Peter Forster

Retired University lecturer/keen caravanner.
Passionate about WW2 history. Furious about treatment of elderly people needing care.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@candmclub @SimonCalder Please repost.
Appalling treatment of disabled motorhome passenger when going to France from Portsmouth.
https://t.co/1DssfDO6kg

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@DisRightsUK @BrittanyFerries @portsmouthtoday @PortsmouthPort What you can expect as a disabled person travelling through Portsmouth Council' International Port. #Disability #Accessibility #PSED
https://t.co/1DssfDO6kg

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@VeteransFdn Sad indeed - had the honour of being at his 100 birthday in June last year at Langrune sur mer. What memories this brave man had. Sadly, I believe he is the last of 48 RM Commando who landed on the 6th of June but they wont be forgotten. RIP Dennis

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@SimonCalder @RipOffBritain @CMAgovUK Bought an airline ticket for a retired friend. Denied boarding at Dublin airport by @Ryanair because he couldn't check in using online app. Indirect discrimination against elderly people?

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

Within the context of #EntenteCordiale120 wouldn't it be a great gesture if France reciprocated for UK citizens the 6 months stay that French citizens benefit from when visiting the UK? Bi-lateral agreements are possible post Brexit!

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@SimonCalder Actually it is now very easy to get free roaming - you are right about the rest - except EU 'visitors' to the UK. They can stay for 6 months at a time without any rolling 180 restriction. Well negotiated Boris!!!

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@SimonCalder Actually it is now very easy to get free roaming - you are right about the rest - except EU 'visitors' to the UK. They can stay for 6 months at a time without any rolling 180 restriction. Well negotiated Boris!!!

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@PetePurdy @SimonCalder If your wife travels with you or to join you then the 90/180 Schengen rules do not apply. As such you can stay up to 3 months continuous in any schengen country. I.e you can do a tour of Europe still if you want or longer in 1 country by leaving after 3 months then returning.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@tescomobileire Will try Facebook - don't have your app & not in Ireland at the moment.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@tescomobileire No chat link on website - no DM link on twitter - how can I get assistance?

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@noprobl91123091 @SimonCalder Wrong - the recognition of disabled badges is not an EU Agreement. It is an ITF agreement which provides for mutual recognition of members discs. The UK is a member.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

Followed by another ceremony at the neighbouring village of Langrune S/Mer, which was liberated by 48 Commando after their landing at St Aubin. Again a considerable turn out of local people to express their gratitude to their liberators. 2/3

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@NatMuseumRN @theRMcharity @PoppyLegion on the 6th of June at memorial event at St Aubin sur Mer for 48 RM Commando who landed there with the Canadian North Shore Regiment in 1944. Very moving service on the beach, attended by hundreds of locals. 1/3

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@BrittanyFerries @bfenthusiasts @SimonCalder Again, ongoing appalling customer service from BF UK. In the end had to modify a ticket by phoning Caen - UK No. permanently engaged. Tried the [email protected] email - auto reply promised response in 14 days!!!!

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@FranceintheUK #Disability Would love to but 🇫🇷 is restricting accessibility to venues for🇬🇧♿️people by not recognising 🇬🇧♿️badges, despite agreeing to do so in the ITF ECMT 97/4 accord AND the 🇬🇧 recognising 🇫🇷 ♿️ badges.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@TrewhellaAdrian @SimonCalder @CatherineAmy @Ryanair Unfortunately, Ryan Air require a passport as photo i.d. This is their company policy and not an immigration rule. A friend who gave his driving licence as photo i.d. was refused boarding at Dublin recently. If you haven't got a passport then the alternative is ferry.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@theRMcharity @Normandy Will be attending 48 RMC ceremony on Nan Red 6th June. Sadly disabled wife won't be with me as post Brexit 🇫🇷 doesn't accept 🇬🇧♿️badges. Veterans and family should be aware if♿️badge holders intending to visit. Welcome to 🇫🇷 - UK accepts 🇫🇷♿️badges though!

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@grantshapps @ITF_Forum In 1997 there was an agreement by ITF members to recognise each others ♿️discs. Most EU members implemented this agreement yet some of them won't accept 🇬🇧♿️badges post Brexit - EU membership was not a condition of the ITF agreement. 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇬🇷🇮🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹 need to be reminded of this.

[Peter Forster @forster_p]

@UKEmpLawyer @britishmemorial @s_cluzel @olivierveran It certainly is right. Please check UK Gov site on which countries do or don't recognise UK Blue badges. Most EU countries do but not France.