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  1. Thanks, my e-mail was down so didn't see replies, I have ordered some.
  2. Does anyone have any recommendations for either which model of dehydrator to go for or where I can find one in France (shop or on-line)  I would also like to find some demijohns, airlocks etc as I left mine behind when we moved to Toulouse.  I have an orchard full of fruit ! Thanks (also posted in gardening)
  3. I have been looking for 'Swell Gel' or similar crystals to mix with the compost in my window boxes but cannot find any locally (Toulouse).  Has anyone seen any or found them on-line?  
  4. I ordered some clothes, non food items, greeting cards, presents etc.  If you put anything in your basket that they cannot deliver to France an error message comes up when you try to check out. (I had some xmas crackers) good service but it takes much longer than the delivery stated on the site.
  5. We got the following information from our Daughter's IB coordinator at her International School  which proved to be almost correct.  We applied to the university of Cardiff  and therefore the the Cardiff LEA (her first choice) but due to a anomaly in the rules regarding uni in Wales for non welsh students they sent the application on to Suffolk (where we moved from in summer 2006) Eventually her student finance came through.  Other parents have got finance exactly as below.  I had to call Wales and Suffolk a few times as there was initially a bit of confusion when the system was first introduced.  We found the information on the Student Finance site did not cover this subject correctly although I expect by now it was been corrected.   Information about eligibility for student finance in the UK. This message is for the parents of  year 13 students who are UK citizens only As I explained at the H Ed meeting, UK citizens even if living in France are eligible for student loans in addition to the loan to cover fees which all EU citizens are entitled to but ONLY IF THEY SPEND AT LEAST ONE DAY BACK IN THE UK BEFORE THEIR COURSE STARTS In order to access this, UK citizens living in France should ignore the EU7N Student loan form that they will receive but instead download for PN1 from Student finance direct and apply using this to the LA (Local Authority) where they will be studying or if they have already moved back to the UK to the  LA where they live If anyone from the LA queries this, quote the following: Education Student Support Regulations 2006 Amendment 955 Paragraph N° 8 Effective from 30/04/2006   Provided  the student and his/her parents were originally settled in the UK and have lived in the EU for three years before the start of the course, and the student arrives in the England at least 1 day before 1st  September then the student can be classed as a Home student rather than an EU student  
  6. My daughter will be taking the Brevet next summer but wants to return to the UK  live with her Dad and take A levels in Art and French at the local Upper School.  I know that the Brevet isn't a straight equivalent, could anyone point me in the direction of more information?  She is currently averaging 11-12 in her notes and is not particularly academic but does not really want to do a CAP or BAC Pro. She started in 6eme in 2006 and is currently in 4eme so if she has to do GCSE's we need to plan for that now. She enjoyed the first 2 years but is far more artistic than academic. Has anyone any experience of this or can point me to further information.  ?? Thanks, Donna      
  7. For interior paint I have had several deliveries from http://www.tradepaints.eu/ i.e. Dulux white matt emulsion 6lt £11.99 inc VAT.  Delivery for up to 25lt paint is about £25.00.  I ordered zissner primers and some other obscure things I just could not find in France. I have shoulder problems and cannot do sanding down to provide a key etc so have to use different primers and paint that does not need 4 coats!!.  Delivery is usually in 2-3 days.  Price list here http://www.tradepaints.eu/offers.htm.  Excellent customer service and knowledgeable staff if you are not sure what you need for a particular job.   I have no link with the company except as a satisfied customer so hope this post is ok. For exterior shutters I have used Tollens self undercoating satin mixed to colour at Castorama, expensive but thinned with white spirit for the first coat actually goes a long way and saves on undercoat/primer. A friend who has lived here for years advised me to try it. I used Bondex on the windows and am really impressed with it.  I used Leroy merlin floor varnish and am also very pleased with that.    
  8. I had loads this year (as per previous thread) even in big buckets as we moved house in the summer. All from supermarket ones gently washed (to remove anti-sprouting coating) then put in a warm place (on top of the fridge) to sprout either half in compost or water.I pulled the sprouts off when about 10cm high and put them in a glass of water until I could see roots then potted up them up, planting out after the last frost. They are very easy but they must be 'cured' in a warm place, like onions after harvest and kept frost free.  I'm just about to start some for this year as we eat a lot and they are very expensive at the supermarket!    
  9. I would like to plant some Ash, willow (to coppice for firewood) and native hedging as we have lost some trees in the storm. I have looked at past postings and wonder if anyone ever found an affordable supplier in France?
  10. Update in case anyone is following the thread: Got a phone call last week from the lady at the Mairie who helped us with the application telling us it was agreed and collected the permission, stamped and marked 'must be movable'.
  11. Thanks giantpanda, I'll print it off, get my OH to fill in as much as he can  and take it to the Hotel de Ville tomorrow and ask for some help. 
  12. Has anyone put a polytunnel up recently, I am unsure of exactly what I need to do before ordering a new tunnel. I have read the threads on sheds and greenhouses but could not find anything specific to tunnels and if they are temporary or not.  When I asked at the Mairie before we bought the house the friendly lady at the counter said we didn't need to apply for permission  unless it was permanently cemented in, i.e. had foundations which it won't because I may want to move it every few years. She didn't mention anything about size or height. I would like one 2.4m high, 4.42m wide, 9.14 long, about 40m2.  (or 8 x 14.6 x 30feet)  We are in an agricultural area with 2hectars of land.  We are not near any areas of historical interest. We are not overlooked by neighbours.  Indeed we are over the road from 5 absolutely enormous tunnels at a nursery. However http://www.nouveaupermisdeconstruire.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/51190_02_cle578913.pdf says:  6) les châssis et serres        Dont la hauteur est comprise entre 1,80 mètres et 4 mètres et la surface au sol sur une même unité foncière inférieure à 2 000 mètres carrés (R.421-9 g)  =    Déclaration préalable Can I download the necessary form from somewhere? So I'm confused!   
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