Comments for Canadians & Americans in the UK http://canadiansintheuk.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Hey Americans & Canadians Moving to London: Here’s How to SHOP! by Amie http://canadiansintheuk.com/2010/09/08/hey-americans-canadians-moving-to-london-heres-how-to-shop/#comment-537 Amie Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:43 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.com/?p=1009#comment-537 This makes me miss London SO much!! Markets were my favorite part of living there. But you missed the best market of all (in my opinion): GREENWICH!! my husband and I spent most weekends in Greenwich. It has the best of everything, amazing food (the roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich is to die for and the best brownies are found there), cool vintage, handmade, unique items for sale, live music, quirky shops and the best apple cider brandy at Christmas time. And the best part is that since it's way out east, there's hardly any tourists!! Bonus! This makes me miss London SO much!! Markets were my favorite part of living there. But you missed the best market of all (in my opinion): GREENWICH!! my husband and I spent most weekends in Greenwich. It has the best of everything, amazing food (the roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich is to die for and the best brownies are found there), cool vintage, handmade, unique items for sale, live music, quirky shops and the best apple cider brandy at Christmas time. And the best part is that since it’s way out east, there’s hardly any tourists!! Bonus!

]]> Comment on About the Authors by Hey Americans & Canadians Moving to London: Here’s How to SHOP! | Canadians & Americans in the UK http://canadiansintheuk.com/about-the-author/#comment-536 Hey Americans & Canadians Moving to London: Here’s How to SHOP! | Canadians & Americans in the UK Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:11:30 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/?page_id=844#comment-536 [...] & Americans in the UK Skip to content HomeAbout the AuthorsWhy This Blog & Why Now? ← Score: The [...] [...] & Americans in the UK Skip to content HomeAbout the AuthorsWhy This Blog & Why Now? ← Score: The [...]

]]> Comment on How to Find Canadian Food & Drinks in the UK by Dundhoone http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/10/20/how-to-find-canadian-food-drinks-in-the-uk/#comment-531 Dundhoone Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:15:02 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/?p=892#comment-531 Great list and thanks. But you have to note that saying the the Republic of Ireland is part of the UK is akin to telling a Canadian that they are part of the USA!!! Great list and thanks.
But you have to note that saying the the Republic of Ireland is part of the UK is akin to telling a Canadian that they are part of the USA!!!

]]> Comment on How to Set Up a UK Bank Account From Abroad by Kally http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad/#comment-530 Kally Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:05:24 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad#comment-530 Hi Victoria, I spoke with the gentlemen at Lloyds here and they told me that option is no longer available as Lloyds has recently changed their offshore account rules and to open an offshore account you would need a £25000 deposit. He prepared an "Introducer scheme - referral form" and said I need to take it into a Lloyds branch in London with all my travel documents and they would set me up the the most basic account they have and it would have a monthly fee...I'm going to look into this when I get there because it would mean I have an account, but once I open the account I'll try and get one at another location I think, as I would like to avoid fees and am trying to get a Visa Debit card as well. Hi Victoria,

I spoke with the gentlemen at Lloyds here and they told me that option is no longer available as Lloyds has recently changed their offshore account rules and to open an offshore account you would need a £25000 deposit. He prepared an “Introducer scheme – referral form” and said I need to take it into a Lloyds branch in London with all my travel documents and they would set me up the the most basic account they have and it would have a monthly fee…I’m going to look into this when I get there because it would mean I have an account, but once I open the account I’ll try and get one at another location I think, as I would like to avoid fees and am trying to get a Visa Debit card as well.

]]> Comment on Why This Blog & Why Now? by Deanna Thorne http://canadiansintheuk.com/about/#comment-523 Deanna Thorne Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:41:07 +0000 #comment-523 Hi Victoria, Just a quick note to wish Classroom Canada a very Happy 3rd Birthday. Thanks to Classroom Canada I have been a happily employed UK teacher since November 2009. I am home for the summer, but I'm really looking forward to returning to the UK in the fall. Classroom has and continues to be a great, supportive company to work for and I have recommended them to many of my teacher friends. Hi Victoria,

Just a quick note to wish Classroom Canada a very Happy 3rd Birthday. Thanks to Classroom Canada I have been a happily employed UK teacher since November 2009. I am home for the summer, but I’m really looking forward to returning to the UK in the fall.
Classroom has and continues to be a great, supportive company to work for and I have recommended them to many of my teacher friends.

]]> Comment on How To Get a Visa or Work Permit to Work in the UK by Lorna http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/08/18/how-to-get-a-visa-or-work-permit-to-work-in-the-uk/#comment-522 Lorna Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:57:19 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/how-to-get-a-visa-or-work-permit-to-work-in-the-uk#comment-522 Hello, I'm considering working in the UK for at least a year. I am a Canadian citizen, however I was born in England. How do I start the process and will it be easier as my birthplace is England? Thanks, Hello,
I’m considering working in the UK for at least a year.

I am a Canadian citizen, however I was born in England.

How do I start the process and will it be easier as my birthplace is England?

Thanks,

]]> Comment on Score: The Hockey Musical by blogmella http://canadiansintheuk.com/2010/07/15/score-the-hockey-musical/#comment-521 blogmella Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:38:16 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.com/?p=1001#comment-521 Hahaha! That does look awesome! I made a post about Canada a few days ago... http://blogmella.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/10-things-i-think-i-know-about-canadians-and-canada/ Not the best post ever made but certainly some great comments and links in the comments. Hahaha! That does look awesome! I made a post about Canada a few days ago… http://blogmella.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/10-things-i-think-i-know-about-canadians-and-canada/

Not the best post ever made but certainly some great comments and links in the comments.

]]> Comment on How to Set Up a UK Bank Account From Abroad by Victoria Westcott http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad/#comment-519 Victoria Westcott Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:45:07 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad#comment-519 Hi Kally - sorry, I've been away! Please see my reply to Franck above, and yes, talk with the Vancouver Lloyds over me as they know the most up-to-date info, especially for the new account changes. I'll post more soon I promise! Hi Kally – sorry, I’ve been away! Please see my reply to Franck above, and yes, talk with the Vancouver Lloyds over me as they know the most up-to-date info, especially for the new account changes. I’ll post more soon I promise!

]]> Comment on How to Set Up a UK Bank Account From Abroad by Victoria Westcott http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad/#comment-518 Victoria Westcott Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:44:08 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad#comment-518 Hi Franck! Thanks for your comment. Lloyd's has just recently made a few changes to their offshore accounts & I will be posting more about this soon. I'm just on holidays now but will get right back to blogging soon, I promise! In the meantime, if you're in Canada, just call Tony &/or Michael in the Vancouver Lloyd's office (604-639-3151) and tell them I sent you and they will do everything they can to help clear up any confusions. Seriously, if all bankers were like these two...well, then the banks would seriously rock. Hi Franck! Thanks for your comment. Lloyd’s has just recently made a few changes to their offshore accounts & I will be posting more about this soon. I’m just on holidays now but will get right back to blogging soon, I promise! In the meantime, if you’re in Canada, just call Tony &/or Michael in the Vancouver Lloyd’s office (604-639-3151) and tell them I sent you and they will do everything they can to help clear up any confusions. Seriously, if all bankers were like these two…well, then the banks would seriously rock.

]]> Comment on How to Set Up a UK Bank Account From Abroad by Franck http://canadiansintheuk.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad/#comment-517 Franck Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:35:20 +0000 http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/how-to-set-up-a-uk-bank-account-from-abroad#comment-517 Hey hey! I just wanted to know, do you need to have a huge minimum like 5000£ or something to have this offshore account? I'm a student who will move there under the youth mobility scheme and I'm trying to find a way to open an account there without having to put much more than 2000£. So, on another website I read you could open an offshore account with Lloyds as long as you put 1500£ in the first 6 weeks, is that all that's required? Thank you! Hey hey! I just wanted to know, do you need to have a huge minimum like 5000£ or something to have this offshore account? I’m a student who will move there under the youth mobility scheme and I’m trying to find a way to open an account there without having to put much more than 2000£. So, on another website I read you could open an offshore account with Lloyds as long as you put 1500£ in the first 6 weeks, is that all that’s required? Thank you!

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