Unique in Prestwich

“Fantastic pub. Staff so friendly and happy. Atmosphere is fabulous. Great place to go for great beer and wine.”

“Good school,traditional with normal kids”

“Fabulous shop . Amazing friendly and help staff. I have bought some beautiful items. I love their clothes as you can buy items that you won’t see on the high street. Excellent quality and prices.”

“What a company! After Lufthansa shafted me and my wife by cancelling our business flights less than 24 hours before departure and having our money for nearly a year, Cruise Club UK stepped in to rescue us. Despite Lufthansa saying no flights were available, cruise club uk were able to find flights. Thank you so much and we will recommend this company to our friends.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“Such a lovely salon, been getting my haircut from kel for years and wouldn’t ever go anywhere else!”

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

“Great experience very friendly and professional. The lady was also nice to talk.”

“If you are looking for a personal service for any future trip, business travel or cruise;Howards Way can help you.”

“We absolutely love this Pharmacy, they go above and beyond to help, best move we made, delivery man is amazing as is all the staff, helpful pleasant and accommodating, thank you”

“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.”

“Recently finished my last session with Nicola and I couldn't recommend her enough. She has left the door open if required, but given me the tools to move forward. The last session made me realise just how great a listener she is, reminding of things I'd said in our first meeting. Completely positive experience.”

“I have been using Levensons for the past 5 years and they have provided me with an excellent level of service. Thank you.”

“Excellent and Professional Service, Highly Recommended for Insurance Valuations, Diamond Grading and also to give you a true understanding of what your jewellery is worth, would definitely recommend AGI”

“I have been going here for almost 6 years now. fantastic cut, decent price, very clean and professional. the atmosphere is so friendly and fun that I constantly look forward to my next hair cut to pop in there. Thanks guys Thanks Gordon”

“I love everything cloversoul makes! I have the finders key necklace which I wear most days and have just got some soul in link earrings and stacking ring! They are all Beautifully designed and handmade to order. The soul in link range are so delicate but still strong and big enough to be a statement piece! Thank you again!!”

“This lady and her Mum Carmel are truly wonderful ladies, so welcoming. And talented. Loved my hair jess and carmel gave the perfect tan to complete my wedding outfit for my sons wedding... xx”

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

“Used to be the manager of the Handsworth branch. Miss it so much, fantastic people to work for and lovely customers”

“Visited by chance first time today. Absolutely amazing clothes and added extras...for home .could literally turn my own lounge into Fionas style Defo be back.. Thankyou”

“I booked a dome for afternoon tea for partners birthday. Food was delicious. I had the vegan option which was really well thought out rather than just dupes of the classic. We were served by Angel who was very polite, professional and helpful. Angel went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed and extra as its been such a hot day. Angel made sure the children were kept hydrated. Thank you Angel”

“Fresh clean food! Spectacular service. If you are in the area check out Dyna bites . The pizzas are definitely to die for.”