dtytsoi   10 #1 Posted January 11, 2004 Hi, I recently get a job from Uni. of Sheffield and will work at Northern General Hospital in May 04. My wife and I will move from Hong Kong to Sheffield (a very long way). We would like to rent a house around the hospital. I hope to know which area around is good and safe to live? I read from the forum and found Hillsborough. Any other suggestions?  Besides, we would like to bring a cat with us as we cannot leave her. Is it very difficult to rent a house to allow cats/pets? Anyone has idea on this?  Being Chinese, we would also like to see whether there is any Chinese using this forum and live in Sheffield. Hope to establish some contact before we come. Is there any Chinese groceries/supermarket in Sheffield and where do the Chinese community live in Sheffield, as I know there is no China town in Sheffield.  Cheers.  Daniel:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 86 #2 Posted January 12, 2004 There is no china town as you say, however the Chinese community does have a notable presence in the London Road area, which is close to the city centre. Here you will find a variety of chinese run businesses such as specialist grocers and restaurants, and there is a chinese community centre located there too. Â However I'm not sure it is the greatest area to be living, so I would look at the suburbs. London Road is the main road into town from parts of the South West of the city, so if you live somewhere such as Woodseats, Totley, Bradway, Nether Edge, Norton, Greenhill, Beauchief or Abbeydale you will have easy access to the London Road facilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bluelunar   10 #3 Posted February 1, 2004 u can also go yam-cha at a chinese restaurant called zing-vaa located in the city centre! but i think they only do dim-sum on sundays and mondays! but the choice is limited. if u want alot more variety and quality dim-sum, u can go to doncaster, by train or car! also, a little further away, theres manchester! theres a china town (the 2nd or 3rd largest in uk?) with many shops and restaurants!  oh yeah! on london road, u can rent tvb dramas! i never been, but saw the signs outside the shop! >___< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
yorkiepudd   10 #4 Posted February 29, 2004 Most private houses for rent will allow cats as pets, this is not a problem. Have you checked out the quarantine laws for your cat.  Keeping a pet in quarantine for 6 months can be VERY expensive, and I do not think that Hong Kong is a member of the "pet passport" scheme, but you would need to check that out.  In the area you are going to be working in, it is mainly Indian / Pakistani / Kashmiri / Bangladeshi communities, not Chinese as far as I know, but there are many good properties to rent in Wincobank (lower end near meadowhall) and that surrounding area.  Can you drive? as this will affect where you can look for a house!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zxczxc   10 #5 Posted February 29, 2004 I'd get in touch with a local estate agent, which you should be able to do via email. They'll be able to give you some ideas of areas and prices. I hope you enjoy it over here when you come, I'm sure you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest facilitator   #6 Posted March 1, 2004 You may find this information useful.  Sheffield Chinese Community Centre 157 - 159 London Rd Sheffield S2 4LT  Tel: 0114 2509994 Fax: 0114 258 8863  email [email protected] http://www.sheffieldchinesecommunity.org.uk   They will be able to give you all the information you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dtytsoi   10 #7 Posted March 1, 2004 Thanks for all your advice.  Daniel:thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Smiley   10 #8 Posted March 15, 2004 Hi  just checking to see if you have found accommodation?  I have a few properties if intrested for rent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...