Where are we all

I've heard of and been there. i'm from N. Ireland. We love to visit Dublin and Galway. Sometimes we make the long trip to Cork and surrounding areas, but it's a long long drive.

I am part of Transport Team at Greenwich Park.....yes should be good fun.

Hi Bez - I'm in France. Good luck with the permanent move.

Hallo, Bez and cathykate! Welcome.

That sounds exciting, cathykate. Do you know what you'll be required to do in your volunteer role?

I live in Brisbane Australia. We lived in Brighton Sussex for many years. Daughter now living in London, other daughter and son here in Qld. 5 grandchildren, soon to be 6. Coming to London again in June. DH and I are volunteering at Olympics!

Think that is cincidence Carol but I do go on an Ex- pat forum now and again. thank you for your welcome B

Welcome Bez! Are you a Happy Mondays fan, or is your name a coincidence?

Hello everyone - I have read many of the topics now and decided this was as good as any to make my first post.

I was born near Heathrow although at the time it was right out in the country - I also lived for about 20 years in Surrey - Camberley and from there came to South Wales - currently living part of the time near Bridgend.
We live a lot of the year in SW France, south of Bergerac, and have done so for 15 years - our intention is to make this our main home within the next few months.

I see that there are others on GN who also live in SW France - are you far away?

Amber, can`t remember the name of the pub, it was a good few years ago, mid 90s, but it was a large pub, a bit old fashioned inside, with beams, and on the main road. Big roaring fire as well.

Hello Amber I've been to Congesbury several times visiting a 91yr-old,but I haven't been to any of your pubs or restaurants.I moved to Backwell 4 yrs ago after living in other ares of Bristol for 20 yrs .
Backwell is very convenient for trains/buses.I live in a small close near the station- do most of my shopping in Nailsea.
I'm enjoying this site.It's addictive!

Hi numberplease can you remember which pub? we used to have loads of pubs but most are now restaurants or have been demolished.

Hi Amber, we went to a pub in Congesbury many years ago, with some friends of ours who live at Nailsea. We were on holiday at Weston-Super- Mare.

I'm BS49 Congresbury

Sorry, got distracted and posted twice

Thanks Gmajen I'll definitely try those suggestions when the better weather comes.

Hi and welcome all new GNers hope you join in and enjoy

Thanks Gmajen I'll definitely try those suggestions when the better weather comes.

Hi - I'm new to this site - and from Somerset - TA6 area

Hi Maniac - say hello to Nailsea for me. Bought my first house on Mizzymead estate 52 years ago! Left in 65.

I'm in Backwell BS8

Hi seventimesfiveIts good to hear from you. There are so many parks - have you tried Nonsuch off the A24 - huge area to run in and lovely cafe in Nonsuch Mansion and of course there is (are?) always Epsom Downs to fly kites. There is also a lovely walk by the Hogsmill River (only a trickle) in Ewell which is part of the London Loop and which attracts little people with shrimping nets in the summer. Happy hunting.

And me bs20

Hi all only just got onto this thread I'm from North Somerset

Hello Gmajen. I live in London but spend time in Epsom looking after GC's. Only an hour from Waterloo. I am always looking out for new places to explore with them, any ideas? We have been to Horton Park and Morden Hall Park, which we loved for the woodland adventure trail. Any suggestions for cheap days out gratefully accepted.