We had a fun packed Summer this year, from our sold out Minack shows, festivals and a new single! We hope you enjoy the reel, full version can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

It’s the ⁦@SmallStepsDocs⁩ annual shoe auction! There’s only 1 day, 4 hrs and 14 minutes to buy these beauties! Go on, be a devil… charitystars.com/product/jam…

Every Nov/Dec since 2019, my wife has been collecting Pyjamas for @CHPyjamaCharity, having been in hospital over 2 Christmases with our daughter Beth, we appreciate the struggle & heartache for all concerned, this UK charity is a little godsend. Pls help & RT, it all matters. 💛

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU. Here's a 'Sliding Doors' style look at what we could have won had the Brexit vote gone the other way. (It's also a bare bones blueprint for some of the potential benefits that could be touted by a future Rejoin movement.) Each section below covers one particular aspect of EU membership. 1. Economic Benefits: - Full, unfettered access to the largest trading bloc in the world - Significant administrative savings due to absence of customs and other documentation for EU trade - No additional VAT or duties on goods imported from or exported to the EU - Participation in EU trade agreements with over 70 non-EU countries - Frictionless borders enabling just-in-time manufacturing, crucial for automotive, aerospace and other sectors - Financial passporting for City of London firms, allowing financial services companies authorized in the UK to operate throughout the EU without needing separate authorization in each member state. - Faster delivery times across the EU - Streamlined international supply chains - Open access to the EU market for UK fish exports - Participation in the EU Single Energy Market - Simplified VAT procedures for cross-border trade - Access to EU structural and regional development funding - Participation in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) - Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidies for farmers - Easy access to a willing seasonal agricultural workforce - Simplified process for recognition of professional qualifications across the EU - Economies of scale for businesses operating across the EU - Increased attractiveness for foreign investors (the "UK as gateway to Europe" vision of Margaret Thatcher) - Protection for foods of geographical origin (e.g., Melton Mowbray pork pies) - Venture capital funding and startup loans from EU programs - Products made in the UK can be sold in over 30 countries without extra approval - Right to offer services all over the EU on the same basis as to UK clients - Support for SMEs through the Enterprise Europe Network, European SME Week, and funding through programs like the InvestEU SME window 2. Travel, and Freedom of Movement: - Freedom for UK citizens to travel, work, study and retire anywhere in the EU - Freedom for EU citizens to travel, work, study and retire in the UK - No 90-in-180 day limit on how long UK citizens can holiday in the EU - Exemption from upcoming EES and ETIAS border systems - Access to fast EU queues at EU airports and ports - EU-wide mobile phone roaming at domestic rates - Access to home content on streaming services while travelling in the EU - Driving licenses valid all over the EU - Multi-year pet passports for easy travel with pets 3. Education and Research: - Extensive scientific and academic collaboration - Participation in Horizon Europe research program - Participation in Erasmus program, offering university student exchanges, and opportunities for apprentices, teachers and youth workers. - Right to study in EU universities at the same lower home fees as locals - Mutual recognition of academic and many professional qualifications - Access to state-of-the-art EU research facilities 4. Consumer Rights and Protections: - Enhanced consumer protections, including for cross-border shopping - Strong food labelling regulations - Mandatory minimum 2-year warranty period on goods - Right to cancel and return orders within 14 days - Legally enforced 14-day cooling-off period on timeshare agreements - No surcharges on credit and debit card transactions - Protection under EU's Passenger Rights regulations for all modes of transport 5. Health and Safety: - European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for access to medically-necessary state provided healthcare during temporary stays in the EU - Quicker access to safe/new medicines - Enhanced medical research partnerships - Single system of chemical regulation (REACH) - Participation in EURATOM for vital medical isotopes - High toy safety standards - Participation in the EU Early Warning and Response System for pandemics - Coordinated approach to rare diseases - High food safety standards - Participation in the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), enhancing the UK's ability to respond to health threats 6. Workers' Rights: - Secure baseline of worker protections, including limits on working hours, guaranteed rest breaks, and a minimum of 4 weeks paid leave annually - Equal treatment across the EU: Workers from any EU country must be given the same salary conditions and rights as local staff when working in other EU countries - Protection for agency workers - Protection under the EU's Working Time Directive - Strong EU directives against workplace discrimination based on gender, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation 7. Environmental Protection: - Significant environmental protections - Cleaner air backed by the EU Air Quality Directive - Cleaner beaches and stronger penalties for untreated sewage discharges - Protection of 500 bird species under EU legislation - Participation in EU environmental initiatives like the European Green Deal - Strong protection against GM food and chlorinated chicken - Access to EU environmental funding through programs such as LIFE - Participation in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for carbon credits 8. Citizenship and Legal Rights: - EU citizenship, with additional rights and protections - Right to vote in local and European elections when living in any EU country - Access to European Court of Justice - Enhanced human rights protection through the Charter of Fundamental Rights - Right to petition the European Parliament - Consular protection from any EU embassy in countries where the UK itself has no embassy presence - European Citizens' Initiative, allowing any citizen to directly influence EU policy by collecting sufficient signatures on matters in which the EU has competence 9. Data and Digital Rights: - Strong data protection laws (GDPR) - Right to be forgotten - Access to personal data held by companies - Participation in EU digital initiatives, such as the Digital Single Market - EU-wide protection for .eu domain names - Stronger collective stance against global tech giants - Legally enforced net neutrality 10. Cultural and Creative Industries: - EU Creative Europe funding to support British film, theatre, and music industries - Free movement for musicians, artists, and their equipment, including no need for visas or work permits - Participation in European Capital of Culture program - Participation in European Heritage Label initiative 11. Security and International Cooperation: - Support for the Good Friday Agreement and active promotion of the Irish peace process - Cooperation on security issues and access to shared crime databases - Participation in European Arrest Warrant system - Cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts - EU-wide coordination on cybersecurity threats - Collaboration on migration issues - Participation in EU's common foreign and security policy - Collaborative space exploration and participation in Galileo GPS system - Support for democracy and human rights globally - Disaster relief funding (e.g. flood relief) - Access to real-time security databases such as the Schengen Information System (SIS II) and the European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS) 12. Political Influence: - A say in the running of the EU, including British MEPs and representation at all levels - The right to appoint British judges to the ECJ and commissioners to the European Commission - Influence on setting EU budget and priorities - More powerful presence on world stage as part of EU bloc - Stronger voice in international forums - Greater leverage in global trade negotiations - Collaboration with EU partners to hold large multinational corporations accountable for taxes - Voting power in the Council of the EU 13. Social and Community Benefits: - EU-wide social security coordination - Access to funding for community development projects - Initiatives providing support for regional and minority languages such as Welsh - Support for social inclusion and equality initiatives - Access to EU funding for disadvantaged areas 14. Future Potential and Shared Innovation: - Collaborative research and development in cutting-edge fields like renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. - United approach to global challenges such as climate change, migration, and health crises. - Influence in shaping global standards for data protection, consumer rights, and environmental regulations. - Joint investment in strategic technologies, including semiconductors and quantum computing. - Coordinated efforts in space exploration and satellite technology. - Shared initiatives for digital transformation and the growth of the digital economy. - Collective development of sustainable and smart cities.

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