £10. This section sells clothes, shoes and household bits and bobs, and there is a great book section, with books from as little as 20p. The Wesley prides itself on supplying low price furniture "to those in greatest need from all over the City of Manchester". As if its low prices weren't enough, they also offer 'starter' packs for £50-80, for those who have very low incomes and who can get a referral letter from the council, or social services. These starter packs are a great resource for those who are really in need. The Wes is a fantastic hidden gem with a real heart of gold. All of the money spent on furniture here goes to the running of the centre, and it's such a good cause that it makes me feel even better about grabbing a bargain.

This is one of those weird shops that says it's a pond shop, when actually it sells items at a…read morerange of prices...some of which are more than a pound. Usually this sort of deception repulses me, I get all upset and start ranting and raving, writing letters to my MP, burning my bra. That sort of thing. I don't like liars. Luckily, Mighty Pound saved my ass on several occasions, cheaply. And for that I will be forever in its debt. The stock here is as eclectic as you'd expect. The shop is split into vague areas, which I shall describe now in needless detail: - Clean up your act. Selling name-brand items for cleaning your body and your bog, most priced around a quid. You can pick up bumper packs of sticky plasters here, but they are rubbish and don't actually stick. This section is good for buying shower gels and toilet cleaners that have all weird Russian writing on them. You'll get them for about half the price of Superdrug. And who care about the language? Nobody actually reads the info on their Toilet Duck anyway. - Pet shizzle This section is poo. They sell everything BUT the stuff you need for your pet. So that's a yes on novelty Christmas dog bowls and litter tray freshener, but a no on litter, litter trays or any bowl not affiliated with Jesus' birthday. - Let's give this place some atmosphere, baybeh. Candles and incense, in every hue and scent. Great for biiiiiig bags of tealights. Not so great for scenting your flat. - Whaddayou lookin' at? Mirrors and photo frames in varying sizes, all rectangular. Not exactly the sort of thing you'd hang above the mantel, but likelihood is if you're in the Mighty Pound you're not really looking for glamour. - Get in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Pots and pans and tupperware of every description. Sure, it's not Le Creuset, and your pans will rust and the sieve will break, but it's cheap and the oven trays here are fantastic. The tupperware is also pretty admirable. - This is not a choking hazard, honest. Weird, often ugly, often pointy children's toys. I want the tiny faux-Barbie with a mobile phone that lets you 'call' her 'boyfriend'. - I bin waiting for you all my life. Big plastic bins and washing up bowls. Good for if you have a lot of rubbish, or want to make a robot costume. So, that's a pretty unnecessary summary right there. Woo! As well as all the fairly useful shebang above, the Mighty Pound sell condoms and pregnancy tests. Now, I'm no snob, but I feel like I'd probably have major trust issues with prophylactics purchased at the Mighty Pound...and if I did, I certainly wouldn't be relying on their prego-tests to determine the quality of aforementioned goods. So, you need a bin, a rubbish toy, a heavily scented candle? Come right in. Birth control? Get thee to the pharmacy, child!

Wellyou could be surprised at some of the bargains you can pick up in here. I often go in for the…read moreodd kitchen implement/accessories which are charged at a much higher premium in the more, salubrious shopping palaces. Need a new kitchen washing up bowl? Brush? Mop? Party paraphernalia (paper plates, balloons et al)? Light bulbs? Drinking 'vessels' (wine glassesas I tend to break these on a regular basis it makes complete sense to buy the cheaper ones)? This is the place to visit then on the boulevard of dreams which is Withington's Copson Street. Of course, there one or a dozen so items of useless tat (best not going in there after a few German ales) but generally you can pick up useful household items for next to nothing. One note however: they do not sell those Ken Doddesque feather dustersand I really do need one.