- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
Living in St Helens
St Helens is a large town located in Merseyside in the north west of England. Whilst St Helens used to be known for being an important center of glassworks, it has now evolved and undergone much development in recent years. Known for having the most splendid station façade in England, referring to its magnificent train station, as well as a number of other sites and attractions, expats living in St Helens will find that the town has plenty to offer. Some of its major attractions include the World of Glass, a museum dedicated to St Helens’ glass production roots, as well as The North West Museum of Road Transport, The Smithy Heritage Center and more. Expats in St Helens will also be able to enjoy the town’s many outdoor spaces, Haydock Park Racecourse, a lively local nightlife which includes bars, nightclubs and theater. In addition to that, sport loving expatriates living in St Helens can have fun supporting the town’s rugby league (St. Helens Rugby League Football Club), rugby union (Liverpool St Helens F.C) and cricket (St Helens Cricket Club) teams.
Moving to St Helens
St Helens offers an affordable cost of living, lower than nearby cities such as Liverpool, and expats moving to St Helens should be able to find plenty of available housing for both renting and buying. St Helens is located very near to Manchester and Liverpool, and is easily connected to other parts of the UK through road and rail, whilst the town is also situated only about 12 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for travel to Europe. For an expatriate relocating to St Helens with children, there are a number of recommended schools in the area, and some of the UK’s major universities are located nearby. For more information about moving to St Helens from fellow expats, individuals could benefit from joining InterNations and using the platform to interacting with others in order to find out key information regarding transport, culture, education and more from those who have already experienced what life in St Helens has to offer.
Working in St Helens
St Helens was once an important center for industry in the north west of England, but areas such as coal mining and glassmaking have seen a huge decline in the UK. Nowadays, the town consequently relies on other industries, although Pilkington’s, one of the leading rolled glass producers, is still a major employer in St Helens. An expat hoping to start working in St Helens may find opportunities in areas such as retail, with a number of leading retailers located in the area, as well as small businesses. There are also opportunities to work in the health, education and public service sectors. Expatriates looking for more information about finding work in St Helens should join InterNations, where they can connect with fellow expats from over 190 different nations who may be able to give useful advice about working in St Helens as well as other aspects of life in the city, as well as the UK in general.
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- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
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