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denise parkes
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Hi from London « Posted: 05 January 2012 at 08:16 PM »
I am thinking of moving to Lowestoft, and would really appreciate any feedback of what it is like to live there, and find work? I am a Teaching Assistant, many years experience, and qualified NNEB ~ please tell me honestly how life is there, and the down falls? I am in London now, and know a few people in Lowestoft and visited many times. Love the beach and Asda!
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #1 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:20 PM »
Hi Deni, In many places if you have a job life is good, I have been born & bred in Lowestoft never been out of work & am now 81 years old and I love this town but it is struggling more than most at the moment.
My advise would be first get the job you are looking for and then you will be able to enjoy living in Lowestoft, until then stay put.
By the way this site is the "last stage saloon" so don't expect too many replies.
Best wishes to you.
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #2 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:27 PM »
Lowestoft is a lovely town and my job requires sitting down all day so suits me fine ferrying people around the town Smiley If you are a teaching assistant and still want to be in that area of work my advice would be to contact Suffolk County Council education department. The lows I cannot really think of that many to be honest. But Lowestoft is like any town at the moment with the economy.
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #3 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:36 PM »
Thank you for the advice and feedback  ~ really helpful...any areas to avoid?Will try and post in another forum!Deni
 
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #4 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:42 PM »
hi denise,i moved here 4yrs ago from ilford.i like it here but i go back to E12 every 4weeks or so and stay a week.I APPRECIATE lowestoft when i get back..it also quick access back to london so ideal
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #5 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:44 PM »
i myself would not want to live in or directly around the town.pakefield very nice
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #6 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:56 PM »
Thanks Smiley That's good to know and would be nice making some friends before I come!
We were looking at properties in London Rd South ~ Pakefield end? South side of the bridge?
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #7 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 09:56 PM »
Ps: Do you use trains for access ~ would need to come to London some weeks ?
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #8 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 10:17 PM »
Good choice of streets - my area - started life in lowestoft lived other parts  the world and a few places in Uk , lended up back here and like the place you ll notice a lot slower pace, less crime, lovely surrounding countryside, cheaper housing and a gorgeous beach but easy access to cities. Jobs round here are a problem but there are schools and kids everywhere so you'll probably be ok

Trains are easy to Liverpool Street just dont travel before 9am as price is dearer
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Re: Hi from London « Reply #9 Posted: 05 January 2012 at 10:22 PM »
Welcome to LOL Denise. Depending on where you finally find a job could well dictate if you live north or south of the bridge - so avoiding having to travel over the bridge at peak times.   Plenty of nice places both ends of town.  I am in Carlton Colville on the south side which is only 2.5 to 3 miles from the bridge, depending on whereabouts in CC you are.  It is pretty quiet here.  Good luck with your job hunting.
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