Vinyl Records is a great old skool record/vinyl shop on Church Street in Preston. Not many of these…read moretypes of shops left about. They have lots of different styles of music and a mass amount of records. The prices can be a bit more costly than the norm but they are worth it. Much better experience than shopping online. If you can't find what you want the staff are always on hand to help you and if they don't have it in stock they will order it in for you. Great quick service and knowledgeable staff. Nice friendly atmosphere.

Not many places like this available anymore, and it really is enjoyable to spend a while looking…read morethrough the various vinyl they have on offer. The staff are really helpful and although slightly outside the town centre it is not too far away and located close to alternative venues The Warehouse and PR1. Whilst some of the stuff can be a little pricey there really is so much on offer that you're sure to find something affordable and to your taste. You really can spend quite some time in here looking through all the vinyl and there are often some hidden gems if you are lucky enough to find them!

They have a great range of books and always worth a look-in to see what they have on their bargains…read morestand. They do lack a little in the Sci-Fi section of which I am an avid reader however the books are categorised and easy to locate what your looking for. Thye also sell a range of sweets, drinks and the shop always seems to be relatively tidy. The staff are friendly and are always willing to help.

Smaller than the usual W H Smith this branch is nevertheless very well stocked. A good range of…read morebooks, stationery and magazines plus console games and DVD's. As the previous reviewer noted long queues can form making it difficult to get to parts of the store at times but they usually clear fairly quickly so it's not too bad.

Mid-sized branch of Smith's. Good range of books with 2 for 1 style offers also cards, stationery,…read morelottery, sweets, magazines etc. When I visited there was a long queue because someone was having problems with understanding their lottery ticket so as I was in a bit of a rush I put what I was going to buy back on the shelf and left without purchasing. I suppose that's just one of those things that can happen though so you can't blame the staff for it. It's a typical WH Smith's really and does exactly what it says on the tin!

Small branch of the high street chain. Can be quite cluttered with stock. Small choice of books,…read morestationery, cds etc.

this is good shop for guitars drumsetc. tiny shop but jam packed with musical goodies ie straps…read morestrings electric acoustic amps and loads more

Before its demise, Brow's Lane newsagents was the place to go for all your confectionary and…read moreperiodical needs but now that it's gone there is only one newsagents left in the village, the cunningly named Village News. Being that they are the only proper newsagents in the village and they have a good selection of sweets and canned goods, there's not much wrong with the Village News. Their collections of magazines is especially impressive, with a range so extensive it nearly puts WH Smiths to shame. One thing that is a bit annoying though is that all the sweets are just in front of the desk where you pay for everything, so choosing which sweets you want becomes somewhat of a palaver. There's nothing worse than having someone watch as you umm and ah over whether you should buy a Boost even though it's 57p or just play it safe and go with the tried and trusted Mars Bar at 40p. Aside from that though, this newsagents ticks all the boxes. They also have a container sat outside with different sized balls in, come rain or shine, which can be especially handy on nice days when the kids are outside. Not so much when it's pissing it down though.

Since the closing of the once mighty Brows Lane News (where once I scratched a living as a…read morepaperboy, eating wildlife bars and delivering copies of the Daily Express to the wrong houses) this is the only independent newspaper and magazine retailer in Formby Village. It's important to support the shop for that reason alone - although you can buy newspapers and magazines at Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and even Caffe Nero it's important to keep these places going. After all where else in the local area are you going to be able to get hold of a copy of Angling World or Tattoos Today? Nowhere, that's where. They do sell beach goods - inflatable balls, buckets and spades, that sort of thing - which are always indispensible should you find yourself heading down to Formby beach with youngsters in tow. They are also the only place for miles around that does loose Lions Sports Mixtures and Midget Gems which are like my very own version of crack cocaine.

The best vinyl record buyers in Blackpool. I have sold to Chris on a number of occasions now,…read morealways impressed by his professional approach and vinyl record knowledge. Also the prices quotes are far more far than the other dealers that I've tried in the area. I will be back in touch when I'm ready to sell some more of my vinyl. Thanks a million.

Very impressed with the service. I spoke to Chris regarding my late fathers record collection. He…read morewas very knowledgeable and gave me a general idea of value, he travelled quite some distance and true to his word he gave me the price we discussed. Contact this company with confidence.

This argos is situated right in the middle of the town centre. It is quite small and does get quite…read morebusy but regardless of this it is a great little store. They have recently added a self service for when you use your credit/debit cards to help keep the ques down. I love argos for buying birthday and Christmas presents because you can always get everything under one roof! They also do get now pay 12 months later now as well on a lot of their bigger products which is great when money is a bit tight around the festive season! When on the very rare occasion you buy something that is faulty the staff are very helpful and will either offer you an exchange and even your money back. Not many firms do that now! This store also does gift vouchers which I think is a brilliant way of getting out of present hunting! They do lots of great offers as well! Sometimes you can go in expecting to pay £19.99 for an item but when you go to the cash desk you find out it's only £14.99. Overall a fabulous store with great staff and lots of fantastic offers!

i always go to hmv . it has a wide selection of cds , dvds etc. when something new is released , it…read moreis usually on a reduced price but normally hmv prices are more than other stores

For all of you little bookworms out there…read more This is just the place for you, books of all shapes and sizes in any direction you look. I must admit I'm not the greatest of book reader, but I do know when you readi a really good one, it's a fantastic experience.. I'm more into audio books now.. Yip I know ,,the easy and lazy way out. And if you have time to put down that best selling novel you can turn your reading to magazines, newspapers, booklets , Ohhh you name it they have it. Then there 's the other shelves,,, Yes the other shelves. The little more exciting shelves. Ummm let me see What I can buy ? A day on a Race Track, An Hot Air Ballooon Ride, Rock Concert Tickets, A day out having Mud plastered on your face. Or A set of Earphones, Computer Mouse, An exciting little machine to shred all of those old Love Letters and other pieces of private paper. I could go on for the rest of the day , but to be honest, you are getting bored arnt you. Anyway to finish with this store, what happened to the music and dvd counter.. Like a David Copperfield illusion it DISAPPEARED

I cannot praise the staff at the Chorley Branch enough. On two occasions now they have gone beyond…read morethe call of duty and assisted me with my queries. The manageress ... I think that was her title. If it wasn't it should be was on both occasions polite, extremely helpful and very courteous. It is refreshing to come across such good service.