dferri2000 44 Posted September 2, 2011 Hello All, we are currently going through the very first stages of application and have just found this forum. So hello from Derby! Anyone else opn hear from the Midlands? We are going to apply for a 176 visa to South Australia and are considering the Adelaide area. Would love to hear how your settling in in OZ.:biggrin: I'm originally from Burton on Trent so not far away :-) now living in Canberra Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest48800 Posted September 3, 2011 Hello all, we're "just over the border" near Ashby in Leicestershire. OH works in Derby at the mo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tornado chris Posted September 8, 2011 Hi all, my wife and i considered a move back to Derby but an unexpected opportunity arose in Sydney for us so we had to make a choice......Alvaston or Camden NSW ??? no brainer lol. We move out 30th Sept and looking forward to it, what,s the worse that can happen. Fill your life with memories and experiences because those things are priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbsy 10 Posted September 8, 2011 Originally from Mansfield. Been in Qld nearly 6 years. No regrets what so ever. I know a few people from illkeston out here. Dale --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-27.246065,153.036396 WOW.... small world !!!! hope they are behaving... tell them Auyp me duck'... they will know what I mean!!!! hahaha... I'm from Kirk Hallam !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbsy 10 Posted September 8, 2011 We are heading to Secret Harbour, as my sister lives there and we will be staying with her initially. !!!! Hoping to be out there end of October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline Baxter 494 Posted September 8, 2011 Hi We are from Burton on Trent and are moving out to Melbourne in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Headstart Homestay 10 Posted September 9, 2011 WOW.... small world !!!! hope they are behaving... tell them Auyp me duck'... they will know what I mean!!!! hahaha... I'm from Kirk Hallam !!! Auyp me duck is used more than owzit goan mate when we get together. The greeting lives on. By the way the illson mob don't behave much. All the best --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-27.245955,153.036316 Quality Short Term Accommodation In Brisbane www.headstarthomestay.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippyderby 150 Posted September 9, 2011 Ay Up! We have been living on the Gold Coast just over a year now........very happy here too! Between us we lived in Breadsall, Chester Green, Alvaston, Wilmorton, Mickleover, Darley Abbey, Allestree. Happy in all those places but even happier to be living on The Gold Coast :yes: Living on the Gold Coast since 2010 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DerbyUKtoAdelaide Posted September 22, 2011 So nice to hear you made it, we wish we could be there tomorrow! We are determined to make it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DerbyUKtoAdelaide Posted September 22, 2011 Good luck wish we could go in January! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DerbyUKtoAdelaide Posted September 22, 2011 Congratulations on VISA, very jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samozsoon 27 Posted September 22, 2011 Hi all, my wife and i considered a move back to Derby but an unexpected opportunity arose in Sydney for us so we had to make a choice......Alvaston or Camden NSW ??? no brainer lol. We move out 30th Sept and looking forward to it, what,s the worse that can happen. Fill your life with memories and experiences because those things are priceless. Hi.. We're in Camden too Hubby worked at Toyota in Derby but is from Wolverhampton but we keep quiet about that :laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ragdoll annie Posted September 23, 2011 Hi.... we are from Ilkeston !!!!!..... in our final stages..... at last..... Our medicals are on Thursday..... heading to Perth!!!! Ey up!!....I'm an Ilson girl!:smile:....grew up there..lived in Derby(Chad) before coming here.......hows things up Bath Street these days? Annie x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbsy 10 Posted September 23, 2011 Ey up!!....I'm an Ilson girl!:smile:....grew up there..lived in Derby(Chad) before coming here.......hows things up Bath Street these days?Annie x Ey up me duck!!!! hahaha.... well not sure when you were last 'up town' but its pretty bleak these days.... :confused: I've lived here since I was 7, went to Ilkeston School, now 40...... its time to move on!!!! Perth here I come.... 4 weeks and counting! :smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LOUBLOU1 Posted September 23, 2011 Hello folks We are based in Swadlincote - hoping to move to Australia. Any pointers? Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbsy 10 Posted September 23, 2011 Hello folks We are based in Swadlincote - hoping to move to Australia. Any pointers? Lou Double check your points... as some occupations are on the list... but your qualifications might not match Australias...... any doubts... my advice is to get an agent... will cost you about £2k... but in my expereince very worth it!!!:smile: Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwards 10 Posted September 23, 2011 In Colwick, Nottingham. Moving in Jan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwards 10 Posted September 23, 2011 In Colwick, Nottingham. Moving in Jan To Brisbane!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ragdoll annie Posted September 24, 2011 Ey up me duck!!!! hahaha.... well not sure when you were last 'up town' but its pretty bleak these days.... :confused: I've lived here since I was 7, went to Ilkeston School, now 40...... its time to move on!!!! Perth here I come.... 4 weeks and counting! :smile: Aw reight? lol..........lovely to hear the expression"up town"(or tahhn)....i'm 6yrs older than you, went to Bennerley), left UK at 39.........i felt the same duck....time to move on indeed(still have a soft spot for Ilson tho):smile:............i wish you all the luck in the world in Perth....... Annie x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbsy 10 Posted September 24, 2011 Aw reight? lol..........lovely to hear the expression"up town"(or tahhn)....i'm 6yrs older than you, went to Bennerley), left UK at 39.........i felt the same duck....time to move on indeed(still have a soft spot for Ilson tho):smile:............i wish you all the luck in the world in Perth.......Annie x Glad its worked out for you...... We are leaving at the end of October... so will manage one more Ilkeston Fair!!!!.... lets be honest... there's nothing else like it anywhere!!!!... lol... although these days... its just mushy peas and candy floss for me...... too old for the rides!!!! x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
