I have recently visited this shoe shop and had my daughters feet measured the staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful there was a good range of shoes and trainers. There was a small rack with some sale items but these were very limited in sizes. The shop stockes mens, womens and children's footwear. There are no steps to enter the shop and no parking availble. This is a nice little shop though.

This is a small store which aims its styles at people in their later years of life or children…read more Clarkes has some nice fashionable shoes but there are only one or two of these in the store at one time. The staff are good enough when you are getting fittings for kids shoes but the rest of the time the service lacks a bit.

If ever you're in Weymouth pop down to Ladybirds in St Alban Street. This place is a treat. Run by…read moreRoma Pye and her sister, Ladybirds is a dress agency but the personal touch here takes it a notch above the ordinary. Attracted by the belly dancing belts outside (a story for another time), I entered a cosy haven full of chat, stories and laughter. Stock is a mixture of never worn chain store stuff and some vintage finds. I spotted no designer labels on the clothing, but then I wasn't looking at the tiny sizes and this isn't London. The trick here is carefully sort through the rails and enjoy every moment. You'll never know what you'll get. Roma also buys in new things for the seasons, which I haven't seen elsewhere. An example were the knitted capes with big buttons that come in several colours, and the shrugs like spider webs. The shop holds clothing, shoes, hats, handbags and the afore mentioned new belly dancing outfits, in a range of sizes. Condition is all good and Roma and her sister are knowledgeable about clothing care, what goes with what, Trinny and Susannah style shaping and so on. They're also amenable to giving good discounts if you buy a quantity. I spent the same amount of money on 5 outfits as I would have done on one in an ordinary shop. A couple of hours and several complete kit-outs later, leaving my bags with Roma to look after (another aspect of her service), I dived tired but happy into the coffee shop across the road for cappuccino and Dorset apple cake. Aah, bliss.