Heidi M.

Review of Lloyds TSB Bank

03 May 08, 12:36

Staff are SO patient

Somehow, this Lloyds have managed to find the most patient people in the world and convinced them to work here. Every time I go in there are queues of foreign people trying to ask complex financial questions with their four words of English yet the staff are always SO patient and friendly, one lady in particular. They're efficient and very friendly.

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Review of Bodycare

28 Apr 08, 17:54

Best place for perfume!

OK... so if you don't know how the perfume is so much cheaper, it's because it's nearer to going out of date, but not by much. They have a massive selection of perfumes that are much cheaper than if you bought them up the road in Debenhams. They have so many bargains in here. You can get moisturisers and shampoo for pretty much half the price, plus they've always got great offers on. Look out for the Sanctuary Covent Garden collection - they make perfect pressies (plus that look more expensive than they were!)

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Review of The Works

28 Apr 08, 17:52

Great bargains - grumpy staff

I don't know how they manage to keep their prices so low! Don't be fooled into thinking it's just books they sell. I bought my friend the most GORGEOUS watercolour set from here on offer for £10 down from £25 - she loved it. The books are really good value as is everything else in the shop. If you're looking for presents for kids then they have loads to offer like books and toys. They have a whole art section so if you fancy yourself as a bit of a painter, you'll find everything you need to start. Some of the staff weren't very friendly or helpful in my experience mind you.

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Review of Thorntons

28 Apr 08, 17:49

Amazing chocolate

It's a tiny shop but it's perfect for picking up a gift in, you can't go too far wrong with chocolate. They'll personalise things for you too so you can make your gift a bit more special. If you've been having a rubbish day and want to treat yourself, or cheer someone else up, the chocolates from here are amazing. They're quite expensive, but you're always going to pay more in Thorntons as you're paying for the name. Definitely worth a look.

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Review of Internacionale

28 Apr 08, 17:15

My favourite

Now we're talking.... loads of choice, fantastic value, great shoes, amazing bags and very sexy underwear that won't cost you a fortune. You can get some absolute bargains in the sale (although you do have to rummage a bit). My favourite pair of jeans were £5 from here and I have worn them to death. I got shoes which are great and most of my undies are from this shop. If you've got kids then the upstairs bit has loads of kids stuff and as for the jewellery.... don't get me started. There is so much chunky gorgeous wooden jewellery in there at the moment you won't be able to drag yourself away. The staff always seem quite friendly and they play good music. Just be prepared, the gorgeous girlie skirts and dresses in the shop will make you want to get your legs out... so you may want to get some fake bake at the same time.

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Review of Jane Norman

28 Apr 08, 17:10

Nice clothes.... if you're a manikin

If you are either a manikin, an under-developed 14 year old, or both, then you'll find loads of clothes in here... if you are a real woman with proper decent hips the way God intended they should be, then good luck finding something to fit! I went in today and the size 12 dress looked tiny. Nothing like shops like these to help make you feel like an elephant. But who cares. Skinny isn't sexy. Go somewhere where real women are made to feel wanted... they bang on about magazines and the media being the main cause of female insecurity, well they need to look at ridiculous shops like these. Have you seen the manikins in the window? They make Victoria Beckham look fat. So you won't catch me shopping anywhere like that. Nice clothes - just make them for real women, and not skinny little girls!

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Review of Old White Hart The Public House

28 Apr 08, 11:40

Old White Hart Pub

I've been here quite a few times and I would highly recommend it. It's got a huge area to sit outside (if you're a smoker or if it's sunny) but bits are undercover which is cool. This place is good if you're on a date because it's quiet and generally quite a relaxing place to be. I haven't eaten here, only had drinks, but the staff always seem really friendly. Generally, a really good place to go for a chill out

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Review of George (ASDA)

26 Apr 08, 12:38

Bit unsure...

I'm still a bit unsure about George at Asda. At times it seems really mumsy and I struggle to find anything I like, or that fits well and isn't designed to cover every lump and bump. Having said that, I know friends who have bought a couple of dresses from here which have been absolutely gorgeous. The price is good so worth a look. This shop always seem really dark and uninviting to me... feels a bit like you've just walked into a cows shed in a way. They could do with brightening it up a little!

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Review of Jolly Anker

24 Apr 08, 16:55

Nice inside - but often quiet

Obviously this is now Route 69... I went in there a few weeks ago and I have to say I REALLY liked it. It's a great atmosphere and everyone seems very friendly. It's really light and airy and play good music (apart from Lazy Town which I heard one time!) Trouble is, the place is always really quiet and I'm not sure how long it'll last... but if you haven't been it's worth going into. Don't be put off at all with it being a gay bar or feel awkward if you're straight, everyone is so nice and just want to have a dance and a laugh

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Review of Dunnes Stores

24 Apr 08, 16:43

Good - if you go on the right day

This place is a bit hit and miss... I got some amazing knee highs for about £10 here a little while ago, but if you look at the clothing a lot of it is REALLY pricey but terrible quality. If you need nighties, undies (lots of padding in the bras, happy days!!) and cheap bags it's great, but if you're looking for shirts and trousers it's not good. They have a home bit attached which has some great things in. I bought some gorgeous black and white Elvis and James Dean framed posters in there. If you catch it on the right day, you can pick up a bargain.

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Review of In 'n' Out Xpress MOTs

24 Apr 08, 16:28

5 STARS!!!!

I can't stress enough how LOVELY the people are who work here. I'm not a huge fan of garages myself, but they were really friendly and helpful. They took the time to explain stuff and kept calling me with updates throughout the day. It failed its MOT so they arranged to get it all done for me at a local garage and then I picked the car up a few hours later. I paid £400 but that was only due to my car being a wreck, as places go, that really wasn't bad at all. They're opening up loads more of these luckily, they are just so so handy. Definitely the way forward for organising such crappy things as MOTs and services!

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Review of Laura Ashley

24 Apr 08, 16:07

Great quality - very pricey

I disliked Laura Ashley for years, it was a trauma effect from when my indecisive mother would drag me round there for hours as she ummed and aahed about clothes she couldn't afford anyway... it always used to be a bit for the middle-aged, but I have to say, they do sell some gorgeous clothes in there now. I saw a stunning dress for around £120 so it's pricey, but the quality is really high and it's a really nice, quiet shop. If you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket and fancy feeling a bit like Kate Middleton for the afternoon, you should pop in!

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Review of O2

24 Apr 08, 16:03

Helpful Staff

I went in here with a friend yesterday and the guy was really helpful and friendly. He really seemed to know his stuff and it's not one of those places where they hard-sell stuff at you as soon as you walk in the door. They have loads of choices and personally I'm on O2 because of all the really good free text offers they have. If you're a bit confused by phones and need some help I would recommend this place

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Review of Chicago Rock Cafe

24 Apr 08, 13:29

I imagine it'd be better when drunk

Good God.... OK again, you can't enter this place if you take yourself too seriously. If you want a laugh at the end of the night, then it's ideal. Good for a laugh and plenty of places to sit. Better, I imagine, if you are hammered!

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Review of Greggs

24 Apr 08, 11:31

Good cakes

I'm never really impressed with their sandwiches although I know people rave about Greggs but their cakes are soooooo good.... particularly their donuts. If your energy levels are dipping in the afternoon I would recommend you pop in.

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Review of Peacocks Stores

24 Apr 08, 11:27

Really good value

I LOVE Peacocks. They sell really fashionable clothes but at a cheap price. I've bought lots in here in the past and I've always been really impressed. Their jewellery and accessories are really nice too. For a bargain, I'd recommend it.

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Review of McDonald's Restaurant

24 Apr 08, 11:24

It's beyond me

Why would ANYBODY ever eat in MacDonalds? I just don't get it. The service is always awful, the food is junk and tastes like rubber. I hate seeing little kids eating in there. I know they claim it's 100% chicken breast meat in the chicken nuggets etc but that's along with loads of other chemicals. If you're out on lunch you can get a pizza in Society down the road for the same price as you would a big mac meal (buy one get one free on all lunchtime pizzas in society) so split it with a friend, and eat something with a bit of taste...

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Review of 99p Store

24 Apr 08, 11:21

Bargains

I can't believe how much other shops mark up prices to make a profit... you can get all your usual names in here for 99p. I get all my toiletries stuff in there, particularly because they sell a lot of the Natural Source collection which don't test anything on animals (and are vegan friendly) and smell gorgeous. Once you've been here you wonder why you ever paid triple somewhere else...

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Review of Morrisons

23 Apr 08, 20:10

Long long queues.....

If you plan to shop in Morrisons, I would suggest you take an Ipod, a magazine and a book, preferrably Tolstoy's War and Peace because the queues in this place are so ridiculous at anytime post 9am. I don't understand why they don't open more tills. I complained about it once mind you and they did send me a voucher in compensation for waiting about 23872387 hours for a twix.... yes that IS how desperate I get for chocolate. Morrisons is what it is, but this one seems to be pretty disorganised as they go. You have to pay for parking too - hello. How annoying! They do reimburse you, but it's a stupid system

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Review of Isola

23 Apr 08, 12:08

Always quiet

You can't even find a phone number for this place online as the owners haven't updated any of the new information!

It's always been really quiet whenever I've been in and quite pretentious. The drinks are REALLY expensive and come in small glasses and it's really small inside. The decor is nice though and they do have a nice courtyard. But I wouldn't recommend it.

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Review of NB's Bar

23 Apr 08, 11:57

Bit disappointing

I know loads of people who go here... but I don't see the massive appeal myself. It's OK but I'd much rather go somewhere a bit more like Society. There's a good outside bit for smokers but I just wasn't feeling the atmosphere in the place last time at all...

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Review of Waterstone's

22 Apr 08, 17:19

Pricey but helpful

This is an expensive place to get your books, but the staff were really helpful when I went in there last time. They have really unique gifts too like a therapist in a box which are quite funny for birthday presents. The cards and bags are SO expensive though. If you're minted and on a mission go here, if you're poor like me and don't want to pay loads, I'd suggest you go online...

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Review of The Mailcoach

22 Apr 08, 15:23

Perfect if you're going to the theatre

Another REALLY nice, classy place for a drink in the evening and food. It's ideal if you're visiting the Royal and Derngate because it's right next door... only thing is they're too posh to do crisps!

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Review of Auntie Ruths Bar

22 Apr 08, 11:50

Great salsa lessons

I've only ever been there for salsa lessons (which are awesome!) but it seems like a great place. I know lots of people who go there and rate it really highly. I love all the photos on the wall - it's really unique so definitely worth popping by...

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Review of Timpson

22 Apr 08, 11:38

Went out of their way

I went in here to get my shoes sorted about three weeks ago and I wanted to write a review because the guy who did it was SO helpful. I went about 4pm and he said because I needed them urgently he'd have them done in under an hour, which he did. He was really friendly and went out of his way. Definitely the place to get your stilettos sorted. They do steel heels too so they last longer - happy days

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Review of The Royal Bengal

21 Apr 08, 16:43

You won't be disappointed...

I LOVE this place - food is amazing, staff are friendly and the prices aren't bad. It's really spacious and airy and you don't feel like you've been crammed in. Plus they have air con on (which I love, I HATE being hot) so the whole experience of going there is really nice. Vegetarian choice is good too. They also do coconut ice cream served in half a coconut like in Spain - it's worth going there just for that alone!

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Review of The Bear

21 Apr 08, 16:40

Good for a laugh

The Bear will really provide you with a comedy night out. If you take yourself too seriously or are on the pull DEFINITELY don't go there, but if you enjoy having a laugh and some karaoke, Friday nights are great.

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Review of F & M Restaurant Bar & Pizzeria

18 Apr 08, 11:29

One of the best in Nortahmpton

I love this restaurant. It's so nice inside and the food is amazing. We went there for a work do a while ago and we had a great night. The puddings are SOOOO good. 100% recommended for a really nice meal in a lovely restaurant.

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Review of Topnotch

18 Apr 08, 11:24

Great gym - annoying music

I've been going to Topnotch for about a year now and I really like it. MOST of the staff are really friendly. It does get busy after work but it's not a problem because they have so much equipment. They also have a women's only gym which is really nice. BUT they DO need to get the music sorted out!!! They repeat it so frequently it starts to do your head in...

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Review of Ann Summers

17 Apr 08, 17:26

Good service

I love Anne Summers generally, but the shop on Abington Street in Northampton has really friendly staff and they seem to update their stock lots too.

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