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Forum: Middle East
Mar 13th 2011, 6:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Motor City

Many thanks for all your replies.

It's an interesting development as it is slightly inland but like a few people have said, could be classed as in the middle of nowhere ! Just had a look at it on...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 11th 2011, 8:00 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By vandiemen

Motor City

Hi guys,

Many thanks for your recent help with the info provided about Jebel Ali Gardens. We are now potentially looking at Motor City and any feedback would be really appreciated?

It looks...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2011, 4:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,744
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Jebel Ali Gardens

Thanks for the replies guys.

We will be commuting from the Gardens to near Safa Park. Any idea how long this will take. We will aim to leave before 7:00am to try and miss the bulk of the traffic?...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2011, 11:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,744
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Jebel Ali Gardens

Many thanks for all your replies. It's great to get some information from people that have lived in, or near to the Gardens.

Mike you mentioned about the pools not being good for swimming. Just...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2011, 6:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,744
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Jebel Ali Gardens

Hi CeeBee and cheers for the reply.

Yes it does seem like it is in a good position which is ideal, and being close to the mall is a bonus, especially for the other half!

We were wondering...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2011, 6:24 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,744
Posted By vandiemen

Jebel Ali Gardens

Hi folks,

Just looking for some opinions on what this area is like. I believe it is also referred to as 'The Gardens' too.

Have been researching it on the internet but not finding out a great...
Forum: Teaching
Feb 24th 2008, 6:56 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,007
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Skilled migrant visa Australia(teacher)

;) Thx for your kind words of wisdom but yes I have got a job lined up for September. I Realise how the emigration process can be quite a long winded process and how you have to research into it well...
Forum: Teaching
Feb 24th 2008, 6:11 am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,007
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Skilled migrant visa Australia(teacher)

Hi there, thinking of WA of all the states. Know that we will have to do some sort of rurual teaching first but then would ideally like to settle in Perth in a few years.

Only just beginning the...
Forum: Teaching
Feb 21st 2008, 7:10 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,007
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Skilled migrant visa Australia(teacher)

Thanks for that link. I noticed on there that it says that if you hold a passport from certain countries, including the UK, you do not need to sit the test??! Was a little unsure as to what this...
Forum: Teaching
Feb 21st 2008, 7:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,007
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Skilled migrant visa Australia(teacher)

Thats great news about the points ! Do you know much about the IELTS English tests that we have to sit in order to get the extra 10 points?

Many thanks.
Forum: Teaching
Feb 21st 2008, 1:48 am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,007
Posted By vandiemen

Skilled migrant visa Australia(teacher)

Hi all,

After some advice on emigrating to Australia !

I am currently completing a PGCE in primary education and was wondering what the chances are of emigrating to Australia after only 2 years...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2006, 9:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Bayswater Car Rental

Thanks for your replies guys..very helpful.

Will be using them when I arrive on Tuesday !

Cheers
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2006, 6:11 am
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By vandiemen

Bayswater Car Rental

Hi all,

For those who have rented a car from here recently..do the cars contain cd players? Last time I used one I can't recall them having one but that was 4 years ago !

Any news on this...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Nov 2nd 2006, 7:12 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,737
Posted By vandiemen

Passport question - Thailand

Hi there

After some advice. I am going over to Thailand for a 3 week holiday in Janurary and when I enter Thailand I will have just over 6 months left on my British passport. When I leave the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2006, 2:37 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,822
Posted By vandiemen

Re: ETA Visa / Qantas cock-up story

I am having this trouble at the moment. I am heading over to oz for a holiday in 2 weeks time and tried to get my ETA through the travel agent I am booking with. When he went to apply it came up with...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 24th 2006, 10:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Help!! Visa experts needed !

George,

Thankyou for replying about this matter.

I had to write a letter recently stating that 'I am withdrawing my application to remain permanently in Australia' I was advised by the Hobart...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 24th 2006, 6:10 am
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By vandiemen

Help!! Visa experts needed !

Hi all, I need some help with regard to visas.

Earlier this year my Australian partner and I split up. I had my de-facto visa all set to go and I had to enter the country by Nov 13th....
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2006, 1:44 am
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Car hire - Perth

Think that may be similar to what I had 4 years ago. More than happy with that sort of price so will check them out !

Will be hiring a car for 2 and a half weeks so the cheaper the better !
...
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2006, 10:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Car hire - Perth

Hi there,

thanks for that link, will give them a call when I arrive in 3 weeks.

Much appreciated

Van
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2006, 9:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By vandiemen

Car hire - Perth

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question regarding car hire and what documentation you need when hiring. I am going to be hiring a car with Bayswater in Perth when I arrive in 3 weeks time but only have...
Forum: Teaching
Oct 18th 2006, 8:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Unqualified Teachers

What a nightmare !

Are you ok now ws? Hope you have managed to secure enough points to be accepted. Are you hoping to go under the skilled migration visa or a different kind?

Van
Forum: Teaching
Oct 18th 2006, 1:34 am
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Unqualified Teachers

Hi ws,

had a feeling this may be the case but wanted some sort of confirmation.

Are you a teacher yourself?

Thanks for the reply

Van
Forum: Teaching
Oct 13th 2006, 2:55 am
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By vandiemen

Unqualified Teachers

Hi everyone, just a quick question about teaching and the visa process.

I am going to be working as an 'unqualified teacher' from Februrary until July next year at a middle school. I am then...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2006, 5:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Anyone moving to Darwin or Hobart

Sounds Good Andy.

Yes I have been to both and they are great places. Fantastic scenery and wildlife in and around cairns which was one of the reasons I liked it. Brisbane is great too,...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2006, 4:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By vandiemen

Re: Anyone moving to Darwin or Hobart

No problem Cadman,

Yes I saw that yopu had wirral next to your avatar and just thought I would ask. Yes I have a soft spot for them and try and get up to Prenton Park when possible.

Have you...
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