Bernies88 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hiya I've recently moved to Melbourne with my partner. We live in Brunswick. He is now working while I'm still looking, however between job hunting and the mundane cleaning up I could do with a few friends! I am originally from Newcastle upon Tyne and I enjoy the usual stuff, eating out, drinks, cinema and shopping. The budget is quite tight due to the lack of a job however it would be nice to have someone other than him to talk to and hang out with. I'm 26, quite easy going and talkative. If anyone in the area is in the same boat and wants some company gimme a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowerkat Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Heya! I moved to Melbourne a week ago with my boyfriend. I'm 22 and live in Elsternwick and would love some company too! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Have a look at our Melbourne forum. http://Www.lifeinvictoria.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxyp90 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hey! I moved to Melbourne this week and I'm moving to Brunswick Tuesday! It sounds like I'm in the same boat as you, currently seeking work and trying to stick to a budget so maybe hunt out some good food/drinks deals together lol. my boyfriend is travelling out to me in Dec also, so do give me a shout as would love to meet up with you both! Oh p.s. I'm 24 from Leicester (because someone has to be lol) xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasteypoms Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi, we are a family of 4 and are thinking about moving to Brunswick in January from leicestershire, what is it like their? :chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxyp90 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi, we are a family of 4 and are thinking about moving to Brunswick in January from leicestershire, what is it like their? :chatterbox: Hello fellow Leicester person lol! I don't move in until tomorrow but will let you know how I get on in the upcoming weeks. On first looks around Sydney rd etc it kinda reminds me of Mansfield Rd in Nottingham (if you've ever been there). Heard a few things about safety of the place but I think you can't really base it on the odd news story as there is crime happening every where. looks like there's lots to eat and do so will give you the lowdown once I've been there a while! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstatt Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello fellow Leicester person lol! I don't move in until tomorrow but will let you know how I get on in the upcoming weeks. On first looks around Sydney rd etc it kinda reminds me of Mansfield Rd in Nottingham (if you've ever been there). Heard a few things about safety of the place but I think you can't really base it on the odd news story as there is crime happening every where. looks like there's lots to eat and do so will give you the lowdown once I've been there a while! X Still in the UK until head to Melbourne in Dec and still driving up and down Mansfield Road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernies88 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi all I've been in Brunswick just over 6 weeks now I find it safe and quite quirky lots of cafes and bars, people seem friendly enough. Sydney road is fun always busy lots going on. good access to the city via train and tram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanysamantha85 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I love this post!! I am 29 from Nottingham and my husband and I are emigrating to Melbourne next year. Cannot wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alijane Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi PasteyPom! I too am from Leicestershire but have lived in Melbourne for 7 years. It is just the best! Not your quintessential aussie town (a la home and away) but the best city for culture, great food, bars etc. Brunswick is uber cool! I wish I could live there! Lots of gigs in cool pubs, great quirky shops, lots of young people, parks, community stuff, very near to the city, great public transport. You will make friends in no time. I used to live around that area but have moved out to the 'burbs' due to work/babies/being near inlaws etc. Melbourne really is a special city that often gets forgotten about by Poms back home Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasteypoms Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hi Alijane, thanks for your response, I'm soooo excited :-)) where abouts in leicestershire did you live? We are trying to find accommodation for a couple of weeks while we suss the area out, could you recommend anywhere please? Preferably 2/3 bed. Hope your having better weather in melbourne ?! It's cold, wet and very windy hear :-( jx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frano Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Melbourne is the place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alijane Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hi Pastey Pome. I wouldn't have a clue about accommodation! sorry! Did you mean hotels or rentals? Renting is pretty expensive in that area. Check out realestate.com.au I am from the Derby end of Leicestershire. Near the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasteypoms Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi Alijane, we are looking for temp accommodation for a few weeks, had a look on stayz, found a few :-) we are from ashby de la zouch so not far from where you used to live. Jx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplestar Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Any of you guys on this thread have any meet ups planned in the near future? My partner and I emigrated in September and moved to Carlton North (a short walk from Brunswick) in October He is working all hours and I did have work but it wasn't for me so looking again Would definitely be up for a chat about experiences so far. I am originally from Middlesbrough and my partner is from the borders & we just spent the last few years in Edinburgh. get in touch if anything is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalina888 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi :-) we're new to Melbourne too! Both got jobs now, so glad that that hurdle is out of the way! Would love to meet some new peeps for chats, giggles, drinks etc etc. I have a few friends here already but they are settling down/kids etc and we are so not ready for that yet! We've got an amazing city to explore! Let me know if you plan any meet ups! Oh and we're from the Midlands! Hope you're all settling in well :-) Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanysamantha85 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I love how many people in this thread are from the Midlands....and we all want/ have got out! Lol. For short term accommodation try Airbnb or Stay with Style website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplestar Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hey Catalina888, glad you found some work it is a big weight off the old shoulders when that happens. I haven't heard about any meet ups in the near future through this site but I always up for a drink, chat, gig etc I am living in Brunswick where are you guys based? anyway if you fancy a meet up some time soon drop me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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