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AlisonJ

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Moving to Lowestoft « Posted: 18 January 2012 at 04:15 PM »

Hi everyone wave

I'm hopefully just about to complete on a flat in Lowestoft (London Road South / Claremont Road area) so will be moving down with my sister later this year when the current tenants move out.

I'm really looking forward to moving to the coast and Lowestoft seems stunning - nice sandy beach, well kept garden areas and plenty of restuarants and cafes!

From reading the posts on this forum then it look like home to a friendly bunch of people too!

I may need help with recommendations for bathroom fitters and carpet layers!

Alison


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #1 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 05:41 PM »

Good to hear,

Carpet Right are good for laminate & carpet fittings, not sure who is good for bathroom fittings though.


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #2 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 06:02 PM »

Welcome Alison, I am sure someone will be able to help you with bathroom fitters.You will find most of the members are willing to help with new arrivals in the town.


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #3 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 06:13 PM »

Hi Alison hope you enjoy Lowestoft and your new flat do you have a job here and where are you moving from?


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #4 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 06:17 PM »

Hi Alison and welcome, yes it is a lovely town and its great to hear there are more people moving to Lowestot

I always use cooks carpets and they seem to be a good company they have never failed me in the past


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #5 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 06:26 PM »

Welcome to LOL Alison. We look forward to seeing your posts on here and I hope you move goes smoothly.


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #6 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 07:20 PM »

Thanks everyone.

I'm moving from Stevenage in Hertfordshire, I basically lost my job just over a year ago and decided to take a year to do travelling. Whilst doing some volunteer work in Sri Lanka I fell in love with the elephants and decided to start my own charitable, non profit elephant volunteer project. I've been living in Sri Lanka about 7 months of the last year and have come back for Christmas. I used to work in London but after having lived in Sri Lanka and seen how people there live I just don't think I can stand going back to the hectic London lifestyle. So I decided to minimise my life and drop out of the rat race and move somewhere where I can have a bit more of a work life balance - more tilted towards the life part!

So once I move I'll have to find a job in the local area or travel in Norwich. Hopefully it wont be too hard!

I'm really looking forward to my move!

Alison

Heres some information about the project I've set up.
http://www.thecomet.net/news/elephants_take_commuter_from_stevenage_to_sri_lanka_1_1176781


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #7 Posted: 18 January 2012 at 09:16 PM »

Well done you admire you for getting up, brushing yourself down and being innovative with your skills


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denise parkes

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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #8 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 04:44 PM »

Hi Alison!
I'm hoping to move come summer to Lowestoft too and been looking at houses on London Rd South...be nice to get to meet some neighbours!
Deni


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #9 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 08:01 PM »

Hi Alison

Welcome to lowestoft i am also new to this area,only been here two and a half years, also from your area,Dunstable.
Finally found work and now feel settled me and the wife both love it here good luck
Adam


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #10 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 09:11 PM »

Its so refreshing to hear that people are coming here and enjoying our town so thanks for that and well done for securing a job Adam


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #11 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 09:28 PM »

HI ALISON,IT SOUND MARVELOUS THING YOU DOING,IF ONLY I WAS YOUNGER I WOULD LOVE WORK WITH ELEPHANTS,POOR CREATURES SUFFER BADLY OVER THERE.MY SON AND HUSBAND WERE IN SRI LANKA WEEK BEFORE THE EARTH QUAKE HUSBAND LOVED IT....ENJOY LOWIE


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #12 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 10:43 PM »

Regardless of what people may say of my hometown I love it and I am proud to say I live here, I have been here some years now. I agree with F.C's comment as well


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #13 Posted: 21 January 2012 at 11:56 PM »

Welcome Alison , you will cetainly find the pace of life totally different to London and will be able to lead a more laid back life style.

I envy you working with elephants in Sri Lanka, I absolutely adore those animals.

I hope everything goes well for you and just ask on here if you need any information or help, its goes to know folks still want to move to the town and even better that they join Lowestoftonline


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #14 Posted: 22 January 2012 at 05:56 AM »

Hello and welcome to lowestoftonline Alison and Adam Cool


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denise parkes

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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #15 Posted: 22 January 2012 at 09:34 AM »

Hi Adam
Where do you live? We are looking at areas to buy at the moment


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AlisonJ

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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #16 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 03:33 PM »

We'll have to organise a meet up!!


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #17 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 03:45 PM »

Hi Alison
That would be great fun! I'll be jobless when I get there so will have to look for work too ~ let me know how you get on :)When are you planning on moving? Deni


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AlisonJ

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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #18 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 04:28 PM »

Not till later this year - the flat I'm buying is currently rented out so I have to wait till the contract is up. I can't wait! My sister is coming too.

Have you seen anything to buy yet? How long have you been looking?

Alison


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #19 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 04:35 PM »

I'll be summer time probably ~ waiting for house to sell, but seen a few we like on and around London rd South

Where are you buying?
Been looking a month or two, not long

I'm coming with my hubbie and kids 21 and 18. What about you? It's great your sister is coming too, I'm so glad to have made some friends as was so nervous about leaving my life here x


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #20 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 04:58 PM »

Dont worry Denise you'll be fine


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AlisonJ

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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #21 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 05:45 PM »

Hi Denise

We will organise to meet up! I'll be in London Road South near the Claremont road junction. I don't know the area or town too well but like what I have seen of it so far and judging by the welcome here the people are lovely too.

Alison


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #22 Posted: 23 January 2012 at 05:59 PM »

Looks like we will near each other ~ what's your flat like?


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Re: Moving to Lowestoft « Reply #23 Posted: 28 January 2012 at 08:29 AM »

Hello Alison, you will love Lowestoft and Annie is right the pace of life is slow slow slow compared to city life or large towns.
I'm hoping to be down for a week's break May/June and my dream would be to live there.
Good luck on your move and welcome from me.


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