Thunderbird Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Anyone put in for an FAC grant this year from Glos? Just wondered on the timing? Apparently they have one bloke doing all the interviews and currently have a 'rolling' 400 pending applications... Will I see it by Christmas I ask myself??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryco Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Anyone put in for an FAC grant this year from Glos? Just wondered on the timing? Apparently they have one bloke doing all the interviews and currently have a 'rolling' 400 pending applications... Will I see it by Christmas I ask myself??? Not long had my sgc and that took just under six months. Maybe the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 **** me did it? Jeez. I was in A&S before and my SGC took about five weeks start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 sgc took 6 month. 3 months so far for fac phone 4 weeks ago to be told all checks are done and i am just waiting for interview. i am so inpatient ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Just to cheer you up, a mate's fac took 9 months to get to him, in all fairness he didnt hassle them, he's so laid back,it took him another 7 months to get a rifle, wish I had that sort of patience. If you feel it is taking a long time its well worth giving them a call and talk to Bob, great bloke. Just let them know that the farmer on the permission you are going to shoot is giving you hassle and may find someone else if you don't hurry up, its worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I spoke to Bob today in fact and he was very helpful. Will bear that in mind for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 My last variation with Gloucestershire took about 5 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 in all fairness he didnt hassle them, he's so laid back, On this point, what's the general feeling about hassling them, I have this image of the one pestering going to the bottom of the pile!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 got the phone call today. interview tommorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 got the phone call today. interview tommorrow afternoon. When did your app go in, if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) round about end of april mate Edited August 1, 2012 by dogz25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks, crikey, three months. Still, I hope it's not that long again before the ticket lands on the mat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 cheers, me too, when did you put yours in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 They received it about two weeks ago, after some serious shenanigans over which Police area I was in. I actually submitted it about 6 weeks ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 what did you apply for. i put in for. 22 and. 222 for fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 A few different rimmie slots and a 223. For starters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Duncan, hassle them A call every fortnight to politely ask how your application is progressing keeps you on their radar. The squeeky wheel gets the oil! Edited August 1, 2012 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 The squeeky wheel gets the oil! Early bird catches the worm, saves nine, in a china shop! Love it and will do. Bob's my new BFF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Bob's a decent bloke. Although I'm not entirely convinced he really does shift your paperwork to the top of the pile every time he promises he has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Does anyone know what he drinks, more to the point?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Fraid not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 he drinks the blood of impatient little boys. I put in to add a 6.5 to my fac only took 4 months and that was hassling them after 2 weeks. Bobs a gud un but i also get on well with Mr wilkinson and Mr spice but NJC is on first name terms with Mr Spice, they are bestist friends dont you know. Nick, i thought you was sorted, it takes around 3 years after your interview by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 he drinks the blood of impatient little boys True! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 we must be blessed up here in scotland strathclyde region first application for sgc and fac three weeks.. and for one for one application was a there at department on tuesday filled in the form and was on my door mat on saturday . now how good is that for service . very well run indeed . all the best with your application hope you see your ticket soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I think njc needs to have a word with his best buddy then if his other buddy wants to sell his HMR this side on 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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