In reply to Post #545
This is a government approved list for the return day 2 and 8 tests
https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/test-type/amber
Lots of these also do the fit to travel tests but due to time restraints I presume, they are more expensive
This is a government approved list for the return day 2 and 8 tests
https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/test-type/amber
Lots of these also do the fit to travel tests but due to time restraints I presume, they are more expensive
In reply to Post #538
That would all depend on ones perception of "worth"
That would all depend on ones perception of "worth"
In reply to Post #547
Thing I don't get is the UK has vaccinated so many more people than any other country in Europe. France is a similar population. We've double jabbed twice as many people......yet our infection rate is now more than double the likes of France, Spain etc. It's 12 times more than Portugal who they moved onto the amber list! If, as we have been brainwashed into thinking,vaccines are the way out if this......why do we now have such a high infection rate?
Thing I don't get is the UK has vaccinated so many more people than any other country in Europe. France is a similar population. We've double jabbed twice as many people......yet our infection rate is now more than double the likes of France, Spain etc. It's 12 times more than Portugal who they moved onto the amber list! If, as we have been brainwashed into thinking,vaccines are the way out if this......why do we now have such a high infection rate?
In reply to Post #548
As said on here many times, vaccines don't prevent infection but rather limit the level of illness preventing hospitalisation and death. They seem to be achieving that although small rises have occurred.
On average there are 600 hospital admissions per day for bowel cancer, yesterday there were 32 Covid admissions.
As said on here many times, vaccines don't prevent infection but rather limit the level of illness preventing hospitalisation and death. They seem to be achieving that although small rises have occurred.
On average there are 600 hospital admissions per day for bowel cancer, yesterday there were 32 Covid admissions.
In reply to Post #549
What you said....... And...... The increase in testing especially the surge testing they have been doing in a few specific areas where the India variant has popped up
What you said....... And...... The increase in testing especially the surge testing they have been doing in a few specific areas where the India variant has popped up
In reply to Post #550
It is no surprise that the possible new date for opening up the UK is likely to be July 18 or thereabouts as it is when schools break up for summer holidays. There is no doubt that when the UK and Europe reach about 60% double inoculations then the decision will be taken to start ending restrictions, lockdowns etc. Covid is not going away and will be something that we will have to live with for the foreseeable future. If the traditional holiday season is lost for the second year running then Governments will be faced with huge business losses and resulting unemployment in area's that are totally dependent on tourism. I know that as a French lake owner the loss of what could be two seasons income will see many venues unable to continue. Despite remarks made but odd individuals in this forum the vast majority of commercial fisheries over here are not sitting on pots of money made by fleecing poor anglers. The truth is that the vast majority are family run business's that manage to live from season to season comfortably in normal years but are now finding the situation extremely difficult. The same applies to the many gite business's, hotels and guest houses throughout the UK and Europe. No one could have predicted that this year would have been worse than last year but that is how it is panning out. I suggest that a 'covid passport' will be the key to foreign travel in the future so the importance of having both jabs is imperative if you want to travel. Already France has gone down that route with the border open to fully vaccinated people with the major obstacle being the quarantine needed on return to the UK.
There is much being written about bringing bait and food into France and talking to a handful of individuals that have made the trip I will share the findings. Vehicles have been checked physically and also scanned. Things such as tinned products and sealed boxes of tea bags not being targeted although the feelings are that fresh food and bait is very likely to be a real no no. People will take the chance and some will get through ok however others will find themselves financially penalized and possibly have their holiday ruined. I see all sorts of comments regarding this basically making the assumption that the French are just playing hard ball due to Brexit. Not true. These rules have been in play for decades regarding non EU countries and now that we are one we will be subject to the same rules. To break them is illegal and classified as smuggling and the consequences are really not worth the risk.
At the end of the day non of the above is as important as peoples lives so take care, get inoculated and look forward to coming over to France..........sometime. lol
It is no surprise that the possible new date for opening up the UK is likely to be July 18 or thereabouts as it is when schools break up for summer holidays. There is no doubt that when the UK and Europe reach about 60% double inoculations then the decision will be taken to start ending restrictions, lockdowns etc. Covid is not going away and will be something that we will have to live with for the foreseeable future. If the traditional holiday season is lost for the second year running then Governments will be faced with huge business losses and resulting unemployment in area's that are totally dependent on tourism. I know that as a French lake owner the loss of what could be two seasons income will see many venues unable to continue. Despite remarks made but odd individuals in this forum the vast majority of commercial fisheries over here are not sitting on pots of money made by fleecing poor anglers. The truth is that the vast majority are family run business's that manage to live from season to season comfortably in normal years but are now finding the situation extremely difficult. The same applies to the many gite business's, hotels and guest houses throughout the UK and Europe. No one could have predicted that this year would have been worse than last year but that is how it is panning out. I suggest that a 'covid passport' will be the key to foreign travel in the future so the importance of having both jabs is imperative if you want to travel. Already France has gone down that route with the border open to fully vaccinated people with the major obstacle being the quarantine needed on return to the UK.
There is much being written about bringing bait and food into France and talking to a handful of individuals that have made the trip I will share the findings. Vehicles have been checked physically and also scanned. Things such as tinned products and sealed boxes of tea bags not being targeted although the feelings are that fresh food and bait is very likely to be a real no no. People will take the chance and some will get through ok however others will find themselves financially penalized and possibly have their holiday ruined. I see all sorts of comments regarding this basically making the assumption that the French are just playing hard ball due to Brexit. Not true. These rules have been in play for decades regarding non EU countries and now that we are one we will be subject to the same rules. To break them is illegal and classified as smuggling and the consequences are really not worth the risk.
At the end of the day non of the above is as important as peoples lives so take care, get inoculated and look forward to coming over to France..........sometime. lol
In reply to Post #540
well, other than bait the beans and teabags are allowed
well, other than bait the beans and teabags are allowed
I'm sad to say but my french fishing days are over......I refuse to pay a penny to their economy with that **** Macron in charge!!!
Ref bait - Lots of people on FB are making trips with bait and no issues.......most are using the train though.......
Ref bait - Lots of people on FB are making trips with bait and no issues.......most are using the train though.......
In reply to Post #553
What's he done to upset you?
What's he done to upset you?
In reply to Post #554
Did rules on curfew also change now? Is long distance drive during the night on motorway possible or is it still 23-6 ban?
Did rules on curfew also change now? Is long distance drive during the night on motorway possible or is it still 23-6 ban?
In reply to Post #555
From I can gather the curfew between 11pm and 6am does not allow travel for tourism, fishing, etc. The list of exemptions really leaves no room for maneuver , There is a further easing of restrictions planned for the end of June when the Curfew may be totally lifted.
From I can gather the curfew between 11pm and 6am does not allow travel for tourism, fishing, etc. The list of exemptions really leaves no room for maneuver , There is a further easing of restrictions planned for the end of June when the Curfew may be totally lifted.
In reply to Post #556
Tnx
Tnx
In reply to Post #33
Indeed yes, all drifted away from the actual fishing side of things! It is simple: If you have hade 2 vaccines and have proof coupled with a negative test prior to entry in to France there is no problem.
The ******** is the money making tests and quarantine when you get back to the UK.
Do these vaccines work or not Boris, why the need to quarantine on return to the UK and pay for all the tests?
Somebody is making a fortune out of this much hyped *****!
Indeed yes, all drifted away from the actual fishing side of things! It is simple: If you have hade 2 vaccines and have proof coupled with a negative test prior to entry in to France there is no problem.
The ******** is the money making tests and quarantine when you get back to the UK.
Do these vaccines work or not Boris, why the need to quarantine on return to the UK and pay for all the tests?
Somebody is making a fortune out of this much hyped *****!
In reply to Post #553
Whats Macron got to do with importing bait into the EU, the UK and the EU made the terms of the withdrawal agreement, with Both sides agreeing and signing it.
Whats Macron got to do with importing bait into the EU, the UK and the EU made the terms of the withdrawal agreement, with Both sides agreeing and signing it.
Where are you peeps getting your tests done.
Do the 2 & 8 day tests have to be booked well in advance and how are these carried out?
Do we have to show proof of booking at Passport Control
Tnx
(Just out of interestl (no politiics please) why aren't NHS home tests acceptable? Wes self test every week and submit our results to the NHS, who then provide email confirmation tthat our self tests were negative. Surely that should be enough to satisfy border controls on both sides of the Channel.)
Do the 2 & 8 day tests have to be booked well in advance and how are these carried out?
Do we have to show proof of booking at Passport Control
Tnx
(Just out of interestl (no politiics please) why aren't NHS home tests acceptable? Wes self test every week and submit our results to the NHS, who then provide email confirmation tthat our self tests were negative. Surely that should be enough to satisfy border controls on both sides of the Channel.)