Mattresses for Sale

Queen size Serta mattress set from the US for sale. Rs. 20,000

Available May 2008 Contact: Christina Burns 9840502668or email christinamarieburns@hotmail.com

Estate Sale

RUSHED SALE OF FLAT BELONGINGS OF JIM HODGETTSBEACH ROAD, KALAKSHETRA, BESANT NAGARCONTACT MR. KHAN, ADVOCATE FOR ACCESS: TEL: 9840033766 THIS WEEKEND:Contents include:Marks and Spencer SOFATEAK TABLEROSEWOOD CHAIRSPLANTERS CHAIR and lots more.

Story Trails Friday April 4th

Those of you interested in learning more about Chennai's oldest and perhaps most fascinating neighborhood, see below. RSVP Natalie at 9884187761
Friday, April 4th
The reporting time is 4:00 PM.
The meeting place is at Rasi Silks, just outside the entrance to the Kapaleeshwara Temple, Myplapore, Chennai - 600004.
We expect the tour to end by about 6:15 PM.
Some of the places we visit will require you to remove your footwear, so we would recommend footwear that you can put on and take off easily. A leaflet on this trail, including a Map of the area can be got from http://www.storytrails.in/ot_peacocktrail.aspx
The tariff for this tour would be Rs 495/- per person. You may pay either in cash or by cheque, drawn in favour of 'Storytrails India Private Limited'.

LOCALLY ENGAGED VACANCIES IN VISA DEPARTMENT, CHENNAI

See below. For application form and security questionaire, email natalievh@gmx.net (I cannot attach this to the blog notice).

1. The Visa Department in Chennai is recruiting for the posts of Locally Engaged Entry Clearance Officers. We will recruit three full-time Officers and the start date will beis to be confirmed. …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 on a two year contract. If selected you will be required to serve a probationary period of six months before your contract 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 Support Assistant, British Deputy High Commission, 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006. Your application must be received by Friday, 28 March 2008.
Only those applicants who are selected for skills test / interview will be contacted. Furthermore we will not enter into any correspondence with those not selected for skills test / interview.
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.

12 March 2008

Wanted: Driver

My driver is decided to leave after this Saturday. I was paying him 5500 for a 9:30 to 6:30 job and overtime 25. The salary can be worked out if I like the driver and he comes with good recommendations. If any of you know of any good driver please contact me asap. He should be able to speak okay kind of English.
Sangeeta Ghosh
Sangeeta mobile: 98841 49490.

For Sale: iPod

Apple iPod 4. Generation 20GB whitewith black leather pouch and in a very good condition R 4500 please call Tatjana 99400 30488 or via emailtatjanakaiser@hotmail.com

DAKSHINACHITRA : CHANGE OF DATE

PROGRAM NOW FRIDAY 14TH MARCH (not Sat.15 as mentioned in Newsletter).THIS PROMISES TO BE A LOVELY PROGRAM FOR ALL THE FAMILY.TICKETS ARE RS.200/- EACH - CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE.A FOODCOURT WILL OPERATE AND WILL BE OPEN FROM 5P.M. ONWARDS. SO A NICE WAY TO COME AND HAVE AN EARLY DINNER, THE CHILDREN CAN ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRE AND THE PROGRAM STARTING AT 7.30P.M. WILL BE A KOREAN MIME PROGRAM, WITH JAPANESE DANCE AND FLUTE TO FOLLOW. A SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS WILL BE ON SHOW.IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO DAKSHINACHITRA, EAST COAST ROAD, MUTHU KADU (JUST AFTER Dizzy World) THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE CENTRE.PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN or ARUNA FOR TICKETS: 98402-93027 OR 9884120150. TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT OWC MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 12TH

Wanted: Riding Instructor

Wanted: someone to teach horseback riding lessons, English or Western, for 3 children and one adult. Anyone with connections to the horseriding community in Chennai, please help us find an suitable teacher and/or horses. We have already tried CEA (their schedule is full) and the Madras Riding Club (can't get anyone to even answer the phone). Contact Teresa at 9940031487, or e-mail me at mitchell-st@hotmail.com.

Wanted: ESL Instructor

Seeking ESL instructor. If you are qualified or can recommend a qualified ESL instructor, please contact Danie Barkhouse at danie@cheerful.com.

In Search of: Maid/Cleaner

We are looking for a maid/cleaner to come approx 4 hours per day. We live in Gandhi Nagar. If you have anyone to recommend, please call meon 979 086 19 21.

Thanks so much!

Sofia Nilsson AltafiCell: +91-(0)979 086 19 21 (India) E-mail: sofia.altafi@gmail.com