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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 12:22
Ok great! I have called them and emailed my CV to the lady on the know, thanks!
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 21:19
Thanks Joos, I've had a look and they don't have any positions available, ill call and speak to them in the morning, thanks for the tip. The British council don't do the courses anymore :(
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 19:58
Actually that was my plan before I moved here! I have revisited the idea and have a meeting with my sons school to discuss tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 21:08
I'm a scrapbooker, love it! No supplies here in Doha so far.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 19:10
I would also consider taking over sponsorship of a maid.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 10:35
Thank you that is great! I was just looking up Livigno and some chalets/hotels there. Quite fancy some Italian food, wine and skiing!
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 13:52
Hi, We had a car run into us a few weeks ago and I was going to wait until summer when I don't need the car for school rms to put it on to be fixed but I was just wondering if we had a specific time frame in which it had to be fixed by and do we get a courtesy car? Our car is a 2012 Honda Pilot if that helps. Many thanks
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 22:15
Can anyone help with how to get there? We have a 4x4, no off road experience, do we need to go in a convoy? Thanks.
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 13:02
Hi, I'm after one if you or you know of anyone selling one. Thanks
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 19:40
They are really reasonable too
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 19:30
I have a steam mop I don't use, brand new condition same as Lakeland one for sale if interested email [email protected] Kel
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 18:25
Thanks for the heads up, what types of things will be on sale?
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 22:21
Hicham @ Frank Provost, four seasons hotel was brilliant. Qatar airways staff get 20% discount also. Wash, cut and blow dry with discount 220 riyals. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 18:05
Had a quick look but no under 4's on the timetable? Might have to give them a call. Seems quite expensive though? Thanks for the link.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 19:37
I have just switched to formula and have had no problems with aptamil. Good luck :)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 07:43
Got it done there yesterday in 15 min 40 riyals! Brilliant thanks for the info.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 07:40
5 weeks ours took
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 04:22
The butchers shop does great burgers and also steaks.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 15:04
that's great thanks!!!! I will go there this week.
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 15:01
That is so funny and refreshing! Thank you
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 08:06
Hi Hanah, Thank you for your post your are completely right with what you say, I am keeping an open mind and will monitor how he goes over the next week or so.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:36
I got the babyliss big volume brush from the UK, I find it really good once you get used to it, look at the video tutorials on youtube. I have GHD's and couldn't live without them. Good luck.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:29
Hi, We have been in AKG for a month now, my son (3yrs) got into Doha British school, it's so easy to get to (5-10 min) and the facilities are fantastic. Park House (10-15 min) and Doha College an the American school are also nearby (20 mins). Schools are hard to get into you need to apply to lots and take what comes up, then move later on if you want to. A lot charge application fees Doha college is 200 riyals Park House is 200 riyals, Doha British school doesn't charge to apply nor does Doha English speaking school DESS (must hold a British passport). DESS and Sherborne are 30-40 min drive an Sherbourne and the American school is 500 riyals to apply. The year runs the same as the UK so sep-June. The compound is friendly, has a gym, coffee shop, 3 play parks (1 indoors), Qatar airways dry cleaners (qr pilots get uniform dry cleaned there for free), swimming pools and is a mixed bag of nationalities. There is a coffee morning every Tue at the costa coffee shop at 930. I hope that helps and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 14:41
Wow thank you all so much for your advice and support! I want to continue breastfeeding for a few reasons, weight loss, best for baby and it's free and ready on demand! I just get so annoyed when it doesn't go right or so I'm being told so by the dr, formula is a lot easier as its cut and dry! I've taken the dummy away from him since going to the dr's to see if maybe he is hungrier and he has been feeding round the clock it seems. I then stated getting some sharp pain in my right breast when he was feeding. Yesterday he fed every 3 hrs (his demand) today it seems 2 hourly, he sucks on his fists after too, indicating he would like more so I think I need to up my supply, which I plan to do by just feeding him when he wants it and for how long he wants it. It's just quite draining doing so and I have a 3 year old to run around after too, doubly draining. I'm just socking to water for now too so will see if that helps and then if he still isn't putting on weight I think. Will switch to formula, at the end of the day he has had 3 myths worth and I've to do what's best for him, so fingers crossed for me that it works :). I have the correct chart (uk red book) he has dropped from 9th to 2nd percentile, we shall see how it goes. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 12:27
I got mine from virgin at landmark mall for 2012.
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 12:25
Hi, We were there, sat up the top with kids, it was me and two others. I'll prob make it this week again anyway, if you see me say hi, I have a 3 yr old Ethan and a 13 week old. Kel
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 20:30
We got a good deal from usave near the airport. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 13:57
Dd you guys make it? I was there but didn't see any new faces? Kel
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 13:48
Thank for your post, it's school not nursery. Yes I am going to allow 15 min to get to car and in car seats, we too are in an apartment. I think the challenge will be getting the baby into routine, son already wakes at 6 since we got here for some reason so just have to make sure he cooperates with getting ready, brushing teeth etc. I'm sure it will work somehow. Thanks again
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 20:42
Hi all, I will make the Coffee morning Tuesday, look forward to meeting you there, I am also up for a coffee at Villagio too. Kel
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 19:35
Hi, There is a coffee morning every Tues on Ain Khalid Gate at Costa which is good. Kids are welcome too. I have a 3 yr old son Ethan and a 12 week old son Harvey. Everyone on the compound is really friendly and easy going, we have spend most of our time by the pool lately. There is a toddler group in the indoor play ground on Mondays at 930 and a baby club on Wed upstairs sara street clubhouse from 1030. I am always happy to meet up just let me know when and where. I have my 3 year old staring school 2 Jan which will free me up a bit as he is not one to sit still while I enjoy a coffee :) Hope to meet soon. Kel
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 13:13
Welcome to Doha, we have been here for nearly 3 weeks, where are you living? We are in an khalid gate.
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 21:06
We've been here or a couple of weeks now, our first Christmas alone too, we have always wanted to o out for Xmas dinner and now we have the chance. Most places are booked but the Sharq hotel still has spaces. Qr340 per adult for Xmas brunch with a glass of bubbly.
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 10:57
Any good shops to buy supplies, any scrapbook clubs/courses?
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 10:55
My husband has his residence visa and was sorting mine and the kids out, took all the documents to be certified only to be told we have to visit the British and Aus embassy's to get an authentication stamp on them and them bring them back, so husband went to embassy's to be told have to snd original to the country (UK) for certifying then bring to embassy to certify the stamp is legate to then put a stamp on to them send it all off to be approved! What's a palava, time and money consuming. Is this standard, anyway around it? Tourist visa expires on 3 jan and have my sisters wedding in Aus early Feb! Also trying to get son into school which have told me so long as the application is in its fine for son t start school in jan, don't wish to lose registration fees and application fees to schools when he can't go! Is there anyway to speed up the process, how long does it usually take? Thanks <em>edited by Kelbucko on 19/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 22:58
Thanks for the replies, will check out the souk, good prices!
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 14:56
Ouch 60qr an hour one wanted!
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 13:44
Thanks for that I will give it a go.
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 21:08
Hi, Not sure how to go about advertising it, but we are looking for a babysitter, we are in ain khalid gate, are you far? Coupld you let me know your rates, experience etc if you are interested. Many thanks Kel
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 00:07
Thank you
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 00:25
Hi, No im an Aussie, I'm currently living in the UK moving to Qatar bit my sister is in Australia. Got to check these things. Thanks for the replies.
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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 14:31
Hi, So we hired a van to ship our stuff to Doha, my husband has a job with QR airways, flies out tomorrow. I called QR airways cargo at Manchester airport to find out where he drops the boxes off, if there is anyone to help and what he needs to bring etc, to be told we go through sdv, they emailed all the details so I called them. They are based in London (we are in Manchester a 4 hour drive away), they don't accept drop offs at Manchester airport as cargo doesn't fly out of there! All news to my flabergasted husband who is now thinking ****! Why weren't we told/given clear instructions as to what to do. So he has gotten up at the crack of dawn to collect and pay for a van we don't need on our last day together for a few weeks! He is not happy Jan! It's going to cost £79 for someone to come collect the boxes and take them to London to freight to Doha plus the customs fee, is the pick up fee reimbursable? Has anyone had the same situation and is this common practise for how the airline is run on a day to day basis?
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 23:20
Thanks for all the information, only problem is getting a school to do the placements at. Doha college seems to be the only one willing to help but already has 2 students lined up for 2012.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 23:14
Has it opened yet, I love my easiyo yoghurt?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 23:03
It's a Postgraduate certificate in education (distance learning) through Sunderland university, applications are taken in January, you need to find a school to do the placements at though. it doesn't give you QTS status which you need to teach in the UK but you can get this through doing a term at a school in the UK if you ever need it. I emailed Doha College regarding my son going there and asked about work placement and the head of Secondary told me about Sunderland universities course. I have emailed the local schools directly to ask if I could do the placements there with no luck so far.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 18:19
Thank you for your post, I have gotten onto Sunderland university through Doha college school, just need to find a school not too far away from ain khalid gate and that has placements available. Thanks finally getting somewhere. Does anyone have an indication of primary school teacher wages in Qatar, I will be sponsored by my husband through his work so will have a residents visa.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:19
Thank you for your reply, I would prefer one based in the UK if I need to do some training as have a base there, will have to make a few calls and see what I can combine to get a Western qualification whilst living in Qatar!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 11:03
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help, I am looking at doing a postgraduate in education to learn to teach at primary or secondary level. Are there any facilities in Doha offering the training, I am also interested in long distance courses as have kids. I have a Bachelor of Communications in Advertising and Public Relations, I need to find out if this is useful for getting into teaching English at secondary level otherwise a subject brush up course is needed first. Many thanks in advance for any advice. Kelly
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 20:16
Appologies if this has been covered. My husband is taking a post with QR in mid Nov, myself my son (3) and our new born will follow Dec sometime once visas are all sorted and term finishes. We are keen to put our 3 yr old in a preschool linked to a school he will go into when 4, I've rea this on the schools link: Schools which have pre-schools are Doha English Speaking School, Doha College, and Park House I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to any of them being better over the others and how long it takes for an application to go through? We will most probably be living in the ain klahid gate compound so one not too far would also be am advantage. I am going to have to get my husband to view them and pick one otherwise it could take forever to get him not one and he is used to going now. Any further advice is greatly appreciated. Kel
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 05:18
Amy, living in uk at mo might have to check a course out if I can fit it in. Due to give birth early oct, will prob move over mid dec at this stage. Kiwispiers, I've heard of dohamums so will definitely check that one out thanks. Brightside, we link didn't work for me for some reason will try again, I am happy with 3/4 pants and tshirts/polo tops so that's fine with me. I think it's a case of get over there get settled and organise it all from there but thanks so much for all your advice it helps to get an idea of what its like having never been myself. Kel
 
 
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