I worked as an Exam Invigilator at Abbey over the past year so I have an insider's point of view of…read morethe way things are run here. I think it's an exceptional college. Class sizes are small and students get on well with their tutors and peers. Many of the students here are international and live in accommodation provided by the college. Some teachers also live in this accommodation and are there to offer support and guidance to those who need it. There is a great atmosphere in the college, friendly and calm. It's a great place to work and I'm sure the students feel the same. Especially as they get to lounge about over St Paul's Square on breaks!

These guys are awesome. I've had my bike serviced, repaired and an annual MoT there for about four…read moreyears now. Staff are friendly and you even get a cup of tea to keep your hands warm while you stand in the viewing area watching your bike get put through the paces. They sell bikes, accessories and clothes and will also order parts in for you if you need it. The mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable and will chat about your stuff if they have the time to do so. I had my bike serviced there as it was a bit lumpy, and the guy doing the work phoned me up and said "it's a lot better than it used to be; I've balanced the carbs and I'm fairly sure I can get some more performance out of it if you have the time, I've spent a lot of time on these so know I can get a bit more well out of it..." -- lovely to hear that they have a ton of experience of your machine when they're working on it. If you're looking for somewhere friendly and trustworthy to take your pride and joy to be given the once-over by a professional, you can't go wrong here. About £150 for an annual service and about £30 for a MoT.

Everyone at JCs really helpfull and friendly. I broke down…read morein Birmingham and got towed to them. And despite only having an hours notice, they managed to get the bike in the workshop and fix the problem [including someone having to go elsewhere to get a new battery for me]. Cost of work done was very competitive and carried out skillfully. I would recommend highly. Thanyou KCs. from Nik