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ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDE
Website reviews by screen reader users
Everything for the Home and Garden.
Contributed to by several TAFN members.
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Welcome to (TAFN) The Accessible Friends Network ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDEWebsite reviews by screen reader usersEverything for the Home and Garden.Contributed to by several TAFN members. |
Sites Reviewed on this Floor (11):
Bluebell Nurseries
China Etc Ltd, and Small Island
Trader (2 in 1)
David Austin Roses
DeCuisine
Lakeland Limited
Oreck Ltd
Pure-Spa.co.uk
Thompson & Morgan
Unwins Direct
Vacuum Cleaners 4 U
VacuumCleanerBags.co.uk
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Web Address: http://www.bluebellnursery.com/
Brief Rating: A very good site.
This is a family run, specialist plant nursery with an excellent reputation, that has been established for many years. The advice they give about plants is second to none. I have bought from them, both mail order and from their nursery and everything they sell is of top quality and is sent out in excellent condition. After you have placed your order, someone will contact you to confirm your purchase and discuss your payment options.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web address: www.chinaetcltd.co.uk
Web address: www.smallislandtrader.com
Brief Rating: Two very good sites.
Although these sites are not linked in any way, they go hand in hand in that they both stock similar products and are laid out in similar ways.
If you are a collector of fine china or porcelain, i.e. royal Worcester, Spode etc., why not take a look at these sites. Buying and ordering is straight forward and all china arrived safely and well packaged.
Recommended by Mary Tottle.
Web address: http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Here is just the place to go to find out about or buy one of England's most famous flowers, from the climbing to the dwarf varieties, all types of roses are here.
This famous family-run Company is renowned for supplying these beautiful perennial plants to people all over the world.
The information contained within these pages gives invaluable advice to all gardeners.
Web address: http://www.decuisine.co.uk/
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Practical and good quality cookware can be bought here. This Company have an excellent Customer Services Section. They have been trading for many years and are extremely good at responding to emails if you have any problems or queries.My purchases have arrived within 48 hours, beautifully wrapped and securely boxed.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web Address: http://www.lakelandlimited.com
Brief Rating: A very good, easy to navigate
site.
Review by: Sue Pallett
This family run Company has been in existence selling kitchenware and cookware for the past 40 years, priding itself on very efficient friendly customer service, always putting you, the customer first.
You can buy by phone when you will be given all the help you need, or on the internet, and it has one of the easiest checkout procedures I’ve ever come across, with confirmation and follow- up e-mails to let you know that your order has been received and telling you when the goods have been despatched.If you’re not happy with anything you buy, just send it back using their free returns postal service.
Web address: http://www.oreck.co.uk/
I can't say any more than to give the quotation and manufacturer's claims and assurances on the ability of these cleaners. Shop online or phone to complete your order and take up their challenge!
Take the Oreck Challenge! 30 day Money back
guarantee! Simply put, we think you will not find a more effective vacuum
cleaner and if you don't agree, no quibbles- your money will be
refunded. Here's how it works. We send you the Oreck XL and the FREE
Oreck XL Compact Canister Vacuum, you try them out in your own home - on your
toughest cleaning problems, your oldest carpets and bare floors - absolutely
risk free for 30 days. Here's how you do it. Call us on 0800 684 684 and
select your model, tell us where to deliver it and how you'd like to
pay. When you receive your Oreck XL vacuum, put it to the test. Just
vacuum an area with your own vacuum, and then vacuum over the same area with the
Oreck XL. Then cut open the Oreck XL bag, and see all the dirt your old
vacuum left behind. We'll even send you an extra bag to replace the one you cut
open. We
can't think of a better way to demonstrate the superiority of the
Oreck XL. But there's no tools or attachments on the vacuum? Well, that's
where the FREE Oreck XL Compact Canister vacuum comes in. It cleans blinds,
picture rails, skirting boards, in the car and just about anything and
everything that's hard to reach or difficult to clean. We're sure you're
going to love both vacuums. But if for any reason you're not 100% satisfied,
simply send them back.
Oreck concentrates on lightweight cleaning machines of every style, each model having exceptional durability and ease of handling. Oreck UK have been trading for 12 years. As well as our increasingly popular upright vacuum range, we also sell floorcare and air care products. Our experienced customer service team can answer any questions or queries you may have regarding your Oreck XL products. Call 0845 6030153.
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Buying what you need is quite straight forward and items usually arrive very quickly.
Web Address: http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/
Brief Rating: A good site.
Although large, and, at first, a little confusing to get around, persevere, you will find plants, seeds and bulbs for the keen gardener and be able to have them delivered straight to your door. You will need a bit of patience to find your way around the catalogue index but once you get used to it you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for quite quickly.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web Address: http://www.unwinsdirect.co.uk/
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Here is a name that needs no explanation. Why not have seeds and plants delivered straight to your door by another well established firm with an excellent reputation.
Reviewed by: Sue Pallett
Web Address: http://www.vacuumcleaners4u.co.uk
Brief Rating: A very good site.
Reviewed
by: Sue Pallett
If you are in the market for a new vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner or multi-cleaning machine!Try this easy to navigate site. Many of the most well known brands are in stock and when ordered, are sent out quickly, arriving post free, well boxed.If you are not happy with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days, but you are responsible for the return postage.
Ordering is fairly straightforward, and this Company are also good at keeping you up to date with your order’s progress.
Brief Rating: A very good site.
The check-out and payment process is straightforward and items arrive within a few days.
DISCLAIMER: Neither Sue Pallett or the Accessible Friends Network accept liability for any transaction with any of the companies listed on this page, which is intended as a helpful guide and produced and run on an entirely voluntary basis.
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Sue's Kitchen, a cookery guide for blind & VI people that featured on BBC in Touch, in 2005!
Also the excellent
Sue's Accessible Container Gardening Page
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