February Start Date

Oursole · 23-12-2008 03:37PM

lolli-j wrote: »

I should have said 'call into doctors' gave me mine about three weeks ago for current employer

I just phoned up and got it no bother

PandaPants · 28-12-2008 07:18PM

Guys, do we need to be suited and booted for both the registration day and 1st Feb, our first day??

Also, am I right in thinking we are in uniform all day and need our own clothes for evening times? The main staple of my wardrobe is rugby shirts (Ulster, Ireland, British and Irish Lions, various other clubs), can I wear these?? Or is it better just to get some plain t-shirts? I don't want to offend anyone, or get into trouble.

MM* · 29-12-2008 01:13PM

PandaPants wrote: »

Guys, do we need to be suited and booted for both the registration day and 1st Feb, our first day??

Also, am I right in thinking we are in uniform all day and need our own clothes for evening times? The main staple of my wardrobe is rugby shirts (Ulster, Ireland, British and Irish Lions, various other clubs), can I wear these?? Or is it better just to get some plain t-shirts? I don't want to offend anyone, or get into trouble.

Yes, wearing a suit on both days in question is pretty much a necessity. Gives off a good first impression.

For your first four weeks in, you'll need your own clothes after the day is over. You'll want to be keeping these as neutral and non-offensive as possible. Any kind of Football shirt/Rugby shirt is generally frowned upon, you'd be best leaving these at home! Same goes for t-shirts with risque slogans, etc etc.

Hope that helps.

PandaPants · 29-12-2008 03:26PM

MM* wrote: »

Yes, wearing a suit on both days in question is pretty much a necessity. Gives off a good first impression.

For your first four weeks in, you'll need your own clothes after the day is over. You'll want to be keeping these as neutral and non-offensive as possible. Any kind of Football shirt/Rugby shirt is generally frowned upon, you'd be best leaving these at home! Same goes for t-shirts with risque slogans, etc etc.

Hope that helps.

Cheers dude. Just what I thought.

PandaPants · 01-01-2009 01:21PM

Well?? Anyone else joining us?? Or is it too late for phone calls now? Some people for 28th December intake only seem to have got a couple of weeks notice, so don't give up hope.

pb999 · 02-01-2009 07:30PM

na i reckon our intake is full, its usually 6 weeks notice, think dec 28th intake was exception to the rule as they were maybe unsure whether the intakes would be going ahead due to the budget hoopla.

only 31 days to go!

COME ON THE GREENS!!!

namnit · 02-01-2009 07:45PM

Just a quick question folks, i know this is probably the wrong thread but here goes. Who do you contact if any of your details have changed since you first applied?

Congrats to all those who got in for Feb, Well done boys and girls

Griffer2 · 03-01-2009 11:56PM

have you been offered a place in training?

I would contact recruitment just I think they are your best bet

PandaPants · 04-01-2009 12:00AM

namnit wrote: »

Just a quick question folks, i know this is probably the wrong thread but here goes. Who do you contact if any of your details have changed since you first applied?

Congrats to all those who got in for Feb, Well done boys and girls

It tells you in the training pack to contact recruitment if anything has changed. That's also the first thing they ask you, before offering you the job when you get "the call".

mayor west · 06-01-2009 02:09AM

ohhh no only 2 weeks untill our big induction day

i see lots of people have bought irons is there any thing else i should buy before we start

go greens whoooo

oh sorry got over excited there lol

PandaPants · 06-01-2009 12:38PM

mayor west wrote: »

ohhh no only 2 weeks untill our big induction day

i see lots of people have bought irons is there any thing else i should buy before we start

go greens whoooo

oh sorry got over excited there lol

I'm thinking of buying a wee cheap one. My mum is giving me an ironing masterclass next week!

Oursole · 06-01-2009 02:22PM

mayor west wrote: »

ohhh no only 2 weeks untill our big induction day

i see lots of people have bought irons is there any thing else i should buy before we start

go greens whoooo

oh sorry got over excited there lol

I havnt bought a single thing, i was kinda thinking they would tell you everything you need on the induction day, no?

PandaPants · 06-01-2009 03:39PM

Oursole wrote: »

I havnt bought a single thing, i was kinda thinking they would tell you everything you need on the induction day, no?

I feckin hope so! I've only bought a single bed cover!!:eek:

Oursole · 06-01-2009 03:49PM

PandaPants wrote: »

I feckin hope so! I've only bought a single bed cover!!:eek:

I wouldnt worry too much about it. Im sure they will tell us everything, and we will have plenty of time to get it all.

carlty888 · 06-01-2009 03:50PM

PandaPants wrote: »

I feckin hope so! I've only bought a single bed cover!!:eek:

The first post by PSNI on the 'Starting Garnerville soon' thread gives some great advice on things to buy. Recommended reading! Just click on the little arrow [>] below to be directed to it.

psni wrote: »

here are some hints and tips that could very well help you survive your 4-week residential stay in Hotel Garnerville from Day 1.

pb999 · 07-01-2009 06:49PM

tut tut tut my fellow GREENS! you were obviously never scouts!

Griffer and I have got quite a bit of gear so far, just working off the starting garnerville thread, still lots more to get though!

anyone looking an iron, check out tesco, i got a great one for 20quid down from 45. i will also post a link in the coming days for "military socks" at an excellent price, i've ordered mine but want to see if they're any good before anyone else buys them!

Toben · 07-01-2009 09:08PM

Ok, totally freaking out now, I start in less than a montha dn I have not bought anything yet, everyone else has been suying things for ages now! I have made a list and no joke there are about 50 things on it! Things I would never even dream of buying!

PandaPants · 07-01-2009 09:17PM

I thought all we needed were socks, some single bed gear and a ream of paper.

I appear to be very very wrong... lol

Toben · 07-01-2009 09:22PM

So far I have, here goes:

shoe brush, tooth brush for boots, polish x2, iron, ironing board, starch tins x2, spray bottle for iron, tights/stockings for boots, silicon shoe shine pad, parcel tape x2 for uniform, padlocks x2, pen knife, wooden clothes hangers, black pens-lots, jotter pads, highlighters, cif, mr sheen, duster, army issue socks x5, black belt, suit covers x2, flip flops, washing powder/tablets, pillow case, sheet, duvet cover, sewing kit with black and white thread, hair spray, hair nets, hair clips and a hair dryer!

These are all things I got from the other posts! I am gonna be SKINT

pb999 · 07-01-2009 09:33PM

laura you can leave out the toothbrush and silcone shoe shine pad, you wont need them, however get a good quality duster and a pack of 100% cotton wool balls. get an ironing cloth as the uniforms cant be touched directly by an iron, there are irons and ironing boards up there which could tide you over for the first week until you see them decide whether to get you're own.

panda.......oh dear.....assuming you are who i reckon you are, and not to put your name on the board! i'll make a copy of my list and give it to "your nurse" on sunday at football

MORRI · 07-01-2009 09:37PM

LauraPeoples wrote: »

So far I have, here goes:

shoe brush, tooth brush for boots, polish x2, iron, ironing board, starch tins x2, spray bottle for iron, tights/stockings for boots, silicon shoe shine pad, parcel tape x2 for uniform, padlocks x2, pen knife, wooden clothes hangers, black pens-lots, jotter pads, highlighters, cif, mr sheen, duster, army issue socks x5, black belt, suit covers x2, flip flops, washing powder/tablets, pillow case, sheet, duvet cover, sewing kit with black and white thread, hair spray, hair nets, hair clips and a hair dryer!

These are all things I got from the other posts! I am gonna be SKINT

make sure the pen knife
a) is not a lock knife and
b) has a blade less than 7.62cm (3inches) long. otherwise it's an offensive weapon and you will get into trouble!!
tooth brush for boots - not needed, use a good yellow duster on your number 1 boots and the shoe brush on your other pair, dont put a toothbrush near your number 1 boots or it will destroy the bull!!
they have ironing boards down there
silicon shoe shine pad - just polish them
Army socks will sweat your feet and give you blisters if you arent used to them, ordinary sports socks in black are just right
they provide you with a black belt for you uniform
drill staff know someone who will make alterations to your trousers for a few quid if you dont fancy taking them up yourself

Toben · 07-01-2009 09:37PM

It's better to have too much than too little! However, I did think that I had a little too much on my list.

Toben · 07-01-2009 09:38PM

wot is a lock knife?

MORRI · 07-01-2009 09:43PM

A lock knife is not a folding pocket knife and therefore it is illegal to carry around such a knife regardless of the length of the blade. A lock knife means a knife which is similar to a folding knife, in that there is a spring holding the blade closed. However, a lock knife has a mechanism which locks the blade in position when fully extended, the blade cannot be closed without that mechanism being released. A lock knife is not an offensive weapon per se (because these knives were made with a specific purpose in mind and not as a weapon). However, possession of a lock knife in a public place without reasonable excuse is an offence.
It is illegal to carry any sharp or bladed instrument in a public place (with the exception of a folding pocket knife, which has a blade that is less than 7.62 cm (3 inches)).

Toben · 07-01-2009 09:46PM

Oh right, it appears i have A LOT to learn!

MORRI · 07-01-2009 09:54PM

as do we all!

and i know G'ville isnt exactly a public place you dont want to have that argument in your first few weeks

Toben · 07-01-2009 10:00PM

I no, known me I'd weigh in with a hack saw and think it was okay. Thanks for the heads up tho, coz I no the kind of knives u were taling about as my dad has one, just did notknow that is wot it is called!

so u start the same time then? U sound like u no a lot!

MORRI · 07-01-2009 10:09PM

LauraPeoples wrote: »

so u start the same time then? U sound like u no a lot!

LOL no you took my place, only joking, my vetting hasn't cleared yet:(

PandaPants · 07-01-2009 10:12PM

pb999 wrote: »

panda.......oh dear.....assuming you are who i reckon you are, and not to put your name on the board! i'll make a copy of my list and give it to "your nurse" on sunday at football

Uh-oh, rumbled...... :pac::pac::pac:

MrFug · 07-01-2009 11:51PM

pb999: Do you recognise her from her internet career? If you have those photos, can you zip them up and stick them somewhere for the rest of us to ogle? Cheers.

P.S And she has her own nurse?? These photo's must be interesting indeed.

:P:P:P

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