JacquiB Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Welcome Tom & Roz. Have fun getting to know Canberra & see you on the 6th. What does everyone think about Lennox Gardens for the day, as it's so central? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickettuk Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Welcome Tom & Roz. Have fun getting to know Canberra & see you on the 6th. What does everyone think about Lennox Gardens for the day, as it's so central? Hi All, Lennox Gardens sounds great. What time is everyone arriving on the 6th? If we bring some sausages and drinks will that be enough????? Sorry we're new to the whole Australian BBQ thing!!! Only 2 days until we fly now, then a week in Sydney with Marks cousin before driving to Canberra. Just waved farewell to my brother this afternoon, my mum goes back home tomorrow!!! :cry: Michael and Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomandroz Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrulation guys & welcome to Canberra !!! We hope that you settle in ok, if you need any help with anything or any advice let us know, we are more than happy to help, otherwise look forward to seeiing you on the 7th. Hi, thanks one thing you could help me with. Where do I go to change my licence over? we have to go into the city on Monday to activate our new bank account, is it in the city by any chance? Regards, Tom and Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiB Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi, thanks one thing you could help me with. Where do I go to change my licence over? we have to go into the city on Monday to activate our new bank account, is it in the city by any chance? Regards, Tom and Roz Hi Tom & Roz To get your licence you can either go to one of the canberra connect shopfronts or to the motor registry in Dickson. You'll need your english licence(you'll will keep it though) your passport & residency proof, rental agreement and also your medicare card. If you've already purchased a car and its in your name you should only need your licence & rego papers. Look up Canberra Connect on the internet & it'll tell you where the offices are, sorry I only know the one in Woden & Tuggeranong. JacquiB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi, thanks one thing you could help me with. Where do I go to change my licence over? we have to go into the city on Monday to activate our new bank account, is it in the city by any chance? Regards, Tom and Roz Yup in the library, lower ground floor near the theatres. You can join the library at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomandroz Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Perfect, thank you both. Is anyone heading down to the Australia day concert? Tom and Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiB Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yes we're going with 101126 & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi all, been down to Moruya for the week so apologies for dissapearing, Lennox Gardens on the 6th then -say between 1+2pm, I haven't been there yet so assume its got the usual collection of bbqs etc - how are we going to make ourselves stand out to each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickettuk Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi all, been down to Moruya for the week so apologies for dissapearing, Lennox Gardens on the 6th then -say between 1+2pm, I haven't been there yet so assume its got the usual collection of bbqs etc - how are we going to make ourselves stand out to each other? I guess if we're all new to Australia we'll all be white and pasty! Let's open up a competition for the best suggestion of how to stand out. I vote for white socks and sandals and knotted hankerchief on head. :biggrin: Michael and Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi, thanks one thing you could help me with. Where do I go to change my licence over? we have to go into the city on Monday to activate our new bank account, is it in the city by any chance? Regards, Tom and Roz I would wait until you have a permanent address, you have 3 months to change them & if your address changes they just put a sticker with the new address over the old one, it only takes about 30 minutes to fill the forms in, have an eye test, get a photo taken & have the licence printed - all in one office too. Going cycling this afternoon so will check out the park while I'm out, looking forward to a get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomandroz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I would wait until you have a permanent address, you have 3 months to change them & if your address changes they just put a sticker with the new address over the old one, it only takes about 30 minutes to fill the forms in, have an eye test, get a photo taken & have the licence printed - all in one office too. Going cycling this afternoon so will check out the park while I'm out, looking forward to a get together. Hi, Good advice, I called them this morning,and they told me the same thing. I had an email from Anglo Pacific this morning, and our container is still sat at the docks, so we are going to be waiting a while before we can have a permenent address. However this is not the end of the world, as the apartment we are in is perfectly serviceable and very spacious. Regards, Tom and Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 As a matter of interest for when we come - where is your apartment and have you any details?? Thanks lots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomandroz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 As a matter of interest for when we come - where is your apartment and have you any details?? Thanks lots! Hi, PM sent with info. I hope it helps? Regards, Tom and Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Got your message - thanks lots!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 101126 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 So it looks like it is Lennox Gardens at 13:00 on the 6th. There are two picnic areas at Lennox Gardens, one of which overlooks the yauchting club and it is this one I suggest we meet at. For those that have not been there before, there is a Carpark at Lennox Gardens which is more or less opposite one of the entrances to the Hyatt, there is also parking on the side of the raod. If you park in the car park you need to walk across the park, past the Japanese garden area and down toward the lake where you should see the BBQ's. I have attached a link below in case people want more detail on Lennox Gardens: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens The below link provides a more detailed map of the gardens, I suggest that we meet at one of the BBQ's outside of the green area on the map: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens District Park Map I suggest that people just bring what they want for food and drink and if some of us bring cleaning material as we need to clean up after us. Look forward to seeing you all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomandroz Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 So it looks like it is Lennox Gardens at 13:00 on the 6th. There are two picnic areas at Lennox Gardens, one of which overlooks the yauchting club and it is this one I suggest we meet at. For those that have not been there before, there is a Carpark at Lennox Gardens which is more or less opposite one of the entrances to the Hyatt, there is also parking on the side of the raod. If you park in the car park you need to walk across the park, past the Japanese garden area and down toward the lake where you should see the BBQ's. I have attached a link below in case people want more detail on Lennox Gardens: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens The below link provides a more detailed map of the gardens, I suggest that we meet at one of the BBQ's outside of the green area on the map: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens District Park Map I suggest that people just bring what they want for food and drink and if some of us bring cleaning material as we need to clean up after us. Look forward to seeing you all there. Hi, Perfect, thanks very much! looking forward to meeting you all on the 6th! Regards, TomandRoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickettuk Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 So it looks like it is Lennox Gardens at 13:00 on the 6th. There are two picnic areas at Lennox Gardens, one of which overlooks the yauchting club and it is this one I suggest we meet at. For those that have not been there before, there is a Carpark at Lennox Gardens which is more or less opposite one of the entrances to the Hyatt, there is also parking on the side of the raod. If you park in the car park you need to walk across the park, past the Japanese garden area and down toward the lake where you should see the BBQ's. I have attached a link below in case people want more detail on Lennox Gardens: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens The below link provides a more detailed map of the gardens, I suggest that we meet at one of the BBQ's outside of the green area on the map: Territory and Municipal Services - Lennox Gardens District Park Map I suggest that people just bring what they want for food and drink and if some of us bring cleaning material as we need to clean up after us. Look forward to seeing you all there. Hi, We'll be there! Thanks for the links and directions. We arrive in Canberra for the first time on Thursday 3rd - can't wait! Mark and Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice cream Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Please could we come? Just arrived on Friday (28th). Need to make contact with people to help u feel more at home. Staying in Kingston for the next couple of weeks. Ice Cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 101126 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Please could we come? Just arrived on Friday (28th). Need to make contact with people to help u feel more at home. Staying in Kingston for the next couple of weeks. Ice Cream Of course you can come Ice Cream anyone is welcome, see you there, its not far from Kingston, if you need any directions from where you are PM me and I will sort you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toops Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hi everyone - I am new tothis thread, was in another one than ran it's course and ran out... :-)) Things are really moving for me and my hubby now and we are waiting patiently for the go ahead. Meds/checks all cleared and hoping fro the visa approval soon so we can get out to Canberra June ish. never been there before, we travelled through Oz and missed ACT (as most people do). I'm taling that as a good sign becasue it means not many tourists and real life.. can't wait!! I will kepep in otuch and hope to meet up with folk in the very near future. Best of luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_kershaw Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 not been on here in a while but I might swing by, it'll be nice to have a BBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matjones Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi, We'll be there! Thanks for the links and directions. We arrive in Canberra for the first time on Thursday 3rd - can't wait! Mark and Michael. Hey Everyone, We should be able to join you too, providing were not stuck at open houses. We arrived in Oz 2 weeks ago, living in Sydney for first month, and driving down to Canberra for house hunting. What should we bring? See you all soon! Mat & Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandZia Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi, we'll be there too. Should be a good afternoon. Welcome to all the newbies to Canberra. Rob & Zia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boothy Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello - so i've finally logged back into PIN - feeling a bit guily that i've not been on since we moved :em3900: Will be there on Sunday, can't wait for a catch up xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickettuk Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi All, Had a great afternoon at the BBQ today - was great to meet so many of you in Canberra. Looking forward to the next get together!!! Mark and Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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