AFC Harrogate Sept 2009 Intake

**Trigonometry** · 15-08-2009, 13:27

The shop on camp has just taken delivery of hundreds of ironing boards, they are cheap and cheerfull but do the job. Unless you have already made the purchase I would get one when you arrive.

**mooony** · 15-08-2009, 21:51

js wilson, the 25th? is there another open day or?

**1rrwright** · 16-08-2009, 20:30

i am der atm and on leave, to answa most questions being asked i wil say,, yes it says take an iron board but dont it is a waste of time they have them there. no dont take running shoes,, u get everyfink isssued lyk p.t trainers you cannot use civvilian footwear in working hours.. feeel free 2 add me on msn wrightyy08@hotmail.co.uk if u want any questions asked b4 ur son/daughter leaves x

**suzzie** · 17-08-2009, 18:09

Wow! been away for 2 weeks and it's taken me ages to catch up. With 3 weeks to go the nerves are starting to set in again ( mine not his!) well thats what he says but I'm not the one out running,cycling,weights :D

We're back and fro to the office a lot over the next week, exams, and oath then they phoned today about his contract??? Any ideas??
Why don't they do it all at the same time? Oh well, my days as taxi driver are now numbered.

For those that asked about sizes, my son was phoned about a week ago for neck ,waist, inside leg, chest and shoe.
Suzzie

**XROCK** · 17-08-2009, 19:56

The clock is certainly ticking fast these days for our future js's. The number of weekends left have virtually disappeared. We have not heard anything ref clothing sizes but will be going through contract details during oath on 1st Sept. Not sure what options he has on the contract side of things! Anyone have any ideas?
He does'nt seemed bothered about the whole issue at the mo, but am sure a day or two before things will be different.
I was hoping to get him realy fit prior to getting there, but he heard from his cousin who has been there and done it that they build you up to the level required. He has always been fit through playing his football though.
Hi 1rrwright, when they first get to their rooms are the bed spaces alocated or can they pick their own on a first come basis? Do they arrive at the accomodation block together or in drips and draps, depending on the time they arrive on the day?
Cheers Xrock

**Madre-Mia** · 18-08-2009, 08:02

Hi Suzie and xrock,

Im another new mum for the 6th intake, we havnt heard anything about giving sizes either, maybe it depends on what cap badge there in????. We have a copy of the contract , the back page gives all the options on how long you want to commit yourself to the army, they have to choose one of these. I was wondering the same thing about the bed situation. What are both of yours going in as???? xx

**Madre-Mia** · 18-08-2009, 08:13

Originally Posted by Madre-Mia

Have had to change mode of transport on Sept 6th from train to car to accommodate the board - couldn't send the poor sole on the train with a kit bag and a metal surf board!

We are travelling from Spain, so the ironing board will have to be a last minute buy, as most of the kit list, cant see ryanair letting us off excess baggage.....lol.[/quote]

Majority of kitlist just been ordered from tesco or tesco direct - sorted... :0) :D

**suzzie** · 18-08-2009, 11:52

Originally Posted by Madre-Mia

Hi Suzie and xrock,

Im another new mum for the 6th intake, we havnt heard anything about giving sizes either, maybe it depends on what cap badge there in????. We have a copy of the contract , the back page gives all the options on how long you want to commit yourself to the army, they have to choose one of these. I was wondering the same thing about the bed situation. What are both of yours going in as???? xx

Hi and welcome, my boy is going in to REME for Air Tech. He is upstairs now ironing his new shirts and putting lables on things!
Anyone know what needs naming before they get there, I'm kinda going for everything you want back,but I'm not sure on the laundry what they have to wash themselves?
Cheers
Suzzie

**XROCK** · 18-08-2009, 18:16

Hi Suzzie & MM
My Son is going in the REME as a VM (vehicle Mechanic), when we had a look at the accomodation rooms during the open day he basicaly preffered certain bed spaces to others in the room, personal prefferance realy, some had windows some had more space and others were close to doors etc.
We will try and mark all his clothing and kit with his name or initials somewhere.
Xrock

**suzzie** · 19-08-2009, 15:21

Xrock
Don't forget his army number when marking his clothes. It a great way for him to learn it!

Think I've just about finished the kit list, at long last :D
He better pass those exams now after all this or he may need the army to protect him!!

OK just panicking

Suzzie

**greatteacher** · 19-08-2009, 22:17

Originally Posted by lisa71

my son has all the paperwork now,i didnt want to sign the consent form!
he is doing his oathe on the 28th, do we get to go to that ?

i am dreading the 6th the thought of coming away from there without him !

he is so excited though says he will only miss his bed and Playstation, charming!!!!!

Hi We went to the Oath today and took photos - think is optional whether parents/guardians go or not - but we wouldnt have misees it - he will be gone too soon as it is

**upncomingjs** · 20-08-2009, 11:41

hi everyone. been out this morning getting the last of kit list.someone says not to take running shoes but it has these on the kit list from open day.Can anyone tell me where to get sports underwear?cant seem to find any.not long now

**Madre-Mia** · 20-08-2009, 11:48

thats one of the things we havnt got yet, but i thought it was just tight fitting briefs or boxers...

**XROCK** · 20-08-2009, 12:56

I think your right MM, tight fitting boxers or good old fashioned under pants.
We have'nt started the kit list yet! But have got all his documents upto date. Just waiting for his grades to come through. What happens if they are not good enough for his chosen cap badge?
I noticed on a few utube videos that some js have their own trainers on during the first day or two of training, this is before they get issued their Hi tec silver shaddows I noticed they were wearing at the openday I would imagine.
One thing is for sure the army will have a job getting his off his feet thats for sure.
Thanks for the pm MM, I am not on facebook but my wife is, I will ask her to add you etc Thanks xrock

**Elouise** · 20-08-2009, 13:38

Hi my son is entering the RE as a machanichal fittter on the 6th, also changed travel arangments to car to accomodate the ironing board, traveling from the far north of scotland 13hr drive!!! so staying the 5th and 6th in the premier inn and got the last room, so anyone staying overnight should try and book somewhere now.