Hello, moving to Cardiff

[sidekickdmr]

Just thought I would say hello, im moving to cardiff in a week or two for a new job.

My name is Kieran and i drive a Glacier White Megane R26, will be living in the city centre or bay

Any decent south wales meets around?

[SOULCREW]

there is a yellow r26 around cardiff and i am sure i have also seen a r26r as well.

[Gumstabber]

There's a monthly meet on the first sunday of every month for breakfast in south wales. If you fancy going further afield then there's another one for SW wales - check out the respective threads for locations.

Wrong time of the year for drives and trackdays at the moment but there's usually loads more going on as the weather gets nicer.

[sidekickdmr]

Great, will have to keep an eye ot for the other R26's

and ill be sure to pop alond to the meets and say hello in the flesh!

[effkay]

Welcome along!

May have seen you today or yesterday heading down the bay around 9am - was a white R26, not R26R and I think it had black wheels.

If so

Edited by effkay on Tuesday 19th January 14:13

[sidekickdmr]

Nope, not me, I am coming to cardiff for the fist time ever on sat to view some propertys and will be actually moving in aboit a week or two.

My car has ph smilies on front and back windows too!

[Davey S2]

Gumstabber said:

Wrong time of the year for drives and trackdays at the moment

Its actually the best time of year. Far fewer weekend drivers and bikers to contend with and also less scamera vans.

Head up to Brecon / Builth / Ellan Valley area to find some brilliant roads. There are lots of suggested routes and roads in the various threads in the Roads forum.

[sidekickdmr]

Looking to get this place actually

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/proper...

any advice on location etc (is it a nice area)

[Gumstabber]

That is an amazing looking property!!!!

[Chemical Ali]

sidekickdmr said:

Looking to get this place actually

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/proper...

any advice on location etc (is it a nice area)

Its ok. North is a bit rough, south is ok. Its close to most things with town centre a brisk walk north for 15 mins or so.

£1350 is cheap for a place like that. That should tell you something about the area. Does it have off street parking?

[sidekickdmr]

Hey Mr Ali

cheers for the reply but didnt actually end up going for that placewas a bit rough and run down, got a penthouse apartment in Henke court in the end, moved in yesterday.

next to the Wharf Pub, looks nice around here

[phil_cardiff]

sidekickdmr said:

Hey Mr Ali

cheers for the reply but didnt actually end up going for that placewas a bit rough and run down, got a penthouse apartment in Henke court in the end, moved in yesterday.

next to the Wharf Pub, looks nice around here

Careful if you walk home from town late at night. Your obvious route home from St Mary street takes you along a notorious mugging hotspot. Saying that, Cardiff isn't bad for crime.

[Firefoot]

Seconded, the area between the Wharf pub and St Mary Street or Queen Street is less than ideal at night. You are very close to where the local hookers hang out as well (although that may be a plus depending on your point of view )

[Chemical Ali]

Firefoot said:

Seconded, the area between the Wharf pub and St Mary Street or Queen Street is less than ideal at night. You are very close to where the local hookers hang out as well (although that may be a plus depending on your point of view )

Cardiff is pretty good. Just stay clear from town centre on friday and sat nights - unless your on the lash, in which case prepare for a proper night out.

Good luck!

[sidekickdmr]

ive been warned about the green bridge over the railway line, will be getting a taxi back late at night anyway!

all seems nice and plesent around here, i work next to the Novatel too so not much of a commute.

[ad220]

Hey welcome to the Bay. I've lived down here for almost 4 years now and provided you have your wits about you, you shouldn't have any problems. Just heed the advice given by others.

I'm over on Dumballs road so if you see a Black VX driving about the give us a wave.