Where are we all

I am a Londoner but moved to Nottingham 46 years ago and am still here, Anyone else from Nottingham?

Nottingham side of Derby, Revis.

Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire

Hi - I am new to the site - but must say its really good - easy to use and lots of interesting things.

I moved from UK to Ireland almost 4 years ago - I do find it pretty lonely as we lived in town in the Uk - but here we are living in the middle of the countryside. My nearest shop is 2 miles away - and our nearest bank and shopping centre is 25 miles away. So need a car for everything.

Don't get me wrong we have a lovely house - lots of space - but I don't see anyone from day to day except my husband. My daughter lives about 15 minutes away so that keeps me going.

We moved just at the wrong time, prices of house were at their highest and the recession started to hit. So from having a really good job in the UK I have only had a couple of temporary jobs here - and at the moment there just isn't anything out there.

What I miss about the UK is my youngest daughter, my friends, my job and the freedom that was on my doorstep.

What i like about living here is the lovely house we have, our and the fact that my eldest daughter and granddaughter just live a short trip away. And of course our beautiful dog that we rescued 4 years ago - which we wouldn't have had if we still were in the uk.

I think social networking is just the best and have found it a life saver since being here.

Lovely to meet you Nannyto1

Hi Nannyto1 - my sister too lives in Ireland in the country and finds life lonely. It was more of a culture change than she bargained for I think. What county are you in?

Hi BaggyTheCrust, Thanks for the comment. I know they say 'Home is where the heart is' but my heart certainly isn't in Worcester! Maybe I'm just shy and lonely

On Nannyto1; please talk to me about Ireland....we went there every year for several years..Punchestown Festival then over to the West Coast. The Burren, Roundstone [what a little gem of a place], Dingle [with Fungi the dolphin]. My favourite pub, the Tir Na Nog. Too expensive to go back at the moment, but I can close my eyes and be there. Such warmth and hospitality. [sigh].

Hi everyone, I am French, moved to Wales in the 70s, then Staffordshire, for the last 20 odd years

MMMM Crimson, I feel the same, but I think it is a little different if you live there. My sis has a theory that they like to see people leaving (emigrating - fine more resources left for the rest of us) and not so happy to see people arriving.
She also finds that she has little in common with most people in their 50s and 60s because they grew up at a time when the Church was still very dominant.
One thing is for sure though, the country is well and truly in the poo now which makes it difficult for people to move if they want to.

Bonjour olliesgran

Revis - I was born in Ruddington, 6 miles or so away from Nottingham (well, in 1950 it was!) Came up to Fife when I was 10 then back down again a good few years later. Two of my children were born in Nottingham, one in the (not very nice at the time) Meadows area, and one in New Basford. Came back up to Fife in 1976.

hello Greenmossgiel Would you believe we live in Ruddington! I was born in London, came up to Nottingham College of Ed in 1965 and have been here ever since. Love the village and we are half way between our 2 children so looks as though we will be here for a bit yet. Nice to talk to you.

Revis - that's amazing!! I was born at Widdowson's Row (off Easthorpe Street), then when I was 4 we moved to Distillery Street. We lived in a white house quite near The Green! Asher Lane ran parallel with our back garden! is our old house still there?

Greenmossgiel Wow - we live on the No Through Road up the side of the Green. Yes, all the houses on Distillery Street are still there - we walk past them every day. Hubby taught at the Boys' school on the Green and I taught at the Girls' school opposite the church. What a small world. If you want any more info or want to chat further perhaps send me a private message

Hi I am originally from Wales but now live in Ireland, anyone else in NI?

Hello, Im Helen from Bearwood near Birmingham and im afraid i still live in the same road i was born in, never lived anywhere else. Very boring im afraid.

Sorry Nanniyto1 didnt read your post til i had posted my own! What county do you live in? I am in Co Antrim , know what you mean about country living I a the same except my family all live in England still. Send me a private message if you dont want to broadcadt where u are ! love to hear from anyone really.

I come from and live in The Land of Green Ginger.

hellypelly, that was one of DD2's favourite books! I made her a patchwork quilt out of old clothes as she was growing up — gave it to her on her eighteenth birthday — and the backing fabric is one she chose in Norway because it reminded her of Green Ginger.

Hello everyone i'm in Kennington London

Helmar; I think it must be lovely to still live where you were 'brung up' [see, I'm a Brummie too!]. I love going back to Birmingham; such nice people, with a rather dark sense of humour.

Hello Im a Northerner liveing in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Cotswolds remind me of the North Yorkshire moors. xx

Hi, born in Plymouth,moved to Worthing,sx now live in north Kernow (Cornwall ) to those who live the other side of the Tamar.anyone else live in Gods own country

Anywhere near Boscastle, bunic? I lived there when I was 17.