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    Filipino Community in Derby?

    Hi there, My girlfriend has come over on a 6 month visa and we were wondering how big the Filipino community is in Derby and if there are ever any events or meet ups organised in the East Midlands.


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    hi there, well i dont know about the filipino community here in Derby, but there are a few people walking around, just keep checking on here for events.


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    Hi hornash, there's a few communities/organisations in the area.

    As usual it's going to take some walking about to find contacts.

    The used to be a Filipino sari-sari store in Derby city centre called Sarap Filipino Store at 71 Osmaston Road .....not sure if it's still there.
    Also over 100 Filipinos working at the Royal Derby Hospital, so that could be a good place to scout out.

    You could also search out the area around at St Benedict's Catholic School in Darley Abbey.

    Might help :xxgrinning--00xx3


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    the store has shut down now Peter, the Royal, well just shout for EMMA and she will put you right


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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    ..the store has shut down now Peter...
    That's a shame, especially given the numbers of Filipino's in the area.........sign of the times I guess


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    it was only open a few months, but there is a good Chinese shop across the road that sells loads,


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    Sorry for off-topic, and I know it was years ago.....but we used to go down to London every weekend to Oriental City. Fabulous buffet lunch, loads of Asian grocery stores and a big Japanese supermarket....

    We had some great times there.......anyone else remember Oriental City??

    It was on the Edgware Road in Colindale.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Sorry for off-topic, and I know it was years ago.....but we used to go down to London every weekend to Oriental City. Fabulous buffet lunch, loads of Asian grocery stores and a big Japanese supoermarket....
    We had some great times there.......anyone else remember Oriental City??

    It was on the Edgware Road in Colindale.
    Remember it well, think it's been knocked down and redeveloped now, but have a vague memory of part the the deal being that the shops and restaurants were being relocated else where

    There's a massive WinYip chinese superstore on Staples corner, (right at the bottom of the M1) with a restaurant attached. Judging by the amount of orientals eating in there I suspect it to be good


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    Quote Originally Posted by SimonH View Post
    Remember it well, think it's been knocked down and redeveloped now, but have a vague memory of part the the deal being that the shops and restaurants were being relocated else where

    There's a massive WinYip chinese superstore on Staples corner, (right at the bottom of the M1) with a restaurant attached. Judging by the amount of orientals eating in there I suspect it to be good
    Yep, knocked down years ago. None of the outlets relocated anywhere.
    My wife's hairdresser was at Oriental City.

    We used to shop regularly at Wing Yip.....it's a nice place, especially since the huge make-over some years ago. Very easy trip for us from M1 J15

    That restaurant is just brilliant....a real Dim Sum gem of a place....that's why it's always jam-packed. Reasonable prices too.

    Sadly not in Derby


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    About an hour from me, the thought of decent Dim Sum is making me hungry now

    Maybe organise a Sunday lunch there in the not too distant future


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    Quote Originally Posted by SimonH View Post
    About an hour from me, the thought of decent Dim Sum is making me hungry now

    Maybe organise a Sunday lunch there in the not too distant future
    Try to book, or at least get there very early and be patient to wait
    You won't be disappointed


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    cheers for the responses, we had a look for sarap ourselves and found the chinese supermarket round the corner, apparently there is a new filipino store opening in derby in a couple of months. We have seen a few filipino's at the local churches when we go to mass but not introduced ourselves yet.


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    best bet is to go forward and say hi, what part of the city are you


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    ... glad to read - elsewhere on the forum - that yours & your girlfriend's "gamble" in getting her a 6 months' visit paid off. Congratulations, BOTH!!

    Enjoy your time together.


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    Thanks Arthur.
    We are living near the city centre now, but moving to the outskirts soon. Somewhere away from the traffic, sirens and noise


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Yep, knocked down years ago. None of the outlets relocated anywhere.
    My wife's hairdresser was at Oriental City.

    We used to shop regularly at Wing Yip.....it's a nice place, especially since the huge make-over some years ago. Very easy trip for us from M1 J15

    That restaurant is just brilliant....a real Dim Sum gem of a place....that's why it's always jam-packed. Reasonable prices too.

    Sadly not in Derby
    I think Oriental City / Yaohan is still standing (shut down obviously)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_City

    http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ct-2013-a.html


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    Thanks to that link I found some very useful info....thank you Dedworth for that timely prompt.

    Apololgies to the OP for off-topic diversions


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    Just hang out at Cosmo Derby and u will definitely find filipino there


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