Very much so as last time i there we did not have TVs in the rooms , so more time to drink beer !

I've just seen that plans have been approved for converting the Openreach training site in Harrogate into a residential area. I guess training won't be going on for much longer there...

Oh really! I wonder what that means for the people waiting to start ? doesnt sounds to good..

The main training site is near Stone, so it might not mean a lot for the initial training, but it might alter some of the follow-on stuff later.

Sorry for the random reply to you but I have an update on the January training date. I've received my confirmations, my travel arrangements and today received my welcome and plan guide. The same email was sent to 8 of us. I'm from as south as south gets, eastbourne, near Brighton and it's looking like I'll be spending the whole 5 week training in yarnfield, which is strange as Croydon would be my nearest training centre. My guess is that the January course is a lot smaller than usual and in some ways has been rushed together as all my checks and tasks for employment were asked to be completed in 48 hours rather than the week it said on my job task. Not really sure what usually happens but all seems a little different than what it should. Take from that what you will and merry Christmas to you all

Congratulations on your news, just in time for Christmas.

When did you have your assesment day?

It's been a long process. Applied for the job mid August, heard back mid september, had my assessment on September 21st and got my email 22nd to say I had passed but there were no roles in my area. Finally received a job offer on the 15th of November and start 9th of January.

Thanks for your reply wish you all the best on your new venture. I can't wait just hope everything goes as it should and I'll be a happy man.

well its finally the new year, lets hope the start dates come soon and its a happy new year for all!

Yep fingers crossed we hear something in the next couple of weeks! happy neat year all.