newbie2014
English expat in Malta
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Lives in Bugibba
Registration: 09 July 2014
good schools? St pauls bay? Mosta? Mellieha? by Ckey
HI Me and the family, husband and 3 children 8, 11 and 14 are moving to Malta this summer. We are still looking at different areas. We have been over to look at places and decided that it is too busy round Sliema and those areas and are now looking ...
Hi The catchment for SPB school is currently Qawra, SPB, Bugibba, Burmarrad, Wardija, Limbordin and Xemxija. There has been no movement on the new school in Qawra for years and nothing happening in the foreseeable future ad far as anyone can tell. ... Read More
Long term lease of Cars by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, I saw a post somewhere about the ability to lease a car in Malta for a long term and someone said about 300-400 per month. Can anyone elaborate as to what exactly this cost entails? For some reason, my understanding was that you get the ...
Sure, it's Active car hire. They have been brilliant, I've been with them 3 years now. Read More
good schools? St pauls bay? Mosta? Mellieha? by Ckey
HI Me and the family, husband and 3 children 8, 11 and 14 are moving to Malta this summer. We are still looking at different areas. We have been over to look at places and decided that it is too busy round Sliema and those areas and are now looking ...
Hi there Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I don't get chance to login too often. I have two kids in St Paul's Bay primary and they love it. They are thriving and doing really well. My son is 4 and in kinder 2 and my daughter is 9 and ... Read More
35k Salary - 3 Kids by iansull
Hi there, I am thinking of accepting a job (St Julians) which pays 35k + bonus but I am not 100% sure what standard of living that will bring. I will have 2 kids going to Primary School. My wife will not be working. The 2 major requirements for us ...
Hi I would agree with lambada, we live in St Paul's Bay and send our two kids to the local government school, which is great, and we manage comfortably on 52k per annum, I don't work. I would not say we live an extravgant life, we do nice ... Read More
Long term lease of Cars by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, I saw a post somewhere about the ability to lease a car in Malta for a long term and someone said about 300-400 per month. Can anyone elaborate as to what exactly this cost entails? For some reason, my understanding was that you get the ...
I have leased a car since i moved here in summer 2014. I do not believe it's possible to find a deal for 鈧�200 per month, would be very interested to know if I'm wrong! I pay 鈧�350 per month for a fiat panda and this includes all ... Read More
Which Recruitment Agents for Finance Professionals?
Hi all Can anyone suggest which recruitment agents on the island would be best to aproach for senior / high level / management type roles within the financial services industry? I've lived here for almost three years so I'm not applying ... Read More
Where to get UK passport photos?
Fast forward stationers opposite the football ground in Qawra do them Read More
Mid-term admissions? by MandB
Hello, looking to enrol my daughter in school but won't be till end of October. Is it ok for them to start mid-term? Amanda x
Hi Warman I would agree with all you said in your post, this is a great area for families and after getting used to the quirks of the way maltese schools work we have been very happy with the way our daughters first year has gone. Maybe I'll ... Read More
Mid-term admissions? by MandB
Hello, looking to enrol my daughter in school but won't be till end of October. Is it ok for them to start mid-term? Amanda x
Hi I thought i would step in with a note of caution. My children go to St Pauls Bay school which is marvellous for ex-pat kids but it is extremely packed with over 1000 kids attending a school meant for half this number. I would strongly advise ... Read More
Friendship by Rachel Caruana
Hi everyone, my name is Rachel and I'm 43 years old. I'm disabled, but can drive and have a scooter. Would really love to make some new friends. I'm from the UK, and now living in Malta, Naxxar.
Hi I've sent you a private message. Newbie x Read More
activities before school starts!
Hi I have sent you a private message. Newbie x Read More
Anyone interested - informal, friendly weight loss support group?
Hi Following a recent trip to the doctors and a not so gentle prod to slim down I have been trawling the net to see if I can find a Malta based slimming world or weight watchers type class and as I can't seem to find one I wondered if anyone ... Read More
Groups, play parks, activities for toddlers (and Mum)? by Alanaos
Hello Does anyone know of any toddler groups, indoor play centers or regular meet ups for mums and little people that happen on the island (Malta)? Distance isn't a huge worry for me (I'm based in Mellieha) so long as some form of parking ...
Hi I don't know what area you live in but there is a nice play cafe in Qawra, just round the corner from the Empire cinema it's called Quatro. I have a two year old son who enjoys it there and they do nice cakes and snacks for mums! ... Read More
7 year old boy new to Malta would love to make friends!
Hi there Sorry for not replying sooner, I have a 7 year old daughter and would love to meet up if you are still interested? I've been here for almost 10 months but I'm always keen to make new friends. Hope to hear from you. N Read More
What to take 鈥�. by Sc00byd00
Hi all, We have rented an apartment in Malta and will be moving in permanently from mid April. We are driving a van over from France as we are taking our dog and just wondered if anyone could give us a heads-up as to what essentials to take with ...
Toiletries are expensive here if you want something a bit nicer than Lidl basics so I would stock up on shampoo and deodorant. Also pain killers, ibuprofen and paracetamol are cheaper abroad. I would bring a winter weight duvet if you have one, ... Read More
Buying christmas trees
Hello all A trivial post but I've been pondering the subject of christmas trees. What do local folk prefer here, real or atificial? Are trees expensive and where would you start looking for one? I had to leave my much loved ancient artificial ... Read More
Applied for vehicle exemption and heard nothing? ? by newbie2014
Hi We moved here 6 weeks ago and on 12 August we submitted all the paperwork to try and get exemption from paying the import tax on the motorbike we bought with us from the U.K.. I'm aware that whoever decides these applications has 30 days ...
Thanks very much for all your replies! I've had some success today in as much as i have the name and direct number of the officer who will be looking at my application so i at least have a place to start! Read More
Melita by cornish
Does anyone know of a good and reliable solicitor that would be willing to take on Melita for breach of contract for failing to provide me with continuity of WI FI service , after two years of appalling service how they are allowed operate beats ...
Totally agree Ricky, we had such a disappointing experience with Melita that we gave up and switched to GO and I'm certain there will be those on here who have had similar bad experiences of them too although we have found them to be fantastic A ... Read More
Melita by cornish
Does anyone know of a good and reliable solicitor that would be willing to take on Melita for breach of contract for failing to provide me with continuity of WI FI service , after two years of appalling service how they are allowed operate beats ...
I think Melita are without doubt the single most dishonest, incompetent and inefficient company i have ever had the misfortune to deal with so I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your complaint! Read More
Applied for vehicle exemption and heard nothing? ?
Hi We moved here 6 weeks ago and on 12 August we submitted all the paperwork to try and get exemption from paying the import tax on the motorbike we bought with us from the U.K.. I'm aware that whoever decides these applications has 30 days ... Read More
4 years old! We Looking a Friend! by jessica7777
Hi, i lived in Malta from last september... I ve a daughter...4 years old... and i live in St Paul s Bay.. i looking a mum with child... for make a friends! Please contact me! Jessica
Hi jessica I have sent you a message. N x Read More
6 yr old needing a friend :-) by stef88
Hey! Phew finally made the move last week! Slight problem as my son can't start school until September, and he is already desperate for a little friend to play with bless him (and he's driving me mad) If anyone has any children around the ...
Hi Vicky I'm moving over next Saturday with my 6 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Stef and I have made contact so maybe we could all get together in the next couple of weeks? I'll be living in Bigibba but will have a car so could ... Read More
Anyone imported a vehicle recently - please help!
Hi i have looked at all the official guidance and I'm still confused. We are moving from the uk next week and are importing our motorbike, does anyone know if we have to have the mileage verified? I keep seeing that a JEVIC certificate will be ... Read More
friends!!
Hi I will be moving to Bugibba on the 26th July with my 6 year old daughter and 20 month old son and would love to start making some friends for my kids (and me!). I'd love to hear from you and arrange a play date in a few weeks, might make my ... Read More
6 yr old needing a friend :-) by stef88
Hey! Phew finally made the move last week! Slight problem as my son can't start school until September, and he is already desperate for a little friend to play with bless him (and he's driving me mad) If anyone has any children around the ...
Hi Stef I only just joined this site and hope you are still here? I am moving to Malta from the UK on 26th July with my 2 children aged 6 and 20 months. We have found an apartment in Bugibba very close to the football stadium and will move in at ... Read More