Guest jchrisj Posted June 29, 2008 There seem's to be quite a few pio's wanabe's in and around Manchester, heywood, bury etc etc ( wont say greater as cant think whats great about the place). Do any of you fancy starting a monthly meeting, for drinks and generall chat somewhere where kids will be welcome. Any favorite or recomended venues? We are luckier than most as wife born in oz so we dont have the usual visa dillema's, But would love to meet likeminded people and maybe develop friendship that can carry over to oz when we all get there. Let me now and if there is enough interest we will arrange something.:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gothicqueen Posted June 29, 2008 ooh that sounds like a good idea......... we are in Audenshaw so not too far from Oldham (I work at Oldham probation 2 days a week too) Come on you manchester lot lets have a knees up! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hartleys Posted June 29, 2008 Hi Guys, sounds good count us in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest giggles Posted June 29, 2008 Hi Guys well what a fab idea, we are well up for it we live in eccles there is me Tricia 40, Paul 33, Jordan 7 and Lily-Mae 8 months, We move out of our home on friday 4th july just sold in nick of time, moving into a rental for 3 months just waiting to get our hands on that visa and we are off. Queensland here we come look forward to seeing you all soon hopefully. Regrds Tricia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharmedP3 805 Posted June 29, 2008 Does the invite stretch to someone from "over the border" in Halifax.....Manchester is so close to use really.......:goofy: Rachel, Martin, Abigail (15) & Cassie (9) - Granted PR176 2/12/10 Welder 1st Class. Arrived Secret Harbour, WA 21/1/11. Became Citizens 26/1/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorose 93 Posted June 29, 2008 There seem's to be quite a few pio's wanabe's in and around Manchester, heywood, bury etc etc ( wont say greater as cant think whats great about the place).Do any of you fancy starting a monthly meeting, for drinks and generall chat somewhere where kids will be welcome. Any favorite or recomended venues? We are luckier than most as wife born in oz so we dont have the usual visa dillema's, But would love to meet likeminded people and maybe develop friendship that can carry over to oz when we all get there. Let me now and if there is enough interest we will arrange something.:cool: Would be good. we are in Oldham too...Shaw.:yes: Jo, Ged & Bella the cat. We all arrived on 8/1/09 from Oldham, Gtr Manchester. Lived in Findon, SA then built in Seaford Meadows. Brian the Aussie dog joined our family on 5/4/11. Life here is all we expected and more.:v_SPIN: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted June 30, 2008 Does the invite stretch to someone from "over the border" in Halifax.....Manchester is so close to use really.......:goofy: Only if you swear alleagance to the red rose....................Gods own!!!! Only Joking, The More the merrier Chris x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted June 30, 2008 Right there seems to be some interest, Does anyone have a sugestion as to a venue, I want it to be kid friendly as it wouldnt be fair to ignore them. What about the Clayton Green Oldham. Its a brewers fayre,Pub, Restraunt and has an indoor soft play area for the Kids. Its about 2 minutes from the oldham junction on the M62 (i think its junction 20). so should be pretty easy for everyone to find. Im not fussy if its too far for some to travel, if there are any other sugestions please feel free to let us know. We can have a different venue for each pi@+ up, (sorry meant meeting). If thats agreeable to everyone, all we need is a date and time. Here is a link for the clayton. Brewers Fayre | Restaurants | Clayton Green Looking forward to meeting y'all. G'day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest northernstar200 Posted June 30, 2008 Hi there. Just wondering if me and my family could come, we live in Stalybridge, not far from Oldham at all, and are the beginning of our long journey to oz. Us is Tracy (Nurse), Andy ( van driver), Bethany who's 11 going on 18, and Jasmine who's 9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gothicqueen Posted June 30, 2008 Right there seems to be some interest, Does anyone have a sugestion as to a venue, I want it to be kid friendly as it wouldnt be fair to ignore them.What about the Clayton Green Oldham. Its a brewers fayre,Pub, Restraunt and has an indoor soft play area for the Kids. Its about 2 minutes from the oldham junction on the M62 (i think its junction 20). so should be pretty easy for everyone to find. Im not fussy if its too far for some to travel, if there are any other sugestions please feel free to let us know. We can have a different venue for each pi@+ up, (sorry meant meeting). If thats agreeable to everyone, all we need is a date and time. Here is a link for the clayton. Brewers Fayre | Restaurants | Clayton Green Looking forward to meeting y'all. G'day that sounds good, do you have a date in mind? I need cheering up at the moment so sooner rather than later! :jiggy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted June 30, 2008 10 minutes, that quick enough for you? How about this Sunday (6th jully) at 3pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gothicqueen Posted June 30, 2008 that sounds good to me, how about everyone else? I mean for sunday LOL, would have said yes tonight but got to go to sons new school to buy uniform Oh joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted June 30, 2008 I have put it on the PIOz calender, Can anyone that wants to come let us know if they are comming, just so we can harrang some seats. ALL and EVERYONE welcome, doesnt matter where your from or your circumstances. We are all chassing a common goal, life in Oz. The more people there are, the more conversations there will be. And being Oldham, it WILL rain. fnar fnar. There have been people asking if they can come from Halifax and stalyvegas (that's a localism), ALL welcome, please come along, it will be nice to put faces to names. We look forward to meeting everyone. Chris, Cher,Callum (9) and Kira(4) x x x x x x x:radar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharmedP3 805 Posted June 30, 2008 All being well I will be there with the kids....not sure if OH can make it yet (busy decorating so we can get house on market), but have all week to work on trying to persuade him lol Rachel, Martin, Abigail (15) & Cassie (9) - Granted PR176 2/12/10 Welder 1st Class. Arrived Secret Harbour, WA 21/1/11. Became Citizens 26/1/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest1 Posted June 30, 2008 we would love to come but unsure about sun 6th july depends on definate time and place as i am working some hrs but can be flexible to a point were too hoping to head out to brisbane regards Daz+Gill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo&Rich 334 Posted June 30, 2008 Hope you all have a great time. We've from Oldham, moved last September, and have been there a few times; kids loved the play area! Jo x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,414 Posted June 30, 2008 Hi All, Hope you all have a great time. I'm an Oldham espapee (although I went via Preston). Dont' forget to join our Lancashire social group too. Ali x I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,982 Posted June 30, 2008 wish i could come guys but im just tooo far away now ,have a good time and maybe ill catch some of you out here at one of the meets. Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,414 Posted June 30, 2008 Don't forget to wear a PIO sticker so you know whose who! Ali I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted July 1, 2008 Don't forget to wear a PIO sticker so you know whose who! Ali Where do we get them from then? Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,414 Posted July 2, 2008 You're gonna have to make them Chris lol. Buy some plain labels and write everyones name on them. if you can get hold of an aussie flag too - so when people come into the pub - they'll know who you are! Ali I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted July 4, 2008 Just a quick reminder to everyone, That the Manchester 1st Meeting of pio is this Sunday (6th Jully), At the Clayton Green pub/restraunt/kids play area in Oldham at 3pm. Please let us know if you are comming. Look Forward to seeing everyone:radar: Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali 16,414 Posted July 4, 2008 Have a great time everyone and have one for me. I've spent a few evenings in the Clayton! Ali I just want PIO to be a happy place where people are nice to each other and unicorns poop rainbows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharmedP3 805 Posted July 4, 2008 Sorry guys I don't think I will be able to make it.....I will try come to next one tho......:twitcy: Rachel, Martin, Abigail (15) & Cassie (9) - Granted PR176 2/12/10 Welder 1st Class. Arrived Secret Harbour, WA 21/1/11. Became Citizens 26/1/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jchrisj Posted July 6, 2008 Just to let you know, from the car park, as you walk in the front door of the clayton green, on your right there are seats and tables for drinking (not dinning). We will be sat there. Mum, dad, and the 2 kids might just be running round causing chaos......................Nothing new there then! We look forward to meeting any that come for a chat, the more the merrier. here is a link for directions Brewers Fayre | Restaurants | Clayton Green Cheers Chris, Cher, Callum (9) and Kira (4):radar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
