Atmosphere in Prestwich

“So I was out shopping and popped into Iceland In Prestwich to get some food shopping, Store was spotlessly clean, Very well stacked shelves and freezers, Great selection of stock across each department, Polite and friendly staff, Competitive prices and grabbed myself some bargains. Free Parking nearby, Disabled bays, Ample parking.”

“We have used this pool every week for a few months now. As a foster carer of children who are autistic it is brilliant as it's just you in the pool. The children can express their feelings without disturbing others. The pool is lovely and warm and very welcoming. I would recommend this pool and its not over priced to hire.”

“Tried a salt beef bagel, it was really good. Large portions and good sauces. Just wasn’t a fan of the chicken “rips” because it was chicken thigh instead of breast, but the breading on it was nice. Would definitely go again and try the pastrami and truffle fries. It was halal”

“Took our friend for her birthday. Had a brilliant time. Food was really really nice. Madison our waitress was really fun. Overall really good experience and would go again”

“Absolutely love this place! The Greek food is authentic, flavorful, and always fresh. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the ambiance is cozy and welcoming. Highly recommend it!”

“Came on a Monday, and there was a buy one free one offer on Mondays! So it was super worth it for us. The portion was large and the taste was good. The staff were approachable and friendly and even asked us whether the food was alright afterwards! Overall a great experience for you to bring family and friends over!”

“I have visited this pub for over 40 years and it has had its ups and downs. It is most certainly now on an UP. The Holts bitter is consistently good and the Landlord and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. Nothing not to like.”

“I have had my hair done at this salon for several years now. Both hairdressers are lovely, personable and doing a great job. My hair has improved a lot too since I am coming to Neil & Co.”

“Absolutely spot on! Ordered a half-and-half pizza (Mexican and Chicken Fajita), garlic cheese bites and peri peri chicken poppers — and everything was banging. The flavours were on point, loads of topping, and it all arrived piping hot. The garlic cheese bites were proper cheesy and the peri peri chicken had a decent kick without being too spicy. Definitely one of the best Papa John’s orders I’ve had. Will be ordering again soon!”

“Always spot on , really nice spicy rolls”

“Love this place” they have the best food, there always busy and I travel miles out my way to eat here because it simply is the best Chinese I’ve ever tasted”

“I wanted to say a big thanks to the management team for helping out the BBC That’s absolutely no notice when we were doing news reporting in the area. Special thanks to the manager who granted his permission to work. Also, what a fantastic pub we’re definitely coming back here, but not when we’re working Thanks”

“Ordered 31 Pizzas for our christmas do, ALL arrived hot and tasty there were no complaints, plenty of choice, EVERYONE was happy and from a catering side it was simple to arrange and minimal hassle with no problems at all, thank you to Mahmood and all the staff.”

“We used their catering service for our wedding, it was very easy to organize, they accommodated to all of our requests, including our request for vegan and non vegan options, and, on the day, the delivery was right on time and effortless. All of our guests really enjoyed the food. Thank you very much for your service!”

“We really enjoy the food from here, they have always been pleasant when phoning up too”

“Tried Smashies recently and it definitely lived up to the hype! The chicken smash burger was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The loaded fries were also a highlight—crispy, cheesy, and full of flavour. Great halal option with quality food. Will be coming back for sure!”

“Good As Always. Super Delicious Food and Warm Welcome whenever you Visit.”

“The friendly owner's are very nice. The food for the 6 or 7 times I've been in the last 6 months is always very good, freshly prepared and piping hot.”

“Always friendly, professional and helpful. Clean, nice environment. Thanks to Borga, great Barista and makes lovely coffee!”

“Won’t go anywhere else to get my nails done! Always amazing and Tonya is so lovely. Best in the business!!”

“Gemma has been doing my nails (BIAB) for over 2 years now - I wouldn’t go anywhere else. As well as her nail tech skills & expertise, Gemma is a lovely person (& she always has time to make me a brew…!) Responsive to messages & is really reliable too. Thank you Gemma, love my nails!”

“Absolutely loved my biab nails. Maddie did a great job & they have lasted for ages.”

“I had Botox done with Shiva extremely happy with the results specially the way my eyebrows are adjusted. Thank you so much.”

“When investigating local childcare options for our daughter, we were stuck between the homely setting of a childminder and the consistency of a nursery - to us Swan’s offered the best of both worlds... The setting As a small setting it has a real family feel and impressed us from the outset with Nicola (Nursery Manager) showing real pride in touring us. There are three rooms: Baby, Tweenies and Pre-School and all are well loved and maintained with changing seasonal displays, toys and activities. There is an outdoor garden area that offers great stimulation - it isn't the largest but they do make great use of it! Overall, it's an inclusive and diverse community atmosphere. The staff All of the staff are excellent and the majority are extremely experienced. Management have been in place 20+ years and Toni in the baby room has been at Swan's for years & years (so many, I forget!) - I found this reassuring when our daughter first started at 9 months old. The staff have remained consistent throughout our daughter’s 3 years at Swan’s with only a small, natural turnover - always a good sign! The staff are friendly, caring and vigilant and work hard to bond with the children and encourage development on an individual basis. They seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs and workplace. Many of the staff also have their own children (not that this matters but some may find it comforting to know.) Ofsted Swans is rated Ofsted 'Good with Outstanding features' (personal development being one area they excel at.) It’s one of the higher rated Ofsted nurseries in the Prestwich area but often seems to get overlooked - I'm never quite sure why! It's a hidden gem. Rates, funding and inclusions Contact the nursery for the latest rates and funding info - all childcare is expensive but I remember it being one of the more reasonable rates in the area! Provisions includes breakfast, lunch and a light tea at around 4pm. Nappies, wipes and suncream are included for comparison purposes. Core hours Included in the standard daily payment rate is drop-off from 08.00am and collection by 5.30pm. You can pay a small fee extra to drop-off earlier (from 7.30am) and collect later (by 6pm.) Location & Parking Swans is located on Whittaker Lane - just 3 minutes walk from the Heaton Park metrolink stop. There is on-street parking behind the nursery on Earl Street - ideal for drop off & pick up, you will never find yourself fighting for a spot. App & tracking Swans uses the Learning Journals app to detail your child's day, communications and events. Up until pre-school - sleep, food intake, toileting and development milestones are all logged on the app along with regular pictures and videos of what your kiddo has been doing during the nursery day. Accidents/Incidents are also recorded via the app. Extracurricular activities My daughter has enjoyed regular seasonal walks/trips to Heaton Park, Stretch & Grow exercise classes (and for a very small fee extra) externally provided French lessons. Pre-school trips have been to Smithill's Farm and the Transport museum. Swans also put on an amazing graduation ceremony - it was above and beyond expectation with some lovely small take-home keepsakes. Other features There is secure on-site pram parking within the nursery boundary for those who need it. Summary We've been extremely happy with our experience of Swans for 3+ years. If we were to have any more children there is no doubt that I'd be popping my name down on the waiting list ASAP. Plus, both of my daughter’s Grandmas are retired primary school teachers and both have independently commented on how good her development has been (and now she's older - her readiness for school) crediting it largely to Swans and its staff. A huge thanks to Nicola, Emma, Joanne, Toni, Sana, Rachel, Leona, Kira and Ciara - you all do an amazing job and we’ll miss you & the amazing environment you work so hard to create on a daily basis.”

“Amanda is great. She's compassionate, sympathetic, and funny - her relaxed demeanour put me at ease immediately. She helped me with my grief - over the course of a handful of sessions a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I highly recommend her.”

“One of the best baby and toddler classes around, Jen is brilliant with the babies and my son and I love going I can't recommend them enough!”

“Another perfect little theatre. Great show.”

“Absolutely amazing place , I was really impressed with delicious food and very nice costumer services Definitely coming back here ❤️”

“We now religiously order our Chinese from here, it is absolutely the best I have ever had! Everything is always spot on every time, food is hot and delicious and the service is so quick! I could not recommend this place more! Ordered nearly 10 times from there now and same great result every time, I am yet to be disappointed. We tried out so many others in the area but I am so glad I was recommended this one - it is hard to find such consistency!”