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Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by possoms
I used to go to Rockingham college in Wath (though spent most of the time in the Saracens (sp?) Arms) when I was younger. I also had a house in Rawmarsh for a few years which isnt far from Wath is it.
Be great to see you at the meet if you can make it, quite a way for you to come though eh? Heres the link for the meet thread: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327039 Possoms :) I drive through Rawmarsh on my way to work, played against the SARA'S (Saracens) at football. Always had a pretty decent team, for my level :D Sheff is a bit of a drive but it would be good to meet up with people who are hoping for the same as us. We need to do more things like this and prepare for making new friends if we do make it to Oz. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by Gethy
Hi,
Well I live smack bang in the middle of Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster. A little place near Wath, also known as WHATHH :) . Try to think of a dirty great big northern accent saying it. I say I am from Rotherham as I work for their council :D Just like Rotherham really. Scotty. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by scottyboy
I can see why you are going to Melbourne. A cosmopolitain city with a high degree of culture and a thriving cafe scene.
Just like Rotherham really. Scotty. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by scottyboy
I can see why you are going to Melbourne. A cosmopolitain city with a high degree of culture and a thriving cafe scene.
Just like Rotherham really. Scotty. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by 68MEVY
Nope, I'm from Sheffield but now in the Gold Coast
We are also from Sheffield and in the process of emigrating over to Queensland and we like the look of the Gold Coast. Could you give me some ideas of which areas are good for kids and business and which are rubbish. We would really like to be close to Brisbane if poss and also riverfront. Any help greatly appreciated. ta Nicola currently in Beauchief, Sheffield. Its damn cold here at the moment frost every morning but today just rain...missing it? I doubt it...... :D |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by nicola411
HI there
We are also from Sheffield and in the process of emigrating over to Queensland and we like the look of the Gold Coast. Could you give me some ideas of which areas are good for kids and business and which are rubbish. We would really like to be close to Brisbane if poss and also riverfront. Any help greatly appreciated. ta Nicola currently in Beauchief, Sheffield. Its damn cold here at the moment frost every morning but today just rain...missing it? I doubt it...... :D Hi there Nicola, so you're in Beauchief...I used to be up the road from you in Woodseats before moving to Southey Green :scared: My mum and 1 of my bro's are stil in Woodseats. We're currently in Runaway Bay with my MIL, it's alright but don't want to settle here as it's expensive. The area that we're looking at is Coomera, which is on the Gold Coast to Brisbane growth corridor. I reckon it'd take about 25 mins to get to Brisbane from there. It's a really big up and coming area, there will be loads for kids once it's completed. There is an excellent state school not far away in Helensvale but saying that I haven't looked into schools in Coomera itself yet and there are more being built. Coomera Town Centre is a major development that's just started, if you google Coomera Town Centre the first link gives you a rough map of what they are putting in. There's not alot up there at the moment but it's a reasonable price and house prices will soar once the town centre is completed. We're looking at opening a business there aswell once things are completed, we've already expressed an interest. As for other areas, I'll leave that up to other people to tell you about. We were settled on moving to Coomera straight away without really looking anywhere else. We have Upper Coomera as our 2nd choice and Helensvale as our 3rd, also liking the look of Pacific Pines and Paradise Point. But seriously my mind is made up and Coomera is our ideal location. I think there's been a mention of Southport being a decent area for kids, but to be honest if kids want something to do there's stuff everywhere. What age are they? There are waterfront properties all over. Runaway Bay is full of them although very rarely are they up for sale. Harbourquays, which is round the corner from here are currently developing some new waterfront properties. They've got a website but don't know it, probably something like www.harbourquays.com.au it was a basic address where you can express an interest, might have some info on it aswell, I'll have a look next time I drive past. Upper Coomera are developing waterfront homes aswell. That's about it from me. What business are you looking at having? Marie |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
I lived in Loxley for 22 years and went to Bradfield School, then moved to Doncaster, then Droitwich in Worcs, before coming here to Mornington.
Do I prefer Mornington or Sheffield? Mmmm. Well Mornington hasn't got any areas like Parson Cross, Pitsmoor, Darnall, Wisewood, Upperthorpe, The Manor, Firth Park, Attercliffe etc etc etc, so tough choice - NOT!! I hear someone was shot at in Walkley yesterday. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by Neil S
I lived in Loxley for 22 years and went to Bradfield School, then moved to Doncaster, then Droitwich in Worcs, before coming here to Mornington.
Do I prefer Mornington or Sheffield? Mmmm. Well Mornington hasn't got any areas like Parson Cross, Pitsmoor, Darnall, Wisewood, Upperthorpe, The Manor, Firth Park, Attercliffe etc etc etc, so tough choice - NOT!! I hear someone was shot at in Walkley yesterday. |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by sasbear
Hi,
Anyone from Sheffield or Yorkshire around Canberra? Sarah |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by Lerop Pekill
Naseem Hamed is from Sheffield, as is Shaun Bean. :D
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Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by possoms
and michael palin, human league, abc, artic monkeys, and the good old Chuckle Brothers are from Rotherham ... from me to you :p
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Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by 68MEVY
Hi there Nicola, so you're in Beauchief...I used to be up the road from you in Woodseats before moving to Southey Green :scared: My mum and 1 of my bro's are stil in Woodseats.
We're currently in Runaway Bay with my MIL, it's alright but don't want to settle here as it's expensive. The area that we're looking at is Coomera, which is on the Gold Coast to Brisbane growth corridor. I reckon it'd take about 25 mins to get to Brisbane from there. It's a really big up and coming area, there will be loads for kids once it's completed. There is an excellent state school not far away in Helensvale but saying that I haven't looked into schools in Coomera itself yet and there are more being built. Coomera Town Centre is a major development that's just started, if you google Coomera Town Centre the first link gives you a rough map of what they are putting in. There's not alot up there at the moment but it's a reasonable price and house prices will soar once the town centre is completed. We're looking at opening a business there aswell once things are completed, we've already expressed an interest. As for other areas, I'll leave that up to other people to tell you about. We were settled on moving to Coomera straight away without really looking anywhere else. We have Upper Coomera as our 2nd choice and Helensvale as our 3rd, also liking the look of Pacific Pines and Paradise Point. But seriously my mind is made up and Coomera is our ideal location. I think there's been a mention of Southport being a decent area for kids, but to be honest if kids want something to do there's stuff everywhere. What age are they? There are waterfront properties all over. Runaway Bay is full of them although very rarely are they up for sale. Harbourquays, which is round the corner from here are currently developing some new waterfront properties. They've got a website but don't know it, probably something like www.harbourquays.com.au it was a basic address where you can express an interest, might have some info on it aswell, I'll have a look next time I drive past. Upper Coomera are developing waterfront homes aswell. That's about it from me. What business are you looking at having? Marie Hi Marie, Well I have checked out the areas you have mentionned and according to Gold Coast Smile Coomera where you guys are going is one of the most up and coming areas on the Gold Coast and I had already circled it to look at. My boys are 3 and 7 and we hope to be out there by June next year July at the latest. Business wise we have no idea yet. As we are on a buisness visa we have buy something we turnover and staff to meet the visa regs and then we can apply for permanent res. You where right about the Harbour Quays website and I have emailed them asking queries and prices. Are you building or buying a new build or an existing house. What buisness are you guys thinking of? Have you got any kids? PS Just been in Woodseats this morning to do the banking, do you ever miss Sheffield and how long have you guys been over there? So many questions soz for being so nosy. Nicola |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by Lerop Pekill
oh the chuckles, Paul & Barry!! what you doin in here!! :D
little things please little minds :o |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by nicola411
Hi Marie,
Well I have checked out the areas you have mentionned and according to Gold Coast Smile Coomera where you guys are going is one of the most up and coming areas on the Gold Coast and I had already circled it to look at. My boys are 3 and 7 and we hope to be out there by June next year July at the latest. Business wise we have no idea yet. As we are on a buisness visa we have buy something we turnover and staff to meet the visa regs and then we can apply for permanent res. You where right about the Harbour Quays website and I have emailed them asking queries and prices. Are you building or buying a new build or an existing house. What buisness are you guys thinking of? Have you got any kids? PS Just been in Woodseats this morning to do the banking, do you ever miss Sheffield and how long have you guys been over there? So many questions soz for being so nosy. Nicola We are having a meet at Wok Mania, West Street tonight 7.30 your very welcome if you wanna come :) http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...42#post3011242 |
Re: Anyone from sheffield?
Originally Posted by possoms
LOL I was stood behind the older one (dont know whos who) at the till in PC world a bit back, was dying for the shop assistant to say 'from me to you' when he gave him his stuff but he didnt know who he was :D
little things please little minds :o |
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