Angela Luchmun
@angelaluch
English expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
18
About me
English
Lives in Trou aux Biches
Registration: 13 August 2010
Activity
Schools in mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi guys We are hopefully coming over in June and will start the kids in school for the new school year in September , my husband is working at the airport and they want us to live in the blue Bay Area , where is te best place to live and what about ...
Hi, Just to let you know not all the schools start their academic year in January. There is IPS (primary) and Northfields (secondary) which start in September. They are both in the North so probably no good for you but worth checking out. I'm ... Read More
civil marriage in mauritius by joburg-gal
hello, jus want to find out if anyone from another country has married a mauritian citizen, how did u go about doing the civil marriage what were the procedures and how long did it take? thank you in advance
Hi Daisymay, When I applied for mine just over a year ago I got the criminal records check (morality certificate) from a site www.disclosurescotland.co.uk it is also known as a Disclosure Certificate. We used to use them where I worked and don't ... Read More
Children's parties by Niru10
Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend where I can hire a bouncy castle/bouncy slide and chairs and tables for a kids bday party? And also, if anyone could give me an estimate of how much these things cost approximately, that would be really v ...
There's another company called Jump with Joy Ltd who do bouncy castles and facepainting. Not sure if they do tables and chairs. Not used them yet but hope they are good! Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
Sun cream and insect repellent is much cheaper in UK. Electrical items are cheaper and better quality in UK. Biscuits and cereals again cheaper and more choice although you might want to bring tupperware containers to put them in to keep them away ... Read More
Northfields HighSchool / IPS - Primary School by Nathalie0805
hi everyone, We are currently waitlisted on the lists at Northfields and IPS but I am getting conflicting feedback regarding schools in Mauritius. Apparently Northfields doesn't have a headmaster currently? Other feedback I have received has been ...
For a primary school there is either The Lighthouse (as mentioned before) or IPS. Both are in the North and I know IPS has a waiting list so if you are planning for this October you will need to contact them soon. I'm not 100% sure on this but ... Read More
bringing cat to Mauritius by Strawb
Hello all, We're considering bringing our cat to Mauritius. Does anyone know what the laws are surrounding this? Specifically, I'm worried that she is 15 years old and I think she has to stay in quarantine for 6 months? If thats the case I think we ...
I think it must be a very difficult decision for you to make. If you have friends that can look after your cat, perhaps it would be better to leave her there to start with and assess the situation here. It is very hot here in the summer. Also I ... Read More
MOSQUITOS HEEEELLLP! by toZ
Anybody, everybody, pls what is effective?!!!?
Hi, Sounds a bit mad but an Australian friend told me they eat vegemite (marmite) to stop the mosquitoes biting. Apparently they don't like the smell or taste on your skin. I've read that vitamin B tablets work in the same way if you don't like ... Read More
TIPS - How to prepare local produce? How to live cheaply in Mauritius? by Stormtrooper
1) Have you noticed local veg is a lot more cheaper than imported stuff? However many expats I find do not buy them simply because they're not sure how to 'pick the right one', how to cook it etc. If anyone has any tips please tell us. 2) Or did ...
I bought a basil plant from Espace Maison for rs 35 - much cheaper than the supermarket. Just watch out for the snails as they love it too!! Read More
EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien
Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?
Hi, It will be a first for us so hope to make it with our little girl. Angela Read More
baby meet ups? by Irish Beach girl
Hello Forum I am due a baby this April, my first. Myself and my husband are quite new to Mauritius, just 3 months and we do not have many friends yet. I am wondering does anyone know of any mother and baby groups that are meeting? I would love to ...
Hi, we just arrived from England last week. We would love to be included in meet ups with Mums/Dads and Toddlers. We have a little girl who is 3 and we are already missing our playgroups and activities (although we are certainly not missing the ... Read More
baby meet ups? by Irish Beach girl
Hello Forum I am due a baby this April, my first. Myself and my husband are quite new to Mauritius, just 3 months and we do not have many friends yet. I am wondering does anyone know of any mother and baby groups that are meeting? I would love to ...
Hi, We should be arriving in Mauritius in a few weeks' time. I have a little girl who's just turned 3 and we would love to meet some other Mums and Toddlers. We will be living in Trou aux Biches. Angela Read More
Moms and Tots group in the north? by Talitha
Hi There I was wondering if there are any moms and tots groups in the north. My little girl is 16 months and i really want her to socialize with other kids her age and its a great way for me to meet some ladies too :-) Let me know Thanks
Kareena, there are a couple of Kindergartens that I know of in the North. Fairy Glen which is near the IPS school, also I think the Lighthouse (not 100% sure what age group they take) which is along the beach road past Trou aux Biches. Fairy Glen's ... Read More
Moms and Tots group in the north? by Talitha
Hi There I was wondering if there are any moms and tots groups in the north. My little girl is 16 months and i really want her to socialize with other kids her age and its a great way for me to meet some ladies too :-) Let me know Thanks
Hi, I'm hoping to arrive in Mauritius in October and will be in the North. My little girl is turning three at the beginning of September but would love to meet up when I get there. Angela Read More