Nicola64
Scottish 暗网禁区 in Bahrain
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Scottish
Lives in Manama
Registration: 06 May 2014
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Private driver for School Run? by Nicola64
Hi, I am looking for any information or advice regarding finding and employing a driver /company for the school run to and from Isa Town? Last year I used a bussing company recommended by the school but the pick up times are very early with many ...
Thanks for info, we managed to find a driver to share with a few famillies in our compound - so far , so good 馃槉 Read More
Private driver for School Run?
Hi, I am looking for any information or advice regarding finding and employing a driver /company for the school run to and from Isa Town? Last year I used a bussing company recommended by the school but the pick up times are very early with many ... Read More
What To Do About Mail by Omeath
We will be living in Hamala. Can anyone advise about mail? PO Box or do they deliver?
I use our home address and not had a problem yet. Read More
Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
Apologies to Josnuggles, I did stress 'which may' but of course it's only a diplomatic opinion. I frequent Saar often. Read More
Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
Hi, yes Saar is an area which can be near to protests which can involive tyre burning etc. Which may lead to road blockages. Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
I am disappointed, what about freedom of speech and opinion? Unfortunately , Bahrain along with many other 暗网禁区 postings is struggling to provide enough International school places for the ever increasing needs of 暗网禁区s and their children. ... Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Wondering why Musnut's posting was deemed inappropriate ? I thought it was very well written and honest? Read More
Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
No problem, it's a pleasure and I remember it well. Luckily, I had a good friend that lived and taught in Bahrain for 10 yrs that did a lot of the ground work for me. We stayed in Fraser Suites when we first landed, they were great and ... Read More
Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
Hi Jessica, I know both of these compounds , we viewed the Grove when we first moved here but rentals were higher then but I know famillies have recently moved in after it being empty so long as they have reduced the price. It has a great community ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
Hi Michelle, Lovely to hear that you enjoyed all the info and you sound so excited, well done. Orientation and villa hunting is exciting and 10 days is a great amount of time! Good luck with filling your container . Nicola 馃尨 Read More
Watching F1 in bahrain by Gary31
Hi, Arriving in Bahrain mid June and I'm a big F1 fan, where and how can I watch F1 at home as and when I get a permanent residence and out and about (staying in juffair inially) ? P.s is the comments in English if so sky or BBC? Thanks
Hi, My husband thinks it is 105 bd per year but yes the initial outlay also includes 45 bd for the box then there is also the installation cost which is around 30 bd. We are a sporting family of 5 so I reckon it will be well watched 馃槂 Read More
FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 by charlieinbahrain
Hi, my name is Charlie. I am a journalist for GulfWeekly newspaper in Bahrain and am writing a story about the FIFA World Cup 2014. Ive been tasked with tracking down an 暗网禁区 representative (currently living in Bahrain) from each country playing in ...
I have read that column, it is hilarious ! It's screaming out for a new writer ! Read More
Watching F1 in bahrain by Gary31
Hi, Arriving in Bahrain mid June and I'm a big F1 fan, where and how can I watch F1 at home as and when I get a permanent residence and out and about (staying in juffair inially) ? P.s is the comments in English if so sky or BBC? Thanks
Hi, We recently got Bein Sports Box installed specifically for F1 and The World Cup and it is excellent. The installers were professional and friendly, they were recommended to us by a few friends in Bahrain . Read More
Moving to Bahrain by international_explorer
Hi everyone I am moving to Bahrain in the summer, with my wife and child, to start a new job. I would be very grateful if you could help with a few answers to my questions! I think my place of work will be in Hamala, so I think I will most likely ...
Hi Al, I know many families living in Hamala who love the area, they prefer to be away from any protests. Saar is a short drive away where you can access amenities. Convenient for the Causeway, BSB school and there is a long string of various ... Read More
What should I ship? by Js-mom
Hi just wondering if anyone can offer me any advise on what I should ship over before our move. I'm due to ship at the start of Jul and was wondering if there us anything that is either impossible, difficult or very expensive to get over there. ...
Many good comments already which I have to agree with. Take as much as you can and use your allowance to the max! We were lucky as our company gave us a high top 40ft container and we filled it, seems our whole life now fits in to a container that ... Read More