‘Lifestyle’ Archives
TV Review: Giles and Sue Live the Good Life
In honour of the 35th anniversary of popular 70s show The Good Life – and, of course, because the star of that show, the impressively bendy sexpot Felicity Kendal, is currently competing in Strictly Come Dancing – on-screen chums Sue Perkins and Giles Coren have started [Read More]
How to save money online: Moneysavingexpert.com review
At some time or another, you may have typed into your search engine any of the terms “money saving advice”, “discount voucher codes” or “compare bank accounts” etc. and see thousands of results. The financial advice market is a huge one, but this can also make [Read More]
Review: NatWest Banking – Not Worth Bothering
Because, what is the point of a review blog if you can’t settle scores and pursue personal vendettas? I have had an absolute shambles of a time trying to set up a joint account with NatWest. Initially it seemed easy enough; my girlfriend, an existing customer, applied [Read More]
Scooter Review – Honda SCV Lead 100
I’ve owned and ridden a 2007 Honda SCV Lead 100 scooter for a number of months now, using it to commute to work every day. The Honda SCV Lead is a compact little bike in every way, perfect for pootling around short distances and tough enough to last the long distances I [Read More]
Clas Ohlson – Arndale Centre, Manchester
Rating: Conventional logic says that if you need a chunky chain lock for your bike you have to schlep to a retail park on the edge of town and visit Halfords, if you need a garden strimmer you go to B&Q or Homebase. For stationery you have to head to Rymans or WH [Read More]
