I have a 16 year old Italian girl coming to stay with me for 2 weeks at the beginning of August. I have tried the local schools to see if there is anyone learning Italian with whom she can meet and spend some time - no luck. I live between Selby
Can anyone help. When we moved to Italy we brought with us a new Stoves Cooker (LPG). One oven has stopped working and as we have shipped abroad the guarantee is invalidated. It doesn't help that apparently Stoves do not sell in Italy. We have
I work on the outskirts of Leeds and live near York and would love to have the opportunity to meet for Italian conversation on a regular basis. I studied an A Level Italian and whilst I can read reasonably well I don't get the opportunity to spea
Hi everyone. Just new to the Community - haven't a clue what to put in tag!! I'm actually in North Yorkshire but the rest of the family have already moved to Sioli in the Commune of Gubbio in Umbria. Will be moving as soon as I sell my business
My son picked up 2 abondoned puppies at the side of a white road a few weeks ago. We tried to get them into the dog pound but they were not taking any new arrivals. We have spread the word and left fliers in the local pet shop and vets. However still no luck at finding new homes. As we already have 3 dogs we really can't keep them and are getting a little desperate. Does anyone want a lovely pup(s) - one male all black and one female all brown. We live near to Umbertide in Umbria. Alternatively does anyone have any other ideas about how to go about finding good homes.
Ciao Lorraine. I really need someone a bit more advanced. I have however found that there is a group meets at Borders Bookshop each month. I can't make the June one as I'm in Italy but hope to make July. This might be useful for us both. Have a look ay Borders and/or What's on in Leeds and you will see the dates. Not much detail so not sure of the format of the evening but it may be worth checking out.
Been reading through all the comments - very enlightening!. However if you bring a UK reistered car to Italy and are not returning to the UK what happens re. tax and insurance without a MOT?
Thanks SanG for the Apple Cider Vineger tip - we shall have a go. Anthing is better than extracting ticks. Never heard of scalibor collars coppicer - can they be purchased in Italy?
We took the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge with 3 dogs. The accomodation on board was excellent and it really was no hassle. Then a 24 hour journey to Umbria. The dogs in the back of the car (4x4) with dog guard. All went well. Our oldest dog at 9 years hasn't taken to living in Italy very well. Next at 8 years is fine and the youngest at 6 loves it - chases lizards all day. We also however shipped 2 cats with British Airways into Cargo City (Rome). This was a nightmare. Had to wait nearly 3 hours to collect them and then they had lost their passports. After several months I got compensation from BA. Only a couple of months after moving one of the cats died suddenly - we think she was bitten by a snake. A neighbour has lost 2 cats, a dog and a shhep to snake bites - so beware everyone. Keep the grass near the house short. Everyone says chickens are good for keeping the smakes away from the house.
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Thanks Gala - I have e-mailed them. I'll let everyone know the outcome.
Thanks for the suggestion - I'll give it a try!
My son picked up 2 abondoned puppies at the side of a white road a few weeks ago. We tried to get them into the dog pound but they were not taking any new arrivals. We have spread the word and left fliers in the local pet shop and vets. However still no luck at finding new homes. As we already have 3 dogs we really can't keep them and are getting a little desperate. Does anyone want a lovely pup(s) - one male all black and one female all brown. We live near to Umbertide in Umbria. Alternatively does anyone have any other ideas about how to go about finding good homes.
Ciao Lorraine. I really need someone a bit more advanced. I have however found that there is a group meets at Borders Bookshop each month. I can't make the June one as I'm in Italy but hope to make July. This might be useful for us both. Have a look ay Borders and/or What's on in Leeds and you will see the dates. Not much detail so not sure of the format of the evening but it may be worth checking out.
Thanks Calum,Can't get through to the website at present but I'll follow up your suggestion and maybe get something started in Leeds/York.CiaoPauline
Grazie mille Valentia. Any problems I shall be sure to make contact. I keep looking for something local so that I can practice my Italian.CiaoPauine
Been reading through all the comments - very enlightening!. However if you bring a UK reistered car to Italy and are not returning to the UK what happens re. tax and insurance without a MOT?
Thanks SanG for the Apple Cider Vineger tip - we shall have a go. Anthing is better than extracting ticks. Never heard of scalibor collars coppicer - can they be purchased in Italy?
Hi Kevin, Don't think you can buy a car without residency - you will need a friend/neighbour to buy one on your behalf - seems to be the done thing!
We took the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge with 3 dogs. The accomodation on board was excellent and it really was no hassle. Then a 24 hour journey to Umbria. The dogs in the back of the car (4x4) with dog guard. All went well. Our oldest dog at 9 years hasn't taken to living in Italy very well. Next at 8 years is fine and the youngest at 6 loves it - chases lizards all day. We also however shipped 2 cats with British Airways into Cargo City (Rome). This was a nightmare. Had to wait nearly 3 hours to collect them and then they had lost their passports. After several months I got compensation from BA. Only a couple of months after moving one of the cats died suddenly - we think she was bitten by a snake. A neighbour has lost 2 cats, a dog and a shhep to snake bites - so beware everyone. Keep the grass near the house short. Everyone says chickens are good for keeping the smakes away from the house.