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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 22nd 2013, 8:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Nottingham

Good idea
Thank you:)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 22nd 2013, 5:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Nottingham

Thanks sparks - you often read about crime in Nottingham "Shottingham" I've heard it called at times. Has it improved of late? Can't possibly be as bad as Sydney - every night on the TV there is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 22nd 2013, 4:10 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Buying a car

Hi
My wife has an Aunt in Ealing so that probably would suit. Thanks for the tip.

Was thinking a used car.
Would used cars be cheaper in London because of turnover? This is the case in Sydney.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 22nd 2013, 4:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By jocksternhcle

Buying a car

When we arrive in London in February as newcomers to the country, will we be able to buy a car? We will not immediately have an address as this will only be sorted once we arrive in Nottingham a few...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 22nd 2013, 3:59 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By jocksternhcle

Nottingham

Hi
My wife and I look like we have secured school places for our four children at Trinity in Aspley West Nottingham.
Looks like we should be able to secure furnished accomodation in the area. Does...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 7th 2013, 9:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,040
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Bury St Edmund

Thanks Quoll
Great to have you onthe ground live!;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 1st 2013, 9:41 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,040
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Bury St Edmund

Thanks everyone
Great feedback
A secret part of the commuter belt appeals!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2013, 9:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,040
Posted By jocksternhcle

Bury St Edmund

Hi all
Does anyone have any experience with this town?
Close to Cambridge
Got all amenities
Looks like it would be a great place to live?
Can anyone give guidance
Thank you:)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2013, 5:09 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: The Welcome Mat?

This post has certainly brought out firmly held positions. A forum such as this provides a wonderful opportunity to air these views in a virtual environment - given the passion of the perspectives I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 30th 2013, 6:29 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: The Welcome Mat?

Yes Quoll
Australia has punched above it's weight Internationally for the last ten years or so. Thanks mainly to the economic miracle delivered by turning the country into a giant mining pit. We are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 30th 2013, 10:46 am
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: The Welcome Mat?

Brissybee
WOW you are in a world of pain there! Where do you live in Australia - South West Sydney?
You are quite correct that we have our fair share of bogans here. Also correct in your assessment...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 30th 2013, 10:39 am
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: The Welcome Mat?

Still Game
Did this discrimination mainly happen in the small towns and villages? I have only lived and worked in UK cities and have never had this. I worked in Finance and had no overt display of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2013, 10:15 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: The Welcome Mat?

Quite right Chris
Over analysis can make one moribund so perhaps better to just go for it.
I just never get the same sort of feedback form Australians living in the UK about not fitting in.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2013, 4:20 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 7,026
Posted By jocksternhcle

The Welcome Mat?

In reading posts over the past few weeks a common theme has emerged particularly in Brits returning from Australia. It appears that many don't feel they fit in and could never envisage Australia "as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2013, 3:04 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: School age children moving back from Aus to UK

I think the equivalent of GSCE (the school certificate) was abandoned in Australia last year. One of my boys is also in year ten. I think this has led to a lack of focus with the only real...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2013, 2:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: 10 year itch

Hi Calif04

I can perhaps give a perspective from your side. My wife and I lived in England for three years and had a great time with top jobs and made wonderful friends with whom we have kept in...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 29th 2013, 2:29 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,283
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Touch down analysis by a Bean Counter

Hi Editha
Any comment on Bingham?
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 29th 2013, 11:16 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,283
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Touch down analysis by a Bean Counter

Luv ya work marooned:lol:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 29th 2013, 10:32 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,283
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Touch down analysis by a Bean Counter

Hi Marooned

Do you know much about the town of Southwell just outside of Nottingham. Looks great to me with good school, shops, pubs, sport facilities etc. Close enough to Nottingham to be handy...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 27th 2013, 9:54 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,283
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Touch down analysis by a Bean Counter

Thanks Quoll
Really useful:thumbsup:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 26th 2013, 12:45 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,643
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Schools in the UK

Hi Home
Happy enough with a quieter lifestyle as long as my 14 and 16 year old don't drive me mad with THEIR boredom?
Our kids play football and netball and the girls do ballet - we get involved in...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 26th 2013, 12:37 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,283
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Touch down analysis by a Bean Counter

Do you think the East and around Notts would be too dull for the kids? I have 4 and two of them are 14 and 16 respectively so just starting to get "social".
I don't mind the quiet but was also...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 25th 2013, 9:35 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,604
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: So it's happening.....what to sell, what to ship?(shipping questions)

We are convinced too
Will bring at least one 20 footer from Australia
You are spot on that it is different when you are just starting out
Checked our home contents insurances $160,000 replacement...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 25th 2013, 9:30 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,643
Posted By jocksternhcle

Re: Schools in the UK

Great feedback Brits1 - very encouraging:D
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