The Viewing Facilities Association UK

The Talking Shop Manchester Viewing Facility

87/89 Chapel Street
Manchester
M3 5DF [ MAP ]

Tel: 0161 834 3396
Fax: 0161 834 3407
Email: ktw@thetalkingshop.co.uk
Website: www.thetalkingshop.co.uk

Three purpose built research studios in the heart of Manchester. Independently run by ex-agency planners and researcher. Designed to make researchers, clients and respondents feel equally at ease. We have a ground floor studio and also offer room to room video relay and 42" plasma screen TV. Equipped for Active Group webstreaming.

Location

Based in the centre of Manchester we are on the corner of Chapel Street and a little side street called Barlow's Croft. By train: we are about 10 minutes in a cab from Manchester Piccadilly station. From Manchester airport: 30 minutes in cab. By car: Free car parking for clients and moderators all day, and for respondents after 6pm.

Viewing Facilities Checklist

All VFA members are required to have studios fitted with either one-way mirrors and viewing booths, or good quality CCTV systems.

This facility has 3 studios
Viewing room can accommodate 6-15 people
Lounge format suitable for 6-10 people
Boardroom format suitable for up to 11 people
Cinema format suitable for 11-15 people
Classroom format suitable for 16-20 people
Audio, Digital, DVD, and Video recording equipment
Broadband-enabled studios
Equipped for video streaming
Air conditioning
Reception room
Breakout rooms

The capacity figures given above are for the largest studio within the facility. All studios will be able to supply flip charts, overhead projectors, large screen TVs, video player, DVD player, or audio CD player as required. Fully-trained staff will be on hand to assist you with operation of any of the studio equipment.

Additional Services Available

Recruitment
Hostessing
Catering
Moderators
Transcriptions
Office services
Wi-fi access

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The Talking Shop Manchester Viewing Facility has been a member of the VFA since 2006 and is authorised to display the VFA logo. When contacting this viewing facility, please mention that you found them on the Viewing Facilities Association website.

VFA Quality Check

Category		Score
Staff		4.9
Equip		5.0
Premises		4.8
Catering		5.0
Overall		4.9

The above assessment is based on a minimum of ten reports obtained independently from clients of the facility. Using a scale of 0-5, a viewing facility must score at least 3.0 in each section and must score a minimum of 3.5 overall to qualify for VFA membership. We also have the following verified testimonials on record:

Staff are very friendly, helpful and professional, excellent facility, excellent servive. Very satisfied, will use this venue again regularly in the future when conducting research in Manchester. Clients also happy with venue and food. Thank you!
This is an excellent facility with great staff who also offer first class recruitment services. They are my first choice in the Manchester area.
The Talking Shop is excellent, well laid out, great equipment, and they really try hard to anticipate your needs. One of the best viewing facilities I've used.
I have used the Talking Shop Manchester for groups, recruitment and to run a client workshop day. On all occasions I have found the facility itself roomy, comfortable and clean and the staff helpful, kind, thoughtful and professional. I would not hesitate to use the studio again.
This facility is one of the most accommodating I use. They understand and deal with unusual research requests. It's always a pleasant experience.

The following employees are members of the Market Research Society and bound by the MRS Code of Conduct: Jacqueline Feasey, Katherine Thomas-Wilson

The following employees are members of the Association for Qualitative Research: Jacqueline Feasey

Health and Safety Requirements
All members of the VFA are required to have an employers and public liability insurance certificate and to have conducted a Fire Risk Assessment.