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Ken

@Rocking Ken

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English expat in Malta

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About me

English

Lives in Mellieha

Speaks Gerodie and fluent in slur after a few beers :D

Registration: 20 July 2012

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Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
Pollyanna##321

If i moved to Malta from England would i have to pay for my Thyroxine by Pollyanna##321

If I moved from England to Malta I get free prescriptions as I am on Thyroxine for an underactive thyroid I do not pay for any of my prescriptions in England . I am well aware Malta will have there own rules. If I have to pay for my Thyroxine could ...

Ken

Hi, My wife has the same problem and got a months supply and cost just over 3 after getting a 6 month prescription from a GP at the clinic in Mosta, she also got a 3 month supply before we left the UK. Hope this helps Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
biddy

Current Maltese bus drivers by biddy

Today, on three separate buses, I experienced the worst driving of any bus drivers since I started using the buses in Malta. Are they trying to prove something to the public? The buses cornered on two wheels, the brakes were repeatedly slammed on, ...

Ken

Today, on three separate buses, I experienced the worst driving of any bus drivers since I started using the buses in Malta. Are they trying to prove something to the public? The buses cornered on two wheels, the brakes were repeatedly slammed on, ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
NikkiVaughan

Starting A Business In Malta by NikkiVaughan

Hiya (from a very cold and pretty wet England!) I was hoping to pick the collective forum brain to find out how easy (or not) it is to start a business in Malta. My profile intro has all the details but I'd really like to know what the process for ...

Ken

Hi Nikki, Welcome to the forum, I think Priscilla has gave you a great start with the links she has provided. We currently live in Mellieha and my wife is about to embark on her own business venture. The way you described your husband was almost ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
Stacey1abbott

New Hospital by Stacey1abbott

Hi everyone, We have heard there is a new hospital in Malta, could anyone tell me where it is please? Thanks 😊

Ken

Hi everyone, We have heard there is a new hospital in Malta, could anyone tell me where it is please? Thanks 😊Would that be the Mater Dei Hospital by any chance? Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
Oak

Anyone know of a good tailor/alteration centre close to Sliema? by Oak

I need a few pullovers taken in. Does anyone here know where I should go to have this done? Thank you in advance, Oak

Ken

Hi, I know a very crafty woman, who can saw, embroider, cut, alternate, design, embellish and fix almost anything! She is from artistic family and an artist herself, lives in St. Julians. PM me if interested.Thought you were talking about my wife ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
Allibali

Hairdresser by Allibali

Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? Thanks

Ken

Hi Rocking Ken thanks for reply, We came across mid january too! We are from Aberdeen. We live down the hill from the cross keys pizza place. Have noticed a few hairdressers but they always seem to be chatting on phones etc while doing folks ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
Allibali

Hairdresser by Allibali

Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? Thanks

Ken

Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? ThanksHi Allibali, We live in Mellieha also and my wife (Susan) is also looking for a hairdressers, she found one not far from us called Steffies but not sure what she is like, ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
scubaboy

Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy

Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...

Ken

Namasta brought her 3 dogs across about 6 months ago Julian, I'll PM her email address for you, she may be able to help. Ken Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
chinooks

Bringing furniture to Malta by chinooks

We are just about to ship things to Malta and I have some new things for my sue such as a mattress and a fan. Will I have to pay tax or any sort of import duty?

Ken

We shipped all our furniture across and it took about 3 weeks with no breakages, the container passed through customs without any problems. Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
GuestPoster566

Software firm to create 100 new jobs in Gozo by GuestPoster566

Over the next six years, a software company is set to create 100 new jobs in Gozo, Gozo minister Anton Refalo said. Welcoming the €1 million investment RS2 Software Plc in Gozo, the minister said the firm is expected to create 50 in three years and ...

Ken

Thanks Redmik, just applied for an position there. :top: Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
gwresearch

scuba diving buddies wanted by gwresearch

I am a divemaster and will be in Malta for the winter, from Sept 2nd onwards. Looking for dive buddies for dive trips, keeping costs down. I will be living in St. Pauls area to start with then moving to St. Julians in October. Any details on cheap ...

Ken

Sounds good to me, I'll PM you if anything comes up. Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
gwresearch

scuba diving buddies wanted by gwresearch

I am a divemaster and will be in Malta for the winter, from Sept 2nd onwards. Looking for dive buddies for dive trips, keeping costs down. I will be living in St. Pauls area to start with then moving to St. Julians in October. Any details on cheap ...

Ken

Hi David, I'm certified up to rescue with 50 logged dives, next week would be better for me as I have friends over visiting and by that time I should have my car. I have all my kit including weights and cylinders but need to get them tested to be ... Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
gwresearch

scuba diving buddies wanted by gwresearch

I am a divemaster and will be in Malta for the winter, from Sept 2nd onwards. Looking for dive buddies for dive trips, keeping costs down. I will be living in St. Pauls area to start with then moving to St. Julians in October. Any details on cheap ...

Ken

Hi Peter, Where about's are you in Malta, we have just settled in Mellieha and have all my kit here now, just need to unpack and have a shake off dive. Any time you want to go out drop me a line. Ken Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
tonotwant

First Post, Hello :) by tonotwant

Hi there, Having spent most of my life behind a screen working for myself or at an agency I realise I need a new personal challenge. I love what I do for work, and it looks like there is transferable skill into the gaming industry in Malta which ...

Ken

Welcome to the forum.. I think you need to down to Paceville once you get here (if at all :) ) that the place for youngun's these days. Me I'm still stuck into 1950's music where it all stared from :D Read More

Ken
Rocking Ken replied to a thread
10 years ago
rainbow3

Bus Fares and times by rainbow3

Can anyone who has used the buses over the last week or so tell me if the two tier system has definitely been dropped and everyone now pays 1.50 and can you tell me if the timetables on the Arriva website are still being used or if not where can I ...

Ken

Hi, If you go to Google maps for Malta and zoom in to the are that you want you will see the bus stops, click on the bus stop and you will see what number buses go there, click on the bus number and it will give you the times. Hope this helps Read More