Jemmy12
Irish expat in Belgium
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100
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About me
Irish
Lives in Lommel
Speaks English, Dutch (badly)
Registration: 24 January 2012
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Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
I was comparing more so for household apparel rather than clothes (Granted the title of the thread is fairly specific :D) Only mentioned it because I'm redecorating my place at the minute and was checking for prices for things like soft ... Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Most likely it's just me being out of touch with UK/IRL pricing They aren't as cheap as the likes of Carrefour but M&S do have a reputation for quality and the extra couple of euro here and there isn't the end of the world Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Just thought that they were a little expensive compared to what I remembered from when I was in Ireland, But that has been 5 years so I may be a little out of touch Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Yeah we used to get the stuff from uk anyway but they made a belgium website so its nice to have it all in euros etc. I got a photo frame from the belgium one the service was pretty good came quicklyHad a look on the M&S Belgium site there.. Their ... Read More
Employment Insurance by cheekybrit
Hello Everyone, I have recently become unemployed ,where and how do i apply for Unemployment.
Depends on your circumstances as to whether you are entitled to unemployment benefit. Go to your local VDAB, they give you information and help about finding work and your entitlements. Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Oh, Didn't know Marx and Sparx did that! I might check it out... Cool bit of info there :D Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
I buy a lot from Amazon.co.uk (clothes,books and electronics) Usually the order takes only a couple of days to get here. Read More
Driving license - exams in English by sanger
Want to know if it's possible to take the exams(theory+practical) in English. Did look it up a bit seems possible in Brussels, but i'm in West-Vlaanderen. Anyone got info on this? I tried to study with the Dutch version theory book, but it's way ...
Thank you very much for your explanation ....which particular shop can i get the English theory of Belgium driving license...soo that i can buy one now ...thank you once again..The standaard boekhandel have both the books,(theory test&rules of the ... Read More
Driving license - exams in English by sanger
Want to know if it's possible to take the exams(theory+practical) in English. Did look it up a bit seems possible in Brussels, but i'm in West-Vlaanderen. Anyone got info on this? I tried to study with the Dutch version theory book, but it's way ...
Driving license - exams in EnglishCongratulations, you have successfully copied and pasted the title of the thread... A constructive input is the expected norm but hey, 10/10 for effort:rolleyes: Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
hello i am living in belgium2 years no way what u get job whith english,,,,only some were in titres servises u can if u doing that job,,,,more beter job no choise whith englishI don't want to offend you but with that level of written English your ... Read More
Real speed limits in Belgium by Tmr
I'm over in Belgium for a month and have driven a lot in the UK and also in Spain. I was wondering about radar speed cameras on the roads. The UK is plagued with them and Spain has little by little increased the number, but for the four days that I ...
From 50 to 120k/ph Never mind what anyone else is doing and worry about your own speed... There are a fair amount of fixed cameras around, you may not have seen them but I've a feeling that more than one has seen you. Read More
Getting credit card? by Melby
Hey, hoping someone here has experience with this. So, I'm getting really sick of my American credit card companies/banks calling FRAUD! every time I try purchasing anything online from non-American companies. I've maintained my old bank acct ...
All the banks here offer cards without having huge amounts in your account, I don't know your situation but I think you need to ask some more questions. I'm with ING for my general banking and have an overdraft known as a cash reserve and a ... Read More
Driving license - exams in English by sanger
Want to know if it's possible to take the exams(theory+practical) in English. Did look it up a bit seems possible in Brussels, but i'm in West-Vlaanderen. Anyone got info on this? I tried to study with the Dutch version theory book, but it's way ...
Guys, Learing the British theory test book will do you no use at all.. A lot of the laws might be similar but being different countries the laws are Obviously going to be different! Not to mention the speed limits being different and in MPH rather ... Read More
Open a bank account without residence?? by Daniellazak
does anyone know if there is any bank in Belgium, where it is possible to open a bank account without having a residence in the country, the addresses I have but are not registered with komune yet? Great full for answers Daniella
When I got here first (just over 5 years ago) I was given some very bad advice and told NOT TO register... along with most of the others who were working in the company I was in at the time. It was over 1 year before I found my own apartment and was ... Read More
Mobile phone plans? by toweringbarracuda
Hey all! I will be coming to brussels in a little over a month (yay!) and was just wondering about cell phone plans. I have checked online and found the major companies (mobistar, base, proximus). but i was wondering how contracts work. I am use ...
Cheap long distance calls? Best bet is Ortel, they have the market on that. You can get monthly plans or just go pre pay.. I think if you have wifi and stuff already you should also look into Skype minutes or the likes of Whatsapp for your smartphone Read More