Oxford Handy Sack

Advantages: Lovely big sack, good material, washable, nice christmas image, great price
Disadvantages: None

...With Christmas fast approaching, I have been busily collecting together all of Harry's presents from Father Christmas so I didn't have to make a mad rush of it throughout December, and I think I am finally done! He keeps telling me Father Christmas is coming, and loves reading all sorts of Christmas books with me, and I love how much my little boy is really getting into the festive season with me and his daddy. I wanted to get him something special that he could have for Christmas and be able to use in years to come, and that's when I thought of a stocking. But when I went to Marks and Spencer and saw this sack, I just knew it'd be better than a small stocking, and so Harry is now the proud owner of his very own Christmas Santa Sack! I must admit I do love it when Marks and Spencer have their Christmas shop in-store, and this year is... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and cheerful, some of the plastic replaced by chalk
Disadvantages: Too thin for heavy or garden rubbish.

...Review of Sainsbury's Basics Refuse Sacks The Product Bin bags, or to give them their Americanised name, Refuse Sacks are a necessary evil. We have the Wheelie Bin system in our town so no longer use them as much as we used to, but they are still sometimes required, mainly for wrapping objects to store in the shed or for garden waste that cannot be composted. I object heartily to paying good money for something that I am ultimately going to throw away and plastic sacks are not very environmentally friendly. I spotted Sainsbury's Basic range now includes refuse sacks at just 71p for a 30 bag roll and decided to try them as this was around half the price of others on the supermarket shelf. As with many of Sainsbury's Basics products, these were located on the very bottom shelf, closest to the floor. I think that they do this... Read review

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Advantages: Modern, great location, excellent facilities
Disadvantages: Can be expensive if not booked through a deal

...I have stayed at this hotel numerous times over the past few years, most recently for a long weekend in October 2009. The Hotel The hotel is just off the A34 approximately 15 minutes outside the City Centre of Oxford, and is easily accessible whether you are approaching from the north or the south. The hotel is large and modern. There is a large reception area as you enter the hotel. To the right of the reception is a sizeble bar area, and the restaurant sits just off the bar in a separate room. The staff are always extremely friendly and welcoming and work to ensure that you are checked in efficiently. Each time you pass reception they make a point of greeting you. There is a pool which is available to residents free of charge. Standard Rooms The rooms are a good size and are always clean. Each room includes an open... Read review

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