Alison's reviews
Review of The Rainbow
01 May 08, 16:41
Rainbow 
THE BEST FISH IN FARINGDON (not chips though - try Ming's for those, just a short walk away). Absolutely HUGE pieces of fish - & lovely quality. They also do jacket potatoes, kebabs & indeed some unusual offerings (I'm sure they used to offer Deep Fried Mars Bars!!). We go here quite regularly.
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Review of Mings's Takeaway
01 May 08, 16:39
Ming's Takeaway
The best chips in town! I love this chip shop (though I'd change the name!). Fantastic, fat, not-too-greasy chips. Full range of Chinese food - I love their Chicken Curry (nothing like a traditional Indian Curry, but lovely chunks of chicken in a really flavoursome sauce - Chinese style). Good prices. Friendly family / staff. Clean & hygienic. Newspapers to read while you wait. Always busy on a Friday night - Fish Night! Definitely the best chips in Faringdon.
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Review of G & G Butchers
01 May 08, 16:35
G&G Butchers 
I cannot rate this butchers highly enough. I go to them every week / every other week to stock up. I usually buy their chicken breasts - SO much better & nicer than the mass produced & questionably farmed stuff you get in supermarkets. The quality is fantastic. They offer a huge range of sausages - some very unusual ones & some more traditional. I love the Pork & Leak ones but there are loads to try (spicy, fruity). Their pork pies are just the best. All their meat is of extremely high quality & they will cut it for you any way you like it. They also sell lovely traditional goodies such as honeycomb, chocolate covered sweets etc. and beautiful sauces & chutneys. Staff are very friendly & helpful. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Review of Rob The Cheese
01 May 08, 16:31
Rob The Cheese
Brilliant little shop. Sells, obviously, loads of different & unusual types of cheese but also lovely bread, crackers, specialist crisps, flour, olives, pasties & other yummy goodies. Keenly priced - a truly mouthwatering, temptating shop well worth a visit. Really good to support local, independent suppliers too.
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Review of Faringdon Library
01 May 08, 16:29
Faringdon Library
A lovely little library with internet access. Children are made very welcome. Staff are very friendly and eager to help. Relaxed atmosphere. Great place to get info on local events too.
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Review of Unicorn Plumbing & Heating
01 May 08, 16:22
Unicorn Plumbing & Heating
I use these guys for both work & home plumbing requirements. They are always extremely obliging - trying to fit us in (particularly for work) as soon as possible so we don't have to struggle on with a malfunctioning loo or leaky pipes. They are fast, very efficient, keenly priced & just extremely helpful. I have recommended them to friends & family - all have been pleased. So nice to know a reliable plumber!
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Review of Faringdon Leisure Centre
18 Apr 08, 16:07
FARINGDON LEISURE CENTRE 
I go swimming here regularly with the kids. A nice pool & they do special swimming sessions to cater for all sorts of swimmers - a fun toddler splash (where they provide floats), serious swimming sessions, swimming lessons, ladies-only swim. The water isn't too cold, changing facilities & lockers are good, showers are good. They also have gym facilities plus all the usual facilities you'd expect of a leisure centre. They host kids' parties with a choice of bouncy castle or music swim party & a room for food afterwards.
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Review of Faringdon Coffee
18 Apr 08, 16:04
FARINGDON COFFEE HOUSE
A really lovely little coffee shop (which, incidentally, sells much more than coffee!). Gorgeous cakes, light snacks & they have a fantastic selection of old fashioned sweets in jars - really takes you back in time. A lovely atmosphere - you can sit inside or outside if it's nice weather, where you can experience daily life in this lovely little market town. Forget the calories & treat yourself. You'll feel comfortable going alone or with friends / guests. A very friendly welcome awaits you.
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Review of Davis DIY
18 Apr 08, 15:57
DAVIS DIY
A great DIY shop that is more than DIY. Loads of great & lovely stuff - including small appliances & items for the kitchen. A bit like your old fashioned hardware store where you can buy an individual door knob / screw, but still contemporary & "now". This store has a real family feel. They have a paint mixer so can mix whatever colour paint you need. They sell a whole range of DIY products & loads of lovely nic-nacs. It's more expensive than your big DIY megastore, but is more individual. Definitely worth a visit.
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Review of Saffron
18 Apr 08, 15:51
SAFFRON'S - CURRY RESTAURANT
A quiet, charming Indian restaurant serving absolutely lovely food. If ever I go for a curry locally (eat in or takeaway), this is the one I always go for. Whichever curry I opt for, it's always lovely & really good quality. Portions are generous, atmosphere is relaxed & usually quiet, hosts are friendly, price is very reasonable. I'd highly recommend.
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Review of Aunties Emporium
18 Apr 08, 15:35
AUNTIE'S EMPORIUM
This is a brilliant shop which remains a largely undiscovered gem. I've bought loads of pine from here - wardrobes, lovely pine boxes, pine book case etc. Their prices are fantastic & the items are gorgeous. They sell antiques, bric-a-brac, oddities, loads of beautiful pine & oak furniture plus loads more. You never know what you'll find. I'd definitely recommend it. It's open 6 days a week (closed Mondays). You won't regret it.
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