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  • #452
    EB1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭EB1979


    elizabeth2009 wrote: »
    Does anyone know where to get sylvette cloths from

    Hi - you can get them in nearly any jewellers, I had one from Beaverbrooks, it was fab for bulling (not that I was ever any good at it!). Beware though there is a difference between gold and silver ones and I can't remeber which is better. Tights are really good for a final shine. A final light layer of dark tan is supposed to finish them really well too, but I haven't tried that. Stay away from Klear and silcon sprays - way more hassle than they are worth!

    Good luck!


  • #453
    poppysox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭poppysox


    PSNI you said to take wooden hangers, would plastic not do? My house is coming down with them!! In fact I could supply hangers to everyone going into Garnerville............ever :p


  • #454
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Nope. Plastic hangers are too flimsy and leave indentations in your stuff. Get the wooden ones. They're strong and sturdy.


  • #455
    poppysox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭poppysox


    Damn!!

    Anyone need any plastic hangers? They'll make a cracker xmas present :D:D


  • #456
    nursey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭nursey


    checked out starting in GV thread....got a shopping list about a mile long!! better get started


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  • #457
    von clinkerhoff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭von clinkerhoff


    Sewing kit with needle and thread. The hems on the trousers are rubbish and 9 times out of 10 you'll lose a button on a shirt the first time you have it on.


  • #458
    mellofunk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭mellofunk


    Not sure if this has been asked before but do we always have to wear the PE kit at the gym or, if we've finished classes for the day and are doing our own work out, can we wear our own training gear (e.g. canterbury track bottoms)?


  • #459
    poppysox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭poppysox


    we can wear our own gear, you only have to wear pe kit during pe and any fitness assessments


  • #460
    Valky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Valky


    Yep, like poppysox said I think :) only thing to make sure is that your own gear has no uni/team logos on them. I'm assuming a wee brand name is ok though, like Nike or whatever :)


  • #461
    GV09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭GV09


    You wear the transuit to PE lessons etc and at other specific times. If your using the gym you can wear your own kit, as long as it is neutral; sports brands like nike, reebok are fine.


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  • #462
    Valky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Valky


    Hey guys, I'd be grateful for a bit of advice. I've been looking for black commando socks as advised on this thread but even online can't find them in ladies' sizes. Any suggestions of where to look or even just a good alternative? Cheers!


  • #463
    peter_green
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭peter_green


    http://www.surplusstore.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/550

    http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/socks-belts-braces/new-genuine-british-army-issue-428155.html


  • #464
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Oh yeah. Them's the ones.


  • #465
    Valky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Valky


    Brilliant, thanks for that. A touch embarrassed that I didn't find them myself in my own googling extravaganza:o cheers!


  • #466
    peter_green
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭peter_green


    military surplus stores are great places to get bits and bobs like that

    sylvet cloths - http://www.globalmilitarysupplies.co.uk/inc/sdetail/2234

    Is anyone (like PSNI) able to confirm if you are allowed to wear Magnum boots - i know my ex's brother in Lothian and Borders was told they weren't because they don't give "adequate" ankle support


  • #467
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    You only wear the kit you're issued. There are people who buy their own kit when they get to their stations, but if you have an accident and you weren't wearing what you were issued by the organisation, you're on your own in more ways than one.


  • #468
    BelfastBear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭BelfastBear


    Starting Hotel G in Feb, I'm nervous as hell about sharing a room with someone else. I've been told I make all sorts of weird noises in my sleep from talking out loud to grunting and snoring...

    God help my bunk mate.


  • #469
    Pcpete2009
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Pcpete2009


    BelfastBear wrote: »
    Starting Hotel G in Feb, I'm nervous as hell about sharing a room with someone else. I've been told I make all sorts of weird noises in my sleep from talking out loud to grunting and snoring...

    God help my bunk mate.

    Oh god I hope it ain't me!!!!


  • #470
    BelfastBear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭BelfastBear


    Pcpete2009 wrote: »
    Oh god I hope it ain't me!!!!

    Sorry if it is! Was lovely to meet Blue squad today as well!


  • #471
    spud09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭spud09


    Just a quick note since I've just finished residential. Get a cheap sleeping bag and seep in it on top of the duvet. Saves 10 minutes in the morning making your bed. And only bring BLACK KIWI POLISH. No parade gloss, no other brands. Drill staff don't like it. And bring a few yellow dusters to polish your boots with but wash them a few times 1st so all the loose fabric comes off. I made that mistake......it was horrible........


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  • #472
    Cat28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭Cat28


    Thanks for the tips spud 09, ill keep them in mind! Starting hotel g in march, and cant wait!


  • #473
    Cashflow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Cashflow


    If you're a smoker, is it ok to bring a lot of cigarettes to Garnerville to sustain you for the duration of your stay? Or do they frown upon having a lot of tobacco stashed in your room?


  • #474
    Delancey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭Delancey


    Keep them in your wardrobe / press - keep it locked and nobody need ever know ( apart from your roomie );)


  • #475
    princess deity
    Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭princess deity


    Cashflow wrote: »
    If you're a smoker, is it ok to bring a lot of cigarettes to Garnerville to sustain you for the duration of your stay? Or do they frown upon having a lot of tobacco stashed in your room?

    your either one hell of a smoker or your not planning on leaving garnerville until graduation LoL. tesco is only around the corner and your actually allowed outside the walls each evening if you have no talks etc etc.....


  • #476
    spud09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭spud09


    Make sure you bring plenty to diversity training. You cant leave the site your at for 3 days so no ciggie runs


  • #477
    hollyoaks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭hollyoaks


    can i ask how much your monthly pay is up at garnerville?


  • #478
    mickeybo89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mickeybo89


    Hi got the call in feb that id be joining garnerville in march, :D:D "cant wait" ;), however i cannot drive and am seriously nervous as i have no idea of the police regultions. Ive just got my provisional, but will i need to learn quickly , or will the psni help me through it, any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks
    :confused::confused:

    Michael


  • #479
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    No, you need a full licence. If you don't have it, you don't do the driving course.
    mickeybo89 wrote: »
    Hi got the call in feb that id be joining garnerville in march, :D:D "cant wait" ;), however i cannot drive and am seriously nervous as i have no idea of the police regultions. Ive just got my provisional, but will i need to learn quickly , or will the psni help me through it, any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks
    :confused::confused:

    Michael


  • #480
    mickeybo89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mickeybo89


    I assume being without a licence will greatly prohibit my progression within the force?

    Furthermore Do you know if there is any intensive driving schools about?


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  • #481
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,818 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    mickeybo89 wrote: »
    I assume being without a licence will greatly prohibit my progression within the force?

    It will inhibit your chances of success if you're looking to apply for positions where a full driving licence is required.
    mickeybo89 wrote: »
    Furthermore Do you know if there is any intensive driving schools about?

    Where is "about"?


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