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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chennai
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Expat groups in Chennai?
Im an Aussie girl who moved from London to live in Chennai with my Indian boyfriend 6 months ago now.
Does anyone know of any other Aussies living here or any expat groups that i could join? |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Zealand
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I did know a couple of aussies here, but they couldnt handle the heat and left!
I havent spotted any more... |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 25,298
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Mairangi_vice comes from that side of the planet: wouldn't he do?
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Zealand
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well, I am an ex-pat group unto myself.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chennai
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Very helpful thanku!
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Zealand
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seriously though, I dont think there are any official expat groups, at least I havent heard of any, which is strange considering the number of foreigners around Chennai.
There are plenty of forums on the net for expats in various cities (including this one, which is the best, we meet up occasionaly) If you just want to meet some people, then try going to the leather bar in the park hotel, there always seem to be a lot of foreigners there. |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
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The Leather bar?
I don't dare imagine what the dress code is! ![]() IM Chennai meets tend not to be very frequent, but remember that anyone can suggest one any time. It doesn't have to big: any number greater than one qualifies ![]() |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chennai
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Getting off the subject now......have you learnt to speak tamil since living in Chennai Nick?
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 25,298
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As admitted on other threads, no.
Apart from a few bird and animal names. |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Chennai
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: US
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There is the Overseas Women's Club:
http://owcmadras.blogspot.com/ |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chennai
Posts: 21
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The main expat hangout is the Leather Bar at the Park Hotel. Named after Chennai's famous leather export business. I'm in there at least 2 nights a week for the last 4 years with a large group of expat friends. Plenty of Aussies, Brits, Germans and French around, along with a couple of kiwi's as well. Other places to meet are Distill in the Connemara, 10 Downing St in North Boag Road or the Bike and Barrel in the Residency. You need to spot the 'locals' from the tourists - most of the main bars are filled with westerners on business so just in town for a few days.
The BBSC (British Business Social Club) is well worth tracking down (can point in the right direction) - membership is cheap and open to anyone, although its a bit higher for non-commonwealth citizens. They do balls, bbq's, games nights, etc etc. The Hash's are also a good place to find fun, the main hash is run by an expat (again can point you to them if you want) and the main expat ringleaders are big gamblers - often poker games going on. Plenty of expats, plenty of groups, lots going on, you just need to know where to look. Hop. |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brighton
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Hi Stacey,
How are you getting on? I am a kiwi girl currently working in Hyderabad and consideraing taking another contract in Chennai (after a quick trip to the UK). Jo. |
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