British Deputy High Commission
Chennai
Visa Department
1. The Visa Department in Chennai is recruiting for the posts of Locally Engaged Entry Clearance Officers. We will recruit four full-time Officers and the start date will be January 2008. If you are selected for a position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
· Pass a demanding and comprehensive training course; and
· Receive the appropriate level of UK national standard security clearance; and
· If appropriate, have permission from the Indian immigration authorities to take employment; and
· Are available to join on our stipulated start date
· Are a minimum age of 18;
· Educated to A level standard (or equivalent) or have other relevant experience which would make you a suitable candidate
2. These are opportunities for portable careers. These jobs may particularly appeal to you if:
· Your spouse or partner works for the Foreign Office, Home Office, British Council or for a company which sends its staff to work in different countries; and
· You would like to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment as part of a large and diverse team of people, committed to achieving clear service delivery goals.
Background information
3. UKvisas is the overseas arm of the UK's immigration control. We have visa offices in 160 locations throughout the world. The largest handles 180,000 applications a year; the smallest less than 10.
4. Chennai is one of the busiest and most high profile Visa Departments in the world. Our team is committed to providing a first class service, and we are expected to be flexible, and make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control. We are at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Assessing the full range of visa applications and interviewing applicants in a fair, objective and courteous manner. Making quick and pragmatic decisions to issue and refuse visas in accordance with the Immigration Rules and within agreed timescales.
· Dealing with correspondence and other enquiries from applicants, sponsors and members of the public. Preparing well-presented and accurate replies, written in plain English, within target times.
· Preparing written statements and paperwork related to the appeals process and making sure that they are also well presented and accurate.
The skills we are looking for
5. The ideal candidates will be:
· Good communicators with excellent spoken and written English;
· Computer literate with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute;
· Able to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure;
· Able to work quickly and reliably with little supervision and meet challenging targets;
· Capable of making quick decisions in accordance with set rules and able to show that these decisions are fair and just;
· Able to work well under pressure;
· Excellent team players; this is an all for one, and one for all environment;
· Flexible and positive about working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work. We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees;
· Excellent representatives of the Visa Department, the British Deputy High Commission, and of the UK Government.
Salary & employment
6. We can only offer you a job if you are in India legally. Employment by Her Majesty's Government in an India-engaged capacity, does not afford employees any special immunities or privileges, or protection against legal action. Conditions of service for all locally employed staff in India are consistent with Indian laws and regulations.
· The vacancies are full-time and permanent but if selected you will be required to serve a probationary period of six months before your permanent status is confirmed.
· The starting salary is £20,060 per annum. Salaries are set in London in sterling, paid in rupees and are subject to tax abatement in line with HM Treasury rules.
Making your application
7. You should submit your application on the attached application form, making sure that you read the instructions carefully. Please e-mail the completed form to mailto:gauri.srinivasan@fco.gov.uk and title your e-mail ‘Locally Engaged Entry Clearance Officers ‘ Alternatively, please forward your application form to HR Officer, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006. Your application must be received by Friday 11 January 2008 .
8. The British Deputy High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, creed or age.
9. . The attached document is the Security Questionnaire for reference, which needs to be completed if successful after interview.
19 December 2007
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
President's Message
Hello Ladies!
I hope all of you find yourselves refreshed and relaxed during your holiday breaks!
Let me first start off by congratulating our Crafts Group. They raised over Rs.19,000 at our Holiday Bazaar. You should all give yourselves a huge pat on the back! The crafts were lovely and so well done. Thank you very much for your hard work and I look forward to seeing what is coming in the future!
Secondly, Thank you to Aruna Vijaykumar and Maureen Thandi for selling books at the Christmas Fair on December 1. They have sold off the majority of the books we had, helping with our storage issues, as well as raising over Rs.12,000 which was donated in our name to the Christmas Fair. Thank you Ladies!
A big Thank you also needs to go to Maureen Hudson-Murari for all of her work organizing the charity events/parties. This is truly a difficult task and she has worked very hard to make sure everyone has something they need or enjoy this holiday season. I also want to thank those who have assisted at the different events. I hope you have found this enlightening and choose to become more involved with our Social Welfare groups and help out our different Charities!
We also have some things to look forward to. Our meeting on January 9 will feature Hints and Tips for Living in Madras! I hope to see all of you there as this meeting is amazingly informative and helpful!
Our Garden Tea this year will be held at the the Japanese Consulate. We will be having an Oriental Tea and will also be looking for your help! We would like to get to know everyone and their cultures better, so along with the lovely Japanese dishes we will have, we would like to have dishes brought from each nationality! This is a great chance for you to get together and enjoy some time cooking up your favorite dish from home! There will be more details on this in the near future – so start thinking of what you would like to bring to represent you and your country!
Happy New Year!
Stephanie Thompson
President
I hope all of you find yourselves refreshed and relaxed during your holiday breaks!
Let me first start off by congratulating our Crafts Group. They raised over Rs.19,000 at our Holiday Bazaar. You should all give yourselves a huge pat on the back! The crafts were lovely and so well done. Thank you very much for your hard work and I look forward to seeing what is coming in the future!
Secondly, Thank you to Aruna Vijaykumar and Maureen Thandi for selling books at the Christmas Fair on December 1. They have sold off the majority of the books we had, helping with our storage issues, as well as raising over Rs.12,000 which was donated in our name to the Christmas Fair. Thank you Ladies!
A big Thank you also needs to go to Maureen Hudson-Murari for all of her work organizing the charity events/parties. This is truly a difficult task and she has worked very hard to make sure everyone has something they need or enjoy this holiday season. I also want to thank those who have assisted at the different events. I hope you have found this enlightening and choose to become more involved with our Social Welfare groups and help out our different Charities!
We also have some things to look forward to. Our meeting on January 9 will feature Hints and Tips for Living in Madras! I hope to see all of you there as this meeting is amazingly informative and helpful!
Our Garden Tea this year will be held at the the Japanese Consulate. We will be having an Oriental Tea and will also be looking for your help! We would like to get to know everyone and their cultures better, so along with the lovely Japanese dishes we will have, we would like to have dishes brought from each nationality! This is a great chance for you to get together and enjoy some time cooking up your favorite dish from home! There will be more details on this in the near future – so start thinking of what you would like to bring to represent you and your country!
Happy New Year!
Stephanie Thompson
President
MAHJONG 2008
Games will recommence on Thursday 10 January 2008 1.30pm at Norah McParlane's
103B The Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Chennai 600018
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
103B The Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Chennai 600018
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Friday, December 14, 2007
Craft's Group
Crafts Group will be held on Tuesday January 29 at 2 pm at Suzanne (Kannan APT 4B - Chamiers Road 40 - 98409 83138).
For those interested a patchwork class will be started, a simple project that everybody can make. Shopping for the necessary fabric can be done together, a date can be arranged at that time. Ladies that are not interested in patchwork are also very welcome as other crafts can be done as well : crossstitch, knitting or whatever you like!
For more information you can always call Suzanne (please note though that she will be out of town till January 27th)
Hope to see a lot of new faces !
For those interested a patchwork class will be started, a simple project that everybody can make. Shopping for the necessary fabric can be done together, a date can be arranged at that time. Ladies that are not interested in patchwork are also very welcome as other crafts can be done as well : crossstitch, knitting or whatever you like!
For more information you can always call Suzanne (please note though that she will be out of town till January 27th)
Hope to see a lot of new faces !
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
CAN STOP Christmas Party
Christmas Celebration
“ Santa “
will be coming along with carol singers
on 11th ( Tuesday ) December 2007
at 3.00 PM
for the
Children at the Institute of Child Health
( 9th Floor ), Egmore
CAN-STOP ( Cancer Support Therapy To Overcome Pain)
An out-reach programme of Sundaram Medical Foundation
Dr.Rangarajan Memorial Hospital
4th Avenue, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040
Helpline : 044 26284256
Email : canstop@smfhospital.org www.canstop.org
“ Santa “
will be coming along with carol singers
on 11th ( Tuesday ) December 2007
at 3.00 PM
for the
Children at the Institute of Child Health
( 9th Floor ), Egmore
CAN-STOP ( Cancer Support Therapy To Overcome Pain)
An out-reach programme of Sundaram Medical Foundation
Dr.Rangarajan Memorial Hospital
4th Avenue, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040
Helpline : 044 26284256
Email : canstop@smfhospital.org www.canstop.org
Monday, December 10, 2007
Playgroup December 11th
Venue for tomorrow's playgroup is at the home of :
Isabel and Yara
Bischop Garden ext nr4
Grayshott Apartment Block D – 102
R.A. Puram
Tel: 044- 42815341 and cell: 99-40676631
Isabel and Yara
Bischop Garden ext nr4
Grayshott Apartment Block D – 102
R.A. Puram
Tel: 044- 42815341 and cell: 99-40676631
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Christmas Parties 2007 Schedule
MONDAY LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, Harrington Road, Chetpet
10TH December Tea party for 180 elderly residents together with Nativity play
3.30p.m.-5p.m. by children of St. George’s Creche with gift bags for children.
WEDNESDAY Friends in Need Society and St. George’s Home for Elderly
12TH December Lunch party for 80 elderly residents at venue to be decided
12N-3p.m. Lunch also served at residences for those unable to attend outing.
THURSDAY CHILDREN’S CRECHE, Halls Road, Kilpauk
13TH December 120 children – distribution of clothing and gift bags.
10.30A.M.
WEDNESDAY Visits to Shishyu Bhavan, Royapuram, Nirmal Hriday,Ennore,
19th December Jeevodaya, Manali, to distribute gift bags and clothing and
9.30a.m-2p.m. provisions. (approximately 250 residents)
Date to be advised CANSTOP PARTY FOR LEUKEMIA CHILDREN OF
Egmore children’s hospital. (Number to be confirmed.)
MONDAY CHESHIRE HOME, 23A Third Seaward Roiad, Valmiki Nagar,
24th December Teaparty and entertainment for 80 disabled residents.
4-5.30p.m. Distribution of giftbags
Please contact Maureen for more info or to volunteer: 98402-93027
10TH December Tea party for 180 elderly residents together with Nativity play
3.30p.m.-5p.m. by children of St. George’s Creche with gift bags for children.
WEDNESDAY Friends in Need Society and St. George’s Home for Elderly
12TH December Lunch party for 80 elderly residents at venue to be decided
12N-3p.m. Lunch also served at residences for those unable to attend outing.
THURSDAY CHILDREN’S CRECHE, Halls Road, Kilpauk
13TH December 120 children – distribution of clothing and gift bags.
10.30A.M.
WEDNESDAY Visits to Shishyu Bhavan, Royapuram, Nirmal Hriday,Ennore,
19th December Jeevodaya, Manali, to distribute gift bags and clothing and
9.30a.m-2p.m. provisions. (approximately 250 residents)
Date to be advised CANSTOP PARTY FOR LEUKEMIA CHILDREN OF
Egmore children’s hospital. (Number to be confirmed.)
MONDAY CHESHIRE HOME, 23A Third Seaward Roiad, Valmiki Nagar,
24th December Teaparty and entertainment for 80 disabled residents.
4-5.30p.m. Distribution of giftbags
Please contact Maureen for more info or to volunteer: 98402-93027
Mahjong Location Change
Mahjong Location Change this week only, Tuesday, Dec. 11th 1:00 - 3:00
Mahjong will be at Linda Talluto's 83/38 Bishop GardenRA Puram
Mahjong will be at Linda Talluto's 83/38 Bishop GardenRA Puram
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Socieal Welfare Update
Maureen made a special trip to visit the Homes pre-Diwali to deliver provisions and a Diwali treat to Shishyu Bhavan, Royapuram, Nirmal Hriday, Ennore, Jeevodaya, Manali, Children’s Creche, Kilpauk, Cheshire Homes Thiruvanmiyur.
Jeevodaya Cancer Hospice recently opened a clinic in Avadi Road, Kilpauk, for collection of Morphine by local cancer residents.
The children’s crèche in Halls Road, Kilpauk has requested the services of a doctor (Tamil speaking) to address the parents of the children (numbering 120) about HIV awareness. This to take place on a Sunday afternoon 2-4p.m. some time in January after Pongal. We could also invite the parents of the children from St. George’s Creche to participate in this program.
Eleonor is out of town till the New Year. Volunteers requested to visit Shishyu Bhavan on Tuesday afternoons 3-5p.m. to interact with the children in drawing and colouring.
Jeevodaya Cancer Hospice recently opened a clinic in Avadi Road, Kilpauk, for collection of Morphine by local cancer residents.
The children’s crèche in Halls Road, Kilpauk has requested the services of a doctor (Tamil speaking) to address the parents of the children (numbering 120) about HIV awareness. This to take place on a Sunday afternoon 2-4p.m. some time in January after Pongal. We could also invite the parents of the children from St. George’s Creche to participate in this program.
Eleonor is out of town till the New Year. Volunteers requested to visit Shishyu Bhavan on Tuesday afternoons 3-5p.m. to interact with the children in drawing and colouring.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Christmas Lunch
There will be a Christmas lunch at the Madras Club (Adyar Club Gate Road) as part of the social welfare activities and the OWC's General Meeting on Wednesday, 12th December 2007 at 12Noon. This event is shared with one of our charities for the elderly. It was a blast last year as one gentelman did a fantastic Elvis rendition and another played the piano. Don't miss it! The decorations at the Madras Club are also extremely charmingThe cost will be Rs.350 (to cover our lunch) and we need to have an rsvp so we can warn in the numbers. Please contact either Stephanie 9840101343 or Maureen 9840293027
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
BBSC Christmas Ball!
SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER
7.30 PM
THE PARK HOTEL
Advance Ticket Only Price Rs 1000. Cash Payment only.
For tickets please contact Martin Pedwell on PedsonTour@hotmail.com or call on 9884032671 after 6pm, or call Mike Eliseou on 98400 81944
7.30 PM
THE PARK HOTEL
Advance Ticket Only Price Rs 1000. Cash Payment only.
For tickets please contact Martin Pedwell on PedsonTour@hotmail.com or call on 9884032671 after 6pm, or call Mike Eliseou on 98400 81944
Moving Sale
Sunjang will be leaving Chennai shortly and has the following items to sell:
- LG TV (16 inches)
- Make up table
- GE Refrigerator (2 doors)
- A/C Samsung (1.5 and 2 ton)
- Sofa set with table
- LG VCD/DCD player
All electronics/appliances come with warrantees. Contact Sunjang at 9940060800 if interested.
Sunjang is also selling her car, a Maruti Swift, red with 11,000 km. Please contact Sunjang for more details.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Playgroup
27th November: 3 - 5.30pm
Venue: Patrick Fischer and Family New no: 10, Sivakamipuram 2nd Street (it is a house)Thiruvanmiyur.
Suggest you call Patrick if need more directions
Cell Number: 996-222-5815
Directions: The street is a narrow which creates two problems: First, it is difficult to find. If you are going south on LB road, the street is the last left before IMPCOPS. There is a wine shop by the start of the street but I don't think there is a street sign. You can also reach the house from MG road (the Google map above in not correct showing our street as a dead end) but it is more difficult to explain; however, if people (or drivers) know the area, then that might be another option. Second, there will not be room for everyone to park on the street so plan to be dropped off and park on MR Road or other street.
4th December: 3 - 5.30pm
Venue: American International School, Taramani, Children's Playground Please remember to bring your OWC membership cards. Parking outside the gates for non-school parents.Thanks for your cooperation
11th December:3 - 5.30pm
Isabelle and Yara to host. Venue: TBC
18th December: 3.5.30pm
Venue: Yifat's houseNo. 238(old 278) JJ road , Alwarpet.Cell: 9884159724how to reach :from TTK road take the turn next to the "Vodafone service office"(opposite to "Kulfi Corner").after 300m there is a small short lane to the right. The house is the middle one .the watchman is there. parking tricky - dirvers can drop and park further along Kasturi Ranga.
25th December and 1st Jan: No Playgroup as National Holiday!
Offers to welcome for the New year please!!
Regards Reena98840 27722
Venue: Patrick Fischer and Family New no: 10, Sivakamipuram 2nd Street (it is a house)Thiruvanmiyur.
Suggest you call Patrick if need more directions
Cell Number: 996-222-5815
Directions: The street is a narrow which creates two problems: First, it is difficult to find. If you are going south on LB road, the street is the last left before IMPCOPS. There is a wine shop by the start of the street but I don't think there is a street sign. You can also reach the house from MG road (the Google map above in not correct showing our street as a dead end) but it is more difficult to explain; however, if people (or drivers) know the area, then that might be another option. Second, there will not be room for everyone to park on the street so plan to be dropped off and park on MR Road or other street.
4th December: 3 - 5.30pm
Venue: American International School, Taramani, Children's Playground Please remember to bring your OWC membership cards. Parking outside the gates for non-school parents.Thanks for your cooperation
11th December:3 - 5.30pm
Isabelle and Yara to host. Venue: TBC
18th December: 3.5.30pm
Venue: Yifat's houseNo. 238(old 278) JJ road , Alwarpet.Cell: 9884159724how to reach :from TTK road take the turn next to the "Vodafone service office"(opposite to "Kulfi Corner").after 300m there is a small short lane to the right. The house is the middle one .the watchman is there. parking tricky - dirvers can drop and park further along Kasturi Ranga.
25th December and 1st Jan: No Playgroup as National Holiday!
Offers to welcome for the New year please!!
Regards Reena98840 27722
Friday, November 23, 2007
Bake Sale Help Needed!
Cakes, Slices,Biscuits Needed for Bake Sale at Santa Brunch Saturday, December 1st is the Santa Brunch and we need donations for our Bake Sale.To register your assistance please contact:
Norah McParlane
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Donations can be delivered to Norah at
103B The Laurels 59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road Alwarpet on Friday the 30th November any time up to 6pm
OR directly to Taj Coromandel Hotel at 9 am on Saturday 1st December.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Volunteers Needed for Santa Brunch
Saturday, December 1st is the Santa Brunch and volunteers are needed to help with:the bake sale
decorations
arts and crafts tables
Please contact Youngmi Kim at 43066959 / 9940019021 or Elizabeth David at 9884588275 if you are available. You don't have to be on the children's committee to help - all assitance is very welcome and appreciated!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Craft's Group
After finishing all the christmas decorations, we have been thinking that it might me nice to make something for ourselves now!
So anybody interesting in doing some crafts, please come to join. We haven't decided on a project yet, so ideas are welcome.
Next meeting will be on Tuesday December 11 at 2 pm at the home of Suzanne De haes:
Kannan Apts 4B
Chamiers Road 40
You can bring anything you are already making or you would like to do, questions or help with unfinished projects will be taken care off.
Everybody is welcome to join !!
-Suzanne de Haes
So anybody interesting in doing some crafts, please come to join. We haven't decided on a project yet, so ideas are welcome.
Next meeting will be on Tuesday December 11 at 2 pm at the home of Suzanne De haes:
Kannan Apts 4B
Chamiers Road 40
You can bring anything you are already making or you would like to do, questions or help with unfinished projects will be taken care off.
Everybody is welcome to join !!
-Suzanne de Haes
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Playgroup November 20th
Playgroup is at Youngmi, Seha and Sean's house tomorrow:
No. 5, 4th floor
Schofield Place
Ranjith Road
Kotturpuram
+ 99400 19021+ 4306 6959
The house is quite close to "Kids Central".You take Ranjith road (off the Gandhi Mandapam road) where the Kids Central is, and turn to the right at a dead end. And then make a left turn. You can easily find "Schofield Place" on your left hand.
Time: 3 -5.30pm
PLEASE NOTE I HAVE OFFERS TO HOST UP 'TIL JAN EXCEPT DECEMBER 18TH - CAN ANYONE HOST THIS DATE THEN I CAN SEND OUT THE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT MONTH? THANKS Reena98840 27722
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Driver, Housekeeper Available
Available January 1:
Driver: Reliable, trustworthy driver who has driven for a series ofexpats since 1998. Has worked for me for nearly 3 years.
Housekeeper/cook. Also has worked for expat families includingGerman, British and American. Dedicated, good work ethic, good cook,likes and will care lovingly for pets. Lives in. Could supervisejunior staff. She would prefer to remain in Boat Club area ifpossible.
Contact Nancy at nred2002@yahoo.com to arrange an interview witheither or both.
Driver: Reliable, trustworthy driver who has driven for a series ofexpats since 1998. Has worked for me for nearly 3 years.
Housekeeper/cook. Also has worked for expat families includingGerman, British and American. Dedicated, good work ethic, good cook,likes and will care lovingly for pets. Lives in. Could supervisejunior staff. She would prefer to remain in Boat Club area ifpossible.
Contact Nancy at nred2002@yahoo.com to arrange an interview witheither or both.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Mahjong (Western Style) - Beginners Very Welcome
Games will be held 1 PM - 3 PM (or later) on the following Tuesday's: November 20November 27December 4December 11 At the home of:
Norah McParlane
103B Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
(Opposite Veneta Cucina showroom)
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
BABY ITEMS AND FURNITURES FOR SALE
Infantino Soft Baby Carrier (slightly used)Handy front storage pocketAdjustable head support and patented weight distribution systemConvenient side openingsFor babies 8-23 lbs.Original Price: $27 (Rs1,060) Asking Price: Rs700Fisher -Price Sounds N Lights Baby Monitor (brand new)This monitor has sound lights that let you not only hear, but actually "see" the different levels of your baby's activity There are two channels to minimize interference and for added convenience, a night light built into the transmitter for baby's room, and a low battery indicator The receiver is AC-powered, or battery-powered for portability Age Range Birth to 3 Years USA plug Original Price: $20 (Rs780) Asking Price: Rs500
Eddie Bauer Infant Car seat (used for a year)For children up to 40 lbs. 21x3412x39-1/2"H. Original Price: $140.71 (Rs5,500) Asking Price: Rs1,500 (only selling the car seat, stroller NOT included)
Fisher Price Link-a-Doos Infant to Toddler Rocker (slightly used)An infant seat that converts to toddler rocker, growing with your baby. Calming vibrations soothe baby like a ride in the car Two position recline seat Features cute detachable Linkadoos toys to keep baby entertainedWeight limit 40 lbs/18.1 kg Original Price: Rs.2,000 Asking Price 1,500
Rocking Chair with Footrest (Slightly used)Original Price: Rs4,150 Asking Price Rs3,000
Study table (used for a year)Original Price Rs4,000 Asking Price Rs2,000
Wooden Crib with FREE mattress and bumpers (slightly used)Original Price Rs9,000 Asking Price Rs7,000
Indian style infant crib with FREE Mattress (teak wood)Asking price: Rs5,000
Study table (used for a year)Original Price Rs4,000 Asking Price Rs2,000
Wooden Crib with FREE mattress and bumpers (slightly used)Original Price Rs9,000 Asking Price Rs7,000
Indian style infant crib with FREE Mattress (teak wood)Asking price: Rs5,000
Please contact Angela unica_hija_ph@yahoo.com or call 9940162840 or 45511757 if interested!!!
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Playgroup November 13th
Playgroup will be at my place next week:
No. 9, 3rd Seaward Rd.
K.G. Valmiki Apts. Apt. 4
Valmiki Nagar
Thiruvanmiyur
Opposite the Cheshire Home and near Singapore Shoppee
Phone: 9884187761
Time: 3 - 5.30pm
Someone left a Nemo watch at my place last time. Let me know if it's yours.
- Natalie
No. 9, 3rd Seaward Rd.
K.G. Valmiki Apts. Apt. 4
Valmiki Nagar
Thiruvanmiyur
Opposite the Cheshire Home and near Singapore Shoppee
Phone: 9884187761
Time: 3 - 5.30pm
Someone left a Nemo watch at my place last time. Let me know if it's yours.
- Natalie
Mahjong (Western Style)
Beginners very welcome
Our next game will be:
Tuesday, November 13, 1pm to 3pm (or later)
At the home of:
Norah McParlane103B
Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Our next game will be:
Tuesday, November 13, 1pm to 3pm (or later)
At the home of:
Norah McParlane103B
Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Mahjong for Everyone
Come along and have some fun, meet people and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong (Western Style)!
Beginners very welcome
We promise it is not difficult to learn and we certainly don't take ourselves too seriously, in fact, we don't even keep score. Our next game will be: Tuesday, November 61pm to 3pm (or later)At the home of
Norah McParlane
103B Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Beginners very welcome
We promise it is not difficult to learn and we certainly don't take ourselves too seriously, in fact, we don't even keep score. Our next game will be: Tuesday, November 61pm to 3pm (or later)At the home of
Norah McParlane
103B Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Moving Sale
Nancy Reisig is moving and will be selling the following items. All procedes to be donated to charity.
Cream colored Bedroom Set
Queen Bed, Chest of drawers, granite top Bureau with Mirror, granite top 2 end tables, footrests
Sell as a complete set
Original Price 1.2 lakh
Asking Price 30,000
Television
Philips (2005)
Original Price 6000
Asking Price2000
DVD
Philips (2005)
Original Price 2000
Asking Price 500
Single Bed
Original Price NA
Asking Price 5000
Side table
Free if purchase bed
Original Price NA
Asking Price300
Dresser
Original Price NA
Asking Price1500
Cane Chairs (4)
each
Original Price NA
Asking Price 250
Dining Room Table
9 foot glass table
no chairs--sorry
Original Price 26,000
Asking Price 13,000
Fish Tank (with fish)
Original Price 18,000
Asking Price 7,000
Hutch
Original Price 31,000
Asking Price 10,000
Stove/Oven
Original Price 16,000
Asking Price 5,000
Refrigerator
used
Original Price 8000
Asking Price 3,000
Washing machine
quite old
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
Various kitchen appliances & utensils
mixie, toaster, utensils, etc.
used, sell as set
Various
Asking Price 5,000
Chair (red)
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
Television
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 1,000
Books
Many, 50 RS each
used
Video player
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
DVD Player
works fine
Original Price 5000
Asking Price 2,000
Vacuum Cleaner
works fine
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
TV Hutch
Original Price 50,000
Asking Price 10,000
If interested, please contact: nred2002@yahoo.com or call/SMS Nancy at 9840972495.
Cream colored Bedroom Set
Queen Bed, Chest of drawers, granite top Bureau with Mirror, granite top 2 end tables, footrests
Sell as a complete set
Original Price 1.2 lakh
Asking Price 30,000
Television
Philips (2005)
Original Price 6000
Asking Price2000
DVD
Philips (2005)
Original Price 2000
Asking Price 500
Single Bed
Original Price NA
Asking Price 5000
Side table
Free if purchase bed
Original Price NA
Asking Price300
Dresser
Original Price NA
Asking Price1500
Cane Chairs (4)
each
Original Price NA
Asking Price 250
Dining Room Table
9 foot glass table
no chairs--sorry
Original Price 26,000
Asking Price 13,000
Fish Tank (with fish)
Original Price 18,000
Asking Price 7,000
Hutch
Original Price 31,000
Asking Price 10,000
Stove/Oven
Original Price 16,000
Asking Price 5,000
Refrigerator
used
Original Price 8000
Asking Price 3,000
Washing machine
quite old
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
Various kitchen appliances & utensils
mixie, toaster, utensils, etc.
used, sell as set
Various
Asking Price 5,000
Chair (red)
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
Television
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 1,000
Books
Many, 50 RS each
used
Video player
used
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
DVD Player
works fine
Original Price 5000
Asking Price 2,000
Vacuum Cleaner
works fine
Original Price Unknown
Asking Price 500
TV Hutch
Original Price 50,000
Asking Price 10,000
If interested, please contact: nred2002@yahoo.com or call/SMS Nancy at 9840972495.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Storytrails
Storytrails Presents
An evening of storytelling
When was the last time, you snuggled into a comfortable position
to listen to a fascinating story?
Not to read, not to watch. But to listen to a story.
How about taking a journey through this magical world of stories now?
A make-believe world that fascinated us as children.
A world that most of us have long forgotten or think we have out-grown.
A world that holds just as much promise now, if only we cared to transport ourselves to it.
Stories really are for everyone.
Join us as we present to you, one more telling of these age-old tales.
at
THE TOP STOREY
Alliance Francaise of Madras
New No.24, College Road, Chennai 600 006
Date: 28 October 2007, Sunday
Time: 6:30 PM
All are welcome
Directed by Pritham Chakravarthy
Storytellers: Karthik Srinivasan(TMK), Vidyuth Sreenivasan
Music: Vedanth Bharadwaj
No. 34, North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600017; Ph: +91 44 4212 4214; Visit us at www.storytrails.in
An evening of storytelling
When was the last time, you snuggled into a comfortable position
to listen to a fascinating story?
Not to read, not to watch. But to listen to a story.
How about taking a journey through this magical world of stories now?
A make-believe world that fascinated us as children.
A world that most of us have long forgotten or think we have out-grown.
A world that holds just as much promise now, if only we cared to transport ourselves to it.
Stories really are for everyone.
Join us as we present to you, one more telling of these age-old tales.
at
THE TOP STOREY
Alliance Francaise of Madras
New No.24, College Road, Chennai 600 006
Date: 28 October 2007, Sunday
Time: 6:30 PM
All are welcome
Directed by Pritham Chakravarthy
Storytellers: Karthik Srinivasan(TMK), Vidyuth Sreenivasan
Music: Vedanth Bharadwaj
No. 34, North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600017; Ph: +91 44 4212 4214; Visit us at www.storytrails.in
Christmas General Meeting
Nov. 14: General Meeting & Christmas Bazaar, Park Sheraton Hotel, 10 AM. There will be a gift exchange, so bring a gift worth 250 Rs. and trade it among other members at the meeting! The gift exchange isn’t mandatory, but it does allow members to mingle more and get to know each other…plus it’s a lot of fun! The new OWC Directory will also be available for purchase at the meeting (Rs. 100)
CAN STOP
Nov. 14: The U.S. Consulate, along with Can-Stop, is organizing a breast cancer update by the Susan Komen Foundation, at 10 AM –Noon, at a place TBA. For more info, contact Can-Stop at 2628-4256.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Mahjong for Everyone
Come along and have some fun, meet people and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong (Western Style)!
Beginners very welcome - We promise it is not difficult to learn and we certainly don't take ourselves too seriously, in fact, we don't even keep score.
Our next game will be:
Tuesday, October 301pm to 3pm (or later)
At the home of Norah McParlane
103B Laurels59 & 60
C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com orNorah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
November Tiffin: Baking Blind – Re-Run!
Due to cancellation of the Baking Blind Tiffin, I am rescheduling it for Friday November 16th at 10am at my house.Please call or email to confirm attendance (even if you had booked on for last time!) as the maximum number is 15 ladies.
A little advance information: the December Tiffin will be a Cookie Exchange, like last year. This was very successfully run last year with all the ladies bring a sample of cookies and recipes to exchange with each other. We arrived with one kind of cookie and left with many sorts!! Let me know if you are interested in being a part of that and we can start organising this.
Please remember that if you want to share recipes with other members of the OWC and the Tiffin Club, please email them to me and we can pass them on.
Sejal Wasani
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Thanksgiving Lucheon
River House12 Turnbulls Road, Extn.
Chennai 600 035
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
11:30
All OWC members are invited to a traditional Thanksgiving lunch at River House, the home of Susan Hopper.
As the lunch is limited to 50 people, OWC members are asked to sign up via e-mail at chennaicgr@gmail.com. If you wish, you may also sign up by telephoning Sejal Wasani at 98840 52575. A sign-up sheet will be at the November OWC meeting for those who have not replied by e-mail or telephone. Please also include your telephone number and nationality. Once the maximum number of guests has been filled, a waiting list will be maintained so that any cancellations can be filled by others.
Unfortunately, children in or out of prams cannot be accommodated.
Because of security, cars will not be permitted inside the compound. Parking will be made available at the Madras Club next door for all those who attend the lunch whether or not they are members. Please let Susan know if you have special needs that require parking inside the River House compound.
Security personnel will be at the gate with a list of those who have warned in.
Majong for Beginners
Come along and have some fun, meet people and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong (Western Style)! What is Mahjong? Come along and find out!!!
You don't even need to bring anything!!!!
We promise it is not difficult to learn and we certainly don't take ourselves too seriously, in fact, we don't even keep score. Our next game will be:
Tuesday, October 231pm to 3pm (or later)
At the home of Norah McParlane
103B The Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.comarlane@hotmail.co
You don't even need to bring anything!!!!
We promise it is not difficult to learn and we certainly don't take ourselves too seriously, in fact, we don't even keep score. Our next game will be:
Tuesday, October 231pm to 3pm (or later)
At the home of Norah McParlane
103B The Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy Road
Alwarpet
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.comarlane@hotmail.co
Monday, October 15, 2007
Volunteer Needed
I will be leaving Chennai in two weeks and I am looking for someone whowould like to take over the Ladies who Lunch on a monthly basis. It is very simple really. It is just a case of deciding on where to have lunch every month, ringing up the restaurant and booking a table for about15 women, and then putting it on the blog and the newsletter in advance.
If anyone is interested please ring Suzanne on 98846 89222.
If anyone is interested please ring Suzanne on 98846 89222.
Moving Sale
Quick sale!!! Must be sold in next few days.We are leaving Chennai in next two weeks quite suddenly.
Two lovely red couches to sell and one glass fronted vitrine.
The couches are only 6 months old and the vitrine one year old.
Anyone interested phone Suzanne on 98846 89222
Great value.
Good Housekeeper (not the magazine, a person)
Hi everyone,
As most of you already know Trev and I have been called back to the UK with very little notice so we will be leaving Chennai in less than two weeks now. We have an excellent housekeeper. His name is Soloman. He worked for us the first time we were here in Chennai five years ago and when we came back this time we found him again to work for us.He cleans really well, is a lovely guy, is never sick or asks for anything. I would highly recommend him.Please if anyone knows of anyone looking for househelp can you give me a buzz.
My number is 98846 89222. He will be finished with us Sat week.
Thank you so much
Suzanne
As most of you already know Trev and I have been called back to the UK with very little notice so we will be leaving Chennai in less than two weeks now. We have an excellent housekeeper. His name is Soloman. He worked for us the first time we were here in Chennai five years ago and when we came back this time we found him again to work for us.He cleans really well, is a lovely guy, is never sick or asks for anything. I would highly recommend him.Please if anyone knows of anyone looking for househelp can you give me a buzz.
My number is 98846 89222. He will be finished with us Sat week.
Thank you so much
Suzanne
JOB VACANCY: Visa Assistant
LOCALLY ENGAGED ENHANCED VACANCIES IN VISA DEPARTMENT, CHENNAI
1. The Visa Department in Chennai is recruiting for the posts of Locally Engaged Visa Assistants in the Grade LEIII(E). We will recruit four full time Visa Assistants. The start dates will be November 2007. If you are selected for a position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
· Pass a demanding and comprehensive training course; and
· Receive the appropriate level of UK national standard security clearance; and
· If appropriate, have permission from the Indian immigration authorities to take employment; and
· Are available to join on our stipulated start date
2. These are opportunities for portable careers. These jobs may particularly appeal to you if:
· Your spouse or partner works for the Foreign Office or Home Office, or for a company which sends its staff to work in different countries; and
· You would like to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment as part of a large and diverse team of people, committed to achieving clear service delivery goals.
Background information
3. UKvisas is the overseas arm of the UK's immigration control. We have visa offices in 160 locations throughout the world. The largest handles 180,000 applications a year; the smallest less than 10.
4. Chennai is one of the busiest and most high profile Visa Departments in the world. Our team is committed to providing a first class service, and we are expected to be flexible, and make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control. We are at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Assessing a narrow range of visa applications and making recommendations to senior staff on how to deal with them.
· Reviewing appeal cases and making recommendations to senior staff on how they should be dealt with.
· Preparing statements in support of our decision for the appeal court.
· Dealing with routine correspondence and other enquiries from members of the public.
The skills we are looking for
5. The ideal candidates will be:
· Good communicators with excellent spoken and written English;
· Computer literate with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute;
· Able to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure;
· Able to work quickly and reliably with little supervision and meet challenging targets;
· Capable of making quick decisions in accordance with set rules and able to show that these decisions are fair and just;
· Able to work well under pressure;
· Excellent team players; this is an all for one, and one for all environment;
· Flexible and positive about working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work. We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees;
· Excellent representatives of the Visa Department, the British Deputy High Commission, and of the UK Government.
Salary & employment
6. We can only offer you a job if you are in India legally. Employment by Her Majesty's Government in an India-engaged capacity, does not afford employees any special immunities or privileges, or protection against legal action. Conditions of service for all locally employed staff in India are consistent with Indian laws and regulations.
7. The period of the contract will be for two years and the starting salary is Rs.87,754 per month. Visa Assistants’ salaries are set, and paid, in rupees, and are taxed at 25%.
Making your application
8. You should submit your application on the attached application form, making sure that you read the instructions carefully. Please e-mail the completed form to mailto:gauri.srinivasan@fco.gov.uk and title your e-mail ‘Locally Engaged Visa Assistants’. Alternatively, please forward your application form to HR Officer, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006. Your application must be received by Wednesday 31 October 2007.
9. The British Deputy High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, creed or age.
1. The Visa Department in Chennai is recruiting for the posts of Locally Engaged Visa Assistants in the Grade LEIII(E). We will recruit four full time Visa Assistants. The start dates will be November 2007. If you are selected for a position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
· Pass a demanding and comprehensive training course; and
· Receive the appropriate level of UK national standard security clearance; and
· If appropriate, have permission from the Indian immigration authorities to take employment; and
· Are available to join on our stipulated start date
2. These are opportunities for portable careers. These jobs may particularly appeal to you if:
· Your spouse or partner works for the Foreign Office or Home Office, or for a company which sends its staff to work in different countries; and
· You would like to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment as part of a large and diverse team of people, committed to achieving clear service delivery goals.
Background information
3. UKvisas is the overseas arm of the UK's immigration control. We have visa offices in 160 locations throughout the world. The largest handles 180,000 applications a year; the smallest less than 10.
4. Chennai is one of the busiest and most high profile Visa Departments in the world. Our team is committed to providing a first class service, and we are expected to be flexible, and make fair and defensible decisions on visa applications quickly, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control. We are at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Assessing a narrow range of visa applications and making recommendations to senior staff on how to deal with them.
· Reviewing appeal cases and making recommendations to senior staff on how they should be dealt with.
· Preparing statements in support of our decision for the appeal court.
· Dealing with routine correspondence and other enquiries from members of the public.
The skills we are looking for
5. The ideal candidates will be:
· Good communicators with excellent spoken and written English;
· Computer literate with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute;
· Able to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure;
· Able to work quickly and reliably with little supervision and meet challenging targets;
· Capable of making quick decisions in accordance with set rules and able to show that these decisions are fair and just;
· Able to work well under pressure;
· Excellent team players; this is an all for one, and one for all environment;
· Flexible and positive about working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work. We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees;
· Excellent representatives of the Visa Department, the British Deputy High Commission, and of the UK Government.
Salary & employment
6. We can only offer you a job if you are in India legally. Employment by Her Majesty's Government in an India-engaged capacity, does not afford employees any special immunities or privileges, or protection against legal action. Conditions of service for all locally employed staff in India are consistent with Indian laws and regulations.
7. The period of the contract will be for two years and the starting salary is Rs.87,754 per month. Visa Assistants’ salaries are set, and paid, in rupees, and are taxed at 25%.
Making your application
8. You should submit your application on the attached application form, making sure that you read the instructions carefully. Please e-mail the completed form to mailto:gauri.srinivasan@fco.gov.uk and title your e-mail ‘Locally Engaged Visa Assistants’. Alternatively, please forward your application form to HR Officer, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006. Your application must be received by Wednesday 31 October 2007.
9. The British Deputy High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, creed or age.
JOB VACANCY: Community Liason Officer
VACANCY: LEIII(E), PART TIME COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO), MANAGEMENT SECTION, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, CHENNAI
1. Applications are invited from UK-based spouses/partners and expatriates for the position of CLO effective immediately.
2. Main purpose of the job:
This is a varied and interesting job, ideally suited to a spouse/partner with experience of the FCO, or an expatriate who is enthusiastic about life in Chennai, and India. The CLO will advise new arrivals as they prepare for their posting and support them once they arrive here. A full job description is available from Sarah Spencer.
3. The key responsibilities include:
§ Advising and helping new arrivals to settle in Chennai.
§ Providing advice on all aspects of life in Chennai and in India including unbiased information on schools, employment, health care and other local services.
§ Collecting, maintaining and disseminating local information for the benefit of those at Post, spouse/partner employment opportunities, networking opportunities and other local happenings.
§ Close liaison with the Diplomatic Service Families Association in London, and with CLOs at other Diplomatic Missions in Chennai and throughout the world.
§ Welfare support. Providing a confidential listening ear and advising onappropriate referral. Assisting with arrangements for medical evacuation and crisis management.
§ Management duties, including updating families and school lists, various returns required by London (e.g. job opportunities, Cost of Living Returns, hardship and DSFA questionnaires etc.).
§ Produce a monthly newsletter for all staff.
4. The gross conditioned working hours for this position are 21 per week. The salary is currently Rs.87,754/- per month pro rata based on a 40 hour week. The salary will be abated by 25% (the amount of income tax which would be payable to the Indian Authorities if the successful applicant were not exempt from the payment of Indian income tax under the Income tax Act 1961, Section 10(6)(v) and subsequent legislation).
5. Recruitment will be conducted in strict accordance with FCO policies. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy should apply in writing (enclosing their CV and a paragraph on why they believe they would be well suited for the job) to: Sarah Spencer, Senior Management Officer, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006 by Wednesday, 31 October 2007. Interviews will be conducted during week beginning 12 November 2007. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
6. The British Deputy High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, creed or age.
Sarah Spencer
Senior Management Officer
11 October 2007
1. Applications are invited from UK-based spouses/partners and expatriates for the position of CLO effective immediately.
2. Main purpose of the job:
This is a varied and interesting job, ideally suited to a spouse/partner with experience of the FCO, or an expatriate who is enthusiastic about life in Chennai, and India. The CLO will advise new arrivals as they prepare for their posting and support them once they arrive here. A full job description is available from Sarah Spencer.
3. The key responsibilities include:
§ Advising and helping new arrivals to settle in Chennai.
§ Providing advice on all aspects of life in Chennai and in India including unbiased information on schools, employment, health care and other local services.
§ Collecting, maintaining and disseminating local information for the benefit of those at Post, spouse/partner employment opportunities, networking opportunities and other local happenings.
§ Close liaison with the Diplomatic Service Families Association in London, and with CLOs at other Diplomatic Missions in Chennai and throughout the world.
§ Welfare support. Providing a confidential listening ear and advising onappropriate referral. Assisting with arrangements for medical evacuation and crisis management.
§ Management duties, including updating families and school lists, various returns required by London (e.g. job opportunities, Cost of Living Returns, hardship and DSFA questionnaires etc.).
§ Produce a monthly newsletter for all staff.
4. The gross conditioned working hours for this position are 21 per week. The salary is currently Rs.87,754/- per month pro rata based on a 40 hour week. The salary will be abated by 25% (the amount of income tax which would be payable to the Indian Authorities if the successful applicant were not exempt from the payment of Indian income tax under the Income tax Act 1961, Section 10(6)(v) and subsequent legislation).
5. Recruitment will be conducted in strict accordance with FCO policies. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy should apply in writing (enclosing their CV and a paragraph on why they believe they would be well suited for the job) to: Sarah Spencer, Senior Management Officer, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006 by Wednesday, 31 October 2007. Interviews will be conducted during week beginning 12 November 2007. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
6. The British Deputy High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, creed or age.
Sarah Spencer
Senior Management Officer
11 October 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Mahjong for Beginners
Come learn the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong!
What is Mahjong? It is a game typically played by 4 people (although 3 people can easily play) using a set of tiles similar to those used in Dominoes. The main difference being that mahjong tiles have Chinese symbols and characters on them. Don't worry though...you won't have to learn how to read Chinese in order to play! Nor will you have to learn how to speak Chinese either!
A beginner's mahjong get together will take place on Tuesday, October 16, from 1pm to 3pm at the home of Norah McParlane. Her address is:
103B The Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy RoadAlwarpet
This will be a fun filled afternoon, and mahjong will be taught in a very simple manner. Come meet other Chennai expat women and learn this fun game!
Hosted by Norah McParlane and Julie Rich
Norah McParlane
103B The Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy RoadAlwarpet
Chennai 600018
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Hope to see everyone there!
What is Mahjong? It is a game typically played by 4 people (although 3 people can easily play) using a set of tiles similar to those used in Dominoes. The main difference being that mahjong tiles have Chinese symbols and characters on them. Don't worry though...you won't have to learn how to read Chinese in order to play! Nor will you have to learn how to speak Chinese either!
A beginner's mahjong get together will take place on Tuesday, October 16, from 1pm to 3pm at the home of Norah McParlane. Her address is:
103B The Laurels59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy RoadAlwarpet
This will be a fun filled afternoon, and mahjong will be taught in a very simple manner. Come meet other Chennai expat women and learn this fun game!
Hosted by Norah McParlane and Julie Rich
Norah McParlane
103B The Laurels
59 & 60 C P Ramaswamy RoadAlwarpet
Chennai 600018
Home Phone: +91 44 42658791
Mobile: +91 9952 085 099
Please RSVP or direct questions to Julie Rich at jjhoneg@yahoo.com or Norah McParlane at nmcparlane@hotmail.com
Hope to see everyone there!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
General Meeting
October 3
Park Sheraton (10AM)
Think Pink in honor of cancer awareness, the theme for October’s meeting.
Park Sheraton (10AM)
Think Pink in honor of cancer awareness, the theme for October’s meeting.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Staff
Hello all, I think this time our move to KL is really going to happen, and we will be leaving Chennai mid-November. While I'm not sure I will miss Chennai, I will certainly miss the friends I have met here and I can only hope KL has such a friendly, welcoming expat community. Enough of the warm fuzzies, my real reason for emailing is to try to find work for my staff! I have 2 ladies who help me in the house, one who does cleaning and some babysitting and the other who does my shopping, cooking and also babysitting (that's right, I do nothing). My cook travels from Saidapet every day and is willing to keep travelling. She is an excellent cook (Italian is a speciality), with very good english and has worked for expat families for many many years. My cleaning lady lives at Akkarai (ECR) and would prefer to work locally but is also willing to travel. Her english is Ok (it has improved a lot since she started working for me 18 months ago) and she is very reliable and a hard worker. She has been great with my son during our time here and I have often left him with her. My driver also lives locally, has good english and is very reliable. We are currently leasing a toyota corolla for 40,000 rupees per month which includes all costs (petrol, maintenance and driver) and we need to pass this car on. Please let me know as soon as possible if you need any of these staff (and/or the car) as they are understandably a bit worried and I would like to see them re-employed. kind regards, Lisa Phone: 99944 56372
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Mah Jong
To take place at Yvonne Bridgman's house:D4 Mill Bank
Boat Club Road
Boat Club Road
3rd Avenue
RA Puram
RA Puram
Wednesday Sept. 26th at 1pm
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
New Membership Committee
Thank you to the following for generously offering your time to be on this important committee:
Jennifer Arun
jenkdouglas@gmail.com Mobile: 99803 99490
Joanne Jones
ricjo20@yahoo.com Mobile: 98409 72090
Maryann Nicholson
maryannnicholson@tx.rr.com Mobile: 98416 08078
Linda Talluto
Linda.talluto@suntrust.com Mobile: 98415 71091
Ruth Subramanian
ruths@mani-ruth.com Tel: 2257 6452
Jennifer Arun
jenkdouglas@gmail.com Mobile: 99803 99490
Joanne Jones
ricjo20@yahoo.com Mobile: 98409 72090
Maryann Nicholson
maryannnicholson@tx.rr.com Mobile: 98416 08078
Linda Talluto
Linda.talluto@suntrust.com Mobile: 98415 71091
Ruth Subramanian
ruths@mani-ruth.com Tel: 2257 6452
October Tiffin Club
Baking Blind Firstly, a very big 'Thank you' to all the ladies who turned up to the September tiffin Club. We thoroughly enjoyed watching Chef Willi and his team at the Park Hotel show us a complete meal - All in One! - from starters to dessert!! We will definitely book in with The Park again, so be looking out for more information.The October Tiffin and all Tiffin meetings after that will be on the first FRIDAY of each month. So Friday 5th October is to be hosted at my house and the theme will be baking! I thought we could call it Baking Blind!! I will try and bake up a batch of stuff before hand and then show you some of my favourite recipes on the day.
If you would like to come, please contact me as soon as you can, 15 ladies maximum.
Your contribution - please send me a recipe (or several) of your favourite baked goods and then turn up on the day bearing NOTHING I will provide everything on the day!!
Sejal Wasani
Sejal Wasani
Alcohol Donations
We are looking for donations of any imported alcohol for the upcoming OWC ball. We promise to reserve all bottles for door prizes, tempting though it may be to pop one open at the next committee meeting.Your generous donations can be dropped off at Sejal's house:
D3 Millbank
Apt4
Boat Club Road
Boat Club Road
3rd Avenue
Chennai 600028
Thank you!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Crafts Group
The Crafts Group will be held at Suzanne de Haes' place on October 2nd, 9th and 30th from 2 pm onwards.
For those not aware of what this group does, they basically work all year towards the Christmas Bazaar which will be held at the November general meeting. This year they've been making super cute teddy bears and all proceeds go to charity.
Don't miss it or your chance to help out, even if you've never sewn much before. Suzanne's a very good teacher.
For those not aware of what this group does, they basically work all year towards the Christmas Bazaar which will be held at the November general meeting. This year they've been making super cute teddy bears and all proceeds go to charity.
Don't miss it or your chance to help out, even if you've never sewn much before. Suzanne's a very good teacher.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
General Meeting
When: September 12th at 10AM
Where: Park Sheraton
Rs. 250 for members Rs. 300 for non-members
Monday, August 27, 2007
President's Message
Hello Ladies! Glad to have you all back and getting into the swing of our lives here in Chennai. I hope you all had a chance to come to the Welcome Back Luncheon this year, which was a huge success! Everyone was having fun visiting the different stalls and the palmist, as well as, the parrot tarot reader. The food was great and we also learned a bit more about the Zodiac thanks to Sejal and her lovely quizzes! I would also like to give a heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you involved in making the day a great success. Without your help, this could not have been as successful as it was.
Our next big upcoming event is the Annual Ball. I have handed out letters and receipt forms for you to take to various places where you shop or if you could make a plea to your husband’s companies. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year where we raise the majority of funds to provide all of our gifts at Christmastime. We truly need your help in getting donations for this event. If you would like to have a brochure from last year to show people, please contact
me and I will get it to you.
Don’t forget to check the calendars and maybe join in to one of our many activities going on –Tiffin Club, Playgroup, Halloween events or Book Club. If you would like to volunteer to help on any of the committees, simply let me know and I will get you in contact with them. New ideas are always appreciated! I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting on
September 12.
Stephanie Thompson
President
Our next big upcoming event is the Annual Ball. I have handed out letters and receipt forms for you to take to various places where you shop or if you could make a plea to your husband’s companies. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year where we raise the majority of funds to provide all of our gifts at Christmastime. We truly need your help in getting donations for this event. If you would like to have a brochure from last year to show people, please contact
me and I will get it to you.
Don’t forget to check the calendars and maybe join in to one of our many activities going on –Tiffin Club, Playgroup, Halloween events or Book Club. If you would like to volunteer to help on any of the committees, simply let me know and I will get you in contact with them. New ideas are always appreciated! I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting on
September 12.
Stephanie Thompson
President
Book Club
The book for this month is the wildly popular Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is thefinal book in J.K. Rowling’s series. Natalie von Hoffmeister has offered to host this month’s club
meeting on Tuesday, September 18.
There will be a social chat at 12:00 PM, followed by book
discussion and lunch.
discussion and lunch.
The address is: No. 9, 3rd Seaward
Rd., K.G. Valmiki Apts. (Apt. #4), Thiruvanmiyur.
Please RSVP to 98841-87761.
Rd., K.G. Valmiki Apts. (Apt. #4), Thiruvanmiyur.
Please RSVP to 98841-87761.
Social Welfare
The proceeds of our Welcome back Lunch went to the Don Bosco Orphanage and Susanne will give us an update on her return as to what the money was spent on.
September brings the return of English lessons and play classes at Andhra Mahila Sabha and volunteers may contact Eleonor Daruwalla on 2498-6927 or Aruna Vijaykumar on 2453-0556.
Eleonor is also happy to have people join her on her regular Tuesday afternoon visits to Shishyu Bhavan for play therapy.
Maureen will be visiting Nirmal Hriday, Ennore and Jeevodaya Manali on Thursday morning 30th August, 2007 to deliver provisions. The car will leave Kilpauk at 9:30 AM and return by 1:30 PM at the latest. Contact Maureen 98402-93027 if you wish to
join in.
EMPTY MILK/SOFT-DRINK CARTONS Cheshire Home would like LARGE OR MEDIUM SIZE empty milk or soft drink cartons (washed!) but intact.
Please contact Maureen to arrange collection.
September brings the return of English lessons and play classes at Andhra Mahila Sabha and volunteers may contact Eleonor Daruwalla on 2498-6927 or Aruna Vijaykumar on 2453-0556.
Eleonor is also happy to have people join her on her regular Tuesday afternoon visits to Shishyu Bhavan for play therapy.
Maureen will be visiting Nirmal Hriday, Ennore and Jeevodaya Manali on Thursday morning 30th August, 2007 to deliver provisions. The car will leave Kilpauk at 9:30 AM and return by 1:30 PM at the latest. Contact Maureen 98402-93027 if you wish to
join in.
EMPTY MILK/SOFT-DRINK CARTONS Cheshire Home would like LARGE OR MEDIUM SIZE empty milk or soft drink cartons (washed!) but intact.
Please contact Maureen to arrange collection.
Children’s Committee
The OWC Children’s committee is once again organizing some fun activities for Halloween, for
children age 10 and under.
ART & CRAFT
Making trick or treat bags, masks, spiders, bats etc – lots of mess and fun! Come to the American School Canteen on October 16 from 3:30-5:30 PM to join.
TRICK OR TREAT
October 17 from 4:30-6:00 PM at expat houses in the Boar Club area.
Tickets for each event are 100 Rs. per child, with all proceeds going to the OWC Social Welfare Program.
Tickets available at American School, OWC playgroup and from Youngmi (99400 19021) and Lisa (99944 56372). Tickets are selling fast!
To any OWC members living in Boat Club, if I haven’t already spoken to you and you would like to donate your front door for the trick or treat event please feel free to contact me (Lisa) on 99944 56372. Parents will be accompanying children so there will be supervision
(but also lots of sugar overload!).
children age 10 and under.
ART & CRAFT
Making trick or treat bags, masks, spiders, bats etc – lots of mess and fun! Come to the American School Canteen on October 16 from 3:30-5:30 PM to join.
TRICK OR TREAT
October 17 from 4:30-6:00 PM at expat houses in the Boar Club area.
Tickets for each event are 100 Rs. per child, with all proceeds going to the OWC Social Welfare Program.
Tickets available at American School, OWC playgroup and from Youngmi (99400 19021) and Lisa (99944 56372). Tickets are selling fast!
To any OWC members living in Boat Club, if I haven’t already spoken to you and you would like to donate your front door for the trick or treat event please feel free to contact me (Lisa) on 99944 56372. Parents will be accompanying children so there will be supervision
(but also lots of sugar overload!).
Thursday, August 23, 2007
OWC Statistics
As of Thursday, 23 August 2007
We have 132 members of which
18 are in the Committee
In detail we have now
22 life members
52 new members
58 renewals
OWC Ladies come from 26 different nationalities!
If you like to meet someone from your home country or someone with children the same age as yours, just contact me tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com or 99400 30488
We have 132 members of which
18 are in the Committee
In detail we have now
22 life members
52 new members
58 renewals
OWC Ladies come from 26 different nationalities!
If you like to meet someone from your home country or someone with children the same age as yours, just contact me tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com or 99400 30488
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Welcome Back Lunch
Some pictures from this year's Welcome Back Lunch held at the Park Hotel. The idea behind this annual event is to usher in the main OWC social events after summer vacation. This year's theme was 'The Zodiac.' Candles on the tables set the mood and a palm reader and parrot were on hand to tell fortunes.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
OWC TIFFIN CLUB
The Tiffin Club meets on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month. Cooking demonstrations are held at restaurants, hotels and members’ homes.
We try to have a theme so that we can share recipes with each other.
Recipes are sent to me via email and then sent out to the Tiffin Club members.
SEPTEMBER 6th 2007
The Park Hotel, Nungambakkam;
10am start. Rs. 600 includes demonstration and lunch
Theme: ALL IN ONE!
Chef Willi and his team are going to demo an entire menu – snacks, main and dessert, before we move to the Leather Bar for lunch. (18 people max)
Please contact Sejal Wasani 98840 52575 or sej173@yahoo.co.uk to book your place – only 18 places available!!
We try to have a theme so that we can share recipes with each other.
Recipes are sent to me via email and then sent out to the Tiffin Club members.
SEPTEMBER 6th 2007
The Park Hotel, Nungambakkam;
10am start. Rs. 600 includes demonstration and lunch
Theme: ALL IN ONE!
Chef Willi and his team are going to demo an entire menu – snacks, main and dessert, before we move to the Leather Bar for lunch. (18 people max)
Please contact Sejal Wasani 98840 52575 or sej173@yahoo.co.uk to book your place – only 18 places available!!
Ladies Who Lunch
Next ladies who lunch will be in Dhaba Express.
It is North Indian food. They have an outside area and also a nice airconditioned inside one. At night they often have music in the outside area.
Address is 9 Cenotaph Road. Phone number is 044 24328211
12th Sept at 12.30
Any questions ring Suzanne on 98846 89222
It is North Indian food. They have an outside area and also a nice airconditioned inside one. At night they often have music in the outside area.
Address is 9 Cenotaph Road. Phone number is 044 24328211
12th Sept at 12.30
Any questions ring Suzanne on 98846 89222
Saturday, August 18, 2007
FRENCH TEACHER REQUIRED
Experienced French speaker required to teach standard 7 and 8 children. This would be the children’s first exposure to French.
The position is part-time (three times a week - 2 hrs each time) and would commence immediately. The school is located on Poonamallee High Road.
Interested - Please call or send a text message to Alex Thompson on 9841622888.
The position is part-time (three times a week - 2 hrs each time) and would commence immediately. The school is located on Poonamallee High Road.
Interested - Please call or send a text message to Alex Thompson on 9841622888.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
August 21st Playgroup
Dear Playgroup Mommies,The next playgroup will be at my house:No. 9, 3rd Seaward Rd.K.G. Valmiki Apts.Apt. 4Thiruvanmiyur
Cell: 9884187761
3:00 to 5:30
It's Freddy's birthday but instead of presents, I'm asking people to bring a few pieces of fruit. You can just grab whatever is laying around the house. I'll be sending it over to the Cheshire Home. This is a home for handicapped children located across the street from me and is also an OWC charity. I did the fruit thing for Haggi's 2nd birthday and it was a hit. They usually only get bananas once and awhile.Natalie
IWA Trip
International Women’s Association (IWA) is organising a trip to Prague and Budapest departing on Sept 11th 2007 and returning on Sept 20th 2007. IWA would like to invite OWC members on this exciting trip. Any members interested please contact either Geeta Rajagopal 098400 52899 or Gowri Visvanathan 098840 68888 for further details.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Moving Sale
Mr Incredible costume – with gloves and mask for age 7-8 to fit height up to 128cm, chest 62cm and waist 55cm. Excellent condition
Price Rs 300
Family sized paddling pool with hand pump. Octagon shaped 305cm x 58cm. Sturdy I-beam construction. Never used
Contact Sarah Woods on 9840 494425 or kevandsarah@airtelbroadband.in
I will not be around between 6th and 18th August but otherwise viewings welcomed.
Price Rs 300
Family sized paddling pool with hand pump. Octagon shaped 305cm x 58cm. Sturdy I-beam construction. Never used
Contact Sarah Woods on 9840 494425 or kevandsarah@airtelbroadband.in
I will not be around between 6th and 18th August but otherwise viewings welcomed.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Two Dogs Looking for a Home
Bernadette needs help in trying to find someone who can take two dogs. She has not been able to find a home for them and will be leaving Chennai on August 13th.They are under one year old and have all their vaccinations and are neutered. They are male dogs.
Someone who is going to be in India for a long time or would take them when leaving is the best.
Please help Bernaette with this very sad situation.
Call Bernie if interested: 98840 21048
Monday, July 23, 2007
President's Message
Greetings Ladies!
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the temperatures as we cool down this rainy season.
It has been about one year since I had arrived to my new home here in Chennai; looking back if you had asked me how I was doing then, I would’ve said I was great, when in reality I was struggling. Luckily other people saw this and started getting me involved in other activities. It
started slowly with going to a Tae Kwan Do class and then moved on to getting more involved with OWC.
I have to say that this involvement has been one of the saving graces for me. I have meet some of my dearest friends through this group and am always able to participate in an activity toward forwarding OWC.
This is the perfect time for you to think about becoming more involved. There is always help needed on the committees or even just helping out at one of the events is a great way to stay active.
In the meantime, stay well and let’s help support our committees anyway we can!
Stephanie Thompson
President
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the temperatures as we cool down this rainy season.
It has been about one year since I had arrived to my new home here in Chennai; looking back if you had asked me how I was doing then, I would’ve said I was great, when in reality I was struggling. Luckily other people saw this and started getting me involved in other activities. It
started slowly with going to a Tae Kwan Do class and then moved on to getting more involved with OWC.
I have to say that this involvement has been one of the saving graces for me. I have meet some of my dearest friends through this group and am always able to participate in an activity toward forwarding OWC.
This is the perfect time for you to think about becoming more involved. There is always help needed on the committees or even just helping out at one of the events is a great way to stay active.
In the meantime, stay well and let’s help support our committees anyway we can!
Stephanie Thompson
President
Ladies Who Lunch
There will be no Ladies Who Lunch for the month of August, due to the Welcome Back Lunch on August 22 at the Park Hotel.
The group will return to sampling Chennai’s culinary delights in September.
The group will return to sampling Chennai’s culinary delights in September.
Crafts Group
The Crafts group August 7th (2pm onwards) at the home of Suzanne De haes – Kannan Apts 4B;
Chamiers Road 40 (2nd Lane). For more information, please contact Suzanne at 98409-83138 or 2435-2346.
Chamiers Road 40 (2nd Lane). For more information, please contact Suzanne at 98409-83138 or 2435-2346.
Book Club
Book Club will be held, Thursday, August 9 at thehome of Suzanne De haes:
Kannan Apts 4B,
Chamiers Road 40 (2nd Lane).
There will be Social Chat
at 12:00 pm and a book discussion, followed by a pot luck lunch at 12:30 pm.
The book for this month is:
“A Thousand Splendid Suns”
by Khaled Hosseini.
Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry the troubled and bitter Rasheed, who is thirty years her senior. Nearly two decades later, in a climate of growing unrest, tragedy strikes 15-year-old Laila, who must leave her home to join Mariam’s unhappy household. Laila and Mariam are to find consolation in each other, their friendship to grow as deep as the bond between sisters, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. With the passing of time comes Taliban rule over Afghanistan, the streets of Kabul loud with the sound of gunfire and bombs, life a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, the women’s endurance tested beyond their worst imaginings. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism. In the end, it is love that triumphs over death and destruction. This book is an unforgettable portrait of a wounded country and a deeply moving story of family and friendship. It is a beautiful, heart-wrenching story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely bond and and indestructible love.
If you are interested in coming to Book Club this month, don’t be deterred if you haven’t already read the book! We look forward to seeing you.
Social Welfare
It’s good to have the Social Welfare Committee back in full swing after the summer break with their ongoing commitment and support of our regular charities. These include Mother Theresa Homes of Shishyu Bhavan, Royapuram, and Nirmal Hriday in Ennore, both of which look after the most desperate and destitute members of our community; Cheshire Homes for the physically challenged and multiple handicapped residents in Thiruvanmiyur, and St. George’s Home for the Elderly in Royapuram.
Eleonor visits Shishyu Bhavan every Tuesday afternoon to play with the children; Maureen keeps a regular eye on Cheshire Home and Lakshmi visits St. George’s and ensures the elderly ladies have not only their regular supplies but also their special birthday cakes. Suzanne has joined Maureen the last couple of times visiting Ennore providing provisions to keep them going in between their bi-monthly visits.
Aruna and Eleonor are working on the schedule for English classes and playgroups for Andhra Mahila Sabha physically and mentally challenged residents which begin again in August.
We were delighted to be able to support some very poor families in Ennore in paying the schools fees of 20 of their children. The support was earmarked with proceeds from some backpayments of our ‘At Home in Madras – A Handbook for Chennai.’ The book may be a bit out of date but the proceeds still do go to help support the underprivileged.
We regret to announce the sad demise of Mr. Chapman, Principal of St. George’s Creche for slum children. He had worked for tirelessly with them for many years and his death was premature and untimely.
Suzanne Townsend has touched the heart of her friends who have donated generously to her account and she has identified a couple of charities through this personal
support. In July, together with Jenny and Martha, they did a number of visits:
We went to Don Bosco orphanage, Riber Memorialcreche and Mercy Home. In Don Bosco on
the 1st July we delivered a set of new clothes for 120 kids, a pack for each child containing educational items of notebook, pencil, rubber, sharpener and slate. A big bucket of toys, bananas and nuts and basic hygiene products were provided including toothpastes, shampoos and detergents and towels for each child.
In Riber Memorial creche for slum children aged between 3-5 years, we visited the small children a few times, and on Sat 14th July we delivered educational packs to over 100 slum children who come every evening to study in their four centres.
In Mercy home they have two care areas; one for old people and a creche for slum children aged between 3-5 years. We visited both, and sponsored 5 school children with their school fees, uniforms and educational items.
We will be regularly visiting these places.
Volunteers more than welcome.
Contact Suzanne.
98846 89222
Eleonor visits Shishyu Bhavan every Tuesday afternoon to play with the children; Maureen keeps a regular eye on Cheshire Home and Lakshmi visits St. George’s and ensures the elderly ladies have not only their regular supplies but also their special birthday cakes. Suzanne has joined Maureen the last couple of times visiting Ennore providing provisions to keep them going in between their bi-monthly visits.
Aruna and Eleonor are working on the schedule for English classes and playgroups for Andhra Mahila Sabha physically and mentally challenged residents which begin again in August.
We were delighted to be able to support some very poor families in Ennore in paying the schools fees of 20 of their children. The support was earmarked with proceeds from some backpayments of our ‘At Home in Madras – A Handbook for Chennai.’ The book may be a bit out of date but the proceeds still do go to help support the underprivileged.
We regret to announce the sad demise of Mr. Chapman, Principal of St. George’s Creche for slum children. He had worked for tirelessly with them for many years and his death was premature and untimely.
Suzanne Townsend has touched the heart of her friends who have donated generously to her account and she has identified a couple of charities through this personal
support. In July, together with Jenny and Martha, they did a number of visits:
We went to Don Bosco orphanage, Riber Memorialcreche and Mercy Home. In Don Bosco on
the 1st July we delivered a set of new clothes for 120 kids, a pack for each child containing educational items of notebook, pencil, rubber, sharpener and slate. A big bucket of toys, bananas and nuts and basic hygiene products were provided including toothpastes, shampoos and detergents and towels for each child.
In Riber Memorial creche for slum children aged between 3-5 years, we visited the small children a few times, and on Sat 14th July we delivered educational packs to over 100 slum children who come every evening to study in their four centres.
In Mercy home they have two care areas; one for old people and a creche for slum children aged between 3-5 years. We visited both, and sponsored 5 school children with their school fees, uniforms and educational items.
We will be regularly visiting these places.
Volunteers more than welcome.
Contact Suzanne.
98846 89222
Get to Know Members of OWC Committee
Suzanne Townsend: This is our second posting in India- we loved it so much we came back for more! It is true. The place grows on you and gets under your skin and when you return home you miss the place terribly. When we were offered the chance to come back we jumped at it.
My love of traveling started when I was in college and every summer I went to the US working and traveling. After college it was off to Australia for a year for more work and travel with my friends. Worked in Ireland training as an accountant for 3 ½ years and then spent a year traveling all over the world.
My husband is working in an IT company over here. Our first posting was in 2001-2003. The first time I worked here full time. Then we went back home to Ireland for 3 years where I worked away until we came back to India in June last year. This time my job is officially to "mind my husband" and to take some time off. I am loving it. There is so much to do here, so many classes to take (golf, bridge, Spanish, French, yoga, gym, bollywood dancing ) and participate in, lovely people to meet and of course so many places to visit and travel around. Last month I was up in Orissa visiting the tribal villages- amazing.
I have recently become more involved in the charity side of OWC which is keeping me busy at the moment and I am also squeezing in a bit of study for more accounting exams at home in Ireland which I am taking every year.
My love of traveling started when I was in college and every summer I went to the US working and traveling. After college it was off to Australia for a year for more work and travel with my friends. Worked in Ireland training as an accountant for 3 ½ years and then spent a year traveling all over the world.
My husband is working in an IT company over here. Our first posting was in 2001-2003. The first time I worked here full time. Then we went back home to Ireland for 3 years where I worked away until we came back to India in June last year. This time my job is officially to "mind my husband" and to take some time off. I am loving it. There is so much to do here, so many classes to take (golf, bridge, Spanish, French, yoga, gym, bollywood dancing ) and participate in, lovely people to meet and of course so many places to visit and travel around. Last month I was up in Orissa visiting the tribal villages- amazing.
I have recently become more involved in the charity side of OWC which is keeping me busy at the moment and I am also squeezing in a bit of study for more accounting exams at home in Ireland which I am taking every year.
Calling All Volunteers
Hello Ladies, I am contacting you to ask for some assistance. We need people to help in the following positions:
Membership Committee - be present at meetings to sit at the front desk, collect funds and membership fees.
Work with the committee to maintain directory Bookstall - Needs to be able to store and sell the books at the meetings
Please let me know if you would be interested! Thank you for considering sharing your time with us! Stephanie ThompsonPresident
Membership Committee - be present at meetings to sit at the front desk, collect funds and membership fees.
Work with the committee to maintain directory Bookstall - Needs to be able to store and sell the books at the meetings
Please let me know if you would be interested! Thank you for considering sharing your time with us! Stephanie ThompsonPresident
OWC Statistics
As of Monday, 23 July 2007
We have 79 members of which
18 are in the Committee
In detail we have now
21 life members
22 new members
36 renewals
OWC Ladies come from 23 different nationalities !
If you like to meet someone from your home country or someone with children the same age as yours, just contact me tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com or 99400 30488
We have 79 members of which
18 are in the Committee
In detail we have now
21 life members
22 new members
36 renewals
OWC Ladies come from 23 different nationalities !
If you like to meet someone from your home country or someone with children the same age as yours, just contact me tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com or 99400 30488
Executive Committee 2007-2008
PRESIDENT Stephanie Thompson
Srthompson917@hotmail.com Mobile: 99401 01343
Immediate Past President - IPP
Jo Frogbrook Tel: 4211 0112
jofrogbrook@hotmail.com Mobile: 98408 91824
SECRETARY Ruth Lauge
rlauge@gmail.com Mobile: 98402 35222
TREASURER Lakshmi Chockalingam Tel: 2447 0891
lakshmu@yahoo.com Mobile: 98400 41541
MEMBERSHIP Tatjana Kaiser Tel: 4230 3770
tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com Mobile: 99400 30488
Suzanna Jones Tel: 6452 5240
slthompson@hotmail.com Mobile: 99404 08524
NEWSLETTER Jennifer Arun
jenkdouglas@gmail.com Mobile: 99803 99490
CHILDREN’S Lisa Reardon
Lisareardon65@hotmail.com Mobile: 99944 56372
Youngmi Kim Tel: 4306 6959
Plurplur@gmail.com Mobile: 99400 19021
OWC BLOG Natalie von Hoffmeister Tel: 4213 2589
Natalievh@gmx.net Mobile: 98841 87761
ENTERTAINMENT. Martha Koufos
marthakoufos@hotmail.com Mobile: 98847 75631
Yvonne Bridgman Tel: 4203 0803
yvonnebridgman@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 99404 38080
SOCIAL Eleonor Daruwalla-Nitzsche Tel: 2498 6927
WELFARE n.eleonor @gmail.com Mobile: 98401 24812
Aruna Vijaykumar Tel: 2453 0556
vijay_n@yahoo.com Mobile: 98841 20150
Francoise Queval Tel: 2449 1045
francoise@francisqueval.com Mobile: 93810 75466
Maureen Hudson-Murari Tel: 2641 3027
hmmaureen@hotmail.com Mobile: 98402 93027
Vijaya Rangarajan
Vijaya_raghu@hotmail.com Mobile: 98410 99363
Suzanne Townsend
suzannetown@gmail.com Mobile: 98846 89222
Srthompson917@hotmail.com Mobile: 99401 01343
Immediate Past President - IPP
Jo Frogbrook Tel: 4211 0112
jofrogbrook@hotmail.com Mobile: 98408 91824
SECRETARY Ruth Lauge
rlauge@gmail.com Mobile: 98402 35222
TREASURER Lakshmi Chockalingam Tel: 2447 0891
lakshmu@yahoo.com Mobile: 98400 41541
MEMBERSHIP Tatjana Kaiser Tel: 4230 3770
tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com Mobile: 99400 30488
Suzanna Jones Tel: 6452 5240
slthompson@hotmail.com Mobile: 99404 08524
NEWSLETTER Jennifer Arun
jenkdouglas@gmail.com Mobile: 99803 99490
CHILDREN’S Lisa Reardon
Lisareardon65@hotmail.com Mobile: 99944 56372
Youngmi Kim Tel: 4306 6959
Plurplur@gmail.com Mobile: 99400 19021
OWC BLOG Natalie von Hoffmeister Tel: 4213 2589
Natalievh@gmx.net Mobile: 98841 87761
ENTERTAINMENT. Martha Koufos
marthakoufos@hotmail.com Mobile: 98847 75631
Yvonne Bridgman Tel: 4203 0803
yvonnebridgman@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 99404 38080
SOCIAL Eleonor Daruwalla-Nitzsche Tel: 2498 6927
WELFARE n.eleonor @gmail.com Mobile: 98401 24812
Aruna Vijaykumar Tel: 2453 0556
vijay_n@yahoo.com Mobile: 98841 20150
Francoise Queval Tel: 2449 1045
francoise@francisqueval.com Mobile: 93810 75466
Maureen Hudson-Murari Tel: 2641 3027
hmmaureen@hotmail.com Mobile: 98402 93027
Vijaya Rangarajan
Vijaya_raghu@hotmail.com Mobile: 98410 99363
Suzanne Townsend
suzannetown@gmail.com Mobile: 98846 89222
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Playgroup Update
PLAYGROUP TUESDAY 24TH JULYWHERE: Amber, Sam and Indi's Place 3pm (same complex as last week)
Grayshott Apartments - G102
4 Bishop Garden Ext
R.A Puram 600028
WHAT TO BRING: I have gained permission from the Owners Corporation so everyone can use the pool if they wish for playgroup. So please bring your swimmers and caps (they wont let you in the pool without a swimming cap!) I have some spares for the kids if you dont have one.
Meet at my apartment ( Block 102) first for a play and some food. Park out the front and then come through the main gate from the street, past the pool on the left and you will see G Block at the end of the courtyard. We are number 102 on the first floor. Just buzz if the door isnt open.
My mobile number is 9944934966 and home number is 044 42815043 if you need to contact me.
See you Tues....
Amber
4 Bishop Garden Ext
R.A Puram 600028
WHAT TO BRING: I have gained permission from the Owners Corporation so everyone can use the pool if they wish for playgroup. So please bring your swimmers and caps (they wont let you in the pool without a swimming cap!) I have some spares for the kids if you dont have one.
Meet at my apartment ( Block 102) first for a play and some food. Park out the front and then come through the main gate from the street, past the pool on the left and you will see G Block at the end of the courtyard. We are number 102 on the first floor. Just buzz if the door isnt open.
My mobile number is 9944934966 and home number is 044 42815043 if you need to contact me.
See you Tues....
Amber
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Jewellry Sale
Jewellery Sale:
Mei Wenti Designs from Tatjana Kaiser
Fresh water pearls and semi precious stones mixedwith sterling silver, plated gold or on leather. Necklaces, bracelets and a couple ofearrings are also still available ...
Tatjana will have a table at the OWC Welcome BackLunch 22nd August at the Park Hotel.
Or you can just contact her directly:email: tatjanakaiser@hotmail.com
Call me 99400 30488http://www.mei-wenti.com/
Interested in Painting?
I realized I am not really talented in painting and hopesomeone else will have fun painting on my easel. I hand over 5-6 canvases, the wooden easel and somecolours.
Price negotiable - who is interested?
ContactTatjana Kaiseremail: tatjanakaiser@hotmail.comor call 99400 30488
Price negotiable - who is interested?
ContactTatjana Kaiseremail: tatjanakaiser@hotmail.comor call 99400 30488
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Ladies Who Lunch Update
There is no ladies who lunch this month as the welcome back lunch is on the22nd Aug.
The next one will be in September.
The next one will be in September.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Moving Sale - Last Chance!
Queen Bed: Cane, silk/cotton mattress. Rs. 1500 or best offerKing Bed: Nitraa, just over a year old, perfect condition. With mattress, Rs. 5000 or best offer.Contact Ziyad at mznz@mac.com or at 98405-70018
Monday, July 09, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Playgroup Schedule
Playgroup: Tuesdays 3.00 - 5.30 pm
New Members welcome!
THE VENUES ARE:
10th July
Dalina's house
16C Cauarina Drive
Neelankarai
9840 962375
17th July
Isabel Mattheeulus's House
Grayshott Ap D102
Bishop Garden Ext Nr 4
R A Puram
Tel: 99406 76613/ 72815341
24th July
Amber Jones's House
Grayshott Ap G102
Bishop Garden Ext Nr 4
R A Puram
31st July
Christina Burns House
Address to be confirmed.
Reena
98840 27722
New Members welcome!
THE VENUES ARE:
10th July
Dalina's house
16C Cauarina Drive
Neelankarai
9840 962375
17th July
Isabel Mattheeulus's House
Grayshott Ap D102
Bishop Garden Ext Nr 4
R A Puram
Tel: 99406 76613/ 72815341
24th July
Amber Jones's House
Grayshott Ap G102
Bishop Garden Ext Nr 4
R A Puram
31st July
Christina Burns House
Address to be confirmed.
Reena
98840 27722
Moving Sale
ALL ITEMS 6 MONTHS OLD
3 x king size mattrasses Rs3000, Rs3000, and Rs6000
2 x 5 drawer chest of drawers Rs 5000 each
stabilizers Rs200 each
vacuum cleaner Rs1500
Dryer Rs5000
Computer desk Pink with Rs5000
lockable cupboards & bookshelves
2 door lockable steel filing cabinet Rs5000
Items will be available to be collected from the 13th July only onwards till the end July
Contact details
Peter Williams
peter.williams@leighton.co.in mobile 09967013275
3 x king size mattrasses Rs3000, Rs3000, and Rs6000
2 x 5 drawer chest of drawers Rs 5000 each
stabilizers Rs200 each
vacuum cleaner Rs1500
Dryer Rs5000
Computer desk Pink with Rs5000
lockable cupboards & bookshelves
2 door lockable steel filing cabinet Rs5000
Items will be available to be collected from the 13th July only onwards till the end July
Contact details
Peter Williams
peter.williams@leighton.co.in mobile 09967013275
Monday, July 02, 2007
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Playgroup Update
This Tuesday's playgroup is hosted by Lisa Reardon, Manni and Gabrielle: Adddress:No 2. Sunrise Avenue, Akkarai, East Coast Road, Chennai. Please bring swim things for yourselves and the kids as Lisa has a pool.
Akkarai is just past VGP. There is large swimming pool shop on the right and it is the second street on the left, after the pool shop (just before the road to Shollinganallur). the house is called "Kings Court".
Any problems please contact Lisa on 99944 56372 or 24530231. Looks like I have hosts for all of July - thanks to everyone for keeping the playgroup going over the summer. I will email the venues etc during the course of the week.
Take care and see you soon!
Reena
Akkarai is just past VGP. There is large swimming pool shop on the right and it is the second street on the left, after the pool shop (just before the road to Shollinganallur). the house is called "Kings Court".
Any problems please contact Lisa on 99944 56372 or 24530231. Looks like I have hosts for all of July - thanks to everyone for keeping the playgroup going over the summer. I will email the venues etc during the course of the week.
Take care and see you soon!
Reena
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
July General Meeting
July 11: General Meeting will be held at the Park Sheraton & the next Ladies Who Lunch will
be held immediately after the meeting at Casablanca, 16 TTK Road, 1st Cross Street, Alwarpet
(044-4207-4994 Phone)
be held immediately after the meeting at Casablanca, 16 TTK Road, 1st Cross Street, Alwarpet
(044-4207-4994 Phone)
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Getting to Know Members of OWC Executive Committee
Tatjana Kaiser
I have itchy feet for lifetime - that explains it all! Its also called the travel-bug! For over 15 years I have traveled throughout Asia extensively and I am addicted. The only thing missing was to actually live in Asia rather then spending a couple of months here and there. China was my first location - same as many others we also extended our time there and afterwards moved to India in September 2006. You can always contact me - if you need tips on traveling in Asia.While actually looking for a full time job, I ended up doing legal translations (German/English), worked for an international clinic, did orientation tours for newcomers, started an event management company, computer courses, painting, getting into photography, sewing, designing and exporting jewellery, doing my fitness trainer exams, studying Bahasa, Yoga, Pilates, Tai-Chi, Kick-boxing, playing Djembe and taught myself how to make money on the stock
exchange.
Asia - the continent of opportunities. You will find yourself trying things you never dreamt of and surprising yourself what you can do. India is easier, at least the majority of people speak English, which helps.
I like to inspire people and give energy that they enjoy their time in Asia. Currently I am helping out at the Membership Committee, creating a database for the OWC - next to that I am designing little bits and pieces to sell for charity and hope the members of the OWC like them.
July Crafts Group
The Crafts group next two meetings will be July 3 and
July 24 at the home of Suzanne De haes – Kannan
Apts 4B; Chamiers Road 40 (2nd Lane). Both
meetings will start from 2 pm onwards.
For more information, please contact Suzanne at 98409-
83138 or 2435-2346
July 24 at the home of Suzanne De haes – Kannan
Apts 4B; Chamiers Road 40 (2nd Lane). Both
meetings will start from 2 pm onwards.
For more information, please contact Suzanne at 98409-
83138 or 2435-2346
Tiffin Club
The Tiffin Tastebuds are on vacation until after the
Welcome Back Lunch in August, when tickets will be on
sale for the first event.
Anyone wishing to join the Tiffin Club should contact
Sejal Wasani at sej173@yahoo.co.uk
Welcome Back Lunch in August, when tickets will be on
sale for the first event.
Anyone wishing to join the Tiffin Club should contact
Sejal Wasani at sej173@yahoo.co.uk
Monday, June 25, 2007
July President's Message
Hello Ladies!
As I was traveling back to the US for my home leave I was thinking about what to say to all of you this month. After we had a 3 hour delay on our flight to Germany we found out we had missed our connecting flight and were standing in line with many people in the same situation. It took us 3 hours to move 15 feet. I realized at this point as my husband and I were cracking jokes that India has taught me patience. We found something to laugh about, met some people who were waiting in line with us and also had everything work out in the end. It’s amazing to me the lessons we learn in daily life in another country. The most important is to know when to take time out, step back and take time for yourself!
We had a lovely luncheon for our combined meeting with Ladies Who Lunch and will have a regular but relaxed meeting for July. Come and join in and find out “Who’s In Town!” We have so many new people coming in and I hope we can all take time to introduce yourself and help them settle in.
I look forward to seeing all of you when I get back. In the meantime, Enjoy yourself and relax!
Stephanie Thompson
President
As I was traveling back to the US for my home leave I was thinking about what to say to all of you this month. After we had a 3 hour delay on our flight to Germany we found out we had missed our connecting flight and were standing in line with many people in the same situation. It took us 3 hours to move 15 feet. I realized at this point as my husband and I were cracking jokes that India has taught me patience. We found something to laugh about, met some people who were waiting in line with us and also had everything work out in the end. It’s amazing to me the lessons we learn in daily life in another country. The most important is to know when to take time out, step back and take time for yourself!
We had a lovely luncheon for our combined meeting with Ladies Who Lunch and will have a regular but relaxed meeting for July. Come and join in and find out “Who’s In Town!” We have so many new people coming in and I hope we can all take time to introduce yourself and help them settle in.
I look forward to seeing all of you when I get back. In the meantime, Enjoy yourself and relax!
Stephanie Thompson
President
Thursday, June 21, 2007
July Ladies Who Lunch
The last ladies who lunch was at Kabul where we were treated to yummy North Indian. They also do take aways which is super. Lots of aloo gobis, naan breads and a variety of different prawn and meat dishes. Definitely worth going to.
The next one is on Wed the 11th July at 12.30.
It will be after the general meeting.
The place is Casablanca. It is cheap and cheerful. They have scrumptious bakes Western style but also have Indian and Chinese food if that takes your fancy.
Address is 16 TTK Rd,1st Cross Street,AlwarpetPh: 044 42074994.
Any questions call Suzanne on 98846 89222
The next one is on Wed the 11th July at 12.30.
It will be after the general meeting.
The place is Casablanca. It is cheap and cheerful. They have scrumptious bakes Western style but also have Indian and Chinese food if that takes your fancy.
Address is 16 TTK Rd,1st Cross Street,AlwarpetPh: 044 42074994.
Any questions call Suzanne on 98846 89222
Sunday, June 17, 2007
July Book Club
Thursday, July 19th
12:00 Social Chat
12:30 Book Discussion followed by a Pot Luck Lunch
At The Home of Lucy Robson
8A Satyanara AveOff Boat Club Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028
Phone : 2432 9464
Mobile : 98401 72139
The book for discussion is “Suite Francaise” by Irene Nemirovsky.The story describes the upheaval and changes in the lives of a disparate group of families and individuals when their country (France) becomes occupied by the German army in World War II.If you are interested in coming to Book Club this month, don’t be deterred if you haven’t already read the book! We look forward to seeing you.
Plant Sale at Bernie's
Plants for sale:
bougainvilliae, palms and other potted plants for immediate sale.
Also:
Furniture - rosewood and teakwood beds, wardrobes large and small, low accountant desks, coffee table, oaccaional pieces.
Call Bernadette at 98840 21048 for details
bougainvilliae, palms and other potted plants for immediate sale.
Also:
Furniture - rosewood and teakwood beds, wardrobes large and small, low accountant desks, coffee table, oaccaional pieces.
Call Bernadette at 98840 21048 for details
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Playgroup June 12th and 19th
June 12th Mia's home (children Minea and Jenna)
Venue: 12/13 First Street, Krishnapuri, Ext. 600028 Bishop Garden.
Contact number: 994 0656 325
Directions: Drive past the Grayshott (at Bishop Garden) and turn from next coming street to the left. Our house is at the end of the street. The last house on the left side: "Shadows Garden". Kids can play in splashy pools on Mia's terrace (Pls remember to bring swim suits and towels). also Mia has asked for anyone coming to warn in, so that she can get an idea of numbers to mkotakorpi@yahoo.com
June 19th - Reena's home, Children Lara 5 yrs and Luca 3 yrs oldVenue: 3/9 Withypool Complex, 3 Boat Club Rd, R. A Puram.
Tel 98840 27722
Venue: 12/13 First Street, Krishnapuri, Ext. 600028 Bishop Garden.
Contact number: 994 0656 325
Directions: Drive past the Grayshott (at Bishop Garden) and turn from next coming street to the left. Our house is at the end of the street. The last house on the left side: "Shadows Garden". Kids can play in splashy pools on Mia's terrace (Pls remember to bring swim suits and towels). also Mia has asked for anyone coming to warn in, so that she can get an idea of numbers to mkotakorpi@yahoo.com
June 19th - Reena's home, Children Lara 5 yrs and Luca 3 yrs oldVenue: 3/9 Withypool Complex, 3 Boat Club Rd, R. A Puram.
Tel 98840 27722
Sunday, June 03, 2007
June 5th Playgroup
My house:
No. 9, 3rd Seaward Rd.
K.G. Valmiki Apts.
Apt. 4
Valmiki Nagar
Thiruvanmiyur
3-5:30
All welcome. Bring a friend!
Opposite The Cheshire Home, an OWC charity (It you admire the plastic and fabric mesh bags and baskets sold at OWC meetings, this is where they are made. Stop in and have a look.)
Natalie von Hoffmeister
No. 9, 3rd Seaward Rd.
K.G. Valmiki Apts.
Apt. 4
Valmiki Nagar
Thiruvanmiyur
3-5:30
All welcome. Bring a friend!
Opposite The Cheshire Home, an OWC charity (It you admire the plastic and fabric mesh bags and baskets sold at OWC meetings, this is where they are made. Stop in and have a look.)
Natalie von Hoffmeister
Thursday, May 31, 2007
May Tiffin Club
What a wonderful end to the current round of Tiffin Club sessions! We had lunch outdoors, by the sea with a cooling breeze lifting our hair off our shoulders! It was still hot, hot, hot! But the food at Fisherman's Cove Bayview Point was delicious, well presented and delectably cooked. We almost forgot where we were! The ice-cream samplers were the dessert of choice, and the cool refreshing drinks slipped down easily! The waves crashing onto the shore in the background were a gentle, lulling counterpoint to the laughter and conversation moving round the tables. I hope the Tiffin Ladies who are leaving will take these memories with them, and will remember us as they use new recipes (send us some when you can!). And the Tiffin Ladies who are staying will look out for the first Tiffin Club to sign up for when we come back to the Welcome Back Lunch. In the mean time, please contact me for more information about Tiffin Club activities. Happy toasting and tasting! Sejal Wasani98840 52575
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Combined General Meeting and Ladies Who Lunch
The last ladies who lunch was held at the Cream Centre. Nice and airconditioned which is what is needed in these hot days. The venue is aesthetically great with a nice atmosphere. Some of us loved our food while others weren't so pleased so it may be a bit hit and miss venue. It is all vegetarian.
Next month we are combining the lunch with the general meeting as many people will be away for their Summer holidays.
It will be on at Kabul restaurant on 35 TTK Rd.
This place is also airconditioned. Their number is 044 24996761
It will be at 12.30 on the 13th June.
If you can remember please bring your membership forms filled in and also the membership money which is 1,000roupees.
Any questions call Suzanne on 98846 89222
Next month we are combining the lunch with the general meeting as many people will be away for their Summer holidays.
It will be on at Kabul restaurant on 35 TTK Rd.
This place is also airconditioned. Their number is 044 24996761
It will be at 12.30 on the 13th June.
If you can remember please bring your membership forms filled in and also the membership money which is 1,000roupees.
Any questions call Suzanne on 98846 89222
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Ex Pat Moving Sale
Household items for sale; available at end of July (some items earlier, email/call and ask):
Cane queen bed and silk/cotton mattress, Rs. 1500, Double Bed Rs. 4500; with matching sidetable Rs. 5000, Mattress Rs. 3000
IKEA chairs with one ottoman, Rs. 5000
Single bed & mattress Rs. 1500 (two available)
Dining table and four chairs Rs. 3500
IKEA corner desk and rolling stand Rs. 2000, Desk/office chair (2 available) Rs. 750 each
2006 Maruti Suzuki Swift for sale because we're leaving India
Perfect Chennai car
Low Kms; great condition; less than a year old
Lifetime tax already paid
details: email: mznz@mac.com mobile: 98405-70018 Ziyad
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