If someone told you there was a place in London where you could pick up a pair of unused patent…read moreleather Louboutin ankle boots, retail value £500, price £80 you'd say they were high - or talking about the first day of the hallowed Selfridges sale - right? If someone told you that purchasing said Louboutins was, in fact, an act of altruism, you'd doubtless think they were out of their mind. Cancer Research UK's Marylebone High Street branch is just this blessed place. The daddy of all charity shops being one that turns up such gems as heels by Miu Miu, dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and the occasional vintage piece so sublime you'd be hard pressed to find its equivalent at the unrivaled Alfie's Antique Market.

A real little find of a charity shop! If you're looking for a mix of young, up-and-coming designer…read moreone-offs with classic second-hand top designer buys then Cancer Research UK on Marylebone High St is the place for you! As you walk in you get a real sense that this is no ordinary charity shop (for one it doesn't have the musty smell you sometimes experience when walking through the doors of a high street charity shop!). All the clothes are laundered, ironed and well presented. A good range of classic designer dresses, suit jackets, tops and skirt separates from names such as Dior, Chanel, Miu Miu and Diane Von Furstenberg. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy! There's a separate rail of one-off customised designer tops by eco-couture designers reVamp. All of the garments and accessories are created from recycled stock which comes in through the shop. Very green and eco-friendly and a great way to stay up-to-the-minute aswell as highlighting the benefits of reclaimed and vintage fashion. reVamp aim to help lessen some of the environmental impact created by the fashion industry by sourcing existing materials to create new designs - not a bad philosophy at all! From floral print dresses to trinket jewellery pieces, each item has been carefully handcrafted using existing materials to transform each piece into something special and unique. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy!

I think most people would say Shelter exists to support rough sleepers and those who are homeless…read more Given that I have supported Shelter irregularly for quite a few years now, I was surprised to learn the other day that in fact their remit goes a long way beyond that. Shelter exist to help everyone find and keep a home, so some of their energies are diverted into helping people face repossession, for instance -- and in these straitened times I guess that could potentially be quite a lot of us. They campaign behind the scenes, talking to movers and shakers, and (I understand) enjoying a lot of respect in such circles too. Naturally there's a lot more information on their website but I've always believed in the importance of this issue and am more than happy to commend Shelter's work.

I'm a Trustee here & I am proud to be associated with such…read moregood work that comes from this place

Absolutely fantastic! Great value for money, great food and great wine! The staff were attentive…read moreand very helpful as we were tourists in the area. I had a spinach and ricotta canelloni and it was one of the best i've ever tasted! The environment was cosy too. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone!

Just used LT today and can not recommend it more highly…read more Here's how it went: --Booked on the LT website yesterday, requesting pickup today and dropoff today. --left a suitcase of clothes at the bell desk --LT picked up the suitcase and texted us to confirm --LT cleaned and folded our clothes, wrapped them in a plastic bag, and put the bag back in our suitcase --LT delivered the suitcase back to our hotel and texted to let us know it was there We were all ready to spend a couple hours of our vacation at a local laundromat, but spent about 20 extra pounds to be able to enjoy our morning in London. Use LT, you won't be sorry.

Traveling for 3 weeks is a challenge. Instead of paying for extra luggage and trying to make things…read morework, I reached out to Laundry Today. They picked up from my Air B&B and communicated the whole process. They have day and night pick up. There's additional options like fabric softener and pretreat. Would use again! And again!

The Darby and Joan Club at the Woodlawns Centre has been going for more years than anyone can…read moreremember. A frequent visitor, it's terrific for me to go along to its musical get-togethers and sing the old favourites to the senior folk... seeing a couple of sprightly 80 year olds doing it cockney-style to my 'Knees Up Mother Brown' was a wonderful inspiration.

I used to go to this gym but stopped when a male friend of mine told me that one of the personal…read moretrainers informed him that male staff watch women get changed in the dressing room from the boiler room.

I am writing to you to compliment the high calibre of staff here at the YMCA. This morning a…read morefemale lifeguard (on the 7am shift), checked in on me to see if I was alright. My swimming cap was not covering my ears (which the audiologist told me to avoid getting water in them). She noticed me pulling on it in the deep end of the pool. She went above and beyond to see if she could find a spare cap for me in the back room and from reception. I do not know her name. However, I would like to give positive feedback about her. She left at 8am when changing over with Gary. I would like to give feedback about Gary who does life guarding in the pool area. I have had the pleasure of knowing him since I joined your club in April 2021. Whilst I was swimming and reached the wall at the deep end of the pool, he introduced himself to me and asked if I was OK with him keeping watch around the area, to which I replied yes. I asked him if he was a swimming instructor, as well as a life guard and he confirmed yes. My initial impression of Gary was one of a professional and friendly person who takes his job seriously and who cares about members' safety. I felt reassured and also confident that I would be in an environment with friendly staff. It is now April 2023 and I can say that my first impression of Gary remains of high esteem. I enjoy speaking to him and have observed he is well liked by other service users (as people always greet him when they arrive and leave the pool). My most memorable times at the YMCA have been when Gary, Sinead (the swimming instructor) and Warren (both of whom I have not seen in a long time), have been on shift. I can say without a doubt that their presence makes attending the YMCA even more worthwhile. They are kind hearted, enthusiastic and encouraging!

I am a regular user of the Gym and football facilities here and it really is first class…read more surprisingly friendly atmosphere in the gym with people from all walks of life, regulars give you a smile and the staff are always on hand to dispense some free training advice. The football pitch outside is great, I play a couple of times a week, it's very difficult to find a good 3G pitch to play on and this is as good as anywhere I have played before. Keep up the good work.

The Young Foundation. One of the centres of social innovation in Britain, if not Europe…read more People work hard here to make the world a better place. The Open University started here. As did Which? magazine. And Language Line. They also rent out desk space at attractive rates to social ventures. What became Amnesty International had their first address here. It's a good place. Full of good people.

Cole Court is my favourite Masonic centre within the province of Middlesex. I'm not saying it is…read morethe best or not only that it is my favourite. Great bar. Friendly staff and good food. Plenty of parking and close to public transport. Fantastic for holding any type of reception. Highly recommend it.

From music to fashion, sports to drama, Tooting Hub Youth Club has it all! Tooting Hub is an…read moreexcellent place to meet new people and develop new skills whilst most of all, having fun! Everyone is friendly and very welcoming to all races, religions, disabilities and genders! As an member of this Youth Club, I have been involved in their latest fashion show, modelling clothes produced by another member of the club. I have also been involved in their famous 'Live Lounge', which is a night filled with good food and great music. Regular drama performances and music lessons take place at The Hub and they have a great summer scheme which involves touring London and even trips to theme parks! Don't just take my word for it, check it out yourself! Everyone is welcome!

It's a great place for teenagers except, it isn't well cared as their pool table is in totally bad…read morecondition.On top of that you have you to give £10 for insurance if you are going to play any game there. Pool sticks doesn't even have any tip on them. The only free thing a teenager can do their is to use computer room which apparently has been closed for 1 and a half month for no reason. Definitely needs more staff!