Gareth jones

Yeaaahh I do have my own saws too.. Should have mentioned that!

I would go in at £120 if I were to go self employed

I am also 23

I've been climbing for a bit longer than you have, have got the same nptcs, team leader of a crew of myself and 2 others (my responsibilities end there really.. I can quote but it's almost always down to my boss) I'm on the books, work base in Berkshire, 28 days holiday a year for £500 a week before tax. I'm very happy with this ... For now

Anyone that's already done this, have you got any of the old assignment BRIEFS I could look at? I assume the questions change year to year.

One word to describe Jack - Robocop

Yeah Jack is the man, Only good things to say about all the teachers at Merrist wood! Have you not got Jullie Jacobs or Andy Pinder then?

Sorry to lower the tone but I was disappointed with the equestrian girls! Surprised the horses legs weren't bowed!

Haha work and study is long enough as it is! By the time i get to the pub its £5 quid entry and the strobe lights are on! What was tree life like? Nealry 5 assigments a seasion does sound challenging!

Haha work and study is long enough as it is! By the time i get to the pub its £5 quid entry and the strobe lights are on! What was tree life like? Nealry 5 assigments a seasion does sound challenging!

Ahhh no way! Very jelous mate, love that college! Watch those breakies at woodys cafe in the morning... They do nothing for the figure haha. So whos teaching the level 4 this year?

Ahhh no way! Very jelous mate, love that college! Watch those breakies at woodys cafe in the morning... They do nothing for the figure haha. So whos teaching the level 4 this year?

Felt like that almost every course I have done haha, after crackin on and getting your head down and in gear for it you soon start to enjoy the it!

Felt like that almost every course I have done haha, after crackin on and getting your head down and in gear for it you soon start to enjoy the it!

Alright lads.. Thanks again for the reading list! Where did you take the course David? I have been told it's a social life eater! Was there any areas that you thought the course went more indepth than you thought? or viser versa? Good luck with it Allinicol! What college are you studying at? Took a hit to the wallet from the reading list but saw it as a bit of a self investment! Might be a bit early and personal preference but what books have you found most helpful?

Alright lads.. Thanks again for the reading list! Where did you take the course David? I have been told it's a social life eater! Was there any areas that you thought the course went more indepth than you thought? or viser versa? Good luck with it Allinicol! What college are you studying at? Took a hit to the wallet from the reading list but saw it as a bit of a self investment! Might be a bit early and personal preference but what books have you found most helpful?

Ive heard applications at Merrist wood for the level 4 came in thick n fast and they have filled the course up this year! As of circumstances i couldnt apply this year (one of my tutors from level 2 said it was a blessing in disguise to have a year out as of the work load), so im applying for next And wanted to get some feedback on what people thought of the course, could be anything! Ive got the reading list to wet my appitite but thought i would start a thread so i know abit more about what im getting myself into

Ive heard applications at Merrist wood for the level 4 came in thick n fast and they have filled the course up this year! As of circumstances i couldnt apply this year (one of my tutors from level 2 said it was a blessing in disguise to have a year out as of the work load), so im applying for next And wanted to get some feedback on what people thought of the course, could be anything! Ive got the reading list to wet my appitite but thought i would start a thread so i know abit more about what im getting myself into

Sometimes other trades on site can be a nightmare... But then again we do take up all the room! Had a nightmare day couple weeks back. First job was to take a foot off a beech hedge, Quite tight to climb through, About half way through I feel a stabbing in my back, thought hey it's just be the bit of holly growing through it... I can take that. Then I felt another then another... then another ...and fffffffffffaaaaaaa wasps everywhere... Tried to come down so fast my boot got stuck in a fork went hanging upside down getting stung all over! Nightmare... But the customer was fine that we could come back another day either in winter or after he exterminated them Then .... Second job of the day... A Larch take down.. Really odd shape, had like 4 stems the same height from about 10ft up... So I've dismantled two of the three stems and I'm climbing half way up the 3rd and I see a Bee.. Nerves start to go but it flys off. Climb abut higher and see an old nest so I poke my head level with it to see if anything was going on with it and see a bee fly out and just my luck... A bloody bees nest.. Thought right not having this again come down told the customer and didn't get the response I was after .. "what?? It's only a few bees" she said, to which point I showed her my back and arms from the wasps in the morning and said we can finish the job once the bees are dealt with. Just one of them days... Two unfinished jobs and nothing but pain for the day.

Luckily my toe isnt broken! Just has no skin on... The job we were going to do got canceled as the client double booked us and gas pipe fitting ao we Are down the yard for the day. Dont feel as bad now.. Didnt lose boss money and my toe is gunna be alright! WIN WIN

You are right mate! That one second is all it takes... Only Whales and Dolphins could hear me screem so I saved face on that part.

Cheers bud, doesnt feel broken. So Should be good

Put it on straight away! Swell to fit my boots always were a Little big

Feel free to add your own stupid mistakes and how they could Have been avoided! It could be a long wait in the que for me

I drive to the yard in trainers in the morning, then change into boots from From the back of my car. As i was doing said routine, i get a shout from inside the yard "Oi, Gareth mate! Come give us a hand quick to get the stumpy trailer on" and like a good little lad i sprung from my car boot and pranced over in my light balerina like trainers.. Pulled said trailer "SNAP" goes the jockey wheel "SQUASH" goes my big toe and "****" goes me! Always stick our boots on.. Will find out soon if its broken as i wrte this on the way to the hospital