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Forum: Canada

Oct 13th 2008, 2:32 am

Replies: 34

Just wondering.....

Views: 2,407

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Just wondering.....

Yes there are what's called Co-op housing estates and subsidised housing. Small groups of homes next to 'regular' housing estates. :)

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 26th 2008, 5:57 am

Replies: 1

HSBC UK PASSPORT ACCOUNT

Views: 883

Posted By Blueberry

HSBC UK PASSPORT ACCOUNT

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has used this HSBC service or knows anything about it?
https://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/current-accounts/passport;jsessionid=0000k4_mR5mOotH1qNuHf8dHv-t:12c58ti63
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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 21st 2008, 2:19 am

Replies: 7

Visiting UK with baby (dif. p/ports and names)

Views: 825

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Visiting UK with baby (dif. p/ports and names)

Hi, Congrats on your little one's 1st b/day!
You will need a consent letter from her father for your baby to travel and also her long form birth certificate showing your name (presume your maiden...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 18th 2008, 2:01 pm

Replies: 22

Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Views: 1,852

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Hi, I got our Passport photos done at 'Blacks' in Ontario. Cost me around $43 for 4 pics (2 each) Nothing on the back must be plain. Blacks have it in their system. We just walked in and got them...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 15th 2008, 7:12 am

Replies: 22

Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Views: 1,852

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Hi, Our new Passports that I just received from Ottawa do have the 'Chip' in the back of them. They charged $15 combined postage for both Passports. :)

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 14th 2008, 1:24 am

Replies: 22

Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Views: 1,852

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Hi, Did'nt need to do the thumb print stuff (Yet!) Just make sure you have YOUR UK 'Long form' birth certificate with your parents names on for your childrens applications. Will be expensive for...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 13th 2008, 11:11 am

Replies: 22

Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

Views: 1,852

Posted By Blueberry

Very Fast UK Passport Service in Canada!!!

I just wanted to share with everyone that now seems to be a good time to renew or apply for your British Passports here in Canada. I got mine in 7 business days!! (You apply to the British High...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 7th 2008, 11:54 pm

Replies: 5

Taking Money from Canada to UK

Views: 782

Posted By Blueberry

Taking Money from Canada to UK

Hi, I have already asked questions about banks etc so hope I am not annoying or boring anyone. Sorry if I am!!
I am wanting to transfer some money probably around $20,000 (Canadian) to the UK. I...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Sep 7th 2008, 2:36 pm

Replies: 7

Question about HSBC Bank

Views: 839

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Question about HSBC Bank

Thank you all for your advice. Much appreciated :)

Forum: The Trailer Park

Sep 5th 2008, 2:33 am

Replies: 7

Question about HSBC Bank

Views: 839

Posted By Blueberry

Question about HSBC Bank

Hello, I have just read the posts regarding keeping a bank account open in the UK. I didn't !!!! Have been in Canada for 19 years. I have done a little research on the HSBC Bank and it seems one can...

Forum: Canada

Sep 2nd 2008, 3:42 pm

Replies: 9

Hand luggage with Air Canada

Views: 1,089

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Hand luggage with Air Canada

Hi, Recently flew with Air Canada from Toronto to UK and back. They did not weigh our hand luggage.:)

Forum: The Rovers Return

Sep 2nd 2008, 10:44 am

Replies: 81

Things my mother lied to me about

Views: 6,606

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Things my mother lied to me about

Don't ever pluck your eyebrows or shave your legs as the hair will grow back much thicker!!

Cave woman!!!!

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 1st 2008, 6:41 am

Replies: 19

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Views: 2,576

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Thank you for your help. I won't do this unless I have at least 6 months covered. That's probably cutting it close. I am determind to be able to initially set myself up and then if I really need to I...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 31st 2008, 10:29 am

Replies: 19

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Views: 2,576

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Thank you everyone for replying to my Post and for all your help. I do have written Consent to leave the country. I hope I can go through with this. I am a little scared but I do feel more optomistic...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 31st 2008, 3:38 am

Replies: 19

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Views: 2,576

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Father does not care if we stay here or leave. I have researched Rental (Much more expensive than here!) and there are a fair amount of Retail Jobs avail in the area. I also would have lots of family...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 31st 2008, 3:22 am

Replies: 19

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Views: 2,576

Posted By Blueberry

Re: Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Hello, Thank you for your help and info so far. I am not sure about how easily getting the Job will be. I have been out of work for so long now. I really want to work so will look for Part-time in a...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 31st 2008, 2:12 am

Replies: 19

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Views: 2,576

Posted By Blueberry

Single Mum wanting to move back to UK

Hello, I am a single British born Mum who has lived in Canada for 19 years. I have one 6yr old child (Father Canadian and out of the picture). My parents and siblings are still living in the UK. Both...

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