Hi,

We are a family of 4 (Lee 32, Emma 30, Scarlett 4 and Kassie 2) and moved to North Lakes in November.

Lee works during the week, but I am at home with the girls. Would be really good to meet up with other mums/families in the area.

If anyone is interested in a meet up, please reply or PM me.

Thanks
Emma

 

Hi, we have just moved to Redcliffe a couple of weeks ago and our eldest daughter (Rachel 9) is going to start at The Lakes College in North Lakes in January. I am Sue 40 and there is Chris my husband 38 and Lily who is 3 in March. If you fancy meeting up sometime after the New Year let me know as so far I only know one person who is a friend of a friend! I have got in touch with 3 people who are moving out at the end of January on Poms in Oz so can let you know if we mange to meet up too as they have children around similar ages. Happy New Year.

Sue x

 

hi there, we have two girls age 3 and 1. My hubby works all day too would love to meet up. We have lived in Mango Hill since October.

 

New friends

I have 2 girls similar ages and would love to chat over the stress and excitment of arriving in Australia. We only live a few miles away and have a car so love to meet up with fellow brits - and a few Aussies too! Let me know when is good for you - Andrea

 

We are in Bridgeman Downs so not too far from you, I have a boy who has just started prep at Albany Creek, a girl who was 3 in Otober and a girl who is 17 months tomorrow. We moved over from Edinburgh in October although I'm originally from London and my hubby from Australia (we lived in Perth prior to Edinburgh for 8 years). Would also be keen to join in with the meet ups as and when they happen. Jane x

 

Hi, just sent you all messages x

 

Hi. We've been in North Lakes for a month. We were in chch NZ for 6 years before that but are originally from the UK (though feeling homesick for NZ rather than UK at the moment!). I have two girls aged 12 and 14 at Grace Lutheran College in Rothwell and a 6 year old boy whom I have just pulled from Bounty Boulevard in North and will be starting at Grace Lutheran primary on Monday. I have met no-one so far! Meeting people here seems a lot harder than it did in NZ for some reason - I've been through it all before so you'd think it would be easy! Anyway would welcome a meet up for sure if I'm not too late!! Cheers, Kate

 

Hi Kate

Hope your girls are settling into school ok and that your son settles in well. Why did you pull him out of BB? Would be lovely to meet up. I'm in Bridgeman Downs not too far from you guys. I met Andrea on Friday which was nice. Perhaps we could arrange a meet sometime this coming week or next with everyone.

I have a good friend in Christchurch, place called Sumner, she loves it there (even after the earthquakes).

What dates do/don't suit?

Jane x

 

Hi, I am still interested in a meet up and can do either weeks if that ok. I live in Scarborough now but drive over too North lakes everyday to drop my eldest off at school so don't mind where we meet up.
Look forward to meeting you all.

Sue x

 

Hi Jane

I have moved from Sumner - there's a good chance I might know her - what is her name? I loved it there too but enough was enough in the end. Miss it heaps!! Just didn't get a good feeling about BB - can't put my finger on it - very different to Sumner School. Sometimes you just know whether something is right or not, don't you?

Sue, we are planning to move to Scarborough - hoping to build. Love it there!

I have no particular plans for next week apart from lots of driving to school and back!! I'm pretty easy about when to meet - looking forward to it!

Kate

 

The only day that isn't good for me is Tuesday but otherwise I'm free the rest of the week so whtever suits everyone elseis fine with me. x

 

Hi. Are you still keen to meet up? Anybody around Wednesday or Friday this week? Otherwise, I have no plans for next week as yet!

Cheers

Kate

 

Hi Kate, small world eh! Her name is Louisa and the had a boy aged 5 and twins girl and boy. She is originally from UK and her hubby Tom is from Scotland. Ring any bells?

Anyone fancy meeting up on Friday late arvo at Go Wild play centre in Strathpine? Also I've started a Facebook group if you want to all join? Its called Mummys on the northdside.

Jane

 

Friday 10th

Hi,

Sue and I are meeting at the Cafe at Eden Lake (North Lakes) at 1pm on Friday if anyone fancies coming along?

Emma

 

Emma, that would be great. I'll try and get there. Thanks!

Jane - I don't know her but I've heard of a Louisa - I'll ask around. Are her kids at Sumner School, do you know? Her boy would be in the year below Alex. I'll have look at that FB page and will see how Go Wild fits in with Friday - traffic's always a bit of a nightmare on Friday, isn't it? Thanks for mentioning!

Kate

 

Would be so funny if you knew Louisa, her son has just started school (or is it kindy there) recently, not sure which school but I will ask if she knows you.

I accidentally gave out the name of the Facebook Group incorrectly, that was a name I was going to use but it was taken, so the group I've started on there is called 'Brisbane Northsiders with Young Kids', we try to organise meet ups and help each other out.

Look forward to catching up sometime. Traffic to Strathpine/back on a Friday isn't that bad so if anyone does fancy Go Wild Friday arvo let me know.

Have a good day everyone.

Jane x

 

Hi Jane. If he's 5, he'll be at school as they start on their 5th birthday in NZ! I'm sure I remember someone mentioning a Louisa with twins who was English so it has to be the same person. I shall definitely investigate!

Emma, I had to stay in this arvo as the landlady was coming round so couldn't get to Lake Eden - would love to go another time if you're going.

Hope to meet up with you some time too, Jane!

 

Hi,
we are moving to North Brisbane at the end of April from Sydney, we moved over here a year ago and about to do it all again! I have a 3yr old and a 16 month old and would really like to meet up with others in similar situation for coffee and play dates for the kids or socialising in evenings/weekends.

 

Hi
I know how you feel. We moved to NZ from UK 6 years ago then did it all again to here just before xmas - it's not easy, is it? Where in North Brisbane will you be? My kids are a bit older - 6, 12 and 14 so I don't really do any kids' stuff during the day but if you want to meet for a coffee/chat/sympathy some time, then I'll be happy to meet up! I know someone here who moved from Sydney last year (fellow Pom). Sure you'll be in good company!
Kate

 

Hi Kate,

Yeah it's difficult when we have just settled and then have to do it all again but I'm sure it will be fine in the end! We haven't got anywhere to live yet but looking around Bridgeman downs,Albany creek and north lakes areas it just depends what's up for rental at the time we come up. Would be great to meet up when we get up there and my eldest will prob be going to nursery a couple of days a week if I can find somewhere for her which will make it easier to meet for coffees!

Liz