Wrinklies Welsh Wramble

[Phmode]

So plenty of space in there. Thanks Rae.

[richtea]

A little 'bump' to re-awake the thread.

From my reading of the tea leaves, we're still in with a reasonable chance of pulling this off.
More than the chance of your European holiday going ahead anyway, so why not join us? 

Details are the at top of the thread.


EDIT: and a little bit more light at the end of the tunnel.
Welshies can now move around their own country:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/25/welsh-tourism-sector-reopen-weekend-stay-local

And please can we have that blue sky? Please?

[Phmode]

Not looking too good for Phillipe at the moment. Don't know whether international travel will be back on by then. Or at least, not without a 10 day quarantine...

[sudolea]

It's not that you're a lot that I'd dislike in any way, you know this guys. But 10 days of quarantaine is a little too much 

Of course you'll all be quicker and better informed than me : once you know for sure that I won't be permitted to attend, could you please let me know (here), please ? Just so that I can inform the hotel : the lady was so kind to let me reserve, she just asked me that I'd let her know as soon as possible if I couldn't attend, so it's not more than fair that I'd let her know as soon as possible. Unless someone else would be interested at that time (see Richard's message).

[Phmode]

Of course we will, and it may all still be OK. They may let you in with a negative test result. Then again...

It's difficult to get any future info on the restrictions for visitors coming in to the country, all the decisions are based on Brits who want to go abroad.

[richtea]

And another small step forward - pubs & restuarants can be open from the 26th April onwards:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-56594315

Ooh, and get your nails done too. Nice.

No information on actually staying in Wales yet, though.
I think, having read their revised rules, that we need Wales to be at Level 2 to be able to stay in B&B/pubs.
My fingers stay crossed.

[Phmode]

...and of course, we need England to be unlocked. Including for foreign visitors so Phillipe can attend.

[raesewell]

...and of course, we need England to be unlocked. Including for foreign visitors so Phillipe can attend.

I wouldn't hold your breath on that one, as figures are still rising across Europe.

[richtea]

Quite true, unfortunately. Our peak was early Jan, and took 2 months to come down, plus 1 or more months of caution still being added.
I guess Europe's will be April + 2 months + caution = late June/July at best. 

However, let's keep watching - it costs nothing to be hopeful.

[sudolea]

...
I wouldn't hold your breath on that one, as figures are still rising across Europe.

True, I'm starting to fear that I'll not be able to participate. We'll see...

[raesewell]

There is no harm in sitting back and waiting to see what happens. You never know someone might put a squib up the EUs arse and they might get a move on with the vaccination program.

[richtea]

Another update - not yet formal, but the Welsh government's target is below.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said: "It is my assessment that the hospitality sector - bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes - will be able to open indoors  from May 17, together with all other tourist accommodation, indoor entertainment and attractions."

But he said it would be for an incoming Welsh government to confirm the arrangements when the next three week review is held on 13 May, a week after the 6 May Senedd election.

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56844189

Note the 13th May date above, but rural Wales relies on tourism for a fair chunk of it's income, so it's quite likely that any gov that gets in will still want to unlock in the same timescales (assuming no nth wave happens in the meantime).

No movement seen on foreign travelling in yet, though, Philippe. I've seen mention of possible Covid passports - but for outward travel only. We're a very UK-centric nation when it comes to news. 
Anyone else spotted anything positive for incoming tourists?

[sudolea]

Still a good month to go. Who knows.

[raesewell]

Let's keep our fingers crossed for you Philippe 

[TomK1300s]

Let's keep our fingers crossed for you Philippe 

I hope Philippe makes it over things are starting to look good for May 16th, as for the UK we will have no problems, I did the March run and stopped in Hereford three nights good food and drink most places,







Last weekend was the run to Cornwall three nights in St Austell again Pubs open all cafes and food stops open, run out to land end on the Monday, Closed ??









Stopped and had a chat with the local plod, they had no problems with bikers going down and having a drink and some grub.