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posted
19-Jul-2005 21:07
by: romanb »

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17-Jul-2008 12:57
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Thread Locked Welcome to the UK & Ireland branch

Countries covered by this branch: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.

Here are links to some useful threads to get you started:

UK & Ireland FAQ

Dublin FAQ.

Choosing a Country to Post to:

The UK & Ireland branch consists of a general branch for 'UK & Ireland', and country specific branches within it for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.

When you make a post and choose a country from the drop down menu, your post will be added to that country, but will also display in the ... more »

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posted
08-May-2003 08:54
by: Fwoggie »

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01-Dec-2009 01:00
by: barney_uk2 »

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UK & Ireland FAQ thread

Welcome to the UK, described by Lonely Planet in the latest UK guide as "simply one of the most beautiful islands on earth". You'll find that whilst people can appear flippant and/or sarcastic on this branch, it's only part of the unique British sense of humour so don't take it personally.

Please read this thread first before you ask a question, hopefully you'll find your answer already inside!

Feel free to add anything relevant to the thread too. Before we start though, here's some advice from the TT team:

1. Do a TT search! At least five posters a week ask what to do in London, whether to go visit Stonehenge on their way around the world, and whether it's possible to work under the table/overstay a tourist visa. The road is well traveled. Find those threads, add a reply (which brings the topic to the top, restarting the conversation), and then ... more »

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posted
02-Dec-2009 04:08
by: gtrekker2003 »

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02-Dec-2009 04:08
by: gtrekker2003 »

0 replies , 12 views location: Scotland

Glasgow and Ayr-Short Trip

Hello.
I will be visiting Glasgow and Ayr for work this week. Will have one evening and one day in Ayr, and two evenings in Glasgow. This will be my second trip to Glasgow.

Any recommendations of restaurants to eat at in both Glasgow and Ayr? So far, I'm going to Two Fat Ladies in Glasgow, and am looking for another suggestion. I like most foods, seafood, but am not to adventurous with haggus, and organs. Last time I had a lovely meal at Stravaign but am looking for a different option.

Also any suggestions of how to spend a day in Ayr? We love the outdoors, hills, beaches, walks, and village-like atmospheres.

Thanks in advance!
gtrekker2003

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posted
02-Dec-2009 03:06
by: bellart1 »

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02-Dec-2009 05:06
by: bellart1 »

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Cornish piss up

Does anyone fancy meeting up for a drink at the Pandora Inn in Cornwall on Saturday 2nd January?

It's a great pub on the water at Restronguet Creek, near Mylor, which is near Falmouth, does good food too. There's already a few TTFers going, so just let me know if you'd like to come too!

Time to be arranged, but probably late afternoon...

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posted
02-Dec-2009 02:37
by: AussieTraveler »

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02-Dec-2009 02:49
by: scaryant »

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Shipping Clothes back to Oz from London

Hi All

A bit of advice from anyone would be awesome. I am moving back to Oz - Melbourne, and I want to send my stuff back to from London, a majority of it is just clothes. Probably won't weigh more than 15KG. I don't care when it arrives as long as it gets there. I'm more looking at the cheapest option. Would anyone know of any websites or companies that provide the service. I'm guessing sea freight is generally the best option?

Cheers

AT

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posted
02-Dec-2009 01:57
by: allenzhang »

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02-Dec-2009 05:18
by: scaryant »

6 replies , 86 views

does Timberland brand shoes popular in London

Hi,i'm a girl from China.When it comes to the coming Christmas,i want to buy a pair of Timberland brand shoes as a Christmas gift to my boyfriend ,
He works in London now .i saw the newest popular style on fulljordan.com .but i don't know which one to choose?
anyone can give me some suggestions? or any other suitable brand shoes as a gift?

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posted
01-Dec-2009 18:37
by: huaqiao08 »

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02-Dec-2009 02:49
by: gorcz »

5 replies , 74 views location: England

London in winter

hi, I'm visiting Eastern Europe over Christmas and thinking of making a sidetrip to London.
would before or after Christmas/NewYear be better?

on this trip i'll be doing mainly museums, music and theatre, though i'd love to hear about other winter options in london (other than iceskating)

looks like the City of London Festival doesn't start till Jan 19.
http://www.visitthecity.co.uk/index.php/events/view/70/

can anyone take a stab at which of these cities it would be cheapest to fly to London from - Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Tallinn, Riga?

thanks!

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posted
01-Dec-2009 15:16
by: hallerrob »

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02-Dec-2009 02:48
by: mason101 »

7 replies , 143 views location: England

Sufficient Travellers Fund (STF)

As anyone heard of a Sufficient Travellers Fund? I met someone online and she claims to have gone to her
travel agent friend for a ticket. He sent this impromptu email explaining to me and her, the British Government requires all British citizens traveling abroad to have a Sufficient Travellers Fund in the amount of $2,000 pounds. I don't believe none of this and believe its a scam. Does anyone out there know the financial requirements of British citizens travelling abroad? Is there a certain limit at all. Thanks for everyones help.

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posted
30-Nov-2009 20:53
by: bellart1 »

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01-Dec-2009 19:37
by: bellart1 »

14 replies , 187 views

Naval History

My father was in the Navy in WW2 and I want to find out what rank he was, as we have no records for him and he died 11 years ago.

Does anyone know how I can do this?

Thanks

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posted
30-Nov-2009 16:21
by: tbender »

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02-Dec-2009 03:06
by: seaneendubh »

3 replies , 91 views location: Ireland

Hill of Tara

We are planning to visit Ireland in Sept. and are interested in seeing the Hill of Tara. However, I understand that the government is planning to tear at least part of it down to make way for a highway (sounds like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). Does anybody have up to date info about this? I checked the website but it appears to be out of date.

Thanks.

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posted
30-Nov-2009 05:54
by: flight24 »

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02-Dec-2009 00:09
by: quelian »

4 replies , 130 views

UK Visa

I'm an Australian on a working holiday visa which is due to expire in Feb 2010. I'm hoping to stay somehow until June 2010 and I'm having exhausted all other options, I'm wondering if anybody has had experience or can offer advice on the following:-

1) Is it likely I will be able to re-enter the UK on a visitors visa if I leave the UK before my working holiday visa finishes and re-enter say, one week later (i.e. take a brief trip to Europe in-between)? Ideally I would like to be granted a full 6 month visitor visa and would have sufficient funds and a ticket back to Europe to use at the end of this 6 months - think this is possible?

2) If I travel to Dublin before my working holiday finishes and then return to the UK via Belfast, will they have any record of me re-entering the UK? (I've heard some reports that they check flight and ferry passenger lists despite there being a low... more »

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posted
30-Nov-2009 01:41
by: tinkle »

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02-Dec-2009 01:36
by: Tretower »

1 replies , 52 views

Working for Trailfinders UK

Hi All-I 've cross posted this but wondered if anyone knows anything about working for Trailfinders ? I'm in Ireland but they have vacancies posted across UK/ Ireland but can seem to get any concrete opinions online. Just wondered if anyone had any experiences with them work-wise?
Many thanks

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posted
29-Nov-2009 23:50
by: brookemelinda »

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01-Dec-2009 10:59
by: Fwoggie »

1 replies , 55 views location: England

car hire, london or maidenhead or close by

HI could anyone give me a suggestion on car hire for automatic cars , economy size.
im staying in maidenhead but can pick up in slough , reading , london or close by.

only need it for 3 days from 21st dec till 23rd/24th dec, the cheapest would be great!!!!!!

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posted
29-Nov-2009 21:38
by: glitterball »

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01-Dec-2009 22:15
by: amsel07 »

1 replies , 55 views location: England

Teaching Residential Summer English Courses

Hello,

Do you have - or know anyone who has - any experience of teaching English in England on a residential summer course?

Just wondering what it's really like.

I'm an EFL teacher, living in Japan who is thinking of applying to some courses to teach to fill in the summer before moving onto a new contract in Europe. I don't have anywhere to live in the UK, so a residential course makes the most sense to me.

Is it horrendous? Do you end up playing babysitter to the students? Any experiences to share on this?

Cheers!

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posted
28-Nov-2009 21:58
by: scouser »

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02-Dec-2009 02:55
by: comstock »

5 replies , 156 views location: England

launderette near heathrow?

I'm flying into Heathrow at the end of a trip to Atlanta in August. I'll have 2 weeks' worth of clothes which will be pretty smelly but I'm flying out the next day to Japan. Luckily given the heat there the clothes will be appropriate, but I could do with giving them a wash before I go to Japan. If I was very rich I could throw them away & buy a whole new wardrobe at Heathrow but I'm not.
I have just over 24 hours between flights so I'll book a hotel near the airport but does anybody know of a launderette near the airport? Or if not an aparthotel type place that is likely to have a washing machine & dryer? thanks for any advice.

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posted
28-Nov-2009 04:32
by: normandie »

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29-Nov-2009 13:57
by: mason101 »

4 replies , 167 views

no ticket confirmation online

hi everybody

last sunday i bought online my madrid - lima ticket with TAM airlines for the 6 may 2010

since then no news and no confirmation of my booking
my barclays account was debited straight away and their name is written in the bank transaction number

they have already ignored my two e-mails of complaint

have you had that kind of problem in the past with them ??
i'm thinking to go to their branch in heathrow because they have a reputation of not answering phone calls

thanks for your advices and precious infos

janick

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