Anyone have good news to share about the U.K.? ??

Strange that we've had all of those 'good' things whilst still being a member of the EU. However, can't wait to see how much better it's going to get after youknowwhat….

But we are only on page 3 of this thread, so there is plenty of time for the hand-wringers to find us Dinahmo !!

We are indeed fortunate to live in the UK. We don't fear the knock on the door in the middle of the night, our health care is not dependant upon our income, we have a much envied and wonderful heritage of castles, open land, beautiful coastline and countryside.

Dinahmo possibly a misunderstanding here - I was meaning generally that those who talk everything down - and don't we all know people like that? - are almost impossible to please and must be quite sour as a result.
I actually found this thread encouraging and upbeat. Perhaps as usual I didn't make myself too clear!

Thanks Urmstongran!

JenniferEccles & Rosina

Both of you have suggested that there are people determined to doom and gloom in everything, Well, I can only think that you haven't read the all the posts. By my count there are 4 of you who have spouted that opinion and 4 others who have mentioned slightly negative things, but nobody has shouted down anybody else.

Well I live in the North East and the coastline here is magnificent!

Today...Alan Turing being on the £50 note, now that made me proud.

That made me laugh Rosina - very witty!

So true, JenniferEccles, but those determined to talk everything down and boil in their own bile would doubtlessly find much to complain about if they had a semi detached in Utopia.

I have just been watching the Fire Brigade and SSPCA rescue a poor little fox from the river. After the heavy rain so many trees and branches had built up at the bridge that they were backlogged about ten yards. The fox must have thought it was solid ground and tried to cross.

Took several people and a boat to get him/her out. Kindness and respect for animals and humans is still around in plenty.

I think we all know by now that anything positive written on here will be completely shouted down by those who seem determined to see 'doom and gloom' everywhere, regardless of evidence to the contrary.

For instance, I have mentioned before (as others have) on other similar threads ,about how unemployment is at its lowest level for decades. This then produces a flurry of comments about zero hours contracts, as if folk are compelled to take those sorts of jobs regardless of whether they suit their particular circumstances or not.

It doesn't matter how positive we might like to be on here, some seem to insist on seeing only negativity. Very strange.

I guess personality traits come into it.

We have sunshine and warmth in the North West !

The cricket team's win was not an overnight sensation, but the result of planning, strategy, much hard training and team work. Gives great hope for the future.
All of the positives in the above posts, and the fact that we do have freedom of speech, however much it is abused; the freedom to moan, to criticise and to protest, and carry on doing so, without having to resort to violence.

The good news is that we have a (mostly) green and pleasant land, in which we all have an opportunity to prosper if we put our minds to it. We have an (admittedly overworked) admirable NHS and many freedoms and advantages not available in some other countries.
Great Britain will become greater and I'm proud and pleased to be one of it's millions.

Hmm, not all JP Morgan Chase employees work in the UK. I know two who were previously employed in the City but were given the opportunity to relocate to Dubai and now live in luxury on the palm, yachts and maids as routine.

Lovely list BradfordLass and on the subject of swan upping ( counting swans and also weighing the cygnets) this week is swan upping week on the Thames( from Sunbury to Abingdon on Thames.It’s a colourful tradition carried out since medieval times by the two boats and men from the worshipful companies of the vintners and the dyers.It’s a marvellous sight how they corral the swans in various places, and pick them up with ease. It’s been a tradition for over 900 years.

B9 I ve lived in very poor third world countries and the people are a joy to be round laughter, dancing and singing and not a moan in sight. This country has become one BIG moan everyone moans but hey ho weve got to hunt for something good to say in this thread
I m wondering if growstuff really meant her post
of course UK is a good place to leave .... Freudian slip maybe ???? however the rest of your post I totally agree with strange how people don’t recognise the good when they have it the grass is rarely greener

Anywhere here’s my positive, I love my beach, it’s a cracker

The sun is still shining and it makes people smile.
Smiles are infectious I believe that’s something from a Spike Milligan poem and we must all try to spread those infectious smiles.

What a lovely comprehensive list BradfordLass72 and we’ll done on your Welsh spelling!

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Anyone have good news to share about the U.K?

Bluebell woods
Gardens: Wrest Park; Bodnant; Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; Sissinghurst.

The glory and genius of cathedrals, many of which were built hundreds of years before technology of any kind.

Ancient castles

Cornwall's beaches, traditions and people

Ancient and precious traditions which link us directly with our mediaeval (and before) ancestors: Swan Upping; 'Obby 'Oss; Crying the Neck; Morris Dancing; Silver Ball Hurlian.

Our indomitable spirit - somewhat weakened I am told since the war but I'm sure if the chips were really down, it would be there as strongly as ever.

English Heritage & National Trust.

The diverse mixture of arts and cultures kept alive by people: Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru; Highland Games; Cèilidh and craic.

The Yorkshire Dales, which may sound odd coming from someone who has lived in New Zealand for decades but I was born a Yorkshire Lass and I am proud to be English. Yorkshire is still where my heart lies.

Bonfire Night. Not, in fact a celebration of the poor old Yorkshireman Guido Fawkes being caught but the day designated to celebrate the saving of the life of the King.

William Shakespeare; Turner; Dickens; Constable et al.

The many, many regional foods, cheeses, specialities and favourites which have endured for generations and which mark our weeks, months and years in a way nothing else can.
Sunday Lunch; Christmas Dinner; High Tea; even Chicken Tikka !

The beautiful, rich and ever-changing language, whether it be English, Welsh, Cornish, Gaelic or one of many others still alive and vibrant in the UK.

God Bless 'em all.

We are lucky to have such a lush and green landscape.
We have stunning views, miles of countryside to walk/cycle.
We have coastal paths and miles and miles of sandy beaches, what a good place to live.

The campaign for the payment of pension to women born in the 1950s is gathering momentum and me being one of them, I'm glad we are starting to get recognised as being treated unfairly. So if the judicial review rules on our side, that will be a good thing in the UK for thousands of women.

We won the cricket! In fantastic style, well done England

Of course the UK is a good place to leave, compared with many places in the world. I would like to keep it that way, which is why I find it puzzling that so many people want to shoot themselves and their country in the foot and become the 51st state of the US and leave the EU.

Another “vote” for the most exciting Cricket for years!
Fabulous!

Still some of the best TV drama in the world and some of the best news coverage in the world, despite the BBC’s problems and the bigger number of advertisements on Independent television.