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Calm help with a leak

Review of Steady Hands Home Repairs

Hannah Whitfield Regular

Experience in September 2026

Water was coming through the kitchen ceiling on a Sunday. They talked me through turning off the supply on the phone and came the same afternoon. Calm, clear and fairly charged.

What went well
Same-day help on a Sunday
  • Quality of work: 5 of 5
  • Punctuality: 5 of 5
  • Communication: 5 of 5
  • Value: 5 of 5

Plant arrived damaged

Review of Fernhollow Plant Studio

Gareth Lowe Regular

Experience in September 2026

I ordered a large monstera for local delivery and two leaves were snapped when it arrived. They offered a partial refund quickly, but I would rather have had it delivered with more care.

What went well
Quick reply to my complaint
What could be better
Damaged on delivery
  • Range: 2 of 5
  • Staff knowledge: 3 of 5
  • Value: 3 of 5

Brilliant for small-press zines

Review of Pagefold Comics and Zines

Mina Clarke Newcomer

Experience in September 2026

Pagefold stocks dozens of locally made zines next to the usual comics. Staff recommended three artists from Leeds I now follow. The monthly drawing evening is relaxed and welcoming to beginners.

What went well
Local artists and a welcoming drawing evening
What could be better
Opening hours are short midweek
  • Range: 5 of 5
  • Staff knowledge: 5 of 5
  • Value: 4 of 5

Lovely rye, slightly pricey

Review of Kettle and Crumb Bakehouse

Priya Sandhu Regular

Experience in August 2026

Their dark rye keeps for days and makes excellent toast. A loaf costs a little more than at the supermarket, but it is a different thing entirely. They also told me which bakes contain nuts without me having to ask twice.

What went well
Clear allergen information
What could be better
Prices have crept up
  • Food and drink: 5 of 5
  • Service: 5 of 5
  • Value: 3 of 5
  • Atmosphere: 4 of 5

Fine work, messy finish

Review of Ridge and Rafter Roofing

Gareth Lowe Regular

Experience in August 2026

The gutter was replaced well and has not leaked since. Bits of old sealant were left on the patio and I had to sweep up after them.

What went well
The new gutter works
What could be better
Left debris behind
  • Quality of work: 4 of 5
  • Punctuality: 3 of 5
  • Communication: 3 of 5
  • Value: 3 of 5

The kind of shop you lose an hour in

Review of Second Chapter Books

Mina Clarke Newcomer

Experience in August 2026

Second-hand fiction is sorted properly by author, and there is a shelf of local history I had never seen anywhere else. The owner found me an out-of-print title within a week and rang when it arrived.

What went well
Knowledgeable owner who tracks down books
What could be better
Card machine was down, cash only that day
  • Range: 5 of 5
  • Staff knowledge: 5 of 5
  • Value: 4 of 5
  • Photo 1 from the review by Mina Clarke

Reliable and tidy

Review of Steady Hands Home Repairs

Priya Sandhu Regular

Experience in July 2026

Shelves put up straight and level, and all the dust was hoovered away before they left. They arrived forty minutes late but did ring ahead to say so.

What went well
Left the room spotless
What could be better
Late, though they called ahead
  • Quality of work: 5 of 5
  • Punctuality: 3 of 5
  • Communication: 4 of 5
  • Value: 4 of 5

A proper afternoon tea

Review of The Marmalade Cup

Hannah Whitfield Regular

Experience in July 2026

We booked afternoon tea for a birthday. The sandwiches were fresh, the marmalade cake lived up to the name and they boxed up what we could not finish. Service was much quicker than on my first visit last year.

What went well
Thoughtful touches for the birthday
What could be better
Booking only by phone
  • Food and drink: 5 of 5
  • Service: 4 of 5
  • Value: 4 of 5
  • Atmosphere: 5 of 5
  • Photo 1 from the review by Hannah Whitfield