Chris & Helen

We hired one this year from the chemist in Beach Road, Christies Beach. Was really cheap and brand new

I think we must have been very fortunate as Singapore Airlines let us all have our two suitcases even though we had visited Australia earlier on our visa! Maybe the fact that I went white as a sheet helped! I also hugged the supervisor who let us have the extra allowance at no extra cost! Probably better to get it in writing though first! :-)

There are plenty of nannies available, our daughter is one and found her family through gumtree, am sure there are agencies too that can help. Hope your move goes well

Kmart sell them and are cheap

We too got loads of our things from Harvey Norman and we got a huge discount from them as we bought quite afew items including electricals and furniture. I am a big fan of Ikea but is worth checking with them the cost of delivery before you buy as I know they charge a lot!

We used Beaurepaires recently in Noarlunga and had excellent service, guess there must be same company north of the city

We used Allbiz on O'Sullivan Beach Road, were very pleased with our business cards and flyers

Hi All We are selling our Kia Cerato. Please see following Gumtree link to view all pics & details. http://adelaide.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Kia-Cerato-Absolutely-immaculate-throughout-W0QQAdIdZ342235833 We are selling for $8,999 but would do anyone on Poms In Adelaide a deal!!!! We bought it a week after emigrating in July 2010 and it has been a brilliant family car but we only have 1 of the 3 kids still at home now so are down-sizing!! Contact me Chris via PM for contact details to arrange a viewing. Thanks

We came for a reccie in August and filled everyday with looking around the area as a tourist and as a family who could end up living here. We rented a place in the centre of Adelaide which gave us a feel for the city. We drove around different areas and happened to find some land, found a builder, chose all our fixtures and fittings and went back to the UK for a rest abd to tell our family that we were definitely moving to Oz! You soon get a feel for areas and our teenage kids told us where they didn't want to live! Come with an open mind but sit down with your family about what they would like etc before you come over. We wanted to live near a beach but with access to main roads for our business, we sorted out our mortgage for our new home from the UK which meant we could start the build before we arrived. Life for us here is amazing, we love it and are slowly settling into Aussie life. I hope that you enjoy your trip and even though its winter it will still be warmer than a UK winter!

We too used Pickfords and can't fault them! We moved our things as soon as possible and had it stored here as it was cheaper that way whilst our house was being built. The time frame that everybody says was the same for us for getting our things from the UK to here. We had afew boxes checked but no problems as Pickfords gave us good advice. Hope the move goes well for you! Always loved Salisbury at Christmas for shopping but prefer the warmer weather here! :-)

Hi Lisa, We moved here with 3 older children (17, 18 & 21) and our son kept telling us that he would come for a year, it isn't easy with teenagers however they do settle in their time. There are some great clubs around and friendships are being made for all of ours. Since moving here, our son has met a lovely girl, is now living with her and they are expecting next year! He tells us now that moving here was the best thing he ever did! It is an emotional time for all of you but often the worry of the unknown is so much worse than once you are here! Helen x

Have seen both! I think its personal choice, we put our tree up much earlier here than we did in the UK. I think its a way of feeling bit more Christmassy whilst the sun is shining!! :-)

I read the article and found it very interesting, have no plans to return though!

Is nice to see some southerners moving here!! We moved from Hampshire in 2010 and love it here! Hope all goes well with your final planning!

I feel that only you and your wife can make this decision! We had friends that moved back to the UK after being out here and wished they had stayed in Australia. I hope that you come to decision quickly so that you can settle as a family wherever that may be.

Thank you for organising today, was good to share stories about who has done what etc! Thanks again Chris & Helen

I think what you are feeling is very normal! Deep breaths and take one day at a time, you will be amazed at how things start to fall into place! I cried when we sold our house in the UK as it mean't we were on the move for real! Have been here just over a year and loving every moment, good luck with the move and the GCSE's next summer!

This is a post for all you guys who are serious (but still have a laugh!) golfers. I was a keen golfer back in the UK (Winchester) but stopped playing when we decided to emigrate (2008 ish) I have only played a dozen or so times since then. I am keen to play regular again now things are settling down here. I have played 3 times since getting here last July (2010), Mount Compass, Glenelg & The Vines. My fave was Mount Compass. Glenelg is too pricey & the Vines was ok. Can anyone recommend any other courses worth trying/joining? Could I join up with anyone already playing/looking to play? I was a 5 handicap back in the uk.....so would be around 15 now!!!! Not for long I hope!I live in Noarlunga Downs so would be looking south of the city.ThanksChris (41)

My husband only lets visitors from the UK in the house providing they have a jar of marmite with them!!!

Hi all We have been in Oz for 16 months now and are loving it! We are living in Noarlunga Downs. We came across with our 3 kids, 22, 19 & 18, the two older ones have moved out already!!! We are 45 & 41 and would like to meet other Brits to share experiences and general socialising (perhaps over a beer/wine!) Is there anything social that goes on for older teenagers? Chris & Helen