Guest MinkyCat Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi we have now been living our new life In Australind for 9 weeks having left Essex behind. We are throwing ourselves into it and enjoying the sunshine. However it seems really hard to meet other mums with littluns this far down South, is there anyone out there in the area that fancies coffee or meet-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diving dave Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 hey hows you essex we left it behind too some 10 weeks ago i kisses goodbye to thurrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedolly Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hiya - how do you find Bunbury as a place to live. It is one of the areas we are looking at when we return to Australia next year. We have a 2 year old so will be needing playmates. We have visited and liked the town but didnt look at any houses. I dont really like the big new estates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thesalmons Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 hey hows you essex we left it behind too some 10 weeks ago i kisses goodbye to thurrock Haha we are kissing goodbye to Thurrock next week, our flights are booked for the 29 Nov. Where in Thurrock were you from, we are from Chafford Hundred. We are getting nervous, excited for our big move down under and hope to make new friends too. We are looking to settle in Secret Harbour but there has been a few job offers for my DH in Bunbury so nothing has been set in stone xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diving dave Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 [hey how's you well there's so many good things to tell you about here it's fantastic truly I havnt looked back for one second ! So you are from chafford lol that always makes me think of a friend who too lives there and calls it chocolate hundred and chaffrica lol well we are from lodge lane grays and my partner is from ark avenue chafford she may even know you .ive heard secret harbour is a nice place but I don't realy know much about bunbury but I will have aloof for and let you know we have got so much to tell please don't be nervous once settled you will be glad you made the move well I'm just about to start work so will catch you later ps send your email address to my personal inbox and I'll gladly help you with all your fears and questions and me and Sarah would love to meet up when you arrive speak soon take care xxx QUOTE=thesalmons;23890]Haha we are kissing goodbye to Thurrock next week, our flights are booked for the 29 Nov. Where in Thurrock were you from, we are from Chafford Hundred. We are getting nervous, excited for our big move down under and hope to make new friends too. We are looking to settle in Secret Harbour but there has been a few job offers for my DH in Bunbury so nothing has been set in stone xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thesalmons Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hahaha your friend is right, we also call chafford hundred all those names plus chav 100 lol !! The Festive Season has hit Lakeside so as you know the roads are getting busy around Treacle Mine and shops are getting busy busy busy (thats one thing that we will not miss)!! Are you NOR or SOR? Yes that will be lovely to meet up and exchange thurrock stories lol !! Will send you my e-mail address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diving dave Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hahaha your friend is right, we also call chafford hundred all those names plus chav 100 lol !! The Festive Season has hit Lakeside so as you know the roads are getting busy around Treacle Mine and shops are getting busy busy busy (thats one thing that we will not miss)!! Are you NOR or SOR? Yes that will be lovely to meet up and exchange thurrock stories lol !! Will send you my e-mail address.[/quotelol I can imagine what it's like it becomes a nitemare you do get traffic here still but not as bad and for some reason looking out of the window staring at sun swept landscape seems to relieve all the stress.where we are currently living is north of Perth google hillarys marina and we are 10 mins from there it's lovely .Are you staying with friends when you arrive and have you any transport when you arrive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thesalmons Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 LOL hmm which one Hillarys Marina with a sunset landscape or Thurrock with xmas traffic haha !! Lucky enough we have got family in Perth, they are meeting us at the airport to take all our luggage then we have a short term rental booked for 5 weeks until we can get something long term sorted out. But I heard everything shuts down at xmas time so hoping we can sort something out in the 5 weeks. Our container & packers comes this thurs/friday and then we will be on our way, its been sad few weeks saying farewell to all our friends and family but looking forward to a new start down under! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diving dave Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Lol only my partner would say lakesides lovely lol we got here and stayed with a friend while we had to find a car and get a job and find a rental which was a nitemare as most viewings are on 15 min slots and when you get there ull have 5or 6 people there too thens the funny bit you have to put down a $500 bond for your application and if your unsuccessful u get it back if you get the rental they take it off ur deposit so it stops you applying for more than 1 at a time as if you applied for 5 propertys and you was successful on 4 of them I've lost $2000 how bazaar aye ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest emasnwy Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 hey we have moved to bunbury from yorkshire been here 5 months now ,we are in dalyellup, how old are your kids ?i have three 13 11 and 7 ,hoping once soccer season starts for my son that we might start meeting more people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egorgp Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hi we have now been living our new life In Australind for 9 weeks having left Essex behind. We are throwing ourselves into it and enjoying the sunshine.However it seems really hard to meet other mums with littluns this far down South, is there anyone out there in the area that fancies coffee or meet-up? Hi, we've arrived in Australind (Clifton Park) just month ago. Our boy is just 15 months old. Would be great to meet some day and have a walk around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MinkyCat Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi not been on Perthpoms since November, so sorry for very late reply, we have 3 girls age 2, 6, & 8. We have joined the surfclub and my older girls are loving it. We were 4 months here on Christmas Day, how are you finding it? Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MinkyCat Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi sorry not been on for ages with Christmas, how funny my 8 & 6 year old both go to Clifton Park Primary school! So where have you arrived from? How are you finding it? Let me know if you fancy meeting up? Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MinkyCat Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi not been on her since well before Xmas, dont seem to have time to sit on a laptop like in the UK, early up & early to bed while the weather is good. I have three, 8, 6 & 2. We joined Surf Club at beginning of season & have loved it, eldest two tried Brownies which they loved in UK but not very well organised or didnt seem popular, so they gave that up. Then eldest had a go at Scouts but again not keen so now enrolled in Soccer for new season to replace the Surf Club over winter. Its a very bumpy road with highs and lows and if you asked me I would happily go home now as very homesick but thats 1 out of 5 of us, said we'd give it 2 years so still early days. Hope you are finding your way. Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doodlebee Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi, we are going through visa process and hope to get to Australind before June. I've got 2 boys aged almost 6 (next wk) and almost 5 (May). We'll have a look at some of those clubs you've mentioned and maybe try to meet up with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doodlebee Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 BTW, have you visited Donnybrook yet? We went on our visits in 2009 and 2010 and it's a place we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newypomme Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi! we have just moved from uk end of march, we now in rental in Success, south of perth, but already thinking we should have chosen bunbury - not been there yet but heard its nice from work colleagues. Our sons are 8 and 11. Do you like it there ? are there plenty of houses near enough to the sea? we have to travel about 13 mins by car to get to beach.Have u found nice school ? :smile:thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi! we have just moved from uk end of march, we now in rental in Success, south of perth, but already thinking we should have chosen bunbury - not been there yet but heard its nice from work colleagues. Our sons are 8 and 11. Do you like it there ? are there plenty of houses near enough to the sea? we have to travel about 13 mins by car to get to beach.Have u found nice school ? :smile:thanks. You can't go to wrong in Bunbury if you want to live near the beach. We live in Dalyellup and it's advertised as the forest by the sea. There is loads of parks and walking trails there as well. You can live in most places in Bunbury and be at the beach in pretty quick time. It also has the suburb with the cheapest beachside property in WA which is Withers, but I wouldn't advise anyone to live there.The pace of life down here is slower than Perth, so if that's not your thing then I would give it a miss. I would also do some investigation into what work is available down here depending on what you do for a living as certain sectors have slowed a bit as a direct result of Worsley Alumina ceasing all capital spend. There is still plenty to offer down here and after moving here from Dublin, it's a nice change of pace. The kids all love it although 2 of the 3 were born here. There are great family friendly beaches for the little ones. I think you will just have to drive down some weekend and take a look for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newypomme Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 thanks, we cant wait to get car sorted and then bunbury is first on list of places to visit. thanks :wink:x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsteen Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi guys hubby got job offer in Busselton so we should be kinda in that direction if my geography any good (i know its not) would be glad of new friends and a catch up. We also have 2 kids age 5 + 3. I think we are heading out in August, hubby is anyway but not sure about myself yet. hopefully find out more in the next few weeks. keep in touch guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Well Kirsteen you're not too far off the mark. Busselton is about 50km south of Bunbury or a 1/2 hour drive. We have a 5, 3 & 2 yr old so feel free to keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadge1 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi, I'm from Yorkshire but have been in Australia for 7 years, in Geraldton at the moment but hoping to move to Bunbury very soon, I have 3 kids, 12, 3 and 2, can anyone help with the usual questions like what primary schools there is and is there any areas to avoid? Also what high schools? Thats my main questions really, hope someone can help! Cheers Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccolo Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Fiona, I've only been here a couple of weeks but areas to avoid would be Carey Park and Withers. Can't help you on the schools as my daughter is only 18 months old! Best of luck with the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsteen Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 We are moving to Busselton in August/September time, we are a family of 4 kids are 5 +3. We will def be looking to meet up with people once we arrive. So please keep us in mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akmirror Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi...I am also planning to move into Bunbury coming August and I am excited..really I am...I am a single guy and would love to make new friends...Thanks and hopefully I can bump into someone from this forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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