Samantha oreilly
English looking for information about Malta
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Lives in Warwickshire
Registration: 17 January 2015
Making new friends in Malta... by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I moved to Malta from the UK with my boyfriend in February. Now that we are feeling a bit more settled here we figure the next thing to do is make some new friends and build our social circle! This may sound silly but I have no idea ...
Hey Debbie and Emma, Iv been here for 18 months but always looking to meet new people. We should arrange something, maybe a glass of wine somewhere one evening :-) Thanks, Sam Read More
Newbies are ready to meet other newbies or 'old newbies' in town... by Morky
Hi all, I moved to Malta 5 month ago with my boyfriend (Italian/French) and as we are just now completed the settling-in I feel we are ready to know more people to hang around with. We left the hectic life style of London to live in this great ...
Hey. I moved here in March too. I'm heading back to the UK on Monday for a week and then returning with no children as they are staying with their grandparents for 10 days so will have lots of free time to meet for a coffee or a wine if ... Read More
Good Hairdresser around St. Julians/Gzira/Sliema/Ta-Xbiex/Msida by sk8nooky
Hi, I'm new to Malta and I desperately need a new haircut, but don't know where to go, especially after I have heard all horrible stories about bad haircuts from my roommates, blogs etc. I have short hair, so I need someone who can really ...
Hey just come across this post searching for hairdressers on Google. I live in Sliema and desperately need a hairdresser that does blonde highlights properly. The last three times ive had them done here my roots have still shown quite bad, when I ... Read More
Looking for friends for 13 years old girl by Bodiz34
Hi to everyone, are there any teenie girls who wants to meet and make friends? My daughter likes animals, horse riding, swimming....just the friend is missing :((( We live in Madliena. Love to hear from you!
I have an 11 and a half year old daughter also needing friends, she only started school less then two months before breaking up for the long summer holidays so hasn't yet any close friends to do things with and would love for her to meet people ... Read More
HELP*** Schools by AmySH
I just called 4 schools Verdala International School San Anton San Andrea and Chiswick and all are fully booked! no place for my kids! what are my options? I cant let my kids stay at home. is anyone experienced this before? what to do?
Hey ash, my son has just started Sliema primary, he's in year 5, which year are yours in and have you used the summer school before? :) Read More
HELP*** Schools by AmySH
I just called 4 schools Verdala International School San Anton San Andrea and Chiswick and all are fully booked! no place for my kids! what are my options? I cant let my kids stay at home. is anyone experienced this before? what to do?
Hey Jasmine, My son and daughter have recently started a primary and secondary state school and so far are both very very happy and I opted out of religion so they don't have to be in those classes. I come from England and we don't know any ... Read More
Best Android Box by reggietarrent
Dear Malta People I'm looking at getting an Android box and it is my understanding that there is a number of boxes available. I know the quality boxes can vary and have different software on them so I was wondering if there is a general ...
Hi, we were going to get go and pay 15 extra a months for UK sports but our landlord said to get an android box and that it will save us money in the long run, is it possible to get UK sports channels by buying an android box? Thanks Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
HI, What area is this apartment in? Thank you Samantha Read More
Anyone Interested in regular meet up for foreign (and maltese) kids? by Raven2015
Hi Recently arrived and looking to meet other parents and older age children (10-12years but also little ones can come along too of course) for football/games, meet ups, doing fun things or just hanging out - Pm if interested!
hey guys, Any mums or dads in Sliema / St Juians area, fancy a coffee/wine and a trip to the beach/park with children, mine are aged 10 and 11 and a boy and a girl. They are not in a school yet so are getting a bit bored now. Let me know if you ... Read More
Banif Bank by iamharibo
I would love to hear from anyone who is using or has used Banif bank. I've been using them since January and have had nothing but problems. * They take 4-5 working days to clear a payment that most other banks would do in 3 days. * When I pay for ...
Thanks very much, hopefully it goes that smoothly for us. Did you have to make An appointment or just walk in? Thank you :-) Read More
Banif Bank by iamharibo
I would love to hear from anyone who is using or has used Banif bank. I've been using them since January and have had nothing but problems. * They take 4-5 working days to clear a payment that most other banks would do in 3 days. * When I pay for ...
Thanks Rob. My partner has his work contract but we don't currently have a permanent address, still looking although we think we have found somewhere, second viewing tonight to decide. As for residency cards we haven't even applied, how do ... Read More
Banif Bank by iamharibo
I would love to hear from anyone who is using or has used Banif bank. I've been using them since January and have had nothing but problems. * They take 4-5 working days to clear a payment that most other banks would do in 3 days. * When I pay for ...
What exactly did you need to take with you to open your Banif account? We don't yet have a permenant address but should have within two week but need to get the ball rolling now. Thanks, Samantha Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
Hey I know how you feel, Iv been non stop all day trying to find properties that we can move into, I'v viewed a few but there is barely anything available at all, we have till the 20th till we have to move out of the company flat so hopefully we ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Hey guys. So we're starting our property search today, we currently have an apartment in Balluta bay for a few weeks while we fine our own place. For the sake of saving money and not getting ripped off by estate agents I had a look on malta park ... Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
Hey Rob. No we have the company apartment for a month so not in a hotel. Thanks for your reply, Iv used tap water to brush my teeth and didn't noticedany bad taste or anything. Have bought lots of bottle water for everything else. Any idea ... Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
Hey guys, I arrived in Malta with my family today, we landed at 7pm, 40mins early :-). We're staying in Balluta bay for 4 weeks until we find our own place. My partner was telling the children to not even use the tap water to brush there teeth, ... Read More
Newbies are ready to meet other newbies or 'old newbies' in town... by Morky
Hi all, I moved to Malta 5 month ago with my boyfriend (Italian/French) and as we are just now completed the settling-in I feel we are ready to know more people to hang around with. We left the hectic life style of London to live in this great ...
Hey guys look forward to hopefully joining you guys on one of your meets sometime soon. I move to Malta on the 30th March due to my partners new job out there. We have an apartment in St Julians for the first month were there while we find a place ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Hello. Thank you so much for your help. I will give her a call and see what she says. :-) x Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Hi , I move to Malta on the 30th March with my two children 10 and 11 and my partner. The children's biological father does not see them and has nothing to do with the children and hasn't done so for 8 years, he has written a letter ... Read More
Looking for a loving family for our 1 year old Labrador by famproe94
Hi! We are leaving Malta in March and we are looking for a loving family for our 1 year old black Labrador (cross German Pointer).We are constantly on the move which makes it very difficult to own a dog. His name is Bobby, he is very friendly and ...
I hope you find him a lovely home,. I think it's lovely you took him in and took care of him while you could . Good luck 馃槉 xx Read More
Anyone Interested in regular meet up for foreign (and maltese) kids? by Raven2015
Hi Recently arrived and looking to meet other parents and older age children (10-12years but also little ones can come along too of course) for football/games, meet ups, doing fun things or just hanging out - Pm if interested!
Hi Raven, I move to Malta with my partner and two children aged 10 and 11 on the 5th April and am hoping to meet people with children of a similar age ASAP as I want the kids to have friends more than anything so it would be great to meet up with ... Read More
Hi,I'm Maria from Malta by mariacut
My New Year's Resolution is to work hard, Play hard and train hard. I have two teenage children and together with my husband we own a recruitment and training agency. So i will be posting some jobs in the job section. However should you need ...
Hello, I'm moving to malta beginning of April, my partner starts work on the 1st march and I'm following with the children aged 10 & 11 a month later. I would like to find some work as I hate doing nothing but preferably need something ... Read More
Moving my children to new schools / documents needed?
Hi , wondering if someone could help me. I'm moving to Malta in April with my partner and my two children aged 10 and 11. So this would mean them leaving their school here in the UK and starting school in Malta in April but from what Iv read ... Read More
Homeschooling group by lulja5378
Hello there I'm looking if somebody can please tell me is there a homeschooling group in Malta and is it any popular. I seem to get very little info Much appreciated Luljeta
Hi Katema. I'm moving to Malta in April with my two children aged 10 and 11. So this would mean them leaving their school here in the UK and starting school in Malta in April but from what Iv read they probably won't be able to start school ... Read More
Homeschooling group by lulja5378
Hello there I'm looking if somebody can please tell me is there a homeschooling group in Malta and is it any popular. I seem to get very little info Much appreciated Luljeta
Hello. I'm moving to Malta in the very near future and am worried I may not be able to get my children into a school mid year. Which would mean they would miss months of school if they can't start until September. How did you go about home ... Read More
Moving with Children procedures and considerations by woqii
Good Morning all, I am posting this to get a clarification on what's involved in moving to Malta with a 2yo child. Situation: Unmarried Bulgarian woman and her child wish to relocate to Malta. I am trying to dig in some information regarding ...
Please could someone give me some advice regarding moving my children aged 10 & 11 during the school year. My partners employer would like him to start earlier than we first thought, meaning we may need to move very soon but my daughter is meant ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Oh that's great about the after school club, and how cheap too. Thank you so much for all the information. Would be happy for them to go to state school but was worried that they would get behind because of not being able to talk or understand ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Kelly, thank you for your message. Oh I didn't realise this was the case. My daughter was born December 2003 and my son Jan 2005 so would that mean although there is only 13 months between them , they would be two school years apart? So I ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Faye. I was looking into crime rates over in Malta and seems much better!! I hope it all works out for you. We should keep in touch as I'm hoping to be over there and settled ready for the kids to start the new school year in September, and ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Oh bless them, hopefully there won't be a problem if they are starting to mix them. Yes sleima is where we are looking at too as it Is where my partners job will be near to. I haven't yet found work but that's something I can look into ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Faye, thanks for your message :-). My daughter is 11 and currently in year 6 and my son is 10 next week and in year 5. Do you have one of each too? Where are you looking to move to in malta? I need to find a primary for my son to go into year 6 ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hello. Myself my partner and two children ages 10 and 11 are looking into moving to Malta later on in the year because my partner has been offered a job out there. I'm worried about not having any friends out there and also the children making ... Read More