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We are considering the move back to the UK. There's no work here. We have been in Australia for 15 years so its not a decision we are making lightly. My employer want me in the UK so am considering a relocation package. is there a section on this forum dedicated to helping people return? What do I need to do with regard to tax, NI etc? i have re-applied for my UK passport so I will have both Aussie and UK one to travel on. thanks in advance.

We don't want to leave but the work situation has got far worse since the start of this thread. I've had an opportunity to return to the UK to work for my current employer. We are seriously considering the move but will put our stuff in storage. Hubby is a Hospitality Trainer and there is NO work for him in SA. It's very bleak in SA.

Hi i'm looking for a cheap, reliable, experienced DJ with all the kit and lighting caboodle to do my hubby's 50th birthday party. Anyone recommend someone? cheers M

I'm after a white double bed frame similar to the IKEA Malm. Must be good condition.

Oh well, it kept me employed for a couple of years. The Government do what they want, they live in a different world to us.

Did you manage to get hold of MS Project? I have the disks somewhere here.

We're not keen on the steak houses. We have been to the Lane in Hahndorf and that was very nice. D'Arry's is ok, why not try The Elbow Room in the McLaren Vale, one of the chef's from D'Arry's has opened up his own restaurant there (formerly The Producers). There is also Ekhidna Winery and Serafino's in the Vale both are top notch.

We went to Windy Point for my Birthday in October last year, had a fantastic meal and the service was excellent. Our favourite is Shiki's japanese restaurant in the Hyatt Hotel (now called Intercontinental) next to the Adelaide Convention Centre. Absolutely the best food we've ever had but it was very very pricey, as the meal cost more than our room booking!

You can fly over but you still need to hire a car when you get there so it wouldn't be any cheaper in the long run.

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If your recipient complains to the Florist where they came from, they may get a replacement bouquet. Unfortunately Interflora let us down this year and did not deliver on Mothers Day but the day after but I complained as I paid for Mothers Day delivery and they gave us a full refund. I would still use Interflora again and Bunches. I don't use the supermarkets because last time I tried to create an account, you had to have a UK address so gave up.

I've been to KI 3 times now and love it every time. Is such a shame the ferry costs so much to get there.

Totally agree with Diane, Misplaced and Scooterdan. We moved away from the suburbs attracting all the brits, only for them to start moving in on our little town. Us Brits are like a disease, we spread everywhere. LOL (thats a joke!!) Go to a suburb that you like the look of and has all the amenities you want. Join clubs and associations to meet people. Don't limit your friendships to Poms as you are not getting the benefits of being in Australia.

I've used Thorntons this year to send flowers and chocolates. The flowers were ok but not as big as I thought they would be. I also used Interflora for the MIL for delivery on Mothers Day but they do charge a lot, 37.00 pounds for the flowers, 9.99 for delivery and 1.00 for use of a visa card! I've used bunches before and they are good. DO NOT USE iflorist or ihampers, they are a total rip off and the flowers died within 2 days and the hamper we got at Christmas for our MIL was only worth a quarter of what they put it in and they are all cheap foreign products, when we complained they gave us a 10.00 pound gift voucher which went straight in the bin!

Chingari's in Nairne is our favourite, its so well worth the drive!

I am offended when I get invited to BBQs or parties and I'm told to bring my own food and drink!! What's the point? I may as well stay at home and eat my own food in my own comfort! At my parties, bring a plate means a plate to share with others such as a meat tray, salad to go with the meat, a platter or a cake. Bring your own drinks I can understand because they are costly but we've had instances where we say BYO drink and someone always turns up without any and asks us what we have!! Water it is for you then! Here's a tip too, only take enough wine that you will be drinking because if you take more wine than you need and then take it home again, it is frowned upon!! But its ok for people to take Esky's with their beers in and take the esky away with them.

Simply Organoleptic winery as above does British Sunday roasts. Best to book though as it can get busy.

Well mine doesn't have a picture on it and I work at the desal!

It's not Peter's Place its Paul's Place. Unless Peter has splatted Paul! lol

Go to Stevens Winery in the McLaren Vale. He has the Arrogant Cleanskin Grenache and it's lovely. You can try before you buy!

If you do a search on this forum Tyke, you might find some previous posts on KI. One being mine from 2007 but it hasn't changed much since then. http://www.pomsinadelaide.com/forum/out-about-sa/497-kangaroo-island-photos.html. We went for the third time back in November 2011, this time staying at Western KI Caravan Park in a cabin for the first night, and would definitely stay here again (our second stay at this place) and stayed in luxury at the Ozone for the second night, tip for this place is that you need to book the new part of the hotel which is actually across the road from the pub, we had a luxury sea view room. I wouldn't bother with Seal Bay, it is expensive and you can see seals for free down at Admirals Arch. Definitely recommend a visit to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. Not done Pauls Place, the last show is at 1pm and we never managed to get there in time but people do highly recommend this attraction. And you must go and see Remarkable Rocks, if you don't go there its like going to Egypt and not seeing the Pyramids! Take time out to climb Prospect Hill (tip: take a bottle of water with you!). When/if you stay in Kingscote, book your restaurant as they can book up fast. The Ozone does nice enough food. Go and see the Pelicans being fed every night down at Kingscote wharf, he charges a gold coin donation now but it is a good show. We also did the penguin tour in Kingscote but there aren't many penguins left! Got to see a couple of penguins though. It does get pretty chilly at night, take some warm clothes just in case. There's nothing much in Penneshaw so leave the sightseeing until the day you leave! If you arrive early for your ferry, you can pop into the Sealink office and get on a standby for an earlier one. It's a great trip, enjoy it!

I know I've left it a bit late but has anyone seen any good Christmas t-shirts for adults (female) that are in normal sizes. Big-W - Seaford - sold out - only kids and small sized blokes left. Totally sold out at Colonnades. Best and Less - only kids sizes. Will have to try Target in the City tomorrow.

McLaren Flat - 15 minutes to Noarlunga train station, 40 minute express train, 5 minute walk to work!

Can I just say that the Terrys Chocolate Orange is not English chocolate, its Polish! It just doesn't taste like it used to. Noticed a tin of Quality Street for sale for $30 in the Brackenberrys Sweet shop on James Place last week. It's probably out of date!