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Get the bunting out, let's have a street party

78 replies

fucketyfuckwit · 09/09/2022 20:20

I can't help that all this mourning and cancelling everything is against what the queen herself would have wanted.

I think we should get the bunting out, line up the street parties and celebrate her life.

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Mydpisgrumpierthanyours · 09/09/2022 23:09

My ds has had his match cancelled. Hes gutted I'm not away game and be there for 9.30 I can sort of understand their viewpoint. However a pp pointed out football is very big into the national anthem/silences etc.
A street party just feels wrong imho but I do think it's a good idea if done tastefully

Mumtofourandnomore · 09/09/2022 23:18

I think it’s a bit of shame to cancel football - my children have both hockey training, and matches this weekend, it’s definitely going ahead and they’d be gutted to miss it.

People who don’t see the issue don’t understand kids who play sport !

Furries · 09/09/2022 23:20

GhostCastle · 09/09/2022 22:36

What has that got to do with kids playing sport? It’s not an inconvenience to me. It’s over the top.Yes, she was 96 old. A 96 year old who had a long and privileged life.

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70 years of service vs a weekend of missed football - give your head a wobble!

I agree with others - The Queen would definitely want to follow tradition. This whole process has been planned for decades. I’d imagine the “structure” of it also helps the family to cope with what’s to come.

LondonLovie · 09/09/2022 23:26

Absolutely one can not party / carnival/ carry on as normal when a monarch dies. Have some respect. So many other cultures completely comprehend a period of mourning. Why are so many in our society clueless about etiquette and respect

declutteringmymind · 09/09/2022 23:38

We were lucky enough to celebrate the life of the queen with her at her jubilee celebrations.

Now it is time to give her a grand send off.

BogRollBOGOF · 09/09/2022 23:50

The time for street parties will be when it's the King's coronation, I'd assume next summer when the rain weather is warmer and there's been time for grief particularly for the Royals.

I can understand professional football being cancelled to redirect policing resources and because of a royal patron. Sunday league/ youth should have been allowed with a minute silence as a respectful gesture. There's already been so much disruption in the last couple of years of 8m of youth sport being banned plus additional restrictions.

I'm glad parkrun is generally occuring (with silences suggested). It's still down on participation by about a third compared to 2019 levels after being prohibited for 16 months (13m for juniors).

There's a balance to be had in making gestures of respect and developing a culture where everything stops for the slightest reason.

The question with bunting is when it is the coronation, should we reuse the jubilee bunting for environmental reasons (which King Charles has an interest in)

converseandjeans · 09/09/2022 23:55

Agree with @Dalaidramailama

I know my sons now have a fortnight with no football. I mean what the fuck? Why? No other sport has been cancelled.

My son is 12 and has missed loads of games due to covid. I liked the Queen but it just seems like an over reaction. I think a minute silence at a game would be far more thought provoking than completely cancelling games.

L1ttledrummergirl · 10/09/2022 00:15

From the link I posted:

Major events, entertainment and sports
There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations. As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.

If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions. As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.

My dd has a sports fixture this weekend so I was waiting for the guidance.
We shall have a period of silence and the national anthem played.

There is no need for dc football to cancel.

Antarcticant · 10/09/2022 00:22

We've not long had street parties for the Jubilee. Save it for the Coronation, because after that it's a minimum of 25 years before the next Jubilee, if Charles outlives his mum. It's more likely the next street party-worthy event after the Coronation will be Prince George's wedding.

Pomopot · 10/09/2022 00:37

I don't think we should have street parties but I don't think anything should be cancelled (including preexisting parties etc) for the general public.

Boofay · 10/09/2022 06:39

@AndNobbyDancing

"I doubt they would be covered by FA insurance if they have been told not to play."

So? Does a kick about in the park need insurance? They're not playing football as the team, but as a group of friends and their parents who still want to be active this weekend. They've been told matches are off, not that they can't play football in the park with their friends.

OrlandointheWilderness · 10/09/2022 08:54

Official sporting functions have been cancelled but there is nothing to stop them

OrlandointheWilderness · 10/09/2022 08:55

Stupid finger pressed send to earth!
Nothing to stop them going out and having a kick about. Or going for a bike ride. Or a walk. Or a run... or play with a friend. Football or PS really aren't the only options!

Libertyqueen · 10/09/2022 08:57

The coronation will be a time for a party

OrlandointheWilderness · 10/09/2022 08:59

jewishmum · 09/09/2022 21:21

I don't get why the common people are affected by this at all. If people stopped showing an interest in the monarchy of the UK it would be best.

Because our Queen has died! And oddly enough, some of her subjects care about this fact and wish to show proper respect to a lady who served her country for 7 decades. Even though you personally don't care, you surely aren't so blind and unintelligent that you cannot see your opinion might not be the only one?!

Wisteriaroundthedoor · 10/09/2022 09:00

It would be deeply inappRopriate to have a party. I’d not have one if a member of my family died. If you would then go ahead and have your own.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 10/09/2022 09:01

The Cycling Tour of Britain has been cancelled. So it’s not just football.

XtinaCaligulara · 10/09/2022 09:01

Yeah...Let's not do that

MrsLargeEmbodied · 10/09/2022 09:02

hmm, our local carnival is still going ahead

Cornettoninja · 10/09/2022 09:11

I don’t think it’s the right time for street parties. The mourning period includes celebration of QEII’s life but not in the form of actual parties. It’s not really appropriate.

regarding dc’s activities being cancelled; they’re not compelled to so take it up with the organisers. I’m presuming a consensus has been reached amongst the adult organisers and they’ll do what they feel is appropriate for them. If the only alternative entertainment in your house is gaming that’s not really anyone else’s problem 🤷‍♀️

Dalaidramailama · 10/09/2022 09:54

@LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet

So because my sons love playing football you’ve presumed they have no imagination to occupy themselves for the next two weeks? Right… okay, that comment says a lot about you really doesn’t it?

It is the principle of the whole thing. It’s incredibly OTT to cancel for the next two weeks. If people want to mourn good luck to them but we’re not all weeping for the next two weeks.

PerfectlyPreservedQuagaarWarrior · 10/09/2022 09:59

LondonLovie · 09/09/2022 23:26

Absolutely one can not party / carnival/ carry on as normal when a monarch dies. Have some respect. So many other cultures completely comprehend a period of mourning. Why are so many in our society clueless about etiquette and respect

Is this performance art?

GoodVibesHere · 10/09/2022 10:02

Street parties will happen for the Coronation.

Imissmoominmama · 10/09/2022 10:03

GhostCastle · 09/09/2022 20:36

Grass roots football has been cancelled. My teenage son will now be on the PS when he could have been outside playing with his team. I’m not a fan of the royal family. Less so now.

I reckon she died on purpose just to piss you off.

Spidey66 · 10/09/2022 10:05

We're having a street party tomorrow. It's been arranged for months. It's still going on.