Meet other expats near you! Come to a Meetup and meet other people and share your perspective and make good friends. Also, if you have any suggestions for great meet up places please post them on the message board. Thanks. I've been here 10 months…

“ I was born in England but lived in Scotland until my parents emigrated to the US. It would be fun to meet fellow Brits. ”

“ Hi, I'm Stephen. Have lived in Raleigh for nearly 3 years and the U.S. for 10 years. I work as an editor and photographer. Would be great to meet some fellow Brits and Europeans in the area sometime. ”

“ Hi! Originally from Salford; lived - Isle of Man, Hampshire & Wilts. Moved to Raleigh in '74 - such a long time ago! This is home for me, my grown daughter and my 10yr old. I work as fundraiser in Raleigh & live in 'Tracey's" Ral. neighborhood. ”

“ Current Cameras: Cannon Digital Pentax ME Super (bought off ebay but love the shots i get with it) Cannon Eos (Film) ”

“ I'm originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, been in Durham since Sep 07. Looking to make more friends over here. I work in Chapel Hill, so anyone in that area who might be interested in a coffee meet up/ looking to make a new friend get in touch. ”

“ I'm a dual national so i've hopped the pond most of my life- it's been pretty evenly split between here & Rutland. I moved back to NC in June 2007 & since I'm engaged to an american, I figure I'll be staying here for a bit! ”

“ We moved from London in January and are looking to meet new people. My Fiance's work brought us here to Raleigh, so we are looking to meet some new and interesting people. ;o) ”

“ I grew up in Torquay, Devon. I have lived in the US for over 20 years and I still have my English accent and a part of me still longs to be back in England. We moved to the Triangle area last year. ”

“ Lived in NC from 00-03 and met my hubby. We will be moving back to Raleigh in Oct 08. Currently living in Germany. Just wanting to met people (brits)prior to move. ”

“ Hi Everyone, Trying to get back into running after becoming a couch potato, and felt this would be a good way to get fit and meet new people. ”

“ I've been a Brit in Raleigh for 14 years. I'll make any excuse for sharing a beer with some fun people... But who needs an excuse? ”

“ I want local Social Networking Meetups because I have just moved to this area and I want to meet people with like interests. ”

“ South African Tarheels satarheels@nc.rr.com For more information on get-togethers please see our website: http://www.shebeen.com/SATARHEELS/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18231558056 ”

“ Hi, I'm new to the area. Moved here from Cape Town in South Africa in November, and looking to meet some great friends in the area. ”

“ I'm originally from Cardiff and my husband, Steve, from Indiana. We lived in Bucks from 1986 until 2003 when we moved to Chapel Hill. We had fun at Ben's(??) last night. ”

“ Hello, I was born and lived in England until I was 18 and came to the states on a 6 months exchange after school in what was supposed to be a gap year - I'm still here 18 years later! I travel a lot with my job but hope to make a meeting soon. Cheers ”

“ I am an American, married to a British citizen. I plan on studying in London while in grad school and if I like it a much as I think I will, I plan on moving to England!!!! ”

“ Hi guys ! been here since last October, still getting used to the place, would love to meet some brits and go for some beers ! -:) ”

“ Just moved to Durham, NC ”

“ My husband & I moved here from Bournemouth a year ago. Shortly after we had our first baby & would love to meet up but can't make the meet up due to lack of a babysitter! I would love to meet up with any other british mums if anyone is interested? ”

“ Moving to Durham next week with my husband's job, from New York , I am from Fulham, London and he is from NY both in early 30's, We love a laugh, with friends over a G&T or a few wines and a BBQ. ”

“ Hi! I've been living in NC for the last 7 years. I moved here after doing an exchange year at NC State. I've been looking for a group like this for ages. Just recently married a NC boy. Look forward to meeting you all! ”

“ Hi, I'm Mark and I have been living in NE Raleigh, near Wake Forest for the last two years, almost, with my family, Viola, Emily (12), Lauren (9). I work at Duke and love living here, but miss England very much. ”

“ Hi! I am from Derby, studied in Newcastle and accidentally ended up living in Raleigh 11 years ago! I never seem to meet anyone from 'home' so I've decided its time to be a little more proactive! I'm really looking forward to meeting new people. ”

“ Moved to the USA 6 years ago via Surrey, Leeds and Coventry. 2 months ago I moved to Raleigh from Philadelphia and am having a few Raleigh adjustment issues so would love to meet some fellow Brits to help me smooth the transition ;o) ”

“ Found you on Meetup after hanging around with the Britts for a while. Great to see that there is a meetup soon. ”

“ Hiya, born in England but moved to the states when I was very young...still make it back to London every other year to visit the family. Would love to make some new friends here. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of a desire for instruction and fellowship. ”

“ Hi, originally from Liverpool been here 2 1/2 years, have a 5yr old and a 9 week old, just found out about this group from another Brit....... looking forward to meeting the group.... ”

“ "Hello, I moved to Raleigh about 2 years ago. Originally from South Yorkshire!" ”

“ 17 years and I still can't shake the Liverpoodlian slang, although my Irish twang is well liked. Perhaps it's time to make some well bred friends... ”

“ Je suis francaise et je vis aux US depuis plus de 16 ans. Visiblement, je me plais aux US; cependant, la culture, la nourriture, et la culture francaise me manquent, et j'aimerais bien trouver un petit groupe d'expatries et former des amities. ”

“ I'm from Yorkshire originally but moved to Chapel Hill from Wrecclesham, Surrey in the middle of August 07. I've come here with my husbands work transfer to RTP and dragged our 8 year old daughter with us. Always glad (if nervous) to meet new people. ”

“ Hello, best to all. ”

“ Hello! Looking forward to meeting the members of the group. Been in Raleigh area for two years -- came from D.C. Been in the states for nearly 20 years, but still a proud Scotsman with the remnants of an English accent. Will explain over a pint. ”

“ Hi there - I just moved to the area (I live in Clayton, work in Raleigh). I would like to meet people! I lived in Maryland most of my life, except for the 5 years I spent in England. I hope I can join your group - it sounds like fun ”

“ I am SAHM to three children -- and one husband too if that counts! We have lived here for about a year. ”

“ Hi, my name is Lionel i'm orginally from New Jersey now live in Raleigh and plan to move to the UK within a few years. Just wanted to meet some british people, the ones i have met have been the nicest people and want to meet some more. Cheers ”

“ Hi I moved to Raleigh from Winchester 3 months ago with my husband and 2 kids. I would like to meet other brit mums. We have moved over here on a transfer with my husbands company. Need some British humour! ”

“ Hi, just moved to Western NC from the UK. Here for work and going to be moving about a bit but would be great to meet some people who know what pants really are! Plus any info on where to go to watch rugby & premiership football would be great. ”

“ Hi folks, Moved to Raleigh 10 years ago from West Sussex with my family. Perpetual student at NC State; it would be great to meet some other Brits on campus- age unspecific of course. Look forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ Originally from London, grew up near Brighton, college in the Midlands, worked near London for a few years. Hit New Jersey in 1984 and NC in 1994. Staying put. Interests include motorcycling and playing piano - not at the same time. ”

“ Hi, came over from Northumberland six months ago (my wife being American) and moving to Raleigh by the end of April, '08. Moved before our eldest starts school. Would love to meet up with folks with young kids. Currently job searching. ”

“ Hi My name is Rory, I have been in Raleigh for only 6 months. ”

“ Hi everyone! I grew up just outside of Bath, England and came to the United States for Post-Doctoral research at Florida State University. I now find my self living and working in RTP. Would be great to meet some English people over here! :-) ”

“ Hi, I'm a Brit that's just moved here from Sweden with my Swedish girlfriend through work. i'm half french too so could say i'm also european but predominantly british. Will be great to meet some other ex pats. Cheers. ”

“ Hi to you all. I am from Wales, been living here in Raleigh for 18 years now and love it. Be great to meet up with the Brits. I do miss my family and friends and of course the good old pubs. ”

“ Hi, I am Mark and I have lived in Cary for a couple of years now. I didn't know this meetup group existed until now, and I am looking forward to meeting up with some fellow Brits. ”

“ Hi Folks- Originally from Bristol, went to college and worked in London and happy to say I made Raleigh home 5+ years ago. Love it here, tho' will be good to get a 'top up' from fellow locals... ”

“ Renaissance Woman! I do and like a little bit of this and a little bit of that. ”

“ I'm a 38 yr old from London, hopped the pond in 2004 and relocated from N Va/DC area to Raleigh in 2006. I've been missing proper football, english breakfasts and money with the Queen's head. I'm usually up for a beer and a game of darts. Cheers!!! ”

“ I miss the humour!!!!!! No one gets it over here.........ahhh sarcasm, there's nothing like it! ”