GerbenD
Dutch expat in England
Forum posts
8
About me
Dutch
Lives in Salford
Registration: 27 October 2014
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Coming to Manchester this week by Egy_Dutch
Hi from Holland ,I am coming to Manchester this week. Would like to meet other Dutch expats living in Manchester because I know its important to have friends with common history to help through the experience of culture shock, and simply to learn ...
First of all, welcome to Manchester! How about meeting a whole bunch of Dutchies? Meetup Dutchies Manchester Any questions, contact me at Gerben dot dangremond at gmail dot com. I've been living here for ten years and I should be able to help ... Read More
Registration process in the UK by NorthernStar
Hi everyone! I'm an Italian lady who would like to live and work in the UK. My plan is moving there as soon as I find a job. I'd like to know how to proceed once I arrived there. Should I register at the city hall? Should I apply for a ...
No such thing in the UK for EU citizens. You can register at the local electoral register. This helps with getting a credit record. You will also need to pay council tax which is easy to set up online with your local city council. As for medical ... Read More
Making phone calls in England by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in England, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in England? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
We have a landline (via Plusnet, the cheaper brother of BT). Not sure how much we're paying but probably between £15-20 a month for line rental. Plusnet are as reliable as BT. With BT you also enjoy BT open Wifi, and BT Sport (essential for ... Read More
Driving in England by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in England? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
The British are excellent at narrowing down any road by parking on either side, and if possible on the corners, just to make sure you can't see oncoming traffic when you turn. This way any urban street changes into a country lane with fewer ... Read More
Safety in England by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in England? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
If you live on the countryside, you can leave you car unlocked and find it back the next morning. In urban areas they will smash the window if they suspect anything of value to be in there. Always leave your glove compartment open after leaving your ... Read More
Healthcare in England by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in England ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in England? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
It much simpler than you would expect. I spent a whole month trying to find out how it works, until I was told to register at the nearest GP practice. After I told the receptionist I was Dutch, I wasn't even asked for the passport I brought. As ... Read More
Manchester vs. London by Raava08
hey there!! So I'm very new to the blog but would love to know the differences between Manchester and London. Price wise, dating wise, trends, life style, all of that!
I think London is the place if you want to have a cultural life. Manchester museums hardly count (but there is a Tate in Liverpool). Still, there are lots of theatre. Manchester is a big city on a smaller scale. The Bentley-density might be slightly ... Read More