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What is open on Monday 19th Sept?

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mourningafter · 13/09/2022 15:25

For those of us lucky enough to have the day off with our kids, who don't want to watch the funeral. I would love to hear anyone's idea of how to make the most of a bonus day off. In particular if you know of anything fun that's open.

I'd prefer not to spend the day in the local park, have done that enough in the past 2 years. The only thing I've seen that's open so far is Hawksmoor which is a bit fancy for a family day!

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Moonface123 · 13/09/2022 21:41

Thankfully l don' t have a tv so l am spared.

crosbystillsandmash · 13/09/2022 21:51

FourChimneys · 13/09/2022 20:28

My DC are adults and no doubt have interesting plans for the day. I doubt if the funeral will cross their minds, or that of their partners.

As part of bringing them up, we talked about the RF, how wrong it is to be head of state by accident of birth, the tax dodging, the lack of FOI, etc. More recently how the queen has been supporting a sex offender in her family. The disdain shown by Charles for ordinary people, the racism of Philip. We never taught them to revere and tug their forelocks.

Snap.

I was also honest with my dc about how bloody thirsty they all were when it came to hunting and adult dd has made her own mind up about the appalling treatment of Diana.

Honestly so many folk seem to have lost the plot.
It's so comforting to read some of the replies on here!

And yes, bring on the revolution 👊

jokingfox · 13/09/2022 22:01

I've never watched the weddings nor will I watch the funeral. I will once in a while look at the photos that would be shared in our media and sm etc but that's it. There's no way I'm sitting glued on the sofa all day watching it. I have a 3 yo so I will be busy anyway but in the evening it will be Netflix. I will stroll around at one point as there may be some independent coffee shops open but I have to wait and see but if it's closed at least I'll come back home whereas those that have queued for hours to find no shops open for a bottle of water will be annoyed.

FourChimneys · 13/09/2022 22:17

crosby yes, the hunting. Vegan DS doesn't approve of that.

Moonface123 it's a boon, isn't it? Twice today I've been asked if I'm going to watch the funeral. Twice I had to say, no, not even if someone bought me a telly.

fizzypop100 · 13/09/2022 22:18

Coffee shops are closed. That's my grumble. That was my planned escape. Formulating a plan B

Bretonbear · 13/09/2022 22:21

LetMeSpeak · 13/09/2022 15:32

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen. I would recommend you stay home and watch the funeral and maybe go to the park after.

That's a no from me.

ivfbabymomma1 · 13/09/2022 22:37

I'll want to dip in and out of it as does DH but we have a 3 year old who won't so I'm going to get him some crafty bits In and take him to the park at some point with the dogs

JaceLancs · 13/09/2022 22:53

No idea but I won’t be watching it live - if at all will watch edited bits later on news
probably a walk and picnic or some gardening or DIY depending on weather

countrygirl99 · 14/09/2022 05:39

The important stuff gor history is what's going on (or not going on) while we are distracted by the glitter. In years to come it will be this was able to happen or an opportunity was missed because the government and opposition were distracted by the death of the Queen, not the pageantry we observe.

Notagardener · 14/09/2022 06:43

I have nothing against the queen as a person. I think having a monarchy is wrong but not too bothered either way. I do resent being " forced" by those who treat her like a god to join in their adulation.

tigger1001 · 14/09/2022 06:51

5128gap · 13/09/2022 21:01

I find it strange that in a life where we all get our share of real grief and bereavement, anyone would want to deliberately seek out opportunities for 'mourning lite' by wallowing in the death of a stranger, however significant her role.
Watching the funeral from curiosity or interest in the ceremonial/historical aspect is one thing, but imagining oneself 'in mourning' and taking offence at other people wanting to go about their lives is bizarre in the extreme.

Totally agree

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 14/09/2022 06:54

mourningafter · 13/09/2022 15:25

For those of us lucky enough to have the day off with our kids, who don't want to watch the funeral. I would love to hear anyone's idea of how to make the most of a bonus day off. In particular if you know of anything fun that's open.

I'd prefer not to spend the day in the local park, have done that enough in the past 2 years. The only thing I've seen that's open so far is Hawksmoor which is a bit fancy for a family day!

The countryside will be open.

Exhausteddog · 14/09/2022 07:21

It's interesting (and not a criticism of OP, or anyone else on the thread) how, in a generation, we've got used to 24/7 society.
When I was a kid (1980s) the small parade of shops nearest our house, closed on Wednesday afternoons and most things were closed on Sundays. I remember one of our favourite things to do on a Sunday afternoon was go to see local woods. Now, if we went to our local woods we would probably stop at a cafe or pub as well. (Pubs and cafes possibly were open but my mum was religious so didn't like to go anywhere that necessitated other people working on a sunday)

When the last monarch died I imagine everything would have closed and for majority of people the only media they would have had was radio or newspaper. (With few options to listen to something else) They would have probably only heard about the King dying, the day after it happened.

I'm not saying we should be like that (when I look back, if we didn't have visitors, or go to the woods I remember often being bored on a Sunday afternoon!) more of a musing how we are now more attuned to having things to do, available 7 days a week. Even with Internet and streamed TV you don't have to wait for anything , it's at the tip if your fingers.

Frangipani0 · 14/09/2022 07:57

Notagardener · 14/09/2022 06:43

I have nothing against the queen as a person. I think having a monarchy is wrong but not too bothered either way. I do resent being " forced" by those who treat her like a god to join in their adulation.

Totally agree. I can’t get over some of the posts on here, telling us what to do. I will not be watching.

Snailsaresweet · 14/09/2022 08:06

For people saying "but its history.." . Well, yes, but we've been living through a LOT of history recently. Leaving the EU, the pandemic, war in Ukraine, recession, unstable Conservative government, climate change - I suspect that most of these will get rather more attention in future history books than the funeral of a long-living monarch who has a very limited influence on the politics of the country that they rule.

RampantIvy · 14/09/2022 08:11

Love the assumption that we all live within easy distance of a beach. The last thing I want to do is drive for 2 hours plus to the coast where nothing is open.

whumpthereitis · 14/09/2022 08:21

My parents have between them lived through the deaths of a number of heads of state, but despite my interest in history I don’t recall ever asking them ‘where were you when X was buried?’. Have asked them questions in regards to the political and cultural impacts (which were significant, more so than those resulting from the death of a figurehead with ‘soft power’), but I’ve never felt the need to know what they were doing during the funeral, whether working, sleeping, or using the toilet.

I watched the news the day she died, but that’s been the extend of my interest. I’ve arranged work for Monday, although I’m now kicking myself for not considering a trip to Ireland.

Mamai90 · 14/09/2022 08:22

Ohahjustalittlebit · 13/09/2022 15:38

Ireland is open.

Well the North probably isn't.

nachoavocado · 14/09/2022 08:22

RampantIvy · 14/09/2022 08:11

Love the assumption that we all live within easy distance of a beach. The last thing I want to do is drive for 2 hours plus to the coast where nothing is open.

Ok not a beach. A hill you can walk up? A park you can sit in? Um.. running out of ideas. Any bridges to walk across? Get a jigsaw puzzle in?

PerfectlyPreservedQuagaarWarrior · 14/09/2022 08:24

Mamai90 · 14/09/2022 08:22

Well the North probably isn't.

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I dunno, there might be some parts that will offer opportunities for the traveller wishing to get away from it all!

Mamai90 · 14/09/2022 08:25

Canany1cme · 13/09/2022 15:49

Your poor kids. The eyes of the World on the UK and you decide to…take them to a play park.

Like it or not the Queen was our Head of State and her death and funeral are historic events. Why would you not want your DC to learn about the country they live in?

Oh give over. You'd expect young children to watch this? I can't think of anything more boring for them, it's like forcing them to watch hours of the news.

If they want to watch it when they're older I'm sure it'll be widely available on YouTube or the like!

Even usually fairly level headed people are starting to lose their heads over this all now.

MissingNashville · 14/09/2022 08:30

LetMeSpeak · 13/09/2022 15:32

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen. I would recommend you stay home and watch the funeral and maybe go to the park after.

This is one of the more ridiculous things I’ve read on mumsnet. 🙄

We’re taking advantage of the bank holiday weekend and having a weekend with friends staying over. We’ll definitely have the funeral on in the background but won’t be glued to every second. My youngest will watch some of it but my oldest won’t, he’s got plans with friends. I don’t think there’s much open by us apart from a small local shop but we’re in the middle of nowhere really.

If our kids were young, there’s no way either of them would be interested in watching a funeral on tv and I think that’s very normal! They would be outside playing.

DogInATent · 14/09/2022 09:12

The eyes of the World on the UK
Just for a change, it would be nice if the eyes of the UK were on the World.

Ohahjustalittlebit · 14/09/2022 09:17

Mamai90 · 14/09/2022 08:22

Well the North probably isn't.

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That is why I said Ireland and not Northern Ireland.

Elphame · 14/09/2022 09:37

We won’t be watching it. If I was at home I’d be working but as we’re on holiday that isn’t an option.

As it looks like little will be open it looks like taking a nice picnic out somewhere and hope to find a pub or cafe later.