Sorry, we were allowed lateral flow tests back at Christmas but I still wouldn't go on the words of the people making money out of it, be sure to double check.
In reply to Post #237
Presumably you will get a refund in that case? Then have a look elsewhere?
Presumably you will get a refund in that case? Then have a look elsewhere?
In reply to Post #226
I got back from a 2 week trip to the Marne Valley last Saturday, and my experience at Folkestone was similar to Gav's. I too had a valid & provable reason to travel, but they were less interested in that than the negative PCR test (this is a must have!). Same applied on the return journey, but getting a PCR test in France was relatively straight forward, and free. I got mine done at Chalons hospital. One thing I would add, and Gav might find this when he gets back, is that I have been contacted virtually every day by UK Gov Test & Trace. They're obviously very interested in people who have crossed borders!! I opted for the 2+8 day tests while quarantining for 10 days (I booked this while in France, as you need a unique reference number for the required Passenger Locator Form), and have 3 days left before I can hit the pub. A lot of ball-ache & additional expense for a fortnight's fishing, but well worth it for me. I Bagged a PB mirror at 74.10lbs on my second to last morning!!!
I didn't take any bait with me, opting to buy it at the lake - all 320kg's of it!!!!!
I got back from a 2 week trip to the Marne Valley last Saturday, and my experience at Folkestone was similar to Gav's. I too had a valid & provable reason to travel, but they were less interested in that than the negative PCR test (this is a must have!). Same applied on the return journey, but getting a PCR test in France was relatively straight forward, and free. I got mine done at Chalons hospital. One thing I would add, and Gav might find this when he gets back, is that I have been contacted virtually every day by UK Gov Test & Trace. They're obviously very interested in people who have crossed borders!! I opted for the 2+8 day tests while quarantining for 10 days (I booked this while in France, as you need a unique reference number for the required Passenger Locator Form), and have 3 days left before I can hit the pub. A lot of ball-ache & additional expense for a fortnight's fishing, but well worth it for me. I Bagged a PB mirror at 74.10lbs on my second to last morning!!!
I didn't take any bait with me, opting to buy it at the lake - all 320kg's of it!!!!!
In reply to Post #246
A question...
If you are at a French lake and have the required PCR test a couple of days before you come back to England- and that test then comes back Positive.... What is the position? Where do you then go to presumably quarantine for xx days? What is the cost?
A question...
If you are at a French lake and have the required PCR test a couple of days before you come back to England- and that test then comes back Positive.... What is the position? Where do you then go to presumably quarantine for xx days? What is the cost?
In reply to Post #247
Someone else has mentioned that before as it is unlikely you can stay at the lake if others are booked on and doubt you could then book accommodation once a positive test results been given
Someone else has mentioned that before as it is unlikely you can stay at the lake if others are booked on and doubt you could then book accommodation once a positive test results been given
In reply to Post #247
I think the risk is pretty low TBF. You'd have tested negative on the way out, and unlikely to be unlucky enough to pick up the virus during a week's fishing, assuming you've been sensible with distancing, mask, hand sanitising, etc
I think the risk is pretty low TBF. You'd have tested negative on the way out, and unlikely to be unlucky enough to pick up the virus during a week's fishing, assuming you've been sensible with distancing, mask, hand sanitising, etc
In reply to Post #246
Well done on the pb mate, 320 kg of bait , kin ell what was it
Well done on the pb mate, 320 kg of bait , kin ell what was it
In reply to Post #246
In terms of the the two PCR tests you book on day 2 and 8 of your return, i read that you can potentially get early release if you take one on day 5. Does this come in place of the day 8 test or do you have to pay effectively for 3 tests i.e days 2,5 and 8 (even though you may not need day 8). Coupled with the test before you go that's starting to get a bit costly!
In terms of the the two PCR tests you book on day 2 and 8 of your return, i read that you can potentially get early release if you take one on day 5. Does this come in place of the day 8 test or do you have to pay effectively for 3 tests i.e days 2,5 and 8 (even though you may not need day 8). Coupled with the test before you go that's starting to get a bit costly!
In reply to Post #251
And just as we've started to ease the Indian variant has arrived. We are unlocking and the variant is doubling. Whilst it may not be a huge issue for hospitalisation and death, the number of cases could soar.
France will be keeping a close eye on this. They don't have the same rate of vaccination and they won't want this variant coming in, Particularly after we brought the Kent variant to the EU.
Boris is being way too reactive again, monitoring the situation until it's everywhere...it's quite possible the France window will be limited before France shut us out again.
Sorry to put a dampener on the weekend but this scenario is quite possible. Hopefully it will be contained!
And just as we've started to ease the Indian variant has arrived. We are unlocking and the variant is doubling. Whilst it may not be a huge issue for hospitalisation and death, the number of cases could soar.
France will be keeping a close eye on this. They don't have the same rate of vaccination and they won't want this variant coming in, Particularly after we brought the Kent variant to the EU.
Boris is being way too reactive again, monitoring the situation until it's everywhere...it's quite possible the France window will be limited before France shut us out again.
Sorry to put a dampener on the weekend but this scenario is quite possible. Hopefully it will be contained!
They are doing local mass testing where this new Indian varient is most common
I can also see the government having area/county/cities in lockdown as before instead of the whole country
Irresponsible people again not self isolating when entering this country but that for another topic.
I can also see the government having area/county/cities in lockdown as before instead of the whole country
Irresponsible people again not self isolating when entering this country but that for another topic.
In reply to Post #253
All viruses mutate. It's how they survive. After the Kent, Brazilian, south African and Indian variant there will be others. Thai, Filipino, Korean, Zimbabwean......who knows. The bottom line is you can't continue to live in a constant cycle of lockdowns and restrictions.......because that's not living. We need to learn to live with the virus and return to normal.
All viruses mutate. It's how they survive. After the Kent, Brazilian, south African and Indian variant there will be others. Thai, Filipino, Korean, Zimbabwean......who knows. The bottom line is you can't continue to live in a constant cycle of lockdowns and restrictions.......because that's not living. We need to learn to live with the virus and return to normal.
In reply to Post #251
The day 2+8 tests are mandatory, so the 5 day 'test to release' needs to be ordered in addition to these
The day 2+8 tests are mandatory, so the 5 day 'test to release' needs to be ordered in addition to these
In reply to Post #250
If you mean what bait Ralph, it was crushed maize, pellet, hemp & tigers, and squid boilies. These were some hungry fish.... 
If you mean what bait Ralph, it was crushed maize, pellet, hemp & tigers, and squid boilies. These were some hungry fish....
In reply to Post #256
That's a serious amount of bait , fair play though mate 👍
That's a serious amount of bait , fair play though mate 👍
In reply to Post #249
I know its unlikely, but I would still like to know what happens/where you go if you test positive on your covid test to return to the UK. Anyone know?
I know its unlikely, but I would still like to know what happens/where you go if you test positive on your covid test to return to the UK. Anyone know?