Guest CharlotteMC Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hi, I've just moved to Melbourne this week on a defacto visa. My boyfriend's Aussie, went to uni here and has a well-established group of friends. I'd like to make some friends of my own, particularly as I've just left mine in the UK and am missing them already! Keen to hear from people in a similar situation. I'm living in Hawthorn, but would be good to hear from anyone in any part of the city. Thanks! Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loudu Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hey Charlotte, Im still living in Dublin at the moment but im moving to Melbourne in end of nov. hope you get to meet some people, there seem to be a few regular meet-ups in melbourne organised on this forum- you should keep an eye out for them. sure keep in touch and let me know how your getting on. Louise. (32) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharlotteMC Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks Louise..good luck preparing to move out! Looking forward to meeting you when you get here :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hi Charlotte There are monthly PIO get togethers held in the city take a look at this post http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/socialising-get-togethers/90144-regular-melbourne-drinks-night.html Kathryn is the one who organises them so I am sure if you drop her a pm or post on the thread they will get back to you. Unfortunately I haven't been I think I'm too old lol. There is also a get together in Mornington this weekend but it may be too far for you and will probably be mainly families. Otherwise if you want to pm me I can put you in touch with some people. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrandMrsB Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi Charlotte; I'm 31 and my husband is 34 and we have just arrived in Melbourne. We spent today looking at potential places to rent. Steve starts work next week so I'd love to meet up with a friendly face. Send me a message and we'll see what we can do. We're currently in temporary accommodation in Southbank for the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caitmelbourne Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi Charlotte I'm 29 & have been in Melbourne for almost a year, I live in South Yarra & have a few English buddies. I'd be happy to go out for a drink sometime just send me a PM. Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest morty Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey all I am moving to melbourne in 12 days ...... :arghh::v_SPIN: I too am after some friends please ..... sounds a bit desperate but hey never mind ! I am going to be living in the city for 3 weeks then Northcote for a month and then ....... who knows ! Love to meet some new people in the same boat for a drink or two. Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrandMrsB Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hey all I am moving to melbourne in 12 days ...... :arghh::v_SPIN: I too am after some friends please ..... sounds a bit desperate but hey never mind ! I am going to be living in the city for 3 weeks then Northcote for a month and then ....... who knows ! Love to meet some new people in the same boat for a drink or two. Emma Hi Emma; Drop me a personal message when you get here and you know your availability and we'll hook up for some vino in the sunshine. Take care Minda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy1979 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Charlotte, I'm also in Hawthorn, been here a couple of months now but still don't know that many people, I'm 30. Drop me a line if you fancy meeting up sometime :-) Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Charlotte, I moved over here earlier this year am 27 years old. I live with my partner ( an aussie )in Werribee in Western Suburbs. I am originally from East Anglia - emigrated over here under a skilled migration visa. Anyway would be more than happy to exchange emails & chat - also be nice for me to meet a few folks over here too. I was over here a few years ago on a working hol visa so had a few friends - still be nice to meet new people. Hope you are settling in well. Drop us a line at anytime. Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caitmelbourne Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sounds like a few people of similar age here are in the same situation, we all should organise a meet-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hey I think that sounds like a great idea! Perhaps we could all arrange a meet up one weekend for coffee or in a bar. Count me in if anyone else is interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchick Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hey. I'm a 25 year old Brit who's been living here since June. Living in Geelong & it doesn't seem that too many people are here; seems it's mostly Melbourne! Anyways, if anyone is from around here or wanting to meet up, it'd be great to meet some new friends & some Brits!! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest expat Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I myself am 25 and looking to meet some people arrived in August with partner and kids just recently moved to the eastern suburbs, came from Ireland finding it hard to make friends and really missing the ones back home but loving Australia. a get together sounds like a great idea when so many are in the same perdictment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest morty Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Count me in ...... im arriving on Tuesday. Im going to be living in the city for 3 weeks, then northcote for a month then no idea. Cant wait :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozz Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hey guys, im a young 35 in Geelong, kind of lonely waiting for my gf to arrive next year. Count me in on any meet-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchick Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Awesome. It's nice to know that I'm not alone! Like I said, I'm living in Geelong but I'm sure we could sort something for those in Melb/suburbs/etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest expat Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 sounds good only joined this so im stilling getting used to it, not sure how to message etc but let me know if yas are going to arrange a get together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loudu Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 hey, we will be arriving soon too, so keep us up to date of any meet-ups you are having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozz Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sounds like we need to get a date and place confirmed!! Ive only been here 6 weeks so dont know too many places....so any ideas guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy1979 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Sounds like we need to get a date and place confirmed!! Ive only been here 6 weeks so dont know too many places....so any ideas guys? I don't know that many places either, but how about something fairly central to make it easy for everyone to get to? And, maybe early December? Before everyones Christmas parties totally take over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cruxla Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I've only been here 6 months ish but defo need to get a night out arranged I'll get in touch with Katerine and we'll sort out a date for a meet up. It'll be somewhere in the city so everyone can get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vida Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Hey all I am moving to melbourne in 12 days ...... :arghh::v_SPIN: I too am after some friends please ..... sounds a bit desperate but hey never mind ! I am going to be living in the city for 3 weeks then Northcote for a month and then ....... who knows ! Love to meet some new people in the same boat for a drink or two. Emma hey morty/everyone, I moved here 3 weeks ago and apart from my sister, also have no friends so don't mind sounding desperate! Im 30, live in Northcote, start work next week (gp) and would love to meet up if anyone's doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharlotteMC Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is great glad there are so many of us in same situation! Maybe a Sunday session in a couple of weeks, now the summer seems to have started? Looking forward to it! Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozz Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Sunday in a couple of weeks is good for me (work do on the friday so need recovery time!). If people are in agreement should we try and set this as a date? This may be better than a fri/sat night out as if the drinks are flowing and its loud, talking and meeting each other may be tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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