I found this first post by a new member hiding at the bottom of a sticky.
Fugu:
There seems to be a lot of advice around as to where NOT to go for training - can anyone recommend a good company in the Bedford/ MK/ Northampton area? Cheers.
Wiseknight has a good rep in your area.
If you click the link in my signature or this avatar pic 
it will lead you to an index where you can access a lot more info which may be of use to you 
To book any LGV training I suggest the trainee-to-be, visits the training school, meets the head person(s) and has a quick look at the truck BEFORE parting with any money.
Using the site Search facility and putting the words TRAINING AND WHERE you wish to train may turn up some recommendations. 
Thanks Rog - I have been reading your posts for a few days now, having fallen prey to the Sterling [ZB] (fortunately only £249 down - could be a lot worse) and being refered here by another website
I am 52, my job ends at Xmas and I have always got by in the past as a cabbie or bike courier. I already have C1+E on my licence and a year in a Ford 7.5 D0707 back in the late 70’s. Seems a mighty bad time to be trying to get into LGV; any advice welcome!
PS - doing my ‘advanced’ on two wheels with Milton keynes IAM - would recommend it to anyone - it’s frightening what you don’t know, even after 35 years on the road …
edited by Rikki
I already have C1+E on my licence
Ah - the one with the 107 code restriction. 
Seems a mighty bad time to be trying to get into LGV
It is.
Fugi,
I got my C and C+E with LGV Trainers in Northampton last year.
Maybe not the cheapest, but had no problems, did 4 hour sessions mornings only, just me and the instructor & took test at Weedon.
Never quite got the hang of reversing the CE but it went OK on test & passed both first time.
They’re connected with Judith Hearn Agency and gave me part time weekend work straight away - more than I wanted. Not done any more this year though that’s my choice.
John
Snr Bike Observer, Oxford IAM
In Buckingham
Hi Fugu
Im afraid I am new to forams business forced me to buy a computer I always thought technical meant you bought a pencil sharpner and binned the knife.
But I do know a little about training. When choosing your training provider make sure you visit ask for testimonials, ask if you can speak to any previous candidates, check out their trucks,are they clean and looked after,this counts towards their attitude, are they helpfull, can they offer any other services, it might be helpfull if they are proactive in trying to help you get employed after training.
remember it’s your hard earned cash don’t let them waste it. hope this helps
I’m quite sure that you don’t need the rest of my usual welcome to newbies (below) but I thought you might like to have a nosey 
If you click the link in my signature or this avatar pic it will lead you to an index where you can access a lot more info which may be of use to you
To book any LGV training I suggest the trainee-to-be, visits the training school, meets the head person(s) and has a quick look at the truck BEFORE parting with any money.
Using the site Search facility and putting the words TRAINING AND WHERE you wish to train may turn up some recommendations.
Thanks everybody for your help and advice. Went for an assessment drive this p.m. with Paul of Wiseknights - won’t be TOO complimentary 'cos I know he reads these boards but I booked 4 days for the end of the month which I guess says enough. Complete contrast from the cash-grabbing attitude at Sterling - both Paul and Dee are much more interested in teaching you to drive a truck than seperate you from the contents of your wallet. V. enjoyable assessed drive in a clean well-maintained truck. Looking good so far.
Theory on the 9th, practical on the 20th. I will report back on the results
Glad you are happy and sorted
Rog - will be looking out for your result on the 9th. Good luck.
Hi fugu
When reading up for your theory try not to look for something that is not there,
Read the question and read it again make sure you understand it, then do the same with the answers.
you have 114 mins to complete the multi choice 100 questions and that is loads of time.
remenber the multi choice is very Janet and John (appologies to any Janet or John reading this message)
Hazard perception is purley practice and learning what they call a hazard, unfortunatley I am sure many peoplereading this will agree that there are many more developing hazards in each clip. Focus produce quite a good disc for that.
Good luck on the 9th
I am now the proud possessor of a class C test certificate. Mike, Dee and especially Paul (who had the dubious pleasure of 1-2-1 with me for 4 days) at Wiseknights did a brilliant job of getting me through first time - thanks Rog for the recommendation, I can certainly endorse it. I’ll save my blushes and not mention the number of minors 
but hey, a pass is a pass…
Cheers Rog - any news your end yet?
Well done that Man
As i said in the PM
Your smile will last for weeks
Regards
Paul
Fugu:
I am now the proud possessor of a class C test certificate.
CONGRATULATIONS on your Cat “C” test pass 
Fugu:
I’ll save my blushes and not mention the number of minors
No need to tell anybody, since it’s totally irrelevant, because
Fugu:
…a pass is a pass…
There ya go, that saved me from typing it.
Nice one mate.
CONGRATS ON GETTING C+E LICENCE!
all the best from Josh!
well done
CONGRADULATIONS
well done on passing your tests…
now…
welcome to our world.