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  • #152
    New Recruit
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭New Recruit


    Wanalaugh wrote: »
    ......enjoy Sunday its a total shock to the system chaps. So prepare yourself.

    How do you do that???


  • #153
    Gee-22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭Gee-22


    I dont know why i keep reading comments on this thread, it just makes me soooooo depressed :(

    But good luck to everyone starting.... lucky swines


  • #154
    Wanalaugh
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭Wanalaugh


    What I mean by prepare yourself is.....your no longer in civi street, where you can come and go as you please, watch tv when you want, answer back to who you want etc etc. Do as your instructed and work as a team. Dont leave anybody behind, in anything ie PE, drill, classroom work etc.
    Trust me, after week 4 things start falling into place. Work hard guys, and remember there is a reason why they do what they do. And being honest, the training team are a good bunch of peeps, and treat them with the respect that they deserve. They are there to help you, if they fault you with something, dont answer back and try and challenge what they have said. These guys know their stuff......now hurry up and get packed, cause your in on Sunday lol arrrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh


  • #155
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

    Since it was mentioned to get this book and amazon are sold out, here is a link to an online version.

    http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/uksi_19891341_en_1
    [SIZE=+1][/SIZE]


  • #156
    Mr.Anderson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Mr.Anderson


    Anyone who is starting on October 12th, but doesn't drive, are welcome to leave their stuff in my car, if they wish...

    Also, i seriously need a good gym to go to before i start so i can increase my fitness levels. Anyone know of any decent ones, that don't have the usual posers and machine hogs?

    Cheers:cool:


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  • #157
    given1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 381 ✭✭given1


    Mr.Anderson wrote: »
    Anyone who is starting on October 12th, but doesn't drive, are welcome to leave their stuff in my car, if they wish...

    Also, i seriously need a good gym to go to before i start so i can increase my fitness levels. Anyone know of any decent ones, that don't have the usual posers and machine hogs?

    Cheers:cool:

    L.A, adelaide street sounds like the place your looking for;) YMCA gym over in stranmillis, its quiet,average?? (less likley to see many machine hogs:D)
    membership deals arnt to bad to!!


  • #158
    Mr.Anderson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Mr.Anderson


    given1 wrote: »
    L.A, adelaide street sounds like the place your looking for;) YMCA gym over in stranmillis, its quiet,average?? (less likley to see many machine hogs:D)
    membership deals arnt to bad to!!

    Thanks given1, I considered LA before but thought it would be quite like fitness first, so might give it a shot! Wonder if they'll do a 5 week membership only :confused:


  • #159
    given1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 381 ✭✭given1


    Mr.Anderson wrote: »
    Thanks given1, I considered LA before but thought it would be quite like fitness first, so might give it a shot! Wonder if they'll do a 5 week membership only :confused:

    my m8t works there, ill find out for ya, it will be sunday at least though before i can get word of him,hes away for the weekend!! theres another one in shawsbridge too, so whatever ones suits your location best!!

    chat soon


  • #160
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Mr.Anderson wrote: »
    Anyone who is starting on October 12th, but doesn't drive, are welcome to leave their stuff in my car, if they wish...

    Also, i seriously need a good gym to go to before i start so i can increase my fitness levels. Anyone know of any decent ones, that don't have the usual posers and machine hogs?

    Cheers:cool:

    I do drive but its my parents car, im just insured on it so might be hard to get them to leave it there all day. Might take you up on that offer if its ok :cool:


  • #161
    Mr.Anderson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Mr.Anderson


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    I do drive but its my parents car, im just insured on it so might be hard to get them to leave it there all day. Might take you up on that offer if its ok :cool:

    Absolutely mate, if you pm me tomorrow i'll let you know the car reg etc so you know what car to look for. Speak soon :cool:


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  • #162
    alanbelfast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 420 ✭✭alanbelfast


    Good luck to all going in on Sunday.......especially goodcopbadcop......well done mate..........ya finally got the call.

    Be prepared people...........just like wannalaugh said..it will be a hell of a shock to the system, your first 3 days ain't so bad as you will be away for them team building and diversity training. Sunday is a nightmare to be honest...........a complete nightmare. It will be a hell of a long day, put it like that with a lot of sweat thrown in lol ( o how the memory makes me shudder). Take it on the chin peeps as this is the beginning of a brill career. It does all fall into place and you will feel like throwing the cards in...........DON'T.......We all felt like that but if you get your first week or 2 over you ......then you will be grand. There is good fun here and there too and getting drill and show parade is actually good fun. You will hear all sorts of analogies that will make you roar....but don't be doing that lol....well not in front of drill staff anyways.
    Keep your rooms spotless.....mirrors, shelves, no dust, no fluff, bed made well, you get the picture.

    Come to any of us yellows and don't be afraid to ask anything as we were there 5-6 weeks ago.
    Look forward to seeing yas all

    Alpha bravo out


  • #163
    Rob-117
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Rob-117


    I heard from a friend in the gardai that your allowed bring your ppw cross border as long as you turn it in to your local station for the duration of your stay. Does anybody know anything about this??


  • #164
    Mr.Anderson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭Mr.Anderson


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

    Since it was mentioned to get this book and amazon are sold out, here is a link to an online version.

    http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/uksi_19891341_en_1

    Just looking on my lunch break and came across the book on this site, in stock and can be dispatched within 1-2days @£;10. Worth taking a look.
    http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1160012&DI=581579


  • #165
    Par827
    Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭Par827


    Mr.Anderson wrote: »
    Just looking on my lunch break and came across the book on this site, in stock and can be dispatched within 1-2days @£;10. Worth taking a look.
    http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1160012&DI=581579
    If the book is retailing at £10 then it's the 'Codes of practice', this can come in handy but I'm sure it has more value out in the real world as opposed to within the Hotel. There is legislation and an ammendment if you really want to go in to it but for GV they'll give you handouts with as much info in them as you'll need. Remember GV is only like taking the theory part of your driving test, the real learning starts when you hit the streets.


  • #166
    Wanalaugh
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭Wanalaugh


    Par, your right so you would be better getting a provisional licence first and stick them big 'L' plates up lol
    And ill give you a 55/8 to produce it at a station of your choice :p

    wanalaugh

    Now get back to the pre-reads.


  • #167
    given1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 381 ✭✭given1


    hey mr anderson found out about the gym, theyre doing half price membership atm and you can also have a sample day where you can use all facilties, including swimming pool, sauna and sunbeds;) to get a feel for the place! let me know if your interested or need to know any more infomation!


  • #168
    Griffer2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭Griffer2


    Mr. Anderson, Just letting you know there is a place on boucher road that used to be fitness first called fit space its £16 per month with no contract (perfect for you if you only want it for 5 weeks or so) The webside is http://www.fitspacegyms.co.uk/ if you wanna check it out! or alternatively if you are in belfast you can join the council gym at you local leisure centre for £30 a month and cancel it when you like!!


  • #169
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Got some supplies for starting today. Brushes, socks, polish, iron. I think I need a few more bits and pieces but its a start.


  • #170
    MrsGeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 2,012 ✭✭✭MrsGeneHunt


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    Got some supplies for starting today. Brushes, socks, polish, iron. I think I need a few more bits and pieces but its a start.

    Love Love LOVE the Matt Damon.....*swoons*


  • #171
    conor123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭conor123


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    Got some supplies for starting today. Brushes, socks, polish, iron. I think I need a few more bits and pieces but its a start.

    ive only got socks and polish so far. finish my job this saturday so i can get properly stuck in after that. so much to get sorted


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  • #172
    Wanalaugh
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭Wanalaugh


    Dont worry about a ironing board guys. There are a load of them up there, trust me......

    How you guys feelin about startin. Its good crack, and when your in a few weeks in all starts to come together and you feel a little better.

    Wanalaugh


  • #173
    Rob-117
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Rob-117


    Did everyone bring their parents to the SRN?


  • #174
    conor123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭conor123


    Rob-117 wrote: »
    Did everyone bring their parents to the SRN?

    i am anyway


  • #175
    carlty888
    Registered Users Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭carlty888


    Rob-117 wrote: »
    Did everyone bring their parents to the SRN?

    I imagine some will bring wives/husbands/partners etc. It's entirely up to yourself who you bring.


  • #176
    Rob-117
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Rob-117


    so what's all this about being whisked away to a secret location to get to know each other?


  • #177
    MrsGeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 2,012 ✭✭✭MrsGeneHunt


    Rob-117 wrote: »
    so what's all this about being whisked away to a secret location to get to know each other?

    Too much information to be given out on a public forum. You'll find out in good time!! Patience!;)


  • #178
    Gee-22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭Gee-22


    Rob-117 wrote: »
    so what's all this about being whisked away to a secret location to get to know each other?

    Rob-117 can i ask you a question.
    I see you are from Dublin, why do you want to join the PSNI and not the Garda?


  • #179
    Rob-117
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Rob-117


    Gee-22 wrote: »
    Rob-117 can i ask you a question.
    I see you are from Dublin, why do you want to join the PSNI and not the Garda?

    Gardai are only interested in what's best for themselves and I have zero respect for them as an organisation


  • #180
    MrsGeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 2,012 ✭✭✭MrsGeneHunt


    People on this board keep some bizarre hours!!!!!!!!!:D


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  • #181
    MAKEPEACE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭MAKEPEACE


    See on the start of the video for the pca it says the circuit has to be done three times. Is this in the 3min43 deadline?


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