Forum: Moving back to the UK
May 18th 2013, 4:28 pm
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Replies: 2
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Storing a houseful of 'stuff'
We are looking at selling our UK house and buying elsewhere in UK. As we live overseas this could mean we won't find the next house for a while, maybe 12 months or more.
As a ball park figure, can...
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
May 9th 2013, 10:04 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 292
Re: Declaring Assets To Inland Revenue
Seek out a contributor called 'Meow' on the Middle East forum. She is a financial guru and seems to be able to answer queries such as this.
PM her and I am sure she will help you.
Victor.
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Forum: Middle East
May 6th 2013, 4:11 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 386
British Curriculum Primary Schools in Abu Dhabi
There is a TA in our school moving to Abu Dhabi. Children moving to Years 1 and 3.
Does anybody know which are the best schools to apply to.
She is looking for something similar to JESS, DESS,...
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Forum: Moving back to the UK / The Rovers Return
May 4th 2013, 7:43 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 454
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Forum: Moving back to the UK / The Rovers Return
Apr 27th 2013, 5:21 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 454
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Forum: Moving back to the UK / The Rovers Return
Apr 27th 2013, 9:54 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 454
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 26th 2013, 5:03 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 26th 2013, 4:16 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 26th 2013, 3:58 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 26th 2013, 3:17 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 19th 2013, 7:46 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 582
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Forum: Middle East / The Sand Pit
Apr 14th 2013, 4:16 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 319
Re: Watch Warrington Wolves Rugby
Although not the same as watching it live, BBC news website carries live scores and updates - Warrington currently making hard work of what should be an easy win vs Wakefield - 34-41 with Warrington...
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Forum: Middle East / The Sand Pit
Apr 14th 2013, 3:47 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 319
Re: Watch Warrington Wolves Rugby
Showtime sports show Super League, but not all matches. Warrington are playing tonight, but not being shown on Showtime. They showed the Widnes game last night.
It's very much a hit and miss.
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 14th 2013, 3:44 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,249
Re: British Schools in Dubai
Teachers at most schools are mainly on 2 year initial contracts followed by 1 year renewable. The average stay for a teacher is between 5 and 7 years.
JESS (Jumeirah) have not fired all of it's PE...
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 14th 2013, 1:50 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,249
Re: British Schools in Dubai
That's excellent, well done.
We obviously have different experiences of the British Schools in Dubai, which is why we are both giving different opinions.
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 13th 2013, 9:01 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,249
Re: British Schools in Dubai
You are correct, your theory is not rocket science but it also isn't realistic in most of the schools I know of - most of the better schools which are also in demand with waiting lists.
You won't...
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 13th 2013, 8:31 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,249
Re: British Schools in Dubai
You won't get an appointment with the Principal (unless you are a Sheikh?) if it is just to discuss a place at the school. You would have to get past the Admissions Office and the Head's PA first -...
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 5th 2013, 4:18 am
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Replies: 188
Views: 12,007
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 4th 2013, 8:51 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
Re: Best internet package
Another question - with BT, the free unlimited calls are to 01, 02, 03, 0845 and 0870 numbers.
Is it possible to get it so your line will ONLY call these numbers to avoid any unneccesary bills for...
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Apr 4th 2013, 8:37 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
Re: Best internet package
Thanks for your replies which have been helpful.
Regards the BT free connection (worth £130) and 6 months free internet - is this a common/regular offer? the reason I am asking is that I am due to...
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Forum: New Zealand / The Sheep Dip
Apr 2nd 2013, 7:45 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,025
Re: Where do you want to be buried?
I think that, for some people, it's partly about making your last statement in life as much as a belief that where you are buried will affect what happens with your spirit if you believe in that...
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Forum: Middle East / The Sand Pit
Apr 2nd 2013, 7:39 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 304
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 2nd 2013, 7:29 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 688
Re: Friends in high places
I usually interject half way through the hard sell and say:
me:'I have a nice car for sale - you want to buy it?'
Standard Chartered:'No sir I don't need a car'
Me:'But it's a nice car, Jeep, 40k,...
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Forum: New Zealand / The Sheep Dip
Apr 2nd 2013, 7:08 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,025
Re: Where do you want to be buried?
So will your Mummy live in Egypt? good excuse for your family to have a holiday to come visit you ;)
Personally, like the OP, I want to be buried back in UK, Birmingham which, for all intents and...
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Forum: Moving back to the UK
Mar 31st 2013, 5:37 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
Best internet package
OK, here's the thing:
Working overseas, but usually come home for 2 months in Summer plus a couple of odd weeks at other times. At the moment we use a dongle for internet - £15/3GB per month usually...
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