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Moving to Cumbria...all advice welcome

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Helloall1 · 04/10/2013 20:38

Hi everyone. Currently live on fylde coast but will be relocating to Cumbria in the next couple of months. i have a little boy who is nearly three. Looking at areas at the moment but thinking around Kendal area. We are staying in Milnthorpe soon to check out local areas more closely.

What is it like to live around the kendal area?
good schools?
toddler activities?
is it easy to meet new people?

scared but excited :-)

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holmessweetholmes · 21/09/2014 21:03

Ooh that's great, mumof3teens! We are still not moved - hoping to exchange contracts this week.

mumof3teens · 15/09/2014 18:02

Back looking for a house in Arnside. Was up for a second viewing yesterday. Fingers crossed.

holmessweetholmes · 15/08/2014 14:47

Hello all! I was on this thread a while back and, after failing to sell my house for ages, looks like I'm finally going to be moving to Storth (near Milnthorpe and Arnside, in case anyone hadn't heard of it! ) in late September. Can't wait!

Wetoopere · 13/06/2014 20:06

I'm not in residential but have been, will pm you

Jody31 · 13/06/2014 19:22

My husband is going to be doing shift work so i couldn't really work shifts aswel because we have 2 boys. I don't want to come completely away from the sector but 15hr shifts and sleeps just won't be possible. I have a school/play background aswel and a health and social care degree but it doesn't seem to be ended as much as where I am now. I could possibly work part time at a push but it would be hard financially die to my husband taking a massive pay cut to change careers......have you worked in residential care long?

Wetoopere · 13/06/2014 19:08

Witherslack is one of the best wages wise ( I work in a similar field!) and they've just had a big recruitment drive.
I totally understand the wanting a change as it's what I'm doing at the moment!

Jody31 · 13/06/2014 18:11

Hi wetoopere,

I work in residential childcare ATM, I'm up for a change because it's quite a draining job. The lay where I am is ok but seems to be lower for a similar role up there. I've been searching all sorts but I don't really want a long commute.

Wetoopere · 12/06/2014 21:51

What do you do Jody?

Helloall1 · 10/06/2014 07:35

I have sent you an inbox :-)

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Jody31 · 09/06/2014 20:29

Thanks for replying, my husband is waiting for his posting with the police so it could be a number of places really which only adds to my stress :-). I have an 8 and 4yr old aswel so I am searching for schools etc. I'd really like to semi rural, we will almost defiantly rent out our house and then rent somewhere until we get used to the area. If you don't mind me asking, how did you find the job market up there?? My husband will be all set but I'm struggling to find something in my job area ( with similar pay) . It's all a lot to consider but we are super excited :-)

Helloall1 · 09/06/2014 18:25

Hi Jody, where abouts are you thinking of moving to? We have been here two months now and are really enjoying it :-) I know how you feel! Feel free to message me about things and I will help as much as I can x

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Jody31 · 08/06/2014 15:11

Hi, sorry to completely jump onto your thread but I'm also relocating from the fylde coast to cumbria. My head is totally spinning with everything that I need to sort out so any advice would be fantastic x

TheBumpster · 26/05/2014 21:44

Hi, just wanted to join this thread as I'm new to Kendal myself, I've got a 13 week old daughter and moved here when she was 3 weeks old! As I've been recovering from a c section I couldn't get out too much for ages but now I'm venturing out and looking to meet other locals and make friends - so if there's any meet ups of mumsnetters, I'd love to be there!

Tracy1966 · 11/05/2014 14:22

Hi. Me, my husband and 6 year old boy are thinking of moving to Carlisle within the next 6 months. Are there any areas in which to avoid. Would like a house near good schools, parks and some local shops. Also our little boy has some additional needs so some local support groups would be great. Thanks

Helloall1 · 27/03/2014 21:40

Hi everyone!

How is everyone doing? We are surrounded by boxes...drowning in packing.

Excited!!

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Helloall1 · 21/02/2014 19:37

We will be renting in Kendal area as keeping my current property and letting it out instead of selling.

Had a tenant for my house lined up but they pulled out this morning :-(

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Wetoopere · 21/02/2014 15:51

Kendal one way system is pretty dire though. It used to change fairl regularly but they appear to have stopef that now.

mumof3teens · 21/02/2014 15:39

Ah. No, we are buying in Arnside. Most people I know haven't even heard of Arnside . Good to hear people are friendly. My DC are older, so I am a bit concerned about it perhaps being a bit more difficult to meet people.

topsforshort · 21/02/2014 15:30

Sorry was talking about Kendal traffic, thought that was where you meant!
Yes people are friendly and lots of people who have moved into the area too which is great. There are local people who tend to stick to themselves but I think you'd find that everywhere really. Xx

mumof3teens · 21/02/2014 15:26

Hi Topforshort do you mean roadworks in Arnside? Do you live nearby? When you said you still feel like a newbie, are people pretty friendly? ( sorry for all the questions)

topsforshort · 21/02/2014 15:17

Hi all! Moved up about 2 years ago now but still feel like a newbie so if anyone needs any advice let me know!
PS there is work on the road by the station hence the awful traffic!! x

mumof3teens · 21/02/2014 11:34

Thank you! Can't believe that the next time we go up there we will be able to sleep over in our own house (although it needs loooooaaaaads doing to it). Am going to take my binoculars tomorrow and see what I can spy from the house windows. Did you go through the Dallam Tower estate to see the deer when you went up? I love it round there.

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holmessweetholmes · 21/02/2014 10:36

We had a lovely walk round Leighton Moss while we were there. Can't wait to go for more walks and explore the area properly. I love all those rolling hills with dry stone walls lacing across them. And views with the snowy mountains in the background. Hope you have a lovely time, Mumof3Teens!

mumof3teens · 21/02/2014 10:15

Off up to Arnside again tomorrow to check for any damage before we sign. Hope the weather is as lovely as it is today. Booths for lunch and poss Leighton Moss, now that I have joined RSPB!

holmessweetholmes · 20/02/2014 20:27

Sounds good. We can't find any houses we'd buy atm. All the ones I really like are a bit too in the middle of nowhere - as in actually not in a village, but a mile outside one, with no shop etc. Ah well, we have until summer.

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