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Where would you live in the UK.....!!!

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jmg1 · 06/11/2004 19:57

Considering the people, schools, amenities, shops, bars, restaurants, traffic, surrounding countryside where would you choose for you and your kids to live in the UK + why?

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jmg1 · 06/11/2004 21:05

thats great news!
mine are fine thanks, little cuties with big characters.

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pixiefish · 06/11/2004 21:07

It's gorgeous- all the amenities of a city and yet it's farily compact. Same with Cardiff- city living but friendly and compact

DelGirl · 06/11/2004 21:07

aren't they just. So, what about Italy then, is it a definate no no now? Looks like Dorset for me, for a few years anyway.

popsycal · 06/11/2004 21:09

the north east is fab....

if you want a bit of countryside, northumberland is beautiful but still a short drive from the city

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jmg1 · 06/11/2004 21:09

I have my talents delgirl but languages is not one of them, otherwise I would be in Italy now.
I was based in Dorset for three years, used to enjoy Bournemouth.

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DelGirl · 06/11/2004 21:12

yeah, its not a bad place to be, I could think of worse. Wouldn't mind Scotland though but with a little one cooking I'll play it a bit safer and stay put for now.

wallawallabingbang · 06/11/2004 21:15

Another vote for the North East here!

I love living in Newcastle - it has a bit of a bad name but that is now being seen off as we are becoming a city of culture - lots to do, brilliant nightlife, eclectic mix of restaurants and bars 20 minutes from beach or countryside and very friendly people.

popsycal · 06/11/2004 21:17

and us
of course

Looneymum · 06/11/2004 21:40

What about Yorkshire? Really friendly people and tons of kid friendly stuff to do not to mention the great "Emmerdale" countryside!

zippy539 · 06/11/2004 22:34

I'm in Edinburgh and I love it (except for the horrific house prices) - a small city, good public transport and we've got a great local primary school. However, I do have a fantasy about moving to some island off the west coast of Scotland and having a wee croft, baking bread, knitting jumpers etc. In reality I would be bored rigid but a girl can dream....

blossomhill · 06/11/2004 23:16

I love Eastbourne. I know this isn't answering the question at such but would really, really love to move to Spain. There is nothing left in this country for us anymore

handlemecarefully · 06/11/2004 23:18

Just exactly where I live now (in a semi rural location between Southampton and Salisbury).

There is the New Forest on my doorstep, the coast (Bournemouth)30 minutes away, a decent sized city with arts, culture, shopping and premiership football (though maybe not for much longer!) 20 mins away i.e. So'ton. There is a local airport (So'ton airport) and Heathrow and London is only just over 1 hour away. We have a brilliant zoo 20 mins away, a theme park 10 minutes away and the weather is mild (nearly always a couple of degrees warmer than many spots in the UK).

Previously have lived in Peterborough, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Doncaster and Ascot.

mothernature · 06/11/2004 23:22

I'd like to live in the middle of nowhere (well actually Scotland or Wales) - no trains, no cars, no neighbours away from anyone and everyone please... I love remotness - think I was one of the Bronte's in a previous life..

JJ · 07/11/2004 07:48

(hijacking to reply to moomina -- I love it, love it, love it here!!!)

Tanzie · 07/11/2004 08:06

JJ, how is the school going? (She said, shamelessly hijacking thread...)

jane313 · 07/11/2004 08:14

I sahll be reading this with interest as we hope to move out of london next summer as we can't afford a bigger house and as my partner is a teacher we could go anywhere theoretically. The only problem being that if its too far away house hunting every weekend and driving for hours doesn't seem very fun with a toddler.

pixiefish · 07/11/2004 08:18

What does your dh teach Jane? The reason I'm asking is that there's a severe shortage of teachers for some subjects in this area

jane313 · 07/11/2004 08:21

Hes primary, so everything!

pixiefish · 07/11/2004 08:22

No primary shortage up here unfortunately- a bit of a glut actually

jane313 · 07/11/2004 08:25

I'm hoping the job thing will be the easy part. Having taught primary too I know there is a huge bias towards male teachers and he has taught every year group apart from reception (which I taught so I always like to say its the hardest). Its the buying and selling that is scaring me!

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jmg1 · 07/11/2004 11:51

beetroot, I agree with what you say about meeting people and where I am is great if you are a couple but it is particularly difficult to meet people as a single parent. Apart from that it is a good area especialy for the kids and they are most important. Not going to move before next year anyway.
xmas may go to Egypt, Sharm, need to find out how to get my Turkish au pair a visa.
Why can't you move back to London?

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tamum · 07/11/2004 11:52

Another quick vote for Edinburgh- wonderful place to live, and some great schools (flexibility about starting age and no SATs, either!). I'll happily answer any questions

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jmg1 · 07/11/2004 11:55

I might see which place gets the most thumbs up on here and then look into that area!

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WigWamBam · 07/11/2004 11:58

Salisbury, Bath or the Hebrides!

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