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

Well I’ve got a pile of paperwork to get through and I’d like to do my tax return but I think it’ll be too hot soon.

I think, suziewoozie, it's just about anything that cheers us up but I agree a lot of it has nothing to do with good news in the UK.

Myself is/am? going to enjoy my small but lovely garden today.

I just don’t ‘get’ this thread.

The sun is shining I have just driven the length of our Sea Front with my roof down,

Myself and his other Gran are attending eldest Grandsons leaving ceremony. He is off to Senior School in September and we are all very proud of his achievements!!!

Congratulations Tigertooth ????

Good for you Tigertooth ?

No Eloethan it has nothing to do with referring to ‘refugees’ so is not akin to anything at all.It’s an old country expression for being drawn to something.
Stop stirring.

I have cut obesity in Britain by 4st2lbs. Am now a healthy weight.

lemongrove Yes, and an unpleasant one, akin to referring to refugees as "swarms". You imply that you meant no disrespect but you don't seem so innocently naive to me.

It’s just an expression Eloethan

Sorry Jabberwok, what is the meaning of those faces?

Lemon ?????

To describe people as "wasps to an apple" is just plain rude lemongrove.

Ah well, you tried Urmston and so did lots of posters, but the gloombuckets seem to be drawn to this thread like wasps to an apple. The fact that it’s meant for good news and uplifting posts goes right by them.

The fact this thread is in the news and politics section and is asking for good news about the U.K. and people post general pleasant things which are not news or not specially about the U.K., or plain inaccurate means those postings can be challenged. Doesn’t make people moany or gloomongers or that they don’t like the U.K. or whatever interpretation those who are trying to jolly everyone along to agree with them put on it.

It's not really an opinion, though, is it Bridgeit. This is a politics and news forum and the OP's final paragraph was certainly making a political point.

That being the case, in my view it is perfectly in order to make a "political" comment and not in order for other people to demand "cheery" offerings only.

Lessimore That is what I would call good news - thanks.

GG your second paragraph, surely should have been prefaced with IMO , ( ie , she put in the wrong place)
You do not speak for us all (OR all of us) which ever you prefer.

I will keep well away, so carry on.

My good news is that the community cafe where I help out is thriving. People of all abilities and backgrounds enjoy a 3 course , homecooked meal for a small donation. Thanks to an excellent organisation called Fareshare, they also take food home with them.

Oh well, we tried!!!!

And the sun still shines every day even for those who choose not to see it

Most days I see it, but many are condemned to shade. Sorry but there is no need for the poverty many people are experiencing right now in the UK.

Dictatorship will always have a hard time on GN I feel.

Actually GGMK3 the originator of this thread said quite specifically that this was a thread to "lift our spirits with any good news we hear to cheer ourselves up".

Then she put it in the wrong place. Either this is political and you really cannot tell people to be cheerful at what they see the appalling way the country is being run, or it is the false argument that says "if you cannot agree with my view you do not love our country". It cannot be both in one thread, although noticeably the OP was an attack on other's political views - not really setting-up a "happy" thread, is it?

I am sure you meant well Apricity. Why not start a thread in chat?

I think Urmston put this thread under news and politics because it doesn’t really come under any one heading.
Anyone who doesn’t want to post anything uplifting can always refrain from posting something miserable.
Good posts Apricity ???

Hear Hear Apricity! Happy Birthday to everyone whose birthday it is today, including Prince George!