Newcomer to FILIPINO UK

[The Wurzel]

Good Morning all,

Who are we?????? I am Stuart Davey and my partner is Sarah Sandajan.

Stuart(34).......born in UK raised in Australia. Left home to go to sea in 1995. became a captain and then came ashore to work on land in 2005. Met Sarah in Singapore in 2008 and thats when life changed (for the better). moved from Oman to Manila to live with Sarah. We been living in bacoor, Cavite now for 3 years. i was working in Shipping and Oil and Gas in Makati before I did some consultancy work in Subic Bay. But recently I got good job in Newcastle, UK so now here I am alone, bored and lonely in Newcastle, UK, unable to enjoy the summery days as we are busy saving for my partner and our kids visas.

Sarah(33).......born and raised in Manila. Typical large family who live close and support each other in every facet of life. Worked hard to send her kids to school working as OFW in Singapore in hotel industry. In 2008 after meeting me, she moved back to Philippines and we openned two stores, RTW and Sari sari and although the businesses made no money at all it gave us many enjoyable moments and a good understanding of basic business....learning from mistakes.

We have five childre...sarah had four before we met and then just recently (8 weeks ago) our little girl Ashley was born in Dasmarinas and I miss her so much.

So our plan is for Sarah baby and two other children to join me in UK so we can be family together. We will enjoy life here and I will educate the kids in stuff like snowball fights and open wrapped chips at the chippy. We try to keep them away from the off license as much as we can.......

Thats us.....hope to get to know you all better and if there is anyone in Newcastle who would like to share a story we should meet and have a laugh.......

Stuart

[Steve.r]

Welcome Stu

[alanmf1]

Gday Stu, Welcome to the UK & to the Forum

[Arthur Little]

, Stuart ... for sharing your story with us. to the friendly, online filipino/uk site - where you'll find all the help and guidance you need to achieve the "goals" on which you and Sarah have "set your sights" ...

[stevie c]

Hi stuart welcome to the forum

what a interesting introduction good luck with your future plans

[Dedworth]

Great name Stuart - I wasn't aware Newcastle was known for Carrot Crunchers and Wurzels

[grahamw48]

Hi Stuart, and thanks for an interesting and informative introduction. Best of luck with the visas etc.


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My kids' first experience of snow:

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[Farmerg]

[The Wurzel]

Thanks dedworth but I was born originally in Bristol........

[The Wurzel]

thats what I want to see...stuff like that makes life seem all worthwhile.....

[Dedworth]

Thanks dedworth but I was born originally in Bristol........

Got it ! No doubt you will get some useful advice here. I've no knowledge of visas etc as my wife came to UK as a Nurse before we met

[mickcant]

Hi Stuart
Welcome to the forum, I hope it is a speedy process to bring your family here to be together again.
Mick

[rusty]

Welcome to the forum Stuart.

If your not busy next weekend, the Newcastle Barrio Fiesta is on at Blaydon Rugby club, Swalwell, Saturday, June 11, 9am to 6pm.

[alanp]

Hi Stu and welcome to the forum

[Terpe]

Hi there Stuart, welcome to the forum.

That was a great introduction.
Hope all goes well with the visa's. It's very expensive now. Good luck with the saving program.

If you're not doing so already I strongly suggest reading the UKBA website in order to get to grips with all the requirements. Plenty of experienced people here who are able and willing to help you get together again as a family.

Don't leave it too long.

[The Wurzel]

Thanks rusty yeah I already pencilled that one in.....not sure if i can get a red horse there but hope to have some great food anyway