General Chat

Diana I agree, have lived in Earley for years, but never heard of it either E x ps did you know there is an ASDA at Lower Earley :-))

ohhhhh rachel Next Sale my absolute favourite :-)) oh dear that card is gonna be battered - will still be paying it off in 20 years time!!! Maz. XX

Being of the larger persuasion but fed up with Evans overpriced under styled clothes .I was recommended BON MARCHE and have found a really good selection of really nice styled clothes there. I have been complimented on my clothes & even asked if i have lost weight cos their clothes are so complimentary

See Susan it's just not fair!! I lived in Newbury for 4 years and never once did anyone mention that place! Where is it?

Don't forget that the NEXT sale is at the end of the month. I find that Tescos is the best supermarket for children's clothes, their cheap and the quality is good.

What about charity shops we have four in our town Help The Aged is best, I get some real bargains in there.

TJHughes, can be worth a look too.

Definately Has to be : 1) Primark-if your short of cash and want to look still trendy-very cheap but I'm afraid to say I find the quality is to. 6/10 2) Matalan-Not as cheap as Primark and not as much choice, quality slightly better than primark. 7/10 3) TK maxx-Will have to win in my choice, not always cheap but alot of designer labels, that are old season in the designer shop. Alot of continental stuff too. Very good. 9/10 Catherine xx

For the blokes, The Officers Club is a good place to look and there's major discounts all year round.

My favourite is New Look - they always have rails of 'sale' items and even some of things NOT in the 'sale' sometimes get reduced when you get to the till. I have bought jeans in there before - one pair was £5 the other £2 - both were higher prices on the ticket! I hate paying full price so I am a real bargain hunter. Also Matalan, Peacocks, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda - but you have to be a bit canny at look at the quality of the item. M-i-l swears by Primark, but we don't have one here, she also likes QS, but I think they are better for kids. Next have outlet stores too - worth looking into. Maz. XX

i love matalan and TKmax they are brill Rosex

Peacocks - got some nice t-shirts for £4 each the other day. Make sure you try clothes on first though - some of their stuff is on the skimpy side, Hubby got some trousers there with a 32' waist and they're too tight - all his other trousers with a 32' waist are fine and some are even a bit loose! Asda and Tesco are both good too - got myself a pair of flip flops in Asda for £5 and Hubby a pair for £1.50. Kaye x

I cant get on with primark even the xxl tops still dont fit me dont know why have the same prob in be-wise

Lunar...........I think mk1 has gone off abit lately.... we are very luck as we a next bargin near us as well get some great bargins form there......... I think primark is great if you work in an office or have to wear nice tops skirts etc for work......sadly I have to wear a uniform....

Tesco, very like Asda, inexspensive and usually decently made Barbara..xx

Sometimes go to Harrogate for work and the shops are brill, been in Leeds today and the Next shop that sells ex-stock is fantastic for bargins. In Oldham tomorrow - not sure if the shops are good there - the on'es I've seen haven't been, sure someone will tell me different if anyone from oldham is on here Matalans can be ok - mainly for vest tops or t-shirts for in the daytime Joanne

Matalan .......... I got ....... 2 pairs of indian style flip flops - £20 3 pairs briefs - £5 2 pairs shorts - £8 1 bikini top & 2 bottoms - £14 Total £47

I agree with TK-max and Asda MK-one has some reasonable stuff too oh and Tesco Value clothes if your store stokes them (The Sunbury store in Surrey has an excellent selection of styles and sizes)

Joann my son stayed in Harrogate....... Primark........Manchester...got a lovly white handbag from there for £3.....

TK - Maxx - especially the one in Harrogate Joanne