
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Life in General

Topic: In praise of a Gov department!

Page: 1 2
Post Reply

bofs

via mobile 16/3/2025 at 5:48pm
Location: Cumbria
Outfit: Coachman VIP 520

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/1/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2923

Site Reviews Total:	107

Site Reviews 2026:	3
Site Reviews 2025:	2
Site Reviews 2024:	5
Site Reviews 2023:	4
Site Reviews 2022:	11
Site Reviews 2021:	6
Site Reviews 2020:	9

Site Nights 2026:	13
Site Nights 2025:	8
Site Nights 2024:	22
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	54
Site Nights 2021:	24
Site Nights 2020:	36

We needed to renew our EHIC health cards for this year's trip to France. They took 5 mins to order online and arrived a few days later - and all free too!

Colin21

16/3/2025 at 8:00pm
Location: East Herts
Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/11/2013

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 6596

Site Reviews Total:	20

Site Reviews 2026:	1
Site Reviews 2025:	1
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	2
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	8
Site Nights 2025:	8
Site Nights 2024:	7
Site Nights 2023:	8
Site Nights 2022:	12
Site Nights 2021:	18
Site Nights 2020:	0

Quote: Originally posted by bofs on 16/3/2025

Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 15/3/2025
So my little red book driving licence is no longer valid? Whoops.

Yes I do still have one, issued in 1967.

As do I, though issued in 1972.

I have just changed from the green paper one as I will be 70 next month.

I passed my PSV test in 1972, and it was just a sheet of A4 paper back then plus a plastic drivers'-badge. I held that licence for 50 years and I was still driving Heritage buses as a volunteer until 2022. I only gave it up because renewing my CPC was going to cost me £500 even though renewing my licence was free apart from the cost of a medical. I'm nearly 76 now but I still miss the old buses, but I still drive Heritage diesel trains.

-------------
Best Regards,
Colin

David Klyne

16/3/2025 at 8:22pm
Location: Milton Keynes
Outfit: Retired motorhomer

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/2/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9681

Site Reviews Total:	257

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	6
Site Reviews 2022:	15
Site Reviews 2021:	7
Site Reviews 2020:	1

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	3
Site Nights 2023:	22
Site Nights 2022:	62
Site Nights 2021:	33
Site Nights 2020:	4

Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 16/3/2025
My will be due to be changed later this year for the third time! I wonder if there is any point in them doing this 3 year thing once you reach 70? Does it serve any purpose?

Of course it does. You have to declare your fitness to drive, where as up the the age of 70 you don't unless you have a notifiable medical condition. There are plenty of people out there that would like to see us oldies not have driving licences!!!

David

Ina

via mobile 16/3/2025 at 9:07pm
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Autosleeper Bourton

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/7/2003

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3319

Site Reviews Total:	38

Site Reviews 2026:	2
Site Reviews 2025:	1
Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	5
Site Nights 2025:	4
Site Nights 2024:	8
Site Nights 2023:	22
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Quote: Originally posted by bofs on 16/3/2025

As do I, though issued in 1972.

I have just changed from the green paper one as I will be 70 next month.

Snap! I was born in April 1955, like you.

-------------
Ina

664DaveS

via mobile 17/3/2025 at 10:02am
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Bailey Phoenix GT 75

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/7/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4509

Site Reviews Total:	60

Site Reviews 2026:	1
Site Reviews 2025:	4
Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	8
Site Reviews 2022:	6
Site Reviews 2021:	6
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	8
Site Nights 2025:	45
Site Nights 2024:	16
Site Nights 2023:	55
Site Nights 2022:	54
Site Nights 2021:	56
Site Nights 2020:	0

I had the paper one for years but it was in a bit of a state when I took it out of the plastic wallet! As we were going to Canada and hiring a motorhome , I decided to get a photo one!

-------------
DS-There's more to life than football!!!

bofs

via mobile 17/3/2025 at 5:55pm
Location: Cumbria
Outfit: Coachman VIP 520

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/1/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2923

Site Reviews Total:	107

Site Reviews 2026:	3
Site Reviews 2025:	2
Site Reviews 2024:	5
Site Reviews 2023:	4
Site Reviews 2022:	11
Site Reviews 2021:	6
Site Reviews 2020:	9

Site Nights 2026:	13
Site Nights 2025:	8
Site Nights 2024:	22
Site Nights 2023:	25
Site Nights 2022:	54
Site Nights 2021:	24
Site Nights 2020:	36

Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 16/3/2025

Quote: Originally posted by bofs on 16/3/2025

As do I, though issued in 1972.

I have just changed from the green paper one as I will be 70 next month.

Snap! I was born in April 1955, like you.

What a great month and year to be born!

Pterodactyl

via mobile 18/3/2025 at 10:25am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/9/2014

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 85

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I had a letter suggesting that I renew my driving licence online before my 70th birthday. I tried, but because I no longer have a passport, the online application failed as they didn't have a recent photo.
So I filled in the form, posted it without a photo & 3 days later my new licence arrived!

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page:1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Life in General - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets

4265 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026