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Joseph Grennell

@joseph27

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Irish expat in England

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Irish

Lives in London

Speaks English some French & Creole

Registration: 05 January 2010

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Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
joseph27

Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27

Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...

Joseph Grennell

Hi arunhshah. Thank you for the suggestion. I am very busy at the moment working with children in several different locations: 1.Children with Behaviour and Emotional Problems 2. Child with Sensory Integration Problems 3. Children with ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
joseph27

Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27

Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...

Joseph Grennell

That is great. However up North!! (Pereybere) there are going to be opportunities you just need to get out there and ask. Most private NGO and local institutions such as special schools (private) are always open to volunteers. Government schools ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
joseph27

Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27

Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...

Joseph Grennell

Hi All, Well for the past year I have been very busy as a child psychotherapist, ABA Behavioural therapist and a advanced practitioner of the Nurtured Heart Approach. I now work in private homes and school supporting parents to manage children who ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Strawb

taking landlord to court by Strawb

Afternoon :) Sorry this is so brief... Does anyone know which department to contact in order to take my landlord to court over failure to return deposit etc? Usual story I'm afraid...

Joseph Grennell

Hi , Well that is a risk you have to take. How long it takes to go to court, who you may have to retain, and so on. There is not guarantee you are going to win. There are a lot of variables to factor in. He could clain you damaged the property and ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Strawb

taking landlord to court by Strawb

Afternoon :) Sorry this is so brief... Does anyone know which department to contact in order to take my landlord to court over failure to return deposit etc? Usual story I'm afraid...

Joseph Grennell

Hi I never took a landlord to court myself. But I did try to take a builder to Court. I was advised to not bother as by the time it would get to court (years) I would have paid more to retain a solicitor and so on. Have you complained to the police ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
joseph27

Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27

Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...

Joseph Grennell

Hi Ben, I have just seen your reply and sent you one back Cheers Joe Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Guesposter58

Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58

Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...

Joseph Grennell

Well I was born in Dublin. Ireland. On my last visit there I did feel at home, Irish way of life is different than the UK. The big shock was the cost of living was so high! Affordability? Mauritius is very cheap to live , UK and Ireland is ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ilemaurice

Private equivalent standard one primary education in Mauritius by ilemaurice

I am very much concerned about the entrance of my son Ryan, date of birth 15.07.2006, soon in a primary school. Ministry of Education has just advertised for registration and there is fierce competition, depending on lot of factors, unfavourable to ...

Joseph Grennell

Hi , I work at a private Primary School in Fond du Sac (Voluntary - Psychotherapist - Behaviour Therapist (ABA) It is the Lighthouse Primary School - English - Christian. It currently has 65 children and is constantly expanding. There are ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Dimples

English Primary Schools by Dimples

Hi I will be relocating to Mauritius in April. I have a six year old son and he only speaks English, are there primary schools other than the International schools that teaches in English?????

Joseph Grennell

There are several IPS Schools in the North. One is not far from Grand Bay - Mapou Another is in Fond du Sac - Lighthouse School. Christian School but takes non-christian kids - small and very well run school. Great Ethos. Joe Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien

Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?

Joseph Grennell

Yes I was sorry I could not make it either - got an invite out to a party instead. I was sorry that I missed meeting all those lovely people. Hope we can meet up in some other event soon. Please keep in touch. Joe on 2632190 / 9785122 Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien

Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?

Joseph Grennell

Hi I think someone needs to make a decision as the weather is still raining. What about the children , can they be accommodated anywhere. I have had a few posts asking me what is going on when I do not know myself. We could do with a phone number ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien

Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?

Joseph Grennell

Sorri I won't be able to make it today as I have been inviterd out for the day by a friend. Have a good time all of you. Joe Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
joseph27

Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27

Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...

Joseph Grennell

Hi Chayote, Thank you very much for the information. I did teach IT at one state primary school for 3 months (head teacher was OK) until the inspector told me I should not be there!! I contacted The Minister for Education and The Prime Minister but ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien

Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?

Joseph Grennell

From my last visit to trou aux biches the parking is very limited (since they made a lot of changes) What is the current situation with the food ? What kind of food are we now bringing? Is the BBQ side now off. Need to think about what food and ... Read More

Joseph Grennell
joseph27 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Harshal Taru

international community for expatriate by Harshal Taru

Hello Friends, I have started an international community under Rotaract club . which is only for expatriate in Mauritius. ( FOR YOUTH IN AGE GROUP 18 TO 30) where we can carry out many different activities. the motive behind the starting this ...

Joseph Grennell

Well they are a good cause I suppose, I do admire the community involvement and charity work Joe Read More