Moving back to the UK from Australia
Jan 24th 2017, 9:05 pm
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Moving back to the UK from Australia
Hello!
I've just moved back to the UK after almost 20 years' in Sydney, Australia to be closer to my sister, nephew and extended family. I'm in my early 40's and currently living in Surrey with my sister and looking for work near the Richmond area, where I hope to move too in early spring. I have 2-3 good friends here and need to broaden my friendship circle. I'm young at heart, outgoing, love the outdoors and will join a tennis club in spring but would appreciate any tips on how best to integrate back into British life and meet new people. Would also be great to hear from anyone in a similar situation and how they have experienced the transition.
Thanks
Jo
I've just moved back to the UK after almost 20 years' in Sydney, Australia to be closer to my sister, nephew and extended family. I'm in my early 40's and currently living in Surrey with my sister and looking for work near the Richmond area, where I hope to move too in early spring. I have 2-3 good friends here and need to broaden my friendship circle. I'm young at heart, outgoing, love the outdoors and will join a tennis club in spring but would appreciate any tips on how best to integrate back into British life and meet new people. Would also be great to hear from anyone in a similar situation and how they have experienced the transition.
Thanks
Jo
Jan 24th 2017, 11:13 pm
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Re: Moving back to the UK from Australia
Hello!
I've just moved back to the UK after almost 20 years' in Sydney, Australia to be closer to my sister, nephew and extended family. I'm in my early 40's and currently living in Surrey with my sister and looking for work near the Richmond area, where I hope to move too in early spring. I have 2-3 good friends here and need to broaden my friendship circle. I'm young at heart, outgoing, love the outdoors and will join a tennis club in spring but would appreciate any tips on how best to integrate back into British life and meet new people. Would also be great to hear from anyone in a similar situation and how they have experienced the transition.
Thanks
Jo
I've just moved back to the UK after almost 20 years' in Sydney, Australia to be closer to my sister, nephew and extended family. I'm in my early 40's and currently living in Surrey with my sister and looking for work near the Richmond area, where I hope to move too in early spring. I have 2-3 good friends here and need to broaden my friendship circle. I'm young at heart, outgoing, love the outdoors and will join a tennis club in spring but would appreciate any tips on how best to integrate back into British life and meet new people. Would also be great to hear from anyone in a similar situation and how they have experienced the transition.
Thanks
Jo
As the Welcome Inn is just for saying g'day, the Moving Back to the UK forum is the one you want for tips for new returnees Moving back to the UK - British Expats If you repost there you're sure to get a variety of opinions and suggestions.
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On a personal note, my Brit husband and I (Australian) moved to the UK just over a year ago, after he'd been in Australia for 25 years. I settled straight in and am loving it, but he's having doubts. I hope you settle in soon and start enjoying life
Jan 25th 2017, 9:03 pm
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Re: Moving back to the UK from Australia
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