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Mark M.
24 May 2013

Mr Cod Ltd

It can get busy here which is a good sign.
Avoid going when quiet as there are some
staff who give food out the cabinet and it
tends to be dry and awful.Quality not so good
but still ok,prices are a bit high but that does
lean you get a decent meal.£5 spent here is
a better return than McDonalds which is a
total waste of time.

Gill P.
14 March 2013

Alderbridge School

Not a good or positive experience

Alder Bridge is a Steiner Waldorf school which claims to offer an alternative and creative style to education. What parents are not told is that a religion called 'anthroposophy' (invented by Rudolph Steiner over 100 years ago) underpins everything that is said and done here. Some people may not be comfortable with his beliefs or approaches to education.

It's my suggestion prospective parents MUST research this subject thoroughly, by looking at websites, such as Waldorf Watch, Waldorfcritics and Quackometer, written and contributed to by people with first-hand knowledge of these schools.

I wish I had found this out before sending my child to this school as it was not a good or positive experience. Having realised this, it cost over £1,500 to pay for intensive private tutoring to get my child up to a reasonable educational standard in order to return her to a mainstream school - even though she is naturally very bright she was placed a year below her peers because she was so far behind academically.

Overall my child hated the experience of going there and was frustrated by the slow pace of learning and style of teaching, I also had concerns over some of the festivals, including St John's fire jumping!!

However, this style of school may suit some children.

In my opinion, this school is not in a good state of repair, most of the maintenance to the buildings and grounds is funded and carried out by parents in their spare time

Gill P.
20 January 2013

Alderbridge School

Alder Bridge is a Steiner Waldorf school which claims to offer an alternative and creative style to education. What parents are not told is that a religion called 'anthroposophy' (invented by Rudolph Steiner over 100 years ago) underpins everything that is said and done here. Some people may not be comfortable with this. Although it is claimed that it is not taught, in my believe,it is done so by stealth.

It is my suggestion any prospective parents must research this subject thoroughly, by looking at websites, such as Waldorf Watch and Quackometer, written and contributed to by people with first-hand knowledge of these schools and what anthroposophy means.

I only wish I had found this out before deciding to send my child to this school as it was not a good or positive experience. Having realised this, it cost over £1,500 to pay for intensive private tutoring to get my child up to a reasonable educational standard in order to return her to mainstream school - even then she was placed a year below her peers as she was so far behind academically.

Overall my child hated the experience of going there. However, this style of school may suit some children.

In my opinion, this school is not in a good state of repair, with most of the maintenance to the buildings and grounds carried out by parents in their spare time.

Harry E.
11 December 2012

Dynasty Doors

We bought our front and rear door from Dynasty about five years ago, and the service was very good. Recently we had to make a warranty claim on our front door because it was cracking around the window. Dynasty handled the warranty claim for us but were very tardy in keeping us informed of progress. Then the front door look failed to work correctly in the replacement door and support from Dynasty in sourcing a replacement has gone from poor to worse. I will not be giving them any new business.

Shane H.
25 October 2012

Reading Children's Home

i used to live in 16 st peters,i spent some good times there ,i would love to find the people i was there with for a get together.its been so long now im now 30 years old and hold lots of memories of that place it was the first of many homes i was at but that one always stuck with me,if anyone who used to live there when i was there please get in touch,you can find me on facebook. from shane henwood

David S.
14 August 2012

Horseman Coaches Ltd.

I was wanting to get some prices from Horseman yet the lady on reception was extremley rude and seem to enjoy talking down to people who are wanting to pay for there services! Would stay well away.

John C.
25 March 2012

Ladds Garden Centre

Great place to go for a variety of independent retailers. Bought a hot tub from Aqua Hot Tubs and we are delighted with our new spa.

Lee B.
29 February 2012

Creative Landscape Co.

Very poor after sales, no guarantee on work, make sure you get a written contract, Glen George the company director has clearly forgotten something called customer service, we paid top prices for works carried out, we did not in after sales, -for example faulty product and workmanship.

Clive C.
27 February 2012

Motor Claims Services Ltd.

These people won't show a phone number,they are the BAST@rds that get your phone number and cause you bothe by phoning unsolicited. When asked some details the agent Simon hung up. I wanted full information so I could report them to the TPS as my mobile is recorded for no canvas calls.