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Fri 29 Sep 2006 04:19 GMT
Dave

British Expat Website
What's on BE and BE announcements. There's a lot more than just a discussion forum on BE. Please take a little time to find out more. We also post important announcements about BE here, so you can find out what's happening.

Wed 11 Jan 2006 12:52 GMT
Kay

FAQ, Questions, Problems, Suggestions
Got a question about this forum? See if our frequently asked questions can help. Please note: this board deals ONLY with the running of this forum. Please do not use this board to post country specific questions or questions about moving somewhere - try the In-Country Experts Forum. Also, please DO NOT PM (private message) admins or mods with what is/where is/how do I questions - if you don't understand how this forum works post here! Postings which do not relate to the running of this forum will be deleted.
Moderator Kay

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Sun 17 Jan 2010 12:35 GMT
Dave

Fault reports
Occasionally the boards don't work as they should. Here's a list of known issues and problems and their current status.

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Thu 29 Oct 2009 08:07 GMT
Dave

Expat/Repat: The Practicalities

Becoming an Expat
Here's a board to talk about all the ins and outs of leaving the UK and launching yourself into the wide blue yonder - selling up, saying goodbyes, all that sort of thing. NB - this is NOT for country-specific issues; please post those on the appropriate board in the In-Country Experts Forum

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Wed 3 Feb 2010 19:56 GMT
Kay

Forex/Currency issues
If you want to know more about currency transactions - process, fees, exchange rates, etc - here's the place to ask!

Tue 2 Feb 2010 22:40 GMT
gozomark

Repatriation
Here's where to discuss the practicalities and issues involved in moving back to the UK.

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Fri 18 Sep 2009 16:44 GMT
alisonjoy

UK Legislation
This board is for all the changes in UK law that may affect expats - tax, social security, health, pensions, citizenship etc.

Wed 29 Jul 2009 18:52 GMT
gozomark

Expat Living

Chinwags
Talk about the weather, make new friends, comment on anything, pop in to say "hello". [Country specific queries should go on the relevant country board - the link to our other forum is near the top of the page. Please DO NOT post country-specific questions here.]
Moderators Kay, Graeme

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Thu 4 Feb 2010 14:20 GMT
ruggie

Expat Newsletter
Read our latest newsletter? Want to get something off your chest, or vote on one of the issues raised? Here's where... [Please note that this board is only for feedback about our opt-in email newsletter. Posts about anything else here will be moved or deleted. Thanks.]

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Sun 26 Jul 2009 19:01 GMT
britishdetained

Making the most of the Internet
Here's where to discuss things such as how to deal with Spam, how to protect yourself from net nasties, and other Internet-related issues.
Moderator Savannah_Alan

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Fri 29 Jan 2010 15:26 GMT
ruggie

Food & Drink
Feel like some fancy food? Dying for a decent drink? Let us all know about it...

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Sun 7 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT
ruggie

Recipes
The place to post recipes. (Please post only recipes as topic starters.)

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Wed 21 Oct 2009 16:40 GMT
Savannah_Alan

Ruggie's
Welcome to our virtual Club. Like many good things, it started at the Edinburgh Festival. It's not a pub, it's a Club, and the virtual drink is free. Pop in for some conversation. Proprietor: Mike K-H. Bar staff: Mike C, SSue
Moderators SSue, ruggie

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Wed 8 Jul 2009 06:38 GMT
Dave

House of Fun
Jokes, stories, friendly banter... join in the House of Fun if you're looking for a laugh. Hosted by Trev.
Moderator Trev

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Mon 8 Feb 2010 18:41 GMT
Trev

Best of HOF
The best jokes from the House of Fun, categorised to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Only Moderators can post here. If you'd like to share a joke, please post in the HOF.
Moderators SSue, Trev

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Fri 15 May 2009 18:41 GMT
Dave

Sports
Here's a forum to talk about sports. Enjoy!

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Tue 5 Jan 2010 17:47 GMT
Dave

Photographers and Artists
Looks like we have a few photographers and artists in our midst so here's a place to talk about all photography, art, and related subjects.
Moderator CustomStrat

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Sat 10 Oct 2009 16:02 GMT
carolinedraper

Tramps Abroad
Are you a writer or a would-be writer? Does travelling or being an expat affect your writing ambitions? Periods away from home seem to inspire people to write, and this board aims to investigate and encourage that phenomenon. [This board has been expanded to include discussion about books, authors, and your recommendations.]
Moderators Tim, ruggie

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Tue 26 Jan 2010 19:04 GMT
ruggie

Expat Travel
General travel advice, ie expat travel to places rather than expat living at ... [which is covered on our In-Country Experts forum - link at the top of the page].

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Thu 21 Jan 2010 19:30 GMT
joelietz

Hit The Road, Jack!
The place to talk about cars and motorbikes - whether you're a petrolhead, just enjoy pottering about or simply see your car or bike as a means of getting from A to B.

Thu 22 Oct 2009 15:41 GMT
ruggie

Clark In The Park
Mike Clark, our gardening columnist, hosts this forum where you can discuss gardening related issues or malt whiskies.
Moderator Mike

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Sat 17 Nov 2007 21:03 GMT
Mike

Computer-related technical stuff
Here's where to post all these technical problems which aren't Internet-related.

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Sat 6 Feb 2010 21:19 GMT
Savannah_Alan

Picture House
Want to talk about the latest films you've seen? Here's where.
Moderator Mr Kriss Sponsor: play.com

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Wed 3 Feb 2010 13:07 GMT
Kay

Sci Fi
By popular request - here's a place to discuss your favourite Sci Fi stuff. (Can anyone think of a better word than "stuff"?)

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Thu 22 Oct 2009 15:46 GMT
ruggie

Music
A place to discuss music.
Moderator Dave

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Thu 19 Nov 2009 19:54 GMT
ruggie

Opinions/Politics
Some people like to talk politics, others don't. I've made a separate forum so you can post if you want or ignore it if you don't. Hope this is an acceptable compromise.
Moderator Dave

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Tue 26 Jan 2010 19:26 GMT
ruggie

Journalists/Television Producers/Research Students
We get a lot of requests from journos wanting to interview expats so here's the place to do it. Please, everyone, have a look and see if you can help. (This is for genuine requests only. Press releases/adverts will be deleted, so please don't waste our time. Thanks)

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Thu 4 Feb 2010 14:36 GMT
outline

Admin

Feedback
Got something to say about British Expat? Say it here!
Moderator Kay

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Mon 13 Oct 2008 16:10 GMT
gozomark

Suggest New Forum
Have we missed something? Please tell us here if you have an idea for a new forum.
Moderators Kay, Mod

Tue 16 Sep 2008 17:48 GMT
dave dee

Spammers
Sadly, from time to time we get plagued by buffoons posting garbage in order to promote their dodgy businesses. This is where we name and shame - we strongly advise AGAINST buying from any of the "businesses" listed here.

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Tue 2 Feb 2010 01:46 GMT
Dave

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