My daughters can't seem to get enough of New Look and in my opinion the fashion is definitely aimed…read moreat the younger market. The clothing is stylish and colourful and seems to be very good quality and seems to last, well at least for as long as the fashion trend lasts anyway. And their pricing is very competitive, primarily to aim for that younger market. I can go in this particularly large store here, allow may daughters to buy something and still come away with change from £10.

I love New Look and think most women say the same thing!! This is a reasonably large one with…read moreplenty of choice and quite easy to get lost/confused where you started! There are smart/work clothes to the left at the front which have a good selection of clothes ideal for work. Also a 16+ section, a 16years under section for teenagers/younger crowds and a underwear and shoe section so something for everyone really! As you may be aware the prices are very affordable which usually makes me buy more! The only problem is the quality is pretty bad and in turn it means you may have to throw some away not long after purchase.

While this Boots is HUGE compared to Didcot where I often go, it isn't as nice. The place is clean…read moreand as well laid out as something dictated centrally could be but the staff are less than friendly. I cannot see myself going here for anything but something I'm already comfortable with. It's just not the kind of place I've ever gotten help from. Always good for a peek after Christmas though for the sales :-)

Sometimes, only Boots will do and that is why it is handy to have one in the Abingdon precinct,…read morealbeit quite a small one! They have a selection of their products here, inlcuding make-up, bath and body stuff and health products such as medicines. They also have a pharmacy which is handy, especially as Boots pharmacies tend to give the well known brands of medication rather than the cheaper generic versions. So if for example you want a proper ventolin inhalor rather than a generic salbutamol one then you are more likely to get it at Boots than anywhere else! Boots also have a weighing scale which costs about 20p to use and gives you a printed out copy of your weight and BMI. A small shop, but very well laid out and a good variety of products.

Having bought my first house with Parkers two and a half years ago, i can vouch for them…read more They helped a lot and phoned with properties that fitted my search criteria. When I found the house I wanted, I went for 4 separate viewings to inspect the garden, the attic and twice taking my family and wife's family to get their opinions. The agency didn't bat an eyelid, even when we tramped mud from the garden up the stairs. Oops! They were quick with negociating the price with the vendor and we got a good price in the end. I went for a mortgage review with Flower independent financial adviser which seem to have an office within a lot of Parkers agencies. They offered some products but in the end I went directly to a bank as I was a bit wary of the relationship and involvement between Parkers and Flower.

The team at Coulon Stone are great. Really easy to deal with, straight talking and couldn't be more…read moreaccommodating, when it came to supplying us with a Limestone Fireplace surround. Right from the onset they were informative, provided direction and help us achieve the look and feel we were after. Given that we didn't really know what we wanted, they were great. Also to top it all; they were incredibly tidy. I can't recommend them enough.

This place is wonderful - it's so huge and the range here is excellent! They have everything you…read morecould need for children aged from birth to 5 years old and the staff are really helpful when you need them. I have bought so much clothing, bedding and toys from this place not to mention nursery furniture. It's so much better shopping here than your average high street Mothercare as this place pretty much stocks everything - it's like a Mothercare department store! They also have a lot for mothers to be which is nice.

There is so much choice here and looks really good since it has been revamped to include Early…read moreLearning Centre. There is a massive range of clothes for babies and children and maternity. The toy section is now massive and well laid out so that children can play. The range of highchairs, pushchairs, car seats, bedding and nursery products on display is vast. The staff are friendly and helpful, the only bugbear being that the queues can get a bit long. There is also an Olan Mills photography and Clarks concession as well.

Oh, how I wish I could afford more of the lovely things in here! This is a pretty girly shop, but…read moreit's got art for everyone and it's perfect for special presents. They stock a few brands of jewellery, each with its own distinct style. My favourite is We Love Chichi, which is always very colourful and crystally. I particularly love their charm bracelets. You can buy all sorts of accessories from bags to belts, and a range of hats suitable for any wedding! It's all quite upmarket, but the prices range, so even an impoverished student should be able to find something. And if you don't, take the time to browse round the art upstairs and enjoy yourself!

A beautiful little fashion boutique. Tucked away in the heart of Oxford on Blue Boar street, which…read moreis opposite the Post Office. Gold, silver, charm bracelets, brooches, beads, glass, prescious stones and more. The jewellery is mainly from local and worldwide designers so you can me sure you are getting an exclusive. The staff are super friendly as well. They encourage you to try things on and can often tell you a bit about the designer. For the stylish and elegant. .... and don't forget to check out the art gallery upstairs.

A great DIY store, situated in the Cambridge Close retail Park, parking is right outside, can get…read morevery busy on a Saturday. Sell everything from kitchens, to screws. A light and airy warehouse with nice wide aisles. A good selection of paints and decorating materials. The staff always seem helpful and polite. They have some outdoor items like fencing and paving. A range of different types of trolley to use depending on what you are buying. A good selection of power tools and safety equipment.

The only place I ever get wood from when I'm doing a DIY project is Wickes because they tend to be…read morethe cheapest of all of the major DIY outlets. The only issue is that they don't do the free wood cutting service like Homebase or B&Q, which can be a pain. When Wickes first opened many years ago I remember that they were amazingly cheap. Then they started to increase their prices once they got a market share. Most of their items are own brand and I have to admit that whilst they are cheap for many things, there are still others like Wilkinsons or Screwfix who can still undercut them on pricing.

Huge selection of magazines, comics and newspapers. Some foreign language newspapers. Sadly they've…read morenot had a copy of the Thunderbirds Comic recently but then neither has anywhere else I've looked - maybe the thing has gone out of print. But they do have plenty of other comics, and sweets and ice-creams and MatchAttak cards for the children. They also have stationary and cards for the grownups.