Shops and business features

Story: Rob Smith

Ellesmere News & Food

24–26 Ellesmere Road

Mr Hussein Abdullah took over as proprietor of Clark’s newsagent less than a year ago, and he has expanded the services provided. Mr Abdullah has invested in a Pay Point facility for the purchase of essential gas and electricity credits (amidst other utility payments). Ellesmere News & Food also supply access to a cash dispenser. “This I know has become a real commodity to the people of Burngreave,” explains Mr Abdullah, “Because it’s so busy, I can’t always keep it stocked up.” Continental fruits, yam, green bananas and plantain are sold alongside many other traditional English fruits, tinned foods, sweets, newspapers and magazines. Towards the rear of the shop is the halal meat and poultry counter clearly observed by Ellesmere News & Food’s full security CCTV surveillance.

Noel’s Secrets

68 Spital Hill Plaza

The seductive sensual lingerie displayed on slim waistlined mannequin models are to tempt petite- and medium-size ladies. Fine smooth satin material, cotton, lace and cloth in a range of colours, red, yellow, blue, silver and white – the scented aroma of lingerie. Lara Pimental, the Spanish sales assistant, explained more about this new venture inside Spital Hill Plaza. “We sell sexy lingerie for women and shall soon be expanding into party planning, also men’s exotic underwear.” Providing products for all sensual occasions, Noel’s Secrets reveals a full display of her range online at www.noelssecrets.com. “You can also order and buy online and this includes delivery,” explains Noel. For any further enquires contact Miss Noel on 272 6757 or 0798 544 5090.

The Glade Newsagent

12 Firs Hill Glade

Mr Kahn and Mr Hussain have recently reopened this essential amenity that serves the people of Firs Hill. “Everybody is welcome to shop here,” said Mr Hussain, tending the store on our arrival. “We sell daily newspapers, tobacco, soft drinks, sweets as well as small household essentials and cleaning fluids.” The reopening of the Glade Newsagents is a welcome sight for the people of the Firs Hill estate. Mr Hussain explains that by April they will be licensed to sell a small range of alcohol, foods and beverages. They can be contacted on 261 8190.