Fabric Land has every type of fabric you could possibly want. But then again, i suppose thats the…read morewhole point. All the fabrics easy to get out, you just take your roll up to the counter and they measure and cut it for you. They do all sorts of ribbons, iron-on transfers, buttons, zips, cotton absolutely bloody anything to do with fabrics and sewing. All their fabrics is priced in metres, and they're quite cheap aswell. The only thing i hate about this shop is you cant quite get a buggy around the aisles.

Really fantastic store for all things fabric related and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and…read moreready to help if you're not really sure what you're looking for. The main minus is the fact that the aisles are extremely narrow, if you meet anyone coming the other way, you have to back up. Fabric ranges considerably in price and quality, and I would recommend you have some idea about what you want to buy before you visit, simply because you may find yourself becoming overwhelmed by the amount of choice you are faced with fabric is literally packed up to the ceiling.

you will find a good selection of cards for all occassions here at very reasonable prices. The…read morequality is good despite the prices and there is a huge variety. Not the biggest card shop around but easy to pick a suitable card. As well as cards they do sell a selection of gifts - these do tend to vary but normally include ornaments candles and plush toys. They have some nice badges for those milestone birthdays and you can choose from gift bags or wrap to complete your present. The staff here are always happy and enjoy a chat, they will help you find the section you need quickly. If you wish to pay by debit card there is a minimum spend of £5 and they do not accept cheques anymore. A clean, tidy store which is well stocked.

Beatnik do some amazing proper vintage clothes and shoes and bags. i love this shop, some of the…read morestuff can be quite expensive, but the clothes are brilliant, its also just fun to go in the shop and try on all the clothes.