Hey Lilfatty we were in exactly the same position as you once. My hubby is from the UK also and didn't have any mates here and struggled to make them. I was the first of all my friends to have bubs and I felt very alone and a bit jealous as they all headed off over seas and also had loads of money to spend on themselves. But it does get easier, we were friendless for about 3years and found it very hard, but once our friends started having bubs they were back for advice and someone to talk to, also once our eldest started kindy I made lots of new friends who were in the same situation as me, you just have to be a bit forward and introduce yourself and askk them round for a playdate and cuppa. Hang in there it will get easier.