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Who said what...
Pad - Chorlton recently provided items for ITV's 60 Minute
Makeover in Prestwich, North Manchester. Items included a clear ghost candelabra and a white cuckoo clock.
Pad - Chorlton organised this year's hugely successful craft market at the Chorlton Arts Festival
launch party. In total over 40 stalls came together in St Clements Church to sell a fantastic selection of arts and
crafts. Chorlton Arts Festival, May 2008
Just two of the many comments from stall holders -
"Just to say thank you for organising such a terrific event. The atmosphere was fabulous and
so many people!"
"Just wanted to congratulate you on the smooth running of the craft market."
Pad was named as a finalist in the Best Gift Shop Newcomer category for the North of England
at the annual Gift Retailer of the Year Awards. Progressive Magazine, March
2008
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| Greats Awards 2008 |
"With such a varied assortment of both quirky and practical items, there is something in the shop
to appeal to everyone." "I went in to take photos and came out with a candelabra. Need I say more?"
Lynda Moyo, Reviewer, Manchester Confidential, March 2008
Pad becomes a proud sponsor to the Manchester Stinger's leading
goal scorer Vicky Smith. The Manchester Stingers are a Chorlton based ladies football team. To find out how Vicky
and the Manchester Stingers are doing click on their logo below. February 2008
Pad becomes a Prestige Partner with Didsbury Life. www.didsburylife.com, a great website showcasing local independent business's
in Chorlton and Didsbury, January 2008
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| Pad was the only Manchester based shop to feature in the "gift shop" sector |
"Although it primarily sells homeware, Pad's lighting, homeware,
kitchenware and other products are designed so well that they could easily be given as gifts." The Guardian
Newspaper's Guide to the UK's Finest Independent shops - Gift Shop Sector, December 2007. Read the full review
by clicking on the Guardian logo below
Pad... "are Guardians of independent Spirit." Headline in South Manchester Reporter
covering Pad's entry into the Guardian's Guide to the UK's Finest Independent Shops, December 2007
"A wonderful little "treasure trove" of must-haves for any city slickers pad. Pad have some
brilliantly "odd" little items that I doubt you would ever see anywhere else, certainly nowhere else in Manchester!" Victoria H, website review, November 2007
"Pad is full of lovely finishing touches that help make a house a home." Becky
Want, BBC Radio Manchester, November 2007
"There is an amazing array of exciting and innovative businesses on Manchester Road." Sheila Newman, Chorlton Councilor, South Manchester Reporter, November 2007
"Pad, in Chorlton, fills homes in the trendy village with its quirky and stylish items." Manchester Living, October 2007
Pad is located on "one of South Manchester's most happening streets." South
Manchester Reporter, October 2007
"If it's party gifts or cards you are after, Pad has a whole range of present ideas." "There's
plenty of room for buggies too, Pad have kept the middle of the shop clear for easy access." Mums & Dads
Magazine, Summer 2007
"We see ourselves
as a little Manchester Road pose." Veena, owner of Wild At Heart talking about the area in the South
Manchester Reporter, October 2007
"There is a real
sense of community and everybody supports each other." Rachel, owner of Blossom talking about the area in
the South Manchester Reporter, October 2007
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