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avocastreetrandwick

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Registration: 28 May 2013

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

No, replies go to this string of Qs and As, I get email alerts to my gmail inbox but that probably depends on your email system, welcome! Read More

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9 years ago
JessEnglish97

I will take any info/advice you can give me! by JessEnglish97

Heyy All, I hope you're all doing well. From the posts I have read, I very much enjoyed reading about your experiences and look forward to reading the rest. My story is probably slightly different, it all started when I was 7. I was on holiday ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi Jess, If you go on the BnB website called Air BnB and search for a single room in Gibraltar you will see my listing, it's the one with my spectacular balcony view of the blue sea of Marina bay with the rock in the background. That's got ... Read More

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9 years ago
Lindajoh

Qualified social worker needs advice by Lindajoh

Hi there, my name is Linda, and I'm looking to move to Gibraltar/Southern Spain next April, with my partner, who is a mechanic. I'm a qualified social worker, so have already started looking for jobs in that area, but know they are few and ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi Linda, there are social worker and care jobs in gib, look at the GHA websitE , it's Gib's NHS, and Grand home Care, a private Co. The GHA care home is called mount alvernia, try phoning them, it deals with dementia patients. Get back to ... Read More

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9 years ago
theprice01

Hotel (but not a boat) near Victoria Stadium by theprice01

Hi All, I'm coming over for the snooker in December and im getting confused by the usual hotel booking websites...can anyone give a run-down of hotels which are close by to the Victoria stadium?! The event is being held at the Tenerancy Sports ...

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

search "property gibraltar" its a estate agents portal, there're plenty of estate agents in Gib, problem is you can't view from the UK! But you will get an idea of the - high - prices and whereabouts of places, a 2 bed goes for c ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi Jim, don't know if you have had any answers... best pub is probably Charlies, its at the end of the bars etc on the Ocean Village boardwalk, easy to find, it has a big British clientele, ask people there for leads, there's bar work in ... Read More

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9 years ago
jaycee74

Any Free Accommodation against some work around the house? by jaycee74

Hi there, If anyone would be willing to provide FREE accommodation in Gibraltar for a few weeks (mid late September) in exchange for some work around the house e.g Painting/general help. It would be very much appreciated. I only ask this as it ...

avocastreetrandwick

Quite so, Grumpy, the comment from Kenjee was misleading, he's a moderator somewhere in the west indies I think, so no local knowledge! Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

Jools, its outer London prices, but you can rent out your UK home to help pay the bills, there's little price variation due to area. Spain obviously is cheaper but its a foriegn country... Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

I am in the Watergardens development, its 6 high rise blocks, on Waterport Rd in Marina Bay beside Ocean village. My email is ++++ Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi, ex pat is not really a term that applies to Gib, the locals are very British and proud of it, the way of life is British, everyone watches British TV, reads British papers etc, everyone has been to the UK numerous times, has family there, ... Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi James, for BnB a single would be £35 a night, so £245 a week but if you book for a week I could do it for £150. By the way, many people look for flat shares in La Linea and walk across every day, its cheaper.... Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Steph890151

After school child care in Gibraltar by Steph890151

I currently live in Gib. My daughter starts school next week as we have just moved from the UK but we are not sure what happens with after school child care! Can anyone help? We will both probably be working till around 5.30. I dont have a job yet ...

avocastreetrandwick

she said some schools have a minibus pick up to take kids to an after school nursery at St Marys school. Read More

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9 years ago
Steph890151

After school child care in Gibraltar by Steph890151

I currently live in Gib. My daughter starts school next week as we have just moved from the UK but we are not sure what happens with after school child care! Can anyone help? We will both probably be working till around 5.30. I dont have a job yet ...

avocastreetrandwick

I'll ask my wife about after school child care, she was a teacher at St Pauls last year, I also know someone who works in youthwork, I'll ask her too, what school does she go to? Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Gibraltar forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Gibraltar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

avocastreetrandwick

Hi James, when are you arriving in Gib? I have an apartment there and will be taking BnB guests from mid Oct, so if you will be looking for temp accommodation around that time get in touch either through here or look me up on facebook or facebay ... Read More

avocastreetrandwick replied to a thread
9 years ago
tabbron

how do you find flat shares in gibraltar by tabbron

Hi looking for a flat share in gibraltar around mid September any advice . Are there any agencies in gibraltar that offer this thanks tel

avocastreetrandwick

There are lots of facebay websites set up for flat renting out, flat searches, sharing etc etc, I suggest you go into facebook and search for Gib flats, sharing etc. I myself have a flat and will be offering weekly rates for BnB guests, suitable ... Read More