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Great to hear you are settling in. Great post. We live in Aveley and our daughter (8) also goes to swan valley Anglican after approx 4 weeks at the public school and loves it. Good luck with PR, fingers crossed you will be able to get that pool.

Hope you have settled in OK. Disappointing about the pool especially with the very hot weather this weekend. Time to head to the beach.

Hi roxy, there is a new surgery just opened in Aveley village. I have heard good things although never needed to go myself yet (hopefully won't need to!)

Hi Nikkis I am originally from Irlam and my hubby is from chadderton. When we first got married our first home was in Bury. ? Good luck with your plans and keep In touch and let us know how you get on, it'll be great to hear how it works out for you.

We have lived in Aveley for just over 2 years now and are building too. I agree with a lot of comments here, as it's definitely got to be something that you either like or dislike, I don't think there is anything in between. We love it for the cycling in the vines, parks, wineries and lakes. It's not too expensive because it is out of the way. Having said that it's very quiet. speaking to Ellenbrook planning only last week they said the cinema, swimming pool and shops extension is not too far away and a second pub! Woohoo. The pub, the brook is nice and the food is good, it lacks a bit of atmosphere but then again quite a lot of pubs in the perth I have found do too. It's a different way of life that's for sure I work in Osborne park and the travelling is very easy by car, it's certainly not the M60 We do use the bus and train into the city on a weekend and it's simple and quick. We go to the beach and we don't mind packing the car up and going, even if we lived ten minutes down the road from the beach with a little un' we would still have to pack everything up anyway. It's something only you can make a decision and if it's a good rental certainly worth a try for 6 months. I will say that the train line is a big disappointment for me personally, however a lot of locals in Ellenbrook don't want it anyway as they think it will ruin it by making it more accessible. As for the "yoof" problem it's as bad as kids egging cars and knock and run as far as I can gather because there is not a lot for them to do. I've not heard of any major violent or abusive behaviour and agin putting it into perspective in Manchester, well, it's very quiet. Hubby, me and my daughter don't really know many people so maybe I'm not speaking to the right people about it. Long reply, but hope it helps and as I say, open mind, very quiet, pretty in the wineries and each to their own. Good luck

Glad you arrived safely, time settle in now. Good luck.

Anna is in SVACS here in Aveley in year 1 and really enjoys it, schools are so important but the travelling can't be good for you at the minute every day. You're not going to know what to do with all your extra time in the day. We love Aveley but you definitely need a car to get out and about to other places from here. We don't mind the drive to the beach or the city and because we both work we love the parks on our door step for the evening walks and chilling out. It's not for everyone being so quiet and chilled though. It took some getting used to but we've made a nice network of friends now for the odd evening out in the local. Looking forward to meeting you guys when you get settled.

Sounds great Lucie. What makes you move to aveley? Xmas in the sunshine is very different but just as enjoyable. Dawn

Hi Amanda that sounds great, not long til the big move then now. How exciting, nerve wracking and every other emotion you can possibly think of. ? As I said my daughter is going on 17 anyway! Haha. She gets on well with anyone so it'll be fun for her. Let us know when you get settled and how you are getting on with the big move. Keep in touch and see ya on the other side soon. ? Dawn

Hi Lucie, we live in Aveley, we have been here approx 18 months and love it. We have a 7 year old girl (going on 17!) Anna and there is me and Rob (hubby). We both work full time but happy to meet people in the evenings and weekends. we have met some lovely people on perth poms who live in area. Let us know when your settled in and I'm sure we can arrange a drink and BBQ. Take care and I hope your move goes well. Dawn

Never a silly question. You can pay with your Australian card. ?

Just to add Schuh to the list. Flat 18 gbp delivery rate.

I'm loving being here in Perth and I really do not miss the uk, it's just the people. I spend most of the time being ok but have noticed it seems to be a couple of days every 3 months where I just want to jump on a plane and go and give everyone a big hug have a drink In the pub before getting back on a plane back to Perth! Silly I know!