Hi. Just moved to Italy and signed up for a loyalty card at the local Ali (carta fedelta). I’ve successfully registered on the web site and have my card. Can anyone explain how the system works please?
We are doing some building work on a house near Ostellato, Ferrara and need to find a local builders merchant who can deliver bricks, sand and timber. Does anyone know of such a place? Also what is the Italian translation for builders merchant?
I understand that snow chains or snow tyres are a requirement in some parts of Northern Italy. We will be driving a van from the UK down to Ferrara on 13th November and returning around 16th December. Does anyone know if we will need snow chains?
We have just bought a house in Emilia Romagna which has Apple TV. Can anyone advise how we can view UK TV channels such as BBC or ITV. We have Amazon Prime and Virgin subscriptions back in the U.K. Many thanks.
Hi. We have been driving down to our house in Ferrara since early July when restrictions lifted. Not planning on flying for a while but feel quite safe here. Visiting the beaches, restaurants etc just avoiding huge crowds.
Intasure also gave us a quote which included earthquake cover. In fact they gave us two prices - one including earthquake cover and one without it. This was in September.
That’s interesting to hear as we only renewed in September. Doesn’t bode well for the future. I think there was another company who quoted but were more expensive. I’ll see if I can find the details.
We had the same problem and it was only by chance that I noticed that earthquake cover was no longer included in our schedule. It took a while to find a company who would provide this cover by eventually went with Schofields. Their price was very competitive. Their U.K. number is 01204 365080. Goid luck! Shelagh
Thanks Caroline. We do use bricoman too. Like Leroy as it gives me an excuse to go to IKEA!Btw have you been to the buskers festival in Ferrara? We are really enjoying it. Ends tomorrow Shelagh
Thanks. We are getting used to the habits of zanzare so know when to expect them. Also in process of putting up screens - kit bought from our favourite DIY store Leroy Merlin.
Ah that’s really interesting. I was with a friend on the beach last week and she was bitten badly on her legs. It must have been these little blighters. The bites didn’t seem to respond to Fenistil which is a remedy we buy from the pharmacy and find very effective for mosquito bites. Thanks for this info.
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Hi. We have been driving down to our house in Ferrara since early July when restrictions lifted. Not planning on flying for a while but feel quite safe here. Visiting the beaches, restaurants etc just avoiding huge crowds.
Intasure also gave us a quote which included earthquake cover. In fact they gave us two prices - one including earthquake cover and one without it. This was in September.
That’s interesting to hear as we only renewed in September. Doesn’t bode well for the future. I think there was another company who quoted but were more expensive. I’ll see if I can find the details.
We had the same problem and it was only by chance that I noticed that earthquake cover was no longer included in our schedule. It took a while to find a company who would provide this cover by eventually went with Schofields. Their price was very competitive. Their U.K. number is 01204 365080. Goid luck! Shelagh
Thanks Ronco. I’ve found an Irish pub which doesn’t usually open until 17.30. Will call them later.
Thanks Caroline. We do use bricoman too. Like Leroy as it gives me an excuse to go to IKEA!Btw have you been to the buskers festival in Ferrara? We are really enjoying it. Ends tomorrow Shelagh
Thanks. We are getting used to the habits of zanzare so know when to expect them. Also in process of putting up screens - kit bought from our favourite DIY store Leroy Merlin.
Ah that’s really interesting. I was with a friend on the beach last week and she was bitten badly on her legs. It must have been these little blighters. The bites didn’t seem to respond to Fenistil which is a remedy we buy from the pharmacy and find very effective for mosquito bites. Thanks for this info.
That’s v helpful. We are right next to a canal so no chance of avoiding them. Will try Autan. Can you send the treehugger link please. Cheers
A lovely solution Ugo!