In reply to turbodan22:
> 1. how many of you have fell on trad placements and not had a problem ( i really need to get the fear out of falling on it out the way)
Never had a real problem. Counterintuitively, falling on easier routes, tends to be more dangerous, harder routes often have less to hit. Always good to scope out hazards (ledges etc) and place gear accordingly on your way up. Falling off indoors is often a good start, search for 'Clip Dropping'.
> 2 is there any good instructers around derbyshire way
Tons, look in the classifieds section. There's often free instruction being offered on here for people who need log book stuff for instructor quals. Don't know any personally I'm afraid.
> 3 how many of you just went out and got on with it
I was taught by the Army, in some detail. Going out and getting on with it is fine though if you have climber mates you can trust to steer you. Beginners teaching themselves is dodgy ground I think.
> 4 my hands are always so sore aftrer climbing any remedies
That will go away. You could try 'ClimbOn'.