Travelling after Brexit
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well we all knew that leaving the EU was not without its problems, but lets not forget that a lot of fruit and veg that we import from Spain, we also import large quantities of the same from many African countries, and whether we like it or not in todays climate, China is now one of the biggest exporter of frozen strawberries, as for France, there are lots of english cheeses in large quantities that are available, do not drink much wine so could easily go withouth French wine, yup some other stuff might well be in short supply but we would get over it
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Actually no. The French have always protected the privacy of their citizens. Also, a quirk of French law means that there is no compulsion for the vehicle owner to disclose who was driving unlike the requirement in the UK, and it is not possible to proceed against the owner for non-disclosure.
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I have emailed the Club to ask them if they are lobbying the UK government to negotiate an exception to the the personal import of meat and milk products into the EU. The response I have received is "At the moment, the club is not actively in discussions with the government, regarding the new food restrictions travelling to Europe. This may change in the coming months, please check the club website for any updates on this."
Given the great inconvenience that these rules will impose on caravanners and motorhomers, I suggest that we try to persuade the Club to take this matter up with the government.
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I love the idea that the entire European Union will change its regulations after lobbying by CAMC - though I'm not holding my breath while I wait for it to happen. Some club members might just have to buy their milk when they arrive. Molehill or mountain?
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Well perhaps those Dutch offciada who confiscated ham sandwiches should look back in the history books to the time of the second world war when our brave RAF lancaster bomber pilots flew dangerous missions over German enemy lines to drop food into Holland as people were starving to death as a result of a German blockade, "Operation Manna
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Given the great inconvenience that these rules will impose on caravanners and motorhomers, I suggest that we try to persuade the Club to take this matter up with the government.
I don’t find them inconvenient at all, they do have shops. Although Sunday used to be an issue in France, some now open till noon.
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I always thought that one of the benefits of travelling to foreign countries was being able to experience the joy of eating the food produced by that country. Why on earth would you want to take your own food with you and miss out on the experience.
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I think it would be more productive to write to your MP. Afterall it was this Government that agreed to the deal we had with the EU which has resulted in these issues. If the current situation in NI gets worse that might actually bring about a rethink of policy? Whilst I agree that it is an inconvenience there are ways around it by only taking the food you need until you get to the Port of departure and then just stop at the first supermarket en route. There are lots of Carrefour Market medium supermarkets with good parking near the ports.
David
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Not too worried about the food inconvenience, what could be a problem is delays getting through customs etc if they are going to search every caravan/MH, and i am sure there will be some officiada that will take great delight in making us queue.
As some have said there are supermarkets available, however, depending on your arrival time and at which port it can sometimes be a scramble to get to a campsite before they close, stopping at a supermarket could make this even more of a challenge. I am sure i could hide a packet of bacon and some sausages, or I am told tinned dog food can be quite tasty and there seems to be some dispute as to whether we will be able to take dog food or not
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Because quite often you take enough to get you to your chosen destination, particularly if you have a large white box stuck behind your car. Travelling to the south of France will take 2 -3 days on the motorways and I would prefer to just roll up at a campsite on the first night and pop a ready made meal into the oven rather than having to go out and find a supermarket. The service stations on French motorways are far superior to our own and snack food or even a full meal can be had there. It all depends on your schedule.
The French have only just in recent years started to open their supermarkets on a Sunday and then it may not be for the same amount of time as the UK. At one point in the 1990s they only opened Saturday mornings. So depending what time you arrive and how far you intend travelling it may not suit to immediately immerse yourself in local food.
I have no problem enjoying the food of the country I am visiting once I'm settled or buying a local snack en route although having food allergies makes life difficult already.
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Have you ever been parked near a Truck driver(some btw, not all) in the past I’ve had lunch at greasy spoons/truck stops, the things that get tossed from cabs is astonishing-left over food being the most items I’m afraid. That’s how nasties get into the food chain🤷🏻♂️
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I don't see what all the fuss is about! It has already been pointed out the rules are only the same as were imposed when Uk had the F&M outbreak. We all got by then. Take a couple of meals which don't include meat and milk products and shop locally thereafter.
peedee
P.S. My thanks to the Club for the email spelling out all the rules which now have to be followed.
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Our standard emergency meal has always been dried pasta and a jar of vegetable pasta sauce. Does for the first night in the unlikely event we can’t get to a shop or eat out. That has only ever happened once many years ago, when everything in the village we picked for our first night stop seemed to be shut. Breakfast is never difficult to source in France.😀
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You don’t need a war-just try willpower or diet👍🏻🙂
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I’ve tried Vegan food-it’s very tasty & the upside is no Animal died to feed me. . .Result👍🏻
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Watch out when you take your HP Sauce with you, you could be done for reimporting it into the EU. Like many famous british brands sold off and HP Sauce now made in the netherlands.
Cadburys also produced in Poland.
And so on and so on
And apart from that there is Lidl and Aldi all over the EU so they will be familiar
Its about time you brits realise that the EU isnt really botherd about the UK leaving except that they are sad that they dont get any money from you like they used too.
Here in Germany they are only bothered about keeping in with the Russians, thanks to Schroeder and Merkel.
Thats politics so I will stop there.
Keep calm and get on with it, getting a visa if needed I mean.
I would have voted for Brexit and I am glad that you did.
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Oops, tread on your toes did I.
Don`t use the old as an excuse.
Time will tell, positive or negative.
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