Reviews by sharynl1

This review is for Reading Cinemas, Auburn NSW

verified email - 20 Jul 2012

I go the movies on a regular basis with the majority of time at Reading Cinemas at Auburn. Compared to other cinema complexes I find the screens at Readings are bigger, the seats are all well placed in position to the screen and basically the overall experience is much better. On the other side, the toilet area is much to be desired and probably needs a little more attention than what they are getting. They should probably also check their seats in the cinema on a regular basis as most of the time we find at least 2 or 3 seats broken. On the upside, if you go during the weekday you will find no queues and you more or less have the cinema to yourself most times, so no-one sitting on top of you or eating and slurping in your ear :) You will also find the staff a little more relaxed and friendly during the weekday as they are not as stressed with the queues on a weekend and the prices are cheaper as well during the weekday. And if you join the Reading Reel Club, you can accumulate points for every dollar you spend which can be redeemed for free drinks, popcorn, movie discounts and if you get enough points even a free movie. Unfortunately the complex is not located near a train station, so you would need to drive or catch a bus. But would definitely recommend a visit to Reading Cinemas especially during the weekday to avoid the queues.

This review is for Cafe Alcatraz, Auburn NSW

verified email - 20 Jul 2012

I take my parents to the movies at Auburn on a regular basis during the weekday and it has become our standard now to either have lunch before or after the movies. The cafe is situated directly adjacent to the cinema so it is just a short stroll from one to the other. As we are "regular" customers now, the owner always comes over to say hello and ask how we are all doing which is nice. They have both outdoor and indoor seating which means you can be seated in all types of weather. The menu is quite varied and not all the meals are up to standard, but both my parents and I have our favourites which we tend to stick to. Overall its a nice day out for all of us which we look forward to.

Approximate cost: $10-15

This review is for Tradies, Gymea NSW

verified email - 20 Jul 2012

I was fortunate to be given a voucher to dine at the Gymea Tradies club and as the Club has just recently been renovated I decided to use my voucher. The decor was good, the door staff were friendly and the menu looked great and good value. We arrived around 7.30pm on a Saturday night and there wasn't a spare table to be found, which is actually a good sign as obviously it was a popular place to visit and eat. We eventually found a table upstairs, made our selections from the menu and then we went to order, as I said it was quite a popular place so after standing in line for 30mins I was able to place my order and redeem my voucher. The staff were very apologetic for the wait which was nice, but the time did go quickly in line as we were all being serenaded by someone who decided to play the piano which was nearby. The food did take a little while to arrive, but it was still hot when it arrived and it was delicious. Overall a very pleasant experience if you don't mind waiting, but perhaps next time we will get there a little earlier.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Granville RSL Club, Granville NSW

verified email - 20 Jul 2012

I attend Granville RSL on occasions to attend functions. It's a nice club and the times I have been there the bar service was quick. The function room is spacious with a large dance floor which is ideal for the functions I attend. The biggest disappointment is they encourage you to become a member with the members carpark as a selling point, unfortunately the times I have been, which admittedly are on a Saturday night, there have been no car spaces available which means you have to park in the street which at times can be a safety concern especially if you are on your own - so my real concern is, why become a member if you can't park in the car park. But overall its a nice club and if car parking is not a major concern for you then its not a bad night out.

This review is for Telstra BigPond, Sydney NSW

verified email - 18 Jul 2012

After being a loyal Telstra customer for over 25yrs, I received a letter advising me that my last bill was incorrect due to me changing my internet plan and that they wouldn't charge me for any excess amount but my next bill will be increased - the only issue here is, I didn't change my internet plan. So I contacted Telstra to find out what happened - after being transferred numerous times I was advised that the plan I was on was made redundant and I was being transferred to another plan at a higher rate and the discounts I was receiving on my previous plan were no longer available. I asked for a better deal and was informed I should be grateful for the deal I was on. Needless to say I was not happy with this response and expressed my unhappiness in a courteous manner which was received with the same response several times over "I am sorry you feel that way but you should be grateful for the good deal you were receiving". Needless to say I am shopping around for another internet, mobile and homeline provider.

This review is for Oatley Hotel, Oatley NSW

verified email - 18 Jul 2012

Oatley Hotel has the best pizza in Sydney. If you are looking for a great gourmet pizza, then look no further. And if you are looking for a fun night out head down to the hotel for Trivia on Thursday nights, its free and hotel cash vouchers are up for grabs. So grab the gang, order a pizza and have a great night.

This review is for Greg Martin Painting & Decorating, Birrong NSW

verified email - 18 Jul 2012

Greg was recommended to me by members of my family who had used his services previously, hence when looking to paint my house and based on family recommendations I contacted Greg who came to my home to provide me with a quote on the day and time he said he would - yes a tradesman who turned up on time, gotta get brownie points for that :) I had a deadline for when I needed the painting done, which Greg was able to accommodate even though he had a busy schedule. His service was great and yes I would use him again.