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I think the groups now exist [at least - when I go to the 'make a new post' section, there they are, in the "Audience" section]   Hope someone uses them soon - after all the time its taken

Thu, 07/01/2010 - 04:50

Anyone used the Harwich to Hook of Holland ferry service? I'm hoping to drive down to the holiday home later this year, and was thinking of using the service.

Thu, 07/01/2010 - 04:45

By chance I went on the old Forum yesterday - found that someone had PM'ed me from that forum only a few days ago.   I hadn't got any notification of a PM, but obviously the old Forum PM system still works    It might be worth doing the odd visit

Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:15

Hopefully they may start flights to the North soon ? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8630455.stm

Mon, 04/19/2010 - 12:40

I can't beleive that its 17+ hours since the last post - or has my PC taken over and hidden everything?

Thu, 11/12/2009 - 11:24

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8307267.stm Hopefully this will kill Blair's ambitions off.

Wed, 10/14/2009 - 12:05

There is an interesting article in today's G2 section of the Guardian newspaper by a woman who moved to Italy, founded a successful business, and has now moved back to the UK [but still has the business] because she missed London 

Wed, 08/26/2009 - 04:55

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Tue, 11/10/2009 - 04:22

 I'd suggest do a 'Google'.              I found    http://www.andysofdover.co.uk/mot_testing.htm  - which seems to deal with overseas arrival.

Mon, 11/09/2009 - 13:51

In Italy both the buyer and seller pay the Italian Estate Agent Fees, which can range from 3 - 8% of the purchase price Then there are other purchase taxes/IVA etc, and Notary fees  [plus lawyers if you want them - but many Italians don't use them] Total cost - say 15% - 20% of purchase price

Mon, 11/09/2009 - 04:58

Our Commune has a process where they collect such Items - [or they  may well tell you where the local 'recycling' centre is.]

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 08:10

Gromit said;-" you can bring it back to the UK for that purpose if you have it booked in prior to entering the UK for an MOT"You could be in big trouble if you try this, as you cannot legally drive it without an MOT as the insurance requires the vehicle to be taxed and MOT'edThe number plate recognition cameras will pick you up at the port [or Eurotunnel offload area] and you will probably be 'pulled in' by Plod - so I wouldn't suggest you try it. Look at       http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_4022052 where it states "Using your vehicle when you return from abroadIf you take your vehicle abroad, it must be continuously taxed. When you return from abroad, you must have a valid tax disc to be able to drive your vehicle home or you’ll be committing an offence. There are no concessions."

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 07:41

depending on the age of the camper - you may need a valid MOT to re-tax it  You should really re-tax it for the week or so until its laid up for the winter - but if you re-tax on your return to UK in November it will be backdated to the start of the month. Is there anyone who can get to your mail and do the re-tax for you?  - assuming you have valid insurance [and MOT if required] - all they need is the 'reference number' on the renewal notice to do it all on line [but they do need to tick the box on line to say they are the owner] 

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:33

 ................... a camping tumble dryer?                 [low power, only 420W, but only takes 1.2 Kg at a time] only £125 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-Tumble-Dryer---Camping-%2f-Caravaning-%2f-RV_W0QQitemZ260397459222QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=2d5fe9c11230a0e202b3fb73fefa37d8

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 06:59

schools are listed in LH column on page http://italy.english-schools.org/

Answer to: Hotel in Milan?
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 05:08

This site has some hotels close to Milan Centrale station [I assume that's the one you mean] http://www.traveleurope.it/milan/milan_central_station.shtml

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 13:14

.....a drying cabinet, like this one at john lewis http://www.johnlewis.com/230676470/Product.aspx I'd have thought you could make a reasonable drying cabinet with a fairly strong tubular heater and a [ventilated] box.  However, a normal clothes airer [no fancy heating elements etc] in front of the fire works pretty well for us

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 17:49

"....admin  please block this 'contributor'...." I suggest that you PM the Moderators