Top 30 Best Designed in Coulsdon

“I always look forward to my ballet on Fridays after a hard week running left and right, its the perfect end to the week, stretching my tired muscles, great for good posture, flexibility coordination, elegance just what I need to unwind from all that accumulated stress all this with a wonderful, inspirational teacher, and lovely environment.”

“My Children really enjoyed the Workshops!. Looking forward to Frozen one coming up shortly. Expertly presented great quality throughout. xx”

“The beauty of the Grief Recovery Method is that it gives you tools & a structure to use again with whatever is causing you 'grief', be it death, relationships, loss of jobs, health or situation. There's a time frame too, so you know it’s not going to drag on and on with no end in sight, but like all these things you only get out of it what you put in. But with a Grief Recovery Specialist like Joan I knew I was in safe and understanding hands. By sharing her story with me a trust was built that made me feel safe in sharing mine with her. Without her I wouldn't feel at peace with the past as I do now and able to face the future, whatever it brings. For many years I’ve been carrying around grief without realising it; it was only going through this process with Joan that I came to understand the full extent of it. I was introduced to The Grief Recovery Method ostensibly to get over the loss of my one-in-a-million horse, Sparkie, who had died many years ago. I had no concept at the beginning that the method would identify a much bigger issue that I was unaware of, but also give me the tools and the confidence to be able to deal with it. Joan was so understanding and led me gently through the process, supporting me with the ‘relationship-loss’ of Sparkie, so I understood how it all worked, before encouraging me to take on the huge event that had shaped the last 40yrs of my life. She acknowledged that it was going to be a big piece of work for me, but was there at the end of the phone whenever I needed guidance and help to make sure I was on the right track and never made me feel silly or inadequate. The ‘structure’ of the process helped to me to connect with all of the elements of my past that had led to the present day, without judgement or exhaustive dissection. The discussion was more with myself and that gave me carte-blanch to say exactly what was in my heart. I didn't have to sanitize anything, I didn't have to justify my thoughts and feelings, I just had to be completely honest with myself. The only person who heard these thoughts was Joan and she held them safe for me. There was no picking over and examining, just acceptance. To give some context here’s my story … In 1980 I fell 20' during some training in a gym which resulted in a spinal cord injury causing paralysis from my hips down. I was seventeen. I learnt to live with not being able to walk again and having to use a wheelchair all the time, as well as having to manage my personal care in a very different way, and I focused on all the positives I could find; I was still able to drive, work, go on holiday, ride horses, have children ... all be it not as before. However, nothing ever stays the same and the things I initially took for granted have changed over the last 40yrs. My independence is now being stripped away as I get older and things wear out, and my dependence on others seems to be increasing with every year. This bereavement, this loss of the physical me and my independence, has taken a long time for me to acknowledge. I thought I'd dealt with it in my own little way back in the early 80's. I thought I'd come out the other side and was able to get on with my life. I understood what had happened to me back then so why, after all these years, did I find myself in tears and an emotional wreck whenever something else befell me. Because I hadn't dealt with what was underlying it all and allowed myself to acknowledge and grieve properly for what was lost all those years ago. Now, thanks to Joan, I finally feel I’ve been able to do that.”

“Cassie loves her walks with Nikki and the other dogs. We trust her completely, she is very thoughtful, considerate and accommodating. We are so lucky to have found her.”

“I received an incredible services. Will use their services again. Thanks so much!”

“Wow! Just wow! From the bouquet to the church flowers to the magical flower installation at the reception venue, my expectations were exceeded. Charlotte worked incredibly hard to make sure the flowers for our wedding day were spectacular!”

“Amazing shop, staff so friendly and very talented at what they do ! I had two tattoos done and I couldn’t be more happier with them Highly recommend !!!”

“Came in with my son and was greeted by a lovely woman named Joanna, she sorted all our drinks and food out and made sure we were happy and comfortable the whole time. Was very smiley and chatty and made sure my son was happy and occupied. Very approachable and just and amazing staff member always attentive and gave us incredible customer service. Will definitely come back soon!”

“Vary helpful. Will be using them to look after my car .. Thank you Paul and Charlie”

“Very pleased to have the waste cleared from the driveway. Scott Burton did an excellent job and was polite and friendly too. Highly recommended.”

“This is the second time we have ordered from Wood & Stone and we were blown away the first time and we were not disappointed the second time. The food was so flavourful and they managed our requests for an autistic eater perfectly! Portion sizes are great and the food was perfect!! They have definitely got new customers in us!!!”

“Popped in for lunch, place was fairly busy but food was out in good time, and tasted very nice indeed with good portion sizes, there was an array of drinks on offer with a some great ales, the place was very spacious yet warm and inviting, the Manager Geoff and team were very attentive too, look forward to returning”

“Lovely place to do ones nails. Nice first class service with attentive staff, friendly atmosphere and quick finish! Worth a visit.”

“A great primary school with nursery and was such a sad thing leaving. Amazing kind teachers and exciting fun sports activities like cricket, football and hockey. Shout-out to Mrs Allen”

“Very friendly and helpful staff I work round the corner so I go there quite often they are all so nice if you're local go there”

“I bought two teak banana benches , very good service and delivery with good communication and messages on the day when I wasn’t in The products are very good and great price. ( you do need to purchase some teak oil )”

“My eternity ring broke when I smacked it against the wall in the swimming pool. The ring was given to me when my son was born 22 years ago. I have 4 rings representing the past (Mother's wedding ring), the link to the present (engagement ring), present (wedding ring) and future (eternity ring). Without my eternity ring I felt like I had lost the future, so to speak! Woods had said it couldn't be repaired and quoted an extortionate amount for remaking it. I was so upset when I thought I might not be able to afford to repair it. Then Vicki at Purnell's came to the rescue and I now have it back looking stronger, brighter and shinier than ever before - and at a fifth of the price quoted by Woods! She was helpful and honest; she gave great advice and great service. I have my future back. I highly recommend her!! Thank you Vicki!”

“I have lived in the area since 1983. I have always found the staff helpful and friendly. There are several pharmacists and I have found them to be helpful - I have received good advice that enabled me to return to my GP to move to a better prescription for me. Not sure how the bad reviews arise. On several occasions I have requested specific items and they have rung me when they have arrived. When I have rung I have had friendly helpful responses - Many thanks”

“Excellent furniture made from proper teak. Build quality is very good and extremely happy with the benches. Highly recommended.”

“I bought a cap from them over 15 years ago and I am still using it to this day. If it’s the same people running it, the lady was really helpful on the phone and I was and still happy with my cap.”