The Flair Xmas Gift to the board

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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Every year we try to help someone on this board achieve a goal. So far several members are now fully employed and good luck to them.

This year our Xmas gift is this.

A completely free Flair Cat C course from start to finish until you pass. (Excl any retest DSA test fees)

To have a chance of getting this you must have been a TNUK member for at least a month and you must have passed your car test and answer the following questions.

  1. Who was the 2nd person to pass Cat C+E with us this year.
  2. In no more than 20 words say why you want to have a Cat C licence.

Please PM your answers to me by Friday 13th Dec at 5pm. A previous Xmas winner will choose the lucky person.

Good luck all

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Another great give away from John.

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Animal, a previous Xmas winner has kindly agreed to pick the winner after entries close on the 13th.

Angela came down from Newcastle area and passed her C+E earlier this year.

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What a thoughtful thing to do.

Good people obviously

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I passed my CE in jan with this offer in jan

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Brilliant, what a community is all about, hats off to you :sunglasses:

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Well done John.

Pete :laughing: :laughing:

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LGVTrainer:
A completely free Flair Cat C course from start to finish until you pass. (Excl any retest DSA test fees)

Nice one John, a brilliant present and you couldn’t say fairer than that.

LGVTrainer:
Good luck all

… and from me too. :smiley:

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Where abouts are you based?

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LGVTrainer is based in Chelmsford, Essex

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jsp2006:
Where abouts are you based?

Why does it matter ■■?

O teavelled for the North East to do my course with John also a lpt of people have travelled for training

Where are you based as you dont say & my crystal ball broke :laughing: :laughing:

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animal:

jsp2006:
Where abouts are you based?

Why does it matter ■■?

O teavelled for the North East to do my course with John also a lpt of people have travelled for training

Where are you based as you dont say & my crystal ball broke :laughing: :laughing:

I travelled 120miles to train with John as I won one of his courses.

Entering that competition was the best thing I did, change my life for the better.

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It’s becoming more common for people to travel to a trainer who comes well recommended. It also has the benefit that you get away from the distractions of home and work and can concentrate on the training.

Wev’e had trainees from various parts of Scotland, including Skye. Also North and South Wales and many from all other parts of UK.

We’ve also had one from Canada, one from Spain, one from Australia, one from Holland and so on.

Reputation frequently wins over price. I would encourage anyone to enter the Flair competition. It has a proud history and John is a proven good instructor.

Don’t be suspicious - it’s a genuine offer.

Pete :laughing: :laughing:

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If the trainee is residing nearby for a course and is doing 1 to 1 then how do they fill up all their spare time?

I did 2 to 1 on residential and that was fine because it was from 8 to 5 and filled most of the day then had discussions with other trainees at the digs in the evening

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ROG:
If the trainee is residing nearby for a course and is doing 1 to 1 then how do they fill up all their spare time?

I did 2 to 1 on residential and that was fine because it was from 8 to 5 and filled most of the day then had discussions with other trainees at the digs in the evening

I would go back to the travel lodge and grab a shower then go find somewhere to eat and have a look around, after kiling a couple of hours back to chill in front of the telly before starting again.

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If the trainee is residing nearby for a course and is doing 1 to 1 then how do they fill up all their spare time?

I think you make the assumption that people turn up, go out for 3 or 4 hours and then get packed off. Not so! We extend the training duration to IRO 5 hours and our trainees are often in and around the training centre well after their appointed time. There is also a fair chance that there will be more than one residential candidate so they get together in the evening for a pint and to chew the fat. If they’re really unlucky I turn up for dinner so they get even more free training!!

Filling the day has never been an issue.

Until a few years ago, I used to undertake some sort of extra qualification every year. Always residential. Passed everything. So it clearly works.

On the other hand, training close to home has it’s own advantages as well.

Pete :laughing: :laughing:

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ROG:
If the trainee is residing nearby for a course and is doing 1 to 1 then how do they fill up all their spare time?

I did 2 to 1 on residential and that was fine because it was from 8 to 5 and filled most of the day then had discussions with other trainees at the digs in the evening

No problem for the trainees to keep entertained where I am based. I am next to a Eddie Stobart depot and in the evening quite a few stobbies drivers go for a meal a few beers and chat in the local pub Wheatsheaf in Sherburn in Elmet where I frequent on a regular basis.
I get quite a bit of work from the pub, at least my Mrs can’t moan about me going for a pint. Lol!

It’s quite interesting listening to there days experiences.

Hope this doesn’t develop into the 2-1 or 1-1 debate again.

Paul

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elmet training:
Hope this doesn’t develop into the 2-1 or 1-1 debate again.

Paul

Surely not…

Not on this forum …

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Just a quick reminder that out Christmas gift offer competition for a free Cat C course expires next Friday at 5pm. All entries will be looked at by board member Animal (herself a previous winner) and she will decide on the lucky winner. I will then PM the person to let them know.

Good luck to all that enter

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Congratulations to board member jonnytruckfest who has won our Xmas gift of a free LGV Cat C course. He has been informed and we are just waiting to make contact with him to start making the arrangements.

Thank you to all those that entered the competition.