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Hi Benson Your kids sound great and really laid back about everything.  Our son is quite a confident capable young lad and Im sure he'll be fine however as you say we probably worry more than they do.  you have no regrets then the only other worry I have is will there be employment/ a future for him in France.  Does this concern you, mine you if he follows in his fathers footsteps and becomes a plumber/gas engineer maybe he'll be alright. You dont need to answer this but do you have a business in France? Did you have the opportunity to use this forum before you came over as its comforting to know there is English people you can ask questions.   I could talk for ages but youve probably got better things to do like sit in your garden and sup wine!!!     Thanks for your help    

Do you really think hell need to do a course? hes been running a kids team for the last 3 years and trains them everyweek without fail (despite my moans that everyone of our weekends are taken up) he hasnt got any qualifications but has done a childs protection course as all adults who are dealing with kids should do.  Its all for fun and purely voluntary and he would hate not to be involved when we move to france.  Benson if you have a transport problem maybe we could help if we were nearby we are looking near Bourganeuf, St Leonards, Clugnat area. Glad to hear your kids settle so quickly Im sure my will but he would probably prefer it id there was one other english child at the school.  Do yoy have to be carefull what school you pick or are they much of a muchness as they may affect where we move to.  also could your 9 year old speak any French before the move, we are currently all having lessons.  Also have they made plenty of Friends   

Hi Benson Very positive response as far as we are concerned, the work front seems good however we know how easy it is to get overloaded which is one of the reason for moving.  We really do want to retire and keep the plumbing/heating as something just to keep the mind active and of course a few extra euros would be nice. As over here in the UK we work on reputation/recommendations alone no advertising necessary so it would be nice to do a little work and hopefully get to know a few people through this or maybe people have other services/advice we could swop with.   How old is your son out of interest did he fine it hard.  ours will be 10 and although not champing at the bit to get to france he has said he will give it a go but is very worried about school.  I am finding it hard to say it will be ok as I dont know if it will be.  I dont think it helps that his much older brother and sister will be staying in the UK. Good news about sky I will need to ask more details when the move gets nearer. Really appreciate the reply

We are considering the big move as an early retirement, however my better half who is a CORGI gas engineer and Plumber thinks he will be bored if he retires so do you think there will be a few jobs to keep his mind ticking over, registered of course.  He also currently runs  our sons football team and would lie to still be involved in helping out with a french team which would help him amd our 10 yr old intergrate. Does anyone have any experience with getting children involved in local teams. Also I cant get my head round whether or not you can get SKY in Limousin, as they will hanker over SKY SPORTS and Square Pants and Sponge Bob!!!!!  

yes please I'd particularly like to know if there are any children in the village

Hurray at last someone knows the place, do you know if it has a school? or if any other English families live there i got the impression from the agent that most of the houses were used as holiday homes.  Any more info would be fab.

I have read many postings on this issue but am still confused.  Can anyone help with my situation ( I dont expect 100% accuracy but a rough guide would be fantastic) Currently I an in receipt of IVB and Disability pension although I am only 45 ( born with heart probs) I recently had to have emergency surgery and am under the care of a hospital in London.  What kind of cover could I/ Sholud I get in France.  My worry is that i wouldnt be entittled to treatment in France if I lived there permanately or if i was it would bankrupt me.  I KNOW THERE ARE INSURANCE POLICIES BUT WOULD THEY COVER AN EXISTING CONDITION. Basically am I mad considering a move

We are comming over to look at a property in Clugnat can anyone tell me anything about it ie does it have any shops a schooland if not where would be the nearest place for these things.