John chalkley
@Chalks1
English expat in Malta
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55
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in gozo
Speaks English and pidgin
Registration: 22 November 2015
from Gozo to Bali
OK. I joined expat when I moved from the UK to Gozo (Malta) a year ago. Now I'm on the move again and am coming to Bali. I'm in Bali as I write this 18/5/17 and am going back to Gozo in June to sort out my stuff. Now I rent quite cheaply in ... Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
yes but 300 in gozo is ok but not malta Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
HaHa thats all I need more stuff to do :dumbom: Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
Just arrive here the agencies are a waste of time most of their listings are obsolete anyway. I walked into a town in Gozo went for a coffee and was asked what I was doing there I looked around and said 'I think I'm looking for somewhere to ... Read More
Looking for a volunteer job in a non-profit organization by esmanur
Hello, I am looking for a non-profit association to volunteer and to learn English through this. I would also like to improve my professional skills. If you know about a non-profit organizations in Malta recruiting foreign volunteers, don't ...
We are a non profit but are in GOZO our website may seem noisy but we also link to other non profits around the world we need lots of help especially from people who can speak even a little English our teashop :) Read More
Meditation centre/classes/teachers/courses ?
There are lots both in Gozo (where I am) and Malta. If you have a problem finding them pm me. Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
http://www.gollchershipping.com/cargo-ferry-service-malta-genoa-palermo-naples/ Thanks Bernie you settled in now I got to Gozo without RA thank god in may Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW6WsvZal2Y doubters get some backbone. Nothing else to say. Everyone will gain from this given time and patience Read More
Have you noticed health benefits since your move? by felinefine81
Hi everyone So I'm not one for over-sharing emotional stuff but I quite like that it is anonymous on here! As many of you will know I am moving to Malta with my husband in a month. We are in our 30s, work full time in professional jobs and ...
Yes and no! Everything that was wrong with me in the uk (COPD etc) has gone. However I developed a Endyma and my legs and feet are swollen and very painfull to walk. So much so that I was in hospital for 2 days. The care in the hospital was far ... Read More
Organic food? by brayster99
Does anyone know where to get organic veg and meat in Malta? Thanks
And the same on GOZO if anyone knows :thanks: Read More
Any interest in a moving blog? by felinefine81
I handed my notice in today so it's happening! Woohoo! I've decided I'm going to start a diary/blog to record this move, as it's a massive deal for my husband and me. Friends and family can keep up with what we're doing and I ...
:) Well Fi I've just read you blog. It's very good, I'll follow your progress with interest, i took a look at your experience with agents. I found my place by talking to a lady running the local coffee shop. It was a great deal and fab ... Read More
Any interest in a moving blog? by felinefine81
I handed my notice in today so it's happening! Woohoo! I've decided I'm going to start a diary/blog to record this move, as it's a massive deal for my husband and me. Friends and family can keep up with what we're doing and I ...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac. This is a great laugh and no swearing Foxglove :gloria Put this in your blog it was in one of mine....6million hits on YouTube Read More
Any interest in a moving blog? by felinefine81
I handed my notice in today so it's happening! Woohoo! I've decided I'm going to start a diary/blog to record this move, as it's a massive deal for my husband and me. Friends and family can keep up with what we're doing and I ...
Well I've been writing blogs for years and I agree it's a great way to at least keep family and friends up to date with what's goings on. I use Wordpress and Blogger. I'm moving over next week and have consolidated my life into 50 kg ... Read More
Malta airport arrivals
:unsure OK this isn't groundbreakingly important just frustrating, but I move to Gozo on the 28th April with lots of luggage and the flights all arrive at midnight (well certainly from Manchester). I've arranged a hire car for the week but ... Read More
Shipping companies from Scotland
I was given this info today you may want to look into it https://www.maltapost.com/sendon It seems very cost effective compared to other quotes Read More
bringing a car over
Phil, I've been looking into the same thing, I think the most important thing is that you have to show you've owned the car for at least 2 years. I haven't so using the Maltese dept of transport calculator it would cost me 鈧�700 in ... Read More
Voting in the Referendum on the UK;s membership of the EU by tearnet
Many UK nationals living in Malta will be able to take part in the forthcoming referendum on the UK鈥檚 membership of the European Union The vote is due to take place by 31 December 2017 and, although the exact date is not yet known, you can ...
:) This is crazy, I've just returned from the US after 10 years working and living there as a permanent resident. If we vote out and it stops us moving thru Europe I guess I'll have to go there. Unless with the climate change we start to get ... Read More
Relocating definitively to Malta - Tax on pension? by MaltaCommando
Hello, my father is thinking of relocating permanently to Malta, and as such, move his retirement pension to a Maltese bank account. He receives part of his pension from UK (around 500 鈧� monthly) and the other from Spain (around 800 ...
Thanks, I'll check out Gharb and San Lawrenz? But Gozo certainly appeals more to me. You seem to enjoy the lifestyle. One last question if I may but I'll pm you John C Read More
Relocating definitively to Malta - Tax on pension? by MaltaCommando
Hello, my father is thinking of relocating permanently to Malta, and as such, move his retirement pension to a Maltese bank account. He receives part of his pension from UK (around 500 鈧� monthly) and the other from Spain (around 800 ...
Thanks GozoMo :) ive booked a bus tour of Gozo on Monday and if I like it will bring my rental car over on Tuesday/Wednesday for a proper look. Any areas you can suggest that I should pay attention to for apartments appreciated. The car hire guy ... Read More
Relocating definitively to Malta - Tax on pension? by MaltaCommando
Hello, my father is thinking of relocating permanently to Malta, and as such, move his retirement pension to a Maltese bank account. He receives part of his pension from UK (around 500 鈧� monthly) and the other from Spain (around 800 ...
Ray that's some interesting info on pension I've got some pension due in UK/US and have gotta say having just officially retired at 65 (but still havent taken my US pension) have found this whole area a minefield. I've just arrived in St ... Read More
Property: Buying vs Renting by New Horizonz
I'd like to collect in one place people's sentiments, emotions, eperience and especially information on the subject. Many people are against buying a property in Malta, but exactly for what reason? Are there people already bought or ...
:/ Wow I arrived here on the 18th Feb for a week to check out if I'd like to retire here. Easier said than done.. Think I may postpone my intended move until later after more research. but the weather is the biggest draw, I will rent if/when I ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
:dumbom: Well I'm flying over for a week next Wednesday I've never been to Malta/Gozo but from what I've heard it sounds the ideal place to settle down. If all goes well I intend to drive my car down in April mainly so that I can bring ... Read More
How safe is Malta considering it's proximity to Libya/Tunisia etc by yoanka1980
I am considering moving to Malta with my husband and our 2 year old (currently living in Ireland). This might sound like a silly question, but I would just like to ask your opinion regarding Malta's safety in terms of terror threats, the ...
:) :) Exactly, im not a resident in Malta or Gozo yet!! but anywhere you care to live in the world has a certain amount of danger, and I've seen many of those places, Malta appears to me to be one of those places that remain what they have ... Read More
How safe is Malta considering it's proximity to Libya/Tunisia etc by yoanka1980
I am considering moving to Malta with my husband and our 2 year old (currently living in Ireland). This might sound like a silly question, but I would just like to ask your opinion regarding Malta's safety in terms of terror threats, the ...
Rockiowa....What's Rob said that can be offensive? Hey rockiowa I've just spent 10 years in Dallas...give me a break.there are places there that are certainly no go areas. I'm off to Malta soon and after my experience in DFW (the good ... Read More
February Visit by Dents
Hi We will be visiting for a week from Feb 9th and wondered if anyone in the Naxxar area would like to grab a coffee one afternoon and discuss their experiences? Thanks Dents
:/ Well little old me is over for a week late on the 18th feb I'm happy to meet up, but as this is my first visit to Malta can't offer any advice but am happy to hear what everyone else has to say. So far my ideal situ is to move to say Gozo ... Read More
Burial at sea. by GuestPoster566
I want to make enquiries/advance arrangements for my burial at sea, just outside Xlendi bay (Gozo) if possible. Can anyone provide any suggestions of how, if indeed this is permitted, I can start to make the arrangements? Thanks. (Don't know what ...
Great subject guys :) But strangely enough a good business opportunity for some enterprising group :top: Perhaps a consortium of all those interested in cremation could be set up as a going concern and all shareholders get one free on the house. ... Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
This seems ok any issues let me know http://carontetourist.it/v3.0/timetables-and-fares-strait-of-messina-automobiles/. Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
Thanks Terry, believe it or not when I've done a simple google search that didn't come up. Read More
Cost of Short Term Insurance on MALTA by PaulJMc
My wife and I are relocating to Malta in May this year. We are assessing all the relevant costs but have not been able to establish what basic insurance policycosts. We will be looking at insuring a small second hand vehicle value approximately ...
After seeing all the posts about Paceville I have to say I was getting a bit concerned about security so it's nice to see this topic. I've traveled quite a bit and believe me after spending some time with the Fort Worth PD, Paceville sounds ... Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ... Read More
buying a car by J.black5
Hi folks, I'm planning to buy a car I viewed recently, it's a private sale, does anybody know if there would any problems doing this as I have only been in Malta 1 week now, as yet I'm still looking for work, so don't have my ...
Hi everyone, well this seems to be an important subject certainly to me. I had intended driving my car leisurely through France and Italy to Malta this April. I intended staying indefinitely (I'm retired) on a state and personal pension. I only ... 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 ...
Well this seems like a fun post, I'll throw my hat in the ring. My names John, I'm coming over to Malta (for the first time) for a week in February in order to at least find the area I want to live, then I'm back in march/April to move ... Read More
Commuting from Gozo to Malta by MandB
Hello all, We r thinking to move to Gozo but my husband has a job offer in Malta. Is possible to commute everyday, do many people do it? Also do many people use scooters in Gozo and how many people r allowed on it? Thanks in advance
I've not arrived in Gozo yet but was talking to a Maltese friend about the same thing travel by scooter. They said I'd be mad to travel anywhere in Malta on a scooter as its taking your life in your hands. I'd be interested to know if ... Read More
Furniture Stores by lucyskys
Hi all. We are soon to be furnishing our new flat we need everything. Anyone got any recommendations for stores for kitchen, bathrooms, sofas etc. Thanks
This subject is proving very helpful thanks everyone, ps Col I certainly wouln't risk transporting any important pieces from Canada. I took a 10x20ft container from Uk to US in 2003, it's still there. Read More
Planing the move by Dents
Good evening everyone. We are in the position that I'm sure you all were at one point and would appreciate any help and advice you can give. We are both in our early 50's and think that it is time to make the move to Malta as we both love ...
Dents, I wouldn't be put off just compare the weather here in the UK to Malta! I check it on an ap everyday. I've lived in lots of places here in the Uk and elsewhere. To be fair to the guys that have been in Malta a long time I'm sure ... Read More
Opening a maltese bank account by danbatch
Hi all. Moving over to Malta in March I can not wait. One things I seem to getting to grips with is opening a bank account before I go or shortly after arriving. I have spoken with HSBC Malta and they have advised that I will need some kind of ...
Yes thanks Terry and Ray you're right of course. I'm just using mine while I tour the island in February. Bearing in mind I've never been to Malta I'm wanting to find the right area to live before I move in April. I do get a UK state ... Read More
Opening a maltese bank account by danbatch
Hi all. Moving over to Malta in March I can not wait. One things I seem to getting to grips with is opening a bank account before I go or shortly after arriving. I have spoken with HSBC Malta and they have advised that I will need some kind of ...
Yeah when they suggested I open the account I was quite well off. Not so anymore (my ex in Texas is living very well though lol...not). Joking aside even though I'm now on a very restricted budget (but enough to live a good life in Malta) they ... Read More
Opening a maltese bank account by danbatch
Hi all. Moving over to Malta in March I can not wait. One things I seem to getting to grips with is opening a bank account before I go or shortly after arriving. I have spoken with HSBC Malta and they have advised that I will need some kind of ...
I guess I'm may be in a similar situation. HSBC suggested I became a Premier customer when I started living in the US, it was their suggestion and worked really well for the 10 years I was there. I cam back to the UK a year ago and plan to move ... Read More
Moving in 1 week - a few questions by blackangelheart
Hi, First of all a big hello to everyone :) I'm new to this forum and will be moving to Malta with my partner in 1 week :-) We're super excited and I've been (silently) reading threads on accommodation including tips and warnings. My ...
Good information thanks all. I visit in February prior to move in April. I can tell you all I've just got back from a day in Chester. Cold !! :sick Read More
Planing the move by Dents
Good evening everyone. We are in the position that I'm sure you all were at one point and would appreciate any help and advice you can give. We are both in our early 50's and think that it is time to make the move to Malta as we both love ...
Thanks Bernie, really good information there. I've already booked an apartment otherwise I would certainly have used airbnb for my 1 week visit. I think the blog has made me realize that when I do come over for my very long stay in April I'm ... Read More
Planing the move by Dents
Good evening everyone. We are in the position that I'm sure you all were at one point and would appreciate any help and advice you can give. We are both in our early 50's and think that it is time to make the move to Malta as we both love ...
I think everyone is leaving for warmer weather, would be interested to know how you get on. Good luck John :cool: Read More
Planing the move by Dents
Good evening everyone. We are in the position that I'm sure you all were at one point and would appreciate any help and advice you can give. We are both in our early 50's and think that it is time to make the move to Malta as we both love ...
That's a big coincidence as I arrive in Malta for a week on the 15th Feb to look for an apartment and have had some good advice from ex pats. Basically they advised not to bother with looking on the Internet for property as most of the agencies ... Read More
Terror threats? by notholly
Hello, My husband recently accepted a job in Malta, so we will be be moving with our three children in late September. We are from the U.S. and although we've traveled quite a bit internationally (and briefly lived in Europe) we have never ...
Notholly, I hope to move to Malta next year, I'm currently in the UK after spending the last 10 years in Dallas. I gettheimpression from my info that Dallas is much much more dangerous than Malta. Hope you and the family enjoy. Read More
Coming for a week to see what Malta is all about by Chalks1
:dumbom: ok so I'm a newbie, just got back to the UK after living and working in Dallas for the past 10 years. I've travelled a lot but never been to Malta. So I thought I'd nip over mid February for a week just to check it out before ...
OK I think I've got a better idea now. I had sort of discounted Gozo as I got the impression it was very quiet with nothing open in winter. But I cann see I need to take a look. Whatever happens I'd like to have made a decision before I come ... Read More
Coming for a week to see what Malta is all about by Chalks1
:dumbom: ok so I'm a newbie, just got back to the UK after living and working in Dallas for the past 10 years. I've travelled a lot but never been to Malta. So I thought I'd nip over mid February for a week just to check it out before ...
Ive had a few suggestions Sliema, Mellieha, Birkhara and St Paul's these suggestion were given from someone who arrived 4 months ago. Read More
Coming for a week to see what Malta is all about by Chalks1
:dumbom: ok so I'm a newbie, just got back to the UK after living and working in Dallas for the past 10 years. I've travelled a lot but never been to Malta. So I thought I'd nip over mid February for a week just to check it out before ...
Hi Ray, thanks for that, I guess what I'm talking about is the difference between Dallas (where you have to drive everywhere no corner shops) and being able to cross the road and get a coffee. I like being near the water and enjoy boating etc. I ... Read More
Coming for a week to see what Malta is all about by Chalks1
:dumbom: ok so I'm a newbie, just got back to the UK after living and working in Dallas for the past 10 years. I've travelled a lot but never been to Malta. So I thought I'd nip over mid February for a week just to check it out before ...
Hey, thanks I think I was getting caught by these rules http://www.emd.com.mt/advocates/permanent-residence/ anyway I'm self sufficient (used to be boy scout). I'm looking forward to being able to walk places instead of always having to drive. I ... Read More
Coming for a week to see what Malta is all about
:dumbom: ok so I'm a newbie, just got back to the UK after living and working in Dallas for the past 10 years. I've travelled a lot but never been to Malta. So I thought I'd nip over mid February for a week just to check it out before ... Read More