sarah101
Scottish expat in Malta
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Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians? by sarah101
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks
Thanks lambada will try there first Read More
Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians? by sarah101
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks
thanks George, I see the european options now on the site. 3-5 days isn't bad. Read More
Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians? by sarah101
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks
Play seems the only one with free European postage but takes 12-20 days! The rest are only free postage within the UK. Am I better trying somewhere in Tigne Point? I really have no clue where to buy DVD's from here. Read More
Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians? by sarah101
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks
Thanks this is good to know these are free p&p i'll look them up today Read More
Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians? by sarah101
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks
To be honest George I would rather pay a little extra than having to wait days for delivery while wondering if it will actually get to its destination! The cost of p&p seems to be averaging it out also. Not sure if I'm being stupid or not but I've ... Read More
Best place to buy DVD's near Sliema/St Julians?
Hi, as the topic says I'm looking to find a shop that sells new release DVD's. Not only films but fitness ones also. Thanks Read More
Balcony screening by GuestPoster566
Hi :-) Does anyone know if balconies can be screened? Clear perspex bolted on to balconies, or similar, to reduce wind and raise the level of the balcony for safety reasons?
Can you update me on this Redmik as we were looking for this type of thing for our stairs inside. Many ta's Read More
Things to do New Years Eve?? by sarah101
Does anyone know of any organised 'events' near St Julians/Sliema way on Hogmanay that would be suitable for a family? Ie are there any street events/fireworks or would it be down to going to a hotel for a party 'package deal'? Thanks
haha this thread has made me chuckle ;)That's good! BTW how are you and your family settling in on Malta?We got off to a bit of a rocky start if i'm being honest Redmik but hoping the new year will be a fresh start. The little one is loving being ... Read More
Things to do New Years Eve?? by sarah101
Does anyone know of any organised 'events' near St Julians/Sliema way on Hogmanay that would be suitable for a family? Ie are there any street events/fireworks or would it be down to going to a hotel for a party 'package deal'? Thanks
haha this thread has made me chuckle ;) Read More
Things to do New Years Eve?? by sarah101
Does anyone know of any organised 'events' near St Julians/Sliema way on Hogmanay that would be suitable for a family? Ie are there any street events/fireworks or would it be down to going to a hotel for a party 'package deal'? Thanks
Hi thanks both of you for the info. Never ventured out in the end. I must be getting old! haha Read More
Things to do New Years Eve??
Does anyone know of any organised 'events' near St Julians/Sliema way on Hogmanay that would be suitable for a family? Ie are there any street events/fireworks or would it be down to going to a hotel for a party 'package deal'? Thanks Read More
Has anyone used H2only for water cooler rental and delivery?
Cheers will give them a call today :) Read More
Has anyone used H2only for water cooler rental and delivery?
Hi, we recently asked around about companies which rent out water coolers and deliver the large water containers regularly. We emailed H2only but have received nothing back which isn't a good start! Does anyone know of any other companies which ... Read More
Broken IPhone screen :/ by sarah101
Just wandering if anyone knows anywhere near St Julian's/Sliema where I can get my IPhone screen fixed? I dropped it and it has cracked all across the screen :/
Hi Scubaboy its an IPhone 4 but thanks anyway :) Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
Thanks Damsel will look them up today :) Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
Sorry not sure matm I didn't check Read More
Broken IPhone screen :/
Just wandering if anyone knows anywhere near St Julian's/Sliema where I can get my IPhone screen fixed? I dropped it and it has cracked all across the screen :/ Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ...
Hi thanks for both your replies :) We have found quite alot of items on Littlewoods Europe which should tick us by for just now :) Read More
Has anyone ordered online through Ikea Sicily
Hi, just wandering if anyone has ordered online through Ikea Sicily. There are a good few things we would like to purchase but are struggling on the website even tho we have translated the page. Maybe our bad Internet connection we have at the mo ... Read More
Giving birth at St James's Hospital by sarah101
Hi there, I'm looking to hear from anyone who has recently given birth at St James's Hospital. What kind of care they received/their experience and costs if possible. Many thanks in advance :)
Thanks very much ladies for the info :) :) Read More
What docs are required for Residency Card? by sarah101
Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ...
Well I just thought I would write back with our experience of applying for our residency cards. We mistakenly ended up in the ID cards office but needed to apply for that also anyway so pretty straight forward there - Fill in yellow form at table ... Read More
Are there any pharmacies open tomorrow? by sarah101
Hi, just wandering if anyone knew of any pharmacies which were going to be open anywhere tomorrow? I went to St James's Hospital today and was prescribed antibiotics only to be told their pharmacy shut half an hour previously. I wish they had told ...
Perfect thanks for this George. Very handy Read More
Are there any pharmacies open tomorrow?
Hi, just wandering if anyone knew of any pharmacies which were going to be open anywhere tomorrow? I went to St James's Hospital today and was prescribed antibiotics only to be told their pharmacy shut half an hour previously. I wish they had told ... Read More
What docs are required for Residency Card? by sarah101
Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ...
Thanks IrenaC, I never knew you could apply by post. Didn't manage to make it today as had to go to the doctor instead which is another story altogether! Read More
Where to go for a traditional Christmas dinner?
Thanks George and Redmik for the info much appreciated Read More
Where to go for a traditional Christmas dinner?
Firstly apologies for the influx of questions! We are looking to find somewhere to have Christmas dinner. Hopefully something traditional(ish) i.e. Turkey with all the trimmings etc. Im presuming that the larger Hotels would more than likely be ... Read More
Giving birth at St James's Hospital
Hi there, I'm looking to hear from anyone who has recently given birth at St James's Hospital. What kind of care they received/their experience and costs if possible. Many thanks in advance :) Read More
What docs are required for Residency Card? by sarah101
Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ...
Roolkat I am not married but will let you know as much info as I can regarding copies/docs etc after we head there tomorrow. Read More
What docs are required for Residency Card?
Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ... Read More
Nuchal Pregnancy Scan in Malta?
Hello, Can anyone tell me if the 'Nuchal Pregnancy Scan' is available privately in Malta? This is the scan that helps identify higher risks of chromosomal defects including Down's syndrome. Many thanks Read More
Mobile phone and Satellite TV packages by sarah101
Hi there, I'm wondering how easy/quick it will be to get a mobile phone and Satellite TV package when we arrive (December) and which ones are the best at the moment. Im presuming we wont be able to get either until we have our residency cards etc ...
Toonarmy I'll wing you a PM re this ta. Thanks for all the info folks alot of good stuff to have a think about :) Read More
Mobile phone and Satellite TV packages by sarah101
Hi there, I'm wondering how easy/quick it will be to get a mobile phone and Satellite TV package when we arrive (December) and which ones are the best at the moment. Im presuming we wont be able to get either until we have our residency cards etc ...
Im not sure of the correct terminology?? Cable TV I think if its not Satellite. Similar to Sky in the UK if that helps? Read More
Mobile phone and Satellite TV packages
Hi there, I'm wondering how easy/quick it will be to get a mobile phone and Satellite TV package when we arrive (December) and which ones are the best at the moment. Im presuming we wont be able to get either until we have our residency cards etc ... Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool? by sarah101
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ...
Oh no I hope we are talking about the same Palace Hotel? The one I am referring to is Hotel The Palace Hotel Sliema, High Street SLM1542 Sliema It is coming in at 拢38 per night for a Double Room. 拢150 for 4 nights inclusive of all taxes through ... Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool? by sarah101
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ...
Hi Jitka, The three hotels I mentioned were all coming in at between 拢37 - 拢40 per night (room only) for the beginning of December. I used 'Trivago' site to search. :) Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool? by sarah101
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ...
Ricky thanks very much for the info and for popping in, that was really nice of you :) :) Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool? by sarah101
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ...
Thanks Lambada I'll look up the prices of the Westin :) Thanks Damsel, I was actually thinking about the Fortina as we walked past it when we were over in March and liked the look of it plus its a bonus being next to the mall etc altho we wont be ... Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool? by sarah101
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ...
Sorry forgot to say this is for the first week of December. Also we can get a good deal at the following hotels - Hotel The Palace Hotel Sliema Top Countryline Fortina Sliema Marina St Julians. Can anyone recommend which the best one would ... Read More
Central hotel with non salt water pool?
Hi there, We will be looking to stay in a hotel for around 4 days when we arrive while we are house hunting. Can anyone recommend a nice central (Sliema/St Julians/Swieqi) hotel which has a heated indoor pool (non salt water)?? We will be taking ... Read More
How cold is Malta in December? by sarah101
Well after a long time spent organising our move to Malta we now have an actual date for moving. It just so happens that it will now be in winter rather than summer but hey ho we can't have it all ;) Just wondering how cold it REALLY gets during ...
Thanks gbgzer for the link, lots of good info :) Read More
How cold is Malta in December? by sarah101
Well after a long time spent organising our move to Malta we now have an actual date for moving. It just so happens that it will now be in winter rather than summer but hey ho we can't have it all ;) Just wondering how cold it REALLY gets during ...
Thanks so much everyone for your replies. Lots to take in and have already been looking at electric blankets online! ;) Read More
How cold is Malta in December?
Well after a long time spent organising our move to Malta we now have an actual date for moving. It just so happens that it will now be in winter rather than summer but hey ho we can't have it all ;) Just wondering how cold it REALLY gets during ... Read More
Car Hire/Rental recommendations by hammersfan
Anyone have any Car Hire/Rental company recommendations - we need to rent/hire one for a couple of weeks sharpish if the sale of our car goes through! Don't want to spend much, just need a small, family run-around for a couple of weeks. Cheers Tim
I second Scubaboy. We used Joseph from Freeway Auto rentals in May and they really went out of their way for us as we had a few problems with regards to car seat not fitting vehicle/us being unable to find our accommodation etc. They really went out ... Read More
Newbie here - relocating to Malta end of August by sarah101
Hi all, Myself, partner and 15 month old daughter will be relocating to Malta end of August (possibly Sliema/St Julians areas - flying over next week to pick our area). I've been trawling various sites to try gather as much info as poss in ...
Thanks for the info again Ricky either myself or my partner will pop along tonight, can you tell me the name of the place again please? Also are children allowed in (if it's a bar) Many thnx Read More
Newbie here - relocating to Malta end of August by sarah101
Hi all, Myself, partner and 15 month old daughter will be relocating to Malta end of August (possibly Sliema/St Julians areas - flying over next week to pick our area). I've been trawling various sites to try gather as much info as poss in ...
Hi Ricky, our main criteria in choosing an area would be primarily close to a good nursery for our daughter, also for there to be enough going on in the area for when my partner is overseas working (preferably walking distance) Hi 'This is England', ... Read More
Newbie here - relocating to Malta end of August
Hi all, Myself, partner and 15 month old daughter will be relocating to Malta end of August (possibly Sliema/St Julians areas - flying over next week to pick our area). I've been trawling various sites to try gather as much info as poss in ... Read More