Heidi's reviews
Review of Milton Keynes Central Library
08 May 08, 18:28
Huge library 
This library is huge and you will certainly find what you're looking for... I used to come in here a lot for school work (back in the day!) because there were always loads of books and you knew all the reference books woouldn't have been pinched. As libraries go this one is definitely the best in the area. Nice to have a bit of culture in the centre of my concrete birthplace of Milton Keynes. Yes, I DO have that on my birth certificate. Watch out for the statue of the whispering women nearby. So typical of Milton Keynes, random, but it kind of works!
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Review of La Senza
03 May 08, 12:28
Perfect for undies and nighties
This is a really nice shop - great size so you're guaranteed not to get knocked out by dozens of red faced women with their shopping bags. They do great night time wear, and have loads of cosy stuff if you don't want anything sexy. Sexy?? Pah. Throw me the comfy pants anytime, which they also sell, but cute ones! Not like the ones old women buy in BHS that act as chest minimisers too. Plus, whenever you buy any presents for people they put it in a box for you so it makes it look prettier...
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Review of Ann Summers
03 May 08, 12:22
Small shop - nice staff 
I love Anne Summers, but I don't know why they are often so small (like this one). Last time I went in the staff were friendly, my friend and I were looking at some strange things laughing and one of the assistants said "you would be AMAZED what some people buy in here!" and we started having a chat. One thing I have noticed though, you tend to get quite a few dodgy men that lurk in this shop in Midsummer Place. Guys, if you're with your girlfriend it's fine, if you're on your own... I would suggest you shop online.
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Review of John Lewis
29 Apr 08, 10:04
Amazing store - helpful staff
For some reason I feel like I spent half of my childhood in the John Lewis cafe looking down on everyone doing their shopping... it would be the oasis I longed for while my mother dragged me around her endless shops on a Saturday. This shop is gorgeous but as you would always expect from John Lewis, although never knowingly undersold, they're still pricey. The furniture is stunning as is all the wall art you can buy. The cafe is a good size, expensive, but you can get a really nice lunch. Ideal at Christmas as they really push the boat out with all the decorations, plus you can look down on Middleton Hall and watch all the decorations and exhibitions. They have massive perfume and makeup counters of which I could quite easily spend 24 hours standing beside. For huge choice it's the ideal place - they even have a whole material section if you make dresses. I recently went in with a friend who was buying an Ipod docking system and the girl who helped her (refreshing change to have a female working in the gadget department) was very helpful and objective with her opinion. Only downside is, because all the shops I prefer are down the other end of the centre, I rarely venture all the way to Middleton Hall noawdays...
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Review of House Of Fraser
29 Apr 08, 09:59
5 Stars - amazing bags 
Be prepared to walk into quality heaven... the range and the clothing in this shop is fantastic. It's HUGE and you can get pretty much everything you need. Obviously you've got your little designer sections, and then upstairs they've got a lovely (but quite expensive) cafe. It's such a nice place to wander around but I warn you now, the bags are there purely to torture you! If you have no money, then do not enter because you may leave in tears. They are so pricey but they are so beautiful
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Review of Bhs
29 Apr 08, 09:50
Good homeware - clothing disappointing 
Are you a grandma? Do you have grey hair? Then this could well be your dream shop for clothing. This BHS is huge and much nicer than the one in Northampton. There is a huge range of homeware on display and they also have a really big cafe upstairs. The underwear is really nice and they have loads to choose from, along with nighties, dressing gowns etc... and it's not just for old people (although you can get some ENORMOUS granny pants in there which will rest above your breasts) The shoes are very dated, as is a lot of the clothes, it seems to be for much older women, but if you're decorating the house you will find some great contemporary stuff in the homeware section...
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Review of Pizza Hut
28 Apr 08, 17:04
Good food - lots of children
This pizza hut is the perfect place to go when your feet are killing after shopping... but where are their potato skins nowadays huh?? They vanished. They may be back on again now but they were the main reason I went. The staff always seem very efficient. I tried the lunchtime buffet but we I'm not a massive fan of pizza. I prefer their salads and garlic bread. Watch out for the children's parties of which there seems to be many... take your ear plugs
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Review of Karen Millen
28 Apr 08, 13:08
Beautiful detail
On a busy day in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, this shop is a bit like an oasis of calm because it's never too busy and it has a great layout. The clothes are absolutely stunning (well out of my price range) but if you do want to treat yourself, then this is the place to go. They do beautiful detailing on the clothing and because of the way the shop is designed, you feel like you can see everything clearly without being bashed and bruised by other shoppers. Definitely a shop for those wanting to feel spoilt! It's in the new part near to Waterstone's and Topshop...
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Review of Gap
26 Apr 08, 12:31
BIG
I always think that it's really over priced and never seems to have any originiality. However, this particular shop is a really good size and well presented so you can see things really clearly (plus you won't have to keep wrestling with push chairs!) I don't think I've ever bought anything from here, but if you like your Gap clothing, then this is a good shop to visit...
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Review of West One
26 Apr 08, 12:27
Good shoes
This place is great for really cheap stuff, but the quality always seem a bit rubbish.... it's adjacent to the market (I think you'd get much better quality on there). It's great for little tops for summer but for anything else I wouldn't really bother going in. Oh actually, the shoes are quite nice and they're certainly cheap. So may be worth a look for those alone...
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Review of Next
26 Apr 08, 12:24
Small but good service
I always find this Next a bit small to be honest... I went in with my friend the other day and we were crammed in for hours. I like the quality of Next stuff a lot, and it's great for suits and smart clothes, but be prepared to wait a while on a busy day. Mind you, they were giving everyone in the queue sweets as an apology last time so their customer service is really good. Amazing underwear and bags...
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Review of Claire's Accessories
26 Apr 08, 12:22
Cheap jewellery - scary to walk past!
OK... so if you're anything like me and the image of a three year old girl having her ears pierced is enough to make you want to run into the shop and slap the mother for doing it, then this isn't the place for you. I know this place used to (so may not still) have a chair in the window where you could take your baby/child/or even yourself to go and get your ears pierced. That is enough to put me off. The jewellery is very cheap and you can get some nice stuff if you hunt around. But be aware you WILL get elbowed by 13 year old girls with too much hairspray and lip gloss....
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Review of Topshop
26 Apr 08, 12:10
Great undies - pricey tops
This Topshop is really big so it's good if you want a big selection of clothing. Personally, as much as I love it, I think Topshop is often very over priced a lot of the time but they do really nice underwear, lots of choice and not always knickers that make you feel like if you move too abruptly you'll be sliced in half. They always do good deals on undies (3 for £10 etc). Obviously their jewellery is amazing, I love the Freedom range. If you love Topshop, then you are going to love this one in the centre MK (it's in the newer bit by the way near H&M)
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Review of The Secklow Hundred
24 Apr 08, 09:59
Staff are a little dappy
The staff here managed to double book my birthday party - joy. I rang up on the DAY to confirm and was told they had no record of my booking, despite me having paid a deposit AND had a receipt. Luckily, because I kicked up a fuss, they put the other party in a different section of the bar, but it's not what you want to be dealing with on your birthday. Plus they weren't very helpful at all. The manager there at the time was a proper dragon. Having said that, the upstairs bit is great to hire. Music is OK and it's not so noisy you can't have a chat. Nice to chill out in during the day too
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Review of Yates's Wine Lodge
24 Apr 08, 09:57
Keep an eye on your bag at all times!
This is just an average chain bar in MK - it's OK but it's nothing special. We used to go in there a lot when I was younger for a little dance but the dance floor is really tiny. Plus I got my phone nicked so keep an eye on your stuff all the time...
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Review of Supercuts
24 Apr 08, 09:41
TERRIBLE! 
Imagine hell... and then imagine what hell would look like if it were housed within a hairdressing salon. My friend and I went in for one of those 'walk-in' appointments. My friend's hair was hacked off like a boy, she left in tears, and my hair was layered on one side and not the other. On top of that, the girls who were working in there would struggle to spell the word HAIR let alone know how to cut it. Don't go near!!!!
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Review of Waitrose
23 Apr 08, 19:21
Expensive but best quality
If you have the money, then Waitrose in the way forward. My partner shops in here, not that the likes of me can afford such luxury. I'm more a netto girl and I'm not ashamed to say it. The staff are really friendly though and as food shopping goes (yawn!) it's one of the most chilled places to do it. Quality is second to none too.
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Review of Games Workshop
23 Apr 08, 19:14
Friendly and popular
My friend James LOVES all this kind of stuff and I know some people take the mick out of these places, but I have to say, I love walking past and seeing people (pretty much always men) enjoying this sort of stuff. And I must say, I went in on my own the other day to drop a poster off and they were really friendly! I don't think women enter very often... but if you like your war stuff and all that, then you should go along here. The staff seem really clued up and passionate about it all.
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Review of HMV
23 Apr 08, 19:09
Friendly staff
This place always seems to be heaving so can take ages to get served! But on a good note last time I went there the guy who served me was REALLY friendly and asked me how I was which I always think is nice! Over priced calendars and albums but that's pretty much always the case unless you buy online anymore....
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Review of Sony Centre
23 Apr 08, 19:08
Pricey but impressive
A bachelors heaven. HUGE TVs too big for a normal room that will make your house look like you play for Man U but a huge variety of Sony stuff. Pricey! But you get what you pay for... can't go far wrong with Sony in my eyes
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Review of Zara
23 Apr 08, 12:30
Gorgeous
I love Zara. Their clothes last ages and this shop in particular is generally such a great place to shop in terms of space, layout and high number of staff. If I could afford it (if only!!) everything I owned would be from this shop...
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Review of The Fragrance Shop
23 Apr 08, 11:44
Great choice
This place has pretty much every selection you could possibly wish to try! If you want to be spoilt for choice, then I would recommend you head here. And you know you can never go too far wrong with perfume...
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Review of Centre MK
22 Apr 08, 17:16
Bigger isn't always better
If you love shopping, this is your heaven! It is enormous. It goes on forever. BUT if you don't like crowds, I would suggest you get there for 9am on a Saturday morning or go on a weekday. When it's quiet, this place is great, but when it's heaving, it can be torture trying actually see anything! Parking is REALLY expensive too. Avoid the red zones as it'll cost you £1 an hour and if you're there all day, it adds up quickly. If you're like me and don't like shopping, then drop off your partner/friends/family and go and sit in one of the millions of coffee houses (costa above Waterstones is lovely) while they force their way through the crowds....
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Review of Cineworld
22 Apr 08, 11:57
Great choice
If you like your cinema... you won't find a place better than this. They have THIRTEEN screens which means there is always something on. It's expensive but then what cinema isn't? Really comfy too.
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