Farmer Saint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 (edited) I'm not a big fan at the moment, as I'm sure a lot can tell, but that is mainly due to a lot of the native people that live here. However, this country does have some things going for it, so this thread is for positivity and good things about this country. So to start - this is pretty fucking cool: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo Edited March 19 by Farmer Saint 1
sadoldgit Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Wrong yet again, dummy. https://www.london.gov.uk/events/passion-jesus-trafalgar-square-2026 1
Holmes_and_Watson Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Community spirit Lovely scenery Freedom of speech NHS 1
sockeye Posted March 19 Posted March 19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo#comments this coastal walk, planned to open later on 1
iansums Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Early morning on the promenade from Southbourne to Sandbanks, apart from a Bank Holiday weekend. 1
Stripey McStripe Shirt Posted March 19 Posted March 19 2 hours ago, sockeye said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo#comments this coastal walk, planned to open later on Didn't read the OP, did you?
Stripey McStripe Shirt Posted March 19 Posted March 19 The M27 from about J10 westbound. The A3/A3(m) northbound. The A27 eastbound.
Gloucester Saint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 4 hours ago, badgerx16 said: The Lake District and the Pennines. 5
Holmes_and_Watson Posted March 19 Posted March 19 4 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Community spirit Lovely scenery Freedom of speech NHS Rethinking this one, as Lighthouse removed one of my posts in this thread. Oh, the ironing! Cricket Fair Play Education Multiculturalism 2
badgerx16 Posted March 19 Posted March 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Multiculturalism Indeed..... Divali in Trafalger Square 2025 Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Trafalgar Square..... Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square... The Passion of Christ in Trafalgar Square..... Edited March 19 by badgerx16 5
Turkish Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Film making and TV some of it is bloody brilliant Clothes and shoes, probably the best in the world along with the Italians
Winnersaint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Just now, Turkish said: Film making and TV some of it is bloody brilliant Clothes and shoes, probably the best in the world along with the Italians What, we have the best Italians?
Gloucester Saint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 8 minutes ago, Winnersaint said: What, we have the best Italians? Gianfranco Zola was pretty good. As a player anyway.
Gloucester Saint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 5 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Ale and still some nice pubs to enjoy it in. And beer festivals 2
iansums Posted March 19 Posted March 19 The British sense of humour, although my poor attempt appears to have been removed. 1
Gloucester Saint Posted March 19 Posted March 19 1 minute ago, iansums said: The British sense of humour, although my poor attempt appears to have been removed. Along with Holmes & Watson’s - you naughty pair. 1
badgerx16 Posted March 19 Posted March 19 5 minutes ago, iansums said: The British sense of humour, although my poor attempt appears to have been removed. 3 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: Along with Holmes & Watson’s - you naughty pair. Quite a lot seems to have evaporated, generally loosly associated with Thailand. 2
Holmes_and_Watson Posted March 19 Posted March 19 8 minutes ago, iansums said: The British sense of humour, although my poor attempt appears to have been removed. I was just about to post "self depreciating humour" and "comedy generally." 2 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Quite a lot seems to have evaporated, generally loosly associated with Thailand. I must have been at the edge of another sog/nic crater. My comedy gold is collateral damage once more >sniff< 1
whelk Posted March 19 Posted March 19 6 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Quite a lot seems to have evaporated, generally loosly associated with Thailand. I was going to post UK’s child protection laws 2
sockeye Posted March 19 Posted March 19 6 hours ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said: Didn't read the OP, did you? So good it had to be mentioned twice
Turkish Posted March 19 Posted March 19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo#comments the coastal walk opened by the King
egg Posted March 20 Posted March 20 The National Trust and some of its places are wonderful. Cragside, Fountains Abbey, Stourhead, plus some amazing public places - Tennyson Down, Compton Beach, amongst countless others. It's easy to dwell on the negatives, but this place has a lot going for it. 2
Gloucester Saint Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, egg said: The National Trust and some of its places are wonderful. Cragside, Fountains Abbey, Stourhead, plus some amazing public places - Tennyson Down, Compton Beach, amongst countless others. It's easy to dwell on the negatives, but this place has a lot going for it. If you’re ever in South Devon, you have got to go to Coleton Fishacre. Overbecks is very good in Salcombe but the road up to is a 🐷 if you’ve got a bigger car. But if you like 1920s style and spectacular coastal scenery, you can’t beat Coleton. Croome is on our spring visit list - excited about that. Edited March 20 by Gloucester Saint 1
Whitey Grandad Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, egg said: The National Trust and some of its places are wonderful. Cragside, Fountains Abbey, Stourhead, plus some amazing public places - Tennyson Down, Compton Beach, amongst countless others. It's easy to dwell on the negatives, but this place has a lot going for it. Indeed they are wonderful, but the National Trust is ridiculously expensive. 1
Gloucester Saint Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 minute ago, Whitey Grandad said: Indeed they are wonderful, but the National Trust is ridiculously expensive. Not too bad with an annual membership - and the cafes aren’t that expensive comparatively these days. Loads of NT properties around here so we get our value out of it. 1
egg Posted March 20 Posted March 20 19 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said: Indeed they are wonderful, but the National Trust is ridiculously expensive. Individual entry fees are bonkers, but I think annual membership is great value, and helps a very worthy cause. 4
sadoldgit Posted Sunday at 20:16 Posted Sunday at 20:16 The BBC. Over the years it has provided the highest quality comedy shows, dramas, sporting events, current affairs programmes, documentaries , news, children’s programme natural history programmes, outside broadcasts from major historical events, international broadcasting, high quality radio broadcasting covering everything from pop, rock, classical music, drama and current affairs. I know it has its detractors on here, but there really isn’t a broadcasting company like it that has covered so many different areas so well for so long.
Turkish Posted Sunday at 20:22 Posted Sunday at 20:22 On 20/03/2026 at 09:42, egg said: Individual entry fees are bonkers, but I think annual membership is great value, and helps a very worthy cause. Yep we have a family membership it’s £13 a month but using it just once a month you get your moneys worth, also a good cause like you say.
SNSUN Posted Monday at 03:51 Posted Monday at 03:51 On 19/03/2026 at 19:38, trousers said: Bobby Davro Many, many moons ago I used to work as a passenger boat captain, and I was given a private job at Henley Management College. Easy job, pick up some people, drive them around a bit whilst they got drunk, and get them back to Henley Management College without killing them. Bobby was on board and asked to use the PA system, then proceeded to crack jokes for about ten minutes. He also encouraged the guests to put their hands in their pockets to sort me and my crew out with some tips, so I can't fault him.
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