Daniel's reviews
Review of Saddler Sports Centre
08 Jun 07, 11:05
Cheap City Squash 
I work just around the corner from here and never thought I'd be able to find somewhere to play squash for £9 an hour in such a central location.
The facilities themselves aren't the best, it is actually part of City University, but the courts are well maintained and suitably lit.
Avoid being given a court at the the actual City University campus, the courts are undergoing restoration, and what is more they are located in a rather dingy basement.
If you become a member, you can book up to a week in advance, non members can only book three days before, so make sure you get on the phone nice and early.
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Review of The Ian Logan Design Company
25 May 07, 14:44
A Place of Wonderful Things 
Ian Logan is one of my first destination for gift ideas and if I am looking to treat myself to something nice. A great range of moleskin notebooks, loads of toys and things for kids, and other little bits and bobs. Ian himself is a really nice chap, down to earth, friendly and always willing to try and get hold of stuff for you if it isn't on the shelves. A must for locals of the area.
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Review of Saddlers Sports Centre and Athletic Club
16 May 07, 16:22
Anyone for Squash?
I'm a big squash fan, and when I moved to London I was concerned that I wouldn't find squash courts in the city without having to pay exorbatant club fees -I mean lets face it a squash court is not exactly the most cost effective use of space.
I was surprised to find Saddlers Sport Centre just around the corner from my work with two very nice courts. Non members can book three days in advance which is fine as long as you get up early enough, while members can book up to a week in advance. The changing facilities aren't that luxurious but they do the job, and the sauna was a welcome surprise.
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Review of Holmes Place Health Club
07 May 07, 12:44
Not Just for the Ultra 'Gym Types'
I can walk here within 5 mins from my work so that is worth bearing in mind when you read this review.
I love this gym, the staff are friendly, the people aren't so overly keen for the gym that I feel embarrassed about sometimes just wanting to sit in the jacuzzi, and the facilities are top notch.
Of note is the quiet gym where you can work out without all the added noise of a main gym, and the 200m indoor running track for if the treadmill gets a bit boring.
The pool is the only downside, it only has three lanes, so if it's a busy period it can get a little crowded, and if you are tall like me, you'll find your arms hitting the walls of the outer most lanes.
Other than that this really is a great gym in a fantastic location.
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