In reply to tom.organ:
Hi bud,
Sounds like we're in a pretty similar position. Been looking at Glenmore's winter lead Clombing course but just not sure I can stomach the cost.
Part of me would prefer the adventure of just getting out their with another young, keen climber and trying stuff out. I'm from around 5th Jan - 11th Jan with a car from London and then every weekend until Mid Feb. Give me a shout if you're keen on coming along!