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• IT IS OPEN! - review of The Q Club by Louise

  Has been for quite a while. The Calling runs first Saturday of the month (3 Sept, 1 Oct, etc) Costs £4 to get in, or £3 for concessions. Affiliated to "gothsoc" - running... More »

• Its well open - review of The Q Club by DJ Toxo

  The Q-Club is back, has been for the pass year, busy club where i am resident DJ, all like the days before, now with great selection of music from Indusrrial(EBM) - PunK -... More »

• WORST FEAR COME TRUE - REDUNDANCY - review of Stead & Simpson by Kath Fish

  I have just had a phone call from my very tearful daughter. The Stead & Simpson shop she works in is closing down, probably by Christmas Eve. She has two small children... More »

• Parrot records- sound track of the 80's - review of Parrot Records by Shoshanhah

  I had the best job I could have ever wished for @ 17/18- I worked in Parrot records Sudbury- does anyone remember this branch? My ex boss Russell ? The Colchester branch? all... More »

• A box of chess pieces - review of Grays Sports by Mrs Pearl Tranter

  I have got some Silette Chess made by Grays of Cambridge and I was wandering if they were worth anything. They were my husbands.... More »

• Q is open once more! - review of The Q Club by Andy Duckett

  Fear not as of New Year's Eve 09/10 the Q has re-opened it's doors and is once again putting on some great nights! Every weekend there is a rotation of quality alternative dance nights... More »

• STEADS STILL GOING STRONG! - review of Stead & Simpson by Worker

  I am a sales assistant at steads and although the pay is poor compared to other stores the people i work with are fantastic with customers and with colleagues! :):):)... More »

• TAKE A JOB WITH STEADS? - review of Stead & Simpson by Kath Fish

  My daughter (who has two young children) may have the opportunity of leaving her job, which she is not very happy in and working in a Stead & Simpson shop. Are they... More »

• Error on GOogle Maps - review of Jesus Lane Shopping Forum by John Morrison

  I don't know howit occurred, but google MAps has the Shopping Forum on the site of All Saints' Church! Someone has probably fallen foul of the "house numbering scheme" in Jesus Lane. John... More »

• Whos going with me - review of Stead & Simpson by Suzie

  Ive looked at all the reviews all are uderstandable but at the end of the day who is it that loses only us the workrs the big boys get help from the goverment... More »

• The tough get going - review of Stead & Simpson by Leah

  I hear what you say i agree but the tough have already got going the top needs to get going to why always the workers... More »

• We will be back - review of Stead & Simpson by Don

  Trust me we wre trained for this lets all pull together and we will make our comeback we will carry on the name nobody out there will stop us when the going... More »

• Who to believe - review of Stead & Simpson by Fred

  If you had put your money up front would you not want to protect it but as the saying goes united we stand divied we fall we need more info and more... More »

• Its a dog eat dog world at the moment - review of Stead & Simpson by Tina

  It is not nice it is horrible to be treated that way but hopefully allthough very brutal it might save some of the other shops so steads name might just pull through... More »

• Fantastic service greatly missed - review of Stead & Simpson by Douglas bashford

  Iused to shop at the chelmsford shop.It doesn't make sense. always good value for money. The staff where always pleasant and a pleasure to speak to. I am 77 and i already miss them. D Bashford... More »

• Stead and simpson on the way back - review of Stead & Simpson by A Scott

  Stead and simpson has now been taken over by tyler ltd who are doing everything to bring the brand back to its best . with time and effort both from top management... More »

• Help! Where are you? - review of Grafton Diet Centre by Sue Hodge

  The Grafton Diet Plan was the only way I could ever lose weight - it truly worked! I can honestly say I was never hungry - please come back! If anyone... More »

• Response to Suzi from 4th Jan - review of Stead & Simpson by Lizzielipstick

  I'm extremely sorry to hear you had a bad experience in one of our stores. Although as retailers we would all dearly love to be able to stock everything to please everyone,... More »

• Stead &Simpson used to be a great company to work for. - review of Stead & Simpson by Carol, of, Leicester

  As a retired employee (2005) of 26years, I find it very sad to read so many bad reports of a company I enjoyed working for. In the past you could not have wished for... More »

• Response to dave - review of Stead & Simpson by Sarah

  Being an ex manager of stead and simpson i would of thought you was old enough to know if your shoes fit properly but saying that my motto is to keep the customer... More »

• Response to dave - review of Stead & Simpson by Sarah

  Being an ex manager of stead and simpson i would of thought you was old enough to know if your shoes fit properly but saying that my motto is to keep the customer... More »

• Angels response - review of Stead & Simpson by Angel

  Hi Tracey and anyone else whos interested I do understand your point of view, but I think we also need to remember that there is nobody left at Head Office from the original management... More »

• At Last - review of Stead & Simpson by Concerned

  The review entitled "Employee Rights" has taken several attempts to get onto this site, consequently time has elapsed, this time is VERY IMPORTANT there is only 3 months in which to place a... More »

• Employee rights - review of Stead & Simpson by Concerned

  Those people that have lost their jobs (and those that did not get made redundant) MAY be entitled to a protective award for the lack of consultation over the way the recent transactions... More »

• 3rd time lucky - review of Stead & Simpson by Concerned

  This is the 3rd attempt to get this message (review) posted, i hope this time is succesful in order to help all the staff (those made redundant and those still employed) to hopefully... More »

• Angel's Back - review of Stead & Simpson by Angel

  Hi everyone its Angel I have just read the comments by Ian Smith about the new buying team and although inexperience is worrying, at the end of the day we would all have... More »

• New Start for all at Steads - review of Stead & Simpson by Lizzielipstick

  I have worked for Stead and Simpsons for nearly 10 years now, having started as a saturday girl whilst at school/college/university and gradually worked my way up to being a manager. I... More »

• Bye bye Steads! - review of Stead & Simpson by CK, SE London

  I worked for Steads as a Manager for almost ten years and left in December (What luck!) I was gutted to find out what used to be my top performing store is closing... More »

• WHO IS ANGEL? - review of Stead & Simpson by Another Tracey

  I totally agree with every report that Angel has written! I have worked for Steads for 24 yrs and will be made redundant on March 24th! Who are you Angel?... More »

• Ex DAS girls - review of Stead & Simpson by Ex DAS girls

  We were all made redundant last July so we know how those of you that have been made redundant are feeling. We did not even have chance to thank the shops for... More »

• What a shame its come to this - review of Stead & Simpson by Angel

  I also work for steads and have done for many years, what people need to remember is that it is not steads that have done this to you it is the directors that... More »

• A very sad day, but at least Stead and Simpson lives on - review of Stead & Simpson by ShoeShopGirl

  I agree, it is an extremely sad day for Stead and Simpson. I too have worked for the company for many years, and at the moment I thankfully do still have a job.... More »

• Stead and simpson staff left shell shocked and in the dark - review of Stead & Simpson by Angel

  I just wanted to send my best wishes to all of those employees who had the dreaded phone call this week telling them they were out of a job, there seems to be... More »

• Harsh end for loyal stead and simpson staff - review of Stead & Simpson by Angel

  I just wanted to send my best wishes to all of those employees who had the dreaded phone call today telling them they were out of a job, there seems to be no... More »

• Two ex steads dogs bodies - review of Stead & Simpson by Ann and alison

  I dont know about Mr Stead and Mr Simpson turning in their graves I think it will be more off them coming back to haunt those who ruined their company that they built... More »

• HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW - review of Stead & Simpson by Hello

  get out while you can 75 shops are closing the rest are going to shoe zone!!! famous footwear, philip jones and the independants are the lucky ones!!! http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/retailing/article3256247.ece... More »

• Save our steads!!!!! - review of Stead & Simpson by Tracey

  I have worked for stead&simpson/shoe express for nearly 18 years and i know that the company have a lot of failings but i really hope that they can overcome their present struggle as... More »

• Stead & Simpson - a one time GREAT company now gone to the dogs! - review of Stead & Simpson by Anonymous

  Stead & Simpson was a one time great retailer with a high standards of customer service, excellent training for staff at all levels, high presentation standards both demanded and carried through from top... More »

• A Miracle on the High Street !- 18 Dec. - review of Stead & Simpson by D .Bradshaw

  I have recently been a customer of the Whitstable branch of Stead and Simpson and it must have been Christmas as a Miracle occurred...I was treated with respect, cheerfulness and great patience..unheard of... More »

• Unwanted children - review of Stead & Simpson by Suzi

  Living in an area in the north norfolk coast, sheringham to be exact i cannot believe with four schools in the area of sheringham not including nursery and playschools steads do not cater... More »

• A day in the life of a deputy manager - review of Stead & Simpson by Mrs Job Seeker

  As the title says im a Deputy Manager in one of the Stead & Simpson in the midlands, you would think with with being one level away from being Store Manager im on... More »

• Raise the pay! - review of Stead & Simpson by Donna

  I work for a lilley and skinner store in the south west and am recently new of 2 months. i have to say i am shocked at the pay. i am only contracted... More »

• Thurmaston - review of Stead & Simpson by J.king

  Can i just say a big thankyou to the lady at thuramaston lillie and skinner who helped my elderly mum find shoes , although they didnt have the size in stock the lady... More »

• Outstanding Service from Stead and Simpson. - review of Stead & Simpson by M.Miller

  I had to write and let you know of the excellent service and help I received from Lisa your assistant in your High St Paisley store. My size wasn't in stock in the particular... More »

• Lymington staff good too - review of Stead & Simpson by Vivienne

  I have bought both boots and a couple of pairs of shoes on three different occasions at the Lymington branch of Stead & Simpson over the last few months, and each time found... More »

• Dial-a-shoe .......Wicked! - review of Stead & Simpson by Peter

  ....well, it would be if anyone knew about it! AND - does it also apply to the off-shoots, such as Peter Briggs? If not, why not? If so, why don't the staff mention... More »

• 8 years down the line and I'd be happy to go back! - review of Stead & Simpson by Stickm

  I worked with Stead & Simpsons for 8 years, first starting when I was just 16 and finally leaving a year after graduating, and although the wages aren't really that competitive I'd quite... More »

• Pay Rise - review of Stead & Simpson by Anon

  I am currently an employee of Stead & Simpsons(L.E), and I believe that we need a pay rise! I'm a Saturday girl and for the 6 hours I work (running up and downstairs... More »

• Lakeside Stead and Simpsons are Great - review of Stead & Simpson by Mrs D A Smith

  The staff at Lakeside are superb. There are several shoe shops in the centre and I have to say I am always drawn back to the staff for their excellent customer service when... More »

• Has now been taken over - review of Grays Sports by David Pimblett

  Grays sports has now been taken over by Hobbs Sports, we will still be offering the same superb range plus some of Hobbs Sport's extra magic. Our web address is hobbssports.co.uk and email... More »