dave bird
@maltadave1
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
35
About me
English
Lives in melleiha
Speaks english trying to learn maltese
Registration: 01 July 2014
Night Hike & BBQ
hi chseychell,i see your having bbq @golden bay beach,please chech with mellieha local council,as they banned bbqs on a lot of their beaches, don't want you getting in trouble,hope all goes well, dave Read More
Desperately Seeking Flat to Rent by AnitaE
Hi to all! We arived in Malta 20 July and are staying in Holiday Accommodation in Bugibba. I have been reading these blogs for quite a few months to prepare for our move here. Well, I thought I was well prepared but it would seem not. We have been ...
great news,good to hear all is ok,enjoy malta,i love it, dave Read More
Desperately Seeking Flat to Rent by AnitaE
Hi to all! We arived in Malta 20 July and are staying in Holiday Accommodation in Bugibba. I have been reading these blogs for quite a few months to prepare for our move here. Well, I thought I was well prepared but it would seem not. We have been ...
try northern properties st,pauls bay, dave Read More
Desperately Seeking Flat to Rent by AnitaE
Hi to all! We arived in Malta 20 July and are staying in Holiday Accommodation in Bugibba. I have been reading these blogs for quite a few months to prepare for our move here. Well, I thought I was well prepared but it would seem not. We have been ...
anitaE,try asking in local shops,bars ,if they know anyone who lets appts,etc,i found one in melleiha,i asked in a local shop in the morning moved in three days later and no deposit,rent 400 euros monthly,its worth a try,good luck, dave Read More
Safety in Malta by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Malta? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
hitf5, biggest load of crap ever written on this site, and theres been some, dave Read More
Wishing to meet expats in Mellieha while we are on holiday in Sept. by Treyarnon
Hi We are considering retiring to Malta in a few years and will be in Mellieha Bay during September on holiday (our second holiday in Malta). We would love the chance to meet someone who is living out there to hear all the pros and cons etc.
hi, when in mellieha make your way to billys music club,loads of expats use this bar,you will obtain lots of information there,its very friendly,hope to see u there, dave Read More
Maltese roads are more a threat than terrorists - British Foreign Offi by ricky
This is from the British Foreign Office ... http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-07-02/local-news/Maltese-roads-more-of-a-threat-than-terrorists-British-Foreign-Office-6736138253 They should have also issued a travel warning for Paceville ...
I wonder if anyone from F,O has ever travelled on the roads in NORFOLK, they the same as here, and they are the A ROADS, also has person ever been here,but then if we brits don't like it theres always ryan air,one way,,,all the best dave Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
hi ray, got mine topped it up used it today,no problems, I wouldn't believe anything TOM say,they are anti gov,always have been, allthe best dave Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
I applied on 1-6-2015, received my card on 23-06-2015 ,pretty good service,even top it up on line, all the best, dave Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
hi rob, good news that should up set the wingers and moaners,all the best dave Read More
Car, fine and road licence in Malta by aline270990
Hello everybody, I bought a car here in Malta, well registered but to be honest I wasn't really serious with it... The fact is now I have many fines that I haven't paid and a road licence late... I'm not using this car anymore and ...
who knows why,they just done care,they must think they are above the law Read More
Car, fine and road licence in Malta by aline270990
Hello everybody, I bought a car here in Malta, well registered but to be honest I wasn't really serious with it... The fact is now I have many fines that I haven't paid and a road licence late... I'm not using this car anymore and ...
why not just pay the fines,you got them :dave Read More
Bank accounts/Credit cards. by Sam4321
At the moment we're still using our French bank account and credit card, but we'd like to have the same banking facilities based in Malta as we do in France. We've not opened a bank account in Malta yet because it just seemed easier to ...
go to banif,e card,housing contract passport,bank account 15 mins, I went to st.pauls branch,really good, :top: dave Read More
RESIDENCY CARD! by btttldmr
Hi everyone any idea how long take get residency card(minimum i have read it says few weeks) wife EU husband non EU citizen ?
hi terry,got mine in5 weeks, no problem, dave Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
rob,i done the same,i have my ref,no dave Read More
Where can I buy a waterhose in Gzira/Sliema? by Wrongholebutherewego
Anyone know where I can buy a waterhose in Gzira or Sliema? Tower doesn't seem to have. Also if anyone possibly knows where I could get some kind of pool for my terrace? I'm tinking rubber, but if there's something more sustainable ...
go to a hardware shop or garden centre,dave, Read More
How often is too often? by New Horizonz
Hello everybody and Happy New Year My landlord and landlady are a nice old couple. They aren't used to letting or renting. They lived in this flat for 27 years, raised their children here bla bla bla. All good and fine BUT now they are renting ...
HI,ALL HAPPY NEWYEAR,our landlord never comes in unless invited he never calls for the rent I take it to him,and have a couple of beers with them,not all landlords are bad, hope you sort yours out, dave Read More
wages in malta in care sector by dave birdmal
hi, anyone know what the avarage wage is in care my wife has been offered ajob in a care home for the elderly in mosta includes training and part time work untill trained' thanks dave
thanks gbs14 for the info, wife gets 4euros14 will increase ivq is complete all the best dave Read More
darts in malta
Thanks coxfooo1,I will call in the pubs when I move to malta in september,I might get a game,at least somewhere to practice many thanks dave Read More
darts in malta
Hi,can anyone tell me if the game of darts are popular in malta ,love to play but not very good,like the social side aswell as game,I become abetter player after4-5pints any teams in qwara area thanks dave :) Read More
housing to buy
Thanks rob, your info is very helpful we move 10 sept. Booked a cheap hotel for 2 weeks have contacted estate agents been looking on malta park,and times of malta should find something ,looking at mosta aera as wife has job there.thanks again dave Read More
housing to buy
hi foxooo1,thanks for your reply we shall be renting to start with,just thinking about buying,been malta many,many times,once we move there we will never return to uk so maybe just rent if rent is low,thanks for your advice.dave Read More
housing to buy
hi justina many thanks for your help,we will be renting for about 6-12 months and thought it might be worth buying then, your advice is very worth rembering, thankyou dave Read More
housing to buy
hi,people does anyone know about buying property in malta,how easy or hard is it,who would we have to contact,first would be estate agent,but would they arrange the finance etc thanks dave Read More
housing to buy
hi,people does anyone know about buying property in malta,how easy or hard is it,who would we have to contact,first would be estate agent,but would they arrange the finance etc thanks dave Read More
entitlement form
Thank redmik,your link was very helpful all the best dave Read More
entitlement form
Hi, mywife and me move to malta in sept 14 chritine has a job, I'm retired I have entitlement form, as christine still has 9 years before she retires how does she get her entitlement,she will be paying tax and ni, will this cover her or will she ... Read More
jobs ln private care home ln malta,avarage wage ? by maltadave1
Hi, all just wondering if anyone works in a carehome in malta, and what the avarage salary would be,not the maximum ,this is for a care asstant thanks dave :) :)
Thanks mate she has emailed them will let know what happens all the best dave Read More
jobs ln private care home ln malta,avarage wage ? by maltadave1
Hi, all just wondering if anyone works in a carehome in malta, and what the avarage salary would be,not the maximum ,this is for a care asstant thanks dave :) :)
Hi, coxfooo1 thanks for your help,we now have an idea.wonder what pay is for qualified person,which my wife is nvq2 many thanks dave Read More
jobs ln private care home ln malta,avarage wage ? by maltadave1
Hi, all just wondering if anyone works in a carehome in malta, and what the avarage salary would be,not the maximum ,this is for a care asstant thanks dave :) :)
Hi,mantonas thanks for your reply my wife is a qualified carer.so at least we will know the minium wage. Dave Read More
jobs ln private care home ln malta,avarage wage ?
Hi, all just wondering if anyone works in a carehome in malta, and what the avarage salary would be,not the maximum ,this is for a care asstant thanks dave :) :) Read More