Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Jan 5th 2011, 2:55 pm
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Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Can someone point me in the direction of an ex-pat group in London, Ontario (or the immediate area) please? I was under the impression that there was a group called the St George's Society, however a Google search only came up with a rugby club! Great fun, but I don't think they'd appreciate a middle-age lady on their team... and I'd look a right clip in a cheer-leader's outfit!
I know there's a lot of Anglophiles in this region, but I've never heard of a get-together for them... unless I'm out of the loop entirely by living out of the city
I know there's a lot of Anglophiles in this region, but I've never heard of a get-together for them... unless I'm out of the loop entirely by living out of the city
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Jan 5th 2011, 3:27 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Welcome to BE.... I moved this to a more appropriate forum for you.
Someone was asking about one in Cambridge the other day, which is relatively close. I believe Novo posted an address.
Theres more than a few posters here from London anyway, so perhaps someone could take the plunge and arrange a local meetup?
Someone was asking about one in Cambridge the other day, which is relatively close. I believe Novo posted an address.
Theres more than a few posters here from London anyway, so perhaps someone could take the plunge and arrange a local meetup?
Jan 5th 2011, 3:50 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Welcome to BE.... I moved this to a more appropriate forum for you.
Someone was asking about one in Cambridge the other day, which is relatively close. I believe Novo posted an address.
Theres more than a few posters here from London anyway, so perhaps someone could take the plunge and arrange a local meetup?
Someone was asking about one in Cambridge the other day, which is relatively close. I believe Novo posted an address.
Theres more than a few posters here from London anyway, so perhaps someone could take the plunge and arrange a local meetup?
Jan 5th 2011, 4:29 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
i AM IN lONDON, BEEN HERE 20 YEARS NOW.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
Jan 5th 2011, 11:07 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
i AM IN lONDON, BEEN HERE 20 YEARS NOW.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
I'm from Wallsend, went to the grammar school there, then onto Durham U but came over here with my parents when my dad was offered a job in London. Now I live in a little village just NW of London.
My parents used to go to the St George's - but that was ages ago. I don't know if they have website or a mail list... but I wonder how you find out about the socials there... perhaps they're just for the fooball players?
From what I can see, it might be be an easy thing to arrange a get-together of ex-pats at the WW, using this medium as a connector. What do you think?
Good 'talking' with you!
Lynn
Jan 6th 2011, 12:29 am
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Hi, I just sent an email via the forum to you!
Hope too speak soon.
Let's try to get a London meet up sorted, it would be nice to meet new people especially during hthese cold boring winters!!
Cheers,
Simon and Cindy.
Hope too speak soon.
Let's try to get a London meet up sorted, it would be nice to meet new people especially during hthese cold boring winters!!
Cheers,
Simon and Cindy.
Jan 6th 2011, 12:30 am
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Hi Simon: It's nice to hear from you! Forgive my ignorance - I'm not sure what a PM is or how to do it!! I just joined this group last night so I'm still finding my way around the site. But it's really great to hear from so many nice people. I know the Waltzing Weasel quite well; I just love thir chicken wings! But I honestly can't say that I've ever heard another English voice when I dropped in!
I'm from Wallsend, went to the grammar school there, then onto Durham U but came over here with my parents when my dad was offered a job in London. Now I live in a little village just NW of London.
My parents used to go to the St George's - but that was ages ago. I don't know if they have website or a mail list... but I wonder how you find out about the socials there... perhaps they're just for the fooball players?
From what I can see, it might be be an easy thing to arrange a get-together of ex-pats at the WW, using this medium as a connector. What do you think?
Good 'talking' with you!
Lynn
I'm from Wallsend, went to the grammar school there, then onto Durham U but came over here with my parents when my dad was offered a job in London. Now I live in a little village just NW of London.
My parents used to go to the St George's - but that was ages ago. I don't know if they have website or a mail list... but I wonder how you find out about the socials there... perhaps they're just for the fooball players?
From what I can see, it might be be an easy thing to arrange a get-together of ex-pats at the WW, using this medium as a connector. What do you think?
Good 'talking' with you!
Lynn
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Jan 7th 2011, 4:20 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Looks like there is some interest in a London meet up.
Watch this space!!
Simon.
Watch this space!!
Simon.
Jan 7th 2011, 4:30 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/calendar.php
Jan 7th 2011, 4:59 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Thanks Iain, I was wandering if there was an application of sorts to get something organised!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Jan 7th 2011, 5:01 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Except there is no 2011 calendar?
Jan 7th 2011, 5:02 pm
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Jan 7th 2011, 6:02 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
i AM IN lONDON, BEEN HERE 20 YEARS NOW.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
The St georges club is on Dundas St, east london just past the airport. It is a rugby, and now soccer club that has a largish hall where they have socials now and again (halloween, bonfire night for example). i haven't been to a social there for many years. There are quite a few brits here, i for one would love to attend a meet up!
There are a few pretend british pubs here also. We mainly go to the waltzing Weasel on Adelaide St North for a pint, it is nice in the summer as there is mini golf etc next door.
PM me if you like..........
Simon.
http://goo.gl/maps/1Ggc
and the one I know in the UK..
http://goo.gl/maps/JgyY
any common link?
Love your comment about 'pretend' british pubs in Canada..very true.
I'm not in London, Ontario, but as long as you don't meet up at the 7 Dwarfs you'll be alright (hopefully that place is gone now).
Jan 10th 2011, 1:09 pm
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Jan 10th 2011, 4:24 pm
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Re: Are there any Ex-Pat Groups in London ON?
Thank you!!
