Woofyhugger

<p>Hi Matt,</p>

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<p>Long time no post!!! How are your plans with going to the Uk going? I sent a message on another thing but for the bank account there is no minimum amount but you will need 6 months bank statements from your Australian bank account. If they insist on an account wiht no monthly account fees. My partners cousin was shafted with a 12 quid a month account </p>

<p>Take or send over as much as you can. I found HSBC pretty good. if you can get a reference from your landlord and boss to take with you will help a lot and get their email details so if the reference needs to be confirmed it can all be done by email . Manchester has an excellent bear scene. i've not been there but it is very good and "Up North" is cheap compared to the south where i'm from. however, be prepared for crap fruit and veg. My OH bitched like hell about the food in the Uk and now I've been in oz a while i have to agree with him but you will find Northerners very friendly even if they do speak funny. </p>

<p>cheers</p>

<p>markie</p>