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carlty888 · 06-01-2009 1:17pm

DownMTBer wrote: »

Plus anyone in my intake (hopefully March - fingers and everything else crossed!!) i'm happy to help as best I can

I'll quite happily put my name forward for the March intake too.

Oursole · 06-01-2009 3:29pm

Maybe i missed something but how does everyone know we are the greens??? Im prob sounding stupid here

:D

DownMTBer · 06-01-2009 3:35pm

Oursole wrote: »

Maybe i missed something but how does everyone know we are the greens??? Im prob sounding stupid here :D

Didn't one of the guys who's already there say that's what your lot were going to be??

Oursole · 06-01-2009 3:36pm

DownMTBer wrote: »

Didn't one of the guys who's already there say that's what your lot were going to be??

Im glad, its my fav colour hahaha

:D

DownMTBer · 06-01-2009 5:48pm

Oursole wrote: »

Maybe i missed something but how does everyone know we are the greens??? Im prob sounding stupid here :D

Oursole wrote: »

Im glad, its my fav colour hahaha

Spooky! I'm hoping for March which is said to be blue... which is my fav colour too!!

Maybe its a sign....

carlty888 · 06-01-2009 6:17pm

DownMTBer wrote: »

Spooky! I'm hoping for March which is said to be blue... which is my fav colour too!!

Maybe its a sign....

It gets freakier! I was hoping for the April intake. Red's my favourite colour!!!

Toben · 07-01-2009 7:57pm

I have a lot of questions to ask about everything to be honest, so I'll go wit only a few for now...........

I read u have to dress up for the SRD (I think I got that rite) but do you have to dress up on ur first day of training, ie the 01/02/2009?

Can u put posters up in ur room, ie a Steven gerrard one, as I am a massive Liverpool fan?

Can u have things sitting about ur room? As people were saying u have to hide TVs and duvetes in ur car and losker, etc?

Wot time do you get up at? Is it 9-5 or like a 6am start?

Is it like army training where u get shouted at all the time? I am so unift I am scared they are constantly tied to my ass yelling!!!

Can girls wear make-up?

mmmm, think for now that is it, but I will be back for more

pb999 · 07-01-2009 8:09pm

yes, dress up in smart clothes (suit) for the SRD and first day

posters....doubt it, probably comes into the neutral working environment, i.e. no football tops, logos, posters

rooms will have to be kept tidy as we will get room inspections

not sure about what time we get up, i would say up around 6am is very likely

they try to instill alot of discipline so getting bollocked is quite possible, though from what i've heard its more along the lines of taking the piss out of you rather than bollocking you. i doubt you will get shouted at for being unfit, you will probably be helped to improve (just ask us fellow greens, i have no problem helping you out, we're all a team the end of the day)

not sure about make up, if it is allowed it will need to be extremely minimal, but i'm not sure any would be allowed at all.

Toben · 07-01-2009 9:31pm

pb999 wrote: »

yes, dress up in smart clothes (suit) for the SRD and first day

posters....doubt it, probably comes into the neutral working environment, i.e. no football tops, logos, posters

rooms will have to be kept tidy as we will get room inspections

not sure about what time we get up, i would say up around 6am is very likely

they try to instill alot of discipline so getting bollocked is quite possible, though from what i've heard its more along the lines of taking the piss out of you rather than bollocking you. i doubt you will get shouted at for being unfit, you will probably be helped to improve (just ask us fellow greens, i have no problem helping you out, we're all a team the end of the day)

not sure about make up, if it is allowed it will need to be extremely minimal, but i'm not sure any would be allowed at all.

Thank you PB999, I do not wear that much make-up, just enough to cover my blemishes. My God it sounds like army training to me, although I am well up for a good ole piss take everyday, nothing I like better than a laff!

How do you know all of this stuff, I am totally clueless about everything, so nervous and excited about it all. I better not share with a snorer or else I will crack up!

It will be quite hard getting to know 50 ppl, but I am really looking forward to making new friends, will be really good fun staying up there for 4 weeks!

PandaPants · 07-01-2009 10:19pm

pb999 wrote: »

not sure about make up, if it is allowed it will need to be extremely minimal, but i'm not sure any would be allowed at all.

Dude, when they get a look at me without any cake on the bake, that rule will change. Believe me...

MORRI · 07-01-2009 10:24pm

LauraPeoples wrote: »

I have a lot of questions to ask about everything to be honest, so I'll go wit only a few for now...........

I read u have to dress up for the SRD (I think I got that rite) but do you have to dress up on ur first day of training, ie the 01/02/2009?

Can u put posters up in ur room, ie a Steven gerrard one, as I am a massive Liverpool fan?

Can u have things sitting about ur room? As people were saying u have to hide TVs and duvetes in ur car and losker, etc?

Wot time do you get up at? Is it 9-5 or like a 6am start?

Is it like army training where u get shouted at all the time? I am so unift I am scared they are constantly tied to my ass yelling!!!

Can girls wear make-up?

mmmm, think for now that is it, but I will be back for more

Dress code will be smart until you get your uniform which could take a week or two
No posters, no TVs, duvets are fine
normally class time would be about 9-5 but you will have parades in the morning (once or twice a week) after 8 I think
rooms need to be clean & tidy or you will get a show parade which will involve an early morning start along with all the other numpties who have done something silly
you will get shouted at by drill instructors but in a humorous way, phys trainers will also shout to encourage you, and make up is just the sort of thing that will get you a show parade, especially in your first few weeks

Toben · 07-01-2009 10:34pm

excatly panda pants, I was thinking the same thing

PLUS, we have to wear fancy clothes for 2 weeks? I assumed the first day we got our uniforms

MORRI · 07-01-2009 10:40pm

LauraPeoples wrote: »

PLUS, we have to wear fancy clothes for 2 weeks? I assumed the first day we got our uniforms

you MAY have to wait 2 weeks they measure you on the first day and they dont always have all the items in all the sizes straight away:(

PandaPants · 07-01-2009 11:15pm

MORRI wrote: »

you MAY have to wait 2 weeks they measure you on the first day and they dont always have all the items in all the sizes straight away:(

At the rate I'm going they won't have a uniform in my size! Haven't been near the gym in 2 weeks!! lol

Griffer2 · 08-01-2009 11:35pm

PandaPants wrote: »

At the rate I'm going they won't have a uniform in my size! Haven't been near the gym in 2 weeks!! lol

I thought we get measured at SRD for uniforms? it would make more sense to give them time to get it.... maybe i'm wrong!!

carlty888 · 08-01-2009 11:54pm

Griffer2 wrote: »

I thought we get measured at SRD for uniforms? it would make more sense to give them time to get it.... maybe i'm wrong!!

I'm pretty sure I heard the same from one of the previous intakes. I think I can remember somebody from the December intake talking about the "hat man" just after their SRD.

BadCopGingerCop · 09-01-2009 12:08am

Carlty did you say there was an April intake?

carlty888 · 09-01-2009 12:19am

BadCopGingerCop wrote: »

Carlty did you say there was an April intake?

As far as I'm aware, there's an intake on 12 April.

I know there was talk about recruitment being held up, but we've heard nothing from recruitment on this and the press releases all seem to be pointing towards recruitment being protected from any cutbacks. I guess we shall wait and see. :rolleyes:

integra1 · 09-01-2009 11:39am

Re intakes:

People on here said before they emailed policing board on intakes/continuation on recruitment, did they ever receive a reply???

pb999 · 09-01-2009 8:51pm

we are definately measured for uniform at the SRD, and should get it our first couple of days, things might be missing e.g. they dont always have enough belts according to psni, hence the reason it is in his shopping list.

i'm not sure however about the wearing of the uniform, we may not put it for the first week, however we will deffo be in uniform in week 2 as we start on parade from then

MORRI · 10-01-2009 12:55am

integra1 wrote: »

Re intakes:

People on here said before they emailed policing board on intakes/continuation on recruitment, did they ever receive a reply???

I only recieved an email confirming reciept of my email, after that nothing:mad:

pb999 wrote: »

we are definately measured for uniform at the SRD, and should get it our first couple of days, things might be missing e.g. they dont always have enough belts according to psni, hence the reason it is in his shopping list.

i'm not sure however about the wearing of the uniform, we may not put it for the first week, however we will deffo be in uniform in week 2 as we start on parade from then

quite a few people dont get trousers/shirts that fit, the people who measure you dont work on Saville Row and sometimes get it wrong, if you get a hat that feels a bit tight tell someone it will be the hat you wear on duty and after a few hours on a hot sunny day it will feel like your head is gonna explode, the same goes for shirt collars. i would be surprised if everyone has full uniform for week two, most will but you should be prepared just in case

sony8391 · 11-01-2009 2:08pm

Hi Everyone

Was wondering if anybody can advise on what the gym facilities are like in our future home... running machines, weight machines, free weights etc?

Also does anybody know if we are permitted to use them during our free time that falls outside our four week residential period however still within our 21 + week training?

Cheers

p.s How's all the new greens getting on with their shopping list's... Any stores recommended

MORRI · 11-01-2009 2:27pm

they have a few running machines, rowing machines, cross trainers, bikes and those step things. they also have a range of weights and you will have access to these during and after training like everyone else

goodcopbadcop · 11-01-2009 2:40pm

sony8391 wrote: »

Hi Everyone

Was wondering if anybody can advise on what the gym facilities are like in our future home... running machines, weight machines, free weights etc?

Also does anybody know if we are permitted to use them during our free time that falls outside our four week residential period however still within our 21 + week training?

Cheers

p.s How's all the new greens getting on with their shopping list's... Any stores recommended

Around 15 good treadmills, 6 rowers, probably 10 -15 cross trainers and steppers.
Weights is upstairs and has dumbells up tp 50 kg, a flat bench, 2 incline benches, a smith machine, leg press, lat pull down. There are the usual weight machines there as well but they arent much use for anything best off with the free weights.

yes you can use it any time you like as well, evenings, in the morning before class, and weekends as well i think. Just sign in and you can use it. You can even use it when you are no longer in Garnerville and are just in the area, as far as Im aware.

PandaPants · 11-01-2009 2:57pm

sony8391 wrote: »

p.s How's all the new greens getting on with their shopping list's... Any stores recommended

I'm getting cracking with mine this week. I fecking hate shopping, I'm gonna buy as much as I can online.

BoutYe · 11-01-2009 9:40pm

pb999 wrote: »

we are definately measured for uniform at the SRD, and should get it our first couple of days, things might be missing e.g. they dont always have enough belts according to psni, hence the reason it is in his shopping list.

i'm not sure however about the wearing of the uniform, we may not put it for the first week, however we will deffo be in uniform in week 2 as we start on parade from then

You'll be in them at some point on your first day to make sure things fit. For the next three you'll be in your normal clothes and from the Thursday on you'll be in uniform.

PandaPants · 13-01-2009 12:46pm

Can anyone suggest where to get that Jewelers cloth for bulling boots? I've never heard of it!

carlty888 · 13-01-2009 1:10pm

PandaPants wrote: »

Can anyone suggest where to get that Jewelers cloth for bulling boots? I've never heard of it!

What you're looking for is a Selvyt cloth. These are supposedly highly recommended for bulling. There are all sorts of online places for getting these (eg http://hmsupplies.com/catalogue/640.htm), but I imagine you could pick one up at a photography or crafts store.

PandaPants · 13-01-2009 3:50pm

carlty888 wrote: »

What you're looking for is a Selvyt cloth. These are supposedly highly recommended for bulling. There are all sorts of online places for getting these (eg http://hmsupplies.com/catalogue/640.htm), but I imagine you could pick one up at a photography or crafts store.

Cheers big ears.

My mum knows what she's looking for, so I've delegated her the task.

carlty888 · 13-01-2009 4:20pm

PandaPants wrote: »

Cheers big ears.

My mum knows what she's looking for, so I've delegated her the task.

I'm very sensitive about my ears <sob>

PandaPants · 13-01-2009 4:46pm

carlty888 wrote: »

I'm very sensitive about my ears <sob>

All the better for hearing you my dear....

carlty888 · 13-01-2009 4:57pm

PandaPants wrote: »

All the better for hearing you my dear....

Plug me into a tv..... free sky!!

Griffer2 · 13-01-2009 10:22pm

Pandapants,
i got mine off of ebay got 2 for about £1.50 and was only a quid P&P

just FYI

coppertopper · 14-01-2009 3:51pm

PandaPants wrote: »

Can anyone suggest where to get that Jewelers cloth for bulling boots? I've never heard of it!

Do you know any1 in the army? If so they will be able to sort you out, otherwise try an army surplus store!!! Hope this helps!!!

TSG 15 · 14-01-2009 11:16pm

PandaPants wrote: »

Can anyone suggest where to get that Jewelers cloth for bulling boots? I've never heard of it!

You will only need a yellow duster type cloth and a tin of kiwi or cherry blossom black polish............ Dont buy parade gloss, its too waxy, The drill staff will show you how to bull your boots using a little drop of water in the lid.;)

PandaPants · 14-01-2009 11:52pm

Is it a stupid question to ask what the rationale behind bulling boots is? Is it something we have to keep up all the way through our service? Or is it to instill discipline?

MrFug · 15-01-2009 3:19am

PandaPants wrote: »

Is it a stupid question to ask what the rationale behind bulling boots is? Is it something we have to keep up all the way through our service? Or is it to instill discipline?

duh! it's so when we're on the beat on a saturday night, we can look up young womens skirts in the reflection of our boots.

PandaPants · 15-01-2009 10:07am

MrFug wrote: »

duh! it's so when we're on the beat on a saturday night, we can look up young womens skirts in the reflection of our boots.

A mirror on a stick is SO much more effective.

Eeeerrrr.... so I've been told.....

TSG 15 · 15-01-2009 9:40pm

PandaPants wrote: »

Is it a stupid question to ask what the rationale behind bulling boots is? Is it something we have to keep up all the way through our service? Or is it to instill discipline?

Its to show you that a little effort pays off...... you will see this when they eventually begin to shine for you. Its also a chance for the people who are good at it to help those who are not. I used to go home with at least 3 other peoples boots at the weekend and do them at home. Others helped me with my typing etc in return.... thats how Garnerville works. And No, You wont bull them again after training and its not expected;)

MORRI · 15-01-2009 10:37pm

how would it go down in G'ville if you pulled out a lovely pair of shiny bulled boots on day 1 of training, just wondering cos i have a pair:D same type PSNI use they look lovely, if i dont get in i might sell 'em

TSG 15 · 16-01-2009 11:25am

MORRI wrote: »

how would it go down in G'ville if you pulled out a lovely pair of shiny bulled boots on day 1 of training, just wondering cos i have a pair:D same type PSNI use they look lovely, if i dont get in i might sell 'em

I was ex Full Time Reserve when I re entered Mr Ordes cleansing factory..there were 8 of us in my squad and we all brought in bulled boots, not a word said about it :cool:

PandaPants · 16-01-2009 11:32am

TSG 15 wrote: »

I was ex Full Time Reserve when I re entered Mr Ordes cleansing factory..there were 8 of us in my squad and we all brought in bulled boots, not a word said about it :cool:

HHmmmm.... interesting.....

TSG 15 · 16-01-2009 11:49am

PandaPants wrote: »

HHmmmm.... interesting.....

Well , if you can get your hands on the same boots before you start it would make sense to get started on them..... dont wear them until your firsd morning on parade. Thats what a few of us did

PandaPants · 16-01-2009 12:17pm

TSG 15 wrote: »

Well , if you can get your hands on the same boots before you start it would make sense to get started on them..... dont wear them until your firsd morning on parade. Thats what a few of us did

I've already got them. It's not what you know....

I was just worried about bringing them with me, 1 - in case you weren't allowed to and 2 - in case they think I'm a bit of a know-it-all.

DownMTBer · 16-01-2009 12:37pm

Anyone who is currently in G'Ville... could you maybe give us an idea what exactly 'bulled' means.

By this I mean what is considered a high standard. I could certainly get hold of the same boots prior to going, but I wouldn't want to turn up with glass toe-caps if 'just shiney' will do.

A photo would be perfect!

TSG 15 · 16-01-2009 1:28pm

DownMTBer wrote: »

Anyone who is currently in G'Ville... could you maybe give us an idea what exactly 'bulled' means.

By this I mean what is considered a high standard. I could certainly get hold of the same boots prior to going, but I wouldn't want to turn up with glass toe-caps if 'just shiney' will do.

A photo would be perfect!

Like glass is a good description of the required standard.... just shiney will not do, as you will soon have explained into your ear., LOUDLY;)

1979SD · 16-01-2009 3:10pm

What type of boots do they issue? and is it just the toe caps that need bulling?

DownMTBer · 16-01-2009 3:15pm

TSG 15 wrote: »

Like glass is a good description of the required standard.... just shiney will not do, as you will soon have explained into your ear., LOUDLY;)

Glass is grand i just didn't want to turn up with toe caps you can see your reflection in and everyone think i was a d1ck :P

Here that's a good question... i assume its polished boot with glass toe caps?

I'm quite sad in that I actually get satisfaction out of polishing boots that much

integra1 · 16-01-2009 3:21pm

DownMTBer,

you offered a place then?

DownMTBer · 16-01-2009 3:41pm

integra1 wrote: »

DownMTBer,

you offered a place then?

No sadly still not... go figure... everything passed with merit just over 100

LoL believe me tho; you'll know when i am!

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