Calais 'Jungle Camp'

JohnM20 replied on 02/03/2016 09:31

Posted on 02/03/2016 09:31

Did anyone else notice on the news in the last couple of days when the reporter was at the Jungle in Calais that there were a few caravans in the background of the shots. At least two of these appeared to be UK vans with the door on the left side. Where did the migrants get these from? If you store your caravan in France are you sure it is still there ??

Fisherman replied on 02/03/2016 09:36

Posted on 02/03/2016 09:36

More "activists" than migrants there, probably well heeled Brits in Caravans.

tombar replied on 02/03/2016 11:19

Posted on 02/03/2016 11:19

Must be a new Caravan Club site for those either starting or finishing their holidaysHappy, including all mod cons, etc

redface replied on 02/03/2016 12:03

Posted on 02/03/2016 12:03

I noticed some 'Charity' notices on one. Perhaps they are they 'offices' of those charities, trying to ease the conditions of the residents. Supplying tents blankets and soup - who knows.

Tinwheeler replied on 02/03/2016 13:17

Posted on 02/03/2016 13:17

A while back a charity in Cornwall was appealing for unwanted caravans which they took to Calais for the migrants. 

Mystery solved.

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