UKC

This must exist but since I don't know what its called I cant google it. I am after something that plugs into the headphone socket of the laptop, to join it to two old speakers white have red n white stereo leads.
Slightly random scrolling through the maplin site isn't helping....UKC knowledge might <crosses fingers>

In reply to goosebump:

Jack Stereo to Twin RCA Phono?

In reply to goosebump:
3.5mm male plug to RCA plugs/sockets

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=jack+to+phono+audio+cable&tag=g...

Unless the speakers are amplified you may find the output rather quiet

Maplins:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/nikkai-connect-35mm-twin-phono-to-stereo-jack-cab...

In reply to wilkie14c and JoshOkvi:

Thanks both! I figure its worth a go before trying anything more expensive

In reply to goosebump:

I bought one of these from Richer Sounds yesterday, I know exactly what you mean. It's a "phono to 3.5mm lead" and the one I have is a Cambridge Audio one, the 100 series but there are plenty of other options:

http://www.cabling4less.co.uk/category.php?cat_id=187&gclid=CNi5vP7R57w...