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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 08:37
Thanks girls x
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 21:30
Yeah I thought as much its a shame even for just an hour how many do they have to have attend do you know?
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 21:11
I would like to ask why are there no coffee mornings on a weekend or an evening just an hour would be great people would not resort to looking to meet people if EW catered for people who work sun-thur
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 20:17
I am the same except I get a bad neck every so often I have resorted to swimming but im looking at trying some sort of fitness class
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 10:07
lattitude is around 395 dhs but well worth it apparently the same with Beachcombers same hotel
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:45
no problemo chuck
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:38
Cool yeah I seen Mr Carluke at Wansbeck Hospital but chose to have op at Hexham and what a nice clean quiet hospital it is I was off work for 2 weeks and recovered well
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:35
Have a look at Mistral at ibn batutta family friendly kids buffet selection and do them nights surf and turf etc even cheaper if you have 2for1 voucher with entertainer
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:30
Have a look on time out website there are usually some good deals on there
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:28
I had mine shaved but rather than mine being at side of my toes it was ontop so I have never had problems scar is not visable now it was done in north east uk
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:22
it depends what you are looking for do you have children? what is your price range? its easier to make a decision once you are here though and your husband will need to have his visa before renting anywhere so I would suggest maybe stay in a hotel untill you get good look around
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:07
Your email has been deleted?? must be the admin on site my email is [email protected]
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 11:25
afraid so!!!
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 11:24
Yea def I will drop you an email with my mobile number chuck , be nice to meet up for good chinwag!! Yeah I am up for body pump sounds good to me which class you want to go to?
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 08:37
Hello ladies, We are moving from London to Dubai and need some information/recommendations on school choice. We have visited a couple of international schools and picked two schools. Gems World Academy vs Repton. Both seem to be good schools with state of the art facilities and similar tuition fees. Can anyone share their experiences good/bad from GWA or Repton. What is the quality of teaching. Are the staff/admin approachable and helpful. Does the school communicate regularly to parents on what's going on in the class/school. Any hidden costs apart from the obvious - tuition, transport, lunch, extra curricular activities. How good is the quality of food and how much does it cost. Appreciate any comments, especially from parents from GWA and Repton. Thank you!!! Hi go on to their website its really good and helpful it tell yous everything you need to know
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 08:35
me and my OH actually walked around each place we were interested in and asked security for keys to vacant apts and then luckily an agent we contacted were actually the owner of apartment too and never had any real big issues , the oven and one of the hobs were not working but he arranged to have them fixed so I couldnt complain really
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 16:25
I have heard really good things about Abu Dhabi I have only been once tho and didnt get around everywhere , how long were you living there? I dont have kids neither and dont work still looking for jobs at the moment I have put on a half a stone since I came here!!! so def need something dont think I could manage spinning tho!!! lol wots body pump involve? You are right people do seem to be busy here and always rushing around I have also struggled to find friends here too I met a lovely woman in Jan who was in same boat as me from Darlington but her husband is being moved to Bulgaria with his job so they left Dubai which was sad, I lost my shopping and sunbathing partner. aahh so your a Northern girl too!!! its a small world eh? what sort of work you interested in ? I have had an interview today for a school thats opening in Sept so fingers crossed
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 19:58
thanks bbmover great help wish me luck !!
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 19:18
Any ideas on what kind of questions I may be asked I have extensive experience in reception roles but not in a school
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 19:16
I have been here since 4th Jan starting to settle a bit there now , have you got your visa sorted yet? if you need any help just let me know
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 19:15
Hey there yeah that would be great have you looked at any particular classes? wot did you fancy doing? Yea I am from the north east more Northumbrian than central Newcastle, where you from ? How you finding it here so far?
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 19:42
Hi, I'm looking to start some morning fitness classes and wondered if anyone fancied joining me? I'm new to Dubai and I'm looking to meet some new people! :-) I'm no Jane Fonda but would like to tone up and get fitter. Hey there I am new to Dubai too how long you been here ? I am in desperate need for fitness classes too!!! I live in JLT can you get a metro to Meadows?
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 12:04
Hya there Yes you will need to get them attested best to get them done in UK before coming to Dubai we used Blair consular services for ours
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 12:01
Yes simpleasabc is right I would get your husband to check with his company, my hubby works in AD and are expecting to have to move to AD although my husbands company say we wont so still unsure as to what the ins and outs are about
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 09:06
ok thanks very much
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 08:56
cheers , do you have to pay in full ?
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 08:33
mine is just way too slow sometimes and I aint got patience. well I got a call from GEMS school saying they were looking at my cv for a reception job asked me if I wanted an interview just waiting to hear now. What kind of work are you looking for ?
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 12:24
Has anyone tried champix ? I looked into it and watched a bbc doc on the medication was very frightening so I didn't bother but I however do know of some people who have taken it and did work... I asked a pharmacist and he said the rate of severe side effects soooo low .. But I don't know. Anyone ? Everyone is different and champix affects people differently I took them in uk stopped for 7 months with these but few month after finishing course I started again. I would def take them again and considering it if I cant do it with pure will power this time. I know people who suffered from depression but usually affects those who have in some way or other suffered from anxiety and depression before . I had funny dreams very weird but actually quite funny and nothing scary though. I was monitored closely by my doctor as I took epilepsy meds at the time . Speak to a doctor first see what they think
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 08:34
Ahh I see they have changed it from the 4th to 6th June same holiday
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 08:32
cheers on his calender is also marked the 4th June called al isra'a wal miraaj this is also down as a holiday or is now the 6th instead of 4th ?
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 08:29
defo look forward to it , ooooh gold eh nice mind comfy seats ha ha im in commoners section ha ha
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 08:27
I am quitting!!!!! only had 2 yesterday none today and am determind to quit completely
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 17:59
te he bless ya at least you got the courage to drive here!1, yea defo or we cud do marina mall I live over the walkway lol
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 12:33
I moved here only 5 months ago with my DH who was offered a job near Abu Dhabi, we had to give it a try we may have regretted it if we did not give it a shot so far so good although I too have not found a suitable job yet but we manage on one wage and I still get out and about and shop etc . I find that I need a working routine now though but like the others have said wages are not very good for jobs I am looking for so it depends on what you do or what qualifacations you have . cckl is right about the community feel but you being a mum may help in meeting other parents too. I do spend a lot of time on my own but I think here it is a gradual process both in job searching and making friends who share same interests etc. I must say though we made the right decision and will never have any regrets. Like I always say life is an adventure its the best way to look at it
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 09:54
what is it and what are symptoms? my father in law came to visit us a month ago and when they got back to uk he was admitted to hospital with what the said was pneumonia is it similar to this and I am wondering could it have been this mers?
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 09:47
My husband's company paid for his and have part half of costs of mine which I thought was good but I had to do the running around etc myself and find where to go to get certain things done for the process but it was fun and new and what I called it adventure !!
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 09:20
There is a spinneys near Bonnington Tower its near Almas tower , Mind temp getting up there now!!! . I didnt get to the coffee morning on Monday gone but thinking of going this week if you fancy it ?
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 10:15
well let me know if your ever over this way we could always stroll over for the excersise lol, did you go inside the mosque? what was it like? yes me n the DH are canny **** drinkers so we wud love to do brunch but like you say wud be in bed by 3pm!!
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 10:07
thanks everyone
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:18
Thanks Geordie! I just got of the phone with them, can't believe how rude that lady was! She was no help at all! What a pain to get all the right stamps, its doing my head in! ;) You obviously got the same 'helpful' member of staff that I got! It seemed such a pain to do it their way I used Vital Certificates instead, it cost but it's an important document (and I'm lazy!) There is no need for rudeness I hate that especially when its their job!! hope you get it sorted , we did all ours before coming to dubai as we had plenty time to get them done . Yes try hiccups suggestion it is easier to use a company and then you know its all done correctly no stress
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:36
ha ha ha so frustrating !!!
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:30
My hubby gets sick of hearing sir he tells them sirs should be knighted first!!lol
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:24
Hi there you can post it off from Dubai here is the contact information for them direct call or email to find out how much and how long it will take tel +442075811281 emial is [email protected]
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:17
I am a foodie lover too!! I have gained half a stone since coming to Dubai in Jan , its the eating out is a big prob for me but since I have started to cook meals more now and follow slimming world recipes I am starting to feel a bit of a diff , have a look on slimmingeats.co.uk some great recipes on there my fave is diet coke chicken filling healthy
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 09:01
try chef's house Radison blu media city do a soft drinks package too lovely food , or lattitude wide variety of food and its right on beach front Jumeriah beach hotel
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 08:40
you can go on the entertainer website and print off vouchers which you want , also last weeks timeout mag had lots of coupons in too
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 08:59
i cant go a morning without my bovril i like with egg on top lovely with the bovril
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 08:56
like the others said try some multi vits I used to suffer alot from pins and needles as I was on epilepsy meds which made me vit d defficient and gave me very low folate, I am now off my meds and since that no more pins and needles , I have also started taking multi vits and have changed my diet . It could be just growing pains too
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 08:50
any suggestions on which courses could actually help land a job ?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 19:42
Friend told me about a fab website www.coursera.org Free study courses in huge variety of subjects from different universities. are all of these free? no catch?
 
 
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