Community support services in Prestwich

“I held my wedding reception there on Sunday 12th May. Adam & Vikki could not do enough for us. They went above and beyond our expectation. Nothing seemed too much trouble and the room was set up ready for us. We would definitely recommend this venue.”

“My son has recently joined the nursery and all the staff have been brilliant with him, particularly his two key workers. He has settled in really quickly and is very happy there. The outside space is an added bonus and is fantastic!”

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“Under new management, better prices , all legit goods and in date. Lovely staff too”

“Amazing staff in all year groups”

“I used Petite Fleur a birthday. Beautiful bouquet of flowers, fresh and pretty. Amazing delivery service!! Highly recommended!!”

“Conveyancing, House purchase, House selling. I was extremely pleased with the service provided by Denise Prescott who dealt with us in the conveyancing process whilst selling a property. We have never had to chase her to do anything and she has always responded very quickly to everything. Something a lot of her colleagues in the legal profession could learn from her. In some ways it is a pity that this is the last of our buy to let properties. If we had more we would certainly have asked her to act on our behalf again when selling. Having bought and sold a few properties over the years I can honestly say this is the best service from the legal profession I have ever received. I have no hesitation in recommending Denise and giving her a five star rating.”

“Lovely staff. Very convenient location.”

“The staff in the store are a credit to the company as they’re always so pleasant. They even tell you about discounts which apply which I may have missed. Well stocked shelves and clean. Keep up the good work!”

“Excellent food and incredible service ! If you come across Coco’s cuisine don’t hesitate !”

“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.”

“I started coming to Northern Core after suffering a hamstring injury during football, and it’s been a game changer. The physio-led Pilates sessions helped me recover safely and effectively – I’ve noticed a big improvement in strength, flexibility and overall movement. It’s clear the team really know their stuff, and I always feel supported and well looked after. Highly recommend to anyone recovering from injury or just wanting to move better!”

“Excellent service, out of the box thinking! Couldn’t recommend more highly JL”

“Adam is very responsive, professional and personable. He goes out of his way to provide an excellent level of service and is always available when I have any questions.”

“I want to point out the outstanding support we get each time we attend the pharmacy! The team is very professional and patient. Each time we need their professional guide, they go above and beyond to give us a hand! I do not know of other pharmacies providing such professional and caring support!”

“Great shop at this station. Excellent drinks selection, very good choice of beers, wine and spirits too.”

“The absolute definition of practical Wing Chun can be found right here. Sifu Swift has had years of training from the best. No nonsense direct practitioner.”

“It has great educational tecnology”

“I needed a solicitor to undertake the conveyancing on a property. Having searched for a law company on the web, I found Latimer Lee. Whilst reading through their website I felt that they were a reputable company and oddly enough felt comfortable to call them. Normally the image of a company on a website doesn't always mean they are proficient but their website sent (to me anyway) a message of sincerity. The complete process of obtaining my property was that of good communication and clear instructions and good guidance. Michael was my (professional) contact at their Bury office and was polite and helpful.”

“My sister goes there and she says it wonderful I hope I go there when I'm older”