Howard Smith
@HowardP
English expat in Malta
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32
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About me
English
Lives in St Pauls Bay
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2015
Hey! Here to make friends living in Bigibba/Qawra Area by Malteaser3
Hi everyone, I am a 22 year old female that is looking to make friends. Currently I live in Bugibba/Qawra area and finding it quite difficult to make friends. I do enjoy my own company but I've been here for 2months already. Anyone is interested?
The group is Meet Up Malta. Read More
Meet people / Make friends in Malta
There are several "Meet Up" groups you could join here in Malta. Just google them. Read More
Anyone interested - informal, friendly weight loss support group? by newbie2014
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 ...
Hi, I am male 62 and would be interested in trying to loose a stone. I'm in St Pauls Bay Read More
Health Check by Pete38
Hi Been resident in Malta for 7 months in St Pauls bay I am a UK pensioner with my S1 Certificate. I would like to know if I can get a health check at a Maltese clinic as it is 3 years since I had one in the UK. also how do I find locations of ...
Hi Pete I have been resident here in St Pauls Bay also and been here since December 2014. I have an e-residence card which will enable attention at the Mosta Clinic which is over the police station next to the dome. I do not know about health ... Read More
New friends in St. Paul's area by Ukbev
Hi, I moved here 1 month ago exactly and need to make some new friends. Happily married although, Hubby works away half the time so feeling quite lonely, just me and the pooch. Mid 40's although inside am 25. Like socialising, drinks, dog ...
You have several options. I suggest for you Malta Meet Up group (social) and British Residents Association who have a library and meet up Tuesday to Friday mornings in St Pauls by the car museum. Activities are less frequent during the 3 hot summer ... Read More
temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
I live in St Pauls where a lot of expats live. You probably should do what I did was to stay in cheap hotel until you find somewhere. Rentals are higher during summer but come down during the winter. Try to avoid agents as they will charge you ... Read More
temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
From my experience you will need to produce a tenancy agreement for both.. My lease is 12 months but I do not know whether a 6 month tenancy is long enough. Most banks in Malta will write to your bank for a reference and that can take 2/3 ... Read More
e-ID and form S1
Please I need some help, I need an e-id card and I have been to the Evans Building in Valleta. On the 2nd visit I need a entitlement certificate which I could obtain from St Lukes Hospital. In the entitlement office I was told I had to complete a ... Read More
Importing my car
I am going the process this week. Best site is Transport Malta - Registering and Licensing a motor vehicle. Covers import from uk. Read More
Witness for e-id card by HowardP
Hi I want to apply for a card but as I have only lived here in Malta for 7 months I do not have a professional witness with Maltese ID number who has known me for 2 years. Can anyone give me some advice on the subject or if they have managed to do ...
Thanks Rob, I was only following the instructions on the form ID 10 application for a Maltese Identity Card. I will go to the offices and see what they say. Read More
Witness for e-id card
Hi I want to apply for a card but as I have only lived here in Malta for 7 months I do not have a professional witness with Maltese ID number who has known me for 2 years. Can anyone give me some advice on the subject or if they have managed to do ... Read More
New member looking for contact's both professional and friends! by ruthiesaw
Hello all, I'm moving to Malta in September, will be living in Qawra with a friend until I find an apartment and job etc. My background is oil and gas recruitment, heavy business development and sales, would love something in logistics as ...
Hi Suggest you google meet up groups Malta. There are several which will be of interest to you. Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
Rob Its a lot of effort and it will take me 2 hours on the bus. I have to go to Mosta Clinic shortly so will catch up with you guys on a Sunday when I come to your market. Regards Howard Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Hi Liz I moved to Malta in December 2014. I stayed in a hotel in St Pauls Bay and went to see several flats with various agents. If you rent through an agent they will charge you half of one months rent plus 18% VAT..I was fortunate to find a 3 ... Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
How are the numbers for Saturday. I am looking forward to it. Will need your address. As you probably do not want to give this to everyone you can e-mail me hpsmith2014@gmail.com Howard Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
Very kind invitation which I would like to accept. Whilst I have a car I will probably come by bus so I can have a glass or two. Look forward to meeting you and other members of 大咖福利影院. Cheers Howard Read More
Gozo ferry cheap ticket weekend 20/03-22/03
Thanks Rob My daughter and her boyfriend are coming over for just weekend and I know she has fond memories of Gozo. Regards Howard Read More
Lots to see and do in Mellieha
Thank you for the information. I have been here since December and live in St Pawl Il-Bahr. Been coming to Malta past 25 years and I agree there is a lot to see and do. Socially there are several "Meet Up" groups on Malta and Malta ... 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 ...
Sorry I would have loved to come but I am booked for a "Meet Up" group also in St Julian's tonight. I hope you all have a good time. Read More
New arrival by poppyboo
Well here I am...in sunny Bugibba!!
Hi I arrived in Malta in December 2014 and now have an apartment in St Pauls Bay. The weather has been disappointing but I am told by many locals this has been the worst winter for many years. There is a good social circle here. Suggest you join ... Read More
Info for newbie by Carolash
Hi everyone..... My husband and I (in our 50's) packed up a few belongings and moved to Cyprus 4 years without ever having been here before. We arrived with 10 boxes, 3 suitcases and our cocker spaniel. We are now thinking about making ...
Hi Carol Yes been to Cyprus once about 24 years ago. Malta is a lot smaller being 17 miles by 5 miles. The bus system here is excellent so you do not really need a car. Currently its 1.5 euros for a day pass anywhere on the island but that is ... Read More
Info for newbie by Carolash
Hi everyone..... My husband and I (in our 50's) packed up a few belongings and moved to Cyprus 4 years without ever having been here before. We arrived with 10 boxes, 3 suitcases and our cocker spaniel. We are now thinking about making ...
Hi I moved from UK to Malta last December but have been here many times before. I chose the St Pauls Bay area because this is where most of the expats come to and the accommodation is not as expensive as some areas like Valletta and Sliema. Its ... Read More
expat night by Stevo2412
Hi all. Thinking of organising a ex pat night at a bar in birzibbuga. Owner of the bar wants to do a night for expats. To fill out the bar to. If interested let me know il get him to organise
Yes I am very interested. Howard Read More
Looking for friends - living in the St Paul area by jon randall
hi i have recently moved to malta from the uk i am aged 27 looking for freinds i live in the st pauls area ......
Hi Jon Welcome to St Pauls. I moved here In December 2014 and started networking. For your age group you should join "Meet Up" which is very active socially mainly weekends and occasional evenings. There are a lot of bars around and I ... Read More
10 days... by poppyboo
10 days & I'll be on route...all packed and ready, it's suddenly become very real :D
Hi Further to my earlier post. I stayed in a hotel for 2 weeks with the strategy of visiting as many apartments as I could through the main estate agents here. I chose the top three and had a day out with each. Whilst they were extremely helpful ... Read More
10 days... by poppyboo
10 days & I'll be on route...all packed and ready, it's suddenly become very real :D
I hope your move goes well. I moved over in December but due to Xmas there was a delay in my possessions arriving. Everything is altogether now and I am settled in St Pauls Bay. It would be worthwhile exploring the various "Meet Up" ... Read More
Meet up groups and swimming pool in St Pauls Bay
Thank you. I have been told the indoor pool is small and you are right it is expensive at about 700 euros per annum but you can pat half yearly. With all the hotels around our area you would think that there should be which is warm and ... Read More
Dash cam by tearnet
Had a dash cam for Christmas and today it proved its worth. Had an accident , following a car that suddenly stopped and with no indication decided to reverse back into a space. Hit the front of my car then pulled forward. Got out and said I was ...
Hi I arrived in December with my car. This would appear to be an invaluable piece of equipment. Any ideas from where it can be purchased? Howard Read More
Meet up groups and swimming pool in St Pauls Bay
Hi Marie This the hotel where I stayed for two weeks when I first arrived. I agree good hotel and staff. The pool would be enjoyable if they heated it enough. I tried it and it was freezing. Thanks for responding Read More
Meet up groups and swimming pool in St Pauls Bay
I moved to St Pauls Bay, Malta in December on my own and have joined several meet up groups plus the British Residents Association. Are there any other groups/associations to join? Also I miss swimming so does anyone know of a hotel in St Pauls ... Read More