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Area and Properties

The Wensley Estate is a compact neighbourhood, with numerous council flats in very close proximity, with small paths leading between them.

Investment

Decent homes work is due to begin on the Wensley estate from April 2008 onwards.

Tenant and Resident Associations

The Wensley TARA has its offices at 5 Wensley Croft, and is chaired by Roger Sheldon (tel 0114 2617046) and the secretary is Gladys Newbolt (tel 0114 2420970).

Community Centres

The Wensley Community Centre is located on Hinde House Crescent and serves the Wensley community.

Garages

There are 36 council garages on the Wensley Estate, built in rows of three to four under the flats.

Shopping

For local shopping Wensley residents can visit the shops on Page Hall Road or Owler Lane.

Education

Owler Brook Nursery and Infants School on Wensley Street
Fir Vale School on Owler Lane

Childcare

Owler Brook Nursery and infants school is located on Wensley Street.

Doctors

The closest doctors office for Wensley residents is the Page Hall Medical Centre at 101 Owler Lane. It is open 8.15am till 6.00pm Monday to Friday except on Thursdays, when it opens 8.15am to 12.30pm.

Dentists

The closest dental practice for Wensley residents is the Firth Park Dental Clinic at 40 North Quadrant, S5 6NU.

Police Stations

The local Police Station for this area is the Attercliffe Police Station at 60 Attercliffe Common.

Parks

Firth Park is close to the Wensley estate.

Vets

There are no vets in the Wensley or Burngreave area. The closest vet is the PDSA Pet Aid Hospital at 14 Newhall Road.

Local News

One of the best ways to stay abreast of local news in the area is the Burngreave Messenger, a free local paper that is sent out to residents and businesses. It can also be viewed online at http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/

Allotments

There are three allotments in the area, at Grimesthorpe, Hinde House Lane and Roe Wood. Anyone wanting a plot can call 0114 273 4528 for more information.

Cash Points

There is a cash machine located on Ellsmere Road and one on Spital Hill, inside The Ozmen Supermarket. Please note that the machine in The Ozmen Supermarket charges a fee.

Bus Services

The M22 to Sheffield, Firth Park and Sicey Avenue goes through Wensley every hour at 52 minutes past the hour.
The 75 and 76 routes go close to the estate from the city centre every ten minutes.

Bin Collections

Black bins are collected every Friday and Blue Bins are collected every 4 weeks on a Thursday.

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