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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 7:14pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
I did some essential shopping today, went to Primark oxford street, London. Things are really cheap here! 26 Likes
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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by blank(f): 10:37pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
Primark is cheap but doesn't last. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 3:32am On Oct 24, 2017 |
blank:I hope that someday, I can shop at Harrods ![]() 32 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by salford1: 4:28am On Oct 24, 2017 |
blank:not true. i have clothes from primark that lasted over 5years. 30 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by blank(f): 7:42am On Oct 24, 2017 |
salford1: Those are the exceptions not the rule. Their towels are also quite good. But all else is cheap panda that looks flashy but doesn't last. 14 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Ugosample(m): 3:03pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Just look at how organized this place looks LMAO |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by EfemenaXY: 5:27pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
Pidgin2: Not really. We've got over 4 kids (at different stages of schooling including private education), and we certainly aren't on welfare or receiving any help from the government. blank: Depends on how often they're used / worn. True a lot of their clothing don't last especially on a medium wash of 40 degrees C. The colours will run. But I discovered you can beat that by washing (mixed colours) at 30 degrees quick, cold wash ![]() Primark's good for kids as they quickly outgrow their clothes. I did go shoe crazy once but their handbags last a lot longer than their shoes. ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by EfemenaXY: 5:42pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
justwise: There's a myriad of options: single fare, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, annual, Oyster 5-10, 10-15, 16-18, 18+ Adult, OAP (over 60's?), etc. A one month oyster bus pass (I think for zones 1-4) is £81.50 and a zone 1-2 monthly travel card which can be used on the buses, under/ over ground trains, national rail, and trams is about £128.50 a month... |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by EfemenaXY: 5:43pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Nice thread @op |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by DisGuy: 5:45pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
Nice fresh thread! Primark is good for the essentials- vest. socks. even long johns!!! Welcome to Blighty! don't forget to get a bed warmer from argos! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 5:54pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
jt2010: Even pregnancy that everybody will see ![]() I don't get it too jare 34 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 5:57pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
UKmigrant: It's cheap but believe me it's not worth it ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by otokx(m): 5:59pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
A truly refreshing thread, the working environment in a lot of settings in Nigeria is oppressive and abusive - one just has to assert himself to keep his sanity. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by otokx(m): 6:01pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
lovelygurl: primark stuff can last at least a year, a lot of their clothing are tailored in Bangladesh. Another nice Budget place is sportsdirect 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by blank(f): 7:15pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
EfemenaXY: It's good for kids, I agree. But for an adult that would want to get value for money, it's not worth it. I learnt it the hard way. That thermal wear was the worst. I bought a lot of it and had to rebuy all within a week. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Marriott1980(m): 9:10pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
Even though I live in America, there is something I so much love about London that I cant even explain. I think its just the historical feel about it. Europe in general if you ask me. 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 10:47pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
Choi.. Londoners done hijack the thread oo.. I wish I could contribute but no experience to share at all... Oluwa I want travel biko.. Biko, Answer your boy and grant my heart desires Amen!! 94 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by ladylco: 1:09am On Oct 25, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Dem don show you london style, my cousin whom we housed for years till he travelled abroad at our expense did same to my Dad. 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by ladylco: 1:17am On Oct 25, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Wow! just stumbled on this thread. Int. drivers license is not processed by FRSC it done at the police hqrs at obalende, it can be obtained same day, have done this a couple of times whenever am travelling but i always send the security attached to my office. Kai you for renew your drivers license online prior to you trip and someone would have been able to collect it for you with an authorization letter once its ready. I renewed mine 5 years validity for about N10k online and it was out within 2 months contrary to my thinking that it will take longer, i was surprised when i was called to come pick up my license that it was ready, i was quite impressed for the call. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by ladylco: 1:28am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Rolly83: Nigerian factor eeeeeeeee! Everything must be secret otherwise dem village people go.... |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by salford1: 2:21am On Oct 25, 2017 |
blank:Maybe the quality of their stuffs has really changed, but a lot of my primark stuffs outlasted all the clothes I bought from Next. My primark shirts outlasted my TM lewins. A primark jean pant outlasted a similar Versace I got as birthday present.. They were all washed under the same conditions. Even though i don't live in England anymore but I would surely be visiting primoney when next I visit ... lol. 4 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 4:20am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Picked up my residence permit card yesterday at the designated post office. It also has my national insurance number at the back which is the most important thing I need to do almost everything in this country - open an account, register with a GP, process my driving licence e.t.c 16 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 4:34am On Oct 25, 2017 |
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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 4:44am On Oct 25, 2017 |
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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by justwise(m): 5:32am On Oct 25, 2017 |
UKmigrant: UKmigrant: You are a good story teller ![]() ![]() 56 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Moety: 6:04am On Oct 25, 2017 |
UKmigrant:That must have been in Peckham "little Lagos" ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by claremont(m): 7:22am On Oct 25, 2017 |
UKmigrant: ![]() It's a gradual process, everyone who relocates to the UK starts shopping at Primark. When you have lived in the UK for a while, you will slowly start to adapt to the average UK middle-class mentality that Primark sells trash. You will never set foot in Primark ever again. Try Next or Mark and Spencer for your corporate wears, they are both cheap but good quality. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 7:29am On Oct 25, 2017 |
ladylco: You're quoting me out of context..That was my own opinion ![]() |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 7:35am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Marriott1980: Yes u are very right.Most European countries have this calm and soothing feeling ![]() 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Toppytek(m): 11:29am On Oct 25, 2017 |
ladylco: God!! that's very bad of him or her 9 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Toppytek(m): 11:40am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Rolly83: well... I've been to either Europe or the US before.. but I think am obsessed with the US.. lol see me .. I don't even have an int'l passport yet 15 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Damysa(f): 12:13pm On Oct 25, 2017 |
Thank you for the constant updates. I wish you well. Hoping to relocate with my family by God's grace. UKmigrant: 5 Likes |
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