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missyk1

1967J wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

Yes I'm grand thanks. Just wish the ctc would hurry up ! I was at the grand prix at day sat , good but very long ! Was lorax good ?

Yes it was good - nice to get out for a while - got a call today (at last) start a week after you.

Yee ha well done !!!

swl33t

1967J wrote: »

In short - no - all to be revealed when you are actually on course

i see, thanks. congrats on the call too!

weepete

Aye well done 67j about time, we'll all have to meet up for a pint, you and missy might still have a week or two of training when i start!

missyk1

weepete wrote: »

Aye well done 67j about time, we'll all have to meet up for a pint, you and missy might still have a week or two of training when i start!

Beer

Did someone mention a beer ??!ðŸ‘

weepete

missyk1 wrote: »

weepete wrote: »

Aye well done 67j about time, we'll all have to meet up for a pint, you and missy might still have a week or two of training when i start!

Beer

Did someone mention a beer ??!ðŸ‘

Aye I did! Just a few pints of shandy, get the boardies together before the thread goes very quiet!

wanadrum

weepete wrote: »

Aye I did! Just a few pints of shandy, get the boardies together before the thread goes very quiet!

Well weepete - if about 300 people drop out I could maybe join you before you have finished your probation.....

Really wish I had scored better in the assessment centre now given my unforseen change in employment status.

hayes_1991

Does the info pack mention anything about being able to stay in millisle for the training period?

weepete

hayes_1991 wrote: »

Does the info pack mention anything about being able to stay in millisle for the training period?

I know its not much help but the lady on the phone told me that it wasnt a residential course, yet did not say that you couldnt stay up there and as they offer you travelling expenses, either a donation to find somewhere to stay over or facilities at millisle were not ruled out. Cause it can be a bit of a trek, as its on the coast its not exactly central, plus a few of our southern friends have applied, are you from the south hayes?

Shawsy

Well done everyone who has got the call so far!! You will have to keep us updated on what the training is like etc

I'm so eager to get started but if I get in it will be miles after you guys, keep a beer in the pump for me will ya?? haha

missyk1

Is there any dates that would suit everyone to meet for 1, central location ? We could post dates, but location we will pm ?

weepete

missyk1 wrote: »

Is there any dates that would suit everyone to meet for 1, central location ? We could post dates, but location we will pm ?

There is, for a lack of a better phrase, a gentlemans club for people in the service i know of in a fairly central location, but maybe they wouldnt appreciate a bunch of rookies, tearing up the place. But we'll have to arrange some sort of do, a friday night or saturday when the majority of us are in training, cause once we are posted with the shifts it could be near impossible to get a date to suit.

arrow99

Hi guys, been off this board for a while. Came back from holiday, got medical passed last week and got the call on friday. Start in a few weeks. Good luck to everyone waiting. Oh and I'll be there for a few beers!

weepete

arrow99 wrote: »

Hi guys, been off this board for a while. Came back from holiday, got medical passed last week and got the call on friday. Start in a few weeks. Good luck to everyone waiting. Oh and I'll be there for a few beers!

Well done buddy you were the last man/woman in the top of the list we were waiting to hear from.

weepete

Of those who have got the info pack, is there any mention of what the dress code for training is etc?

Ali99

Just back from holidays but thru medical fine and got call as well. Seem to be going list ok now. Regards to all.

swl33t

just us that are over 140 now, maybe we will be the october crew haha

missyk1

Ali99 wrote: »

Just back from holidays but thru medical fine and got call as well. Seem to be going list ok now. Regards to all.

Well done !

missyk1

weepete wrote: »

Of those who have got the info pack, is there any mention of what the dress code for training is etc?

Jeans and trainers !

weepete

missyk1 wrote: »

weepete wrote: »

Of those who have got the info pack, is there any mention of what the dress code for training is etc?

Jeans and trainers !

Happy days no uniform to keep neatly pressed while we practice rolling around the floor doin restraint exercises!

hayes_1991

weepete wrote: »

I know its not much help but the lady on the phone told me that it wasnt a residential course, yet did not say that you couldnt stay up there and as they offer you travelling expenses, either a donation to find somewhere to stay over or facilities at millisle were not ruled out. Cause it can be a bit of a trek, as its on the coast its not exactly central, plus a few of our southern friends have applied, are you from the south hayes?

No, I am from just outside Ballymoney, but not looking forward to the trek and wear and tear on the car you know. If it has to be done that will just have to be the way. At least they offer travel expenses, so wont be too bad.

1967J

missyk1 wrote: »

Jeans and trainers !

Didn't notice that in the pack - noticed that it said we had to have flat black shoes with us - Would assume that when uniform is issued you would be expected to wear it - Still need to sit down and have a good read through the full pack - just had a quick read through it taking key points

missyk1

1967J wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

Jeans and trainers !

Didn't notice that in the pack - noticed that it said we had to have flat black shoes with us - Would assume that when uniform is issued you would be expected to wear it - Still need to sit down and have a good read through the full pack - just had a quick read through it taking key points

They told me on the phone. Said u get an allowance towards shoes

grad10

missyk1 wrote: »

They told me on the phone. Said u get an allowance towards shoes

So the flat black laced shoes they talk about in the info pack aren't are issued uniform shoes? We have to buy our own aswell? Did they give any more specifics? Do they have to be steel toe caps or can I wear my patent brogues from Topshop?! Ha. Also im confused.. are we wearing black shoes or trainers on the first day then??

weepete

grad10 wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

They told me on the phone. Said u get an allowance towards shoes

So the flat black laced shoes they talk about in the info pack aren't are issued uniform shoes? We have to buy our own aswell? Did they give any more specifics? Do they have to be steel toe caps or can I wear my patent brogues from Topshop?! Ha. Also im confused.. are we wearing black shoes or trainers on the first day then??

I work in a pub where you need steel toe caps for health and safety for yourself when lifting and moving kegs etc but arent really allowed to wear them for the health and safety of your customers i.e when you kick someone out the door, so fair chance we can rule out steel toe caps, but then again you never know.

Hammath1

Thought I would throw up a reply mainly to say congrats to anyone whos got the call. Chuffed for you all!

Im still sitting as the table says..... Merit 240-250 and vetting in progress. No word of a medical.

Good luck everyone!

missyk1

weepete wrote: »

grad10 wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

They told me on the phone. Said u get an allowance towards shoes

So the flat black laced shoes they talk about in the info pack aren't are issued uniform shoes? We have to buy our own aswell? Did they give any more specifics? Do they have to be steel toe caps or can I wear my patent brogues from Topshop?! Ha. Also im confused.. are we wearing black shoes or trainers on the first day then??

I work in a pub where you need steel toe caps for health and safety for yourself when lifting and moving kegs etc but arent really allowed to wear them for the health and safety of your customers i.e when you kick someone out the door, so fair chance we can rule out steel toe caps, but then again you never know.

But then the police wear steel toes ?

weepete

missyk1 wrote: »

But then the police wear steel toes ?

Then steel toe caps it is, love my steel toe capped boots own about 6 pairs of them and i only own 9 pairs of shoes!

missyk1

weepete wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

But then the police wear steel toes ?

Then steel toe caps it is, love my steel toe capped boots own about 6 pairs of them and i only own 9 pairs of shoes!

You have more shoes than us girls Pete,
Something you want to share ??!!

weepete

missyk1 wrote: »

weepete wrote: »

missyk1 wrote: »

But then the police wear steel toes ?

Then steel toe caps it is, love my steel toe capped boots own about 6 pairs of them and i only own 9 pairs of shoes!

You have more shoes than us girls Pete,
Something you want to share ??!!

Yes i love my steel toe capped boots and no offence but i find it hard to beleive any girl has less than 9 pairs of shoes.

Is there an information evening in millisle before we start like in garnerville or do we just rock up on the monday morning all green and smily faced?

missyk1

You have more shoes than us girls Pete,
Something you want to share ??!! [/Quote]

Yes i love my steel toe capped boots and no offence but i find it hard to beleive any girl has less than 9 pairs of shoes.

Is there an information evening in millisle before we start like in garnerville or do we just rock up on the monday morning all green and smily faced?[/Quote]

Lol lol, well done you for being on the ball, yes multiply that by 6 or 7 at my last count.

No unfortunately no info night just turn up on the Monday l green and smiley faced :-/