The "Russian" hats and gloves are winter only.They are hot on ur appearances especialy your hair and make up.With regarding to the SEP question they wont ask u to catch u out but they will ask u the lastest changes in the SEP mannual.It all looks a bit scarey but u will be fine.I dont think they will honnour ur holiday and wont give u any holiday before the end of the 8 month trial period.If u have not told them on ur interview that u have hols booked then they wont honnour that but don;'t quate me on that,they might make exeptions
Hope that will satisfy ur questions