Re: Travel to Europe in Motorhome
Andy Clarke
Travel insurance may not be valid as I think the FO still advises against all but essential travel outside the UK. Andy Clarke
On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 at 12:52, Mick Potter <mickpotter@...> wrote: From BBC News today, Monday:
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Travel to Europe in Motorhome
Mick Potter
From BBC News today, Monday:
"Germany, Belgium, Croatia and Switzerland are fully reopening borders with EU countries on Monday. Travellers from the UK will be able to visit these four countries without quarantine or restrictions upon arrival, though they still face quarantine on return to the UK." So, if you can get a ferry to Ostend, you can have a travelling holiday around three countries, with the disadvantage of having to quarantine at home for a fortnight afterwards. If the trip is long enough, the rules about quarantine may have changed by the time you get back. Mick
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Daily update from GOV.UK
Carol Weaver
Further update re France Looks like 14 days quarantine IS still currently needed Carol ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: GOV.UK Email <gov.uk.email@...> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 at 08:47 Subject: Daily update from GOV.UK To: <carol@...>
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Re: Greece
Neill King \(MH-List\)
Greece is fine but they don’t see us in the UK as being the same.
29th May Guardian online “Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece. UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check”.
All may change in the coming days and weeks of course.
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From: motorhome-list@groups.io [mailto:motorhome-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Nick
Sent: 04 June 2020 11:37 To: motorhome-list@groups.io Subject: Re: [motorhome-list] Greece
After reading all that it seems to me that Greece has it fairly well sorted. The only problem that I see is being able to get there in the motorhome in the first place until other countries in between relax travel restrictions.
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Re: Greece
After reading all that it seems to me that Greece has it fairly well sorted. The only problem that I see is being able to get there in the motorhome in the first place until other countries in between relax travel restrictions.
Nick.
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Re: Greece
Brent
I thought I heard/read somewhere that Greece wasn't letting anyone from UK enter? Best wishes, stay safe, Brent overcast & cooler IoW
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Greece
Carol Weaver
Below is a copy from FB as I recall someone has to collect their Motorhome from there Where they had to leave it in a hurry a few months ago Hope it’s useful Posted on Facebook by Maggie Bevis some info that's been given to camp site owners in Greece; The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be applied in organized tourist campsites across the country for their safe reopening and operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the ministry’s the ‘Restart Tourism’ plan, campsites are scheduled to open on June 1 According to these protocols, every campsite is obliged to draw up an operational plan for the management of suspected Covid-19 cases that must include: • A description of the coronavirus symptoms. • The 1135 emergency number. • Instructions for the temporary isolation of the incident in a camper trailer or in a room with natural ventilation. • Information about the use of a surgical mask, protective glasses, footwear, a waterproof apron with long sleeves and gloves by everyone entering the temporary isolation area. • The contact details of Greece’s National Center for Emergency Care – EKAV, the health facility that will accept the incident and the health service responsible for the campsite. Furthermore, a report of all the patient’s contacts must be provided to health authorities. The incidents as well as the measures applied must be documented in the COVID-19 Incident Book of the campsite, which will be kept by a health coordinator to be appointed by the campsite’s management. 📷 PROTECTION & INFORMATION – The campsite must provide its staff with personal protective equipment. – The campsite must inform its customers about their obligation to follow protective measures against COVID-19. – Permanent customers, tour operators, relevant associations and customers that have made or plan to make a reservation via e-mail, must be informed about the health operation protocol. Instructions must also be posted on the campsite’s official website or social media. – The health protocols and relevant instructions must also be available in public areas (entrance, reception area etc.) or on printed material. – It is recommended that campsites update their websites with a dedicated COVID-19 section, which will include information on the applied health protocols, instructions, measures, policy etc., with links leading to the Greek government’s official dedicated webpages. – Customers must state that they have been informed, and accept to follow the COVID- 19 instructions and measures. In case they do not accept or defying behaviors are observed, the campsite has the right not to accept the customers and request their departure. PREVENTION MEASURES – Use of personal protective equipment: It is recommended that staff, customers and any other person entering the indoor areas of the campsite use a fabric mask. – Personal hygiene: Hand hygiene must be maintained using soap and water. Antiseptic stations must be available at the entrance of indoor public areas. Proper respiratory hygiene must be followed, ie covering the mouth and nose with a tissue in case of cough and then throwing the tissue in a plastic bag. 📷 – Social distancing: A distance of 1.5 meters must be maintained in all indoor and outdoor areas between people that do not belong to the same family or company or do not stay in the same campsite. – Report a violation: Any violation of the instructions and regulations should be reported to the person in charge of the campsite. – Information and training: Staff, customers and businesses that cooperate or provide services to the campsite will receive information and training. – Avoid live transactions/communication: Online transactions are recommended as well as telephone communications whenever possible, especially in the case of ordering or purchasing services and goods, equipment, etc. – Entrance to the facilities is not allowed for persons that do not reside in the campsite. – The campsite’s management must keep an updated record of all guests – name, nationality, date of arrival and departure, contact details (address, telephone, e-mail). – Every campsite must appoint a person responsible for maintaining COVID-19 regulations. – All recent state regulations regarding the operation of beaches must be applied on the campsite’s beach. DISINFECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES The following public spots/equipment should be cleaned and disinfected according to a daily schedule or after each use with chlorine solution (0.1%): • Supply of drinking water – taps, caps, hoses and other equipment used to supply water, • WC chemical discharge points, • Safe boxes for personal belongings and keys, • Handles and keys of common refrigerators, • Frequently-touched surfaces near power supply stations, • Lifeguard equipment, • Waste bins, • Other frequently-touched surfaces (ATMs, handrails etc). 📷 Photo Source: Visit Greece PLACEMENT OF CAMPING EQUIPMENT – A distance of five meters should be maintained from the entrance, and three meters from the side of each camper (caravan, motorhome, tent, etc.). Alternatively, the number of customers, including permanent customers, should be reduced by 20 percent from the campsite’s approved capacity, provided that the aforementioned distances of five and three meters are maintained. – A distance of 1.5 meters must be maintained between people that do not stay in the same camp or house. – In case tents are rented or provided, they should be cleaned and disinfected after their use by different customers, according to the manufacturers’ instructions. – Other equipment leased or provided (such as mattresses, pumps, tables, etc.) should be cleaned and disinfected between its use by different customers. – Sanitary facilities (toilets, showers, hand washing machines, changing rooms, sinks for washing dishes) must be maintained clean and in good condition in accordance with the sanitary provisions. – The management must place waste bins in various indoor and outdoor areas. 📷 For recreational water installations, campsites must apply the “Instructions for swimming pools of tourism accommodation facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic”. In case chairs, sunbeds and umbrellas are rented, campsites must follow the “Instructions for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 cases in beaches”. Restaurants, shops and other facilities will operate in accordance with Greek regulations —- Carol -- -- Carol WeaverAires photos here|. www.carolweaver.co.uk/Travel Plusnet -cardun if you sign up recommend me please and use this link; https://www.plus.net/refer.php?strReferralsUid=190439df75498abb9996f599912e9539a8e2217307e3338783b7c846899424d4
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Re: A man & a van
Bennett Family
Tim,
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The link was really interesting. On balance I think you made a wise move in returning when you did. Martin
On 31 May 2020, at 20:46, timsinc Sinclair <timsinc@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: A man & a van
timsinc Sinclair
I might be the only full-timer on this list but know that I am part of
a sizeable community of people who travel and live in vehicles for months or years at a time - sometimes permanently. Sometimes called "overlanders" or "vanlifers". You might think equipped to live off-grid, we would be fine during a lockdown. In reality, our lifestyle choice depends on the ability to move around, camp, and access services like water, power, gas and toilets from time to time. Then regional and national borders close, campsites shut and wild camping banned, "outsiders" discouraged. Told to #stayathome and, well, it's complicated. Where's that? I was in Spain when lockdown declared. Luckily I was at a remote vinery where pitches and services were free. (Wine sales the obvious return). For days and sleepless nights I self-debated. Eventually after urging of FO, family and friends I made a fairly unimpeded dash for "home" country. Remembering at Calais I had a brother-in-law in south-east with good size garden, there I headed. Been there using his utilities (inc outside loo) now for two months. But still as a 'vanlifer' in my own capsule. Meanwhile, Brit couple whose only home was their motorhome and with whom had made good friends are still at the vinery, west of Barcelona. Finding it strange that now other Spanish motorhomes are turning up. However, I'm nowhere as adventurous and have not suffered like the couple who were in Argentina, the lead main example among other vanlifers in this BBC long read: BBC News - 'I left my campervan in Argentina' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52790108 Tim
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Re: A man & a van
Peter S
I take it that some have not heard Ed Reardon before. The programme is a regular on the BBC and IMHO is one of the funnier programmes they put out. It is not a serious programme about motorhomes so don't take it at face value.
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See Wikipedia:- "Ed Reardon's Week is a sitcom on BBC Radio 4 recorded semi-naturalistically in the style of a radio drama. It concerns the story of a curmudgeonly 50-something writer described in the show's publicity material as an "author, pipesmoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email". Peter S
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From: motorhome-list@groups.io [mailto:motorhome-list@groups.io] On Behalf Of Bennett Family via groups.io Sent: 29 May 2020 07:58 To: motorhome-list@groups.io Subject: Re: [motorhome-list] A man & a van You have to start 18 minutes into the programme for the Motorhome bit. Martin On 28 May 2020, at 22:39, Bennett Family via groups.io <martin.bennett47=me.com@groups.io> wrote: -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com
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Re: A man & a van
Bennett Family
You have to start 18 minutes into the programme for the Motorhome bit.
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Martin
On 28 May 2020, at 22:39, Bennett Family via groups.io <martin.bennett47=me.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: A man & a van
Bennett Family
Sorry I only caught the last bit where a policeman seemed to have woken him up for wild camping. I thought the first bit might be good. I’ll try listening to the rubbish bit tomorrow.
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On 28 May 2020, at 22:31, David Scholes <scholesd@gmx.co.uk> wrote:
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Re: A man & a van
David Scholes
Sorry Martin. I listened to the first quarter and couldn’t stand any more.
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No mention of vans of any sort up to then. David
On 28 May 2020, at 21:13, Bennett Family via groups.io <martin.bennett47=me.com@groups.io> wrote:
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A man & a van
Bennett Family
I caught the last bit of this on R4Extra about a man doing a van review for “Your Motorhome Magazine”. Not had chance to listen to the rest yet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b099yh8d Martin
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DÜSSELDORF
Carol Weaver
A translation Menu -- Our information to visit the Dusseld-rf MotorHome Show Published May 28, 2020 We had already announced a few weeks ago: the Dusseld-rf show will take place from 4 to 13 September, with health measures adapted to the current context. We'll tell you how. Stefan Koschke, director of the Dusseldorf Motor Show, commented on the decision to organise the world's largest motorhome show: "We are convinced that the Dussled-rf MotorHome Show can generate decisive momentum for the sector and that it is essential to offer companies a stage to revive the economy. It is also important for us to stress once again that the safety and health of visitors, exhibitors and employees is always our first priority. We will put the required hygiene and safety measures in place in a comprehensive and responsible manner." The majority of visitors to the fair come from Germany and the Benelux countries. The end of the travel alert announced by the German government for 31 countries is also positive news for the show. A few companies, for their part, have made the decision not to participate in the show in view of the health context. Hygiene procedures put in placeHygiene and protection procedures will be put in place between the attractions and inside the exhibition halls. The layout of the plans on all areas of the exhibition halls will be adapted, hydroalcoholic gel dispensers will be present at each entrance hall for staff and visitors. Only a limited number of people will be ableto enter the vehicles, provided they are not subject to contact restrictions. Wearing a mask will be mandatory to visit motorhomes. Respect for social distance in the halls will be ensured by video surveillance and a deployment of staff. The maximum number of visitors per day will be limited to 20,000 people. To guarantee this limit, tickets will only be sold online to ensure that visitors are registered by name. Read also: the Paris-Le Bourget show is maintained Carol -- Carol WeaverAires photos here|. www.carolweaver.co.uk/Travel Plusnet -cardun if you sign up recommend me please and use this link; https://www.plus.net/refer.php?strReferralsUid=190439df75498abb9996f599912e9539a8e2217307e3338783b7c846899424d4
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Re: back on road?
Brent
Hi David/Group Had nothing direct from CCC or CMC. Did get email from our local group as we had w/e meet arranged at our local CCC site in July and he concluded that he didn't/they would not be reopening until 2021!!!! Let's hope not, not that we use it that much - too expensive!!!! Take care all Brent, nice and sunny IoW
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Re: back on road?
Carol Weaver
Great I haven’t heard from the CCC!! If you do perhaps you could let me know Carol
On Tue, 26 May 2020 at 18:59, Alan Morris <alan.g4ens@...> wrote: On Tue, 26 May 2020 at 12:05, timsinc Sinclair <timsinc@...> wrote: --
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Re: back on road?
Alan Morris
On Tue, 26 May 2020 at 12:05, timsinc Sinclair <timsinc@gmail.com> wrote:
Yet to hear as a member, Carol, re CMC sites.To date, I've heard more from CCC than CMC. CCC advised me that they were taking my full annual DD fee on 29th, so cancelled the DD over the weekend. CMC and English Heritage DDs not yet due. For NT and IWM we have life memberships. Alan.
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Re: back on road?
Carol Weaver
Thanks Tim Carol
On Tue, 26 May 2020 at 13:05, timsinc Sinclair <timsinc@...> wrote: Yet to hear as a member, Carol, re CMC sites. --
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Re: back on road?
timsinc Sinclair
Yet to hear as a member, Carol, re CMC sites.
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On 26/05/2020, Carol Weaver <corconx@gmail.com> wrote:
And for once their app shows it too --
*It'll all be OK in the end. If it's not OK, it's not the end*
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