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Title: Moving to UK
Post by: nealandfamily on October 09, 2010, 05:22:58 am

Good Evening
We are soon to be returning to UK after having spent 3 years working in BC, Canada. Area will be dependent on work availability although we will be looking for some land to continue with our vision of having a small holding. Our eldest son has just spent 9 months on an internship in Oregon working with a 100 acre rotational pasture based poultry and pig farm. He has spent time with Joel Salatin at Polyface in Virginia exploring opportunities to get into farming.

We're looking forward to connecting with and imputing into this forum, and of course asking lots of questions.

Neal

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Frieslandfilly on October 09, 2010, 07:53:55 am

Hello and welcome both to the forum and eventually the UK

Dawn

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Rosemary on October 09, 2010, 08:15:45 am

Hi and welcome from brilliantly sunny Carnoustie  :wave: Actually, it's damp and mild, but I was going to say "come to Scotland" and thought sunny might be more attractive!

We've just moved to Angus and we love it - slower pace of life than the central belt. You'll get more bangs for your bucks than in much of England plus glorious scenery, lovely people  :-* and possibly a referendum on independence!!

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Hilarysmum on October 09, 2010, 08:28:27 am

Welcome from Brittany, France.

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: lachlanandmarcus on October 09, 2010, 08:40:15 am

Heloooo!

Agree that if you loved BC you really need Scotland or Wales, but maybe Scotland if you skied in BC. I live 30 mins from the ski lifts!

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: HappyHippy on October 09, 2010, 09:38:28 am

Hello and welcome from me in South Lanarkshire  :wave:
I'd vote Scotland too  ;) Can't beat it  ;D
I have pigs and chickens and look forward to hearing more from you as you move forward with your plans.
Karen

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Fleecewife on October 09, 2010, 09:42:28 am

Hello and welcome from southern Scotland.  It's good to hear of someone returning to Britain rather than heading off. The scale will be smaller than in BC of course.

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: morri2 on October 09, 2010, 10:40:50 am

Hi!  From foggy north Wales.  Welcome to the site. Hope you find what you want in the UK.

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: ballingall on October 09, 2010, 06:41:20 pm

Hello and welcome

:)

Beth

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: CameronS on October 09, 2010, 06:56:50 pm

welcome from fife  :wave:

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: jinglejoys on October 09, 2010, 08:37:12 pm

Welcome but from what I hear of Canada where they still appreciate Farmer,it'll be a BIG culture shock for you

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Daisys Mum on October 09, 2010, 09:33:58 pm

Hi and welcome from the Scottish borders  :wave: Have to recommend Scotland too, fantastic scenery and not too expensive either. Oh and

very friendly natives

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Sandy on October 11, 2010, 11:01:33 am

Hi, we "emigrated" from England 4 years ago and love it here in Scotland, even the cooler weather suits me, I love the open space yet the diversity of the central belt!!!

Title: Re: Moving to UK
Post by: Eastling on October 11, 2010, 01:13:58 pm

Hi
and welcome from Kent, they say the garden of England   :wave: