Skill in Prestwich

“What can I say!!! I have used Estelle before and I ordered again and again absolutely gorgeous flowers!! The price I can’t believe how much the arrangement looks expensive and full of different flowers for my aunt & uncles new home!!! They absolutely love them ‘my aunt cried’ so special !. Thankyou! Custard x”

“Janine you are simply the best hair stylist in the North West..luv my new colour....Eclipse is the jewel in the crown all the staff are amazing....never a dull moment with the team Rachel, Kerry, Lorraine & Katie great staff.”

“Been coming for high and lowlights for the last few years. Friendly staff and always love the end results. Prices reasonable too. Thank you Hers and Sirs!”

“Actually best shawarma I've every had and the chips despite being covered in sauce and salad are still incredibly crispy.”

“My 11 year old daughter saw Jonathan Lee twice this week for a number of teeth to be removed, for a brace in the future. She was extremely nervous and Jonathan and his nurse put her at ease from the moment we arrived. The entire process went so well, so much so that she was unaware that the teeth had even been removed! Really positive experience.”

“Great place. Friendly staff who listen to what you want and most importantly a good haircut!”

“Robie did the floristry for our wedding in April 2023 and I would highly recommend him. He was really friendly and easy to deal with. He took time to understand what we wanted and delivered something incredible on the day - it was better than what we had imagined and several people commented how beautiful and breathtaking the flowers looked. Thank you so much!”

“Lovely Ladies that work here, very down to earth. Facials are amazing and at a great price. It is the place for every woman who wants to be pampered to go. I would highly recommend....5 stars for me.”

“First time eating in as usually order takeaway. Went for son’s birthday and couldn’t have had a better evening. Staff so lovely and food excellent. Moved out of area so no more takeaway but will definitely be back to eat in the restaurant.”

“Again I loved my dermaplane with Collette, but added a microblade option this time. Felt amazing. As always a welcome friendly atmosphere. Lovely welcome. I have already booked my next appointment. Thank you Collette. Xx”

“David is a great hairdresser with many years of experience. Been cutting my hair for 3 years of which I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations.”

“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.”

“I popped down to Moda for breakfast on Wednesday morning (their opening day) I had the steak and eggs with the healthy breakfast bowl and it was stunning both dishes were full of flavour and well cooked. Inside the decor is beautiful and calming with a great vibe. The staff are friendly, attentive and nothing is too much trouble. I looked over the drinks menu and so much choice for everyone's taste. I can’t wait to go again.”

“My daughter Scarlett she is 5 years old comes to footlights every Saturday morning she goes in happy and comes out smiling and so excited, of what she has done. The staff are really nice and welcoming and it’s makes Scarlett feel safe.”

“Very friendly they do a fantastic job and reasonably priced.”

“This place has incredible food- great veggie options such as mock chicken and duck AND tofu! tastes great and really good portion sizes.”

“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.”

“Good school,traditional with normal kids”

“My son has been attending J star academy for 3 months now and honestly I have found the whole experience with him amazing. I have seen his confidence grow and watching the recent performance put together with the acamdemy brought a lot of happiness. Highly recommend this academy for parents looking for activities with their young ones.”

“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!”

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

“It's an amazing salon with lovely hairdressers, a professional masseuse, creative manicurist, and Liliana Vihodtev is a perfect patron .”

“Always welcome...treated like one of the family.”

“Love you hair as always. Fab service xx”

“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.”

“A nice atmosphere we felt welcome.”

“My daughter is thriving at Stagecoach North Manchester. It’s a lovely supportive class which builds confidence and is most importantly fun. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Beth and her team if you’re looking for a performing arts class in Prestwich.”

“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.”

“Good communication, professional, and they get things done. Definitely recommend!”