Warm atmosphere in Prestwich

“Lovely oasis of calm (no pun intended) in the midst of Heaton Park tucked away from the busier and noisier playground and lake areas. Good food, reasonably priced served by friendly staff. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome outdoors (not inside). And you can pick up some lovely plants from the garden centre on the way out!”

“Quick pop in for breakfast before a busy day of shopping and museums, lovely service, filling food and friendly on the pocket”

“Our regular watering hole for the last 3 1/2 years, serving a great pint of guiness and are always happy to give extra ice for my better half’s pinot”

“Originally we ordered 3 curries and two of them were lovely but one was a bit too sweet. We told the restaurant and they could not have been more accommodating. They replaced the curry to one that was far nicer and the meal was amazing. We will definitely return!”

“We came with 21 people for a work event The service was 10 out of 10 everyones different orders all came out together the food was outstanding Everyone there felt the same great atmosphere very accommodating And staff were great and friendly”

“One of the best places to eat! Staff with great attitude, clean and the best food”

“What a fabulous place this is. Called in for breakfast which was freshly cooked tasty & delicious. Exceptionally clean, lovely owners/staff very professional & polite. Highly recommended”

“Great place chilled place great for a nice night out staff are awesome”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“Louise was so helpful in fitting me in at short notice and did exactly what I wanted! Great job. Great prices too. Thank you.”

“I recently moved back to north manchester a few months ago and having tried a few nail salons this is definitely the best. I am very particular about who does my nails, the beautician (Caitlin) was very good, professional and friendly. I always have gel on my nails as it lasts longer. She did them exactly the way i like them to be done and I will be going there on a regular basis.”

“I don't know why this place has so many negative reviews, I ordered 3 pizza's and garlic bread to pick up for a specific time. They were ready on time and piping hot and the owner even gave me a free 10 inch garlic bread.The pizza's were really nice and good price and to finish it off with cheesy garlic bread.I would definitely recommended this place.”

“I've eaten a lot of Chinese takeaway in my 25 years, across several continents, some good, some terrible, some of questionable meat source. However, I can whole heartedly say that I have NEVER enjoyed a plate of food MORE than I did after ordering from here. Crispy beef with chilli sauce - not too spicy, salty or sweet, solid serving 10/10 Special fried rice - balanced, meaty and with full size perfectly cooked prawns 10/10 Salt and pepper chips - sensational 10/10 Chicken and sweetcorn soup - to die for 10/10 Delivery time - beat the just eat time by 15 minutes 10/10. Not only do I recommend this take away, I don't think I'll ever eat anywhere else. Thank you China delight!”

“Excellent school you should go to go to school”