Gareth's reviews
Review of The Camera Cafe
12 Jun 08, 12:24
A camera shop... with a cafe! 
Coffee was above average, and they have a decent range of pre-loved camera gear in here. an essential stop on a 'buying more camera' trip round central London. if you sufffer from NAS (Nikon aquisition syndrome) then this place should be at the top of your list.
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Review of Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital
11 Jun 08, 15:56
World famous, for a reason 
It feels a bit weird writing a review of a children's hospital, as if you've spent any time here, either as a parent or visitor, odds on it wasn't under the best circumstances. Anyway, having one of my kids spend the best part of 6 months in here a couple of years ago, i think I am pretty well qualified to comment, and yes, I am biased. Facilities and staff are fantastic - some parts of the hospital are pretty old and are undergoing a phased period of repair, so no, it's not all PFI money and bells and whistles (I often thought how they could justify spending millions on the NHS homeopathic hospital nextdoor - dispensers of diluted flower juice to the idiotic - whilst GOSH was trying to raise enough money to upgrade some its pre-war wings so they could be more effective saving the lives of children). But the bits that really matter - trained staff, secure and safe rooms, and equipment, is here. It even has a decent Costa cafe in the middle, and there are loads of decent places to eat nearby (Brunswick Centre!) should you be 'living in' or visiting, something that makes long stays in hospital more bearable. It's pretty well connected with a tube stop nearby, buses galore, taxis, and, oh yes, ambulances!
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Review of Bloomsbury Ballroom
30 May 08, 14:39
Booze clouded memories 
Went here for the 'works xmas party' - which consequently means my review isn't worth the HTML it's written on as I was already sozzled when I turned up, and I tried in vain to keep up with the sales team who were on their traditional mission to top up their bonuses by necking as much free hooch as possible.
So, what can I remember? Erm, not much, the head of the company gave a lacklustre speech which did little to bloster the troops of a businessgoing through a rocky patch..
Oh, the venue? Well, it had an art deco vibe to it as I recall, perhaps even a touch of the neo-classical??
I was forcibly ejected from the place when I tried to spark up a fag inside, which is fantastic as I don't even smoke.
I'm looking forward to returning and casting another drunken eye over the place...
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