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Post by francegas on Apr 18, 2024 21:10:35 GMT
Cheers Yatton 🍺🍺 Although it's snowing I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Forgot to ask what ferry crossing route are you taking?
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Post by yattongas on Apr 18, 2024 21:28:37 GMT
I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Forgot to ask what ferry crossing route are you taking? Euro tunnel
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 18, 2024 22:44:39 GMT
Cheers Yatton 🍺🍺 Although it's snowing I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Did Normandy over Easter, hoping to get back towards the Somme area in the summer.
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Post by yattongas on Apr 18, 2024 22:47:53 GMT
I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Did Normandy over Easter, hoping to get back towards the Somme area in the summer. What places did you visit Stu and where abouts in Somme in the summer?
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Post by yattongas on Apr 19, 2024 6:42:19 GMT
Our brexity bunch of loons do have a problem with this Tories… x.com/13sarahmurphy/status/1781209994706166065?s=61&t=40THHNNCsOVl4Ddwb35AKALabour … But it received a cool response from the opposition UK Labour party, which is leading in the polls ahead of an election expected this year. A Labour official said the party saw youth mobility schemes as “synonymous with freedom of movement”, noting it had ruled out a return to free movement as one of its Brexit red lines. A spokesperson told the Financial Times that “Labour has no plans for a youth mobility scheme”, but added it would look to improve UK-EU relations in other ways.
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 19, 2024 7:43:25 GMT
Did Normandy over Easter, hoping to get back towards the Somme area in the summer. What places did you visit Stu and where abouts in Somme in the summer? It's the 80th anniversary of D-Day this June, we stayed near Port en Bessin and travelled to Ranville (Pegasus Bridge) through Caen, Arromanche, Omaha beach/American cemetery, Sainte-Mere-Eglise through to Cherbourg. Also took in Bayeux. Had a lovely time and would do it again.
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Post by matealotblue on Apr 19, 2024 8:02:02 GMT
What places did you visit Stu and where abouts in Somme in the summer? It's the 80th anniversary of D-Day this June, we stayed near Port en Bessin and travelled to Ranville (Pegasus Bridge) through Caen, Arromanche, Omaha beach/American cemetery, Sainte-Mere-Eglise through to Cherbourg. Also took in Bayeux. Had a lovely time and would do it again. Strewth……Omaha Beach…..of all the landing sites on D-Day that one was the shortest of short straws to pick. Just can’t imagine what went through the mind the brave souls on those landing craft. Bad enough watching it on Saving Private Ryan from the comfort of a cosy armchair. Ever lasting respect to those that were there……
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 19, 2024 8:16:58 GMT
It's the 80th anniversary of D-Day this June, we stayed near Port en Bessin and travelled to Ranville (Pegasus Bridge) through Caen, Arromanche, Omaha beach/American cemetery, Sainte-Mere-Eglise through to Cherbourg. Also took in Bayeux. Had a lovely time and would do it again. Strewth……Omaha Beach…..of all the landing sites on D-Day that one was the shortest of short straws to pick. Just can’t imagine what went through the mind the brave souls on those landing craft. Bad enough watching it on Saving Private Ryan from the comfort of a cosy armchair. Ever lasting respect to those that were there…… Looking at the area you can appreciate the difficulties. The cemetery is amazing, very sombre and respectful. Beautifully kept.
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Post by francegas on Apr 19, 2024 8:55:40 GMT
It's the 80th anniversary of D-Day this June, we stayed near Port en Bessin and travelled to Ranville (Pegasus Bridge) through Caen, Arromanche, Omaha beach/American cemetery, Sainte-Mere-Eglise through to Cherbourg. Also took in Bayeux. Had a lovely time and would do it again. Strewth……Omaha Beach…..of all the landing sites on D-Day that one was the shortest of short straws to pick. Just can’t imagine what went through the mind the brave souls on those landing craft. Bad enough watching it on Saving Private Ryan from the comfort of a cosy armchair. Ever lasting respect to those that were there…… My Grandfather was a Captain with the Royal Engineers and was in landing craft at D-day . He landed on either Juno or Gold Beach. Not sure which as the Engineers landed on both and he never talked about his experience so never divulged which beach. If asked he would just clam up and never said a word. On the reverse he was more than happy to discuss his experience on the beaches of Dunkirk. I was so proud of him.
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Post by francegas on Apr 19, 2024 9:05:07 GMT
Forgot to ask what ferry crossing route are you taking? Euro tunnel That's a hell of drive from Calais to the places in Brittany you've mentioned some 700km. Are you planning on touring Normandy before? If not Portsmouth to St Marlo ferry crossing would save you 500km.
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 19, 2024 9:10:24 GMT
Strewth……Omaha Beach…..of all the landing sites on D-Day that one was the shortest of short straws to pick. Just can’t imagine what went through the mind the brave souls on those landing craft. Bad enough watching it on Saving Private Ryan from the comfort of a cosy armchair. Ever lasting respect to those that were there…… My Grandfather was a Captain with the Royal Engineers and was in landing craft at D-day . He landed on either Juno or Gold Beach. Not sure which as the Engineers landed on both and he never talked about his experience so never divulged which beach. If asked he would just clam up and never said a word. On the reverse he was more than happy to discuss his experience on the beaches of Dunkirk. I was so proud of him. So you should, France, brave man despite what he would have said. Fun fact to lighten the mood - Juno Beach was originally called Jelly in line with fish names for the three British and Canadian beaches (Gold, Jelly and Sword). Churchill thought this was inappropriate so changed it.
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 19, 2024 9:14:20 GMT
That's a hell of drive from Calais to the places in Brittany you've mentioned some 700km. Are you planning on touring Normandy before? If not Portsmouth to St Marlo ferry crossing would save you 500km. We thought about driving via the tunnel but opted for the 5 hour ferry crossing with a cabin instead. More expensive but probably the better option, pros and cons for both.
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Post by yattongas on Apr 19, 2024 9:45:35 GMT
That's a hell of drive from Calais to the places in Brittany you've mentioned some 700km. Are you planning on touring Normandy before? If not Portsmouth to St Marlo ferry crossing would save you 500km. Yeah I’m fully aware of which routes are available. Its just the cost (£600 ! extra on pomp 2 St M) and time wasted sitting on a ferry for hrs , would rather be driving. Going to stop for a night in Normandy .
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 19, 2024 10:14:51 GMT
That's a hell of drive from Calais to the places in Brittany you've mentioned some 700km. Are you planning on touring Normandy before? If not Portsmouth to St Marlo ferry crossing would save you 500km. Yeah I’m fully aware of which routes are available. Its just the cost (£600 ! extra on pomp 2 St M) and time wasted sitting on a ferry for hrs , would rather be driving. Going to stop for a night in Normandy . Where do you plan to stop?
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Post by yattongas on Apr 19, 2024 10:39:59 GMT
Yeah I’m fully aware of which routes are available. It’s just the cost (£600 ! extra on pomp 2 St M) and time wasted sitting on a ferry for hrs , would rather be driving. Going to stop for a night in Normandy . Where do you plan to stop? Probably Fontaine-le-sec ….. on a cider farm ! Free nights stay if you buy some products
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Post by francegas on Apr 22, 2024 9:00:08 GMT
Cheers Yatton 🍺🍺 Although it's snowing I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Morning Yatton. Hope people don't mind me posting this here (there's only a few that ever post on this thread). Got some ideas for you. Spoke to friends who have visited these areas (we haven't) Normandy..... 1. Mont Saint Michel. This is a must to visit. Unfortunately very busy with tourists but end of May hopefully less so. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. 2. If you are into WW2 history visit Saint Mere Eglise for the museum beaches and cemetery. Brittany..... 1.Saint Marlo. A historic and attractive city. 2. Rennes and Vannes our friends said were also worth visiting. If heading South We have been told the town of La Rochelle is beautiful. Our friends said it's one their favourite towns in France. From La Rochelle drive across the causeway to Ile de Re. Ile d'aix is also worth a day visit but this is by ferry. Hope this helps!
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Post by yattongas on Apr 22, 2024 10:06:50 GMT
I’m over in France last week of May and first week of June in the Moho. Visiting Brittany area for the first time ,Carantec for 3 days then Quimper for 4 days . Second week might head for the gulf of Morbihan or go further south if we’re chasing the sun ! Got any tips for me ? Loved your last tip to go on the great Bernard’s pass 👍 Morning Yatton. Hope people don't mind me posting this here (there's only a few that ever post on this thread). Got some ideas for you. Spoke to friends who have visited these areas (we haven't) Normandy..... 1. Mont Saint Michel. This is a must to visit. Unfortunately very busy with tourists but end of May hopefully less so. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. 2. If you are into WW2 history visit Saint Mere Eglise for the museum beaches and cemetery. Brittany..... 1.Saint Marlo. A historic and attractive city. 2. Rennes and Vannes our friends said were also worth visiting. If heading South We have been told the town of La Rochelle is beautiful. Our friends said it's one their favourite towns in France. From La Rochelle drive across the causeway to Ile de Re. Ile d'aix is also worth a day visit but this is by ferry. Hope this helps! Thanks France for taking the time to give suggestions. Done Mont St Michel…. A def for anyone else who hasn’t yet. Also did Île de RE last yr….. beautiful place . Think I’ll take up your idea of visiting Vannes as this was a place I had already considered. Might also give La Rochelle a look as well . Top man 👍
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 22, 2024 10:57:24 GMT
Labour must “reset” relations with the EU by negotiating closer political and trading ties if it wins the next election, Sir Tony Blair has said. The former prime minister told Sir Keir Starmer that it “would be wise” to make rebuilding economic bridges with the continent a priority. In an interview with The Sunday Times he said the UK had drifted too far from participation in “the big political union on our own continent”. His intervention comes as the current Labour leader faces searching questions over how he would make the most of Brexit if he wins power. Sir Keir has repeatedly ruled out rejoining the EU or its single market, but he has said he wants to improve the “thin” trade deal struck by Boris Johnson. Asked about how Sir Keir should address the thorny question of the UK’s relationship with Europe, Sir Tony said: “It would be wise to reset it. “There are too many things that affect us that are going on in Europe. In any event, we’ve got a trade negotiation coming up in 2025. “At the moment we’re outside the big political union on our own continent and we’ve got a disrupted trading relationship with our biggest trading partner, so you’ve got to fix this stuff.” Labour has so far committed to seeking a veterinary deal with the EU that would reduce the amount of red tape faced by British food exports. But it is highly likely that Brussels will demand that the UK agrees to mirror European laws on food standards to get one, making negotiations complex. Sir Keir has also said that he wants to secure mutual recognition of professional qualifications so Britons can work more easily on the continent. The EU commission is, however, said to be against the idea, arguing that such rights are inextricably tied to the principle of free movement. Labour has already been forced to quietly drop its hopes of a major renegotiation of the trade deal in 2025 because of opposition in the EU. It is instead focusing on boosting defence and security ties in the immediate aftermath of an election win, which is seen as more realistic. David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, said last week that he would consider attending the EU’s foreign affairs meetings to improve ties. www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/04/21/tony-blair-advice-starmer-eu-brexit-get-closer-trade-deal/
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Post by yattongas on Apr 22, 2024 11:09:09 GMT
Labour must “reset” relations with the EU by negotiating closer political and trading ties if it wins the next election, Sir Tony Blair has said. The former prime minister told Sir Keir Starmer that it “would be wise” to make rebuilding economic bridges with the continent a priority. In an interview with The Sunday Times he said the UK had drifted too far from participation in “the big political union on our own continent”. His intervention comes as the current Labour leader faces searching questions over how he would make the most of Brexit if he wins power. Sir Keir has repeatedly ruled out rejoining the EU or its single market, but he has said he wants to improve the “thin” trade deal struck by Boris Johnson. Asked about how Sir Keir should address the thorny question of the UK’s relationship with Europe, Sir Tony said: “It would be wise to reset it. “There are too many things that affect us that are going on in Europe. In any event, we’ve got a trade negotiation coming up in 2025. “At the moment we’re outside the big political union on our own continent and we’ve got a disrupted trading relationship with our biggest trading partner, so you’ve got to fix this stuff.” Labour has so far committed to seeking a veterinary deal with the EU that would reduce the amount of red tape faced by British food exports. But it is highly likely that Brussels will demand that the UK agrees to mirror European laws on food standards to get one, making negotiations complex. Sir Keir has also said that he wants to secure mutual recognition of professional qualifications so Britons can work more easily on the continent. The EU commission is, however, said to be against the idea, arguing that such rights are inextricably tied to the principle of free movement. Labour has already been forced to quietly drop its hopes of a major renegotiation of the trade deal in 2025 because of opposition in the EU. It is instead focusing on boosting defence and security ties in the immediate aftermath of an election win, which is seen as more realistic. David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, said last week that he would consider attending the EU’s foreign affairs meetings to improve ties. www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/04/21/tony-blair-advice-starmer-eu-brexit-get-closer-trade-deal/Ooh how exciting, we’re gonna get more make Brexit work bollox this time from Labour 🥱
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Post by francegas on Apr 23, 2024 10:19:48 GMT
Britain now the world's 4th biggest exporter 👍👍
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