MichellePage
English expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
21
About me
English
Lives in Al Diraz
Speaks English, Dutch
Registration: 12 June 2014
BSPCA charity events!
Good morning! The evening went really well - over 23 teams and a really fun time! Just waiting for final figures on cash raised as every penny counts......thanks for the advice on posting 馃槉 Read More
Best social clubs to join in Bahrain by bulldogfamily
Hi we are a British couple moving from Dubai to Bahrain in the next month. We would like to join a club. Can anyone recommend a good social club. We have two bulldogs, does any other members have bulldogs. I am interested in alternative health, ...
Lol....thanks for pointing that out :D I hadn't realised til then!!!! Read More
BSPCA charity events!
ANIMAL crackers quiz on the 23rd April at DIlmun Club. Tickets bd5. Available at the door Charity art auction on 6th may at British Embassy. Tickets only bd10. Volunteers and donations always welcome!! If you have any questions, I'm the fund ... Read More
Best social clubs to join in Bahrain by bulldogfamily
Hi we are a British couple moving from Dubai to Bahrain in the next month. We would like to join a club. Can anyone recommend a good social club. We have two bulldogs, does any other members have bulldogs. I am interested in alternative health, ...
Hi! We are a british couple living just on the outskirts of Budaiya village near Diraz. Welcome to the gritty side of the island!!! :) We have a medium sized terrier and have met loads of lovely people through a group called Dogs day out who tend ... Read More
Recommendations for places to buy second hand car by MummyT
Morning all, Now that we have joined my husband here we are looking at buying a second hand car as a run around for me and my son when my husband is using his (he commutes to Saudi and shares the driving with some colleagues!). Are there any ...
We brought a Volvo XC60 from Kanoo in Sitra and was very happy with them. Saying that there are some amazing cars that are often up for sale from expats leaving. It all depends on how much you want to spend! Read More
Travel agents
Morning everybody! We live in Bahrain and would like to start thinking about holidays abroad. I've done a Google search and can't find any travel agents that exactly inspire with their webpages and wondered if anybody had a good ... Read More
Salary query!
Wow....that is low...works out at 3.33 an hour ! I pay my cleaner that 馃槙 Read More
Salary query!
Hello all, I'm a bit excited to have an interview for a receptionist at a vets in Manama - totally unprepared as only been here for a month. The hours are 9am to 2pm. Does anybody have a realistic expectation of salary and is it normal to ... Read More
Three weeks in! by MichellePage
Hi all, We arrived safely on 30 August and I'm finally feeling a little bit more comfortable with how different things are from the uk 馃槉 Have just managed to get us set up on broadband which only took 3 days (partly my fault as I'm ...
Thanks Josnuggles! I've got film on too on my iPad but it cuts out after 30 minutes....not helpful for the omnibus of coronation street. OSN sounds ideal. What's a VPN?! Read More
Three weeks in! by MichellePage
Hi all, We arrived safely on 30 August and I'm finally feeling a little bit more comfortable with how different things are from the uk 馃槉 Have just managed to get us set up on broadband which only took 3 days (partly my fault as I'm ...
Oh I am so missing that! I can get 30 minutes of free tv on my iPad with film on free so have access to itv, channel 4.....the works! But not so good for anything longer than 30 minutes 馃槙 So with osn you get all the British and American ... Read More
Three weeks in!
Hi all, We arrived safely on 30 August and I'm finally feeling a little bit more comfortable with how different things are from the uk 馃槉 Have just managed to get us set up on broadband which only took 3 days (partly my fault as I'm ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
Morning all, Our shipping company have recommended that we do not ship any food! MummyT provided a link in this post which was useful. I'm bringing all my Cambridge and Exante dried sachets in my suitcase. Michelle Read More
Recommendations please!
Brilliant! I'm coming from uk and had already been in touch with Tim from Delmon but initially thought I would prefer a company that did the whole thing! I'll contact both tims on Monday...thank you all 馃槉 It's so much better ... Read More
Recommendations please!
Good morning all! Due to relocate and flight being arranged for 30 August. I have a quote from a pet relocation company and wondered if there was anybody here that has relocated from UK to Bahrain with a dog and if they had any recommendations? ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
Thanks Josnuggles! I was thinking of all the stock in my pantry like coffee, tea, oxo cubes etc...guess they should be fine! I'm waiting to hear from the relocation company that my hubbies company use...who knows it might be you! Thanks for ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
MummyT / S, No way!!! I've just spent the weekend with dear friends who live in Easton on the Hill! Love Stamford 鉂わ笍 I take it you are moving out as well? We are actually the other side of Wisbech but closest city is ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
Thanks for that info! I'm conscious that it will be a tad warm so lots of linen and cotton wearing! Somebody mentioned about containers and customs...I'm sure our relocation company will give me the heads up but is there anything that I ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
I've found this post to be really helpful!! We have a relocation planned for September and I have two months to prepare for our container so will be going through the house like a whirring devish 馃槉 Coming over beginning of August for ... Read More