Northern Belle
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Registration: 21 July 2015
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Medical Advice Sought by Savannah23052111
Hi. I am a 59 year old female and moved permanently to Spain just over a year ago. I am married but do not have much disposable income. I absolutely love lif in Spain - the only drawback being healthcare. we are looking in to residencia but the ...
Hi, have you thought about joining Helicopteros Sanitarios? No appointment needed - you just walk in and see a doctor immediately. Ideal when you cannot get to see your GP for about a week especially when it's an emergency. Look them up on ... Read More
How to watch TV Shows from the 3 US Networks in Spain? by Nelson Q
If anyone knows, please tell us if it is possible to watch US TV Networks programs in Spain. Thank you
Hi, I use Zenmate and am able to watch all UK programmes and I am fairly confident you can get US programmes through Zenmate. Only a small charge for using it - contact them for details to confirm they 'do' cater for US ... Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
The TV we brought was brand new - bought specially to bring over!!!!!! Maybe in those days modification was 'unheard' of. Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
That's odd because 7 years ago we brought ours with us but no luck - couldn't get them to work??? Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hi, British TV's do not work in Spain - we found out when we brought ours over. Carrefour is the ideal place to purchase electrical items and always have offers on. The Poligonos (industrial estates) are good places to purchase anything from ... Read More
Landlines
Hi, are there any other people apart from Movistar that provide landline and internet in Spain? We have Telefonica Movistar and more times than not our landline is 'out of action'?? Regards Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hi, if you do a right click on the Spanish text you get the option of TRANSLATE TO ENGLISH - so solves all the problems of translating. Regards Read More
Rip-off's by Ex Compton
We have been in Spain for three months. Just after arrival we were warned, by a fellow Brit , that the people most likely to rip off a Brit was another Brit. I would like to here other ex pat points of view. We have been ripped off twice since that ...
When we first arrived we decided to get a package to watch the usual UK programmes and to be able to record them. After researching and trawling through the freebies we found a company that seemed OK and after several telephone calls we were told ... Read More
Rip-off's by Ex Compton
We have been in Spain for three months. Just after arrival we were warned, by a fellow Brit , that the people most likely to rip off a Brit was another Brit. I would like to here other ex pat points of view. We have been ripped off twice since that ...
Yes we also got ripped off twice when we first arrived in Spain 5 years ago. Since then no way do we employ or buy from Brits - strictly Spanish all the time. They are honest and good workers and so friendly. Vive España. Read More
Voluntary work by Quina2014
Hi, Can I possibly get avoluntary work inspain on year 2016. Regards, Quina
Yes, the Charity Shops are always looking for helpers and Cudeca Cancer Charity need helpers in their shops and other voluntary work. Their Hospice is in Benalmadena but they have shops right down the coast up to Estepona. IF you live in this area ... Read More
Surplus Books by Northern Belle
Hi, can anyone tell me if there are any outlets for surplus English novels? The Charity Shops seem to have more than they can cope with and I have tried Book Aid who send books to Africa but as I live in Spain they are not able to collect. I live ...
Hi, can you give me any details i.e. e-mail address or name of the shop? Thanks Read More
Surplus Books
Hi, can anyone tell me if there are any outlets for surplus English novels? The Charity Shops seem to have more than they can cope with and I have tried Book Aid who send books to Africa but as I live in Spain they are not able to collect. I live ... Read More
Relocation to South of Spain,close to Giblartar by JCfortunatus
Hello All, I am planning to move to South of Spain and will be working in Gibraltar from October. So any advices would be much appriciated. I did my research for the apartments and I decided to find a decent place somewhere in Spain close by to ...
Hi, the name of the gym is Peluqueros Gym and Beauty Salon and telephone No.952891123 and they speak English and Spanish. The fee is 35 euros a month I believe. Castles are an English firm so no probs there with the language and their No.is ... Read More