Noreen Byrne Valverde
@Scribbles
Irish expat in Spain
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12
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About me
Irish
Lives in Alicante
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 04 September 2014
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CANCELED International Brunch in Alicante - March 22 by Marine
Hello guys, Hope you're doing great :) ½ûÂþÌìÌà is back in Alicante with a Brunch on Sunday March 22 at 12! Come and meet Cyril, our ambassador in the restaurant El Lob Blanco to share some very tasty dishes and share a good time with ...
No brunch but a big social hug to everyone. Stay safe . Read More
How do you pass time during lockdown in Spain? by Loïc
Being locked up at home because of the coronavirus in Spain isn't the happiest thing in the world... But fortunately, there are ways to entertain yourself ! What are some of the ways you've found to cheat boredom? Hoping you're safe ...
Hi folks. What would we do without social media? We're all more in touch with our families and friends right now than ever before. I spend a couple of hours a day giving free English lessons to children that had previously been my students. Some ... Read More
Freelance Hairdresser in Alicante area? by gatanegra
Hola, I an currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I have a very successful hairdressing business. However, although I love BA, I feel that i need to be closer to home, to family etc. My question is, I'm thinking of relocating ...
While I'm here, a quick word about some work I've been delighted to get recently. There is a lot of help needed in all sectors here in Spain. I've written many grammar books and a few novels, some under seudo names when they are a bit ... Read More
Freelance Hairdresser in Alicante area? by gatanegra
Hola, I an currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I have a very successful hairdressing business. However, although I love BA, I feel that i need to be closer to home, to family etc. My question is, I'm thinking of relocating ...
Hello. I live and work here and some of my students come for conversation classes as part of their social weekly events. Many have asked where I get my hair done. I drive a long distance to La Nucia as It's the only hairdressers who never burnt ... Read More
Dogs in taxis by PollyM
Do taxis permit dogs in Spain as a general rule?
As so many Spanish people here in El Campello have dogs and are evidently enjoying the love of these domesticated loyal animals then why are there no dog friendly taxi drivers, hotels or hostels.we have a beautiful dog park and beach and it's ... Read More
Best cities to live in Spain by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Spain. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Good for you. After a few years living in Madrid, Guadalajara and San Juan I can happily tell you that El Campello is my fav place to live, work and swim about in. Its got all the jollies of city bustling life especially as constant running trains ... Read More
Meeting friends for outings, shopping, coffee, walking by Barbaraheadley
Hello My name is Barbara. I'm 55 years young and have just moved to Spain from the uk. I have bought a caravan in Totana which is a small town outside Murcia. I've only been here since Monday but am interested in meeting new people, female ...
Can anyone explain why there is a sudden influx of visitors to El Campello recently. Our trams have had to come in pairs- linked together on line 3 from Alicante to El Campello and then through to Benidorm. Also large numbers of police are seen ... Read More
Meeting friends for outings, shopping, coffee, walking by Barbaraheadley
Hello My name is Barbara. I'm 55 years young and have just moved to Spain from the uk. I have bought a caravan in Totana which is a small town outside Murcia. I've only been here since Monday but am interested in meeting new people, female ...
Welcome to sunny Spain Barbara. Here in lovely El Campello there are many groups engaged in all sorts of outings. I find my friends through my long time Spanish students as well as English and Irish ex Pats living nearby. We have 3 charity shops ... Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
Nonie Byrne. I think there is a special tax for for people working here but not living here full time. I've been living and working here 12 years and ready to retire. The problem is it will take months to gather all my insurance credits from ... Read More
Teaching English in Spain or Italy by Lisa Visser
I'm looking at coming over to Europe to teach English. Really need feedback from people who have done it on a South African passport. The two key things I need to know are: 1. Do I need to fly back to South Africa to renew work visa's? ...
Hello. I've been teaching English in Spain gor ovee 10 years. I'm from Ireland and six years ago I vegan wtiting my own handbooks. One of thrse books is called Teaching English. It has advice on where to find teaching jobs and many tips on ... Read More
Missing Relative by Neville73
I am trying to trace my partner's uncle: John (William) Booker who moved to the Alicante area a few years ago. He will be in his 70's now. His sister is not very well and would love to get back in touch.
Hi, hopefully you have found your partner's uncle by now. If not you could try placing an add in the -Alicante Post -newspaper , also ROUNDTOWNNEWS.com and FEMALE FOCUS.COM. These papers are issued free all over Spain; especially here in ... Read More
questions about life in spain i would like to teach english in spain by charlston
I am looking to go on holiday to begin with to see what spain is like
Hi, go to TUSCLASSESDEINGLES.com Most of my students found me and other teachers there. Many academies are now looking for fully qualified native teachers in Madrid such as Linguarma and The Official School Of English Good luck. Read More